Minneapolis ICE Shooting & Authoritarianism, Trump’s Venezuela Plan, Individualism vs Collectivism

Happy New Year! This Minnesota ICE shooting story has captivated the nation. It’s like a political Rorschach Test… you see what your political mind thinks it sees. Was JD Vance gaslighting the press as he scolded them about their coverage? Meanwhile, Trump has invaded Venezuela and continues making overtures about Greenland. We discuss Trump’s potential plans, as well as the future of the Western Hemisphere. Finally, we breakdown Mohram Zamdani’s comments about the frigidity of individualism versus the warmth of Collectivism.

It’s Friday, January 9, 2026. This is what John Riley thinks.

Minneapolis ICE Murder

Video review (like the NFL)

Different interpretations based on political POV

JD Vance – don’t believe what your eyes show you, Orwellian

Authoritarian

I have no problem with illegal immigrants.

Trump’s Venezuela Plan

Removing Socialist Dictator, replace with another. Gangs enforcing anti-USA policies.

More trade, less war is best – Trump does opposite

Sphere’s of Influence? Western Hemisphere vs Russia/Euro vs China/Asia

New era of global power?

Greenland too?

What if USA annexed all nations in North and South America? It would be a mess. We all have different views of utopia.

Better to create a free trade zone, support rule of law, champion liberty.

What’s next?

Individualism vs Collectivism

Zohran Mamdani quote

Definition of Each

Slide of examples

#americafirst #donaldtrump #immigration #trade #tariffs #bigbeautifulbill

#venezuela #nicolasmaduro #freetrade #freetradezone

#nyc #zohranmamdani #individualism #collectivism

#illegalimmigration #ice #kristinoem #minnesota #minneapolis

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