RAG Perspective: An American Pro-Liberty Conservative

Monday, October 26, 2026

Post #7905 M: Weekend Update; The Great Fertility Collapse with Jesús Fernández-Villaverde; Republicans Are Trying to Rebrand Socialism

Quote of the Day

Never miss an opportunity to make others happy,

even if you have to leave them alone to do it.

Source Unknown

Weekend Update

The Great Fertility Collapse with Jesús Fernández-Villaverde

Republicans Are Trying to Rebrand Socialism

Choose Life

Polítical Cartoon

Reader Note

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Today's cartoon is via Matt Davies and Politico.

Musical Interlude: 1965 Top 100 Hits

Red Roses For A Blue Lady - Vic Dana

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Post #7904 Social Media Digest

Facebook

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This is an Internet rumor. https://t.co/k1jMEY5xX5
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 18, 2026

Trump's xenophobia is economically illiterate and morally contemptible. Trump's scapegoating of immigrants is unjust and constitutes an unwelcome meddling in the internal affairs of other nations.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 19, 2026

I'm getting swamped with campaign ads from other states. Paxton seems obsessed with gender-assignment surgeries; what the hell that has to do with the US Senate, I don't know. His rival is distancing himself from Biden's border policies. Ask me who is winning the ad wars.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 19, 2026

This is Soft Rock America. Remember Urban Cowboy and Johnny Lee? https://t.co/gCb5QJqo5n https://t.co/bgm7VzghyL
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 19, 2026

Trump has endorsed fellow war criminal Netanyahu. One can only hope Trump's kiss of death also works in Israel as it did in Hungary.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 19, 2026

First f all, Trump's argment of border entries is unprovable and highly unlikely. https://t.co/1C5HlEamMa
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 19, 2026

My latest essay reviews challenges to my pro-life perspective from a celebriated murderer of a CEO to Hegseth's firing squads to a Massachusetts mother who killed her 3 young children. https://t.co/3GCnUcPUOe
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 19, 2026

Congratulations to AL champion Tampa Bay! Things were looking precarious in the top of the eighth when the Guardians pushed 2 runs across with a bases-loaded walk and hit batsman, halving the lead.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

Yeah, Netanyahu got a coveted endorsement from Trump, who used the slur "shylock" when referring to a Dem Senate candidate. And the 80-year-old says that he has used that word all his life and never knew it's antisemitic.. https://t.co/CxjhQP8Y0n
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

Sure, Trump has a "great" record on promises, like liquidating the national debt, making Mexico pay for the border wall, ending the Ukraine/Russia war before taking his second oath of office, and no new wars!
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

Just like Trumps phony "evidence" of violence drops coincident with his term, Trump is trying to claim credit for preexisting trends. https://t.co/rOLeyc0rK9
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

France's national debt crisis is a harbinger of future American unrest as Trump has ignored his ownership of nearly 30% of our unsustainable national debt and climbing, a nearly baked-in $2T, and a draining senior entitlement reserve implying benefit cuts by 2033.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

Fake news is Trump's new propaganda channel.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

It's ironic Trumpkins are pointing at French unrest. The issue has been a top-heavy State and mediocre leadership, with the US not far behind, Trump is obsessed with ballrooms, reflecting poos and arches while is sitting on massive national debt/deficit & an entitlement crisis.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

Trumpkins are threatening to leave the US if Trump's opposition wins the midterm. I'm thinking of writing a Paul Simon parody: 50 ways to leave your country.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

I don't understand Trump. He brags about all his adulterous affairs, but then he's fixated on a late golfer's penis and a current male Ohio GOP senator's ass. I think some of his evangelical supporters are reconsidering their support. I guess he wants Log Cabin GOP support.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 21, 2026

This is Soft Rock America. Im memory of Katie Zacharia, we have the following Beatles classic: https://t.co/tNc2opCaYd
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 21, 2026

How long is Trump going to pretend he has led an ungrateful America to the promised land of prosperity and peace? Via Nate Silver: https://t.co/QSpiqyxaux
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 21, 2026

Politics in America has always been disturbing, but I have to say Vivek Ramaswamy using his opponent's estranged mother to attack her personally is truly evil https://t.co/ybzeLsMajL
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 22, 2026

I don't know why Trump was with Mike Tyson. I wouldn't want Ryson near his wounded ear.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 22, 2026

It's rare that you see a leading candidate for the 2028 GOP nomination, JD Vance, commit political suicide over Ramaswamy's morally contemptible ad using the Dem candidate's own estranged mother in a political attack ad. It's bad enough the POTUS was convicted of sex abuse.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 22, 2026

