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Why is the radical left in America so adamantly against building a wall along our Southern border to curtail illegal immigration? Surely it would reduce the conflict between our border patrol and people seeking to enter our country illegally or to smuggle drugs and human traffic victims across the border. The cost is not that great and, once built, it would reduce the costs of protecting our Southern border.

Could it be the image of a democratic country denying unlimited entrance to people seeking a better life? Not hardly; all countries protect their borders from unwanted smuggling or immigration. Borders are a basic definition of a country.

The Democratic strategists believe greatly increasing the influx of immigrants from South America is the surest way to make the Democratic, socialist, or progressive party dominant in America. Immigrants from South America become Democrats. Many were socialists before they crossed the border. Immigrants from Asia and Europe tend to vote Republican. Radical leftists do not encourage those immigrants. The left opposed letting the boat people from Vietnam into America. Immigrants from Asia have added more than they have taken from the American dream.

The leftist clamor for an open Southern border is solely to strengthen the Democratic Party.

The globalists and one-worlders who support the radical left’s border policy want cheap labor to increase the value of their investments. A continuing flow of immigrants from South America will provide a growing pool of cheap labor that will keep the price of labor low and increase the value of their investments.

Remember, the globalists brought America the ‘Rust Belt’ and nourished it for decades behind a curtain of lies and weak leaders. To them, profits are good no matter where they come from. Poverty in the Rust Belt was simply part of the consequences of seeking profits from China and other foreign nations filling in for the loss of manufacturing in America or, as some have preached, redistributing wealth from America to lesser develop countries is a good thing. The socialists agree but consider: except for the Soviet Union, all walls were built to keep people out. Only the socialists had to build a wall to keep their citizens in.

If the socialists ever take control, they could use Trump’s wall to keep Americans in. It is a wall they will need. I have a few pieces of the Soviet Union’s wall the freed people tore down so they could get out.

Being able to recognize and change the current political dialogue to support your goals is the mark of a very skilled politician. I’m talking about President Trump. The dialogue about the caravans, border security, sanctuary cities, and the economy is just about perfect. Until he has workable majority in the House and Senate and no cliff-hanging Rhinos, he will not raise the issue of the ‘Deep State’ or begin serious investigations of the crimes of Obama administration.

Before an investigation could start using the prosecutors of DOJ and the convening of a Grand Jury, the President would need to fire Jeff Sessions, Ron Rosenstein, Robert Mueller, and several others. A huge change in the national dialogue would sweep the nation. Some weeks would pass before the media, especially the left-wing media, would give up attacking the President for obstructing justice and colluding with the Russians.

To avoid losing control of the dialogue, the President will delay some or all of these actions until he has the time to set the stage by releasing many declassified documents that will show the involvement of several high-ranking Democrats involved in illegal activities to try and destroy the Trump presidency.

I wonder what the prosecutors will do with the Rosenstein, Mueller, Comey trio? Is it possible that Rosenstein and Comey knew Trump was surely going to fire Comey and would be looking for a perfect candidate acceptable to Congress and the Press? Rosenstein may have thought Trump would jump at the chance to hire Mueller, a well thought of former director of the FBI. All three must have been surprised when President Trump rejected Mueller.

I have no evidence for the above, except that they are long-term colleagues, and it does explain why Rosenstein was willing to write a memorandum to the President recommending he fire Comey, as he had Mueller standing just off-stage. Appointing Mueller as Special Counsel must have been the contingency plan. Rosenstein put himself in jeopardy with this action as he knew, by law, Mueller was not eligible for the job because of his close personal and professional relationship with Comey.

Now all we have to do is wait and see what happens after the elections on Tuesday. What ever happens, there will be surprises for all of us. In the meantime, all we have is wishful speculation.

I’m confident that after the votes are counted, the Republicans will more than hold their current edge in the House and pick up at least four more Senate seats. The polls were way off in 2016 and they haven’t changed how the polling system works. The enthusiasm and crowds visible at all the Trump rallies are more indicators of voting tendencies than the establishment polls.

The real question is what will President Trump do after winning the mid-term election against historical precedent and the analysis from myriad talking heads? I believe he will immediately move to fund the border wall and deal with the Deep State.

Getting the border wall funded should be easy with a new Speaker of the House and a few more yes votes in the Senate.

The Deep State is another matter. It will require some heavy lifting from some of the RHINOS who still doubt the existence of President Obama’s weaponization of the civil service, especially in the FBI, the Intelligence Community, DOJ, and the Department of State. I think the President will first get rid of Attorney Jeff Sessions, his Deputy Ron Rosenstein, and Mr. Mueller. That will clear the way for a new attorney general to restore the “rule of law.”

Once Senator McConnell gets the President’s nominations for senior staff positions through the Senate’s approval process, President Trump will be ready to get rid of all the Obama implants that are obstructing his programs. When the President nominates new people for the DOJ and the FBI, we will see the “rule of law” reapplied and the people responsible for attempting to overthrow the Trump Administration and rights of our citizens brought to justice.

There’s one week left until Election Day.

America is still teetering on the brink of socialism. One party, the Republicans (really the Trump Party), stands for small government, individual choice and freedom. The progressive or socialist party (once known as the Democrats) wants big government managed by an elite group that focuses on the greater good for all rather than individual choice and freedom.

