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The Weekly Flail — Midweek Update
November 4, 2026
OVERVIEW
To most everyone’s surprise, the million-pound electoral shit hammer fell on Trump and his regime yesterday. In the US, we have become inured to the political institution writing strongly worded letters to evolving fascists and then retreating in trembling fear of corporate threats. The people finally spoke with new representatives willing to call a spade a spade and maybe even a fucking shovel.
Let’s enjoy while we can. It appears that even Trump was forced to face the brutal reality of a massive tsunami that he and his technofascist supporters caused. His acceptance of the loss of Congress late last night was uncharacteristic and, given his dementia and narcissism, I expect a likely reversal soon. Both Putin and Netanyahu are whispering promises and threats into his ear going forward.
One more positive note: Trump may see this as a good time to completely retire. After all, he and his crime family have stolen billions of dollars. But Netanyahu is also desperate, and Putin may become so if the EU continues to grow hair in their nether regions.
May these wonders never cease.
But, to spite the immediate jubilation and to avoid being inconsistent, what I described as the post-election situation on Monday, I think…
