The Iron Railing

@theironrailing

Retired. Never joined a party. Always voted. Spent a career solving hard problems with good tools. Lucky to have more great mentors than I could possibly thank. Got to team up with great folks along the way. Sun Tzu had a lot to say beyond warfare.

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The Iron Railing@theironrailing· 19d

But then SpaceX comes along and says "hold my beer".

Six-month stock price for SpaceX showing how the stock prices has been in freefall since it's IPO and immediate price run-up.

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· 19d

If you like that one, then this one will get you laughing your ass off too.

Five day stock chart showing the stock price of Tesla dropping after the earnings miss.

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· 23d

Seems like Maria needs a little help finding her bearings as she appears confused. Let's introduce her to Occam’s razor and see if that helps. Sure it's two parts but they are simple.

A split graphic featuring Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo on the left and a block of text on the right. Bartiromo is shown mid-speech wearing glasses and a dark blazer with white trim. The text on the dark gray background reads: "Let’s help Bartiromo understand. Occam’s razor states that the simplest explanation is usually the best, so choose the one with the fewest moving parts. For example: Trump is both a liar and a moron."

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· 23d

Stephen Miller recently commented on left-wing protestors, saying they look "deformed," none look "normal," and their appearance manifests "inner hatred." I couldn't help but think of Caddyshack and Rodney Dangerfield.

A 16:9 social media graphic designed in a dark, minimalist meme layout. The entire background is a solid, deep matte dark-grey color. On the left side of the graphic stands Stephen Miller, cropped from the waist up. He has a stark bald head, sharp features, a somber, unsmiling expression, and his arms are tightly crossed over his chest. He wears a tailored, textured grey suit jacket, a white collared shirt, and a dark patterned tie. There is a subtle, faint glowing blue-grey outline or "halo" tracing his silhouette, lifting him slightly from the background. On the right half of the image, filling the dark space next to him, is a block of clean, bright white text rendered in a sharp serif font. The text reads: "Oh, this your grandson, huh? Oh, wonderful boy. Nice boy. He's a good boy. I'll tell you, now I know why tigers eat their young, you know?"

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· 25d

When I watched Markwayne Mullin ranting about arresting state election officials who didn't submit to his demands, I felt like I saw him this way and heard him say it differently.

Editorial cartoon-style political graphic. On the left, a caricature of Secretary Markwayne Mullin is shown screaming in rage, wearing an enormous cowboy hat made entirely of crumpled aluminum foil. His eyes are wide and intense, his mouth open in a shout, and he wears a dark suit with a red tie. The background is a red-to-blue gradient. Large text across the top reads: “Markwayne ‘Lord of Elections’ Mullin.” Text on the right reads: “Constitution? I don’t need no stinking Constitution. You don’t run your elections the way I say; you go to jail.” The image satirically portrays Mullin as authoritarian and conspiratorial, using the oversized tinfoil hat as a symbol of paranoia and ridicule.

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· 26d

Congressman Addison McDowell, who never served in the uniform of his country gives big talk about making war. I guess having been a congressional aide and lobbyist makes him an expert. But lots of us think people like him earn the callsign "Chickenhawk".

Editorial cartoon labeled “Rep. Addison McDowell—Callsign: ‘Chickenhawk.’” A loud, medal-covered chickenhawk character in a star-spangled suit gestures dramatically beside lyrics from Jackson Browne’s “Lives in the Balance” criticizing leaders who identify enemies but never fight or die themselves.

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· 28d

This is only one wing of the library built to contain all the things Mike Johnson has be too busy to know about.

A dark, brown-red sepia image of a grand Gothic library with towering bookshelves, a vaulted ceiling, and a long central aisle. At the far end, a white marble statue resembling Donald Trump sits rigidly on an ornate monarch’s throne beneath a pointed arch.

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· Jul 12

The Thermodynamics of Mortality illustrated.

Editorial cartoon titled “THE INEVITABLE DECLINE” on a deep red background. Three caricatured Republican politicians appear beneath: Trump slumped asleep and drooling on a gold throne, labeled “DECAY”; Mitch McConnell holding a black telephone, labeled “ENTROPY”; and Lindsey Graham with closed eyes and an ashen, lifeless complexion, labeled “DEATH.”

