17 years and still hanging in

When the Jay Jones stuff broke a few weeks ago, I wondered what Bearing Drift had to say. 

And found Bearing Drift's website appears to be gone. 

It was one of the top conservative sites in Virginia when I started this blog in 2008. But my links to them appear lost. Maybe there's a few on the internet wayback machine.

That's a good thing about being a blogspot site. 

I may not post much now, but my thoughts and likes from years past remain easy to find.

Undefeated teams watch

Through four weeks, only two teams remain undefeated - the Bills and Eagles.
They are scheduled to meet Dec. 28.
Can both make it to the matchup 15-0?
The 1972 Miami Dolphins are watching.

Undefeated teams watch

Through two weeks, 10 NFL teams reached 2-0. 

Three of them in the NFC West. 

Sunday, there's a pair of matchups between undefeated teams. 

The Rams visit the Eagles at 1 p.m. 

The 49ers and Seahawks clash at 4:25 p.m. 

The 1972 Miami Dolphins continue watching.

Nice crowd you got there

Another protest against Trump today, this one at Augusta Health.
The protesters sent a picture to Augusta Free Press for the story.
Only four people in picture. (one behind the sign that's hard to see).
Add the photographer, a former Democratic Congressional candidate, and you still have an extra if you brought them a six-pack of your favorite beverage.
How can I say there were only a handful at this protest?
IF you have more, your contributed photo would show more.
Sure, it's a hot summer morning on the plains of Fishersville.
Maybe the cause isn't that hot.

What if it works

The Big, Beautiful Bill passed without any Democratic support Thursday.
When do Democrats do now?
    1.    Hope the economy tanks like they've said.
    2.   Prepare to say "I told you so" if there's hard times.
    3.    Admit they were wrong when Trump's policies improve the lives of Americans.

Not very appealing options.

Been there, done there

The University of Virginia is looking for a new president after the abrupt resignation of Jim Ryan.
Thirteen years ago, his predecessor resigned under pressure and then kept her job until 2018.
Interesting how life repeats - but looks like this time the ouster will work.

In honor of Dustbury

For many years, I'd read the blogger Dustbury. And sometimes he'd mention me.
He passed away in 2019, but he'd be happy to see the Oklahoma City Thunder as top seed in the NBA Western Conference.
A team to root for.

All Trump is saying, is give peace a chance

Donald Trump wants peace.
An end to the killing.
Does he trust Putin?
Does he trust anybody?
Start at that point while discussing Ukraine.

Nero my heart to thee

PJ Media created a great graphic about the LA fires.

She's toast.

Wicked review

We went to see Wicked (Part 1) today.
The story of a person scorned for their different coloring, fighting against a corruption establishment.
Nice to see the Trump story in theaters already.

Avoiding the W slump

Republicans now have the most political power they've had since 2005.
Presidency
Senate majority
Likely House majority.
But George W. Bush didn't stay on top for long in 2005. 

Iraq 

Hurricane Katrina.

Will items like that take President Trump down?

Internationally, he'll be trying to stop wars instead of getting blame for his past wars.

Hurrieanes?

He's got Ron DeSantis on his side.

Democrats will need to find something else to boost their hopes.

Winning formula for 2028

The day after losing to Donald Trump, Democrats are struggling to figure out what happened.

They've focused on two things that will help them lose again in 2028.

1. We've got to find the missing voters from 2020.

2. Trump voters followed disinformation.

Hope they continue their focus.

Winning in 2028 will be easier for J.D. Vance if Democrats take the wrong road.

Will Biden follow James Buchanan's ineptitude?

Let's think past the sale - Trump wins on Tuesday.
Protesters start doing damage in multiple cities and begin to overwhelm local authorities.
What does Joe Biden do?
For all the worries about Donald Trump being a dictator, he has to wait until Jan. 20.
It was the time between election and inauguration when seven southern states left the Union.
James Buchanan did very little as the country traveled down the path to Civil War. And he's not remembered fondly for his inaction.
Can Biden do anything?
Can you see Barack Obama or Bill Clinton giving a speech asking for calm? Respect for the vote that returns Donald Trump to office? Yeah, we called him a fascist, a Hitler, but we need to work with him.
Will the people listen to them?

Worrying about Trump is focusing on the wrong thing.

It's better for Kamala to lose

Who's going to win Tuesday? 

It's a tossup. 

Who will have a harder time in the Oval Office? 

Kamala. 

Through her shortened candidacy, she hasn't show the ability to work with the many millions who support Donald Trump. 

You can't call Trump a fascist without tarring his supporters. 

The Senate will likely be controlled by Republicans in 2025. They will have at least 51 Senators and maybe a few more. 

Can she get anything through the opposition party leadership? 

Sure, she can try executive orders. 

Hello, Supreme Court. 

The courts slowed Trump in his first term. With more of his appointees in place now, any order she tries will have to be very limited.

A Facebook friend posted a meme about Brett Baier's disrespectful attitude toward Harris at her interview - holding out his hand. 

Think Putin or Xi will figure they can scare her with a hand gesture?

She's a creature of California, where people mostly agreed with her. A 50-50 country isn't her best way to shine.

She'll struggle mightily. 

The economy will struggle mightily under Democrat ideas with the Green New Deal. 

And I don't think Donald Trump - or his millions of voters - will disappear with a close loss.

Sweet Sixteen

The blog hits its 16th anniversary today.
Started as Obama was on the road to victory.
Now hoping that Trump gets his second term.
That will make for an entertaining future.

Reading list for 2025

There will be so many great books about the current election coming out sometime in 2025. 

Like Joe Biden's "I was pushed." 

And Kamala's "1001 Word Salads."

Or James Carville's "Life in a Louisiana doghouse."

The economy will boom with all the sales of these interesting books.

Kamala's HIM problem

The Harris campaign struggles recently can be summed up as HIM
H - Helene
I - Israel
M - Milton
Two hurricanes and Israel's success against its foes have shifted the momentum to Trump.
No matter how well you respond to hurricanes, so much damage sours the nation's mood.

McDonald's employee of the month? Trump

Donald Trump spent the lunch hour in a Pennsylvania McDonald's, filling up fry orders and dishing food through the drive through.
I'm lovin' it.
btw, I worked fast food in Towson, Maryland in the 1980s. My store is gone. But I'd hope one of my coworkers from those days would step forward and remember me.
My parents saved lots of stuff. Might have some paycheck receipts around.

Make Obama cry

CNN provides another motivation to vote for Trump on Nov. 5.
But a thought has circulated among several people close to the former president, they told CNN: If Trump wins, Obama might be seen as the aberration in the history of American politics, rather than Trump and his nativist authoritarianism. Obama acolytes have spent the last eight years rationalizing Trump as the last gasp backlash to the Democrat and his presidency.
Let's continue the era of Trump.
The arc of history bends back and hits Obama hard.

While your food spoils, we hold meetings

The devastation in North Carolina seems to be devastating for Democrats' chances in the election.
People have no electricity.
Bridges and roads destroyed.
Unable to contact family.
Joe Biden said he's on the case.
"I was on the phone for two hours yesterday."
Time to get off the phone and get helicopters into the mountains.