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The Cost of Crime

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In recent years, the effectiveness of law enforcement in addressing retail theft has become a subject of growing concern. Despite the traditional adage that criminal activities are ultimately futile, some argue that current policies and practices have inadvertently created an environment where shoplifting and property crimes seem increasingly consequence-free. Challenges in the judicial system, including expedited release processes and potential limitations on law enforcement’s ability to respond, have raised questions about the deterrence of such criminal behaviors.

Now, there are complaints. It’s no wonder there is an increase in prices. It is but one of the costs of crime. It is a price the public pays when they encourage crime, such as bulk shoplifting, also known as theft. When done in mass, it becomes a major cost of doing business.

Retail theft extends far beyond the immediate financial loss of stolen merchandise. Businesses are compelled to invest heavily in enhanced security measures, often with minimal deterrent effect. Moreover, the broader societal cost manifests through increased law enforcement expenses, ultimately borne by taxpayers in an ongoing cycle of economic burden.

As retailers evaluate profitability, grocery stores often become the first casualties of economic shifts. Gradually, one store closes, then another, until an entire neighborhood transforms into what urban planners call a “food desert.” This systematic withdrawal creates a predictable cycle of economic decline, leaving communities bewildered by the sudden lack of essential services. The consequences are clear, yet those responsible seem perplexed by the outcomes they themselves have engineered.

Today, one of the big complaints in polls is increasing prices. Wake up, folks. An increase in prices is but one of many when lawless theft is permitted to run wild. Yet the Democrats have seemed to encourage the theft. Now they are the first to complain, blaming it on those trying desperately to put a stop to the fire originated by the Democrats.

Put the criminal in prison, which will decrease crime and help to control peace.

By the way, it will also make our cities much safer too. That is kinda important too.

They Just Can’t Take The Hint

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Public TV started out liberal, and over the years, it has continued to turn left. It seems they just can’t help it. Conservatives realized they would not get any help from the network. Indeed, the organization kept becoming progressively worse.

So, the conservatives have continued to cut off their supply of all that wonderful tax money. Little by little, they have been cutting off the spigot, and rightfully so. I mean, when the opponent is using the money against you, why continue to provide them with the resources?

Then, as their resources dry up, Public TV continues to veer left. Finally, one day, the supply is totally turned off. Public TV no longer receives a penny from the federal treasury.

I would like to say it was the result of stupidity but it’s just not so. Their problem is they can’t take a hint. It is totally involuntary. Their news, their so-called science based programs, and continued turns to the left is just ingrained into their genetic makeup.

Look, even now, while there are rumblings of bankruptcy, the figurative going under for the third time, they are trying to argue that ICE agents are shooting without provocation.

Now, the liberals act surprised. They act incensed, furious, enraged even. They pretend they can’t comprehend the reason behind the loss of funding. You see, after all this time, they think they are entitled.

They seem totally unaware that we, the taxpayers, have the power and the right to stop their funding.

Now, guess what. They only receive funding from the libs; and not all of them.

The other networks might take note. We don’t have to swallow the garbage they want to feed us. If they won’t take the hints, they too might start fading away.

Back when I was a kid, six decades ago, there were those who spoke highly of TV, saying it could be used for education. It didn’t quite turn out that way. I’d call it more like indoctrination.

As a teaching medium, it’s a failure. As a news medium, I am sure most of the former dictators wished they could have used it as the Democrats have. As an entertainment medium, it is a travesty. Other than that, it has worked out well.

Me, Believe the CDC; Why?

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I do have a tendency to believe in patterns, you know. Like everything falls. Every morning, the sun does tend to rise, radiating light and heat on our little planet.

The CDC also has a pattern of telling untruths. To be sure, their lies tend to be as reliable as gravity or the sun. So, when they tell me I should take a flu shot, why should I believe them? When they say I should take a COVID shot, why should I be convinced?

Then too, the TV and radio stations are quick to distribute the falsehoods, as if they expect a reward like a young puppy being trained.

In a way, it reminds me of a well-organized retreat by an army unit. Each time one defensive position falls, they fall back to another. They say the vaccine prevents COVID. Then it doesn’t, and they retreat to “It decreases the spread.”

