Episodios

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

    Minneapolis ICE Shooting & Authoritarianism, Trump’s Venezuela Plan, Individualism vs Collectivism
    Jan 10 2026

    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

    Thank you to our livestream participants in the Community Forum. Thank you to all that listen and view.

    Get San Diego news and newsmaker updates, plus proven and easy-to-implement strategies to pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/

    Be sure to share this video with a friend!

    Sponsors:

    Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

    https://happiness76.com

    PowayStore.com – your source for Poway T–shirts, gifts, and other Poway swag.

    https://powaystore.com/

    I also co-host a podcast with legendary sports talk icon, Lee Hacksaw Hamilton. Check out Lee Hacksaw Hamilton’s podcast every Monday and Thursday at 1pm PT on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or wherever you get your podcasts.

    https://www.youtube.com/@LeeHacksawHamiltonSports/videos

    ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆

    SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA

    FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/

    TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway

    INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/

    SPONSOR ➡ https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/

    DONATE ➡ https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/

    MUSIC ➡ https://www.purple-planet.com

    Más Menos
    1 h y 1 m
  • Trump Accounts vs Social Security, Travel Bans, Tom Steyer CA YIMBY, Grok AI Review, Poway Springett

    Trump Accounts vs Social Security, Travel Bans, Tom Steyer CA YIMBY, Grok AI Review, Poway Springett
    Dec 5 2025
    Are we seeing the beginnings of something that might fix or replace Social Security? Dell Computer founder Michael Dell and his wife Susan are donating $6.25B to fund children under 10 years old to supplement Trump Accounts for newborns. These private accounts will grow faster than Social Security. Trump sees an opportunity to throw gas on the immigration fire by enacting greater travel bans. Costco is fighting back against Trump tariffs. Is Tom Steyer the CA YIMBY hero we need? Bernie Sanders and class warfare. Plus, Elon Musk, Grok AI, and Vanessa Springett in Poway. What a show! It’s Thursday, December 4, 2025. This is what John Riley thinks. Michael Dell giving away $6.25B …. to replace Social Security? Libs still angry about it.They want higher taxes.They want to make him donate instead to low income only, etc.Libs don’t see voluntary charity by billionaires as noble. Goes to show you that they don’t really support altruism as much as they think they do. They just want to tear down their imaginary oppressors.Could this be a replacement for Social Security?Trump Account = $1,000 for every newborn when you open accountDell donating $6.25B gives some children under ten $250 seed money but only in zip codes with median income below $150,000.Others can donate up to $2500 of pretax money to specific child accounts.Managed by US Treasury. US equity index fundsCharge no more than 0.1%Assuming a 7% return, the $1,000 seed money becomes approx. $3,570 in 18 years.Magic of compound interestSome states like CA, CT, DC pilot similar programshttps://apnews.com/article/trump-accounts-kids-michael-dell-1831095c23ead75b67edc65ead5309fd Travel Bans. Trump revoking citizenship or legal resident status. In response to Afghan shooting National GuardsmanPausing immigration from nineteen restricted nations.DHS Secretary Kristi Noem wants to expand this to 30-32 nations.President Trump has recently vowed to “denaturalize migrants who undermine domestic tranquility, and deport any foreign national who is a public charge, security risk, or non-compatible with Western civilization”, as part of a broader, ongoing immigration crackdownMAGA says they only object to ILLEGAL immigration. You sure?Trump’s choice to revoke citizenship or legal resident status shows this was just a bigoted, racist policy from the start.It’s a clear virtue signal to MAGA base.Too many have lost sight about America’s founding values and history. Tom Steyer CA YIMBY Hero? Candidate for CA Governor. Former Dem Candidate for POTUS.Billionaire. Made billions as hedge fund investor.Now investing in liberal/environmental causes.He gets it. We need to build more. Wants to deregulate new construction.He’s a billionaire Dems like, but we’ll see. Will they vote for him for Gov?Sometimes he tries too hard to virtue signal that he is a commoner. Costco sues Trump over tariffs. Want to be well positioned to get refunds should SCOTUS overrule tariffs.POTUS has no authority. Rightful lawsuit. There is no emergency.Great to see Corporate America fighting back.So many Costco goods, especially non-food items, are imported.Tariffs are a terrible economic policy. Elon Musk Grok AI is Mind Blowing Voice activated while driving.Very conversational. Friendly.Asking questions about podcast. Sharing ideas.Will challenge you. Will brainstorm with you.Can customize tone and voices.Ancestry research was very surprising.Trying to think what I might ask it to help me with Billionaires aren’t the reason you’re broke. So many divisive posts on X trying to get people angry with each other.Many politicians using social media teams putting up questions or screeching about issues to stir the pot.So much is about division Us vs Them, Rich vs Poor, Citizens vs Illegal ImmigrantsBernie Sanders example. Zero sum assumption is FALSE.Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg make money by offering value to customers.But hey, if you want to end the green tech subsidies for Musk, then go for it.The billionaires aren’t stealing from you. They are trading with you. They help build and expand the economy. Vanessa Springett to replace Tony Blain in Poway? Spoke recently to Poway Democratic ClubCandidate for D2 to replace Tony BlainJared Wilson too? New names?Good to see Vanessa jumping back in the arena. #poway #trump #housing #tonyblain #perjury #bribery #stevevaus #tariffs #vanessaspringett #trumpaccounts #michaeldell #dellcomputer #berniesanders #classwarfare #elonmusk #grok #xai #jeffbezos #markzuckerberg #travelban #costco #tomsteyer #yimby #socialsecurity #maga Thank you to our livestream participants in the Community Forum. Thank you to all that listen and view. Get San Diego news and newsmaker updates, plus proven and easy-to-implement strategies to pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors: Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the ...
    Más Menos
    1 h y 14 m
  • Why is Everything So Expensive? Poway Tony Blain News. MAGA angry at Ken Burns American Revolution.