It should be noted that the 28 charged in California had legal status (green cards but had not naturalized). They also bypassed local checks. Note that California has over 27M voters. So these are statistically insignificant. Note also that DHS provides invalid lists (NV).
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

We have seen the lowest home-building statistics over the years. https://t.co/Bdgh2OLkG4
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

Trump's Iran war and unprovoked tariff wars have killed the export market for farmers and raised costs, including fertilizer and fuel, not to mention higher interest rates and a weak dollar.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

Having Trump, a convicted sex abuser who also lost a defamation case to his victim, cheer on Ramaswamy's immoral ad against his opponent, using her estranged mother in an attack ad, is like waving a white flag in the race. You can't have "grab 'em by the p*ssy" vs. a victim.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

This is Soff Rock America. I bet Gere is a Three Dog Night fan: https://t.co/ukaN8nZF2V
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

First of all, there is no valid comparison between the US and France. In the US, the police power rests with the states, not the feds. although Trump's perverse nationalism pretends otherwise. Second, Trump is falsel y trying to tie unrest with his immigration bogeyman. https://t.co/seeDT5Qz0e
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 24, 2026

My preferred alternative to US Senate from my native state of Texas is Ted Brown, versus corrupt Paton and the latest Dem progressive. https://t.co/McDi4F9tFH
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 24, 2026

You can put lipstick on pig; the housing market sucks right now. https://t.co/4LA1ARfD34
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 24, 2026

Trump thinks that he can gaslight his way past a 38% approval rating; he's out of touch with reality.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 24, 2026

Misleading propaganda: https://t.co/XlcgqLRcBr
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 25, 2026

The Longhorns barely avoided a third consecutive loss, in this case 0le Miss at home. Arch Manning fumbled for a TD recovery, another interception, a dead third quarter, a fake punt, a recovered onside kick by Ole Miss with no timeouts left (TX almost blew a 2-possessiom lead).
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 25, 2026

This neo-con rubbish ignores the fact our troops should never have deployed in Beirut. Even Reagan recognized that. https://t.co/k225qIvVdi
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 25, 2026

Trump's protectionism is economically illiterate, corrupt and bad for American consumees. https://t.co/quOXnAxLEx
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 25, 2026

@veiledleaks HELL NO! And I'm no Dem. The Iran War has been a total disaster. Trump has roiled our alliances, run down missile inventories, and selected an incompetent, unqualified defense secretary.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 18, 2026

@CityScapesNC Not a peace prize. Maybe other honors.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 18, 2026

@Wondersofworld0 Trump has already added to his already pending multiple-count federal indictments, including his illegal corrupt Russian diesel deal.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 19, 2026

@Commentarycjwm No, this is unconstitutional nativist rubbish. Only the Presidential office has a natural born qualification. Such a criterion is not relevant for other offices, and I would oppose any enabling amendment discriminating against naturalized citizens.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 19, 2026

@TravelDestiny10 America must uphold its 90's commitment to Ukrainian independence when Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons. trump's pro-Russian tilt is morally reprehensible.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 19, 2026

@RechargAmerica Below a yellow dog.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 19, 2026

@TrumpLoy0 Melania famously wore clothing saying she doesn't care. Michelle never wore something so tacky. https://t.co/VHwIW4p9jv
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 19, 2026

@itsrosesm Because Harris is unqualified and incompetent. I voted LP, against the duopoly.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 19, 2026

@HazelLiaqa4848 . No. Trump is a disrespectful, dishonest, self-serving, incompetent, unqualified, narcissistic, ill-tempered, hypocritical, unprincipled, corrupt political whore.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 19, 2026

@HazelLiaqa4848 Unqualified sycophant
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 19, 2026

@RechargAmerica Let's see how many people will admit to backing the lame duck after midterms.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 19, 2026

@HazelLiaqa4848 Getting away with criminal behavior.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 19, 2026

@meisabella32 Trump can reverse eecutive orders but he has no authority over past presidential decisions like signing bills or pardons.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 19, 2026

@Karolineefan Unauthorized liens are already ineligible for almost all welfare net programs explicitly. The only exception is universal access to emergency healthcare regardless of income.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 19, 2026

@TravelDestiny10 No. There is nearly zero evidence of ineligible aliens at polls, and elections under the Constitution are controlled by the states,not the feds. Trump is just making up this xenophobic sh*t.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 19, 2026

