After the resolution to condemn AIPAC's influence inexplicably failed at the recent DNC Conference in New Orleans, the CEO of the Jewish Democratic Council of America, Halie Soifer, expressed gratitude to the DNC's leadership:

"We are glad to see the DNC's Resolutions Committee's rejection of two resolutions related to Israel, both of which were out of step with the policies of the Democratic Party, as codified in the 2024 Democratic Party Policy Platform."

Since 7 Oct 2023, the IDF has killed 72,549 Palestinians with US-made arms funded with American taxpayer dollars; over 172,000 have been wounded or maimed.

Excerpt from the Axios article:

"We need to have a discussion about how to normalize that relationship and what change is necessary; there's no doubt about that," stated Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO).

Every Senate Democrat who's eyeing a 2028 presidential run voted against arms sales to Israel in votes earlier this week.

40 Senate Democrats voted on a resolution to block arms sales to Israel, up from just 15 on a similar vote last April."

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Hi Clownshack:

Glad to hear you're doing fine. We just ate dinner and now listening to Beethoven's Seventh Symphony (Maestro Herbert von Karajan conducting). Tonight we're playing Spades.

Some Democrats have started their AIPAC divorce proceedings, but that may be 75,000 dead Palestinians and one beachside Gaza resort for Israeli oligarchs too late.

Former D/NCTC Joe Kent-- a cat person-- suggested a bipartisan bloc of non-AIPAC Democrats and non-AIPAC Republicans to retake the USG.

My position has been to simply let billion-dollar AIPAC become its own political party: The America Israel Party (AIP). This acronym was first used in 1968.

This way gun-loving evangelical anti-abortion Republicans can vote for the corporate master of their choice, progressives can vote for the antiwar, universal healthcare Democratic Party candidate of their choice, and MIGATs can vote for the pro-Israeli candidate of their choice.

I bet moribund voter turnout will finally exceed 65% with three choices.

Those USAF box lunches were fine: Ham and cheese or tuna fish on white bread, half-pint milk, half-pint fruit juice, water, bag of potato chips, small chocolate or granola bar, cookies, apple, banana, or orange, plenty of mustard and mayo packets, but not enough napkins.

Hi Clownshack:

How are you today, old friend?

Thanks for posting the words of my fellow Bronx High School of Science alum.

When NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) declared that he would order the NYPD to arrest notorious international fugitives Benjamin Netanyahu or Vladimir Putin if they ever step foot into NYC jurisdiction for UNGA, people should believe him.

That's another reason why AIPAC, Michael Bloomberg, Alan Dershowitz, John Fetterman, and Andrew Cuomo did their utmost worst to try and defeat him.

A few weeks ago, someone posted here (or another platform) that the Democratic Party way forward for 2026 and beyond was not to follow Zohran Mamdani's path to political success, but rather Gov Abigail Anne Spanberger's (D-VA), formula.

This competent young woman-- a former CIA officer-- caught a break by having a father who was a US Postal Inspector. So, she applied and worked for the hard-to-get-into agency while waiting for CIA to finish their security clearance on her. Pays to have a familial connection, even in the federal civil service.

This specific author who pushed Abigail Spanberger's winning formula over Zohran Mamdani's, inexplicably skipped over two other American candidates with similar platforms and messages who are, so far, doing well in their respective races: Graham Platner (D-ME) and James Talarico (D-TX).

So, why would this "Democratic" political writer promote Abigail over Zohran?

As a Congresswoman, "Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) supported delivering more bombs for Israel to drop on the same people she votes to send humanitarian aid to."

"And Karen had eyes like Elizabeth Taylor" (Henry Hill in Goodfellas).

And Cleopatra was Greek, the last of the Ptolemic line.

Here's a play from Shakespeare's predecessor, the immortal Christopher Marlowe.

You'll recognize the same actors.

Dr. Faustus wanted to meet the "most beautiful" woman in history.

I re-read the play a few weeks ago.

Funny how Dummkopf Trumpf helps out the world's two most notorious ethnic cleansers.

He's simply a paragon of virtue.

No shortage of s***bags in the US and Dummkopf Trumpf pardoned a horde of them as soon he seized power on 20 Jan 2025. And it's anyone's guess how many of these lunatics are in ICE.

Mack Davis didn't seem to join one of the many Michigan white supremacist militias.

Most serial killers operate alone.

This sociopath will be free at the age of 30 and will have learned more vile things from other white supremacists in stir when he rejoins society in 2033.

I tell my Catholic friends to confess to rabbis instead of priests because the Solomons seem to have a better sense of humor than the Padres.

