Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Speaking From The Heart - And It's All Here!
The state of our union
“Less than one year has passed since I first stood at this podium, in this majestic chamber, to speak on behalf of the American People,” President Donald J. Trump began his address last night. “Each day since, we have gone forward with a clear vision and a righteous mission—to make America great again for all Americans.”
The President’s speech is available in full here. He spoke from the heart about a core set of issues that unite Americans of all stripes in both their values and their patriotism
“Less than one year has passed since I first stood at this podium, in this majestic chamber, to speak on behalf of the American People,” President Donald J. Trump began his address last night. “Each day since, we have gone forward with a clear vision and a righteous mission—to make America great again for all Americans.”
The President’s speech is available in full here. He spoke from the heart about a core set of issues that unite Americans of all stripes in both their values and their patriotism
- Tax reform and the economy: “Just as I promised the American people from this podium 11 months ago, we enacted the biggest tax cuts and reform in American history. . . . Roughly 3 million workers have already gotten tax cut bonuses.”
- Reshaping Washington: “In our drive to make Washington accountable, we have eliminated more regulations in our first year than any administration in the history of our country.”
- Immigration reform: “Struggling communities, especially immigrant communities, will also be helped by immigration policies that focus on the best interests of American workers and American families.”
- Getting trade right: “America has also finally turned the page on decades of unfair trade deals that sacrificed our prosperity and shipped away our companies, our jobs, and our wealth.”
- Rebuilding our infrastructure: “America is a nation of builders. We built the Empire State Building in just one year – isn’t it a disgrace that it can now take ten years just to get a minor permit approved for the building of a simple road?”
- Keeping America safe: “I am proud to report that the coalition to defeat ISIS has liberated very close to 100 percent of the territory just recently held by these killers in Iraq and in Syria.”
“Together, we are building a safe, strong, and proud America.”
Read more: “The state of our Union is strong because our people are strong.”
Bonus: See what people are saying on Twitter about the speech.
PHOTO OF THE DAY
President Donald J. Trump delivers the State of the Union address | January 30, 2018 (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian)
Surely One Of The Night's Best Moments . . .
This particular SOTU moment (among many fine moments) was remarkably Reaganesque!
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Live Blogging The State Of The Union - Part 5
One of the most poignant moments of the evening: the couple who adopted a drug abuser's little baby. The couple and the baby are there in the gallery. Extraordinary!
Please note that President does not skip a beat. His cadence, his elocution, his delivery -- all incredible! There are no "ohs" or "ehs" or "ahhs" or flubs. No mispronounced words. No fragmented sentences.
"Terrorists are not merely criminals. They are also unlawful enemy combatants. When captured overseas they should be treated like the terrorists they are."
"I just signed an order directing Secretary Mattis to reexamine our military detention policies and to keep open the detention facilities in Guantanamo Bay."
Now the President asks that foreign aid goes to "friends of America, not enemies of America."
And he zeroes in on North Korea saying "we are waging a campaign of maximum pressure" against them. "I will not repeat the mistakes of previous administrations that got us into this dangerous situation."
Now we see the parents of Otto Warmbier. Another deeply touching moment. "Your strength truly inspires us all," the President says.
"Tonight we pledge to honor Otto's memory with total American resolve."
President Trump's message is literally being brought to life tonight -- dramatically, person-by-person. It's an inspiring evening!
We're getting vivid evidence of every feeling, every proposal, every plank of Trumpism. It's impactful and very memorable.
What an evening!
Now, the audience is chanting "USA, USA, USA!"
"They are Americans. And this capitol, this city, this nation belongs entirely to them. Our task is to respect them, to listen to them, to serve them, to protect them and always to be worthy of them."
"The people dreamed this country; the people built this country and it's the people who are making America great again."
This speech was a masterstroke!
Please note that President does not skip a beat. His cadence, his elocution, his delivery -- all incredible! There are no "ohs" or "ehs" or "ahhs" or flubs. No mispronounced words. No fragmented sentences.
"Terrorists are not merely criminals. They are also unlawful enemy combatants. When captured overseas they should be treated like the terrorists they are."
"I just signed an order directing Secretary Mattis to reexamine our military detention policies and to keep open the detention facilities in Guantanamo Bay."
