CONFRONTATION AND ISOLATION TRUMP'S PATH for the USA. A RECIPE FOR DISASTER.
Already in his 1st week in office TRUMP has PISSED OFF THE WHOLE WORLD. TRUMP stands for; TYRANT, RACIST, UNRELIABLE, MIXED-UP PRESIDENT!

President Trump is simply a pathetic individual! He has already created worldwide anger and outrage by signing an immoral, illegal and idiotic Muslim ban, which is based on lies! According to an FBI study looking at terrorism committed on U.S. soil between 1980 and 2005, it was found that 94% of the terror attacks were committed by non-Muslims.
He has already humiliated world leaders, like the president of Mexico; by expecting his country to pay for his stupid wall. Then declaring that he'll impose a 20 percent tariff on imports from Mexico. He is so ignorant and foolish. He doesn't realize that this will backfire. The Mexicans, can turn around and do the same thing to the USA! They could also Impose a 20% tax on US imports! 
Within a week in office Trump has already upset our European allies by declaring that NATO is obsolete. And recently pissed off China. 
I'm sure that when he meets with Putin he's going to say and do more silly/immature/ignorant things, and make more trouble for America and the world. Trump and his confrontational, isolationist, racist, and fascist bigot administration should be sent back where they came from! They are an unreasonable bunch of ignorant and incompetent fascist idiots!

 

LETS' LOOK AT THE REALITY OF MUSLIM THREAT. FACT: 94% OF TERRORIST ATTACKS WERE COMMITTED (CARRIED OUT) BY NON-MUSLIMS!
According to an FBI study looking at terrorism committed on U.S. soil between 1980 and 2005 found that 94 percent of the terror attacks were committed by non-Muslims. In actuality, 42 percent of terror attacks were carried out by Latino-related groups, followed by 24 percent perpetrated by extreme left-wing actors.
And in another study, as a 2014, by University of North Carolina found, since the 9/11 attacks, Muslim-linked terrorism has claimed the lives of 37 Americans. In that same time period, more than 190,000 Americans were murdered."
(SOURCE: http://thebea.st/1Ivzggb)

Weekend Update: Leslie Jones on Hidden Figures - SNL

TRUST IN OUR GOVERNMENT-
AN ALL TIME LOW! 

The US Presidential Election with Trump's Constant Attacks on our Democracy and Moral Values, and the latest scandal; the Alleged Russian Hacking, are the Latest Blow to an already Diminished Confidence in our Political System.

In a 2015 survey (graphs are shown here below), The Pew Research Center for US Politics & Policies, shows that since the Kennedy/Johnson's administration (1958), the public's confidence in the American political system has steadily gone down. From 79% , to an all time low of 19%, as of 2015. You can check for yourself by visiting their site at www.people-press.org/2015/11/23/1-trust-in-government-1958-2015/

2015 Survey from The Pew Research Center
for US Politics & Policies

These aren't just my opinions, they are indisputable facts. The saddest part, of our political system in the USA, is the fact that there are too many lies and too much propaganda. Which are being spread by our government, mainstream media, and also the Internet, but not in this blog!

 

How can we know the truth? How can we differentiate, tell when information are facts, half truth and/or lies? There’s a way to know, and that is, we must search for the truth and facts. We have to look/examine different sources to compare and contrast, and check facts, and even talk/discuss with other (when possible).

 

 

The latest lie, from our government, is the accusation that Russia hacked our elections. I think that Trump won because the Democratic Party doesn't listen to the people anymore, and doesn't care for their needs, but cares only for the interests of corporate America.

 

If the Russians hacked the election, how come democrats also lost big in the Senate and the House? Was it because of the Russians? Or was it the Chinese?

In addition, we all know that US intelligence has made mistakes in the past, and/or told lies.  It is a fact, that the US government fabricated evidence and accused Saddam Hussein of having WMDs and terrorist ties. Which were never proved. Why should I believe these accusations now?

And more recently, last summer, the NSA was caught spying our European allies! This was a major international embarrassment! Is this how the USA leads? Isn’t this another example of US hypocrisy? The USA talks and preaches, but it doesn’t show integrity in its actions! (This paragraph was added 1-17-17).

Governments and leaders (of all nations, not just the USA) need to tell the truth and facts; not fiction and lies. Because lies/deceit bring confrontation; which eventually lead to wars, destruction and misery!

 

I'm not defending Russia, however, in the past Russia has worked with the USA to defeat common enemies, like the ones we fought together during WWII. President Ronald Reagan also collaborated with Russia. During the cold war, he and President Gorbachev (at the time he was the leader of the Soviet Union) agreed to reduce the number of nuclear weapons (of both countries; the USA and Russia).

Why can't we do the same today? Why not collaborate with our allies, and also with all other superpowers, with Russia and China included? We have common enemies; terrorist threats, pollution, global warming, 65 million refugees, pay and racial inequalities, and nuclear proliferation! Cooperation is the key to defeat these threats! Not propaganda and lies!
 

LET’S TALK SOME UNDENIABLE FACTS. The US is the most armed in the world with over 700 military bases all over the world! We spend at least 10x more than Russia! 56% of the US discretionary budget, which is more than all of the world's defense budget combined! What a waste of resources! When people are starving, running away from war and persecution! (This last sentence added 1-17-17)

 

And yet, many US politicians accuse Russian President Putin to be a bully and an aggressor; because he annexed Crimea, and he may eventually take over Ukraine. This is an act of aggression and imperialism on the part of Russia. But acts like these have also been committed by the USA many times! In fact, these accusers (Pr. Obama's administration and US media), fail to mention that the USA unjustly invaded Iraq, and recently spied on our allies. The US also bombed Libya, which is now in total anarchy and being run by the IS.
 

In addition, Russia has foreign armies, NATO, on its western borders! How would the US feel if Russia had its army on the Mexican/Canadian border? Yet Russia is seen as the aggressor! 

As I said, I'm not defending Russia. And I'm not a Russian citizen. I am stating known facts (that the media, and our government, conveniently avoid). I am a naturalized US citizen, who has worked/lived in this country for over 40 years. I have served in the US Armed Forces for 30 years. I love this country, and I love peace. I do not want to see the US in a nuclear war with Russia and/or any other nation.

So, I hope and pray for you (our political leaders), our nation and the world, will do all you can to establish a peaceful environment of; social justice, stability and prosperity, instead of contention and confrontation, which could lead to social instability, more suffering and possibly another war.

These aren't just my opinions, they are facts. And the saddest part (of our political system), is that since the Kennedy/Johnson's administration (since the 1969), the public's confidence in the American political system has steadily gone down. From 79% , to an all time low of 19%, as of 2015.

You can check these statistics for yourself at Pew Research Center for US Politics & Policies, at www.people-press.org/2015/11/23/1-trust-in-government-1958-2015/

You can also do your own research, just enter any question you may have about US policies, wars defense spending, trust in government, and more. 
Just type any of the following questions into the Google browser:

1. Which country is the most armed? Or the most powerful?
2. How much does the USA spend on defense?
3. How much does war cost and who pays for it?
4. Is the Russian hack a verifiable fact?
5. Which nations spy on others?
6. What are the causes of 65 million refugees in the world?
7. Is global warming an hoax or reality?
8. Who says that global warming is a reality?

With a new US president and administration taking office in two days; many of us feel threatened by their lack of fairness, justice, competency, decency and trust in our political leaders. In fact, many of Trump’s appointees lack experience in the cabinet/field that they will be responsible for. Many of them are Wall-Street insiders and millionaires who have contributed millions to the Republican party.
Others are downright opposed to the objectives of the cabinet they will hold. Take for example the appointees for Secretary of Education; she is anti public schools.
The EPA secretary is anti-environment, in fact, he like Trump dismisses global warming as an hoax! When most of the world signed the Paris Treat to curb pollution, hence global warming. Then, our country’s top judge, Senator Sessions, a known racist, may become the head of the Justice Department!
These people, if appointed, and it seems like they will, simply scare me! Yes, I agree that we need people in this incoming administration! So, why hire incompetent foxes and wolves to guard the hens and the sheep? (This par. Was added on 1-18-17).



So, what can we do about these issues/problems? I believe that we need to unite, work together! United we stand, and divided we fall! We must keep our petty differences apart (different religious/cultural traditions). All people of faith, people of goodwill, no matter their creed, and or religious beliefs (Christians, Catholics, Muslims, Jews, Hindus, etc.) must unite, come together and speak up and denounce the status quo!
We all must ask for accountability, justice and fairness from our leaders! And let them know that we don't like what they are doing!  

So, let's make our voiced heard, by speaking out in public; writing to the media and clearly expressing our views everywhere; online, in person, w/family, w/friends.

We need to demand real change! Demand the truth! And real reforms, like taking away money and corporate interests and influence from politics. And make voter registration easy and accessible to all!

But, of course, in order to know the facts/truth, we need to be informed and listen and get to know our political candidates. We need to closely look at their past record, their life, their moral character.
We need to ask ourselves; Is this person honest, trustworthy, intelligent? Does he/she have a good plan for our country and the world?
So that we can make an informed and intelligent choice, by voting for the best candidate; one who will work for all, not just a few.
We must chose candidates who are honest/decent and intelligent who have the knowledge and plans to make our nation and the world a better place for all people, no matter their color, social status, religion/culture, sex, etc.
 

I personally will also add another dimension to these issues; spirituality. I will pray for our leaders, our country and the world. I will pray for peace, prosperity, justice and cooperation, to save us from destroying ourselves.

And I hope you will join me in this effort. This below is the Prayer of The Lady of all Nations. I encourage you to say every day.

LORD JESUS CHRIST, SON OF THE FATHER,
SEND NOW YOUR HOLY SPIRIT OVER THE EARTH.
LET THE HOLY SPIRIT LIVE IN THE HEARTS OF ALL NATIONS, THAT THEY MAY BE PRESERVED FROM
DEGENERATION, DISASTER AND WAR.
MAY THE LADY OF ALL NATIONS, THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY,
BE OUR ADVOCATE.
AMEN.

 

I have emailed part of this letter to the local newspapers here in Albany N.Y., and to Washington (on 1-31-16) to Pr. Obama, VP Biden, my NY State Senators, Schumer and Gillibrand, and congressman Tonko. And yesterday I also sent it Pr. Elect Trump and his VP Pence.

 
I give you permission to use this letter, if you agree with some or all of my views; you may use it as you see fit, to bring out the truth in our governments. I also give you permission to share it, and if need be you may change it, revise it, do what you must, and speak out in defense of any of the points I make here in this letter!

Let’s not put our head in the sand! Let's take our government back!

The power comes from the people, not from the top. Leaders work for us; law abiding honest citizens, not just the few, the rich and the powerful.
 

THANK YOU! And may GOD BLESS AMERICA AND PEOPLE OF GOODWILL! 

INCOMPETENCE, INEXPERIENCE, RACISM, so far are some of the CHARACTERISTICS of many of TRUMP'S CABINET APPOINTEES  A letter to the Schenectady Daily Gazette, NY, 1-17-17

The opinion column of USA Today (on Monday January 17, 2017), former Senate Majority Leaders Robert Dole (R-Kan), and Trent Lott (R-Miss) argued that President's Trump's cabinet appointments should be approved as soon as possible; as to provide continuity and security in our government.
 

I agree with them; that our government needs to fill its job vacancies. So that our new leaders can get working as soon as the president elect takes the oath of office, on inauguration day, which is this Friday.

 

However, I have only one major issue with President elect's cabinets picks. Many of them are not qualified to hold the office that they were called to fill.


 

Many have no or little experience in that particular office. One of them, Senator Jeff Sessions, has acted in racist ways in the past. This is a big concern. Has he changed his way of thinking, talking and acting now that he is being considered to be the top judge in the country? How can a racist be fair in administering justice to a nation? This is simply disturbing.

 

The same applies to the candidate for Secretary of Education. She has no experience in the field of education. She isn't even a teacher! She has always supported private sector schools, like charter schools. In other words she is anti-public schools, and yet she could become the next secretary! This the wolf guarding the sheep! Which is the same situation with the secretary of the EPA (Environmental Conservation Agency, the one that is supposed to protect our land, air and water). 
This is another carnivore, a wolf, or fox, guarding the chickens! He doesn't believe in global warming. And like Trump he thinks it's a hoax! When most of the world nations signed the Parsis agreement to reduce/curtail this global threat, which has been supported and proven by most scientists to be a big problem for our, not too distant future. The poles and worlds glaciers are melting, weather patterns are unstable; we more frequent unexpected vicious storms and droughts all over the world! And they still deny it? Why? Because they want more oil drilling! Fossil fuels are ruining our planet, but they don't care. They only see green! Money schemes, profits! After the earth will be destroyed their money won't even be good to wipe their behind!

 
Yes, I agree that people should fill these important cabinet posts as soon as possible, but being unqualified, and/or unfit for public office, is not acceptable. This is a disservice to our nation, and a security threat; because incompetent people will not know what to do in a crisis. And innocent people will pay for their mistakes.

 

So, President Trump has not kept his promise to represent all Americans because in my opinion, too many of his cabinet picks are incompetent, others are wealthy Wall-Street insiders, and others are downright racist.

 

This is not the way to clean the swamp, as Trump promised during the campaign; from the influence of the finance world and from Washington insiders.

 

I just can't comprehend how this president elect was allowed to become the next US president. He is totally unfit for this office; he is unstable, ignorant about policies and a bully- who has already angered the Chinese and our European allies. The only friend he has made so far is Vladimir Putin, Russia's President. A person who is considered, by many (western media and leaders) as an enemy. And he is also accused of meddling into our presidential election!

I do not feel confident that Trump will keep his promises because his words and his actions, so far, do not match. In fact, I feel very concerned and worried for our country and the world. (He doesn't seem to be listening to the good side)!

 

My last alternative now is to turn to God and pray for a miracle; that this new President turns around, changes his ways, and begins to follow common sense and the good of all Americans- not just his interests; his rich friends and or favorite "buddy" Vladimir. There are many leaders in the world that also need respect and cooperation from the US President! Not just Russia's leader! 

Trump should pay attention to North Korea's leader who is constantly playing with nuclear missile's launches. (The sentences in blue were not included in the Sch'dy Daily Gazette letter)


 

Although many of Trump's cabinet picks  are incompetent and undeserving of their positions), I hope and pray that both President Elect Trump and his cabinet will honestly and effectively work for all of our people in our nation. I hope that they will cooperate (instead of infuriating) our allies, and do all they can in order to keep the world safe, peaceful and prosperous. Trump needs to realize that the well being of the world is in his hands. I pray that he shapes up, before it is too late.

THANK YOU PRESIDENT and Mrs. OBAMA for your hard work and efforts to make America better. But most of all THANK YOU FOR YOUR DIGNIFIED EXAMPLE for the 8 years in the WHITE HOUSE. However, your our work isn't finished; we must tell all the facts and all of the truth, and we must end the negative poisonous propaganda with lies and deceit that undermine democracy and world peace!

THANK YOU fro OBAMA CARE, now over 20 million people have health insurance, and many are alive because of you! 

THANK YOU for your peace efforts; for making IRAN nuclear free! For opening our doors to CUBA! 

THANK YOU for working hard to create new jobs! THANK YOU for SPEAKING OUT AND TRYING TO PASS LEGISLATION TO control gun violence (without taking away the right to bear arms). 

THANK YOU for protecting the ENVIRONMENT, the WORKING CLASS, EDUCATION and TEACHERS!
 

BUT PLEASE, NOW TRY TO WORK ON RESTORING CONFIDENCE IN OUR GOVERNMENT. Please free JULIAN ASSANGE, WIKILEAKS FOUNDER. He has not been found guilty by the UN, he only exposed the truth to inform Americans. And besides, Hillary Clinton CAUSED AN EMAIL SCANDAL and yet she was not charged for using a private computer/server with her official Sate Department.

PLEASE WORK TO CONTAIN NEGATIVE PROPAGANDA, LIES and DECEIT, which cause confusion, hatred and confrontations against other nations, like RUSSIA. PLEASE  WORK TO PROTECT LIFE, not just from gun violence, but also from the DEATH PENALTY and from UNNECESSARY ABORTIONS; millions of children have been aborted since 1974, because of convenience. 
LIFE and TRUTH are sacred, and we must do all we can if we want PEACE and PROSPERITY.

I appreciate all your good work and accomplishments. However, I do have several regrets about your time in the White House. I WISH YOU HAD DONE MORE TO MAKE BANKS, CEOs and WALL-STREET pay for their financial escapades! I wish you HAD DONE MORE to PROTECT Religious Freedoms, and also preventing our government from the INFLUENCE OF CORPORATE MONEY/DONATIONS and CONTROL!

This post is dedicated to both of you, but it also reminds us of your promises during your time in the oval office, and I hope you keep on working to make them all come true. The work isn't finished because Americans deserve all of the facts and truth on most of their government leaders.