Squawkbox – December 20, 2025

The latest “wag the dog” Trump move is to create a Venezuelan oil blockade. Historically, these moves create wars. So much for wanting to win the peace prize. Don’t be fooled; this is about distracting from the economy, possible war crimes, the Epstein files detailing his involvement, and continental domination. America’s Hitler … Vance was right on this one.

America will never fully recover from the open borders during Biden’s administration. President Trump is trying his best to recover some of the damage, but the damage is catrostrapic.

It’s a shame these Republicans don’t know how much socialism in our government affects their everyday lives.

Some people are disappointed in President Trump on the economy, but was the economy good during the last administration, and does anyone seriously think our economy would be better if Kamala Harris was president?

Two UGA football players were arrested for shoplifting. Were they not getting enough NIL money?

Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address was untrue. He said Union soldiers died for government of, by and for the people. Famous newspaper editor H.L. Mencken said, “It is difficult to imagine anything more untrue. It was Confederates who fought for self-government.”

A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul. — George Bernard Shaw.

“Poor man wanna be rich, rich man wanna be king. And a king ain’t satisfied ’til he rules everything.” — Bruce Springsteen, “Badlands” Different time, different context, but relevant today in a different way. That Man Without a Family

Way to go Worth County Rams! State champs again.

The basic problem with laws is that criminals don’t obey them.

According to the restaurant inspection report in this paper, I found it interesting that out of 23 inspections reported, the highest score for cleanliness and safe food practices was the Dougherty County Jail. Congratulations.