Now the President asks that foreign aid goes to "friends of America, not enemies of America."
And he zeroes in on North Korea saying "we are waging a campaign of maximum pressure" against them. "I will not repeat the mistakes of previous administrations that got us into this dangerous situation."
Now we see the parents of Otto Warmbier. Another deeply touching moment. "Your strength truly inspires us all," the President says.
"Tonight we pledge to honor Otto's memory with total American resolve."
President Trump's message is literally being brought to life tonight -- dramatically, person-by-person. It's an inspiring evening!
We're getting vivid evidence of every feeling, every proposal, every plank of Trumpism. It's impactful and very memorable.
What an evening!
Now, the audience is chanting "USA, USA, USA!"
"They are Americans. And this capitol, this city, this nation belongs entirely to them. Our task is to respect them, to listen to them, to serve them, to protect them and always to be worthy of them."
"The people dreamed this country; the people built this country and it's the people who are making America great again."
This speech was a masterstroke!
Live Blogging The State Of The Union - Part 4
Now, dramatically, the President introduces parents of victims of the brutal MS-13 gang. It's a poignant moment for these parents who have lost their children to violence and a touchstone on the hot-button immigration issue. "We can make sure that other families do not have to endure this pain," the President says in calling for the closing of loopholes in the immigration laws.
Nobody -- nobody! -- had ever come at this issue this dramatically and this hard before. The President is making an emotional, compelling and overwhelming case for immigration control and immigration reform.
And now comes the coupe d'etat: "Americans are dreamers too!" This line elicits thunderous applause, but ONLY from the republicans. Again, the Dems sit on their hands.
The President is pouring it on tonight. There is no letup. He's taking it to them. This is masterful!
"We presented Congress with a detailed [immigration] proposal that should be supported by both parties as a fair compromise." And President Trump lays out the four pillars of the administration's plan.
And again he calls for "a great wall on the southern border."
And he says we "must finally end the terrible and dangerous practice of catch and release" and also bring to an end 'the visa lottery."
"Its time to begin moving toward a merit based immigration system."
Here, New Jersey's Senator Cory Booker actually looks like he's in pain -- especially now as the President calls for an end to chain migration.
"In recent weeks two terrorist attacks in New York were made possible by chain migration and the visa lottery."
Nobody -- nobody! -- had ever come at this issue this dramatically and this hard before. The President is making an emotional, compelling and overwhelming case for immigration control and immigration reform.
And now comes the coupe d'etat: "Americans are dreamers too!" This line elicits thunderous applause, but ONLY from the republicans. Again, the Dems sit on their hands.
The President is pouring it on tonight. There is no letup. He's taking it to them. This is masterful!
"We presented Congress with a detailed [immigration] proposal that should be supported by both parties as a fair compromise." And President Trump lays out the four pillars of the administration's plan.
And again he calls for "a great wall on the southern border."
And he says we "must finally end the terrible and dangerous practice of catch and release" and also bring to an end 'the visa lottery."
"Its time to begin moving toward a merit based immigration system."
Here, New Jersey's Senator Cory Booker actually looks like he's in pain -- especially now as the President calls for an end to chain migration.
"In recent weeks two terrorist attacks in New York were made possible by chain migration and the visa lottery."
Live Blogging The State Of The Union - Part 3
Here, the President speaks proudly and boldy of "defending religious liberty."
There's a word for what's happening here tonight. It's Reaganesque!
We haven't seen anything like this since The Great Communicator himself.
The President says we must remove federal employees "who undermine the public trust or fail the American people."
"We have eliminated more regulations than any administration in American history."
"We are now, very proudly, an exporter of energy to he world."
"Many car companies are now building and expanding plants in the United States, something we haven't seen in decades!"
"This is all news Americans are totally unaccustomed to hearing. For years and years, jobs were leaving us."
"Exciting progress is happening every single day. Last year the FDA approved more procedures and medication and medical devices that at any year in our history."
"Fixing the injustice of high drug prices" will be one of his "top priorities for the year," President Trump says.
"The era of economic surrender is over. From now on we expect trading relationships to be fair, and more importantly, reciprocal."
