Short Take Politics
Democrats line up to run
It’s refreshing to see Bernie not mentioned, but Ruben Gallego, Tim Walz, Josh Shapiro and Wes Moore are all in discussions about a Presidential run. It will be fun to see if the Republicans will unite behind one candidate or have a primary between an authoritarian and a traditional Conservative Republican. https://archive.is/LKunH
Court halts deportations
The Alien Enemies Acts does not give the President the right to randomly deport Venezuelan immigrants without due process, at least according to the Conservative Supreme Court. Who knew? https://www.npr.org/2025/05/16/g-s1-67244/supreme-court-texas-alien-enemies-act
Mexican boat hits Brooklyn bridge
Lives were lost. It should not feel like a Saturday Night Live skit. What a horrible tragedy and there is video. I curse the grave of George Carlin. I blame him because I have been reading his twisted tome, "When does Jesus bring the pork chops." https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/mexican-ship-new-york-city-brooklyn-bridg…