Trump Plans to Purge Military of Trans-Members

 Trump to Purge Military of Trans Members

According to Newsmax, President-elect Trump plans on purging the military of transgender members possibly as quickly as January 20th.  During Trump's first term as president, transgender members were banned from the military in 2019 but President Joe Biden reinstated the policy of allowing transgender members to be a part of the military when he took office on January 20, 2021.  The Times of London, citing defense department sources, that Trump plans to sign an executive order that would lead to the removal of all transgender members of the military.  About 15,000 trans members would be medically discharged.  During his first term, then President Trump prevented transgender members from joining the military, but those who were already in the military were allowed to keep their jobs.  

This time, Trump's executive order is expected to oust the current transgender members of the military.  

Star Parker: GOP Can't Become a Big Tent for Moral Relativism

GOP Can't Become a Big Tent for Moral Relativism 

Star Parker wrote an interesting concerning the GOP and stated that the GOP can't become a big tent for moral relativism.  She's exactly right on target.  How can you mix oil and water?  You can't. Therefore the GOP can't straddle on both sides of the fence and expect to come out on top.  The conservative movement needs candidates that are uniquely and distinctly different from the Democratic Party.  If the GOP goes along with gay pride, abortion and other social issues that the Democrats support, that will greatly hinder the GOP base.  There will be many like voters who typically vote Republican who won't vote because they don't like what they see out of the Republican Party.  Voters are tired of seeing Democrat-lite candidates on the Republican ticket, like Mitt Romney in 2012.  Moral and social issues are very important.  We can't expect God to bless America if we don't stand for Biblical values such as marriage between man and woman, the right to life, America's support of Israel, etc.  This is a spiritual battle that's taking place in the political arena. If the GOP doesn't stand for moral/social issues, then they will lose much of its base and rightly so.  Click on the above link to read the article.

Democratic Lawmaker Admits Biden "Infrastructure" Plan is Really About Climate Change

Biden Infrastructure Plan is Really About Climate Change 

Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-NJ) was at a recent town hall meeting and admitted Joe Biden's infrastructure plan focuses more on climate change than the built environment.  In other words, the focus on the bill isn't about our nations' physical infrastructure such as roads, bridges, canals, etc.  Instead it's about fulfilling the goals of the radical environmentalist movement instead of what the title of the bill supposedly says the legislation is about.  What deceit!  That's how our elected elite work in Washington, esp. the leftists.  Malinowski, who represents New Jersey's 7th district stated the infrastructure bills focuses on climate change and other items unrelated to building, roads, bridges, and tunnels.   The Republicans need to blow this out of the water and expose to the American people what this bill actually is.  It needs to go a step further than just mere criticism.

Malinowski's admission about the nature of the infrastructure bill comes at a time when the Biden administration is trying to strike a deal with the Republicans on this measure.  The Democrats' legislative agenda has hit a grinding halt after they passed their $1.9 trillion partisan bill this year.  If the Democrats aren't successful in passing this infrastructure bill, I'm sure they'll refer to the reconciliation process to pass their very expensive measure.  Republicans have rallied against this bill which spends less than one quarter on roads, tunnels, and bridges.  This bill definitely needs to be defeated.  The Democrats know their days are numbered and that's why they're feverishly trying to pass the left's agenda because their chances of remaining in power after the 2022 midterm elections appear to be slim.  Click on the above link to read the remainder of the story.

Biden Administrations Suspends ANWR Oil and Gas Leases

Biden Administration Suspends ANWR Oil and Gas Leases 

The Department of the Interior on Tuesday suspended all oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) which were approved during the Trump administration.  The department is notifying lessees that it's suspending oil and gas leases in the Arctic refuge, pending the review, whether the leases should be reaffirmed, voided, or subject to additional mitigation measures according to Interior Secretary Deb Halaand.  

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act initially allowed the area to be developed for energy purposes.  Prior to the bill, the area had been the subject of a decade-long battle for oil-industry access, according to Politico. The Biden administration placed a moratorium on the leasing program in January, reported Politico, until the legal deficiencies were determined.  

