Joizee Under Sherrill? It's Gettin' WORSE, Folks!

 

Catholics, And Others: Ask These Questions . . .

Has Pope Leo XIV criticized the Democrat Party in America for running on abortion on demand -- even up till the time of birth?

Has he chastised the Democrat Party for legally harassing the Little Sisters of the Poor and forcing them to defend themselves up to the highest court in the land?  

Has he given credit to President Trump for putting Supreme Court Justices on the court who overturned Roe v. Wade? 

The answers are NO, No, and NO!

Remember that!

A Beautiful And Remarkable Story . . .

 

The flag that Rick Monday rescued 50 years ago today is headed to Cooperstown! 

On this date  in 1976, Monday, a Cubs outfielder and veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, grabbed an American flag from two protesters who had run onto the field at Dodger Stadium and attempted to burn it. Monday, the longtime Dodgers broadcaster who played 19 years in the Major Leagues, was a two-time All-Star and a World Series champion, has often been asked about the moment. 

 “If that’s all you’re ever remembered for, that’s not a bad thing at all,” Monday told MLB Network in 2016. Monday still owns the flag and it will be on loan to the Baseball Hall of Fame this summer as part of America’s 250th birthday celebration. In addition, Monday will be honored on July 25 during induction weekend.

Rubio's Right: It's Not About Free Speech!

🚨 JUST IN: Foreigners can now formally be DENIED a green card by Marco Rubio if they go full pro-Palestine and Hamas, or if they desecrate the USA flag — NYT

AMAZING! Thank you Marco!

BOTH visa and green card holders must be rooted out of their American civilization-destroying… pic.twitter.com/oUMayrOZvr

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) April 25, 2026

Catholic Nun's 'Heartache' Over Pope's Statements

Mother Miriam, the foundress of the Daughters of Mary, Mother of Israel’s Hope and a prominent voice in traditional Catholic circles, has voiced deep concern over the .@Pontifex’ recent statements and gestures toward Islam, viewing them as a dangerous departure from the Church’s… pic.twitter.com/iTmb67SoQp

— Erica 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@EricaRN4USA) April 24, 2026

Mother Miriam, the foundress of the Daughters of Mary, Mother of Israel’s Hope and a prominent voice in traditional Catholic circles, has voiced deep concern over the Pope’s recent statements and gestures toward Islam, viewing them as a dangerous departure from the Church’s historic mission.
In her live broadcasts and public commentaries, she has argued that the Pope’s insistence that Islam poses no threat—coupled with actions such as designating a prayer room for Muslims in the Vatican Library—represents an embrace not merely of individual Muslims as persons to be evangelized, but of the religion itself, which she insists directly violates the First Commandment by implying that Muslims and Christians worship the same God. Mother Miriam contends that such interfaith overtures prioritize a false “unity” over truth, diluting the Church’s call to conversion and effectively equating Islam with the Catholic faith in a way that confuses the faithful and scandalizes the world. She has stated unequivocally that “the embracing of Islam is NOT of God,” warning that these papal initiatives grieve the heart of Christ and risk leading souls away from the fullness of revelation found only in the Catholic Church.  

In her view, God Himself is troubled by these actions, as they compromise the Church’s singular duty to proclaim Jesus Christ as the sole Savior—-rather than fostering a syncretistic dialogue that she sees as spiritually perilous in an age of rising religious conflict. 

In Case You Were Wondering . . . .

President Trump's approval rating with Catholics just JUMPED from 48 percent to 51 percent after calling out Pope Leo's hypocrisy, per Newsweek. The president now has the approval of a majority of US Catholics.

Again! Joizee Tops A VERY BAD List! Disgraceful!

New Jersey ranks dead last in FREEDOM — most overregulated state in the nation, according to the Cato Institute’s Freedom in the 50 States study.

And Democrats here want to lecture everyone else about “rights,” “freedom” and “democracy.”

