The question no one dares to ask...

 

And it really is a simple question - why are Sanctuary State leaders like NJ's uber-leftie Governor Mikie Sherrill so willing to foist the cost of all of these criminals on to the backs of their taxpayers? The second edition of NJ Assemblyman Paul Kanitra’s cost report adds nearly $1 billion to his 2024 estimate. Nonpartisan budget records confirm that state funding for deportation defense more than doubled in the current budget, and that health coverage for undocumented children is projected at $169 million.

New Jersey’s spending on programs for immigrants in the country illegally keeps climbing, according to a new report from  Kanitra (R-Point Pleasant Beach). His office’s latest Report on the Cost of Illegal Aliens to New Jerseyans, released in August, estimates the yearly cost to state taxpayers at $8.19 billion. The first edition, released in May 2024, put it at $7.3 billion.

Kanitra calculates the burden at $11,106 per person living in the state illegally, $1,748 per New Jersey worker and $2,335 per household. He blames the state’s sanctuary policies, including the Immigrant Trust Directive, which limits how local police cooperate with federal immigration agents. He argues the costs keep rising even though the number of people living in the state illegally has fallen under stepped-up federal enforcement.

The numbers they spend to feed, house and defend illegals is insane. The worst part? They're borrowing that money just to dish it out, and sticking the State's taxpayers with the bill. It's fiscal irresponsibility at it's worst...

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And that's the sad reality we face now...

This subtle yet somehow brutally honest editorial cartoon by Jonathan Brown titled "U.S. Polarization Persists After Midterms" (Did you kknow they have titles? I didn't) semi-humorously highlights the enduring partisan divide and "us vs. them" mentality in American politics.

Before the midterms, the two 'houses' representing opposing political sides ("Us" and "Them") stood isolated on separate pedestals, pointing fingers and accusing each other: "They're destroying this country!"

The election results will do nothing to bridge the gap. The two sides simply switch pedestals - and swap labels - while repeating the exact same accusation verbatim: "They're destroying this country!"

The cartoon's core message is that despite the hype and stakes of mid-term elections, deep-seated partisan polarization and mutual blame remain entirely unchanged, and very little, if anything, that's good for the country will come out of their devisive nature. And so it goes - on and on and on and...

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Hakeem Jeffries, the likely next Speaker of the House, vowed that Dems will not work with President Trump’s new chief of staff Stephen Miller - in the first big sign of friction after the party’s major upset in Tuesday’s midterms.

“Stephen Miller is the architect of Donald Trump’s violent mass deportation machine,” Jeffries said Sunday on ABC’s “This Week,” claiming Miller was responsible for the policies that led to the deaths of Americans, like Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good.

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The fact that Florida is now the only 'true' Red State in the country is amazing to me. While it may not literally be the only red state left in the country—states like South Dakota also successfully held the line for the GOP. Political analysts and Republican leaders agree that Florida acted as a critical breakwater against deep Republican losses in other large states like Texas and Ohio.

Even the Old Grey Lady had to admit that Florida is special:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/05/us/florida-republicans-midterms.html

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This is a sligtly old news story that I ran across and absoluetly had to share with you guys. Seems this (then) 28-year-old guy named Stefan Short, a very unusual usual suspect, was accused of shoplifting packages of ribeye steaks and pudding from a Save-A-Lot in DeLand, Florida. 

After being confronted and tackled by the store manager and a shopper, Short stripped off his clothes to break free, sending the hidden steaks tumbling to the floor. Responding DeLand police officers Tased his ass to subdue him after he refused commands, and he was subsequently taken to a hospital before being booked into the Volusia County Branch Jail.

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A little while back I was goofing/commenting on the fact that almost all of the SUV's on the road these days are barely decipherable from one another, and poof - I run in to this graphic. If ever there was a case of 'follow the leader' mindset in the car business, this must have been it. Part muscle car, part pickup truck, before federal emissions rules took over in the 1970s, coupe utility vehicles weren't built just for hauling tools in the bed - they were genuine dragstrip brawlers packing the exact same 7.0-liter to 7.4-liter big-block V8 engines found in the era's hottest muscle icons. My next door neighbor - a woman in her late 70's - has a '71 GMC in almost mint condition.

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The DOJ launched a probe into Democrats in Alaska who put up a Democrat civilian named Dan Sullivan to siphon votes from GOP Senator Dan Sullivan. 

Hillary Clinton claims this is how she lost in 2016 when Republicans slipped The Wicked Witch of the West on the ballot and split the vote. 

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Wouldn’t it be great if political ads came with disclaimers like medicine ads? “Taking this advertisement seriously could impact your ability to think clearly. Voting runs the risk of raising your taxes, and in some cases eliminating your job. Some voters experience deep regret, insomnia, and headaches. In some extreme cases the result of elections has resulted in citizens being shot in the street. Always consult with your spouse prior to voting. 

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Are we the richest country in world history or what? 

On Election Day, the majority of American voters decided 

they don't need the $5,000. 

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Yeah - ain't nothing about that that I miss. I certainly don't miss the 

snow, and I don't miss the truck - 'cause I'm still drivin' the fucker 20 years 

after that picture was taken. The lettering and the tool box are gone, but 

Ole Blue's still alive and kickin'...

