This is not a blog about current ICE raids. This blog is about newspeople not asking questions Re: a giant US Dept. of Homeland Security that has had more than two decades of experience and lessons learned in trying to keep cartel product from arriving in the US.
No matter what elected officials have decided to do Re: enabling drug use in WA, a $51.6 billion (every 12 months) US Dept. of Homeland Security has been on the job in recent years.
People will say Biden turned his back on border security. Let’s go with that.
The US Dept. of Homeland Security was established in 2002.
Love to see newspeople ask:
Has any US presidential administration since that time been able to use DHS to create any shortage of cartel product anywhere in the US?
President Trump has given full support to a Homeland Security mission of keeping cartel product out of the US.
Was Homeland Security ever meant to handle this task?
If so, why would DOD funding for maintenance related to barracks and other facilities be diverted to send US troops to the border?
In the news:
Pentagon Diverts $1 Billion from Army Barracks to Fund Border Mission
Military.com | By Steve Beynon
May 28, 2025
Is DOD A Scam?
When US troops were sent to Desert Shield/Storm in 1990/91 were the barracks neglected due to funding?
Currently serving leadership brought us:
Military Barracks Blasted Over Horrid Living Conditions, Lack of Accountability
MOAA SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Sending the troops three states over maxes out the budget? WTF?
More news:
Army Ends Most Barracks Maintenance at Fort Cavazos Amid Federal Cuts
Military.com | By Steve Beynon
June 06, 2025
New Drug War
When the new drug war takes hold, will we hear of Seattle area drug addicts having any problems finding their cartel product of choice?
Will local health departments see a reduced need to hand out Naloxone?
Will crimes like catalytic converter theft and copper theft become a thing of the past?
Will newspeople ask questions?
Newspeople have a long history of not asking questions related to Homeland Security funding and performance.
Old Drug War – Cartels Respond & Move More Product Into The US
Has General Milley’s Operation Macho Swagger reduced access to cartel product anywhere in the US?
When is the last time DOD/DHS was able to create any shortage of cartel product in the Puget Sound area?
Has there been enough time for newspeople to ask questions?
Newspeople remain silent.
April 1, 2020 C-SPAN
WWII costume reminds us of a time before decades of undeclared/unwon wars stacked up.
The Department of Defense track record goes back to 1949.
Cartels move product into all 50 states:
DEA High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas:
“…HIDTA-designated counties are located in 50 states…”
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:
$51.6 billion (every 12 months) US Dept. of Homeland Security
Cartel Product Arrives In Seattle Following Homeland Security Public Affairs Crackdown
“Drug addicts who steal to feed their habit typically want their cash up front.”
Drug War Show Business & The Puget Sound Area
1980s Veterans – WTF Happened?
After a Port Angeles CBP buildup that took place more than a decade ago, is there any follow up made by the press to inform the public on whatever results have been achieved?
Port Angeles Homeland Security Spending Spree
Sound Publishing And Black Press Media
Photo at top of page-
A symbol of newspeople not asking questions on mixed messages from various levels of government Re: cartel product inside the US.
If you are on the Kristi Noem team, you are out kicking ass.
If you are part of a local drug task force, or narcotics enforcement team, you are advertising the latest big drug bust after cartel product is able to move past the jurisdiction of federal agents at borders, border crossings and ports of entry and a barrier of DOD ground units, US Navy and US Coast Guard vessels prior to arriving in Hometown, USA.
If you are part of a local health dept. you are handing out Naloxone as always, to deal with the stuff that doesn’t get reported in the big local drug bust.
If you are part of DOD you avoid barracks maintenance in order to pay for sending The Troops three states over to secure the border while failing to manage federal contracts related to TRICARE.
A giant flag ritual at the next ball game will make it all good.