Page 1 The Sun Bay Paper July 2, 2025 July 2, 2025 Volume 9 Issue 29 From Island to Bay, News on the Level production@sunbaypaper.com www.sunbaypaper.com Right... All Along Digital Version The Right Side THE TRUTH OFWHAT IS GOING ON... For the members in Congress who are in office “illegally” ...that’s every one of the Muslims who took the oath to keep separation and defend America’s Church and State (Christianity and Citizenship) and, at the same time, combine Church and State (Islam) ...the FIRST AMENDMENT TO “YOUR” CONSTITUTION! Those of you who came over illegally, we who served will bring it up like Ihlan Omar who married her brother just to become a US Citizen (intent)...against the law. She then took another oath to become a US Citizen. Let’s look up if lying to become a US citizen is OK... OK? First ...can she marry her bro? Google - No, an individual cannot marry their brother to become a US citizen. Here’s why: • Illegality and Incest: Marriage between siblings is illegal in the United States and is considered incest. • Immigration Law: For a marriage to be valid for US immigration purposes, it must first be legally valid in the country where it occurred. Even if a sibling marriage were legal in another country (which is highly unlikely), the US wouldn’t recognize it for immigration purposes if it violates the “strong public policy” of the couple’s state of residence. Incestuous marriages are a clear violation of public policy. • Marriage Fraud: Entering into any marriage solely to evade immigration laws is considered marriage fraud, which carries serious consequences, including denial of immigration benefits, deportation, and potential criminal penalties. Also from Google...U.S. citizenship applicants must demonstrate good moral character, which includes obeying U.S. laws, paying taxes, and avoiding any significant criminal offenses or immigration violations. Any issues with moral character may impact your eligibility for citizenship. How about the “oaths” she and her brother/ sister Muslims... “US citizen” versus Islamic Muslims...took? Let’s check that out...Hey Rashida Tlaib...better listen up...I heard you may be a Muslim? The “Crew” did not denounce Islam, nor will they ever! If the “Crew” denounced their membership to that “Clan” ...you know...Islam, there is severe punishment to abandon Islam! Look up “smite” ...you won’t like it. It means, in Islam time, “you look tired, rest your head on this log”. Look it up in the Quran ...it’s used all over the Quran. I have a copy of what most claim is the best English copy! It’s The Holy Quran by Abdullah Yusuf Ali...page108, Surah 8, 12. The United States oath to become citizens...let me know if you see ANY conflicts... because if you do, we need to kick them out of anything they swore to do “I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God.” WOW ...she violated everything...now what! 18 U.S. Code §2381, which defines treason, states: “Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason.” The punishment for treason includes death or imprisonment for at least five years and a fine, in addition to being barred from holding any US office. Cont. on pg 2
July 2, 2025 The Sun Bay Paper Page 2 Page 3 The Sun Bay Paper July 2, 2025 What’s New from Fort Myers Cont. from pg 8 The three acts of treason, as defined by the US Constitution, are: • Levying War Against the United States. • Adhering to the Enemies of the United States. • Giving Aid and Comfort to the Enemies of the United States. The principles embodied in the Oath are codified in Section 337(a) in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which provides that all applicants shall take an oath that incorporates the substance of the following: 1. Support the Constitution; 2. Renounce and abjure absolutely and entirely all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty of whom or which the applicant was before a subject or citizen; 3. Support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; 4. Bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and 5. A. Bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; or B. Perform noncombatant ser vice in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by the law; or C. Perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law. Do you know who else took that OATH...to Protect, Preserve and Defend America? None other than George Soros who holds dual citizenship with Hungary. Speaking about George, let’s see if he is honoring his loyalty to America. You see he has financed hundreds of mostly minorities to highly important jobs...lawyers, AG’s, Mayors who can’t spell their own name, almost always leftwing, red, commie, tree hugging minority and NONE are Republican. Now he can vote for anyone he wants. BUT when it gets to the point of millions to one candidate, it sure seems like a foreigner interfering with elections ...HUNDREDS ... of elections. He doesn’t use his own name and does it through other means, charities, I’m guessing. Sedition and Insurrection- the third part of Obama’s takeover...had Trump lost! Sedition focuses on inciting revolt against the government. Title 18, Section 2384 of the U.S. Code defines it as acts by two or more people conspiring to overthrow, put down, or destroy the government by force. It must involve a real plan to disrupt governmental functions. Whoever knowingly or willfully advocates, abets, advises, or teaches the duty, necessity, desirability, or propriety of overthrowing or destroying the government of the United States or the government of any State, Territory, District or Possession thereof, or the government of any political subdivision therein, by force or violence, or by the assassination of any officer of any such government; or Whoever, with intent to cause the overthrow or destruction of any such government, prints, publishes, edits, issues, circulates, sells, distributes, or publicly displays any written or printed matter advocating, advising, or teaching the duty, necessity, desirability, or propriety of overthrowing or destroying any government in the United States by force or violence, or attempts to do so; or Whoever organizes or helps or attempts to organize any society, group, or assembly of persons who teach, advocate, or encourage the overthrow or destruction of any such government by force or violence; or becomes or is a member of, or affiliates with, any such society, group, or assembly of persons, knowing the purposes thereof— Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than twenty years, or both, and shall be ineligible for employment by the United States or any department or agency thereof, for the five years next following his conviction. If two or more persons conspire to commit any offense named in this section... As used in this section, the terms “organizes” and “organize”, with respect to any society, group, or