Monthly Archives: February 2026

February 17, 2026 · 12:14 am

MARDI GRAS MASSACRE (1978) BAD MOVIE REVIEW

Mardi Gras MassacreMARDI GRAS MASSACRE (1978) – Category: A neglected Bad Movie classic, but its hard-core gore will prevent it from ever having a Plan 9-sized cult following

It takes a twisted sort of genius to make multiple disembowelment murders look boring, but that’s exactly what Jack Weis accomplishes in Mardi Gras Massacre! Today may be Fat Tuesday, but let’s rechristen it “Splat Tuesday” in honor of this late 70’s splatterfest. 

The actual “massacre” part of this movie is an incredible disappointment. An insane, hate-filled man with a knife is roaming around New Orleans during Mardi Gras targeting prostitutes as sacrificial offerings to the Aztec deities he worships.

That sounds promising for a horror film but the disembowelment ritual is reenacted word for word and movement for movement for EACH VICTIM! There is no variation and also no suspense because after the first killing we know exactly how all the subsequent sacrifices will play out. The only chills come from listening to the awful disco music that plays during the Continue reading →

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February 16, 2026 · 3:56 pm

ANCIENT SCIENCE FICTION: THE LUNARIAN PROFESSOR (1909)

Lunarian ProfessorTHE LUNARIAN PROFESSOR AND HIS REMARKABLE REVELATIONS CONCERNING THE EARTH, THE MOON AND MARS TOGETHER WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE CRUISE OF THE SALLY ANN (1909) – Written by James B Alexander back in the glory days of titles so long they might not fit in a 140 character limit.

The story is set in 1892, when James Alexander pretends that, while on a fishing trip he encountered a humanoid with a head like a globe, six limbs, large eyes and six wings. The being claims to be a “Lunarian,” a man from our moon.

He is a professor and informs Alexander that he and his fellow Lunarians travel from planet to planet by manipulating gravity. They live in vast underground caverns on the moon, caverns with a breathable atmosphere. Their mastery of gravity is the key to their advanced technology.

The professor’s people have been observing Earth for an untold amount of time. James Alexander even learns that in the distant past humans had to fight intelligently evolving reptiles for planetary supremacy. The cavemen won.

The Lunarians grow vegetation in hydroponic trays and dispose of their dead through a disintegration process that breaks the bodies down into their base elements, thus nothing gets wasted. Though their own culture is socialistic the Lunarians have no shyness about earning profits by selling their advanced technology to other inhabited planets.  

The Lunarians have even developed methods of predicting the future. Alexander asks about Earth’s future and the professor from the moon is happy to lay it all out for the Earthling. Continue reading →

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February 16, 2026 · 5:00 am

NEWS ROUNDUP: FEBRUARY SIXTEENTH

It’s a Monday current events roundup from Independent Voter Site Balladeer’s Blog.

PRESIDENT TRUMP AGAIN LAUDED AS THE PERSON WHO DID MORE THAN ANYONE TO BRING DOWN JEFFREY EPSTEIN. And all while many people who hate Trump have been exposed for their complicity in Epstein’s activities.

TRUMP HATER REID HOFFMAN REVEALED TO BE MENTIONED IN THE EPSTEIN FILES TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT TIMES. “Gifts for the girls” and other references. And more HERE.

MARYLAND DEMOCRATS CONTINUE TO DISCARD CITIZENS AS COLLATERAL DAMAGE.

MARYLAND SHERIFFS COURAGEOUSLY VOW TO IGNORE THE STATE’S DEMOCRAT GOVERNOR’S ORDERS NOT TO COOPERATE WITH ICE. Public safety should take priority over the Democrat motto “Illegal immigrants uber alles.”

DEMOCRAT BOOSTER CENK UYGUR BLASTS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY AGAIN. Hopefully he’ll follow so many of us in leaving behind The Party. An excerpt of what he had to say – “I was just in Washington and here’s my read of Democratic Party right now. 98% of them think they are the most important people on earth. 98% of them have done absolutely nothing. They demand respect, which they haven’t earned at all. They have an unbearable entitlement complex.” 

ANOTHER MINNESOTA WOMAN TRIES TO IMPEDE ICE’s SEARCH FOR AN ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CHILD RAPIST AND MURDERER. Sanctimonious fools continue to delude themselves that they are justified in helping to keep illegal immigrant child rapists and murderers at large.

