Man, I really do like these guys, but the funny thing about right-wing fusionism is that every attempt at a paleo-alliance between libertarians and conservatives has come with complete disrespect from the conservatives and a complete unwillingness, even from those who should be natural allies on the right, to acknowledge that libertarians were correct about the most important issues of this century: the post-9/11 wars, inflation and debt, COVID, the surveillance state, Russiagate, Epstein, and the rest. When it’s convenient, these guys ignore everything we actually offer, and they pretend right-wing libertarians don’t exist and that all libertarians just care about weed, porn, and prostitution. The reason we entered the alliance in the first place was economics, and in exchange, we libertarians deemphasized the social issues because many of us accepted that the paleocons were right about social decay and the importance of moral virtue. But I think we’ve given them far too much credit with nothing in return. Tucker Carlson is far better at this: He brings on Dave Smith and Scott Horton as foreign-policy specialists, calls Thomas Massie the most conventionally conservative politician of our lifetimes, and clearly admires Ron Paul. He sometimes criticizes “libertarian economics” unfairly, but he highlights what the best of us have had to offer instead of ignoring us. And I think it’s only made him better. In 2026, and after the GOP made a martyr out of Massie, a complete reevaluation of the relationship is necessary, especially since America First, inflation, and Epstein/corruption are clearly the most important issues that will cost the GOP the midterms. It is long past due that we demand real concessions before we vote with them again, and I think the emphasis HAS to be on inflation and war this time. I really don’t care about the “you’ll get the Dems elected!” arguments anymore. If the GOP doesn’t learn from their mistakes and make these changes now, we’re going to get the Bolsheviks in the long run anyways.

American teens are becoming straight again, with - especially - female bisexuality in sharp retreat in the youngest cohorts. via @jean_twenge: generationtechblog.com

NEW: Ohio lawmakers have proposed a new law that bans men from ejaculating without intent of conception, would fine men up to $10,000 per ejaculation. The bill was brought forward by Democratic State reps Anita Somani and Tristan Rade. Men would be charged with a felony under the law if they engage in unprotected s*x without the intent of impregnation. Exceptions under the law include people ejaculating in the LGBTQ community, sperm donation, and masturbat*on. The lawmakers say the point of "The Conception Begins at Erection Act" is to "call out the hypocrisy" of "bills that regulate women’s bodies." Men would be charged $1,000 for the first offense, $5,000 for the second offense and $10,000 for any offense after.

This traffic officer has spent years helping schoolchildren safely cross the street with high-fives, spins and hugs 🥰

SNAP back to reality.

🚨DEAR GOD!!!! Complete LAWLESSNESS broke out at the Oklahoma State Fair after dozens of "teens" began BEATING other in line for rides. Teens could be seen STOMPING ON THE HEADS of other kids, punching each other, and knocking over equipment. WHERE ARE THE PARENTS?!!!!!!!!!

Trump is banning students majoring in degrees that don’t make enough money from taking out college loans. Degrees for social work, art, religious studies, teaching aides, and music will be hit the hardest. trib.al/NmmAzhf

Gold measured by the M2 currency supply indicates that it is still greatly undervalued. It would need to increase 200% to $13,600 usd to reach its 1980 peak in relation to all of the paper currency that has been created.