The New Tax Bill

Well, for better or worse, the Republicans in Congress have all but passed the largest tax reform bill in the history of the United States. Not surprisingly, they did so without any Democrat support, and amid several of the top Liberal obstructionist screaming that the sky is falling.

The Republicans claim that the bill will lower taxes for not only corporations, but a majority of tax payers (especially the middle class). They say that this will create jobs and stimulate the economy by promoting growth.

The Democrats believe that it's just a give away to the wealthy and greedy corporations. It's their view that the new bill will actually hurt the middle class and ruin our economy.

To be honest, it's too early to say for certain who's right or wrong. The bill is less than 24 hours old, and won't really go into effect until February.

However, we're not going into this completely blind. There are some historical evidences as to how smaller but similar bills have acted in the past. Both Presidents Kennedy and Reagan sign smaller versions of this bill, and both times, the economy boomed. Taxes on the lower and middle classes fell, while the job markets soared.

Already, you have companies like Fed-ex announcing that, if Trump signs this into law, they are going to hire tens of thousands of new workers. Other, overseas companies, have reported an interest in setting up operations in the U.S. So, it would seem to me that it's already starting to work on some level.

But, to be "fair" (I have always hated that word), the proof is really in the pudding. Give it until around the November mid-term elections. By then, the full effect should have already been felt. If the economy is strong and expanding, the Republicans will win. If, on the other hand, it's stagnant and collapsing, the Democrats were right and will take control of Congress. It's that simple.

The only snag in this theory I can see, is the removal of the SALT portion of the tax act. This is the part of the tax code that allows people in higher tax States (typically Democrat controlled) to deduct their state and local taxes from their federal. Personally, I find SALT to be "unfair" (It's not a factory worker in Oklahoma's fault a stock broker in New York chose a governor that raises taxes). But, the SALT States are also the most populated, and so will have very loud complaints.

Other than that, I'm willing to bet that, come November,  most of the Democrats are going to regret betting against not only President Trump, but the American people as well. Just as long as the Republicans don't do anything too stupid in other areas, they should be able to pull off another major win in getting reelected.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to one and all!

This year, I think it would be a good idea to remember exactly what this season is supposed to mean...

Of course, Christmas is the time when Christians celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. But, the holiday actually means so much more than that, and can hold special meanings for nonbelievers as well.

If you don't believe in Jesus as the True Son of God, that is your right and choice. (It's also between you and God, and you'll have to square with that someday.) You Don't have to believe in Christ, to see and recognize the universal truth and wisdom in His teachings. I mean what kind of sociopathic monster doesn't agree with peace on earth, or treating others the way you want to be treated? Despite all the ideological rhetoric and nonsense from our media and politicians, who seriously doesn't want to help the poor?

As a former Athiest, I can tell you that, wishing someone a Merry Christmas doesn't hurt anyone physically, morally, or financially. It doesn't threaten anyone's core beliefs (unless, your beliefs weren't that solid and strong to begin with). It's not meant to offend or insult, but merely wish you health and prosperity in a season the believers hold most sacred. If anything, you should feel honored that someone cares enough to think of you, and wish you well. (I feel the same when someone wishes me a Happy Hanukkah, or a Happy Kwanzaa.)

In any case, even when I didn't believe, I knew better than to get insulted by the blessing. At the very least, I looked at it as no skin off of my nose. Someone wished me happiness during a holiday I didn't believe in... so what? It's not like they threatened to burn my house, kill my family or eat my dog.

So, again I say... Merry Christmas to all. And, if that offends you... grow the hell up.

Teaching a Pig to Whistle

Apparently, I will never learn...

Yesterday, I was publicly confronted by a rabid, Left-wing Regressive at a laundromat for thanking a veteran for his service. "Confronted" may actually not be a strong enough word here, since it very nearly came to blows at one point.

