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#1 - The Iran Meme Battles Have Begun, and They're Hilarious — by Bob Hoge
Humor can be a great way to get across a point, almost better than almost anything else. What these creative folks are showing is that for millions of people, this is a day we’ve been wanting to see for a long time. Those evil creatures that took over Iran in 1979 and then held 52 Americans hostage for 444 days. Meanwhile, they’ve been repressing their own people, killing protesters by the thousands, and terrifying the civilized world with their quest for nuclear weapons.
I think many people probably had the same first reaction that I did: good riddance.
#2 - Revealed: The Story of the United Kingdom's Betrayal in Operation Epic Fury Is Absolutely Wild — by Bonchie
I'm going to be frank. The United States can not have a "closest ally" that can't even be counted on to provide defensive support from ballistic missiles because they are too busy arguing over the finer points of something as irrelevant as "international law." At no point did the Trump administration ask Starmer to participate in the offensive attacks on Iran. All that was requested was help in suppressing the Islamic regime's attacks on civilians. That the UK didn't immediately oblige and instead spent days playing politics, even as the missiles fell, is a damning indictment of a once special relationship.
Never mind that the Brits have allowed their once world-leading navy to waste away into a mostly dry-docked, ineffectual fleet. To the extent that they could even launch defensive assets, such as destroyers with anti-ballistic missile systems, that ability remains severely restricted.
#3 - CA Governor Tries to Troll Trump Over Fuel Prices, but Is Savagely Brought Back to Reality by Gas Assoc. — by Bob Hoge
Leftist California Governor Gavin Newsom, who’s long been rumored to be plotting a run for the presidency, has seen his stock plummet in 2026 after a series of gaffes, so he (or his juvenile communications team) evidently thought he could take advantage of the overseas battle by trolling the president.
It went extremely badly for the team, and the "pajama boy" who came up with the post was savaged, as you'll see.
The one thing an advisor should immediately tell Mr. Newsom is that he should never, ever bring up gas prices, because his state routinely has the highest in the nation — by a wide margin — refineries are ditching California as fast as they can, and even more residents could potentially head elsewhere if a proposed mileage tax gets imposed.
#4 - Dan Crenshaw Suffers Stunning Upset in Texas GOP Primary: ‘Enjoy Unemployment’ — by Rusty Weiss
The upset—described as "stunning" in some media corners–underscores an ongoing purge of establishment figures perceived as insufficiently loyal to President Trump. Crenshaw is a four-term incumbent.
President Trump declined to endorse Crenshaw before the race, making him the only House Republican in Texas not to receive an endorsement.
“He told me he would — it’s up to him, he doesn’t owe me anything,” Crenshaw told CNN.
But the congressman, a former Navy SEAL, struggled to garner support amongst the America First crowd, frequently voicing Ukraine First sympathies, condemning the mostly peaceful protest on January 6th, and chastizing those questioning the integrity of the 2020 presidential election.
#5 - Trump’s New Approval Numbers Will Have Barack Obama and George Bush Feasting on a Plate of Copium — by Rusty Weiss
Now, don't get me wrong. None of the numbers for Bush, Obama, or Trump on March 5th of the second year of their second term are anything worth crowing about. Even a pitcher's duel in the Big Leagues or a defensive battle in the NBA can be a little ugly to watch at times, but the fact remains, even in the world of politics ... scoreboard, chumps.
According to RealClearPolitics averages, Trump now holds a higher job approval rating (43.3 percent) at this stage of his second term than both Obama (42.5 percent) and Bush (38.7 percent) did at the same point in theirs.
What is worth crowing about here? What Trump has overcome that the other two haven't. When you consider the unprecedented media hostility the President has faced since Day One — compared to the fawning coverage Obama received for eight straight years and the far milder scrutiny Bush endured — the numbers become downright astounding.
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