VIEW: 18-02: Happy Days Here Again

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By Bob McDowell (Born Neil Carson) Number 18-02
HAPPY DAYS HERE AGAIN Week of 2018/01/08
Yes it really seems that things are turning around and better days already seem
to be arriving on our scene. Most of the PRESDT income tax proposals managed to
work their way through the Congressional 'swamp' to his desk and were signed into
law without waiting until after the new year. Already some major corporations have
announced $1,000 bonuses to all employees, Merry Christmas to them. And those
employees are reported to embark on additional spending of the 'windfall', to the
betterment of the economy. Also the first reports of Christmas spending indicate
rather large increases over previous recent years.
Of course, members of the JINO (journalists in name only who simply cannot, or
refuse to, report in an 'objective' rather than 'subjective' manner) business (not
profession) continue to be critical of anything and everything that PRESDT does or
proposes. The protestors list must also include officials of the Democrat Party who
seem to find it sickening to even start to admit that he thinks or does anything good.
(Note: the Democrat Party is NOT accused of any wrongdoing because, as stated
before, political parties are, like cars, trucks, guns or planes, inanimate objects without
the ability to do anything good or bad).
It seems to be a rather under reported matter that PRESDT is a graduate of the
New York Military College, and rather high in his class academically. No wonder
when his military guards give him a most proper salute, such as his stepping off the
stairs of Air Force or Marine One, his return is equally proper, a refreshing change for
the better, in my veteran's opinion. He further seems to have plenty of respect for
those in his personal protection staff of the Secret Service, again a refreshing change.
And it seems to me that such conduct would serve to engender a far greater sense of
loyalty in those guardians.
Back to the passage of the tax change legislation with some opinion observation.
My several decade observation of the workings of legislative bodies, both Colorado
and Oklahoma, as well as Congress has strongly impressed me that when one is
seeking some legislative change it is necessary to accept what can be passed then
work to obtain improvements. It is extremely rare to be able to have an 'ideal' bill end
up as the final law. Sadly it has been my observation that there are and have been a
number of members of legislative bodies who did not understand that principal, to their
own detriment. It is understandable that there would be at least some difference of
opinion with 101 House and 48 Senate members in Oklahoma, 435 voting House
and 100 Senate members in Congress, plus one non-voting House member each for
Puerto Rico and Samoa.
Some years ago it was my position to be at a lunch meeting with three ladies
working on changes in the Oklahoma law regarding sealing of records of adoptees.
One of them stated that she had written the bill "just the way she wanted it and if it was
amended she would 'pull' it". My answer to that was to the effect that it would be a
total waste of time and effort to even submit it as there would always be amendments
proposed. Further that you get passed what you can and then work to get passed
improvements. So, it would be well to look to the future to see if needed changes to
the new tax bill are needed and congressional members can be persuaded to get
together for our national benefit.
For myself, it is my unshakable opinion resulting from extensive study that we
would have been much better served if more of them could have been convinced
that the "FairTax" would have solved most, if not all, of the Nation's fiscal problems.
It would have resulted in major reductions in the number of employees needed in the
IRS and removed the openings for 'selective enforcement' of the various parts of the
law that have occurred in the last thirty or so years, maybe even more. There is
always the possibility that the voting population will wake up and vote in members of
Congress that have more experience with the facts of business, or am I dreaming?
In any event, it seems to me that the course of our REPUBLIC is changing and
for the better. Because of that, it appears that our future, at least for the next three
years, may be much brighter. At least it looks that way from my view and am hopeful
for the sake of my, and your, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren (so far
no 'great-great). GOD be with you through 2018 and beyond and give you peace,
happiness, health, and prosperity.
END
Composed December 27, 2017
Robert W. McDowell, Jr. © 2018 841 Lynwood Lane
918-451-1051 Broken Arrow OK 74011-8608
Email: abdmcfpi@localnet.com