The man immediately identified himself as a Liberal, and informed me that he didn't believe that we owed our veterans any sort of thanks for serving. From there, the conversation quickly devolved into an angry tirade on conservatism and how the Right is "destroying" America. His semi-coherent, self-agrandizing rants ranged from the economy, to abolishing the Second Amendment, to how Mitt Romney was actually responsible for Bengahzi instead of Hillary Clinton (I know, I laughed so hard I nearly fainted at that one). Not surprisingly, he was completely incapable of going two minutes without using personal attacks and insults against President Trump and anyone currently supporting him.

The man claimed to be a recently retired environmental engineer, yet had no idea who Cass Sunstien is (Obama's environmental czar, and a former head of the EPA). He instantly and immediately discredited any and all "Right-wing news" and fact-checking media sources, while singing the praises of such historically inaccurate sources as MSNBC and the Huffington Post. On at least two different occasions, he asserted that people who listen/watch Conservative news media are grossly misinformed and "getting the whole picture", yet couldn't even tell me who Peter Strzok is. (He's the pro-Hillary FBI agent that "investigated" Clinton's email/server scandal, then was assigned to the Mueller Russian Collusion Delusion before being removed... For any Liberals out there who are so much "better informed").

Through most of this confrontation, I could hardly get a word in edge-wise, and was not only cussed, but frequently shouted down (in true Regressive freedom of speech fashion). However, two positive things did come from the encounter...

One, I did manage to get him to admit that the Left isn't truly interested in gun control, like they claim. In the heat of his argument, when I pressed the question of what new gun law would actually work to prevent mass shootings, he yelled angrily, "completely banning them altogether!"

And two... He managed to reaffirm my original assertion that you can't truly argue with a Left-wing Regressive. If someone creates their own facts and reality, it's pointless to try and change their mind, or present actual evidence.

All in all, it reminded me of a quote from a famous science fiction author, Robert Heinlein... "Never try to teach a pig to whistle. You'll only end up looking foolish, and you'll frustrate the hell out of the pig."

A World Gone Mad

Warning: It's time for yet another healthy dose of truth and sanity. No punches will be pulled, and Regressive, Liberal Snowflakes will be offended. Tears may result. Reader discretion is advised...

Holy crap! What a strange and messed up couple of weeks this has been!

First, we have some Liberal monster shooting up a small town Baptist Church in Texas. Followed immediately by all the hopelessly brain dead screaming (as usual) for gun control and "extreme vetting" for gun purchases. Let's just ignore the fact that there was nothing on the record to vet, because the Air Force and other authorities didn't even follow their own laws. (Yes, you're right... More laws to be ignored would have helped here!) How about we completely overlook the fact that, it was a legally carrying citizen that stopped the rampage, because the church was so remote that the cops couldn't get there in time. Stricter gun laws would have only prevented the hero of this story from having his gun to fight back.

Next, we have yet more evidence that not only is Hillary Clinton and the corrupt DNC behind the year long farce known as the "Russian Collusion Delusion", but they are guilty of everything they are accusing President Trump of. (Big surprise here... No investigation of this new evidence is being conducted.) Plus, according to former DNC Chairwoman Donna Brazile, Clinton really did rig the primaries against Bernie Sanders. (Something non-Democrats have been saying for over a year.) But, don't expect this to go anywhere. We all know that Hillary is so far above the law, she thinks she can sit in judgement of God Himself.

Then, there's a new wrinkle in the traitorous National Anthem protest... Now groups like the NAACP actually want the Anthem banned by Congress, claiming it's racist. The claim stems from the third stanza of the song, which mentions that neither "hireling (a paid soldier), nor slave" was safe during the fighting. This is racist? Just because they acknowledge the fact that there was slavery back in 1814, when the song was penned? Come on and grow a brain people! Deleting the Anthem, or removing Confederate statues, doesn't erase the fact that we once had slavery. In fact, we need to be reminded, so that we don't ever return to those dark times in our history.

