So... it comes down to this.
The basic issue is the economy -- but it's more than that. It's the fact that voters have no trust in President Joe Biden to deal with inflation and the other economic issues we face. He's totally owned by the left, which seems to see economic destruction as a feature, not a bug, in the plan.
Democrats are hoping voters are motivated by fear of losing access to abortion, fear of Trump, and fear of what might happen to "democracy" if the GOP wins.
I've never lived through an election in which it was so clear that Republicans had the upper hand throughout the race -- not just in one house, but in both. It almost makes one wonder whether something might go terribly wrong.
Really, this is a necessary backlash to restore some balance in government -- and then, finally, we will begin to confront directly the challenge -- and the hope -- that Trump still represents for the American political system.
We should not forget that the far greater challenge is what left-wing ideology and policies represent. America cannot survive "wokeness." But it is not going to be defeated in just one election. This is a first step -- but the woke cohort will not go down without a further fight.
Conservatives should enjoy the next 48-72 hours. What happens next will be difficult, and there will be no easy answers. The only Republican independent from Trump, Tom Cotton, has bowed out. So Trump is it. Until, perhaps, not.
This is the final edition of THE AGENDA -- finished a few days early!
This week's portion elucidates some of the first laws and principles of the Torah that follow the Ten Commandments, including -- a message particularly relevant to freed slaves -- the Jewish restrictions on indentured servitude.
God also provides the basic civil laws of Jewish society, governing almost every area of life -- in this one portion! -- as well as several basic principles of faith and religious observance. Moses then ascends Sinai for 40 days.
One of the laws God gives is the law against taunting a foreigner. This is different from allowing people to enter your land illegally; it is about showing respect, however, for people from other lands and other groups.
I am reminded of the importance of this principle because of the rhetoric lately attacking Elon Musk, a fellow South African-turned-American, for his foreign roots -- often by people who favor illegal immigration, ironically.
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Since the Palisades Fire on January 7, my posts have been fairly sparse. I have just been so busy -- fighting the fire, covering the fire, helping neighbors, and launching a new podcast, "Three Homeless Guys," with two local friends.
Things are up and down. My family is still displaced, and we haven't resolved our living situation. We are awaiting answers from the insurance company (State Farm) on what they will cover, including alternative living expenses.
There are some incredible opportunities opening up -- more on that later -- and our kids are generally doing well, though this has been hard for them as well (especially the two middle kids, who miss their friends and their house).
The emotion of it all hit me yesterday. Today I feel wrung out. But I also feel that, in a way, going through the fire has been a process of refinement, of re-casting in a new mould, to face new challenges. And to win each new day.
So much to talk about, once again, as the Trump administration continues at breakneck pace. From DOGE chewing through the federal bureaucracy, to Marco Rubio heading out on his first missions for Trump, there's so much...
Special guests:
Assemblyman Carl DeMaio -- on the L.A. fires and reforming CA insurance
Matt Boyle -- Breitbart News political editor, on DOGE and confirmations
Jamie Paige -- founder of the Westside Current, on L.A. politics and the fires
Frances Martel -- Breitbart News foreign editor, on Rubio and Russia/Ukraine
Rob Hersov -- South African commentator, on SA's fight with the White House
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