Gas prices have been rising steadily since Biden took office in January with the current prices rising 60 cents per gallon higher than in January, according to the Daily Wire.  

I believe the Biden administration's suspension of ANWR oil and gas leases is a payback to the environmentalist groups.  This is an all-out assault on the oil and gas industry.  Whether one likes it or not, our society is dependent upon oil and gas for the functioning of our society.  Stopping oil production and raising gas prices won't help the middle class.  Instead the middle class if feeling the pinch with the Biden administration placing a halt to Keystone Pipeline and suspension of the ANWR oil and gas leases.  Click on the above link to read the remainder of the story.

Senate Unanimously Adopts Amendment  

Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) on Tuesday banned U.S. taxpayer funds from going to state-run labs in China after her amendment was unanimously adopted to "the Endless Frontier Act" which aims to help the United States compete with China with research and development.  This was on the same day that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Francis Collins admitted in testimony before House Appropriations subcommittee that the NIH gave the non-profit group EcoHealth Alliance 3.7 million in taxpayer funds--$600,000 of which the group funneled to the Wuhan Institute of Virology, which is suspected to be the source of the coronavirus.  

The Congresswoman is also calling for an independent, scientific investigation into the origins of Covid-19.  One thing I will say and that is I don't believe the U.S. needs to be conducting business with China, esp. with what happened last year with the coronavirus "pandemic."  The U.S. doesn't need to be dependent upon China for anything.  Click on the above link from CNSNews.com to read the full story.

Cyberattack Shuts Down Top U.S. Pipeline

Cyberattack Shuts Down Top U.S. Pipeline 

The Biden administration says it's "all hands on deck" to restore a fuel pipeline that delivers nearly half of the fuel supply to the East Coast.  It's the worst cyberattack to date on critical U.S. infrastructure.  The cyberattack shut down the Colonial Pipeline, is a 5500 network of pipelines which carries gas, diesel, and jet fuel from Texas to New Jersey.

Federal officials state an Eastern European organization known as "Darkside" appears to be responsible for the cyber extortion crime.  Former DHS official Elizabeth Neumann stated we have seen critical attacks on our infrastructure the last five years, but nothing of this magnitude.  She says she believes this foretells this is what life is likely to be in the future. 

Officials are hoping to get the pipeline up and running before shortages create a spike in prices.  Overnight, gasoline futures climbed more than three percent, the most since May 2018.

Franklin Graham's Thoughts on National Day of Prayer

Franklin Graham's Thoughts on National Day of Prayer 

Evangelist Franklin Graham, President of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), called the nation to prayer today on the annual National Day of Prayer.  Graham said in a Facebook video post that he believes prayer is so important, esp. at this time in our country's history. He stated our country is in trouble and has been in trouble.  Graham said our nation has been in a downward spiral morally, spiritually, etc.  He stated our only hope is for Christians to pray and for God to intervene on our behalf.  

Graham is exactly on target.  America needs prayer like never before.  Without a divine intervention from God, this nation will go asunder.  To my knowledge, America has been coming apart at the seams in a major way since the hippie protest movement of the 1960's and the moral and spiritual condition of America has continuously deteriorated since.  As much as I'm for Christians being politically involved in the affairs of our country such as voting, attending events, or even running for office, America's problems won't be solved by the political process.  There are some things that can be done on a political level.  But there are many problems our nation faces in which there is no political solution toward.  Only almighty God can heal our land.  In closing, let's remember the famous scripture verse from II Chronicles 7:14, "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."  That's the only promise we have in America.

Dr. Dobson Calls America to National Day of Prayer

Dr. Dobson Calls America to National Day of Prayer 

Dr. James Dobson, the former host of the program "Focus on the Family" is calling America to a national day of prayer which is tomorrow May 6, 2021.  "In 1952, the Congress passed a law which directed the president to set aside one day each year as a national day of prayer.  President Truman signed the bill into the law and thereafter issued a proclamation urging that 'all of us, in our churches, in our homes, and in our hearts, may beseech God to grant us wisdom to know the course which we should follow, and strength and patience to pursue that course steadfastly," according to Dobson.

