Department of Home World Security?

"In any event, I will keep my ears open next time this subject comes up in media. Truthfully, the few times I have heard about it, I have not paid very close attention. Why not? I did not know if it was a real story, or something out of Babylon Bee." 

Before I get into the main course, let me first set the table by going back 2001. Specifically, 9/11/2001. The terror attacks. It was because of those attacks, this nation woke up and decided to take security more seriously. Thus was born, the Department of Homeland Security, better known as DHS. It has worked okay (just okay) until two years ago. That is when we had (some say a traitor) someone named Alejandro Mayorkas, appointed by Biden to that position. Since Mayorkas appointment, our "security" in the homeland, has been anything but. But with the new Congress coming in, his days might be numbered. 

Every now and again, I will hear or see an article (some done by valid sources), that we (as a globe), need to establish a Department of Home World Security. Now before you hang up the phone and call me a nut ball, please hear me out. A global Department of Home World Security would handle many emergencies, ranging from a rogue asteroid, to a super volcano eruption, to (gasp) a visit from ET. Right now we have very little in cohesiveness should there be a global emergency. Even the UN had brought this up. This is something we need to have fixed, sooner rather than later.

Speaking of asteroids hitting the Earth, did you know that an asteroid hit southern Canada (not far from Northern Minnesota) earlier this month? It was small, and burned up in the atmosphere prior to impact. But here is the news story. Our asteroid trackers picked it up (as small as it was) before it hit, and knew where it would hit. This is a huge development. This along with the successful "encounter" we made on a bigger asteroid, which changed its path, offers a ray of hope we might not have to go the way of the dinos.

Back to forming a Department of Home World Security. Now that I have described the "pie in the sky" on why to form it, the real hard part begins. Like, who will head it up? The UN? No, their pet rock right now is climate change. We would need to put our tribal instincts aside and try to come together as a species to figure this out. I know, I know. Russia is at war in Ukraine right now, and Red China might invade Taiwan at any time. How do we take the good guys and the bad guys, mix them together, and come up with a plan? Ouch. That is really going to be tough.

And if won't just be the power thing - it will also be the resource issue. Who contributes what. Who owns what? Who controls what? If ET comes calling, they might have fixed their tribal issues many thousands of years ago. We might come across as primitive to them, as bush people out of the Amazon are to us. They might decide just to exterminate us, rather than trying to deal our squabbling.

In any event, I will keep my ears open next time this subject comes up in media. Truthfully, the few times I have heard about it, I have not paid very close attention. Why not? I did not know if it was a real story, or something out of Babylon Bee. 

In the meantime, my interest will be pegged on our Department of Homeland Security. Before we tackle something globally, we must first fix this mess at home.  

This the season to be giving - and taking

"In 2023, the red states will continue to prosper, and the United States government will have some degree of sanity restored. Minnesota will continue to bleed money out of its blue veins, as the one speed bump we had in the Minnesota House - is now gone."

There really is something very magical about this time of year. Many people, no matter how cozy they are with a buck, become cheerful givers in December. It brings out the best in many of us, who gladly give some of our treasure to others, many of whom are in need. The old Biblical adage it is more blessed to give than to receive, really takes hold around Christmas time. 

Now that I have addressed the givers amongst us, dare I address the takers? Like, who in the world would be a taker during Christmastime? I will give you a hint. Some work in St. Paul, and some work in Washington, DC. They are the ones who have done nothing to help us amass any wealth, but are the first in line when it comes to taking some of it away. How so? 

For uncommitted money, this is the most dangerous time. For the feds, the old Congress is about to sunset. But - it is still November, and that leaves December and over half of January to perform dastardly their mischief. All kinds of crapola can be passed and signed into law by grandpa. And then it will be up to the new Congress to untangle as much of this goo as they can, if it can be at all. Meanwhile, we could end up with things as heinous as unfettered citizenship for illegals. Let that marinate for a while. That could change everything, for ever more.

Then of course, we have the Minnesota Democrats, some of the biggest thieves in the world. They are eyeing our surplus tax dollars, with evil intent. Keep in mind, this is NOT THEIR MONEY - it is ours. But the takers in St. Paul don't give two shouts and a holler about this minor detail. They are already planning to spend bunches more on education and climate hoaxes. Both are black holes with no bottom. Rather than ditch Social Security taxes on seniors, reducing tax rates, and giving us a gas tax holiday, they are ready to grab us by the short hairs - and squeeze.

