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Monday, March 24, 2025

Flotsam and Jetsam - Trump Goes Wrestling

From Breitbart, ‘We’re Going to Put on a Show for Him’: Wrestling Stars ‘Happy’ to Welcome Trump to NCAA Championships. At Hat Hair has Trump at the NCAA Wrestling Championships:  The Right Answer @theright_answer, "After completing one of the biggest upsets in NCAA wrestling history, Wyatt Hendrickson drapes himself in the American flag, salutes Donald Trump, and goes over to shake the president’s hand. America is back." Nick Sortor @nicksortor, " HOLY CRAP! The crowd just went absolutely WILD as President Trump walked out at the NCAA Wrestling Championship The people LOVE President Trump. Regardless of what the media tells you." Rusty Weiss at RedState, Wrestler Named ‘Captain America’ Immediately Salutes Trump After Huge Upset, Crowd Erupts in ‘USA! USA!’ From Fox, Trump says he has 'not heard' from Maine Gov. Mills since spat about transgenders in sports, demands apology. "Trump says he has not heard from Mills."

The WI Star reports Lutnick Says Trump Has Agreed to Eliminate Income Taxes for Americans Making Less than $150K. "“I’m in the car with him and I said we’re going to balance the budget,’ Lutnick said. “And I said, ‘But I have one favor to ask you: If we can balance the budget for you, will you agree to waive all income tax for every person who makes less than $150k a year in the United States of America?’ Which, by the way, is about 85% of Americans." Ward Clark at RedState, Treasury Secretary Bessent Reveals Trump Administration's New Take on Economic Hardships 'I was on Meet the Press yesterday,' he recalled, 'and there was something that said – 'Well, the American people don't believe Donald Trump's doing enough on the economy.' And I told the host, I said, 'You know, the one thing I'm not going to answer is that they don't know what they're talking about.' 'I have to have respect for how they feel, and then we need to go back and look at what is causing this anxiety,' Bessent said, and vowed: 'So that's what that's what we're going to do.'" Leslie Eastman at LI, Is a Liberal Health Media Organization Ginning-Up Fears over the Trump-Kennedy NIH? "The author of the article has worked for Politco and AP. Meanwhile, a clinical research platform questions if biased report intended to create discord between Trump, RFK Jr., and Big Pharma?" Of course it is. 

On the international front, Sundance is watching the Sunday talks, Envoy Steve Witkoff Discusses Efforts Toward Ukraine vs Russia Ceasefire, Emissary Witkoff Says He was “Duped” by Hamas and Zelenskyy Rejects Idea of U.N. Peacekeepers in Ukraine – Yet Two Years Ago He Wanted Them. Nick Ballasy at JTN reports VP Vance's wife Usha to visit Greenland with her son on Thursday. "As President Trump continues to express an interest in acquiring Greenland, Second Lady Usha Vance will "visit historical sites, learn about Greenlandic heritage, and attend the Avannaata Qimussersu, Greenland’s national dogsled race," according to the White House."

Nick Ballasy again reports FBI issues bulletin warning public about attacks on Tesla, AG calls incidents domestic terrorism. "“Let this be a warning: If you join this wave of domestic terrorism against Tesla properties, the Department of Justice will put you behind bars,” Bondi says." NewsMax, Bondi, DOJ Make 'Mostly Peaceful' Domestic Terror a Crime Again. Rusty Weiss hears Bondi Warn Jasmine Crockett to ‘Tread Carefully’ After Threat to ‘Take Down’ Elon, Crockett Responds. George Landrith at TownHall explores The Left’s Embrace of Violence and the Right’s Commitment to Inalienable Rights and Matt Vespa reports Tiananmen Timmy Tries to Walk Back These Remarks About Tesla. It was just a joke! Tom Knighton at Bearing Arms warns Things Are Getting Ugly. Be Ready.

