My Mongolphile counterpart, he inquired regarding your blood type due his belief that O neg's possess a heightened ability to see through the veil that BS artists/politicians/scammers hide behind.
Oddly, he almost let a buxom, petite nosed, Korean gal, BS/scam us out of a big pile of fiat currency online. That episode being over, we now have a Mongol chick to go visit personally during the New Year.
O- is the universal donor, so if you ever need any blood . . . a vague Seinfeld reference.
I would absolutely love for you to stick around and tell old "behind the scenes" Hollywood stories as I enjoy them very much. Also hope this mean we will be getting the long promised Downfall of The Avengers piece. Happy New Year Dave!
Since you bring up Rob Reiner, I'll just mention that I'm pretty sure no one at the New York Times read his obituary between taking it out of the file and publishing it. Otherwise, I doubt they would have referred to his breakout role simply as "Meathead." And I'm quite sure they wouldn't have ended by quoting him saying that "No one ever said on their deathbed, 'I wish I'd spent more time at the office and less at home with my kids.'"
Well, shit, Dave, I'm going to miss these tracts. But I'm also not going to whine about what you should or shouldn't do. Shit's gotta end sometime, and I'll always have the archive, so thanks. As a send-off I'll take the short liberty to (re)air my pet grievance. This post serves to remind me how much I've come to detest the execrable "Left/Right" shorthand for political inclination. I don't believe in these unicorns called "Centrists", and there's no fucking way I could be within ten zip codes of anything considered "Left". Problem is, that only leaves "Right", under which banner shitbags like Fuentes and this guy Peters reside in popular imagination. Additionally, I hate these inane Purity-Test debates about what constitutes the Real Right. As I've said before, there is no operable Left/Right that is useful any longer. There are only ideas that further human flourishing, and ideas that stifle it. I, too, a Gen X Gentile wholly committed to the Western ideal wish a short and miserable life upon these wannabe Nazi assholes, so I'll make it my mission to educate my very small coterie about the danger they and their movement pose. And I'll continue to stockpile double-aught buckshot 'cause I've heard it makes for good Nazi repellent.
Anyway, I look forward to whatever you decide to put out in 2026. Have a New Year's beer on me!
TBH, Dave, I look forward to anything from you. At my age I worry about ANYONE that I haven't heard from in a while. If I haven't jumped the twig by then, I will renew my paid subscription. Shame that it will be next November before anyone says, "That Cole guy was predicting the loss of the House before any other pundit". I-told-you-so isn't much consolation. Dare I suggest that we aren't worth the aggrivation? Chill out in the new year and as much as you can.
Can't make it through 2026 w/out your political insights. I just hope you're bluffing. That, or you started your new years eve celebration early - while writing this column. Best for the new year!
A Jalisco lettuce-picker’s toddler can write better than Stew Peters. Thanks for making me laugh my guts out on the last day of the year. You tried with the right & this column makes me so relieved I gave up on them too. Looking forward to your other stuff Dave. Have a wonderful New Year!
Oh good, I can stop looking for your obit. I've learned a hell of a lot from your political columns but I'd be more than happy with your take on movies or L.A. or anything else. A question for the ages: Who is worse? The person that makes the bamboo steamer crack? Or the one that snorts laughter at said crack? Don't stay away so long next time. Happy New Year, Dave.
Peters is the Streicher of the bunch (sans the hanging). A repugnant, low-IQ, imbecilic loser (even by Fuentes's standards) who can't figure out how to make a living other than spewing hatred against successful people. To his credit, he has that charisma that attracts his equals, both viewers and financiers. And that makes him a dangerous bug.
Happy New Year Dave! I'll have you know I'm interrupting my annual viewing of "The Poseidon Adventure" to check in! I'm so glad to see you back on! Your insight is always valuable. This info about Blake and Charlie Kirk(and everyone else!) was a real eye-opener for me. I'm glad to be informed-BUT I won't miss it if you give the politics a rest (for awhile)-as long as you keep on writing! My computer is dying and Shelley Winter's is about to do her olympic swim- so I'll wish you a Happy New Year-and buy you a beer!
Thank you for being such a good friend and reader, Kate! And thank you for the New Years beer! As a kid I was obsessed with Poseidon Adventure. I remember thinking that if I'd have been there, I'd have stayed in the ballroom as it flooded, then held my breath, swam out the shattered window, and floated quickly to the surface. And when the poor bastards who journeyed through the bowels of the ship finally emerge in the morning, I'm there like "what took you so long, assholes?"
I stopped following anything political a few years ago. It just got too frustrating to read, and so I started "cultivating willful ignorance," as I called it. Still, I'd go onto TakiMag once a week to read your column, and when you moved over here I followed. I have to admit, I read everything you write, even if a lot of the time (most of the time) I'm thinking, "who..?" I seriously don't know who Stew Peters or most of these other people are. But I enjoy good writing. So part of me hopes you'll still check in sometimes and complain about politics. But I know I'll keep reading if it's just LA and Hollywood stories instead, cause I won't know any of those people either, but good writing is good writing.