Tomorrow Christians will join the U.S. together to call upon God for the sake of our country during the 70th annual National Day of Prayer.  Dr. Dobson, who is the founder and president of the of the Dr. James Dobson family institute stated he couldn't recall a time in recent history when the United States was in more desperate needs in God's intervention on behalf of our nation.  

Dobson's wife Shirley served on the National Day of Prayer Task Force for a quarter of a century.  Dobson was stating that it seems that the foundations of our country are crumbling, and our culture is embracing lawlessness and depravity.  Dobson was stating that one unmistakeable fact was that light always overcomes darkness.  He stated he believes the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob will prevail and we have placed hope and trust in him to bring healing to our land.

If America ever needs prayer, it's now!  I pray that God will have mercy on our nation and not judgment.  That's what appears has been happening in recent events the past year.  Let's pray for God's mercy upon our land.  One thing I do know and that is darkness will not prevail and one of these days the present world as we've known will end.  One of these days Christ will come back and Satan and evil will be defeated.  We'll live in eternal bliss.  We just have to remember God's will isn't wrapped up in this present world. God bless and may the Lord heal our land.

Trump Launches New Platform to Communicate With Followers

Trump Launches New Platform to Communicate With Followers 

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a new online platform to communicate with followers online after being banned from Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms following the January 6th capitol "riots".  Twitter stated Trump was permanently banned from tweeting after a tweet following the action seemed to be supportive of those who engaged in violence that day.  Trump has denied the allegation and Facebook is determining whether to reinstate Trump on Facebook.

The new platform is called "From the desk of Donald J. Trump" and and visible on Trump's website from the page www.donaldjtrump.com/desk is up and running and allows Trump to post comments, photos, and videos, according to Fox News, which first reported the story.

Click on the above link from Newsmax to read the remainder of the story.

Giuliani Says of Federal Investigators: "They are Trying to Frame Me"

They are Trying to Frame Me According to Rudy Giuliani 

Rudy Giuliani stated that he's done nothing wrong and that federal prosecutors are trying to "frame him" because of his support for former president Trump.  In an interview with Fox News, the former New York mayor and former Trump attorney denied violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act or FARA.  Giuliani stated they are trying to find something they could make into a crime, some technical violation, some mistake he made.  

Federal investigators raided Giuliani's New York City apartment where they seized electronic devices as part of a probe into whether he violated FARA by lobbying the Trump administration on behalf of Ukrainian officials in 2019.  

I personally believe part of the motivation by the federal prosecutors raiding Mr. Giuliani's apartment and seizing electronic devices is to find something on Trump which would thwart his attempts to be a viable option to run for the presidency in 2024.  I believe the purpose of this is to stop Trump from running in 2024 or find evidence that would be so damaging to the former president that he wouldn't have a chance in a million to be nominated for the 2024 GOP nomination or win the presidency.  That's what I'm thinking.  Click on the above link to read the remainder of the story.

Former Reality TV StarJust Duggar Faces Child Porn Charges

Former Reality TV Star Josh Duggar Faces Child Porn Charges  

Josh Duggar, a former TV personality from a large Christian family was arrested Thursday and is facing charges of downloading images and possessing child pornography is under a federal indictment unsealed Friday.  KATV reported U.S. marshals arrested Duggar, 33, on behalf of another law enforcement agency and booked him in the Washington County Jail on Thursday afternoon.  Federal prosecutors stated Duggar possessed the material, some of which depicts the sexual abuse of children under the age of 12 in May 2019.  A federal judge set a May 5 detention hearing and a July 6 trial date.  

If convicted, Duggar faces up to 20 years in prison and may be charged in fines of $250,000 on each count.

