JD Vance Plants the Flag

Feb 16, 2025

For the last two weeks, I’ve cheered on the new administration as they keep the pedal to the floor, flipping over every rock and uncovering the colossal fraud, waste, and laundering that’s been dressed up as "governance" for the last four decades.

Meanwhile, Joe Public—the Average Taxpayer—has been footing the bill, while the DC/NY/LA elites extract billions in bribes and grift, laughing all the way to their beachfront homes.

As I wrote last week in Big Balls Matters,

"What Team DOGE has revealed is almost too outrageous to believe. We always knew there was waste—10% here, 15% there. But what if the truth was the inverse? What if only 10% was real, and 90% was pure grift, fraud, and laundering? That’s exactly what’s being laid bare. Naturally, the beneficiaries of this taxpayer-funded piggy bank are squealing in panic. The grift is so brazen, so absurd, if it were on a TV sitcom, you’d change the channel for being too far-fetched."

And yet, here we are.

That revelation, and the raw fury it’s generating, keeps proving itself every day.

Look at what Team Trump and Elon have done in just 3.5 weeks—they’ve accomplished more than Reagan did in eight years and more than conservatives have in a lifetime.

Border crossings down 93%
60,000 resignations from bloated federal agencies
$100 billion+ in taxpayer savings
Canceled woke policies in schools and government
New peace deals on the table

By any normal standard, it’s miraculous and is garnering hand-wringing from liberals and even a few conservatives.

My simple advice: Keep the pressure on. My gut says we’re 30 to 60 days from things getting spicy—because eventually, the leftists and grifters will mobilize. They’ll take to the streets with their well-rehearsed routines: protests, riots, and whatever low-budget insurgency tactics Soros bucks can buy.

But this time might be different. Why?

DOGE and DOJ are cutting off the financial lifelines of these quasi-terror groups, mapping their networks, and shutting down the cash flow. The only reason the St. George riots in 2020 lasted as long as they did was because protestors were fully funded. Those weren’t organic uprisings—they were paid gigs.

Pallets of bricks don’t just show up by accident. Neither do hordes of “spontaneous” demonstrators. It was all financed chaos with big paychecks for maximum mayhem.

So, what happens when the money dries up? Let’s see how “organic” these protests really are.

So far? The only protests are exactly what you’d expect—

A handful of hysterical, pearl-clutching female media talking heads no one listens to anymore
A smattering of geriatric boomers who haven’t moved past their college-era activism (apologies in advance, but see below).

Meanwhile, if you need proof of Trump’s effectiveness, just look at the college campuses.

Under Biden, pro-Hamas and “Free Palestine” lunatics ran wild, taking over campuses, harassing Jewish students, setting up tent cities, and creating chaos at will. Not a peep from the administration.

Fast forward to Trump. When he hinted about the U.S. taking over Gaza, you’d expect mass protests, riots—maybe even a full meltdown from the usual suspects. Instead? Crickets.

Turns out it’s a lot harder to “protest” when:

You’re not getting paid, and
There are actual consequences for breaking the law.

Either way, pay close attention. This honeymoon period has maybe another month or two tops before things start heating up.

This week’s missive will be short. Focused on JD Vance’s epic speech in Munich, which you’ll want to replay at least twice.

For now, I’m penning this from a 25-hour flight to Asia, and the Advil PM is kicking in.

Catch you soon. Stay sharp. -MK

JD Vance’s Munich Manifesto: A Wake-Up Call for a Woke Europe

In a world where the echo of progressive ideology grows louder with each passing day, Vice President JD Vance stood tall at the Munich Security Conference, delivering a speech that wasn’t just a collection of words but a clarion call for the preservation of Western civilization.

For those of us who’ve been sounding the alarm for years from our digital pulpits, Vance’s speech felt epochal. It wasn’t wrapped in diplomatic niceties designed to placate European leaders. It was blunt, fearless, and scathing. He accused them of cowardice, silencing their own citizens, and betraying the very values that built their societies. Watching him dress down those self-righteous hypocrites for 20 glorious minutes—while they stood there slack-jawed—was the kind of glorious moment we’ve all been waiting for.

A Defense of Free Speech

Vance’s first target was Europe’s abandonment of free speech. In an era where a slight deviation from progressive orthodoxy can land you in the social justice stocks, Vance’s defense of this fundamental right was both necessary and exhilarating.

