The Patriot Post® · Wednesday Short Cuts

Non Compos Mentis

“This is extremely unjust and an insult to the intelligence of the American people.” —Luigi Mangione, alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO assassin (“[Mangione is] no revolutionary. He’s a coward who shot an unarmed man in the back.” —Jim Geraghty)

“Today’s verdict in the Jordan Neely case does not change what we have known to be true in our hearts since the very beginning: Jordan Neely’s life was brutally taken away because of unnecessary vigilantism. … This verdict represents the blatant legalization of civilian vigilantism, sending a dangerous message that citizens can now take matters into their own hands, even if it leads to someone’s death.” —Al Sharpton

“We have not just a normalization of January 6th, but the full recasting of it. One of the darkest days of our political history is whitewashed, a cause of shame turned into a cause célèbre.” —Bill Kristol

Dumb & Dumber

“I want to say I’ve earned every single thing, but as a white person, there is privilege. A lot of those players in the league that have been really good have been Black players. This league has kind of been built on them. The more we can appreciate that, highlight that, talk about that, and then continue to have brands and companies invest in those players that have made this league incredible, I think it’s very important. I have to continue to try to change that. The more we can elevate Black women, that’s going to be a beautiful thing.” —Caitlyn Clark, Time’s Athlete of the Year

“Dear White People, I don’t know why I feel the need to keep talking to you. I don’t know why part of me still has hope for you and for us. Some of you are too far gone. But maybe enough of you aren’t and will join us in fighting to end white supremacy.” —outgoing congressman Jamaal Bowman

Theater of the Absurd

“Trump got elected on a commitment to make life better and more affordable for Americans, and I think people south of the border are beginning to wake up to the real reality that tariffs on everything from Canada would make life a lot more expensive.” —Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Political Futures

“It’s been just 14 months since [Matt Gaetz] allied with House Democrats to oust GOP Speaker McCarthy. Now, he is out of Congress, out of running for AG, and heading for a small TV network. Attacking, undermining his party did not end well.” —Byron York

“Pete [Hegseth] knows that the US military is for defending America and destroying our enemies. Full stop.” —Senator Mike Lee

For the Record

“Tyrants seek to consolidate power and limit people’s freedom while enriching their family and friends. It’s Biden, not Trump, who has consistently done that.” —Victor Joecks

“Now is the time for a blitz through the institutions. The Left is exhausted. BLM is shattered. Trans is imploding. Trump has a mandate to abolish DEI, defund left-wing racialism, and restore public authority over the public institutions. The counterrevolution starts now.” —Christopher Rufo

“It’s a relief that Daniel Penny was acquitted, but the miscarriage of justice was the prosecution itself. We must do better at holding bad prosecutors & rogue government regulators accountable for their losses in court, after they put innocent defendants through hell.” —Vivek Ramaswamy

“Alvin Bragg should be ashamed. He undercharges criminals and overcharges heroes.” —Gary Bauer

And Last…

“Look around you: do you want Canada’s healthcare system? The person they kill there is you, not the executives.” —David Strom

“My rights are not up for discussion, let alone a vote.” —Michael Malice