Platner may wake voters up -

 Don Surber  

"The DC Establishment blames the openly communist wing of their communist party for their imbroglio. To be sure Bernie, Pocahontas and the rest (save AOC) promoted the Nazi."

Lisa Benson -

"A month ago, Democrats in Maine nominated Graham Platner and his Nazi tattoo (now covered up) as their Senate candidate. The party hoped that they could dress up as a working class hero someone expelled from a private school as a teen who grew up to be a ne’er-do-well.

"Megan McCardle tweeted:

Platner is a private school screwup, of a type familiar to people who went to private school. The fact that he was cast as a man of the people by elites, while the working class rejected him, seems kind of emblematic of the whole progressive project right now.

"She also said:

People in NYC used to say that Trump was “a poor person’s idea of a rich person”—which was supposed to be a dunk and actually described his political appeal. Dems trying to tap that same populist energy instead selected a rich person’s idea of a poor person.

 "Spot on. Graham Platner is who Democrats believe a working class man is—a Nazi in a wife-beater T-shirt with tattoos.

"They cast him as a Marine combat veteran who raises oysters, which is true but they left out the good part of the story—mocking a soldier being shot, a plausible claim of assault, and disparaging blacks, women and fellow veterans online.

"After Democrats nominated him, the rest of the story resurfaced like a log you cannot flush down. They knew they had a problem as Republicans held back their oppo research until October.

"The New York Times tried to inoculate him with a story about Lyndsey Fifield, one of his alleged assault victims—a story in which the newspaper tried to smear the woman as a Republican operative.

"All that was missing was James Carville saying, drag a thousand-dollar bill through a cul de sac and there’s no telling what you get. Inflation has Grover Cleveland replacing Ben Franklin. It’s all about the Grovers now." . . .

"No matter whom Democrats choose as the replacement, it is up to Mainers to decide whether nominating a Nazi is OK. Louisiana had no problem saying no to a klansman when David Duke won a Republican nomination for governor of Louisiana."

Was he vetted and approved by Bruce? 

In the wake of the Graham Platner scandals, we mustn’t forget the danger posed by James Talarico   

"But I’ll let other people write about Mr Platner and his troubles. I am more concerned about 2026 Democratic senatorial nominee James Talarico of Texas. We have previously noted Mr Talarico, a seminarian with the Presbyterian Church USA. Mr Talarico pretends to be tells us that he is a devout Christian, but he supports prenatal infanticide, using the story of the Annunciation (Luke 1:26-38) as a supposedly Christian argument for it, supports “trans children”, and The Advocate, a ‘magazine’ which supports homosexuality and transgenderism, has said the candidate “has positioned himself as a fierce queer ally, even using the Bible to advocate in favor of LGBTQ+ rights.'” . . .

Babylon Bee UPDATE: Democrats Quietly Add 'Have You Raped Anyone?' To Questionnaire For Aspiring Candidates  (Parody) 

President Trump, Veto the Housing Bill!

TD is not sharp-as-a-tack enough to discern if these conditions would be a by-product of Mamdani's actions (though one can see how that could be) or natural economic conditions. But we have seen over the years how one simple law passed by an even more simple governing body has wrecked an economy. This is Coulter's take on the issue. Tunnel Dweller

Ann Coulter 

"I know the GOP is running scared over the “affordability” crisis, but wrecking middle-class neighborhoods while showering taxpayer money on multimillionaire landlords may not be the populist solution they think it is."

"Everyone was ready for a grand signing ceremony to mark the historic moment when President Trump put his name on the bipartisan bill, The 21st Century Road to Housing Act. It was to be a celebration of unity, a brief respite from the nation’s bitter divisions, Shangri-la in the capital city. Then, suddenly, the president decided not to sign it.

"All I can say is: Thank you, Mr. President!!!

"Apart from eliminating some burdensome federal regulations previously enacted by these morons (repealing almost anything passed by any Congress ever, for any reason, is a good idea) the main outcome of the law will be to destroy neighborhoods, while unjustly enriching well-heeled landlords of decrepit apartment buildings.

"Specifically, the act expands Section 8 housing, a government program to move violent, gun-happy, drug-dealing welfare recipients from inner-city public housing units into previously safe neighborhoods. The theory is that if only criminals lived in nice middle-class areas, they’d get jobs and become productive members of society!

"Prevented by their own ideology from criticizing welfare dependency, single motherhood, drug use or criminality, liberals blame dysfunctional behavior on… zip codes. Instead of addressing why people might not want to live in places where they get mugged, Congress decided to move the bad neighborhoods to them. Work ethic, orderliness, respect for the law — irrelevant! It’s location, location, location.

"In a completely unexpected development, wherever Section 8 appears, crime skyrockets. The newcomers don’t get jobs, but they do get to live in nicer places and have access to a relatively more prosperous set of victims.

"If you built a wall around voucher-enabled housing in any town, you’d cut violent crime by 50%. A black alderman in Chicago said the only time he was threatened by his black constituents was when they warned him against putting criminals in their neighborhoods with Section 8. It’s like injecting a virus into a community.

"Ferguson, Mo., is an illustration of what happens when Section 8 housing comes to your town. Once a nice middle-class suburb for people fleeing crime in St. Louis, things changed after residents of inner-city projects began being funneled into “Housing Choice” apartments there". . . More...

America’s Next Super Tank? M1E3 Abrams Trials Starting Years Ahead of Schedule

Democrats await President Talarico's veto.

 Argunners

"The United States Army has announced that it will begin testing prototypes of the next-generation M1E3 Abrams tank in the summer of 2026, five years earlier than originally scheduled. The accelerated timeline reflects a broader shift in defense acquisition strategy, emphasizing agility, modularity, and real-time soldier feedback during development.

"Modular Approach To Future Combat Vehicles

"The M1E3 Abrams is designed as a modular combat platform, allowing different components, such as engines, transmissions, and active protection systems, to be swapped in and out depending on operational requirements or technological advancements. According to General Randy George, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army:

“When a supplier comes in and says, ‘I have something better for active protection, a better engine, a lighter transmission to achieve the required performance,’ soldiers can simply, so to speak, plug it in and use it.”

"This shift breaks with previous Army development cycles, which often delayed programs for years until all technical and risk-related issues were resolved. By contrast, the M1E3 strategy aims to reduce fielding time and increase adaptability to battlefield needs. Feedback from soldiers operating the prototype vehicles will guide adjustments and upgrades throughout the testing period." . . . More...

General Abrams’s Impact on Modern Armored Warfare and the M1 Legacy

Colonel Creighton Abrams at the Battle of the Bulge - Warfare History Network

. . . "Colonel Abrams himself had just become one of the heroes of the Battle of the Bulge, along with Brigadier General Anthony C. McAuliffe, deputy commander of the 101st Airborne Division, who had replied “Nuts!” to a German surrender ultimatum on December 22, General Patton, who had moved an entire corps 90 degrees to the left flank of the Bulge in one of the most brilliant maneuvers of World War II, and many other officers and enlisted men who distinguished themselves in the biggest winter campaign in U.S. Army history.

"Captain Abe Baum of the 4th Armored Division said of Abrams, “He was sincere, honest, didn’t speak down to people. In eight or 10 words, he could put more emphasis than someone who spoke for an hour. He led his troops. He didn’t have a headquarters out there in his lead tank. Instead, he was another gun in the tank.”

"Patton said, “I’m supposed to be the best tank commander in the Army, but I have one peer, Abe Abrams. He’s the world champion.'” . . .  More...

The sign of dementia that appears 15 YEARS before early-onset diagnosis

Daily Mail Online

"Struggling at work and being less productive could be a warning sign of early-onset dementia more than a decade before a diagnosis is made, a study suggests.

Early-onset dementia is when the debilitating disease strikes before 65, causing a premature deterioration of a patient's emotional and professional lives. Often, it has no apparent cause. 

Younger patients typically wait years for a diagnosis because the disease is not normally searched for in those younger than 60. 

But now, researchers in Finland say the condition could be detected up to 15 years earlier by tracking work performance.

