A success in foreign affairs, courts & the economy
a better record on Covid than given credit
The best argument for re-electing Mr. Trump is as a brake on a Democratic Party that is increasingly radical on the economy and the culture; Mr. Biden won’t be able or willing to do it. A GOP Senate could also be that brake, though the Senate’s fate may depend on how well Mr. Trump does. Covid and partisan passions make this election even harder than usual to handicap. Voters who want a centrist President Biden should split their tickets.
If Mr. Trump does lose, and takes a Republican Senate down with him, the cause will not be weak Republicans, incompetent campaign staff, or even the relentless partisanship of the press. Joe Biden and the Democrats couldn’t make Mr. Trump the third incumbent in a century to be fired after a single term. Only Donald Trump could do that.
Blaska Policy Werkes 
45 responses to “The Trump referendum – WSJ”
If only…. Trump had been more restrained, it woulda/coulda been a shoe-in. But we knew trouble was brewing after the FIRST Tweet. Now we’re bitin’ our nails….
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It’s not a matter of Trump’s character–by now everyone knows that what you see is what you get. If it hadn’t been for the plague and Trump’s less than stellar handling of that deus ex machina, he’d be sailing to re-election and Republicans would likely keep the Senate and reclaim the House. Of course the MSM has been working tirelessly to portray his covid policy as an unmitigated disaster despite the fact that he managed to keep the economy afloat while keeping deaths and hospitalizations at manageable levels. Democrats would have instituted prolonged and severe lockdowns despite the fact that most Americans would suffer worse than they are now (except in places like Madison, where people are never happier than when they’re obeying the dictates of “experts”).
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“(except in places like Madison, where people are never happier than when they’re obeying the dictates of “experts”).”
Pretty much the PERFECT summation of this town.
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Trump would be a shoe in if we had a modicum of honesty in the Press.
It is not his tweets, it’s that he is not a swamp dwelling political creature, who says anything necessary to fool the people, who have not had a descent civics education in 50 years!
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Spot on Lars. Again, it comes back to our educational system. It’s hard to imagine a worse district than what MMSD has turned into in this regard, unless you approve of Mao’s Cultural Revolution or the education of Hitler’s Youth.
Too strong an analogy? Time may tell otherwise. Not parenthetically, note the huge difference between the objective conditions of both Germany and China during those times, compared with what we currently have here in Wisconsin. Just too sad for words, what we are doing to the minds of our children/future adults here in Madison and indeed throughout our country.
Again, I think IT COMES BACK TO OUR EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM.
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You nailed it, Lars.
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Saw a poll the other day saying that THE issue in this election was Covid, Covid and Covid. Of course the Democrat’s narrative is how badly Trump has handled it, right?
Well, think waaay back to February. Trump tries to suggest how to avoid shutting down our economy completely. Every Democrat governor in the country told him buzz off.
“We’re in charge here! Mind your own business, this is our call, and we’re going to be safe and lock it down tighter than a drum.”
And Trump had to admit, that they were the ones in charge.
And so began 8 months of shut down. All for safety of course. And with very few exceptions, cautious measures have been in place, and OBSERVED for the most part. So naturally, we have seen Covid cases drop like a rock, and we have not only flattened the curve, we have virtually wiped out the virus in Wisconsin. Thank you Tony Evers, I’m so happy a man who believes in science, has been ENTIRELY in charge THE ENTIRE TIME.
Wait, we’re peaking!??
It’s Trump’s fault.
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Excellent analysis Patrick.
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If Trump does lose, I think that we could also look at the major media organizations, social platforms like Twitter and Facebook who regularly de-platform or remove posts and illegal shenanigans by the dem’s in their effort to vote early and vote often. Do you know that according to the City of Madison you can vote if you are homeless if you bring in a letter from a homeless shelter or if you bring in a letter from a letter from a private or public social service agency identifying you and saying that you are receiving services from them and where you are staying.
Click to access Training%20Handout.pdf
Even on the local level, I have held for years that it is just wrong for 40,000 kids to come here each fall and sign up to vote in our city and county races when they have no skin in the game.
Most of those kids vote democratic as what difference does it make to them how much the taxpayers will have to shell out for the stuff promised to the the democrat base.
Does anyone really think that Max Prestigiacomo would have gotten elected to the City Council if the University students could not vote in our local elections?
