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https://www.alainguillot.com/how-suicidal-empathy-is-killing-democrat-controlled-cities/ Why Are Democrat-Controlled Cities Full of Crime? Many cities like San Francisco, Chicago, and Portland are grappling with high crime rates, homelessness, high taxes, and a declining quality of life. For example, San Francisco was once a beautiful city that attracted tourists eager to visit the Golden Gate Bridge. But now, you would be repelled by the visible homelessness, streets lined with tents, and open drug use. Navigating the city is so problematic that it’s advisable to consult the city’s “poop map.” The states with the highest levels of homelessness are all run by Democrats: Hawaii, California, Oregon, New York, and Washington. There are several reasons for this: Rent Controls: Democrats often propose rent control and tenant protection laws, but these policies reduce the incentive to build new housing, exacerbating the housing shortage. Lenient Drug Policies: Many Democratic states have increasingly adopted lenient drug policies, resulting in open-air drug markets in major cities. Some areas have decriminalized hard drugs or significantly reduced penalties, leading to an explosion in addiction and homelessness. Soft-on-Crime Policies: Reduced penalties for theft and drug possession have contributed to widespread shoplifting, drug use, and street crime. Businesses are closing, and more people are living on the streets. Generous Welfare Programs: Democratic states often offer generous welfare programs, including free healthcare, food assistance, and cash benefits. While these programs are intended to help, they can create an incentive for homeless individuals from other states to relocate to areas where services are more plentiful. The common thread among these states is Democratic leadership that prioritizes progressive policies over practical solutions. Instead of enforcing laws, encouraging affordable housing development, and effectively addressing addiction, they enable destructive behaviors while blaming external factors like “systemic inequality” or “capitalism.” These are places where most people don’t want to raise a family, and where excessive regulation makes it difficult for entrepreneurs to build businesses. Many of these problems arise from the hijacking of compassion, or what could be called “suicidal empathy.” This leads to policies that, though well-intentioned, might unintentionally harm the broader social fabric. Any time you criticize a compassionate program, you are labeled as hateful.
How Suicidal Empathy is Killing Democrat-Controlled Cities
https://www.alainguillot.com/elon-musk-rescues-two-astronauts-from-outer-space/ This sounds like the title of a superhero science fiction movie, but it happened in real life. Elon Musk just rescued two astronauts who were stranded in outer space. A Brief History Elon Musk was one of the founders of PayPal (a service I use daily to accept payments from international clients). In October 2002, eBay acquired PayPal for $1.5 billion, and Musk received $180 million from the sale. He then invested $100 million of his own money to start SpaceX, aiming to build cheaper, reusable rockets by streamlining manufacturing and reducing launch costs. The company’s first rocket, the Falcon 1, launched in 2006. However, it failed three times before achieving success in 2008. (Insert clip of Elon talking about his first experience.) When Elon Musk first attempted to enter the rocket industry, he traveled to Russia to purchase a rocket. The Russians laughed at him—he was just 30 years old, and they quoted him an absurd price for an outdated rocket they had no intention of using. Rather than accept the offer, Musk declined. On his flight back to the U.S., he made some mental calculations and realized that he could build his own rockets instead. “I read a lot of books and talked to a lot of people. I mean, that’s kind of how I learned how to build rockets.” —Elon Musk In just six years, Musk went from knowing nothing about rockets to building the first privately developed liquid-fueled rocket to reach orbit. The Space Revolution Elon Musk has accomplished something that neither the U.S. government, the Chinese government, nor the Russian government has been able to do—create reusable rockets. In 2015, SpaceX successfully launched and landed a reusable rocket, reducing spaceflight costs to a fraction of what traditional government programs required. Today, SpaceX launches missions at one-tenth of the price of government-run programs. Government agencies, burdened by bureaucracy and inefficiency, have struggled to match this progress. Unlike NASA, which relies on taxpayer funding and inefficient contracts, SpaceX operates with a relentless focus on efficiency and innovation. The problem with government-run space programs is the way contracts are structured: NASA’s funding is approved by Congress, meaning projects are often distributed across multiple congressional districts to gain political support. Government contracts are often based on cost-plus pricing, where contractors are incentivized to keep costs high rather than improve efficiency. (Insert clip of government inefficiencies.) The Rescue Mission In June 2024, NASA sent two astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. Originally scheduled for an eight-day mission, the astronauts ended up stranded for nine months due to thruster malfunctions and helium leaks, making Starliner unsafe for return. The choice of Boeing over SpaceX was a political decision. The Biden administration favored Boeing despite its inferior spacecraft, avoiding giving the contract to Elon Musk. Even as the astronauts remained stranded, President Biden refused to ask Musk for help, fearing that Musk would receive public credit as a hero. After President Trump won the election, he promised to bring the astronauts home. He immediately authorized a SpaceX rescue mission, and as a result, Musk successfully brought them back to Earth. Thank you, Elon Musk.
