Thanks Derick for the well written article and Brexit update.
Born and raised here in California I never understood the reasoning for such a dramatic shift in UK policy. Your article points out the how and the why, which should just alert us to the consequences and importance of our vote.
Pure and Simple. The Globalist elites in Brussels and Davos would ensure the success of Brexit was not materialized. You can't blame the Brit's for reimagining (and longing) to become a, once-again, proud nation-state. However, the Marxist Globalist's could not have an independent Britain thwart their agenda and the complete destruction of the Westphalian system. The demise of Britain (and Brexit) can be placed solely on the malevolent intentions of the Brussels and Davos elites. And sadly, Britain is a powder keg set to blow.
Sadly, Europe and UK is dealing with incompetent and corrupt leaders who are concerned more about Ukraine and invading Russia than taking care of their own problems at home. When the economics fails, it's game over and we are all coming close to that.
People who just want to live and raise their families are in the crosshairs. In all, western civilization is in free fall.
The Iron Lady (Mrs Thatcher): May she rust in peace...
Apologies Derek, but it’s hard for me right now to feel bad for the Brits, given our colossal failure in last night’s elections. How much worse could it be than going 0 for 4? The Dems clean sweep last night could be a sign of things to come, so yes, we could become a third world hell hole just like Londonistan.
Surely, the Brits can only blame themselves for their rapid societal decline. At the cornerstone of this monumental failure of a once great empire, is the unchecked immigration from many of their former colonies.
Not surprising at all, and we most likely will be next.
LT- after the 4-0 Democrat sweep: What’s your plan to motivate moderate & conservative voters to cast their ballot? The blame TDS voters are organized and cast their ballots. History is repeating itself.
A friend texted me this morning regarding last night.
“Trump caused almost all of this. His [Republican] party sadly died and now it’s the just the insane Trump Party. When you hire a clown you certainly seem to get the circus. Chickens have come home to roost.
“Thanks I’ll take a look [at Derek’s article]. This hysteria all feels very fear-based though. Everyone who is Muslim, brown, Jew, black, “Other” is going to take over and…kill us and our culture. Which is the playbook of people in power forever - demonize others and get frightened humans not to question real world problems that need fixing (often complex in nature) but just to simply blame others. Happened during Crusades, to Catholics like JFK, Irish when they came over, Jews forever, black people forever, women etc etc. and stillllllll does. Just feels incredibly head in sand to not recognize the vast similarities to our past and repeat those behaviors that we would SWEAR we would never be a part of (“US in Germany back in the day?! No wayyyy would we ever do that!”)”
Given historical similarities that are noted in above text, how to proceed effectively to problem solve? Or don’t voters really matter? Or is it minority doesn’t matter?
Monte, your “friend” sounds like they are in need professional help. The main issue by far is the economy and cost of living. That accounts for last nights disaster, lack of messaging about the improved economy led to this poor performance.
As for singling out certain groups, who is calling for that? No one I know. The loss in culture for many in the EU is real, DON’T discount it or blow it off as racist whites.
"The main issue by far is the economy and cost of living." . . . that that jerk Biden screwed up so bad it's taken Trumpy 11 months to begin digging us out of the hole!
WOW LT! “lack of messaging about the improved economy led to poor performance”: the 4-0 sweep. Exactly how has the economy improved? A promise was made to improve it and yes— Trump, Russ Vought, and Treasury, Commerce, Health, Homeland Security are working quickly on the economy to improve lives of citizens and naturalized, without Congressional assistance. Fear motivates voters.
Given our huge debt at all levels of government, pragmatically is voter demand for “Affordability” possible without costly entitlements and/or significant economic growth?
Econ 101 Monte. Inflation @ 3%, unemployment 4%, record highs in the stock market, fuel costs lowering (except for Ca.) trillions in trade deals, billions in tariffs.
Yes, much to be done, but on the right trajectory.
Socialism, nor gutless Rino’s are not the path forward.
The stock market is a wacky metric. The wealthiest 10% of Americans own approximately 87-93% of household stock market wealth. Same folks that the BBB gives tax breaks for their private jets. And if you pull out all of the AI stocks, the markets have been stagnant. I hope those don't go nipples up or the markets are hosed.
