Monthly Archives: June 2025

The Looming 2030 Census

The 2030 Census: A Political Earthquake for Democrats Amid Illegal Alien Counts and Southern Migration The 2030 U.S. Census will reshape the political landscape through population shifts driven by the "new great migration" to southern states and the inclusion of an estimated 12 million illegal aliens in congressional apportionment. For Democrats, the census poses a structural threat, potentially slashing their Electoral College and House representation while amplifying Republican power. This column explores the political and electoral implications, including a detailed projection of House seat shifts. The interplay of migration, illegal alien counts, and Republican-controlled redistricting creates a daunting landscape for Democrats,…

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The Vanishing Minnesota Shooting Story

The Vanishing Minnesota Shooting Story vs. Prolonged Political Narratives: A Tale of Media Evolution and Selective Framing In mid-June 2025, a horrific shooting in Minnesota’s suburbs claimed the lives of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, while wounding State Senator John Hoffman and his wife. The suspect, Vance Boelter, was quickly identified, and initial reports from outlets like Newsweek labeled him a “registered Republican,” suggesting a politically motivated attack tied to conservative rhetoric. Yet, within days, the story faded from national headlines, driven by factual inaccuracies and Boelter’s evident mental instability. This rapid disappearance stands in stark contrast to…

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The Spectrum of Power

The Spectrum of Power: A Progression of Philosophies Introduction The pursuit of power and order has profoundly influenced the course of human societies throughout history, giving rise to a rich and varied array of philosophical perspectives that stretch across a broad spectrum, ranging from the realms of manipulation and authoritarian control to the more enlightened domains of rights-based governance, collective will, and meticulously balanced authority. This essay undertakes an in-depth exploration of this expansive continuum, employing the structured framework provided by the "Nine Principles of Propaganda" as delineated in the accompanying poster. These foundational principles are meticulously outlined as follows: Lie…

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Fisking the NY Times on Skrmetti

A Fisking of The New York Times’ Article on United States v. Skrmetti: A Synthesized Narrative The New York Times article, “How a Landmark Case on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Was Built on Flawed Politics and Uncertain Science”, published on June 19, 2025, provides a detailed account of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in United States v. Skrmetti, upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors. The piece frames the ruling as a significant setback for transgender rights, attributing it to a conservative backlash and a strategic misstep by transgender advocates. While the article offers a nuanced perspective, blending…

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Summary of Newsom v. Trump, 9th Circuit Stay

Summary of Newsom v. Trump from an Originalist Perspective From an originalist perspective, which emphasizes interpreting the Constitution based on its original meaning at the time of ratification, the Ninth Circuit's decision in Newsom v. Trump (filed June 19, 2025) aligns with the constitutional framework of federal authority over the militia as understood in 1787-1788, particularly through the lens of Congress’s enumerated powers and historical judicial interpretations like Martin v. Mott (1827). Below is a summary of the case through this perspective: Summary of the Case The State of California and Governor Gavin Newsom challenged President Donald J. Trump’s invocation of…

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Fisking Sen. Ron Johnson’s 2025 Budget Reconciliation Analysis

Analysis of "FY 2025 Budget Reconciliation: Facts, Figures, and Analysis" by Senator Ron Johnson Introduction Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) authored the "FY 2025 Budget Reconciliation: Facts, Figures, and Analysis" report, released on June 18, 2025, which examines the U.S. federal budget’s fiscal challenges. Notably, Johnson is also recognized for producing an immigration chart that gained historical significance during a July 13, 2024, campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Former President Donald Trump, unscripted, turned to reference this chart on illegal immigration-originally shared with him by Johnson during an April 2024 plane ride-when he was grazed by a bullet in an assassination attempt.…

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An Originalist Analysis of United States v. Skrmetti

An Originalist Analysis of United States v. Skrmetti Balancing Constitutional Text and State Authority Introduction On June 18, 2025, the Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision in United States v. Skrmetti, upheld Tennessee’s Senate Bill 1 (SB1), which bans gender-affirming medical treatments, such as puberty blockers and hormones, for minors with gender dysphoria. The majority opinion, authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, applied rational basis review, finding the law constitutional under the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment by classifying based on age and medical purpose, not sex or transgender status. Concurring opinions by Justices Thomas, Barrett, and Alito, and…

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China’s Role in 2020’s Election Fraud

China’s Shadow and the Silenced Questions How Weakened Ballot Security and Stifled Debate Left the 2020 Election Vulnerable The 2020 U.S. presidential election unfolded under the shadow of a global pandemic widely believed to have originated in China. To protect public health, 47 states and the District of Columbia expanded mail-in voting, a move that boosted voter turnout to a historic 68% but introduced vulnerabilities that may have allowed foreign interference to influence close races. Recently declassified FBI documents allege that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) exploited these loosened election protocols by producing nearly 20,000 counterfeit U.S. driver’s licenses to facilitate…

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The Art of the Deal is Required Reading

Why Understanding Trump’s Tariff Policy Requires Reading The Art of the Deal To grasp the intricacies of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy in 2025, one must delve into The Art of the Deal, his 1987 book that outlines the principles driving his negotiation strategy. This book is not merely a memoir of real estate triumphs but a blueprint for his approach to high-stakes deal-making, emphasizing bold ambition, strategic leverage, and market awareness. These principles-thinking big, maximizing options, knowing your market, using leverage, being willing to walk away, getting the word out, fighting back, delivering results, and enjoying the process-are vividly reflected…

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The Iran Conundrum

The Iran Conundrum: A Tale of Three Presidents and a Regime on the Brink As the Middle East teeters on the edge of seismic change in June 2025, the escalating Israel-Iran conflict and the specter of a collapsing Iranian regime have thrust U.S. foreign policy into sharp focus. The actions of Presidents Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden toward Iran-spanning the Green Revolution, nuclear diplomacy, financial dealings, and the current crisis-reveal starkly different approaches to a regime that has defied easy solutions for decades. With Israel’s relentless strikes on Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure, President Trump’s bold moves at the…

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