assembly of persons, include the recruiting of new members, the forming of new units, and the regrouping or expansion of existing clubs, classes, and other units of such society, group, or assembly of persons. This third part is the riots which Trump STOPPED! I wonder how much George Soros has helped Hussein Obama ...if any. If he did, could he be the one who carried Hussein’s 200+ campaign offices up and running with some 200,000 employees ...is that possible...but why? You don’t suppose this was all a scheme, a puppet show with Obiden the puppet, Hussein the puppeteer and George...NAW!? Really? That would make it a serious, major criminal investigation and with treason committed by Hussein Obama and Obiden. Then there is no statute of limitations. I think that if I were still an Agent, I would open a case ...big case. If it were to be...someone needs to get to Obiden... maybe subpoenaed and placed in protective custody before he has an accident like Judge Antonin Scalia! In my opinion Hussein Obama is behind everything bad that occurred during and after his election. The guy is a fraud from his citizenship to his travels before that, to his college to his SSN, to his loyalty and more and NOBODY is doing anything to get the head of the snake. If you think you don’t need to stop Hussein, you are dead wrong. He is a totally committed to change America into Muslim... his ego will NOT allow him to stop trying. He still wants to make America an Islamic Nation! The best way is to subpoena Obiden before a Federal Grand Jury, NOW. Give him immunity and force him to talk...he will... if you promise you won’t go after his family. He will give you Obama! Joe wouldn’t get jail time anyways...so use him. You are dropping the ball. Joe’s days are numbered. I do not understand why the FBI isn’t running with Joe...HE WILL THROW EVERYBODY UNDER THE BUS! J. Gary DiLaura, FBI RET Owner, SBP Media LLC therightsidejgarydilaura.com THE TRUTH ...cont’d. LEE COUNTY, Florida (U.S.A.) – July 4th events, MangoMania and much more! Visit the new 2025 Visitor Digital Guide. This July 4th offers a full schedule of parades, entertainment and fireworks throughout the area with events that include: Downtown Fort Myers, Caloosa Sound Amphitheatre Entertainment and fun begin at 6 p.m. with DJ Billy Lydon, guitarist Tyler Shep and the Caloosa River Band. All followed by fireworks at 9:45 p.m. at the Caloosa Sound Amphitheatre. myriverdistrict.com/event/july-4-celebration/ Fort Myers Beach 4th of July parade and fireworks The 10 a.m. parade begins at Bay Oaks Recreation Center and fireworks are set to begin at 9 p.m. at Times Square. For details on fireworks cruises, visit fortmyersbeach. org/events/fort-myers-beach-fourth-of-julycelebration Cape Coral 4th of July Red, White & BOOM! Entertainment begins at 5 p.m., George Birge performs at 8 p.m. and fireworks begin at 10 p.m. at the foot of the Cape Coral Bridge. For schedule, visit capeboom.com/enjoy FreedomFest Lehigh Acres Live music, food entertainment, food and fireworks from 5-10 p.m. at Victory Town Center at 1201 Taylor Lane Extension, Lehigh Acres. eastleenews.com/freedom-2025 4th of July Star Spangled Bonita Parade hosted by Bonita Springs Professional Firefighters begins at 9 a.m. along old 41 in Bonita Springs. Entertainment begins at 6 p.m. at Riverside Park and includes music by the Ben Allen Band. Evening ends with drone, fireworks display and laser light show. cityofbonitasprings.org Sanibel Island 4th of July parade Parade begins at 9:30 at Tarpon Bay Road, down Periwinkle Way to Casa Ybel Road. The Sanibel Recreation Center continues the celebration following the parade with hot dogs, games, swimming and more from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 3880 Sanibel Captiva Road. Fireworks are scheduled for 9 p.m. with the best views being from the Sanibel Causeway Islands and bayside of Sanibel mysanibel. com Crazy about mangos? Don’t miss the 29th MangoMania, Pine Island The 2025 tropical food fair is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 12, at Winn Dixie Plaza in St. James City. Hosted by the Pine Island Chamber of Commerce, it’s a great local family event and a celebration of this homegrown fruit. Included: tropical plants, trees and fruit for sale, food contests, mango specialty foods and beverages, seminars with experts, live music, arts and craft vendors. A donation of $5 for adults is appreciated and will go to benefit Pine Island businesses as they continue to recover. For details and schedule of activities, visit pineislandchamber.org/chamber-events/mangomania Celebrate Henry Ford’s Birthday at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates Lee County celebrates Henry Ford’s 162nd birthday with a special automotive tour and museum presentation from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 30. The program will cover Ford and his family visits to their winter estate, “the Mangoes” and Ford’s legacy, his lasting impact on the City of Fort Myers, and how visitors continue to be attracted to the motor magnates’ winter estate. The presentation is included with all admission tickets. EdisonFord.org Headliners announced for Island Hopper Songwriter Fest Multi-platinum BMI singer-songwriter and global entertainer Chris Young will headline the closing concert for Island Hopper Songwriter Fest on Sept. 28, at Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina on Fort Myers Beach. Island Hopper also welcomes country music favorite and BMI singer-songwriters LOCASH. The popular duo will perform Monday, Sept. 22, at The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village in Cape Coral. While most Island Hopper shows are free, both the Young and LOCASH performances, along with a few other shows will be ticketed including: • Frank Myers will play with Cut the Chord string quartet at the Captiva Civic Center on Sept. 20. • Songwriter Cruises departing from Captiva Island & Cape Coral. • Essex County will perform during a wine dinner at the Luminary Hotel & Co. on Sept. 25. More than 60 singer-songwriters will perform over 80 performances during the 10-day music fest. Be sure to catch a live performance at these four locations around the Fort Myers area: Captiva Island, Sept. 19-21; Cape Coral, Sept. 22-23; Downtown Fort Myers, Sept. 24-25; Fort Myers Beach, Sept. 26-28. For the full lineup and ticket information, visit IslandHopperFest.com or download the Island Hopper app. The Town of Fort Myers Beach has transitioned to a new Utilities Billing System! The Town of Fort Myers Beach transitioned to a new Utilities Billing System, Continental Utility Solutions! Our previous system is no longer accepting payments. If you were previously signed up for autopay, you will need to do so again on our new system, Continental Utility Solutions. For more information or questions, please