The only problem is that the spread is just as bad. So they retreat to saying, “It decreases the symptoms and increases survival chances.”

Truth is, you’ve been through it. You have seen the proclamations and have watched them retreat first from one and then the next. In the meantime, guess what? The pharmaceutical companies keep raking in tons of cash.

Then, after years of failure, they still refuse to back down. They continue to recommend the latest booster, still laying claim to its effectiveness.

As I said, I tend to believe patterns. The pattern here is that it does not work. It did not work for me, and there were serious side effects.

Actually, their pattern is not new. They did exactly the same thing with AIDS. At various levels of retreat, they said it was rare. They said it could not be contracted by intercourse. They said it could not be spread through blood or blood products. They said it could not be spread by sweat or saliva. Yeah. They lied back then too.

IT’S A PATTERN! It’s the kind of pattern I have a tendency to believe. So, I hope you’ll pardon me if I don’t believe CDC ever again.

Five Rules for New Gun Owners

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  1. Until proven otherwise, assume all guns are loaded.
  2. When a gun is proven not loaded, assume it is loaded.
  3. Never, never point a gun in a direction where it might hurt or kill someone, even if you are sure it is not loaded. This means you need to be aware of anyone or anything beyond any potential target. By the way, a nine mm projectile can carry on for miles. That is to say, it can remain lethal far beyond that target you missed.
  4. A gun is a good equalizer. A five foot woman can use it to defend herself from a six, six hunk of a man. However, if she is not willing to use a gun in your defense, she should not get one. If she gets one, she is apt to have it used against her. The brandishing of a gun won’t always stop the bad guys. Actually, even shooting a bad guy doesn’t always stop him, especially if he is high.
  5. Do not let the bad guy get closer that ten feet from you. The bad guy can traverse that ten feet in a fraction of a second. Referring to rule four, pointing a weapon at someone does not always stop the bad guys.

Through years of observation, I’ve gained insights into firearm safety, despite not being an expert. The phrase “I didn’t know it was loaded” has become an all-too-familiar refrain, even among those who should understand better. I recall an incident involving a marine sergeant who tragically shot a friend during an ill-advised quick draw game. Another memorable moment from a news clip illustrated the critical importance of maintaining a safe distance: an assailant wielding a knife charged a police officer from ten feet away. The officer fired multiple shots while continuously retreating, and the attacker ultimately fell precisely where the officer had originally stood. This encounter reinforced my perspective on the significance of spatial awareness and defensive positioning in potentially dangerous confrontations.

If only we could universally share this wisdom, preventing others from repeating costly mistakes. Sadly, many individuals seem destined to learn life’s lessons through personal hardship rather than heeding the hard-earned insights of those who came before them.

Investing in basic firearm training is crucial, regardless of your background or intended use. As a veteran, I wasn’t mandated to complete a training course for my carry permit, but I chose to do so and found immense value in the experience. The knowledge and skills gained are invaluable for anyone considering firearm ownership or personal safety. I strongly recommend such training to everyone, even those without immediate plans to purchase a weapon. It’s important to recognize that any object, from a hammer to a baseball bat, can potentially be used as a weapon, underscoring the significance of proper safety education and awareness.

The Amazing Undo Function

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As word processing software emerged for personal computers, developers introduced the revolutionary UNDO function, transforming how users interact with digital text. Now, with a simple keystroke, I can effortlessly correct any typing error, instantly erasing mistakes and maintaining the flow of my writing. This feature has become an indispensable tool for writers, editors, and professionals across various fields.

If only life were like that. Can you imagine if Trump could press a couple of pseudo buttons and Obama Care would go away? Another one of those sets of buttons, and the errors of Old Joe would be no more.

Even without that undo function, President Trump has made very large strides in undoing the fiasco of the open border. However, it will take decades to address many of the technical and emotional consequences. There is just no magic wand to wave that will make all the side problems generated, likely intentionally.

