oped:Nothing could bring more disruption onto the scene than the Hounds from
Hell. These so-called non-partisan organizations have some ties and
roots that need to be closely examined. Michelle Malkin takes a look at a
new nonprofit called American Oversight, and the Citizens for
Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW). You need to see this.
As Written By Michelle Malkin for michellemalkin.com
Here come the hyper-partisan hounds.
A new nonprofit called American Oversight launched this week to
combat President Trump’s “culture of impunity.” The outfit declared
itself “nonpartisan” and claims its crusaders will fight for a
“transparent and ethical government.”
But like Waylon Jennings once crooned, “Baby, that dog won’t hunt.”
These Democrat operatives aren’t interested in accountability. Their
mission is to attack, obstruct and destroy their political opponents at
all costs.
Executive Director and Obama donor Austin Evers is certainly familiar
with the “culture of impunity.” He worked as a lawyer at Williams and
Connolly — the firm representing Hillary Clinton and the same firm that
boasts longtime Clinton consigliere David Kendall, who shepherded
scandal-ridden Bill and Hill through Whitewater, Lewinsky-gate and
Email-gate. Evers had zero experience handling public records and
classified document requests before he was hired by the State Department
in 2015 to be Hillary’s information blocker. But the ethical olfactory
nerves of the Democrats suddenly shut down over the clear conflict of
interest.
“At the very least, this suspect arrangement raises questions about
the State Department hiring process,” GOP Rep. Bob Goodlatte complained
to the agency’s inspector general. “At worst, it suggests willful
obstruction by handpicked Clinton associates at the State Department on
behalf of former Secretary Clinton, to ensure damaging or incriminating
documents never saw the light of day.” CONTINUE READING ABOUT DIRTY DOGS HERE:The dirty Dem dogs of disruption
An elementary school teacher in Sydney, Australia, has quit her job—after being threatened with beheading and other violence from young Muslim kids.
In addition, three other teachers have taken official leaves of absence
due to stress—and the received counseling and financial compensation due
to the severity of their bullying from the Muslim kids.
Some of the kids were as young as nine and ten.
The teacher who quit has not been named, but she outlined truly shocking
and savage behavior from her young students. In one instance, she said
she was physically abused by students after she stopped them from
hanging a Syrian flag in her classroom. In another instance, she said
she was physically pushed into the corner as students began marching
around the room, chanting the Koran.
She also claims that other students were
bullied by the Muslim kids too, including a “group of [Muslim] boys who
stood around a girl and called her horrible names, like ‘dog.’” Another
kid was bullied for disobeying "Muslim scripture” and “betray[ing] his
religion.”
The teacher said she had filed numerous complaints, dating back to
2014—but after students threatened to behead her and her family, she
finally said enough was enough.
The Department of Education in New South Wales, which oversees Sydney
schools, did not deny that teachers had been given financial
compensation for their distress, but didn’t give any additional details
about the allegations.
"The Department of
Education continues to work closely with law enforcement agencies on
such matters,” said a department spokesman. "To maintain effective
operations and protect the privacy of students, the department will not
identify schools participating in these programs.”
Two Muslim immigrants from Afghanistan are charged with gang-raping a drunk woman—as their friend livestreamed it on Facebook.
Their victim was identified only as a Swedish woman in her 30s, who was
under the influence of alcohol and drugs—and, thus, “particularly
vulnerable,” under Swedish law. Her name has not been released.
The names of the men involved have not been released either. The two men
suspected of rape have been described as Afghan citizens, one an 18-year-old
and the other a 21-year-old. A third man, a Swedish national aged 24,
was charged with being an accomplice, for livestreaming it.
The vicious assault
was broadcasted to a private Facebook group with about 60,000 members,
and seen by eight people. The rape lasted for several minutes, as the
horrified viewers on Facebook urged the 24-year-old to intervene and
stop the attack—but he refused to do so.
One of the people watching quickly alerted police. The video has since
been removed from Facebook, but copies of it continue to circulate on
the internet.
All three men deny their involvement in the rape—but prosecutors claim
they have plenty of evidence, including the footage from Facebook, to
convict.
