Medical care scams are the norm: 8 minute doc appointment results in “probably contact dermatitis”. Some observational scrapping and ointment. Essentially, confirms diagnosis of Dr. Grok. Pay the requested $180. Bills for services arrives 2-7 months later: $358.24 due, already reflecting an insurance co-pay of an additional 70% — on top of inflated services billing. Apparently, according to billing codes, I received smoking cessation counseling when asked “do you smoke?”; and, an unspoken recommendation to keep fingernails trimmed was really a treatment strategy that resulted in a 50% improvement. Oh, and as my social disposition during the 8 minutes was observed as ordinary, this completed an unknown psychological-depression assessment. Followed by “Patient observed as fit and well nourished”… physical exam billing codes. If only independent physicians and facilities were allowed… American medical care is riddled with scams at the primary care entry point.

The two warrants become conflated during some removals: Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, immigration agents may arrest a removable alien using a warrant issued by an immigration court judge. For Constitutional purposes, the immigration judge is considered a neutral arbitrator. However, the Supreme Court has held that entry into a home to effect an arrest generally requires a judicial warrant based on probable cause. The remedy for violation of this is a fouled arrest and fouled subsequent charges. The DHS Office of General Counsel, asserts agents can forcibly enter homes using administrative warrants — when a final order of removal has been issued by the court system establish by law for immigration matters (an immigration judge, the Board of Immigration Appeals, the associated Court of Appeals, Supreme Court — note: The many District/magistrate judges are excluded from immigration matters.) If the DHS is wrong in that interpretation, the remedy for violation still remains a fouled arrest and fouled subsequent charges. (Sort of like having a foul called on you after the game has ended — by out-of-their-jurisdiction referees from another league.) Of course, ICE doesn’t concern itself with fouled-up subsequent charges or District Court proceedings, because its focus is expulsion of already due-processed, removable aliens. In summary, under ICE's current interpretation of U.S. law, agents may both enter a house (potentially by force) and arrest using a warrant from an immigration court judge — if it supports a final removal order. Many think the immigration law should be different, or that Congress exceeds its authority in this due-process arrangement (although the Constitution grants Congress plenary authority in immigration and court configuration/jurisdiction matters). This controversy is far beyond the judgement of random District judges. But, the thirst for Judicial Supremacy is unquenchable

If Tesla made the new “Cybertruck II” in the F-150 image, adding the remarkable FSD, it would be a dominate truck presence for the next two decades. Appearance, familiarity, and practicality matter.

Huh. Where does the law say immigration cases are to be brought? Could the answer be “not in Federal District courts”? I seem to remember the establishment of an entire chain of courts with exclusive jurisdiction: Administrative courts under the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). Next, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). Then, the appropriate U.S. Court of Appeals. Finally, the U.S. Supreme Court. Don’t remember any random Federal District court in that chain.

What an odd way to say "60 percent of ICE arrests are of criminals wanted for more than their immigration crimes — which are, in fact, still crimes."

Exactly. The Republican leadership says their MAGA inaction is because of an inexplicable phenomenon. What is really happening is that the Republican majority is barely there — with the majority-of-the-majority choosing NOT to pass the Trump initiatives. Sure, matters are at a critical place for America. But, one Republican faction prefer minority status to action adversely affecting lobbiests. They will get their preference, and undercut their 2028 candidate.

Communication between adult citizens is a prerequisite for healthy democratic government. Such communication cannot be controlled, censored, or curated without obliteration of the demos. Can you explain how censorship of citizens is in any way protective of democratic government? Democracy is untidy in its function — certainly frustrating to willful elites. To curb the danger of excess passion, one suggests a democratic republic.

Mighty interesting to observe the instant, organized response to 2020 election-fraud evidence raid in Georgia: Canned responses from local, state, national, Democrat, and — soon — international bit players. The glimpse of the DNI at the scene of the FBI raid was no accident. Sending a message: Burn your cutouts and quit this voter-fraud-coverup initiative; or face further rollup. Like when an aircraft is flown: Intelligence observes which radars were activated. This discerns the axis of command & control. Same with the 2020 election-fraud FBI raids.