One more number. The 'bottom' 50% of earners in the US have less than 1% of their money in the stock market....
LT: Can’t argue with generalized data. Then we each look at our checkbook. Inflation is NOT Trump’s fault; he’s working to improve lives of residents. However, local utilities are up in our economic region PG&E 43% over 3years, SBWaterDistrict customers up to 40% with other water via districts (7–8.5%), Cox via market (8–15%), insurance via claims (7–10%). Inflation varies and stems from shared pressures: droughts/fires, customer demands, supply chains, and ever increasing employee compensation. Only Prop 13 property taxes are predictable at 2% annual increase plus of course the added thousands in 51-55% voter approved taxes for every bond measure and parcel tax. (:
You kiddin' ? It'll take months before the dopey Dems figure out Mamdani & the other Commies are major trouble! Not only for their party, but for the whole country!
You go, Earl! Love the way you keep standing up for our Grifter-in-Chief, even as he pardons the likes of Changpeng Zhao (aka "CZ" the world's richest crypto billionaire and founder of Binance, which was instrumental in the Trump family's World Liberty scam), or George "If I'm Lyin' I'm Dyin'" Santos, or the J-6ers! Hey, wanna buy another Trump Bible while we await the promised release of the Epstein files?
Excellent summation Derek. We need pragmatism on this side of the pond, not more populism, lies, and promises that can’t be delivered. Economic uncertainty is bad for both business and citizens. For decades, we had a Great Britain import-export business with flats in two London suburbs. BREXIT was a failed political maneuver. Look at the resulting mess.
The stateside question remains: How to motivate voters to accept pragmatic realities? Messaging the truth is denied, avoided, or unwanted. We’re ineffective messaging. Trump was elected by pragmatist MAGAs seeking to solve problems. He is despised and blamed for every problem and electoral outcome by an increasing number of those with TDS. Congress is dysfunctional, failing to move quickly. What’s the fix as June, 2026 primaries approach?
Wow, I see Brexit and MAGA as very similar movements. Less-educated older white folks power both. And yes, I get some of the ideas, including immigration reform. But both are sadly missing "Thatcher’s brand of pragmatism..." and are lost in "populist daydreaming". It doesn't surprise me that no one here connects those dots.
Thank you Earl. What I can say that is more topical about the UK is that the British Labour' Party is in big trouble. The leadership promised before last year's election that they would not raise taxes during their 5 year term. That got them elected with a big majority. Already, they are in trouble and their budget deficit is looking to be 30-40 billion pounds. And all indications are the Chancellor will be forced to raise taxes in some form.
the Brits did the right thing in pulling away from the New World Order control over greater Europe…while messy & with some pain, the divorce was demanded by the people…
Everything is rigged & fake…I’m with this guy, we’ve forgotten how to be human, as they lead us around by the nose…
The main problem with the European Union is it allowed unregulated flow of immigrants across the borders of the EU countries. Therefore, many of the immigrants from Africa and the Middle East that crossed into Spain, Italy, France, Germany were legally ending up in Britain. The only way to solve this problem was to leave the EU. The fact that Britain didn't solve its immigration problem post-Brexit cannot be blamed on Brexit. Furthermore, the EU is over-regulated, burdened by horrendous bureaucracy and hopelessly complex rules, hindering economic competitiveness, innovation and investment.
" . . We are looking at a voting bloc that was swayed by the enormous promises made by Mamdani, they are a group seduced by snake oil, . . . It may sound seductive to hear Mamdani’s promises as a young social participant. He wants to deliver government giveaways, etc, etc. all while having these gifts paid for by the wealthiest residents. Soak the rich, give us benefits, and the city will become a Utopia."
So what the hell does this tell us? The GOP has gotta get off its high-horse and start winning like to Dems do - by lying, cheating and stealing! Our ‘moral ground routine ain’t making it!'
Thanks Derick for the well written article and Brexit update.
Born and raised here in California I never understood the reasoning for such a dramatic shift in UK policy. Your article points out the how and the why, which should just alert us to the consequences and importance of our vote.