The utter hypocrisy that is being demonstrated in the Bundy Ranch
trial by those who swore an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution
from both foreign and domestic enemies is quite telling as to the level
of corruption we are seeing in our land today. Furthermore, it is
demonstrating that many of those who have taken that oath not only don't
know what the Constitution says, but also have become the very domestic
enemies they proclaim to oppose because of their ignorance.
First, take this update from Guerilla Media Network's Deb Jordan.
However, that is not the whole of what is taking place in Nevada. The Nevada Independent reports:
Although no shots were fired that day, federal officers previously
testified that alarming investigative intelligence, combined with the
guns present in the agitated crowd and para-military dress of some of
the protesters, made them afraid for their safety. Six defendants the
government describes as Bundy’s gunmen are on trial accused of
threatening and intimidating BLM and U.S. Parks Service law enforcement
officers.
In recent weeks, on cross examination, the defense has managed to
portray the federal cops as inexperienced wannabes who lacked judgment
and overreacted under stress. After the decision was made to discontinue
the roundup, some of BLM rangers and Park police initially refused
orders to put away their weapons, stand down and pack up. Some of their
responses under oath made them appear more fearful than professional.
But the defense this past week had little success with Metro Sgt. Tom Jenkins and none at all with Sheriff Joseph Lombardo.
Additionally, there was testimony by Metro Sgt. Tom Jenkins, who
claimed that protesters were flashing handguns and rifles "from the time
we got there until the time we left." However, he remained steadfast
in his claims even though lengthy recorded exhibits didn't always agree
with his testimony. Someone is not being truthful or has a really bad
memory that cannot be trusted.
Jenkins claims his officers were "scared" and "crying." Really?
I wonder if Sgt. Jenkins thought there was fear in the hearts of the Bundys and their supporters over this?
https://youtu.be/9p0YemhFnw8
or this?
https://youtu.be/LhJ6H9vlEDA
Then there was testimony from Lombardo. Again, from The Nevada Independent:
When Lombardo’s took the stand Thursday, he reminded those who have
followed his career that the public needn’t worry about his leadership
skills. An assistant sheriff at the time of the standoff, Lombardo
accompanied Sheriff Doug Gillespie to Bundy’s makeshift stage outside
his ranch in an attempt to cool the heated rhetoric and avoid bloodshed.
He stood patiently during Bundy’s windy grandstanding and impossible
demands — disarm all federal law enforcement and bulldoze the entrance
booths at the region’s federal conservation and recreation areas — and
then returned to Las Vegas believing the botched cattle roundup was
reaching a peaceful resolution.
For the first time jurors saw video of the elder Bundy holding
forth with armed, uniformed members of the Arizona State Militia, who
call themselves the “Praetorian Guard,” standing guard. Dozens of his
hundreds of followers were armed with handguns and rifles.
When Bundy instructed his followers to go get his cattle,
Lombardo’s day grew complicated and dangerous. He attempted to negotiate
with one of Bundy’s sons, Dave Bundy, in a plea for patience and enough
time to allow the BLM to make a safe exit.
It was Lombardo, jurors learned, who essentially put his career on
the line to overrule BLM Supervisory Special Agent Dan Love and press
for the release of the impounded cattle during the height of the armed
standoff’s tensions.
“He advised me they were federal cattle and it was his decision,” Lombardo said.
Fortunately, Lombardo prevailed.
On what constitutional basis do Cliven Bundy's cattle become
"federal cattle"? There is no victim any what the government is
portraying here. Furthermore, just because a video shows armed citizens
protecting one another from a tyrannical BLM, something that even
Sheriff Lombardo was willing to stand up to, doesn't mean they were
breaking the law. Seriously, is no one reading the Second Amendment?
Do none of these people know
why we have it and what provoked the writing of the Second Amendment?
or the First? or the Third? or the Fourth, etc. etc.?
While the author of the Nevada Independent piece concluded, "Bring
guns to a peaceful protest, and you’re bound to get everyone’s
attention," what he failed to identify is who brought them first. The
response of protesters with guns was an equal and measured defensive
response to tyrants, period. Now, you can see the utter hypocrisy and
lack of moral compass that is on display in this case.
Donald Trump promised to secure the border and crack down on illegal immigration.
Democrats scoffed at him and Mexican officials even came out and said they would not accept Trump’s immigration ban.
But new numbers have Democrats and Mexican officials stunned at what Trump’s done.
The Department of Homeland Security released figures showing illegal
border crossings have dropped 40 percent during Trump’s first month in
office.