"I'm asking both parties to come together to give us safe, fast and reliable infrastructure." Here, Pelosi and most of the Democrats again, incredibly, refuse to applaud.
But Democrat Senator Manchin (WV) stands up -- and he'd damn well better because President Trump's popularity is higher in West Virginia than anywhere in the country, according to the latest polls.
Why are the Democrats wearing purple ribbons? Who knows? So much identity politics, so much fragmentation, so much splintering, such divisiveness!
There's a word for what's happening here tonight. It's Reaganesque!
We haven't seen anything like this since The Great Communicator himself.
The President says we must remove federal employees "who undermine the public trust or fail the American people."
"We have eliminated more regulations than any administration in American history."
"We are now, very proudly, an exporter of energy to he world."
"Many car companies are now building and expanding plants in the United States, something we haven't seen in decades!"
"This is all news Americans are totally unaccustomed to hearing. For years and years, jobs were leaving us."
"Exciting progress is happening every single day. Last year the FDA approved more procedures and medication and medical devices that at any year in our history."
"Fixing the injustice of high drug prices" will be one of his "top priorities for the year," President Trump says.
"The era of economic surrender is over. From now on we expect trading relationships to be fair, and more importantly, reciprocal."
"I'm asking both parties to come together to give us safe, fast and reliable infrastructure." Here, Pelosi and most of the Democrats again, incredibly, refuse to applaud.
But Democrat Senator Manchin (WV) stands up -- and he'd damn well better because President Trump's popularity is higher in West Virginia than anywhere in the country, according to the latest polls.
Why are the Democrats wearing purple ribbons? Who knows? So much identity politics, so much fragmentation, so much splintering, such divisiveness!
Live Blogging The State Of The Union - Part 2
"African-American unemployment stands at the lowest rate every recorded" Here, incredibly the black caucus members refuse to applaud.
"And Hispanic unemployment is at its lowest rate ever."
"We enacted the biggest tax cuts and reforms in American history." This gets wild and sustained applause, but ONLY from the Republicans."
"We nearly doubled the standard deduction for everyone."
"We also doubled the child tax credit."
"The typical family of four making $75,000 will see their tax bill drop by $2,000 slashing that bill in half."
"The core of the disastrous Obamacare, the individual mandate is now gone!" And here, the President himself applauds. The ovation is loud and sustained. But only from GOP members.
Now he introduces owners of a small family business from Ohio -- a business that has finished the best year in its history and the owners are now expanding and hiring more people. Now we see a young man (African-American) who's employed in that business and he's moving up in his job and getting raises.
"Just a little while ago MobilExxon announced a $50 BILLION investment in the United States."
Now, he says to American workers: "This is your time. If you work hard, if you believe in America, you can be anything and, together we can absolutely achieve anything."
"We all share the same home, the same heart, the same destiny and the same great American flag."
The President says that in America we believe in God, family and country and here he repeats the words: "In God we trust." Half the chamber stands and applauds. At the mention of the flag and God, the Democrats sit on their hands.
Now President Trump talks about saluting the flag and standing for the National Anthem -- this on the eve of the Super Bowl. "Americans love their country and they deserve a government that shows them the same love and loyalty in return!"
"And Hispanic unemployment is at its lowest rate ever."
"We enacted the biggest tax cuts and reforms in American history." This gets wild and sustained applause, but ONLY from the Republicans."
"We nearly doubled the standard deduction for everyone."
"We also doubled the child tax credit."
"The typical family of four making $75,000 will see their tax bill drop by $2,000 slashing that bill in half."
"The core of the disastrous Obamacare, the individual mandate is now gone!" And here, the President himself applauds. The ovation is loud and sustained. But only from GOP members.
Now he introduces owners of a small family business from Ohio -- a business that has finished the best year in its history and the owners are now expanding and hiring more people. Now we see a young man (African-American) who's employed in that business and he's moving up in his job and getting raises.
"Just a little while ago MobilExxon announced a $50 BILLION investment in the United States."
Now, he says to American workers: "This is your time. If you work hard, if you believe in America, you can be anything and, together we can absolutely achieve anything."
"We all share the same home, the same heart, the same destiny and the same great American flag."
