The Patriot Post® · Wednesday Short Cuts

Theater of the Absurd

“If Democrats talked the way Zohran Mamdani does about everyday affordability and the cost of living, if they focused like he did, Democrats would be winning all over the country.” —former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio

Fact-Check: False

“We don’t have cashless bail in the state of New York.” —Gov. Kathy Hochul

Non Compos Mentis

“Are you prepared to defend this land … that was built by slaves? A land that was built by indigenous people?” —Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson

Straight From the Horse’s Mouth

“I remember being in a Family Dollar store that got robbed. … They kick in the door. They say, ‘Everybody get down.’ People are screaming. And I was only 12 years old. … And this kind of stuff, it happens all the time, but a lot of people who don’t live in these areas, they don’t get to see it.” —Chicago Southside resident Osiris King

“The residents deserve more. They deserve to feel safe. The crime should not take over the city.” —Chicago resident Ameenah Haqque

Hey, Look Over There!

“Look, big cities have crime. There’s no doubt about it. But let’s just pay attention to what President Trump is doing.” —Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker

Pot Calling the Kettle Black

“The idea that sending the National Guard around is not sustainable because it costs too much? That’s pretty incredible coming from Democrats.” —U.S. Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro

For the Record

“The Fed has been granted, in effect, an exemption from our constitutional order for prudential reasons.” —Rich Lowry

Re: The Gender Cult

“You do not take high-powered firearms, aim them at stained glass windows, and target little children in their neatly ironed school uniforms as they are in the middle of praying if you do not hate Catholics.” —Christine Flowers

“The liberal urge to defend anyone who claims to be transgender can turn into making excuses for disturbing behavior of all kinds that may or may not have anything to do with gender dysphoria.” —Daniel McCarthy

“It is time we stop coddling individuals who are suffering from a mental condition. Folks, follow the science; there are only two genders.” —Allen West