July 17, 2025
There’s an inherent reason why progressive mayors cannot block ICE in their cities.
And we cover it in this episode of Gracearchy with Jim Babka, titled, “Why Karen Bass Cannot Stop ICE.”
NOTE: I’ll have a word for (or about) the angry and departed in the P.S. It includes unsubscribe instructions.
For no other reason than a demonstration of force, ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) led a military sweep of McArthur Park in Los Angeles.
Karen Bass is the mayor of LA. She told them to leave. But, as a progressive, she’s weaker than feckless.
That’s because progressives reject something that I call…
Empathy for your future self
Empathy for your future self is the subject of my best and most popular quote meme…
OR…
The Power To Do Things You’ll Hate
This newest episode is a companion and direct follow-up to the previous (just 14-minute) episode, in which we discussed…
The Tenth Amendment
The trouble for progressives is that they hate this amendment, and so they’re powerless to block ICE – reduced to mere virtue signaling.
How much do they hate the Tenth Amendment? That’s illustrated by my Underground Railroad Museum story.
In addition, Bill Protzmann and I cover…
- Why California is being targeted, and how this is about to get much uglier.
- Two predictions I made that are happening, and a new one called The Brownshirt Prediction.
- ICE’s global rank in comparison to other national military budgets.
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Jim Babka
Host, Gracearchy with Jim Babka
Co-creator, Zero Aggression Project
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But if you just want out, here’s my parting thought to you. I often conclude episodes with a Gracepoint, and this installment is no different. I don’t want to, nor would I enjoy licking a boot. But you’re asking for that, even if you don’t realize it yet. No insult is intended in that statement. I’m not being mean or using ad hominem. Something bad is coming your way. During this episode and especially at the end, I explain why YOU, yes you!, should have empathy for your future self.
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Jim Babka is the co-creator of the Zero Aggression Project. However, the views expressed in the show do not necessarily reflect those of the board, staff, or supporters of the Zero Aggression Project (Downsize DC Foundation). Sometimes, ChatGPT or AI may be used to help with blogging elements.