Nineteen Years Is A Long Time

 

Nineteen years ago today, I was given a glorious opportunity from my friend, Jay Bullock, aka folkbum, to enter the Cheddarsphere. I never looked back.

Over the course of the next year, I gained more confidence, if not skill. I was also given the keys to another site, Whallah.

One thing led to another, and 18 years ago, this site was born.  Since it started, a lot of things have happened.

We saw the rise and fall of Scott Walker. We have seen the rise, the fall, and the rise again of Trump, the Pedo President.

Many writers have come and gone. Keith Schmitz. My blog daughter Meg. And, of course, the late but still great Jeff Simpson.

But there is more to come. I am very proud to announce that my prodigal daughter-in-blog, Meg, is returning to the fold. Word has it that Drunken Van Orden is in deep trouble now.

I could keep prattling, but you will have to excuse me. I have a county, a state, and a country that need my help.

And just remember, it's all Jay's fault!!

Has The Trump Administration Offered Any Earthquake Help To Venezuela?

 In the past, isn't that what we would do? 

This might be a time to ask Vance: WWJD?

WWTD? What Would Trump Do? Yale, I am talking to you!

 Donald Trump's Dept of Justice began investigating Yale University for racial bias in their admissions to the medical school. Apparently DOJ has now expanded that into investigating the same 'issues' with their law school and undergraduate programs. 

Of course DOJ has presented no evidence and Yale is certain that it is meeting the letter of the 'law'. But reportedly Yale is seeking a settlement with the Feds to avoid a long drawn out, read expensive, court case. 

Well, Yale. Take a page from Donnie's play book. Revoke the diplomas of every Trump administration member who graduated from Yale. I am sure there are a few of them...and when they complain..smirk and shrug and move on. 

A Timely Reminder About Donald Trump's Legacy (stolen from Social Media)

 

Now would be a good time to remind everyone of these Trump facts.

7 Times flew on Epstein's Plane.

97 Times Pleaded The Fifth.

34 Felony Convictions.

91 Criminal Charges.

26 Sexual Assault Allegations.

6 Bankruptcies.

5 Draft Deferments.

4 Indictments.

2 Impeachments.

2 Convicted Companies.

1 Fake University Shut Down.

1 Fake Charity Shut Down.

$25 Million Fraud Settlement.

$5 Million Sexual Abuse Verdict.

$2 Million Fake Charity Abuse Judgment.

$93 Million Sexual Abuse Judgements.

$400+ Million Fraud Judgment.

First President in history to serve a full term increase the deficit every year he was in office.

First President in history to maintain a debt to GDP ratio over 100% for his entire term.

Highest annual budget deficit.

Most added to the national debt in a single term.

Most new unemployment claims.

Largest single day point drop in the history of the Dow.

First major party candidate in half a century to lose the popular vote twice.

Longest government shutdown in history (and he did that while his own party controlled both chambers of Congress).

First President in the history of approval ratings to maintain a net negative approval rating for his entire term.

First President to be impeached twice.

First President to have bipartisan support for his conviction after impeachment (which happened both times).

Most indictments, guilty pleas, and criminal convictions of members of an administration.

First president to have a mugshot.

Guest Bloggers Endorse Sen Melissa Ratcliff

Wisconsin State Senator Melissa Ratcliff took time out of her busy schedule to celebrate Take Your Dog To Work Day. She posted this on her Facebook page:

Happy National Take Your Dog to Work Day! 🐾

Today, our four-legged staff members are hard at work overseeing office operations, supervising

 snack breaks, and conducting important meetings about belly rubs and tennis ball procurement.

While they haven’t mastered constituent casework just yet, they have excelled at boosting morale, encouraging walks, and reminding us to take a break every now and then.

A special thank you to our canine colleagues for their dedication to public service (and their willingness to accept payment in treats).

