Bob’s Hailstone 07-30-25

Democrats’ Ruin, Media’s Deceit, and Truth’s Rebellion

Bob’s Hailstone 07-30-25
Democrats’ Ruin, Media’s Deceit, and Truth’s Rebellion
By Jim Reynolds | www.reynolds.com

Grook: The Pen’s Rebellion
The left’s frail lies, they snap and bleed,
Dems’ hope wilts like a choking weed.
Crows shred the spin, their claws like steel,
Truth’s pen defies the autopen’s wheel.

[A fractured Democratic logo sinking in a sea of ink, crows tearing at newsprint, an autopen looming over a silenced ballot box.]

Unifying Introduction

America’s pulse falters as Democrats hit a 35-year favorability low, their rhetoric drowned by voter disgust and media lies. From NYC’s crime-ridden streets to Gaza’s narrative wars, the left clings to broken scripts while the autopen signs away their legitimacy. Bob and Jim carve through the fog with sharp pens, exposing the rot and rallying for truth. The crows are circling—welcome to the Hailstone.

Why Is Democratic Favorability at a 35-Year Low?

• Author: John Halpin | Source: The Liberal Patriot
• Summary: John Halpin attributes the Democrats’ 35-year favorability low to economic mismanagement and cultural overreach, with polls showing 28% approval. Teaser text highlights voter alienation from elite priorities, while X users mock “woke dogma” and web sources note distrust in leadership. Halpin’s proposed reset feels like recycled rhetoric, offering no real fix. The party’s disconnect is bleeding it dry. Summary constructed from teaser, X, and web.
• Leans: Center-Left – earnest but self-aware
• Bob: Dems lost their base to sanctimonious drivel—now they’re whining as voters bolt.
• Jim: Halpin’s too busy navel-gazing to see the left’s collapse is their own damn fault.

Jasmine Crockett: New Face on Same Old Dem Party

• Author: Eddie Scarry | Source: The Federalist
• Summary: Eddie Scarry argues Jasmine Crockett is a superficial rebrand for a Democratic Party stuck on identity politics and divisive rhetoric. Her rise as a congresswoman fails to mask the party’s stale ideas and lack of vision. The article skewers her as a symptom of a broader failure to connect with voters seeking substance over style. The Dems’ playbook is outdated, and Crockett’s no savior.
• Leans: Right – gloriously unrepentant
• Bob: Crockett’s a shiny new mask on the Dems’ corpse—same rot, just a fresher smile.
• Jim: Scarry’s got it: Crockett’s a distraction for a party too cowardly to ditch its losing game.

Problem With Dems Is We’re Willing To Be Complicit To Trump

• Author: Sen. Cory Booker | Source: MSNBC
• Summary: Cory Booker, in an MSNBC interview, claims Democrats’ “complicity” with Trump’s influence is their downfall, pushing for moral clarity. He sidesteps the party’s policy failures, focusing on Trump as a singular evil. The segment reveals a party grasping for relevance as voters turn away. Booker’s emotional plea lacks the substance to rally a fractured base.
• Leans: Left – sanctimonious posturing
• Bob: Booker’s crying “Trump!” while his party’s policies sink—pathetic deflection.
• Jim: Cory’s grandstanding is a hollow stunt; Dems’ real crime is betraying their own voters.

Democratic Anger vs. Trump Accomplishment

• Author: Byron York | Source: Washington Examiner
• Summary: Byron York contrasts Democrats’ anti-Trump rage with his concrete achievements, like trade deals and economic gains. Polls show 52% approve of Trump’s record compared to 30% for Biden’s legacy. The article argues the left’s obsession with outrage blinds them to their own failures, while voters reward results. Trump’s successes expose Democratic impotence.
• Leans: Right – mugged-by-reality centrist
• Bob: Dems rage while Trump racks up wins—voters know who’s got the real score.
• Jim: York’s right: the left’s tantrums can’t hide Trump’s results or their own collapse.

Shooting Roils NYC Mayor’s Race

• Author: Bevan, Cannon & Walworth | Source: RCP on SiriusXM
• Summary: A SiriusXM segment details a shooting shaking NYC’s mayoral race, with voters demanding tougher crime policies. Bevan advocates for stronger policing, while Cannon critiques progressive leniency. The discussion highlights a city on edge, with safety now the top issue. The race is tightening as fear overtakes hope.
• Leans: Center – balanced but crime-focused
• Bob: NYC’s bleeding, and Dems still push hugs over handcuffs—voters aren’t that dumb.
• Jim: This shooting’s a siren the left ignores; the city’s begging for order, not platitudes.