This is exactly what he promised the voters when he campaigned for president.
Many in the media and on the left shrugged off his promises as typical campaign rhetoric.
But there was meat behind his pledge, and his first month in office proves it.
The Department of Homeland Security attributes the decrease in illegal border crossings in part to the new tone Trump set.
Illegal aliens no longer feel secure that the American government
will allow them to roam the country and live off the American safety
net. Fox News reported on Trump’s success in stemming the tide of illegal immigration:
The number of people illegally crossing the U.S. southern border
has dropped 40 percent in President Trump’s first full month in office,
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said Wednesday. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol reported that the number of
illegal border crossings dropped from 31,578 to 18,762 persons. Kelly
said border agents usually see a 10 to 20 percent increase in illegal
immigrant apprehensions from January to February. “The drop in apprehensions shows a marked change in trends,”
Kelly said. “Since the administration’s implementation of executive
orders to enforce immigration laws, apprehensions and inadmissible
activity is trending toward the lowest monthly total in at least the
last five years.”
The new numbers are welcoming news for Trump who campaigned on illegal immigration crackdown. Trump signed an executive order increasing border security and
authorizing the construction of his promised border wall along the
southern border in the first few days of his presidency. Trump also
seeks to hire about 5,000 additional border patrol officials and 10,000
ICE agents and seeks to fast-track deportations.
It’s important to note the reduction in illegal border crossings is
two to four times greater than what is normally seen in a similar
timeframe.
That is a direct result of Trump’s executive orders implementing
stepped-up enforcement of immigration law, as well as expediting the
deportation process.
America is seeing immediate results.
Just enforcing the law has led to fewer illegal aliens trying to sneak into America.
Illegal aliens must now take into account the likelihood of being deported should they be caught in America.
And that is having an effect on illegal border crossings.
No one believed Trump would implement his crackdown on illegal immigration.
But he has, and Americans are already seeing the benefits of his approach.
As I watched Paul Ryan roll up his sleeves and
try to explain the GOP healthcare bill in a style reminiscent of an
adjunct professor, and then his follow up performance on the Sunday
morning talk show circuit, I was reminded as to why I was against
electing this man as Speaker of the House. In the Sunday interviews
there was a stark contrast between Ryan and Sen. Rand Paul who is
opposing the bill. Ryan regularly spoke of “the process”. In contrast,
Paul, was on the same Sunday circuit speaking on both the substance and
process of the bill. The difference between the two men’s appearances
was quite revealing if one were to remove their Paul Ryan blinders.
Personally, I never understood the hype in
regards to Ryan. His resume is Congressional Intern, Congressional
Staffer, and Congressman. In other words, he is a creature of
Washington. He was literally raised on the hill. He views everything
through a D.C. prism. Toughness and negotiation skills are a perquisite
for any speaker to be successful. Additionally, a little charisma
doesn’t hurt. Amazingly, these are all traits we have yet to see
exhibited by the man who has choked on the big stage multiple times.
People often refer to Paul Ryan as “one of the
smartest people on the Hill”. While I’m sure Ryan appreciates the
compliment, I’m not exactly sure it’s something to be proud of. “The
Hill” is populated with people whose skillsets are so weak, they
couldn’t last five minutes in the private sector. Congress is filled
with liars, whiners, and conventional thinkers. The reason Donald Trump
is able to get networks from CNBC to Fox News to bow to his demands is
because he understands negotiations. In contrast, Ryan botched the
healthcare rollout showing that he didn’t learn from the controversial
Ryan plan rollout prior to a very tight election. By unveiling this
plan, he not only forced his Republicans colleagues to have to defend
this plan, but he also gave the President and his fellow Democrats
ammunition even though they did not have a plan themselves.
In fairness to Ryan, in person, he is a very
likable man. At the same time, there are plenty of nice men and women in
Congress. The problem is how far being “nice” will get you with
extremists like Nancy Pelosi or even an aggressive president in your own
party who might need to be kept in check. For example, do people
believe once Democrats begin calling Ryan, “anti-immigrant” he will
respond by standing his ground on immigration reform? Do we believe he
will fight side by side with President Trump on hot button legislation?
Being nice guys is why the Romney/Ryan ticket lost a disaster of
presidential administration in 2012.
