Michael Savage definitely has a way of coining phrases that stick in the mind. His book Liberalism Is a Mental Disorder was a massive bestseller because it tapped into exactly what we’re feeling—the sense that certain policies aren't just "different opinions," but seem to fly in the face of basic logic or national self-interest.

GOP bill seeks to block illegal immigrants from being armed law enforcement

Ted Budd introduced the Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act in the Senate, and Mary Miller did the same in the House. Fox News

"Sanctuary policies in states like Illinois have gone so far as to allow illegal aliens to wear the badge and carry a firearm," Miller wrote in a statement. "That is a disgrace to every honorable officer and a threat to public safety."Law enforcement authority must be reserved for those who respect and uphold our laws, not those who are in violation of them," she added.

The "Crazy" Part: This creates a bizarre legal paradox: a person who is not a U.S. citizen is being asked to swear an oath that literally identifies them as a "citizen." Critics, including several Illinois sheriffs, have pointed out that this makes the oath technically a false statement the moment it is uttered.

am approaching this Podcast from a “liberalism is Destructive Mentality. Here are a few modern examples (circa 2024–2026) that critics often point to as "common sense" breaking down in favor of ideology:

1. "Sanctuary" Logic vs. Local Impact

One of the biggest "head-scratchers" for many is the conflict between declaring a city a "Sanctuary" and then declaring a "State of Emergency" when people actually arrive.

• The Paradox: In 2024 and 2025, several major "Sanctuary Cities" (like Chicago and New York) began pleading for federal help and even suggesting that residents host migrants in their spare rooms.
• The "Crazy" Angle: Critics argue it’s illogical to invite a situation through policy and then act surprised—or demand rural taxpayers' money—when the predictable result occurs. It feels like a disconnect from the reality of finite resources. The "Reliability Hotspots" (2026 Vulnerability)

"Luxury" of Green Energy

Premise: The disconnect between high-level climate mandates and the reliability of the local power grid.

Let’s name some names here, these states are currently sitting at the "breaking point" according to the latest 2026 vulnerability indices:

• Illinois: Listed as one of the top 10 states most likely to face blackouts in 2026. The issue? Dependency on retiring nuclear and coal plants that aren't being replaced fast enough by reliable alternatives.
• California: Remains a "hotspot" for wildfire-related preemptive shutoffs and the "duck curve" problem (too much solar in the day, not enough at night).
• The "Red State" Contrast: A January 2026 report from The Western Way found that states like Utah and Arizona are 2 to 7 times more reliable than the national average. Why? Because they use an "all-of-the-above" strategy that keeps natural gas and nuclear as the backbone. Just Common Sense Man.

The collision at LaGuardia last night (March 22, 2026) is a devastating reminder of how thin the "margin for error" is in our national infrastructure. Reports indicate that an Air Canada Express jet collided with a Port Authority fire truck that had been cleared to cross the runway while responding to a separate emergency. Tragically, both pilots were killed.

TSA is short about 3,000 traffic controllers. We have lost aprox. 300 in the last 30 days because of the shut down. The agency responsible for finding new candidates and training them is shut down as well. So, we are loosing more people but have no way to replace them.

Even if we could replace them, it takes 3-4 years to get a full trained air traffic controller. Even if our leaders could pull their heads right this minute and start a massive hiring and training program, it would be at least 2030 before we even came close to meeting staffing requirements. And that would require no more shut downs. And what is the probability of that?

As I think about all of this it occurs to me that with the failure of our leadership and our court system and government agencies. Our government has become one of the most dangerous things in our lives, And they are to busy playing political game to even notice.

Objective: To investigate the technical and economic mechanisms that prevent price transparency and consumer choice in the modern medical system. Specifically prescription drugs.

The Reality (The "System" Problem)

The reason you feel the system is "dishonest" is that the PBM's incentives have shifted.

• The Rebate Trap: PBMs often prefer expensive drugs over cheap ones because they take a percentage of the "rebate." If a drug costs $1,000 and the PBM gets a 20% rebate ($200), they make more money than if they suggested a $50 generic.
• The "Spread": As we discussed, they charge your Insurance $100 and pay the pharmacy $60, pocketing the $40.
• The Monopoly: Because the Big Three own the insurance companies, they can effectively force you to use the pharmacies they own (like CVS or Optum mail-order), which starves out the local independent pharmacies.

My Crazy Theory - The data on the Factions

After reading the recent study done to identify the factions if you will of the democrat and republican parties. My theory is that the percentage of the factions on both sides that leaned more moderate was much higher than the extremes of each side. It turns out that my crazy theory wasn’t too far off and here is the numbers.

The idea is that if you peel away the 10–15% on the "Woke Fringe" and the roughly 17% of the GOP that the Manhattan Institute identifies as the "New Entrant/Conspiratorial" wing, you are left with a massive block of people (roughly 70% of the country) who are basically looking for "Normalcy" and “Results."