Mamdani Is Keeping Hope Alive

• Author: Jeet Heer | Source: The Nation
• Summary: Jeet Heer praises Zohran Mamdani’s progressive activism in NYC, portraying him as a beacon of hope post-shooting. Teaser text emphasizes his community organizing, but X users call it naive amid rising crime, and web sources note his policies’ disconnect. His idealism feels out of touch with a city in crisis. Summary constructed from teaser, X, and web.
• Leans: Left – earnest but detached
• Bob: Mamdani’s “hope” is a pipe dream while NYC burns—bullets don’t care about dreams.
• Jim: Heer’s fawning over Mamdani’s fantasies while real New Yorkers dodge real threats. The Mamster is dustbin material.

Mamdani’s Hollow Words After Horrific NYC Shooting

• Author: Michael Goodwin | Source: NY Post
• Summary: Michael Goodwin blasts Zohran Mamdani’s post-shooting rhetoric as empty, arguing his progressive policies drive NYC’s 20% crime spike. The article demands accountability, resonating with voters tired of idealism. Goodwin’s critique paints Mamdani as dangerously out of touch. The city craves action, not words.
• Leans: Right – unapologetic
• Bob: Mamdani’s platitudes are as useful as a paper shield in a gunfight—NYC needs results.
• Jim: Goodwin’s spot-on: The Mamster’s words are a betrayal of a city crying for safety.

Trump Is Causing Generational Damage To American Diplomacy

• Author: Ken Brill | Source: The Hill
• Summary: Ken Brill criticizes Trump’s “America First” diplomacy for straining NATO ties and sparking trade wars, claiming it causes lasting harm. The article overlooks strengthened U.S. leverage, focusing on allied complaints. Brill’s argument reads like globalist nostalgia, ignoring America’s gains. Trump’s approach prioritizes strength over appeasement.
• Leans: Center-Left – corporate liberalism in drag
• Bob: Brill’s whining about allies while Trump’s deals make America stronger—cry harder.
• Jim: Ken’s “damage” is just globalists mourning their lost clout—America’s winning. The left hates that.

The Time Has Come for Trump’s America-First Realism

• Author: Sen. Eric Schmitt | Source: TAC
• Summary: Eric Schmitt champions Trump’s “America First” realism, highlighting trade victories and NATO reforms as proof of effective diplomacy. The article argues it puts U.S. interests first, countering globalist agendas. Schmitt’s case is bolstered by tangible results, despite critics’ complaints. America’s leverage is stronger than ever.
• Leans: Right – gloriously unrepentant
• Bob: Trump’s realism crushes globalist tears—Schmitt’s got the receipts to prove it.
• Jim: Schmitt’s right: America First delivers, while the left’s diplomacy fetish flops.

Netanyahu Is Spoiling Chance for Mideast Peace

• Author: Zaha Hassan | Source: Foreign Affairs
• Summary: Zaha Hassan accuses Netanyahu of blocking Mideast peace with his hardline policies. Teaser text emphasizes his stance, but X users call it anti-Israel bias, and web sources note Hamas’s role in stalling talks. The narrative feels one-sided, ignoring broader conflict dynamics. Summary constructed from teaser, X, and web.
• Leans: Left – condescending but earnest
• Bob: Hassan points at Bibi while Hamas plays hardball—peace needs two, not her spin.
• Jim: Zaha’s blame game skips Hamas’s role; her one-sided rant won’t move the needle.

Hamas Will Never Surrender

• Author: William Galston | Source: Wall Street Journal
• Summary: William Galston argues Hamas’s refusal to surrender drives Gaza’s ongoing conflict, prolonging suffering on both sides. The article highlights Hamas’s intransigence as a core barrier, supported by their public statements. Galston’s clear-eyed analysis cuts through progressive excuses. Peace remains elusive while Hamas holds firm.
• Leans: Center – mugged-by-reality centrist
• Bob: Galston’s got it: Hamas’s defiance fuels the fire, not Israel’s fight—truth hurts.
• Jim: Hamas’s stubbornness buries peace, and Galston’s not afraid to call it out.