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“Even on the local level, I have held for years that it is just wrong for 40,000 kids to come here each fall and sign up to vote in our city and county races when they have no skin in the game.
Most of those kids vote democratic as what difference does it make to them how much the taxpayers will have to shell out for the stuff promised to the the democrat base.”
And, of course, alternative viewpoints for those 45,000 (sic) students are censured within the vast echo chambers of UW, due to fear of the Mob. It’s precisely this violent cancel culture which UW Madison has proudly nurtured, aided and abetted for years.
Meanwhile, it’s those of us who live and work in Madison who pay – in every sense of the word – for this wonton destruction of our city. As you say, so much of this is because the average citizen is outnumbered at the ballot box by students who “have no skin in the game”.
Excellent post, Bill. Thanks.
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There’s enough Orange Man Bad sediment in the hive-minded media.
C’mon, man. “Et tu”, Dave?
Believing itself to be so superior, Lefties routinely resort to tactics of suppressing news and opinion, lying, shoving, blocking access, rioting, Burning, Looting and Murdering. The Legion of Lefty thugbuggerists in both BLM and Antifa are the Democrat shock troops and cannon fodder. Democrats use the tactics of the brownshirts and the blackshirts of the 1930s, believing that “It’s NOT fascism when we do it.”
The Fourth Estate has evolved to become more like a Fifth Column, … a domestic enemy within.
Ms. Media in the #FakeNews has become so blatantly biased and politically partisan, they’ve thrown away their credibility and lost the trust of We, the People. This is most certainly true.
Happy Reformation Day. We’re all protestants now.
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Now that is some good $#!t DogMan.
Let us pray
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Please remove your cover, folgerhanz and bpowyerhedz, ya heathens. We pray.
Dear God, please turn the hearts and minds of our political proglobotic enemies. But, if they won’t change, please turn their ankles, so that we’ll know them by their limp. Amen.
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LOL Will drink a shot of whiskey to that one.
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It is interesting that you bring up Trump’s success in foreign affairs. With the good news from just last hour that an American citizen who was being held hostage has been rescued from West Africa by Seal Team 6 with no loss of life of any of our servicemen.
And do you recall who was President and Vice President when the Benghazi raid took place and how that administration left our brave service people and an American Ambassador to die?
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“Joe Biden and the Democrats couldn’t make Mr. Trump the third incumbent in a century to be fired after a single term. Only Donald Trump could do that.”
Absolutely wrong. Again, two words, beginning with “D” and “S.”
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I prefer to think of it as the Antifa referendum. That way I don’t have to dwell too much on being obliged to vote for an ignorant lout like Trump.
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To all you Blaska Groupies: I can see by your recent posts that the whining and excuses have begun. God, I am going to enjoy this election. Well, as they said in the ’60s, “Love it or Leave it.” I understand Australia has openings. My only decision is to pick which of the two of you my vote and that of my wife should nullify. I kind of like the Gotch. He is kind of like a crazy uncle. At least he is well-read, more style than substance but likable in a sympathetic way. I am going to go with Dave and Liberty. Blaska because he truly is a RACIST and Liberty because he is so hung on a Qanon theory and the corrupt media that his posts are laughable.
Oh, how I am going to enjoy these election results. Right now I am researching countries you can leave to but with this Covid “hoax” and all these “face diapers” (your words, not mine) it is going to be difficult to find a place that will take all of you.
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Hey “Ravenoaks” , It’s interesting to see what you can defend… Here is Corn-Pops revenge on Gropping, Grifting, Quid-pro Joe and FAMILY : https://www.bitchute.com/video/sWKhRvSXGOik/
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There is a reason it is called the CHUTE!!!!!! as in poop chute.
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Ok .I get it . You “know nah-zing.”
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Yo RO, The Gotch is being charitable here, but your last post made unhinged seem like safe haven.
Despite the fact that you’re…um…limited in terms of territory (that restrictive ankle monitoring device & all) seems you’re dressed up & ready to go as Wolfman for trick-or-treating.
A humbly recommended alternative?
Pull down your slacks and walk on your hands; you won’t scare so many little kids…
The Gotch
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Gut laugh leader board material there Gotch!
On a more serious note, and I wasn’t gong to bring this up but since Ravenoaks/D Schultz accused The Squire of being a “RACIST” I will share some information gleaned from people who know the Wolfman personally and several of them say he is a unapologetic racist and they provided rather convincing examples which means he is just projecting his own prejudice onto Dave.
