The Purple Hat Party
The Purple Hat Party It’s FREE, you don’t join, you become.
Truth. Justice. The American Way.
Not owned by any agenda.
Not bought by corporations or oligarchs.
We serve the people who elected us — and answer only to the United States of America.
“Boring? Try Being a Moderate.”
But make no mistake: if it were Marxists or Leninists destroying us, I’d be saying the exact same thing. Sometimes you have to throw the punch across the line to be heard. That doesn’t mean
2026 – 2025 Fork
2025. the joke was on us, they flew at us so fast we couldn't keep up. The only way to respond was through satire and parody, but it may may be good or it may
A Beginner’s Guide to the Federalist Society
Influence: Huge impact on the judiciary. Many federal judges (including 6 current Supreme Court Justices with ties) are members or recommended by the group. Helped shape conservative legal thinking on issues like gun rights, free
A Call for Violence—Is That Really What You Want?
When you see the uniformed enforcers, remind them: their oath is to the Constitution, not the President. Ask them: Is this what you want for your children’s future? Ask them: Do you want a fight?
A Conservative Case for Restraint
It falls to Republicans to make a hard but patriotic choice: Preserve one man’s ego, or preserve the constitutional order. The conservative answer should be obvious.
A few Dark Money Examples, Oh Yeah’s to sleep well with.
You don’t have to take my word for it. Most of us have already seen this — we just didn’t always know what we were looking at. A Few “Oh Yeah” Examples of Dark Money
A Real-Time Example (Why Markets React Faster Than Voters) – Healthcare in America
Industry groups warn of potential disruptions when 2027 coverage renews in late 2026, though final rates will not be set until April. This adds pressure to an already challenging Medicare Advantage landscape, where many plans
About Here – How it started, and where it is going.
As time passed, I kept wondering: what happens if we impeach the Putz? And I’ll admit, I was hesitant to see the Vice President take over. Why? Because he doesn’t stand for America. He sold
About Sparky and Me
But here’s the sliver of hope—if both MAGA and Woke are finally seeing the same threat, even if from different angles? That might be the crack in the wall where a real alliance can form.
An Open Letter to Governor Tina Kotek and Mayor Keith Wilson: Portland’s Welcome Wagon for the Uninvited Guests
Commandeer the Food Trucks: Rally a squad of our iconic mobile kitchens—Voodoo Doughnut for the sugar rush, Nong's Khao Man Gai for that Thai soul food hug, and a fleet of taco wagons from the
Arabella Advisors (via the Sixteen Thirty Fund)
Distance from local impact National funding routed through professionalized networks can shape outcomes in local or state-level debates without local communities fully understanding where the support originated.
As The New Year Begins, Let’s Move Forward
I support the Forward movement because it is one of the few efforts trying to pull American politics out of the tribal trench warfare it has been stuck in for far too long. I don’t
Back to that Daily Coffee.
So what is below is jumping into the middle of a discussion, but you should get the drift. We need to figure this stuff out, we need to act, not always react. You may say,
Balancing Green Ambitions with Real-World Energy Needs
Rather than vilifying fossil fuels entirely, we should demand smarter use. Cleaner-burning technologies, stricter emissions standards, and investments in carbon capture can reduce their impact while giving renewables time to scale. Likewise, green energy advocates
Ballrooms and Breadlines: When Power Loses Touch With People
I can understand the conservative point of view here. I’m conservative by heart and by history. I believe in responsibility, not dependency. I’ve seen the waste, the abuse, the fraud that creeps into welfare systems.
Betting Against The Economy, why would Trump do that?
When leaders or high-ranking officials make financial moves that profit from economic decline, it undermines the very foundation of public trust. Reports suggest former President Trump and some government officials may have engaged in activities
Between Socialism and Capitalism: Finding the Compromise
Between Socialism and Capitalism: Finding the Compromise Margaret Thatcher once said that “the problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people’s money.” She meant that systems built entirely on redistribution can
Brother Donalds Traveling Grift Show
“You know, I once healed the economy — true story, everybody says so. They say I walk on tariffs, I turn deficits into wine. And I can save you, too — for a very small
Burn it to the ground or contain the threat
If the Epstein materials threaten individuals far more powerful than Trump, then Trump’s resistance to transparency might be driven by external pressure. In such a scenario, the political system — including members of both parties
But I always thought..
What's it going to cost to tear all that crap down? and what are we going to do with that pile of extra D's and T's?
Bye Bye MAGA Hat
Disclaimer: I am a registered Republican, Trump blew it on Jan 6th, 2020 - He proved it was all about Him. When vote time came, I wrote in Nicki Haley as my protest. A wasted
Coda: What We Know Now – Healthcare in America Series 1
The purpose here was not to provide answers, but to establish a starting point grounded in reality rather than ideology. Any serious conversation going forward has to begin with what healthcare actually is: partially market,
Copy of Your Money — Kash Patel Plays Golf in Scotland and Girlfriend Recieves FBI Protection
As much as I dislike Trump and everything he represents, I try to stay grounded in facts, not rumors. That’s why I checked the claim that Corey Lewandowski pulled in $1.2 million in 2025 through
Dark Money and Controlling The Narrative?
