California's Election Results

   The Oval Chump claioms there is voter fraud going on in California-the results aren't in , yet. So, Chump puts out his usual drivel about voting irregularities. Does Newsom respond? NO, he's maybe learned better to keep silent in the face of an idiot's tantrum.

   So, we will now assume that the runoff in November will include Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer and not the Brit iterloper, Steve Hilton who has received Chump's endorsement. WHo can believe this Carney Act? It seems to be a poorly written Hollywood drama/comedy.

     Oh, well. CAlifornia is bleediing, thank you Dems and your taxes. The power to tax is the power to destroy. Let's not forget that, Sacramento. 

Xi and Kim: Another Asian Lovefest

   Premier Xi of Beijing visited his neighbor in North Korea. It was a stunning experience: lots of mutual smiling and waving to massive crowds staaged for the meeting, the first in 7 long years. This demonstration of fealty would surely send a message beyond the Asian perimeter.

        The world wold see with its own eyes that Xi believes in Kim and thanks him for his support in economics and trade. North Korea has overcome sanctions, thanks to China. Despite being cutoff from energy sources, Noprth Korea has been able to keep its economy rolling along. Kim is grateful for Chinese support every step of the way.

Oh, joy. 

NBA Finals: Game 3 in the Books

      So, it was do or die for San Antonio and the New York Knicks knew it. If they could post a win  to make it 3-0, his team does not leave anything they would certainly win the Finals.  The Spurs were more acutely aware: they could not afford a loss here and then face the challenge of winning 4 in a row.

      So, the whole fandom of Gotham was also on board: a win now would almost surely bring the trophy back after 52 years. The seats were filled to overflowing, paacked with celebs,  and Central Park was also packed for a local watch meet up.

    Victor was ready, too. The 22 year old knew in his heart that this is why he loves the sport: the challenge of being the underdog(the one dog who submits to the 'big dog'). He has assumed the role of assistant coach(unofficially). He can be seen and heard to be encouraging his teammates, court side. His emotional commitment is obvious to this observer and many more. For his youthful age, he has stepped up to insist that  his team focus on the moment: ban all exterior influence, and forget about Travis and TayTay.

      During the back and forth, the lead changed multiple times. The referees had their hands full as the "let 'em play' mantra seemed to over ride their supervision. Fouls became more obvious as players struggled to control movements and attempts to out run defenses and blocking. In the second half, shirt pulling, arm grips, pushing and shoving became rampant.  Nobody wanted to give up an inch of court space, let alone a clear shot. 3-point plays reversed runs and staunched point bleeds.  Coaches became more vocal; refs strained to keep control.  Oh, an the Oval Chump was hiding in the crowd to add some drama queen spice.

       As the 4th quarter neared its end, play became even more desperate: the Knicks were behind, just behind-1,2, or 3 points, but the Spurs held on and held up to the pressure. Wemby didn't buckle, but shined. and now he has taken on the persona of 'Arch Villain' of Gotham. Good for you, Victor: a role you can handle with ease. These are New York City Knicks- a teaam accustomed to losing, like the Mets.

    New Yorkers are full of themselves; they think they are special. Another myth carried forward by media types who believe their own bullshit.  Did you see the new young mayor way up on the rafters? He couldn't possibly stay away.  Where was Woody Allen?  Hiding? Or Kate Capshaw? Former great Bill Bradley was there, close enough to catch a Knick in his lap!!!!

     The Spurs are now empowered and the Knicks have unleashed the genie. The Spurs victories will be sung abut for generations. Watch 'em. 

Does California Need a Former Brit to Clean Up Sacramento

    So, we have a recently confirmed citizen running for governor in California. He wants to really shake up state politics. Not going to happen. Maybe the electorate knows that it's best to go with someone you know rather than an unknown, like Steve Hilton. He's a talking head, former advisor to the PM in London-David Cameron. He advised the PM on all types of subjects, sort of a Rasputin: comes out of nowhere and the next thing you know he's running 10 Downing Street.  This is the ancestral HQ of the UK, since 1735.