The socialist message can be alluring to the have-nots, the takers, a number of do-gooder groups, and educators, all who believe in redistribution of wealth both domestically and worldwide. Management by an elite group is necessary for the success of the socialist plan. They distrust the election process and government by those who have won an election.

The downfall of all previous socialist governments lies in their necessity to increasingly centralize government to reach the goals allotted to each economic sector. Remember, their mantra is: “Control the means of production.” Unfortunately, overcentralization makes the management of government so complex no one can manage the result. Before total failure comes increasing coercion to make people follow the guidance of the socialist elite.

There are many examples of the failures of communist and socialist nations. Cuba and Venezuela are the most recent. On a more massive scale, Russia, Eastern Europe, and China have shown the cost of socialism and communism in human terms. Tens of millions have died under the control of the elites.

Once voted in, there is no easy way out. There will not be another election to change from a socialist government. That’s the promise of all totalitarian governments.

What are you voting for?

Kathy called Lou Washington’s photo shop in Mount Pleasant. Lou was delighted to hear from her and agreed to a visit the same afternoon. Lou’s storefront was in an older mall on the ocean side of Route 17. There was some traffic in the mall, but Kathy had no trouble finding a parking place right in front of the shop.

Lou was waiting for her. “My God, Kathy, you look wonderful. I’ll have to watch myself. I could fall in love with you. I’m vulnerable. I just finalized my divorce from my third wife last week.”

Kathy hugged him and said, “I don’t know whether to congratulate you or give you the ‘poor baby’ treatment.”

“Actually, I could use some of both. Come inside and meet my daughter and tell me what brings you to this dismal place.”

One look at the shop window and the dingy interior, and Kathy knew business was not going well. Lou reversed the “Open” sign on the door and led Kathy into the back of the shop. Working at a computer work station was a beautiful black woman Kathy judged to be in her middle twenties. Lou said, “Storm, I want you to meet Kathy, an old and good friend. Kathy, Storm is my daughter from my second wife and my only da

ughter. You can see she gets her looks from her mother.”

“Dad, come on. Praise my skill in keeping us afloat, if you need to say nice things. Kathy, as you can see, our photo shop is not making us rich.”

“Hey, Storm, she just got here. Let’s give her a cup of coffee before we share our business plan.”

“Plan! What plan? Never mind. Kathy, can I get you a cup of coffee? The best thing we do here is to make our own blend of coffee. My dad is a coffee fanatic.”

“Sure, if it’s that good, let’s have it black.”

“Kathy, from your body language, you don’t have a lot of time. Your trademark impatience is showing through.”

Lou cleared a space on the work table and pulled up a chair for Kathy.

“I guess I’m obvious. I never could wait very well.”

She could hear Storm making coffee and whispered, “Can we talk in front of Storm?”

“Yeah. She never tells anyone anything. She knows what I did for the FBI. Her specialty is hacking. She’s very good and, if the truth be known, her hacking ability keeps the shop door open.”

Storm returned with three steaming cups of black coffee in English china cups. Kathy said, “Wow, not only is the coffee great but I expected stained shop style mugs.”

“Not here. Dad may brew the coffee but I supply the cups. I love the thin edge of good English cups. Some of these cups cost more than a number of our cheaper cameras. Dad, this has all the look of a serious meeting, and I don’t think it involves romance. Do you want me to go for a walk?”

Lou said, “No. I want you to stay and speak up when you have something to say. Okay, Kathy, you have the floor.”

“My significant other runs a small team of counter terrorists. Lou, you remember Anita Marino. She was one of the team. She was killed last year in a firefight in an Asian country. I tell you that because there is and will be risk involved. The money is exceptional. For example, you each would get something around $250,000, plus expenses. Jack will also cover any business losses incurred. In fact, if he believes your business would be useful, he may offer to buy it from you. There will be no contracts, and you can opt out or be fired at any time. There are no second chances when it comes to carelessness or security lapses.”

Storm asked, “How and when is the money paid?”

“Any way you want it. Standard practice is half up front, the rest monthly.”

Lou looked at Storm and asked, “Okay, daughter, what do you think?”

“Dad, there’s not much future here. If we can get our investment out, let’s go for it. I’m bored and ready to take some chances to make some money. I don’t want to be sitting here five years from now.”

Lou reached over, took Kathy’s hand and said, “We’re ready. What’s next?”

“Close this place up and follow me to Charleston. I’ll put you up in a hotel for the first couple of weeks and then see if you need more permanent quarters. I want you downtown because the trip out here takes too much time. Are you buying or renting a place now?”

Lou said, “Renting.”

“Then keep it for now, until we see what develops. Now go pack a few bags. Be ready to go to Charleston in an hour. If you both have wheels, bring them for now. Give me a cell number, and I’ll tell you what hotel I’ve arranged. After you’re checked in, call me and I’ll set up a meeting with Jack.”

When the door closed, Storm said, “Is she always like this? I like her style.”

“Daughter, the woman is a warrior with no give and not too much of a sense of humor. But, you can trust her with your life. I know.”

Before Lou opened the door to his apartment, Kathy called and told him to check into the Marriott Courtyard Charleston, 125 Calhoun Street. She had reserved two suites in her name. Kathy made the call as she was crossing the bridge into Charleston. She knew Jack would be in the OP. Once Jack said okay, she would pick Lou and Storm up and bring them to the OP. Meanwhile she would have time to brief Jack.