I've also never understood the deal with Matt Walsh. When he first became popular, a friend of mine sent me a bunch of his stuff and I couldn't get through it. I wrote back, "Ray, you realize this guy is dumb as shit, right?" No response. So I always like when you talk about him, cause it's nice to know I'm not the only one who sees it, lol.
Many thanks, Jim, for that comment! And thank you for being a loyal reader and friend, at Takimag and now here. Have a wonderful New Year, and may we all have a great 2026.
Mr. Cole, you are a gifted writer. I have read you for years.
Whether you write about movies, casting, LA, immigration, leaf blowers, or politics, the work always shines. As a failed screenwriter, novelist, and author of a children’s book, I admire successful writers. I told all my friends to read you and your book, RPA.
But your political insights and corrections to fantasy-purveyors and your focus on crime and immigration are invaluable. Even your note on the incorrect criticism of Netflix, a favorite whipping boy of mine, changed my mind.
I sincerely hope you will reconsider. I have urged serious gubernatorial candidates in Florida to read you.
As a long-time fan (despite a difference of opinion regarding certain “stylistic” themes, LOL), and long time beer-gifter, I hope you will go on tour, so your 24 fans can meet you!-(joke-that really would be wonderful, and no doubt you have many fans), I must plead: Please reconsider!
Brad, what a wonderful comment. I'm honored you'd say such things, and your words will help me ring in the new year with happiness. May you have a great New Years and a top-notch 2026!!!
Very glad to hear you’re still amongst the living and pissed off. I’m fine with reading anything you have to render. But if you change your mind about politics, train your bazooka on so called conservatives you aren’t Nazi’s but are still cheerfully driving the bus over the cliff - like 90% of Republicans in Congress. In the meantime, allow me to buy you a beer, cocktail, or anything else to bring the BP down. Happy New Year!
Vance's wife isn't just a Punjabi, she's Punjabi Margot Robbie. (Heard that one on a Roast Battle show. The female Indian roastee was also called "the last Barbie left on the shelf.")
Thank you for this, Dave. I wasn't previously aware that Stew Peters was going for the Ozempic Ernst Roehm look, but I'm much better informed now as a result of your work!
Proof of life, I was worried . . . but now I say this, loudly:
Happy New Year, Dave !!!
Do you have type O- blood like me? That's a loaded question BTW.
Dave,
My Mongolphile counterpart, he inquired regarding your blood type due his belief that O neg's possess a heightened ability to see through the veil that BS artists/politicians/scammers hide behind.
Oddly, he almost let a buxom, petite nosed, Korean gal, BS/scam us out of a big pile of fiat currency online. That episode being over, we now have a Mongol chick to go visit personally during the New Year.
O- is the universal donor, so if you ever need any blood . . . a vague Seinfeld reference.
I would absolutely love for you to stick around and tell old "behind the scenes" Hollywood stories as I enjoy them very much. Also hope this mean we will be getting the long promised Downfall of The Avengers piece. Happy New Year Dave!
Since you bring up Rob Reiner, I'll just mention that I'm pretty sure no one at the New York Times read his obituary between taking it out of the file and publishing it. Otherwise, I doubt they would have referred to his breakout role simply as "Meathead." And I'm quite sure they wouldn't have ended by quoting him saying that "No one ever said on their deathbed, 'I wish I'd spent more time at the office and less at home with my kids.'"
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, shit, Dave, I'm going to miss these tracts. But I'm also not going to whine about what you should or shouldn't do. Shit's gotta end sometime, and I'll always have the archive, so thanks. As a send-off I'll take the short liberty to (re)air my pet grievance. This post serves to remind me how much I've come to detest the execrable "Left/Right" shorthand for political inclination. I don't believe in these unicorns called "Centrists", and there's no fucking way I could be within ten zip codes of anything considered "Left". Problem is, that only leaves "Right", under which banner shitbags like Fuentes and this guy Peters reside in popular imagination. Additionally, I hate these inane Purity-Test debates about what constitutes the Real Right. As I've said before, there is no operable Left/Right that is useful any longer. There are only ideas that further human flourishing, and ideas that stifle it. I, too, a Gen X Gentile wholly committed to the Western ideal wish a short and miserable life upon these wannabe Nazi assholes, so I'll make it my mission to educate my very small coterie about the danger they and their movement pose. And I'll continue to stockpile double-aught buckshot 'cause I've heard it makes for good Nazi repellent.
Anyway, I look forward to whatever you decide to put out in 2026. Have a New Year's beer on me!
Thank you Patrick! Happy New Year!
TBH, Dave, I look forward to anything from you. At my age I worry about ANYONE that I haven't heard from in a while. If I haven't jumped the twig by then, I will renew my paid subscription. Shame that it will be next November before anyone says, "That Cole guy was predicting the loss of the House before any other pundit". I-told-you-so isn't much consolation. Dare I suggest that we aren't worth the aggrivation? Chill out in the new year and as much as you can.
Thank you, Kelly!
Can't make it through 2026 w/out your political insights. I just hope you're bluffing. That, or you started your new years eve celebration early - while writing this column. Best for the new year!