contact our utilities department at (239) 463 – 9914 or visit our website at http://www. fmbgov.com and click on the teal sand dollar labeled “Utilities”. "Build Together, Play Together" This July, join the City of Fort Myers for National Park and Recreation Month with the theme "Build Together, Play Together" to celebrate how the City is more vibrant and connected because of parks and recreation. A variety of offerings are planned for residents of all ages and abilities including free entry, discounts and special events at the Fort Myers Aquatic Center, Fort Myers Racquet Club, City golf courses, Riverside Community Center, Skatium and more. The City of Fort Myers is celebrating Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), by inviting the community to participate in the calendar of events, a children's art contest for prizes and a weekly scavenger hunt across the City's recreational facilities. "Our popular programs and amenities help families and friends stay active, connect with nature and enjoy meaningful experiences year-round," said Elgin Hicks, Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Fort Myers. "In celebration of 40 years of Park and Recreation Month, we're grateful for the public's continued support of these vital spaces, and we're excited to enhance and expand them through the resident-approved Parks and Recreation Master Plan General Obligation Bond Referendum." On June 16, the Fort Myers City Council approved a resolution proclaiming July as Parks and Recreation Month, highlighting its role in improving the social, economic and environmental quality of life for the community. NRPA and the City of Fort Myers encourage residents to share Park and Recreation Month stories, activities and memories on social media with #buildtogetherplaytogether. To learn more about City of Fort Myers Park and Recreation Month, and for a detailed schedule of events and promotions, please visit fortmyers.gov/parksmonth.
July 2, 2025 The Sun Bay Paper Page 4 Page 5 The Sun Bay Paper July 2, 2025 ANNIHILATION OF THE RADICAL ISLAMIC REGIME The Spark That Endures: Honoring the Spirit of July 4th Copyright © SBP Media LLC and Sun Bay Paper All rights reserved. This newspaper or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher. Quote of the Week “What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson The Sun Bay Paper MAIL: PO Box 471, Sanborn, NY 14132 E-MAILS: production@sunbaypaper.com thesbpmedia@gmail.com WEBSITE & DIGITAL VERSION: www.sunbaypaper.com OWNER/PUBLISHER: J. GARY DILAURA CONTRIBUTORS: RICHARD LUTHMANN, BOBBY MIMMO The information contained in this publication is for educational, general information, and entertainment purposes only and is never intended to constitute medical, financial or legal advice or to replace the personalized care of a primary care practitioner, financial or legal expert On the Fourth of July, fireworks may light the sky—but it’s the fire within us that defines the heart of American independence. Each year, July 4th reminds us that freedom is not just a relic of the past, etched in faded parchment and sealed with wax. It’s a living promise—a commitment renewed with each sunrise, each vote cast, and each voice that rises to protect what this nation stands for. A Legacy Forged in Courage In 1776, a group of daring dreamers declared the impossible: that people had the right to govern themselves, to speak freely, and to pursue happiness without fear. Their courage wasn’t just revolutionary, it was contagious. It gave birth to a nation built not on bloodlines, but on belief. That belief still beats strong. It’s in the teacher empowering a classroom, the soldier standing guard in silence, the neighbor who brings over a plate when times are tough. Patriotism isn’t only grand parades and booming anthems; it’s often quiet, resilient, and kind. Lighting the Way Forward This holiday is more than a birthday, it’s a beacon. A call to remember where we came from, acknowledge how far we’ve come, and challenge ourselves to be even better. Freedom isn’t flawless. Justice doesn’t come automatically. But we are the stewards of their evolution. Every generation has its trials—wars, movements, reckonings. And yet, the American spirit prevails, adapting without abandoning its foundation: that all are created equal, and that every voice matters. Unity in Diversity On front porches and city blocks, in bustling markets and quiet cornfields, people from all walks of life celebrate this day. What unites us isn’t identical experience, it’s shared ideals. The beauty of America is not in its perfection but in its pursuit of a more perfect union. We wave flags not to ignore challenges, but to show we still believe in the effort. We sing not because the journey is easy, but because the dream is worthy. We wave flags not to ignore challenges, but to show we still believe in the effort. We sing not because the journey is easy, but because the dream is worthy. The Flame Lives On So as sparklers fizz in youthful hands and fireworks write across the heavens, remember: the true spark of July 4th is in us. In our willingness to carry freedom forward—with empathy, with strength, with hope. Let today inspire us not only to celebrate liberty but to live it, protect it, and pass it along—brighter than ever—to those who will come after us. Happy Independence Day. May its spirit live boldly in all we do. Sun Bay Paper Staff Mr. President, you cannot make a deal with radical Muslims...you simply cannot...the Quran allows lying, cheating, stealing, murder, honor killings...we now have these despicable people in important political offices...they should be polygraphed to see if they really believe in their oath of office and the Constitution …or the Quran ...can’t be both. The 1993 World Trade Center bombing, where six people were killed. The attack, which involved a truck bomb detonating in the parking garage under the North Tower, also resulted in over 1,000 injuries, according to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. That all happened February 1993... and before February 1993, Bill Clinton, the President, was advised by AG Janet Reno that FBI NY had developed information that a blind cleric in Brooklyn, NY was preaching death to Americans ...blow up bridges, tunnels, and skyscrapers! FBI NY had reliable sources and requested permission from Reno to open a case, to do an undercover operation. Reno reported that President Clinton said no... it’s a religion! Not long after... Muslims blew up the North Tower! Four days ...that’s correct... four days later my FBI brothers in my previous office, NY, took four of them down and a year later arrested their leader, Ramzi Yousef in Pakistan... relaxing with our “Allies” bragging about his accomplishments?! It gets worse...9/11. Do you remember that date...the Twin Towers...Pentagon ...acts of war? It was