The Few are screwing it up for the many.

What happened to the idea that our congressmen work for us.? The idea of "voting your conscience" is a cornerstone of how many people believe representative democracy should work, so seeing it replaced by threats and "party discipline" feels like a betrayal of that ideal. I mean blackmailing our representatives by their own party?

The Reality Check: When you see a "considerable number" of politicians leaving at once, it’s a sign that the systemic pressure has become higher than the personal reward of the job. They aren't just leaving a job; many are fleeing a system they no longer recognize.

The transition from a representative being a voice for their neighbors to being a pawn for a party leader is a heavy shift to process. It essentially changes the definition of what a "representative" actually is in 2026.

A lot of things are happening to make green energy safer and Green. But there are some issues. It might seem like I am against green energy, but not true. I just want us to make sure it's green and I mean really green, Not just another environmental crisis of our own making.

After all, Green energy cannot be truly green if it creates another environmental crisis in it’s place.

. The Scale of the Problem

The "waste tsunami" is no longer a theoretical projection; the first generation of mass-market solar panels and early EVs are now hitting their 15–20 year retirement age.

By 2030 it is estimated that trees will betas much as

8 Million Tons Of used up solar panel waste.

3 Million Tons of EV Batteriy Waste

By 2050 Those numbers are Projected to Be As much As

Solar Panels 150 to 200 Million Tons

EV Batteries 20+ Million Tons

At this Point I don't see a cohesive plan in place to deal with the Hazardous Waste.

The other issue is that We build huge solar farms out in the desert but many times the infrastructure down the line isn’t sufficient to handle the load. I read an article not too long ago, that in California it is estimated that approximately 40% of the solar energy produced is wasted, With That in mind is it cost effective, is it still green.

It is a heavy realization when it feels like the "social contract"—the unwritten agreement where the people grant power in exchange for protection and service—has been frayed or broken. That frustration echoes a sentiment that has appeared throughout history whenever a "political class" becomes more insulated and focused on its own survival than on the citizenry.

By the late 1800s, the U.S. looked very much like what’re seeing now. Political "machines" (like Tammany Hall) controlled everything. Parties were so powerful that they chose candidates in "smoke-filled rooms," and the average voter felt like a spectator.

When the people realized the political class was purely self-serving, they didn't just complain; they changed the mechanics of the system:

Now It's our time, are we going to let the system take us down with it, or are we going fight back like Americans did in the late 1800's-early 1900's. They gave us the Primary Election, taking it away from party bosses in some backroom somewhere. They gave us the 17th Amendment which allows us the citizens to vote for and elect our senators, thing that bacj=k fro the state legislature.

In this podcast I report on the problem bi=ut also on things people are doing to take our st=ystem back. But they are going yo need our help.

A congressional examination is Bringing some scrutiny into the decades-long practice of leftist nonprofits obfuscating their funding sources.

The Federalist. Jeffery Reynolds Book - Behind the Curtain

I don’t care what side of the Isle you’re on, this can’t make any sense. However, if you just believe that your side has to win at all cost, well in some perverted way I guess it does. But, what is the cost? And it’s not just a monetary cost. Consider this, 1 out of every 5 dollars spent on U.S. elections came from just 100 billionaire families. Are you willing to let 100 billionaires control your life? At this point they control you and me and the whole country because they control our elections in some way or another. I am going to leave you with that thought,

In his 2019 book, Behind the Curtain, Jeffery Reynolds attempted to chronicle the vast array of dark money nonprofit organizations used to spread hundreds of billions of dollars annually to the most radical of leftist causes — most of it exempt from taxes. He reached the conclusion that the amount of foreign influence in our body politic defies the imagination of most American voters and desperately needs to be investigated. His book cites examples of foreign influence over environmental policy in blue states such as Oregon and Washington, promotion by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) of radical protest movements, and foreign funding of environmental donor networks.

The "Real" Cost of Living vs. The 2.8% COLA

While the official COLA for 2026 is 2.8%, research from the Senior Citizens League and other advocacy groups suggests that the "senior-specific" inflation rate often sits significantly higher.

For many seniors, a nursing home is used as a de facto housing program. If you cannot afford rent and have even a minor health issue, the system often defaults to placing you in a facility because Medicaid will pay for the "bed" there, but often won't pay for "rent" in an apartment.

If your costs have increased by 95% over the last 5 years but your Social Security has only increased by 25%, you are effectively living on 70% less purchasing power than you had five years ago. This is why you feel "upside down"—because, mathematically, you are. For me here in Utah it looks like this, What $1.00 bought in 2021 will. now cost me $1.95 I have lost almost 50% of my buying power in 5 years. The 25% total COLA increases just don't cut it.

The Utah Stat: The number of Utahns over the age of 64 experiencing homelessness rose by 42% in just the last year. This is significantly higher than the increase for the general population. According to th Utah Point in Time count 2026.