2025

Noem, still the ‘dumbest person on earth’

I’m glad to see Noem is keeping the title of ‘dumbest person on earth’ even with her new horse riding position as Chief Stetson wearer of DHS;

During a visit to a library that straddles the border between Canada and the United States, Department of Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem reportedly stepped from one side to the other while declaring the northern nation “the 51st state.”

The Trump administration official’s move comes amid increased tensions between the two countries due to the president’s decision to threaten tariffs and attack Canada’s sovereignty.

According to the Boston Globe, Noem was in Derby Line, Vermont shortly after a United States border patrol officer was shot dead in the line of duty nearby. She decided to pay a visit to the Haskell Free Library & Opera House, through which the border runs.

The library’s executive director, Deborah Bishop, told the outlet that Noem “stood on the American side and said, ‘USA number one,’ then she crossed the line and said, ‘the 51st state’.”

“She did it at least three times and was very clear in saying, ‘USA number one’,” Bishop added, “and didn’t even say ‘Canada,’ just, ‘the 51st state’.”

Staff said the performance made them “angry,” accusing Noem of bringing partisan politics into a space dedicated to unity.

I’m surprised she didn’t burst into flames when she picked up a book and tried to read it.

Mayoral Race shakeup?

Since we last discussed this here was the short list of potential or rumored candidates running for mayor;

Mike Huether

Curt Soehl

Rich Merkouris

Alex Jensen

David Z

Erica Beck

Christine Erickson

Marshall (Mr. Illegally living out of his district) Selberg

Well, the shakeup is interesting. I guess Beck has decided to NOT run which put Mastor Poops in a tizzy to find a NEW recruit, apparently he must make sure his horrible policy decisions continue in a good prosperity gospel candidate. He found someone, and they are a nobody, well in the public square sense. They are the president of a local company I have never heard of. Of course, I will not share his name yet, because we truly don’t know until they announce and I will do some digging to find out more about this white, christian, male in his late 40’s. Sound familiar? I hope in next year’s city election folks wake up and realize this current mayor sucks dog do do and anyone he would recruit or endorse will likely go down in flames. Maybe Beck realized this, or maybe she wants to keep her very lucrative job? (Her pay and benefits would be cut in HALF if she became mayor).

Drinking Liberally Feb 28, 2025

Trump is a Russian Asset. Republicans Can Not Find a Red Line. Are They Color Blind?

Since the end of World War II, we have stood up to the threat of Russian territorial expansion through our NATO alliance with Western European Democracies. It has been the foundation of our foreign policy for 80 years, unquestioned by every Democratic and Republican administration beginning with Truman and continuing through Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush, Clinton, Bush II, Obama, and Biden. Even Trump the First honored this long standing policy. But, for some unfathomable reason Trump has decided to abandon it, betray our commitment to a fellow Democracy and allow Russia to force its will as it can in much, perhaps all, of Eastern Europe. ( I personally think Trump is a Russian asset. ) 

Today he and JD Vance ambushed President Zelensky of Ukraine at a press-opportunity where they rudely and arrogantly tried to establish justification for abandoning Ukraine in the midst of its 3 year battle against Russia’s invasion. As an American, it was not only embarrassing, but also horrifying as one reflects on the World that existed prior to World War I and World War II where “might makes right”, only now with nuclear weapons. 

I am hoping our Republican friends, color blind until now, will see this betrayal and policy reversal as a red line they will not cross. It is long pass the time to reign in Trump and his MAGA crew.  

Here is an article for everyone’s reflection. 

City Council Bingo is back!

In an attempt to offer a “low-key way to meet your neighbors, stay informed and turn city government into something we enjoy engaging with,” Gist Wine Shop is starting City Council Bingo. The first event starts at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the downtown business. Enjoy a glass — or share a bottle — of wine while watching the televised council meeting. Bingo cards will be filled with squares like “someone calls for transparency” or “we don’t want to be like Sioux City.” Players will mark their cards as they hear those items. The first person to get bingo “gets bragging rights and wines (yes, wines) a prize!”