The President says that in America we believe in God, family and country and here he repeats the words: "In God we trust." Half the chamber stands and applauds. At the mention of the flag and God, the Democrats sit on their hands.
Now President Trump talks about saluting the flag and standing for the National Anthem -- this on the eve of the Super Bowl. "Americans love their country and they deserve a government that shows them the same love and loyalty in return!"
Live Blogging The State Of The Union - Part 1
President Trump is expected to strike a more conciliatory tone tonight. Let's see what happens . . .
My guess is that this is the year he will put the Dems on the spot, leading up to the midyear election. He will reach out to to try work with them again and again. If he's unable to do any deals with them, it will be on them heading into the election and he'll hit them hard with it.
The President looks great as he arrives in the chamber. He's wearing a bright blue tie -- a nice, cool, conciliatory color.
Melania Trump is all in white. She looks ravishing, as usual.
The President has been up in the polls of late. His numbers are creeping up and people are looking at the tax legislation more and more favorably every day.
Here we go . . . . .
"We have gone forward with a clear mission and a righteous vision, to make America great again for all Americans."
The President is peaking slow and clear, enunciating beautifully. And right from the start, he begins introducing ordinary, everyday American heroes. This is an approach that was pioneered by Ronald Reagan, The Great Communicator.
To those recovering from the natural disasters of the past year: "We are with you, we love you and together, we will always pull through, always!"
Now the President singles out "The Legend From Louisianna, Congressman Steve Scalise!"
Here he asks everyone to "come together not as Republicans or Democrats but as representatives of the people." And now, Schumer applauds somewhat but, defiantly, Pelosi refuses to applaud.
"The state of our union is strong because our people are strong."
My guess is that this is the year he will put the Dems on the spot, leading up to the midyear election. He will reach out to to try work with them again and again. If he's unable to do any deals with them, it will be on them heading into the election and he'll hit them hard with it.
The President looks great as he arrives in the chamber. He's wearing a bright blue tie -- a nice, cool, conciliatory color.
Melania Trump is all in white. She looks ravishing, as usual.
The President has been up in the polls of late. His numbers are creeping up and people are looking at the tax legislation more and more favorably every day.
Here we go . . . . .
"We have gone forward with a clear mission and a righteous vision, to make America great again for all Americans."
The President is peaking slow and clear, enunciating beautifully. And right from the start, he begins introducing ordinary, everyday American heroes. This is an approach that was pioneered by Ronald Reagan, The Great Communicator.
To those recovering from the natural disasters of the past year: "We are with you, we love you and together, we will always pull through, always!"
Now the President singles out "The Legend From Louisianna, Congressman Steve Scalise!"
Here he asks everyone to "come together not as Republicans or Democrats but as representatives of the people." And now, Schumer applauds somewhat but, defiantly, Pelosi refuses to applaud.
"The state of our union is strong because our people are strong."
First Excerpts From President Trump's SOTU!
Here are the first excerpts (just out) from President Trump's State of the Union speech tonight:
Together, we are building a SAFE, STRONG, and PROUD America.
We want every American to know the dignity of a hard day's work; we want every child to be safe in their home at night, and we want every citizen to be proud of this land that we love.
Just as I promised the American People from this podium 11 months ago, we enacted the biggest tax cuts and reform in American history.
Our massive tax cuts provide tremendous relief for the Middle Class and small businesses.
Since we passed tax cuts, roughly 3 million workers have already gotten tax cut bonuses – many of them thousands of dollars per worker.
This is our New American Moment. There has never been a better time to start living the American dream.
Tonight, I want to talk about what kind of future we are going to have, and what kind of nation we are going to be. All of us, together, as one team, one people, and one American family.
Americans love their country. And they deserve a government that shows them the same love and loyalty in return.
For the last year we have sought to restore the bonds of trust between our citizens and their government.
In our drive to make Washington accountable, we have eliminated more regulations in our first year than any administration in history.
We have ENDED the war on American Energy – and we have ENDED the War on CLEAN COAL.
America has also finally turned the page on decades of unfair trade deals that sacrificed our prosperity and shipped away our companies, our jobs and our nation's wealth.
America is a nation of builders. We built the Empire State Building in just one year – isn't it a disgrace that it can now take ten years just to get a permit approved for a simple road?