Maybe start by giving New Jerseyans… pic.twitter.com/chaKgpf1gp

— NJ Assembly GOP (@NJAssemblyGOP) April 24, 2026

An Important Message From Dr. Ben Carson

 

Fostering The Future: Melania Leads The Way

“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as First Lady but understand that my persistence alone is not enough. Together, we can change people’s lives for the better.” First Lady Melania Trump inspired Congressional Club Members at its 113th First Lady’s Luncheon.

Mrs. Trump used the occasion to promote her longstanding theme of unity to drive meaningful impact. Widely considered one of Washington D.C.’s most renowned traditions, the First Lady’s Luncheon brings together spouses of Members of Congress, Administration officials, business leaders, and philanthropists.

During her remarks, the First Lady highlighted a series of consequential achievements, most notably leading four reunifications of Ukrainian and Russian children with their families. “The world doesn’t move for those who stop,” exclaimed Mrs. Trump.

She emphasized her landmark White House AI Workshop, which engaged nearly 3,000 schools nationwide, underscoring her leadership at the intersection of children, technology, and education. The First Lady reaffirmed her forward-looking vision: “We are not here to prepare our children for yesterday’s world. Be purposeful with your objectives and remember that AI accelerates everything.”

The First Lady’s Luncheon commemorates a shared commitment to civic engagement. The luncheon follows First Lady Melania Trump’s visit to Capitol Hill last week where she worked with leaders from both sides of the political aisle to advance new legislation surrounding foster care. Mrs. Trump encouraged participating representatives from the House Ways and Means Committee to “come together to prioritize America’s children… stay unified, act in good faith, and keep the next generation above politics.”

In closing, First Lady Melania Trump encouraged the powerful audience to join her BE BEST Fostering the Future initiative effort to create more impact collectively. The First Lady closed, “America’s children will ultimately protect our future freedom.”

The full remarks by First Lady Melania Trump are below, as prepared for delivery.

The World Doesn’t Move for Those Who Stop

Good afternoon. It is a privilege to take part in this great American tradition, and a pleasure to have our Second Lady, Usha Vance, with us today. I commend Chairwoman Allen, President Dunn, and their entire team for bringing everyone together to advance the greater good of our community.  

America’s children are our moral equals. As parents and leaders, it is our ethical obligation to ensure our kids develop emotionally and physically within a safe environment.  

Last week, I shared this declaration with members of the prestigious Ways and Means Committee on Capitol Hill. We convened to advance landmark legislation to protect the foster care community.  

This follows the Fostering the Future Executive Order signed last November. I remain impressed by our Representatives’ bipartisan commitment and am confident this will soon become the “law of the land.” When passed, this will mark the second piece of legislation I have championed for the protection of America’s next generation.

The world doesn’t move for those who stop. Over the past year, with discipline and focus, I have enacted several initiatives to benefit our children.  

Domestically, Fostering the Future has expanded coast to coast to roughly 33 percent of the states in our country. Fostering the Future university scholarship programs are available for individuals aging out of foster care in Georgia, Arizona, California, Nebraska, New York, Florida, Louisiana, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania.

The TAKE IT DOWN Act is the first piece of legislation that I supported within the first 100 days of this 47th presidential administration. On April 7th, just a few weeks ago, the U.S. Department of Justice secured its first conviction under the new law.

$30 million was allocated towards HUD’s 2026 budget to support housing for America’s foster youth. Representative Steve Womack and Secretary Scott Turner supported my efforts to implement this critical measure.

Progress is not granted—you must be the composer. Embolden your influence in the community with a strong vision to the future.

All 50 states are participating in the Presidential AI Challenge, and almost 3,000 schools nationwide joined the White House AI Workshop. Our educators, students, and academic administrators understand the importance of mastering new technology.

Over the past two months, America sat at the intersection of youth, technology, and education on the global stage. I am honored to have had the opportunity to address the United Nations Security Council about the importance of peace through education.