Once I caught somebody cheating at cards on Saturday right after she told us she was going to attend 5PM Sunday Mass.

"Confess!"

Thanks for the info, Marine.

BTW: Not so tough giving up movies or TV.

I watched so many films in my halycon days that I provide leads for folks today on cult classics or hidden gems.

Giving up the Cyclops gives me more time for reading books, NYT crossword puzzles, and playing bridge or chess.

Not too much tennis for me anymore, as the hooves of my Bucephalus have aged a wee bit.

I heard years ago that the USN reserved the best cooks and mess halls for the CPOs.

Grammatical corrected:

"In countries without AIPAC, the people tend to be less Islamophobic and not supportive of ethnic cleansing or genocide, unlike the US."

Below, dockworkers and Samaritans in Greece stopped an arms shipment to the Pariah nation.

**** UK Arms Shipment to Israel Seized in Belgium ****

Last year, dock workers in Italy and Greece went on a massive strike to stop arms shipments being sent to Israel.

They succeeded.

In countries without AIPAC, the people tend to be less Islamophobic and not supportive of ethnic cleansing or genocide like in the US.

Even the Pope goes to confession.

"Pope Francis, who is a Jesuit himself, has been reported to have Jesuit priests as confessors.

In the past, Popes have had confessors from the Capuchin order, known for their spiritual guidance roles in the Vatican."

Thanks for the lead, Marine.

I stopped watching movies years ago, so I'll probably read the book.

Right now I'm enjoying Elmer Gantry (Sinclair Lewis, 1927).

BTW: What do you think about the food and rationing problems with the ACG in the Middle East?

"Mack Davis became infatuated with other mass murderers and planned to conduct his own mass murder. Among other things, Davis drafted a list of weapons and tactical gear for his plan. Davis's own writings show that he surveilled churches, synagogues, mosques, schools, hospitals, and supermarkets.

In his writings, Davis expressed his "hate for this world and for the people in it, all people, I hate you all the same." Davis posted selfies of himself making a Nazi salute and holding a copy of Adolf Hitler's antisemitic manifesto, Mein Kampf."

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Nota Bene: Ryan Routh was sentenced to life in prison plus seven years for attempting to rid the world of President Dummkopf Trumpf at a Florida golf course in 2024.

Below, white supremacist terrorist Mack Davis proudly holding his copy of Mein Kampf.

FTA:

"Many former colleagues at Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have abandoned their old boss whom they mocked as "Little Napoleon" behind his back. "[Bovino]'s considered nuclear at this point," a senior CBP source reported, "and agents aren't getting anywhere near having anything to do with him."

Amid concerns for his safety, good-for-nothing Greg Bovino's home has been hidden from public view on Google Maps, despite him portraying himself as a tough guy with an intimidating presence on the streets.

**** Nefarious Trumpf Junta to Auction Alaska Wildlife Refuge ****

"The good-for-nothing Trumpf junta has officially scheduled an auction for the rights to drill in a wildlife refuge in Alaska.

The auction, in which companies will be able to bid for the right to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, is set for 5 June."

MAGA oligarchs are unpatriotic monsters.

**** Conservative Ann Coulter Lambastes Dummkopf Trumpf ****

"Yay. The Strait that was open before we began bombing Iran open, is open again.

Everybody pretend this is a huge victory for Trumpf so he'll end this catastrophe."

If Dr. Schwartz undoes all the damage at CDC done by DOGE and the sinister Trumpf junta over the past 16 months and re-hires fired personnel, we'll know her heart is in the right place.

Erica G. Schwartz, an attractive, competent, and well-educated Flag Officer, sits on the boards of at least two, if not more, medical-related corporations.

Sources:

Excerpted from Axios (17 Apr 2026):

"International Criminal Court-indicted war criminal Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his advisors were shocked by President Dummkopf Trumpf's public post stating that Israel was "prohibited" from airstrikes in Lebanon.

Trumpf's post contradicted the publicly released text of the US-brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.

The implication that Trumpf was issuing a direct order that Israel had to obey was considered unthinkable by Netanyahu's team."

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"Benjamin Netanyahu is allegedly responsible for the war crimes of starvation as a method of warfare and of intentionally directing an attack against the civilian population; and the crimes against humanity of murder, persecution, and other inhumane acts from at least 8 October 2023 until at least 20 May 2024.

The ICC issued an arrest warrant for him on 21 November 2024.

INTERPOL diffused a global RED NOTICE to law-enforcement and border security agencies for his immediate apprehension.

Do not approach and call INTERPOL immediately at telephone number 33 4 72 44 70 00 if this fugitive is seen or located."