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In Gaza, the death toll has now risen to 72,834 human beings; 20,179 children; 12,500 women. Since 7 Oct 2023, a staggering 172,779 Palestinians have been wounded or maimed by the IDF in an area the size of Philadelphia, PA.

The peace-loving, hardworking American taxpayer is sick and tired of sending billions of dollars every year to this Pariah nation/Rogue state that offers world class universal healthcare to all its residents while Americans languish in an insidious for-profit system with the effects of the Big Beautiful Bill already starting to impact poor and vulnerable people this year.



@#21 ... when illegal Aline's get bussed in by the thousands. ...

If that is actually occurring ( and I doubt it), why might those ~thousands~ of illegal aliens be comig into the US?

Maybe the focus should be more upon the wealthy executives and the companies who hire them?

But Pres Trump seems to be more focused upon the symptom than the root problem.

An excerpt from the Border Patrol Union webpage that was deleted during fmr Pres Trump's first term:
web.archive.org


  • Walls and fences are temporary solutions that focus on the symptom (illegal immigration) rather than the problem (employers who knowingly hire illegal aliens).

  • Walls and fences are only a speed bump. People who want to come to the United States to obtain employment will continue to go over, under, and around the walls and fences that are constructed.

  • Walls and fences will undoubtedly result in an increase in fraudulent documents and smuggling through the Ports of Entry.

  • Walls and fences do not solve the issue of people entering the country legally and staying beyond the date they are required to leave the country, a problem which will undoubtedly increase as more walls and fences are constructed.

  • OK, now look at Mr Colin Kaepernick

    www.britannica.com

    ... Colin Kaepernick (born November 3, 1987, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.) is an American gridiron football player and social activist who had success as a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers (2011-16) of the NFL but was better known for kneeling during the national anthem before games to protest racial injustice and police brutality against African Americans. ...


    Welcome to DeFlock
    An open-source project mapping license plate readers.
    deflock.org

    ... What are ALPRs

    Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs or LPRs) are AI-powered cameras that capture and analyze images of all passing vehicles, storing details like your car's location, date, and time. They also capture your car's make, model, color, and identifying features such as dents, roof racks, and bumper stickers, often turning these into searchable data points.

    These cameras collect data on millions of vehicles regardless of whether the driver is suspected of a crime. These systems are marketed as indispensable tools to fight crime, but they ignore the powerful tools police already have to track criminals, such as cell phone location data, creating a loophole that doesn't require a warrant. ...


    Another view ...

    When Flock Cameras Appear: Everything You Need to Know About This Surveillance Tech (April 2026)
    www.cnet.com

    ... I have up-close experience with Flock, as my current city, Bend, Oregon, ended its contract with surveillance company Flock Safety earlier this year, after a public campaign protesting the cams -- and some very active city council meetings. Flock's controversial AI-powered license plate cameras were shut down, and its partnership with local law enforcement ended over privacy concerns.

    We weren't the only city to reject Flock cameras: In the past two years, dozens of towns have suspended or deactivated contracts with Flock over concerns about how the cameras could be used, as well as weak contract language. But you might not even know if Flock has come to your town: Sometimes these automated license plate readers, or ALPRs, appear in neighborhoods without warning. ...


    Flock may have an issue with this ...

    Clear evidence.
    Safer communities.
    Privacy first.
    www.flocksafety.com

    ... Flock connects communities, businesses, and public safety so incidents can be understood clearly and decisions can be made on facts ...

    Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says
    www.wyff4.com

    ... A person who opened fire Saturday on a White House security checkpoint is dead after being shot by officers who returned fire, the U.S. Secret Service said. It was the third incidence of gunfire in the vicinity of President Donald Trump in the past month.

    The law enforcement agency said in a preliminary statement posted on X that the person in the area of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue "pulled a weapon from his bag" shortly after 6 p.m. ET and began firing. The officers returned fire, hitting the suspect, who was taken to a hospital where he later died, the Secret Service said. ...


    Related ...

    Russia Wants Armenia Back in the Fold. It May Be Too Late.
    www.themoscowtimes.com

    ... Years of slowly growing tensions between Yerevan and Moscow have crescendoed in recent weeks as Armenia prepares for national elections on June 7. The competition is expected to be riddled with attempts by Moscow to exert its influence.

    In April, Armenia hosted the European Political Community (EPC) summit. For comparatively small Armenia, historically aligned with Russia, it is difficult to overstate the importance of a diplomatic event that brought dozens of European leaders to Yerevan. The event was especially memorable as Volodymyr Zelensky became the first Ukrainian president in 24 years to visit Armenia.

    A few days later, Pashinyan skipped his usual trip to Moscow for Russia's all-important May 9 Victory Day commemoration. Even as Armenia had begun to drift away from Russian influence in recent years, Pashinyan had continued to attend the symbolically important parade.

    The next day, statements from Russian officials about Armenia became increasingly hostile. In reference to the EPC, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the meeting platformed "anti-Russian statements" with no balance provided by Armenia's leadership. He went on to say the event was "inconsistent with the spirit of relations" between Armenia and Russia.

    Separately, Russian President Vladimir Putin commented on Armenia's fledgling EU aspirations, saying Yerevan should hold a referendum on the issue. But, tellingly, he also remarked, "We all see what's happening with Ukraine now. But where did it all start? With Ukraine's attempt to join the EU." ...


    @#5

    Yeah, but ...

    Pres Trump has also said that the US controls the Strait of Homuz.

    www.cnbc.com

    ... Trump said his administration had "total control" of the waterway. ...

    If that is the case, the why has shipping through the Strait been all but stopped of late?


    Is Pres Trump lying? Again?


    Then there's this ...

    Iran, Oman discuss Strait of Hormuz toll system: Report
    thehill.com

    ... Iran and Oman have discussed setting up a toll system to charge vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, despite President Trump's condemnation of charging fees to pass through the waterway.

    "Iran and Oman must mobilize all their resources both to provide security services and to manage navigation in the most appropriate manner," Iranian Ambassador to France Mohammad Amin-Nejad on Wednesday told Bloomberg News, which first reported the talks. ...



    OK, back down to earth ...

    Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Blinded By The Light (1976)
    www.youtube.com

    This is a cover song of a song from Springsteen's first album.

    The lyrics are often misinterpreted.

    The word is "deuce," not "douch."

    genius.com

    ...
    Blinded by the light
    Revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night
    ...

    Collapsing Trump Surrenders As Cryin' Lindsey Says He Lost

    www.youtube.com

    At 5 mins in, Ms Lindsey mourns Israel's loss as Trump surrenders.

    OK, he mourns the loss of Israel's financing him since he couldn't sway Drumpf.

    More from the cited article ...
    ... President Donald Trump on Wednesday confused his predecessors Joe Biden and Barack Obama while touting the purported successes of his ongoing war on Iran -- and boasted that he has lost "only" 13 U.S. service members in the unpopular conflict. ...

    Oh dear.

    Is the Trump family apparent history of mental acuity decline starting to show its face with Pres Trump?

    Donald Trump's Nephew Recalls Grandpa's Dementia Symptoms as He Warns of Former President's 'Decline' (2024)
    people.com

    ... Donald Trump's nephew Fred C. Trump III is opening up about his family's often-overlooked history of dementia -- and how his uncle's recent behavior reminds him of the other Trumps who have faced cognitive health challenges, including Donald's dad.

    "Like anyone else, I've seen his decline. But I see it in parallel with the way my grandfather's decline was," Fred, 61, tells PEOPLE of Donald, 78, who has at times downplayed his father's symptoms. "If anyone wants to believe that dementia did not run in the Trump family, it's just not true."

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