These taxers, the minions have elected, make Scrooge look like the giving tree. These "citizens" have ice water running through their veins for the makers, and all kinds of faux compassion for the takers. We tried to vote the bums out, but there are way too many blue pill aficionados in Minnesota, who like to re-elect the crooks who broke the system (and our wallets) in the first place.

In 2023, the red states will continue to prosper, and the United States government will have some degree of sanity restored. Minnesota will continue to bleed money out of its blue veins, as the one speed bump we had in the Minnesota House - is now gone.

Walz will continue to fail, and consequently, so will we. 2023 promises to be a tough year up in the northland. We get the government we deserve, and I guess we deserve entropy. Proper stewardship of valuable tax dollars is now a thing of the past. We are stuck with Jessie James guarding the bank.

   

Thankful - to be an American

"Even though every day I try to remember how blessed we are to live in this country, tomorrow I will celebrate those blessings with a renewed passion. Am I proud to be an American? Every day. But especially tomorrow. It is going to be a wonderful day. A wonderful day to be an American." 

Those who have traveled outside these United States have learned the same truth I have learned. As nice as it is to visit far away lands, very few places (if any) are better than living in the USA. How so? Check out our southern border. We don't have people trying to escape from this country - on the contrary, we have hundreds, sometimes thousands a day, trying to sneak in. Why? The story of America has spread far and wide. We are the shining city on the hill - the beacon of freedom and liberty, for all to see.

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. It is a day to count our blessings, and to be thankful for them. Truthfully, the amount of blessings we have in this country are almost beyond measure. Really? Are we that perfect of a country? Not a bit. Still much work to do, to become a "more perfect Union". Put putting that aside, we are still very good. Damned good, if I may let my language slip for a moment.

That being said, I am constantly reminded of that famous statement attributed to Ben Franklin. When asked right after the Constitutional Convention of 1787, what kind of a country do we have now - a monarchy or a republic, Franklin responded, "A Republic - if we can keep it." What did he mean by that? Just like a good marriage takes work to be successful, having a wonderful country like ours also takes work. And sacrifice at times. Letting our country coast in neutral is more than dangerous - it can be deadly to our form of government. These days, we really need to remember that.

Even in our own neighborhood, our country stands out, and gleams like a fine cut stone. Canada, as nice as it is, is basically a socialist country now. People at one time thought Canada and the United States were like twins. No longer true. And Mexico? Been there lately? It has turned out to be lawless and corrupt. Which is a shame, as it has such a rich heritage. Good, hard working people. Now it is a nest bed of drugs, trafficking, and gangs. Shame.

Even though every day I try to remember how blessed we are to live in this country, tomorrow I will celebrate those blessings with a renewed passion. Am I proud to be an American? Every day. But especially tomorrow. It is going to be a wonderful day. A wonderful day to be an American. 

Meanwhile, back in Europe...

"All Russia can do now, is lash out at Ukraine by bombarding large cities with missiles. Knock out as much heating and water as possible. Will that do any good? Not a bit. It will just add to the bill of restitution, which will be due at the end of this mess."  

Before I address the mess in Europe, first a few words about Egypt. The climate conference. Have you heard the latest? The tag team of Biden and Kerry has come up with a whopper this time around. Did you know, you selfish people living in these United States, you wrecked the environment (climate) in some of the third world countries?

To help mollify the aggrieved countries, we are going to give the climate conference $11.4B/year, starting in 2024. But what about China? The biggest polluter in the world? Nada. The are a "developing country", so they are off the hook. They can pollute more, and pay less. Well played Kerry, well played. Now get in your private (polluting) jet, and get the hey out of here!

Back to Europe. The might Russian Army continues to lose territory to Ukraine. Much of the territory in the south eastern part of Ukraine has been retaken by a very adept and efficient Ukrainian Army. Not only retaken, but the carnage unleashed on the Russian Army continues. The Russians have lost tens of thousands of troops, tanks, and artillery units. Plus, winning just some of the occupied territory is not enough for the brave Ukrainians - they want every inch of Russian occupied territory back.

Any Russian general worth his salt will know one thing by now - this venture into Ukraine was a bad idea. This war (barring the use of tactical nukes) - is unwinnable by Russia. It has turned into a giant killing field for Putin's green Russian troops. Not only a killing fields for young Russian men, but also a wrecking ball for Russia's war machine. 

