Sunday August 31st

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There are no words strong enough for what happened in Minnesota.

A senseless act of violence, a tragedy that should never happen in America. Families shattered, a community in pain — and a nation reminded that we must do better. In moments like this, politics takes a back seat. What matters now is standing shoulder to shoulder with those affected, offering strength, and proving that even in the darkest moments, Americans rally together.

Beyond this tragedy, across the country:

Trump came out swinging — first with an executive order saying if you torch the American flag, you’re not just making TikToks, you’re getting prosecuted. If you’re an immigrant doing it? Say hello to deportation. Naturally, liberals screamed… until old clips surfaced of Biden and Hillary asking for the same thing. Internet scorecard: Trump 47, Liberals 0.

Then he eliminated cashless bail in D.C. and other crime-ridden cities — meaning career criminals don’t get a free pass to walk right back onto the streets. And in a quieter move that probably ruined someone’s weekend at MSNBC? He yanked Kamala’s Secret Service protection for her book tour. Let’s just say she might want to spring for Uber Black.

By the way, last week’s reader poll gave Trump a 57% five-star rating so far. The base is fired up.

Meanwhile, in the land of “you can’t make this up”… a Florida teen was branded “most likely to become a dictator” just for voicing conservative views in class. Translation: he didn’t parrot the approved script, so the Karens went full meltdown.

On the business front, Cracker Barrel scrapped its new logo after customer backlash (turns out people still like tradition), Frontier Airlines rolled out 20 new routes with bargain fares, and Ford had to recall nearly half a million vehicles thanks to a brake issue. Add in TransUnion leaking data for 4.4 million Americans, and it’s been a week of corporate “oops.”

But here’s one bright spot — mortgage rates dropped to a 10-month low at 6.56%. Still high, but at least heading in the right direction.

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Forget inflation, border chaos, and foreign wars — the real battle for America’s soul this week was… Cracker Barrel’s logo. They rolled it out, customers revolted, and corporate folded. So let’s settle it right here:

The U.S. economy is showing it’s got horsepower again. The Commerce Department’s revised numbers put Q2 growth at 3.3% — stronger than economists predicted and higher than the initial estimate. After a soft first quarter, the first half of 2025 now sits at a 1.4% annualized growth rate. The key driver? Americans investing, spending, and building again — proof that when conservative leadership gets government out of the way, the economy does what it does best: grow.

While liberals spent years worshipping at the altar of the “Green New Scam,” Trump torched it — and now Americans are filling up for less. This Labor Day, gas prices are projected to average $3.15 a gallon, the lowest holiday prices since 2020. The White House credits Trump’s energy dominance for putting families back in the driver’s seat and keeping more money in their pockets. Compared to Biden’s days of $5+ pain at the pump, the message is clear: drill, baby, drill works.

Turns out law and order isn’t controversial after all — it’s popular. A new poll shows 53% of Americans support President Trump’s decision to send National Guard troops into crime-ravaged D.C., with more cities like Chicago and New York on deck. While liberal mayors wring their hands, everyday Americans are cheering a president who’s finally taking action where local leaders failed. Trump promised to restore safety — and the people are on his side.

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A new report warns America’s national debt will surge from $30 trillion today to $53 trillion by 2035 — ballooning to 120% of GDP. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget projects deficits worsening over the next decade, even after factoring in Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act and his tariff framework. Here’s the difference this time: unlike Democrats who treat debt as an ATM for pet projects, Trump’s strategy leans on tariffs and growth to offset the spiral. The fiscal cliff is real — but under conservative leadership, at least someone’s trying to build a parachute.

New Yorkers already tired of crime, taxes, and chaos may have one more reason to pack their bags: democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani. Real estate pros say residents are already calling, ready to “vote with their feet” if Mamdani takes over. His grand plan? Multi-year rent freezes and billions poured into public housing — policies guaranteed to kill development and drive out what’s left of the tax base. Translation: if Mamdani wins, the last one leaving New York should turn out the lights.