@Erin_Vibes Trump has zero credibility on the Russian war on Ukraine. Remember, the Demagogue-in-Chief promised to end the war even before taking his second-term oath.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 19, 2026

@RossyPrime I hold an academic/research PhD vs. Biden's professional EdD.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 19, 2026

@FanOfelon_CEO I respect his entrepreneurial skills. I consider his political opinions as seriously as Taylor Swift's (which means not that highly).
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 19, 2026

@Americafocu Foreign policy under Trump 2.0 has been a disaster. HELL NO.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 19, 2026

@rv_ivankatrump Somebody is taking the duopoly of DC far too seriously. We lose regardless of which party wins next month.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 19, 2026

@RedlineAmeric No. The Constitution does not enable discrimination against Muslim candidates.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 19, 2026

@CityScapesNC I wouldn't say I agree with all of Zelensky's actions, but I do support America's commitment to Ukrainian independence.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 19, 2026

@bluhue123 RCP shows Trump's approval rate at 38%
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 19, 2026

@RechargAmerica Trump has never been my choice, but unfortunately he's a fact of life, like COVID-19.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 19, 2026

@TravelDestiny10 Foreigners have their own political whores.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

@Americasigna I dropped him first semester.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

@amazngamericaa America survived the Depression. America survived Obama, and it will survive Trump.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

@RechargAmerica Anyone who thinks Trump can manipulate Putin like he does Trumpkin Republicans is a damn fool.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

@BrandonFalco121 Well, Obama wasn't responsible for the deaths of over a million Americans. Even Trump hasn't done that yet. What's the latest from LA and San Diego?
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

@TheStripesGirl Even Fox News has better ratings than Trump TV.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

@veiledleaks No. Obama was just as unqualified and incompetent than Trump, another failed proponent of the imperial Presidency. Just because he is more intelligent and has better people skills than Trump doesn't imply substantive leadership.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

@Trevor_Allan_1 Trump has rewarded donors & various pay to play scandals as starters. https://t.co/nyG7eqjyrG
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

@DonaldTrumpVois The fact is, the Pentagon was aware of J6 security risks before the date and had offered reinforcements. There were hundreds of troops available within miles of the Capitol on J6., but there were no contingency plans and bureaucratic delays in sending them.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

@CityScapesNC Photo stand-in.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

@amazngamericaa Putin is manipulating Trump as usual.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

@HazelLiaqa4848 Mount RINO
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

@AmericaRecharge I think more than 4% of Americans still believe in Trump, although he is objectively the stupidest man elected POTUS this century.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

@CityScapesNC Trump's second term foreign policy has been an ongoing disaster.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

@Americafocu Farange is evidence that some Brits are even stupider than Trump.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

@veiledleaks I would extradite him to the ICC.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

@Wondersofworld0 I don't think Ford is a political candidate, unlike Trump who taxes me daily with his unconstitutional tarrifs.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

@miracles7k Replacing George W. Bush.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

@Evelyn001d Youth isn't an issue. Bad policy positions and lack of executive experience are.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

@Americafocu God is punishing America with the scourge of vulgar Trump's failed leadership.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

@Liamt6aj Trying to scam an elderly woman out of her home to make limo parking for his casino
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 20, 2026

@amazngamericaa Neither.Two of the most unqualified, mediocre political hoes in American history.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 21, 2026

@HazelLiaqa4848 Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 21, 2026

@AmericaRecharge Trump is a former registered Dumocrat.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 21, 2026

@margommartinTm Nope. Trump is reviled by the vast majority of international citizens. And Trump is the same hypocritical bastard who used migrant family separation as a deliberate weapon to discourage migration. ICE is cracking down on alien military spouses or parents.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 21, 2026

@CityScapesNC As a matter of indisputable fact, Trump has attacked reporters and others to their faces. He has tried to prosecute his political enemies. He mocked a disabled journalist. He insulted a political rival's wife's appearance. He tried to scam an elderly woman out of her home.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 21, 2026

@RossyPrime I don't think that he can fix a leaky faucet, never mind America.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 21, 2026

@SUBRATA30016572 I wouldn't put Trump's image in an outhouse, never mind on a mountain.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 21, 2026

@Wondersofworld0 One of the first symptoms of the Trumpkin virus is Obama Derangement Syndrome.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 21, 2026

@ML3democrats I'm ashamed of the people who voted for a convicted felon as POTUS.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 21, 2026

@jasonllevin Almost every other First Lady was a natural-born citizen.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 21, 2026

