Why can't certain groups of people understand basic English concepts and that it is terribly important to be accurate when making assertions about other people's motives?

Assembly woman Liz Ortega, a Democrat from Hayward, said, "Trump's war on immigrants was never about safety." 

Trump doesn't have a war on immigrants. He embraces and wants immigrants... legal immigrants. Trump is married to an immigrant.

Liz fails to make the distinction between legal and illegal immigrants. It is such an important and simple difference. One obeys the law. The other doesn't. While there are a few exceptional cases, such as the man who for over 70 years thought he was a legal citizen, only to discover he wasn't, most cases are deliberate disregard of our immigration laws.  

Liz claims racism, when it is about immigration law. If you are looking for someone who broke immigration law, are you more likely to look at the white, English only fellow, or someone of color who doesn't or barely speaks the language?  That alone isn't enough.  But, if they are associating with illegal immigrants with criminal backgrounds who became a target of ICE, it is appropriate to ask for their ID.  Likewise, if you see a load of people pour out of the back of a truck, or a business that was identified as hired illegals, it is appropriate to ask for their IDs.  If they refuse, that alone is suspicious.

We must have care not to arrest legal citizens!  But, if they refuse to cooperate and show their ID out of the misguided thought that they are resisting a particular politician, then any arrest is on them.

 A judge bans a flight filled with children bound for Guatamala from leaving. She felt it was more important that these children, who's parents dropped them over the wall, paid coyotes to bring them illegally and unaccompanied, or abandoned them here, remain here instead of being reunited with relatives in Guatamala.  That makes no sense... unless one considers the politicial angle.

 Olivia Julianna is a leftist influencer paid by a Dark Money group who are attempting to create an illusion of support. In case you don't know who she is, she is a very obese, bubbly, young woman who spoke at the Democratic National Convention.

In a poor choice of words, she said, "If you're not at the table, you're on the menu."  Followed by, "I spend a lot of time with young men. I love young men. I love frat guys."  Her attempt to sway young men failed miserably. There is no grassroots support of her or the Democratic platform. 
I did an informal survey of frat guys and independents to see if they were drawn to her and her message. The response was just the opposite. 

Worse, the statements left her open to a myriad of jokes and jabs, with personal attacks regarding her appearance, such as:

"She ate everything on the menu."

 "She'd better not be at the table with an apple in her mouth."

 "She's been at the leftist trough too long."

I feel badly for her.  She doesn't appear to know herself and her actual self-esteem seems low in spite of the public mask she wears, as her micro-expressions reveal she is looking for validation.  

It doesn't help that she took money in trade for her integrity. In a vain attempt to promote herself, she gave interviews that left her wide open to ridicule, even by the interview host... and she seemed fully unaware of what the viewers were seeing.  I don't care how thick her skin is, but I hope she has someone who genuinely cares for her and can give her solace, because outside of the remaining group of leftists with cognitive dissonance, the public response is negative to her efforts.

Planning to Come or Vacation in San Diego (Mexican Sewage)

San Diego Beaches: Paradise with a Poopy Plot Twist!

Ah, San Diego – the land of eternal sunshine, surfer vibes, and... surprise sewage swims? If you're plotting a getaway to soak up those golden rays, hit the waves, or picnic in the parks, buckle up for a reality check. The past few years have turned this coastal gem into a bit of a stinky adventure. Pro tip: Pack sunscreen, flip-flops, and maybe a hazmat suit? Just kidding – but seriously, double-check that medical insurance. Let's dive into the murky waters of what's going on, with a splash of humor to keep things from getting too foul.

The Crappy Contamination Conundrum

Picture this: You're frolicking on a San Diego beach, only to realize the "refreshing ocean spray" might be more "Eau de Tijuana Toilette." The latest scoop from the San Diego Union-Tribune (as of mid-2025) reveals fecal 💩contamination stretching all the way up to Carlsbad – that's a whopping 35 miles north of San Diego proper. Blame it on a decades-old drama where millions of gallons of Mexican sewage, sneaky hazardous industrial chemicals🧪, and random trash 🩹🩲💉,  (think bandages, diapers, and who-knows-what-else) dump daily into the Tijuana River. It all flows north like an unwelcome party crasher, crashing into the Tijuana Estuary and Pacific Ocean. Result? Beach closures, health hazards, and a vibe that's less "chill waves" and more "chill... but with chills from bacteria."

A Brief History of the Sewage Saga (Or: How We Got into This Mess)

This isn't some new Netflix thriller – it's a real-life epic dating back to the 1930s. Back then, the Tijuana River was basically Tijuana's DIY wastewater highway: A few folks skipping septic tanks, companies chucking chemical cocktails, and voila – instant pollution potion. Fast-forward to October 1966, when heavy rains caused a sewer line to burst like a piñata at a bad party, dumping raw sewage northward into San Diego's backyard.

Tijuana's population exploded thanks to industrialization and a migration boom (fueled by folks from Central and South America eyeing the border), outpacing its creaky infrastructure like a hamster wheel trying to keep up with a cheetah. By the 1980s and '90s, overflows were as predictable as bad traffic on the I-5, worsened by storms and what some call "binational whoopsies" under the 1944 U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty. Blame game? A mix of rapid urbanization, weather woes, and maybe a dash of historical U.S. influence in the region – but hey, no one's pointing fingers... too hard.