Of all that was done by Old Joe, the one that will be most difficult to reverse is the inflation. Think about it. If the prices all are lowered back, that would be deflationary. If through some means he managed to do it, it might even lead to a depression. In this case, the fix would be far worse than the problem.

The long-term solution is simple: provide good jobs by bringing exported jobs home, offer good, inexpensive energy sources, and stop giving jobs to those who do not belong here.

There are other tasks that need to be addressed as well. However, in every respect and at every point, the Democrats are doing all they can to obstruct progress. They are attempting to prevent low-cost fuel. They do everything possible to hinder the deportation of illegal immigrants. And, by the way, they are doing all they can to keep criminals lose on the streets. This certainly does not help the economy.

To be sure, any country that spends more than it receives in revenue will have inflation. It is the primary reason for inflation. It means somehow or some way, spending must be reduced. The best way to reduce spending, whether at home, in business, or in government, is to reduce waste. President Trump tried to do that. You remember the uproar that resulted? Yes. The Democrats didn’t like that either. Actually, there were a few Republicans who objected too. It would seem the desire for free money is bipartisan.

You want to decrease inflation, vote for decrease of waste.

Gambling & Way Back When

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I can’t remember precisely. I can only approximate it as it occurred near the time Bill Clinton began his campaign for president, in the early 1990s, perhaps a year or two earlier. Suddenly, a number of people decided we, here in DeSoto County, needed to have a casino or three.

The media’s sudden shift was unmistakable. News broadcasts and radio programs flooded the airwaves with glowing narratives about the potential casino development. Their enthusiastic messaging painted a picture of transformative benefits, promising enhanced educational infrastructure, improved roadways, and a tourism renaissance. While the specific architects behind this narrative remained unclear, the coordinated messaging was impossible to ignore.

In general, I could tell that those behind it all were from north of the state line. It immediately brought to question to me, why don’t they stop trying to run our county? What business is it of theirs whether we have or don’t have casinos.

A grassroots resistance swiftly emerged, primarily mobilized through religious institutions. While avoiding direct electoral guidance, these groups plainly conveyed the potential consequences of their ideological stance.

In the contentious debate over casino development, local churches warned that out-of-state businesses would exploit local economic potential, siphoning profits away from the economy. Casino proponents initially promised local investment and economic revitalization. However, the churches’ predictions proved prophetic. Tunica County permitted it and today, every casino in the county is owned by eway outside corporate interests, rendering the original assurances hollow and leaving the local economy largely unbenefited by the gambling industry’s presence.

In a resounding display of community resolve, Desoto County residents decisively rejected the proposed initiative, voting against it down twice with overwhelming majorities. Faced with such resounding opposition, the proponents ultimately redirected their efforts south to Tunica.

Over the years, the expansive business venture appeared to flourish, with grand casinos emerging and thriving, until recent challenges began to surface and test their previous success.

The other day, I heard that one of the casinos is closing its doors and the rest are having problems. There are not nearly the TV ads from Tunica casinos. My best guess is that the gambling crowd has decided to go to the casino in West Memphis, Arkansas, which is closer. If the pattern continues, the city of Tunica will be smaller than when it first started.

There is one advantage for me and the folks here in DeSoto County. We don’t have to put up with Memphis drivers as much. They’ll be crossing the bridges across the Mississippi instead.

If Only

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In moments of passionate conviction, I long to broadcast my message from towering peaks, my voice echoing across landscapes and reaching countless ears. Though such grand proclamation remains impossible, I recognize the power of personal connection. By sharing the facts overlooked by the the thousands with a handful of individuals, my words ripple perhaps to the very borders of the nation. Each listener becomes a messenger, carrying the message forward, and gradually, my words spread as the wind, eventually achieving the same goal.

I’ve repeatedly heard the argument that consumers ultimately bear the cost of import fees. While this perspective is valid, it overlooks a critical economic issue: when foreign countries flood the market with underpriced goods, traditional trade protections become ineffective. The steel and aluminum industries serve as prime examples, where international competitors, particularly China, have systematically undermined domestic manufacturing by selling products at artificially low prices.

