Think Biden Isn't Involved in Trump's Legal Issues?

If there was any doubt the Biden regime is behind the travesty that is the Trump trial in New York, yesterday should remove any doubts. Biden campaign spokespeople held a press conference outside the courthouse and Biden himself will make a speech after the verdict is made public. Biden and his people should stay as far away from the case as possible to avoid the appearance of being a communist regime who puts their opposition in prison. Instead they're out front cheering it on.

If there was a doubt that "judge" Merchan wants a guilty verdict - he proved it today with his instructions to the jury that they need not agree on the as of yet unnamed charge that supposedly made this case a felony. They apparently have three choices and they can each  pick one of those to convict Trump. The law says the prosecution has to prove every aspect of their case, beyond a shadow of a doubt, and the jury must agree unanimously. Corrupt Merchan threw that out the window.

This case is making New York City's Justice system a laughing stock... and a corrupt one at that. The hush money payment, a misdemeanor, was passed over by Bragg and passed over by the Justice Department. The Federal Election Committee said no crime had been committed. Then Trump announced he was running for reelection. Suddenly, the guy in the #3 position at the Justice Department takes a huge downgrade to become an assistant prosecutor for the City of New York and, shortly afterward, Bragg revives the case with felony charges. Except the crime that was used to increase the misdemeanors to felonies remains known only to the prosecution and the judge, a blatant violation of Trump's rights.

We need one juror... just one... who believes in the rule of law to stop this corruption. But the left has already declared if any juror dares to not convict Trump, he/she will be crucified by that media and the internet. I have no doubt any juror voting in Trump's favor will be doxxed and threatened. Alvin Bragg himself was in the courtroom yesterday, looking at every juror, no doubt trying to intimidate them. Let's see if it worked.

Memorial Day 2024

 

Monday, May 27^th, is Memorial Day. It's a day set aside in 1967 to honor military veterans who died in service to their country.

Originally known as Decoration Day, it was a yearly event in which people decorated the graves of fallen military members. It began in 1861 but really took shape during and following the Civil War, when the graves of both Union and Confederate soldiers were decorated each year by local citizens. (Over 620,000 men died in the Civil War. Those citizens were busy.)

The tradition continued without being a holiday until 1967, when Lyndon Johnson declared it the Memorial Day Holiday. It was originally observed on May 30^th, until the government created Monday holidays for most American days of observation.

Many people confuse Memorial Day with Veterans' Day, or believe they are similar. They're not. Veterans' Day is a day set aside to honor all military veterans, living and dead, to thank them for their service. Memorial Day is set aside specifically to honor those who made that ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.

It is said that a veteran is a person who “at some point, wrote a blank check to 'the people of the United States of America' in the sum of 'up to and including my life.'” And in many ways that's true. Not all military members end up in harm's way. I served eight years during what was mostly peacetime (Grenada happened while I was in) and never had to deploy to a combat zone. But I would have had it been necessary.

My point is when you join the U.S. armed services you basically volunteer your life in service to your country. And many end up making that ultimate sacrifice. And that's why we have Memorial Day – to honor those who selflessly served the people of this nation.

Many Americans will spend Monday barbecuing and spending time celebrating with family. I'm OK with that. The men and women who sacrificed their lives would be OK with that too, I'm sure, because freedom to enjoy life is what they sacrificed their lives for. All I would ask is that at some point in the day they contemplate the true purpose of the day and honor those who made it possible for them to celebrate.

In 1991, I was living in Leavenworth, Kansas, just outside the front gate of Fort Leavenworth. The Saturday before Memorial Day I took my six year old son to Fort Leavenworth and we helped soldiers and other volunteers place American flags in front of every grave stone in the national cemetery on the grounds of the fort. It was truly a humbling experience and such an honor. It was my way of not only honoring my fallen military comrades but also of teaching my son the importance of doing just that. And while it didn't have quite the same significance for him that it did for me, I know he never forgot the experience.

I read something the other day that said “Don't wish people a happy Memorial Day because it's a day of remembrance and solemnity.” I disagree. I wish everyone a happy Memorial Day in celebration of the freedoms we have thanks to our military members, and particularly those who died while fighting to preserve our freedom. As long as you remember the true meaning of the day there is no reason you shouldn't celebrate what it has brought us.

I offer a heartfelt thank you to all military members, but this weekend, particularly to those who made that ultimate sacrifice on my behalf. You may not get the recognition you deserve on a regular basis, but Monday is your day.

Leftists Never Give Up - Except On Truth

I enjoy watching the left get all worked up over ridiculous things. Right now, there are two non-newsworthy things riling them up big-time. 

The first is Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. It seems Justice Alito's wife put an American flag, upside down, on a poll in the front yard of their Virginia home. The upside down flag, by definition, is the symbol of the nation in distress, which we are... or at least were immediately following the J6 incident.

Leftists, including AOC, apparently have assigned their own meaning to that symbol - saying it now means "stop the steal" because some protesters on J6 carried upside down flags at the Capitol. It seems they're not quite bright enough to grasp the "nation in distress" definition.