chosen by the Muslim leader Khalid Sheikh Mohammed who is considered the main plotter. The attacks were carried out by al-Qaeda, led by Osama bin Laden. Bin Laden personally directed his followers to attack the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. It is believed that the date, 9/11, was chosen to coincide with the Turkish Muslims one year surge on the holy city of Vienna... where the Christian, Polish army, defeated the Turkish Muslim. It is believed by many, this was the START of the first Chrisian Crusade, to eliminate Islam’s caliphate. FBI HQ knew about Zacarias Moussaoui, wanting to take flying lessons! THAT ALONE should have lit a fuse. DOJ, FBI funneled the information back to FBI Minnesota ...no search warrant for computers or rooms ...they’re Muslims. That was even more of a reason to search them!!! The New York FBI solved that case in record time ...but it ...should ‘a ...could ‘a ...would ‘a been prevented! NO investigation ...it’s a RELIGION! The flight school was in Minnesota! FBI HQ sent common sense and overwhelming evidence to that ...it’s a Religion. I will leave the rest to show how wrong some people can be... correction...how freaking stupid...some people are! We all know what a bone-headed blunder that was...some of us a little more ...but not worth getting into now. Here we are...being invaded with radical Muslims. No? Who do you think Congresswoman Omar and that entire screwball “crew” are. She took an oath to protect, defend, and preserve the Constitution. But wait. She’s a radical Muslim who does not believe in your First Amendment ...the separation of Church and State! How could that be? She also took almost the same oath to become a US citizen to “denounce any former Potentate” and to owe allegiance to America ...our Constitution! Congress is full of Muslims...as many have said, “You cannot be a Muslim and believe in the Constitution” ...it’s that simple! Every single Muslim in Congress must be suspended and vetted to find where their loyalty lies. Why do you think Michelle Obama told Hussein Obama “If you want to get into politics you have to change to a Christian”. You know ...it’s like swapping your t-shirt... then changing sides ...like “Steal the flag” ...how so apropos! Yet, idiots do not believe. READ THE QURAN. Let me help you ... “Smite their hands, feet and heads”. Smite means to cut off ...you know like all those radical ISIS Muslims when they dug trenches in Iraq and machined gunned nonbelieving Muslims’ heads off and neatly place the severed head on their chest …then bulldozed! Vienna was attacked by the Ottoman Turks (referred to by some as “Islam” in this context) in 1529 and again in 1683! Why... because they were Vienna, Christians and for NO OTHER REASON! In the first decade of the 1800’s, President Thomas Jefferson was confronted with a dilemma of Muslim pirates killing American sailors, looting, stealing American ships and goods and he tried to reason with the Muslim leader, Sidi Soliman Mellimelli. Jefferson was told that their book of faith, the Quran directs them to kill all nonbelievers...making it a law. President Jefferson solved the problem by killing the Muslims with a new American force that lives to this day. “From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli ...we will fight our country battles”. You may have heard of them ...they are, The United States Marine Corp! From the 400’s AD to 1529, 1683 to the1800s to the USS Cole, to the Twin Towers (twice) to American Embassies, the Pentagon, to Hamas, ISIS, Al-Qaeda, and now Iran a true example of what scum looks like! President Carter, because his staff were incompetent and too lazy to read what the Quran was about, convinced Carter that the Shah of Iran (a proven ally of the US) is no good and the Ayatollah is a true, honest, loving person and will make Iran a democratic and reliable ALLY to the United States! What a dumb SOB and look at what he caused! So, in February 1979 the Ayatollah Khamenei... was put back in power of Iran by Jimmy Carter and nobody else put that son of a bitch back in power and removed the Shah of Iran! Muslim leaders told Carter NOT to do it, he’s a radical killer! On November 4, 1979, eight months later, the Ayatollah Khamenei allowed radical Muslims, like himself, to kidnap 66 Americans, diplomats and students, and only released them 444 days later, on the day President Reagan was sworn in, at the same time! Mr. President, you have in your hands the ability to wipe this pig farm of radicals, murderers that Obama...oh yes, he did...aided and abetted and conspired... to bring them to this power. Obama gave them $180,000,000,000 in cash. You’re a businessman...who does that...what does that tell you about Hussein Obama? Would you try to train a rattle snake? Or make a deal with a rattle snake!?? You could rid the world of the world’s biggest sponsor of terror, from Ayatollah Khamenei 1979 to today. Ask any of the US Agencies that make up statistics! Kill every single radical starting with the Ayatollah! SHOW NO MERCY!!! Paint, “Remember the Twin Towers” and “Remember the Pentagon”, “Remember 911” on every bomb you can!! J. Gary DiLaura, FBI RET Owner, SBP Media LLC therightsidejgarydilaura.com
July 2, 2025 The Sun Bay Paper Page 6 Page 7 The Sun Bay Paper July 2, 2025 I doubt if any of you have ever bothered to count, but my average weekly column comes out to about 1,000 words. I bring this up because the other day, a national newspaper asked me to write a one-time Social Security column for them. They told me that wanted me to answer five questions (of their choosing) and that they would give me 500 words of space in their publication. I politely turned them down. I mean -- I suppose I could have done it. But because there are so many “ifs, ands or buts” associated with Social Security rules, I just don’t think I could have done them justice limiting myself to so few words. I was thinking about this today when I got what many might think is a simple question from a reader. I’m going to spend the rest of this column (way more than 100 words) answering it. Here goes. Q: I will be turning 62 on June 1, 2025. I applied for Social Security to start on that day. I was told that I was eligible for benefits in May. Why? Anyway, I assumed my first check would come in June (because I know benefits come one month late). But I just got my “award letter” and it said my first check will come in July! Can you explain what it going on? A: Yes, I can explain. The answers are actually kind of interesting. First, we come to a little quirk, not in Social Security law, but in general knowledge: You actually attain your next birth year on the day before your actual birthday. For example, I was born on June 22, 1949. So as you might guess, my parents celebrated my first birthday on June 22, 1950. But if you think about it, I actually had