The attack on SpaceX

 

Do they want to nationalize it to end Twitter or to end the space program again?"

Don Surber   

"The reason for the loony move to stop our space program in the 1970s was to protect the Soviet Union from our domination. Now the Democrat objective is protecting Red China from competition. They want to buy SpaceX just to destroy it."

"Communist-in-conservative clothing Jonathan V. Last, editor of the Bulwark, has joined Munchkin Robert Reich, a former labor secretary, in calling for the nationalization of Space X." . . .

. . . "Last denies this is about Musk, writing, “we should divorce the person of Elon Musk from this conversation. Musk is a uniquely dangerous individual and the fact that he controls SpaceX increases the national security risks. But the risks would still exist no matter who controlled the company. Imagine a wise, beneficent trillionaire instead. If he controlled SpaceX outright, it would still be an unacceptable risk for America.”

"But Last is not calling for the nationalization of Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, or RTX (née Raytheon), all of which are much more vital to the defense of our nation.

"He is calling for nationalizing the company that owns Twitter. Musk bought it, renamed it X and made it part of SpaceX. That in hindsight was a genius move because any attempt to nationalize SpaceX now becomes a First Amendment issue.

"There is a Fifth Amendment issue as well—“nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.” Where will Congress find the $2 trillion to take Space X?

"Twitter may be the real target of their disaffection.

"When Musk bought Twitter, Last wrote, “For years I’ve tried arguing my friends off of Twitter. I’ve appealed to their intellects, their decency, the fate of their eternal souls, and their time management compulsions. It’s never worked. I have not talked a single person off of Twitter." . . . More.

From Golden State to Blackout State

 Foundation for Economic Education   

"Reducing greenhouse gases is important but so is energy reliability.  . . . Allowing contracts with these generators to expire based on optimistic projections increases the risks of rolling blackouts."

"California’s energy policies risk blackouts. 

"This state is so determined to fulfill its dream of a zero-emissions power grid that it’s willing to risk future blackouts. On paper, California will have sufficient energy resources even with the decision to shutter three aging natural gas generating units. But only if the weather cooperates. 

"By the end of 2045, “renewable energy resources and zero-carbon resources” must “supply 100% of retail sales of electricity to California end-use customers and 100% of electricity procured to serve all state agencies” under Senate bill 100 (2018).

"To reach this target and maintain reliability, the state has been pairing solar power plants with battery backup systems. If all works as planned, the solar plants will provide electricity during the day, and the battery backup systems keep the lights on in the high-use evening hours when solar generators go dark. 

"As this strategy has been unfolding, policymakers realized more backup reserves were needed to avoid rolling blackouts. Three legacy generating units that were scheduled to be closed in Ormond Beach, Alamitos and Huntington Beach facilities were temporarily extended. 

"Now believing California’s battery backup system provides a sufficient buffer, the California Energy Commission has chosen not to renew the contracts for these older units, which will expire at the end of December. 

"The retiring gas plants were undoubtedly old and inefficient. Still, Californians may soon miss the lost dispatchable power sources. California Energy Commission Vice Chair Siva Gunda might believe “we’re looking good,” but such optimism requires a sideways look at the facts. 

"The state endured the heat of 2026, challenged on Sept. 9 by the largest daily power demand since 2022, without resorting to emergency measures. The governor’s office called it “a major milestone in California’s nation-leading clean energy buildout.” 

"Maybe officials have known what they’re doing all along. That’s one way to look at it." . . .

More.

It didn't take long for the election to become a parody

Bored Of Having A Good State, Texas Considers Voting Democrat | Babylon Bee

AUSTIN, TX — Bored of having a good state that people love, Texans have reportedly flocked to the polls in record numbers to try voting Democrat for a change.

"According to sources, voters believe Texas has had it good for far too long. "We're the envy of most states, and everyone wants to move here. I'm sick of it!" said Duke "Big Bull" Clayton. "It's become so dull, having freedom and a growing economy. We need a change of pace, something to really make our lives miserable."

