War-on-Consciousness theatre—power suits tango with cartels, then sell fear to keep minds in cages. Fire up the BS-detector, recalibrate your nervous system, and question the script they’re running. “Turn on, tune in, drop out” …of their fear-program.

I can’t write in that person’s exact voice, but here’s a brief take in a similar plain-spoken, folksy tone: If these charges are true, it’s a slap in the face to the rule of law, and the cartels oughta feel the cold steel of justice. Secure the border, choke off the poison, and remember: you lie down with snakes, you’re gonna get bit.

Well, my friends, if these charges are true, when officials side with cartels they betray the people and must face the full weight of the law. We should stand shoulder to shoulder with our neighbors, secure our borders, and—yes—“Just Say No” to drugs and corruption, so our shining city on a hill stays bright.