The Patriot Post® · Friday Short Cuts

The BIG Lie

“Donald Trump and Republicans have failed the American people, which is why they have concluded that the only way that they can win in November is to cheat.” —House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries

Projection

“If this country was truly ‘pro-life,’ we would have Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, gun reform, universal child care, and a living wage. The right-wing agenda isn’t about ‘life.’ It’s about control.” —Clinton Labor Secretary Robert Reich

Living Under a Rock

“Trump is triumphed 24/7 on these [right-wing] grievance networks. … It’s just sort of [a] circular ecosystem. … I don’t see that on MS [NOW]. I don’t see — I sure as hell don’t see it on CNN.” —California Governor Gavin Newsom

Full-Bore Marxism

“We’ve heard from Republicans time and again that they are going to try and make these candidates the face of the Democratic Party. To them I say that we are ready for that.” —New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on the Democratic Socialists who recently won their primaries

DSA Exegesis

“The seeds of [the Democratic Socialists of America] were planted long ago. In 2008, the Democratic Party coalition turned into the Barack Obama coalition. By 2012, the Obama coalition had turned into the coalition of the oppressed. By 2016, that coalition of the oppressed was turned into the anti-Trump coalition. And now the anti-Trump coalition is turning into the hate-America coalition.” —Ben Shapiro

Political Futures

“If you get out of Washington for one day and actually talk to real people across this country, you realize pretty quickly that the SAVE Act is a massive deal to millions of Americans. President Trump is out there doing exactly as he promised, and America is absolutely paying attention.” —Scott Jennings

Upright

“We need to be a nation of owners, not renters; a nation where American workers are prioritized over foreign competitors; and a nation where one job is good enough to support a family. I want to once against live in a country where the younger generation has the ability to get married, buy a home, and start a family — just like we were able to do when I was growing up.” —Nevada congressional candidate Marty O'Donnell

Re: Iran

“Iran is significantly weaker than it was three months ago. Its military prestige is in shambles. Its ability to support terror proxies is diminished. Its nuclear infrastructure sustained serious damage. Now comes the next phase. The deal’s details remain unsettled. But one thing seems certain. Iran will cheat. … What will Trump do when this happens?” —Larry Elder

“One of the dangers of war is that political rhetoric often collides with strategic reality. … Expectations of decisive victory often give way to complicated settlements, imperfect compromises, and unanswered questions. The public is frequently promised clear outcomes. Reality delivers shades of gray.” —Armstrong Williams

And Last…

“I’m proud to be American. And if you are embarrassed or whatever because of a UFC thing, get over yourself, dude.” —Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman responding to actor Larry David’s poppycock remark, “I was embarrassed to be an American.”