"According to polls, Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico has built a significant lead and the race for governor is now a toss-up. "Texas voters are fed up with their state not being awful," said Democratic operative Sandra O'Dell. "They're ready to send a message to the folks in Austin: make our state really bad. What an exciting time to be a Texan."

"'Ooo, fun!" said Becky Carlyle, a Texas native from College Station. "I've always wanted to see what it would be like if our state was terrible and made you want to flee. Yippee!"

"Incumbent Governor Greg Abbott has continued to campaign hard into the final stretch, as a seemingly surefire race turned into a dead heat. "Texas is a great state and everyone wants to move here," said Abbott at a campaign stop, where he was met with a chorus of boos.

"'Booo! Boo prosperity and low taxes! Boo!" shouted the crowd. 

""What is even happening here?" sighed a bewildered Abbott.

"At publishing time, California transplants had reported that Texas was really starting to feel more like home."

We Asked 12 Californians Why They Keep Voting For Democrats | Babylon Bee   "Californians have been voting blue for years and at some point you just have to ask yourself, "Why?" Our intrepid man on the street interviewed Californians from all over the state to get to the truth — and their answers may surprise you!

"Here's why Californians say they keep voting for Democrats:. . . One person said;

Democrats have done a fantastic job running California. What do you mean?"
~ Gavin from Sacramento

 Newsom Offers Electricity To California Residents Who Vote For Democrats | Babylon Bee

Aber Kawas wins New York Senate seat, celebrates with Palestinian flag

 MSN  

"Kawas has made history in New York’s 12th Senate District. The more lasting story will be how she uses the office she has won." 

Note her pro-Hamas dress

"For supporters, the outcome expands representation in a legislature that makes decisions on housing, transit, education, health care and immigration-related state policy. It also places a Palestinian American progressive in an elected office at a time when the Israel-Gaza war and U.S. policy toward the region remain emotionally and politically charged issues. The post that drew attention 

"In an X post highlighted by the Daily Caller and republished by WorldNetDaily, Kawas wrote, “We made history,” followed by a Palestinian flag emoji. Neither account quoted a separate American flag emoji or image in that post. 

"The absence of an American flag became the central framing of the coverage. That is different from evidence that Kawas denounced the United States or said an American flag should not have been used; the reporting supplied does not establish either claim. 

"Still, symbols carry meaning beyond the text around them. Critics can read the post as an omission from an American officeholder celebrating an American election. Supporters can read the Palestinian flag as a direct acknowledgment of the community and heritage tied to a first-of-its-kind win. 

"Both readings explain why a four-word message attracted more attention than many longer election-night statements do.

"What remains unclear is whether Kawas intended the flag as an exclusive political statement, a personal marker of identity, or simply the most immediate expression of what the moment represented to her. 

"Representation and patriotism collide Public officials are often expected to communicate several identities at once: the neighborhood they represent, the country whose laws they serve, their party, faith, family history and heritage. 

"Those expectations do not always fit neatly into a single post. 

"For Palestinian Americans, public displays of Palestinian identity have taken on heightened resonance amid the war in Gaza and fierce debate in the United States over speech, protest and foreign policy. 

"A Palestinian flag can signal heritage, solidarity, mourning, political advocacy or some combination of those things, depending on the speaker and audience." . . .

Watch: El-Sayed supporters celebrate win with a chant that reveals their true priorities

"Free, free Palestine!" Supporters of Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed break into spontaneous chants outside his victory party, turning an early morning election celebration into a pro-Palestinian demonstration. The crowd begins chanting as attendees make their way out of the venue following his win. Watch the full video here: https://t.co/Y0t358qsX1

— Fox News (@FoxNews) November 4, 2026

For many Jewish Michigan voters, El-Sayed’s justification for synagogue attack unforgivable

El-Sayed’s win changes the conversation on Israel — and Israel’s relationship with US Jews

RealityBites

"Just four years ago, if a US Senate candidate had said it was “unfortunate” that Jewish voters wouldn’t accuse Israel of genocide, it would have likely driven weeks of headlines.

