Bob’s Hailstone 07-29-25
Truth Wrecks the Left’s House of Lies
Bob’s Hailstone 07-29-25
Truth Wrecks the Left’s House of Lies
By Jim Reynolds | www.reynolds.com
Grook: Sledge Logic
Lies shatter, truth’s fist flies,
Blue state dreams and hoaxes die.
From Bragg’s dodge to Obama’s shame,
Conservatives torch the left’s weak game.
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Unifying Introduction:
On July 29, 2025, the left’s narrative fortress is crumbling under reality’s weight. Gabbard’s declassified documents expose Obama’s RussiaGate fraud, ICE’s crackdown shames blue-city policies, and Trump’s trade wins bury globalist whining. From Bragg’s shady moves to Mamdani’s radical hope, today’s stories scream one thing: the left’s lies can’t hold, and conservatives are wielding truth like a battering ram. Bob and Jim swing hard, exposing the architects of spin for your clear-eyed, fed-up audience—because the mirror’s not just cracked, it’s shattered.
Why Blue States Can’t Have Nice Things by Jacob Savage (Substack)
Summary: Paywalled; summary draws from teaser, web discussions, and X posts. Jacob Savage’s teaser argues blue states’ progressive policies—high taxes, lax crime laws, and woke mandates—drive decay in cities like San Francisco and Chicago. Web summaries highlight declining infrastructure and rising crime as self-inflicted wounds. X posts criticize blue-state governance, citing failed experiments like defunding police. The piece frames conservative policies as the antidote to liberal missteps.
Leans: Right
Bob: Blue states drown in their own woke sewage—Savage nails why their “nice things” are gone, and conservatives aren’t crying.
Jim: Savage shows blue states collapsing under lefty lunacy—but we know real fixes trump progressive flops.
ICE Has Arrested Over 200 Sex Offenders…in Just One City by Katie Pavlich (Townhall)
Summary: Katie Pavlich reports ICE arrested over 200 child sex offenders in Houston since January 2025, highlighting a case where an illegal alien offender evaded law enforcement, injuring an ICE officer. She criticizes blue-state policies, like those under Minnesota’s Governor Tim Walz, for enabling such criminals. The piece frames Trump’s deportation policies as a necessary response, citing public support via polls.
Leans: Right
Bob: ICE nabbing 200 predators in one city—blue-state soft-on-crime garbage let these creeps roam, but conservatives back Trump’s cleanup.
Jim: Pavlich’s report proves blue states shield monsters.We cheer ICE’s haul, not lefty excuses for crime havens.
A Closer Look at Trump’s EU Trade Deal by Robert Kuttner (American Prospect)
Summary: Paywalled; summary draws from teaser, web discussions, and X posts. Robert Kuttner’s teaser critiques Trump’s EU trade deal, arguing it favors corporate interests over workers. Web summaries note the deal’s 15% tariff baseline and EU spending on U.S. energy, seen as a loss for Europe. X posts highlight progressive discontent, claiming it undermines global cooperation. The piece questions the deal’s long-term economic benefits.
Leans: Left
Bob: Kuttner whines about Trump’s trade deal—lefty tears can’t hide conservative wins putting America first.
Jim: Kuttner’s griping about Trump’s trade coup shows lefty blindness—conservatives see jobs booming, not globalist sob stories.
EU Trade Deal Is Fuel for American Economy, Workers by Nicole Russell (USA Today)
Summary: Nicole Russell praises Trump’s EU trade deal for boosting U.S. manufacturing and energy sectors, citing the 15% tariff baseline and EU’s billion-dollar commitments. She argues it creates jobs and strengthens workers, countering critics’ recession fears. The piece frames the deal as a conservative victory for economic nationalism.
Leans: Right
Bob: Russell’s right—Trump’s trade deal fuels America while lefty globalists cry over their shattered dreams.
Jim: Trump’s EU deal pumps life into our economy—we cheer workers winning, not lefty free-trade fantasies.
Obama Can’t Really Be Indicted, Can He? by Michael Tomasky (The New Republic)
Summary: Paywalled; summary draws from teaser, web discussions, and X posts. Michael Tomasky’s teaser questions whether Obama could face indictment over Gabbard’s declassified documents alleging 2016 intelligence manipulation. Web summaries argue legal barriers and lack of evidence protect Obama. X posts split, with conservatives pushing accountability and progressives dismissing it as a Trump ploy. The piece defends Obama, framing accusations as political attacks.
