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August 1, 2025

Friday Short Cuts

Notable quotables from Karen Bass, Steve Ricchetti, Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, Cal Thomas, Hen Mazzig, Ann Coulter, Winston Churchill, Larry Elder, and more.

Braying Jennies

“Another win for Los Angeles tonight: 1,000 more troops are retreating. We will continue this pressure until ALL troops are out of L.A.” —Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (“So far, there’s no word on whether Bass’s call to remove all troops from Los Angeles means to include Los Angeles Air Force Base.” —Jim Geraghty)

“They begged for that beat down! I am grateful for the whole story.” —Cincinnati councilwoman Victoria Parks

Circling the Wagons

“The Trump administration’s efforts to taint President Biden’s legacy with baseless assertions about President Biden’s mental health are an obvious attempt to deflect from the chaos of this administration’s first six months. … At all times during his presidency, I believed that President Biden was fully capable of exercising his presidential duties and responsibilities, and that he did so. Neither I, nor anyone else, usurped President Biden’s constitutional duties, which he faithfully and fully carried out each and every day.” —former Biden counselor Steve Ricchetti

Delusions of Grandeur

“In just 107 days, I traveled the country, fought for our future, and made history with the shortest presidential campaign in modern times.” —Kamala Harris with a weird flex

Non Compos Mentis

“Men are … more free in a country where we have a president who stands up for things like access to abortion.” —Pete Buttigieg

Useful Idiot

“Netanyahu’s government has created an epic disaster in Gaza. 6,000 food trucks are lined up at the border, children are starving, and still Netanyahu blocks help.” —Sen. Elizabeth Warren (“That many trucks would stretch anywhere from 45 to 67 miles, depending on the size of the trucks.” —Matthew Xiao)

For the Record

“The problem for Israel is that it has defeated Hamas, but Hamas won’t surrender. The terrorist organization is the main impediment to getting food to those who need it.” —Cal Thomas

“It’s stunning to see France, the UK, Canada, and other Western countries threatening Israel with recognizing a Palestinian state in the same week the Arab League, including Qatar, called on Hamas to disarm and leave Gaza.” —Hen Mazzig

Make America Safe Again

“Apparently, some rash individuals have drawn a connection between Mayorkas’ vast human trafficking operation, which brought gang members, child molesters, thieves, rapists and murderers to our country, and the crimes they committed.” —Ann Coulter

Insight

“Each one hopes that if he feeds the crocodile enough, the crocodile will eat him last. All of them hope that the storm will pass before their turn comes to be devoured.” —Winston Churchill (1874-1965)

And Last…

“If Gabbard’s charges are true, and if Obama’s actions meet the elements of a crime, then justice should be pursued. If not, the mob wins.” —Larry Elder

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