Top Posts - Week of 10/1
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A Certified 'Guardian Of Small Business'!
Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-Passaic, Essex, Morris) was honored by the National Federation of Independent Business New Jersey chapter for his support of small businesses throughout New Jersey.
Sen. Joe Pennacchio was named a “Guardian of Small Business” by NFIB New Jersey. (©iStock)
“I’m happy to fight for small businesses, because they do so much for our state and their communities,” Senator Pennacchio said. “These are family-run operations and they put a lot of time and hard work into growing and protecting jobs for their employees. They will always have my support.”
The NFIB represents 325,000 small businesses nationwide and works to support them as they navigate any problems that arise because of taxes, healthcare, regulations and more.
Pennacchio was selected as a “Guardian of Small Business” because he has voted with small-business owners 100-percent of the time, according to NFIB New Jersey, and because of his understanding of the problems facing family-owned businesses and their employees.
“The business environment in New Jersey can be tough, even for larger companies,” Senator Pennacchio said. “If small businesses are going to have a chance, they need people to stand up for them. I want them to know they can always count on me.”
The NFIB represents 325,000 small businesses nationwide and works to support them as they navigate any problems that arise because of taxes, healthcare, regulations and more.
Pennacchio was selected as a “Guardian of Small Business” because he has voted with small-business owners 100-percent of the time, according to NFIB New Jersey, and because of his understanding of the problems facing family-owned businesses and their employees.
“The business environment in New Jersey can be tough, even for larger companies,” Senator Pennacchio said. “If small businesses are going to have a chance, they need people to stand up for them. I want them to know they can always count on me.”
Now THIS Is A Major Breakthrough! YES!
The Office of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, as directed by President Trump, released a memo yesterday on Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty. This memo acknowledges that "no one should be forced to choose between living out his or her faith and complying with the law" and as such lays out twenty principles administrative agencies and executive departments must adhere to.
"Religious liberty is a key tenet upon which our country was founded but unfortunately has been under assault" said Ed Martin, President of Eagle Forum Education & Legal Defense Fund. "We are grateful to President Trump for recognizing the importance of protecting individuals of faith from undue attacks and for keeping yet another campaign promise."
The full memo can be read here.
"Religious liberty is a key tenet upon which our country was founded but unfortunately has been under assault" said Ed Martin, President of Eagle Forum Education & Legal Defense Fund. "We are grateful to President Trump for recognizing the importance of protecting individuals of faith from undue attacks and for keeping yet another campaign promise."
The full memo can be read here.
This Staggering Series Of FACTS Will Stun You !
In 2012 the NFL had an issue with Tim Tebow kneeling for each game to pray, they also had an issue with Tebow wearing John 3:16 as part of his blackout to avoid glare and made him take it off.
In 2013 the NFL fined Brandon Marshall for wearing green cleats to raise awareness for people with mental health disorders.
In 2014 Robert Griffin III (RG3) entered a post-game press conference wearing a shirt that said "Know Jesus Know Peace" but was forced to turn it inside out by an NFL uniform inspector before speaking at the podium.
In 2015 DeAngelo Williams was fined for wearing Find the Cure eye black for breast cancer awareness.
In 2015 William Gay was fined for wearing purple cleats to raise awareness for domestic violence. (not that the NFL has a domestic violence problem.......
In 2016 the NFL prevented the Dallas Cowboys from wearing a decal on their helmet in honor of 5 Dallas Police officers killed in the line of duty.
In 2016 the NFL threatened to fine players who wanted to wear cleats to commemorate the 15th anniversary of 9/11.
YET:
In 2017 the NFL looks the other way and does nothing as players take a knee in disrespect or raise a militant clenched fist during the National Anthem of the United States of America.
In 2017, when a Pittsburgh Steeler, who has served his country in the military, came out of the tunnel to salute his flag he was ostracized by his coach and teammates with such locker room pressure that he was forced to apologize for honoring his country!
in 2017, when the crowd at opening day at Gillette Stadium booed the players' unpatriotic action the network cutaway to commercial and it was not referenced. Later, the babbling blabbers of sports talk treated the crowd as pariahs for not linking arms with the players disrespecting the flag of their country.
Until the public expresses displeasure by withholding its money, nothing will be done:
In 2013 the NFL fined Brandon Marshall for wearing green cleats to raise awareness for people with mental health disorders.
In 2014 Robert Griffin III (RG3) entered a post-game press conference wearing a shirt that said "Know Jesus Know Peace" but was forced to turn it inside out by an NFL uniform inspector before speaking at the podium.
In 2015 DeAngelo Williams was fined for wearing Find the Cure eye black for breast cancer awareness.
In 2015 William Gay was fined for wearing purple cleats to raise awareness for domestic violence. (not that the NFL has a domestic violence problem.......
In 2016 the NFL prevented the Dallas Cowboys from wearing a decal on their helmet in honor of 5 Dallas Police officers killed in the line of duty.