We are not here to prepare our children for yesterday’s world. Be purposeful with your objectives and remember that AI accelerates everything.

Leaders from almost 50 nations joined me at the White House and the State Department for Fostering the Future Together’s Global Coalition Summit. Never before has an American First Lady welcomed so many leaders to the White House for diplomatic purposes in one day. I am proud that America’s best technology companies, including Meta, Palantir, OpenAI, Adobe, Zoom Communications, X, and Microsoft, had the chance to advance our mission: to empower children with technology and education.

And of course, I completed the fourth reunification of Ukrainian and Russian children with their families. As you can imagine, this is no easy feat, but I applaud leadership from both nations in working with my representative and me to bring love and safety back to each individual who has been displaced as a result of this horrible war.

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as First Lady, but understand that my persistence alone is not enough. Together, we can change people’s lives for the better.    

Please join me in advancing the BE BEST Fostering the Future initiative nationwide.  

America’s children will ultimately protect our future freedom.

Dems' Demented Idea Of Redistricting . . .

 

The Night I Fell In Love With Politics

The night of June 10, 1960 at Camden City Hall.
A crowd of 500 -- tipped off that something BIG would happen!

I grew up in a gritty, industrial working class town of about 100,000 people who lived and worked across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. It was a highly-charged political town. Politics was everywhere and my father, as a foot soldier for the locally entrenched Democrat political machine, was in the thick of it. 

It all proved that the late Speaker of the US House Tip O'Neill was right when he famously said "all politics is local".

For nearly a quarter century (from 1936 to 1959) Camden, NJ mostly prospered under the iron-fisted reign of Democrat Mayor George Brunner, who ran a street-smart political organization whose tentacles reached into every neighborhood, every block, every home, and nearly every aspect of life in the city. 

But in 1959, in a stunning upset, the Brunner machine was dethroned by a reform-minded, fiery red head named Al Pierce, who was supported by the local Courier Post newspaper under the banner "Save Our City." Pierce was the Judas who was orginally appointed by Brunner to serve on the local Board of Education only to later turn on the mayor and the army that he built. His election stung the Old Guard in a way they were determined to avenge.

So, in a touché moment for the ages, on June 10, 1960 the new Mayor Pierce's own city commissioners (who had been elected to office on his team) joined the lone Brunner era holdover to strip Pierce of his title as Director of Public Safety and reduce his role to that of a figurehead. And is was all perfectly legal under the city commissioner form of government. Pierce was now Mayor in name only and his elected former allies were now his enemies. 

It was stunning. It was unprecedented. Emotions ran high that night and in the aftermath -- high drama! And all of it rocked my hometown to the core.

I was only 14 years old at the time but I was there the night it happened. I witnessed it all  -- close up and personal. I was there because my daddy was there and if the event involved politics, I was at his side. Other kids went to baseball games with their dad. I went to political events, and I loved it. 

And that night -- the night when the long knives came out -- I fell in love with the intense theatricality of politics. Yes, it was messy, conniving, ruthless and cut throat, but also downright Shakespearian, come to think of it. And it was revealing and instructive -- especially to an impressionable teenager who was molded by the seemingly innocent 1950s.

I loved the faces on the people as they jeered and shouted back and forth, the threats and accusations that were exchanged, the lowbrow comedy and the high stakes risks at play. 

Once the meeting ended, the night's losers-turned-victors celebrated across the street from Canden's City Hall at the town's premier restaurant, and I was there for that too. As we entered the festivities, a big burly guy at the piano played "Pennies From Heaven" while celebrants wined and dined into the night. Who picked up the tab? Nobody asked and nobody cared. The Old Guard was triumphant -- but not for long, as it turned out.

After awhile,  Al Pierce fought back, beginning the multi-step electoral process of changing the city's form of government so he could regain his power. And, he eventually succeeded at the ballot box once again and was elected to an iron-clad position as mayor. Unfortunately, by that time, Camden entered a downhill slide from which it has never fully recovered. 

