Boortz examines reactions from several left-wing commentators following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, highlighting social media posts and remarks that celebrated or mocked his passing. He argues that the same people who frequently accuse conservatives of engaging in hate speech often excuse similar rhetoric from their own side, raising questions about double standards in political discourse and the impact of increasingly hostile rhetoric in American politics.

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Boortz argues that many people on the political left struggle to define the terms and ideologies they frequently use. He recalls an old Ann Landers column that explained various political systems through a simple "two cows" analogy. Using examples of socialism, communism, fascism, Nazism, anarchism, and capitalism, Boortz walks through each system's approach to ownership and government control to illustrate the differences between the various ideologies.

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Boortz argues that New York’s rent control laws could pave the way for greater government ownership of housing under Mayor Zohran Mamdani. He explains how limits on rent increases can leave landlords unable to afford repairs and upgrades, causing properties to fall into disrepair and become uninhabitable. Boortz contends that this could allow the city to acquire or seize those properties, renovate them, and convert them into government-controlled housing, with middle-income property owners bearing the brunt of the impact.

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Boortz revisits criticism he received over his comments about President Trump’s involvement in FIFA and then shifts to a broader critique of the Democratic Party. He questions why voters continue to support Democrats, arguing that many of the party’s positions are out of step with mainstream American values. Boortz cites polling on patriotism and support for the Constitution before listing several policies he believes define the modern Democratic agenda and expressing skepticism about the country’s future under Democratic leadership.

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Boortz checked in from his mountain getaway, mixing vacation stories with plenty of opinions on politics, Democrat-run cities, immigration, and the American dream. He also shared a few entertaining detours, including prank million-euro bills, diesel fuel quirks, octopus intelligence, koi fish memories, and why visitors from around the world end up loving America once they see it for themselves. As always, the conversation bounced from current events to personal stories with plenty of laughs along the way.

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Boortz reflects on meeting FIFA tourists who were amazed by everyday American experiences, from restaurant portions and free drink refills to Buc-ee’s and Waffle House. Their appreciation prompts him to think about how constant exposure to the news can overshadow the positive aspects of life in the United States. He encourages listeners to spend less time focused on the daily news cycle and more time appreciating the country from the perspective of visitors seeing it for the first time.

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Boortz shares a humorous story from a trip to West Yellowstone, where he asked a local outdoorsman whether carrying a .45 pistol was enough protection against grizzly bears. The man jokingly suggested filing down the barrel because a handgun would be useless against a charging grizzly. Boortz uses the anecdote to emphasize that bear spray, not a handgun, is the recommended defense when hiking in bear country, ending with a tongue-in-cheek remark about its usefulness in other situations.

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Boortz reflects on what he sees as America's political and cultural decline before discussing media coverage of a Supreme Court decision allowing states to determine policies on transgender participation in women's sports. He examines how several major news outlets and public officials characterized the ruling, arguing that the language used by the media reflects a broader shift in cultural and political attitudes.

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Boortz discusses the U.S. role in disaster relief efforts in Venezuela, highlighting American military assistance in restoring port and airport operations and the work of U.S. search and rescue teams. He argues that despite providing significant aid, American personnel have faced repeated inspections, questioning, and restrictions from Venezuelan military and security forces. Boortz concludes by suggesting the U.S. should reconsider its involvement in cleanup efforts if rescue teams continue to face harassment from Venezuelan authorities.

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Boortz joined The Morning XTRA from the Rocky Mountains for a wide-ranging conversation that covered everything from red-light cameras and ID laws to birthright citizenship, Colorado politics, unions, and the future of the Republican Party. Along the way, he mixed in plenty of his signature humor, took a few shots at France, shared stories from retirement, and gave his unfiltered take on the issues making headlines.

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