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7-10-2026

Trump Puts His Name on Everything

The left rants that President Trump is acting like a king by putting his name on everything he can while sitting in the White House siting Trump’s name on the Kennedy Center (which a judge ordered removed), and the president instructing the DOW not to use his office designation for their newest stealth fighter (the F-47).

In the news now is the newly renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida and the President Donald J Trump Bridge on I-40 over the French Broad River in Dandridge, Tennessee which must be driving their TDS absolutely crazy(ier) than ever before as communities honor President Donald J. Trump.

I can see how they and everyone who’s not paying attention will always get it wrong. When Donald J. Trump took over his father Fred’s construction business one of the first things he did was to change it to Trump Enterprises and put the Trump brand on just about everything he built as a statement that Trump quality was excellence. In fact Donald Trump has told others when you work, put your name and reputation out there where others can see it and publicity (good or bad) is worth money you don’t have to pay out.

When the Kennedy Center board decided to add Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center, it was to honor the man who had chosen to upgrade and modernize the center at his own expense, so when a judge ordered his name removed, that upgrade was stopped immediately and America lost out.

When President Trump began the creation of a White House Ballroom, it has all the trappings of a well thought out Trump property, but without his name on it and still the leftists have tried to squash it with legal maneuvers and a misinformation campaign.

I haven’t seen the design for a future Trump presidential library, but after the Obama Presidential Center fiasco in Chicago, I can envision something straight out of Donald Trump’s construction empire playbook for his library. I’ve heard the site has already been selected at an undisclosed Florida location. Because Florida has no mountains to speak of, maybe a manmade monument that rival Mount Rushmore is in order (& with the Qatar AF1 aircraft) and with an 18 hole golf course to boot?

Eat your hearts out #’s 44 & 46. – RTM

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7-1-2026

On the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Grand Opening

The small town of Medora located in the “Badlands” of North Dakota is home to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Today’s ribbon cutting ceremony by President Donald J. Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum officially opened the newly completed presidential center which focused on the life and legacy of the 26^th President Theodore Roosevelt.

What we saw were the ceremonial Rough Riders riding escort, in formation and later in the stands behind President Trump as he delivered his address to the crowd praising Theodore Roosevelt and denouncing the ills of communism in American politics.

I couldn’t help but make a comparison of the TRPL in Medora, ND and the BOPC in Chicago, IL each with distinctly different focuses such as the bling, glamor or glitter, Hollywood entertainers, and elites and the trappings seen in Chicago recently when the Barack Obama Presidential Center opened. Also not seen were any of the living former presidents and their wives and democrat members of congress standing in solidarity and paying homage while the Obamas talked about me, myself, and I, as unpaid workers (-$13M) stood idly by, forgotten by a man they had once idolized. – RTM

6-30-2026

The Big Tent Party

This may be one of the shortest blog posts I’ve made in quite a long while.

The Democratic Party has died an agonizing death, far worse than being buried alive. It has undergone a hostile takeover by social democrats who are not really democrats at all and in Washington congressional democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said something to the effect that “a leader has to stand with his party” (loosely paraphrased by me). All this time I thought a leader was someone who leads by example, not from the sidelines or back of the crowd.

I seem to remember a funny hat “Which way did they go? I’m their leader”. It just doesn’t seem funny for democrats now does it?

The transformation from the party of the working man into the Big Tent Party is fraught with problems right from the start. I heard a democrat say “Democrats don’t hate anybody”, yet all we hear from the talking heads in Washington and their media is hatred for all things TRUMP and MAGA Republicans.

In the spirit of 250 Years as a nation, the Great American States Fair was a huge success even without the blue states boycott. In what world does anyone not want to draw people to any particular state or showcase the accomplishments of every state?

It wasn’t that long ago that it seemed the clowns were running the Democratic Party politics and now to adopt the Big Tent as their party, where nobody is welcome unless they “say as we say; do as we do; believe as we believe” hinging on “ORANGE MAN BAD”.

President Trump has continually beckoned everyone to join the MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement, regardless of political party, race, religion or gender with his “WHAT HAVE YOU GOT TO LOSE”?

Now we know – it’s everything. – RTM

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6-19-2026

On The Obama Presidential Center

What can I say? Speechless would only be kind. After 10 years the $850M OPC is a glaring example of DEI raring its ugly head during the ongoing 250 celebration of American independence. To put it mildly one news commentator described the OPC as resembling an ugly cinderblock standing resolutely on its end.

