Bob’s Hailstone Chronicles 7-13-25 Sunday
Keep Fighting
Bob’s Hailstone Chronicles 7-13-25 Sunday
Keep Fighting
By Jim Reynolds – www.reynolds.com
Grook: Keep Fighting
On Butler’s anniversary, Trump’s fist still flies,
Defying bullets, reshaping political skies.
Deep state shadows in DOJ’s hall,
While unions preach, ignoring the call.
Borders blocked, left’s obsessions absurd,
Fed “hijacks” wail, but growth undeterred.
Floods forge unity, kids climb with glee—
America endures, resilient and free.
Introduction: Resilience vs. Ridicule in Real Time
Marking Butler’s anniversary—where Trump’s fist defied death—today’s news blends comeback triumphs with institutional absurdities, and Bob’s here sniffing out the lies in every spin. Deep-state gripes at DOJ clash with NYC socialist bids; ICE blocks spark lefty rants, while tree-climbing pleas inject sanity. Hysterics over Fed “takeovers” and immigration obsessions counter right-wing union takedowns and Trump’s steely stands. Centrist nods to AI humanity and flood unity ground it all: a chaotic mosaic yielding progress amid pitfalls. Dive in for the edge—chaos clarified, fast.
Trump Survived. That Moment Changed Direction of U.S. Ingrid Jacques, USA Today
One year post-Butler assassination attempt, Trump’s survival electrified his base, sealed reelection, and ousted Biden amid Dem disarray. Bloodied yet defiant, his “fight” fist became resilience incarnate, propelling momentum.
Back in office, Trump nailed border zero-releases and economic booms—stocks up, inflation down—despite tariff fearmongering. Dem attacks? Futile as ever, branding them out-of-touch while Trump surges stronger.
Leans: Refreshingly Right
Bob: “That fist wasn’t theater—it exposed the narrative’s weak spot.”
Jim: “Note how one moment reframed the race; resilience isn’t just personal—it’s political leverage.”
A Year Ago Today, ‘Fight, Fight, Fight!’ Was Born Alayna Treene, CNN
Butler’s bullet graze forged Trump’s 2024 pivot: strength iconized, MAGA galvanized, Vance tapped VP—despite CNN’s grudging tone. Defiant fist symbolized divine mandate; survivors inspired.
Trump revisited Butler later, cementing the event’s victory echo—even CNN couldn’t spin the facts fully away.
Leans: Reluctantly Center
Bob: “Even CNN had to swallow the truth this time—no chaser.”
Jim: “This grudging admission highlights media’s role in shaping, yet sometimes yielding to, reality. Don’t get used to it, though — it won’t happen very often.”
The Praetorian Guard at the DOJ, FBI, CIA, Pentagon Steve Bannon, War Room
Bannon blasts deep-state control in DOJ, FBI, CIA, Pentagon—enduring overlords viewing pols like Trump as temps, ripe for coups ala Kennedy/Nixon. Drain the swamp: dismantle to win.
Victory demands apparatus destruction; distractions sideline real fights. Roman lessons: reform or repeat history—left’s blind spot.
Leans: Boldly Right
Bob: “These guards don’t guard—they rig the game and walk away clean.”
Jim: “Bannon’s call echoes historical patterns; institutional reform isn’t optional—it’s survival.”
Hijacking the Fed Robert Kuttner, American Prospect
Trump pressures Powell for Fed control, Bessent aligns despite moderation—left paranoia ignores Trump’s econ wins. Lower rates risk inflation from tariffs/debt? Alarmists cry crash.
Bessent eyes chairmanship, Powell-bashing threatens independence—yet Fed’s big-spend bias goes unmentioned. Instability ahead, per doomsayers who whiffed before.
Leans: Hysterically Left
Bob: “They scream hijack while clutching the keys for decades.”
Jim: “The paranoia overlooks past Fed biases; Trump’s moves could reset a long-skewed field. It’s time for Powell to walk the plank. Arrrgh!”
The Troubling Priorities of the NEA Teachers Union Corey DeAngelis, FOX News
NEA Portland confab: politics over pupils—Trump attacks, student dissent backing, ADL rejection amid antisemitism spike. Union’s redder than apples.
Partisan push (birthright defense, parental rights opposition) erodes trust, fuels school choice. Revoke charter? Bias demands it.
Leans: Unapologetically Right
Bob: “Unions teaching revolt instead of reading? That’s the real emergency.”
Jim: “This shift erodes core education trust; watch how it accelerates alternatives like choice. Money follows kids.”
Field Remains Unsettled in Battle for NYC Mayor Nia Prater, New York Magazine
NYC mayor scramble: socialist Mamdani leads vs. Cuomo, Sanders-endorsed, Lander-backed—recycled flops as “progress.” Polls favor him; ads hammer.
Momentum remakes Dems: youth prog vs. old guard—more taxes, less sense?
Leans: Predictably Left
Bob: “Socialism in NYC—like pouring gas on a dumpster fire.”
Jim: “Polls show momentum, but history suggests these remakes often stall on practical ground. Mamdani’s smile shouts, ‘Here’s Johnny!’”
America’s ‘Useful Idiots’ Jonathan Turley, The Hill
Revo-calling lefties ape Cold War idiots: Marxism blind to flops, like privileged Mamdani’s radical NYC bid. History’s blooper reel ignored.
