Louisiana's Big Republican Primary Battle Is Not Shaping Up As Reported.

 Three TP/New Orleans Advocate opinion writers in an article of February 26 attempted to explain how Louisiana's GOP's closed senate primary is shaping up between the GOP candidates.  It not only failed miserably, it came across with the usual hype and cliches.  The three writers were S. Grace, Q. Hillyer and R. Faucheaux who on a regular basis spout the paper's republican tone.  

It means nothing to know which of the candidates will represent the GOP or how the winner comes out on top.  The GOP members of congress who have served during the Trump administration represent the party of  lies and those who have always supported Trump will continue to lie for him no matter which one is elected so there really is no "battle shaping up."  It is the media's way of expressing their lack of Journalistic skills.

It is sort of a pitiful situation when one thinks about the GOP senatorial candidates, Trump and Louisiana's governor Jeff Landry.  Put them all  together and you have nothing but a bunch of ditto heads.

This commentary written by Joe Lorio

Anthropic Stands Tall Against The Convicted Criminal President Donald Trump and His Defense Secretary's Demands.

 Donald Trump and his clown ditto head Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth tried to dominate Anthropic and it's CEO Dario Amodei into using their AI Chatbot Claude technology with no strings attached that would violate safeguards set up by Anthropic.  CEO Amodei looked to the Pentagon for assurance that it's AI Claude would not be used for mass surveillance of Americans or in fully autonomous weapons and the Pentagon would give no such assurances and wanted blanket use of the technology.

Anthropic said it would not change it's company position on safeguarding the technology and therefore would not meet the demands of Trump and Hegseth.  Trump and Hegseth then blew their top like the clowns they are, lashed out at Anthropic with lies and Trump, like the convicted criminal he is, ordered U.S. Agencies to stop using the Anthropic technology.  Just another example how Trump and his clowns have no respect for safety regulation and how he uses his position to try and intimidate private business.  Trump's toxic corruption touches every area of the federal government.

Anthropic is on the right side of the technology issue that is just beginning to be understood and stood up to Trump and his clowns.  The convicted criminal cannot be trusted with anything and certainly not with AI technology that could be turned against America and it's people.  Hang it there Anthropic, America appreciates your courage and your safeguards to keep AI technology safe.

This commentary written by Joe Lorio  

The U.S. Supreme Court Followed The Constitution In Striking Down Trump's Tariff Taxes.

 The Supreme Court handed down not only a ruling that admonishes Trump's dislike for the U.S. constitution, it slapped the GOP controlled congress in the face (not in words) for allowing Trump to take control of the legislative process for raising taxes that the constitution does not provide for.  The 6-3 decision by the court brought about the usual response from Trump on his social media.

Trump's reaction to the decision also indicated just how committed he is to establish authoritarian rule, regardless of the constitution and his oath of office.  Don't look for the coward GOP to remind Trump of the power congress has in controlling his appetite for power.  They are too weak as a party and individuals, especially Louisiana's delegation serving in congress.  

The Supreme Court has a role for controlling Trump's thirst for authoritarian power by ruling against him when he intends to bypass or sidestep the constitution and the rule of law.  That is when enough pressure will mount and be enough to impeach him from office for good.

In the coming months the court's decision will bring out the worse from Trump and his supporters, especially from the media pundits who have been feeding the public Trump and the GOP's lies and misinformation.  The future of America the Beautiful still looks bright because of a SANE Democratic steady party in Washington and the people that support them.  The darkness will lift with time, Trump and his party will be gone and America will once again be the country our forebearers laid the foundation for.  

This commentary written by Joe Lorio

The City of New Orleans: Another One Of Many Safe and Happy Madri Gras.

 The City of New Orleans celebrated another one of many safe and happy Mardi Gras in 2026 thanks to all of those in authority charged with the responsibility of keeping City and its people safe.  And thanks to all the people, local and otherwise who over the years have helped to keep the event safe.

Despite the uptick in crime several years ago it is well to remember that the City has overall been a safe place.  The Madri Gras years, the Super Bowl years, The Jazz Fest years, The French Quarter Celebration Years, The Sugar Bowl Years, Bourbon Street in general and other entertainment that comes to the City and etc. etc., that take place every year with people standing shoulder to shoulder have been relatively safe.  The City has to stay prepared for any event, but lets not be overwhelmed.  We should be willing to report on and talk about the safe times and years and what the City has to offer.  

Now with a new year and a new administration in City Hall, let us look to the future for continued progress for the City and it's people.  Report the good things that take place more often and be objective about a brighter future for all.  And yes my fellow Americans, learning from the mistakes of the past is still the best way for a better future.  

This commentary written by Joe Lorio 

Louisiana's GOP U.S. Senate Candidates Are In A Race To The Bottom:

 The GOP Clowns running against present U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy for the November congressional elections have already started their attacks on each other and Cassidy is leasing the way with his own attack adds.  It reflects the sign of the times of a toxic republican party and their race to the bottom of the barrel.  Their attacks on each other only confirms their unfitness for the office they seek.

The Clowns are Trump and the party's ditto heads with no record of accomplishments.  The media will be no help to bringing clarity to the people because they have already accepted Trump and the party's lies and misrepresentations as facts.  And now, the media suddenly wants to question why no democrat is running for the office as a candidate.  The media and Louisiana have chosen sides ever since Trump became a candidate and they chose Trump and his party.

Through it all, the democratic party has remained the only SANE political party and will find the right time to field more democratic candidates.  There will be more democratic like John B. Edwards candidates in the future of Louisiana politics that will lead the state and the nation to a better time of Constitutional governing.  

The future of Louisiana is to be a democratic state once again, and when it takes place, you will have read it here first in PolitiDose, your daily dose of political commentary.

This commentary written by Joe Lorio

South Carolina Defeats LSU's Lady Tigers 79 - 72.

 South Carolina came to Baton Rouge Saturday night to play LSU that the local pundits predicted would be a game of importance for the Tigers SEC rankings and seating in the upcoming NCAA playoffs.  And for the 18th straight time, Carolina came away with a big win.  It was a packed Pete Maravich Center and the LSU fans had high hopes.  

In a TP/New Orleans Advocate sports column of Feb. 3 said LSU was hitting its stride at a crucial time and listed some stats why that was important going into the stretch of its SEC schedule in the next several weeks.  Since that article was written, LSU has lost to Texas, beat Auburn and loss to South Carolina. The big problem that LSU has faced this year is the fact that they lost their first two SEC games of the season and put them in a hole.  The pundits never wrote about that but what SEC team can afford to do that and not stumble the rest of the season.  After all, who has yet to learn how tough it is to win in the SEC.

As far as stats go, it does not tell the whole story in a basketball game that is different from all other sports.  Games are close, the lead changes hands many times and the game is usually decided in the last two minutes.  When two good teams meet, usually the team that is the most consistent wins. and that is what took place Saturday night for South Carolina for the 18th straight time.  

Another thing to think about is this.  Has the media overrated Kim Mulkey's ability since she came to  LSU because she was so successful at Baylor?  Mulkey and other coaches did not have all the changes to worry about during her stay at Baylor or the first couple of years at LSU.  Now she does and so do other coaches.  In other words, it is a different ball game now. Plus she is coaching in the SEC.

The positive note is LSU will make the playoffs and have an opportunity to play in the national championship game if they play well enough.

This commentary written by Joe Lorio

 

The U.S. Economy, Job Creation and the Unemployment Rate for January 2026.

 The Labor Department reported the economy added 130,000 jobs in January and the unemployment rate came in at 4.3%, it was 4% when President Biden left office.  The Department also revised all of 2025's job creation to be a corrected 181,000 jobs created instead of the 584,000 reported just last month.  It was a pitiful monthly average of only 15,083 per month.

By comparison, job creation in President Biden's 13th month in office January 2022, the economy created 513,000 jobs and a unemployment rate of 4%.  Job creation and the unemployment rate did better in President Biden's first 13 months than it did in Trump's first 13 months of his second term.

President Trump has been President for 61 months and has a negative job creation record of 2, 389,000 jobs.  And for those who pay attention to facts and not the lies, misinformation and BS of the media, Trump, the GOP and even the business community, the numbers are not surprising and could be predicted as PolitiDose has done in previous commentary.  

