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AMERICAN COMMUNIST LAWYERS UNION HATES THE WORD "AMERICA" IF TRUMP SAYS IT

ACLU: Trump’s America is Exclusionary

Faiz Shakir, national political director at the American Civil Liberties Union, issued the following statement after President Trump’s first State of the Union address:

[OCS: For those who do not recognize Shakir’s name …

Prior to joining the ACLU, Shakir worked as one of the most senior advisers to former Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid. He directed policy and communications work for Senator Reid while also coordinating with Democratic members and staffs, key interest groups, and press to organize issue campaigns. Prior to that, Shakir served as Senior Adviser and Director of Digital Media for House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, helping wage key fights on behalf of the LGBT and Muslim American communities.

Shakir, a graduate of Harvard University and Georgetown University Law Center, also spent seven years at the Center for American Progress, helping the organization establish its identity as the leading progressive think tank in the nation.]

“Tonight, President Trump said the word ‘America’ more than 80 times in his speech. Yet, after a divisive first year, we hear and feel how exclusionary that ‘America’ is, with policies that have harmed so many vulnerable American communities. The ACLU stands ready to protect these communities, both in the courts and at the polls.

[OCS: One might think that all Americans and legal immigrants would be proud of their President when he speaks the word “America.” Has anyone noticed that it is the illegal aliens and backwards Muslims who support jihad and demand Sharia law that are harming America and its citizens. Saying the word “America” may feel exclusionary to those who do not legally belong in this county – so if they feel bad, let them return to the “shithole” countries they are trying to re-create on American soil at taxpayer expense.]

“In particular, the immigration plan put forth by Trump would hold Dreamers hostage to his demands for a harmful border wall and an even larger mass deportation force. We are at this crossroads because of the president’s deeply destructive ideas fomented by his nativist allies and divisive rhetoric. We will continue to stand up for these young immigrants and ensure they continue to contribute to our country. We cannot let America’s Dreamers be deported.”

[OCS: Perhaps this is one lawyer who does not understand the Constitution and the sovereignty of this nation. America has the right to control who enters the country and there is no automatic right for any country to export its illiterate, impoverished, diseased, unskilled, and criminals to America where they destroy social safety nets, fail to assimilate, and march with their national flags while demanding to be granted rights as Americans. BTW, the mass deportation force is known by its name: The Border Patrol, where they stand and serve all Americans to keep them safe and secure – and poisonous drugs off our streets.]

ACLU: Trump’s America is Exclusionary | American Civil Liberties Union

Bottom line ...

Where was Faiz Shakir when Kate Steinle or members of the Bologna family were killed by illegal aliens. But then again, with the progressive socialist democrats, they support only those victims that they create to pursue their political agenda.

-- steve

“Nullius in verba.”-- take nobody's word for it!

“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.”-- George Bernard Shaw

“Progressive, liberal, Socialist, Marxist, Democratic Socialist -- they are all COMMUNISTS.”

“The key to fighting the craziness of the progressives is to hold them responsible for their actions, not their intentions.” – OCS

"The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." -- Marcus Aurelius

“A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves, and traitors are not victims... but accomplices” -- George Orwell

“Fere libenter homines id quod volunt credunt." (The people gladly believe what they wish to.) ~Julius Caesar

“Describing the problem is quite different from knowing the solution. Except in politics." ~ OCS

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HILLARY "HYPOCRITE" CLINTON AT THE GRAMMYS

Appearances can be deceptive ...

I do not watch self-congratulatory awards shows -- knowing that these are little more than fund-raising devices for the organizations handing out the awards and that in some cases the awards are more about politics, favors, and fashion than they are true talent and memorable performances.

I was especially sickened with the fawning mainstream media's coverage of Hillary Clinton reading an anti-Trump piece from a tabloid-style book of questionable veracity. Clinton is a thoroughly despicable person, as sincere, wooden, and stiff as former Vice President Al Gore.

It was the height of hypocrisy, even for a progressive socialist democrat, to pretend that they respect women when their personal record includes the premeditated destruction of women who dared to accuse her rapist, sexual predator husband of real -- not imagined abuse.

In what world, do people accept a corrupt, lying, miscreant like Hillary Clinton -- responsible for so many deaths in the Middle East as being worthy of being feted on a non-news television program?

In what kind of world can you accept someone who sold out her country and her office for personal gain as being a credible source of commentary on her opposition.

If anything, Clinton should kiss the feet of the powers that be that she is not watching the program from a prison cell -- along with her cadre of law-breaking cronies -- instead of engaging in a staged display of disrespect of the President of the United States.

Not all that and a bag of chips …

It is easy for the ill-informed to view celebrities as if they actually possessed the characteristics of their iconic characters or to believe that these paid poseurs are representative of something bigger than themselves. The truth, of course, is that most celebrities are scripted, and when they go off-script, they reveal themselves to be as ignorant and ill-informed as many of those they are trying to convince otherwise.

In most cases, away from the glare of Klieg lights, pre-positioned shots, and mouthing the words of others, many celebrities are downright stupid and mouthing the words of their peers. Even when they are personable and sincere -- they can be dangerously wrong if one believes their medical advice or adopts their ill-informed viewpoint.

It is the height of hypocrisy to hand out awards to people who suddenly support women in an industry that makes millions of dollars from artists describing perverted sex acts with "bitches and HOs." And an industry that is actually more corrupt than the movie industry, but less visible to the average person.

Bottom line …

It is the height of hypocrisy that the mainstream media shows these moral lepers a modicum of respect; but then again, these are the people who put food in their mouths and create an exploitable audience.

May I remind you that not everything that sounds as if it should be true is true. And that some of the worst people in the world have stellar personas hand-crafted by the best publicity and spin-doctoring money can buy.

We are so screwed.

-- steve

“Nullius in verba.”-- take nobody's word for it!

“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.”-- George Bernard Shaw

“Progressive, liberal, Socialist, Marxist, Democratic Socialist -- they are all COMMUNISTS.”

“The key to fighting the craziness of the progressives is to hold them responsible for their actions, not their intentions.” – OCS

"The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." -- Marcus Aurelius

“A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves, and traitors are not victims... but accomplices” -- George Orwell

“Fere libenter homines id quod volunt credunt." (The people gladly believe what they wish to.) ~Julius Caesar

“Describing the problem is quite different from knowing the solution. Except in politics." ~ OCS

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WHY IS EVERYBODY AFRAID OF THE TRUTH AND HELL BENT ON PROTECTING ROBERT MUELLER?

Every time I turn around I see this Republican schmuck selling out his country and all Americans with his support of the progressive socialist Democrat agenda. Somehow he does not appear interested in the fact that portions of our intelligence agencies spied on Americans, candidates for high political office, and are apparently engaging in a cover-up of serious criminal wrongdoing. No, he is providing cover to the cover-up …

A pair of senators from both sides of the aisle are working on legislation that would prevent the firing of a special counsel without judicial review.

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., announced Thursday that he plans to introduce legislation that would prevent the firing of a special counsel without judicial review.

"A special counsel cannot be fired when they were entitled to investigate the president or his team unless you have judicial review, not just for Trump, but for any future president," Graham said when describing the legislation to reporters on Thursday. "We need a check and balance here."

Graham's Democratic co-sponsor of the bill is Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey. <Source>

It appears that Goober does not understand the constitution. That the Congress cannot pass legislation that would violate the separation of powers and impose any conditions on the duties of the Executive Branch which has sole dominion over the Department of Justice and its subordinate agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Enter the usual suspects …

Why is everyone so afraid of the release of the Nunes memo to the extent of leaking and lying about its contents? Turning a document that purports to tell the truth to the American people about a most troubling and distasteful matter into a sign the GOP is compromising national security. Could it be that those who are charged with protecting national security have compromised their agencies and themselves because the wrongly chose who might be the next President of the United States and who might have buried their wrongdoing under the sands of time?

It appears that the man, former FBI Director Robert Mueller (suspect A), chosen by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein (suspect B) after an admitted illegal leak to the New York Times by then Director of the FBI James Comey (suspect C), was hired to investigate any collusion between Donald Trump, his campaign, and his associates with Russia. Overlooking, of course, any criminal wrongdoing or malfeasance when he was handling an investigation of real Russian activity to acquire 20% of America’s uranium production as the Director of the FBI. Overlooking, of course, that he was James Comey’s mentor at the FBI. And, that his record for ethical behavior is above reproach.

One need only look at the 2001 “Anthrax Affair” to see how then FBI Director Mueller operates …

After deciding that an innocent virologist who never handled anthrax was the guilty party who sent tainted letters to people – killing five and infecting seventeen people – the FBI did everything in their power to convict Stephen Hatfill. To the extent of ignoring a tip from the colleague of the guilty party who had extensive experience with anthrax as well as other compelling evidence. To the extent of concocting evidence using allegedly trained dogs to find evidence where no existed. To the extent of making Hatfill’s life a living hell.

But that is not even the worst part. After the Department of Justice formally exonerated Steven Hatfill (plus paying a $5.82 million legal settlement) Mueller did not feel it was necessary to attend the media event that announced the end of the case, nor did he apologize to Steven Hatfill.

