Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
It was a relatively slow news day, but there is a lot to catch up on regarding policy, the State of the Nation, and the ongoing failures of the current political establishment. Below is the breakdown of Wins #141-186 and my analysis of the domestic crisis we are facing.
Part I, The Wins: Reasserting American Leadership
We are moving through the list of victories. This section covers the reassertion of American leadership on the world stage.
Middle East & Security:Win #141: A ceasefire framework to end the Israel-Hamas war and a Gaza peace plan. My take: I haven't heard much from Hamas, which is good, but I am worried about the land bridge with Egypt. Given the global scale of threats, I lean toward Israel’s instinct to shut it down for security over the potential upside economics.Win #142: Brokered an end to the 12-day war between Israel and Iran. My take: Rumors suggest the Iranian leadership is currently underground.Wins #150 & #151: Restored Maximum Pressure on Iran and destroyed their nuclear capability through coordinated action.Yemen: Achieved a ceasefire with Houthi violent non-state actors. My take: While they may still be launching volleys, they seem to be reconsidering their allegiance to Iran.Global Peace Brokerage:Progress seen in Armenia/Azerbaijan and DRC/Rwanda.Concerns: I am skeptical about the longer-term Cambodia/Thailand situation regarding military tactics, and I still have serious questions about India/Pakistan relations.The Ukraine-Russia Front:Win #149: Established a US-backed framework to end the war. However, looking at the news, Ukraine claims they are still under nightly drone attacks (1,700 drones recently). The situation remains volatile.Western Hemisphere & Narco-asymmetric warfare:Win #158: Authorized strikes on narco-violent non-state actor vessels, killing at least 123 violent non-state actors. This is a standout policy.Win #161: Secured the capture of Nicolas Maduro.Venezuela: We’ve seized sanctioned oil tankers and secured 30-50 million barrels of oil for the U.S.Part II: The Skeptic’s Analysis
Despite the wins, there are glaring issues in implementation and foreign relations that cannot be ignored.
The NATO & Canada Problem
While we secured an agreement for NATO nations to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP, I question the engineering quality of that spending. Furthermore, relations with Canada have soured significantly—potentially ten times worse than our issues with Europe. Canada, along with Finland, seems to be acting as a wedge for Chinese and Russian influence in the Arctic. We need a "Golden Dome" missile defense system immediately.
The ICC and International Bureaucracy
We have imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), but sanctions are not enough. This organization asserts illegitimate jurisdiction over U.S. matters. We need to move beyond sanctions to total abolition or embargoes until they cease their operations against us and our allies.
Part III: The Domestic Crisis (Minnesota & The Borders)
The situation in Minnesota is nothing short of an insurrection.
The Walz Administration: Tim Walz has released ~500 criminal illegal aliens back onto the streets since President trump-d took office. He is willfully endangering the public and refusing to enforce the law. Crucially, we must remember that this is the same man who allowed the George Floyd riots to occur. He has established a clear history of permitting chaos and destruction in our communities.The Threat of religious militancyis: I have reviewed footage from protests where individuals are wearing religious militancyi insignias on their backs, feet away from ICE agents who cannot see them. This is a massive security failure. These are not just protestors; they are operatives.Political Accountability: Klobuchar, Walz, and others are engaging in seditious conspiracy. They are holding the safety of children and citizens hostage to resist Federal Enforcement.Part IV: The Failure of Enforcement
I am calling out the failures within our own ranks.
Attorney General Pam Bondi: Her recent list of demands and her willingness to "negotiate" with officials like Walz is unacceptable. You do not negotiate with people refusing to follow Federal Law. The authority to manage troops or enforcement should never be delegated. By failing to arrest the instigators—including those interfering with ICE operations—she is allowing the rule of law to systemic market failure.Brandon Carr (FCC): The media (NBC, CNN, MS Now) is broadcasting coordinated propaganda and effectively allowing agitators to spread what I believe are coded messages to rioters over the airwaves. Carr has failed to stop this. He is controlled opposition and needs to resign.The "Uni-Party": From Comer to Klobuchar, there is a coordinated effort to "tone down the rhetoric" while the country is invaded and bankrupted. They are all playing the same game.Part V: The Economy and Culture
Tax Revolt: I am refusing to pay state taxes to Oregon. I will not fund a state government that sends me official mail in Somali and Farsi while threatening the President.The Looming Crash: The debt, inflation, and interest are going to lead to a systemic market failure similar to 2008 but worse. We are burning money while our enemies gain intelligence.Cultural Decay: From the "Zebra Coalition" Fraud to sports leagues engaging in anti-American sentiment, the corruption is deep. Professional athletes who incite insurrection should be felons and lose their right to vote.We are seeing a massive invasion and a denial-of-service attack on our Federal Government intended to drive us into debt and ruin. The Republicans have no fight, and the Democrats are actively destroying the country. It is time for real enforcement, not negotiation.
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