Trump has ordered 14 military strikes against drug boats since September. 57 people are dead. Even Rand Paul is calling it unconstitutional. But here's what nobody's asking: What would YOU do to stop boats bringing fentanyl that killed 73,000 Americans last year?

In this episode, John O'Connor breaks down why Trump's approach is right, why traditional Coast Guard methods fail 93% of the time, and why even constitutional conservatives are getting this wrong. Topics include Rand Paul's objections, international law arguments, the Venezuela regime change angle, and why this is war—not law enforcement.

73,690 Americans died from overdoses last year. Coast Guard intercepts only 7-15% of maritime cocaine. When we do arrest smugglers, foreign governments release them within hours. The old way has failed catastrophically.

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Andrew Cuomo's refusal to drop out of the NYC mayoral race is ensuring a socialist victory. Zohran Mamdani—a Democratic Socialist who questions Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state—is winning with 46% because the anti-socialist vote is split three ways between Mamdani, Cuomo (33%), and Republican Curtis Sliwa (15%).

In this episode, John O'Connor examines Mamdani's radical platform, Cuomo's scandalous past (sexual harassment of 13 women, 15,000 nursing home deaths he covered up), and why the legitimate Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa refuses to cave to pressure to drop out.

The math is clear: if Cuomo dropped out, his moderate Democrat and independent voters could unite behind Sliwa and stop the socialist. Instead, Cuomo's ego is driving this three-way split that guarantees Mamdani becomes mayor of America's largest city.

With 12 days until Election Day and early voting starting October 25th, this episode makes the case for why Cuomo must be the one to step aside—and what's at stake for New York's Jewish community, the national Democratic Party, and cities across America if socialism wins in NYC.

Episode topics: NYC mayoral election 2025, Zohran Mamdani's Israel stance, Andrew Cuomo scandals, Curtis Sliwa Guardian Angels, vote splitting, socialist policies, BDS movement, Trump's role in NYC politics, election mathematics.

President Trump brokered a historic Middle East peace deal bringing all Israeli hostages home after two years in captivity. In nine months, Trump accomplished what Biden couldn't in two years - ending the Gaza war through American strength and decisive leadership.

But October 13th wasn't just about Trump's victory. It was also Columbus Day. Do you know the real reason we celebrate it? The first Columbus Day was created in 1892 as political damage control after the largest mass lynching in American history - when eleven Italian Americans were murdered by a New Orleans mob and no one was prosecuted.

Plus, I take you to Rugby, Tennessee - a beautiful Victorian village that was supposed to be a utopian colony where British aristocrats and Americans would build a perfect society. It failed spectacularly, and the lessons explain everything about what actually builds civilizations versus what sounds good on paper.

Three segments. Three stories. All connected. Trump's peace deal shows what strong leadership accomplishes. Columbus Day's real history reminds us to face our past honestly. And Rugby teaches us that noble intentions mean nothing without practical skills and hard work.

This is O'Connor's Right Stand - unfiltered conservative commentary for Patriots who demand the truth.