The articles in this collection discuss dark money in politics—anonymous or undisclosed funding from private individuals, organizations, or special interests that can influence messaging and narratives behind the scenes. Importantly, the presence of such hidden
Dark Money and Influence, It’s time to move on.
Not all dark money is a conspiracy and not all conspiracies use dark money.
Dark Money for Dummies — Part 1
“Dark money” sounds dramatic, like something illegal or conspiratorial. Most of the time, it’s neither. At its simplest, dark money is political spending where the true source of the money is hidden from the public
Dark Money for Dummies — Part 2
Once people understand what dark money is, the next question is obvious: If this creates so many problems, why does it exist at all? The short answer is not corruption or conspiracy.
Dark Money for Dummies — Part 3
The conspiracy's that aren't. Far cheaper Less crowded with competing messages Less scrutinized by media More consequential per dollar spent
Dealing with the aftermath
Those who remain — especially those already planning to leave — should stand up now. Speak clearly. Let us know you are better than this administration, better than blind loyalty, better than silence. If you’re
Electorial College or Popular Vote
Democrats overwhelmingly favor the popular vote. Republicans strongly prefer the Electoral College. Independents lean toward the popular vote but are more divided. Overall, most Americans favor switching to a popular vote system.
Elon’s New Party – MAGA rebranded?
The ideologies listed under this fictional or satirical "America Party" (AMP) — Neoliberalism, Economic Nationalism, Right-Wing Populism, and Libertarianism — aren't radically different from the forces already influencing American politics. Let’s break them down and
Fifteen Years later, Citizen United still is in the news and still the center of controversy
What can we do about it? As with anything thing in politics, the louder the voice, the more often it will be heard. You know where your phone is, you know where your email is,
Fires Everywhere
Trump isn’t just lighting political fires — he’s keeping them burning long enough to distract us from the real game. From DOJ slow-walks to federalizing D.C., from the Epstein fallout to filling Washington with loyalists,
Governing requires Thought not Fear
Governing requires thought, compromise, and foresight; dictating only needs instinctual levers: fear, greed, loyalty, and outrage.
Healthcare in America — Series II: When Care Can’t Wait – Podcast Prelude
In the first episode, we’ll explore what urgent care actually is, and what it isn’t. We’ll see how immediacy changes the rules, compresses choices, and forces decisions that no one wants to make lightly. In
Healthcare in America Series II, Part 1 – What Urgent Care Actually Is (and Is Not)
Urgency collapses options. Decisions that would normally take days, weeks, or months are compressed into minutes or hours. There’s no time to compare prices, shop for the best facility, or negotiate who sees you first.
Heathcare – Closure of State Run Mental Facilities and Increase in Homeless Population
Overall, Oregon's closures are a microcosm of a national policy that prioritized deinstitutionalization without the necessary infrastructure, directly fueling homelessness by stranding vulnerable people. If you're diving deeper for your healthcare series, sources like HUD's
Here we are at a time of reflection, peace and compassion, what are we missing?
I'll keep is short because it's obvious, it's trust. We have nothing to trust. Especially our Government. When there isn't even an effort to disguise a lie anymore, when we are expected believe whatever we
Hey SCOTUS, it’s time to start doing what’s right.
It's time to put the Nation first and tell the Pumkin Head where to put it. Current Status Payments on Hold: Full November SNAP benefits are paused nationwide pending the 1st Circuit's ruling and potential
Hey Senator, the President didn’t Elect you, we did.
Stop pretending the party and the philosophy are the same thing “Rapid swings create unintended consequences — let’s slow this down.”
High‑Level Analysis: How a Bipartisan Containment Strategy Could Incentivize Both Parties
If the Epstein materials threaten individuals far more powerful than Trump, then Trump’s resistance to transparency might be driven by external pressure. In such a scenario, the political system — including members of both parties
How about some Real Free Speach
I'm thinking of a free speech challenge to Elon, is bot traffic free speech, is ad revenue theft free speech, is radical left or right hate bot meme attacks free speech or is an honest
How Citizens United Came to Be: From a Hillary Hit Piece to Unlimited Corporate Cash in Elections – Dark Money
Fifteen years later (and counting), the ruling birthed super PACs, record-shattering election spending, and ongoing calls for a constitutional amendment to overturn it. Polls show overwhelming public opposition across party lines. Was Citizens United a
How REAL Social Media FREE SPEACH Could Work
No child exploitation No credible threats of violence No doxxing of private individuals No coordinated foreign interference No impersonation or fraud #FreeSpeechTest #BotFree #SocialExperiment #HumanDiscourse #FreeSpeechTest #SocialExperiment
If You Aren’t MAGA
In Remembrance of Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel, who will be next?
If You Want to Fix It, You Have to Touch It
You don’t get to sit in silence while others vote, organize, or legislate — and then act shocked when the country veers hard left or right. If the future looks more like a police state
In My Opinion. Trump hasn’t lost it, he never had it.
The following is un edited, my question and the reponse. And I asked for permission to use it. Question: Looking for an opinion, doesn't have to be fact and this is conversation, not fact checking.
It isn’t funny anymore, so let’s get ready for tomorrow – Healthcare in America
. Not conspiracy theories, just a better understanding of the how and why. My goal wasn't to be partisan — it was to help readers better grasp the mechanics behind the curtain and make better,
Leonard Leo has done more to reshape the American legal landscape than many senators, presidents, or judges.