And for you, William!
A Jalisco lettuce-picker’s toddler can write better than Stew Peters. Thanks for making me laugh my guts out on the last day of the year. You tried with the right & this column makes me so relieved I gave up on them too. Looking forward to your other stuff Dave. Have a wonderful New Year!
And to you and yours, Gina!
Oh good, I can stop looking for your obit. I've learned a hell of a lot from your political columns but I'd be more than happy with your take on movies or L.A. or anything else. A question for the ages: Who is worse? The person that makes the bamboo steamer crack? Or the one that snorts laughter at said crack? Don't stay away so long next time. Happy New Year, Dave.
Happy New Year, Sandy! Thank you for being one of my favorite readers and friends. A great 2026 to you!
Peters is the Streicher of the bunch (sans the hanging). A repugnant, low-IQ, imbecilic loser (even by Fuentes's standards) who can't figure out how to make a living other than spewing hatred against successful people. To his credit, he has that charisma that attracts his equals, both viewers and financiers. And that makes him a dangerous bug.
Indeed.
Happy New Year Dave! I'll have you know I'm interrupting my annual viewing of "The Poseidon Adventure" to check in! I'm so glad to see you back on! Your insight is always valuable. This info about Blake and Charlie Kirk(and everyone else!) was a real eye-opener for me. I'm glad to be informed-BUT I won't miss it if you give the politics a rest (for awhile)-as long as you keep on writing! My computer is dying and Shelley Winter's is about to do her olympic swim- so I'll wish you a Happy New Year-and buy you a beer!
Thank you for being such a good friend and reader, Kate! And thank you for the New Years beer! As a kid I was obsessed with Poseidon Adventure. I remember thinking that if I'd have been there, I'd have stayed in the ballroom as it flooded, then held my breath, swam out the shattered window, and floated quickly to the surface. And when the poor bastards who journeyed through the bowels of the ship finally emerge in the morning, I'm there like "what took you so long, assholes?"
Always the wise ass!!!! Too funny!!!
I stopped following anything political a few years ago. It just got too frustrating to read, and so I started "cultivating willful ignorance," as I called it. Still, I'd go onto TakiMag once a week to read your column, and when you moved over here I followed. I have to admit, I read everything you write, even if a lot of the time (most of the time) I'm thinking, "who..?" I seriously don't know who Stew Peters or most of these other people are. But I enjoy good writing. So part of me hopes you'll still check in sometimes and complain about politics. But I know I'll keep reading if it's just LA and Hollywood stories instead, cause I won't know any of those people either, but good writing is good writing.
I've also never understood the deal with Matt Walsh. When he first became popular, a friend of mine sent me a bunch of his stuff and I couldn't get through it. I wrote back, "Ray, you realize this guy is dumb as shit, right?" No response. So I always like when you talk about him, cause it's nice to know I'm not the only one who sees it, lol.
Happy New Year!
Many thanks, Jim, for that comment! And thank you for being a loyal reader and friend, at Takimag and now here. Have a wonderful New Year, and may we all have a great 2026.
Mr. Cole, you are a gifted writer. I have read you for years.
Whether you write about movies, casting, LA, immigration, leaf blowers, or politics, the work always shines. As a failed screenwriter, novelist, and author of a children’s book, I admire successful writers. I told all my friends to read you and your book, RPA.
But your political insights and corrections to fantasy-purveyors and your focus on crime and immigration are invaluable. Even your note on the incorrect criticism of Netflix, a favorite whipping boy of mine, changed my mind.
I sincerely hope you will reconsider. I have urged serious gubernatorial candidates in Florida to read you.
As a long-time fan (despite a difference of opinion regarding certain “stylistic” themes, LOL), and long time beer-gifter, I hope you will go on tour, so your 24 fans can meet you!-(joke-that really would be wonderful, and no doubt you have many fans), I must plead: Please reconsider!
Here’s three beers to celebrate 2026 with you!
Brad, what a wonderful comment. I'm honored you'd say such things, and your words will help me ring in the new year with happiness. May you have a great New Years and a top-notch 2026!!!
Very glad to hear you’re still amongst the living and pissed off. I’m fine with reading anything you have to render. But if you change your mind about politics, train your bazooka on so called conservatives you aren’t Nazi’s but are still cheerfully driving the bus over the cliff - like 90% of Republicans in Congress. In the meantime, allow me to buy you a beer, cocktail, or anything else to bring the BP down. Happy New Year!
A VERY kind gesture, Brian! Thank you and an exceptionally HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and yours.
"I’m in the thick of the muck trying to make things better on the right.
Or at least I was."
Thank you, Dave, for all you do.
I tried my best!
No one has done it better.
That means a lot, Ricardo. Thank you!
Vance's wife isn't just a Punjabi, she's Punjabi Margot Robbie. (Heard that one on a Roast Battle show. The female Indian roastee was also called "the last Barbie left on the shelf.")
Thank you for this, Dave. I wasn't previously aware that Stew Peters was going for the Ozempic Ernst Roehm look, but I'm much better informed now as a result of your work!
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!