Dispatches

Don’t gloat.

Mr. Platner’s behavior was sus at the very least. And, as we saw, mainstream Democratic Party members quickly chose delete and block next to his name on their phones.

But, unless some grand conspiracy is behind the latest allegations, his underdog message will remain a topic among the leftists.

Because Mr. Platner seized upon the dissatisfaction many Americans who lack college degrees have with their employment prospects and those of their children.

This dissatisfaction isn’t a new fashion like the corporate “dress sneaker”; rather it is the very same sentiment that elected President Trump in his race against Hilary SAMO Clinton.

And, Dear Leader was admirably addressing the worries of the working classes. Fr’instance our Southern Border is the most secure it has been in 70 years.

But…his most recent actions don’t line up with the goals of many of us. The time, talent, treasure, and attention wasted on an unnecessary war with Iran leaves our party vulnerable to attack from the Commie Lite™️ Brigade of the Platners and Future Fidels.

The best result for our country is a Republican Party that chooses candidates focused on the same issues that concern the people who elected Donald Trump, the folks whom former candidate Platner courted. Ceding Republican Party leadership to the Global Belligerent wing risks alienating the working classes.

There are reasons for optimism. First, principled conservatism, when sincerely discussed, reflects the values of the majority of Americans. Second, the Democratic Party leadership is inclined to say. “see, these candidates are unelectable”, confusing Platner’s baggage with his message. This knee jerk response is a classic case of a Party more comfortable with a SAMO candidate like Tim Walz than any future Gus Halls.

Sorry, now you’ll have to find something else to worry about.

You’ve added Michael Wade’s Substack to your morning reading, haven’t you?

Y’all aboard the good ship Ah-jah?

Friends, if ever there was a musical genre that welcomed everyone, it’s Yacht Rock. Come aboard, we’re expecting you. Please join us as we sail the smooth waters to beautiful melodies played by the top musicians of the 1970’s and 80’s.

All I ask in my role as a charter member of the Flotilla is that you know how to pronounce the name of Steely Dan’s 1977 album. You see friends, yesterday a Country Music musician was hosting the Yacht Rock station on the satellite. Nice enough fella, truly. Plays in some country band named Lady Ape. Yet despite his proclaimed affection for Yacht Rock, he kept pronouncing Aja like it was part of a Mah Jong set of tiles. Let’s trim those sails there Mr. Ape.