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.
John F. Di Leo
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.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 127: Travel, Lockdowns, and Vacation Condo Soup
In today’s episode from the late summer of his first year in office, President Buckstop’s soup aide, Russell Rhoades, tries to have a sensible discussion about American tourism with the old man.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 126: Georgia Elections and Broccoli & Almond 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 …
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 125: The World in Disarray, and Solyanka Soup
In today’s episode from the late summer of his first year in office, President Buckstop’s soup aide, Russell Rhoades, arrives downstairs to see a mess of broken dishes and spilled equipment that just keeps getting worse and worse.
Sex, Lies and Ethnicity – the Candidacy of Kamala Harris
Year after year, we are told that we should elect a president who is of this or that demographic group.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 124: Illegal Aliens and Louisiana Alligator Creole Stew
In today’s episode from the late summer of his first year in office, President Buckstop’s soup aide, Russell Rhoades, discusses the dangers of the south and southeast with the old man:
The Economy and the Election – With Just Days to Go
A century ago, relatively few Americans had investments. The stock market was for the rich – or so we thought.