Posted on 11/04/2026 1:46:30 AM PST by nikos1121
Do not be distraught, and do not worry. God is watching over this nation, and nothing unfolding today is outside His providence.
Like many of you, I watched the polls and the media spin leading into this week predicting a blue wave. But we must remember the fundamental reality: Donald J. Trump was not on that ballot. Midterm dynamics are an entirely different animal, and the knee-jerk panic on our side is completely unwarranted.
When you look at American history with a cool head and an understanding of executive power, a hostile Congress has often been the exact crucible that turns a strong leader into a legendary one. In our own lifetimes, four presidents—Truman, Eisenhower, Reagan, and Clinton—achieved some of their most sweeping, enduring triumphs while facing an opposition-controlled Capitol Hill.
In temperament and governing instinct, Trump has always shared a kinship with Harry Truman: a blunt, plain-spoken brawler who bypassed the polite, useless chattering class to fight for the common man. Truman faced the hostile 80th Congress, took his case straight to the American people, and forged a legacy that history still reveres.
Capital Hill has flipped but it doesn't tie Trump's hands—it frees them. Here is why this outcome could actually make him a far more lethal and impactful president:
1. Eliminating Intra-Party Friction
When a president holds paper-thin majorities within his own party, he burns endless political capital begging moderate holdouts, squishes, and self-serving backbenchers to stay in line. The infighting is exhausting, demoralizing, and produces watered-down compromises.
When Congress flips to the opposition, that internal burden evaporates overnight. The scrimmage line becomes clear, clean, and external: the White House versus Capitol Hill.
2. The Power of the Negative (The Veto Pen)
Without a compliant legislature, the President’s primary domestic weapon becomes the veto. Overriding a presidential veto requires a strict two-thirds supermajority in both chambers—a threshold the Democrats cannot touch.
That leaves the opposition with two choices: either craft common-sense, bipartisan bills moderate enough to earn his signature, or waste their time passing hollow messaging bills that will die a swift death at the Resolute Desk. The gridlock stops their radical agenda cold.
3. The Forced Pivot to Pure Executive Action & Foreign Policy
Historically, when a president is boxed in domestically, his focus shifts to the domains where executive authority is absolute and unchallengeable:
Trade and Tariffs: The executive branch retains broad, unilateral statutory power over tariffs, supply chains, and national security trade actions—requiring zero congressional approval.
Geopolitics and Defense: Free from haggling over bloated domestic spending packages, a commander-in-chief directs his personal energy toward international diplomacy, energy dominance, and border defense, where presidential discretion reigns supreme.
Deregulation: Real dismantling of the administrative state happens through executive orders, agency oversight, and cutting the bureaucratic red tape that strangles American business.
4. The Truman Model vs. The Triangulation Precedent
An executive with an opposition Congress holds all the cards. If they want to govern, they must come to him—much like Newt Gingrich’s Congress was forced to deal with the White House on welfare reform and balanced budgets in 1996.
If instead they choose endless oversight, political theatrics, and partisan investigations, it will backfire spectacularly. It allows Trump to do what he does better than anyone in history: campaign against a "do-nothing," obstructionist Congres
The Bottom Line my friends is this:
Legislative business-as-usual in Washington may pause, but the real levers of executive power do not. A hostile Congress forces an administration into a leaner, sharper, purely executive posture—relying on the veto, trade leverage, foreign affairs, and administrative directives.
It strips away the legislative noise and sets the stage for an undeniable legacy.
Stand fast. Keep the faith. Our best years are still ahead of us.
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A federal judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration’s plans to deport Afghans detained in the U.S. to Afghanistan or Pakistan, after advocates and dozens of members of Congress warned that their lives would be at risk.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to deport detained Afghans to Afghanistan
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to deport detained Afghans to Afghanistan
Welcome to post-Rhodesia Zimbabwe 2.0
Psalm 105 4 “ look to the Lord and his strength, seek his face always.”
