Communism Is On The March Again!

And I Am A Gargantuan Electric Comm-u-niss Golem!

Big thanks to Trump, Rubio, et al., for reviving the International Communist Menace.

United States Department of State:
Cuba: The Capital of 21st Century Communism
Frances Martel / Breitbart:   State Dept: Cuba Set ‘Infiltrating American Universities as a Top Priority,’ Fueling Campus Unrest

Noah Rothman / National Review:   In Trump's Campaign Against ‘Third Worldism,’ Cuba Is at the Center

Sharon Zhang / Truthout:   As Trump Threatens Invasion, Admin Releases Report Vilifying Cuba and the Left

Andy Ngo / The Post Millennial:   ANDY NGO REPORTS: State Department links Antifa's lawyers to decades of Cuban communist influence

Don Feder / Washington Times:   Fight communism now — or buy a parrot

These stupid jerks are trying to scare the chumps about Cuba. Yes, Cuba, giant, powerful Commie island to the south, & its "influence" & "infiltration".Here we come, capitalist pigs!

Also on the subject, from The Rude Pundit.

Rubio is promising that the administration is going to be naming more groups as "terrorist organizations" and going after their funding, which they claim comes from foreign governments. The ideological criteria is broad: "This is what radical leftism is.  It may wear various different slogans and ideologies across place and time.  They can call themselves anti-capitalist or anti-imperialist or communist or anarchist or Marxist." Except it's not illegal to believe any of those things. You can be a communist in the United States. It's allowed. Or it used to be.

And the net is going to get wider and wider and "communist" is going to mean "wants health care for everyone," and this effort is going to work hand-in-hand with the voter suppression efforts, one being used as an excuse for the enforcement of the other. Rubio teed it all up: the coming pretext to destroy everyone on the left.

Top Ten All-American Hellhole States

These are America’s 10 worst states to live in for 2026

States of the former Confederacy, plus Oklahoma, Utah (not a state then) & Indiana; somewhat surprising until I remembered it was a Klan hotspot in the 1920s.

The Ku Klux Klan held immense political and social power in Indiana during the 1920s, with an estimated 300,000 members—representing roughly a third of the state's native-born white male population.

Guessing all these hellholes have Republicans as Goobernators & legislatures dominated by idiotic right-wingers.

And the biggest loser is:

America’s Worst Place to Live in 2026: Tennessee

And I'd heard so much about Nashville being a "hot", burgeoning cultural center, like Branson, MO but w/ less Jesus. Great for crackers, sure.

Tennessee Republicans, led by Gov. Bill Lee, make no apologies for a rash of state laws targeting the LGBTQ+ community, including a so-called “bathroom law” requiring transgender people to use the facilities designated for their sex at birth. The state also explicitly bars localities from adopting their own antidiscrimination ordinances. To underscore the point, Lee signed a resolution earlier this year designating June “Nuclear Family Month.”

“The nuclear family, consisting of one husband, one wife, and any biological, adopted, or fostered children, is God’s design for familial structure and has been the bedrock of society since the creation of the world,” the resolution states.

Its sponsors deliberately timed the observance to coincide with the month when Tennessee’s more than 300,000 LGBTQ+ people celebrate Pride.

Inclusiveness isn’t the only area where the Volunteer State falls short. Tennessee also has one of the highest violent crime rates in the nation, according to FBI statistics. And it has the third-highest rate of drug deaths, according to the United Health Foundation.

Who'd a thunk CNBC would be full of low-T lib sissies who are so concerned about the pervs?

Sunday Evening I Got Nothing Musical Filler

Lively your sucker asses up w/ some 40-50 yr.-old classics, chumps.They don't make 'em like that anymore, & why should they? It's all been done.

House Of Socialist Horrors Frightens Usual Suspects

Abolish All Institutions!!

