Another reaction was to create a US Dept. of Homeland Security to keep bad people from coming here to do bad things or to attempt another 911.
Today, Americans pay $51.6 billion every 12 months for this giant federal department that fails to keep cartel product from showing up in all 50 states.
Decades of Lessons Learned
A country that sent US troops to Iraq back in 1990. A country that still has troops in Iraq in 2024 for some version of defense.
A country that established the US Dept. of Homeland Security on November 25th, 2002.
In the news:
Iraq
Aug 31, 2024 ABC News
7 US personnel injured in Iraq raid that killed 15 ISIS members: Officials
“U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces and Iraqi Security Forces conducted a partnered raid in Western Iraq in the early hours of Aug. 29, resulting in the death of 15 ISIS operatives.”
“There are still 2,500 American troops in Iraq on a train and advise mission to help Iraqi military forces against ISIS.”
Many comments are posted with the video above.
Washington
Aug 25, 2024 The Spokesman-Review
Fentanyl arrived in Spokane late, but then exploded
Fentanyl seized in WA is product that traveled past a $51.6 billion (every 12 months) US Dept. of Homeland Security before arriving in WA.
“Since 2021, the amount of fentanyl seizures in Washington have spiked, recording the third most seizures in the country behind California and Arizona, both southern border states, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Spokane too has seen a drastic increase.
In 2021, Spokane police seized 10 fentanyl pills. So far in 2024, they’ve seized more than 76,000, along with vast amounts of the drug in powder form.”
Homeland Security Vote of Confidence:
“Most fentanyl in the United States comes directly from drug cartels in Mexico and Central America, according to the DEA and federal prosecutors.”
GWOT
Aug 31, 2024 KOMO News
Airport Security Screening
Would any newsperson ever ask:
What keeps terrorists of the GWOT from creating a disruption at the back end of the screening line?
Colorado
Aug 30, 2024 CBS News
Many comments are posted with the video above.
Aug 28, 2024 Aurora Police Dept
“The city and Aurora Police Department, as previously stated, established a special task force in collaboration with other local, state and federal partners to specifically address concerns about Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA) and other criminal activity affecting migrant communities.”
Aug 29, 2024 The Denver Gazette
Venezuelan gang infiltrated Colorado apartment complexes, Aurora official says
Videos allegedly show the Tren de Aragua gang’s presence, gunshots in Aurora
Aug 28, 2024 9NEWS Denver
California
Aug 29, 2024 KFMB TV
East County parents share concerns after migrants try boarding school bus with kids on board
“SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — Parents in the Jamul-Dulzura Union School District said they’re concerned after a group of migrants tried boarding a school bus carrying kids.”
“Moving forward, Bystedt says bus drivers will drive past a stop if a group of migrants are present, telling parents to pick up their child at the next one.”
Welcome Home Troops
Aug 29, 2024 ABC7
Clash over voter ID escalates: California Attorney General sues Huntington Beach
“Undocumented immigrants are able to secure California identification numbers, and noncitizens are allowed to vote in local school board elections in San Francisco. Huntington Beach’s neighboring City of Santa Ana is considering following San Francisco’s lead; a November ballot measure would allow noncitizens to vote in all, not just school board, municipal elections in the city.”
Government assistance to buy houses
Some people may think of a VA loan as an incentive to do time in uniform.
Aug 29, 2024 Los Angeles Times
California lawmakers approve bill to extend home mortgage aid to undocumented immigrants
Aug 30, 2024
Nancy Pelosi states that the goal of the Democrat party is to convert undocumented immigrants (illegals) into documented immigrants:
Bill Maher: “The CA lawmakers giving government assistance to undocumented immigrants to buy houses.
That’s kind of a different place than the… pic.twitter.com/pfeG9ngZUE— Eric Abbenante (@EricAbbenante) August 31, 2024
Seattle
Aug 30, 2024 KOMO News
Little Saigon business owners frustrated by lack of action on drugs, gun violence
“12th and Jackson was recently identified as a ‘drug hot spot’ in a report by the Seattle Office of City Auditor, which recommended the city make physical changes to infrastructure in the area and work with federal authorities to target dealers and narcotics traffickers.”
Federal – Student Loan Debt Relief
Some people may think of the US Army College Fund as an incentive to do time in uniform.
Back in the Cold War era of the 1980s (no recruiting crisis) Uncle Sam encouraged people to do time in the US Army to earn college money.
Go find this generation of veterans and ask them if they are sending their kids and grandkids down to enlist.
Jul 31, 2024 U.S. Department of Education
1980s Army College Fund – Dad Shows Support
GWOT Era
TV newspeople function like paid actors reading a script:
Would any newsperson ever ask:
Did the advantage of US air power allow the undeclared wars in Iraq or Afghanistan to be prevented, won or shut down?
US jet aircraft have been able to strike targets in what wars won by the US?
Currently serving four-star officers and high level DOD civilians have been associated with what wars won by the US?
Has dressing women to look like men had any positive or negative impact on recruiting?
Super Bowl
Tune in to any Super Bowl in the post 911 era to see the press promote a big US Dept. of Homeland Security show of force to keep the big game safe. TV newspeople skip asking questions and play the role of federal public affairs staff instead:
The folks who can’t keep fentanyl trafficking cartels from moving product into various US communities are keeping the Super Bowl safe. Way To Go Team.
Would any newsperson ever ask:
If special games require special security-what keeps regular games safe? Crowd size/capacity is similar at several stadiums.
Are fans less safe at regular games?
What prevents terror strikes at hundreds of events & locations unsupervised by federal authorities?
What stops terrorists from going 2 states over and driving a truck across the playground at a daycare center?
February 4, 2023 ABC 10
Jan 17, 2023 ABC15 Arizona
National Nuclear Security Administration conducting helicopter security checks ahead of Super Bowl
Welcome Home Troops
Thanks for doing time/risking your ass in Iraq and Afghanistan, working to keep a post 911 USA safe & secure.
Don’t worry-The Super Bowl and public affairs will be safe:
Related:
Port Angeles Homeland Security & CBP
Would any newsperson ever ask:
Leaving Afghanistan – Lies About American Rights And Freedoms
The people of Alaska need services in the Middle East
Hostile Forces in Distant Lands
Most And Least Meaningful Federal Holidays
1980s Army College Fund – Dad Shows Support
Late 2023 US Armed Forces Recruiting Crisis
Port Angeles – Federal Employees Create News Story About 342 Pounds Of Meth
The country struggles with:
Below, are some random thoughts and questions newspeople will not ask. Our questions appear in bold type.
Possibly of interest:
Podcast 9 Defending The Constitution?
How Do The Troops Defend The Constitution?
Not asking about the oath of enlistment. Asking about what happens after the oath has been taken.
Love to see newspeople interview elected officials and let us know how sending US Troops to Syria, Lebanon, Somalia, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Bosnia, etc., is somehow defending the constitution.
Look for newspeople and school teachers to ask zero questions in these areas.
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Something from the last century.