We Are Not The Same
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H.R. 29: Laken Riley Act
Jan 7, 2025 at 1:27 p.m. ET. On Passage of the Bill in the House.
This was a vote to pass H.R. 29 in the House.
216 Republicans voted Yes
48 Democrats voted Yes
159 Democrats voted No
Detention of criminal aliens. The Attorney General shall take into custody any alien who is inadmissible ... and is charged with, is arrested for, is convicted of, admits having committed, or admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of any burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting offense
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H.R. 875 reads:
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable.
That’s it. The bill is just over two pages long. All it does is allow foreigners to be deported or denied entry to the U.S. after they have been convicted of or admitted to drunk driving.
https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2025183
Roll Call 183 | Bill Number: H. R. 875
Jun 26, 2025, 03:27 PM | 119th Congress, 1st Session
Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act
Republican 209, 0 Nays
Democratic 37 Yeas, 160 Nays
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Jun 24, 2025, 02:00 PM | 119th Congress, 1st Session
Vote Question: On Motion to Table
Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Status: Passed
Republican 216 Yeas, 0 Nays
Democratic 128 Yeas, 79 Nays
https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2025175
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https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2025158?Page=2
Roll Call 158 | Bill Number: H. Res. 488
Jun 09, 2025, 07:01 PM | 119th Congress, 1st Session
Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado
Status: Passed
Party Yeas Nays Present Not Voting
Republican 205 0 1 14
Democratic 75 113 5 19
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House Republicans for a second time passed a stand-alone bill that would require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections and impose voter roll purge requirements on states.
The legislation — formally titled the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act — passed in a 220-208 vote.
Republicans 216 Yeas, 0 Nays, 4 Not voting
Democrats 4 Yeas, 208 Nays
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https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7343/text
H.R.7343 - Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act
118th Congress (2023-2024)
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention of certain aliens who commit assault against law enforcement officers.
Status: Passed
Republican 211 Yeas, 0 Nays
Democratic 54 Yeas, 148 Nays
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https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202694?Page=2
Mar 18, 2026, 05:27 PM | 119th Congress, 2nd Session
Roll Call 94 | Bill Number: H. R. 1958
Deporting Fraudsters Act
This bill makes certain acts related to public benefits fraud grounds for
(1) barring a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) from admission into the United States, or
(2) deporting the individual. The bill also makes such an individual ineligible for immigration enforcement relief, including relief for an individual in danger of subjection to torture.
Specifically, this bill applies to individuals who have been convicted of, admit to having committed, or admit to acts which constitute certain offenses. Offenses covered by this bill include
(1) fraud involving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits,
(2) fraud involving Social Security benefits,
(3) fraud involving programs that receive federal funds, and
(4) the production of fraudulent identification documents.
Republican 211 Yeas, 0 Nays
Democratic 20 Yeas, 186 Nays
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https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202687?Page=2
Roll Call 87 | Bill Number: H. R. 7744
Mar 05, 2026, 04:50 PM | 119th Congress, 2nd Session
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Republican 217 Yeas, 0 Nays
Democratic 4 Yeas, 209 Nays
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https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2026184
Introduced in House (04/03/2025)
Parental Rights Over The Education and Care of Their Kids Act or the PROTECT Kids Act
This bill requires public elementary and middle schools, as a condition of receiving certain federal funds for elementary and secondary education, to obtain parental consent before changing a student’s gender on school forms or changing a student’s sex-based accommodations.
Specifically, an elementary school or a school consisting of only grades 5-8 must obtain parental consent before changing a minor student’s (1) gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form; or (2) sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms.