In a study of nearly 800 early-onset dementia patients and 7,000 healthy individuals, researchers found those who had early-onset dementia earned $13,800 less per year on average than others from a decade-and-a-half before their diagnosis, which they said was due to them being less productive.

Overall, researchers estimated that patients lost about $86,000 in wages over the course of the 12-year study due to the condition.

Dr Eino Solje, a neurologist who led the research, said: 'Early-onset dementia affects people during their most productive years and is associated with a decreased ability to work, increased unemployment and leaving jobs sooner than planned.

'These changes can reduce household income and contribute to broader economic impact."  . . . 

More...

Iran war takes terrifying turn as missiles bombard NUCLEAR plant and flights are thrown into chaos

 As with Vietnam, the Ayatollah's best allies will be the American left; Democrats. TD

Iran war takes terrifying turn as missiles bombard NUCLEAR plant and flights are thrown into chaos | Daily Mail Online

"Donald Trump's war has escalated after Tehran retaliated by firing missiles and drones at war-weary US allies in the Middle East, while American strikes bombarded an Iranian nuclear plant.

"A day after the President declared the ceasefire 'over' and struck more than 170 regime targets, Kuwait and Bahrain faced fresh Iranian attacks on Thursday morning.

"Jordan, a US ally, said five Iranian ballistic missiles were fired from northwestern Iran toward an air base in the country, delaying flights across the region. 

"Sirens could be heard blasting for civilians to take cover as all Iranian missiles were intercepted, the government says.

"Iranian officials claimed that US military strikes sent shrapnel and projectiles slamming into the perimeter of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in southern Iran.

"US strikes on Iran over the last 48 hours have targeted Iran's military assets near the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway responsible for one-fifth of the world's oil supply. 

"Various Iranian air defense systems, drones, regime speed boats, and missile storage sites have been destroyed, according to US Central Command. US officials claim that the strikes are designed to stop Iran from attacking commercial shipping vessels crossing the strait.

"Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims it has successfully struck US military bases near the Persian Gulf. The Daily Mail has contacted the Pentagon for comment. " . . . More...

‘Tough’ black woman surrounded by Patriot Front on DC train turns out to be a subway pooper

Olivia Murray - American Thinker   

"Yes, this woman is actually just a bum, usually permitted to do whatever she wants. Here was a very astute observation from X user @__0HOUR1_:  Usually she acts like a lunatic on the public transit system. On that day her mental illness vanished like a ghost. She rode the hub and had no outbursts and sat like a lady."

Those keeping this car sanitary must be grateful for the presence of those people.

"During the America 250 celebrations in D.C. this past weekend, Cheney Orr of Reuters snapped a picture of a black woman sitting on a subway car, utterly surrounded by members of the Patriot Front group. Regardless of one’s political beliefs, the mood of the picture appears ominous. Now, if you’re an “anti-racist” progressive? It’s downright harrowing.

"The 19th News outlet ran a story on the “arresting” image of the woman’s “thousand-yard stare of dignified terror” titled, “ The Black woman on the train did not look away. How much longer will we?” (Nevermind the fact that this black woman is actually safer here than probably anywhere else in the city.)

"Representative Don Bacon described the woman as “tough” for sitting next to people who wouldn’t lay a finger on her unprovoked:

"And other headlines described the photo as “chilling,” and called the men “racist” because…the way they dress? What the SPLC says about them? Their admission of American nationalism as a core principle? I’m not really sure. But, what we see over and over, is this language: “defining image,” particularly of “Trump’s America.” . . . More...

Remember the abuse the Catholic Covington kids got from ignorant liberals?

A Year Ago, the Media Mangled the Covington Catholic Story.  . . . "Within 48 hours, the truth had emerged. A longer video, which showed the Covington boys' prior harassment at the hands of the Black Hebrew Israelites, made it clear that the kids had not directed racist invectives at Phillips' crowd—they were cheering in order to drown out the Black Hebrew Israelites. Phillips then entered the teens' midst, drumming and chanting at them. Some thought he was joining their cheer, a small few made inappropriate tomahawk gestures, while others seemed confused or even wary—correctly wary, since Phillips and his entourage had not come in good faith." . . .