    Why is Everything So Expensive? Poway Tony Blain News. MAGA angry at Ken Burns American Revolution.
    Nov 20 2025

    Why is everything so expensive? We break down the average family budget and discuss a range of government policies that increase prices unnecessarily on American consumers. Poway councilman Tony Blain has been indicted. Is he back stateside or still on deployment? Who might run against him? Plus, the Ken Burns documentary The American Revolution has evoked rage from MAGA because it doesn’t always portray our Founding Fathers in the best possible light.

    It’s Wednesday, November 19, 2025. This is what John Riley thinks.

    What is everything so expensive?
    • Because govt tax and regulation policies distort the market.
    • Overall: Money Printing
    • Housing: NIMBY, Tariffs
    • Food: Tariffs
    • Transportation: Tariffs, Fuel Taxes
    • Why are poor and working class not allowed to use same tools as wealthy?
    Who will replace Poway Councilman Tony Blain?
    • New update – waiting on his return to Poway?
    • City Council weighing April vs June election. Standalone or with June primary?
    • Next election speculation: Vaus pick, Springett/Wilson, Tony Russo, who?
    Ken Burns American Revolution documentary angers MAGA.
    • MAGA angry with information about George Washington owning slaves, pushed in face.
    • Project today’s values backwards. Fighting for freedom but not for everyone. Noble ideals but flawed execution. Our founders were heroes but not angels. Our founders lived in contradiction. The times of the day were different. The Revolutionary War was still a huge step in the positive direction for freedom.
    • Civil War is an eye-opening new idea for me.
    • Project 1776 values forward. Seeing themes of that time in context today. Project forward.
      • Reinforcement of Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
      • People demand freedom.
      • People angry about taxes/tariffs
      • People thinking in terms of “liberty for me, but not for thee.”
      • Equality of rights

    #SanDiego #poway #trump #housing #tonyblain #perjury #bribery #stevevaus #tariffs #kenburns #MAGA #georgewashington #americanrevolution #zohranmamdani

    Thank you to our livestream participants in the Community Forum. Thank you to all that listen and view.

    Get San Diego news and newsmaker updates, plus proven and easy-to-implement strategies to pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/

    Be sure to share this video with a friend!