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· Jul 11

Attention Missouri voters: Don't get played by the jackass spouting nonsense on TV. Vote NO on Amendment 5. The only people who get rich from this are already rich. Check your wallet. If you aren't loaded, you're going to get screwed by Amendment 5.

A political graphic with a solid red background. On the left, a digital illustration shows a brown donkey (jackass) wearing a straw cowboy hat, set against a blurred rural background. Below the image, dark text reads, "Don't Get Your Voting Advice from a Jackass Bought with Money from Delaware." On the right, bold white text reads, "ATTENTION MISSOURI VOTERS. VOTE NO ON AMENDMENT 5. The Jackass You’re Seeing on Your TV Screens Is Spouting Ridiculous Nonsense. Don’t Be Fooled. Few People Will Financially Benefit If It Is Passed. Check Your Wallet. If You’re Not Wealthy You’ll Be Screwed by Amendment 5. VOTE NO ON AMENDMENT 5."

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· Jul 7

Thought for today and every day between now and the November election.

An image formatted like a warning sign, featuring a bold red header with the word "WARNING" in white uppercase letters. Below the header, black text on an off-white background reads: "REPUBLICANS LIE, CHEAT AND STEAL BY EMBRACING THOSE WHO DO."

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· Jul 6

Your government hard at work protecting large corporations while they ripped off the public during a supply disruption.

An image with a solid brown background featuring bold black text at the top that reads: "Ouch, that really hurt. But we deny we did anything wrong."

Below the text, an arm extends from a large, messy pile of US dollar bills on the left side. On the right side, a small scattering of coins lies on the ground, and a hand emerges from them holding a wooden ruler, positioned as if delivering a "slap on the wrist" to the reaching hand.

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· Jul 1

A simulated pen and ink satire drawing of J.D. Vance as a Charisma Vampire. He's dressed like Colin Robinson from What We Do In The Shadows, sitting on a bed in an austere basement bedroom.

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· Jun 30

How about this?

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· Jun 30

Maybe the D.C. dog population should take over.

A black and white, vintage-style cartoon frame, mimicking a 1930s rubber-hose animation print. It features an anthropomorphic dog, drawn with floppy limbs and pie-cut eyes, wearing a small fedora hat and a happy expression. The dog is walking along the central path of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., towards a reflecting pool. The Washington Monument is centered in the far background, with the U.S. Capitol building to its right, all rendered in the same charming, simplified cartoon style. Trees and park benches line the path. Above the dog's head is a classic scalloped speech bubble with hand-drawn-style text that reads: 'This fair is great. Wide open spaces to enjoy.' The entire image has a grainy, scratched film texture, light leaks, and a rounded, vignetted frame border.

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· Jun 25

So much winning. Best stock performance ever. Just ask him.

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· Jun 21

Seems like there's a trend in Trump's recent "wins".

Text over background image of algae in the reflecting pool: TRUMP BRINGS THE SAME LEVEL OF SUCCESS TO PEACE TALKS THAT HE BROUGHT TO REFLECTING POOL IMPROVEMENTS. #ETTD

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· Jun 20

The guy looks like the character in The Untouchables whom Capone beat to death with a baseball bat.

Image from the movie The Untouchables showing the character Capone beat to death with a baseball bat.

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· May 28

Ah yes, the American dream: a small piece of chicken, one broccoli floret, and a government official explaining how hunger builds character.

A dark satirical illustration styled like a vintage propaganda poster. In a crumbling cafeteria, faceless government officials stand at a podium labeled “Department of Discipline and Fiscal Responsibility” while a giant poster behind them declares “Building a Stronger Nation Through Nutritional Sacrifice” and “Hunger Builds Character!” In the foreground, a cafeteria tray under a glass dome displays a tiny cube of chicken and a single broccoli floret labeled “Recommended Daily Allowance.” Water leaks from the ceiling into buckets, faded American flags hang in the background, and the overall mood is bleak, cynical, and darkly humorous.

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· May 28

Ah yes, the American dream: a small piece of chicken, one broccoli floret, and a government official explaining how hunger builds character.

