California Fleein'

The only Republicans winning in California 

are those stuffing U-Hauls.

The Week, National Review August 2026

Ah, but this scenario could well change provided that

Steve Hilton, California GOP candidate could score

a historic win for that state's governor's office! 

Let's hope that there are still enough Republican and 

Republican-leaning voters left in that woe-ridden 

state to go to the polls and vote for Hilton and break 

the lock-grip of California's Democrats on the 

gubernatorial office in November. It could happen!

Keep the faith!

MEM

Belated Thoughts on Constitution Day

September 17 is Constitution Day in our country. Your apologetic 

Peasant wants to make amends for not finding out the exact date 

of this important day before now, and I thank you, my wonderful

readers for your forgiveness and understanding.

This day for honoring our foundation of our nation's law marks 

the day in 1787 when the delegates signed this historic document

in Philadelphia. It is the starting point for Constitution Week, 

a week dedicated to educating all Americans on civic responsibilities.

It commemorates the creation of the federal government's framework

and recognizes individuals who have become U.S. citizens via birth

or naturalization. 

Schools and other educational institutions which receive federal funds 

are required by law to hold educational programs regarding the 

U.S. Constitution on this day.

This great document is unique, especially for its time, in that instead of

spelling out the power and reaches of the law it curbs the power and 

reach of the law in our society. This makes our country a constitutional

republic; as Benjamin Franklin told someone on the street outside of

the place where the meeting to decide on the writing of our 

Constitution was held, that we had "a republic, if we could keep it." 

And today we are facing forces hostile to the Constitution and to our

republic. Let us make ourselves strongly cognizant of this document 

and its contents, so we may defend it vociferously.

MEM

 

Another Anniversary for Us!

Today is the seventeenth anniversary of PWAP and you,

my fantastic readers getting together with me, your 

humble and most grateful Peasant each week to pore 

over the political and economic news. This is one of the

highlights of my life! God bless you all!

I do apologize for failing to mention some of the past

anniversaries, but we are still marching on together and 

I thought, "Well, why don't we observe all of our 

anniversaries together and not just the bigger-milestone

ones?" Why not, indeed. 

So from now on that's what we shall do!

MEM

Robert Woodson, R.I.P.

As a young man, Robert Woodson had experiences with 

segregation which drew him to the University of Pennsylvania

where he earned a master's degree in social work.

He got involved in the civil rights movement where he led

protests and organized community development programs.

Woodson dedicated his life to uplifting people and their 

communities to ease their struggles.

However, over the years he became increasingly skeptical 

of liberal politics and found its prescriptions for helping

the disadvantaged wanting. This resulted in Woodson 

becoming a conservative, and he advocated for self-reliance

over government dependence a' la the Welfare State, and 

local solutions over central planning. Woodson would go on

to mold President Reagan's social policy during the 1980s.

In 2020, Woodson founded 1776 Unites, a non-profit that 

was created to combat the historical falsehoods of the 

controversial 1619 Project. He became a staunch, reliable,

indefatigable conservative activist.

At 89, Robert Woodson's work has concluded. May many 

others take up his task, and may Woodson rest in peace.

MEM 

Colorado Makes Its Tax Slope Steeper

The far-lefties who give themselves the name 

"progressives" want to stick it to the wealthy

in any way they can, in large part to fund their

dream programs and to expand existing ones.

Their battle cry is "Tax the Rich!" and they have

taken their campaign from state to state, recruiting

and running like-minded candidates for public 

office on that very theme.  

Colorado has a pretty low 4.4% flat income tax

which has been a great attraction for businesses 

and up-and-coming professionals, helping to 

grow the state's population over the past 20 years.

But now the progs want to replace Colorado's 

flat tax with one that has high graduated rates.

Why?

Such a move would make Colorado more like 

California, New York, Illinois, and other high-tax

states which many of its residents have fled.

