WAHINGTON'S MAYOR SAYS SHE IS GRATEFUL FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE NATIONAL GUARD AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEIR PRESENCE HAS MADE NEIGHBORHOODS SAFER

By Howie Katz

 

 

Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser 

 

On Wednesday, Washington's  Mayor Muriel Bowser  acknowledged that carjackings were down by 87 percent since the National Guard started patrolling the streets of the nation's capital.

Mayor Bowser said "We greatly appreciate the surge of officers that enhance what the Metropolitan Police Department has been able to do in this city."

She added, "We know that when carjackings go down, when use of gun goes down, when homicide or robbery go down, neighborhoods feel safer and are safer, so this surge has been important to us."

Very well spoken. But while she thanked the troops, as a Democrat she could not bring herself to thank President Trump. 

THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL

By Howie Katz

 

 

The Russia-Ukraine war, the conflict in Gaza, the immigration issue, the economy, the Epstein scandal, the weather and everything else is taking a distant second place to the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce engagement announcement.

 

 

 

 

 

The earth stood still the moment that Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift announced their engagement.

BIDEN WASS A SENILE PRESIDENT AND TRUMP ALSO SSEMS TO HAVE A BRAIN DISORDER

By Howie Katz

 

 

 

We are and should always be concerned about the health of our presidents, especially so when they are in their seventies.

 

Joe Biden suffered from senility throughout his presidency. His administration seems to have been run behind the scenes by his wife Jill, by former President Barack Obama, by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and by other officials.

 

While not senile, President Trump also seems to have a brain disorder. 

 

To begin with, Trump suffers from Narcissistic Personality Disorder, an inflated sense of self-importance that often exhibits itself by grandiose delusions.

 

For instance, during his campaign for president, Trump promised to end the Russia-Ukraine war on day one of his presidency. "They're dying, Russians and Ukrainians. I want them to stop dying. And I'll have that done - I'll have that done in 24 hours," is what he said in May 2023. Despite all his efforts, the end to that war is nowhere in sight.  Now he claims that he was joking. Joking, my ass.

 

 

 

 

On August 21, 2025, Trump visited with some of the National Guard troops he sent to crack down on crime in the nation's capital. At the time he declared, "Everybody is safe now." Tell the residents of Washington or the commuters who work there that they are safe from criminals now that Trump has cracked down on the city's crime, and they'll call you a liar or call you crazy ... or call you a crazy liar. 

On August 22, speaking from the oval office, Trump took credit for the Hamas hostages that have been released. "I'm the one who got all the hostages out, if it wasn't for me, they wouldn't be out," he said.  All the hostages? No way, because 146 of the 251 hostages kidnapped by Hamas terrorists and Gaza civilians on October 7, 2023 were released while Joe Biden was president.

While Trump's brain disorder should be cause for concern, it is not as serious as Biden's senility. So far, it has not hurt our country. As a matter of fact, by and large, Trump has been a good president.

AT TIMES, TRUMP IS DEVOID OF REALITY

By Howie Katz

 

President Donald Trump visits with members of law enforcement and National Guard soldiers, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Washington, DC

 

On Thursday, President Trump visited National Guard troops in Washington, DC. He praised the troops and the crime crackdown in front of the gathered press corps.

He also declared "Everybody is safe now" in the nation's capital.

Everybody is safe now? If Trump believes that, he must also believe that pigs can fly. 

 

 

Tell the residents of Washington or the commuters who work there that they are safe from criminals now that Trump has cracked down on the city's crime, and they'll call you a liar or call you crazy ... or call you a crazy liar. 

There are times when Trump appears to be devoid of reality. This is one of those times.

God save America. 

SOME REALLY NEAT SHOES

I ordered them. Gotta have some fun before I croak.

GOV. NEWSOM WAS CORRECT WHEN HE CALLED THE SWARM OF FEDERAL AGENTS OUTSIDE OF WHERE HE WAS SPEAKING AN ACT OF INTIMIDATION

By Howie Katz

 

Dozens of federal agents showed up on the street outside the venue where California Governor Gavin Newsom spoke to a rally about redrawing California's congressional maps, August 14, 2025.