No bombastic rallies, no orange spray tan, no obvious cult of personality. The media mostly sees him as “that judicial guy from the Federalist Society.” But under the radar, he’s weaponizing legal legitimacy, which is
MAGA – Is it too Late Getting Back on Track
So where do we go from here? We don’t need to abandon what we believed — we need to reclaim it. Not with rage, but with resolve. Not by burning everything down, but by rebuilding what’s
MAGA – What Trump Turned It Into
Trump didn’t build on the core of MAGA — he hijacked it. He turned a movement meant to restore dignity into one that demands loyalty over honesty, anger over results, and spectacle over service. He didn’t
MAGA, What is MAGA? Before Trump Turned it into a Cult
When we look at the original core beliefs of MAGA — before they were distorted by authoritarianism, disinformation, and grievance theatrics — there were some genuinely resonant themes that connected with millions of Americans. Here's
Making The Two Party System Work. Politics for Dummy’s
But if you can get them off their soap boxes and convince them to compromise, open their eyes to what the other side wants, you should end up with this.
Midterms 2026, get ready to make a difference. Tell Edgar enouph is enough.
Only through education can you understand the issues. Only through observation can you make informed decisions. Only by thinking for yourselves can you make a difference. And only by voting can you be heard.
New York, The Sun, True or False
Do you ever look behind the posted numbers in a column to see what's being reported? Yes the 4.3 is correct. but it's offset by the government shutdown and lack of government spending during that
No Kings Protest
Don't believe the ridiculous propaganda being forced down our throats, don't believe the lies and don't bend the knee. And don't take our word for it. Do some research, do some fact checking and above
No One Best Fix, Part 1 Dark Money Continued – Why Simple Solutions Fail
The difficulty arises when: Money becomes scalable Influence becomes detached from consequences The people paying don’t live with the outcomes Banning money outright isn’t realistic. Limiting it too tightly just pushes it into new, often
No One Best Fix, Part 2 Dark Money Continued – Why Local Answers Matter More Than National Ones
Accountability is stronger closer to home When decisions are made locally: The people affected are easier to identify The consequences are harder to ignore The distance between influence and impact is shorter
No One Best Fix, Part 3 Dark Money Continued – Montana as a Test Case, Not a Template
It tests something narrower: Whether a state can limit certain forms of outside influence Whether local accountability can be strengthened structurally Whether reducing scale changes behavior
Okay, He’s Been Impeached, Now What?
Trump may be impeached, but unless the movement itself is rejected—and the people propping it up held accountable—we’re just swapping one version of autocracy for a smoother, more effective one.
Part 1 – When MAGA Loyalty Meets Reality
Millions of Americans who once cheered for the populist energy of Donald Trump are now staring at the price tag. Not just in dollars, but in dignity. In lost healthcare. In broken promises. In mounting
Part 2 – The Awakening of the Woke
I’m building a political cartoon arc that speaks to the people everyone else has forgotten — the voters who are done with performative politics and ready to rebuild, quietly and seriously.
Part 3 – Come Together
Through 3 six-panel series (and growing), I show the parallel awakenings of MAGA and Woke Americans — not to each other’s flaws, but to their shared betrayal. From there, they move toward reluctant cooperation.
Part 6: When the System Stops Pretending – Healthcare in America
For years, America’s healthcare debates have circled the same familiar arguments: cost, access, innovation, choice. Each side insists the problem is just one adjustment away from being solved — a different payer mix, a different
Politics and the Pendulum – Part One, The Swingers
There’s no guarantee, but yes — many of the “puppet-masters” behind Donald Trump and his movement are likely to try to transition if the political pendulum swings to the left. Whether they’ll succeed — and
Politics and the Pendulum – Part Three, The Losers
Recap What This Means for “Pivoting” if Power Swings Left Some will quietly shift — donors and institutions whose core interest is economic stability and influence may try to support or infiltrate left-leaning coalitions
Politics and the Pendulum – Part Two, The Survivors
There are several powerful donor networks, think-tanks and political-funding institutions that look likely to survive beyond any one election or personality. If things shift left (or even just toward a new balance), these players are
QR Codes to Share
Please share the codes, help us build traffic and spead our message. Remember, we fact check our messages and commentaries. SANITY Save America Now, Integrity, Truth and You  - No Hate and not radical, just
So WOKE, unmanly, not pointy and unreadable.
Tiny Tim Cratchit finally gets a new pencil, farmers get a 30% “bailout” that’s really their own money, and Marco Rubio… well, he’s still agonizing over whether the font says “leadership” or “panic.” Welcome to
Spider Silk, the fabric for Mars
Spider silk’s intrinsic properties make it almost tailor-made for advanced aerospace and bioengineering uses: Extreme tensile strength — stronger than steel by weight, yet flexible. Lightweight and breathable, which could make it ideal for space
Stop Blaming the Republicans and Stop Blaming the Democrats
So, once again, stop the blanket name calling, stop the generic hate, direct your energy towards those that deserve it and let us (those like me) work with you to get this country on the
Tell Me About the Forward Party
The party positions itself as "Not Left. Not Right. Forward," appealing to independents, moderates, and those disillusioned with the Republican and Democratic parties. It supports candidates across the political spectrum—Democrats, Republicans, and independents—who align with
The Algorithm That Doesn’t Want You to Grow
If intelligence — human or artificial — is to mean anything, it should push us outward, not lock us in. The algorithm shouldn’t be our mirror; it should be our telescope.