I am asking both parties to come together to give us the safe, fast, reliable, and modern infrastructure our economy needs and our people deserve.
Struggling communities, especially immigrant communities, will also be helped by immigration policies that focus on the best interests of American Workers and American Families.
So tonight I am extending an open hand to work with members of both parties, Democrats and Republicans, to protect our citizens, of every background, color, and creed.
As we rebuild America's strength and confidence at home, we are also restoring our strength and standing abroad.
Last year I pledged that we would work with our allies to extinguish ISIS from the face of the earth.
Past experience has taught us that complacency and concessions only invite aggression and provocation. I will not repeat the mistakes of the past Administrations that got us into this dangerous position.
Together, we are building a SAFE, STRONG, and PROUD America.
We want every American to know the dignity of a hard day's work; we want every child to be safe in their home at night, and we want every citizen to be proud of this land that we love.
Just as I promised the American People from this podium 11 months ago, we enacted the biggest tax cuts and reform in American history.
Our massive tax cuts provide tremendous relief for the Middle Class and small businesses.
Since we passed tax cuts, roughly 3 million workers have already gotten tax cut bonuses – many of them thousands of dollars per worker.
This is our New American Moment. There has never been a better time to start living the American dream.
Tonight, I want to talk about what kind of future we are going to have, and what kind of nation we are going to be. All of us, together, as one team, one people, and one American family.
Americans love their country. And they deserve a government that shows them the same love and loyalty in return.
For the last year we have sought to restore the bonds of trust between our citizens and their government.
In our drive to make Washington accountable, we have eliminated more regulations in our first year than any administration in history.
We have ENDED the war on American Energy – and we have ENDED the War on CLEAN COAL.
We are now an exporter of energy to the world.
America has also finally turned the page on decades of unfair trade deals that sacrificed our prosperity and shipped away our companies, our jobs and our nation's wealth.
America is a nation of builders. We built the Empire State Building in just one year – isn't it a disgrace that it can now take ten years just to get a permit approved for a simple road?
I am asking both parties to come together to give us the safe, fast, reliable, and modern infrastructure our economy needs and our people deserve.
Struggling communities, especially immigrant communities, will also be helped by immigration policies that focus on the best interests of American Workers and American Families.
So tonight I am extending an open hand to work with members of both parties, Democrats and Republicans, to protect our citizens, of every background, color, and creed.
As we rebuild America's strength and confidence at home, we are also restoring our strength and standing abroad.
Last year I pledged that we would work with our allies to extinguish ISIS from the face of the earth.
One year later, I'm proud to report that the coalition to defeat ISIS has liberated almost 100 percent of the territory once held by these killers in Iraq and Syria. But there is much more work to be done. We will continue our fight until ISIS is defeated.
Past experience has taught us that complacency and concessions only invite aggression and provocation. I will not repeat the mistakes of the past Administrations that got us into this dangerous position.
Remember The Names Of The Filthy Fourteen!
Fourteen "Catholic" senators voted in Washington yesterday to allow second-trimester abortions to continue -- abortions at 20 weeks or more.
They did this by voting not to advance a bill that would ban such abortions. In fact, they wouldn't even let the Senate vote on the bill itself. Instead, they voted to effectively block it from a vote.
Nearly all Republicans voted to advance the bill.
Nearly all Democrats voted to block it.
Two Republican women (both "Catholic") voted to block it: Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine. Their votes were particularly egregious. But all of the senators listed below who call themselves "Catholic" are a disgrace. All of them!
Every one of the fourteen should be roundly condemned by every member of the clergy in the United States -- every priest, nun, bishop, cardinal, brother, etc.
All faithful Catholics should call the offices of these senators and express their outrage.
Here they are: The Filthy Fourteen:
They did this by voting not to advance a bill that would ban such abortions. In fact, they wouldn't even let the Senate vote on the bill itself. Instead, they voted to effectively block it from a vote.
Nearly all Republicans voted to advance the bill.
Nearly all Democrats voted to block it.
Two Republican women (both "Catholic") voted to block it: Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine. Their votes were particularly egregious. But all of the senators listed below who call themselves "Catholic" are a disgrace. All of them!
