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By Mike Bibb

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"The Democratic Party is back. That's not hyperbole. Did you see the election results? The American people are sending a message, a message to Trump and to his crowd. The fact is that we had a great night in Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California, New York City, Georgia, Mississippi — even in Mississippi." — Former President Joe Biden speaking at the Ben Nelson Gala, Omaha, Nebraska, Nov. 7, 2025.
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It might be a bit premature for Joe Biden to declare "The Democrat Party is back" for at least three reasons: 1. Democrat candidates won in primarily Democrat areas of the country. 2. Apparently, the Democrat Party is now being led by Socialists, and an avowed Socialist/Communist Mayor in New York City and a similar one in Seattle. 3. How would Joe know the party is back? He doesn't even know where he is half the time.

Which is probably the reason he was suddenly replaced by Kamala Harris during last year's Presidential Election. His debate collapse against Donald Trump was the final straw. Dems quickly yanked him and shoved-in Kamala. More desperation than wisdom.

By Mike Bibb

Sign the Petition: Bill Gates Must Explain His Farmland Purchases | Farm Action
"A 2025 Land Report named him [Bill Gates] the largest private farmland owner in the U.S., with 275,000 acres under his name—248,000 acres of it active farmland across at least 17 states. That makes him No. 1 in farmland and the 43rd largest landowner overall when factoring in non-agricultural holdings." — Benzinga, May 22, 2025.
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When working on last week's article, "Running From The Fire," Nov. 4, I reported Microsoft billionaire, Bill Gates, was eagerly buying U.S. farmland by the thousands of acres.

These purchases stretch from the East Coast, across the Heartland to the West Coast.

So far, 275,000 total acres, including "transitional and recreational" acquisitions within 17 states.

Bill's accumulated 25,750 acres in Arizona.

Okay, the guy has been shopping for property. So what?

By Mike Bibb

Why Bill Gates Is Buying US Farmland - CXOTECH

"After years of warning that climate change threatened humanity, Bill Gates now insists it 'will not lead to humanity's demise.' His latest stance uncovered by the New York Times marks a dramatic reversal from the same billionaire who championed the costly green policies that helped drive up energy prices and burden working families. Gates' sudden change of tone isn't about new science — it's about avoiding accountability for the consequences of the agenda he helped fund.

By Mike Bibb

Impaired truck driver from India caused a multiple fatality, multiple vehicle accident in California on Oct. 21, 2025. This is the second such type wreck involving Indian drivers in less than two months. (picture from internet)

Within the past couple of months, disastrous vehicle accidents involving undocumented commercial truck drivers from India have caused deadly wrecks in Florida and California.

In the Aug.12, 2025 Florida case, the driver possessed a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the state of California, even though he had previously failed the CDL test in Washington State at least ten times. (See my article "Driving a Truck," Grant County Beat, Sep. 1, 2025.)

Supposedly, the illegal immigrant couldn't read and write English, and could only minimally speak the language.

By Mike Bibb

Occasionally, I search for and buy stuff from eBay and online vendors. Until recently, I've had pretty good success in finding, ordering and receiving the items I wanted.

Sure, there's been a few hiccups, but for the most part it's proven to be a relatively positive experience.

Last week, however, was the proverbial "Exception to the rule" experience.

Keeping with the old "Dragnet" TV police show disclaimer — "The names have been changed to protect the innocent."

By Mike Bibb

Alright, seems big national and international drug dudes have put out a bounty for the killing of Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) officers in Chicago — and maybe other places.

Is this a wise business decision or could it lead to something not previously anticipated?

As precautionary advice, I suggest these folks rethink their decisions before more than ICE personnel get hurt.

People in the drug trade have already gained the attention of local, state and federal police agencies, and the current President of the United States doesn't hesitate to use his authority to subdue nefarious conduct he believes detrimental to the safety of society.

By Mike Bibb

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Sometimes, I really have to think hard in trying to figure out how Democrats are still calling Trump the "New Hitler," while at the same time chanting "No Kings" during their streetside demonstrations.

The only conclusions I can come to is the folks parading up and down the sidewalks with their Hitler and No Kings signs either have no idea who Adolph Hitler was and what he did, or what king they are talking about?

Even more bewildering, Trump's supporters are referred to as "Nazis." Which, I guess, would be about half the country's voters.

By Mike Bibb

Just as many expected, President Trump has been snubbed again by the Nobel Peace Prize selection committee.

I mentioned in a previous column this would probably be the case. Especially, if Trump's name was tossed into the hat.

Instead, the award went to Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan democratic rights activist who has been championing the peaceful transition from the current dictatorship to a more civil representation.

In accepting her recognition, Ms. Machado graciously admitted President Trump's active involvement in encouraging peace in the world.