Future Armed Forces Day Parade Suggestions, by Scott Carter, President of TLPVRA

 

Armed Forces Day Parade Suggestions:

1) Make ingress and exit easier for visitors:

    a) Publish a handheld & media "Helpful Map of Parking Areas" and "Viewing Areas," both for VIP viewing and open public side of the road places to set up chairs and mats.

2) Allow route access after the 5k Run at 10:30am to 12:30pm for drop-off and setup on Torrance Blvd. Annouce defined entrance and exits (intersections) for families/groups

3) Explore additional participants from all South Bay/PV Schools (Bands, Cheer Teams) to participate in more attractions to increase attendance.

4) Allow Areospace Corporations to provide or sponsor floats and military/space hardware

5) Encourage LA-OC military bases to participate and be honored in the parade

6) Award attractive framed participation certificates to each group. They can put up the certificate in a public area, and people will see it and compliment them all year. The participants will come back every year.

7) Have more announcers at various locations of the parade

RNC: The Supreme Court Just Gave the GOP a New Midterm Edge

 

Contact: rncpress@gop.com ICYMI: The Supreme Court Just Gave the GOP a New Midterm Edge In case you missed it, the Republican National Committee (RNC) and President Trump are fully prepared to use Republicans’ war chest ahead of the midterms after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of no limitations on how much political parties can spend on their candidates’ campaigns. You can read the full story here or see highlights below. The Supreme Court Just Gave the G.O.P. a New Midterm Edge New York Times June 30, 2026   For years, Republican candidates had faced a persistent disadvantage. Their Democratic counterparts had raised far more money, primarily from small-dollar donors online. And candidates qualify for cheaper advertising rates than political parties do. Republicans wanted to close that gap by letting parties — which can be funded by six-figure checks from wealthy donors — spend as much as they wanted in coordination with candidates.   […]   The ruling in National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission is widely expected to usher in the biggest shift in how campaigns are funded since the aftermath of the Citizens United decision in 2010, which lifted limits on corporate expenditures and laid the groundwork for the current era of big-spending super PACs.   […]   In the short term, the case is likely to benefit Republicans. The Republican National Committee entered June with $125.5 million in the bank, while the Democratic National Committee carried more debts than cash on hand.   “The R.N.C. is playing with nuclear weapons and the D.N.C. has one of those Wile E. Coyote guns with a flag that says ‘Bang!’” said Sean Cooksey, a former commissioner on the Federal Election Commission and a former general counsel to the vice president, in a social media post.   […]   Inside the R.N.C., Mr. Ambrosini said, the planning for the ruling began early last year. His internal mandate was to conserve as much cash as possible, so the party could be ready to spend heavily on ads in tandem with congressional candidates if a favorable ruling landed and granted the parties those lower TV rates.   […]   “It’s one of the main reasons that anyone that is a Republican should not write our obituary in June,” Mr. Ambrosini said. […]

Regarding the Ted Tanouye Memorial Proposals

There has been a great deal of discussion in the city of Torrance about renaming Columbia Park after Torrance's hometown hero, Ted Tanouye.

Initially, I was all for it. He showed great bravery and honor for our country, even though the federal government had interned his family along with 120,000 Japanese-Americans during World War II.

That selfless service deserves great honor.

The city has released a survey for residents to share their thoughts and vote for possible preferences to honor Tanouye. (Click here)

Some arguments and opposition have emerged in the city regarding whether the proper protocols have been followed to name--or rename--public spaces in Torrance.

This discussion matters because the city council attempted to move the Armed Forces Day parade to the Torrance Airport, near Skypark Drive, and they attempted this move without first getting input from the city.

Transparency matters, and it must be consistently applied and respected, even for commemoration efforts.

Besides that, what is the history behind the naming of Columbia Park? Should that be removed so quickly? We need to take all these questions into consideration.

I reached out to another resident to get more feedback about the Columbia-Tanouye proposal.

I submitted the following question to her:

Would you mind explaining to me why the Ted Tanouye Foundation opposes renaming Columbia Park after the veteran?

I would like to understand. Thanks!

Here are the extended remarks that she shared with me:

There is already a wonderful and beautiful memorial to Ted at 2200 Carson Street, directly across the street from Ted's Alma Mater, Torrance High School, dedicated in 2004. 

The site was the favorite of Ted's only surviving brother. That area was once a part of Torrance High School when Ted attended. Students at the time Ted attended assembled there every school morning to say the Pledge of Allegiance and sing the National Anthem. Ted, as Captain of the Varsity Football team and also as President of the Japanese Club, would lead those two traditions. 

Columbia Park had no meaning to Ted's life when he was alive. That area was first farmed by the first native California tribe, and before WWII it was farmed by a Japanese American family that is not related to the Tanouye family.