What did I learn on June 10, 1960 -- the night I fell in love with politics?

I learned that in politics, losers could be winners or visa-versa. And it can happen in an instant. I learned that yesterday's bum could be tomorrow's hero. I learned that in politics there really are no rules. You can make up the rules as you go along and/or change them at any time. I learned that politics is real life with real life results in a world where friendship is temporary, at best. 

I saw that while it may be made up of lofty dreams and aspirations, politics ain't no game. It's brutally consequential. And, I learned that in life nothing is permanent, there are no guarantees and you can't "lock in" anything. 

These are tough, hard truths. And I get that. But I was seduced and captivated by the stagey world of politics from that point onward. 

Why? I suppose it's because I saw a big carnival ride that combined the elements of a house of horrors, a roller coaster, a merry-go-round and the tunnel of love: joyous one minute, dreary the next; loving today, loathsome tomorrow; top 'o the world now, back in the pits in a blink. And all of it breathtaking!

Now, many years later, as President Trump would say: "This much I can tell you." Politics (especially if you were exposed to it at an early age, as I was) will go a long way toward preparing you for whatever may lie ahead -- if you learn its lessons and proceed accordingly. Curtain up!

Words Of Wisdom To Ponder Today . . .

 

VIDEO: 'Angel Mom' Rips California Dems!

🚨 BOOM — ANGEL MOM JUST PUMMELED GAVIN NEWSOM

"Newsom doesn't CARE about citizens of this country, about LEGAL immigrants like myself! He cares about FREE VOTES from illegal aliens!" 💯

"My son was m*rdered. Not ONE politician has EVER contacted me. Not ONE politician said,… pic.twitter.com/qaZEDD0v9y

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) April 22, 2026

Consider, If You Will, The Absurdity Of THIS!

 

And Now, This From A Big Time Lifelong Dem!

From Professor Alan Dershowitz of Harvard:

I cannot abide the dramatic shift of the Democratic leadership and much of its base away from its support for Israel and other critical foreign policy issues. . . . 

This is a question of priorities – for me and for our country.

The Democratic party has become the most anti-Israel party in modern history.

It openly embraces antisemitism.

And this comes at a time when Jews are the most discriminated against and attacked group around the world.

Accordingly, anyone who regards themselves as a liberal, civil libertarian and civil rights advocate must prioritize opposition to anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism.

You cannot join the crowds shouting anti-Israel and anti-Semitic slogans -- nor can you stand by in silence as these thugs gain more power within the Democratic Party.

Good people must prioritize support for Jews and their nation-state at this time.

That is why I have decided to register as a Republican, ending my long association with the Democratic party  . . . .

BIG NEWS: Judge Blocks Virginia Election Results!

 From Professor Jonathan Turley of Georgetown:

A Virginia judge just blocked the state from certifying the results of Tuesday's congressional map referendum as unlawful. Judge Jack Hurley Jr., ruled that Democrats did not follow the correct procedure for a constitutional amendment.

If this is the same result in the state Supreme Court, it would be a disaster for Democrats on a multiplicity of levels. They would not only be prevented from wiping out GOP seats in the purple state, but they have also alienated almost half of the state in a way that is unlikely to dissipate over time.

Democratic leaders across the state and the country are now on the record in calling for a map that this judge found to be unlawful. It is hard to be a champion of democracy when you are violating your own constitution. Finally, they spent an enormous amount of money on a vote that could now be negated.

Big Legal Win For The Trump Administration!

Today, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an injunction blocking enforcement of California’s new law that requires ICE agents to unmask and wear visible ID, arguing it violates the Supremacy Clause because it “attempts to directly regulate the United States in its performance of governmental functions.”

California is enjoined from enforcing the law, pending appeal. This must be considered a big win for the Trump administration and the U.S. Department of Jutsice.