With our steel and aluminum production crippled, the US has become the subservient to China. Moreover, if we can’t make stee, we have become reliant on other sources such as China. It is an old trick which has been used by monopolies within the US, oil, steel, railways, etc.With our steel and aluminum production crippled, the US has become subservient to China.

Moreover, if we can’t make steel, we have become reliant on other sources such as China. It is an old trick which has been used by monopolies within the US, such as oil, steel, and railways.

If China decides to become hostile, even in a cold war way, we would be totally at their mercy. We would quickly run out of the materials we need for planes, ships, or even missiles. Under such a situation, we may as well lower Old Glory and raise the white flag of surrender. They could quickly put us back in the Stone Age.

In light of these obvious facts, maybe paying a little more now instead of paying with our freedom later. Some of our industries must be protected. If only I could make that clear to one and all.

Some individuals seem indifferent to the economic implications, which raises questions about the motivations of those ardently advocating for tariff reduction.

Why Pro Trump

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When Trump announced his presidential run, I was skeptical. His character seemed questionable, and his pro-choice stance typically would have been enough to make me oppose him.

As I examined the candidates’ positions, my perspective gradually shifted. His resolute approach to border security particularly resonated with me, aligning closely with my own views. Among the contenders, only he and one other candidate shared my stance. Though Senator Cruz remained my preference, especially regarding his pro-life position, I found myself increasingly drawn to the alternative candidate’s platform.

Reflecting on Trump’s account of his personal experience, I found his explanation initially convincing, yet lingering skepticism persisted. His past behavior and language further undermined my trust. In retrospect, I often contemplate whether Ted Cruz might have been a more suitable presidential candidate. Ultimately, the full truth remains elusive, and we may never fully know.

In the face of a polarizing election, my initial choice felt stripped away. Confronted with Trump, a relatively unknown quantity, and Clinton, whose public persona was exhaustively familiar, I felt politically cornered. As the campaign unfolded, my perspective subtly shifted. Trump’s candidacy began to resonate more strongly, while the alternative grew less appealing. Though momentarily tempted to protest by writing in my own name, I ultimately found myself gravitating toward a clearer electoral stance.

During the election, I found myself strongly aligned with Trump’s rhetoric, yet I harbored deep reservations about his character and credibility.

Throughout my years of observation, I’ve consistently maintained that individuals advocating for pro-life positions tend to demonstrate greater authenticity and moral courage. In today’s complex social landscape, embracing a pro-choice stance has become a convenient and socially acceptable narrative, which I characterize as fundamentally endorsing a culture of termination. The genuine commitment to protecting innocent life requires a deeper ethical stance and personal conviction.

Trump’s unwavering commitment to the pro-life movement demonstrated a principled position that demanded respect. His apparent sincerity on this issue suggested a deeper integrity that could potentially extend to other aspects of his political platform. By taking a clear and potentially unpopular stance, he showed a willingness to stand by his convictions, which was noteworthy in the complex landscape of all the political discourse.

Looking back, it was clearly true. No other modern president can claim such close adherence to his promises. While he couldn’t completely follow them all, it is not for lack of effort, even to the point of pushing the Constitution to the very edge. Also, this was not without opposition, even from Republicans. Might I remind one and all of the number one rino giving the thumbs-down during the effort to withdraw Obama Care. (I was never a fan Sen. McCain, who was the only Republican member of the Keating five & should have gone to jail)

President Trump is the only modern day president who enforced immigration laws, which were already on the books. He did this though there are even Republicans who opposed his actions. This likely was one of the main reasons he was elected. The Republicans only paid lip service to it and the democrats openly refused to enforce those legal laws. During the primary, he and Cruz were the only two that spoke of enforcing the law. All the rest of the Republican candidates got all mushy mouthed when asked about it.

Trump is constantly referred to as Hitler, this in light of all he has done for Israelis. No other president, whether he have a R or D after his name has hired more women in higher positions. No other president, except maybe Reagan & Kennedy, has done more to help our economy. Few have hurt in all of these categories as Old Joe. (For this reason Old Joe does not deserve to be called president, or even by his last name. Better to forget it completely)

President Trump has made a believer out of me.