Federal officers should stay and continue their work in Minneapolis and elsewhere. I remember, the “Federals should leave to calm the situation” opinion was stated by both Southern and Northern voices during Civil Rights and desegregation efforts. Fortunately, Federal forces (including federalized National Guard and a crack, U.S. Army Airborne unit!) continued to enforce Federal law. This despite the massive demonstrations from some elements of the local populace, and bellicose statements from elected officials. The Minneapolis and U.S. “lynchings” of citizens must stop (via violent crimes by illegal aliens, ~10,000–40,000 annually). The Federal government has the exclusive duty to expel the violent intruders. State and local officials need to stop their insurrectionist behavior, and help in the apprehension and removal of the illegals.

Europe’s latest Lebensraum in Ukraine demonstrates their intentions, will, and capability… and also their delusions.

The Minneapolis Mayor says these criminal are part of the community and must be shielded from arrest.

In the words of the Great Emancipator: A house divided against itself cannot stand. x.com/EndWokeness/status/201…

Guterres is just another United Nations socialist with ignorant and evil intent. The UN General Assembly represents the diplomats of the World. In contrast, the UN Security Council has a limited, rotating membership — including the five major WWII victors as permanent members. Only countries thought to be willing AND ABLE to project military forces for approved peacekeeping and police actions have a veto on the Council. The design is that there must be unanimity among the Big Five for action. Mostly just talk. The UN is a subordinate treaty organization, not a World government. The UN is not, and can never be, a legitimate government. Guterres is just the current, unelected, chief UN functionary.

Thanks for the good statement. ICE has limited themselves, at least for the time being, to rounding up those aliens in the country who have committed serious crimes (~425,000). While doing so, if accompanying unlawful aliens are present, they too are taken into custody. A very reasonable enforcement policy. However, the political Left will not accept ANY immigration rules — illegally obstructing enforcement. Federal agents are then required to make arrests of the obstructionists for their serous crimes. The Left and state authorities (a redundancy) do not adhere to the reasonable Federal policy, nor to your prudential suggestion. The amoral Left, and their fellow travelers, anticipate more deaths — and welcome that outcome to further their invidious political objectives.

Wow!

The Trump Administration’s goal is defense “pruning” to stimulate new growth: The woody, old stalks of defense alliances have degraded into mere U.S. defense guarantees — a one-way agreement. Greenland illustrates: The territory is in association with Denmark. The Danes have defense responsibilities, but do not have the means or will to defend this portion of the NATO alliance. Instead, the Danes say, “The U.S. can do it, and pay for it, and man it, and keep the status quo.” But, the Americans cannot use the untapped resources and American financial/legal framework to do so. Because, the pride of the (deadwood) Kingdom must be upheld. So, President Trump intends to prune the deadwood from all defense commitments (including NATO), keeping only those countries who want to be full allies — and not just free-riding protectorates masquerading as alliance partners.

Can someone please explain the coalitions in Congress? There appears to be only 50 or less Republicans (maybe 8 to 10 in the Senate), and no Democrats, that work to stop the existential overspending. That overspending is $2 trillion per year! In any majority coalition, even the most minor “party” or faction gets a little of their agenda — otherwise they’ll quit the coalition. When do anti-overspending people get a bit of their agenda items?

The most infamous instance in the modern era of a governor obstructing Federal authorities occurred on June 11, 1963, when Alabama Governor George Wallace attempted to stop the implementation of Federal anti-discrimination laws, in what became known as the “Stand in the Schoolhouse Door.” The parallels to the Minnesota governor and Minneapolis mayor are eerie. Wallace, and his voters, didn’t support the Federal laws and the Administration’s insistent enforcement actions which included use of Federalized National Guard and the U.S. Army elite airborne. Wallace’s “stand” remains one of the most symbolically charged moments of the chaotic era. It failed to stop Federal laws enforcement. Later in life, Wallace renounced his racial segregationist views and sought public forgiveness.

Another butterfly picture: The Chinese dictator shows the latest specimen added to his collection.

A stupid child playing in the middle of the road — while everyone else drives large trucks around him, loaded with nuclear weapons, critical minerals, jobs, and AI. They don’t want the stupid child harmed, but stupid child are, well, stupid.