Are Emerging Patterns in Washington Consistent With Cartel-State Capture Models?
In countries where organized crime has infiltrated political power, the early warning signs are remarkably consistent. […]
Are Emerging Patterns in Washington Consistent With Cartel-State Capture Models?
Why raising the question is responsible — not alarmist. In countries where organized crime has infiltrated political power, the early warning signs are remarkably consistent. Analysts call this cartel-state capture: a process in which criminal organizations build influence inside government through selective protection, covert favors, and quiet manipulation of security institutions. It’s a familiar pattern in parts of Latin America. We don’t like to imagine such a model developing in the United States. But recent decisions in Washington raise questions serious enough to merit scrutiny—not panic, not accusation, but scrutiny. And it is worth stating plainly:If these same actions occurred…
After a Surprisingly Cordial Oval Office Meeting, Trump and NYC’s New Mayor Zoran Mamdani Announce Joint Venture: MamDonald’s
Flagship Location to Open Inside Trump Tower Parody & Satire In a press event that immediately stunned the nation into disbelief, President Donald Trump and New York City’s newly minted socialist mayor, Zoran Mamdani, emerged from the Oval Office to announce a joint fast-food venture called MamDonald’s — a collaboration described by aides as “whatever,” and "nothing surprises us, anymore." Trump, reading from a gold-embossed cue card that appeared freshly printed, called the partnership “absolutely historic,” praising MamDonald’s as “the most incredible, socialist-adjacent fast-food concept ever imagined by a capitalist genius like myself.” He veered off-script within seven seconds. “I…
The Caballero Crisis
There’s a crisis at the southern border and no one is talking about it — except Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary with a notably dry and confused presence — reminiscent of Will Ferrell’s Harry Caray on valium — has now introduced a new border threat built on a premise that doesn’t match how the real world operates. The Bessent cattle smuggling claim: The way he tells it, rising beef prices aren’t the result of industry consolidation, supply fluctuations, or any of the standard market pressures economists normally point to. Instead, he claims migrants are bringing cattle…
Are Emerging Patterns in Washington Consistent With Cartel-State Capture Models?
Why raising the question is responsible — not alarmist. In countries where organized crime has…
After a Surprisingly Cordial Oval Office Meeting, Trump and NYC’s New Mayor Zoran Mamdani Announce Joint Venture: MamDonald’s
Flagship Location to Open Inside Trump Tower Parody & Satire In a press event that…
The Caballero Crisis
There’s a crisis at the southern border and no one is talking about it —…
After a Surprisingly Cordial Oval Office Meeting, Trump and NYC’s New Mayor Zoran Mamdani Announce Joint Venture: MamDonald’s
Flagship Location to Open Inside Trump Tower Parody & Satire In a press event that immediately stunned the nation into disbelief, President Donald Trump and […]
The Caballero Crisis
Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary […]
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” exclaimed little Rufus. “They bullied up about half Tuesday and ain’t left yet!” As the sun set beyond Lonetree, flying mortars […]
Animal Shelter Scam Investigative Report – August 1, 2025
But this investigation reveals […]