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JUNE 24,  2021

SHORT TAKES ON THE DRIFTING WRECKAGE – OVERNIGHT: 

OFF WE GO, INTO THE CORRECT BLUE YONDER – FROM THE NEW YORK POST:  A Federal Aviation Administration advisory group is urging the agency to replace words like “airman” and “cockpit” with gender-neutral terms like “aviator” and “flight deck.”  The FAA’s Drone Advisory Committee put forth the recommendations in a report released Wednesday, part of a broader push for equity in the agency and aviation industry.  “Research shows that the utilization of general-neutral language can lead to a more inclusive environment that draws more people to the industry and helps keep them there,” the report states.
The committee offered several alternatives for terms commonly-used in the industry, such as using “manufactured” or “fabricated” instead of “man-made.”  It also noted that the term “cockpit” has at times been used by male crew members to “undermine femme co-workers” — and proposed that “flight deck” be used instead.  The report indicated that gender-neutral words would lead to a more inclusive industry as a whole.  I certainly will feel safer in the air knowing these changes are in the works. 

CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' – FROM FOX:   California’s effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom has succeeded in forcing a new election within 90 days following the validation of more than 1.5 million signatures, according to state officials.  The California Secretary of State’s Office confirmed the move Wednesday evening.  The recall petition garnered over 1.7 million signatures, of which only 43 were withdrawn, leaving the effort well above the 1.5 million threshold.  "A sufficient number of verified recall signatures had previously been reached by recall proponents in April," the Secretary of State’s office announced in a statement. "However, in accordance with California election law, voters were given a 30-day period from April 26 to June 8th to request county officials remove their signatures from recall petitions."
The next phase of the recall process is now in the hands of the state’s Department of Finance, which is tasked with estimating the costs of a special election. The vote must be held within 90 days.  This doesn't mean Newsom will be ousted.  If he wins the special election against an opponent or opponents, he remains in office. 

June 24, 2021       Permalink

OPTIMISM FOR REPUBLICANS – OVERNIGHT:  New polls, and we always note that polls are temporary indicators, show grounds for optimism for our side as the 2022 campaigns are being planned.  Clearly, the public is unhappy over what it's getting.  From Powerline: 

Earlier this month, the National Republican Senatorial Committee and the Republican Governors’ Association employed OnMessage Inc. to conduct a poll of 26 states where important Senate and gubernatorial races are shaping up in 2022. The poll included 1,200 likely voters, but it is not clear how those voters were distributed among the 26 states. Of the states that were surveyed, ten were classified as red, nine as purple, and seven as blue. The red states included Florida and Ohio, while the only large blue state surveyed was Illinois. Minnesota was among the blue states included in the poll.

Given the distribution of red, purple and blue states, this poll may skew to the right. Nevertheless, even if we discount conservative answers by a few points, the results are striking.

Generic Congressional ballots usually favor Democrats, and if the generic poll is even, it portends an excellent year for Republicans. Here, the GOP is up 43%-37% on the generic ballot, with Republicans leading among Independents by 34%-23%, with 23% undecided.

Voters in these battleground states think the U.S. is on the wrong track by 59% to 34%, a finding that bodes ill for the party in power. Strikingly, Independents think we are on the wrong track by a huge 62%-28% margin.

This poll tested the general images of the parties with voters. It found the Republican party at a net -1, 46% favorable and 47% unfavorable (but +2 with Independents). The Democrats were deeply underwater at a net -13, 41% favorable and 54% unfavorable. Significantly, the Democrats are net -22 with Independents.

There were a number of questions on the Democrats’ money-printing schemes. Happily, most voters don’t seem to be fooled. By 50% to 39%, respondents said that America can’t afford the Biden administration’s proposed increases in federal spending, as opposed to the claim that such spending is necessary. Independents oppose the spending by 51%-35%. And, by 51%-45%, respondents blame the current spike in inflation on Joe Biden. That percentage will grow.

COMMENT:  Read the rest.  The Republicans are building and the Democrats are wrecking.  It must be said that the taking back of the House and Senate in 2022 is a realistic Republican goal.  If it happens, millions of Americans will feel empowered again, and the nation might well be saved from the socialistic drift of the Democratic Party.  It was once the party of Roosevelt, Truman and Kennedy, but none of them would last long in today's version of that party.

June 24,  2021     Permalink

JUNE 23,  2021

CORRECTION:  In yesterday's edition we referred to Maya Wiley, runner-up in the ongoing New York City mayoral contest, as white.  She is actually mixed race – black father, white mother, not that it matters.  She is a committed leftist, which is exactly what New York does not need right now.

