Post #7735 M: Trump’s Childish Behavior with World Leaders; Bernie Sanders Is Wrong About Elon Musk and Trillionaires; Do Democrats Still Have a Big City Crime Problem?

 Quote of the Day

In the midst of difficulty 

lies opportunity.

Albert Einstein  

Trump’s Childish Behavior with World Leaders

Bernie Sanders Is Wrong About Elon Musk and Trillionaires

Do Democrats Still Have a Big City Crime Problem?

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Courtesy of Steve Sack via Politico

Musical Interlude: 1964 Top 100 Hits

Don’t Let The Sun Catch You Crying - Gerry & the Pacemakers

Post #7734 Social Media Digest

X/Twitter 

I'm not okay with Trump's unnecessary, unconstitutional Iran war but any step towards peace and a more stable Gulf region is welcome. https://t.co/q5Y2F6DE1O

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 15, 2026

I don't think either political party wants the blowback from cutting payments to beneficiaries who have paid payroll taxes. Both sides are reluctant about raising payroll tax rates; Dems want a socialist scheme of eliminating wage ceilings, while Republicans talk means testing.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 15, 2026

It's sad to hear the moronic things Trumpkins say after being hit too many times on their head. https://t.co/aW1fzmHKcZ

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 15, 2026

The US has historically stolen literally billions in Iranian assets, a huge provocation by any measure. https://t.co/m4WMywea9q pic.twitter.com/7N3IJkATfs

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 16, 2026

This is a false rumor. pic.twitter.com/WN6qh3Flm6

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 16, 2026

Neo-con interventionists are morally bankrupt. The war on Iran was unprovoked and morally unjustifiable.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 16, 2026

They hosted the event in front of a POTUS who bankrupted his own company 6 times. Is anyone surprised? As Bezos, who lost millions on the Melania movie.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 16, 2026

Yeah, he's selling $60 Bibles. He's wearing his faith in his back pocket.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 16, 2026

Wow! The incivility on X is breathtaking. 32 yo Nick's murder of his parents does not reflect parental skills; adults are responsible for their own actions. https://t.co/KCv6SYZCj0

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 17, 2026

No. Lincoln launched an unnecessary war with over a million American casualties.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 17, 2026

Won nonconsecutive terms in office.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 17, 2026

Yes. Not Trump's, and I never voted for either.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 17, 2026

No. This violates the Fourth Amendment

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 17, 2026

Nope. I just remember the hell of Barry.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 17, 2026

Personal attraction is subjective. I agree Trumpkin insults are uncivil, but I don't think stupid insults ruin her reputation.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 17, 2026

His mother was also an immigrant, as was his first wife.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 17, 2026

I'm rather astonished 3 Giants pitchers rebelled against Pride Night uniform references. Have they walked in SF? 14% of the city is LGBT+.https://t.co/VDLhnLKBJJ https://t.co/4EujLvdOL9

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 17, 2026

#1.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 17, 2026

If I go to the White House, I don't want fast food.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 17, 2026

Trump's gimmick of personally attacking Obama is tiresome. He is so pathetically jealous of Obama's Nobel Prize. Look at the other G-7 leaders; they are dismissive of Trump. https://t.co/lLBcTJ4A1F pic.twitter.com/3ayZZcMlMt

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 17, 2026

The neo-con White House doesn't put America First. The stupid, hypocritical Bastard-in-Chief, who once accused Obama of plotting a war against Iran, actually started his own unconstitutional war. https://t.co/V3X1nin6Js

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 17, 2026

This neo-con was within a heartbeat of becoming POTUS. https://t.co/KpM0fg9Pl7

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 17, 2026

I really don't like the politicization of sports. I do think the Knicks owe Trump a favor for not attending the 4 games they won. https://t.co/ER4jEcpbd1

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 18, 2026

This is Soft Rock America. Time for a Beach Boys classic https://t.co/tS09Fpbfq0 https://t.co/ieqXziY6M6

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 18, 2026

It is amusing to see all the neo-con Trumpkins suddenly rebelling against Trump's agreement to end the Iran war. Never mind, public approval of the war is below 40%. https://t.co/tuZj8Xzfw4

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 18, 2026

I sometimes get notices on community notes to tweets. at least 3 or 4 of which directly reference the content of my relevant replies or retweets with comments. A recent example was a fake Trump quote, and I found a Snopes post refuting it. The community note references Snopes.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 18, 2026

Even a nuclear Iran did not pose a serious threat to the US, and Trump's Iran war was an impeachable, unconstitutional crime. I don't give a damn what Trump's face-saving rationale is. https://t.co/BEawpHnW0A

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 18, 2026

Our strategic oil reserves are near an all-time low as Trump has desperately tried to manipulate prices lower. He wants credit for prices that are still much higher than when he started his war, even though he knew the Strait of Hormuz was at risk. https://t.co/beZzFZp3KF pic.twitter.com/UclEWNqsWy

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 18, 2026

It looks like Barry Obama is much better at attracting talented singers to his library opening than Trump for the nation's 250th birthday.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 18, 2026

OMG. I forgot how boring and pretentious Barry Obama's speeches are; I still don't miss them a decade later.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 18, 2026

Well, I'm still a fan of The Boss, except for his indulgent acoustic tracks, such as the one he performed at Barry's library gig.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 18, 2026

I noticed Clinton's hand shaking visibly as he raised his finger to his cheek at the Obama gig. pic.twitter.com/5KYRf03Q84

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 18, 2026

It was wonderful hearing Stevie Wonder at the Obama gig. Even an Obama daughter mouthed the lyrics to "Signed, Sealed, Delivered". But the fusion performance of "Higher Ground", along with guest performers like John Legend, was outstanding.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 18, 2026

This is Soft Rock America. It's time to remember The New Christy Minstrels: https://t.co/IWa7KDk0Ut https://t.co/gt89vNRgeQ

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 18, 2026

No. Not even close, although some Presidents (like Trump) were/are stupid. Trump did not have outstanding grades in high school or college. This guy ran for president and couldn't identify the nuclear triad. https://t.co/PTMcd6k4vQ pic.twitter.com/cGXDbF8IjY

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 19, 2026

Trump routinely insults Obama, particularly recently Obama's 2015 Iran agreement. I wouldn't invite an asshole to my party either. pic.twitter.com/L7jhMCpswf

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 19, 2026

That's the spin, but the actual agreement defers the thorny issue. https://t.co/0JPARM4UKu

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 19, 2026

I'm sure Stormy Daniels still has recurring nightmares.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 19, 2026

I want to challenge Trump's cognitive test. https://t.co/VdzqWXWOri

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 19, 2026

No. But UFC needs to have his eyes checked

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 19, 2026

Trumpkins.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 19, 2026

Nope. I think Jefferson was.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 19, 2026

This is Soft Rock America. Time for classic Dylan https://t.co/pO5KeNlhiM https://t.co/hDbko2BO0R

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 19, 2026

Hopefully, many better ones who respect the Constitution over the imperial Presidency. https://t.co/snQaIxzM1m

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 19, 2026

I do think he has publicly reposted that, or at least indicated it in private. It's narcissistic nonsense. pic.twitter.com/d7oNUK2FY3

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 19, 2026

I think, as evidenced by Hegseth's canceled promotions of black and female officers, that Hegseth's war against DEI has collateral damage. https://t.co/3QzXfKPZ4F

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 19, 2026

This is Soft Rock America. Time for the Supremes: https://t.co/di7yoANXcx https://t.co/Ge6jaeMHrC

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 19, 2026

No, Melania Trump was never a hooker. Others have been rightfully sued over similar allegations.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 19, 2026

Trump is trying to spin his deal after negative feedback from his own party hawks. This absurd rhetoric is, at best, counterproductive and embarrassing. Trump continues to demonstrate that he is unworthy of being POTUS. https://t.co/LJ0AN8w19U