    Sponsors:

    Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

    https://happiness76.com

    PowayStore.com – your source for Poway T–shirts, gifts, and other Poway swag.

    https://powaystore.com/

    I also co-host a podcast with legendary sports talk icon, Lee Hacksaw Hamilton. Check out Lee Hacksaw Hamilton’s podcast every Monday and Thursday at 1pm PT on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or wherever you get your podcasts.

    https://www.youtube.com/@LeeHacksawHamiltonSports/videos

    ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆

    SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA

    FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/

    TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway

    INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/

    SPONSOR ➡ https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/

    DONATE ➡ https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/

    MUSIC ➡ https://www.purple-planet.com

    Más Menos
    54 m
  • Trump Bailing Out Argentina?, San Diego Fighting ADUs, Poway Tony Blain Indictment

    Trump Bailing Out Argentina?, San Diego Fighting ADUs, Poway Tony Blain Indictment
    Oct 31 2025
    Is Trump bailing out Argentina? It’s complicated. We break down the positive and negatives of Javier Milei’s Argentina turnaround. San Diego homeowners are upset when ADUs are built towering over their backyard fence. But do people understand why these distortions are happening? Poway Councilman Tony Blain has been indicted for perjury, bribes and much more. Meanwhile, there is a Recall Tony Blain campaign happening right now. Is there a way he can survive this? I share my ballot choices which only include Prop 50. Plus, a lesson in the pursuit of happiness. How do you identify good vs evil? Is there a better way? We broke down the Win-Win Matrix. It’s Thursday, October 30, 2025. This is what John Riley thinks. Trump is Bailing Out Argentina? Many Americans are complaining about the $40B for Argentina while the US government is shut down and SNAP & ACA subsidies will stop. Not a bailout. Argentina running surpluses. Decelerated inflation from 20% per month to 2% per month (Oct 2025) Deregulation – eliminated import licenses, lifted prices controls, removed rent control. Attracted foreign investment. Increased economic activity. Economy and wages growing. Reduced poverty from 52.9% to 40%. Then what is the $40B for? $20B currency swap to shore up confidence in “international investors” after previous regional elections indicated Milei’s side may lose nationally. Currency stabilization, political support/lifeline, geopolitical strategy, economic stabilization. The other $20B is from private sources to help achieve similar objectives. Ultimately a way for Trump to save foreign investors and build geopolitical alliances than a desire to help the people of Argentina. BTW, there is plenty of money available for ACA and SNAP subsidies. The govt spends $7T per year. Just open up the govt. Better solution = work to eliminate poverty, not continue to prop up safety net programs. Embattled San Diego Homeowners Fighting ADUs https://www.facebook.com/reel/1934223690485389 Poway Councilman Tony Blain Indicted. Will He Survive Recall? Embattled Poway Councilmember Tony Blain was charged with four felonies and a misdemeanor Friday, less than two weeks away from his recall election. The District Attorney’s Office charged Blaine with perjury, asking for a bribe, soliciting a bribe and destruction of public papers, as well as a misdemeanor for stealing a campaign sign. The charging document says Blain committed perjury on or about Sept. 24, 2024, by allegedly swearing in a complaint to the Fair Political Practices Commission that he was a current Poway Councilmember before being elected. Blain is also accused of one count of asking for a bribe and another of soliciting a bribe. In those charges, the D.A.’s filing says between Dec. 22, 2024, and Jan. 9, 2025, he allegedly agreed to vote for appointing Councilmember Peter De Hoff as deputy mayor in exchange for De Hoff’s vote in favor of a special election to fill a council vacancy. The complaint also alleges that between Dec. 7, 2024, and Sept. 18, 2025, Blain knowingly destroyed “communications relating to city business that were subject to discloser under the California Public Records Act” and took steps to “evade compliance with that Act.” https://www.kpbs.org/news/politics/2025/10/24/poway-councilmember-tony-blain-charged-with-four-felonies-ahead-of-recall Deployed overseas? What is legal process? Recall likely? Blain supporters because he is anti-Vaus. LOL My Ballot, Prop 50 Harry Levine, Pomerado News, Just Sayin’ Op-Ed It’s not a vote for or against gerrymandering. WTF? Biblical reference Eye for Eye? Turn other cheek? It’s neither. It’s a matter of standing up for principle in fair elections. Pick a different battle. Lessons in Pursuing Happiness – Win-Win Matrix Common Moral POV: Are you a good person who wants to help his fellow man or a Lying, cheating bastard? Reinforced by centuries of religion. But are those the only two options? If you are not one, does that mean you must be the other? Yaron Brook, Ayn Rand Institute, Podcaster opened my eyes to a different way to see this. Win-Win Matrix. Lots of confusion What is “selfish”? Are there two kinds of selfishness? What is “good”? What is sacrifice? Are there two kinds of sacrifice? What should we strive for? This is a model I hope to use moving forward to discuss a wide variety of different topics in the podcast. #SanDiego #poway #trump #housing #prop50 #gerrymandering #argentina #javiermilei #winwin #motherteresa #adu #grannyflat #tonyblain #perjury #bribery #stevevaus Thank you to our livestream participants in the Community Forum. Thank you to all that listen and view. Get San Diego news and newsmaker updates, plus proven and easy-to-implement strategies to pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors: Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and ...
    Más Menos
    55 m
  • America is an Idea – No Kings, CA Prop 50 Gerrymandering Moral? SB79 Housing, San Diego Tour, Poway