In his first public remarks regarding the evidence amassed against Ivins, FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III told reporters last week in Vermont: "I do not apologize for any aspect of the investigation that was undertaken over the years." Mueller said it would be "erroneous to say there were mistakes."

The government in June agreed to pay Hatfill $5.8 million to settle a lawsuit in which his lawyers elicited sworn testimony from law enforcement officials who admitted they had leaked investigative information about him to the news media.

The investigation's years-long fixation with Hatfill angered some FBI agents who believed that, as a result, other potential leads and suspects received inadequate attention. <Source>

Bottom line …

Fruit of the poisoned tree? To believe that a bit player like Carter Page who left the campaign early on was an acting Russian agent that required wire-tapping using the bogus, unsubstantiated “Steele Dossier” as part of the warrant application is outrageous. And, possibly the subject of the memo yet to be released. You will notice that the progress mainstream media can’t avoid interjecting President Trump’s name every time Obama Administration malfeasance or criminal activity is mentioned.

Is this how it will all end? Oops!

Serious crimes and breaches of security have occurred. It appears that the top people at the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation appear to have entered an informal conspiracy to damage the Presidency of the United States because they did not like the candidate and engaged in a cover-up of serious crimes at the highest levels in the Administration. Crimes which are so poisonous to our Constitution and the rule of law that they demand that people be held accountable and sent to prison.

My suggestions for a competent and ethical special prosecutor: either appoint former Attorney General Michael Mukasey or Andrew C. McCarthy, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

As for Goober Graham: STFU!

We are so screwed.

-- steve

“Nullius in verba.”-- take nobody's word for it!

“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.”-- George Bernard Shaw

“Progressive, liberal, Socialist, Marxist, Democratic Socialist -- they are all COMMUNISTS.”

“The key to fighting the craziness of the progressives is to hold them responsible for their actions, not their intentions.” – OCS

"The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." -- Marcus Aurelius

“A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves, and traitors are not victims... but accomplices” -- George Orwell

“Fere libenter homines id quod volunt credunt." (The people gladly believe what they wish to.) ~Julius Caesar

“Describing the problem is quite different from knowing the solution. Except in politics." ~ OCS

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"JOURNALIST" CARL BERNSTEIN HAS BECOME A HYPOCRITICAL HYSTERICAL PROGRESSIVE CELEBRITY

Carl Bernstein is a progressive hypocrite journalist who owes his entire fame and fortune to a leaker who handed him the Watergate story on a platter -- Mark Felt, who happened to be the Associate Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Along with Bob Woodward and the Washington Post, Bernstein was complicit in helping to change the leadership of the nation over a minor third-rate burglary. Aided and abetted by a progressive mainstream media who hated Richard Nixon and wanted desperately to see him removed from power over the Viet Nam war. A viewpoint led by radical activists and agitators, many of whom were socialists and communists.

Now we find Bernstein, who continues to pose as an investigative journalist, suggesting there is something wrong with publishing legitimate news regarding malfeasance or worse at the highest levels of the government – perhaps to provide a raison d'être to begin hearings on impeaching the President of the United States over matters that were clearly concocted by Hillary Clinton’s campaign and the Democratic National Committee.

"We are seeing a breakdown and I think we may look back on tonight as the Monday night slaughter of the administration of justice and our institutions of justice in the United States," Bernstein said in an interview on CNN. [OCS: The only breakdown we are likely to see is the failure of a crime and its subsequent cover-up. President Trump is not responsible for Andrew McCabe being forced out of the FBI – especially when the acting Director had just read the report. It is the time-old process of the rats distancing themselves from someone who is likely to turn toxic and be scapegoated by them for the entire affair.]

"A real slaughter by the obstructive, irresponsible, partisan gang in the House of Representatives that has put the interest of their party and the president of the United States and his personal fortunes above the national interest, and I think we're going to look back on what happened today and tonight as a turning point," Bernstein continued. [OCS: What Bernstein can’t possibly explain at this point in time is how the release of this information, if factual and substantiated, can do anything other than bring transparency and accountability to an out-of-control deep state. There will be no sources and methods in this document – and the fact that we spy on our enemies, allies, and now Americans, is hardly a secret.]

"Donald Trump has done everything in his power — including working with these enablers on Capitol Hill — to make sure that this investigation of him, his family, his aides, his campaign, his transition does not come to fruition, and this was part and parcel of it tonight." [OCS: Just like the Obama Administration and their many real scandals which were side-tracked by the DOJ, FBI, who entered into a conspiracy to defraud the United States Government and disadvantage all Americans.]