Hannah Brennan /Fox News
:WATCH: House Dems dodge questions on socialist agenda that threatens to abolish key institutions
Lowell Cauffiel / Breitbart:   Report: Democrat Lawmakers Sidestep Questions About Constitution-Killing Socialist Platform

Nick Arama / RedState:   Watch: Show Host Wrecks NYC DSA Co-Chair Over Radical Goals in Brutal Interview

Jordan Conradson / The Gateway Pundit:   Moron AOC Says the Senate Was “Founded on, on, uh, on, Jim Crow” While Defending DSA's Calls to Abolish the Senate (VIDEO)

All violent language & name-calling: "Wrecks". "Brutal". "Moron". That certainly refutes her point, other than it being true.

Un-democratic institutions like the Senate & Supreme Court that are "key" to keeping Whitey, the aristocrats & other scum in power should absolutely be abolished, & the sooner the better. That puts their undies in the proverbial twist, & it's why anything that keeps Democrats out of office will be legitimate in their eyes. Are you scared yet?

Inclement Weather Report

They're now warming up in Cleveland. Doubleheader tomorrow!

Eff You & The Yacht You Sailed In On!!

Protesters in Venice have clashed with police over the presence of a luxury yacht owned by U.S. ambassador Tilman Fertitta. They see it as a symbol of American wealth and influence. Fertitta's yacht is part of a coastal diplomacy tour marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. (AP video shot by: Niccolo Lupone)

How 'bout we keep the flag-waving at home?

"Low-T": EAIAC

Handsome Dick Manitoba is thrice the man Pete Hegseth wishes he were.

I wasn’t ready for this. ☠️ 😭

Low T Pete will never live this down. pic.twitter.com/gQ4k4vwv9R

— Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline) July 17, 2026

Sky Dancing has more on testosterone obsession, about half-way down the page. These people are ignernt & crazy.

Some physicians and researchers questioned the move and said some of Hegseth’s statements on testosterone Wednesday were not backed by research. Testosterone levels vary naturally over time, and it is unusual to screen patients for low testosterone unless there are symptoms, they said.

“This is non-evidence-based and could cause harm,” said Adriane Fugh-Berman, a professor in the department of pharmacology and physiology at Georgetown University.

Pin-dicked closet cases, every one.

The framing fits neatly within a growing trend of hormonal obsession on the right. Over the past several years, in corners of the internet, media, and politics devoted to an exacting vision of masculine supremacy, testosterone has become a substance of mythical importance. Calling a political opponent or message-board adversary “low-T” is the new “soy boy,” “beta,” or “gay.” Right-wing influencers are touting dubious pills that promise to increase testosterone production for more energy, bigger muscles, and better boners. The Trump administration is bragging that the president has the highest T level Dr. Oz has ever seen in a man over 70.

All this is befitting of a political movement that wants to eliminate gender-affirming medical care and gets its health advice from the supplement ads on Tucker Carlson’s podcast. In the eyes of Hegseth and his peers, testosterone isn’t just a sex hormone present in most human beings or a potential gauge of underlying health issues. It’s a magic manly potion, an indisputable indicator of sexual power, a tool for turning matcha-swilling weaklings into musclebound superheroes incapable of expressing any emotion but rage.

Funny, I doubt if there's any testeosterone left in my wretched body, but I can assure you I am a blue-hot ball of screaming rage!

More Music To Lay Track By, More Often

The wailing continues. As does the pounding of nails. I like to imagine I'm beating a Republican w/ a hammer each time I drive a nail home. Relieves the boredom.

Telling The Truth

From The Hill, via Attention To The Unseen. This may raise a stink among certain elements. The truth hurts.

House Democrat: Hegseth testosterone screenings indicative of ‘homoeroticism’

The New England Democrat added that the Defense chief is the “embodiment” of the style of hypermasculine, homoerotic art drawn by Finnish artist Touko Valio Laaksonen, better known as Tom of Finland.

“So I feel like they must be looking at that [Tom of Finland’s art] as like their example for what men look like,” Balint said.

No, really? Could explain why none of them like girls. One might even wonder if this were a peculiar & pathetic means of trying to get women out of the military.

The actual testosterone story, as opposed to what these simpletons believe it to be. Essentially, a pointless exercise for most.

Friday Freak Out

Very Excited

Not sure I can stand it! Assembled something electric that works as intended! Only took about an hr. & a half to make the 10 connections. The switch machine's been sitting around for yrs. because the power pack I had didn't have AC terminals for accessories.