In 2016 the NFL threatened to fine players who wanted to wear cleats to commemorate the 15th anniversary of 9/11.
YET:
In 2017 the NFL looks the other way and does nothing as players take a knee in disrespect or raise a militant clenched fist during the National Anthem of the United States of America.
In 2017, when a Pittsburgh Steeler, who has served his country in the military, came out of the tunnel to salute his flag he was ostracized by his coach and teammates with such locker room pressure that he was forced to apologize for honoring his country!
in 2017, when the crowd at opening day at Gillette Stadium booed the players' unpatriotic action the network cutaway to commercial and it was not referenced. Later, the babbling blabbers of sports talk treated the crowd as pariahs for not linking arms with the players disrespecting the flag of their country.
Until the public expresses displeasure by withholding its money, nothing will be done:
- Owners need to be aware of how real Americans feel by seeing declining box office revenues and voters rejecting taxpayer-funded stadia and other public subsidies.
- Sponsors need to be aware of how real Americans feel by hearing directly from consumers explaining why they won't purchase their products or services.
- Players need to be aware of how real Americans feel by not having their NFL merchandise purchased nor worn in public.
As entertaining as it can be, it is JUST A GAME and not the final arbiter of what makes America great.
Remember that Romans attended the gladiator bouts in a packed coliseum during the waning period of its civilization. not the ascending.
Friday, October 6, 2017
Yes, What We Did Really HAS Made A Difference!
 Here is a very special message which we received from Catholic Vote (www.catholicvote.org) and which we are most happy to pass along to you: President Trump has delivered! This morning, the White House announced their long-awaited rule change. The HHS Mandate will no longer be enforced against the Little Sisters, Catholic Charities, and hundreds of schools and ministries threatened by the infamous rule imposed by President Obama. And here’s a key point: Organizations with a sincerely held religious or moral objection do not need to beg for permission from the federal government. The days of pleading for a waiver are over. The exemption must be granted to anyone with a reasonable objection who requests it. What’s more: the Attorney General declared that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 “does not permit the federal government to second-guess the reasonableness of a religious belief.” Biased media outlets, Planned Parenthood, and left-wing extremists are already apoplectic, warning of a sudden scarcity of contraceptives. The truth is (sadly), contraception will remain widely available for women everywhere. The difference is that now the federal government cannot force charities or businesses to violate their conscience and pay for them. Attorney General Jeff Sessions today issued a powerful memorandum outlining 20 principles of religious liberty. Here are just some of those principles he included and sent to all federal agencies and departments:
With today's actions, the burden of proof has finally shifted back to the government where it belongs. Americans no longer have to prove that they deserve their religious liberty. Now any action by the federal government that would “substantially burden religious freedom” is held to an “exceptionally demanding standard.” This is a great leap forward for our First Amendment right to religious freedom. |
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| Brian Burch President, Catholic Vote |
| P.S. When I received the news this morning from the White House, I sat for a minute and reflected on this long difficult battle. Together we have fought this mandate for years. Remember you helped us file the first lawsuit against the mandate on behalf of a for-profit corporation. We later filed a second case -- and won them both. We participated in campaigns, protests, signed petitions, produced ads. We promoted the Bishops’ Fortnight for Freedom. And so much more... But most importantly, we never gave up -- and kept on praying. And today it paid off. Big time. Thanks be to God. |
Context Is Key; 'Courage' Is The Byword
Columbus Day is fast approaching. Some of you will have the day off, for me I’ll be working the morning at the station and taping a new episode of Chasing News. And I’m happy to be working. Not because I don’t think Columbus Day is an important holiday and should be celebrated and enjoyed. But because I want to spend the day behind the microphone dispelling the negativity and nonsense about a great explorer who helped shape the world’s future for the best.
Here’s my article on Christopher Columbus from last year explaining why he should be acknowledged and celebrated, as a flawed hero.
He was a man of great courage and strength who decided to overcome those that mocked him for his plan to set sail. The voyages alone would be enough to put him in the history books. But the fact that he set sail and discovered new lands and set the stage for the expansion of Western Civilization is the main reason he is still honored to this day.
The picture painted by the detractors who want to tear down and destroy historical references and statues conveniently leave out the description of the various tribes and cultures that Columbus encountered on his first and subsequent voyages. Some were violent, oppressive and practicing cannibalism. The evidence of how this impacted Columbus can be found when his first settlement was wiped out before his return.
Beyond the historical facts of what happened when Columbus arrived, there’s what was already happening well before he got there. The detractors conveniently leave out the research that clearly shows the indigenous population in a precipitous decline a long time before Columbus set foot on their soil.
Context is key in every discussion of history. Historical champions who shaped the world we live in were not always pleasant and were definitely flawed. Context of the time, the goals and the philosophy of the historical figure are equally important. In the case of Christopher Columbus, he’s a hero for sure.
Bill Spadea is on the air weekdays from 6 to 10 a.m., talkin’ Jersey, taking your calls at 1-800-283-1015. Tweet him @NJ1015 or @BillSpadea.
