The Israeli attack on Iran was almost certainly orchestrated on behalf of the Trump administration as a way in which to prop up a milquetoast authoritarian who’s dying in the polls. Just as the feud between Trump and Musk was a distraction, so too is the Middle East escalation and the civil unrest on the home front. It's all aimed at keeping your attention off the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill."

J. Basil Dannebohm examines the civil unrest unfolding in Los Angeles in response to ICE raids and the excessive use of force by the Trump Administration in response.

J. Basil Dannebohm offers a cogent analysis of the very public feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk. He questions whether it's authentic or a diversion.

J. Basil Dannebohm shares a story about loss, standing alone, and the peace he found in spite of loneliness.

J. Basil Dannebohm evaluates Elon Musk's four-month stint in Washington and the failure of his DOGE initiative.

J. Basil Dannebohm examines the similarities between DNC Vice Chair David Hogg and "grifter" MAGA politicians while noting the internal drama Hogg's presence is causing in the DNC.

J. Basil Dannebohm offers a brief history of Mr. Trump's fondness for reality television as the Department of Homeland Security considers an immigration competition series.

J. Basil Dannebohm offers a cogent analysis of the infighting occurring within the Democratic party as time should be spent developing a strategy to defeat the GOP in the midterms.

J. Basil Dannebohm examines the peaceful passing of Pope Francis, who many MAGA Catholics called a "dictator pope," contrasting his death with other dictators.

J. Basil Dannebohm examines the back-and-forth patterns of American politics that pave the way for extremist politicians and movements.

J. Basil Dannebohm responds to concerns raised by readers about the possibility of President Trump invoking Martial Law on April 20th, 2025.

J. Basil Dannebohm offers a cogent analysis of the four days of turmoil that followed Trump's so-called "Liberation Day."

J. Basil Dannebohm shares observations about his recent experience with social media censorship and the battle against misinformation.

J. Basil Dannebohm questions Senator Roger Marshall's claim that "farmers are willing to be patriots and stand beside President Trump."

J. Basil Dannebohm breaks down the motivation behind President Trump's tariffs and notes who the real losers are in his dirty game of chess.

J. Basil Dannebohm offers an independent and cogent analysis of President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress.

J. Basil Dannebohm offers a cogent analysis of why both Congress and the federal courts are seemingly crippled by Elon Musk.

J. Basil Dannebohm offers a response to feedback that he should "lighten up" in his criticism of the Trump administration.

J. Basil Dannebohm presents the argument that the last best hope for American democracy is that the MAGA movement implodes from within.

J. Basil Dannebohm offers a cogent analysis of the chaotic first few weeks of President Trump's second term of office.