Lines Of Consequence
Every painting in Chronicle of an Unquiet Age documents the defining events, people, and issues that shaped its moment in history. Created in real time as events unfolded, each work serves as both an original oil painting and a historical record, reflecting the belief that the news of today is the history of tomorrow.
TRTA-2026-152 | September 2026 | Oil on Canvas | 31" x 26"
September 2026 brought growing political and cultural divisions into sharper focus. The division in America is palpable and the consequence of the divison begs the question " What happens when a country becomes so divided that it stops being able to remember together ."
The Democratic Socialists of America convention in Chicago arrives on September 4th-7th. with the rising influence of Democratic socialist candidates to President Trump’s warnings about the direction of the Democratic Party. Hasan Piker is a featured speaker and announces "We are here to destroy the white race, Bitch." Wow. AOC and Bernie Sanders are leading the Socialist charge and Sanders has helped promote some of the most "Antisemetic candidates" we have seenin a generation upending the old guard of the Democrat Party. Trump warns about the rise of Democrat Socialists noting "they pose a major threat to America's founding Principles." Elon Musk Calls for the innvocation of the "Communist Control Act" declaring "Communism has the highest death rate of any Philosophy."
Dueling midterms are in full swing and many online are commenting calling this the
"Crazy vs Common Sense "election. The first ever Republican Midterm Convention is held in Dallas Texas on September 9-10th. Called a "Trump-A Palooza... Trump calls out the division stating "America does not belong to those who Hate it...America belongs to those who Love it," also stating "I am asking you to pretend I am on the ballot. Just one more time because if we lose the midterms...you are going to lose your border, tax cuts, safety and wealth." In his speech Trump also proposed a $5000 "Trump Dividend" conditional on the Republicans winning the House and the Senate. And just like that the media and Liberals accuse Trump of bribing voters. Hmmm... what about all thsose freebies from the left like forgiving student loans, free buses, free healthcare, free childcare and free housing. We shall see.
"Operation Rotten Apple" is on the move in NYC as ICE has arrested 2,200 criminal migrants across the state with no cooperation of Governor Hocul or Mayor Mamdani. Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hocul have been told they are not welcome at the upcoming 911 Memorials and nearly 110,00 signatures have been collected to keep them away during the 911 Remebrance Ceremonies. Now that is a cultural line of consequence.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces an "Economic D-Day" for Iran, calling on allies to join the U.S.
"You are either with us ... or against us." Congress passes a resolution condeming Socialism and reaffirming the support of the Save America Act. This should not be controverial.
The judge in the Lindsey Clancy murder trial declares a MISTRIAL after a lone juror refuses to go along. 11-1 blocked the guilty/insanity verdict. One juror stood alone and believed she did know what she was doing. Defense attorney Kevin Reddington doxxes the lone male juror. One female juror goes on with Gayle King and spills the tea that the lone juror is male and black.. and Galyle King... shocked states she needs to
"sit with that for a bit." Wow ...did not fit the narrative. Since the Clancy trial started 7 women have killed 13 of their children. Clancy supporters wear pink tee shirts with phrases like "Same..Clancy," protecting the postpartum narrative instead of the children. Reddington goes on GMA and asks President Trump to pardon Clancy.. Not no/but hell no... he can't do it anyway do to legalities.
Will there be a retrial? Time will tell. Gloria Steinum the feminist of the 60's and 70's passed away during the verdict watch at 92... seems a bit cosmic timing as women support a woman for murdering her children.
Makes you go hmmmm.
Conversations regarding AI are heating up. Will AI Kill us? Will AI kill humans or will humans use AI to kill humans? Questions abound and a hammer is just a hammer and a gun is just a gun... until someone picks it up. AI is a tool. When asked if AI was dangerous to humans? Trump stated "Improperly used, it could be.
Properly used, it can do extraordinary things."
And lastly Swish.. Nike is out of S&P 100 after 18 years. Nike's market value has fallen roughly 78% from it's peak in 2021 from around $264-$281 Billion to $57 billion. Wow... Go Woke... Go Broke?
