Contrary to what the media is saying, President Trump is doing pretty well.
Democrats bring up stupid policy once again.
And, let’s have a difficult conversation.
News
Here is some news:
- The newest Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals the U.S. President’s net approval is up seven points in May compared to April, according to a Sky News report released today2. This modest rebound contrasts with the Harvard CAPS/Harris poll published yesterday, which shows Trump’s approval rating holding steady at 47%, just one percentage point lower than April4.
- The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to undo the Temporary Protection Order of thousands of illegal aliens from Venezuela.
- The TPS was implemented through Executive Order by Joe Biden.
- Federal prosecutors charged Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver with assault Monday, alleging she interfered with immigration officers during a heated confrontation outside a detention facility where Newark’s mayor was arrested.
- Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced the charges of “assaulting, impeding, and interfering with law enforcement” against the freshman congresswoman while simultaneously dropping trespassing charges against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who was detained at the same May 9 incident at Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center
- The House Rules Committee is set to vote on the bill just after midnight tonight after the House Budget Committee approved the bill earlier this week.
https://www.perplexity.ai/discover/top/trump-s-approval-rating-reboun-kvOl6E_nT4y3mMbRcj9l1Q
https://www.perplexity.ai/discover/top/dem-rep-mciver-charged-with-as-2Q.L.gMbSj2sRCRyBcmCFg
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-heads-capitol-hill-push-big-beautiful-bill
The Unprotected Class
Here are the chapters which discuss the book:
- Uncivil Wrongs – Title IX and Limits.
- Crime and Punishment
- The Goes the Neighborhood – red lining and gentrification (white flight)
- School Daze
- The Erasure of History
- Immigration: When the Walls Come Tumbling Down
- That’s Entertainment?
- The Unbearable Whiteness of the Green Movement
- Big Business, Big Tech, and Big Discrimination
- Unhealthy Disrespect – Discrimination in the medical industry (COVID-19)
- Not Everyone Who Says, “Lord, Lord” – Anti-whiteness in religion.
- Apocalypse Now: Anti-Whiteness in the Military
Dumbass of the Day
Rep. Summer Lee Reintroduces Reparations Now Resolution
Overview
On May 15, 2025, Congresswoman Summer Lee (D-PA) led a coalition of progressive lawmakers and advocates in reintroducing the “Reparations Now Resolution” in the U.S. House of Representatives. This resolution calls on the federal government to provide reparations to descendants of enslaved Black Americans and aims to advance federal reparations, support ongoing reparatory justice efforts like H.R. 40, and build momentum for similar initiatives at state and local levels135.
Key Details of the Resolution
- Scope and Purpose: The resolution urges the federal government to allocate trillions of dollars in reparations to address the historical and ongoing injustices stemming from chattel slavery, Jim Crow laws, and other federally sanctioned discriminatory practices356.
- Support for H.R. 40: It backs H.R. 40, a longstanding bill that would establish a federal commission to study the impacts of slavery and systemic racism and recommend appropriate remedies, including reparations15.
- Comprehensive Redress: The resolution emphasizes that reparations are not just financial compensation but must address a broad spectrum of harms, including disparities in wealth, education, health (notably Black maternal health), environmental justice, and more137.
- Moral and Historical Framing: Lee and her colleagues frame reparations as a moral obligation and a debt owed by the nation, highlighting the economic and social foundations built on the exploitation of Black labor and lives135.
Background and Context
- Previous Efforts: The Reparations Now Resolution was originally introduced in 2023 by former Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO), who attended the 2025 press conference to support Lee’s renewed push356.
- Historical Precedents: Advocates often cite historical examples such as General Sherman’s “40 acres and a mule” order (never implemented for Black Americans) and note that the U.S. has provided reparations in other contexts, including to Japanese Americans for wartime incarceration and to Holocaust survivors37.
- Growing Local Momentum: Several states and cities, including Evanston, Illinois, California, and Maryland, have launched their own reparations initiatives, serving as models for federal action37.
Much Ado About Nothing
Overview of the “James Comey Rocks” Query
James Comey, the former FBI Director, has recently been at the center of controversy due to a social media post that sparked significant public and political reaction. The phrase “James Comey rocks” could be interpreted as support or admiration for Comey, but recent news coverage focuses almost entirely on the fallout from his now-deleted Instagram post involving seashells arranged as “86 47.”
The “86 47” Instagram Post and Its Fallout
- Incident: Comey posted a photo of seashells on a beach arranged to spell “86 47” (or “8647”), captioned as a “cool shell formation on my beach walk”167.
- Interpretation: The number “86” is slang for “to get rid of” or “eliminate,” and “47” refers to Donald Trump as the 47th president. Many Trump supporters and Republican figures interpreted this as a coded call to “eliminate” or assassinate Trump2345678.
- Public and Political Response: The post was widely condemned by conservative politicians, Trump allies, and members of the White House, who called it a threat to the president. Homeland Security and the Secret Service launched investigations into the matter5678.
- Comey’s Explanation: Comey deleted the post and issued a statement saying he was unaware of the violent connotation some people associate with “86.” He stated, “I didn’t realize some folks associate those numbers with violence. It never occurred to me but I oppose violence of any kind so I took the post down”567.
- Ongoing Investigation: Comey has been interviewed by the Secret Service but was not detained. The investigation is ongoing, and any potential charges would be determined by the Attorney General3478.
Public Perception and Meme Culture
- The incident quickly became a trending topic online, with jokes, memes, and shell formations spelling out various phrases circulating on social media1.
- The phrase “James Comey rocks” does not appear in the news coverage as a widespread slogan or meme, but the controversy has certainly put Comey back in the spotlight, with both critics and supporters voicing strong opinions.
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/james-comey-rocks-K83pDxzYS8yn4A0Q5G2Quw