Elon Musk Rescues Two Astronauts from Outer Space
https://www.alainguillot.com/the-department-of-education/ The Department of Education (DOE) was created in 1979 under President Jimmy Carter with the goal of enforcing civil rights laws and improving education quality. However, critics argue that despite its massive $80 billion budget, student performance has declined, and American students consistently rank below many other industrialized nations in math, science, and reading. Trump’s Call to Eliminate the DOE President Donald Trump and many Republicans argue that education decisions should be made at the state and local levels, not by Washington bureaucrats. They believe that: Federal control wastes money on bureaucracy rather than improving schools. Federal rules and mandates make it harder for teachers and schools to do their jobs. Eliminating the DOE would return power to local communities and save taxpayer money. Bureaucratic Waste & Inefficiency The DOE has over 4,000 employees but does not directly run schools. Instead, it oversees regulations and distributes funds, creating layers of bureaucracy that slow decision-making. Many programs overlap with state and local efforts, leading to inefficiency and redundancy. Critics argue that eliminating the department would allow states to take full control of education and better allocate resources. The Impact of “No Child Left Behind” The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2002 aimed to improve education by requiring 100% of students to be proficient in reading and math by 2014 or risk losing federal funding. However, because this goal was unrealistic, many states lowered their testing standards, making it easier for students to pass. As a result: Schools began “teaching to the test” rather than promoting deeper learning. Some states reduced passing scores, making it appear as though students were improving when they weren’t. Test-driven education discouraged critical thinking and innovation in classrooms. Concerns Over DEI & Political Influence Critics argue that the DOE is prioritizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives over core education, leading to increased administrative costs without improving student outcomes. Concerns include: Too much emphasis on LGBTQ+ issues in early education, instead of foundational subjects like math and science. Excessive symbolism in classrooms, such as Pride flags and posters, which some believe push an ideological agenda. Parental rights concerns, where parents feel left out of decisions regarding gender-related topics in schools. Disputes over gender policies, including bathroom access and transgender participation in girls’ sports. How Do You Feel About Your Kids Education If I were a parent in the U.S., I would be completely against the Department of Education. If I could afford it, I would enroll my children in a private school. Public schools place too much emphasis on ideology that I don’t agree with, such as displaying pride flags throughout the school and having transgender teachers in the classroom. Additionally, with the No Child Left Behind policy, schools have watered down the curriculum to ensure that even the least qualified students pass their exams. This lowers educational standards and fails to challenge students to reach their full potential. I want my children to grow up in an environment where a man is a man and a woman is a woman. If, as adults, they choose a different path, that’s their decision—but as a parent, I want to pass down my conservative values and uphold them to the highest standard, rather than conforming to the lowest denominator. At the same time, I know that there are gay parents who would love their kids to go a school where there are pride flags every where and transgender teacher. Those parents would be happy to send their kids to a school that identifies with their values. I believe education should be controlled at the state and municipal levels, giving parents the ability to live in communities that align with their values and aspirations.
Should the U.S. Eliminate the Department of Education?
https://www.alainguillot.com/president-trump-houthi-from-yemen/ President Trump has finally decided to take action against the Houthi rebels in Yemen. For those who might not be familiar, the Houthis are a group based in Yemen, backed by Iran, and they’ve been causing quite a stir lately. Since November 2023, these rebels have targeted numerous merchant vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden using missiles, drones, and explosive-laden speedboats. This has severely disrupted global trade, especially through the Red Sea—a crucial artery where nearly 15% of the world’s seaborne trade passes. Major shipping companies have even had to reroute their ships around southern Africa to avoid the chaos, adding significant time and cost to their journeys. In response, President Trump authorized large-scale military strikes this past Saturday, targeting Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen. The aim? To neutralize their radars, missile systems, and drone facilities, thereby ensuring the safety of international shipping lanes. This move also sends a clear message to Iran about the U.S.’s stance on regional security. In his own words on Truth Social, President Trump stated: “Today, I have ordered the United States Military to launch decisive and powerful Military action against the Houthi terrorists in Yemen. They have waged an unrelenting campaign of piracy, violence, and terrorism against American, and other, ships, aircraft, and drones.” It’s worth noting that while previous administrations attempted to address the Houthi threat, this marks one of the most significant military actions taken against them to date. The situation remains fluid, and it’s uncertain how the Houthis or their backers in Tehran will respond.