VIEW: 17-51: Final Christmas Preparations

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By Bob McDowell (Born Neil Carson) Number 17-51
FINAL CHRISTMAS PREPARATIONS Week of 2017/12/18
Yes, the final days before most of the Christian World stops(?) to commemorate
the birth over two millenniums ago of the Christ Child in a little town in Israel called
Bethlehem. Tradition, Scriptures, and the archives remaining of the World then have
told us that it happened there because the betrothed future husband of his Mother,
Mary, was of the lineage of the great king, David, who was from that town. A short
time later the Roman Caesar Augustus had ordered a census of the Roman empire to
be taken and every male was required to travel to the home town of his ancestry to be
enrolled. Joseph was a direct descendent of the great King of Israel, David. So it
was necessary that he go with, his 'betrothed wife', Mary to be counted.
Mary, although a virgin, was expecting a child she was told by the Angel, Gabriel,
that the Holy Spirit "would come upon her" and that the child was to be given the name
Jesus (Luke 1:35-37). Thus is the actual claim that the child would be the Son of GOD!!
After arrival there it came time for Mary to deliver, but the town was full of others there
for the same reason, so it became necessary for the couple to take shelter 'in a stable'.
Biblical and historical scholars have said that houses in those days had the animals in a
separate room in the house and some clergy have stated that the place might, and
probably was, actually have been in just such a place in a house of David's kin. If the
weather was cold at night, the animals would have made the room relatively warm.
The principal of Jesus coming to Earth in that manner, his spirit being in a human body
we are told, is so that GOD could thus relate to and save the human race, which had
become thoroughly infused with sin.
In any event that 'miraculous' event has now been celebrated, or observed, for
nearly 2000 years, since the current "Gregorian" calender was assembled by an early
Roman Catholic Pope, Gregory. Some historians have claimed from studies of the
Roman archives that the actual date of the birth of Jesus was in Summer, perhaps early
August and as much as seven years earlier. Those researches have not been widely
published, nor is it common knowledge whether there is more than one source arriving
at the same conclusion.
Thus the 'reason for the Season' as currently observed throughout the Christian
World, and by some of the Jewish faith, referred to as "Messianic" Jews who still
practice the ancient rules contained in the "Decalogue" or first five "Mosaic" books
of the Bible. It was comforting to me the last time I saw a Jewish friend, and fraternity
brother, alive he proudly proclaimed to me that he was convinced that Jesus is the
Son of GOD. By doing so, it is my firm belief that we shall meet again when my turn
comes, I don't know when that will be.
Despite the real reason for the observance, it is somewhat distressing to me to
see just how far into commercialization our human nature has taken us. This is
particularly true given the heavy push, by certain opposition groups, to remove any
reference to the words GOD, JESUS, CHRIST, or even GOD bless you from being
displayed. Those of that mind set demand that their "freedom of speech" be protected
so that they can demean our faith while at the same time demanding that we be
censored and not allowed to speak our feelings, beliefs, and principles. One of the
worst, in my opinion, is the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) which
aggressively files law suits against even the display of Biblical passages, such as the
ten commandments, on any 'public property'. All this while, illegally in my opinion,
receiving funds from the Federal Government.
Thankfully, there are still corporations, mostly privately owned, who continue to
close on Sunday, the day most Christians choose for Sabbath. It would not bother me
for businesses owned by those of the Jewish or 'Seventh Day Advent' faiths to be
closed on Saturday, since that is their Sabbath. Or, owners could have employees
of the other faith to work on the owner's Sabbath, which would be my practice as a
shop owner.
In any case, the observance of Christmas is celebrated, even by non-Christians,
and is an important part of each and every year. I never have a problem remembering
which day of the week it occurres, since the same day of the week is also my birthday
as well as those of my No. 2 Son and Daughter and New Year's Day.
So, I wish each and every one who reads this, and the rest of the World, a most
Merry Christmas in this the 'Year Of Our LORD 2017". May the GOD I worship,
and his Son, JESUS, be with you from now through the coming year, 2018, and keep
you safe, healthy, and happily comforted into the future
END
Composed November 27, 2017
Robert W. McDowell, Jr. © 2017 841 Lynwood Lane
918-451-1051 Broken Arrow OK 74011-8608
Email: abdmdfpi@localnet.com

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        Well said and food for serious thought.  Merry Christmas

and Happy New Year!!.  The future seems much brighter.  Bob

 

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Subject: the conservative view

THE CONSERVATIVE VIEW

   BY RUSSELL TURNER

A MEETING OF MINDS

        I have found that a lot can be accomplished when two individuals take the time to sit down and exchange ideas on a subject that affects each of them. I have often wondered how many lives have been saved when a talented diplomat took the time to actually talk with their sworn enemy and come to a conclusion to prevent or stop an armed conflict. There is a lot of validity in the belief of walking in another man's shoes; using logic and reason is always a better way to solve a dispute than the shedding of blood. Getting to know a person and having a different perspective is always beneficial, wouldn't it be great to have a meeting of minds with the person whose birth we celebrate every December the 25^th.