"The system may fail us if the president continues down this road and if his enablers in Congress continue down this road," Bernstein said. "Donald Trump may get away with this, and by 'this,' I mean shutting down the legitimate investigation of the president of the United States."

He added: "The single thing that this president has been focused on from the day he took office is to make sure that the Mueller and the Russia investigation does not go forward. and he is doing everything in his power to see that that becomes the case." <Source>

What Bernstein has avoided examining is the real collusion between Attorney General Eric Holder and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in selling out their offices to the Russians who were allowed to purchase twenty-percent of our nation’s uranium production. Or the fact that former British Spy Christopher Steele, the putative author of the dossier used to accuse Trump and his associates with “collusion” (which is not a crime) with the Russians was, in fact, being fed Russian disinformation from those with ties to the Russian government. If the dossier cannot be substantiated after a year of intensive effort and it served as the basis for the entire Trump-Russia investigation, shouldn’t one consider that this was a Democrat dirty trick? And, that all of the parties are complicit in a cover-up of historic proportions that dwarf even Watergate?

Of course, Bernstein is fretting about the impending declassification of a top secret report from the Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, Representative Devin Nunes (D-CA). The contents are top secret until being declassified but are thought to summarize problems within the Department of Justice and the FBI.

But, not a peep out of Bernstein over the hyperpolarization of the IRS, DOJ, and FBI under the Obama Administration. Not a peep over documents that demonstrate malfeasance and possibly criminal activity which have been recently released. A Hillary Clinton supporter, Bernstein appears to have nothing to say when the FBI was caught red-handed altering documents relating to Clinton’s crimes and the cover-up that followed. Just as Watergate was more about the cover-up than the actual crime, we are seeing the destruction of our premier law enforcement agencies by his beloved progressive socialist democrats.

Bottom line …

Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn’t it former President Barack Obama who promised us the most ethical, transparent, and accountable administration ever – much like the scandal-ridden Clinton Administration. Now when Trump promises to bring transparency and accountability to his Administration, the rats are scurrying to desert a sinking ship. Praying that the mainstream media can help bring about a Democrat majority in the House to stop this catastrophe that can destroy the progressive socialist democrats and return old-time Democrats to power in the party.

We are so screwed.

-- steve

“Nullius in verba.”-- take nobody's word for it!

“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.”-- George Bernard Shaw

“Progressive, liberal, Socialist, Marxist, Democratic Socialist -- they are all COMMUNISTS.”

“The key to fighting the craziness of the progressives is to hold them responsible for their actions, not their intentions.” – OCS

"The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." -- Marcus Aurelius

“A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves, and traitors are not victims... but accomplices” -- George Orwell

“Fere libenter homines id quod volunt credunt." (The people gladly believe what they wish to.) ~Julius Caesar

“Describing the problem is quite different from knowing the solution. Except in politics." ~ OCS

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LINDSEY GRAHAM: THE PROGRESSIVE SOCIALIST DEMOCRAT POSING AS A REPUBLICAN

It has always amazed me that the GOP has so little message control that a RINO (Republican In Name Only) like Lindsey Graham can purport to speak for the entire Republican Party and remains unchallenged when his positions coincide with those of the progressive socialist democrats and his actions further the progressive agenda …

It is almost as if Senator Lindsey Graham has not read the United States Constitution or the GOP Party platform that demands national security, fiscal responsibility, smaller government, less regulation, and lower taxes. Yet we find this buffoon trying to achieve the open borders-democrats forever agenda of the progressives by portraying his radical immigration views as somehow representing “moderate” Republicans – a code word that is the equivalent of “sell out.”

Has anyone else noticed that Graham “negotiated” – surrendered would be a better word – border security in favor of almost unlimited chain migration on at least two attempts at comprehensive immigration reform? And that in a national election for President his vote was 0.00% and could not even be statistically counted.

So why is this fool running before the cameras to suggest he is the man spearheading the negotiations on immigration and that he represents a majority – or even a plurality – of the GOP who want to see our nation’s Southern border protected before handing anyone another incentive to invade this country illegally? Where is Mitch McConnell when the time comes to shut this fool down and to develop a comprehensive, cohesive, and compelling temporary immigration plan? I say temporary because, historically speaking, Congress had never kept its word when it came to immigration or border protection.

There is an old joke that makes the rounds when Graham speaks about promoting the progressive socialist Democrat agenda …

Democrats: We demand $30!
Republicans: We'll give you $10.
Democrats: OK, $200.
Lindsey Graham: DEAL!

It seems his mentor; Senator John McCain taught him well!