Once Again, We're There When They Need Us!
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced today that 48 troopers from the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) departed New Jersey to support hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico.
The troopers from Troop "B" Headquarters in Totowa and Troop "C" Headquarters in Hamilton Township, Mercer County will meet with the New Jersey State Police advance team, which arrived a week earlier to coordinate recovery efforts with local, state, and federal authorities. These additional troopers will focus primarily on law enforcement and humanitarian aid to the region, hard hit by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
“New Jersey law enforcement and emergency personnel take their first-hand expertise gained during Superstorm Sandy with them as they work with officials in Puerto Rico to help their people regain some semblance of normalcy in their lives after such devastating storms,”
Governor Christie said. “Their experience should prove invaluable to Puerto Rico and we wish them well on their mission. We will continue to deploy help as needed that has been requested by the Governor of Puerto Rico.”
Last week, Governor Christie authorized the mobilization of 1,100 emergency responders and soldiers to deploy to Puerto Rico, including NJSP and 500 National Guard citizen soldiers with various equipment.
In addition, two New Jersey National Guard armories continue to accept donations to aid Puerto Rico hurricane relief efforts. The following are suggested items that elected officials, community leaders and organizations should collect for donation:
Baby food, batteries, box fans, canned goods, cots, cleaning supplies, diapers, feminine hygiene products, flash lights, flood pumps, hand sanitizer, first aid items, leather work gloves, new underwear and socks, new bed pillows and blankets, toiletries, utility knives and high capacity generators to restore power for hospitals, water service, and flood pumps.
The armories will not accept any items dropped off for deliver and all deliveries must be scheduled by calling 1-833-NJ-HELPS. Financial donations may be made by visiting www.NJ4PR.org.
The troopers from Troop "B" Headquarters in Totowa and Troop "C" Headquarters in Hamilton Township, Mercer County will meet with the New Jersey State Police advance team, which arrived a week earlier to coordinate recovery efforts with local, state, and federal authorities. These additional troopers will focus primarily on law enforcement and humanitarian aid to the region, hard hit by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
“New Jersey law enforcement and emergency personnel take their first-hand expertise gained during Superstorm Sandy with them as they work with officials in Puerto Rico to help their people regain some semblance of normalcy in their lives after such devastating storms,”
Governor Christie said. “Their experience should prove invaluable to Puerto Rico and we wish them well on their mission. We will continue to deploy help as needed that has been requested by the Governor of Puerto Rico.”
Last week, Governor Christie authorized the mobilization of 1,100 emergency responders and soldiers to deploy to Puerto Rico, including NJSP and 500 National Guard citizen soldiers with various equipment.
In addition, two New Jersey National Guard armories continue to accept donations to aid Puerto Rico hurricane relief efforts. The following are suggested items that elected officials, community leaders and organizations should collect for donation:
Baby food, batteries, box fans, canned goods, cots, cleaning supplies, diapers, feminine hygiene products, flash lights, flood pumps, hand sanitizer, first aid items, leather work gloves, new underwear and socks, new bed pillows and blankets, toiletries, utility knives and high capacity generators to restore power for hospitals, water service, and flood pumps.
The armories will not accept any items dropped off for deliver and all deliveries must be scheduled by calling 1-833-NJ-HELPS. Financial donations may be made by visiting www.NJ4PR.org.
Was THIS The Calm Before The Storm?
President Trump meets with senior U.S. military leaders | October 5, 2017 (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian)
At the event, the President suggested to assembled reporters that they might be witnessing "the calm before the storm." When asked what "the storm" might be, President Trump answered: "You'll find out."
Yeah, We'll Go Back -- Bigger, Better Than Ever!
On Wednesday, Vice President Mike Pence published an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal preceding the first meeting of the National Space Council in nearly 25 years. President Trump has revived the Space Council to assist his Administration in articulating and implementing long-term goals for the American space program.
Two of those goals include re-establishing American presence on the moon and becoming the first Nation to bring mankind to Mars. At the Thursday morning meeting, Vice President Pence hearkened back to the early days of the American space program as the inspiration for renewing America’s competitive status in space exploration.
“The sight of Sputnik blinking across that October sky spurred America to action. We refused to accept a future in space written by the enemies of freedom, and so the United States of America vowed to claim our rightful place as the undisputed leader in the exploration of the heavens,” the Vice President said. “And twelve years later, with ‘one giant leap for mankind,’ America led in space…. We gather here today to renew this same mission in our time.”
See more from the first Space Meeting.
“The sight of Sputnik blinking across that October sky spurred America to action. We refused to accept a future in space written by the enemies of freedom, and so the United States of America vowed to claim our rightful place as the undisputed leader in the exploration of the heavens,” the Vice President said. “And twelve years later, with ‘one giant leap for mankind,’ America led in space…. We gather here today to renew this same mission in our time.”
See more from the first Space Meeting.
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