Although Ryan has exhibited a deficiency in
toughness and negotiation skills, he also lacks the charisma to inspire.
On top of these weaknesses, Ryan has horrible political instincts and
has consistently choked on the big stage. Moreover, no one can claim he
was an asset to the Romney presidential ticket. Let’s be real here.
Sarah Palin was basically thrown into her vice-presidential debate
unprepared and she kept then Senator Biden off guard. If you count his
lies and exaggerations, she clearly won. In comparison, we are told Ryan
is the boy wonder; a genius; a policy wonk. Yet, he had his clock
cleaned by a Vice President who had to defend a disastrous four-year
record. Ryan looked nervous, scared, and quite frankly out of his league
against Biden, who at times appeared to be mentally unstable.
Perhaps I’ve always had low expectations when it came to Ryan’s ability
to be an effective speaker. At the time, I believed Rep. Dan Webster
would have made a much more effective speaker and I still believe that. I
must confess I was never sold on the “Young Guns” crew of Kevin
McCarthy, Eric Cantor, and Paul Ryan. Nevertheless, Ryan was clearly the
brightest out of that bunch. Still, Ryan’s consistency is respectable,
but Republicans have to ask themselves: Will continuing to believe in
his abilities just mean more underwhelming results?
Michael Savage has been a conservative talk radio superstar for decades
now. The man was pushing borders, language, and culture before Donald
Trump ever decided to run for president, and so it wasn't surprising
when he was an early rider on the Trump Train.
Despite his rock ribbed conservatism, Savage has always chosen to make
his home in a city he calls San-Fran-sicko. Long term Savage listeners
have heard the host discuss his love/hate relationship with the Bay area
for decades. Those of us who have come to know and love Dr. Savage were
less than pleased to hear this San Francisco tale. Per World Net Daily:
On the day he launched his new book about the fierce, sometimes violent,
opposition to Donald Trump, radio talk-show host Michael Savage was
assaulted by a stranger at a San Francisco Bay Area restaurant.
Savage, with his dog, Teddy, was finishing up dinner Tuesday night at
Servino Restaurant in Tiburon, California, north of San Francisco, when
the unnamed assailant charged up to Savage and began yelling, reported
local media blogger Rich Lieberman.
The attacker kicked the poodle out of the way, grabbed Savage and threw him to the ground, according to an eyewitness.
Savage was not seriously hurt, but the incident left him bloodied and shaken, Lieberman said.
This is absolute madness, but unfortunately, it's becoming a part of
life for Bay Area conservatives. We wish Dr. Savage and Teddy a speedy
recovery, and we hope the animal who perpetrated this vicious assault
gets the justice he deserves.
PS: Savage discussed the riots in Berkeley several weeks back,
where liberal animals assaulted Trump supporters. We wonder if his
attacker was there?
Dear Fellow Patriot,
President Obama refused to pardon an innocent U.S. soldier before he left office.
Now I'm asking you to sign this PRESIDENTIAL PARDON PETITION FOR ARMY 1LT CLINT LORANCE urging President Trump to do what Obama refused to: send this innocent soldier home where he belongs!
In July, 2012, 1LT Clint Lorance was sent to
Afghanistan to replace a platoon leader who was seriously wounded in a
Taliban attack. On his third day on the job, Clint and his men were on
patrol when a U.S. helicopter radioed that a motorcycle was sitting
outside of the village near a road only used by the Taliban. When the motorcycle started gunning toward the platoon, 1LT Lorance ordered his marksman to fire.
Two of the riders were killed. The other was
captured in the village, where days earlier a U.S. soldier was shot in
the neck. Those of us who have been stationed in Afghanistan know the tactics and actions of the enemy. Without a doubt, these men posed a threat to Clint's platoon. And as the commanding officer, Clint knew he was responsible for getting every single one of his soldiers back to base alive.
Yet our own government didn't agree. 1LT Lorance was convicted of murder and sentenced to 20 years at the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth. Now you know why I'm asking you to follow this link to sign the PRESIDENTIAL PARDON PETITION right away.
You see, it is customary for U.S. Presidents to
grant high-profile pardons just before leaving office. However, when
Obama's term came to an end on January 20, 2017, he refused to commute
Clint's sentence.
Instead, Obama did commute the sentence of traitor Bradley Manning, who leaked sensitive national security information and put our troops at risk.