It is plain for all to see …

THE DEMOCRATS WOULD FAVOR ILLEGAL ALIENS WITH AN ALLEGIANCE TO A FOREIGN SOVEREIGN POWER OVER AMERICAN CITIZENS WHO THEY ARE WILLING TO DISADVANTAGE IN THE PROCESS.

HOW CAN WE RE-ELECT REPRESENTATIVES WHO REPRESENT FOREIGN NATIONS OVER AMERICAN CITIZENS?

Bottom line …

I can’t help but wonder what has happened to the GOP and if, once again, the GOP will snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory in 2018 and 2020 with their inability to control their messaging. One expects Trump to keep on Twittering, but few want the GOP to keep dithering.

We are so screwed.

-- steve

“Nullius in verba.”-- take nobody's word for it!

“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.”-- George Bernard Shaw

“Progressive, liberal, Socialist, Marxist, Democratic Socialist -- they are all COMMUNISTS.”

“The key to fighting the craziness of the progressives is to hold them responsible for their actions, not their intentions.” – OCS

"The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." -- Marcus Aurelius

“A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves, and traitors are not victims... but accomplices” -- George Orwell

“Fere libenter homines id quod volunt credunt." (The people gladly believe what they wish to.) ~Julius Caesar

“Describing the problem is quite different from knowing the solution. Except in politics." ~ OCS

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IRONY: WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?

If there was any class of people who needed to look beyond their own individual efforts and the political system to divine intervention to improve their lives, it is those who live in sh*tholes. But, unfortunately, recognizing they are living in sh*tholes, they want to escape, illegally enter the United States, and then re-create that sh*thold on American soil with financial assistance from the pockets of law-abiding Americans.

What is wrong with this picture is that we should be demanding that these people remain in their sh*tholes and organize to fix their corrupt political system and improve their own lot in life. With decades of church attendance, why is the system still corrupt? Where are the martyrs who fight for the people and risk their lives to bring about reform? Or is it that the people themselves simply take the path of least resistance and boogie to America where the poverty pimps and progressives welcome them with open arms.

So why does a sign like this offend me? Pretty much because it is all a charade to boost their membership and increase their collection envelopes in order to preserve a decaying or dying institution that is openly mocked by the progressive socialist democrats they support. Or, in more colloquial terms, what the HELL are they thinking?

We are so screwed when those in religious institutions across the lands throw up their hands instead of using their hands to build a better life. We are so screwed when those in religious institutions overlook that one religion is not compatible, as it is currently practiced in much of the world, with a civilized people of a modern era. And, we are so screwed when we allow these institutions to grow rich and powerful – supporting politicians – to keep a tax exemption which no longer serves a public purpose.

I am not denigrating religion, only those religious organizations that are clearly involved with lying to their faithful and offering support to the progressive socialist democrats who want to create their own religion: be it global warming, Earthism, or atheism-light.

-- steve

“Nullius in verba.”-- take nobody's word for it!

“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.”-- George Bernard Shaw

“Progressive, liberal, Socialist, Marxist, Democratic Socialist -- they are all COMMUNISTS.”

“The key to fighting the craziness of the progressives is to hold them responsible for their actions, not their intentions.” – OCS

"The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." -- Marcus Aurelius

“A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves, and traitors are not victims... but accomplices” -- George Orwell

“Fere libenter homines id quod volunt credunt." (The people gladly believe what they wish to.) ~Julius Caesar

“Describing the problem is quite different from knowing the solution. Except in politics." ~ OCS

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GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM DISRESPECTS AMERICA

I am wondering if I am the only person pissed that New York’s Guggenheim museum suggested a fully functional 18-karat gold toilet titled “America” be placed in the White House …

From this 2017 email, it appears that New York’s Guggenheim museum turned down a White House request for a painting to be displayed in the White House residential suite, and in return offered to loan a fully functional 18-karat gold toilet installation named “America” by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan.

Of course, the possibility exists that Spector is merely corrupt and wanted to promote this particular artist as it is noted in her Guggenheim biography that she “has contributed to numerous books on contemporary visual culture with essays on artists such as Maurizio Cattelan.” <Source>

Cattelan’s reputation has been described as “an art scene’s joker” and a “smart ass.” For America, Cattelan replaced a public toilet in the museum with a fully functional replica cast in 18-karat gold. The exhibit proved popular, with visitors lining up to wait for an opportunity to use the toilet in private. <Source>

Longtime readers know how I feel about displaying ordinary items with provocative titles and claiming they are artistic works.

“Two Heads Are Better Than One”
(Damien Hurst – left, steve – right) Steve -(c) 2011 by Steve All Rights Reserved

Bottom line …

I firmly believe associating America with a toilet is not art, but a highly offensive gesture on the part of the artist, curator, and museum. And, that the submission of this alternative piece is disrespectful to America and all Americans.