The Level of Violent Imagery Directed Against Covington High Boys Is Dangerous and Wrong   . . . "The respected journalist Reza Aslan tweeted “Honest question. Have you ever seen a more punchable face than this kid’s?” A writer for Saturday Night Live offered oral sex for anyone who managed to punch one of the kids in the face. Trevor Noah let these school kids know that not only did “everyone” want to punch these boys out, but he did too. The list goes on and on." . . .

Moving on up to 2026, can we not see there are Americans who rejoice over the thought of assassinating our president, mocking the death of Charlie Kirk, along with a company official who was a family man - whose killer is adored by young women - and most repulsive, useful idiots who can be trained by visiting Iranians to shout "Death to America!". So many who actually think Israel attacked Hamas that terrible October 7th must have the transplanted brains of Robert DeNiro, Bruce Springsteen, or anyone on "The View" in their skulls. The Tunnel Dweller.

Never let Democrats like Bennie Thompson handle your child's finances

A Democrat administration may make significant changes if they are composed of types such as Gavin Newsom or Mamdani. California Democrats tend to feel money anywhere on this planet belongs to them.

The three-dot ellipsis (...) tells you go to the link for more information, NOT secret text we feel you should never see. We're not MSNOW. TD

Bennie Thompson;  Flickr

Rep. Bennie Thompson Urges Voters to Put Politics Ahead of Their Children's Financial Future

"Nothing says 'I care about my voters' like telling them to give their child a financial disadvantage."

. . .  "He's a Democrat. They support aborting children. Keeping them in poverty is, shockingly, a step above that.

"The Trump Accounts are great for American children and parents, and everyone should take advantage of them to the fullest. This is the best way to start them off with a solid financial foundation when they reach adulthood." . . . 

 Democrat Rep. Bennie Thompson just melted down over Trump's new baby investment accounts 😂

"Pass on a Trump account!" he cries, while clutching his pearls about Trump University. Bro, that $1,000 starter gift for American newborns is straight 🔥, families and employers can pile on more. Real opportunity for the next generation instead of your failed socialist scams.

. . . " But if Thompson's voters take advantage of this, they won't need government handouts from benevolent Democrats, and that's what they're really afraid of."

What are Trump Accounts and how do you open one? | Fidelity   . . . "A Trump Account is a traditional IRA established for a child and designated as a Trump Account at the time of opening, according to IRS guidance. The child for whom the account is opened is the beneficiary and the legal owner of the account.

"Think of Trump Accounts as starter IRAs for kids. These new accounts operate in a custodial-style structure: The assets are owned by the child, while an adult—typically a parent or guardian—is authorized to act on the child’s behalf until the beneficiary reaches age 18." . .

Trump Accounts for Kids Are Now Available: A Guide for Parents on Rules, Considerations and Steps To Open One for Your Child | Chase   

What are Trump Accounts for kids? Are they legit? How they work

Zohran Mamdani Wants America’s Flaws First — Not America First

 

The American Spectator   "Rather than reminding fellow Americans of what has made this nation great for 250 years, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke from George Washington’s desk and criticized the nation’s history. “You each hold a special power. The power to determine what America means. The powerful have always known their answer. America, in their view, is an arena of supremacy, where only a select few are allowed freedom, where not all are created equal,” Mamdani said." . . . More...

NYC Landlord BLASTS Zohran Mamdani With Truth After Commie Rent Freeze Affects Millions 

“If we were struggling to make the numbers before, I’m not sure how we’re going to fix that boiler, fix that broken elevator, and do all those things that you tenants deserve,” Bernard continues, arguing that the freeze leaves owners without cash to maintain buildings. He goes on to note that “the same city that just passed this rent freeze has also said that they will be taking distressed properties from bad landlords,” suggesting that officials are setting up a scenario where owners are first starved of income and then punished for failing to keep up with repairs. “So, you don’t have the money to fix the properties, but if we don’t fix the properties, you guys are going to take it away,” Bernard says, capping his monologue with the line, “I love it (sarcasm). Socialism at its best!” . . .