The proposed ballot Initiative 195 would replace

the flat rate with six income brackets ranging from 

3.7% for individuals earning up to $25,000 to 

8.4% for those earning above $1 million. 

Furthermore, the brackets would not be adjusted  

annually for inflation. More people would rise 

into higher income tax brackets, resulting in paying

more in tax as they proceed. As many small businesses

typically pay at individual rates on pass-through income,

many would get clobbered with large increases.

A family farm that has a good year would be punished 

for their successful year with a higher tax tab. 

Such would be travel along route I-195. 

Under I-195, Colorado would have the highest top tax 

rate in their region of the country; Wyoming has no 

income tax, Arizona's top rate is 2.5%, Utah weighs in 

at 4.45%, and New Mexico at 5.9% 

Colorado has, like most states, been seeing healthy 

revenue growth because of strong capital gains.

Progressives, however, are trying their damnedest to

soak the rich via millionaire taxes such as in Washington

state (9.9%), Rhode Island (8.99%) and Maine (9.15%).

If a recession occurs, these voracious left-wingers will

simply raise taxes even higher. Theirs and government's 

needs above those of the people at all times, don't you know.

In summation, the progs want more money to hand out via

expanding entitlement programs and to reward their union

allies for their electoral support. History tells us that once

that kind of tax system is installed, spending continues to

rise as revenue rises and the rates predictably come along 

for the ride. And in case you thought, my sharp readers, 

that all Democrats favor this robbery, Colorado's 

term-limited governor Jared Polis (D) has declared that a 

progressive income tax would be "absolutely devastating"

to the state's economy. Gov. Polis is, no pun intended,

on the money.

MEM

Two Tragic Anniversaries

Today is the first anniversary of the assassination of 

conservative activist and a true social influencer 

Charlie Kirk. Tomorrow is the twenty-fifth anniversary

of the day terror came calling; the attack on the 

Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and the foiled attempt

to attack another target but for the brave efforts

of the passengers on board one of the hijacked planes

who succeeded in bringing down the plane which

crashed into a Pennsylvania field.

We shall keep Kirk and his family in our thoughts 

and payers, and demand that justice be served in

the killer's trial, meting out the rightful measure of

punishment for the villain.

Your sorrowful Peasant will not bring up the body

counts or any other shocking statistics, but will 

quietly pay tribute to the souls we lost that terrible

day. Anyway, you already know that awful information.

But these terrible events have drawn many of our

fellow Americans, conservatives and others from along

the political spectrum together to stand up against 

terrorism from without and against terrorist cells from 

within. As I am typing this posting President Trump is 

waging a successful war against Iran and its equally

nefarious allies to eliminate their ability to foster 

terrorism, and to prevent Iran from having nuclear

weapons to use against our biggest ally in the Middle 

East Israel and other countries. 

Let us pray for God's guidance and strengthening of our 

spirits to assist us in fighting for the preservation of our

country and for victory over our enemies, wherever they 

are. To Charlie Kirk and all the people we lost on these

respective days, The Peasant says "Requiescat in pace".

May none of you have died in vain.

MEM 

The Bidens Are On The Outs

Former First Lady Jill Biden and her vain, snooty,

partner in elitism as well as in marriage former 

President Joe Biden are facing an ever-shrinking 

fan base. The Democrats blame this non-dynamic 

duo for enabling President Trump's return to the 

White House. 

First, she told CBS News Rita Braver that regarding

Joe's performance in his debate against Trump, 

"I had never ever seen Joe like that before or since ...

as I watched it, I thought, 'Oh, my God, he's having 

a stroke.'" (Oops!).

Second, in another interview, she said that had Joe

stayed in the 2024 presidential race he would have 

won (Double oops!).

To be sure, the Bidens have always lied about sensitive

matters such as Joe's feeble health, especially to them-

selves. Your amused Peasant assumes that they actually

believe their own BS. Enjoy your retirement, you losers!

MEM