“The only thing prohibiting transit through the Straits right now is Iran shooting at shipping,” Hegseth declared. “It is open for transit, should Iran not do that.” – 3/13/26, C-SPAN “The only thing prohibiting freedom and democracy in Europe right now is Hitler relentlessly invading it,” Chamberlain declared. “It is open for business, should Hitler not do that.” “The only thing prohibiting a great day at the zoo right now is the pack of spotted hyenas roaming freely around, devouring people” my neighbor Phil declared. “It is open for family fun, should the hyenas not do that.” “The only thing…
Author: Paul Cesarini
Paul Cesarini
Originally from Massachusetts (with a 25 year layover in Ohio), Paul now lives in New Orleans. He is a big fan of Golden Age sci-fi. He is not a fan of wax beans. Beans are supposed to be green, not yellow.
“We can’t build this thing fast enough,” said Carney WASHINGTON — Clad in overalls, work gloves, and hard hats, leaders of Western democracies everywhere rolled up their sleeves and got to work building a perimeter wall around the United States. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, holding a trowel and a brick, led the charge. “We all agree with President Trump that the wall needs to be built,” he said, motioning to the other world leaders. “We will even pay for it – all of it. We’ll have this done in no time.” When asked why he had such an abrupt…