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Exciting News: Launching The Political Van Helsing

My New Platform for Victorian-Style Political Writing Folks, it's hammer time. Today, I'm thrilled to announce the official launch of my brand-new site, ThePoliticalVanHelsing.com – a dedicated space where I'll channel the spirit of Professor Abraham Van Helsing to slay the political vampires sucking the life out of our republic. Think longform columns dripping with Late Victorian flair: ornate language, razor-sharp insights, and a no-holds-barred hunt for the corrupt, the incompetent, and the ideologically undead. Why now? Because in this era of Republican resurgence – with fraud empires crumbling, borders tightening, and the Democrat machine on the ropes – we need…

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Midweek Mugwumps

Quick Takes: Midweek Mugwumps This week’s political landscape is marked by opportunism, constitutional missteps, and national security concerns. Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski’s flirtation with switching parties reveals a career driven by leverage rather than loyalty, while Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jasmine Crockett’s calls for impeachment and war consultation expose Democratic infighting and constitutional ignorance. Meanwhile, U.S. District Judge Brian E. Murphy’s defiance of a Supreme Court ruling undermines the executive’s deportation efforts, threatening the rule of law. Finally, the Biden administration’s release of 729 Iranian nationals at the border raises alarms about vetting failures, amplifying risks in a tense U.S.-Iran climate.…

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Taco Tuesday

Dateline: The Breakfast Edition Federal income taxes are due today, but nobody likes theft and taxation is theft. But everybody likes tacos, especially breakfast tacos. So with that, let's get picante and the Tabasco. 🌶️ Holy Week Traditions: Holy Tuesday On Holy Tuesday, Christians pause to reflect on Jesus’ powerful teachings in Jerusalem, like His warnings about betrayal and His end-times messages in the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24–25). It’s a day that feels heavy yet hopeful, as we think about Jesus preparing His followers for what’s coming-His sacrifice on the cross. Whether it’s through deep prayer or quiet reflection, believers across…

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Monday Minutes

Dateline: Holy Monday Edition Holy Week Traditions: Holy Monday On Holy Monday, the second day of Holy Week, Christians across various branches commemorate key moments from scripture, such as Jesus’ anointing at Bethany (John 12:1–11) or the cleansing of the temple (Mark 11:15–19), with practices that emphasize spiritual preparation for the Passion. Eastern Orthodox churches observe structured, mystical services like Bridegroom Matins, focusing on repentance and fasting, while Catholics blend liturgy-through Masses and penance-with regional traditions like Mediterranean processions, fostering reflection on Christ’s humility and sacrifice. Protestant denominations exhibit a range of observances, from the formal liturgies of Anglicans, featuring scripture…

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Monday Musings

As part of an effort to deliver content and keep my writing wits sharp, I’m going to post a daily series of Quick Takes. Some may carry more weight and be more serious than others.  Today's Monday Musings post began with a funny post in my Facebook timeline and ended up being an academic exercise in the dangers of consanguineous marriage resulting in a not-so-Quick Take.  Have a great day, everyone! One of my favorite page follows on Facebook is Terrible Maps. On Sunday they posted a map of states where it is legal to marry your first cousin.  I didn't…

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