The same goes for the prospect of an aspiring senator who vowed to block offensive arms sales to Israel.

On Tuesday, both such candidates — Maine’s Troy Jackson and Texas’s James Talarico — won their races, part of the Democrats’ sweep of the US midterm elections. Yet their comments hardly registered, because both were far from the most extreme Democratic critic of Israel to win election.

That title goes to Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan. His positions have been covered exhaustively during a bruising primary and general election: He constantly accuses Israel of genocide and says US tax dollars shouldn’t be spent to “drop bombs on other people’s kids” — a reference to US military aid.

He has disparaged the very idea of a Jewish state, and has said Israel is not a US ally. He has said money is the only reason a Democrat who “believes in human rights” would support Israel. In a recent interview, he scoffed at the idea of limiting a Palestinian state to the West Bank and Gaza, suggesting Palestinians should get parts, or all, of Israel proper." . . .More.

For many Jewish Michigan voters, El-Sayed’s justification for synagogue attack unforgivable   . . . "The Jewish member of the University of Michigan’s Board of Regents did end up reaching a decision, but he declines to share how he cast his ballot, citing the election’s extreme divisiveness.

“This election has been enormously painful for Michigan’s Jewish community. We’ve been divided in lots of different pieces by lots of different candidates,” says Acker in an interview from his law office outside of Detroit, noting that a majority of the state’s Jews are Democrats and that those voters largely did not back El-Sayed in the primary.

The most decisive factor in their decision-making was El-Sayed’s response to a terror attack on a nearby synagogue earlier this year.

El-Sayed issued a statement in which he said that there could be no justification for the targeting of Temple Israel, but went on to explain that “hurt people hurt people.”

The progressive Democrat eventually apologized for the remark, but largely for its timing, as opposed to its substance.

So while the Jewish community in Michigan overwhelmingly came out in support of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris two years ago, Acker expected a much more even split in today’s Senate race.

“For a lot of Jewish Michiganders, ‘Hurt people hurt people’ was an unforgivable way to talk about us,” he says." . . .

For many Jewish Michigan voters, El-Sayed’s justification for synagogue attack unforgivable

. . . "El-Sayed’s win may have shifted one more factor that Israelis scrutinize: the Jewish vote.

"US Jews have voted in large majorities for Democrats for about a century, and most American Jews support Israel’s existence as a Jewish state, even if they object to its prime minister and many of its policies." . . .

"Until recently, these stances didn’t present a contradiction at the ballot box. Most Democratic officials were pro-Israel, so Jews could vote their liberal values while also feeling confident that their representatives and senators supported Israel’s existence and safety.

"This year, in Michigan, Jewish voters had to choose. Their options were a pro-Trump Republican who supports Israel, and a progressive Democrat who opposes the country. Early returns suggest that the vote was close, but that El-Sayed won a slim majority of Jewish voters — 57 percent." . . .

Democrats tell Republicans to 'lawyer up'

Dark Angel

Democrats tell Republicans to 'lawyer up'

 Democrats tell Republicans to 'lawyer up'  

You're up, Adam!

 . . . "The committee has broad authority to call witnesses, request government documents and issue subpoenas.

Before the polls opened, Democrats had threatened to indict Donald Trump and his associates over allegations of corruption.

Mr Garcia pledged that, should the Democrats win, he would lead investigations into: Elon Musk’s role in the former department of government efficiency; Mr Trump and his family’s business dealings; abuses allegedly committed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); and the Epstein files.

He made an unannounced visit to an ICE processing centre in California on Oct 16, where he promised to “demand accountability” for the agency’s tactics." . . .