Meanwhile, the NATO countries over in Europe have stood up and have taken notice on what is going on. Poland, Germany, Finland - just to name a few. Thanks to the scolding they received from Donald Trump a few years ago, as well as this war, NATO countries are now spending money like drunken sailors on more (and better) arms. They have been paying attention to what works, and what works well, over in Ukraine. HIMARS and the new GLMS systems are at the top of their lists. New aircraft, like F-35's, are very desirable. The "sleepy hollow" of NATO which has existed for years, has now been replace with "minute men", who are ready and able. Troops which are awake and alert, and armed to the teeth.

After two very bloody and costly world wars, most of the civilized people who live in this world, yearn for peace. There is very little tolerance for another long, protracted war. Reagan's "peace through strength" has replaced the Obama "lead from behind" strategy. Putin has awakened the sleeping kitten in Europe, and replaced it with a roaring lion.

When Russia finally withdraws from Ukraine, there will be some serious soul searching for this once great country. Now it is a rogue nation, with many dates in the Hague, coming up. Russian leadership will be convicted of war crimes, and the restitution due to Ukraine, will be enormous. Russia may never be the same as it once was.

All Russia can do now, is lash out at Ukraine by bombarding large cities with missiles. Knock out as much heating and water as possible. Will that do any good? Not a bit. It will just add to the bill of restitution, which will be due at the end of this mess.  

Chuck's demented logic and plan

 

"The abortion issue is not going away. Some think it cost the Republicans dearly in the 2022 midterms. Last Sunday in church, our pastor talked about he 6th commandment - Thou shalt not murder."

Since Chuck Schumer is Jewish, I can freely use this word. This boy has chutzpah, and lots of it! It has long been suspected, that the open borders was nothing more than a canard to get more Democrat voters. Well, last week, Schumer said as much. Due to our declining birth rate in this country, as well as paying people NOT to work, we need to legalize all these illegals to help out our labor shortage. Think that takes chutzpah? Hang on - it gets worse.

Right after the Dobbs decision, which kicked the Roe decision out of the federal government, and returned it to the states, Chucky immediately took the stump outside of the Capitol building. The moaning, groaning and caterwauling was second to none. This illicit SCOTUS, had taken a constitutional right away from American women. Huh? BS, Chucky. It was never a "constitutional" right. It should have always been a state's right issue to start with.

But here is the real irony. Since the Roe decision in 1973, which opened the flood gates for abortion on demand, it is estimated that over 63 million unborn humans have been killed. That is almost the combined population of California and Texas. Think about that! Having another 63 million contributing people in this country! Putting the moral argument aside just for a minute, and think about the labor issue. But Chuck Schumer advocates the killing of our young. Make sense to you? Sure does not to me.

The abortion issue is not going away. Some think it cost the Republicans dearly in the 2022 midterms. Last Sunday in church, our pastor talked about he 6th commandment - Thou shalt not murder. It is right in the Holy Bible, in Exodus Chapter 20. The most egregious example of murder he gave, was abortion. Just by the numbers alone, it dwarfs all other unjust killings. How much so? During World War II, it is estimated that almost 3% of the world's population perished. That would be 75 to 80 million people. Since 1973, abortion has killed almost that many in America. Worldwide, the number of abortions since 1973 is approaching 2 billion.

What I say to Chuck Schumer is this - put a sock in it pal. Nobody cares what you say or think. We know what you and your ilk want with the open borders. We know that you and your ilk want abortion upon demand - some even want abortion up to moment of birth. What is next Schumer - infanticide? 

It is time for America to get on the right side of all issues. Abortion would be a good place to start. If you don't believe in God, this might be a non-issue for you. However, if you do believe in God, this should be a huge issue for you. Just saying... 

   

Another Special (Yawn...) Counsel

"Somebody needs to whisper into Biden's ear, that his party is over. There is a new sheriff in town. The Republicans are going exercise their right of oversight, as well as drafting new legislation."

Yesterday, the worst Attorney General in the history of these United States, appointed a special counsel to once again, look into Donald Trump. It is funny, as earlier in the day, when I was scrolling through YouTube, I found a snippet of Senator John Kennedy (R-LA), blistering Garland in a Senate hearing. Kennedy told Garland he lied to the Senate when he promised he would not "weaponize" the AG position. Garland promised he would not be like Holder was under Obama. Turns out, Garland has weaponized the DOJ even worse than Holder.