The economy is absolutely booming — the greatest it has ever been
This report comes straight from the 15th hole at the Mar-A-Lego County Club, where transparency is high, standards are low, and the economy has never been better.
The Forward Party, end the in fighting
To be clear, the Forward Party has no connection to Elephant in the Ink Room or Purpleman, has not endorsed our work, and to my knowledge is unaware of it. This endorsement runs in one
The Most Important Political Move You Can Make
For decades I voted the party line. There was only one box I shaded in, and it was the one that said “Republican.” After a while, I started to actually think about who I was
The Teams, Just the Teams.
I’m old, tired, and know that today’s political decisions won’t affect me much. But I care deeply about the world my children and grandchildren will inherit. What kind of future awaits them if we stay
Todays Vocablulary Lesson
Semantic change (also semantic shift, semantic progression, semantic development, or semantic drift) is a form of language change regarding the evolution of word usage—usually to the point that the modern meaning is radically different from
Trump Finally Got His Wish
remember all those 1/2 full rally.s with trump declaring he had the biggest crowds, the biggest crowds ever.
Trump isn’t an architect — he’s a symptom and a lever.
When you stop — really stop — reacting to the crazy antics around us, you start to see patterns. When Trump took office 2.0, we were overwhelmed by the sheer amount of “stuff” being thrown
Trump Math, what a liar.
Trump claims the Walmart Thanksgiving bundle is 25% cheaper than the 2024 bundle. He is either STUPID or a LIAR, Take your pick. I thinks it's both. The short of it is the 2025 Walmart
Trump Releases the Epstein Files
Looks like he has had enough time to get the job done.
Trump’s Ring Of Liars
Uncle Sam Needs You!
Trumps Cognitive Decline or Dementia
Claiming he beat Obama in an election (he ran against Hillary Clinton and Biden) Repeated confusion of basic facts he used to confidently wield (dates, countries, officials) Forgetting major policy positions he previously pushed
Trumps Line in The Sand
Here is the line, no wait, (feet scrub out line) Here is the line, rinse and repeat. I will strive to keep it short and sweet, here is the outline for Trumps Crime Fighting mantle.
Two Kinds of Beauty
One is free, timeless, and meant to be shared — a mountain lake untouched by greed. The other is gilded, fleeting, and built for self — a golden ballroom where beauty serves only ego. Some
Warranty Not Included
Imagine if politicians had to back their campaign promises the way companies back a product. If the car doesn’t run, you get a refund. If the fridge dies, you get a replacement. But in politics?
We all end at the same crossroads
The journey you take is all yours, and when you get to the end, no bitching allowed.
What If Only the Truth Was Spoken
They tell us inflation is down, gas is cheaper, and rents are easing — and maybe some of that’s true. But what if only the truth was spoken? What if we stopped polishing numbers to
What most Americans seem to be asking for
For those that actually do set policy, it would be wise to remember the American People are tired of the BS. They want results, not promises and not lies.
What Now? When Everyone Knows, But No One Moves
Because if a man who cannot form a coherent sentence is handed the nuclear codes again, it won’t be because no one knew better. It will be because enough people decided it didn’t matter.
What we could expect with Major reform in campaign finance / donation transparency
What we could expect with Major reform in campaign finance / donation transparency Most of this was included in the Pendulum Swing, assuming a right to left shift, but the organizations need to be brought
What’s left when the Noise is Gone?
Amplification artificially inflates some voices over others. Honest human discourse often gets lost in the noise. This experiment could reveal whether platforms encourage real dialogue or just echo chambers. By temporarily halting bot reposting, we
When Truth Is a Liability and Laughter a Crime
Donald Trump’s threat to sue The Wall Street Journal if it published an article linking him to Jeffrey Epstein isn’t just a blustering headline — it’s an attempt to preemptively kill reporting that may be
Why Billionaires go into Politics
Wealth brings access. But for many billionaires, money alone isn't enough — they want influence, the ability to shape the rules of society, not just play by them. Politics gives them a say in taxation,
WOKE – Got Lost
Like MAGA, the Woke just became angry, if it wasn't their way, it was wrong, so wrong it was as affront. They had to have demonstrations, they needed to shout, when all they really had
WOKE – In the Begining
The movement that would later be labeled “Woke” began as something far more grounded: a call to awareness. Awareness of how racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of exclusion had quietly embedded themselves in the
WOKE – What It Can Be
The solution isn’t to abandon the values of justice, inclusion, and equity — it’s to grow up with them. Maturity doesn’t mean compromise with cruelty; it means knowing the difference between real harm and honest
You Can Make a Difference
Most people don’t realize how powerful their voice truly is. Your elected representatives work for you — and when they hear directly from their constituents, it matters. Whether it’s by email, phone call, or even
You Know You’ve Made It When Trump Tweets
You Know You've Made It When...Success isn't measured in Grammys or box-office hauls—it's etched in the glow of a Mar-a-Lago tablet at 2 a.m. You know you're truly winning when the President of the United
“Boring? Try Being a Moderate.”