Graphic showing calorie counts for a small meal: a 3 oz piece of cooked chicken (120–160 calories), one broccoli floret (1–3 calories), and one 6-inch corn tortilla (50–60 calories), alongside images of the foods.

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· May 21

And he's surrounded himself with equally stupid staff, especially his advance team. They can't organize a one-car parade. But the staff's jobs are not helped by the fact that at his core Vance is a...Charisma Vampire.

Pen and ink drawing of JD Vance as a charisma vampire. He's dressed like Colin Robinson from What We Do in the Shadows. He's stting on a bed in a stark bedroom scene.

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· May 18

May JD Vance’s roadshow do for Republican candidates what his little Hungary pilgrimage did for Viktor Orbán: turn the master plan into a cautionary tale.

A dark editorial illustration of a museum display case labeled “CAUTIONARY TALE.” Inside are broken political props: a cracked compass, a map linking Budapest to U.S. campaign stops, and a collapsed miniature stage under a fallen spotlight. Behind the case, shadowy suited figures point at a “MASTER PLAN” blueprint as its edge burns into smoke. The scene feels like political hubris preserved as an artifact.

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· May 17

Evergreen meme so long as Ellison and Weiss are in charge at CBS News.

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· Mar 24

Heads-Up Pete — incoming.

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· Mar 23

"HAD" is doing a lot of there there bubba!

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· Mar 19

DJT isn't a stock — it's a poll. And this six-month chart is what a falling approval rating looks like when it has a ticker symbol.

Six-month stock price chart for Trump Media & Technology Group Corp (DJT), September 2025 through March 2026, showing a sharp early decline, a volatile spike in late November/early December 2025, followed by a sustained downward trend to near-period lows by March 2026.

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· Mar 18

Trump Media & Technology Group: $9.45. Four moments on this chart when the faithful bought the dream at the top. Four green X marks where loyalty met the market — and the market didn't care. The stock has no feelings about your devotion. It never did. #DJT #TrumpMedia #MAGA

Five-year price chart for Trump Media & Technology Group Corp (DJT), showing current price of $9.45, down nearly 5%. Four green X marks are overlaid on the chart at notable price peaks — two near $90-95 in 2021-2022, one near $60 in mid-2024, and one near $40 in late 2024 — all well above the current price approaching zero. Overlaid text reads: "Do you think people who bought Trump stock at these prices are examining their life's choices?"

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· Mar 17

Posted twice at BrandX, got a lock-up. Posted about the lock-up, got flagged for "inauthentic behavior." Sun Tzu called this foraging on the enemy. I call it a predictable admission of guilt. There is no thumb on the scale, right? Funny thing is I don't have any "reach" on their platform. So ouch!

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· Mar 13

A strong odor causing a sudden DC ground stop? Don’t tell me Trump stopped by the facility to rally the controllers. According to plenty of sources, that signature stench has record-breaking hang time.

A vibrant, stylized illustration of a modern air traffic control center (DC TRACON - SECTOR 4) features controllers working at various circular radar stations under a high-key, sun-soaked California light. Crisp, saturated acrylic-like color fields of turquoise, mint green, lemon yellow, and soft coral define the geometry of the minimalist space. Large windows overlook a clear blue pool and pastel architecture. A standing man and a woman in business casual attire are holding their noses, their expressions calm yet unsettling, reacting to a visible paper sign that says, “SMELL REPORTED – EVACUATING,” next to a small “STAIRS” sign. The composition emphasizes geometric order with strong horizontals and verticals, flattened depth, and a sense of unnatural calm. Everything feels staged and deliberate, from the solid-colored clothing to the precisely arranged consoles and screens. The text, “SYSTEMS NORMAL,” on the wall above the control area contrasts with the emerging situation. The perspective is compressed, creating a playful yet refined, almost decorative simplicity, with a clean film-like clarity and subtle grain. The overall mood is serene but disturbed, a perfect afternoon with an eerie, slightly haunted undertone.

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· Mar 5

You mean this Markwayne Mullin.

Photo showing Sen. Markwayne Mullin hiding behind the furniture when the Jan 6th "tourists" came calling on Congress.

The Iron Railing@theironrailing· Feb 8

The crocodile cries a river.