The 175th Anniversary Of The New York Times: “All The News That’s Fit To Print”

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Yesterday, September 18, marked the 175th Anniversary of The New York Times, with its motto “All The News That’s Fit To Print”, begun in 1851.

Without any debate, The New York Times is clearly the best, most comprehensive newspaper in America, and the only one that has a complete index of all news for all 175 years, invaluable to readers and scholars, including this author and blogger, when he was conducting research for his two scholarly published works.

That does not mean that The New York Times is “perfect”, as no publication is totally that, but it is still the premier news source, with thousands of correspondents contributing to the best portrait of what is going on in America and the world at large, from before the Civil War through the two World Wars, the Cold War, and the tumult of the present day under President Donald Trump.

The New York Times, along with many other newspapers, magazines, and radio and TV news coverage, is essential to preserve the First Amendment Freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Press.

Every decent person must, vehemently, oppose in every way possible the attacks perpetrated by Donald Trump and his corrupt administration, which are promoting the loss of freedom, democracy, freedom of thought.

The authoritarian bent of Donald Trump must be fought against in every way imaginable, as the never ending fight for keeping the federal and all other governments responsible to the public interest.

So the news that Trump has barred CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House Grounds cannot be allowed to stand.

He is also threatening the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and other news sources, which requires a response of opposition and determination by all Americans.

Rural States, Usually Republican, Suddenly In Play In Senate Races

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The concept of rural states in the Midwest and Far West being Republican dominated, suddenly becoming areas that seem to be in a position of being contested by Democrats and Independents, is absolutely startling, and improve the chances of a Democratic majority in the US Senate in the 120th Congress(2027-2029).

This list includes:

Iowa–Josh Turek
Nebraska–Dan Osborn
Kansas–Adam Hamilton
South Dakota–Brian Bengs
Montana–Seth Bodnar
Idaho–Todd Achilles

Additionally, two other states strongly Republican, with appointed Senators to replace JD Vance (Ohio) and Marco Rubio (Florida), are facing major challenges from Sherrod Brown and Angie Nixon, and both states have large areas of rural population.

All of these eight states are harmed dramatically by the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump; by the rising grocery and gasoline prices caused by the Iran War; and by the deleterious effect on all kinds of farm production, and interference with manufactured goods that these states rely on from Canada and other nations.

If any of these states, or multiples of them, go against the Republican Party in their states, it will, assuredly, guarantee a Democratic Senate majority in the next Congress.

Donald Trump Is, By Far, The Most Corrupt President In American History!

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A survey produced by the website “theleahfiles” makes clear that Donald Trump is by far the most corrupt President in American History.

The survey demonstrates the level of corruption of every President since Dwight D. Eisenhower, with recognition that any Presidency will end up with some level of corruption, but in many cases, not a serious level.

Donald Trump scores 53 in first term, and 91 in his first year and a half of his second term.

Richard Nixon scores 41, the only other President over 25.

George W. Bush scores 23; Bill Clinton 22; and Ronald Reagan 21.

Lyndon B. Johnson scores 17; George H.W. Bush 13; and John F. Kennedy 10.

All the other Presidents are in single digits in the following order:

Barack Obama and Joe Biden scored 8; Dwight D. Eisenhower 6; and Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter 2.

If one adds the scores of Republican Presidents, the total is 250, while for Democratic Presidents, the total is 67.

So clearly, the level of Republican corruption is more than three and a half times higher than for Democratic corruption.

The total number of years of Republican Presidential leadership are 42 through 2026, starting in 1953 and Eisenhower.

The total number of years of Democratic Presidential leadership are 32.

Seven Weeks To Midterm Elections, And Democrats Are Gaining A Growing Edge Over Republicans

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A New York Times-Siena poll, with seven weeks to the Midterm Elections of 2026, is demonstrating a widening lead in the strength of the Democratic Party, to gain control of both houses of Congress from the Republican Party.

