The Beast Predicts a Surprise

On somebody's podcast, the Hildabeast predicted an October Surprise. For those old enough, the first was supposed to be a deal to get the embassy hostages free; a last ditch effort by Old Bucketmouth (who just hit the century mark). Hilda missed one point - that these little efforts are always the work of the Demos to try to embarass the opposition. Often, they're a big, "So what?".

Well, this time it may come about, albeit not the way the bad guys might have wished. Even Fake News is in a tailspin over the indifference the Demos are showing to the damage wrought by Helene to the Old South. Presumably, they figure those states are lost anywho. But appearances count for something, especially if you're the Party of Compassion and the Little Guy. Especially in parts of the country that remember East Palestine OH and Maui

And that's where Il Forza Del Destino comes in.

We also have a Longshoremens' strike on the East and Gulf Coasts (quite possibly to be joined by one on the West Coast) in which Brandon shows no interest. That would be one thing if not for the union president bragging how he'll cripple the country Just what the Demos need, especially with cold weather and Christmas on the horizon.

Then there's Chlamydia's comic relief, who proclaimed himself a "knucklehead" in the debate in between being humiliated by JD Vance.

Brilliant.

Since Brandon blew all the money the Feds had on Ukraine and the illegals, a lot of people may be re-evaluating who is going to take care of them when disaster (or Haitians) strikes.

The Halloween polls may turn out to be a real October Surprise. 

On Phony & Checked Out

 I don't know what to say.  No cartoon could adequately cover what's been unfolding with regard to the disrespect, disregard, disinterest, and distancing the President and Vice President have been exhibiting in response to the devastation Helena wrought.    

When I read today that I-40 had 14 bridges closed with 5 "completely gone", I wondered if either of them had any concept of the impact that situation alone has on that area, the state and the nation.  I've driven in the flood of pounding traffic on I-40 numerous times on our trips to Black Mountain NC and Townsend TN.  And each time have been amazed at the number of trucks using that East-West route through the mountains.   Add to that the amount of property damage, loss of life and destruction of homes and businesses the people of Western North Carolina in particular are experiencing.  A catastrophic event has taken place and both of our top "elected" leaders appear to be checked out or engaged in phony photo ops.

Thoughts and prayers for our long-time NC commenters, Windbag and The Dude.

Below, one that did capture the truth of what else is going on: