Rip’s Newsletter
September 9, 2026
Compiled and Edited
by
Jim Reynolds
Articles in This Issue
Victor Davis Hanson - The Democratic Chicken—or the Socialist Egg?
Luis Gonzalez - The Red and the Green
John Fonte - Smithsonian Has No Business Saying America Is Built On ‘Stolen Land’
Jim Reynolds - What Happened to Free Will?
Overview
This set is about the left eating its own, institutions rewriting America’s story, and the steady collapse of personal responsibility.
Democrats are already backing away from their useful radicals, which tells you the socialist brand is only welcome until it becomes a liability.
At the same time, the Smithsonian is pushing the poisonous “stolen land” line that turns American history into a guilt ritual, and the free-will debate shows how far our culture has drifted toward excusing bad acts instead of judging them.
The common thread is simple: the people running the show want power, not truth.
Note: My article includes an AI assessment from Grok — did a human write the piece or did AI? Read it and find out.
The Democratic Chicken—or the Socialist Egg?
By: Victor Davis Hanson American Greatness
Date: 2026-09-08 · Words: 1,329
Democrats now distance themselves from Hasan Piker as his usefulness fades in Michigan.
Hanson argues Democratic Socialists merely copied an already-radicalized Democratic Party agenda.
He cites Obama, Biden, Harris, and others as earlier adopters of socialist-style policies.
The article links Democrats to open borders, DEI, anti-Israel rhetoric, and defund-police politics.
Hanson says establishment Democrats, not fringe socialists, pioneered lawfare and institutional power grabs.
Victor argues today’s socialist surge is not a takeover, but the logical result of decades of Democratic radicalization.
🅱️ Hanson isn’t just arguing; he’s performing an autopsy on a dying institution. He nails the ‘chicken or egg’ loop to show that the radicalism wasn’t a takeover, but an inheritance. It’s a heavy read for anyone tired of being told the fringe is still the fringe.
Reader Experience Minor clutter but easy reading.
Read the full original article here
The Red and the Green
By: Luis Gonzalez American Thinker
Date: 2026-09-08 · Words: 1,186
Argues Red-Green coalitions unite socialist left and political Islam against shared enemies.
Claims ideological differences matter less during opposition than after electoral victory.
Uses Cuba’s post-Batista revolution as a warning about coalition collapse and consolidation.
Cites DSA, Mamdani, El-Sayed, and Piker as examples of overlapping political interests.
Warns voters to scrutinize coalition platforms before power forces unresolved conflicts.
This story matters because it warns that anti-establishment alliances can mask irreconcilable agendas until they seize power.
🅱️ This isn’t just a political forecast; it’s a warning about the inevitable collision of two incompatible worlds. It lays out the math of power with cold precision, reminding us that when you build a house on a shared enemy, you’re in for a hell of a fight once the dust settles.
Reader Experience Moderate ads and interruptions.
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Smithsonian Has No Business Saying America Is Built On ‘Stolen Land’
By: John Fonte The Federalist
Date: 2026-09-08 · Words: 839
Congressman Burchett challenged Smithsonian land acknowledgments implying America remains on tribes’ territory.
Hartig and Smithsonian leaders say they offer nuanced history, but critics call it biased.
The article cites Smithsonian claims that the United States committed genocide against Native Americans.
It argues the “stolen land” narrative, amplified by schools and museums, delegitimizes America.
The author urges a patriotic land acknowledgment honoring settlers, soldiers, and nation-builders.
This debate matters because it shapes how Americans understand their founding, legitimacy, and national identity.
🅱️ The author catches the Smithsonian red-handed trying to swap history for a grievance seminar. It’s a solid takedown of the ‘stolen land’ grift, ending with a salute to the people who actually built the house we’re sitting in.
Reader Experience Minor clutter but easy reading.
Read the full original article here
What Happened to Free Will?
By: Jim Reynolds www.reynolds.com
Date: 2026-09-09 · Words: 1,901
Lindsay Clancy’s mistrial revives a broader question: who is responsible for behavior?
Reynolds argues society increasingly explains wrongdoing through circumstances, turning explanation into exoneration.
He says this logic erases agency for criminals while preserving it for the successful.
The piece claims free will is selectively denied to justify punishment, taxation, and control.
Reynolds concludes competent adults should be treated as authors of their own lives.
This story matters because it challenges the moral logic behind punishment, policy, and personal responsibility.
🅱️ This isn’t just a lecture on philosophy; it’s an indictment of the modern power grab. It takes a tragedy and turns it into a mirror, showing exactly how the architects of the new status quo plan to use ‘circumstance’ to strip us of our souls.
Reader Experience Clean Substack. No ads. Fast loading.
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You may also be interested in the following selected stories:
Medieval, Autocratic, and Exploitative: The University Roots of America’s Democratic Socialism — Sasha Gong, American Greatness
When Grievance Enters The Huddle — Andre Billeaudeaux, American Thinker
The Charm of the New Transatlantic Axis of the Right — Frank-Christian Hansel, American Greatness
When the Supreme Leader Speaks, Who Still Listens? — Struan Stevenson, Townhall
He Had the Hardest Time… — John Hinderaker, Power Line
‘Trump Power Plant’ Coming to Fayette County, the Largest Investment in Its History — Salena Zito, Townhall