Big surprise coming from a proglibocrat.
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OK, one more comment about this and then I’ll shut up. You say “whose style you inexplicably find hard to appreciate.” I can love one book by an author and then read
something by the same author and find that book terrible. I don’t let hero worship of any
kind cloud my judgement regarding art, politics, music or whatever. Just try to encourage the best in people who have something good to offer. Which is what I’m trying to do when I comment on your wit on this blog. Sometimes your posts are much funnier than other times, and I’ve twice used the occasion to compliment a couple of your better ones. As a teacher, it’s just 2nd nature to me to do that and I honestly don’t think there’s ANYTHING wrong with this!
Does that make sense?
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I’ve come to believe that those who accuse others of being racist without any evidence are projecting their own feelings of racism on to the rest of us.
Have you been on NextDoor lately? The place is a sewer IMO, but I like to go on there every now and then just to see what neighbors are saying. Someone posted that their Trump sign had been stolen and Sweet Jesus, did those leftists go berserk. Triggered!
Standard talking points: Kids in cages (although Obama built the cages). Fine people. Trump is a racist, crooked, blahdeblahblah, without being able to define why.
So untrue and ridiculous are the things they utter. Then they praise themselves for being “critical thinkers” and above reproach. This is precisely why so many people (including me) have walked away from the Democratic party. The party of tolerance, diversity, and inclusion is anything but.
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OK Gotch, I admit that one was funny too.
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Admit it AR, The Gotch kinda grows on you, am I right?
NOT the icky itchy, weeping seeping wen kinda growths which regularly sends RO/D. Schultz to the Blue Bus (and consequently, and to no one’s surprise, sending their volunteers scattering) mind you, but you know what he means.
Anywho, the last post to which he refers was a less than flattering RESPONSE to one of your posts.
If you have the time-n-interest, read down-thread and discover someone, whose style you inexplicably find hard to appreciate, coming to your defense.
The Gotch
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Gotch, i call it like I see it. Come on Man, stop holding such a grudge. You should already know what I think of you. You think I’d be responding to you if I didn’t appreciate a lot of your posts, especially lately?
PS: Catch the joke? 😉
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PS: just checked the link you referenced. I read it when you first posted it and appreciated it VERY much. Thank you.
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Gotch – sorry, posted my last response in the wrong thread. See above.
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“Come on Man, stop holding such a grudge.”
No grudges held; none a casual observer might note, leastways.
“You should already know what I think of you.”
A moment on the keyboard, a lifetime on the heart…
“You think I’d be responding to you if I didn’t appreciate a lot of your posts”
PLENTY of responses have been, to borrow a phrase, less-than-flattering….nothing an invite to the next Honey Creek TWSP KEGGER wouldn’t resolve…..
The Gotch
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Gotch – but that assumes I’m a “casual observer’ which I’m not. That is why
I made the judgement, without ever having met you, that you are a good man as I’ve already opined in this blog.
I offer criticism of a viewpoint, etc, to people I respect, and I guess I’ll stop doing that either 1)if you want me to or 2)when I lose respect for you in general. (Don’t ever see #2 happening.) Please let me know if it’s #1 and I’m happy to leave you alone. Interestingly, however, I honestly can’t think of any issues of substance where I’ve really disagreed with you on something – hence my observation that you are indeed holding a very senseless grudge.
I don’t bother to engage with someone like RavenOaks who strikes me as just nasty and childish. Depending on who (s)he* is, maybe if I met them** I might
see the possibility of personal growth, but hardly worth dealing with in the context of a
productive dialogue on this blog.
Not sure you what you want me to do in the future, Gotch. Flag the posts that make me laugh out loud, like the two I mentioned, or just stay mum regarding them all? Tell me and I’m happy to oblige. And yes, it would be great to meet you sometime in person!
*Failure, according to City of Madison Gender-Inclusive Language Style Guide/ last updated on10/30/2020
** Appropriate, according to the guide
Wow, here’s one new PC grammar rule I like! Honestly always thought that he/she stuff was a pain……
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Fine, it’s a Saturday night and we’re waiting around for Trick or Treaters. It’s past 8pm and a grand total of three kids total. Ah, life in Madison.
Gotch, you say “PLENTY of responses (from me) have been, to borrow a phrase, less-than-flattering….”