But make no mistake: if it were Marxists or Leninists destroying us, I’d be saying the exact same thing. Sometimes you have to throw the punch across the line to be heard. That doesn’t mean
2026 – 2025 Fork
2025. the joke was on us, they flew at us so fast we couldn't keep up. The only way to respond was through satire and parody, but it may may be good or it may
A Beginner’s Guide to the Federalist Society
Influence: Huge impact on the judiciary. Many federal judges (including 6 current Supreme Court Justices with ties) are members or recommended by the group. Helped shape conservative legal thinking on issues like gun rights, free
A Call for Violence—Is That Really What You Want?
When you see the uniformed enforcers, remind them: their oath is to the Constitution, not the President. Ask them: Is this what you want for your children’s future? Ask them: Do you want a fight?
A Conservative Case for Restraint
It falls to Republicans to make a hard but patriotic choice: Preserve one man’s ego, or preserve the constitutional order. The conservative answer should be obvious.
A few Dark Money Examples, Oh Yeah’s to sleep well with.
You don’t have to take my word for it. Most of us have already seen this — we just didn’t always know what we were looking at. A Few “Oh Yeah” Examples of Dark Money
A Real-Time Example (Why Markets React Faster Than Voters) – Healthcare in America
Industry groups warn of potential disruptions when 2027 coverage renews in late 2026, though final rates will not be set until April. This adds pressure to an already challenging Medicare Advantage landscape, where many plans
About Here – How it started, and where it is going.
As time passed, I kept wondering: what happens if we impeach the Putz? And I’ll admit, I was hesitant to see the Vice President take over. Why? Because he doesn’t stand for America. He sold
About Sparky and Me
But here’s the sliver of hope—if both MAGA and Woke are finally seeing the same threat, even if from different angles? That might be the crack in the wall where a real alliance can form.
An Open Letter to Governor Tina Kotek and Mayor Keith Wilson: Portland’s Welcome Wagon for the Uninvited Guests
Commandeer the Food Trucks: Rally a squad of our iconic mobile kitchens—Voodoo Doughnut for the sugar rush, Nong's Khao Man Gai for that Thai soul food hug, and a fleet of taco wagons from the
Arabella Advisors (via the Sixteen Thirty Fund)
Distance from local impact National funding routed through professionalized networks can shape outcomes in local or state-level debates without local communities fully understanding where the support originated.
As The New Year Begins, Let’s Move Forward
I support the Forward movement because it is one of the few efforts trying to pull American politics out of the tribal trench warfare it has been stuck in for far too long. I don’t
Back to that Daily Coffee.
So what is below is jumping into the middle of a discussion, but you should get the drift. We need to figure this stuff out, we need to act, not always react. You may say,
Balancing Green Ambitions with Real-World Energy Needs
Rather than vilifying fossil fuels entirely, we should demand smarter use. Cleaner-burning technologies, stricter emissions standards, and investments in carbon capture can reduce their impact while giving renewables time to scale. Likewise, green energy advocates
Ballrooms and Breadlines: When Power Loses Touch With People
I can understand the conservative point of view here. I’m conservative by heart and by history. I believe in responsibility, not dependency. I’ve seen the waste, the abuse, the fraud that creeps into welfare systems.
Betting Against The Economy, why would Trump do that?
When leaders or high-ranking officials make financial moves that profit from economic decline, it undermines the very foundation of public trust. Reports suggest former President Trump and some government officials may have engaged in activities
Between Socialism and Capitalism: Finding the Compromise
Between Socialism and Capitalism: Finding the Compromise Margaret Thatcher once said that “the problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people’s money.” She meant that systems built entirely on redistribution can
Brother Donalds Traveling Grift Show
“You know, I once healed the economy — true story, everybody says so. They say I walk on tariffs, I turn deficits into wine. And I can save you, too — for a very small
Burn it to the ground or contain the threat
If the Epstein materials threaten individuals far more powerful than Trump, then Trump’s resistance to transparency might be driven by external pressure. In such a scenario, the political system — including members of both parties
But I always thought..
What's it going to cost to tear all that crap down? and what are we going to do with that pile of extra D's and T's?
Bye Bye MAGA Hat
Disclaimer: I am a registered Republican, Trump blew it on Jan 6th, 2020 - He proved it was all about Him. When vote time came, I wrote in Nicki Haley as my protest. A wasted
Coda: What We Know Now – Healthcare in America Series 1
The purpose here was not to provide answers, but to establish a starting point grounded in reality rather than ideology. Any serious conversation going forward has to begin with what healthcare actually is: partially market,
Copy of Your Money — Kash Patel Plays Golf in Scotland and Girlfriend Recieves FBI Protection
As much as I dislike Trump and everything he represents, I try to stay grounded in facts, not rumors. That’s why I checked the claim that Corey Lewandowski pulled in $1.2 million in 2025 through
Dark Money and Controlling The Narrative?
The articles in this collection discuss dark money in politics—anonymous or undisclosed funding from private individuals, organizations, or special interests that can influence messaging and narratives behind the scenes. Importantly, the presence of such hidden
Dark Money and Influence, It’s time to move on.
