Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 139: Spending Money, Naming Bills, and Bean Counter Chowder
In today’s episode from the first year of his regime, a young door to door salesman brings the old man his soup.
John F. Di Leo
The Climate Hoax Puts On A Black Robe
In the 35 years or so since the deranged idea was spun that an overabundance of carbon dioxide is destroying the world, the Left has ensured that the concept permeate the arenas of education, science funding, the business community, the pop culture, even religion.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 138: Taxes and Memories and Chicken Moneybags Soup
In today’s episode from the first year of his regime, his cook discusses a few personal tax questions.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 137: Ballots and Voters and Shrimp and Scallop Soup
In today’s episode from the first year of his regime, his soup aide inquires about the recent Arizona recount results.
When the Clock Starts on the Second Trump Administration
President Trump is looking forward to four good years of whirlwind accomplishments. He has a lot on his agenda, and he can’t wait to get into it. But we might say, as we do when anyone runs a marathon, “you have 26 miles to go; pace yourself.” President Trump knows he has four years according …
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 136: Terms and Times and Instant Pot Turkey and Sage Dumpling Soup
In today’s episode from the first year of his regime, his soup aide reminds him he has to eat before his “vitamin shot.”
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 135: Questions, Answers, and Pea and Carrot Soup
In today’s episode from the first year of his regime, his soup aide tries to talk to him about his latest press conference.
The Modern Democratic Party is Not “The Loyal Opposition”
As 2024 gives way to 2025, many things will change in these United States of America. The Executive Branch will be led by Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, and their talented team.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 134: The Rich, the Fair Share, and Rich Chicken Soup with Fresh Noodles
In today’s episode from the first year of his regime, his soup aide serves him an interesting soup that inspires a discussion about tax policy.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 133: Constitution Day, Our First Alliance, and French Country Soup
Political Satire: Having trouble surviving these times? You’re not alone. Join us in columnist John F. Di Leo’s exploration of an alternate universe, where we imagine the impossible: Joe Buckstop, an aging, corrupt old fool, somehow becomes president in his basement, and every night, an aide has to bring him his soup and discuss the …
Immigration, Past and Present, One by One and Into the Millions
Reflections on Immigration at a Time of Thanksgiving (originally published in Illinois Review, November 21, 2018) Immigration looms large on the public consciousness these days, with daily news stories about the cultural, economic, and historical effects of mass immigration on our nation. After decades of illegals sneaking across the border in secret, we now see …
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 132: Pork, Free Lunch, and Carnitas Stew
In today’s episode from the first year of his regime, his soup aide serves him some pork soup, and attempts to discuss how the sausage is made.
The 2024 Vilification of an Attorney General Nominee
Because Gaetz doesn’t mind making enemies; he would clearly enjoy doing exactly what needs to be done at the Dept of Justice.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 131: Chili, Crowds, and Football Soup
Political Satire: Having trouble surviving these times? You’re not alone. Join us in columnist John F. Di Leo’s exploration of an alternate universe, where we imagine the impossible: Joe Buckstop, an aging, corrupt old fool, somehow becomes president in his basement, and every night, an aide has to bring him his soup and discuss the …
Kamala Harris and the Democrats’ Most Valued Credential
Why did the Democratic Party think that Kamala Harris was qualified to be President of the United States? Well, it might be because today’s Democratic Party sees the Presidency as a very different office than Americans see it.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 130: Tragedy, Victory, and Viennese Potato Soup
In today’s episode from the first year of his regime, his soup aide talks to him about the historical significance of September 11.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 129: Temporary Help, Afghanistan, and Easy Vegan Alphabet Soup
In today’s episode from the early autumn of his first year in office, we meet Rocky, the new soup aide.
Safe Spaces and Crocodile Tears
Republicans, independents, and other Trump voters sighed a sigh of relief at the presidential victory, then spent the days thereafter studying results as the outstanding races slowly got resolved.
Post-Mortems, Lessons Learned, and Recriminations
Having lost the 2024 presidential election, the Democratic Party has been forced to lick its wounds in the corner and try to figure out what it did wrong.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 128: Recalls and Speeches and Roasted Beef Tips with Vegetables Soup
In today’s episode from the early autumn of his first year in office, President Buckstop’s soup aide, Russell Rhoades, tries yet again to talk about the California recall with the old fool.