The U.S. Finally Bombs Houthi Terrorists in Yemen
https://www.alainguillot.com/trump-fights-against-the-fentanyl-epidemic/ There is a huge Fentanyl epidemic in the U.S. and Canada. The number of deaths in the U.S. surpasses 90,000 people per year (under the Biden administration). The way the Biden administration faced the Fentanyl crisis in the U.S. was by being soft on crime, soft on immigration, and expanding the use of life-saving overdose reversal medications, such as naloxone. Then came President Donald Trump. He closed the border with Mexico, which is the major source of Fentanyl, and he has unleashed the DEA and FBI on the criminals. According to him, nearly one million deadly doses of fentanyl have been seized. I think that president Donald Trump is saving many lives by taking a tough stance against drug dealers. We should expect less crime, less homelessness, and fewer deaths. “This department will not rest until we have ended the fentanyl epidemic in America once and for all. In less than two months since I took office, the DEA and FBI have seized nearly one million deadly doses of fentanyl, and that’s just the beginning. At my direction and working with Pam and everybody else, we’ve launched an all-out war on fentanyl traffickers, and it’s a war that we’re going to win.”
Trump Fights Against The Fentanyl Epidemic
https://www.alainguillot.com/selective-outrage-why-millions-protest-for-palestine-but-not-for-yemen/ Since October 7th, 2023 when Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups invaded Israeli territory and killed 1,139 people and took about 250 people as hostages, we have seen a war between the terrorist group Hamas and the Israeli Army. Since then, there have been thousands of pro-Palestinian anti-war protests all over the world calling for a ceasefire and an end to the Israeli occupation. I have been impressed and confused about the magnitude of these protests. I asked myself, why there so many pro-Palestinian protests and no one protest against the atrocities being committed in Yemen, Sudan, and Syria. I still don’t know the answer, but I found this video by a Yemeni writer. Swedish citizen, Luai Ahmed at the UN Human Rights Council asking the same questions, only he’s more eloquent than me. Take a look
Selective Outrage: Why Millions Protest for Palestine but Not for Yemen, Sudan, or Syria
https://www.alainguillot.com/vandalizing-tesla-is-an-act-of-domestic-terrorism/ President Trump hinted he would be open to labeling individuals who carry out violence at Tesla dealerships as “domestic terrorists” following a string of violent demonstrations at the electric vehicle company’s showrooms across the U.S. Trump was asked Tuesday (March 11) at the White House if he could speak about some of the violence occurring at Tesla dealerships, with a reporter noting that some people think those responsible should be labeled domestic terrorists. “I will do that, I’ll do it. I’m going to stop them,” Trump said. “Those people are going to go through a big problem when we catch them. We’ve got a lot of cameras up, we already know who some of them are. We’re going to catch them. And they’re bad guys. They’re the same guys that screw around with our schools and universities, the same garbage,” Trump added. “And, no, we’re going to catch them. And let me tell you, you do it to Tesla, and you do it to any company, we’re going to catch you and you’re going to go through hell.” The president argued he would do the same for other American companies and corporations. “If we catch anybody doing it, because they’re harming a great American company. I’ve stuck up for the NFL, I’ve stuck up for a lot of American companies and other companies, but American companies,” he said. “The ongoing and heinous acts of violence against Tesla by radical Leftist activists are nothing short of domestic terror. President Trump has been clear, these attacks, or any other attack to intimidate or coerce our government or it’s people will not stand in President Trump’s America,” Trump spokesperson Harrison Fields told The Hill. The president took wide-ranging questions from reporters on Tuesday alongside Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who is a Trump senior adviser, while he checked out Tesla cars that were brought to the White House. Elon Musk has come under increasing scrutiny for his efforts to carry out Trump’s promised cuts to the federal workforce through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Its mass layoffs, spending cuts and increased access to sensitive data has sparked broad pushback. In turn, Musk’s electric vehicle company has become a target. Over the past few weeks, protesters have targeted a string of Tesla showrooms, while some EVs have been vandalized on the street. Some Tesla owners have put bumper stickers displaying messages like “I bought it before Elon went nuts.” In Colorado, a protester was arrested last month for allegedly spray-painting “Nazi” under the Tesla sign and ignited Molotov cocktails in multiple visits. Destroying Tesla vehicles and property to make a political statement fits the definition of domestic terrorism. Here is the definition of domestic terrorism: Domestic terrorism refers to acts of violence or threats of violence committed by individuals or groups within their own country to intimidate or coerce a civilian population, influence government policy, or affect the conduct of a government. In the United States, the FBI defines domestic terrorism as activities that: Involve acts dangerous to human life that violate federal or state law. Appear intended to intimidate or coerce a civilian population. Influence government policy by intimidation or coercion. Affect government operations through violent acts. Examples can include politically motivated attacks, hate crimes, or violent extremism linked to ideologies such as white nationalism, eco-terrorism, or anti-government extremism. These vandalizers are in fact, domestic terrorist, and they should be treated as such. The FBI should get involved in this matter and arrest those criminals.