lived one whole year on June 21, 1950. So on my “birthday,” I was really one year and one day old. Now normally, that is an interesting but useless tidbit of knowledge. Even for Social Security purposes, it usually means nothing. For example, I started my Social Security benefits at age 63 in June 2012. The fact that I actually turned 63 on June 21 instead of June 22 meant nothing to my Social Security eligibility. June 2012 was still my first month of eligibility. But this little birthday quirk means a whole lot if you happen to be born on the first day of the month, because it means you attain your age on the last day of the prior month. And that can give you an extra month of Social Security eligibility. Let’s look at your case. You said you turn 62 on June 1, 2025. But you actually attain your 62nd complete year on May 31, 2025. May 2025 would normally be your first month of eligibility. So why will you be getting your first Social Security check in July? Well, that leads me to the next little quirk in the law. To explain, I have to take you back to the early 1980s. Ronald Reagan was elected president. He and his advisers were sort of like the President Donald Trump and Elon Musk of their day in that they were looking for ways to cut government spending. And because Social Security makes up one-fourth of the entire federal budget, if you were looking for ways to cut federal spending, it would be a good place to start. But Reagan and his people weren’t foolish enough to unilaterally cut everyone’s Social Security checks. Instead, they looked for little ways to nibble away at the edges of the program. One idea they came up with was a small cut in benefits for people who started their Social Security at age 62. The rule they put in place said that you had to be 62 for an entire month before could get your first Social Security check. So back to your case. For Social Security purposes, you legally turn age 62 on May 31, 2025. But that is only one day of the month. The first month you are age 62 for the entire month is June. That makes June your first month of Social Security eligibility. So why won’t you get your first check until July? Well, you mentioned another little quirk in the law in your question to me. You correctly pointed out that Social Security checks come one month behind. So your first payment, the June payment, will be sent to you in July. Did you follow all of that? Your birthday is on June 1, 2025. But you actually attain your age on May 31, 2025. You aren’t 62 for a full calendar month until June 2025, meaning your first Social Security check will come in July 2025. Did I explain all of that in 100 words? Not even close! Now I’m going to throw in one more piece of the puzzle. These rules can also come into play for people born on the second day of the month -- but only for those who start their benefits at age 62. I will use my wife as an example. My wife was born on Sept. 2, 1944. (And please don’t remind me that I married a woman who is five years older than me! What was I thinking?) Anyway, she started her Social Security benefits at age 62. So she was 62 on Sept. 2, 2006. But because of the Reagan law mentioned earlier, October 2006 would have been the first month she was 62 for the entire month, meaning her first benefit would have been paid in November 2006. But she got her first check in October 2006. Why? Because of that birthday anomaly we talked about earlier. She legally attained age 62 on Sept. 1, 2006. And so that meant she was 62 for the entire month of September, making that her Social Security eligibility month and giving her an initial Social Security check in October. One final point: Please note that the “must be of age an entire month” Reagan rule applies only to those starting benefits at age 62. So if you start benefits at 62 1/2, or 66, or 70 or whatever, that little quirk in the law doesn’t come into play. Phew! The “answer” part of this column was 1,045 words! Tom Margenau If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart: 10 Easyto-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.com or other book outlets. Or you can send him an email at thomas.margenau@ comcast.net. Explaining Little Quirks in Social Security Law in 1,000 Words LOS ANGELES RIOT ...OR ANY RIOT...WHAT TO DO .... “Does the Constitution allow for the President to declare by law or Proclamation an emergency to deploy Federal means to react, restore law and order to protect and preserve US property as well as life liberty and the pursuit of happiness?” I’ve known the answer to this question since I started walking and talking...YES...YES...AND YES! So instead of looking to Title 18 USC or Bill of Rights, or the Constitution ...I looked to what most Democraps do and asked “Google” ... AI Overview The President of the United States can declare a national emergency, which allows for the use of various federal resources to address the situation. The legal basis for this is found in the National Emergencies Act (NEA), enacted by Congress in 1976. The NEA grants the President the authority to declare a national emergency and exercise special powers provided by Congress. Here’s how it relates to your question: • Declaring an Emergency: Declaring an Emergency: The President can declare a national emergency by proclamation, which is transmitted to Congress and published in the Federal Register. • Deploying Federal Resources: Upon declaring an emergency, the President gains access to over 120 statutory provisions that allow for the deployment of federal resources, including the possibility of deploying troops, to respond to the situation. • Protecting US Property and Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: While the Constitution doesn’t explicitly grant the President these broad emergency powers, many scholars believe the Framers intended for the Executive Branch to act quickly in emergencies. The NEA and other statutes, however, delegate these powers to the President. These powers can be used to address emergencies that threaten national security, public safety, or critical infrastructure. This is the AI overview and the law says...this is what I would do, ALL of which is lawful... My opinion on restoring order QUICK...after declaring by proclamation the necessary temporary laws/restrictions...I would first set a curfew “no unnecessary travel” and specifically attending a RIOT is UNNECESSARY travel. Next... anyone wearing face covers will be assumed to be guilty of conspiring to riot and terrorism and arrested. Next and this is important...deadly force. The use of DEADLY force will be used to protect life and property, since destruction of property involves violence by some deadly uses of fire, rocks, clubs, etc. Law enforcement will enforce deadly force when its use is necessary to prevent a violent, named action such as throwing rocks, bricks, clubs, at