        Some people wonder what kind of personality Jesus Christ would have. In my opinion all we have to do is to look into the mirror. According to our holy book the Bible we humans are created in the image of God; Jesus throughout his existence on the earth experienced all of the emotions that we have. We know that he experienced love, sympathy and even anger, the difference being he had the power and discipline to be an example to humanity for all of eternity. Many of us remember the story about Jesus driving the money changers from the temple, that one action was the beginning to his crucifixion. Jesus was a young man gaining in popularity who could have became part of the good old boy network; he could have slept in a soft bed and have eaten the best food, but he chose to take a stand for decency and righteousness.

        When he talked about caring for the poor and sick he did not advocate giving that duty to any government, he placed that duty upon all of us as individuals. He also taught us to do unto others as we would have other do unto us. We who profess to call ourselves Christians need to be ever vigilant on the way we conduct our lives and adhere to his teachings.

        We humans have a very bad tendency to turn a blind eye to wrong doing if it doesn't affect us directly. There are some good programs to help the downtrodden individuals in our society, but sadly there are many that are mismanaged and completely corrupt. We have far too many politicians who, through the ego stroking process, are willing to waste taxpayer funds on programs that do little to eliminate the core problem. We also have a bad habit of destroying anyone who has the drive and courage to stand up and stop the corruption. Some in our society have forgotten the concept of doing unto others as we would have others do unto us. Far too often the attitude of hooray for me and the heck with you is prevalent. Sadly, we humans have not changed very much in the last 2000 years.    

        While we celebrate Christmas maybe we can imagine what it would be like to have a meeting of the minds with Jesus. We need to remember that our meeting of the minds must happen on an individual basis. It makes no difference what group you may belong to; in the end we are all responsible for ourselves. As we go through the New Year may we strive for a meeting of the minds.

   

VIEW: 17-31: Unreported News

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By Bob McDowell (Born Neil Carson) Number 17-31

UNREPORTED NEWS Week of 2017/07/31

We have heard much in the six months since PRESDT was inaugurated about "fake news" and with good reason. Not that "fake news" is really something new in the World we live in, but in the past it has really meant items of newsworthiness being accidentally misreported, falsely reported, or not covered at all. It was my often stated fact that "in every incident where I was present or had personal knowledge of a scientific nature of the subject the 'facts' reported bore no relation to the facts known to me, except that the incident occurred". Unfortunately that hasn't changed much except for the actual reported stories of 'facts' that did not even occur.

On the other hand, one of the worst, in my opinion, misarranges of reporting is the deliberate failure to even report the incident as happening. This came to my attention on July 12 when sorting though a stack of papers one was found dating back to November 2013, almost four years ago. While not 'earth shaking' in newsworthiness, it seems even today to be of sufficient importance, especially with PRESDT having promised to attack the tax laws and lower taxes.

The item in question was a single sheet of paper on which was printed the entire proposal to REPEAL Amendment XVI, which AUTHORIZED Congress to establish a tax on personal and corporate incomes and was ratified by the required number of States in 1913. Note the word 'authorized' which meant that they were not 'required' to impose such taxes. According to reports of the day, promises were made that the tax proposed under the Amendment would be 0.5% on incomes exceeding, if memory serves correct, $150,000.

Look what we have now, even payments from Social Security can be taxed, Clinton Administration, even though payments into the fund were AFTER TAXES WERE PAID at the time. Thus we receiving the 'pay back' can be subject to double taxation, neither ethical, moral, or constitutional and hitting the ones most needing the funds, those over 62.

The document in question was received by FAX probably from the office of then first term Congressman Jim Bridenstine, OK-1st. At the time my understanding was that the Amendment mandated the collection of income taxes which a reading of the Amendment dispelled. The document was dated November 13, 2013 and was labeled "H. J. RES. 104" "Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the sixteenth article of amendment".

It was filed by: "Mr. Bridenstine (for himself, Mr. MASSIE, and Mr. DESANTES) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary". I was unaware of this until receiving the FAX somewhat later, but was greatly impressed by his willingness to do what had been requested. Unfortunately, the Committee quietly buried the Resolution and my request for a list of the members of the Committee and the recorded vote, if one was taken, has just been made.