Democratic candidates have a lead over Republicans of 51-43, as Americans have anger over the growing economic inflation, the Iran War, Tariffs, the ICE abuses taking place against immigrants with many being citizens, and the growing concern over the potential dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

On a variety of issues, Democrats have substantial leads over Republicans, including:

Health Care D plus 24
Immigration D plus 7
The Deficit D plus 10
The Economy D plus 7
Cost of Living D plus 8
Foreign Wars D plus 7
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict D plus 11

Independent voters strongly prefer Democrats in this election cycle, with 57 percent planning to vote for Democratic candidates.

Even white voters without college degrees are now a majority against Donald Trump, and voters in general see Republicans as more extreme, elitist, and corrupt, and prefer Democrats on cultural and economic issues.

By an 11 point margin, voters prefer a Democratic Congress, rather than a Republican Congress, for the upcoming 120th Congress (2027-2029).

Younger voters now favor Democrats by 35 percentage points; Hispanic voters by 43 points; and Independent voters by 23 points.

Only 18 percent of Generation Z voters (under age 30), prefer Donald Trump.

Only 28 percent of voters approve of Trump’s handling of the economy, while the massive number of 71 percent disapprove.

So the political situation for Democrats looks very promising, and one must remember that the party in the White House traditionally loses seats, and often control of Congress, in midterm elections.

The Worst Of The Worst: Donald Trump Officials Outside The Cabinet

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Beyond the Donald Trump Cabinet Officers who were listed as “The Worst of the Worst” in yesterday’s Blog entry, there are also a multitude of Donald Trump Officials outside of the Cabinet, who have been horrendous in their statements and actions.

In ranked order, they include the following:

White House Deputy Chief of Staff For Policy and Homeland Security Adviser Stephen Miller

Federal Bureau of Investigation Head Kash Patel

White House Border Czar Thomas Homan

Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr

White House Communications Director Steven Cheung

Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff

Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Service Head Mehmet Oz

White House Director of National Economic Council Kevin Hassett

Additionally, the following individuals were part of the White House team before leaving for various reasons:

Former Director of Government Efficiency Elon Musk

Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt

Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino

Border Control Commander-At-Large Gregory Bovino

Special Government Employee Corey Lewandowski

The Donald Trump Cabinet: The Worst Of The Worst!

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Many American Presidents have had Cabinet Officers who are corrupt and disgraceful in their behavior.

But no Presidency matches, particularly, in the second term of Donald Trump, only 19 months, the horrifying corruption and disgraceful behavior of Cabinet Officers, and already some Cabinet Members are gone, and others, seemingly, on thin ice.

Already, Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security; Attorney General Pam Bondi; Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard; and Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer have been removed from their posts, ironically all women.

But there are so many others who are corrupt and disgraceful, and should be removed, but Donald Trump seems more comfortable with his male Cabinet Officers.

Among the “worst of the worst” in ranked order are the ten following:

Secretary of Defense (War)—Pete Hegseth

Secretary of Health and Human Services—Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent

Attorney General Todd Blanche

Office of Management and Budget Russell Vought

Secretary of Interior Doug Burgum

Environmental Protection Agency Head Lee Zeldin

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon

Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy

This does not mean that the remainder of the Trump Cabinet in the second term is much better, with only one—Secretary of State Marco Rubio being not totally disgraceful, but still a major disappointment as he, like so many others, has abandoned all principles and beliefs in service of Donald Trump.

Democratic Party Plans To Investigate Trump Presidency If They Gain Control Of At Least The House Of Representatives

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The Democratic Party in Congress, and particularly in the House of Representatives, has laid plans to investigate the Trump Presidency, with the belief that gaining, at the least a few seats, to become the majority in the upcoming 120th Congress (2027-2029), is highly likely.