Even better, it works when attached to the switch.

Will it work when it's back in the track? No reason to think it won't, but we'll have to wait until it's painted to be sure.

Here Come The Nazis. Again.

Rubio is convinced he's Cap't. America defying the Communist hordes.
More like Bucky if you ask me.

Aram Roston / The Guardian:
‘Enemies of civilization’: top Trump officials launch sweeping attack on left
Shannon K. Kingston / ABC News:   Rubio urges international counterterrorism crackdown on the far-left

Becca Lower / RedState:   Sec. Rubio Backs Words With 2 New State Actions Against Far-Left Transnational Terror Groups

Katie Daviscourt / The Post Millennial:   Marco Rubio reveals how leftist violence rooted in a hatred for civilization is the biggest threat to America

Los Angeles Times:   Rubio gathers countries on left-wing political violence as it becomes a Trump focus in elections

Laura Kelly / The Hill:   Rubio rallies countries to confront ‘resurgence’ of far-left political violence

Julia Jester / MS NOW:   Rubio launches global effort to target left-wing extremists

Saving "civilization". W/ violence, of course.

Can't fight the truth, so they accuse "The Left" of the violence they & their flunkies love & endorse. Remember 6 January, 2021?

Hey, "Defenders of Civilization", it's not 1914 anymore.

Tee Vee Eye On The Nation

Remember, they only release footage of hits. Who knows how many millions of your taxes has been wasted on misses?What? No 'plane dumping a load of shit all over American beach-goers? Sissy-boys must be low on testosterone.Stew in your own juices, chumps.

Quote Of The Day

How Long, How Long?

Too Hot To Handle

"You made your bed now go lie in it, you made your bed now go die in it."

And the fake news goes w/ "Blame Canada!"

Ariel Rabinovitch / Global News:
‘Sovereignty comes with responsibility:’ U.S. lawmakers to Canada on wildfires
Emily Mae / CBS News:   Climate extremes fuel explosive wildfires in Canada and the U.S., experts say

Frances Martel / Breitbart:   ‘American Lungs Are Paying for Canadian Inaction’: Congressional Republicans Demand Action on Wildfires

Jarrett Stepman / The Daily Signal:   Americans Are Tired of Canada's Forest Fire Smoke. It's Time to Do Something About It.

Cassandra MacDonald / The Gateway Pundit:   WATCH: Terrifying Video Shows Freight Train Crew Encased in Flames During Canadian Wildfires

Amy Curtis / Townhall:   Canada's Wildfires Expose the Nation's Green Hypocrisy

Leslie Eastman / Legal Insurrection:   Canadian Wildfire Smoke Spreads Across U.S., Triggering Air Quality Alerts

Ellyn Lapointe / Gizmodo:   Canadian Wildfire Smoke Is Pouring Into the US. Here's What to Expect

Dean Blundell:   BREAKING: As Wildfires Ravage Canada, A Trump Puppet From Michigan Is Now Threatening Canada To “Stop The Smoke” Or Else. LOL.

Kelly House / Bridge Michigan:   What to know as wildfires envelop Michigan in smoke (again)

Al Jazeera:   Wildfire smoke blankets World Cup final stadium before kickoff

Molly Taft / Wired:   Smoke From Canada's Wildfires Turns Skies Sickly Orange Across the Eastern US

Katie Heid / Michigan News Source:   Michigan Congressional Reps Blast Canada Over Wildfire Smoke: ‘Our Patience Has Run Out’

Barbara Russo-Lennon / AM New York:   NYC under Air Quality Advisory due to Canadian wildfire smoke

Brian Lada / UPI:   Air quality plummets in U.S. as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds sky

Emily Briski / The Daily Wire:   100 Million Americans Could Soon Face Smoky Skies Thanks To Canada

Brad Matthews / Washington Times:   Smoke from Canadian wildfires drifting across multiple U.S. states

WTTG-TV:   Wildfire smoke from Canada may impact DMV Wednesday and Thursday amid extreme heat

No nation is innocent, except of course these United Snakes, where there hasn't been a wildfire or carbon emission since the early '50s, right? Burn in hell, lying idiot hypocrites.