Netanyahu Grabbed Trump By The P*ssy - The Recriminations Column

Ann Coulter  

"I haven’t left as much room as I’d like for recriminations, so I’ll just list a few of the biggest fanboys for the war that has failed in every way possible, making Iran stronger, the U.S. weaker, and—for the cherry on top—delivering a generational blow to the GOP and driving support for Israel to unimaginable, historic lows." Ouch.

"Remember the guy who tried to kill a spider with a blowtorch and burned his house down? (The correct answer is: Which one? Yes, it’s happened multiple times.) That will be today’s theme.

"Our most urgent task after the midterms is to create a list of everyone who supported the Iran War so we’ll know who to never, ever, ever, ever trust again. Pending a full accounting, here are the top two: Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, and Rupert Murdoch — still alive as of this writing — patriarch of Fox News and The New York Post.

"It may be unfair to blame Netanyahu, since it obviously doesn’t matter who the prime minister is. Israelis overwhelmingly support the war and worship Trump for pursuing it.

"Let’s see how much they love this: eighty percent of the party that’s about to control Congress has an unfavorable view of Israel. (And the other 20% is fanatically anti-Israel.)

"The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and closely affiliated United Democracy Project (UDP) spent an estimated $45 million to defeat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan—who famously refused to answer whether Israel or Iran was a bigger threat to the U.S. That money became toxic, driving support for El-Sayed. He will now be the first Muslim United States senator.

"As some of us warned you from the beginning, the war was going to be very bad for our country, bad for the GOP—and bad for Israel. That’s why a lot of people who appreciate Israel’s core values were among those issuing this warning. But war supporters apparently felt their strongest counter-argument was to scream about antisemitism.

"Mark Levin, whom Murdoch has given his own show for some reason, called war opponents the “Woke Reich” driven by a “hatred of Jews” who are “ok with Iran and Putin” and act as “the modern-day appeasers of Hitler in the 1930s.” . . . More.

Iran: Will the Power of the Purse Prevail in War?

So, Iran will once again become a nuclear threat to America and her supportive allies? TD

The New York Sun

"Senator Schumer boasts of the Democrats’ plans to end support for our warriors at the front."

Schumer, Donkey Hotey

Article here:Gleeful Chuck Schumer boasts Democrat-led Senate will stop 'wannabe king' Trump with 'legislative razor wire'  "Top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries took starkly different postures toward President Trump after their landslide election victory — leaving uncertain the length of fuse until fireworks erupt among the outer-borough-raised trio.

"Schumer outlined an aggressive approach, calling Trump “corrupt” and a “wannabe king” who risks “legislative razor wire” if he isn’t careful.

"Jeffries, who like Schumer is from Brooklyn, side-stepped a reporter’s prompt about the Queens-born Trump’s jabs at his intellect and floated “bipartisan common ground” while downplaying the immediacy of an impeachment effort." . . .

"Schumer swatted down reporter attempts to ask questions, adding: “We are going to work hard to drive costs down with the president or without him. Period.”

"A source who knows Trump and Schumer said both are seasoned and press-savvy communicators and the new dynamics might pressure Trump “not to change, but to do some real business,” adding, “The president can’t help but gravitate to a winner.” More...

 'Power of the Purse': Schumer Indicates Democrats Will Defund Trump's Illegal Iran War | Common Dreams

Schumer after Dems take Senate vows to investigate Trump, 'entangle him in legislative razor wire'

 Just The News

"Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday took a victory lap after his party won control of both chambers of Congress and lashed out at President Trump and fellow Republicans, saying they "squandered" their majority. 

"Republicans received that opportunity two years ago and completely squandered it," the New York lawmaker said on Capitol Hill. "The GOP misread Americans' demand for change as a mandate to do Trump's bidding."

Schumer, who so far has not received a challenge to return as Senate majority leader, said Senate Democrats will focus on making life more affordable for Americans. However, he also delivered a sharp warning to Trump.

"Whenever Trump defies the will of the American people or the law, we will launch investigations, take him to court, entangle him in legislative razor wire."    More.