-- steve

“Nullius in verba.”-- take nobody's word for it!

“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.”-- George Bernard Shaw

“Progressive, liberal, Socialist, Marxist, Democratic Socialist -- they are all COMMUNISTS.”

“The key to fighting the craziness of the progressives is to hold them responsible for their actions, not their intentions.” – OCS

"The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." -- Marcus Aurelius

“A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves, and traitors are not victims... but accomplices” -- George Orwell

“Fere libenter homines id quod volunt credunt." (The people gladly believe what they wish to.) ~Julius Caesar

“Describing the problem is quite different from knowing the solution. Except in politics." ~ OCS

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ARE YOU A VOTING AMERICAN OR AGENT OF OUR ENEMIES?

Before you consider voting for anyone, let us consider the words of a major progressive, Richard Lamm (D-CO) who was prescient enough in 2005 to describe the actions needed to destroy America, American, and the culture of exceptional Americanism. How many of these conditions have progressive socialist Democrats promoted during the past 13 years? How many RINOs (Republican In Name Only) have jumped the aisle to assist the progressive socialist Democrats in pursuing their toxic, racist, un-American agenda?

	First to destroy America, “Turn America into a bilingual or multi-lingual and bicultural country. History shows that no nation can survive the tension, conflict, and antagonism of two or more competing languages and cultures. It is a blessing for an individual to be bilingual; however, it is a curse for a society to be bilingual. The historical scholar Seymour Lipset put it this way: ‘The histories of bilingual and bi-cultural societies that do not assimilate are histories of turmoil, tension, and tragedy. Canada, Belgium, Malaysia, Lebanon all face crises of national existence in which minorities press for autonomy, if not independence. Pakistan and Cyprus have divided. Nigeria suppressed an ethnic rebellion. France faces difficulties with Basques, Bretons, and Corsicans.”
	Second, to destroy America, “Invent ‘multiculturalism’ and encourage immigrants to maintain their culture. I would make it an article of belief that all cultures are equal. That there are no cultural differences. I would make it an article of faith that the Black and Hispanic dropout rates are due to prejudice and discrimination by the majority. Every other explanation is out of bounds.
	Third, “We could make the United States a ‘Hispanic Quebec’ without much effort. The key is to celebrate diversity rather than unity. As Benjamin Schwarz said in the Atlantic Monthly recently: ‘The apparent success of our own multiethnic and multicultural experiment might have been achieved! Not by tolerance but by hegemony. Without the dominance that once dictated ethnocentrically and what it meant to be an American, we are left with only tolerance and pluralism to hold us together.'” “I would encourage all immigrants to keep their own language and culture. I would replace the melting pot metaphor with the salad bowl metaphor. It is important to ensure that we have various cultural subgroups living in America reinforcing their differences rather than as Americans, emphasizing their similarities.”
	“Fourth, I would make our fastest growing demographic group the least educated. I would add a second underclass, unassimilated, undereducated, and antagonistic to our population. I would have this second underclass have a 50% dropout rate from high school.”
	“My fifth point for destroying America would be to get big foundations and business to give these efforts lots of money. I would invest in ethnic identity, and I would establish the cult of ‘Victimology.’ I would get all minorities to think their lack of success was the fault of the majority. I would start a grievance industry blaming all minority failure on the majority population.”
	“My sixth plan for America’s downfall would include dual citizenship and promote divided loyalties. I would celebrate diversity over unity. I would stress differences rather than similarities. Diverse people worldwide are mostly engaged in hating each other – that is, when they are not killing each other. A diverse, peaceful, or stable society is against most historical precedent. People undervalue the unity! Unity is what it takes to keep a nation together. Look at the ancient Greeks. The Greeks believed that they belonged to the same race; they possessed a common language and literature, and they worshiped the same gods. All Greece took part in the Olympic Games. A common enemy Persia threatened their liberty. Yet all these bonds were not strong enough to overcome two factors: local patriotism and geographical conditions that nurtured political divisions. Greece fell. “E. Pluribus Unum” — From many, one. In that historical reality, if we put the emphasis on the ‘pluribus’ instead of the ‘Unum,’ we can balkanize America as surely as Kosovo.”
	“Next to last, I would place all subjects off limits ~ make it taboo to talk about anything against the cult of ‘diversity.’ I would find a word similar to ‘heretic’ in the 16th century – that stopped discussion and paralyzed thinking. Words like ‘racist’ or ‘x! xenophobes’ halt discussion and debate.”
	“Having made America a bilingual/bicultural country, having established multi-culturism, having the large foundations fund the doctrine of ‘Victimology,’ I would next make it impossible to enforce our immigration laws. I would develop a mantra: That because immigration has been good for America, it must always be good. I would make every individual immigrant symmetric and ignore the cumulative impact of millions of them.”