It should to be renamed after one of those two groups. The person who proposed it was looking for glory to save his council seat. He is originally from Gardena and graduated from Gardena High. One of our board members was informed of his interest and why. We investigated the plan and knew it was not needed, as we had already honored Ted in the area of Torrance where he lived and attended school. until his enlistment in the Army.

Again, his only living brother worked with us and the Torrance High School Alumni Association to honor our fellow TARTAR. Also, there is another place named after Ted. The California National Guard Army on Cabrillo and Lincoln is the only CSNG [California State National Guard] building to be named after a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and hometown hero.

Again, neither Ted nor his family had anything to do with North Torrance or that area. Ted has been honored properly at the memorial at Torrance Blvd and Maple in front of City Hall. His name is above all others, and in gold we made sure of that. Hope that answers your question. We will protect Ted and his name from all political ploys.

This argument makes a lot of sense to me.

I wasn't aware until I received this message that the National Guard Armory in Torrance was named after him, as well! I could see how further efforts to name other locations after Tanouye would politicize or diminish his namesake. A person's name and legacy should not be turned into a commercialized effort, nor a narrow political end.

Councilman Jon Kaji shared these remarks with me when I asked more questions about the Columbia proposal:

Arthur:

Since first introducing the recommendation to rename Columbia Park after Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, Ted T. Tanouye, the proposal was submitted with the full support of the Tanouye family.

The family’s position remains unchanged, in spite of opponents who have proposed an “expanded” park on the opposite side of Carson Street.

For your information, I asked City staff for an estimate for each option.

A new sign at Columbia Park would cost from $10-$15,000.

An expanded park would run from $850k - $1.5 million.

Additionally, CM Gerson failed to disclose that the City hired a consultant and staff time totaling more than $15,000 in preparation of his Torrance High School proposal.

The survey that appears on the City website is open to anyone who chooses to respond, whether Torrance residents or outside individuals.

The cost is considerable, and I don't think a consultant should have been hired to look into this matter so extensively, either. 

On another note, the person who informed me about Ted's brother told me that Kaji was proposing the Columbia Park renaming effort out of political gain. Based on his inappropriate remarks about his opponent David Kartsonis earlier this month, I have sadly seen this pattern of exploitation of the Internment of Japanese-Americans. It's very unforunate that Kaji would do this.

Also, based on what I have received from one of the contacts I spoke with, I finally submitted my decision, and I am asking the Torrance City Council to do nothing (Implement Option Three) at this time regarding any proposed changes to city locations or memorials in the city.

I would invite everyone in the city to also consider Option Three, and reject the Columbia proposal as well as an updated memorial in front of Torrance High School.

Has Red State Become Biased (Fake) News (Featuring Jennifer Van Laar)?

During the CA Governor's primary earlier this year, I was intrigued by the number of influencers (in California and across the country) who were pushing for Steve Hilton.

They were repeatedly posting all the hollow propaganda about Sheriff Chad Bianco "kneeling to BLM," when the truth is that he prayed with them.

They also dismissed Bianco's resistance to Governor Newsom's outrageous, unconstitutional lockdown orders and health mandates.

The incessant attacks gave the impression that they were led or even paid to make these attacks.

I don't have anything specific to back up the assertion that they were paid to support Hilton, but it sure looked as if something was going on, because they engaged in such a concerted effort to prop up Hilton, even though he had a clearly more liberal record than Bianco.

At one point, Red State contributor Jennifer Van Laar not only criticized Bianco, but also criticized another commentator on X, Insurrection Barbie, because she had attended the CAGOP Convention earlier this year. 

She was supporting Bianco, and then Van Laar contended that it was strange for her to get involved because ... she doesn't live in California. Yes, Insurrection Barbie is based in Texas, but since when did that mean someone doesn't have a right to have a say on elections in other states?

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's leadership was essential to stop the flow of illegals into our country during President Biden's regime. Governor Ron DeSantis set an incredible standard for combatting big government tyranny while accomplishing the MAGA agenda, as well.

I jumped into this discussion, calling out her selective outrage. Why is it wrong for an influencer from Texas to support Bianco, but it's OK for other out-of-state influencers to support Hilton?

She did not handle that very well. Then, Congressional candidate Mike Cargile informed me that Van Laar does not live in California, either. I followed up on that.

And her response?

She blocked me. She claims to be a journalist, yet she blocks people who disagree with her and call out selective enforcement of criteria?

What is this?!

Then she attacked me on another post, claiming that I said that she could not write or comment on California politics. Of course, I had never said that.

I tried to bridge the gaps and extend an olive branch by email.

Below is the response she gave to me.

Read how Jennifer decided to play victim and dodge the issue:

The appropriate place for this type of communication is my personal email address, which I thought you had years ago.