@Erin_Vibes First, Trump has no such authority. Second. Unauthorized aliens are already ineligible.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 21, 2026

@World_aib Breaking laws.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 21, 2026

@veiledleaks Not even for a dog catcher.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 21, 2026

@AnnieForTruth Criminal behavior reflects applicable law, evidence, procedure, the judge, and the jury, not opinion polls. The GOP paid a political price for the failed impeachment conviction of Clinton, despite compelling evidence of his perjury and obstruction of justice.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 22, 2026

@Americasigna The anti-constitutional imperial American Presidency and an enabling Congress.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 22, 2026

@RedlineAmeric If victory means ending Russia's invasion and occupation.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 22, 2026

@MAGANationn The Constitution includes religious liberty (including freedom from religion). This implies that religion is independent of any specific faith.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 22, 2026

@World_aib All politicians are liars, especially Snake Oil Salesman-in-Chief Trump. I have no idea about this Trumpkin allegation that Obama is a "traitor". This seems to reflect some government investigation of Trump, who asked Russia to recover Clinton's emails and whose son met Russians.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 22, 2026

@IVANKATRUMvg8m The exorcism didn't work.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 22, 2026

@TravelDestiny10 There's been federal law against noncitizen voting for 30 years. Every state has banned it for decades longer. https://t.co/HntB5nlGDc
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@AmericaRecharge The Constitution does not disqualify candidates with felony convictions in any state. Personally, I have never voted for any felon, including Trump.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@Wondersofworld0 Impeachment can be a double-edged sword. That's why Pelosi resisted it until there was evidence of Trump's "drug deal" on Ukraine. https://t.co/qC564jg2ob
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@Wondersofworld0 I'm not a Dem, but I believe that Congressional oversight of the lawless Trump Administration, which the GOP majority has mostly ignored, will be a priority.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@FloraLuzz_ There's a recency bias. Most Americans, including older ones like me, have only experienced failed Presidencies. Obama looks good only because Trump and Biden have sucked. Unlike Trump, Obama has self-control, dresses well, is intelligent, civil, and articulate.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@DanScavinoTNews F*ck Trumpkins. We own the RINO Felon-in-Chief's ass; he works for us, not vice versa. And we have the power to fire and imprison his corrupt, criminal ass.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@Stacy7254887898 This is a fake Trumpkin talking point. https://t.co/nAaDiP4voI
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@HOTMAGAX None of the above.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@TravelDestiny10 Trump, not America, has made an illegal diesel deal with Putin. Putin manipulates a low-IQ POTUS like Trump.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@veiledleaks Not close. Trump.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@JFK_Jr_PRD When Democrats start dominating conservatives.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@Maria1708k No. Premeditated murder by the state is immoral.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@RossyPrime I agreeI agree. Christianity went beyond Jewish roots and embraced Gentiles. Jesus befriended Samaritans, even the hated Roman occupiers. A lot of nativism is based on manipulated, provocative, fear-mongering "evidence". I'm proud of our melting pot heritage.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@DrMikeDavis2020 No, I oppose the Arc de Trump, another phony aspect of Trump's heretical nationalism.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@ytruthmatters RINO. Unprincipled, megalomaniac, corrupt, demagogue, adulterer, ill-tempered, evil, selfish, narcissistic, incompetent. Unqualified, economically illiterate, dotard.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@_taurus01_ Never. He's not even been Trump's most competent VP.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@TravelDestiny10 I would not vote for a progressive to the Senate if I were a Michigan resident.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@RedlineAmeric Trump deserves the same level of disrespect he has always shown to others in public life.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@Suzierizzo1 Gutter.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@xl_uytrewq Trump should be held responsible for his proven criminal behavior.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@AmericaRecharge Yes, if he were running against Trump for an unconstitutional third term. But then I would vote for a yellow dog over Trump.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@thewriterme Trump is obsessed with his own power and glory. There is nothing noble about Trump's narcissism.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@RedlineAmeric The dotard couldn't win a race for dog catcher with his approval ratings, the worst I've seen since Bush's secnd term/
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@TravelDestiny10 I would call child protective services on the creepy dotard.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@FloraLuzz_ Islamophobic rubbish. https://t.co/5MhPXPMkxi
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@HOTMAGAX Hell no.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@Americafocu It looks like RFK, Jr. isn't the only Trumpkin with brain worms.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@Teaseryy No. It takes more than one session to deprogram Trumpkins.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@WakeUpAmericn Sharia law has no standing in the American legal system. This meme is just Islamophobic rubbish.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@MysterySolvents I.M. Shameless.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@amazngamericaa I remember Happy Days before Trump.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@TheDividedStat3 We have all suffered due to the Trump Presidency. Celebrities always pay a price when they turn off up to half their fans by indulging in divisive politics.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@RossyPrime I hope not.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@CityScapesNC I pray to God to deliver us from the evil of Trump.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@Wondersofworld0 Not even for another day
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 23, 2026