      OLd Steve must have had a long line of BS to arrive in this address. Now he wants to live even larger in California. But, Xavier Becerra will take over after November's runoff between himself and second place Tom Steyer, the billionaire. Old Hilton will have to go back to being a talking head on Fox, extolling the MAGA line of muck. 

Does the Oval Chump Like Sports

     There's an NBA Final Game tonight-Game 3 of the Finals. The score stands at 2-0 with Knicks in the favored position. If they win again tonight, it's pretty much over for ther Spurs from Texas. They are too young a team to hiold it together, but one never knows with sports: any team is beatable on any given day.

   DJT will be courtside or close to watch his Knicks.  What  does then Oval think of Victor? Does he want Victor deported? Is Ice standing by if the POTUS gives the order for ICE to arrest the frenchman? Hmmm. Wouldn't that get the pundits excited. And the SUPREMES, too.

     MAybe Stephen  Miller will put the cuffs on the lanky 22 year old phenom. MAybe the KNicks would not cooperate. 

Watch the courtside antics. 

Zelensky Informs Grandpa

       So, the  young Hero of Ukraine has sent a letter to the Grandpa of the Kremlin- Putin. He told him that this war "HE" is waging is only causing many more deaths among his people than among the patriots in Ukraine defending their country. He also told him that the barrage of drones from down south that hammered St. Petersburg infrastructure and ships will continue.

        This letter was seen as falling on deaf ears(Grandpa's ears). He has had to cutoff the internet for Russyan peoples. No more access to information that might be critical of Kremlin policies and the war being waged for over 4 years.  This is longer than the Great Patriotic War against NAzi Germany, Stalin's former friends.  Now the Rus have to depend on the few friends they have: North Korea; China's Xi JP; Basher al-Assad(Oh, he's hiding in Moskva); Nicolas Maduro(Oh, he's in prison in US;) Grandpa Raul Castro of Cuba(Oh, he's been indicted by DOJ in US-he can't leave home, even at 94 years of age). And those other oil producers in the MIddle East-our competitors).

     Iran is not likely included among "friends of Putin" as they  change sides as the weather goes-not dependable.  Maybe Zelensky was only rubbing salt in Grandpa's open wounds, maybe mixed with local vodka).  And those from Belarus--hmmm. Haven't heard much from Belarussians-they are out of town.

  So, like Cuba, the Kremlin is about out of friends. Maybe a few in Siberia, or Vladivostok, or the White Sea. Oh, Alexei Navalny died there-no help there.

Good luck, Grandpa in retirement.  

Chinese Woman Attacks California Religious Center

       In a time of public dissent and protest, there lurks along side some actions the actions of the crazed fanatic. Recently last month a Chinese woman took action on behalf of her mental state to attack a religious community in central California, in Monterey County on the coast. Deep in the Los Padres National Forest, home of the California Condor, there's a Buddhist Meditation Center located at the ancient Tassajara Hot Springs. The San Francisco Zen Center took over the property in 1966-67 and built a retreat area along the Tassajara Creek. Included was a Zendo meditation building in the Japanese tradition.

     A Chinese women was a visitor in the summer of 2025 and had been asked to leave the property after disrupting all activities because of her abherent behavior toward residents. The alleged aron event took place in the middle of the night, the fire started externally quickly spread throughout the building, completely destroying the structure. All that was left was a partial statue of the Buddha. Photos were posted on line of the early moments of the fire after ignition.  She was later arrested by the County Sheriff's deputies after the investigation revealed her identity. No doubt she has harbored anti-Japanese sentiments fostered by Beijing recently. The Buddhist practice of the San Francisco Zen Center is from the Soto Zen Buddhist sect found in Japan.

      She was released after posting bail.   Her name is Guo Guo.