Aren't They Just WONDERFUL Together? Wow!

Two great stars at opposite ends of the age spectrum with so much charisma and so much chemistry.
It sort of reminds you of old Hollywood -- the real Hollywood -- but updated in the best way possible as they are both so natural, human and self-deprecating.
Almost makes you want to see the movie, doesn't it?

OMG! This Incredible Scene Is Inspiring Millions!

This is what Thomas Gunderson, one of those shot in the Las Vegas mass shooting had to say about this moment as he recuperated in the hospital:

I will never lie down when the President of this great country comes to shake my hand! There may be plenty of issues in this country but I will always respect my country, my president and my flag. Shot in the leg or not, I will stand to show my President the respect he deserves!

God bless this great American patriot!
He makes the zillionaire players in the NFL look like the disgusting, big, irresponsible crybabies they truly are. Yo go, Mr. Gunderson. Bravo!

BTW: Note that the First Lady urged him not to get up from his bed but he insisted on standing!

Well, This Is One Way To Address The Problem . . .

New Jersey State Senator Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth) has introduced legislation increasing the state income tax deduction for property taxes paid by homeowners and renters.

Sen. Jennifer Beck has introduced legislation increasing by 75% the maximum state income tax deduction for property taxes that can be claimed by homeowners and renters. (SenateNJ.com)

“New Jersey’s current $10,000 limit on the state income tax deduction that can be claimed for property taxes does not represent the reality of what many homeowners actually pay,” said Beck. “Increasing the limit substantially will provide much needed tax relief to many overburdened residents.”

Beck’s tax relief plan would increase the maximum deduction that can be claimed under the New Jersey Gross Income Tax for property taxes that have been paid from $10,000 to $17,500.

The property tax deduction would increase by $2,500 per year over a three-year phase-in period.

Beck noted the added importance of her legislation in light of tax reforms recently proposed by leaders in Washington, which include the elimination of federal income tax deductions for state and local taxes (SALT).

“New Jersey residents are some of the most highly taxed people in the country, and I’m concerned that proposed federal tax reforms will add to the burden,” said Beck. “I’ve been working on multiple fronts to reduce the tax burden on New Jersey residents, and the legislation I introduced today was already planned prior to the President’s announcement.”

She expressed gratitude that New Jersey’s delegation in the United States Senate and House of Representatives has begun to fight to retain the SALT deductions.

“New Jerseyans pay the most in property taxes, some of the highest state income taxes, and fund a disproportionate share of the federal government,” said Beck. “I’m glad to see both Republicans and Democrats in our congressional delegation working together to prevent the elimination of the SALT deduction which provides critical tax relief to New Jersey residents.”

Beck said that the potential harm that could be caused to New Jerseyans if the federal SALT deduction is eliminated only increases the urgency for state tax reforms.

“The fact that the elimination of the federal SALT deduction would hurt New Jersey so greatly only serves to highlight the underlying problem that our state income and local property taxes are too high,” added Beck. “My new legislation is one additional way that we can directly attack the problem.”

Beck sponsors other measures that would reduce the cost of government in New Jersey by slashing expensive sick leave payouts, eliminating taxpayer-funded pensions for corrupt public officials, and cutting the growing cost of public employee health benefits.

Sometimes, Ya Gotta Do What Ya Gotta Do . . .

A have-a-go hero put a drunk and aggressive passenger into a chokehold on a Ryanair flight as other travellers broke into cheers.

What He Has To Say About It May Surprise You . . .

A Chance To Come Together, United . . .

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia invites all people of good will to join in prayer for the nearly 60 people killed and close to 600 injured in the tragic attack this past Sunday in Las Vegas.

Saturday, October 7, 2017
5:15 p.m. (Mass)
7:00 p.m. (Rosary)
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

Reverend G. Dennis Gill, Rector of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and Director of the Archdiocesan Office for Divine Worship, will be the principal celebrant.

An Archdiocesan Rosary will follow at 7:00 p.m. The Mass and Rosary will be offered for all of the victims and their families, for healing, and for an end to such senseless tragedy in our country.

Note: Earlier this week, Archbishop Chaput issued a statement in the aftermath of the attack. The full text is below.

Statement of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.
Regarding Shootings in Las Vegas (Monday, October 2, 2017)

“Like many Americans, I awoke this morning to learn of the horrific acts of violence that took place last night in Las Vegas. So many precious and innocent lives were senselessly lost in an evil manner and it fills all of us with an unspeakable sadness.
As the number of dead and injured continues to rise, let us pray that God will receive the souls of those who have been lost, that He will heal the injured, and that He will pour His comforting grace upon all those bearing the heavy burdens of suffering and grief.

The terror that filled yesterday evening and its aftermath serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the very real presence of evil in our world. Let us resolve each day to treat our brothers and sisters with dignity, charity, and respect. May we all embrace that which is good so that the light of Christ will prevail.”

+Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.
Archbishop of Philadelphia

We're Not Gonna Let Go Of This: NO WAY!

Hooray! This Is One Battle That Has Been Won!

New Jersey State Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman (R-Mercer, Somerset, Hunterdon, Middlesex) released the following statement, in light of reports that the Institute of Advanced Study received final permission to build eight townhouses in the vicinity of Princeton Battlefield.

Sen. Kip Bateman said that the battle to save the battlefield has been won, and applauded The Civil War Trust and the Institute of Advanced Study for reaching a historic compromise to preserve Maxwell’s Field. He has been actively involved in the fight to save the Revolutionary War landmark from destruction. (SenateNJ.com.

The housing project approval follows a compromise reached by IAS and the Civil War Trust to allow the housing project to move forward while still preserving the landmark, and symbolizes the final chapter in Senator Bateman’s longtime, successful effort to protect the battlefield.

“I applaud The Civil War Trust and the Institute of Advanced Study for coming together to reach this historic compromise,” Senator Bateman said. “Maxwell’s Field is an irreplaceable Revolutionary War landmark and a cornerstone of our nation’s history. We fought long and hard to protect it from being bulldozed or forgotten, and I am proud to say that we succeeded.”

“I am confident that this project will not cause the catastrophic damage that we would have seen with the original plan. Although I will continue to keep a watchful eye on the construction, make no mistake – I believe our battle to save the battlefield has been won.”

Devastated By A 'Shocking, Senseless, ATROCITY!'

Governor Chris Christie today signed the following Executive Order:

Executive Order No. 234 - Ordering all State buildings to fly flags at half-staff on Friday, October 6, 2017, in recognition and mourning of the victims of the horrifying mass shooting carried out in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“The atrocity in Las Vegas took the lives of at least 58 innocent people and injured over 500 others,” said Governor Christie. “Countless families throughout our nation have been devastated by this shocking and senseless act of violence. It is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of the victims of this mass murder, and we pause to offer our deepest sympathies to their families, friends, and loved ones.”

Do The Actual FACTS Interest You At All? Do They?

Another important and timely observation (via Facebook) from our friend Matt Rooney at the Save Jersey blog:

Time out for actual #facts: More Americans are struck by lightning every year (!) than are killed in mass shootings. 3 or 4-times as many.
So if savings lives in your goal? Call your Congressman and ask him or her to put up a bill banning walking/swimming outside during thunderstorms.
If gun crimes are your specific concern? Okay. Avoid living in major metropolitan areas run by Democrats (762 murders in Chicago for 2016 versus 71 mass shooting deaths that same year nation-wide, and I used Mother Jones's numbers for good measure).
It's really that simple.
Hysteria is the true enemy of all free peoples. “Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.”
#Think... it's important.