This isn't the only incident Duggar has been involved with.  As CBN news reported, Duggar used to star, along with his siblings in the TLC series "19 Kids and Counting", but the show was cancelled when allegations of him molesting underage teenage girls was brought to light when he was a teenager.  In 2006, Duggar was investigated for alleged misconduct when he was 14 years old.  The police didn't report his name, but it provided his parents' names.  Also, in 20015, it was brought to national attention of his indiscretions when he was a teenager.  Four of Duggar's sisters appeared on the "Kelly File" giving their side of the story.  The "19 Kids and Counting" was cancelled by TLC and he was terminated from his position from the Family Research Council.  Then in 2015 he was in another incident where he was online at the Ashley Madison website and he had an affair with her.  Click on the above link to read the remainder of the story.

Joe Biden Has Lower Popularity Rating than Police and Law Enforcement

Joe Biden has Lower Popularity Rating than Police and Law Enforcement 

Police and law enforcement agencies have a higher approval rating than President Joe Biden.  According to an NBC survey this past Thursday, Biden has an 8 percentage point lower approval rating than the police and law enforcement.  The poll shows Biden has a 50% approval rating while the law enforcement has a 58% approval rating.  The poll comes after the President addressed Congress about the need to further radical social welfare programs and packages.  He's received the lowest ratings in years for any president with the exception of Donald Trump, and Donald Trump's press coverage in 2017 was far more unfavorable than Biden's presss coverage today.  Preliminary data also show 75% few Americans watched Biden's speech to a joint session of Congress compared to former president Trump's in 2017.  About 11.6 million viewers viewed the speech, according to Nielsen's initial ratings data.  

Biden's approval ratings should be lower than the law enforcement agencies.  To tell it should be far less than what it already is.  Yes, there are police officers that abuse their authority.  The answer if for them to be terminated by the police department.  It's that simple, if they abuse their authority, then terminate them. However, the call from celebrities to defund the police is asinine.  To tell you the truth, we probably would have a much greater reason to call for the defunding of Congress and the presidency.  Some of the most corrupt people reside in the halls of Congress.  Those people need to be voted out in the next election.  The corruption in our government as far as I'm concerned is far worse than what we find in the police departments across the United States.  Yes, we need to call law enforcement to accountability, but the same thing needs to be done to our elected officials in our government as well.  There's no accountability concerning our elected officials.  They sneak whatever pork they so desire into the bills before Congress and include things that shouldn't be a part of that bill.  That's absurd.  The calls for accountability for our law enforcement officers need to be also applied to our elected elite.

Astronaut Michael Collins, Pilot of Apollo 11 Mission, Dead at 90

Astronaut Michael Collins, Pilot of Apollo 11, Dead at 90 

March 30, 1969 crew of the Apollo 11 including Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins

Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins, who helped pilot the ship which took Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to the moon for a historic journey, has died Wednesday of cancer, according to his family.  Collins was a part of the three-man crew which helped end the space wars between the United States and Russia.  The Apollo 11 landing to the money also fulfilled former president John F. Kennedy's dream of America sending the first man to the money before the end of the 60's decade.  

Though he traveled some 238,000 miles to the moon and came within 69 miles, he never set foot on the moon like his colleagues Armstrong and Aldrin did.  None of the men flew in space after the Apollo 11 mission.  

Joe Biden: We The People are the Government

Joe Biden: We the People are the Government 

Joe Biden urged Americans during his address Wednesday not to fear government intervention in their lives because his admnistration is "We the People."  Does that mean that "we the people" only apply to those in the Halls of Congress, the presidency, and the judicial system and the American people at large which spreads out across 50 states in America aren't?  That wouldn't surprise me because much of what Congress does seems to be about "them".  They fulfill the wish list of their donors and receive millions of dollars in return for it.  You probably should label it, "government by the government, of the government, and for the government."  It's not about the welfare of the electorate.  If it was, they wouldn't impose the foolish agenda they have for the American people. By the time they're finished executing their agenda upon the American people, we will be a communist nation, in my opinion.

Click on the above link from CBN.com to read the remainder of the story.