Honoring What Would Have Been Her 100th!

You'd Do Well To Keep This In Mind!

 

Trashes Us Overseas; Cheers On Our Enemies!

🚨 NOW: Democrat Sen. Chris Murphy is facing nationwide calls to RESIGN after he CHEERED ON Iranian shadow fleet vessels circumventing the American blockade

"Awesome," the traitor said

This comes after he went OVERSEAS and trashed America and our president

RESIGN NOW! pic.twitter.com/m00LhxlrQc

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) April 21, 2026

Democrat Sen. Chris Murphy CHEERED ON Iranian shadow fleet vessels circumventing the American blockade "Awesome," he said  

This comes after he went OVERSEAS and trashed America and our president.

Trump Wide Ranging On Economy, Iran, Etc.

This morning, President Donald J. Trump joined CNBC’s Squawk Box for an exclusive interview, delivering candid, wide-ranging remarks on some of the most pressing issues facing the country.

Here’s what you missed: President Trump highlighted America’s powerful negotiating position with Iran: “What I think is that we’re going to end up with a great deal. I think they have no choice… We’re in a very strong negotiating position to do what other Presidents should’ve done during a 47-year period — we’ve had 47 years with these bloodthirsty people.” (Watch) President Trump outlined the benefits of a responsible agreement for the Iranian people: “Iran can get themselves on a very good footing if they make a deal. They can make themselves into a strong nation again, a wonderful nation again. They have incredible people, but they seem to be bloodthirsty. They’re led by some very, very unfortunately tough people — and I don’t mean tough in a good way… They have to use reason and they have to use common sense, and they can get themselves into a great position to make themselves into a great country — but a legitimate country, not a country based on death and horror.” (Watch) President Trump stressed the U.S. remains prepared to take decisive action if negotiations fail: “I expect to be bombing because I think that’s a better attitude to go in with — but we’re ready to go.” (Watch) President Trump criticized Radical Left Democrats for undermining America’s interests: “I watch this Low IQ guy, Hakeem Jeffries— he’s a totally Low IQ person — and he’s always ranting and raving, ‘Oh, this war is so terrible.’ They shouldn’t be saying that when we’re in the midst of a negotiation because it does hurt us somewhat. It gives the other side some hope, and I don’t want them to have hope.” (Watch) President Trump warned of the catastrophic consequences of failing to confront the Iranian threat: “Do you want to see a bad stock market? Try blowing up the Middle East, and then Europe, and then they come for us. We’re not going to let that happen.”  (Watch) President Trump reaffirmed American strength and independence: “NATO said to me, ‘No, we’ll send somebody as soon as it’s over’... We don’t need them. We’ll never need them. Actually, they’ll need us — they need us desperately because they’re a paper tiger.” (Watch) President Trump voiced strong support for his nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh: “I want Kevin. I think Kevin’s great. He’s central casting in a true sense. I think he’s going to do a great job.” (Watch) President Trump discussed his views on interest rates: “I’ve been in favor of interest rates rate rises to stop inflation. I think it sort of is effective. But there’s one thing and nobody ever talks about it but me, unfortunately... We should have the lowest interest rate in the world.” (Watch) President Trump addressed challenges facing the airline industry: “Spirit is in trouble and I’d love somebody to buy Spirit. It’s 14,000 jobs... But with American, it’s doing fine, and United is doing very well... I don’t like having them merge.” (Watch) President Trump criticized the impact of NIL policies and court decisions on college sports: “Look what happened with NIL — they destroyed college sports, the courts… They had such a great system. It was a scholarship system. You get free college if you’re a good athlete, you get this, you get that, and it took care of every sport — fencing, not only football. Now, it’s all football, and the football is bringing down colleges because they’re losing [money]… The court system — a person that never had anything to do with sports, very liberal leaning, Democrat, liberal — she decided that the sports system that was in place for 150 years is no good… And because of that, college sports is a disaster right now.” (Watch)

Click here to watch the full interview.