From Fox, DOGE says IRS modernization program is $15B over budget and 30 years overdue, "Levels CEO and US Treasury special advisor Sam Corcas said the IRS has 'some pretty legacy infrastructure.'" PJM's Charlie Martin looks at Sam Corcos and the IRS Mess. NewsMax reports on a WashPost-Ipsos Poll: Federal Staff Split on Returning to Office, "25% saying they are actively looking for another job." Good. I hear plumbing pays well. At ET, Trump Orders Full Access to Unclassified Federal Data for Designated Officials. "The order could have implications for how the Department of Government Efficiency continues its work." Cooperate with DOGE or else. Breitbart, Maher: California Needs a ‘Sane’ DOGE, Dems Appear ‘Incapable’ of Fixing Taxes, Regulations. At Hat Hair, Larry Elder wonders How Can the Left Ignore Freeman Dyson and Elon Musk? Whole Mars Catalog @WholeMarsBlog, "Elon Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion when it was worth half that He cut 80% of the workforce that was not doing anything useful, unwavering against angry cries. He used the data to create xAI, which is now valued at $75 billion. X is now sustainably profitable for the first time, raising money recently at a $44 billion valuation — but this time it’s actually worth that, and has a 25% stake in xAI . . . . Now he wants to apply this formula to the federal government, and you fucking idiots want to murder him? You want to kill America’s leading clean energy and technology company? You prefer the status quo of multi trillion dollar deficits? You prefer spending more on INTEREST on the national debt than we do on national defense? . . / "

Matt Margolis at PJM sees Trump Go Nuclear Against Activist Lawyers Undermining His Presidency. Sundance hosts a Sunday Talk – Attorney General Pam Bondi Outlines Politics Against Lawfare. Matt Vespa, How the Trump Administration Plans to Outmaneuver District Judge on Deportation Flight Case. At Reason Josh Blackmun takes issue with Michael Luttig: "A rebuke from the nation's highest court … could well cripple Mr. Trump's presidency and tarnish his legacy." "I think every sentence is demonstrably incorrect. First, the Court has no power to "assert" its own authority. The Court lacks the power of the sword or purse. Second, I can say with a high degree of certainty that a "rebuke" from the Supreme Court would do little to "cripple Mr. Trump's presidency and tarnish his legacy." As for the "legacy," if two impeachment trials, an alleged insurrection, and federal and state indictments didn't keep him out of the White House, then a few pages in the U.S. Reports will hardly leave a mark. By contrast, I think such a feeble effort to control Trump very well could "cripple" the Supreme Court." From Fox, Hegseth suggests judge report to military bases after ruling that Pentagon must allow transgender troops. Hegseth said the judge 'can report to Fort Benning at 0600 to instruct our Army Rangers on how to execute High Value Target Raids.'" Twitchy, Pete Hegseth Challenges Nosy Judge to Sweat It Out with the Troops, Jonah Goldberg Melts Down.

At the Pop Times, Lawfare Queen New York AG Letitia James Accused of Mortgage Fraud, remarkably similar to the charges she won a conviction of Donald Trump on. 

WokeSpy is outraged a CNN Panel Makes Excuses Over Poll Showing Overwhelming Support for Mass Deportations. Pop Times, Trump Turns the Tables on Reporter Questioning His Authority to Deport Illegals. “So, when you asked me if we have the authority, did Biden have the authority to allow millions of people to come into our country? Many of these people are hardened criminals at the top of the line who have caused tremendous damage.” LifeZette says Tom Homan Spills the Tea on Massive Illegal Alien Magnet, Calls for SCOTUS Ruling , birthright citizenship. Streiff at RedState says Trump's Overhaul of Immigration May Extend to Revoking Citizenship for Bad Behavior, for people "who have been naturalized within the last 10 years." John Stossel at Hat Hair gives one libertarians point of view on The Good, the Bad, the Undocumented. The Peacock shrieks about a Cornell student activist asked to surrender to ICE. "Momodou Taal, who helped lead pro-Palestinian protests last year, sued the Trump administration this month over actions aimed at student protesters."

Scott Pinsker at Hat Hair has a plan on How to Destroy the Democratic Party in Four Easy Steps. At Da Caller, ‘Never Seen Anything Like This’: Crucial Voter Groups Fleeing Democrats, Says Stunned Fmr Clinton Pollster, Mark Penn. Matt Margolis wants you to WATCH: Bernie Sanders Has Unhinged Meltdown Over Question About AOC. At Da Mail, Bernie Sanders STORMS out of 'nonsense' interview leaving ABC reporter stunned. I think it's age showing. At Hat Hair, Good Grief: Sumpthin', Sumpthin' Big Prog Protest April 5th. Wall Street Apes @WallStreetApes, "AOC and Bernie Sanders rally against 'oligarchy' EXPOSED by cell phone data - 84% of the people have gone to 9 or more rallies (Kamal Harris Rallies or Antifa, BLM, pro-Hamas or pro-Palestinian) - 31% of them had attended OVER 20 RALLIES PAID SUPPORT, these are rent-a-crowds." The Peacock reports Chuck Schumer rejects calls to step down as Senate Democratic leader, "The Senate minority leader responded to criticism from within his party about his handling of a GOP government funding bill and accused Trump of triggering a constitutional crisis." At Fox, Congress, GOP rep sounds alarm over Dems 'inciting far-left activists' after private luncheon protest turns physical, "Video obtained by Fox News Digital shows physical altercation at event with GOP Rep. Mike Lawler." Sent by Schumer. Western Lensman @WesternLensman, "Democrat approval sits at 27%, and their strategy to climb out of that hole is apparently to send out the radical wing of the party on a speaking tour against oligarchs, while simultaneously engaging in a domestic t*rror campaign against the person they call an oligarch." "The amount of ad material they are generating for Republican midterm campaigns is staggering."

