Saturday, September 2, 2017
Special Message from 1LT Clint Lorance
Attn: POTUS Donald J Trump...once again: https://sharlaslabyrinth.blogspot.com/2017/02/president-djtrumpbrother-can-you-spare.html
Patriot we received another letter from 1LT Clint Lorance that I wanted to share with you right away: Many people have written recently to express their apologies on behalf of our country. Well, don't be sorry. I want you all to remember that I volunteered to join the World's Greatest Army to seek and destroy evil forces in the world—to fix problems that others won't. And being a Soldier is something that is in my blood. You see, it's not a job, it's a way of life. And the rewards of a Soldier's life are few and far between, but they do exist.
For me it was going into a country that has been at war for most of its people's lifetimes. As an American Soldier walking down the streets, you can't help but look at these people and ask "my God what can we possibly do to help these people?" It all seems so impossible, and a feeling of dread comes over you. You look into the eyes of the children, their mother hunched down beside them, their faces are dirty and their hair is disheveled. You look into their eyes and see a lifetime of agony.
Then the mother points at the American soldiers and whispers into her son's ear, with hope in her voice, as she points, you wonder if it's your cyborg appearance that she's looking at. But then you realize that she's pointing to the only thing that is not camouflaged on your uniform: the American flag.
Among the shades of drab and brown and sandy desert, the brightly colored Old Glory stands out as a lighthouse would on a dark and stormy night. A tear rolls down the mother's face as she whispers "it's okay son, the Americans are here now." And at that moment, an American Soldier has experienced one of the very few rewards in a Soldier's life. Being a part of something that keeps the lighthouse on for the world is more of a reward than any other kind. It's the most honorable thing a young American can do with their life.
And so I ask you all to stand firm, do not be discouraged for my being in prison, and keep your eyes on the horizon. This is just one more mission that I must endure as a Soldier, and I will do so with my eyes open and my head high. Knowing that all of you are fighting alongside me gives me great strength, and it's something my family and I will never forget. We will win this fight, for the evils of a broken military justice system must be overcome.
I encourage you all to treat one another as family. Introduce yourselves to one another on social media, build a brotherly and sisterly bond, united in a common cause. For this is not about Clint Lorance, it is about the generations of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen who deserve the very best system of military justice we can give them. Our brothers and sisters, sons and daughters who will grow up to join the World's Greatest Military deserve to know that we have their backs, and we won't give up on them, even if the politically correct brass do.
May God bless you all, and may He keep our Great Republic strong. I know our best days truly do lie ahead. We will make sure of it!
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Clint A. Lorance
To think this brave young man is locked away in a prison cell while you and I spend Labor Day weekend with our loved ones – enjoying one last cookout and the start of football season – breaks my heart.
No matter what your plans are, I hope you'll say a special prayer for Clint this weekend.
Semper fi,
Major Bill Donahue
Stand with Clint
Friday, September 1, 2017
Obama Recommends People Help Hurricane Victims By Donating To Scandal-Ridden Charity
"Here's one way you can help now...."
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Thank you to
all the first responders and people helping each other out. That's what
we do as Americans. Here's one way you can help now. https://twitter.com/redcross/status/901546157238833152 …
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NPR pointed out that according to a 2016 study released by Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, the Red Cross bungled its response to the 2010 Haiti earthquake, wasting at least a quarter of donations on internal expenses alone.
Meanwhile, a 2015 investigation by ProPublica revealed that though the Red Cross claimed to have built 130,000 homes in Haiti with the half a billion dollars it raised, the humanitarian organization only built six.
“Confidential memos, emails from worried top officers, and accounts of a dozen frustrated and disappointed insiders show the charity has broken promises, squandered donations, and made dubious claims of success,” ProPublica reported.
The Red Cross also reportedly mishandled its response to the 2015 California wildfires, “showing up unequipped and unprepared, shutting down other volunteer operations, and then failing to provide promised food or shelter on its own,” according to Slate.
Similar mishaps were reported to have occurred after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Sandy.
During an appearance Wednesday on NPR’s Morning Edition, Red Cross executive Brad Kieserman only added to the concerns by refusing to specify what percentage of each dollar donated to the organization goes to relief efforts.
“Yeah, I don’t think I know the answer to that any better than the chief fundraiser knows how many, how much it costs to put a volunteer downrange for a week and how many emergency response vehicles I have on the road today,” he told host Ailsa Chang.
When pressed by Chang about reports Red Cross spent only 25 percent of donated funds during the Haiti crisis, Kieserman continued to deflect, claiming he lacks “visibility” vis-à-vis the organization’s finances.
Some have suggested it would be better to donate to churches and local charities.
Dan Gillmor
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Before you send money to the Red Cross (my advice: don't) re Texas read ProPublica's advice on disaster charity. https://www.propublica.org/article/5-tips-for-donating-after-disasters …
People looking to donate should “(t)ake the time to read up on” the group and “demand meaningful transparency,” ProPublica said.
“(I)f you’re willing to put in a bit of time, you can be a more informed donor and increase the chances that your money will reach those in need.”
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