California voters reject voter ID measure that Democratic leaders campaigned against

 

Dark Angel

Just The News   "A ballot measure that would have amended California's constitution to require voters to provide government-issued identification to cast a vote was soundly defeated in Tuesday's midterm election. 

"With an estimated 60% of votes counted Wednesday, the measure had been defeated by 58.6% of the state's voters, according to the Associated Press. 

"In addition to ID requirements, Proposition 39 would have required voters to provide the last four digits of a government-issued identification number to cast a mail-in ballot. 

"Democratic leaders had rallied against the measure, arguing it would amount to voter suppression, whereas the GOP characterized it as a common-sense requirement that's been adopted in more than two dozen states, CalMatters reported. "

Republican bloodbath a reminder elections still are about the economy, first and foremost

 Just The News  

“I don't think we should over analyze it," conservative pollster Rich Baris says. "Republicans were the party that promised to fix the economy and inflation, put America first, ahead of the war lobby and the Washington grifters, and we didn't do it. And they punished us for it. And we deserved it." 

David Hitch

 "Democrats swept elections coast to coast on Tuesday night and seized control of Congress and prized statehouses in the deep red South, as Americans punished Republicans for failing to finish the job of taming inflation and fixing an economy about to be transformed by artificial intelligence.

"Hispanic, young and independent voters who powered Donald Trump’s improbable comeback in 2024 markedly shifted their allegiance to Democrats in the midterms, even putting a Democrat in a U.S. Senate seat in Kansas for the first time in a century and a Hispanic newcomer into the Texas gubernatorial mansion.

"Exit polls showed voters were fed up with high gas prices and inflation overall, and angry that Trump put America into a prolonged conflict with Iran before fixing the inflation he inherited from Joe Biden’s administration.

"Three quarters of voters in Tuesday's election described the U.S. economy as in "rough shape," and 39% said it was the primary reason for how they voted. Forty-four percent said their finances were worse today than when Trump took office.

"In many ways, Tuesday night resembled -- in reverse -- the 1994 election that ousted Democrats from power coast to coast during the Gingrich revolution and set the GOP on its modern path to power over similar frustration about affordability." . . . More.

Vance pins GOP's big midterm losses on Iran war, calls for pivot | Just The News

James Talarico Addresses the Nation After His Senate Victory. His Message Is Unbelievable.

 RedState  "James Talarico is going to be a Texas senator.

"The radical leftist is pivoting hard to the middle after his senate election victory against Texas attorney general Ken Paxton.

"He appeared on Fox News and gave a statement that is quite hard to believe.

"I look forward to working with him for all 31 million Texans."

"If you are wondering who Talarico is talking about, it is President Donald Trump.

"Talarico claims he's ready to work with President Trump, pointing to several issues where he believes Democrats can find common ground.

"He gave Trump credit for doing a better job securing the border, but also pushed for a "pathway to citizenship." That would be ballgame for the Republican Party, and Talarico knows it.

"The Democrat said he also wants to work with Trump on cutting housing regulations, using taxpayer money to build new homes, and legalizing marijuana.

"Well, this would certainly be a first. And it would be particularly astounding given that the radicalized Democrat Party has all but put out a bounty on the sitting president.

"As RedState colleague Teri Christoph reported, impeachment of Trump is all but assured with a Democrat-controlled House and Senate." . . .

Abdul El-Sayed Gave His Victory Speech. He Said Something Absolutely Chilling. 

. . . "He used Arabic religious expressions, including Inshallah, meaning "God willing," and Alhamdulillah, meaning "Praise be to God." The crowd applauded enthusiastically.

El-Sayed grinned smugly throughout the speech. And why not? He has successfully infiltrated the “liberal” Democrat Party and brought his Islamist extremism with him.

El-Sayed received overwhelming support in Dearborn, Michigan, which has a large Arab American and Muslim population.

According to a November 4 report from The Detroit News, unofficial election results showed 82 percent of Dearborn voters backed El-Sayed, compared with 17 percent for Rogers." . . . 

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