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When the power goes out you can still 

charge your phone super fast.

And it's also a flashlight. 

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Sailing on the sea of life...

 

I am sailing on the sea of life

Refreshed and rejuvenated

My soul feels beloved

Joy resonates from my pores

My boat has no limits

The ocean has no boundaries

We are carefree and adventurous

Traveling the byways of the ocean of life

People have offered to join me on this journey

I prefer to travel alone

Doing things my way

Uplifting myself, feeling positive and optimistic

I am sailing on the sea of life

Heading to a glorious destination place

Not a wedding, but rather a new beginning

Beyond this horizon, in a much better sea

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or anniversary coming up.

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They may be bad at poker, but poke her?

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Marked down again today to only $ 32.39

That's 33 cents per cup and it's GOOD coffee!

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Marriage - as The Kid sees it...

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Fighting a losing battle with your electric bill? We all are. Here's some solutions...

Simple measures that don't require major purchases or investments can save money, too. If it's a hot day, keeping your drapes closed in the peak sun … can really reduce cooling costs,. The opposite is true in the winter- open your dreapes to let light energy in.

Make simple adjustments to existing appliances, such as lowering the temperature on your water heater and washing your clothes in cool water. Those changes help you save in two ways. A cooler water heater leaks less heat into surrounding areas, and uses less energy heating water to a higher temperature. These changes could result in savings of up to $400 a year.

While it might be a bit uncomfortable, lowering your thermostat even a few degrees in the winter or raising it in the summer can lead to noticeable savings. 

In the winter, we keep our house at 68 most days. In the summer - and believe me it gets super hot and humid here - we keep the house at 82 during the day and 65 at night.

Another easy fix? When an older light bulb goes out, replace it with an LED light bulb. They use up to 90% less energy than classic incandescent bulbs...

Use these anywhere you use a night lite

In Turkey, they think boxing is a participation sport...

Boxing giant Mourad Aliev was at the centre of more shock scenes after beating Camkiran by unanimous decision and the final bell was rung in Istanbul. The 2019 European Games silver medallist appeared to make a gesture towards the crowd as he paraded around the Ulker Sports Arena.

And, after seemingly going in for a hug, Umut Camkiran hit out and a mass brawl quickly erupted. Teams from both sides, along with officials and security, piled into the boxing ring as the chaos unfolded. Aliev took several punches, including to the back of the head, before he had a chance to escape. People were sensationally spotted chasing each other while objects were tossed into the ring during the unsavoury scenes.

Camkiran suffered the first defeat of his professional career after missing out on the WBC Silver Heavyweight belt. The Turkish fighter, 37, was docked a point for a late punch in round five of the showdown with Aliev.

Source: the-sun.com

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Marked down today to $ 39.99

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Hats off for this stellar HillBetty...

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When the power goes out you can still 

charge your phone super fast.

And it's also a flashlight. 

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There's so many things we could - and should - learn from them...

Every one of these suggestions stand on their own, but there's a few natable ones that really hit home. No. 5 says Buy quality. That's as true as any of them. In this world of knock-offs and cheap chinese crap that dies three days after you unwrap the package, the one thing I know is to buy what has proven value. 

Buy brands yo know and trust. Need underwear? Buy Fruit of the loom or Guildan. Need a hat? Buy Stetson. Boots? Buy Frye or Wolverine. Need Mayo? Fleishmans or Hellman's. I could go on, but you get the point. For everyday guys like us, trusted, been-around-for-a-long-time brands are your safe go-to's every time...

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I know it's Shakespeare, but...

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This seems to be happening a lot here lately...

Two pilots were on board the aircraft when they experienced a mechanical issue and made a desperate attempt at an emergency landing on Bayshore road in Fort Myers on Saturday, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.

Cellphone video from the road shows the plane’s wings clip the rear of a pickup truck driving in the same direction as the plane after its wheels touched down on the asphalt at a high rate of speed. 

The plane then continues rolling down the road, which was packed with traffic, the clip shows. Miraculously, nobody was hurt. The plane had taken off from Sebring, Fla. around 11 a.m. Sunday before it made the emergency landing about 50 minutes later, according to flight tracking data.

They're gonna need a new battle cry...

Democrats captured majorities in the House and Senate last week, ending Republican control of Congress - starting in January. The results reflected widespread voter dissatisfaction with the perception projected by liberals that prior emphasis on tax reductions that benefited high-income households and corporations was a hollow threat. 

The election exposed deeper tensions over economic priorities and fiscal fairness. Republicans campaigns failed to address liberal concerns about inequality and public services. Democrats framed the contest around those gaps, turning the issue into a liability for the GOP.

The cartoon underscores that the old slogan no longer resonates with voters and must be replaced. It suggests the party risks further erosion of support unless it develops arguments that speak to middle-income concerns rather than continuing to defend benefits skewed toward the wealthy - themselves. 

The sad truth is that no Federal elected official - right or left - leaves Washington broke. They all get wealthy by hook or by crook, and that's what needs to be changed, if anything. That won't be addressed until well after they impose term limits on themselves, and you know when that will happen.

Source materials: Cagle.com

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