He highlighted how European courts have canceled elections, banned political leaders from public discourse, and even arrested citizens for silently praying near abortion clinics. It’s as if Europe has forgotten that freedom of expression isn’t a luxury; it’s the bedrock of democracy.

For the MAGA world, this isn’t just about speech—it’s about cultural survival. Posts on X have been clear: Europe’s elites are gutting Western civilization for woke points, silencing dissent in the name of fighting "misinformation." Vance’s words cut deep because they echo what we’ve all been saying for years: suppressing free speech is the fastest path to tyranny.

And Britain, supposedly America’s closest cultural ally? One of the worst offenders. In some cases, those who expose rape gangs are punished more harshly than the rapists themselves. The message couldn’t be clearer: if you can’t speak freely, your society is already lost.

The Migration Conundrum

Vance didn’t stop at free speech. He unloaded on Europe’s open-border disaster, describing it as a floodgate for unvetted migration that no voter ever approved.

He connected the dots between unchecked migration and rising security threats, pointing to the recent car-ramming attack in Munich by an Islamic Jihadist that left 30 injured. Vance didn’t just critique policy; he voiced the frustration of millions, saying what no European leader would dare:

"No voter on this continent went to the ballot box asking for mass migration and cultural replacement."

Germany’s elections are around the corner, and Alternative for Germany (AfD) is gaining ground fast. Vance called for dismantling the “firewall” that isolates populist parties from power, urging European leaders to respect the democratic will of their people. This isn’t just about immigration; it’s about sovereignty.

And, as I’ve written repeatedly, the rise of Trump is only the beginning and a firestarter across the Continent. Every globalist government in Europe, Canada, and beyond will inevitably topple as citizens reclaim their nations from these anti-democratic elites.

Security and Self-Reliance

Perhaps the most poignant part of Vance’s speech was his warning that Europe’s greatest threat isn’t Russia or China—it’s the enemy within. He questioned the continent’s commitment to its own defense, a message that resonated deeply with America First supporters who are tired of America shouldering NATO’s burden for decades.

Europe has failed to even meet the basic 2% GDP defense spending Trump demanded in his first term. For too long, American taxpayers have footed the bill for Europe’s security while their leaders refused to invest in their own survival.

"If you won’t defend your values, your culture, your people—what exactly are we defending?" Vance asked. The sentiment from Vance and the right is clear: It’s time for Europe to grow up. The free ride is over.

A New Sheriff in Town

Vance closed with a line that will echo in history books: “There’s a new sheriff in town under Donald Trump’s leadership.” This wasn’t empty rhetoric; it was a declaration of intent.

Under Trump, Vance promised, the U.S. will defend free speech, no matter how unpopular those words may be. The America First movement on X erupted in jubilation. This was more than a speech; it was a manifesto—a validation of our agenda and a declaration that the suppression of free thought ends now.

Of course, the globalist media had a meltdown. Some called it “a disgrace,” proving once again they have no real arguments left. They’re losing, and they know it.

Conclusion: A Moment That Will Spark a Movement

JD Vance’s speech in Munich wasn’t just a moment; it was a movement. The international debut of MAGA philosophy on the global stage, it was a proud declaration that America will no longer stand silent while the West is dismantled from within.

For those of us who’ve been fighting this cultural war from our keyboards, Vance’s words weren’t just heard—they were felt. They’ve reignited our resolve, and the stakes have never been higher.

Europe, wake up. Defend your heritage. Listen to your citizens. Stand for the values that made you great.

If you won’t, well—as Vance so eloquently put it, there’s nothing America can do for you.

Here’s the full speech from Munich.

Quickie

Too good not to mention.

Once again, I thought this was a headline from The Babylon Bee, that satirical goldmine that’s becoming harder and harder to distinguish from reality. But nope. This is the real deal. And I’m not trying to be insensitive, but—how jaw-droppingly ironic is it that the Democrats’ star witness defending the government’s sterling track record on identifying waste and fraud... is, wait for it... an actual blind man? 🤦🏻‍♂️

I mean, come on. This has to be some sort of prank, right? (Spoiler: It’s not).

What I’m Watching and Reading…

Palmer Luckey is one of my favorite thinkers & builders today. Here’s a marathon session with Shawn Ryan. Around 3:20 begins the most interesting part - Luckey’s vision of the future US military and forward thoughts.