Every one of the fourteen should be roundly condemned by every member of the clergy in the United States -- every priest, nun, bishop, cardinal, brother, etc.
All faithful Catholics should call the offices of these senators and express their outrage.
Here they are: The Filthy Fourteen:
- Maria Cantwell – Washington
- Susan Collins -Maine
- Dick Durbin – Illinois
- Kirsten Gillibrand – New York
- Heidi Heitkamp – North Dakota
- Tim Kaine – Virginia
- Patrick Leahy – Vermont
- Ed Markey – Massachussetts
- Catherine Cortez Masto – Nevada
- Claire McCaskill – Missouri
- Bob Menendez – New Jersey
- Lisa Murkowski – Alaska
- Patty Murray – Washington
- Jack Reed – Rhode Island
Remember Their Names: The Disgrace Is Theirs!
Pay close attention to the list of names below.
Those US Senators who voted NAY voted yesterday AGAINST protecting preborn children from abortion after 20 weeks. Their vote means that it's OK to dismember and poison to death babies beyond five months, who are often viable and feel pain.
Remember particularly the two "Republicans" who voted NAY: Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska.
Those US Senators who voted NAY voted yesterday AGAINST protecting preborn children from abortion after 20 weeks. Their vote means that it's OK to dismember and poison to death babies beyond five months, who are often viable and feel pain.
Remember particularly the two "Republicans" who voted NAY: Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska.
C'mon Now, Fill Up The Bowls!
For the 43rd consecutive year, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will participate in Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) Rice Bowl, a nationwide Lenten program that gives people of all ages a way to respond to human suffering with compassion through tangible action. Auxiliary Bishop John J. McIntyre will preside at this year’s Rice Bowl blessing and kick-off event.
CRS Rice Bowl has been a tradition for generations of Catholics. It started in 1975 as a response to a global famine in Africa. Today, it shines a light on the Catholic community’s commitment to the poor and vulnerable. It is global in its reach bringing tangible goods and services to people in need around the world.
In addition to the blessing, Anne H. Ayella, CRS Diocesan Director, Jeffrey Wallace, CRS Regional Manager, and Jacques Kabore, Partnership and Capacity Building Coordinator for CRS Burkina Faso, will illustrate how Rice Bowl touches people globally. Gloria Ayers, Saint Ignatius Parish’ Food Cupboard Coordinator, will offer details on the Saint Ignatius food cupboard, which serves those in need in West Philadelphia and is hosting this year’s kick-off.
This year’s Rice Bowl offers Catholic in the United States a way to respond to Pope Francis call to“Share the Journey” with migrants and refugees around the world. Share the Journey is a global public awareness campaign that aims to dispel fear and inspire communities to build relationships with those forced to leave their native lands due to violence, oppression, famine, and other hardships.
Note: Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic Community in the United States. It is dedicated to improving the lives of poor and vulnerable families through humanitarian programs and services.
For more information on CRS’ Rice Bowl please visit http://www.crsricebowl.org/.
Friday, February 2, 2018
10:30 a.m.
Saint Ignatius of Loyola Parish (Food Cupboard)
636 North 43rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Philadelphia, PA 19104
In addition to the blessing, Anne H. Ayella, CRS Diocesan Director, Jeffrey Wallace, CRS Regional Manager, and Jacques Kabore, Partnership and Capacity Building Coordinator for CRS Burkina Faso, will illustrate how Rice Bowl touches people globally. Gloria Ayers, Saint Ignatius Parish’ Food Cupboard Coordinator, will offer details on the Saint Ignatius food cupboard, which serves those in need in West Philadelphia and is hosting this year’s kick-off.
This year’s Rice Bowl offers Catholic in the United States a way to respond to Pope Francis call to“Share the Journey” with migrants and refugees around the world. Share the Journey is a global public awareness campaign that aims to dispel fear and inspire communities to build relationships with those forced to leave their native lands due to violence, oppression, famine, and other hardships.
Note: Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic Community in the United States. It is dedicated to improving the lives of poor and vulnerable families through humanitarian programs and services.
For more information on CRS’ Rice Bowl please visit http://www.crsricebowl.org/.
The “Share the Journey” campaign runs through September 2019. For additional information, please visit https://www.sharejourney.org.