    America is an Idea – No Kings, CA Prop 50 Gerrymandering Moral? SB79 Housing, San Diego Tour, Poway
    Oct 18 2025
    Today we discuss Trump and Gaza, America is an Idea, CA Prop 50 Gerrymandering, CA SB79 and the Housing Crisis, Best Places for a quick San Diego Tour, Rush is touring again!, Poway’s struggle with the City in the County idea, Tony Blain Poway Recall, and much more. Got a question or comment? Drop your take in the live chat on YouTube, X or Facebook to join the Community Forum. It’s Friday, October 17, 2025. This is what John Riley thinks. Trump Gaza Ceasefire It’s a ceasefire and hostage exchange, not peace. Will it hold? I have doubts. Trump sees it as a rebuilding effort, not 1 vs 2 state solution. Trump is a con man. America is an Idea – No Kings Immigration/ICE, Blood and Soil Inalienable Rights Education System Failing Rush is Touring Again! All-time favorites Incredibly happy for Geddy and Alex Anika Gilles Pursue Happiness, don’t sacrifice your interests because of Neil. Neil tribute Rooting for new drummer CA Prop 50 – Gerrymandering Is gerrymandering a good policy? Principles vs Pragmatism Pick Your Battles GOP vs Dem vs Independent CA SB79 – High Density Housing near Mass Transit What is it? Newsom signs it Housing Crisis Implications in San Diego County (San Diego, East County, Poway) Visit San Diego in a Half Day Old Town Petco Park Seaport Village Cabrillo Monument (skipped) Mission Bay Boardwalk, Roller Coaster La Jolla Cove, Children’s Pool Mt Soledad Torrey Pines State Reserve Dinner at Jakes, Del Mar Poway City vs Country Is Poway’s motto The City in the Country dead? Is it a contradiction? Or both? Great article on Substack https://carfreeamerica.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-blandville-the-cost-of Europe understands how to do Urban Cities and Rural Country. In America, many cities combine the two and get disastrous results. Americans want it all. Single family home, big yard, city conveniences, quiet neighborhoods, open space, fast roads, retail stores, jobs, etc. We get Big Box stores with giant parking lots, too much traffic, unwalkable neighborhoods, and a complete obliteration of any semblance of country. We have created Blandville. Blend of urban and rural Soulless, sprawling, overly wide streets, dead downtown, huge setbacks, car-depending, under-utilized parks Not vibrant or charming Stroads Neighborhoods with lots of useless open space Restaurants and coffee shops banned by zoning. Highly walkable banned by zoning Lack of community energy Minimum parking requirements for retail and create big unfilled lots. Height limits (Poway and Coastal Commission) Opposition to density around traffic stops Europe has vibrant, dense downtowns… rural countryside, and small villages with small downtown energy. Results are non-human, no energy, disconnected. Poway’s city motto has been dead for 20+ years. It harkens back to a time in the past. Recommend making Poway Rd a narrow, diagonal parking, downtown feel Poway Street. Redirect traffic to actual Roads (Twin Peaks, Scripps Poway Parkway, Espola, Pomerado, Community?) Recommend allowing mixed use in neighborhoods (multi family, retail, restaurant, coffee) Poway Tony Blain Recall Finally get to vote Does he survive? #SanDiego #poway #trump #sb79 #housing #prop50 #gerrymandering #gaza #inalienablerights #strongtowns #stroads #tonyblain #propertytax Thank you to our livestream participants in the Community Forum. Thank you to all that listen and view. Get San Diego news and newsmaker updates, plus proven and easy-to-implement strategies to pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors: Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com PowayStore.com – your source for Poway T–shirts, gifts, and other Poway swag. https://powaystore.com/ I also co-host a podcast with legendary sports talk icon, Lee Hacksaw Hamilton. Check out Lee Hacksaw Hamilton’s podcast every Monday and Thursday at 1pm PT on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/@LeeHacksawHamiltonSports/videos ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ SPONSOR ➡ https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ DONATE ➡ https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ MUSIC ➡ https://www.purple-planet.com
    Más Menos
    1 h y 33 m
  • BOOK REVIEW: Pete Neild – Memories of Driving Calypso