In my opinion, there is too much of this 'burial in committee' with no publicity of the members, their vote if one was take, and in particular the name of the Chair since it often is the decision of the Committee Chair to not even vote on a proposal. Thus the feeling of 'too much power in the hands of too few'.

My receipt of this document was the first inkling that his attempt had been made. It seems to me that it should have received at the very least a notice in the media. While it would be impractical for media to announce EVERY proposal coming before every legislative body, a proposal for a Constitutional amendment seems to me to be quite worthy of being reported. The thought occurred to me that the editorial staffs of the various sources of 'news'(?) may have not wanted Mr. Bridenstine to have the favorable feeling that such a story would have generated. Certainly there is major animosity among most of the population towards the income tax and the massive amount of time and money expended to comply with it's idiotic requirements to warrant disclosure of a move to remove it and the impediments to prosperity caused.

A suggestion has been made to the Congressman to push the current House Bill establishing the "FairTax" on a five year trial basis and suspending the Income Tax subject to repeal of all such laws if the "FairTax" proves to be as effective and successful as projected by the designers.

Composed July 11, 2017

Robert W. McDowell, Jr. © 2017 841 Lynwood Lane

918-451-1051 Broken Arrow OK 74011-8608

Email: abdmcfpi@localnet.com

VIEW: 17-30: There Is Hope Now

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By Bob McDowell (Born Neil Carson) Number 17-30

THERE IS HOPE NOW Week of 2017/07/24

Now that PRESDT has been inaugurated for over five months, we can look back at his, not Congress', record and see what may be expected for the rest of the four years of his first term. From where my vision starts the record appears to be rather encouraging, at least for those of us who revere the Constitution as the 'real' law of the land to be followed, and the USA to once again be respected and looked to for World leadership by the rest of the civilized nations. While PRESDT was not my first choice to assume the mantle of Republican Nominee for President, in retrospect it seems to me that he may very well have been the only one of the 18 candidates for the nomination with a favorable chance of victory last November.

In my recollection, dating back to 1930, no incoming President has equaled the manner in which PRESDT literally 'hit the ground running' to correct past errors in action and judgement of administrations going back to that first one in 1933 of F. D. Roosevelt. That is not to mention those in the earlier years of the twentieth century, of which history records many, some really large, such as the passage of the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Amendments to the Constitution which allowed the income tax to be placed in law and the election of U.S. Senators changed from the State Governments to the general election process.

Nevertheless, 'The Donald' has accomplished more than had been my wildest dreams in this short period of time, all despite the vehement opposition, full of lies, executed by the Socialist major media personnel, Democrat leadership, and even so-called 'never Trumpers' in the, to me, RINO groups. It appears to me that he has gained the admiration, attention, respect, cooperation of a substantial percentage of the leaders of other nations.

It is refreshing to listen to a person who seems to really mean what he says and then to proceed to move to accomplish the outlined goals. My sources indicate that the moral level of personnel in our military and border control unit has risen to the highest level in decades. Those in the military who put off retirement and 'stuck it out' with the poor, even criminal in my opinion, 'rules of engagement' because as a few conveyed to me "I don't want the signature on my retirement to be Obama" may even change their minds, if continued service is an option for them.

Unfortunately, some in high Congressional leadership positions seem to have a heavy 'foot on the brake' in slowing or preventing the passage of legislation necessary to fulfill his promised goals. Such individuals, in my opinion, should be 'involuntarily' retired at the next election. Along that line it has long been a concern, and surprise, to me how legislative bodies seem to continually elect as leaders individuals who in my opinion represent the very worst, from a national or state benefit basis, of the membership of the respective house. That has been true here in Oklahoma as well as elsewhere.

Again, the ultimate blame for this should lie with the individual voters who send these people back to do their damage. In some cases, admittedly, it is because they do not have truthful information from media sources and lack the time, energy, and/or resources to seek out the truth. In other cases care is not present and the vote is for the party name, no matter who is on the ballot. Alternatively, there are numbers of situations where the candidate is most vocal on one side of an issue and in office takes the exact opposite position, even seeking to cover up the actual vote on an issue.

In any case, the massive ship, known as economy, seems to be turning as most indications have been showing substantial improvement. There are even reports of good jobs being unfilled because of a lack of qualified applicants. Part of that may be due to improper education or training in proper conduct in the fulfillment of the duties. Still, the reported unemployment levels have declined, except in those states and cities that have enacted exorbitant 'minium wage' laws and rules.