How can we verify and prove the consequences of Richard Lamm’s observations on the massive scale needed to convince Americans that what Lamm is saying is true, correct, and a clear and present danger to America?

I am sad to say; the formerly Golden State of California meets all of the criteria.

California has been governed for decades by corrupt, radical, and progressive socialist Democrats and RINOs who have aided and abetted the progressive agenda.
California has welcomed in a hoard of illegal aliens, most of whom brought poverty, illiteracy, disease, and crime across the border with them.
California has allowed illegal aliens to destroy our infrastructure; decimating the funding for public protection, education, healthcare, and available jobs for African-Americans.
California has allowed socialist public employee unions to dominate political life and to fund and elect politicians who overwhelmingly support progressive socialist democrats and the continuing destruction of California. Enforcing their viewpoint with not so subtle thuggery.
California has allowed radical environmentalists, many of whom are socialists and communists, to allow the fuel-buildup to create super-wildfires, to pump fresh water into the ocean to preserve worthless little fish, and to destroy California agricultural heritage and capabilities to feed the world’s poor. Overlooking, of course, that most of the world’s dictators have weaponized American humanitarian assistance to destroy their enemies and nourish their supporters.
California has permitted its educational institutions to radicalize, from universities who openly host our enemies and allow their opponents to be shouted down into silence. At the lower levels, the educational system continues to pump out another decade of functional illiterates who do not understand history, civics, or can even compete across town, let alone in the so-called global economy.
California has allowed its own ministry of propaganda to exist without challenge in Hollywood when anti-American, pro-enemy sentiments abound. Where open socialists like Sean Penn, Ed Asner, and others live in isolated, protected wealth while lecturing us on how we need to live our lives and erase our borders.
California’s Senators have done everything in their power to reduce the funding, effectiveness, and efficiency of America’s military.

And, there is much more that can be seen each and every day as you view California’s decaying and crumbling infrastructure. Where tax money allocated to repair, replace, or build-out this crumbling infrastructure is diverted into supporting illegal alien social programs and nonsensical or noncritical union make-work projects.

Bottom line …

California is the proverbial “canary in a coal mine,” clearly and convincingly demonstrating what the progressive socialist democrats and their RINO friends can do to America, Americans, and our exceptional Americanism.We cannot allow this regime to prevail by electing more un-American progressive socialist Democrats beholden to foreign sovereign interests.

I urge careful consideration of future candidates like …

Gavin Newsom – Backs California as a Sanctuary State/Wants to enlarge the victim pool by disarming law-abiding Californians/Adulterer

Antonio Villaraigosa – Radical Mexican Activist/Former Governor of California/Adulterer

Delaine Eastin – Presided over the destruction of education in California.

We are so screwed.

-- steve

“Nullius in verba.”-- take nobody's word for it!

“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.”-- George Bernard Shaw

“Progressive, liberal, Socialist, Marxist, Democratic Socialist -- they are all COMMUNISTS.”

“The key to fighting the craziness of the progressives is to hold them responsible for their actions, not their intentions.” – OCS

"The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." -- Marcus Aurelius

“A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves, and traitors are not victims... but accomplices” -- George Orwell

“Fere libenter homines id quod volunt credunt." (The people gladly believe what they wish to.) ~Julius Caesar

“Describing the problem is quite different from knowing the solution. Except in politics." ~ OCS

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AND THEY SAY THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS IS NOT RACIST ...

In what world of rational politics would a congressional body meet with an anti-Semitic, anti-white, hate-monger like Louis Farrakhan who is little more than a communist black supremacist?

Can you even imagine the reaction of the progressive mainstream news media if they had discovered a picture of Donald Trump meeting with the despicable white supremacist David Duke prior to their presidential candidacy?

But, that it not even the point. It is that the hate monger was feted by the Congressional Black Caucus – and openly racist group that somehow eludes the attention of the mainstream media as they advocate for a progressive socialist/communist Democrat agenda that is divisive and downright un-American.

-- steve

“Nullius in verba.”-- take nobody's word for it!

“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.”-- George Bernard Shaw

“Progressive, liberal, Socialist, Marxist, Democratic Socialist -- they are all COMMUNISTS.”

