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No delusion at all my friend. The majority of countries were ripping us off. We pay 37% tariffs to export US-made water heaters (which means we realistically can’t). But that country was allowed to import their water heaters into the US at 2.5%. President Trump is the first person inside the beltway to call out this massive issue.

The Somali pirates who ransacked Minnesota remind us that there are large parts of the world where bribery, corruption, and lawlessness are the norm, not the exception. Importing these cultures through unrestricted immigration and open borders brings those problems right here, to the USA — and it is the American people who pay the price, in higher medical bills, car insurance rates, rent, taxes, and perhaps most importantly, crime. We will take care of this problem. The corruption … is plundering America. There’s been no more stunning example than Minnesota, where members of the Somali community have pillaged an estimated $19 billion from the American taxpayer. We have all the information, and in actuality, the number is much higher than that. And California, Massachusetts, Maine, and many other states are even worse. This is the kind of corruption that shreds the fabric of a nation, and we are working on it like you wouldn’t believe. So tonight, although started four months ago, I am officially announcing the war on fraud to be led by our great Vice President JD Vance. We will take care of this problem, we’re going to take care of this problem.

UPDATE 11:23 p.m. ET: Spanberger has finally stopped screaming into the camera. UPDATE 11:19 p.m. ET: Spanberger is now openly encouraging radical leftists and illegal aliens to resist immigration enforcement, cheering on protesters in Minneapolis. She’s literally openly proving Trump’s point, that these people do not care about Americans and are crazy but only care about illegal aliens. UPDATE 11:17 p.m. ET: Spanberger is attacking Trump personally, calling him corrupt. “Is the president working for you?” Spanberger asks. “We all know the answer is no.” Spanberger is openly torpedoing her political future right now with this screed. UPDATE 11:14 p.m. ET: Radical crazy psychopathic Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is giving the Democrat response now, sounding like a shrill screaming wild woman not the “moderate” that establishment media lied to the public claiming she is. She’s falsely claiming Trump is raising taxes–while she actually did raise taxes–and now she is claiming Trump is empowering the Russians. Spanberger is coming off like a radical crazy person. https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/02/24/sotu-livewire-president-trump-addresses-nation-at-pivotal-time-for-economy/

One of the great things about the State of the Union is how it gives Americans the chance to see clearly what their representatives really believe. So tonight I'm inviting every legislature to join with my administration in reaffirming a fundamental principle. If you agree with this statement, then stand up and show your support. The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. (Response - No democrats stand up. ) Isn't that a shame. You should be ashamed of yourself -- not standing up. https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/02/24/watch-democrats-refuse-to-stand-when-asked-to-stand-up-for-american-citizens/ .

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JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon, asked about fierce competition across the financial industry, said he’s starting to see parallels to the era before the 2008 financial crisis, when a rush to make loans ended disastrously. “Unfortunately, we did see this in ’05, ’06 and ’07, almost the same thing — the rising tide was lifting all boats, everyone was making a lot of money. While JPMorgan isn’t willing to make riskier loans to boost net interest income, I see a couple people doing some dumb things. They’re just doing dumb things to create net interest income.”

The US is readying a spate of additional national security investigations that would enable President Trump to impose new tariffs, in the wake of last week’s Supreme Court ruling that struck down the country-specific emergency levies he imposed last year. Under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, the administration is preparing plans to launch investigations into the impact of imports on batteries, cast iron and iron fittings, electrical grid equipment, telecom equipment, plastics and plastic piping, and industrial chemicals.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a70468927/vintage-american-lafrance-firetrucks-auction/

Yes it did. When Congress, and previous presidents, have failed to address an appalling decades-long problem before the American people, and to the detriment of the American people, President Trump has no choice but to confront the problem alone. https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-1287_4gcj.pdf

Austin Tucker Martin, 21, drove 700 miles from North Carolina. Holding a shotgun and gasoline can, he tried to enter Mara-Lago at 1.30am on Sunday. Martin drove through the north gate of Mar-a-Lago as another vehicle was exiting. Two Secret Service agents and one Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office deputy ordered him to drop the gun and can. He put down the can but raised his gun into shooting position, prompting police to fire.