    BOOK REVIEW: Pete Neild – Memories of Driving Calypso
    Oct 9 2025

    Good to be back! Our favorite guest, Pete Neild, joins me to discuss his new e-book (working title Memories of Driving Calypso. It’s an exploration of the songs that backup Pete’s pursuit of happiness. Feel join us on the live chat with questions and comments.

    It’s Wednesday, October 8, 2025. This is what John Riley thinks.

    Pete Neild shares his passion project documenting the songs and stories of his life. Regular people write autobiographies, but Pete is not a regular person. LOL.

    Pete has created a set of YouTube playlists that include hundreds of his video recordings along with accompanying music that sets the mood for special memories in his life. Each video is accompanied by a PDF link of a 1–3-page story that describes in greater detail the meaning of the music and how it is linked to his special memories.

    This started out as road trip music when he picked up his custom Corvette from the factory in Bowling Green KY. It has grown to include a wide range of other stories involving Navy, Poway, Maui and much more.

    Pete enjoys both driving to these background songs and taking in the full audio experience while floating in his backyard pool.

    This is the first time I have ever witnessed someone outlining, documenting, and cross referencing their key moments in their life linked to videos and music encapsulated in YouTube playlists. Have you heard of such a thing?

    Thanks Pete!

    Here is the link to the YouTube Playlist currently called “DRIVING CALYPSO”, note that the name might change but it will not affect the link to the playlist.

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjkQQaCQ4NZjIPChzej7GhkBDbRXENZkG&si=jmVjJz__kIm1D6N7

    Here is the link to the PDF of the PowerPoint slides music selection slides (all 8 of them):

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BKL7_i0SdXSw5CZ7-RY9u87Bmt2SvHnB/view?usp=drive_link

    #SanDiego #poway #peteneild #maui #poway #usnavy #seastories #calypso

    Thank you to our livestream participants in the Community Forum. Thank you to all that listen and view.

    Get San Diego news and newsmaker updates, plus proven and easy-to-implement strategies to pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/

    Be sure to share this video with a friend!

    Sponsors:

    Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

    https://happiness76.com

    PowayStore.com – your source for Poway T–shirts, gifts, and other Poway swag.

    https://powaystore.com/

    I also co-host a podcast with legendary sports talk icon, Lee Hacksaw Hamilton. Check out Lee Hacksaw Hamilton’s podcast every Monday and Thursday at 1pm PT on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or wherever you get your podcasts.

    https://www.youtube.com/@LeeHacksawHamiltonSports/videos

    ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆

    SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA

    FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/

    TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway

    INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/

    SPONSOR ➡ https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/

    DONATE ➡ https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/

    MUSIC ➡ https://www.purple-planet.com

    Más Menos
    1 h y 31 m
  • When Protesting Backfires, Cusp of WW3?, MAGA Libertarian Regret, Ed Franklin No Limits