vehicles, businesses, residences, persons, and will be shot. Any person who carries a weapon and is believed to be preparing to use that weapon including guns, clubs, knives, rocks debris will be stopped by deadly force. ALL illegal actions that are enforced, will be assumed to be committing a terrorist act and charged as such. Remaining on a site that law enforcement has ordered closed is a terrorist act during a declared RIOT. If any individual poses a threat to the safety of the public or law enforcement officers, the use of deadly force is authorized. By proclamation ...those who are attending what has become “the riot” and do not withdraw and remove themselves from the riot, then they are a riot participant. After due vocal notice by law enforcement that, “this is a riot/ act of terror and you are ordered to withdraw, and disperse peacefully”, and refuse and stay with the riot ...will be considered participants who intentional refuse to obey the lawful order to cease and desist. Should the participant who refuses to withdraw peacefully, and is injured in any way, will be considered, self- inflicted “COLLATERAL DAMAGE”. Standing next to a riot participant who is throwing rocks, firebombs, fireworks or anything that can injure/ kill, at anyone or anything, and is injured or killed... will be considered self-inflicted, collateral damage and they will have no standing for judicial recourse in any jurisdiction in these United States of America...that they are trying to destroy. J. Gary DiLaura, FBI RET therightsidejgarydilaura.com
July 2, 2025 The Sun Bay Paper Page 8 Page 9 The Sun Bay Paper July 2, 2025 Federal ICE agents have been in Los Angeles carrying out Federal warrants by arresting illegal immigrants with prior criminal convictions. I understand there were other arrests of many illegal immigrants accompanying the targeted criminals. Anti-ICE demonstrations and riots broke out, and the agents needed security to do their job. As a demonstration of the legitimacy of this effort, following is a summary of the most serious existing convictions for those targeted and arrested during the first few days of the L.A. operation: murder/attempted murder, theft, assault, burglary, robbery, rape or intended rape, child molestation or rape, battery, firearm offenses, DUI, domestic violence, hit-andrun, narcotics violations, vehicular manslaughter, and throwing Molotov cocktail at police. By their own admission, local law enforcement was already overwhelmed by the initial violence and destruction. Another compelling reason they couldn’t help was California’s status as a sanctuary state. More discussion about that later in this commentary. President Trump responded by activating 4,000 California National Guard and 700 Marine troops. Their assignment was security for ICE agents while enforcing immigration laws, and federal building security. Given the violence, federal agents needed added security. Governor Newsom and L.A. Mayor Bass strenuously objected, claiming the violence and destruction was under control. They joined the demonstrators in opposing the federal government’s enforcement of immigration law. They claimed federalizing troops for this purpose is illegal. However, National Guard troops have been activated for domestic deployment several times without a governor’s approval, but not since 1965 during the civil rights era. Following are three prior examples of governors being bypassed when presidents federalized the National Guard. In 1957, President Eisenhower federalized the Arkansas National Guard to provide security for black students enrolling at a Little Rock High School. Governor Faubus was opposed to the action. In 1962, President Kennedy federalized Mississippi National Guard to provide security for James Meridith attending the University of Mississippi. Eventually Kennedy called up over 30,000 troops to quell the riots. They were enforcing federal law while many students, citizens, and government officials opposed doing so. Federal officers, including Border Patrol agents, were attacked with rocks and Molotov cocktails. Cars were burned and buildings ransacked. In 1965, President Johnson federalized the Alabama National Guard to protect participants in the “Selma to Montgomery” march which Alabama Governor Wallace opposed. In each case, the governor was opposed to enforcing a federal law. President Trump is relying on US Code, Title 10, Section 12406 which states in part: “Whenever -……there is a……danger of a rebellion against the authority of the Government of the United States; or……the President is unable with the regular forces to execute the laws of the United States (my emphasis), the President may call into Federal service members and units of the National Guard……” California insists that the Governor must first approve. The all-important context for this situation is California’s status as a sanctuary state. Repeating what I previously stated, that fact effectively prevented state and local law enforcement from actively assisting ICE agents while enforcing immigration law. Additionally, in this case the demonstrations and riots were already overwhelming local law enforcement. Given those facts, Trump federalized troops to provide security for ICE agents. Finally, we learned something during 2020’s “Summer of Love.” When violence isn’t suppressed, it “burns” longer and hotter. The mostly peaceful demonstrations of outrage following George Floyd’s death were hijacked by thugs and anarchists. Burning, looting, and destruction lasted months with little resistance from far too many intimidated governors and mayors. The biggest losers that summer were minority businesses and homeowners. When President Trump suggested protecting properties by federalizing the National Guard, he was effectively shouted down. Understanding what happened and how it happened is essential for avoiding prior mistakes. Political commentator Deroy Murdock recently reminded us of another lesson. He commented like this: “Democrats can’t make up their minds when it comes to Trump and the National Guard.” On January 6, 2021Trump pre-authorized up to 10,000 National Guard troops “to make sure it was safe.” The democrat D.C. Mayor, according to some reports she was supported by Speaker Pelosi, turned down that request until several hours too late. Now, years later, democrats are complaining that Trump didn’t federalize the troops on that awful day in D.C. Following are just two representative complaints. Nancy Pelosi asked, “Why weren’t the National Guard there to begin with?” CNN’s Kaitlan Collins stated, “Trump sat on his hands…… refused to send out the National Guard……Despite desperate calls……Trump did nothing.” These are outrageous displays of “gaslighting” at its finest. Back to 2025 California, Newsom sued the President, claiming his actions were illegal. After a District judge