Leftists are demanding Justice Alito recuse himself from any and all J6 cases that might be presented to the Supreme Court. They believe he demonstrated his feelings concerning J6 by raising the flag in his yard... except they have no evidence that he personally had anything to do with it. Justice Alito is a smart man who is well aware of the optics such an action would present. Reliable news reports say the flag was only up for a short time, without Justice Alito's knowledge, then was taken down... likely when he found out about it. But facts never got in the way of Democrat whining.

Perhaps Justice Alito should exert more control over his wife. Leftists love that, right?

The second thing driving leftists crazy is a video, purported to be a Trump campaign ad, that uses photos of vintage newspapers in the background. One of those newspapers is from the 1930s and a byline says something about a "unified reich." The left, of course, went absolutely nuts. They immediately revived their lame mantra about "Trump wants to be a dictator! He told us so! And now he wants a unified reich!" referring to Trump's joking statement to Hannity that he'd be "a dictator on day 1" and reverse all of Biden's stupid policies. The left knows they're lying. Everyone knows they're lying. But even Biden got into the act, making a video about the "unified Reich" and "Trump wants to be a dictator."

It would all be funny, except when the left-wing media repeats the lies over and over, loudly, 24/7, their viewers believe it. Particularly when it comes from their trusted sources. It's got to be true if Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough say it.

Fourth Circuit and ACLU Say First Amendment Doesn't Matter

The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals recently sided with the Montgomery County, Maryland, Independent School District, ruling that parents may not opt their children out of mandatory curriculum that includes books featuring LGBTQ characters.

Three sets of parents, one Christian, one Muslim, and one Jewish, filed a lawsuit, citing religious beliefs, after the district ended the opt out policy that was in place. 

The ACLU defended the school's cancellation of the policy, stating "The policy became unmanageable due to the large number of children opting out and a soaring rate of absenteeism. And it created a stigmatizing environment for students who are LGBTQ or have LGBTQ family members, undermining the purpose of the inclusivity requirement."

U.S. District Judge Deborah L. Boardman of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland ruled against the parents. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va., upheld the decision.

“We’re talking about books like ‘Pride Puppy,’ which is light-hearted and affirming,” said ACLU of Maryland Legal Director Deborah Jeon in a press release. “During a time of intensifying calls to ban books and limit access to information about LGBTQ+ people and identities, this ruling in support of inclusion in education matters.”

So the ACLU - the American Civil Liberties Union - disregards the Constitutionally protected First Amendment right to religious freedom in favor of poor school management and a small group of confused children and parents having their feelings hurt. Welcome to leftist America.

Leftists Demand Harrison Butker Be Cancelled

People are unbelievable. A group of snowflakes has created a petition that calls on the Kansas City Chiefs to fire Harrison Butker.

The petition, called “Dismiss Harrison Butker for Discriminatory Remarks.” reads as follows:

“The harmful remarks made by Harrison Butker, kicker of the Kansas City Chiefs, during his commencement address at Benedictine College were unacceptable. His comments were sexist, homophobic, anti-trans, anti-abortion and racist,” the petition states. “These dehumanizing remarks against LGBTQ+ individuals, attacks on abortion rights and racial discrimination perpetuate division and undermine human rights.”

In other words... anti-leftist. All I can think of to say is... "Waaaaaaahhh."

Leftists in this country forbid one to have an opinion that differs from theirs. And if having that opinion isn't bad enough for them, expressing it, even at a private event, on your own time, to a select audience, will get people who weren't there to demand you be fired from your job and your life be ruined... for something that triggered outrage because of their own personal issues.

To her credit, Whoopi Goldberg said on "The View" yesterday that Butker has every right to have and express his thoughts, even if people disagree with him.

The petition currently has 106,000 signatures. I have no doubt the woke NFL, which is rife with real criminals, will actually consider some type of consequences for Butker having the audacity to exercise his First Amendment right to express his thoughts. The thought police will do their best to cancel him.

Freedom of Speech is Under Assault

I saw the story about Kansas City Chiefs kicker, Harrison Butker, and his comments made during a commencement speech this past Saturday. Butker, a devout Catholic who was speaking at a small Catholic school, expressed his personally held belief that women are designed by God to have children and raise families and he believes those who do are happier and more fulfilled than those who choose a career and status instead. He also expressed his disagreement with the transgender movement,  another traditional Catholic belief. From what I've read, his remarks were well received by the male and female audience.

But it's 2024, and the non-conservatives across the country went nuts. You know the ones... those who weren't there but have a deep need to be outraged for the people to whom the speech was addressed, and for all of the poor women and trans people who might feel verbally abused, and even threatened, by Butker expressing his (harmless) personal beliefs, because his beliefs are different than theirs. How dare he tell women what to do??! 

Except he didn't tell anyone what to do. He expressed personally held beliefs with which others many or may not agree. He has a Constitutional right to do so. And he was invited to do so by the school.

Butker's employer, the Kansas City Chiefs, in the name of "inclusion," put out a statement distancing the team from his remarks.