Leans: Left
Bob: Tomasky’s Obama defense is lefty spin—Gabbard’s docs expose his dirty tricks, and conservatives smell blood.
Jim: Obama dodging indictment doesn’t erase his RussiaGate sins—we know truth’s out, despite lefty cover-ups.
Russiagate Not Possible Without Propaganda Press by Shawn Fleetwood (The Federalist)
Summary: Shawn Fleetwood argues the RussiaGate narrative relied on a complicit media pushing false claims of Trump’s collusion, amplified by Obama-era intelligence flaws exposed by Gabbard’s documents. He cites media outlets like CNN as active participants in the hoax. The piece frames conservatives as vindicated by the truth.
Leans: Far Right
Bob: Fleetwood nails the media’s RussiaGate lies—lefty press got caught, and conservatives are tearing their hoax apart.
Jim: RussiaGate was a media-fueled sham. Pretty obvious by now. If lefties want to stay aboard, then let them go down with the ship.
Let Them Vote: A Democrat Rethinks Primary Access by Lanny Davis (RealClearPolitics)
Summary: Lanny Davis, a Democrat, argues for open primaries to increase voter participation and counter GOP advantages, citing restrictive rules that limit turnout. He suggests broader access could strengthen Democratic candidates. The piece frames this as a pragmatic shift to rebuild the party.
Leans: Center
Bob: Davis wants open primaries to save Dems—good luck, lefty, voters already picked conservative strength over your weak sauce.
Jim: Davis’ primary fix is a Dem Hail Mary. How about restricting voting to American citizens, only? Lanny – would you support that common sense idea?
Columbia Settlement Vindicates Trump’s Strategy by Christopher Rufo (City Journal)
Summary: Christopher Rufo claims a Columbia University settlement over campus protests vindicates Trump’s strategy of cracking down on progressive activism. He argues the settlement exposes left-wing overreach in academia. The piece frames Trump’s approach as a model for restoring order.
Leans: Right
Bob: Rufo cheers Trump’s win over woke campus chaos—lefty academics are learning conservatives play hardball.
Jim: While we are at it, can we make American schools be for Americans? Foreign students are instigating much Anti-American activity. How do we benefit from that? When you are a guest, you should behave yourself – or get the hell out.
Reclaiming ‘Environmentalism’ From the Left by Gary Abernathy (RealClearEnergy)
Summary: Gary Abernathy argues conservatives should reclaim environmentalism from progressive control, advocating practical policies over radical green agendas. He cites public support for balanced energy solutions. The piece frames environmentalism as a bipartisan issue conservatives can lead.
Leans: Right
Bob: Abernathy’s stealing environmentalism from lefty lunatics—conservatives will own it with real solutions, not green fairy tales.
Jim: Environmentalism’s not just for lefty hippies—let’s push for practical fixes, not eco-cults.
Mamdani Is Keeping Hope Alive by Jeet Heer (The Nation)
Summary: Paywalled; summary draws from teaser, web discussions, and X posts. Jeet Heer’s teaser praises Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayoral campaign for energizing progressive voters. Web summaries highlight his lead over Cuomo and Adams, focusing on social justice. X posts celebrate his grassroots momentum but note conservative criticism of his radicalism. The piece frames Mamdani as a beacon for left-wing hope.
Leans: Left
Bob: Mamdani’s “hope” is just lefty radicalism repackaged—conservatives will crush his blue-city fantasy.
Jim: Heer’s Mamdani cheerleading is progressive drivel. We see his “hope” as a socialist pipe dream.
Alvin Bragg Sure Acts Like He Has Something To Hide by Steinmann & Casali (NY Post)
Summary: Steinmann and Casali argue Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s actions suggest he’s hiding misconduct, citing his handling of Trump-related cases and lack of transparency. They frame his behavior as part of a broader pattern of Democratic corruption. The piece aligns with conservative distrust of blue-state officials.
Leans: Right
Bob: Bragg’s shady moves scream guilt—lefty DAs like him can’t hide from conservative truth-hunters.
Jim: Bragg’s acting like a caught crook—is this just another lefty cover-up?
End Note:
Today’s headlines are a clarion call: the left’s lies are unraveling, from Obama’s RussiaGate scam to Bragg’s shady deals and blue states’ decay. Trump’s trade wins and ICE’s crackdowns show conservative strength rising, while Mamdani’s radical hope flounders. You feel the fire—anger at their deception, pride in our fight. Keep swinging the truth, because we’re not just breaking their narrative—we’re building a future that’s ours.
Note on Sources:
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