At Hat Hair, Do New Jerseyans Know They Still Have an EV Mandate Hanging Over Their HEads? Mike Testa @TestaForNJ "To my colleagues on the left in Trenton, I have news for you: New Jerseyans DO NOT want to be the, “California of the East Coast.” We MUST follow in the foot steps of the Trump Administration and let people drive the car they want to CHOOSE. A full blown electrical vehicle mandate in New Jersey will destroy our states’ robust trucking industry." AND Magazine warns Biden’s Green New Scam Is Alive And Well – A Case Study In Pennsylvania. Josh Barro at Very Serious thinks 'Abundance' Liberals Have a Carbon Problem, "The abundance movement is premised on cheap energy, but its advocates support decarbonization policies that would make energy, and the aspirational suburban lifestyle, more expensive."


Kim Strassel at WSJ is pleased about The Vindication of the IRS Whistleblowers, "Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler are finally rewarded for their integrity and dedication to service."

Bob Hoge at RedState, Trump Has a Campaign Tip for Kamala Harris: You Need to Change This One Thing to Even Have a Prayer. No, not stop drinking. "“I don’t want to be [giving] people advice politically, but one thing she’s gotta start doing is she’s gotta start giving interviews." At RVM, Caitlyn Jenner Dunks on Tim Walz’s Masculinity Claims in Hilarious Fashion “I am more ‘masculine’ than this Gov Walz.”



From Twitchy, Riley Gaines DROPS Jon Ossoff for Supporting Men in Women's Sports by DEFENDING His Daughter and BOOM. Riley Gaines @Riley_Gaines_ "“My little girl and all our children deserve to grow up in a kind, fair, and decent country.” — Sen Jon Ossoff, 47 days after voting to allow men in his daughter’s sports Is this the “fair” country you want for your daughter, @ossoff? Selling out your own daughter is crazy work." At Breitbart, WATCH a Trans Runner Destroy Competition at High School Track Meet.


The Wombat has Rule 5 Sunday: Sunday Night Loungewear and FMJRA 2.0: A Short Week up and at 'em at The Other McCain.

Sunday, January 1, 2023

Flotsam and Jetsam - Trump's Taxes a Huge Liberal Letdown, Ray Epps Back in the Spotlight

It's usually the morning post (or very early afternoon) but what the heck, why not?

WaPoo claims What we’ve learned from Trump’s tax returns. He didn't break any laws, though he claimed a lot of losses. You might remember, liberals tried hard to damage his businesses in the last few years, so we shouldn't be shocked. Matt Vespa at Town Hall tries to describe The Laughable Pivot Some in the Media Are Taking Over Trump's Tax Returns

Spencer wrote about it first—and it was a nothing burger. It might have been an even bigger dud than the Russian collusion hoax. Trump’s tax returns from 2015-2020 showed what we all knew about the former president: he got poorer being president. The cost to his real estate and business empire is not a secret. Trump often joked that he could be doing something other than dealing with Democratic Party attacks and liberal media lies but wanted to save the country.

The liberal obsession with Trump’s tax returns did lead to media leaks. The New York Times and other outlets obtained past returns, with the Times proceeding to write lengthy exposes that no one read. It also found no ties to Russia, which further torched the collusion delusion that engulfed progressive America.

Now, with no evidence of felonious activity, the Times is pivoting to say that the latest trove of returns, the big reveal, showed that the former president’s business prowess isn’t what was advertised (via NYT):

Now we need to start seeing some liberals taxes. Althouse, ".... the final nail in his coffin...." "A bunch of links about Trump's newly dumped tax forms — beginning with the screwiest one: Da Beasts's David Johnson, Trump’s Taxes Are the Best Case Yet for Putting Him in Prison. At the New Reform Club, Seth Barrett Tillman writes A Letter to David Cay Johnston at the Daily Beast "At this juncture, can you point to even one specific entry in any of Trump’s tax filings which you know to be fraudulent or, even, merely in error? That being the situation, your article’s title mentioning “prison” seems overly ambitious given what is now known about Trump’s past tax filings." Mike LaChance at LI warns Democrats May Regret Releasing Trump’s Taxes, “While a majority of voters are OK with House Ways and Means Committee Democrats releasing former President Donald Trump’s federal income taxes, they also feel that what’s good for the goose is good for the gander.”