Finally, we had the one year anniversary of the election a couple of days ago. To mark the occasion, a large group of Regressive Snowflakes gathered to howl at the moon. (I couldn't make this up if I tried!) The idiots actually stood out in the streets and screamed at the top of their lungs to show their discontent. Conservative pundit Marc Stein actually coined the phrase "Snowflake Werewolves" (which I love)!

Look, you may not like Trump, or agree with his policies. This is your right, and you're welcome to it. But, this whole idiotic Collusion/Never-Trump/Resist "movement" is not only dividing the country further, it's approaching dangerous and treasonous levels now. Trump met with Vladimir Putin a couple of days ago, to try and resolve the North Korean problem, and most of the press went crazy, acting as if the Collusion was being proven right there. Without Russia's help, the only way to deal with Kim Jong Un Will be to either send troops, or preemptively nuke the country. If the Regressives insist on interfering with talking to Putin, they are putting us all in danger. In my humble opinion, this is nothing short of treason. That's right, I said it... If you're still screaming "collusion" after a year of no evidence against the President (and a mountain of it against Clinton and the DNC) you're either criminally misinformed, or an outright traitor.

My "Undocumented" Opinion

I have a simple (and extremely important) question for anyone who feels they can answer openly and completely honestly...

If I were to break into your house (without hurting or killing anyone), and just made myself at home, would you let me stay? What if, I broke into your home, and left my underaged child? Would you just shrug it off, and allow them to remain, without calling the police?

Of course, the answer is "No", in both cases. Because, I seriously doubt any of you would provide all our food, medical and education, simply because we showed up and demanded it.

But, that's okay. I wouldn't expect you to. That would be insane, right?

So then, how is it any more sane, to allow people to sneak into our country (or sneak their kids in), and then ignore our own laws to help them? I don't know about any of you, but my windows and doors have locks on them for a reason, and I control who has access to my house. So, why can't we lock our borders, and control who comes and goes that way as well?

Is it racist that I would call the police on a stranger sitting in my living room, eating my food and watching my TV? Is it racist that I would demand that they be removed immediately?

Illegal aliens don't have Constitutional rights. It may sound cold and harsh, but it's the truth. They aren't supposed to be able to buy guns, drive a car or vote in any elections (no more than I could sneak into their country and do the same). They are not "undocumented" because they violated a law to get here (or "their parents did", for those who seriously want to split hairs). That's why their true legal term is "illegal".

Our Constitution has very distinct rules concerning immigration. It also has regulations against aiding someone in the commission of an illegal act. This is the law, plain and simple. We can't just ignore it when it no longer matches our personal views and desires.

Hell, I hate paying income tax. But, if I stop, I go to jail. That is how the law works. And, if I use the money that should have paid the taxes, to set up a fund for my kids, they take the money away from them as well. Just because I broke the law, doesn't mean my kids get to benefit from it.

To carry the point further... If I then run from the police for tax evasion, and go to my sister's house. She can be punished, if she knowingly hides me from the authorities. This is why "sanctuary cities" are illegal as well.

Deporting people isn't immortal, or racist. It's following the law (laws that every country on Earth have to protect their own nation).

Yes, I do feel bad about the people brought here as children, and the families torn apart by immigration. However, the law is in place for a reason, they are in violation, and need to be dealt with accordingly.

If anything, the so-called Dreamers' parents are to blame for their families being ripped apart and separated. They knew we had laws, knew there could be consequences for breaking them, and came here illegally anyway.

So, don't tell me I'm heartless, for having these families torn apart.  I'm not the one who knowingly and deliberately put my family through that in the first place.

I can understand wanting a better life for yourself and your family. But, you need to understand that there's a right way and a wrong way to get it. If you can't afford to come here legally, make changes to your own country. Be a positive force, that speaks out against corruption, and inspires others to demand liberty.

America is the greatest country on Earth, and almost everyone (except gang members, criminals and terrorist) are welcome. But, only if you play by all the rules, and do things the right way.