Country Clubbers, as Bad for the Economy as Democrats

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Rush Limbaugh frequently critiqued the affluent, establishment-oriented wing of the Republican Party, referring to them as the “country club segment.” Many Republicans likely dismissed his characterization without fully comprehending its deeper implications. Moreover, they seem unaware of the significant and potentially detrimental impact their political and economic approaches could have on the broader national landscape, particularly in terms of financial policy and societal economic dynamics.

One of the big reasons we had problems stopping illegal immigration is because the illegal aliens drive the wages down drastically. I hope I don’t need to explain why that is so beneficial to rich Republicans; as well as rich Democrats too. Naturally, many of the rich Republicans had as much of a desire to open the borders as the Dems did.

Though I don’t know the reason, this group also seemed to be in favor of making the killing of unborn children legal. My best guess is that they didn’t want to lose elections and their power.

Donald Trump’s political rise disrupted traditional Republican Party dynamics, challenging the established country club elite by appealing directly to a broader base of supporters. His unconventional campaign and messaging resonated with voters beyond the typical Republican establishment, potentially attracting disillusioned Democrats and working-class constituents who felt overlooked by mainstream political figures. Trump’s ability to connect with a diverse range of voters fundamentally transformed the Republican Party’s, especially those who wanted to stop illegal immigration as well as the traditional power structure and electoral strategy.

As you might have noted, many of those country club crowd have left the Republican Party and began opposing the Republican Party and Trump. No one told me why but I think I have a good guess. You will likely have a good guess too when you realize the drastic decrease in inexpensive illegal labor.

Contradictions of the Liberals

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Several years ago, I wrote a post about people being let across the border. You might think it was during the early years of Trump’s presidency, but it was earlier. Actually, I was speaking out against open borders even before Trump decided to run for president.

During the presidential campaign, the border policy debate revealed a surprising consensus among candidates. While Democrats generally supported more open immigration, many Republican contenders also showed varying degrees of support for less restrictive border policies. In the early stages of Trump’s initial campaign, Senator Ted Cruz stood out as a notable exception, consistently advocating for stricter border control. His principled stance resonated with voters who prioritized immigration enforcement. For this voter, Cruz and Trump were the only candidates worthy of support. I would have abstained from voting any others at all.

Apparently, I wasn’t the only one with that view. Near the last of that primary, Cruz was the only one who gave Trump any competition at all. The rest dropped out. Still, there were Republicans who continued to give Trump grief over illegal aliens, fighting for them from the “humanity” concept. However, to them, humanity had little or nothing to do with it. They wanted the lower illegal wages. It contradicted with the fighting by both the Democrats and the liberal Republican concept of minimum wages. To be sure, hiring illegal aliens is the easiest way around minimum wages. Those who ran hotels and restaurants commonly hired illegal aliens at a fraction of the minimum wage, a financial advantage for businesses (rino Republicans) To some degree, this is still true. The dems fight to keep wages down by encouraging illegal immigration while at the same time, fighting for ridiculously high minimum wages. This has two results. It squeezes rightful American citizens out of the job market while permitting the rich to hire low cost labor.

I very strongly disagree with minimum wages and allowing the employment of illegal aliens. I can at least understand it, as selfish and wrong as it it is. However, lately the liberals have started another contradiction. They fight to require vaccination, especially in schools while continuing to fight to allow diseased and infections aliens across the border without even checking for any disease such as AIDS, measles, TB, etc, etc, and so forth.

I have no clue why we haven’t had breakouts of various diseases when President Biden opened the borders and invited one and all with a public speech. And now, the pro vaccine people complain about a few cases of measles and say nothing of the disease infested flooding over the border. We should count ourselves fortunate that we haven’t had an outbreak of antibiotic-resistant tuberculosis. Or, perhaps something worse. We have dealt with measles, smallpox, and many other outbreaks throughout US history. When the border was opened, I had both concerns and curiosity about what diseases might have been permitted entry. Perhaps even a disease not yet seen inside our border.

To be sure, contradiction is the way of the Democrats. If you keep your eyes open, you’ll see them. Then again, there is none so blind as those who refuse to see, even that which is obvious.