‘Woke’

Abrahamic Religions and New York City

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Zohran Mamdani appears to have won the New York City Democratic Mayoral Primary, pending ranked-choice voting tabulation expected by July 1. Mamdani’s lead is considered substantial.

Right-wing news outlets and blogosphere are upset, with some claiming, “America was founded on Judeo-Christian principles.” One blog commenter responded to me, stating:

Islam is incompatible with western civilization.

My original post had been:

New York City has been a disaster for decades. Ran by Jews and/or Christians during the whole time. Personally, I don’t believe a Muslim could run it any worse.

The Abrahamic religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—seem locked in an endless struggle over who “owns” God. Anthropomorphism aside, it’s likely that “God” doesn’t possess human traits, which is probably a good thing for humanity.

2025 New York City mayoral election

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LA Riots 2025: California *BURNING* … Again

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California is burning again—and it didn’t take long! Just over five months ago, wildfires raged, and Governor Newsom struggled to manage the crisis. Mayor Bass faced similar challenges with the LA wildfires. The Democratic Party’s leadership is on full display with each disaster.

The Los Angeles Protests of 2025: A City in Turmoil

In June 2025, Los Angeles erupted in protests after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid to service criminal warrants based on a large criminal conspiracy ICE is/was investigating. The investigation related to:

• Money laundering.

• Tax evasion.

• Customs fraud.

• A company that under-declared over $80 million in goods and failed to pay $17 million in fees.

• A larger conspiracy involving numerous businesses potentially laundering money in Mexico and Colombia.

What Has Happened

On June 6, protests began peacefully but turned violent, with clashes near the Federal Building and 101 Freeway. Protesters burned Waymo cars, looted businesses, and threw rocks, while LAPD used tear gas and rubber bullets. Over 100 arrests occurred, including union leader David Huerta. President Trump federalized the California National Guard, deploying 2,000 troops, followed by 2,000 more and 700 Marines by June 9, costing $134 million. Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass condemned the move, with Newsom suing the Trump administration for violating state sovereignty.

What Is Happening Now

As of June 10, protests continue but are less violent, with a peaceful City Hall rally. Sporadic looting persists, and 4,000 Guard troops and 700 Marines remain deployed. Newsom added 800 local officers, insisting they suffice. California’s lawsuit challenges the federal troop deployment, while immigrant communities face ongoing tension and businesses suffer losses.

Anticipated Outcomes

If peaceful protests continue and ICE raids ease, unrest may subside. The lawsuit’s outcome could limit federal overreach or embolden further interventions, possibly via the Insurrection Act. Politically, the divide deepens, with Democrats decrying Trump’s tactics and Republicans framing protesters as “insurrectionists.” LA’s Latino communities may demand aid to recover, and the protests could spark immigration reform debates or stricter enforcement.

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Trump Tally – May 29, 2025: Perfect Storm brewing for 2026 Midterms?

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The 2026 midterms are shaping up to be a perfect storm. While Democratic disarray might seem to favor President Trump and the GOP, Republicans face their own headwinds: backtracking on Tariffs, mixed messaging, and strategic drift. Like converging weather systems, these conflicting dysfunctions may cancel each other out, denying either party a clear path to victory.

Trump often portrays himself as a modern-day Dudley Do-Right, seemingly incapable of wrongdoing or admitting mistakes. His loyal supporters, who some describe as suffering from “Trump Cultist Syndrome” (TCS), appear oblivious to any flaws in his actions.

At this point, it’s unclear if anyone—including President Trump—fully grasps the current political landscape. Yet, optimism persists: ‘50% of likely U.S. voters believe America is on the right track’ and the ‘Consumer Confidence Index® increased by 12.3 points in May’.

Voter and consumer optimism may reflect Trump’s swift policy changes, often labeled as flip-flopping, which keep observers scrambling to follow his unpredictable course. Some have recently dubbed him “TACO“—an acronym for “Trump Always Chickens Out”—criticizing his perceived tendency to backtrack. Nevertheless, many remain hopeful that his energetic start to his second term will deliver positive outcomes for America and its citizens.

The ongoing tariff situation has many scrambling to track changes and rumors, much like investors chasing a plummeting stock – ‘catching a falling stock is like catching a knife’. Consumers have not yet felt those final results, IMHO.

Will add his hard work and energetic start in his second term to the “Strong” category in today’s Tally update.

Russia and Ukraine ‘NeGoTiAtiOnS’

About a month since Trump mentioned Putin has been ‘tapping’ him along, and Trump now gives him a ‘two-week deadline’ to make progress on a ceasefire!?!?!?!?!?! This will go under the “Weak” category in today’s Tally update.

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Trump Tally – April 29, 2025: First 100 Days

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It’s hard to trust anything from legacy or new media these days. As a frequent reader of Conservative news and blog sites, I skim and/or read the comment sections of only three to five of them. Truth seems irrelevant there—protecting President Trump is the sole priority.

A quick glance at legacy, Progressive, and other Democrat-leaning news and blog sites reveals why ‘Right-Peas’ feel compelled to shield Trump, even at the expense of truth. The Left’s obsession with demonizing him fuels this defensive reflex.

Both Republicans’ TCS (Trump Cultist Syndrome) and Democrats’ TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome) are equally nauseating to those of us outside the GOP and Dem echo chambers.

That said, President Trump and his administration have delivered an impressive performance over the last 100 days!

The Trump Tally – 4/6/2025: The Triumphant Trio of Tariffs, Immigration, and Judicial Overreach post remains a key indicator of Trump’s early second-term priorities. These complex issues will take time to resolve, for better or worse, so no new additions fall under the “Strong” category in today’s Tally update.

Thinking about future Tally updates: Will store shelves be empty? Will the price of my new glasses increase after this week?

CRINK—the growing axis of authoritarian states (China, Russia, Iran, North Korea)—poses a serious challenge. Trump was soft on Russia and Iran during his first term, and this weakness has persisted into his first 100 days this time.

Trump is finally waking up to the fact that Putin has been playing him during negotiations. Worse, he’s foolishly blamed Ukraine for starting a war that was already raging during his first term, while repeatedly condemning, threatening, ridiculing, and insulting President Zelenskyy.

Iran remains a sticking point. Trump touts peace, but words are cheap, and I’m skeptical. The growing influence of CRINK, Putin’s ‘tapping’ Trump along, and stalled Iran peace efforts land this issue at #8 in the “Weak” category of this Tally update.

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