Another Clinton Scandal

Can someone please explain to me why Hillary Clinton isn't rotting away in a prison somewhere? I mean, this woman has broken more laws than Jesus saves sinners, and yet no one (including her enemies) ever lifts a finger to do anything about it. It's sickening.

At the time of writing this, a new investigation has revealed yet another Clinton scandal. It seems (for all her bogus claims of Trump colluding with the Russians) that while she was out Secretary of State, Moscow donated hundreds of millions of dollars to the Clinton Foundation. Shortly there after, Secretary Clinton approved a deal to sell the Russians over twenty percent of our Uranium stores (look up the Uranium One Deal).

There are new emails (taken from Anthony Winner's laptop) that go into detail about Clinton's involvement in extortion, bribery and obstruction of justice (by trying to delete all evidence and cover it up) on the Uranium One Deal.

It isn't enough that she illegally kept sensitive, classified documents on an illegal, unsecured server; or that she then tries to hide, delete and bleach bit those documents. It isn't enough that she ignored or denied over six hundred security requests from Ambassador Chris Stevens, then ordered the Navy SEALS to stand down as four Americans (including Stevens) were murdered, or that she lied about the attack not being terrorism, but rather a protest over a YouTube video. It apparently doesn't matter that the Clinton Foundation (listed as a non-profit charity) only spends twenty percent of its income on charitable efforts, and is currently missing billions of dollars without any explanation. 

I've said it before, and I'll gladly say it again... I would love to see a woman win the White House. I think it's long overdue.  But, not THIS woman.  She's a criminal, and the worst kind of scum in Washington. 

She really does disgust me, and  I truly wish someone would do their damned job and lock her up. No one is supposed to be above the law in America. But, I guess that doesn't apply to anyone named Clinton.

In Memorium...

Once upon a time... I used to live in a country that was built upon freedom and individual rights. It was a nation that set trends and blazed trails, rather than followed the herd and modeled itself off other nations.

This was a strong and proud country, where the people were free to speak their minds (even if no one else agreed with them), and worked hard for the things they wanted/needed in life. They didn't ask for permission to live a certain way, or worry about how their neighbors may be living (as long as it didn't interfere with their life or property). They didn't want or need the government's intervention and intrusion into their jobs, their health, their lives.

We were a nation that welcomed people seeking a better life with open arms, as long as they came to us legally and abided by our laws while here. We believed in true equality, rather than "leveling the playing field" so that some could benefit off the work of others.

In my country, a person had God-given rights, no man (woman, or "other") was ever supposed to be able to take away. Each and every legal citizen was entitled to earn their own living, keep a large majority of what they earned, and freely spend their earnings however they saw fit. We had the right to protect ourselves, our family and friends, our property and even our country, without the permission or approval of anyone else (including our elected officials). No one could tell us how many guns we could own, what kind of bullets to use, or where to purchase them. And, if some criminally insane moron open fired on a crowd of innocent civilians, we didn't blame the guns, or even all legal gun owners. We blamed the person at fault. (I know, what a radical concept!)

In the country I remember, we were free to disagree with each other and the President, without throwing temper tantrums, and demanding a "safe space" (with a blanky and a pacifier). If the country voted for someone we didn't like, we still respected their position, and worked hard to vote them out the next time. We didn't call for shady and legally questionable prosecutors to go on year long fishing expeditions, searching for even the slightest reason (even if it was made up) to try and impeach him.

This was a country our allies had faith in, our enemies feared and respected, and our celebrities/athletes kept most of their political opinions private. Our officials understood that they're public "servants" (meaning they serve us), and it was their duty to uphold our will. We didn't just blindly follow whatever they decided was best for us, and we refused to allow them to divide us for their own personal and political gain.

Yes, we had our share of problems, and it wasn't exactly a utopia. But, I can promise you this... America was a whole hell of a lot better when I was a kid, than it is today. I can also tell you with absolute certainty that, the very people who've always claimed that we're not free, great or fair (the same ones still claiming that now), are the exact reason we aren't. You can't complain about the flames, when you're the one burning down the house.