CDC Relaxes Mask Guidelines

CDC Releases Mask Guidelines 

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and President Joe Biden Tuesday they are relaxing mask guidelines for people who are fully vaccinated outdoors--saying they no longer need to wear them unless they're in front of large crowds or major events such as concerts.  The CDC also states that fully vaccinated people wearing masks can safely attend events such as indoor worship services, workouts, and restaurants.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases, and the chief medical advisor to the President, recommends all Americans to be fully vaccinated.  The CDC considers individuals to be fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the second dose of Moderna or the Pfizer vaccines, or two weeks after the single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.  The Johnson & Johnson vaccine has now been reinstated after CDC decided its benefits outweigh the risks.  Click on the above link from CBN to read the rest of the story.

Biden Scheduled to Give First Speech to Joint Session of Congress

Biden Scheduled to Give Speech to Joint Session of Congress 

President Joe Biden will give his first speech to a joint session Congress Wednesday evening, April 28, 2021 as he draws closer to his 100th day in office as president on Friday.  During his address, he will be highlighting the "accomplishments" of his administration which I'm sure much of it will center around the covid pandemic.  He will probably give the American people details on the second part of his infrastructure program.  

Biden will more than likely touting the achievements made in regards to the pandemic.  He has his first victory when after two months in office he signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan into law, sending up to $1400 direct payments to many Americans.  Biden also wants to speak of his plans regarding the 2.7 trillion dollar infrastructure plan which much of it won't be centered around our nation's infrastructure.  He  will also likely to address setbacks with the crisis at the Souther border, which resulted from overturning Trump's executive orders concerning immigration.  He will also probably address the issue of the uptick of massive shootings occurring in our nation and his plan to remedy it.  Click on the above link to read the full story.

Biden Nears 100 Day Mark With Higher Approval Than Trump But Still Not Good

Biden Nears 100 Day Mark 

Nearing his 100 day mark, President Biden receives a higher approval rating than Trump, but the lowest approval rating at this point since World War II.  Biden's 52% approval rate is higher than Trumps's approval rating after Trump finished his 100th day in office, but Biden has received much more positive media coverage than Trump.  While Biden's handling of the Covid pandemic has received 64% positive rating, his handling of the border crisis has received a disapproval rating of 53% from Americans.  Vice-president Kamala Harris claims the border crisis has no quick solution.

Truthfully speaking, Biden's approval rating should be much lower when you consider how he killed thousands of Keystone XL Pipeline jobs and signing over 40+ executive orders which are dismantling our country.  People today seem to be very ignorant concerning the things that are taking place in our country. Many Americans don't recognize the spiritual battle that's taking place in the political arena.  We have a group of globalists that are dismantling our country's foundation and are drastically altering the course of our country.  It's sad days we live in.

Kerry: Energy Jobs Will Be Replaced With 'Greater Opportunity'

Kerry: Energy Jobs Will be Replaced With "Greater Opportunity" 

Climate Czar John Kerry

(Today we commemorate Earth Day, which officially began on April 22, 1970.  Senator Gaylord Nelson was the U.S. Senator that started it.  Since we 'celebrate' Earth Day today, I thought I would feature an article that falls along that subject.)

Climate Czar John Kerry defended Joe Biden's plan to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030, arguing that the emerging demand for "green energy jobs" would replace existing energy jobs.  Kerry stated he didn't believe it would result in much dislocation, but instead in more greater opportunities.

He spoke heavily of President Biden's plan to invest in electric vehicles and clean energy during the White House press briefings on Tuesday.  He was using an example by citing the Industrial Revoltion where new jobs were created at a time of economic change. Kerry promoted green jobs as the new future such as electric cars, wind turbines and solar panels.

I'll believe it all when I see it.  We've heard for the last couple of decades about new energy alternatives such as wind mills and solar panels, for example.  How effective those examples would be in replacing the gas and oil industry is debatable.  We've heard this wine and dance song before and nothing ever happens. Those that are promoting the "Green New Deal" are promoting socialism which is about controlling the lives of everyday Americans.  Those that heavily promote environmentalism support socialism.  That's what this movement is about.  