Jordan Boyd at Da Fed clears the decks for a new list, Biden’s Top 10 Blunders Of 2022 That Prove He’s In Cognitive Decline. KT at Haut Hair hears Biden has a 'major' problem with the Secret Service agents who protect him. Paranoia is a common symptom of dementia.

Paul Bedard at WaEx hears MTG say Ray Epps ‘should be in jail’. "It remains unclear why Epps has not been arrested after his participation when hundreds of others have been tracked down and charged and jailed." Bob Spencer at PJ Media reports Now Ray Epps Admits He ‘Orchestrated’ Jan. 6 ‘Insurrection’, "A transcript of a deposition of Epps with the House Jan. 6 Committee, dated Jan. 21, 2022 but just released on Thursday, reveals that at 2:12 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2021, Ray Epps sent a text to his 28-year-old nephew, Dalin Epps: “I was in the front with a few others. I also orchestrated it.”" Victory Girls, Ray Epps “Orchestrated” January 6

Twitchy, Adam Kinzinger DEFENSIVE over Ray Epps and House GOP investigating his role in J6 … gosh, wonder why.  'Bonchie' at Red State,   Adam Kinzinger Lies About Ray Epps Again, and We Should Probably Figure out Why
It’s worth noting that this is the second time that Kinzinger has gone to bat for Epps. He did so in January 2022, actually painting the man who helped incite the riot at the Capitol as a sympathetic figure. It was one of the weirder moments of the entire January 6th saga. More importantly, though, Kinzinger is lying, and he’s lying in a way that is very easily exposed.

Look at the language the ousted Illinois congressman uses. In response to someone saying “Ray Epps is on video encouraging the riot and admitted such in a sworn statement,” Kinzinger claims it is “literally completely untrue.” Now, I’m no linguist, but I’m pretty sure I know what the words “literally” and “completely” mean, and they would indicate that nothing in Eric Matheny’s statement is true.

Nick Arama at Red State sees Adam Kinzinger Gets Dragged Big Time by Lauren Boebert in Throwdown Over Trump Subpoena Lauren Boebert@laurenboebert "Never give up the dream, I guess, Adam. If there is a next time you will be watching on TV though. Keep the Kleenex nearby! Quote Tweet Adam Kinzinger #fella@AdamKinzinger "Nah Dont worry. His time will come… ain’t over. twitter.com/laurenboebert/…"

Aaron Kleigmann at JTN says Not so fast: Supreme Court ruling could protect George Santos from legal punishment "The movement to launch a probe into the soon-to-be congressman for potential crimes faces a major roadblock: a 2012 decision by the nation's highest court."

At News Week, Dr. Marty Makary opines Fauci Leaves a Broken Agency for His Successor.

The Bookworm Room is Memorializing the Twitter Files – IX. Twitter & Other Gov’t Agencies and  X. Rigging the Covid Debate (and all the rest). The New Neo is hot for a A new Church Committee?

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Reason #6407 that Trump was Elected

Democrats are wrong. Middle-class incomes surging – thanks to Trump policies No, Democrats aren't so much wrong as lying.
The latest Census Bureau Current Population Survey data now show that middle-class incomes, after adjusting for inflation, have surged by $5,003 since Donald Trump became president in January 2017. Median household income has now reached $65,976 – an all-time high and up more than 8 percent in 2019 dollars under the Trump presidency.

This data was compiled by the statisticians at Sentier Research, an economic research group whose founders have more than 30 years of experience at the Census Bureau in analyzing the monthly income numbers.

And lest you think this is just a continuation of the slow improvement after the recession under Obama:

These income numbers are PRE-TAX, so they do NOT include the impact of the Trump tax cut. The Heritage Foundation estimates that the average household has saved $1,400 a year on their federal taxes from the 2017 Trump tax cut. This means many working-class families now have a $6,000 higher after-tax, and after-inflation paycheck today.
These surges in income, especially in the last several months, have occurred at exactly the time when many liberal economists and media talking heads were shouting “recession.” In reality middle-class families were enjoying a near-unprecedented income windfall and “the gains in income levels in recent months,” Sentier reports, “have been accelerating.“
No wonder all they can talk about is Ukraine.