They ALL Oughta Be Ashamed Of Themselves!
Remember these names.
These scoundrels (probably all from safe DemocRAT districts) would be ashamed IF they had any shame at all. But they are afflicted with Trump Derangement Syndrome, which is (kind of) an explanation -- not an excuse.
Monday, January 29, 2018
Yet Another Young Person With A Promising Future
You won't see much of this young man in the dominant [aka liberal] media.
But there are plenty out there like him -- more and more every day!
The Lowdown On 'Movie Nights' With Power Duo!
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Now, He's Having Second Thoughts; Shouldn't YOU?
Ultra liberal Professor Alan Dershowitz now seems to regret campaigning for Obama.
Maybe more lefties will come to their senses. But don't hold your breath, OK?
Crumbs? . . . Hell No! 'This Is A TSUNAMI!'
The founder of the hugely successful Home Depot chain talks taxes and President Trump's tax cut and, to no one's surprise, he doesn't mince words!
Choice Center City Ministry Get New Leaders . . .
The Dominican Friars of the Province of Saint Joseph will begin service at Saint Patrick Parish in Philadelphia on July 1st, 2018. The Dominicans, also known as the Order of Preachers, most recently served at Holy Name of Jesus Parish (Philadelphia) for nearly a century, leaving the Archdiocese in 1998. The friars also served on the faculty of La Salle University during that time.
Staffing will initially consist of four friars: two of them will work in the parish as the pastor and parochial vicar, one of them will join the faculty of an Archdiocesan high school and the fourth will assist with various ministries.
The Order’s provincial,Very Reverend Kenneth Letoile, OP, said of the move, “We are delighted to accept Archbishop Chaput's gracious invitation to establish a new Dominican community in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. It comes at a providential moment for us: vocations to our Dominican province have been increasing over recent years, and we have long wanted to return to Philadelphia in order to serve the vibrant local church there. The Dominican Order was founded over 800 years ago as the Order of Preachers, and ever since, Dominicans have been dedicated to the work of preaching and teaching the faith. We are therefore very happy to be able to minister in the Archdiocese by accepting the pastoral care for Saint Patrick's Church in Rittenhouse Square, which offers a rectory with sufficient space for a full Dominican community of priests and brothers, and a pastoral setting congruent with our charism.”
The Province of Saint Joseph was founded in 1805, and serves the Eastern United States. Their 300 friars engage in a variety of ministries, including serving as teachers (Providence College), parish priests, hospital chaplains, itinerant preachers, and campus ministers, while also undertaking missionary work in Eastern Africa.
Father Daniel Mackle, who has served as the pastor of Saint Patrick’s since June 2004, will move to Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary where he currently teaches Liturgy. That work will continue as he serves as Director of Liturgy for the Seminary.
Note: To find out more about the Dominican Friars, please visit: https://opeast.org/.
Staffing will initially consist of four friars: two of them will work in the parish as the pastor and parochial vicar, one of them will join the faculty of an Archdiocesan high school and the fourth will assist with various ministries.
The Order’s provincial,Very Reverend Kenneth Letoile, OP, said of the move, “We are delighted to accept Archbishop Chaput's gracious invitation to establish a new Dominican community in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. It comes at a providential moment for us: vocations to our Dominican province have been increasing over recent years, and we have long wanted to return to Philadelphia in order to serve the vibrant local church there. The Dominican Order was founded over 800 years ago as the Order of Preachers, and ever since, Dominicans have been dedicated to the work of preaching and teaching the faith. We are therefore very happy to be able to minister in the Archdiocese by accepting the pastoral care for Saint Patrick's Church in Rittenhouse Square, which offers a rectory with sufficient space for a full Dominican community of priests and brothers, and a pastoral setting congruent with our charism.”
The Province of Saint Joseph was founded in 1805, and serves the Eastern United States. Their 300 friars engage in a variety of ministries, including serving as teachers (Providence College), parish priests, hospital chaplains, itinerant preachers, and campus ministers, while also undertaking missionary work in Eastern Africa.
Father Daniel Mackle, who has served as the pastor of Saint Patrick’s since June 2004, will move to Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary where he currently teaches Liturgy. That work will continue as he serves as Director of Liturgy for the Seminary.