In a heroic plot twist, the U.S. flipped the switch on the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant (SBIWTP) in San Ysidro in January 1999. Designed for 25 million gallons a day from Tijuana, it was like giving a kiddie pool to handle Niagara Falls. Overwhelmed by breakdowns in Mexico's setup (shoutout to the Punta Bandera plant and its coastal collectors), plus mega-storms in the 2010s, it's been spilling over 100 billion gallons since 2018. And let's not forget the population surges in the 2020s, turning Tijuana into a bustling border hotspot.

Funding Fiascos: The Money Pit (Literally)

Enter politics, stage left. In 2019, during his first term, President Trump pulled off a bipartisan magic trick, securing $300 million via the USMCA to "fix this mess once and for all." It was part of a $400 million push to expand the SBIWTP and slash those cross-border flows by 90%. High-fives all around from environmentalists and unlikely allies!

But under Biden from 2020-2024, Mother Nature and migration waves cranked things up to 11, with record 44 billion gallons in 2023 alone. Beaches closed, economies tanked, and health issues piled up like... well, you know. In mid-2024, a quick-fix "bandaid" was slapped on, but it peeled off faster than cheap sunscreen. By February 2025, even tough Navy SEALs at Coronado had to bail on training after 1,168 cases of "eww-induced illnesses" from the tainted tides.

Fast-forward to Trump's second term: In July 2025, a fresh U.S.-Mexico agreement was inked, pledging urgent fixes like rehabbing Mexico's plants and diverting 10 million gallons a day of "treated" water (though critics quip it's more "lightly filtered" than spa-quality). And just days ago (as of late August 2025), the EPA announced a "major milestone" toward a 100% solution, with the Trump admin wrapping up key projects in record time. Progress? Finally! But hold the confetti – beach warnings and toxic air hazes are still a thing.

Oh, and funding drama: Congress tossed in $650 million in 2024 (thanks, Biden), but House Republicans halved the IBWC's annual plant budget from $156 million to $78 million in March 2025. Prior funds are safe, but it's like cutting the pizza budget mid-party – everyone's still hungry for a real fix.

Solutions: Brilliant Ideas... Stuck in Committee Hell

Engineers have brainstormed some gems to unclog this crisis. From a 2025 opinion piece on the "Cali-Baja" woes, here are three standouts, served with a side of sarcasm:

1. **Legal Reform**: Update Baja California's laws to make developers build wastewater systems before slapping up new condos. It's like telling builders, "No plumbing? No permit!" – shocking, right? This tackles unregulated growth that's overloading the pipes.

2. **Technical Innovation**: Roll out constructed wetlands on both sides – fancy fake swamps that naturally filter the gunk, letting us reuse water for farms or safe ocean dumps. Eco-friendly and cheaper than therapy for frustrated beachgoers.

3. **Economic Investment**: Pump annual bucks from both countries via the 1944 Treaty, plus help from banks like NADBank. Think treatment plants, pipes, and public health perks – because who doesn't love a binational budget bash?

Other ideas? Expand the SBIWTP, fix Mexico's gravity lines, and that diversion plan. But California's latest endorsement? Governor Newsom's idea to shunt the untreated sludge 3 miles offshore. It's like your kid hiding trash in the backyard corner instead of the bin – "Out of sight, out of mind!" Except, as environmentalists (apparently channeling ocean magic) hope, it won't drift back to haunt 35+ miles of coastline. Spoiler: Currents don't care about borders.

What Happened to All That Cash and Brainpower?

The $300 million from 2020 mostly went to SBIWTP tweaks, but bureaucracy moved slower than a sloth on vacation. Meetings multiplied like rabbits, solutions stalled, and Mexican breakdowns kept the party pooping. The 2024 extra funds are chipping away at repairs, but storms in early 2025 caused fresh spills. Mexico's pledging to sieve out big trash and divert flows, but it's sparking algae blooms and ongoing beach blues – not the fun kind.

Advocates push for EPA oversight and creative funding (toll taxes, anyone?), while restoration dreams in the Tijuana River Valley have downsized due to persistent pollution. The 2025 deal promises a "permanent fix," but as of now, full cleanup could take years. And unless Tijuana's growth gets a reality check (maybe redistribute that boom?), the ocean's in for more murky days. 
Perhaps the only true solution is building a massive sewage plant inland in Mexico outside of Tijuana and diverting all sewage there, away from water ways and the ocean.

The Gloomy (But Giggle-Worthy) Future

Look, the oceans are tough, but between Mexican sewage shenanigans, ship spills, and global gunk, they're starting to look like a bad science experiment. What happens when the seas turn into giant cesspools? Fish with therapy bills? Beaches renamed "Hazard Havens"? For now, San Diego's fighting back with progress reports and agreements – but if you're visiting, stick to pools or high-ground hikes. And hey, if all else fails, embrace the chaos: Who needs clear water when you've got a story that'll make your friends gag with laughter? Stay safe, stay informed, and maybe pack some nose plugs. 🌊💩😂