“Harrison Butker gave a speech in his personal capacity. His views are not those of the NFL as an organization,” said Senior Vice President Jonathan Beane, the league’s chief diversity and inclusion officer. “The NFL is steadfast in our commitment to inclusion, which only makes our league stronger.”

You had to know the woke NFL wouldn't be able to stay silent. It wouldn't surprise me to learn of some punishment inflicted on Butker in the near future.

The official X page of the city of Kansas City, Missouri, published a tweet informing the public of the rather small suburb where Butker lives, then took it down eight minutes later. Eight minutes is long enough for crazies to see it and plan. Whoever did that should be fired immediately.

The Western world has become a place where freedom of speech is under assault. In some countries, (Canada, Great Britain, and other European nations) people are already being prosecuted and jailed for what is being called "hate speech," which in fact is merely expressing beliefs that are not main stream/woke. Conservative beliefs; political, religious, social, etc., are being vilified by the left and by secular groups, and prohibited in other countries. There are, without a doubt, people in these United States who would do away with the First Amendment right to free speech. The cancel culture is about just that.

People need to stop getting irate about the opinions of others with which they disagree. Life is too short.

The Destruction of American Justice

The persecution of Trump by the left is quickly destroying our legal system, sanctioned and aided by the Justice Department and Joe Biden. Records show every prosecutor involved (New York's Bragg and AG Laticia James, Georgia's Fani Willis, and Jack Smith) has been personally in touch with the White House and/or the Justice Department in the last 18 months. Coincidence? Yeah, right.

Michael Colangelo, one of Bragg's prosecutors, was the #3 guy in the U.S. Department of Justice until the end of 2022, when he  just happened to resign and move to New York City to take a job as a prosecutor. No one does that without a reason. We know in 2018 Colangelo was paid a total of $12,000 by the Democrat National Committee for "political consulting." No appearance of impropriety there. Nope. Not even a little bit...

Jack Smith was recently forced to admit mishandling of evidence in the documents case. The judge in that case put the trial on indefinite hold because of Smith's irregularities.

Attorney General Merrick Garland recently announced, with an election coming up in six months, that the Justice Department is going to crack down on misinformation. Can you say Deja Vu? Even though it's now widely known that the Biden administration colluded with big tech to suppress and mislead the American public, I have no doubt they'll enlist the assistance of big tech again. They can't allow voters to be informed.

For Democrats... politicians, Attorneys General (both state and federal), and prosecutors (both state and federal), justice has become about rigging and winning elections for the Democrats. The judges in New York (Engoron and Merchan) are clearly biased against Trump, and Merchon should have recused himself for family conflict of interest. In Georgia, Judge McAfee worked as a prosecutor for Fani Willis, in the DA's Office, before being appointed to the Superior Court, (having never been a judge before.) Jack Smith reports to Merrick Garland.

The "coincidences" in these prosecutions of Trump are pretty remarkable... and the odds of them being coincidences are astronomical. The new Democrat motto has become "Win at any and all cost." It should worry all Americans.

Good-bye First Amendment...?

This is a first for me.

I never thought I'd agree with Jerry Nadler or the ACLU... on anything. But on a recent bill being considered in the House, they are correct.

HR 6090, The "Antisemitism Awareness Act," is a bill aimed at curbing public expression, ostensibly on college campuses, of antisemitic and/or anti-Israel rhetoric.  It's a direct assault on the First Amendment. And it's being led and pushed by Republicans.

The points in this bill, some listed below, are adopted from the 

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) list of antisemitic acts. They are "a certain perception of Jews, often expressed as hatred toward Jews," which includes:

"Calling for, aiding or justifying the killing or harming of Jews;

"Making dehumanizing, demonizing, or stereotypical allegations about Jews or the power of Jews as a collective, such as the myth of a Jewish conspiracy or Jews controlling the media, economy, government, or other societal institutions;

"Holocaust denialism;

"Accusing Jewish citizens of being more loyal to Israel than to the interests of their own nation;

"Denying the Jewish people the right to self-determination. For example, claiming the existence of a State of Israel is a racist endeavor (anti-Zionism); and

"Drawing comparisons of contemporary Israeli policy to that of the Nazis."

Anyone who understands and defends freedom of speech in the United States will understand that the language of this bill is too broad, and would put European style restrictions on our First Amendment rights. If you can be jailed for criticizing, defaming, insulting or otherwise disrespecting Jews in America, the First Amendment goes out the window.

Antisemitism is ugly and repugnant, just like racism. But the First Amendment gives every American the right to hate freely and to voice that hatred in a peaceful manner. We may not like it or condone it, but if it's outlawed we no longer have a Constitutional Republic. Some will say we already have lost our Republic, but this will definitely cement it. People in Europe get imprisoned for what is considered hate speech. It's never been that way here... until now?

Imagine going to prison simply for saying the Holocaust didn't happen or saying Jews control the media in this nation. Ignorant perhaps... but illegal? How far will it go after that?

The House passed the bill yesterday evening with a vote of 320 to 91. Twenty-one Republicans and 70 Democrats voted against it.

Republicans better be careful. Up until yesterday, Democrats were the ones working hard to reign in First Amendment rights. Now they've got the help of the Republicans.