Vandalizing Tesla Is An Act Of Domestic Terrorism
https://www.alainguillot.com/the-weaponization-of-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/ The Democratic Party and liberals around the world have transformed some well-meaning words into rigid ideologies. The first time I heard about diversity, equity, and inclusion, I thought they were noble ideals—principles that everyone should strive to incorporate into their lives. But when these words shift from being aspirational values to rigid mandates—where a person can lose their job for not using the correct terminology, or in countries like England and Germany, where individuals can face legal consequences for perceived offenses—diversity, equity, and inclusion can start to feel oppressive. When a bank denies you a loan because your company doesn’t have enough LGBTQ+ employees, that feels oppressive. When a ranking organization lowers your company’s score because there aren’t enough women on the board of directors, that feels oppressive. When social media launches a smear campaign against your business because many of your employees happen to be straight, white men, that too feels oppressive. When governments and social enforcers send the message, “You better be inclusive, or else…” people start to resent the very words meant to promote fairness. When these words become weapons—wielded by those who see themselves as moral enforcers—many people react in one of three ways: they cringe, they submit, or they rebel. Those who don’t conform to the new social norms fear being lectured, shamed, or labeled as bigots, homophobes, or racists. And often, the “solution” is mandatory sensitivity training or termination. But no one likes to be “fixed.” No one likes to be forced. No one likes to be shamed into compliance. And so, resentment grows. Diversity, equity, and inclusion—once words that symbolized progress—are now words that many wish would disappear from the English language altogether.
The Weaponization of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
https://www.alainguillot.com/trump-cracks-down-on-pro-palestinian-protesters-the-arrest-and-possible-deportation-of-mahmoud-khalil/ The Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil: A Victory for Law and Order The right to protest is a cornerstone of democracy, enshrined in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. However, that right is not absolute—it comes with legal boundaries. When those boundaries are crossed, as they were during the pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University in April 2024, legal consequences must follow. The Columbia University Protests: What Happened? In April 2024, pro-Palestinian demonstrators at Columbia University occupied the South Lawn for more than 30 hours without prior authorization, violating university policies. Despite warnings from school officials about potential suspensions, the protesters refused to disperse. As a result, Columbia University’s administration had no choice but to call in the New York Police Department (NYPD), which arrested at least 108 individuals for trespassing. Some protesters went even further, occupying Hamilton Hall, an academic building, without permission. This led to additional arrests for obstruction of governmental administration. These actions were not just violations of campus policies—they were violations of the law. Protests Have Limits The First Amendment protects free speech and peaceful protest, but that protection does not extend to illegal activities. The law is clear: Blocking Access to buildings, classrooms, and emergency exits is illegal. Disrupting Classes interferes with academic operations and can violate campus policies. Vandalism & Property Damage is a criminal offense. Threats or Violence are never protected under free speech laws. Trespassing on restricted areas, particularly after hours, is a punishable offense. Defamation—making false accusations that harm reputations—can lead to legal consequences. The Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil Fast forward to January 2025: President Donald Trump took decisive action against foreign students involved in pro-Palestinian protests that had been labeled antisemitic. His administration enacted executive orders leading to the deportation of international students found to be supporting Hamas, an organization officially designated as a terrorist group by the U.S. government. Among those arrested was Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate student at Columbia University. ICE agents detained him on allegations of leading activities aligned with Hamas. Given the legal restrictions against providing support to terrorist organizations, Khalil’s arrest was both justified and necessary. Trump’s secretary of state, Marco Rubio, also confirmed the arrest, adding on X: “We will be revoking the visas and/or green cards of Hamas supporters in America so they can be deported.” Why This Arrest Matters The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil reinforces the principle that foreign students in the U.S. must abide by the law. It sends a clear message that participation in illegal activities, including supporting terrorist organizations, will not be tolerated. This is not an issue of free speech. Khalil and his fellow protesters were not arrested for their opinions; they were arrested for their actions—actions that broke the law. The U.S. has the right to maintain law and order and to protect its institutions from those who seek to disrupt them through illegal means. By enforcing immigration laws and cracking down on unlawful protests, the U.S. ensures that its campuses remain places of learning rather than battlegrounds for extremist agendas. Khalil’s arrest is a necessary step in discouraging illegal activity among international students and preserving the integrity of American institutions. Conclusion Free speech is a fundamental right, but it is not a shield for lawlessness. The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil was not an attack on protest—it was a defense of the rule of law. If we are to maintain a society based on justice and order, illegal actions must have consequences. Let this be a lesson for all who seek to exploit democratic freedoms for unlawful purposes: America is a land of opportunity, but it is also a land of laws.
Trump Cracks Down on Pro-Palestinian Protesters: The Arrest and Deportation of Mahmoud Khalil
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