Tunnel Dweller has spent years past being a renter; not a landlord, not now, not ever. But in the past has been a liberal, economically ignorant Democrat, foolish in most things. (One redeeming factor personally is never having been a Jane Fonda/ Bruce Springsteen leftist.)

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman Labels Platner 'Dead Man Walking,' Demands Dem Apologies (UPDATED)

 Tampa Free Press   

“The woman that had the courage to come forward is identified as a progressive. She said he raped me and came in my home without consent,” Fetterman said 

"Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman denounced Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner during a Monday night interview on Fox News, calling the candidate a “dead man walking” politically following serious sexual assault allegations. Fetterman, who appeared on “The Ingraham Angle,” also demanded that Sen. Bernie Sanders and other Democrats who previously endorsed or supported Platner offer apologies to the victims.

"The discussion centered on recent claims brought against Platner, including a sexual assault allegation from a woman who gave an interview to Jake Tapper. Fetterman stated that he refuses to overlook the allegations, comparing the situation to that of Eric Swalwell, the California Democrat who ended his gubernatorial campaign earlier this year after facing similar scrutiny.

"When asked by host Laura Ingraham about the Democratic Party’s willingness to overlook past allegations against Platner—including reports of aggressive behavior and social media posts—Fetterman responded directly.

“Yeah. I refuse to overlook that,” Fetterman said. “But honestly, I would really call Bernie Sanders to apologize for pushing this kind of predator more than anyone. He helped him elect—now apologize to the victims, especially the woman that claimed that he raped her.” . . . More...

Platner Proves Dems Will Put Up With Anything, Except Losing – Issues & Insights   "For all the moral preening about Donald Trump’s character flaws, Democrats have shown in the past few months that there is no character flaw too great for them to endorse a candidate. Except one.

"For today’s Democrats, It’s OK to be a communist. To sport a Nazi tattoo. Or to be a serial abuser of women.

Did you call on people to assassinate your opponent? No problem. Lie under oath? So what. Recently suffer a debilitating stroke? Don’t worry, we’ll all look the other way.

There is one and only one thing that Democrats cannot abide. And that’s being unelectable. (Well, two things, actually. As Sen. John Fetterman has shown, Democrats don’t care if your brain is scrambled, but they won’t abide you having an independent mind, since they are now, after ignoring Fetterman’s mental trauma during the campaign, trying to oust him for not toeing the party line.) . . .More...

BEYOND PARODY: Candidate Maine Leftists Want to Replace Graham Platner With Has Allegations Against HIM TOO  . . . "One name that has been floated is Troy Jackson, a far left Maine Democrat who also ran for governor of the state.

"There’s just one problem. There are allegations of assault against a woman by Troy Jackson too. You could not make this up." . . .

Dems Alienated Normal Men And Are Stuck With Graham Platners   "Because Democrats refuse to acknowledge the inherently repulsive, anti-American essence at the core of their views and positions, they continue desperately trying to convince themselves that the real problem isn’t their policies. Instead, they argue, it’s the bigoted voters who prefer electing straight (white) men over “black and brown bodies.” That’s why they keep saddling themselves with freaks like U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner." . . .

Transgender Sports Bans Upheld By Supreme Court

"The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that state bans on transgender women in school sports are lawful, a landmark decision that marks the 6-3 conservative court's latest erosion of LGBTQ rights."

 

Transgender Sports Bans Upheld By Supreme Court   "The Supreme Court ruled laws that restrict school sports based on biological sex are lawful, with the court’s three liberal justices both agreeing and dissenting with parts of the opinion.

The court considered two cases on state laws in Idaho and West Virginia that restricted transgender girls and women from participating in female sports in public schools, including universities, and whether such state laws more broadly violate the Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause.

The laws outlaw biological males from participating on student sports teams that are “designated for females, women, or girls,” blocking transgender women from being on those teams.