All in all, my outlook is more optimistic than for many years. A huge factor was the nomination and approval of Judge Goresuch to the US Supreme Court. Is seems like his legal outlook may have rubbed off on some of the more non-Constitutional oriented fellow members. If this continues, we could see really major improvements in the over-all well being of the Nation, States, and we citizens of what is still the greatest nation in the history of the World. However, it would be a mistake of the first order to decide to sit back and rest on our laurels that all is taken care of. We must be alert and 'hold their feet to the fire'.

Composed July 11, 2017

Robert W. McDowell, Jr. © 2017 841 Lynwood Lane

918-451-1051 Broken Arrow OK 74011-8608

Email: abdmcfpi@localnet.com

VIEW: 17-28: Congressional Failure

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By Bob McDowell (Born Neil Carson) Number 17-29

CONGRESSIONAL FAILURE Week of 2017/07/17

In the last week of June there has been much discussion in "Foggy Bottom", now referred to by PRESDT as "the Swamp" about Congress not finishing their work before Independence Day recess. Some of the more dedicated members have, rightfully, called for continuing in session to complete vitally necessary business. It should be remembered that the 'fiscal year' ends on September 30 and this recess means that the session will not resume until after Labor Day or September 8.

Primarily, in my opinion, because of the refusal of the minority (Democrat) caucus to even approach being reasonable and giving any ground on their excessive demands there still has not been a budget come out of the House. Of course it has been at least five years since there has been a budget passed and the Government has continued to operate on 'continuing resolutions' which just extend the overspending that has put us in debt for now over 21 Trillion Dollars. If this ever increasing overspending does not reverse, the USA will indeed be in a position of insolvency, which would lead to bankruptcy or a repudiation of the debt to the severe detriment of our people and the respect of our Nation.

PRESDT has put forth a 'tax plan' which would change the, nefarious in my opinion, income tax from numerous levels to only three. While that would be in improvement, it would still leave in place the need for the IRS "infernal revenue service" to collect taxes and demand difficult and expensive to prepare annual tax returns plus continual collections. So far Congress has not taken the subject up, or so it is reported by lack of news attention. This despite his campaign promise to move such forward.

I HAVE A SUGGESTION!! Over 10 years ago a book by talk show host Neal Boortz and then Representative John Linder, R-GA, proposed what was called the "FairTax". This would completely repeal all the multitude of income tax laws and replace them with a single 23% tax embedded in the sale price of all new products, thus collection would be done by the vendors, as is local and state sales taxes now. The taxes thus collected would go to the State taxing authority to be forwarded to the Federal, retaining a small percentage for the service. It provided for a "prebate" where the estimated such tax on the necessities of life at the poverty level in each location would be paid to each household at the beginning of each month, based on the number living there at the beginning of each year as reported annually. Those who prepared the report estimated that the massive reduction in expenses incurred in meeting the demands of the present tax code would more than offset the proposed 23% embedded tax so prices would stay the same or decrease. Each Congress since its introduction has seen the bill introduced in the House. At one time there were, reported to me, 65 co-sponsors, but the Democrat majority leadership would not even give it a hearing. At last report, a couple of months ago, there were 36 co-sponsors in the House this Congress, with all but one of the Oklahoma Delegation signed on. Here and now I am asking the Oklahoma Delegation, all seven, to push this bill through as a law to take effect on January 1, 2018 with all income tax laws to be non-enforced at that time. After a 5 year trial of this law, all the income tax laws could be repealed. The sixteenth Amendment which AUTHORIZED, not demanded, the income taxes could be repealed if the new program was even half as successful as suggested.

There is so much graft and corruption in the present system, and its management, that it will take a massive outpouring of support and pressure from 'outside the beltway' to even have a hearing allowed so that those in Congress would have to make a recorded vote on the matter and let their constituents then decide whether to allow them to be re-elected next time. My own two Senators and my, finest in my opinion, Congressman, Jim Bridenstine, will receive this by FAX and Email when finished. Mr. Bridenstine has been a co-sponsor each time while in office and Senator Inhofe has been in the Senate. Our Junior Senator is in his first term and no report has been available to me on his position. His record so far would indicate to me that he would look favorably on this if he isn't already aboard.