Pure and Simple. The Globalist elites in Brussels and Davos would ensure the success of Brexit was not materialized. You can't blame the Brit's for reimagining (and longing) to become a, once-again, proud nation-state. However, the Marxist Globalist's could not have an independent Britain thwart their agenda and the complete destruction of the Westphalian system. The demise of Britain (and Brexit) can be placed solely on the malevolent intentions of the Brussels and Davos elites. And sadly, Britain is a powder keg set to blow.
Love it, elce.
Sadly, Europe and UK is dealing with incompetent and corrupt leaders who are concerned more about Ukraine and invading Russia than taking care of their own problems at home. When the economics fails, it's game over and we are all coming close to that.
People who just want to live and raise their families are in the crosshairs. In all, western civilization is in free fall.
The Iron Lady (Mrs Thatcher): May she rust in peace...
Apologies Derek, but it’s hard for me right now to feel bad for the Brits, given our colossal failure in last night’s elections. How much worse could it be than going 0 for 4? The Dems clean sweep last night could be a sign of things to come, so yes, we could become a third world hell hole just like Londonistan.
Surely, the Brits can only blame themselves for their rapid societal decline. At the cornerstone of this monumental failure of a once great empire, is the unchecked immigration from many of their former colonies.
Not surprising at all, and we most likely will be next.
https://youtube.com/shorts/flWADI5SpZI?si=SaWj7Mfnq_-JXRQs
LT- after the 4-0 Democrat sweep: What’s your plan to motivate moderate & conservative voters to cast their ballot? The blame TDS voters are organized and cast their ballots. History is repeating itself.
A friend texted me this morning regarding last night.
“Trump caused almost all of this. His [Republican] party sadly died and now it’s the just the insane Trump Party. When you hire a clown you certainly seem to get the circus. Chickens have come home to roost.
“Thanks I’ll take a look [at Derek’s article]. This hysteria all feels very fear-based though. Everyone who is Muslim, brown, Jew, black, “Other” is going to take over and…kill us and our culture. Which is the playbook of people in power forever - demonize others and get frightened humans not to question real world problems that need fixing (often complex in nature) but just to simply blame others. Happened during Crusades, to Catholics like JFK, Irish when they came over, Jews forever, black people forever, women etc etc. and stillllllll does. Just feels incredibly head in sand to not recognize the vast similarities to our past and repeat those behaviors that we would SWEAR we would never be a part of (“US in Germany back in the day?! No wayyyy would we ever do that!”)”
Given historical similarities that are noted in above text, how to proceed effectively to problem solve? Or don’t voters really matter? Or is it minority doesn’t matter?
Monte, your “friend” sounds like they are in need professional help. The main issue by far is the economy and cost of living. That accounts for last nights disaster, lack of messaging about the improved economy led to this poor performance.
As for singling out certain groups, who is calling for that? No one I know. The loss in culture for many in the EU is real, DON’T discount it or blow it off as racist whites.
"The main issue by far is the economy and cost of living." . . . that that jerk Biden screwed up so bad it's taken Trumpy 11 months to begin digging us out of the hole!
WOW LT! “lack of messaging about the improved economy led to poor performance”: the 4-0 sweep. Exactly how has the economy improved? A promise was made to improve it and yes— Trump, Russ Vought, and Treasury, Commerce, Health, Homeland Security are working quickly on the economy to improve lives of citizens and naturalized, without Congressional assistance. Fear motivates voters.
Given our huge debt at all levels of government, pragmatically is voter demand for “Affordability” possible without costly entitlements and/or significant economic growth?
Econ 101 Monte. Inflation @ 3%, unemployment 4%, record highs in the stock market, fuel costs lowering (except for Ca.) trillions in trade deals, billions in tariffs.
Yes, much to be done, but on the right trajectory.
Socialism, nor gutless Rino’s are not the path forward.
https://www.bls.gov/cpi/
The stock market is a wacky metric. The wealthiest 10% of Americans own approximately 87-93% of household stock market wealth. Same folks that the BBB gives tax breaks for their private jets. And if you pull out all of the AI stocks, the markets have been stagnant. I hope those don't go nipples up or the markets are hosed.
One more number. The 'bottom' 50% of earners in the US have less than 1% of their money in the stock market....