So their agenda includes:

The Enrichment of the Trump Family in the past 19 months

The Massive Number of Clemencies, Pardons, and Financial Favors Given to Trump Supporters

The Massive Number of Construction Projects in Washington DC, including all of the changes made without approval of any legitimate organization

The Massive Abuses of Immigration Enforcement

The Massive Reshaping of Federal Goverment Agencies, and Mass Firings of Competent Government Workers Without Just Cause

Prosecution of Trump’s Political Enemies

Institutional Pressures Against Law Firms, Corporations, Universities

Foeign Policy Blunders That Have Undermined Relationships with Allies, along with Promotion of the Iran War

The Coverup of the Epstein Files

Key Democratic Congressmen who would lead investigations, as they are presently Ranking Members of crucial committees include:

Robert Garcia of California
Jamie Raskin of Maryland
Jared Huffman of California
Jim Himes of Connecticut
Gregory Meeks of New York

The Urgency Of Trump Losing The Midterms, And Netanyahu Being Defeated In The Upcoming Israeli Parliamentary Elections

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It is very clear to all sane people that it is urgent that Donald Trump and his Republican Party in Congress suffer major defeats in the upcoming Midterm Elections of 2026, this coming November 3.

It is the only hope to overcome the Fascist Authoritarianism and lack of concern about the mass population of America, that has been displayed by Donald Trump and his sycophantic Cabinet and Republicans in Congress.

Additionally, it is also urgent that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right wing alliance in the Israeli Knesset be forced out of power in October, which seems possible now.

A more moderate to leftist government is the only way the situation in the Middle East, including mass loss of life of Palestinians, can be ended.

Israel has lost a massive amount of support among many nations, as well as among a large portion of American Jews, and what Israel has done is promote virulent antisemitism in America and across the world, as their government and military have lost all sense of righteousness, decency, and compassion

And two extremist right wing ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, are highly dangerous as they have advocated total elimination of Palestinians on the West Bank and Gaza, and should be facing war crimes trials, as what they promote is no different than Nazi Germany, a great irony.

For the future revival of ethics and morals of the Jewish People and Israelis, it is absolutely essential, also, for Benjamin Netanyahu to be prosecuted as well for his massive crimes against humanity.

Memories Of 9/11: Urgency In Never Forgetting Or Ignoring The Greatest National Tragedy!

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September 11: Al Qaeda Attack on America:

846 AM—Flight 11 Strikes The North Tower of The World Trade Center

903 AM—Flight 175 Strikes The South Tower of The World Trade Center

937 AM—Flight 77 Crashes into The Pentagon Near Washington DC

959 AM—The South Tower Of the World Trade Center falls

1003 AM—Flight 93 Crashes In Shanksville, Pennsylvania After Passengers Launch A Counterattack On Hijackers Aboard The United Airlines Plane

1028 AM—The North Tower of the World Trade Center falls

The tragic loss of nearly 3,000 individuals still, 25 years later, is hard to fathom, and the sense of security and safety has deteriorated, and even more so under Donald Trump as he divides the nation and has undermined our national security, our domestic programs, our foreign policy, and our military, with the assistance of the most horrendous Cabinet members in all of American history.

The nation seemed to have united after September 11, but is now horribly divided in every way imaginable.

It is hard to believe in a future, when the potential for a Fascist authoritarian government is upon us, and the danger of another September 11, but far worse, looms upon the American people.

There is urgency in never forgetting or ignoring the greatest national tragedy, and resisting attempts to undermine the American future.

More Americans Are Identifying As Democrats, Than At Any Point Since 2006, 2008, 2018, And 2020!

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Very encouraging news is that more Americans are identifying as Democrats before the upcoming Midterm Elections of 2026, than at any time since 2006, when Democrats won control of both houses of Congress under Republican President George W. Bush; 2008, when Barack Obama won the Presidency over John McCain; 2018, when the Democrats gained control of both houses of Congress in the midterms of the first Trump Presidency; and 2020, when Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump.

There is presently a ten point lead, which bodes well for, hopefully, good results on November 3, Election Day.

Three key groups–Latinos, young men, and young women have switched their support to the Democrats, after favoring the Republican in 2024.

A nine percentage point gain by Democrats among Latinos, and a 16 percentage point gain among young men and women, are major switches of loyalty, and hopefully, as in the past, will lead to Democratic control of Congress, and give an edge for the upcoming Presidential Election of 2028.