That is an irrelevant criticism, which people often throw up when they know they have been properly confronted about something.,

I haven't had a chance yet to fully reply, but the fact that you can't see a massive difference between my connection to the state I was born in and am only living 25 miles from the border at this moment because of credible threats to my personal safety and Insurrection Barbie's relationship to the state (which is what, again?) tells me there's not a whole lot to talk about. We'd have to start with all of your flawed premises. 

It's irrelevant why she does not or does not live in California. The fact is that she was critical of someone who did not live in the state, commenting on the governor's race. She should have considered how hypocritical that stance would be.

Also, your continued posts even after you told me it was a "good discussion" served to just bring a bunch of trolls to my weekend - trolls who were digging up untrue hit pieces on me related to the Katie Hill expose (YOU'RE WELCOME).

She's blaming me for bringing trolls? I can't bring anyone to a social media discussion. That is the choice of every participant, whether they wish to get involved in a discussion or not. Notice again how she deflected and played victim.

It wasn't just a difference of opinion. It was you sending out the bat signal to all your buddies to attack me, and your continued attacks. That's not a good-faith, respectful discussion. 

She misconstrues motives. What buddies? I simply confronted her on her hypocrisy, and she didn't like that she got busted.

I don't know of other influencers outside California who are advocating for Hilton. Admittedly, I'm at the mercy of what the algorithm shows me, and I haven't done a deep dive because I have several consequential investigative pieces on Democrat fraud I'm working on. I only asked a question of IB because her interest in the race was so out of left field.

How could she NOT know of other influencers? Laura Loomer doesn't ring a bell? She was evidently all over X attacking Bianco while promoting Hilton. How could she not see that? And what difference does it make if Insurrection Barbie was interested in the race? How is that interest out of left field, exactly?

Oh, and by the way - Kira Davis hasn't written for RedState since 2023 so you might want to take that out of your attack repertoire.

Notice the false language of playing victim yet again, "attack repertoire." Seriously?

I don't recall "attacking" Kira Davis over anything, although I heartily disagreed with her replete support for Hilton over Bianco. That's called "politics," not attacking.

So, this is what Red State has descended into? Journalists who can't take criticism, who clearly tip their hand for one candidate, and then shut down discussion when members of the public confront them about this?

What a disappointment!

Why Has Culture Stagnated in the 21st Century?

 Cultural stagnation in the 21st century is widely attributed to a combination of risk-averse corporate consolidation, algorithmic homogenization, and a nostalgic reliance on recycling 20th-century media. Instead of radical innovation, society is producing endless brand extensions and highly optimized, yet predictable, creative works. [1, 2, 3, 4]

The key drivers behind this cultural plateau include:

• Risk-Averse Corporate Consolidation: Entertainment and cultural businesses heavily rely on sequels, reboots, and prequels to reduce financial risk. Major studios and streaming platforms prefer proven Intellectual Property (IP) rather than funding original ideas, leading to iterative content rather than revolutionary art. [1, 2, 3]
• Algorithmic Homogenization: Digital platforms use recommendation algorithms that cater to established user preferences, which disincentivizes bold, rule-breaking creativity. This creates an "overfitted" culture where the system rewards works that closely resemble past successes. [1, 2]
• The Omnivorism of the Internet: Globalization and easy internet access have flattened subcultures. When all historical eras and genres (e.g., country, hip-hop, classic rock) are instantly available to sample and remix, distinct new artistic eras struggle to take root. [1, 2, 3, 4]
• Nostalgia and Retro Culture: Rather than forging a distinct aesthetic for the current era, modern culture often leans heavily on the nostalgia of the late 20th century (e.g., the obsession with the 1980s and 1990s). The contemporary era acts as a curator of the past rather than a creator of the new. [1, 2]
• Prioritization of Commerce over Avant-Garde: There is much less cultural resistance to commercialization today than in previous decades. The 20th-century artistic ethos, which valued radical disruption and artistic integrity over mainstream appeal, has largely been replaced by a focus on mass-market entertainment. [1, 2]

Letter to the Editor: Response to "Supreme Court justice wants to scrap 'failed' Second Amendment test"

Response to "Supreme Court justice wants to scrap 'failed' Second Amendment test"

Justice Jackson correctly proposes rejecting the Bruen standard for interpreting the Second Amendment. The Supreme Court’s reliance on a "traditions" test will only invite problems.

After all, some states had a tradition of preventing African-Americans or other Americans of color from carrying firearms. Those governments enacted weapons permits, taxes, or other abusive impositions to discourage the free exercise of one’s God-given natural rights.

The state of Hawaii has consistently—and unconstitutionally—argued that its wide array of gun control laws should be upheld precisely because the state had a long tradition of gun control.