LT: Can’t argue with generalized data. Then we each look at our checkbook. Inflation is NOT Trump’s fault; he’s working to improve lives of residents. However, local utilities are up in our economic region PG&E 43% over 3years, SBWaterDistrict customers up to 40% with other water via districts (7–8.5%), Cox via market (8–15%), insurance via claims (7–10%). Inflation varies and stems from shared pressures: droughts/fires, customer demands, supply chains, and ever increasing employee compensation. Only Prop 13 property taxes are predictable at 2% annual increase plus of course the added thousands in 51-55% voter approved taxes for every bond measure and parcel tax. (:
You kiddin' ? It'll take months before the dopey Dems figure out Mamdani & the other Commies are major trouble! Not only for their party, but for the whole country!
You go, Earl! Love the way you keep standing up for our Grifter-in-Chief, even as he pardons the likes of Changpeng Zhao (aka "CZ" the world's richest crypto billionaire and founder of Binance, which was instrumental in the Trump family's World Liberty scam), or George "If I'm Lyin' I'm Dyin'" Santos, or the J-6ers! Hey, wanna buy another Trump Bible while we await the promised release of the Epstein files?
Very interesting, thanks
My understanding is more complex. Also, out of control third world immigration, Orwellian speech laws that are societal issues to recon with.
'Third-world immigration - disgusting!
Excellent summation Derek. We need pragmatism on this side of the pond, not more populism, lies, and promises that can’t be delivered. Economic uncertainty is bad for both business and citizens. For decades, we had a Great Britain import-export business with flats in two London suburbs. BREXIT was a failed political maneuver. Look at the resulting mess.
The stateside question remains: How to motivate voters to accept pragmatic realities? Messaging the truth is denied, avoided, or unwanted. We’re ineffective messaging. Trump was elected by pragmatist MAGAs seeking to solve problems. He is despised and blamed for every problem and electoral outcome by an increasing number of those with TDS. Congress is dysfunctional, failing to move quickly. What’s the fix as June, 2026 primaries approach?
Wow, I see Brexit and MAGA as very similar movements. Less-educated older white folks power both. And yes, I get some of the ideas, including immigration reform. But both are sadly missing "Thatcher’s brand of pragmatism..." and are lost in "populist daydreaming". It doesn't surprise me that no one here connects those dots.
I was initially disappointed seeing today’s article - I was hoping for a hot rap about Mamdani’s election and other goofs by the Commie-Dems.
I also wasn’t enamored by today’s subject matter - Brexit’s problems.
But it’s so _damn_ well written I couldn’t stop reading it! Great job Derek!
Thank you Earl. What I can say that is more topical about the UK is that the British Labour' Party is in big trouble. The leadership promised before last year's election that they would not raise taxes during their 5 year term. That got them elected with a big majority. Already, they are in trouble and their budget deficit is looking to be 30-40 billion pounds. And all indications are the Chancellor will be forced to raise taxes in some form.
the Brits did the right thing in pulling away from the New World Order control over greater Europe…while messy & with some pain, the divorce was demanded by the people…
Everything is rigged & fake…I’m with this guy, we’ve forgotten how to be human, as they lead us around by the nose…
https://x.com/jokaqarmy1/status/1985776283427774922?s=61
Meanwhile, amongst the noise & haste, Peace is The Prize…
https://x.com/kadmitriev/status/1986160574648950876?s=61
The main problem with the European Union is it allowed unregulated flow of immigrants across the borders of the EU countries. Therefore, many of the immigrants from Africa and the Middle East that crossed into Spain, Italy, France, Germany were legally ending up in Britain. The only way to solve this problem was to leave the EU. The fact that Britain didn't solve its immigration problem post-Brexit cannot be blamed on Brexit. Furthermore, the EU is over-regulated, burdened by horrendous bureaucracy and hopelessly complex rules, hindering economic competitiveness, innovation and investment.
" . . We are looking at a voting bloc that was swayed by the enormous promises made by Mamdani, they are a group seduced by snake oil, . . . It may sound seductive to hear Mamdani’s promises as a young social participant. He wants to deliver government giveaways, etc, etc. all while having these gifts paid for by the wealthiest residents. Soak the rich, give us benefits, and the city will become a Utopia."
So what the hell does this tell us? The GOP has gotta get off its high-horse and start winning like to Dems do - by lying, cheating and stealing! Our ‘moral ground routine ain’t making it!'
Another good one elce.