    When Protesting Backfires, Cusp of WW3?, MAGA Libertarian Regret, Ed Franklin No Limits
    Jun 19 2025
    How can you protest for equal rights while violating it at the same time? When protestors block the road, they undermine their cause. Trump now competes as a phone entrepreneur while regulating his competition with tariffs. World War 3 is just a stupid move from happening and now MAGA Libertarians are finally giving up on Trump. Plus, I share thoughts on my recent appearance on the Ed Franklin – No Limits podcast. It’s Wednesday, June 18, 2025. This is what John Riley thinks. WHEN PROTESTING BACKFIRES. Anti-ICE protesters forcibly block traffic, then get near runover by a car driver.LW, inconvenience, deal with it.RW friends want to run over the protesters and wipe them out (damn right!).Hypocrisy – protesting right to freely travel in America.The other guy has rights too.Piss off others.Local law enforcementAyn Rand quote Civil disobedience may be justifiable, in some cases, when and if an individual disobeys a law in order to bring an issue to court, as a test case. Such an action involves respect for legality and a protest directed only at a particular law which the individual seeks an opportunity to prove to be unjust. The same is true of a group of individuals when and if the risks involved are their own. But there is no justification, in a civilized society, for the kind of mass civil disobedience that involves the violation of the rights of others—regardless of whether the demonstrators’ goal is good or evil. The end does not justify the means. No one’s rights can be secured by the violation of the rights of others. Mass disobedience is an assault on the concept of rights: it is a mob’s defiance of legality as such. CONNOR BOYACK: The most revolutionary act in today’s world isn’t protesting in the streets—it’s raising critical-thinking kids who question political authority, who are skeptical of media, and who operate independently and self-sufficiently.https://x.com/cboyack/status/1935424278239031335 CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? Trump phones? You’ve got to be kidding.Tariff guy going into phone business.Made in America? Rig the system.Trump University? Trump Vodka? $2.9B Crypto Wealth?then finding a way to personally profit from it. Will this go down like Trump University? Trump Vodka? Trump Steaks? Or will this go down like the $2.9T in crypto assets his family has amassed.Trump has no principles other than enriching Trump.There is no consistent policy philosophy guiding his world view. END THE WAR ON DAY 1? Trump took office to end the wars. There were 2 then. Now there are 3.“Day 1” promise = BS detectorTrump is a Con Man. More power, less democracy. MAGA LIBERTARIAN REGRET. Libertarians that jumped ship to support Trump. Innovative Strategy to get something.Dave Smith example. Get us out of foreign wars!Now Iran vs Israel with Trump bravado.Con man to get vote.We tried to warn them. Trump is not trustworthy, does not really care about freedom. WORLD WAR 3? Israel vs Iran conflict.Israel meets all of their objectives in 1-2 weeks.Another WMD lie?Some want a regime change (Tulsi!)Trump threatening to assassinate Iran religious leader.What if irrational actors jump in?America should oppose Iran and its leadership for a variety of reasons including US Hostage Crisis, Human Rights, separation of church and state.Iran is the greater villain.US leadership needs to be as a vocal supporter of our inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.This cannot turn into a war involving American troops.Trump likes proving he is better than everyone thinks he is.Trump and his bravado are going to make this worse.Unconditional surrender.Stay focused. NO KINGS OR QUEENS. LWs love No Kings Protest. Bernie Over 5M peopleEnergy in San Diego.Considered attending.Next time bring a card table, microphones, and a video camera. FAREWELL TO KINGS? Did the protest make that big of a difference?Protesters broad community support, affinity, affirmation.Move the needle? I don’t think so. JUNETEENTH INDEPENDENCE DAY #2. ALL slaves understood that they were free. Free at Last!Did not learn as a student.Celebrate as Independence Day #2 AMAZON AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. Amazon’s CEO, Andy Jassy, addressed his employees.transformational power of AI.expected layoffs at Amazon.Agents that you can speak to in natural language that will do tasks for you using a range of AI tools like writing a business plan, writing computer code, running errands, etc.Moving Fast. Amazon already has 1000 initiatives underway.The big message to me in this article is to fully embrace AI. 60-year-old Tool to achieve higher goals. Be innovative. Rote work effortless. Stay productive. Don’t cling to old models. ED FRANKLIN – NO LIMITS. New episode. Proud.Talk about similar things, but in very different ways.Result = being better, achieving success and ultimately pursuing your happiness.\This podcast gave me greater confidence that my Pursue Happiness message has an opportunity for success. I just need ...
    Más Menos
    1 h
  • Trump Con Man Theory, Poway News, Tony Blain Recall