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 19, 2026

Jackass. Because Trump is a RINO.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 19, 2026

No. Trump better not be a hypocrite on murderers with a killer cop.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 19, 2026

I didn't vote for these losers either.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 19, 2026

Well, Trump brought back measles after we developed a highly effective vaccine against it https://t.co/Gq65Hoc2pb

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 19, 2026

This is Soft Rock America. Some classic Gilbert O'Sullivan: https://t.co/zu3cCaf5Bk https://t.co/FXf1FgjdvK

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 19, 2026

There is no moral justification for Trump's unprofessional misconduct with Italian PM Meloni. It's bad enough he treated a fellow leader like the sexist pig he is and liken her to a Trumpkin groupie. To rephrase Bon Jovi: "You give the US a bad name ". pic.twitter.com/gwsmjXUrR8

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 19, 2026

Given Trump's lack of dexterity with handling clasps for the Medal of Honor (I guess they made it child-proof!), I take it Melania doesn't need his help with her own jewelry.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 19, 2026

I never believe Trump.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 20, 2026

Nope. We have a massive national debt, we have been spending world record defense dollars fighting unconstitutional wars. our POTUS has the lowest international favorable ratings in history. https://t.co/JuyAIVqUZA

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 20, 2026

Utterly corrupt! No quid pro quo with foreign entitlements! https://t.co/eATavPZIAH

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 20, 2026

I don't have TDS but I have Trump fatigue. It's like dumbasses elected your crazy old uncle POTUS. The first day you're amused by how he pisses the other side off. But the joke goes stale the next day, and then you're the dude at the end of Meatloaf's "Paradise by the Dashboard"

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 20, 2026

Trump and his neo-con Iran hawk allies seem to be competing for "who is tougher on Iran". We libertarians argue a more prosperous Iran is a more peaceful Iran

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 20, 2026

Scamming Bezos out of $28M.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 20, 2026

The Edsel.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 20, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz is an international waterway. No, the US is not the world's toll collector. https://t.co/gay2nouQkW

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 20, 2026

Miller looks like roadkill on Texas highways.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 20, 2026

Trump is the most disrespectful POTUS in American history, and you reap what you sow.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 21, 2026

Comparing himself to Christ.

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 21, 2026

"You're fired!"

— raguillemette (@raguillemette) June 21, 2026

Post #7733 M: Woke Jesus And The Woman Caught In Adultery; McClanahan on Is the FED Making Americans Unhappy?; What 1976 Got Right About America

Quote of the Day

A cloudy day is no match 

for a sunny disposition.

William Arthur Ward   

Woke Jesus And The Woman Caught In Adultery

McClanahan on Is the FED Making Americans Unhappy?

What 1976 Got Right About America

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Political Cartoon

Courtesy of Rick McKee via Politico

Musical Interlude: 1964 Top 100 Hits

The Little Old Lady From Pasadena - Jan & Dean

Post #7732 J

Endemic Report

CDC stats this week:

The major stats remain unchanged.

The Sick Times:

Undoubtedly, the biggest news over the past week was departing DNI chief Gabbard's release of newly declassified documents relevant to alleged COVID origins, including US funding of Wuhan research and Fauci's alleged involvement (re: Rand Paul).

The latest COVID-19 news:

• "COVID-19 vaccine linked with lower risk of heart attack, stroke: Study"
• "People with pre-existing physical, mental conditions face similar risk of long COVID"
• "Coadministration of COVID-19, influenza vaccines may lower MACE risk in older adults" {"MACE is a broad term that includes cardiovascular death, heart attack, stroke, or hospitalization for heart failure""
• "When travel restrictions became trade frictions: Evidence from Covid-era border closures"
• "The Food and Drug Administration's top vaccine advisory committee voted unanimously today to recommend Moderna's mRNA influenza vaccine, mFlusiva, for adults 50 and over. This was its first time reviewing a new vaccine application since 2023"
• "Preventing the next pandemic using AI-designed vaccines"
• "Head-to-head comparison suggests flu was much more likely to lead to hospitalization than COVID last winter"
• "Most pandemics start when a pathogen spreads from animals to humans. It's a leading explanation for the COVID-19 pandemic: the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, is a cousin to coronaviruses that live in bats"
• "UKHSA: New Pandemic More Than 25% Likely Within 5 Years"
• "Invivyd Announces Completion of Enrollment in Phase 3 LIBERTY Trial Evaluating VYD2311 Antibody Versus mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine"
• "Vaccines administered in autumn and winter 2025 to 2026 showed approximately 55% effectiveness against symptomatic disease among older adults within 2 months of vaccination"
• " in some Long COVID patients"
• COVID-19 relief fraud/other crimes:
• "Texas woman gets 1 year, 9 months in prison for claiming Eaton fire, California COVID-19 benefits"
• "Wisconsin gang members sentenced to life for murder and COVID-19 fraud"
• "Former Charlotte City Councilmember's daughter pleads guilty in COVID-19 relief fraud case"
• "2 Atlanta women indicted in alleged COVID rental aid fraud scheme"
• "70-year-old Ohio man admits to COVID-19 relief scam"
• Legal/political issues:
• "Eighth Circuit Puts Nurse’s Covid Vaccine Lawsuit Back on Track"
• "Superior Court flexibly defines period in COVID-19 class action against long-term care home"
• "Joe Rogan says US presidents tried getting him removed from Spotify over COVID vax views"
• "Nurse struck off for saying Covid jab 'caused cancer'"
• "COVID vaccine complications: Is the government doing enough?"

Other Notes 

The blog continues to attract a seemingly new normal of about 1K pageviews daily. I'm still working on my first June essay. X/Twitter seems to be stabilizing; it has been a while since any tweets have gone viral or my followers have had a sustained push.

I've seen some movement in egg prices, with ShopRite breaking $1 for a dozen budget-brand eggs. Lidl's regular price is down to $1.46.

Post #7731 M: Trump’s Big Violent 80th Birthday Party at the White House; Stossel on The FDA Bans Peptides; McClanahan on The New York Times Talks Secession

 Quote of the Day

Advice is like snow; 

the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, 

and the deeper it sinks into, the mind.

Samuel Taylor Coleridge  

Trump’s Big Violent 80th Birthday Party at the White House

Stossel on The FDA Bans Peptides

McClanahan on The New York Times Talks Secession

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Political Cartoon

Courtesy of Dave Whamond via Poltiico

Musical Interlude:  1964 Top 100 Hits

Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um - Major Lance

Post #7730 M: Happy 80th to the man who is seeing every single doctor imaginable; Bernie Sanders' "public ownership" of AI is a government power grab; The Ongoing Case for Free Trade

 Quote of the Day

No army can withstand the strength 

of an idea whose time has come.

Victor Hugo 

Happy 80th to the man who is seeing every single doctor imaginable

Bernie Sanders' "public ownership" of AI is a government power grab

The Ongoing Case for Free Trade

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Political Cartoon

Courtesy of Taylor Jones via Politico

Musical Interlude: 1964 Top 100 Hits

Millie Small - My Boy Lollipop

Post #7729 M: Trump’s Nipple Fetish Revealed; A 100-Year-Old Law Was Blocking American Trade. Then It Was Waived; Current US immigration policy is leading to constitutional abuse

 Quote of the Day

Drink nothing without seeing it; 

sign nothing without reading it. 

Spanish Proverb  

Trump’s Nipple Fetish Revealed

A 100-Year-Old Law Was Blocking American Trade. Then It Was Waived

Current US immigration policy is leading to constitutional abuse

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Political Cartoon

Courtesy of Bill Bramhall via US News

Musical Interlude: 10964 Top 100 Hits

Bits And Pieces - Dave Clark Five