“The key to fighting the craziness of the progressives is to hold them responsible for their actions, not their intentions.” – OCS

"The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." -- Marcus Aurelius

“A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves, and traitors are not victims... but accomplices” -- George Orwell

“Fere libenter homines id quod volunt credunt." (The people gladly believe what they wish to.) ~Julius Caesar

“Describing the problem is quite different from knowing the solution. Except in politics." ~ OCS

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CALIFORNIA: PLUNDERING THE PRODUCERS

Ripping-off the Creators in favor of the Consumers …

Just when companies thought that they were benefiting from the first real national tax reform in decades, comes the progressive socialist democrats in the California legislature – notably State Assemblymen Kevin McCarthy (D-Sacramento) and Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) with their greedy grasping hands in your pocket. The two progressive miscreants are proposing a tax surcharge on any company in California making more than 1 million dollars – to force productive companies to surrender a portion of any tax benefits to the communist legislators so fund state programs for low- and middle-income class families.

Allegedly the program is being sold to the public as a way to protect funding for education, healthcare, and most likely, programs to support illegal aliens who are decimating the formerly Golden State’s resources.

“Trump’s tax reform plan was nothing more than a middle-class tax increase,” Ting said in a statement. “It is unconscionable to force working families to pay the price for tax breaks and loopholes benefiting corporations and wealthy individuals. This bill will help blunt the impact of the federal tax plan on everyday Californians by protecting funding for education, affordable health care, and other core priorities.” <Source>

Known as ACA22, or by its grossly deceptive title, the Middle Class Fiscal Relief Act, the legislation is being proposed as an amendment to the state Constitution, which means the progressive socialist democrats who hold a majority in all branches of government only need a yes vote from two-thirds of their fellow progressives and RINO (Republican In Name Only) cohorts who are eager to roll-over on their party and constituents to make nice with the California commies who are all about class, race, and gender warfare.

This measure, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2018, would impose a surcharge of 10% on the net income of all corporations that is over $1,000,000. The measure would authorize the Legislature to increase or decrease the surcharge by a two-thirds vote of each house, as provided. The measure would require the deposit of those revenues, less refunds, into the Middle Class Fiscal Relief Fund, which would be created by the measure. Revenues in the fund would be allocated, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for specified purposes, including providing fiscal benefits to lower and middle-income Californians. <Source>

In essence, the State of California is demanding nearly one-half of your 21% corporate tax rate.

How much are you willing to be that a significant portion of any revenues collected will be used to bail-out under- or un-funded union pension programs and that the money will disappear into the black hole that is California’s treasury.

Crooks in our legislature …

Rather than reduce their spending or lower taxes, California State Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de León has a scheme to keep Californian’s from attacking the legislature over the sky-high state taxes which are not deductible under the new tax reform legislation. This is a scam and should result in the arrest of Kevin Leon (the de and accent are self-styled affectations) for aiding and abetting criminal federal tax evasion. His proposal would allow Californian’s to escape higher federal taxes with a donation to a charitable fund created by the state so that any amount owed over the $10,000 deduction would be deductible as a charitable contribution on their federal tax returns. <Source>

It is doubly ironic that the progressive socialist democrats rail against the top earners in the state and then offer them a way to evade taxes. In reality, forcing the rest of America to subsidize California’s out-of-control spending and the maintenance of a sanctuary state for illegal aliens.

Some are giving up and moving …

Famed rifle and shotgun manufacturer Weatherby has announced that their 75-year stay in California is coming to an end and they are decamping for a more tax- and people-friendly Sheridan, Wyoming in 2019. Imagine being welcomed by a state and its governor, Matt Mead, rather than being taxed, regulated, and blamed for heinous crimes. This is a family-owned company known for their superb craftsmanship and impeccable customer service. The relocation is expected to create 70 to 90 jobs and more than $5 million annually in payroll in the next five years. The company will lease its building from the local business development authority which will completely recover their costs and make a significant profit over the life of the lease.

Bottom line …

California has proven that its governance model is capable of turning a productive state into Venezuela under the watchful eyes of a majority of its progressive citizens, many of whom are illegal and/or indigent. We are so screwed.

-- steve

“Nullius in verba.”-- take nobody's word for it!

“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.”-- George Bernard Shaw

“Progressive, liberal, Socialist, Marxist, Democratic Socialist -- they are all COMMUNISTS.”

“The key to fighting the craziness of the progressives is to hold them responsible for their actions, not their intentions.” – OCS

"The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." -- Marcus Aurelius

“A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves, and traitors are not victims... but accomplices” -- George Orwell

“Fere libenter homines id quod volunt credunt." (The people gladly believe what they wish to.) ~Julius Caesar

“Describing the problem is quite different from knowing the solution. Except in politics." ~ OCS

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