He did
commute the sentence of Puerto Rican nationalist Oscar Lopez Rivera, who
was serving 50 years in prison for plotting to overthrow the U.S.
government and whose group killed four Americans in a New York City
bombing in 1975.
And of course he pardoned and commuted the sentences of hundreds of criminal cocaine and heroin dealers.
As a combat veteran, I'm disgusted that Obama let
traitors, drug dealers and murderers out of prison early – while 1LT
Lorance is left to serve a 20-year sentence for protecting his men on
the battlefield!
But now that Donald Trump has taken office, you and I have a new chance to finally free 1LT Lorance. Will you follow this link to sign the PRESIDENTIAL PARDON PETITION to Donald Trump right now?
My friend, Clint Lorance signed up to serve his
country and risked his life on the battlefield to protect your freedom.
When his men were threatened, he did exactly what our military trained
him to do. As a combat veteran with 22 years of service, I can't turn my back on this young soldier. And I hope you won't either.
That's why I'm writing you this letter on behalf of the United American Patriots (UAP),
an organization founded by another combat veteran who knows just like I
do that you can't second-guess our young men for their split-second
actions behind enemy lines. UAP
provides legal defenses for soldiers like Clint who have been unfairly
accused of crimes for their actions in deadly combat zones. In
fact, they're assisting 6 other wrongly accused soldiers who are
sitting behind bars at Fort Leavenworth, in addition to funding 3
separate efforts to free Clint – an appeal, a motion for mistrial and of
course this Presidential Pardon campaign.
But as a non-profit organization, UAP doesn't
receive a dime of federal funding. Instead, they depend on the big
hearts of American patriots like you who support them and their mission.
UAP has calculated the cost of filing all the
paperwork for Clint's official pardon request and this Petition campaign
to be more than $385,000. But I don't think you can put a price tag on this young man's freedom!
I'm not asking you to write a check for $385,000. But I am asking you to make a tax-deductible gift of $31 after you sign the Petition.
Every penny raised will support UAP's efforts to
collect millions of Petitions on Clint's behalf – and cover the legal
fees for other innocent soldiers – so if you are in the position to send
a larger tax-deductible gift in the amount of $50, $100, $500 or more, I
pray you will.
1LT Clint Lorance served our country honorably and
courageously for 10 years. He does not deserve to be treated as a
cold-blooded murderer for doing his job. Will
you take just 30 seconds right now to fight for Clint's freedom by
signing the PRESIDENTIAL PARDON FOR ARMY 1LT CLINT LORANCE and make your
best tax-deductible contribution of $31 or more.
On behalf of 1LT Lorance and his family, his legal team and UAP, thank you in advance for your support.
Steadfast and loyal,
LTC(R) Allen West
Congressman (2011-2013)
P.S. If you agree that it's time for President
Trump to do what Barack Obama refused to – and send this innocent
American soldier home to his family! – then please sign the PRESIDENTIAL PARDON FOR ARMY 1LT CLINT LORANCE right away and make your best tax-deductible donation of $31 or more to United American Patriots.
First, for some context, here is a picture of the offensive clothing worn by Valley High School fans at the game: At first glance it certainly doesn’t look like these folks are engaging in any racist activity, but then, what do we know?
by:Mac Slavo
In today’s hypersensitive bizarro environment, where people are quite literally having mental breakdowns following the election of President Donald Trump, everything that used to be normal appears to now elicit howls of racism, xenophobia and sexism.
In the latest example, we turn to Iowa, where students from Valley
High School attended a basketball game in traditional red, white and
blue attire they reportedly wear to big games. One would think that
showing support for their team wearing the colors of the U.S. flag
wouldn’t even raise an eyebrow, but you’d be wrong.
“This is an example of BLATANT racism,” said Ty Leggett, a Valley High School alum, on the Valley High School – WDMCS
Facebook page. “ALL participating should have been pulled and banned
from ALL VHS extracurricular events for the remainder of the year! As a
parent, I’d be mortified that my son or daughter thought this way, acted
in this fashion and refrained from taking a stand against this 21st
century inexcusable behavior!”
Erin Ness Carter, a mother living in the Iowan district, remarked
that “for the supporters of one team from a primarily white part of town
to paint themselves as the ‘team of the USA’ it strongly implies that
the other team, the less white team, is less American.”