Roll Call 184 | Bill Number: H. R. 2616
May 20, 2026, 05:21 PM | 119th Congress, 2nd Session
PROTECT Kids Act
Status: Passed
Republican 208 Yeas, 0 Nays
Democratic 8 Yeas, 198 Nays
Independent 1 Yeas, 0 Nays
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It’s going to be gridlock. They either work with him, or they can spin. Trump has the veto power, he now has nothing to lose, no one to be accounted to. We have seen this before. I remember when Obama was elected. It was 8 years of hell with him. Then we endured Biden. I say, thank God that we have a Savior General in the WH who will see us through this. Today is bad. I for one am turning off all media, all YouTubers. I am going to get my news only from here. I did this during those miserable Obama years.
The next two months will reveal the direction they are going to take. Either fight Trump for 2 years, or kill the filibuster, impeach Trump and the rest of the administration until they get to some that is on board, and then burn it all down.
The next two months will reveal the direction they are going to take. Either fight Trump for 2 years, or kill the filibuster, impeach Trump and the rest of the administration until they get to some that is on board, and then burn it all down.
The next two months will reveal the direction they are going to take. Either fight Trump for 2 years, or kill the filibuster, impeach Trump and the rest of the administration until they get to some that is on board, and then burn it all down.
Yes....I guess being NUKED by RABID MUSLIMS is SO much smarter!!
Our country is GONE!!
Agreed. Lock & load
“I still never thought I’d see the American people vote for communists and jihadists.”
Are we absolutely positive that the American people truly DID vote for that? None of this makes sense; something else must have been going on behind the scenes. Just like the 2020 election, we’re only learning the real truth about the steal now; it took six years. We may never know ...
You're still parroting the delusional lie that Iran was close to having nukes?
Just like Saddam was close to having nukes in 2003?
And despite Trump claiming in 2025 that he obliterated Iran's nuclear program?
Amen.
“I think Democrats are going to push to pack the Supreme Court”
And the GOP eunuchs in the Senate will be happy to vote to confirm any of the nominations made by their fellow pols, even though they’re commies.
I’ve heard that Marsha B is considering Tim Burchett to take her seat in the Senate; I think he would hold fast. Also names of Hegseth and Glen Jacobs.
I didn’t choose my screen name 27 years ago for nothing.
Unlike the humble Washington (who refused fancy titles), Trump lacks both the patience and intellect for a Constitutional convention. Instead, he'll spend it telling everyone how great he is.
The gridlock will be good for the economy, I believe.
We will hone our message which is: Put our financial house in order:
Address the debt.
Reform Social Security.
Reform the Fed.
Fix voting fraud.
Enforce our existing laws which is our central problem. If we would enforce our laws (most of which are sound) the country would visibly improve quickly. Especially our immigration laws which must exclude America-hating immigrants.
Prosecute subversives and treasonous individuals and groups.
Impeach subversive and treasonous judges -- this needs our attention-- many are full blown Communists with pedigrees.
Deal with homelessness and drug abuse and build mental hospitals to house patients and dry out addicts and alcoholics.
Teach them how to live independently, or house them indefinitely.
Continue to believe in the worldwide spiritual reform movement and the rightward drift that is happening worldwide: It is real.
Teach morality and civics and educate our children to be conservative, as we are.
Call in the Zs and Millennials and support them and teach them. Stop criticizing them: We raised them!
Go back to church. 2 Chronicles 7:14 has not been revoked.
Support DJT and don't be an ingrate for all the incredible Herculean work that he has done.
Don't be downcast, be optimistic. We have made tremendous progress and the benefits of Trump's hard work have yet to fully demonstrate themselves, but they will be great.
Bring people into the conservative fold and the Christian fold.
Continue to deport illegals and put stricter requirements on visas, PR cards, and citizenship.
Obviously the standards are way too low.
We just need to continue the reforms begun under DJT, which are good, and for which he deserves our support and respect.
We will be fine.
In fact, did they? Take away the fraud, I think the results would have been far different. That's why THEY fought so hard against SAVE.
“Instead, he’ll spend it telling everyone how great he is.”
Or he’ll find a reason to go on another six-month multi-city stand-up comedy tour. That would productive ... [eyeroll]
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