14% Jump! Young Men Leading Spiritual Revival?

🚨 JUST IN: It's been revealed that young American men under 30 are LEADING a massive Christian and spiritual revival

42% of young men say religion is "very important" and 40% attend a religious service at least once per month

That is a SURGE of +14 points from years prior 🙏🏻… pic.twitter.com/Gd2C2VSeWy

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) April 20, 2026

Dems Destroying Democracy, Our Constitution!

🚨 LEGAL EXPERT JONATHAN TURLEY SAYS IT PERFECTLY:

"I cannot express how DAMAGING that is for our constitutional values and history — they're making IMPEACHMENT [of Trump] into the English vote of no confidence; that's NOT what it is!"

"It is something much more serious than… pic.twitter.com/sxEPPkTRVC

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) April 20, 2026

This Is Absolutely Outrageous And Unconscionable!

 

We Couldn't Have Said It Better Ourselves!

Thank you, Hon Roy K. Altman:

On October 8, the judges and lawyers and dentists and doctors of the Jewish state put their robes aside, closed the doors to their businesses, turned off the lights in their offices, went home, picked up their rifles, kissed their wives and children goodnight, and went off to… pic.twitter.com/Zm2IWnA1zn

— Roy K. Altman (@RoyKAltman) April 20, 2026

How In The Hell Did THIS Ever Happen?

When Giants wide receiver Phil McConkey picked up a gun from the field after winning the 1987 Super Bowl 😳 pic.twitter.com/8mBQm8Fsr8

— Football’s Greatest Moments (@FBGreatMoments) April 19, 2026

When Giants wide receiver Phil McConkey picked up a gun from the field after winning the 1987 Super Bowl

Is THIS What It's Really All About?

 

Just Two From NJ -- And Sherrill Protects Them?

Just imagine how many more there are!

Among WORSHIPFUL Catholics He Scores High!

 

One Of These Events Related To The Other?

The New York Mets haven't won a game since Mr & Mrs Met hugged Zohran Mamdani pic.twitter.com/VI0zqnoHRt

— Ari Hoffman (@thehoffather) April 15, 2026

 

Hitting Rock Bottom, Dems Dump Israel

"No Jew should ever vote for a Democrat ever again."

My latest appearance on @NEWSMAX after 85% of Senate Democrats voted AGAINST selling weapons to Israel pic.twitter.com/H5H2AEUwoH

— Ari Hoffman (@thehoffather) April 17, 2026

Did Jesus Listen To THIS Prayer? Huh?

This past Palm Sunday, Pope Leo stated that Jesus "does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war,” adding that God rejects the prayers of leaders . . . who have "hands full of blood."

The Pope went further in a sweeping condemnation with these words: "God does not bless any conflict. Anyone who is a disciple of Christ, the Prince of Peace, is never on the side of those who once wielded the sword and today drop bombs."

Now listen to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's radio address and his fervent prayer to "Almighty God" on D day, June 6, 1944. Did God not "listen" to FDR's prayer? Did God not ignore the pleas of America and the allied nations? 

Again, here is the full text of the prayer:

Almighty God: Our sons, pride of our Nation, this day have set upon a mighty endeavor, a struggle to preserve our Republic, our religion, and our civilization, and to set free a suffering humanity. 

Lead them straight and true; give strength to their arms, stoutness to their hearts, steadfastness in their faith. 

They will need Thy blessings. Their road will be long and hard. For the enemy is strong. He may hurl back our forces. Success may not come with rushing speed, but we shall return again and again; and we know that by Thy grace, and by the righteousness of our cause, our sons will triumph. 

They will be sore tried, by night and by day, without rest-until the victory is won. The darkness will be rent by noise and flame. Men's souls will be shaken with the violences of war. 