SHORT TAKES ON THE DRIFTING WRECKAGE – OVERNIGHT:

ANOTHER RALLY FOR TRUMP – FROM GATEWAY PUNDIT:    President Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America, will hold a major rally in Sarasota, Florida, on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at 8:00PM EDT.  This Save America rally is co-sponsored by the Republican Party of Florida and marks President Trump’s further support of the MAGA agenda and accomplishments of his administration. Please join us for a HUGE fireworks show to celebrate America following President Trump’s remarks to conclude a full day event commemorating our Great Country!  Saturday, July 3, 2021, at 8:00PM EDT
President Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America, Delivers Remarks.  He's still the biggest star out there.  CNN will undoubtedly cover the event.  Without Trump, they don't exist.

A POTENTIAL NEW STAR – FROM FOX:   Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig says that "things are moving along at a great pace" when it comes to his potential Republican run for Michigan governor in 2022.  Craig, who retired earlier this month after eight years as the top law enforcement official for Michigan's largest city, with 44 years in law enforcement, said in an interview with Fox News that he’s "encouraged" as he continues what he calls "the listening sessions."  "I continue to be both flattered and humbled about the interest shown to me as a possible candidate for governor," Craig emphasized.  Asked about his timetable to make a decision, Craig said "things are moving along at a great pace…I’m continuing the evaluation. I’m optimistic, hopefully within a few weeks I should be making a statement on the decision."  Craig confirmed that he’s held discussions with the Republican Governors Association (RGA), as well as GOP leaders in Michigan, as he moves closer to launching a bid to try and defeat Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who’s up for reelection next year.  "I’ve had conversations with members of the RGA and those conversations are continuing," Craig said. And he added that he’s also in talks with "GOP leaders at the state level."  You've probably seen him on television.  He strikes me as a capable, no-nonsense guy who rejects the latest fads, like defunding the police.  Michigan needs new leadership, as Whitmer has proved that her nuttiness is incurable.  Craig for governor.

June 23, 2021       Permalink

ANOTHER GOOD MOVE BY RON – AT 11:35 P.M. ET:  Gov. Ron deSantis of Florida continues to hit one home run after another.  Polls show he is now the most popular Republican candidate for the party's 2024 presidential nomination.  His political instincts are right on.  From Daily Caller:

Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Tuesday requiring high school students to learn about the evils of communist ideologies.

During a press conference at Three Oaks Middle School in Fort Myers, Florida, DeSantis signed three education bills designed to foster civic literacy in schools.

“It’s crucial to ensure that we teach our students how to be responsible citizens,” DeSantis said during the press conference. “They need to have a good working knowledge of American history, American government and the principles that underlie our Constitution and Bill of Rights.”

Florida HB 5 adds a requirement to the high school government curriculum that students be taught the “evils of communism and totalitarian ideologies.”

“We have a number of people in Florida, particularly southern Florida, who’ve escaped totalitarian regimes, who’ve escaped communist dictatorships to be able to come to America. We want all students to understand the difference, why would somebody flee across shark-infested waters, say leaving from Cuba to come to southern Florida. Why would somebody leave a place like Vietnam? Why would people leave these countries and risk their life to be able to come here. It’s important students understand that,” DeSantis said.

Absolutely dead on.

The bill also contains a provision that will create a “Portraits and Patriotism Library,” the purpose of which is for students to learn about “real patriots” who came to America after fleeing communist and socialist regimes, DeSantis explained.

The governor also signed SB 1108, which requires state college and university students to take a civic literacy course and a civic literacy assessment as a graduation requirement, and HB 233, which requires colleges and universities to conduct annual assessments on the “intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity” at their institutions.

“It used to be thought that a university campus was a place you’d be exposed to a lot of different ideas,” DeSantis said. “Unfortunately now, the norm is really that these are more intellectually oppressive environments. You have orthodoxies that are promoted, and other viewpoints are shunned or even suppressed. We don’t want that in Florida.”

COMMENT:   I have no doubt that the "sophisticates" will pounce on deSantis, but he'll have the people on his side.  His comments about the state of universities will strike a chord with parents who have heard horror stories from their own children. 

Ron's immediate hurdle is the 2022 Florida governor's race, in which he'll be running for re-election.  He should ace that, and would then be well set up for 2024, assuming Trump doesn't run.

June 23, 2021       Permalink