Gallup just dropped the gloomiest poll on record, and it’s a rough one for Team Blue. Exactly 0% of Democrats — that’s right, zero — think the U.S. is headed in the right direction. The number was technically 0.4%, but Gallup rounded down because… what’s the difference?

Meanwhile, 76% of Republicans say America is on the right track, thanks to Trump’s leadership. Independents? About a quarter are feeling optimistic. And here’s the kicker: Trump’s approval stands at 40% overall, but a whopping 93% of Republicans back him, compared to just 1% of Democrats — tying the all-time record for partisan divide.

Translation: Republicans are fired up, Democrats are in meltdown mode, and independents are deciding which way to lean. One side sees hope, the other sees despair. Sounds about right.

Only in New Jersey. The American Dream mall — a massive retail complex in East Rutherford — is facing a lawsuit because 120 of its stores dared to sell clothing on Sundays. The case cites Bergen County’s “blue laws,” which ban the sale of non-essential goods one day a week. Translation: in a state drowning in crime and corruption, officials somehow found time to police khakis and sweaters. Welcome to the Garden State, where Sunday shopping is scandalous, but raising taxes is just business as usual.

The co-creator of the MAGA-themed “Trump Burger” joint has been detained by ICE, just weeks after his business partner was picked up. Roland Beainy, a green card holder, had his status revoked after immigration fraud allegations. His partner, Iyad Muhammad Abuelhawa, brought an even uglier rap sheet — including a 2009 deportation order, federal prison time, and convictions for health care fraud and drug misbranding. The irony? They built a brand on Trump’s name, while ignoring one of Trump’s core principles: America First means following the law.

For the second time in five years, Bravo Brio Restaurants LLC — parent of Bravo! Italian Kitchen and Brio Italian Grille — has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company plans to restructure debt, close underperforming spots, and beg for a new investor. Seven locations already shuttered, leaving 48 still operating with about 4,000 employees. Their excuse? “Rampant inflation” and interest rates that doubled. Translation: when the economy gets squeezed, pasta and breadsticks aren’t enough to keep the lights on.

It’s not just about a restaurant logo — it’s about a pattern. From diners to classrooms to town squares, the symbols of traditional Americana keep getting stripped away, repackaged, or “modernized” into something soulless and sanitized. Conservative voices say it’s no accident: every time nostalgia, patriotism, or heritage shows up, the cultural gatekeepers rush to stomp it out.

As activist Robby Starbuck put it, Americans are fed up with being told that the things they grew up loving are “wrong,” outdated, or need to be replaced by corporate-approved, DEI-flavored alternatives. The backlash we’re seeing isn’t just about a logo — it’s about a nation saying: enough. We want our country, our culture, and our history respected — not erased.

Turns out the “party of the people” can’t even get likes without a receipt. According to WIRED, a major liberal dark money machine — the Sixteen Thirty Fund — is bankrolling a program called Chorus that pays influencers up to $8,000 a month to pump out progressive talking points. Translation: Democrats are literally buying fake friends online because their ideas don’t sell on their own. Nothing screams “authentic grassroots movement” like a monthly invoice.

Here’s a question for you: what if every young American had to serve their country in some way — military, civil, or community service? Not forever, just a year or two.

Would that be a good idea?

Think about it. We’ve got a generation glued to TikTok, melting down in “safe spaces,” and branding classmates “dictators” just for speaking their mind. Do you think mandatory service might straighten a few spines? Would it teach discipline, pride, and responsibility?

Would it help bring back a sense of shared purpose — the kind of patriotism that used to bind this country together?

And here’s the bigger question: would you support it?

Some will scream “authoritarian.” Others will say “finally.” But ask yourself — if America is worth defending, isn’t it worth asking every citizen to give a little back?

Trump just sent the National Guard into D.C. and has promised to restore law and order in other cities. Maybe that’s the spark we need to ask this question out loud: should service to America be required, not optional?

I’ll leave it with you — would national service make America stronger, or is it a bridge too far? Drop us your thoughts, comments, and opinions. We want to hear where you stand.