One Valley High School student, Dayna Dunnwald, noted that the
school’s students had dressed with a USA-theme instead of their black
and orange school colors “many times in the past.”
“A lot of people were very upset about it,” explained DeNasja Spencer, a sophomore at Des Moines North, to KCCI. “Even
if that was their theme for the game, I feel like they should have
switched that because everyone knows North is a more diverse school.”
Via Daily Caller
Valley High students were forced to issue a statement in response to the allegations of racism:
“We are deeply sorry if we have offended anyone in any
way,” reads the statement, in part. “We have traditionally dressed in
such a fashion for great games such as the one last night. Everyone here
at Valley has immense respect not only for your team and players but
for your community as a whole. Please know that our intent was in no way
to offend or demean—just to support our own team in a way we have done
before.”
That Valley High students were essentially forced to say they are
“deeply sorry” for the incident is a travesty in and of itself. Do we now live in a country where wearing the colors of the Star
Spangled Banner can be construed as racist because they are
somehow insensitive to diverse groups of people? Last time we checked, and calls us crazy, we’re living in America, where our national colors happen to be… red… white… and blue. Next we’ll be told that a woman wearing a white dress or someone wearing a Gadsden flag t-shirt is also racist. Oh, wait. Too late.
This is the most incredible child on the face of the planet. Not only
does she have her stories straight but she can keep up with the questions
being asked of her. She knocked it out of the park. Enjoy:
By: The Voice of Reason
Is President Trump being too patient with his predecessor? While Obama
hardly deserves any respect, it could be argued that President Trump
does not want to be viewed as being too combative against someone who
held the Oval Office before him. But when your predecessor is openly
advocating for your resignation or impeachment by any means necessary,
perhaps it is time to take action.
In the following video, Right Wing News looks at how Obama’s actions
with regards to the OFA and wiretapping could meet the legal definition
of seditious activities. Obama, in his arrogance, has barely attempted
to hide it, with Eric Holder openly saying “He’s coming,” about Obama’s
return.
Of course, under the law, such seditious activities can land someone
in jail for 20 years, however Obama hardly seems worried. Perhaps it’s
time that President Trump took decisive action against the ......
I for one am so tired of the looney left and the #LGBTQ movement attacking us from all sides...stating we are phobic this and phobic that....really how so? Just because we adhere to being God's creation or if you prefer Natures creation, somehow we are phobics...now take the term phobic it means a fear of...just because one disagrees with anothers take on life does not equate to having a fear of...they have their preference and we have ours...therefore it is OK to be proud of being straight and normal!
Then we have the new age feminist movement who get their panties all in a bunch when a guy or gal makes a comment about one being sexy....really... wow so if we have to disregard finding someone of the opposite sex being sexy then how the hell do we get to the procreation stage?
Let's be honest here...opposites attract but equals marry (or should) we all have our preferences as to what is attractive in a mate...one persons trash is anothers treasure and vis versa.
When just dating it seems as though [being honest] sexy is the main attraction...when one is looking for a lifetime mate one looks for deeper attributes...I can only speak for myself...Not only someone who is sexy but is intelligent,warm,honest,funny and fun to be with, luvs kids and animals,the outdoors and nature, is conservative on all issues,assertive in a calm manner... somewhat old fashioned...like normal and straight... ha
At any rate I wrote this because of all the attacks on Kellyanne, Melania, Ivanka and numerous conservative talk show hosts and pundits.
One can be intelligent,warm, funny,assertive in a calm manner as well as being considered sexy,adorable and charming. A complete package for a desirable lifetime mate!
Here ya go this about sums up the oldies view on the attributes of a great mate: Yes sexy in the oldies days was not considered porn...it was just plain old sexy ha
by:Tim Brown
In an utter display of hypocrisy, although what she said is right on,
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) wrote a letter on Tuesday to
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan demanding to know what is in his American
Health Care Act.
Why is this hypocrisy? Remember when the same Pelosi said of Obamacare, “We have to pass the bill so that you can see what is in it"?
I wonder if she read all the regulations that went along with it.