Fake News Round-Up

These people certainly know from smearing & disgusting summaries.

John Nolte / Breitbart:

Netflix Smears ‘Gone with the Wind’ as Racist, Refers Viewers to Black Lives Matter  —  If you look for the 1939 masterpiece Gone with the Wind on Netflix, you'll be smacked across the face as a racist and scolded into seeking out the far left-wing radicals in Black Lives Matter.
Washington Times:   Netflix description for ‘Gone with the Wind’ cites Black Lives Matter

Amanda Harding / The Daily Wire:   Netflix Slaps Bizarre Disclaimer On ‘Gone With The Wind,’ Plugs Black Lives Matter

Cullen Linebarger / The Gateway Pundit:   Netflix Sparks Anger After Social Media Users Notice the Company's Disgusting Summary of All-Time Classic Film “Gone with the Wind”

Fred Topel / UPI:   ‘Gone with the Wind’ coming to 4K UHD in November

All in the eye of the beholder. Some beholders might need their vision corrected w/ a smack across the face. W/ a 2x4.

Not saying there aren't good parts.

"That's A Meet & A Half, Eh?"

Literal Hot Rails As The Continents Burn

Comment of the day:

Wow! Looks like that's where Lindsey got off.

And two complaints about the beeping.

Hump Day Music

Music for humping?Offended yet? Good. You should be. That's the whole damn idea.

Up Just Past The Crack Of Noon ...

... W/ Killing On My Conscience

Not that I'd feel bad if I had killed anyone (And you can't prove nuthin'!); no, it's that there are millions upon millions of subhuman morons who are destroying the world & the planet & deserve death a priori, but I've not killed one of them yet! It's really nagging at me.

Don't get your panties in a twist, moribund losers! I am only the executioner, carrying out the sentence Nature has so deservedly given each & every one of you walking corpses. There. Is that enough for one of you squealing rat informants to call the fucking police again? Far as I'm concerned, you're all fucking squealers until proven otherwise.

P.S.: T. Tex Edwards was the previous occupant of the house I lived in Silver Lake through the mid-1980s & early '90s, before he moved back to Texas. And did anyone call the fucking pigs to have the authors of the song committed? No. Different fucking story w/ me. Open season on Bouffant if he dares to express himself or shares his "feelings". Again, hypocrisy is the greatest sin of all!

"For Jah Never Made No King To Rule Mankind"

"Ruler" my ass! Sen. Scott should get his stupid, ignorant, mentally ill head out of his ass & "realize" the cliché is "leader" of the free world.

Tim Scott: I wish more people in our party realized that President Trump is the ruler of the free world…. Just like Lindsey Graham did. pic.twitter.com/Ntv7lzBT7S

— Acyn (@Acyn) July 14, 2026

And fat deranged Trump is neither. "Jah never appointed no president." To arms,citizens! Time for a Yankee Bastille Day! No kings to rule mankind!![Digby's Blog.]

Orgy Of Consumption Complete*

The TrainWorld tat was there when I woke up, delivered at 1049.

Home Despot divided five items into three deliveries, first sand & the box for fiddly bits (just after 1100) then the alligator clips,

finally, at 1352, the glue & flashlight.

A real damn flashlight (A bright LED that uses three AAAs; almost blinded myself pushing the TRY ME button.) for when I block the light when working, or the dark recesses below.

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*For today. Still need ...

"Goofy-Ass Uniforms"

It acknowledges the day Parisians stormed the Bastille fortress and prison in 1789, helping spark the French Revolution that overthrew the monarchy. Ukrainian fighter pilots and troops took pride of place the celebrations Tuesday showcasing support for Ukraine and symbolically flexing European military muscle.

Take that, puto Putin! As noted in the item directly below.

Off With Their Heads!!

The Bloody Standard is Raised!

New version cut w/ the Prague Symphonic Ensemble. Were there no French aggregations available?C'mon, Yanks! How much longer can you wait?

Déjà Le Quatorze Juillet?

I have never seen so many goofy-ass uniforms. Check the leaders & spouses too. Everyone nasty, I'm sure, save Zelenskyy, who's also the only one I recognize other than Macron.