The court ruled the laws do not violate the Equal Protection Clause because they “do not classify based on gender identity or transgender status, but instead on the basis of biological sex,” and rule across the board no biological male may play on a women’s team, regardless of their gender identity." . . .  More...

8 Simple, Foolproof Ways To Test An Athlete's Gender | Babylon Bee Parody

"On June 30, the United States Supreme Court upheld the right of states to ban transgender athletes from competing in female sports. Now, the hard work begins to identify the trans athletes and ensure that women's sports are protected from men forever. But how?

"Here are 8 scientific ways to test an athlete's gender:  

1. Kick them in the groin: This ensures quick, accurate results." . . .

Former Trump hater Michael Rapaport says Oct 7, Israeli hostage situation changed his view of the president: ‘I think it’s great to admit when you were wrong’

  The Post Millennial

  "After Oct. 7, I realized the magnitude and scope of the hostage situation," he said. "I knew that the only chance would be Trump."

"Actor and comedian Michael Rapaport has said that the October 7 attacks on Israel fundamentally changed his view of President Donald Trump, explaining why he no longer uses the personal insults that once defined his criticism of the president."After Oct. 7, I realized the magnitude and scope of the hostage situation," he said. "I knew that the only chance would be Trump." He said that was enough for him to stop making personal attacks on the president. "Why I don't insult him now, and I could insult him and I could be derogatory towards him, is because for me, simply getting the hostages home was enough for me to not be disrespectful." . . .

Manhattan skyscraper verges on collapse as support columns buckle, surrounding buildings evacuated

 The Post Millennial  

"Officials created a “frozen zone” covering 40th through 45th Streets between First and Third Avenues and urged residents and workers to stay away. "I want to encourage New Yorkers to avoid the area,” Mamdani said."

"A Midtown Manhattan building undergoing a massive apartment conversion remained unstable and at risk of collapsing Tuesday afternoon after officials discovered structural issues inside the property, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani warning New Yorkers to avoid the area.

"Emergency crews responded shortly before 8 am to 235 East 42nd Street after reports of falling bricks near the former Pfizer headquarters, which is being transformed into a residential complex with more than 1,600 apartments.

"The Fire Department said two interior support columns were buckling and several upper floors were sagging. A safety manager also reported that a steel beam on the 21st floor had been compromised, according to Department of Buildings records.

Mamdani said the situation was still changing as officials worked to stabilize the structure. “Since arriving on scene, we have witnessed additional movement in one of the compromised columns,” Mamdani said, according to The New York Times. “This is a minute by minute assessment.”

Officials created a “frozen zone” covering 40th through 45th Streets between First and Third Avenues and urged residents and workers to stay away. "I want to encourage New Yorkers to avoid the area,” Mamdani said.

"Construction workers were evacuated from the building, along with several nearby properties and a private school with roughly 400 students. Fire officials said no injuries were reported and all workers were accounted for.

The developer, Metro Loft, said it was working with the Buildings Department to “understand the full scope of the situation.” . . .   More...

New York skyscraper on brink of collapse  . . . "Structural columns on the 17th and 21st floors are reported to have buckled, threatening the entire building's stability." . . .

The Myth: “The Towers Shouldn’t Have Collapsed” - This Week in Science   . . . "The truth is that the towers were designed to withstand the impact, not the fire. In fact, the engineers modeled a Boeing 707 hitting the towers. And they were right: the impact alone didn’t bring them down. What no one accounted for was the hours of uncontrolled fire, fueled by jet fuel and debris, that stripped away insulation and cooked the steel from the inside.

"In other words, the towers held up exactly as designed until the fire made it impossible to hold them up." . . .

"On the March 29, 2007 episode of The View, Rosie O’Donnell made a statement that has since been widely cited and debated: “I do believe that it’s the first time in history that fire has ever melted steel. I do believe that… it is physically impossible for a building to fall the way it fell without explosives being involved. World Trade Center tower 7… steel was melted by fire. It is physically impossible.” 

Jet Fuel Can't Melt Steel Beams | Know Your Meme

When The World's Skyscrapers Come Falling Down: A Comprehensive Guide To Prevention