Government shutdown continues. Longest in history. Inconveniences arise as more TSA workes than usual are not reporting to work. Polling - which I fully understand isn’t always accurate - shows Americans want government reopened and blame Trump/Republicans for demanding funding for border wall. Correct or not, Democrats believe they have a political winner. Being led by polls is different from trying to lead and influence opinion. Gillette ad. Toxic masculinity. Real masculinity.

FBI launched an investigation into whether Trump was a Russian agent. The narrative versus reality. Andrew McCarthy’s editorial in response to this story is worth reading. Federal judge in the People’s Republic of California blocks Trump Administrations from extending Obamacare rules to businesses. Little Sisters of the Poor. Non-profits versus for-profits. Democrats in Puerto Rico on lobbyists and big business’ dime during government shutdown.

Government shutdown is reaching its climax. Media now reporting on the challenges government employee families are facing because they are not getting a paycheck. These problems are real and need to be fixed. But let us also not forget those families the media could interview who have had loved ones killed by illegal aliens. As of 2011, there were 25,000 illegal aliens serving prison sentences for murder. How is this not a serious problem? Walls/barriers are certainly helpful to secure a border, and saying otherwise is beyond absurd. Of course a wall/barrier also isn’t the only thing we need - and no one ever said it was. Jim Acosta along the southern border is priceless.

Trump walks out of negotiating with Chuck Pelosi. Slammed hand on table & raised his voice? Doesn’t this situation warrant getting angry? The degree of the crisis along the southern border. Walls have worked where they’ve been built along southern border. Heroin. Rapes. Terrorists detained. Manufactured crisis? Beto O’Rourke says the border is as secure as it’s ever been. Trump’s authority to declare a national emergency is on solid legal ground, though there may certainly be political consequences to pay.

Trump gives his first national address from the Oval Office. Talks about border security. We break down and discuss. Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer tag team the Democrat response, making a dream come true from those who engage in political parody. If both Parties want to secure the border, why hasn’t anyone addressed this problem for 3 decades? Political posturing. Trying to control the narrative. What happens next?

President Trump makes a trip to the southern border today & will address nation tonight. Will he declare illegal immigration a national emergency & humanitarian crisis? Constitutional questions. National security and Congress’ role of allocating funds. Congress has kicked this can down the road for decades. Democrat response. Who will give it? Larry Sabato suggests Obama should be given time, which effectively tells us all we need to know about tomorrow’s leaders in the Democrat Party.

The self-proclaimed radical Alexandria Ocasio-Cortzez has become the torch-bearer of some really bad ideas. I dislike these ideas based upon their lack of merit, not because she danced at Boston University. Or because she’s a woman. Or a minority. The politics of personality. A summary of bad ideas working through Congress.

Democrats take control of The House. Speaker Pelosi may have skipped pages in her speech, but she isn’t sure. Oh, the symbolism. Articles of Impeachment introduced - again. House Rules - and Heritage Action’s summary of the changes. Mitt Romney’s editorial about Trump. President shapes public character of a nation. But the character of a nation is also reflected in the people it elects. A battle for the character, heart & soul of our nation. This is the real battle today.

Nancy Pelosi takes gavel in House once again. Get ready for a wild ride in 2019. Government shutdown continues. No end in sight? Political repercussions. Elizabeth Warren announces presidential bid. Awkward home video of her drinking beer. Superficial politics. Romney editorial. Vape store employee loses his marbles when MAGA-wearing customer walks into store.

House passes bill that gives $5.7 billion to border wall. Trump supports, indicates he’ll veto Senate bill that doesn’t fund wall. Very real possibility government will now shutdown. What happens next? My interview with Michael Jr. I strongly, strongly encourage you to check him out on YouTube. Last episode of 2018. Appreciation and gratitude. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!