BIDEN REGIME REVEALED TO HAVE LET BIG-MONEY DONORS SPONSOR DOJ INVESTIGATIONS INTO THEIR POLITICAL ENEMIES. If only the clueless Republican Party had kept up with the Democrats in the Media Arms Race this could be as prominently featured as the Democrats’ pet news stories of the moment.   

PRESIDENT TRUMP STEPS IN TO DEAL WITH THE DEMOCRAT DISASTER REGARDING SEWAGE BEING DUMPED INTO THE POTOMAC. 

ANTI-ICE ACTIVITIES WITH STUDENTS LED BY DEMOCRAT “TEACHERS” BECOME MORE AND MORE VIOLENT. More HERE. Do Democrats hope that a student or two will be harmed or worse just so they can make propaganda about it?

DOLTISH ANTI-ICE DEMOCRAT WOMAN HARASSES A POLICE OFFICER BECAUSE SHE MISTAKENLY ASSUMED HE WAS AN ICE AGENT. Renee “Darwin Award” Good syndrome spreads.

ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT KILLS INNOCENT WOMAN WITH VEHICLE WHILE TRYING TO ESCAPE JUSTICE. Will he be the latest Democrat media darling like Darwin Award Renee Good and Alex Pretti?

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February 15, 2026 · 10:21 pm

FLASHBACK: CBS/ QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY POLL NAMES OBAMA THE WORST PRESIDENT OF THE POST-WORLD WAR TWO ERA

FROM JULY THIRD OF 2014. 

THE WORST U.S. PRESIDENT OF THE POST-WORLD WAR TWO ERA

In the recent CBS News/ Quinnipiac University Poll Americans quite correctly voted Barack Obama the worst U.S. president of the post- World War Two era. How appropriate that, just in time for the July 4th holiday Little Barry Obama won this distinction since he is exactly the type of pompous, clueless, corrupt and self-satisfied ass that we declared our independence from back in 1776!

Congratulations to the poll respondents for absolutely nailing Obama, the quintessential Hollow Man. And the repulsive George W Bush was in 2nd place so that’s equally enjoyable, too!  Continue reading →

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February 15, 2026 · 2:39 pm

U.S. PRESIDENTS IN THE MILITARY (A. Johnson-Hayes)

Tomorrow is Presidents Day, so here’s another seasonal post.

ANDREW JOHNSON

Conflict – U.S. Civil War: Service – From 1862-February 1865 Johnson held the rank of general in the Union Army. He held that position as Military Governor of Tennessee and saw no action in the field.

ULYSSES S. GRANT

NOTE: As I observed previously, Washington, Grant and Eisenhower would require thousands of words to capture their full military careers. I will write such blog posts in the near future but for this post I’ll be very brief.

Conflict – Mexican War: Service – From 1846 to 1848 Lieutenant Grant served in Zachary Taylor’s campaigns in northern Mexico and later in Winfield Scott’s campaign to take Mexico City to the south.

Conflict – U.S. Civil War: Service – The heroic Grant rose to command of all the Union’s armies during the 1861-1865 conflict and defeated Confederate General Robert E. Lee. A future blog post will cover his extensive service in the war.    Continue reading →

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February 15, 2026 · 1:18 am

COLLEGE BASKETBALL RESULTS FROM BALLADEER’S BLOG: FEB 15th

NJCAA DIVISION THREE

NUMBER ONE ROLLS – The nation’s top ranked RICHLAND COLLEGE THUNDERDUCKS took it on the road against the DALLAS COLLEGE AT CEDAR VALLEY SUNS. By Halftime the Thunderducks had compiled a 39-24 advantage and after the break maintained distance from the Suns for an 80-65 win. Jase Tarver led Richland College with his Double Double of 24 points and 12 rebounds. 

CENTURY CLUB – Teams scoring 100 or more points in Regulation: The (2) SALEM (NJ) COLLEGE MIGHTY OAKS downed the visiting SUSSEX COUNTY COLLEGE SKYLANDERS 104-69   ###   Meanwhile, the OWENS COLLEGE EXPRESS won 110-86 at the HOCKING COLLEGE HAWKS   ###   And the ONONDAGA COLLEGE LAZERS defeated the CAYUGA COLLEGE SPARTANS 102-73. Continue reading →

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February 14, 2026 · 2:28 am

TEEN TITANS: THE 1976 REVIVAL

This weekend’s light-hearted, escapist superhero post from Balladeer’s Blog looks at the 1976 return of DC ‘s Teen Titans team after a few year hiatus.