Let me be clear. All the hype and glitter surrounding the opening of the OPC reminded me of the Kamala Harris presidential campaign and why if failed terribly with her still missing and unaccounted $2M.

The tradition of the Democratic Party paves the path forward over the blood, sweat and tears of democrat voters and in this case the DEI contractors and workers who are still waiting for their unpaid $33M for services rendered, while Hollywood superstars are brought in to declare the “beautifulness” of “King” Barack and his presidency.

The group photo of five ex-presidents and their spouses (Joe & Jill Biden; Barack & Michelle Obama; George W. & Laura Bush; William & Hillary Clinton), noticeably missing was the current office holder, President Trump and Melania. Just like the banning of President Trump (#45) from attending the funerals of prominent politicians during his first term.

With President Trump busy saving the free world from the Iranian Islamic regime while forging ahead with the America 250 events across the nation. It had been reported that invitations had been sent but that would be like inviting a master chef to a backyard BBQ to taste a very bad rack of ribs.

The OPC boasts of a museum, the inscribed first and last pages of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) are visible on the exterior, while inside houses a public library, community and conference facilities, a fountain honoring his mother and houses the nonprofit Obama Foundation, and a basketball court (from the White House)? The grounds outside the OPC appears even be a golf course.

Chicago you got exactly what you paid for……RTM

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6-17-2026

The Grand Experiment Called America

“When was America ever great?” my grandson asked. He then alluded to the taking of land from the indigenous peoples (Indian tribes) by white settlers, but we never quite got to the issue of slavery in America.

This short conversation got me to thinking of why did groups of Europeans leave their homeland to embark on individual journey’s into the unknown? After all so called “experts” said the world was flat and anyone who challenged that idea would simply fall off the edge.

We’ve heard a lot about people being overtaxed to the point that they would take their chances on a sailing ship into the unknown, where they would be free to worship God and raise their families free from the tyrannical kingdoms of Europe.

For those who survived the ordeal that took weeks if not months they found that the overreach of the European kingdoms stretched across the vast Atlantic Ocean and setting foot on the new continent did not mean actual freedom from oppression or taxes.

The new inhabitants of what became the original 13 colonies were still being governed and taxed, without any representation. The kings believed what was his was his and what was theirs was his as well.

What many wanted was a place where they were free to build their homes, work the land and worship God without any outside interference. Initially settlers interacted with local tribes exchanging ideas about which crops were best for their particular area and climate – thus the first Thanksgivings were about the abundant blessings of God.

As the various tribes did not consider land something to be “owned” but shared and “Mother Earth” was to be worshipped. Culture is unique among people around the earth and passed down from generation to generation.

There were some people who felt that religion was something everyone had to accept. Looking at early paintings and photographs it seemed that in order to be accepted as “civilized” western clothing was a must.

Among those who came to the colonies were men and women, good and bad and the mix wasn’t always good. The bible tells us that the root of all evil is money. It is still true today.

I heard Steve Harvey say that all that we have and all that we are came from the imagination of people (read it again).

The imagination of dreamers brought various people from all over the world and what they did individually and collectively can be seen all around us today.

God created man and gave birth to man’s creative genes.

Everything didn’t flourish overnight. It took a lot of hard work for things to begin to take shape in the colonies over many years. When it came time to declare independence and fight for freedom there were years of suffering. Settling on a particular type of government was a painstaking ordeal that no one could agree, except that there would be “NO KINGS” (the first movement).

The founding fathers finally agreed from the start we not settle for a democracy or simply a republic but that we become a Constitutional-Republic by the drafting of a bill of rights and a constitution that was different than any other nation in the world at that time, or since.  

From a ragtag band of brothers and sisters who stood up to the greatest empire in the world at the time and won independence (7-4-1776), we became The United States of America where our rights come from our creator and government is from and of the people.

As a nation we have made mistakes, and yet strived to bring peace to a world constantly in a state of war. We have had 47 presidents with varied backgrounds and life experiences who have been successful when not leaning on their own understanding but seeking guidance from Almighty God.

It’s important to note that on this 250^th year of independence, America is the greatest nation on earth and we bow our knee to Almighty God, from whom our strength comes from.

When I hear someone say they are strongly “Anti-MAGA” I have to ask what does “MAGA” mean to you? Are you not grateful to be living in a society where you are free to speak, travel, work, and raise your family to worship Almighty God as you choose?