Share a photo of your favorite furry coworker in the comments! 🐶❤️

#TakeYourDogToWorkDay #OfficePup

As working dogs, we thank Senator Ratcliff for honoring this important part of our workforce and our society. Senator Ratcliff is not up for reelection this year, but we officially endorse her anyway.

Today's guest bloggers are Beau and Bandit, the blog dogs. Their opinions are their own, but shared by this blog.

False Flag?!? Reported Plot To Attack White House UFC Event

 And another example of a high level Trump administration appointee who can't keep his mouth shut: 

Kash Patel on X on the morning of June 16, 2026: “On June 10, FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat to the UFC America 250 event in Washington, D.C. involving individuals outside of the National Capital Region — and thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold”.

AND: "FBI Director Kash Patel prematurely announced details of an investigation into an alleged terror plot targeting last weekend’s White House UFC event, sources told MS NOW on Tuesday.

Ken Dilanian, the network’s justice and intelligence correspondent, wrote on X that Patel’s disclosure on social media compromised the sealed investigation because it came before another 10 suspects or so could be apprehended."

So another law enforcement investigation put at risk by Patel. Why is he still at the FBI?

But next, it has now been another week and all we hear out of the White House is the vandalism of the reflecting pool. Was this purported attack a False Flag event? See? There...I can do conspiracy stuff as well as they can.

BTW: where is the suspected golf course assassin?

Why Is This Being Made Public and WORSE: Why Is This A Surprise?

 Downed Pilots Account Of Iran's "jellyfish" Drone Formation Alarms U.S. Intel Officials.

From this story: "A US fighter jet pilot rescued by special forces after being shot down over Iran in April described a shocking sight before ejecting from his aircraft: multiple Iranian drones hovering in the air, moving as one, in a formation that resembled a jellyfish.... It immediately set off a firestorm of debate within the US intelligence community that has yet to be resolved."

First: if this is a national security issue how/why is it being discussed in the media? Can no one in the Trump administration ever keep their mouth shut?

Second: Why is this a surprise? Well of course their military is totally destroyed but that's another point...but the best intelligence in the world had missed this strategy and ability up until this point?

Instead of worrying about flaking paint, the 2020 election, and COVID distracta, can someone in Washington actually pay attention to the Trump - Iran War?  Both of these lapses need to be investigated...by Congress!

We look feeble and stupid and now inept. Even if this war ends with any type of reasonable peace agreement, we have lost this war on the world stage. But let's not ignore what's going on until then and lets not continue to put our troops at risk.  

Also from the article" "If it can coordinate itself into a recognizable shape and maintain that shape, and if it's got explosives on board, and if it is holding resources in reserve to attack whatever the first volley didn't destroy – that's a very capable approach," Bates said. (Emma Bates, a drone warfare and defense modernization expert)

So this statement is suspect too. Anyone who doubts that drones can be coordinated into recognizable shapes can see exactly that demonstrated at the Lake Front for the drone show that has replaced the July 4th fireworks display. Aina?

Senator Mitch McConnell Is Hospitalized: But Don't Worry, He's Getting The Best Care

 Two things here:

First the party of supposed transparency has announced that Senator Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized. But they haven't said why...so guys...let me ask...WHY?

But we shouldn't worry, because he's getting the best care. Well we need to worry because unlike a US Senator we have no guarantee that we are eligible for the best care. Aina?

Drunken Van Orden Lives Up To His Name

 On Friday, Trump flew to Wisconsin to participate in Drunken Van Orden's Farewell Tour before he loses his seat and his office bar in the Capitol Building in November's election.

DVO, who is a well-known fascist and MAGA moron, did do one thing liberally on Friday - helped himself to the open bar on Air Force One on the trip from Washington to Wisconsin.  It was very evident when he got up on stage and started acting like that drunk uncle at your wedding:

No, not at all cringe-worthy.

He didn't get any better over time. Towards the end of the event, DVO debased himself to kiss Trump's giant orange ass.  It must have been slippery back there, judging by the way DVO was slurring and shouting at the same time:

🍻🍺🍸😬 pic.twitter.com/z0F9aSxdjx

— Acyn (@Acyn) June 5, 2026

Maybe, after he loses, he can move back to the cave he crawled out of.