This commentary written by Joe Lorio

U. S. District Judge Fred Biery Stands Tall Against Trump and His ICE Tactics.

 Judge Biery ordered the release of 5 year old Liam Ramos and his father from an ICE detention center in Texas and their return to Minnesota.  Both did return as the judge ordered.  The judge in his release order blasted the administration saying:  THE CASE HAS ITS GENESIS IN THE ILL CONCEIVE AND INCOMPETANTLY IMPLEMENTED GOVERNMENT PURSUIT OF DAILY DEPORTATION QUOTAS APPARENTLY EVEN IF IT REQUIRES TRAUMATIZING CHILDREN.  

Coming from a court that had the facts and recognized a big problem with Trump's immigration policy, the Judge's statement tells how sick Trump's policies are on the issue.  Had this case not gone to court, one could guess Liam and his father  would still be in ICE's detention camp in Texas.  The court's actions and the nationwide protest by the people against ICE's unlawful actions, will bring changes for the better before it is too late.

The courts and the American people are speaking up about the convicted criminal President's sickness and it is not only about immigration.  It is about everything he touches that turns toxic and the violent atmosphere he has created.  And this writer has not changed his mind on a previous commentary that Trump will not serve out his term in office and the reasons why.

This commentary written by Joe Lorio 

Speaker of The U.S. House, Louisiana's Mike Johnson Is As Sick As Donald Trump.

 Another government shutdown is taking place on Trump and Johnson's watch, although this time it is a partial shutdown of the U.S. Government.  All because the funding bill that passed the House that they supported, the GOP controlled Senate could not pass it because the Democratic party opposed the increased funding for ICE.  The Democratic party said they would only vote if changes would be made to the ICE funding.  Trump said he would agree to that so the bill goes back to the House to take up and vote on.  

Johnson threw a fit and said that Trump would have to sell the changes to the GOP House members himself.  In other words, Johnson lost his sway over his own party.  Johnson also said he would not support the change of unmasking federal agents and gave a silly reason why.  Those federal agents (ICE) are the only ones in law enforcement on the City, State and Federal level who wear mask.  

And it could only take place on the watch of a convicted criminal President named Donald Trump and his ditto heads who have abandoned their oath of office.  And that really says it all.

This commentary written by Joe Lorio

Louisiana's GOP Candidates For The U.S. Senate Campaign Are Trump Ditto Heads.

 There are six announced Louisiana GOP candidates for the U.S. Senate.  Two that are serving in the Congress, current U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, current U.S. Representative Julia Letlow.  Four that serve in state politics, Treasurer John Fleming, Senator Blake Miguez, Representative Julie Emerson and Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta.  Cassidy and Letlow vote with Trump on most issues brought before congress and support Trump's policies in general.  They also support his tariff taxes imposed on the people despite knowing congress has been given the power to do so in the constitution and not the executive branch of government.  Rather than opposing the President's actions, they turned their backs on their oaths of office to govern and surrendered to the President.

The GOP controlled state legislature has a history of supporting Trump in his first term and so far in his second term in office and approve of his policies.  The U.S. unemployment rate was up when Trump left office in his first term and so far in the first year of his second term it is up again from what it was when Biden left office.  Louisiana's state unemployment is up from what it was when Edwards left office in Landry's first two years as Governor.  GOP Presidents are terrible at creating jobs and reducing the unemployment rate.  In the past 96 years only one Republican President has left office with a lower unemployment rate than when he took office and that was President Reagan.

The GOP controlled congress passed the "one big ugly bill" Trump wanted and Cassidy, Letlow and all of Louisiana's GOP members in congress voted for it.  It will be a factor in the upcoming economic recession that will take place on Trump and the GOP watch once again.  Trump has been President for 60 months (48 months in his first term and 12 months in his 2nd term) and in that time span the economy has not created one new net job.  The economy lost 2.7 million jobs in Trump's first term and created over a little of only 500,000 jobs in his first 12 month of his 2nd term for a minus of over 2 million jobs lost in his 60 months in office.

All the while, Cassidy, Letlow and the GOP in congress supported Trump's programs and policies and surrendered their independence as elected officials.  They allowed Trump to be their master and they became just Trump ditto heads.  So, it won't matter which GOP candidate the people vote for in the GOP senate race because they all will be Trump ditto heads.  And that really says it all.

This commentary written by Joe Lorio