MAGA = Make America Great Again isn’t just a nifty slogan, but a means of uniting Americans together as one people, under God, a light to the world around us, a testament of what mankind can do when imagination is unlimited and hard work leads to the American Dream.

If you have no pride in America, need I suggest that you go back to history textbooks that chronicle the defeats and triumphs of the men and women who came before you? – RTM

6-13-2026

Reversing the Weaponization of Government

What began unnoticed during the presidency of Richard M. Nixon went to a whole new level after Barack H. Obama was inaugurated into office in 2009, class racism surged primarily against American male citizens deemed patriotic, Christian veterans became “enemies of the state” by a simple declaration by Obama’s Attorney General and the Obama DOJ.

When Donald J. Trump was inaugurated in 2016 the focus of all that was evil in America turned toward Trump supporters who identified as M.A.G.A. (Make America Great Again). This class racism was brought to a head on J6, 2020 with a greater level of Weaponization under the 4 years of the Joseph R. Biden presidency where Americans were hunted down, imprisoned in unmistakably horrendous conditions, many denied their inalienable rights under the US Constitution, with many forced to sign “confessions” in order to return to their already shattered lives.

Beginning on Day One of the second Trump administration the reversal of Weaponization of government began. Every agency head, secretary or director was given specific directions (orders) by President Trump to purge those responsible for Weaponization policies and actions from government.

A new office called D.O.G.E. (Department Of Government Efficiency) was created to conduct a full comprehensive financial audit of every portion of government in order to identify and stop fraud and wasteful spending.

A huge overhaul of government functions, procedures and policies became necessary in order to drain the swamp which was bigger than anyone imagined and created a backlash so huge that it spilled over into the private sector with attacks on everyone who aligned themselves with Trump’s MAGA agenda.

During the first year of Trump’s second administration were witnessing a total meltdown of common sense as elected officials, judges and organized domestic terrorists stoke the racial fires that lead to the assault of federal immigration law enforcement officers, doxing their home addresses, children’s schools, houses of worship and vehicle license plate information in order to create chaos and unrest to prevent mass deportation of illegal migrants.

Working within the confines of a 4 year window President Trump is working hard to save freedom in America, while pushing hard to make America safe, prosperous and great once again.

A recent poll determined that 18% of registered democrats do not like or love America. The left is calling this reversal “Weaponization” when in fact it is just the opposite. They would rather do anything and everything that would lead to the downfall of our system of life in America simply because it is being championed by President Donald J. Trump.

I have a message for all who feel this way – America: Love it or Leave it!

PS – Once you relocate to another country of choice, stop badmouthing the nation of your birth! – RTM

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6-9-2026

On Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund

In 2019 President Donald J. Trump, his sons (Don Jr., & Eric) and the Trump Organization filed a suit against the Treasury and IRS in court over their leaked tax returns. Per the settlement the plaintiffs will receive no monetary payment or damages of any kind and the IRS is restricted from auditing their tax returns.

As part of the settlement the Acting Attorney General Todd Blanch has established “The Anti-Weaponization Fund” to provide a systematic process to hear and redress claims of others claiming to be victims of Weaponization and lawfare to be heard and seek redress.

A sum of ($1.776 billion) was to be paid out of the judgment fund and a quarterly report outlining who has received relief and what form of relief was awarded.

Due to the politicization and misinformation of this process the Attorney General announced the AWF will not proceed.

Critics of the fund misreport and claim that President Trump wanted to reward his followers, in particular those J6ers who attacked police officers. This claim is totally untrue.

When questioned on this matter President Trump recognized that many lives were shattered by individuals who were in DC but never entered the Capital or actively participated in the civil unrest created by a great many unnamed FBI operatives. Innocent victims of J6 were in many cases denied their protected civil rights under the Constitution.

The AWF would provide a means of financially recouping a portion of what was lost. Anyone could file a claim, but had to prove it was due to governmental Weaponization or Lawfare.

There appeared to be safeguards by the DOJ to prevent a repeat of President Obama’s “Keepseagle” case where $760 million fund to redress various claims alleging racism against the federal government over a period of decades led to distribution to various non-profits and NGO entities, including some who had not even submitted claims.