The Dumbest Complaint About Fran Hong That You'll Ever See

 Because she is the frontrunner in the run for governor, the right - meaning both Republicans and Republicrats - have been attacking Francesca Hong. All of the attacks have been pretty lame so far, mostly complaining that she is idealistic and has high hopes for Wisconsin. Oh noes!

But one attack really takes the cake for stupidity. Right-winger Don Loew quote-tweeted a post from Hong promoting her campaign, with the complaint that there's "not a drop of testosterone."  No, seriously:

Would someone let poor Don know that Francesca is a woman?  

Maybe old Don is trying to tell us something now that it's Pride Month? 

Is Rubio Trying To Determine If He Should Wake Donald Trump?

 

WISGOP's Memorial Day Mishaps

 Memorial Day is one of the few days of the year when Republicans like to pretend to give a damn about the brave men and women who serve to protect our nation.  Fitting that description to a tee was Tom Trumpfany, who was out and about, glad-handing, and pretending to honor our fallen soldiers:

Naturally, Trumpfany made no mention of how much he honored our vets when he voted to cut services, housing, health care, and food assistance for tens of thousands of vets.  What a guy!

Another point is that the Milwaukee County Republicans, who apparently have already given up on winning in their county, went to Elm Grove to help Tiffany, sharing the same picture:

If you look closely, you'll see Will Martin, WISGOP's chosen candidate for Lt. Governor, standing next to Trumpfany:

Yet neither Trumpfany nor the Milwaukee County Republicans mentioned Martin. Could it be because he's Black?  Given their track record, it could very well be why they are dissing him like that.

Probably Had MAGA Stickers On The Back

Definitely not a smart person: 

Only a MAGA would be so arrogant and so stupid at the same time. 

WISGOP Settles For Fourth String Candidate

This past weekend was the state convention for the Republican Party of Wisconsin.  Among the activities were a lot of drinking and then picking out which candidates they were endorsing. The results were unintentionally and unironically hilarious.

They decided to endorse their fourth-string candidate, Tom Trumpfany Tiffany.  Early in 2025, WISGOP was begging their two favorite carpetbaggers, Eric Hovde and Tim Michels, to return to Wisconsin and run, but neither one wanted to throw away their millions to lose yet another election.  Later in 2025, during their state convention, Josh Schoemann won the straw poll.  However, Schoemann dropped out due to lacking the testicular fortitude to stand up to President Pedo when he endorsed his little bitch Tiffany.

Anyone who has been following Tiffany's social media timelines knows that Tiffany is a racist.  He is constantly harping about immigrants who are alleged to have committed a crime while ignoring the exponentially larger number of white, US-born citizens who have committed the same crimes.  

In a twist of irony, WISGOP took that information and chose to endorse Will Martin, a Black man, to be their Lt. Governor candidate.  

Oh, wouldn't you love to be a fly in the Tiffany campaign war room for the rest of the summer?  I bet it's a laugh riot.

I Still Have A Question About The White House Correspondents Dinner

 Thankfully the alleged gunman never made it past the security officers outside the White House Correspondents Dinner. The Secret Service did their job and took the suspect into custody and no one was hurt. 

But here's my question and it bothers me a bit. Most media outlets reported and the prosecutor stated in court during the suspect's initial appearance, that law enforcement fired five shots during the incident. But the suspect didn't suffer any type of gunshot wound. Highly trained and supposedly highly skilled officers who were probably within five or ten or twenty feet of the suspect fired their guns and he wasn't hit?

Thankfully no one else suffered a gun shot wound as a result of police actions but where did those bullets go? Five shots as close range and the suspect wasn't hit? Why isn't anyone asking about the training of the agents on the scene. If they hadn't been able to tackle him quickly, could he have made it into the dinner hall because the officers on duty couldn't shoot straight?

No one thinks this odd?