It is interesting this special counsel thing would pop up right after the Republicans found out they were taking control of the House. The Republicans are going to start off by investigating the Biden crime family. Even though the Biden DOJ has had Hunter's Biden laptop for over a year now, and has seen all the damning and salacious content therein, Garland, the DNC tool, has no interest in a special counsel for the Bidens. Why not? Because Biden's name is not spelled T-R-U-M-P.

I have said this before. I am not a Mitch McConnell fan. I think he is way too much of an inside baseball player on the Hill. HOWEVER - I will forever be grateful to him for keeping Garland from being considered for SCOTUS. He would have been HORRIBLE. Even though Garland was being pawned off as a moderate, his tenure as AG has shown him to be anything but. 

One pundit on the news was wondering if Trump had not declared his intent to run for President, if this special counsel would have been appointed. Or, are the Democrats going to try to keep killing Trump, over and over, long after he is dead. Kind of like what happened with Sir William Wallace in Scotland. The Scots just could not kill Wallace enough.

Somebody needs to whisper into Biden's ear, that his party is over. There is a new sheriff in town. The Republicans are going exercise their right of oversight, as well as drafting new legislation. Life was easy for Biden when there was zero oversight coming out of the House. Now it is a different ballgame. And by the way - just to repeat what James Comer said the other day - the Republicans don't give a tinker's damn about Hunter Biden. The Republicans are after the "big guy".

Enjoy the holidays folks. Once the New Year starts, it will be "Katie bar the door". Biden's "Spend-O-Rama" will be dead. Article One of the Constitution, will be the mantra on how much will be spent, and who will authorize it. And as for Garland? He is next in line, right after we kick Mayorkas out the door.  

 

  

Playing with fire (again)...

 

"In any event, let unchecked, Kim is going to do something stupid. More stupid than what he is doing now. And that might be the match which starts the fire in the western Pacific. That plus Russia, equals big, big trouble for the civilized world."    

The little man, aka "Rocket Man", has been causing a lot of trouble as of late. Why? Nobody really knows. Some think this little runt wants attention. He is like a spoiled kid, jumping up and down, doing something outrageous and saying LOOK AT ME!! But he is playing with fire. Developing rockets which would have the range to hit the United States, much less our allies and bases in the WestPac, is insanity.

His distain for our current administration is palpable. In fact, most administrations have had trouble with "Rocket Man", his dad or his grandpa. All except Donald Trump. For some reason President Trump knew how to get through to this guy. Talk some sense into him. Trump tried to show Kim that there is a better way. No more, does North Korea need to look like a throwback to the stone ages. Trump showed Kim how his country can look more like South Korea, and less like Stonehenge. 

Yesterday, he unleashed another barrage of rockets by Japan. So close, our service people, who are stationed in Japan, were advised to take shelter. Soon, Rocket Man will try to spook Hawaii by shooting missiles close to our best vacationland. But here is the problem. What if his aim is off? If he hits South Korea, Japan, Guam, or Hawaii with a missile? If that results in damage, injury or death? Then what?

We have two ways of taming this nut ball. First, send him a strong message with our military. Risky, but maybe effective. Second, have Donald Trump be our President again. Maybe Trump's magic can still work with Rocket Man. Why Kim wants to be a rogue is beyond me. Why he wants his people to continue to suffer is beyond most normal thinking people. But Trump knew how to talk to this guy. And Kim listened to him.

One of the things which set Trump apart from his predecessors (and Biden), is Trump knew how to make a deal. He was able to show Kim a better way for his country. Did it work the way that Trump wanted it to work? No. But it did keep Kim from testing nukes and firing dozens of rockets while Trump was President.

Trump knew how to use the "carrot and the stick" with Kim. Trump focused on the "carrot", but always kept the "stick" in his back pocket. I don't think that Biden has even talked to Kim since becoming President. Maybe that is why Kim is acting up again. 

Yesterday, I took some incoming fire from friends who thought I was too hard on Trump. So let me say this on the flip side. Donald Trump can do things that no other President has been able to do. He put a leash on Kim. He got NATO to pony up the money to meet their obligations. He kept Russia in check. He was the architect of the Abraham Agreement(s), which brought more peace and stability to the Middle East. Each one of these accomplishments was HUGE!

In any event, let unchecked, Kim is going to do something stupid. More stupid than what he is doing now. And that might be the match which starts the fire in the western Pacific. That plus Russia, equals big, big trouble for the civilized world.