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My Latest Thoughts
These columns will come from Mike Bibb of Safford, AZ. He enjoys sharing his latest thoughts and comments with the public.
- Category: My Latest Thoughts
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.
- Category: My Latest Thoughts
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."
- Category: My Latest Thoughts
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.
- Category: My Latest Thoughts
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.
- Category: My Latest Thoughts
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.
- Category: My Latest Thoughts
By Mike Bibb
"We affirm that the sacrifices of our people will not be in vain, and that we will remain true to our pledge — never abandoning our people's national rights until freedom, independence, and self-determination are achieved." — Statement from Hamas regarding the proposed peace treaty between Israel and Gaza, Oct. 9, 2025.
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Call me a skeptic, but I don't have much faith in the proposed Israel and Hamas peace accord. In my opinion, there's simply too much hatred between the two to really expect a lasting agreement.
- Category: My Latest Thoughts
By Mike Bibb
"For what shall it profit a man, if he shall steal the whole world, but gets blown to bits in the process?" — Mapk 8:36, New Revised Russian Bible, King Pootin Version.
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It's no secret the country of Russia, and whatever name it's been known by, has been involved in various conflicts for hundreds and hundreds of years.
Seems like they're always fighting someone — even themselves. Numerous rulers and strongmen have tangled with neighbors, perceived enemies and wannabe internal bosses ("Rukovoditel" - I think is the term).
Now-a-days, the Numero Uno Dude is called President.
Or, his friends may simply say "Vlad" — the ones he hasn't tossed through open windows of a 30-story building.
- Category: My Latest Thoughts
By Mike Bibb
Ordinarily, one would think living in southeastern Arizona for over the past seven decades a person should be acclimated to the climate.
That a little heat wouldn't be a big deal, especially for a guy who's spent a large part of his working career bumping around in a dark brown UPS delivery van on a balmy 109-degree mid-July afternoon.
Which means it was about 137F inside the cab.
Practically fall-like temps.
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