The New York Times Fails Catastrophically in Gaza

• Author: Alex Berenson | Source: Substack
• Summary: Alex Berenson slams the NYT’s Gaza coverage as biased propaganda, skewed heavily against Israel. Teaser text highlights specific distortions, while X users cheer the takedown, and web sources confirm public distrust in the Times’ reporting. Berenson’s critique exposes a once-great outlet’s fall into narrative-driven journalism. Summary constructed from teaser, X, and web.
• Leans: Right – gloriously unrepentant
• Bob: The Times’ Gaza spin is a clown show, and Berenson’s got the proof—crows feast.
• Jim: Berenson nails the NYT’s slide into propaganda—once mighty, now a lefty rag.

Reading News in a Time of Derangement, Conspiracism, AI

• Author: Bruce Abramson | Source: RCP
• Summary: Bruce Abramson warns that AI, conspiracism, and media bias distort news, eroding trust. The article points to outlets like NYT as culprits in fueling derangement, amplified by AI’s echo chambers. Abramson calls for critical thinking to navigate the chaos. Truth is buried under digital noise.
• Leans: Center-Right – sharp-eyed realist
• Bob: AI and media lies choke truth, but Abramson’s pen slices through—crows smell blood.
• Jim: Abramson’s right: the news is a deranged mess, and the media’s the arsonist.

25 Examples of How CNN Killed Its Credibility

• Author: Saggezza Eterna | Source: X
• Summary: Saggezza Eterna’s X thread lists 25 instances of CNN’s biased reporting and staged outrage, detailing its credibility collapse. From skewed election coverage to inflammatory headlines, the thread exposes CNN’s fall from trust. Public sentiment, echoed on X, brands CNN a laughingstock. The outlet’s lies are laid bare.
• Leans: Right – unapologetic truth-teller
• Bob: CNN’s a dead outlet walking, and Saggezza’s thread is its obituary—crows are circling.
• Jim: CNN torched its own cred, and Saggezza’s list hammers the final nail. I thought about writing this piece — but then realized that I don’t do long form journalism.

One of Most Toxic Trends in Journalism Is Dying Off

• Author: Mark Hemingway | Source: The Federalist
• Summary: Mark Hemingway celebrates the decline of clickbait outrage journalism, noting reader fatigue with sensationalism. The article highlights a shift toward substantive reporting, driven by public demand. Hemingway’s optimism suggests truth is regaining ground. Toxic journalism’s grip is loosening.
• Leans: Right – gloriously unrepentant
• Bob: Clickbait’s croaking, and Hemingway’s dancing on its grave—truth’s getting airtime.
• Jim: Hemingway’s right: toxic journalism’s dying. However, he could punch up his message with a few well-placed firebombs.

Jeans Ad Shows Unbridled Cultural Shift Toward Whiteness

• Author: Hannah Holland | Source: MSNBC
• Summary: Hannah Holland claims a jeans ad reflects a “cultural shift toward whiteness,” framing it as a societal regression. The article lacks evidence tying denim to race, reading as a desperate attempt to stoke division. Holland’s argument collapses under scrutiny, exposing the left’s obsession with racial narratives. It’s absurd and divisive.
• Leans: Left – smug-Left sanctimony
• Bob: Holland sees racism in jeans—only the left turns pants into a culture war farce.
• Jim: MSNBC’s race-baiting sinks to new lows with Holland’s denim drivel—crows laugh. That chick in the jeans has some great genes. Just my opinion.

Why the Left Is Throwing a Tantrum Over Sydney Sweeney

• Author: Kira Davis | Source: New York Post
• Summary: Kira Davis mocks the left’s outrage over Sydney Sweeney’s apolitical appeal, arguing her freedom from woke dogma threatens their control. The article notes the left’s cultural jealousy alienating mainstream voters. Sweeney’s rise exposes progressive insecurity. Their tantrum signals weakness, not strength.
• Leans: Right – unapologetic
• Bob: The left’s raging at Sweeney’s charm—crows love watching woke heads explode.
• Jim: I predict the end of disgustingly fat people trying to sell revealing clothing. We are done with that. Morbid obesity is unhealthy and terrible as a role model. RFK Jr needs to weigh in.

End Note

The Democrats’ collapse, media’s lies, and globalist whining paint a grim picture, but Bob and Jim’s pens cut through the haze. From NYC’s chaos to Gaza’s distortions, truth fights to breathe against the autopen’s silent conquest. The crows keep watch, their beaks sharp, urging us to hold fast. The battle for clarity burns on—stay vigilant.

Note on Sources
All stories referenced here come from the RealClearPolitics homepage. For full articles and original context, visit the site directly.