It’s simple - you have borders and enforce them or you don’t. When you stop enforcing those borders you stop being a sovereign nation. Other countries know this, and even though Mexico has been a source of entry for millions of illegal aliens they too know that you can’t maintain sovereignty without a border. They are just no longer able to sit back and hope that they can keep expecting the US to effectively fund the problems associated with the unlawful migration that they have supported. This is why unchecked immigration advocates have so vociferously opposed Trump’s immigration policies because they know that they’ll have a trickle down effect. Mexico could only wait so long before they had to start enforcing their borders and other nations will soon follow.
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”
October 17, 2025, 02:52 PM
Some Shot
Will Mexico begin refusing our returns?
October 17, 2025, 02:52 PM
2BobTanner
Might also because the amount of remittances to Mexico have fallen by over 16% from the previous year. Their off-book cash flow is drying up, so get rid of the unwanted extras.
Originally posted by parabellum: I told ya- don't fuck with The Donald
I'm little bit slow, what does everyone think President Trump meant by dropping the F-Bomb? I'm at a total loss
October 17, 2025, 08:27 PM
parabellum
It's a challenge and a display of unmitigated contempt.
These days, President Trump feels very strong because of his accomplishments, and he has every right to feel his way.
October 17, 2025, 08:44 PM
sjtill
Yes. And yet: Trump has broken no law; has not ignored a single one of the multiple stupid judicial rulings against his administration; and is fighting back with every resource available.
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October 17, 2025, 09:54 PM
AirmanJeff
quote:
Originally posted by sjtill: Yes. And yet: Trump has broken no law; has not ignored a single one of the multiple stupid judicial rulings against his administration; and is fighting back with every resource available.
Blowing up boats in international waters is 100% a violation of several international and US laws. I hate drugs as much as anyone but this is a dangerous game they are playing here.
October 17, 2025, 10:01 PM
a1abdj
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Blowing up boats in international waters is 100% a violation of several international and US laws. I hate drugs as much as anyone but this is a dangerous game they are playing here.
Drugs kill hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. I have no issue with drug boats being blown up just like I would have no issue with airplanes heading towards cities with terrorists at the controls being blown up, or with trucks full of bombs being blown up, etc.
Originally posted by AirmanJeff: Blowing up boats in international waters is 100% a violation of several international and US laws. I hate drugs as much as anyone but this is a dangerous game they are playing here.
You know they weren’t just blowing boats.
What do you think of the US blowing up the terrorist Qasem Soleimani?
The world is a dangerous place, full of evil. We simply do what needs to be done.
Q
October 17, 2025, 10:57 PM
arabiancowboy
quote:
Originally posted by AirmanJeff:
quote:
Originally posted by sjtill: Yes. And yet: Trump has broken no law; has not ignored a single one of the multiple stupid judicial rulings against his administration; and is fighting back with every resource available.
Blowing up boats in international waters is 100% a violation of several international and US laws. I hate drugs as much as anyone but this is a dangerous game they are playing here.
I care zero about international law, but please tell me specifically which US law is being violated by lethal interdiction of drug boats? Because the JAGs working for commanders executing these strikes disagree with you, so please be precise in describing exactly how the entire chain of command is acting illegally.
October 17, 2025, 11:30 PM
sigmonkey
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October 18, 2025, 03:39 AM
downtownv
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Originally posted by 2BobTanner: Might also because the amount of remittances to Mexico have fallen by over 16% from the previous year. Their off-book cash flow is drying up, so get rid of the unwanted extras.
I have been saying for years Why aren't we taxing outgoing wires to Mexico? Mexico collects 10 to 15% on all inbound wiresThis message has been edited. Last edited by: downtownv,
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October 18, 2025, 05:04 AM
Carpentermaass84
quote:
Originally posted by AirmanJeff:
quote:
Originally posted by sjtill: Yes. And yet: Trump has broken no law; has not ignored a single one of the multiple stupid judicial rulings against his administration; and is fighting back with every resource available.
Blowing up boats in international waters is 100% a violation of several international and US laws. I hate drugs as much as anyone but this is a dangerous game they are playing here.
Who gives a shit? We're the biggest military and economic power in the world. Who is going to hold us accountable to said laws? "Laws" are unenforceable if they are backed by weakness.
October 18, 2025, 05:53 AM
RichardC
quote:
Originally posted by downtownv:
I have been saying for years why aren't we taxing outcome wires to Mexico? Mexico collects 10 to 15% on all inbound wires
Yeah, why haven't we? I've wondered about it every time I drive past an Amscot. That should be part of the solution.
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October 18, 2025, 07:14 AM
tleddy
Santos pardoned…
Santos is a white collar criminal, that said, there is no reason I can conceive for Solitary Confinement.
If the facts are true, I approve of the pardon and hope that an appropriate investigation is launched to determine the reason and those bearing responsibility for the treatment.
I have followed the incarceration of murderers that never were subjected to such treatment.
Again, I deplore Santos´ behavior, however, I condemn his treatment and approve the President’s action to stop the injustice.
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October 18, 2025, 08:05 AM
AllenInAR
quote:
Originally posted by a1abdj:
Drugs kill hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. I have no issue with drug boats being blown up just like I would have no issue with airplanes heading towards cities with terrorists at the controls being blown up, or with trucks full of bombs being blown up, etc.
Ummmm...not to be argumentative but how is this not the same as the "Guns kill blah blah blah" argument?
I'm not against the idea of whacking drug boats, but this "bottom up" approach seems to be more about sending a message rather than actual results. I'm still waiting for that rash of cartel leader accidental (or not) deaths.
Blowing up boats in international waters is 100% a violation of several international and US laws. I hate drugs as much as anyone but this is a dangerous game they are playing here.
The President designated Venezuelan drug cartels to be terrorist organizations that are unlawful combatants against the USA. Either we have the right to national self defense against known enemies or we don't.
These aren't innocent vacationers out drinking beer and sport fishing. All they have to do to not get blown up is to not be smuggling drugs.
Taking out these boats will eventually deter people from this method of smuggling. It is one piece of the puzzle. Shutting down the southern land border to illegal crossings has reduced drug crossings, and is another piece. It all helps.