Note: To find out more about the Dominican Friars, please visit: https://opeast.org/.
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Sunday, January 28, 2018
You Don't Wanna Miss Any Of These . . .
REAL NEWS PRESIDENT TRUMP DOESN'T WANT YOU TO MISS
- Daily Mail
In Switzerland, President Donald J. Trump has been advocating for America, meeting with key American allies, and making a pitch for better trade deals. “We want great prosperity and we want great peace,” the President told reporters.
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- Bloomberg News
The U.S. economy continues to accelerate, with the “longest stretch of 3 percent-or-better growth since 2005.” American consumer confidence, business investment, and a rebound in housing all led to strong numbers. “Tax cuts championed by President Donald Trump have fueled expectations of an extended boom in capital spending and buoyed household confidence.”
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- Reuters
This week the United States announced new sanctions on North Korea aimed at stopping the country’s nuclear weapons development. The sanctions also urged China and Russia to expel North Koreans who raise funds for these programs.
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- The Daily Caller
First Lady Melania Trump visited the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on Thursday to pay respects ahead of today’s International Holocaust Remembrance Day. “My thoughts and prayers are with the people whose lives and families were broken by the horrors of the Holocaust. Yet it is also through our shared humanity that we come together now in commemoration, strength, and love,” the First Lady said.
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- CNBC
Home Depot joined a growing list of corporations “using new tax benefits to invest in their workers” by offering bonuses to employees of up to $1,000. As the U.S. labor market tightens, bonus payments and wage increases can “help incentivize current employees to stick around.”
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- Financial Times
On Thursday afternoon, the U.S. dollar “staged a comeback” on a “show of support” from President Trump, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a new record high.
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- The Washington Post
On Wednesday, the Senate voted to confirm Alex Azar as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services. The vote marked the “third time that Azar has won Senate confirmation,” given his previous administration experience serving at the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Oh, So Who's Using The Profanity Now, Huh?
No freaking way. What is that? pic.twitter.com/mHXCaLTV5I— Democrats for Trump (@YoungDems4Trump) January 27, 2018
Here we go with the 'ole liberal double-standard again.
You can't say sh-t, but we can use all the profane language we want. Understand?
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Were YOU Aware Of This Inspiring Story?
In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day , WE REMEMBER the magnificent mime Marcel Marceau who brought joy to so many. But, he was so much more than a talented artist, he was a WWII hero who saved 100’s of children’s lives.
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Sometimes, They Really DO Report REAL News!
REAL NEWS PRESIDENT TRUMP DOESN'T WANT YOU TO MISS
- Daily Mail
In Switzerland, President Donald J. Trump has been advocating for America, meeting with key American allies, and making a pitch for better trade deals. “We want great prosperity and we want great peace,” the President told reporters.
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- Bloomberg News
The U.S. economy continues to accelerate, with the “longest stretch of 3 percent-or-better growth since 2005.” American consumer confidence, business investment, and a rebound in housing all led to strong numbers. “Tax cuts championed by President Donald Trump have fueled expectations of an extended boom in capital spending and buoyed household confidence.”
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- Reuters
This week the United States announced new sanctions on North Korea aimed at stopping the country’s nuclear weapons development. The sanctions also urged China and Russia to expel North Koreans who raise funds for these programs.
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- The Daily Caller
First Lady Melania Trump visited the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on Thursday to pay respects ahead of today’s International Holocaust Remembrance Day. “My thoughts and prayers are with the people whose lives and families were broken by the horrors of the Holocaust. Yet it is also through our shared humanity that we come together now in commemoration, strength, and love,” the First Lady said.
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- CNBC
Home Depot joined a growing list of corporations “using new tax benefits to invest in their workers” by offering bonuses to employees of up to $1,000. As the U.S. labor market tightens, bonus payments and wage increases can “help incentivize current employees to stick around.”
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- Financial Times
On Thursday afternoon, the U.S. dollar “staged a comeback” on a “show of support” from President Trump, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a new record high.
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- The Washington Post
On Wednesday, the Senate voted to confirm Alex Azar as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services. The vote marked the “third time that Azar has won Senate confirmation,” given his previous administration experience serving at the Department of Health and Human Services.