ruled against Trump, the 9th Circuit Appeals Court stayed that decision while evaluating the ruling. The appeals court quickly ruled in favor of the President, but the District judge intends to hold another hearing. Perhaps the Supreme Court will eventually rule. I’m predicting that federalizing the National Guard, given these facts, will ultimately be found justified and legal. Steve Bakke Visit my website at myslantonthings.com Federalizing troops: Legal? Justified? ALERT, ALERT, ALERT A NOTE TO THOSE LEFT-WING, RED, COMMIES WHO WANT TO HOLD PUBLIC OFFICE...YOU CANNOT! House and Senate members...honor your Oaths of Office! In 1954, then President Eisenhower signed into LAW the Communist Control Act of 1954, specifically against Commies! The ACT states that you cannot hold public office in this country. Why? Because you are a Commie... Dummy! That’s why Hussein “changed” his affiliation to Christianity, at the direction of his wife. Why? Because a Muslim cannot swear to honor the First Amendment, which demands the Separation of Church and State. However, the Quran, Hussein’s Book of Faith, condemns Kofirs! A Kofir is any Muslim who “changes” affiliation ...Hussein is a Traitor to Islam and the punishment is not good...beheading! HOWEVER, ... just LIE...Islam allows lying if it is beneficial to Islam!!! Great! Besides a Communist, a socialist cannot hold office! We could have solved that problem instead of enduring eight years and then another four of lying, cheating ...attempted coup ...which continues to this day! He really didn’t change but the idiot Republican Party was/is too dumb to realize what he really is...a Muslim...always has been and always will be! So now we have Mr. Zohran Mamdani, who won the Democrat primary. An “admitted” Commie ...oh yes you are! Anybody who spouts Communist ideals and plans to change our free enterprise system into government ownership ...in America...is a traitor to his citizenship, a Communist, and NOT American! You are violating our laws, Constitution, Bill of Rights ... “the inalienable Rights to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness”. The Government ownership of our businesses is NOT a free enterprise, you idiot! The simple fact you are running as a “socialist Democrap” is a contradiction of words, ideals and a lame attempt to cover up your true colors... Socialist/ Communist/Islam... none of those words exist in our Constitution! “(N)o religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.” (Article VI) “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” (First Amendment) Neither Socialism, Communism, nor Islam or a Constitutional Republic are religions... they are ideals...used to manage a way of life. AND if those true Democrats and Republicans who believe in their oaths of office don’t start to enforce, abide by, their oaths and prohibit those who want to “fundamentally change” our Constitution or America from so doing, we will lose our Constitutional Republic forever. You have allowed people who are illegally in office already and that is Socialist, Islamic Muslims. I am calling on the Republican Party and the President to direct the AG to file an injunction preventing Mamdani from running for any public office. AND... as a separate action... open an investigation on each Muslim member of Congress to ascertain their affiliation, Constitution or Quran. They CANNOT honor their oath to protect, preserve and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Islam form of government... separation of Church and State. J. Gary DiLaura, FBI RET Owner, SBP Media LLC therightsidejgarydilaura.com
July 2, 2025 The Sun Bay Paper Page 10 Page 11 The Sun Bay Paper July 2, 2025 More Clarification of the ‘Spousal Bump’ Eliminate Damp, Moldy Odors Dear James: Our old house is a mixture of many additions over the years with basements and crawl spaces. It often has a damp, moldy odor. How can we eliminate this condition? -- Bert J. Dear Bert: The damp, moldy odor is not only unpleasant but can also indicate other more serious problems. Mold spores released into the air can cause allergies and some, such as black mold, can make people sick. Dampness can cause structural damage to the building materials and will invite insects to invade your house. High indoor humidity from excess moisture in your home can be caused by external moisture entering your home and/or by moisture generated inside your home. Since your home is older, the problem is probably not caused by extreme airtightness -- which can be a problem with some new superefficient homes that are being built today. Check for any leaky plumbing. The wax ring under toilets or the seal between the tank and the bowl sections are common leaks that often go unnoticed. If you hear the toilet running often, it is a good indication that there may be a leak somewhere. Wax rings do begin to leak sometimes, especially if the toilet is not bolted down tightly and rocks easily. If you don’t find any leaks, try running your kitchen and bathroom vent fans more often when those rooms are used. Children often forget to use the bathroom vent fan, so consider installing one with a motion and humidity sensor. It will automatically start and run only as long as needed. If, after you check out these areas and fix any problems, you still have the musty odor problems, moisture is probably entering your home through the slab, crawl space or basement floor and walls. A dirt crawl space floor is an obvious source. The concrete slab and floor are less obvious. Keep in mind that concrete is a porous material, so moisture will readily pass through it. Start with the crawl space. The floor should be covered with a vapor barrier material which will block the moisture flow from the ground floor. The vapor barrier film should cover the entire floor and run several feet up the walls to the band joists. Staple it to wood strips and then nail the strips, trapping the edge of the film, to the joists. Four-mil or six-mil (0.006 of an inch) polyethylene film is most commonly used for sealing a crawl space floor. It is usually available in 100-foot-long rolls of various widths up to 20 feet. You can plan on spending about 2 to 3 cents per square foot for this type of film. A much better type of film to use is cross-laminated polyethylene film. It is actually more than one layer bonded together. This makes it much stronger and eliminates most pinholes that allow some moisture to leak through. It costs about 9 to 10 cents per square foot. It sounds like a lot more, but it may cost only $50 more overall. If you have any problem finding this type of film, contact Fortifiber Corp. Applying a sealer compound to the basement floor and walls is the best do-it-yourself method to stop moisture. It is not as effective as film, but it will stop the majority of the moisture. Use one of the new water-based sealers