Not all dark money is a conspiracy and not all conspiracies use dark money.
Dark Money for Dummies — Part 1
“Dark money” sounds dramatic, like something illegal or conspiratorial. Most of the time, it’s neither. At its simplest, dark money is political spending where the true source of the money is hidden from the public
Dark Money for Dummies — Part 2
Once people understand what dark money is, the next question is obvious: If this creates so many problems, why does it exist at all? The short answer is not corruption or conspiracy.
Dark Money for Dummies — Part 3
The conspiracy's that aren't. Far cheaper Less crowded with competing messages Less scrutinized by media More consequential per dollar spent
Dealing with the aftermath
Those who remain — especially those already planning to leave — should stand up now. Speak clearly. Let us know you are better than this administration, better than blind loyalty, better than silence. If you’re
Electorial College or Popular Vote
Democrats overwhelmingly favor the popular vote. Republicans strongly prefer the Electoral College. Independents lean toward the popular vote but are more divided. Overall, most Americans favor switching to a popular vote system.
Elon’s New Party – MAGA rebranded?
The ideologies listed under this fictional or satirical "America Party" (AMP) — Neoliberalism, Economic Nationalism, Right-Wing Populism, and Libertarianism — aren't radically different from the forces already influencing American politics. Let’s break them down and
Fifteen Years later, Citizen United still is in the news and still the center of controversy
What can we do about it? As with anything thing in politics, the louder the voice, the more often it will be heard. You know where your phone is, you know where your email is,
Fires Everywhere
Trump isn’t just lighting political fires — he’s keeping them burning long enough to distract us from the real game. From DOJ slow-walks to federalizing D.C., from the Epstein fallout to filling Washington with loyalists,
Governing requires Thought not Fear
Governing requires thought, compromise, and foresight; dictating only needs instinctual levers: fear, greed, loyalty, and outrage.
Healthcare in America — Series II: When Care Can’t Wait – Podcast Prelude
In the first episode, we’ll explore what urgent care actually is, and what it isn’t. We’ll see how immediacy changes the rules, compresses choices, and forces decisions that no one wants to make lightly. In
Healthcare in America Series II, Part 1 – What Urgent Care Actually Is (and Is Not)
Urgency collapses options. Decisions that would normally take days, weeks, or months are compressed into minutes or hours. There’s no time to compare prices, shop for the best facility, or negotiate who sees you first.
Heathcare – Closure of State Run Mental Facilities and Increase in Homeless Population
Overall, Oregon's closures are a microcosm of a national policy that prioritized deinstitutionalization without the necessary infrastructure, directly fueling homelessness by stranding vulnerable people. If you're diving deeper for your healthcare series, sources like HUD's
Here we are at a time of reflection, peace and compassion, what are we missing?
I'll keep is short because it's obvious, it's trust. We have nothing to trust. Especially our Government. When there isn't even an effort to disguise a lie anymore, when we are expected believe whatever we
Hey SCOTUS, it’s time to start doing what’s right.
It's time to put the Nation first and tell the Pumkin Head where to put it. Current Status Payments on Hold: Full November SNAP benefits are paused nationwide pending the 1st Circuit's ruling and potential
Hey Senator, the President didn’t Elect you, we did.
Stop pretending the party and the philosophy are the same thing “Rapid swings create unintended consequences — let’s slow this down.”
High‑Level Analysis: How a Bipartisan Containment Strategy Could Incentivize Both Parties
If the Epstein materials threaten individuals far more powerful than Trump, then Trump’s resistance to transparency might be driven by external pressure. In such a scenario, the political system — including members of both parties
How about some Real Free Speach
I'm thinking of a free speech challenge to Elon, is bot traffic free speech, is ad revenue theft free speech, is radical left or right hate bot meme attacks free speech or is an honest
How Citizens United Came to Be: From a Hillary Hit Piece to Unlimited Corporate Cash in Elections – Dark Money
Fifteen years later (and counting), the ruling birthed super PACs, record-shattering election spending, and ongoing calls for a constitutional amendment to overturn it. Polls show overwhelming public opposition across party lines. Was Citizens United a
How REAL Social Media FREE SPEACH Could Work
No child exploitation No credible threats of violence No doxxing of private individuals No coordinated foreign interference No impersonation or fraud #FreeSpeechTest #BotFree #SocialExperiment #HumanDiscourse #FreeSpeechTest #SocialExperiment
If You Aren’t MAGA
In Remembrance of Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel, who will be next?
If You Want to Fix It, You Have to Touch It
You don’t get to sit in silence while others vote, organize, or legislate — and then act shocked when the country veers hard left or right. If the future looks more like a police state
In My Opinion. Trump hasn’t lost it, he never had it.
The following is un edited, my question and the reponse. And I asked for permission to use it. Question: Looking for an opinion, doesn't have to be fact and this is conversation, not fact checking.
It isn’t funny anymore, so let’s get ready for tomorrow – Healthcare in America
. Not conspiracy theories, just a better understanding of the how and why. My goal wasn't to be partisan — it was to help readers better grasp the mechanics behind the curtain and make better,
Leonard Leo has done more to reshape the American legal landscape than many senators, presidents, or judges.