TEEN TITANS Vol 1 #44 (Nov 1976)

Title: The Man Who Toppled the Titans

Villain: Dr. Light

Synopsis: Dr. Light captures four of the former members of the Teen Titans – Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash and Speedy (should be called Red Arrow to avoid confusion about his m.o.). He wants to use them as bait in a trap to kill the Justice League. 

Malcolm Duncan, the black friend of the Teen Titans, decides that he will need superpowers to save the former teammates. He dons the exo-skeleton and shield of the Golden Age superhero the Guardian.

As the new Guardian he frees Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash and Speedy. The five of them defeat Dr. Light and decide to stay together to revive the Teen Titans team. Continue reading →

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February 13, 2026 · 6:06 pm

AMERICAN PRESIDENTS: PROS AND CONS

In honor of Presidents Day Weekend here’s my updated look at presidential pros and cons. The original was posted in 2012. It’s light-hearted and irreverent so presidents from all parties get insulted. 

1. GEORGE WASHINGTON

Motto: “Screw taking a salary as a general, just bill ’em outrageously for your expenses!”

Nickname: The First Lady of Broadway 

Pro: Established the precedent of stepping down after 2 terms max.

Con: Owned other human beings.

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2. JOHN ADAMS 

Motto:  “A day without alienating someone is like a day without sunshine.”

Nickname: Boom-Boom 

Pro: Was almost fanatically honest and never owned other human beings. 

Con: Alienated nearly everyone except his wife Abigail.

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February 13, 2026 · 9:16 am

FEBRUARY THIRTEENTH NEWS ROUNDUP

Independent Voter Site Balladeer’s Blog serves up another current events roundup.

OBAMA JUDGE RELEASES FOUR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS ALSO GUILTY OF CHILD RAPE, MURDER AND MORE. Democrats’ deranged “Illegal immigrants uber alles” policy gets more irrational by the week.

CALL FOR INDICTMENT OF DEMOCRAT A.G. OF MINNESOTA KEITH ELLISON OVER THE STATE’S SOMALI FRAUD RING SCANDAL. Reports on Ellison personally benefiting from the fraud.

DEMOCRAT “SANCTUARY STATE” CALIFORNIA: ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ARRESTED FOR RAPE AND MURDER OF THIRTEEN-YEAR-OLD OSCAR HERNANDEZ NOW HIT WITH CHARGES OF RAPING TWO MORE TEEN BOYS. As always, Democrat “sanctuary” states provide no sanctuary for victims, only for perpetrators. And the Democrats’ anti-ICE fascists protect rapists and murderers like this.

NORTH CAROLINA: “SANCTUARY” POLITICIANS WANT TO SPITE ICE BY RELEASING ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CHARGED WITH RAPING THREE CHILDREN. As usual, Democrats side with criminals but NEVER victims. 

PRESIDENT TRUMP RECOGNIZED AS “UNDISPUTED CHAMPION” BY COAL MINERS. The greatest president for the working class and the poor during my lifetime.

TRUMP BOOM CONTINUES AS U.S. ADDS ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THOUSAND JOBS IN JANUARY. More than twice as many as predicted.

CONGRESSIONAL HEARING AGAIN COVERS BIDEN-HARRIS REGIME’S ABUSE OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM TO TARGET ITS ENEMIES. 

NYU COLLEGE “TEACHER” REVIVES THE ABSURD DEMOCRAT CLAIM THAT MILK IS PART OF “WHITE SUPREMACY.”

DEMOCRAT TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS CONTINUE USING YOUR CHILDREN IN THEIR ANTI-ICE MOBS. Continue reading →

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February 13, 2026 · 2:03 am

DOES LOVE DIE WITH YOU? BY MIA WINHERTT

DOES LOVE DIE WITH YOU? (2025) – This is the first novel from fellow blogger Mia Winhertt, known previously for her excellent short works. The story is a romantic fantasy so it’s outside my usual type of reading material, but I found it a wonderfully written tale that can’t help but inspire emotional reactions from anyone who has ever been in love but was reluctant to open up about it.

Mia gives us Aaron Philip, who has been in love with Diya Awasthi for seven years but has concealed from her the depth of his emotions. On the day he at long last works up the resolve to confess his love for her he dies in an accident on his way to meet with Diya. Continue reading →

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