Putin hasn’t changed and he never will. He is laser focused on taking Ukraine, weakening NATO, and playing the US. This is not a time to loosen sanctions on Russia. We should impose further sanctions to cut off Putin’s ability to continue this war. wsj.com/world/russia/r…

President Zelensky does have the cards.

Gonna say something obvious to most: real masculinity defends the defenseless, punches up not down, has compassion, and fights only on behalf of others to battle injustice or evil. It doesn’t just lift weights and tweet in all caps and listen to Rogan and grow a beard to feel

We didn't need a cult of personality around these men. They led with character and dignity, and America respected them for it. Let's get that back.

The least surprised person on planet earth at this moment:

I miss the Republican Party. I want it back

Believe it or not, kids, there was a time when a (future) president and one of his close friends and trusted advisors could have an intense public disagreement, debate it publicly and passionately, the whole thing was edifying and illuminating, and you came away from it thinking

Great observation. Lots of Christians want to have things both ways. They keep silent because the far right is vicious. But then they feel aggrieved when they're lumped in with the worst voices. But silence has consequences. Why would people presume they object?

German chancellor understands the meaning of D-Day better than U.S. president.

Opposing BOTH of these things is the correct position.

“When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretence of loving liberty -- to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.” — Abraham Lincoln, Aug. 24, 1855

this is where we are i will never understand the hold that he has on people he is corrupt he is evil he is vile

We have watched for too long the Iranian regime fund terrorist proxies, break all UN agreements, and build up their nuclear program. Their mantras have been “Death to America” and “Death to Israel”. Israel took decisive action to put an end to Iran’s nuclear capabilities and made

One of the biggest beneficiaries of Israel’s strikes on Iran is Ukraine

From Friday's newsletter: No Kings. No Emperors. No Thugs. charliesykes.substack.com/p/no-kings-no-…

"No Kings must break through to normies, independents, and Trump voters feeling remorse...If 100,000 people show up for Trump’s parade, but 5,000,000 people turn out across the country for No Kings rallies, who looks strong and who looks weak?" thebulwark.com/p/no-kings-no-…

“Size is persuasion. It creates bandwagon effects…If 100,000 people show up in Washington to celebrate Trump’s military parade, but 5,000,000 people turn out across the country for No Kings rallies, who looks strong and who looks weak?” thebulwark.com/p/no-kings-no-…

Hey there Scott Walker. I noticed you deleted this after learning that in fact the shooter was from the right. I don’t think it matters either way, violence is violence, so I’m waiting for you to tweet the same thing with corrected facts? Cuz you’re uh, to use your words,

By defending themselves against Russia and Iran, Ukraine and Israel are defending us all.