I only wish that those who objected to the AWF paying to J6ers would use the same logic as those rioters posing as ant-ICE demonstrators that attempt to prevent the detention and deportation of illegal aliens who have taken advantage of federal programs to obtain tax dollars and benefits aimed at American citizens and are now being returned to their homeland, where they so rightly belong. – RTM

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5-29-2026

Free Speech versus Organized Chaos

What we are seeing on a daily basis across our nation staged as “Anti-ICE Protests” at various ICE detention facilities are not protected free speech under the 1^st Amendment of the US Constitution. Instead of elected officials coming out against these violent gatherings, we see governors, state and national members of congress joining in solidarity to protest leaders and others participating in violence against law enforcement officers, while ordering state and local law enforcement to stand down or not respond to calls for assistance.

Left wing media outlets mislead the public with “talking points” aimed at villanizing federal law enforcement (ICE) officers as untrained, vigilantes arresting US citizens and others without authorization and disregarding their constitutional rights. Wrong!

I hear public outcries against J6ers who attacked and injured police officers and yet stoke the fires of attacks on ICE police officers doing their official duty that calls for the arrest of ANYONE who interferes with, hinders or blocks ICE officers while in the performance of their duties serving court issued deportation orders and defending against bodily attacks.

In my opinion, it is time to arrest and prosecute elected officials who violate their sworn duty to protect the public from those who have broken US immigration law by entering this country illegally and those who commit crimes of violence while being here illegally.

Any state, city or municipality claiming to be sanctuary for criminals must be dealt with in the name of public safety in accordance with the US Constitution and individual State Constitutions. For those in state governance who warn federal law enforcement to abide by state laws of face prosecution by state’s attorney generals, let me issue the same warning within the confines of the United States, abide by federal law or face enforcement and prosecution by the DOJ where governors are themselves liable to prosecution and cannot “save” you from federal prosecution.

Praying in or near abortion clinics is an act of exercising protected free speech.

Engaging Law Enforcement is NOT protected free speech. – RTM

5-26-2026

Tax the Rich Billionaires Syndrome

The message we hear on television, radio and read on the internet from socialist leftists and others in blue cities and states across the country and then according to NY’s (D) Representative AOC “you can’t earn a billion dollars” as a message to justify this massive collection of other people’s wealth to take care of the poor and make everything okay again.

Doesn’t that sound reasonable?

Tax the super-rich and provide free food, health care for all and higher wages even “pay teachers what their worth”. I hate to say it but if the measure of a teacher’s worth is the education of their students, a great many teachers really aren’t worth that much now are they?

Most of those who cry the loudest are themselves filthy rich based on either family money or the lowly salary of an elected public official. If crime doesn’t pay, surely public service does.

Has anyone heard of the “law of the lid” where nobody rises above the level of the guy at the top? The same principle applies to a city when taxing the rich creates a mass exodus of those with wealth who simply “take their ball” and go somewhere else.

It’s like draining a cesspool until all you have left is a film on the bottom and then it all dries up and blows away. Nowhere on the planet can you stifle capitalism, take other people’s money and give to someone else who hasn’t earned or worked hard for it, and then expect everything to be hunky dory.

If that were the case, Cuba, North Korea, China, Russia and every other dictatorial nation would have been successful a long time ago. Look at Venezuela it only took roughly 25 years to take it from one of the richest countries in South America to complete poverty, where the nation’s wealth was squandered by the ruling regime.

Be careful what you wish for! Keep your eyes on the prize in places like New York City, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Detroit, Seattle, Portland, Oregon and everywhere that the elite electorates peddle their tax the rich scheme. If those ideas sound feasible get in line to hand over YOUR money so someone else doesn’t have to work hard for it.

When someone cries “the sky is falling”, it could be falling on you. – RTM

5-23-26

Memorial Day in America

While watching a televised interview of former Pastor, Army Chaplain and current VA Secretary Doug Collins he said it better than I could.  “When conducting services for a lost service member I often say we don’t celebrate their death, but that they lived. (Paraphrased)

I urge everyone not to wish “Happy Memorial Day” as the loss of one military service member (active, reserve or national guard) is not a happy occasion for the teammates, family or friends.

Among America’s current national holidays that honor our military there is often confusion over Memorial Day and Veterans Day (VA):

Memorial Day (last Monday in May), military personnel who died in the service of their country (particularly in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle

Veterans Day (11am, November 11^th), (originally Armistice Day end of WWI) 1918, to thank and honor all those who served in the military (living and dead) who sacrificed and have done their duty in the United States Armed Forces – RTM.