The court ruled many of President Donald Trump's tariffs illegal, including "reciprocal" nation-level duties. This week was a low point. The Supreme Court caused our country and president to lose a significant amount of face. When the need is just, the "U.S." Supreme Court should support the cause........support the "U.S." and president. I worked around the world for decades. I observed most other countries charging import duties on US goods ranging from 20% to 40%. It was a polite way of keeping US goods out of their country markets. Meanwhile, we were only charging 2.5% on the same category of goods they imported into the US. It's interesting that throughout decades of Republican and Democrat presidents, and both Republican and Democrat-controlled houses and senates, NONE of them ever spoke about it, much less made any effort to correct it. But here comes President Trump, blatantly pointing out this obviously and grossly unfair situation.......and he grabs the bull by the horns and corrects the situation in record time. All right......no wrong. A five year old would tell you reciprocal tariffs is a balanced and fair way of managing trade. Whatever percentage another country charges, we match it. No more, but no less. And now the Supreme Court says no, no, no. We need to put things back to the (grossly unequal) way they were. By ruling against "reciprocal" nation-level duties, the Supreme Court ruled against a level playing field for US companies in the global market. The Supreme Court is representing the best interest of the world's foreign aggressors who want to profit from the US market but ensure U.S. companies can not succeed in their markets. I'm putting this at the very top of my list of things that don't add up. I once said, the only way to fix the U.S. to a meaningful extent in a 4-year time period of time would be to fully empower a capable president. The Supreme Court's action proves that.

”I could carve out of a banana a judge with more backbone.” President Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/02/20/trump-says-fate-of-tariff-revenue-will-have-to-be-litigated/

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Thursday proposed a rule that would limit public housing mostly to U.S. citizens and green card holders. The rule limits funding for those in public housing and other HUD-related housing to citizens and eligible non-citizens. The rule would require every resident in HUD-funded housing to show proof of citizenship or eligible status. The measure would effectively bar families that include illegal aliens from housing. “Under President Trump’s leadership, the days of illegal aliens, ineligibles, and fraudsters gaming the system and riding the coattails of American taxpayers are over,” says HUD Secretary Scott Turner. “HUD’s proposed rule will guarantee that all residents in HUD-funded housing are eligible tenants. We have zero tolerance for pushing aside hardworking U.S. citizens while enabling illegal aliens to exploit decades-old loopholes.”

Perdue and Holly Farms were two big chicken producers on the shore. Their 10-wheeler feed trucks were everywhere. I remember when Holly Farms ran Kenworth K100s with VT903s.

I used to fish the four islands and have a lot of fun. But the fishing around them today is not what it used to be. I boarded most of the concrete ships* at Kiptopeake (no longer allowed), once to ride out a bad storm. I walked Fisherman's island when the remains of the Navy base was still present. Northbound after arriving on the mainland from Fisherman's Island, take the second right to the end, turn right again and you arrive at little known Fort John Custis**. Two 16" guns there, combined with another two 16" guns to the south at Fort Story (Cape Henry), guarded the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay in the event that German surface raiders would ever attack. * https://www.chesapeakebaymagazine.com/solid-work/ https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/blog/kiptopekes-breakwater https://www.abandonedcountry.com/2013/05/06/kiptopekes-concrete-ships-a-long-journey-to-obscurity/ https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1243958772306629.1073741829.293432454025937&type=3 ** https://www.northamericanforts.com/East/Virginia/Fort_Custis/history.htm https://www.tracesofwar.com/sights/89836/Fort-John-Custis.htm The guns were massive................http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNUS_16-50_mk2.php .

Democrat leadership still can't fix a ruptured sewage pipe after all this time? https://www.facebook.com/RealAmericasVoice/posts/-potus-there-is-a-massive-ecological-disaster-unfolding-in-the-potomac-river-as-/1228060656169392/ https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/02/16/trump-directs-federal-officials-to-get-involved-in-potomac-river-sewage-crisis-massive-ecological-disaster/

A friend was northbound in a WS712LST Cruise-Liner. Headed down into the first CBBT tunnel (Thimble Shoal Channel tunnel) and there was a woman in a stalled car down at the flat bottom. He couldn't see her initially because the tunnel's curvature blocked direct vision of the car. He locked up the brakes. No Dynatard but that wouldn't have helped enough. He couldn't go around her because there were oncoming vehicles. It was an impossible scenario. He wasn't charged but it's a horrible memory to carry.

https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/virginia-beach/tractor-trailer-crash-closes-all-southbound-lanes-at-chesapeake-bay-bridge-tunnel https://www.wboc.com/news/update-perdue-driver-dead-after-truck-plummets-from-chesapeake-bay-bridge-tunnel/article_5a193eaa-b564-4548-af40-3877bb6c0ecc.html

A firm straight-faced "Yes." .

This Obama-appointed Boasberg is a real prick. Federal judges don't decide policy. We have deported illegal aliens, put them once more on the far side of the fence. Well done. The moment they set foot illegally in the US, they needed to be deported. That Boasberg is demanding the Trump administration bring individuals back to the U.S. who had entered our country illegally (thus criminally) is utterly absurd. https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2026/02/14/judge-boasberg-orders-trump-admin-return-illegal-aliens-deported-el-salvador/