Derek Chauvin Found Guilty on All Counts in Death of George Floyd

Derek Chauvin Found Guilty on All Counts on George Floyd's Death 

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts of second and third degree murder Tuesday afternoon along with second degree manslaughter on the death of George Floyd in May.  Chauvin faces us to 40 years in prison.  He will sentenced in 8 weeks from yesterday.  

At least justice was served for Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd.  I will say in all fairness I understand many times police face situations where the person they are placing under arrest many times resist and many times law enforcement has to employ hold downs to make the accused to comply.  However, the method utilized by Chauvin was totally uncalled for.  In the process of holding down those that resist arrest, you don't choke them or prevent them from being able to breathe.  If you do that, you're committing murder.  There are proper methods to be used when law enforcement arrests criminals.  Choking the life out of them and inhibiting them from breathing is not right.  Derek Chauvin deserves to be punished to the fullest extent of the law.  That was inexcusable on his part.

Much of the rioting and unrest that took place since May 27th last year resulted from the cruel act that Chauvin committed against Floyd.  I don't supporting the mass rioting that took place in our major cities last year.  Rioting isn't the answer in stopping this type of atrocity.  Black Lives Matter and many other leftist groups took advantage of that situation and rioting and looted many businesses and places across our major cities in the United States.  Those that rioted and looted need to be held responsible for what they did and should pay for all the damage that's been inflicted on many of the businesses in major cities and on some of the statutes they damaged and toppled down.  It's preposterous.

Even though I'm totally opposed to Chauvin's actions last May, the answer isn't to defund the police.  That is absolutely foolish.  We need law enforcement to restrain the lawless.  We can't abolish the police force.  As chaotic our country is today, just imagine what the streets in our major cities would be like if the police force were to be abolished.  The answer is simply to hand a pink slip to those in law enforcement that abuse their authority.  Their badge should be removed from them.  That's how you solve that problem.  Also, the police chiefs should warn the police department if they engage in unethical behavior and commit something as sinister as Derek Chauvin, their badges will be removed and they will be terminated.  Also, those such as Chauvin who committed such atrocity should receive prison time as well.  Chauvin will definitely face prison time.

In this particular article from the above link from Breitbart.com, there are a host of statements given from such political leaders as President Biden, former president Bill Clinton, former president Barack Obama, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) and many other media figures.  Click on the above link to read what the reactions were to the Derek Chauvin trial.  

Walter Mondale, Ex-Vice President Under Jimmy Carter, Dies

Walter Mondale Dies at 93 

Former Vice-President Walter Fritz Mondale

Walter Fritz Mondale, former ex-vice president under Jimmy Carter and the 1984 Democratic presidential candidate against incumbent Ronald Reagan in 1984, dies at 93 on April 19, 2021.  Mondale, who represented the state of Minnesota as a U.S. Senator, was a champion of liberal politics and activist government.  Mr. Mondale was the first presidential candidate to choose a woman as his running mate on the presidential ticket, Geraldine Ferraro.  Ferraro died in 2011.  

President Biden paid tribute to Mondale following Mondale's passing.  When then presidential candidate Barack Obama in 2008 asked Biden to be his running mate, "Fritz was my first call and trusted guide."  He said that Mr. Mondale's re-defining the vice-presidency as a "full partnership" helped provide a model for my service," according to Biden.  Throughout his role, Mondale advocated an assertive and interventionist role for the federal government, esp. on behalf of the poor, minority groups, and women."  He identified himself as "liberal or progressive."  He stated he didn't use the word "liberal" too much because he thought it "carried too much baggage."  He stated that he worked on the idea that the government can be used as an instrument for social progress.  He said we need that progress and that fairness requires it.  

He was a U.S. Senator from Minnesota for 12 years.  He was a strong supporter of civil rights, school aid, expansion of health care and child care, consumer protection, and an array of other liberal programs.  He even explored the option of running for the presidency in 1974.  He was bequeathed by his wife Joan in 2014.