No bombastic rallies, no orange spray tan, no obvious cult of personality. The media mostly sees him as “that judicial guy from the Federalist Society.” But under the radar, he’s weaponizing legal legitimacy, which is
MAGA – Is it too Late Getting Back on Track
So where do we go from here? We don’t need to abandon what we believed — we need to reclaim it. Not with rage, but with resolve. Not by burning everything down, but by rebuilding what’s
MAGA – What Trump Turned It Into
Trump didn’t build on the core of MAGA — he hijacked it. He turned a movement meant to restore dignity into one that demands loyalty over honesty, anger over results, and spectacle over service. He didn’t
MAGA, What is MAGA? Before Trump Turned it into a Cult
When we look at the original core beliefs of MAGA — before they were distorted by authoritarianism, disinformation, and grievance theatrics — there were some genuinely resonant themes that connected with millions of Americans. Here's
Making The Two Party System Work. Politics for Dummy’s
But if you can get them off their soap boxes and convince them to compromise, open their eyes to what the other side wants, you should end up with this.
Midterms 2026, get ready to make a difference. Tell Edgar enouph is enough.
Only through education can you understand the issues. Only through observation can you make informed decisions. Only by thinking for yourselves can you make a difference. And only by voting can you be heard.
New York, The Sun, True or False
Do you ever look behind the posted numbers in a column to see what's being reported? Yes the 4.3 is correct. but it's offset by the government shutdown and lack of government spending during that
No Kings Protest
Don't believe the ridiculous propaganda being forced down our throats, don't believe the lies and don't bend the knee. And don't take our word for it. Do some research, do some fact checking and above
No One Best Fix, Part 1 Dark Money Continued – Why Simple Solutions Fail
The difficulty arises when: Money becomes scalable Influence becomes detached from consequences The people paying don’t live with the outcomes Banning money outright isn’t realistic. Limiting it too tightly just pushes it into new, often
No One Best Fix, Part 2 Dark Money Continued – Why Local Answers Matter More Than National Ones
Accountability is stronger closer to home When decisions are made locally: The people affected are easier to identify The consequences are harder to ignore The distance between influence and impact is shorter
No One Best Fix, Part 3 Dark Money Continued – Montana as a Test Case, Not a Template
It tests something narrower: Whether a state can limit certain forms of outside influence Whether local accountability can be strengthened structurally Whether reducing scale changes behavior
Okay, He’s Been Impeached, Now What?
Trump may be impeached, but unless the movement itself is rejected—and the people propping it up held accountable—we’re just swapping one version of autocracy for a smoother, more effective one.
Part 1 – When MAGA Loyalty Meets Reality
Millions of Americans who once cheered for the populist energy of Donald Trump are now staring at the price tag. Not just in dollars, but in dignity. In lost healthcare. In broken promises. In mounting
Part 2 – The Awakening of the Woke
I’m building a political cartoon arc that speaks to the people everyone else has forgotten — the voters who are done with performative politics and ready to rebuild, quietly and seriously.
Part 3 – Come Together
Through 3 six-panel series (and growing), I show the parallel awakenings of MAGA and Woke Americans — not to each other’s flaws, but to their shared betrayal. From there, they move toward reluctant cooperation.
Part 6: When the System Stops Pretending – Healthcare in America
For years, America’s healthcare debates have circled the same familiar arguments: cost, access, innovation, choice. Each side insists the problem is just one adjustment away from being solved — a different payer mix, a different
Politics and the Pendulum – Part One, The Swingers
There’s no guarantee, but yes — many of the “puppet-masters” behind Donald Trump and his movement are likely to try to transition if the political pendulum swings to the left. Whether they’ll succeed — and
Politics and the Pendulum – Part Three, The Losers
Recap What This Means for “Pivoting” if Power Swings Left Some will quietly shift — donors and institutions whose core interest is economic stability and influence may try to support or infiltrate left-leaning coalitions
Politics and the Pendulum – Part Two, The Survivors
There are several powerful donor networks, think-tanks and political-funding institutions that look likely to survive beyond any one election or personality. If things shift left (or even just toward a new balance), these players are
QR Codes to Share
Please share the codes, help us build traffic and spead our message. Remember, we fact check our messages and commentaries. SANITY Save America Now, Integrity, Truth and You  - No Hate and not radical, just
So WOKE, unmanly, not pointy and unreadable.
Tiny Tim Cratchit finally gets a new pencil, farmers get a 30% “bailout” that’s really their own money, and Marco Rubio… well, he’s still agonizing over whether the font says “leadership” or “panic.” Welcome to
Spider Silk, the fabric for Mars
Spider silk’s intrinsic properties make it almost tailor-made for advanced aerospace and bioengineering uses: Extreme tensile strength — stronger than steel by weight, yet flexible. Lightweight and breathable, which could make it ideal for space
Stop Blaming the Republicans and Stop Blaming the Democrats
So, once again, stop the blanket name calling, stop the generic hate, direct your energy towards those that deserve it and let us (those like me) work with you to get this country on the
Tell Me About the Forward Party
The party positions itself as "Not Left. Not Right. Forward," appealing to independents, moderates, and those disillusioned with the Republican and Democratic parties. It supports candidates across the political spectrum—Democrats, Republicans, and independents—who align with
The Algorithm That Doesn’t Want You to Grow
If intelligence — human or artificial — is to mean anything, it should push us outward, not lock us in. The algorithm shouldn’t be our mirror; it should be our telescope.