However, Jackson’s proposal for gun rules to address modern problems is a misfire, inviting judicial activism. The Supreme Court must aim for constitutionality, not ideologically driven social policy.

One feature of this role is to recognize that the Second Amendment was never about limiting citizens' rights to keep and bear arms, but rather preventing the government (local or federal) from infringing on those rights. At the founding of the Republic, American citizens enjoyed the right to carry in many locations and faced few limitations to the free exercise of that right.

The Court must establish a natural law standard, free from history or partisan policy posturing.

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Letter to the Editor: No Argument Whatsoever

 

Response to "Who's the Boss? Trump, That's Who!

No argument whatsoever, but what troubles me is the next president can come along and undo everything President Trump has accomplished!

Mark A. Hoffman

Response:

Thanks for your letter! 

You are correct, if Congress doesn't codify everything. 

There are discussions for a third reconciliation bill 

And Trump is right to demand the SAVE Act.

Tenth Amendment Center: The Only Cure for a Corrupted Republic

 

The only cure for a corrupted republic. Commemorating 20 years of the TAC  (donate | join us) **NEW BOOK FOR PRE-ORDER: REVOLUTION BETRAYED

“When once a republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils, but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles.” -Montesquieu These United States of America were built on strong first principles - many of which were included in the Declaration of Independence. The foundation of all the rest? Thomas Jefferson was clear: Rights don’t come from governments - or documents. “That they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Today, we’re commemorating the Tenth Amendment Center’s 20 year anniversary. It’s hard to believe that we’ve been laser-focused on following that timeless wisdom from Montesquieu for so long - since before we even knew it existed! For these two decades, we’ve worked hard every single day to reach and teach more people about the principles that built American Independence - and the Constitutions that followed. As Thomas Jefferson put it, the “foundation of the Constitution” is the Tenth Amendment. It asserts key principles from the American Revolution - the people are the source of all power, and government is just the hired help authorized to exercise only those powers delegated to it. That’s just how first Chief Justice John Jay described things as well. “The Constitution only serves to point out that part of the people's business, which they think proper by it to refer to the management of the persons therein designated—those persons are to receive that business to manage, not for themselves and as their own, but as agents and overseers for the people to whom they are constantly responsible.” But removing the corruption that has led to the largest government in history and restoring these lost principles - is no easy task, especially with government-run “education” ignoring or distorting all of them. Benjamin Rush understood what we’re up against. People cannot claim their inalienable rights - and then defend them against all enemies foreign or domestic - if they don’t understand them, or even know they exist. “Freedom can exist only in the society of knowledge. Without learning, men are incapable of knowing their rights.” So the odds are certainly stacked against us. But duty is ours … When I first registered the tenthamendmentcenter.com domain back in June 2006, I felt I had to do something.  My goal at the time was simple -  reach just a single person, or a handful of people - and get them to think about how things should be, rather than how they currently are.  And that includes all the so-called “solutions” we’re given, which really boil down to some version of “support these oath breakers, because these other oath breakers are going to be worse.” But that’s not how free people should act - not even close. And Montesquieu knew this as well. Anything other than a return to our lost principles? He issued a stark and timeless warning: “Every other correction is either useless or a new evil.” Samuel Adams summed up the American Revolution’s “correction” better than almost anyone: A complete intolerance for arbitrary power, and the moral duty to defend against it. “The people hold the Invasion of their Rights & Liberties the most horrid rebellion and a Neglect to defend them against any Power whatsoever the highest Treason.” Truth is - going from the largest government in history to a real “land of the free” isn’t going to be quick - or easy. Jefferson understood the forces of human nature and government - and reminded us that our work for freedom must be forever. “The ground of liberty is to be gained by inches … we must be contented to secure what we can get from time to time, and eternally press forward for what is yet to get.” Ultimately, that means “we the people” need to learn how to exercise our rights, whether the government happens to like it, or not. (they definitely do not) “A free people CLAIM their rights, as derived from the laws of nature, and not as the gift of their chief magistrate.” -Thomas Jefferson Please allow me this moment - on behalf of the entire TAC Team - past, present and future - to express our gratitude for you being a part of this journey with us. THANK YOU!  If you’d like to help us kick off the next 20 - please consider joining us as a member or making a one time gift today. JOIN TAC HERE: https://tenthamendmentcenter.com/members/  DONATE HERE: https://tenthamendmentcenter.com/donate/  You can also mail a check to: Tenth Amendment Center 4000 Barranca Parkway, Suite 250 PMB 705 Irvine, CA 92604 Brick-by-brick. Person-by-person. Working to restore our lost principles. We couldn’t be more grateful for your support! 📖 Read and share this in your browser → HERE Concordia res parvae crescunt (small things grow great by concord) Michael Boldin, TAC