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Featured Editorials

25th Amendment in the cards?

Submitted by fire with fire on Mon, 04/06/2026 - 10:53am

Newsweek Magazine

Prediction markets tracking the likelihood that President Donald Trump could be removed from office under the 25th Amendment saw a steady climb this weekend, reflecting heightened public speculation as the Iran war intensifies and the president’s recent statements draw widespread scrutiny.

On Kalshi, one of the largest regulated prediction platforms, trading volume rose as users bet on whether Cabinet‑level action to declare the president unfit might occur.

The increase comes at a moment of global crisis, with the Iran war reshaping U.S. foreign policy and raising questions about decision‑making at the highest levels of government.

Why It Matters

The 25th Amendment is one of the most consequential constitutional mechanisms available, allowing the vice president and a majority of the Cabinet to declare a president unable to perform the duties of office.

Even small movements in prediction markets can influence political narratives, investor sentiment, and public perception of stability inside the executive branch.

While prediction markets do not forecast outcomes with certainty, they often reflect real‑time shifts in public expectations.

The Weekly Watch

Submitted by Lookout on Sun, 04/05/2026 - 6:30am

Happy Easter, Passover, and Spring

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Here in NE Alabama the spring rebirth is well underway. I barely got my pruning done in time. We planted one batch of tomatoes last week, and I'm getting in a few more today before a much needed rain this evening. So, spring has sprung and we're off to the race to maintain the homestead. It's busy season, but we're in good shape for a change. However we are very dry, especially for this time of the year. We'll get to the news below the fold.

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Album of the Week 4-4-26

Submitted by joe shikspack on Sat, 04/04/2026 - 3:00pm

Afternoon folks!

It's time for another scoop of the blues. This week we start out with a great album from guitarist and harmonica player Slim Harpo followed by a reunion album of Chicago blues piano player Memphis Slim and guitarist Matt "Guitar" Murphy. After that it's the rockin' 50's blues of Jackie Brenston and then on to an album from Chicago blues guitarist Eddie Taylor, followed by an album of 40's piano blues from Cecil Gant. We finish up in the diversity department with an album from British folk rock group Oysterband.

Enjoy the tunes and have a great weekend!

Saturday Open Thread 4/4/26: Odds and Ends

Submitted by on the cusp on Sat, 04/04/2026 - 7:00am

Good morning, good people!

This short video just may shock and dismay you! Or not.

Due to hospital trips, doctor's appointments, we haven't gone anywhere or done anything in almost a year. Blame this on cancer. But there has been a couple of weeks pause on all things medical crap, and we scored really good tickets to see Jorma Kaukonen and John Hurlbut at Main Street Crossing in Tomball, Texas, a nice venue only an hour and 15 minutes away! Jorma was lead guitarist for Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna. His current thing is acoustic blues, rock and folk. I am hoping to shop for merch!

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