For these men are lately drawn from the ways of peace. They fight not for the lust of conquest. They fight to end conquest. They fight to liberate. They fight to let justice arise, and tolerance and good will among all Thy people. They yearn but for the end of battle, for their return to the haven of home. 

Some will never return. Embrace these, Father, and receive them, Thy heroic servants, into Thy kingdom.

And for us at home -- fathers, mothers, children, wives, sisters, and brothers of brave men overseas -- whose thoughts and prayers are ever with them--help us, Almighty God, to rededicate ourselves in renewed faith in Thee in this hour of great sacrifice. 

Many people have urged that I call the Nation into a single day of special prayer. But because the road is long and the desire is great, I ask that our people devote themselves in a continuance of prayer. As we rise to each new day, and again when each day is spent, let words of prayer be on our lips, invoking Thy help to our efforts. 

Give us strength, too -- strength in our daily tasks, to redouble the contributions we make in the physical and the material support of our armed forces. 

And let our hearts be stout, to wait out the long travail, to bear sorrows that may come, to impart our courage unto our sons wheresoever they may be. 

And, O Lord, give us Faith. Give us Faith in Thee; Faith in our sons; Faith in each other; Faith in our united crusade. Let not the keenness of our spirit ever be dulled. Let not the impacts of temporary events, of temporal matters of but fleeting moment let not these deter us in our unconquerable purpose. 

With Thy blessing, we shall prevail over the unholy forces of our enemy. Help us to conquer the apostles of greed and racial arrogancies. Lead us to the saving of our country, and with our sister Nations into a world unity that will spell a sure peace a peace invulnerable to the schemings of unworthy men. And a peace that will let all of men live in freedom, reaping the just rewards of their honest toil. 

Thy will be done, Almighty God.

Amen."

Heartfelt Suggestion For The Pope And The Church

From columnist and commentator Charles Gasparino:

As a Catholic, I don't buy that Donald Trump is dividing most Catholics at least in this country. Quite the opposite in fact. They agree with him because most American Cathloics hate that the church has become politically progressive, obsequious to the left and at times openly Marxist. The Pope-who is American--is literally suggesting that we should turn a blind eye to the murderous mullahs, and the American taxpayer should subsidize the world's poor through open borders. As a result, the Pope and the Catholic Church are losing their relevance for most American Catholics who believe they should stay out of politics and focus their attention on matters of faith and their own problems, lest we forget how they ignored child abuse for decades

We'd All Do Well To Take Note Of This . . .

 

Trump Celebrates Success Of 'No Tax On Tips'

President Donald J. Trump returned yesterday to the birthplace of his signature No Tax on Tips policy to highlight its massive success and the transformative impact of the largest tax cuts in American history. Standing with workers in Las Vegas, President Trump showcased how his groundbreaking reforms are putting more money directly in their pockets — relief every single Democrat in Congress voted against.

Over 53 million Americans have claimed at least one of President Trump’s new tax cuts — including six million filers who claimed No Tax on Tips for an average deduction of over $7,100, and over 25 million filers who claimed No Tax on Overtime for an average deduction of $3,100.   Las Vegas workers are feeling the impact firsthand: “I received the largest tax return in my life this year all because my tips weren't being taxed any longer. This is something that should've been normal years ago,” said a local resident.   “It helps tremendously, honestly, so I'm super grateful for it,” said a waitress.   “It's been amazing,” said a bartender.   “Gives me a little more breathing room when it rent, gas, food... It is a benefit,” said another waitress.   “Instead of having 75 cents, having a dollar — it goes a long way,” said a local restaurant owner.

From No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Overtime to the full slate of historic tax cuts, President Trump and Republicans are putting American workers first — boosting take-home pay, delivering bigger refunds, and reversing the Biden inflation that crushed families in states like Nevada.   Americans deserve to keep more of what they earn — and under President Trump, they finally are.

Pope, Cardinals Ought Remember This . . .

MAGA didn't sue nuns to make them provide birth control or bend the knee to trans ideology.