 

 

Dozens of federal agents showed up out side the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles on Thursday where Gov. Gavin Newsom was addressing a rally about redrawing California's congressional districts map.

 

The swarm of agents went on to apprehend one poor slob who was peddling strawberries.

 

 

The swarm of federal agents apprehended only one man. He was peddling strawberries near the building where Newsom was speaking.

 

 

Dozens of agents arresting one man? What a colossal waste of money and manpower. Is that what Trump means when he talks about draining the swamp 

 

Newsom's rally was held in response to Gov. Greg Abott's attempt to redistrict Texas so that Trump would get five additional Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives.  

 

 

Newsom told the crowd at the rally that he was not going to be intimidated by Trumps show of force. 

 

Newsom was spot on. The swarm of agents when he was speaking was no coincidence.  This was clearly a deliberate act of intimidation..

And such nonsense is making a farce of the immigration issue. 

Trump should fire the idiots involved in planning and ordering this fiasco.  

HAPPY 137TH BIRTHDAY ..... AND IF YOUR WONDERING, NO, WE'RE NOT RELATED

In August 1888, Katz's humble beginnings started with a small deli storefront on the Lower East Side. Since then, we've proudly served generations of New Yorkers and visitors alike, offering  the same authentic Old-World flavors that have made us a staple of NYC cuisine & deli history. As we celebrate the anniversary of our founding, we want thank you - our loyal fans - for continuing to support our business and helping us to uphold deli traditions for 137 years and counting.    137 years on the corner of Ludlow & E Houston St Pictured above is the same street corner over the decades. Our signage may have gone through a few iterations, but our pastrami & corned beef recipes have remained the same: slow brined, low smoked, and carved by hand.  We're proud to stand the test of time through generations, world wars, and a constantly changing New York City. We’ve served soldiers before they shipped off to fight, welcomed celebrities, hosted countless family celebrations, and become a symbol of classic New York culture. Through it all, our commitment has never changed—serving hand-carved pastrami, corned beef, and other Jewish deli staples the way they were meant to be enjoyed. 137 years later, we’re proud to still be here, slicing, stacking, and serving memories one sandwich at a time.

ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS FLEE FROM KRISTI NOEM AND HER ICE AGENTS

 

HEY HOWIE, YOU WANT A RETIREMENT JOB ?

By Bob Walsh

 

ICE has waived the maximum age for entry into federal law enforcement for ICE.  And they will pay a $50k signing bonus or as much as $60k payoff on student loans.  (I expect you don't have a lot of student loan debt for some reason.  I can't imagine why.)  You are a veteran and a retired peace officer.  You can read and write reasonably well.  Looks like a good fit.  You even get along pretty well with dangerous reptiles as I recall.  Might be worth a thought.

 

EDITOR'S NOTE: Will they take me with my walker and can I take my doggie along? 

 

Oh, and by dangerous reptiles you must be referring to the likes of Kristi Noem. 

THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY BEFORE AND AFTER OBAMA

HAS TRUMP OPENED A PANDORA'S BOX?

By Howie Katz

 

 

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and President Donald Trump 

 

When President Trump called on Gov. Abbott to redistrict the Texas congressional districts, he may have opened a Pandora's box.  Trump wants to add five more Republican members in the House of Representatives to erase the razor-thin margin Republicans enjoy now and the Texas redistricting would do that.

Trump says he's entitled to the additional members because of his huge election victory. Entitled? Stupid is as stupid says. 

Trump's request and Abbott's calling a special session of the state legislature toe redistrict the Texas congressional districts may come back to bite Trump in the ass.

Now California Gov. Gavin Nuisance - oops, that should read Newsom - and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul have threatened to redistrict their respective state congressional districts if Texas redistricts its districts.

If Newsom and Hochul were to do that, the Democrats would gain control of the House even though the Republicans added five additional members.

Right now the Texas redistricting is in limbo because the Democratic members of the state House have fled the state, thereby leaving that chamber without the quorum required to pass any legislation.

The Texas redistricting will eventually come to pas because Abbott can keep calling special sessions of the legislature.  When the redistricting legislation passes, watch out for California and New York.

And that squealing you'll hear is Trump suffering from a sharp pain in his ass.