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NO KINGS: One Message. One Fight.

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Jim Blackwood Jr

I have been obsessed with political messaging since I was a child. Great messages win. “Nixon’s the One” beat “Come Home America” “We Shall Overcome” beat “State’s Rights” It’s the Economy Stupid” beat “A Proud Tradition.” “Yes We Can.” beat … Continue reading →

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JD Vance Told Us: The Police State Is the Point

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Jim Blackwood Jr

MacArthur Park, Los Angeles Photo WDSU “Everything else—the CBO score, the proper baseline, the minutiae of the Medicaid policy—is immaterial compared to the ICE money and immigration.” Vice President, JD Vance. You probably didn’t see that tweet. But I did—and … Continue reading →

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We All Live In Trump’s Brain

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Jim Blackwood Jr

Under the great comb-over weave, there is no policy. No economy. No separation of powers. There is no republic or federalism. There is no religion or science. No justice. No education or compassion. There is only pathology.  Oh, our lives … Continue reading →

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This Week May End Constitutional America

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Jim Blackwood Jr

The constitutional crisis is here. Most Americans do not know what that means, so let me break it down. For 250 years, what has made America special is that we don’t pledge allegiance to a place or a person, we … Continue reading →

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Now The Fun Part — An Election Night Preview

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Jim Blackwood Jr

I am a political wonk and an unabashed patriot. When everyone I know has had it with campaigns and politics, I am still digging in. I can’t help myself. National election day is Christmas and Opening Day and perfect tacos … Continue reading →

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Biden and Trump – Two Raging Narcissists

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Jim Blackwood Jr

“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” ― George Orwell, 1984 Surrounded by venal enablers, our two candidates have morphed into the same person. Oh, we always … Continue reading →

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“Just Look at Him” – A Debate Guide

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Jim Blackwood Jr

Generally, I try not to pay too much attention to the accidental Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson. But last night he was making the rounds of the cable news network with a simple message. (Okay, not the Biden hyped … Continue reading →

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