The rest is up to those of us favorably inclined to let our own Congressional representatives know of our feelings on the matter and press them to change opinion if necessary. It is long past time where we just let them go to Washington and be swayed by lobbyists to do against our better well being. Go, Go, Go!!!

Composed July 01, 2017

Robert W. McDowell, Jr. © 2017 841 Lynwood Lane

918-451-1051 Broken Arrow OK 74011-8608

Email: abdmcfpi@localnet.com

VIEW: 17-28: More War Agains Chritianity

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By Bob McDowell (Born Neil Carson) Number 17-28

MORE WAR AGAINST CHRISTIANITY Week of 2017/07/10

It seems that every day a new item appears in the media that has a notable effect on the supposedly guaranteed'freedom of religion' contained in the First Amendment to the Constitution.. The first, quite negative, was the statement by Senator, and former Presidential Candidate, Bernie Sanders, S-NY at a confirmation hearing that 'in his mind NO Christian should EVER be approved for government employment' (not an exact quote). If he really believes this, no surprise to me, perhaps it is because of his professed political philosophy of Socialism, an atheist style of government. He is registered as "Independent" but in the Senate he is welcomed to caucus with the Democrat minority. It is beyond my understand how and why he keeps being re-elected and it does not speak well of the mentality of those in his state, or perhaps there is, like some other places, massive vote fraud!

On the other hand, with great thanks to PRESDT, his nominated newest member of the Supreme Court, Neal Goresuch, R-CO, seems to be having a, beneficial to the Constitution, effect on his fellow justices. In a ruling just announced the court decided, 7 to 2, in favor of a Methodist Church school in Missouri that was denied by the Missouri bureau a grant of Federal funds for playground equipment and was upheld by a State court, the District Federal court, and the, possibly Tenth Circuit, Appellate Court.

This, on top of the Court ruling, unanimously, in favor of the PRESDT executive order establishing a 90 day suspension of travel from seven Muslim governed nations where the extremist sects are the most active or in charge. It should be noted that these are the same nations named by PRESBO to be prevented from having nationals come to the USA. The district courts in Hawaii and on the West Coast had declared the order to be "unconstitutional" and , in my opinion suspecting they were in error, denied a 'stay of execution' of their orders. They were upheld by the ninth circuit in San Francisco, not surprisingly, and again no stay was issued.

In more local cases, it has become known to me from a most reliable source with first hand knowledge, that in at least one case a teacher in a K-6 school is teaching Islam to her classes while it is not permitted to mention GOD, JESUS, or Bless You on the school grounds. Again from first hand informants as well as other sources, it is known that the same prohibitions have been issued in the Air Force and Army Academies. The situation in the Coast Guard, Marine and Naval Academies has not been made known to me as of this time.

In the meantime, the appointive staff, and probably employed staff, of the Federal Government became loaded with Muslims, even at the top levels, during the PRESBO Administration. Those not of the appointive staff cannot easily be terminated, as was the usual situation prior the 1933-34 when the 'civil service' laws were enacted be a massive Democrat majority in both houses followed by an eager enactment by a Socialist minded FDR. In my mind, the whole play was to ensure the future sympathetic to Socialism and anti-Christian mid-set on the part of the bureaucracy into the foreseeable future.

Not to mention the uncounted numbers of Christians of various denominations that have been tortured, burned alive, beheaded brutally, and otherwise disposed of by the most violent of the Islamic sects like Wahabee, ISIS, and those in other radical nations, including Iran. In the latter case it should be remembered that it was PRESJEC (James Earl (peanut farmer) Carter who successfully pursued a course of action to depose the far more secular minded and friendly to the USA "Shah of Iran" resulting in the present situation where the 'president' is merely a puppet to the Imams and Mullahs who actually are ruling.

Of course, there are many more 'moderate', followers of Islam who abhor the extremes of the radicals, but because of the absolute death threat for speaking out are kept in the shadows. They may very well be more deserving of consideration, if not outright pity, because of their situation. Some of those happen to be in my circle of acquaintances and for what is considered their protection the subject is not mentioned by me in their presence.

Be that as it may, we of the Christian Faith MUST be willing to stand up, speak up, and be counted as the USA was founded as a Christian Nation and to remain free it MUST stay that way. There is hope!!

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Composed June 27, 2017

Robert W. McDowell, Jr. © 2017 841 Lynwood Lane

918-451-1051 Broken Arrow OK 74011-8608

Email: abdmcfpi@localnet.com