    Trump Con Man Theory, Poway News, Tony Blain Recall
    Jun 5 2025
    I’ve come up with a con man theory on Donald Trump. His economic policies are foolish. His immigration policy damages America. So, what is Trump really up to? What is Trump’s goal? We also check in on local Poway news including the Tony Blain Recall, another Poway Housing proposal, and discussion of Poway Mayor in 2026. It’s Wednesday, June 4, 2025. This is what John Riley thinks. WHEN YOU JUST FIGURE OUT THAT Trump is a con man then everything makes sense in its own weird way. The bombastic ideas. The uneducated policies. The subtle racism. None of these policies really matter to him personally. Do you think Trump gives a crap about illegal immigrants taking jobs or getting free govt services? tools to rally his base, distract voters, and remain in power. Trump has no political principles. It's obvious. Trump's real agenda is something different. This is what a con man does. Note his sons were a big part of the Bitcoin show a few days ago. But he needs to remain in power as POTUS to make those goals work. TACO TRADE WARS. Trump tariffs are on. Trump tariffs are off. Circus. Nations don’t trade. People and corporations do. Trade Deficits = aggregation of who is buying more from whom. Trade deficits don’t matter. Grocery store. Canada and China are ripping us off! MAGA political strategy, rust belt swing states, Electoral College strategy. Meanwhile Eric Trump and Don Jr doing billion-dollar real estate deals. Trump trade “deals” help Trump kids’ real estate deals. ART OF THE STEEL. Trump steel tariffs from 25% (Biden) to 50%. Trump announces deal with steel works. Promises $5,000 bonus and no layoffs. Steel products more expensive.Domestic manufacturers raise prices.Manufacturers that require steel parts pay more. More jobs lost than gained. So why Trump doing it?It’s politics.Strong loyalty with a powerful voting bloc in the swing states of the Rust Belt. It’s all about staying in power. Keep your eye on the other hand, namely “deals” his children are making around the world due to Trump’s power and popularity. REPLACE INCOME TAX WITH TARIFFS? End federal income tax for people making less than $150,000/yr.??Point of tariffs is to lessen trade which lessens tariff revenue. Numbers don’t add up.Bottom 90% pay 60% of taxes.Income tax revenue $1.7T Bottom 90% pay $1TRoughly speaking, we are talking about ending federal income taxes for people in the Bottom 90% which makes up approx. 50% of total individual tax revenue, or approx. $850B/yr. Trump tariffs project $200B-$500B revenue per year. If you increase the tariff rate, then imports drop more and so does revenue. Doesn’t add up. It’s voter manipulation. It’s an Electoral College Strategy. TRUMP BRAIN DRAIN. Trump driving away international college students (free speech) nonsense policy to appeal to MAGAs, hate elites. International students with STEM degrees should get a Green Card. Trump policy pushes talent away to empower rivals. Brain drain idea where America is the Loser. Missed educational opportunity to teach American values. future high-impact international scientists, business people, politicians, and journalists around the world. POWAY TONY BLAIN RECALL. BREAKING NEWS:John Couvrette There were three uniformed police officers from the District Attorney's office. They detained Tony Blain and searched his car after the City Council meeting. I did not see any arrest. Since the DA started interviewing multiple people regarding Tony's alleged vote trading and extortion several months ago, the DA has declined to comment on the Tony Blain matter. This is the first public action I am aware of regarding the DA's office investigation of Tony Blain. Other recall efforts in Poway sputter. Tony Blain recall campaign is well run. Messaging is consistent and on target. The evidence is presented clearly. I have seen the message in direct mail, email, website, YouTube and on Facebook. I am sure the message is on other platforms too. Signature Drive:John Couvrette Ed Franklin - we need 25% of the 9,700+ registered voters. We are half way through the 90 days and are more than half way to our required signatures. Momentum has picked up - however there is still an effort required to get us across the goal line. I’d sign the recall petition, but I don’t live in District 2. I don’t see how Blain can survive this. TONY BLAIN FOR POWAY MAYOR SIGN SPOTTED ON ESPOLA. You must applaud Tony for staying on offense. LOL. What does Blain want to do as mayor that he can’t do as a council member? SUNSHINE IS THE BEST DISINFECTANT. Transparency in govt is a good thing. official communications should be done on official channels. so, the public can see it. Politicians are going to have private communications. including private official discussion that violates the Brown Act. Be vigilant in identifying it and calling it out. That’s what is happening with Blain. WITCH HUNT? Some locals upset Poway suing Blain. Abuse of taxpayer ...
    Más Menos
    1 h y 18 m
adbl_web_global_use_to_activate_DT_webcro_1694_expandible_banner_T1