Seventeen Pages and the Price of Legitimacy: Restoring Election Confidence Before 2028

In recent election cycles, public trust in the electoral process has measurably declined. Surveys from multiple institutions show that large portions of the electorate—across party lines—harbor doubts about integrity, administration, or transparency. That reality, by itself, is destabilizing. It does not require proof of systemic fraud to create risk. It only requires sustained disbelief.

The Persian Spring (Will It Bloom or Wilt?); A top-level analysis of strategic possibilities regarding the fallout of Epic Fury. High risk, high reward.

There are several things to highlight when it comes to the situation in Iran and Israel right now. These talking points are designed to highlight some of the likely global effects worth being aware of, to track how they unfold in real time, and to anticipate the future.

Red China is the big loser in Iran; Red China’s military equipment is as reliable as Acme’s. Meep-meep

A side benefit of the Operation Epic Fury is testing the war materiel of the Russian and Red Chinese military. With little exception, they are failing again as they did in the extraction of Maduro from Venezuela

What We’re Seeing Today Didn’t Start Yesterday — It Started the Night Obama Won

The first big shift was philosophical. After the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Obama administration openly argued that America needed to move away from large, unilateral military commitments. The 2010 National Security Strategy said U.S. leadership could not be defined by war alone and emphasized partnerships, international institutions, and diplomacy over long-term occupation. That sounds reasonable on paper, and after two exhausting wars, a lot of Americans agreed. But it also marked a clear departure from the post-Cold War mindset where the United States acted as the unquestioned global enforcer. Instead of “we lead, others follow,” the tone became “we lead, but only if everyone signs off first.”

We’re Great at Regime Change… It’s the Aftermath We Keep Screwing Up

Every time the United States gets involved in a foreign conflict, the opening act is usually impressive. Precision strikes, shock-and-awe, special operations raids, satellites, drones, cyber, carrier groups—the whole high-tech orchestra. When it comes to breaking things, the U.S. military is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. Regimes fall, palaces empty, statues get pulled down, and cable news runs dramatic graphics about “the end of an era.”

Introduction to Business 101: Golf with THE Chuck, A Tribute to Enduring American Grit The Deployment Freedom Cigar, Whataburger & War Edition February 27th, March 1, 2026

There are weekends when business gets discussed in boardrooms. And then there are weekends when business gets discussed over brisk Texas wind, a Whataburger wrapper, and a properly cut Deployment Freedom Cigar. This was one of those weekends.

The Gingerbread President; Moving as fast as he can to return America to its original factory settings

Remember the old election question of who will take the call at 3 AM? But our beloved President trump doesn’t wait to take calls. On Saturday, Trump made the call at 3 AM. A joint attack by Israel and the USA wiped out 8 leaders in the Islamic regime in Iran

World War III Started With a Virus — Now It’s a Multi-Regional Fight and the U.S. Is Running All Four DIME Tools at Once

The modern battlefield isn’t just military anymore. It’s what the national security crowd calls DIME — Diplomacy, Intelligence, Military, and Economy — and right now the United States is fighting on all four fronts at the same time, in multiple regions, with fewer resources than it had even ten years ago. That’s not a conspiracy theory. That’s just what happens when a superpower tries to hold together a global order that is starting to come apart.

Living Behind Enemy Lines In Oregon, Tale #85: Lake Oswego Cinema Owner Succumbs To Stage Five Trump Derangement Syndrome

Living Behind Enemy Lines In Oregon, Tale #85: Lake Oswego Cinema Owner Succumbs To Stage Five Trump Derangement Syndrome

The only theater in the Portland suburb of Lake Oswego, population 39,599, lost its rights to screen “Melania” after their hatred of Trump supporters was displayed on their marquee: “To defeat your enemy. You must know them. Melania” and “Does Melania wear Prada? Find out on Friday!” 

Trump Met The Moment: “You People Are Crazy”

Trump Met The Moment: "You People Are Crazy"

Steve liked the fact that foreign investments exceeded $18 Trillion in his first year. Contrast that to Biden’s FOUR years: $1 Trillion. George was impressed with the fact that AI centers will be producing their own electricity instead of increasing homeowners’ electricity rates. Diane liked Trump’s remarks about CDLs and illegals.

An Introduction to Business 101: Golf with THE Chuck -A Tribute to Enduring American Grit February 20 – February 22, 2026

Some weekends feel bigger than sports. Some feel bigger than policy. And then there are weekends like this one where leadership, competition, conviction, and country all collide. I was working on this piece with a Deployment Freedom Cigar lit, paired with a very special small-batch pour of MB Roland Dark Fired Kentucky bourbon. Smoke steady. …

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The Squirrel Circus Is Back In Town And Trump’s Inner Circle Needs To Focus Business Like A Laser On The Top Ten or-Hell-Pick 20. Losing Focus On The Mid-Terms Amongst The Bruhahas And Hub Bub And Mayhem???

The government led propaganda campaign that was supported and undertaken by the entirety of the LSMBTGA is well described in these articles that cover Joe Rogan’s interviews of Mike Benz and Mark Andreesen. The chilling truth of this matter is these actions were taken by our elected officials and inflicted on us-we the people-in order to undermine the will of the people in supposed free and fair elections.

Promises, Pivots, and Surveillance: How Trump Went From FISA Foe to FISA Friend

Campaign Trump told voters the surveillance state was dangerous and abused. Governing Trump is preserving the surveillance state with adjustments. Campaign Trump framed FISA as existential corruption. Governing Trump treats it as infrastructure in need of maintenance.