MAGA didn't arrest innocent abortion protestors and charge them with federal crimes.

MAGA didn't try to make priests break the seal of the confessional. MAGA didn't label Catholics "domestic terrorists" and weaponize the FACE Act. Democrats did all this!

And one more thing? Who's appointees finally succeeded in getting Roe vs Wade overturned? That would Donald Trump and a Republican Senate.

Democrats harassed, berated, denigrated and tried to jail Catholics. Just ask the Little Sisters of the Poor who were sued or Mark Houck, a Pennsylvania pro-life Catholic activist who was arrested by the Biden Justice Department.

President Trump overturned all that. Trump delivered for Catholics.

Maybe it's time for the leaders of the "one true holy Catholic and apostolic church" to consider the central role of gratitude in the life of the Church.

The Pope VS The POTUS: Let's Sort It Out!

Columnist and attorney Christine Flowers joins blogger/podcaster Dan Cirucci for a no-holds-barred analysis of the conflict between Pope Leo and President Trump. How did it start; how might it end and why is it important?

President Trump: 'I Have To Do What's Right'

🚨 PRESIDENT TRUMP JUST NAILED IT: "The Pope has to understand that — it's very simple. I have nothing against the Pope."

"I have to do WHAT'S RIGHT."

"His brother is MAGA all the way!"

"I'm not fighting with him. The Pope made a statement. He says Iran can have a nuclear… pic.twitter.com/CpEKH3bh7I

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) April 16, 2026

"The Pope has to understand that — it's very simple. I have nothing against the Pope." "I have to do WHAT'S RIGHT." "His brother is MAGA all the way!" "I'm not fighting with him. The Pope made a statement. He says Iran can have a nuclear weapon."  

"I say Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. And if the Pope looked at the 42,000 people that were killed over the last two or three months as a protester with no weapons, no nothing — I mean, you take a look at that. So I can disagree with the Pope. I have a right to disagree." 

Pope VS POTUS, The Catholic League Speaks Out

Excerpts, from Bill Donohue of the highly respected Catholic League:

Pope Leo’s desire for peace is understandable. Less understandable was his sweeping statement on March 1 claiming that peace is achieved “only” through “dialogue.” That is simply not true. Historically, war has frequently resulted in peace, an outcome that comes about when dialogue fails. That is why the Catholic Church is not a pacifist religion—it understands the necessity of “just wars.”

Trump’s comment that the pope is weak on crime is no doubt in reference to the pontiff’s criticisms of mass deportations. The U.S. bishops have also been vocal in denouncing the Trump administration on this issue. Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, recently said that “it’s very clear the American people are saying, ‘We really didn’t vote for this.’”

In fact, the American people did vote for mass deportations: Trump made this one of his key issues. Moreover, virtually every survey taken on this subject reveals that a majority of Americans approve mass deportations. They do so because they oppose the Biden policy of deliberately allowing 20 million illegal aliens to crash our borders, about which Catholics—55 percent of whom voted for Trump—heard very little from their leaders, either in Rome or at home.

Pope Leo XIV has not openly rejected the “just war” doctrine, but recent comments he made about the conflict in Iran come close.  

On Easter Sunday, Pope Leo XIV called for all nations to lay down their arms and choose negotiation. On March 1, he went further, saying about the Middle East, “Stability and peace are not achieved through mutual threats, nor through the use of weapons, which sow destruction, suffering, and death, but only through reasonable, sincere, and responsible dialogue.” That comment drew the ire of Wall Street Journal columnist Bill McGurn. 

McGurn took strong issue with the word “only.” He is, of course, right. Countless wars have resulted in peace. In fairness, the pope was not speaking from a traditional mantle of authority—it was a tweet. No matter, he left himself open for rebuke. It also needs to be said that there are those who wage war on innocents and explicitly reject dialogue. What then? There are times when we can’t talk our way out of a confrontation.