The economy is absolutely booming — the greatest it has ever been
This report comes straight from the 15th hole at the Mar-A-Lego County Club, where transparency is high, standards are low, and the economy has never been better.
The Forward Party, end the in fighting
To be clear, the Forward Party has no connection to Elephant in the Ink Room or Purpleman, has not endorsed our work, and to my knowledge is unaware of it. This endorsement runs in one
The Most Important Political Move You Can Make
For decades I voted the party line. There was only one box I shaded in, and it was the one that said “Republican.” After a while, I started to actually think about who I was
The Teams, Just the Teams.
I’m old, tired, and know that today’s political decisions won’t affect me much. But I care deeply about the world my children and grandchildren will inherit. What kind of future awaits them if we stay
Todays Vocablulary Lesson
Semantic change (also semantic shift, semantic progression, semantic development, or semantic drift) is a form of language change regarding the evolution of word usage—usually to the point that the modern meaning is radically different from
Trump Finally Got His Wish
remember all those 1/2 full rally.s with trump declaring he had the biggest crowds, the biggest crowds ever.
Trump isn’t an architect — he’s a symptom and a lever.
When you stop — really stop — reacting to the crazy antics around us, you start to see patterns. When Trump took office 2.0, we were overwhelmed by the sheer amount of “stuff” being thrown
Trump Math, what a liar.
Trump claims the Walmart Thanksgiving bundle is 25% cheaper than the 2024 bundle. He is either STUPID or a LIAR, Take your pick. I thinks it's both. The short of it is the 2025 Walmart
Trump Releases the Epstein Files
Looks like he has had enough time to get the job done.
Trump’s Ring Of Liars
Uncle Sam Needs You!
Trumps Cognitive Decline or Dementia
Claiming he beat Obama in an election (he ran against Hillary Clinton and Biden) Repeated confusion of basic facts he used to confidently wield (dates, countries, officials) Forgetting major policy positions he previously pushed
Trumps Line in The Sand
Here is the line, no wait, (feet scrub out line) Here is the line, rinse and repeat. I will strive to keep it short and sweet, here is the outline for Trumps Crime Fighting mantle.
Two Kinds of Beauty
One is free, timeless, and meant to be shared — a mountain lake untouched by greed. The other is gilded, fleeting, and built for self — a golden ballroom where beauty serves only ego. Some
Warranty Not Included
Imagine if politicians had to back their campaign promises the way companies back a product. If the car doesn’t run, you get a refund. If the fridge dies, you get a replacement. But in politics?
We all end at the same crossroads
The journey you take is all yours, and when you get to the end, no bitching allowed.
What If Only the Truth Was Spoken
They tell us inflation is down, gas is cheaper, and rents are easing — and maybe some of that’s true. But what if only the truth was spoken? What if we stopped polishing numbers to
What most Americans seem to be asking for
For those that actually do set policy, it would be wise to remember the American People are tired of the BS. They want results, not promises and not lies.
What Now? When Everyone Knows, But No One Moves
Because if a man who cannot form a coherent sentence is handed the nuclear codes again, it won’t be because no one knew better. It will be because enough people decided it didn’t matter.
What we could expect with Major reform in campaign finance / donation transparency
What we could expect with Major reform in campaign finance / donation transparency Most of this was included in the Pendulum Swing, assuming a right to left shift, but the organizations need to be brought
What’s left when the Noise is Gone?
Amplification artificially inflates some voices over others. Honest human discourse often gets lost in the noise. This experiment could reveal whether platforms encourage real dialogue or just echo chambers. By temporarily halting bot reposting, we
When Truth Is a Liability and Laughter a Crime
Donald Trump’s threat to sue The Wall Street Journal if it published an article linking him to Jeffrey Epstein isn’t just a blustering headline — it’s an attempt to preemptively kill reporting that may be
Why Billionaires go into Politics
Wealth brings access. But for many billionaires, money alone isn't enough — they want influence, the ability to shape the rules of society, not just play by them. Politics gives them a say in taxation,
WOKE – Got Lost
Like MAGA, the Woke just became angry, if it wasn't their way, it was wrong, so wrong it was as affront. They had to have demonstrations, they needed to shout, when all they really had
WOKE – In the Begining
The movement that would later be labeled “Woke” began as something far more grounded: a call to awareness. Awareness of how racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of exclusion had quietly embedded themselves in the
WOKE – What It Can Be
The solution isn’t to abandon the values of justice, inclusion, and equity — it’s to grow up with them. Maturity doesn’t mean compromise with cruelty; it means knowing the difference between real harm and honest
You Can Make a Difference
Most people don’t realize how powerful their voice truly is. Your elected representatives work for you — and when they hear directly from their constituents, it matters. Whether it’s by email, phone call, or even
You Know You’ve Made It When Trump Tweets
You Know You've Made It When...Success isn't measured in Grammys or box-office hauls—it's etched in the glow of a Mar-a-Lago tablet at 2 a.m. You know you're truly winning when the President of the United
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