I’ve heard the arguments hundreds of times. A few times, I even started doubting my own logic. Some people say the only way to reduce drug abuse is to decrease drug users. They say it is a demand-driven problem, which does sound somewhat logical.

Some argue that the issue stems from a supply-driven dynamic, which may appear less rational. Yet, I find myself aligning with this perspective, even if the reasoning seems counterintuitive. My stance has consistently been that disrupting distribution networks should take precedence over targeting individual users. However, I do not advocate for total absolution of users; they must ultimately bear responsibility for their choices and face appropriate consequences.

When push comes to shove, I do believe it has been decided. The numbers reveal the facts. Though the news media are doing their best to play it down, drug usage has taken a nosedive since President Trump has drastically decreased successful importation of drugs. I can’t find anywhere on the internet telling the “overdoses” of fentanyl, but it would seem we are having a decrease of 30 or 35% or more. And by the way, some of this poison is still getting through. I’m guessing that by the end of this year, the deaths from fentanyl will be a tenth of what they were in 2024.

While logic may seem elusive, the core issue transcends rational analysis and speaks to fundamental human experiences. The complexity of border security involves protecting communities and preventing the entry of harmful substances and individuals that could threaten public safety. media coverage should do the responsible thing and accurately & carefully report the big decreases in deaths by ‘overdose.’

I just heard an announcement on the radio that Kamala Harris will be speaking at the Orpheum theater in Memphis. This brings to mind the obvious question: What for? What does she hope to gain?

Technically, she is a looser. Why would anyone want to waste the time listening to a loser? She went into her campaign with1.5 billion dollars, ended in debt and still lost.

I am somewhat curious to find out the paid attendance. That is to say, how many will be paid to attend. Oh, and by the way, though Memphis is somewhat of a place for Democrats to gather, she must realize she cannot ever carry Tennessee. Actually, I suspect she won’t carry Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas, Louisiana…. You get the idea. In other words, she’s wasting time, money, and effort.

Please don’t tell her. Let her figure it out on her own. Might even be fun.

No one explained them to me; there was no need. I quickly figured them out by myself shortly after I joined the Marines. Though they are not so hard and fast in civilian life, they are still pretty solid. However, if a person lives by them, they will never be disappointed.

1. If a rumor seems negative, take it seriously, as it is likely to become reality.
2. Skepticism is the shield against unfounded hopes. Treat enticing rumors with cautious doubt, for they rarely materialize into reality. Embracing such whispers often leads to inevitable disappointment and emotional distress.
3. Embrace the rumor with grace. When rumors lack clear positive or negative implications, maintain your composure and trust that the outcome will not disrupt your peace of mind.

Understanding the guidelines from the start would have spared me considerable grief. Moreover, I’d not have have experienced so much disappointment.

It just is, so often, I wish it was the other way around.

JD Vance’s recent commentary sparked a profound reflection on a topic I had long been aware of, yet never fully explored. Like many, I had overlooked the deeper significance of this issue, allowing it to remain on the periphery of my understanding until now.

We are all talking about the woman driving the car and the agent who shot her. What about those behind the really dumb idea? For sure, it was a really dumb idea to use an automobile to attack an ICE agent.

Somehow I don’t think the woman came up on her own. Though I might be wrong, I suspect that there were a number of people behind the idea. It’s kind of akin to the suicide bomber. Someone straps the bomb on some poor soul and says, “Now, go make us proud of you and blow up some people.”

Someone, somewhere told this woman to make us proud of you. “Go find an ICE agent and kill him. Maybe you can kill two or three.” Am I wrong? Do you really think this woman thought this idea up all by her lonesome? I don’t.

Who bears more moral responsibility: the mastermind behind a harmful plan or the individual who ultimately executes it?

Occasionally, a profound statement strikes me with such clarity that I find myself wishing I had conceived it myself. Recently, Ben Ferguson shared one such insight that resonated deeply. While I cannot guarantee the precise wording due to my increasingly unreliable memory and lack of recording device, the essence of his wisdom remains etched in my mind.

In light of the recent controversy surrounding Minnesota’s governor and Medicaid system, Mr. Ferguson suggested that the political fallout might prompt some voters to reconsider their previous electoral choices, potentially favoring Republican candidates in future elections.

On the surface, it seems like a minor thing. However, this scandal does seem to have legs, as the news reporters like to say. The reverberations are not only long-lasting but also far-reaching. It has a definite chance of turning some purple states red and blue states blue. I’m sure that the Democrats are hoping the pattern will hold true. However, it is just a little probable that the president’s party might pick up a few senators and representatives. Who knows? The Republicans just might have sixty senators. That would rock the Democratic Party to its foundation.

Forevermore, Old Joe will be known as the president who was good at proclaiming the impossible; for example, he said it was impossible to seal the border.

Forevermore, President Trump will be known for being the president who was good at doing the impossible; for example sealing the border.

Achieving the seemingly impossible begins with unwavering determination and a genuine willingness to attempt what others deem unattainable. Those who shrink from challenges rarely break through barriers, while those who courageously step forward, even with uncertain prospects, create pathways to extraordinary accomplishments. True progress emerges from the first sincere and committed attempt, transforming the improbable into reality through persistent effort and belief.

The problem with Old Joe’s efforts was that they were designed to fail. The problem with Old Joe’s efforts was that they weren’t nearly honest.