@DanScavinoTNews No. Unlike Trump and Vance. Pence had public sector administrative and Congressional leadership experience.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 24, 2026

@Wondersofworld0 No, I oppose free meals for Trump's Gestapo. As a matter of principle, civil servant aren't allowed to accept gifts, a corrupt practice.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 24, 2026

@steveth75737857 Absolutely not. The Founding Fathers opposed a large general government, a standing military, and foreign entanglements.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 24, 2026

@RossyPrime DeSantis is dead wrong. The KKK was not politically affiliatedn and in fact maany Republicans suppoerted the Klan in the 20s. https://t.co/AAffppqhxk
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 24, 2026

@Malia_joo I'm tired of Trump's unlimited lies and misinformation.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 24, 2026

@lin_lw8557097 Nope. Trump has zero power to pardon the killer cop. It was a state crime and the GOP does not hold the governor's mansion in MN. https://t.co/aUUptK0wLF
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 24, 2026

@Jolie_Miller09 Under our Consttution, the states hold elections, not the feds.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 24, 2026

@itsrosesm I m proud I never supported Trump a single day of my life.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 24, 2026

@TheStripesGirl I think Johson did not provide proper oversight of the lawless Trump Administration.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 24, 2026

@Suzierizzo1 Trump will have enough Republicans in the Senate to kill any likely impeachment trial charges.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 24, 2026

@GuitarGirlTempo Tom Massie.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 24, 2026

@LucasSa56947288 Trump is creepy in discussing women or men.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 25, 2026

@Capitol_Scope No. Impeachment can be a double-edged sword, and it is unlikely to win conviction in the Senate.
— raguillemette (@raguillemette) October 25, 2026

Post #7903 M: Hegseth USS Lincoln Cold Open; "French" "Students" are "Protesting!"; Stossel on We Should Celebrate When Entrepreneurs like Musk, Jobs and Bezos Succeed

Quote of the Day

If I accept you as you are, I will make you worse;

however if I treat you as though you are what you are capable of becoming, I help you become that.

Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Hegseth USS Lincoln Cold Open

"French" "Students" are "Protesting!"

Stossel on We Should Celebrate When Entrepreneurs like Musk, Jobs and Bezos Succeed

Choose Life

Musical Interlude: 1965 Top 100 Hits

I Go To Pieces - Peter & Gordon

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Post #7902 J

Endemic Report

The latest CDC weekly stats:

The Sick Times

While the aggregate US stats continue to diminish, we still see pockets of increasing virus in the central and western sates. No apparent trend over the past week, but my relevant Internet search ran to maybe a quarter of the normal citations. I'm not sure why; a change in search engine algorithms?

The latest COVID-19 news items:

"Needle-free mRNA vaccines protect mice against COVID-19 and flu"
"Spouses are better predictors of severe COVID-19 infection than siblings, new data reveal"
"Childhood measles vaccination rates fall worldwide post-COVID-19"
"Suicide Attempts, Ideation Spiked Significantly Among Older U.S. Adults After COVID-19 Pandemic"
"Breakthrough vaccine for the deadliest skin cancer cut risk by almost half"
COVID relief fraud/other crimes:

"Former Illinois subcontractor charged in $4.7 million COVID-19 unemployment benefits fraud scheme"
"Florida mayor charged with stealing COVID-19 business relief funds"
"Castle Rock man gets federal prison time for COVID-19 loan fraud"
"South Los Angeles Man Pleads Guilty to $9.3 Million COVID-19 IRS Tax Credit Scheme"

Legal/political issues:

"Scientific Triumph, Equity Failure: Faster, Fairer COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-Out Could Have Saved Millions of Lives, UN University Publication Reveals"
"COVID-19 vaccine mandate did not violate nursing student’s civil rights, Iowa Supreme Court rules"
"Covid tests liar nurse can return to work"

Other Notes

The blog is averaging a dubious 10L page views daily. I'm working on a second essay, although I may not complete it by the end of the month. My X followers are just shy of 250.