because they are safer to use than solvent-based ones. Two of the sources for it are Tamms Industries and Laticrete. Hopefully sealing the basement and crawl space did the trick. The simplest method to seal the slab, if you still have a problem, is to remove the carpeting and install film over the slab. Reinstall the carpeting. HERE’S HOW BY: JAMES DULLEY Send your questions to Here’s How, 6906 Royalgreen Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio, 45244 or visit www.dulley.com. I don’t think I coined the term. But I may have helped spread it around the world of Social Security. I’m referring to the “spousal bump.” Every time I hear it, it makes me chuckle. It sounds like some “dirty dancing” move by an old married couple in a shady nightclub! But of course, I know that’s not what the spousal bump is. It is a term that refers to the extra benefits a wife would get as a spouse on her husband’s Social Security record. I’ve written past columns about this issue. But I continue to get questions from readers about it. And let me point out that the questions always involve the benefits a wife can get on her husband’s record. Even though Social Security laws are gender neutral, society hasn’t been. A husband’s own Social Security benefit is almost always higher than his wife’s own Social Security benefit. So, a wife is much more likely to qualify for a bump on her husband’s record. But if you happen to live in a household where the wife makes more money than the husband, then it’s the guy who could be eligible for the extra benefits. Anyway, here are a couple of recent questions about the so-called spousal bump. Q: I turn my full retirement age in July 2025 I am scheduled to get $3,000 from Social Security if I file then. But everything I read and hear from so-called experts tells me to wait until 70 before I file for benefits. If I wait until then, I should get about $3,900 per month. One reason I am encouraged to do this is the extra widow’s benefits my wife would get, assuming I die first. She is 66. She took her Social Security at 62. She only gets $550 per month. I have two questions. How much of a spousal bump would she get if I filed now at my full retirement age? I’m assuming it’s half of my FRA benefit. And how much would she get if I wait until age 70 to file? I’m assuming it’s half of my age-70 rate. A: Well, you’re wrong about your wife getting a bigger bump if you wait until 70. More about that in a minute. But first, here is roughly how they will figure your wife’s spousal benefits if you file at your full retirement age. They would take her full retirement rate and subtract that from one-half of your full retirement rate. The difference will be added to her reduced retirement benefit. So let’s put some numbers to that. I’m going to guess that your wife’s full retirement rate would have been about $735. Then we subtract that from one-half of your full retirement rate, or $1,500. That leaves $765. That would be her spousal bump. We add that to her reduced retirement benefit of $550 -- meaning she would get $1,315 in total benefits if you filed for your Social Security to start in July. And if you waited until age 70 to file, she would get exactly the same rate. Why? Because the benefits paid to a spouse of a 70-year-old retiree are always based on the husband’s full retirement age rate, not his age-70 rate. So, if you were thinking you would increase her spousal bump by waiting until age 70, you’re wrong. She would get a bump of $765, or total benefits of $1,315, whether you take benefits now or wait until age 70. In other words, there is absolutely no advantage in waiting until age 70 to increase your wife’s potential spousal benefits on your record -- while you are alive. But there is an advantage in waiting until age 70 if your goal is to increase your wife’s potential widow’s benefits. And that’s because even though a wife does not share in the delayed retirement bonus you earn for waiting until age 70, a widow does. If you wait until 70 to file for benefits, and then die, your wife’s total benefits would be bumped up to your $3,900 level. In other words, she would get her own $550 retirement check, as well as an additional $3,350 in widow’s benefits. On the other hand, if you filed for benefits now and get your full retirement rate of $3,000, then your wife’s total benefits after you die would be $3,000 -- including her own $550 and $2,450 in widow’s benefits. So, you and your wife just have to decide if she wants an early spousal bump by you filing now, or a larger “widow’s bump” later on if you wait until age 70 to file. Q: I am about to turn 62. I’m trying to decide if I should file for benefits now or wait until my full retirement age. My FRA benefit would be $900. My age 62 benefit would be $630. My husband, who was always the primary breadwinner, is also 62, but he plans to wait until 67 to file for his Social Security. His benefit will be $4,200. So, I will eventually get more in spousal benefits on his record. But will I reduce my eventual spousal bump by filing for my own reduced retirement benefits now? A: You would get the same spousal bump whether you file for your own benefits now or wait until your full retirement age to file. It’s just that if you file now, the bump would be added to your reduced retirement benefit. Whereas if you wait and file for your own benefits at your full retirement age, the bump would be added to your full FRA benefit. As explained in the prior answer, here is how they would figure your spousal bump. They would take your FRA benefit rate ($900) and subtract that from onehalf of your husband’s FRA rate ($2,100). The difference ($1,200) would be added to your own benefits. In other words, if you file for your own benefits now, you’d start getting $1,830 in total benefits once your husband reaches FRA and you file for spousal benefits. (That’s your reduced retirement benefit of $630 plus the $1,200 bump.) If you wait until your full retirement age to file for your benefits and spousal benefits on your husband’s record, you’d start getting $2,100 in total benefits (Your FRA benefit of $900 plus the $1,200 bump.) On first blush, waiting until your full retirement age to file seems like the smarter move. (You end up with an extra $270 in benefits.) But if you wait until your FRA to file, you would have missed out on $37,800 in reduced retirement benefits between 62 and 67. The question becomes, do you want that extra $37,800 for the next 5 years? Or do you want to forego that to get an extra $270 per month from your full retirement age on? Tom Margenau If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart: 10 Easyto-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.com or other book outlets. Or you can send him an email at thomas.margenau@ comcast.net.
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