They fuel overthrows, prolong Ukraine via West blocks—virtue over talks.
Leans: Sensibly Center-Right
Bob: “Useful idiots got upgrades: now they hand out the awards too.”
Jim: “Ignorance of past failures isn’t bliss; it’s risk.”
Trump Backs Bondi, Slams Focus on Epstein Files Elizabeth Weibel, Breitbart
Trump shields AG Bondi amid criticism over Epstein files: prioritize fraud/corruption over distractions. She’s “fantastic.”
Bondi clarifies: files, not lists; no child porn release. FBI tensions simmer.
Leans: Patriotically Right
Bob: “Epstein fixation? Just another dodge from the unpunished crowd.”
Jim: “Redirecting to voter fraud underscores priorities; distractions like this dilute real probes.”
Judge Blocks Trump ICE Raids in LA CK Smith, Salon
Judge halts LA ICE sweeps: profiling, no-counsel violations breach amendments—open-borders win.
Advocates cheer community shields; DHS blasts enforcement sabotage—laws optional?
Leans: Laughably Left
Bob: “Judge says no raids—like declaring the fox owns the henhouse.”
Jim: “Again, I ask, ‘Did the authors of the 14th want to shield MS13 from deportation?’ I don’t think so. SEIU just trying to protect membership.”
The Left’s Weird Obsession With Illegal Immigration Zachary Faria, DC Examiner
Libs shield illegals in LA raids, minimize child labor/agent assaults—citizens last.
Newsom emotes sans details: bias favors migrants—weirder than fake cash.
Leans: Spot-On Right
Bob: “Obsessed with illegals? Bet it’s the votes, not the compassion.”
Jim: “The minimization here reveals deeper policy divides; citizens’ concerns merit equal weight.”
Humans Must Remain at the Heart of the AI Story Marc Benioff, Financial Times
Benioff: AI remolds Salesforce (85% queries, 25% code)—but humans core for compassion/innovation, sans hype.
Design enhances, not replaces: redeploy wisely—machines lack wisdom.
Leans: Pragmatically Center
Bob: “AI minus humans? Sounds like another expert scam in the making.”
Jim: “Benioff’s balance signals a maturing tech view; compassion anchors innovation’s path. I use AI every day. It does not make my life decisions.”
The Public Interest Fellowship at 10 Peter Berkowitz, RealClearPolitics
PIF’s decade: jobs/ed/networks for young conservatives—security/military history expansions. Ordered liberty advanced.
Core: freedom, rule of law, limited gov—countering virtue noise.
Leans: Wisely Center-Right
Bob: “Training conservatives? Finally, backup for the common-sense fight.”
Jim: “Liberty’s defense starts with prepared minds.”
Let Your Kid Climb That Tree Henry Abbott, The Atlantic
Ban risky play? Stunts skills, hikes injuries—like athletes’ gaps. Anti-helicopter sense.
Free play builds versatile bodies—left’s rare win.
Leans: Surprisingly Center-Left
Bob: “Kids climbing trees? Even the left stumbles onto sanity sometimes.”
Jim: “Hey, I wrote about kids climbing trees two weeks ago! This is a Johnny-come-lately piece. At least my article was funny. It also included knee football.”
Diminishing Returns for University Endowments Burton Malkiel, Wall Street Journal
Endowments flop on alts: lag stocks/bonds, billions lost to complexity.
Index simply: ditch fees—market’s no wizard needed.
Leans: Economically Center
Bob: “Ivy endowments bomb? Elite smarts meet the receipt-check.”
Jim: “Malkiel’s simplicity push exposes overcomplication; returns favor straightforward strategies. Duh.”
There Is Still Only One Way Out for Israel and Iran Hillel Schenker, The Nation
Israel-Iran: no military fix—diplo/regime shift for peace, tragedies shared. Soft-pedals Iran.
Negotiate cycles away: reject threat tales—aggression overlooked?
Leans: Naively Left
Bob: “Talk peace with Iran? That’s like bargaining with a lit fuse.”
Jim: “Schenker’s diplomacy focus overlooks aggression patterns; solutions need grounded realism.”
The Very Sad Ending to Russia-Ukraine War Ted Snider, The American Conservative
Ukraine dragged by West blocks on early peace: defeat, losses, lies. 2022 talks viable.
U.S. eyed Russia weaken—Ukraine paid price. Restraint’s true power.
Leans: Realistically Right
Bob: “West prolonged the war? Ego buried more than sense.”
Jim: “Early restraint could have altered outcomes.”
A Nation Comes Together To Bring Hope to Flooded Communities Marie Hill, RCP
Texas floods: corps/nonprofits/gov unite—Red Cross, Walmart, bipartisan aid transcends politics.
Rebuild via compassion: resilience shines, unity over dividers.
Leans: Heartwarmingly Center
Bob: “Floods bring unity? Reminds us America’s not lost—just tested.”
Jim: “This bipartisan response underscores core strengths; compassion bridges divides in crisis.”
End Notes: Grip Firm, Outlook Steady
Sunday wrap: Trump’s “fight” echoes in politics; flood heroes mop unity. Deep-state alerts, union excesses, border battles urge vigilance—offset by AI smarts and kid freedoms. No handbasket plunge; resilience rules, sense emerges. Armed for tomorrow, reader: wry, wise, ready—and with Bob calling the shots on truth, you’re ahead of the curve.
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