During the Obama administration the left, including most of the mainstream media, virtually always looked the other way when our first minority president (small “p” intended) sliced, diced and shredded the Constitution with his “pen and phone” when it didn’t suit his radical agenda. What he was doing was for “The Greater Good”, at least in his view. But where did that leave the other half of the country, who didn’t support him? You know, the folks out there in flyover country, desperately clinging to their guns, bibles and “outdated” Constitution. Quick answer: Up the proverbial creek without a paddle! As the Democrats were fond of reminding us, “elections matter”. They won! Get over it.
Only problem with that concept is that the pendulum inevitably swings back the other way. All those reliable blue collar Democratic voters in the so-called “Rust Belt” (part of flyover country, by the way) finally had enough. Their jobs were disappearing, and their basic values were being trashed by a social elite who had absolutely nothing in common with them. Then, the ultimate horror for the Democrats. They lost! Big time! A man who they considered a joke was now our President! As the shock wore off, they did what their political symbol is famous for, they dug in their heels and symbolically sat down. Delay, if not deny Trump’s cabinet picks. Denigrate and humiliate the President and his administration at every opportunity.
During the recent Presidential campaign, the supporters of Donald Trump frequently chanted “BUILD THE WALL”! One of the key promises of then candidate Trump was to build a “Great Wall” along our southern border in order to stem the tide of illegal immigration, potential terrorists and drugs which have flowed across that border largely unimpeded for too many years. With the notable exception of Democrat politicians who live in and represent so-called “sanctuary cities”, most Americans have figured out that this task must be accomplished.
President Donald Trump has stated that it is his obligation to protect and defend the citizens of the United States, and he would consider re-authorizing so-called “enhanced interrogation” techniques (aka: “waterboarding”). The howls from the left have already started. Allowing “torture”, they say, is against all concepts of American law and the American way of life. Agreed, but first we must consider what constitutes “torture”. The picture at left shows a Jordanian Air Force pilot being burned alive in a cage after being captured by members of ISIS. That, my friends is torture. Having your head sawed off by a butcher knife, being drowned in a cage with your hands tied behind your back, being crucified. All those things are obviously examples of torture. But having water poured onto a towel which covers your face to simulate drowning? Not so much, as uncomfortable as that may be.
I was watching the morning news the day after Donald Trump was sworn in as our 45th President, and I nearly choked on my morning coffee when I heard a news commentator say: “Because he hasn’t had a track record in politics, we probably know less about this president that the 44 who preceded him in office.” WHAT? Have they already forgotten the 44th POTUS? Barack Hussein Obama could truly be called “The International Man of Mystery”. Prior to his coming onto the national stage because of his keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, he had served three terms in the Illinois State Senate. He then served a partial term as United States Senator from that state before being elected to the Presidency in 2008. His most notable political achievement was that he voted “Present” on a very large number of recorded votes. Best not offend either side on issues, prior to reaching for the stars, I suppose. But what about his life before politics?
Yesterday, in what only can be described as a short, concise, but historic speech, Donald Trump spoke to the American people for the first time as their President. Listening to the news coverage of that event shows us how great the divide is between the national media and the people. With the exception of Fox News, the coverage is almost universally negative. As Gomer Pyle used to say: “Surprise, surprise!”
For a very long time the Democrats (and not all Democrats are leftists) have said that they are the party of tolerance and love, and the Republicans (and not all Republicans are conservatives) are the party of bigotry and hate. Let’s examine that proposition by looking at a few key issues.
In one of his final acts as president, Barack Obama has commuted the majority of the sentence handed down by the military authorities after the court-martial of Bradley Manning, who now wishes to be called “Chelsea”. What can Obama be thinking? This sick twisted individual, by his actions, caused the DEATHS of many individuals in Iraq and Afghanistan. People who were tortured and murdered by members of the Taliban and Iraqi insurgents because they were exposed as being agents for, or at least sympathizers with, American military efforts in those countries.
In the mid 1990’s the Eagles had a hit song which should be the theme of the Inaugural on Friday. The title? “Get Over It!” I don’t know about you, but I’m sick to death of the Democrats trying to figure out how Hillary Clinton lost to Trump. News flash Dems! She was a horrible, unlikeable candidate! End of message.
As the Obama “error” comes to an end, a quick look back on his accomplishments. Gay marriage is now the law of the land. Man, man. Woman, woman. Man, woman, it’s all the same according to the Obama Supreme Court. Legalization of pot is growing by leaps and bounds. Drug overdose deaths are at all time highs. Government regulations have grown exponentially, destroying many small businesses, and driving large employers out of the country, taking American jobs with them. The rich have definitely become richer, the poor poorer, and the middle class smaller. Race relations have tanked in many areas. Our police have become targets, and thugs have been venerated by the “Black Lives Matter” crowd, who are supported by the Obama DOJ and praised by our president. We have legitimized the murderous Castro regime. Our allies no longer trust us and our enemies no longer fear us. Our military has been effectually gutted and our infrastructure is crumbling, even though we have added Ten Trillion dollars to the national debt over the last eight years. Our national financial “credit rating” has been reduced for the first time in our history. Finally, our medical system has been trashed by the abomination known as “Obamacare”. Despite his promises, many couldn’t keep their doctor or their medical insurance plan. Instead of the average family saving $2500 per year in medical costs, premiums have skyrocketed and deductibles are through the roof.