On Tuesday, Pelosi wrote, “Members
must not be asked to vote on this legislation before the CBO and the
Joint Committee on Taxation have answered the following questions about
your legislation in 2018 and 2019, over the 10-year budget window, and
in the decade after: How will this bill measure up to the Affordable
Care Act and current Medicaid law on coverage, quality, and cost? And
how will it impact Medicare solvency?”
“Mr. Speaker, as a former Chair of both the Committee on Ways and
Means and the Budget, you understand the importance of having the
numbers as well as anyone,” she continued. “The American people and
Members have a right to know the full impact of this legislation before
any vote in Committee or by the whole House."
"These are critical questions and I hope that Republicans will honor
their responsibility to the American people both before the Committees
vote and before the final bill goes to the House floor,” she concluded.
Personally, I'm not impressed with it, as I knew I wouldn't be
because establishment Republicans simply want to rebrand and take
control of it. I do hope that President Donald Trump, as well as his press secretary, will have the wool removed from their eyes to see this is not constitutional nor what the people want from their government regarding their health insurance or care.
oped: President Trump I warned you about your pick... General Mattis for Secretary of Defense ! And now you are seeing why...you had many better choices,why you decided on Jim Mattis leaves me scratching my head! See:
Former Special Forces officer: Mattis 'betrayed his duty to us'
by:Tim Brown
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis’ pick for undersecretary of defense
for policy, Anne Patterson, is causing quite stir because if you
remember correctly, during the Obama administration she was nothing more
than a Muslim Brotherhood stooge.
Fox News reports:
President Trump’s defense secretary wants the Pentagon’s top civilian
job to go to a onetime prominent supporter of ousted Egyptian President
Mohamed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood, a group Trump may designate
as a terrorist organization.
Not surprisingly, the White House is resisting the choice by Defense
Secretary Jim Mattis, a retired Marine Corps general, of Anne Patterson
to be undersecretary of defense for policy -- the Pentagon’s fourth most
powerful position.
While Patterson’s bona fides are not in question – she has served as
an ambassador to Egypt, Pakistan, Colombia, El Salvador and the United Nations, along with being President Obama’s assistant secretary of state
for Near Eastern Affairs – there is widespread concern, both at home
and abroad, about her close ties to ousted Morsi and the Muslim
Brotherhood.
Patterson’s support of Morsi and his Islamist government – and her
denunciation of the 2013 protests against the Egyptian leader as mere
“street protests” – saw herself become the target of widespread
criticism. Demonstrators plastered her face on signs and banners and
made her the public face of the Obama administration’s policies in the
North African nation.
Such blatantly pro-Muslim Brotherhood assurances by Patterson are
consistent with many of her other actions in Egypt, which have led most
Egyptians, including politicians and activists, to refer to her as a Brotherhood stooge.
Among other things, in the days leading to June 30, she called on
Egyptians not to protest — including by meeting with the Coptic Pope and
asking him to urge the nation's Christian minority not to oppose the Brotherhood,
even though Christians have naturally been the most to suffer under
Morsi, especially in the context of "blasphemy" accusations.
Thus, and once again, the Obama administration makes indubitably
clear that its primary interest in Egypt is to see the Muslim
Brotherhood stay in power, the Egyptian people's will — the will of tens
of millions of secularists, liberals, moderates, and Christians — be
damned.
Youm 7, a popular newspaper in Egypt (then the sixth-most visited website in the nation according to Alexa.com), conducted a survey asking its readers: Do you support the call to kick U.S. Ambassador Anne Patterson out because she interfered in Egyptian affairs?A whopping 87.93% said yes, 10.54% said no, and 1.53% were indifferent. Youm 7’s audience is almost exclusively secular-leaning or Christian. It was the non-Islamists of Egypt that disliked the U.S. ambassador -- not the Muslim Brotherhood, which benefited from her.
In 2013, even Foreign Policy, a publication notorious for always siding with establishment D.C., noted that Patterson
was widely seen among Republicans “as the key implementer for a policy
that at least offers tacit support to the Muslim Brotherhood.”
This is the person Mattis wants in a very powerful position at the Pentagon. “Mattis is a guy who cares very much about personnel,” a friend close to Mattis said. “He doesn’t want people off the tracks that he has laid down and that he’s running his train on.” Perhaps, we need a new engineer for this train or create new tracks. Addendum: Being that POTUS D.J.Trump is the *Midnight Special*...maybe a new engineer is needed YES? Cue:
