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Desperate
If you care about America, then you are concerned about our national security. With the 2024 presidential candidates reasonably settled a national security issue presents itself. Beginning in 1952 it has been the custom to provide classified intelligence briefing to the presidential candidates. This year there is a significant problem. It is well documented Donald Trump has little respect for handling classified documents.
The General Allegations in the U. S. District Court Southern District of Florida states: “The classified documents Trump stored in his boxes included information regarding defense and weapons capabilities of both the United States and foreign countries; United States nuclear programs; potential vulnerabilities of the United States and its allies to military attack; and plans for possible retaliation in response to foreign attack. The unauthorized disclosure of these classified documents could put at risk the national security of the United States, foreign relations, the safety of the United States military, and human sources and the continued viability of sensitive intelligence collection methods.”
Equally as disturbing is that Trump currently facing more than half a billion dollars in court judgements. It was reported this morning Trump is unable to secure the full bond ($435 Million) despite approaching about 30 companies that provide appeal bonds, and his lawyers said, he has encountered “insurmountable difficulties.”
Desperate people do desperate things. At this time Trump should not be given the courtesy of U. S. intelligence classified briefings.
WOW!
(Editor’s Note: Robert Harris writer of the post below has a keen political eye & understanding of Congress.) Biden Was Easy On The Eyes, Hard to Watch Katy Britt Last night was a memorable evening in the House chamber. President Biden entered swinging and he...
History Repeats
President Biden will come before Congress tomorrow evening to address the nation. He will stand in front of the least productive Congress in decades. A similar environment faced by President Truman as he prepared to run for President in his own right. Maybe Biden...
Embarrassment
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Biden-Nixon
Wall Street Journal columnist Peggy Noonan has written an insightful column. The important messages are knowing when to leave the stage and “always thinking about American.” Is history going to repeat itself? “The only time Democrats get excited now is when the...
Betrayal
“It was the best of times…it was the worst of times”…and these are the most unsettling times…with Trump’s shocking NATO statement Saturday, encouraging Russia to do “whatever the hell they want to do…” brings back frightening memories of World War II and the cold...
Sports Streaming
(Editor’s note: The writer Bill Phillips is a former West Virginia Racing Commissioner & served on the Board of the Association of Racing Commissioners International.) Who is taking care of horse racing? My first thought upon learning a sports streaming service...
Political Tidbits
Florida Gov. DeSantis received 25,732 votes in two GOP primaries…before suspending his campaign. Based on his PAC spending 160 million dollars…that works out to a mere $6,217 spent for each vote he received. His failed campaign got him 9 delegates to the Republican...
Is He Done?
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It’s Time
Has the time arrived for coalition government in America? We are a two-party country. One that no longer works. We are faced with a political environment that is getting worse each day. Congress is divided on nearly every issue and spinning its wheels. The...
Growing Democrats
Reluctantly, I am going to enter the discussion going on in West Virginia’s Republican party. The Republican State Committee is considering a resolution to forbid independent voters their opportunity to vote in the May Republican primary. After a lifetime working to...
DeSantis’ Future
Speculation is starting regarding Governor Ron DeSantis’ political future. He has three years left as Governor. In September when his presidential campaign started showing signs of stress, I posted a blog suggesting he consider a run for the U. S. Senate. The...
2 Crutches
Florida’s hard right Governor Ron DeSantis was already a “lame duck.” He returned from a failed presidential campaign “as a duck with two crutches”. He retreated to the Governor’s Mansion. Others suspended their campaigns facing supporters, friends and the media. ...
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270
Iowa is now out of the way. Obviously, the campaign for president is getting all the attention. But there are other potentially vital campaigns just starting. They may play a significant role in who is the next president. Those are races for members of the U. S....
My Take
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What Is a Caucus?
Several blog readers have inquired about the Iowa Caucus. Wondering how it works. While reading Reuters this morning I came across an article that answers the question. For those interested here is a link to click.
“not going away”
Governor Chris Christie said he was “not going away” while suspending his presidential campaign. Fantastic news since he is the person who really knowns Donald Trump. He left no doubt he is committed to preventing Trumps return to the oval office. It didn’t take long...
In & Out
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They’re Off!
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Stable vs Chaos
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A Solution
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Apology
Posted on this blog earlier was an article from The Washington Post. I failed to point out those without a subscription to The Post would be required to enter their email address to read the entire piece. Our apologies
Stop Pretending
Since reading an opinion piece last month “A Trump dictatorship is increasingly inevitable. We should stop pretending.” The points made by the author are worth considering and worth my time to read. After much thought and a couple re-reads, I decided to post on...
Political Tidbits
…history in my home WV county…Randolph now has more registered Republicans than Democrats…Mary Heineman…who guided my political career must be smiling from Maplewood Cemetery…congratulations to Carolyn Jackson GOP Chair in Randolph. Looks like FL Congressman Matt...
Democracy
Democracy is at stake in the 2024 election at all levels. One of the greatest threats is the loss of local newspapers. As a native West Virginian and advocate for rural America my immediate concern is how rural areas are being impacted. A report “The State of Local...