Cite those. And free micro beer if you can come up with more than one.
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“you say ‘PLENTY of responses (from me) have been, to borrow a phrase, less-than-flattering….’ ”
The referenced responses weren’t from you; and seriously, no grudge, just riffin’!
The Gotch
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Gotch,
Laugh out loud! Haha.
I always love reading your stuff.
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Ravenoaks or Donald Schultz?
Never once did I mention QAnon theory. What is that? The media IS BIASED.
I wouldn’t get too smug if I were you. I suspect you’re looking squarely at media polls to confirm your bias.
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Ravenoaks/Donald Schultz:
The way you think is bizarre to me. No reason. No logic. Pure conjecture. Feeble attempts at gaslighting. False accusations. Unable to think in terms of nuance. Poor understanding of the subject matter yet bloviates anyway. Actually, this describes many leftists I meet.
People like you are the reason why so many of us feel the need to hide our identities in public forums. We don’t display Trump signs because we fear for our safety from unhinged leftists.
Could care less who you vote for. Wisconsin is going for Trump. Not according to the dumb-dumb media polls you pay attention, but by the real data. See my other post where lay this all out.
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This is what I found so far. Take your pick.
Countries Seeking American Immigrants 2020
Costa Rica.
Switzerland.
Sweden.
Australia.
Norway.
Denmark.
Finland.
The Netherlands.
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Don Schultz/RO,
You seem very emotionally immature to me. So sure are you that Biden’s going to win that you have no idea of the red wave that’s about to hit.
I’ll tell you what, though. If (WHEN) Trump wins re-election on Tuesday, I won’t be as callous as you and your fellow leftists have been to us. BTW, save that list for your friends. They’re the ones who cry and stamp their feet when they don’t get their way.
You’re a scary dude, Donald.
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God forbid. Are am of your new homes socialist? Well, that is all I can come up with.
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“Are am (sic) of your new homes socialist?”
Past performance is no guarantor of future performance, yet the best predictor of future performance is past performance.
It’s no secret that LaLaLoonyLoopyLeftyLand denizens struggle mightily with, you know, like, the constraints imposed by a fact-based Universe, am I right?
If they possessed any survival instinct whatsoever, they’d take a long look at the History of Socialism and say Hey! what’s up with this BULL$#!T, wouldn’t they?
It hasn’t only failed everywhere it’s been tried, but FAILED SPECTACULARLY!
And don’t try to pitch Scandinavian Socialism to a discerning audience.
Its only successes are Population Control, and spending Other People’s Money.
The Gotch
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“What do you think?” I KNOW that , once again , I’m witnessing dum-dums believing in FAKE polls.Trump, AGAIN, has this race. And, AGAIN, the MSM will not bring up their BS polls after the win. Bet on it.
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Should everyone that’s legally empowered to do so, vote?
(bolds/caps/italics mine throughout)
” ‘Stop encouraging people who don’t want to vote to vote.’ Low voter turnout is ‘not necessarily a bad thing’ if it reflects the nonparticipation of Americans who tune politics out.
” ‘VOTERS WHO DON’T WANT TO CAST A BALLOT BECAUSE THEY’RE TOO LAZY OR UNIFORMED SHOULD STAY HOME . . . When we pressure people to vote, we’re diluting the democratic process, by bringing out those who are easily manipulated.’
”There is nothing wrong with not caring about politics, or with having better things to do than vote. THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH TURNING THE FRANCHISE INTO A FETISH. Voter turnout is not the acid test of democratic health, and NOTHING IS IMPROVED WHEN WE GO TO EXTREMES TO COAX NONVOTERS TO THE POLLS.
” ‘Some of these people really shouldn’t vote, (P)EOPLE THAT ARE VOTING IN THE BLIND ARE DOING A DISSERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.’ ”
So, who’s this EVIL bigoted RACIST hellbent on violating the sanctity of THE PEOPLE’S sacred right to vote?
Sean Hannity, Alex Jones, Bill O’Reilly, Glenn Beck, Ann Coulter, El Rushbo, The Donald, Cornelius Hieronymous Gotchberg?
None of the above, it was NBA HoF & career Über Lefty Kareem Abdul-Jabbar; no Righty, he!
The Gotch
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All voters in Dane County should be required to tour downtown Madison and reflect upon whether they really want to let the “reimaginers” rule!
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Right on.
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