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Wars and Rumors of Wars
by Cal Thomas
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Immigration Reform: Merit-Based Entry Is the
Way to Go
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump and Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR) and David Perdue (R-GA) announced the Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy (RAISE) Act. Trump said the legislation "would represent the most significant reform to our immigration system in a half a century." The measure would dramatically change the primary basis on which new immigrant applicants are evaluated. The U.S.'s current immigration system favors family ties and connections; under the new reforms the emphasis would shift to one of "merit-based" considerations.
National Review's Robert VerBruggen explains, "It would end the diversity lottery and preferences for family members aside from spouses, minor children, and elderly parents in need of care. And it would put those seeking green cards on the basis of employment — 140,000 of which would be available annually, the same number as today — through a new point system similar to those used in other developed countries." That point system would evaluate "their level of education, their English fluency, their age (with ten points for those 26 to 30 and zero points for those 50 and up), and the salary they've been offered." The one downside is that it deliberately reduces the number of immigrants, which is odd if we'd be getting more desirable immigrants.
Trump added, "As a candidate, I campaigned on creating a merit-based immigration system that protects U.S. workers and taxpayers and that's why we are here today." He further stated that the new measure would "reduce poverty, increase wages and save taxpayers billions and billions of dollars."
As night follows day, the RAISE Act has already started to received blowback from not only Democrats and their open-borders cohorts in the mainstream media but from several Republicans as well. It's probably fair to say the repeal and replacement of liar-nObamaCare had a better chance of passing than does the RAISE Act. While it is almost certain that the proposed legislation in its current form will not reach Trump's desk, it does afford him the opportunity of the bully pulpit to lay the groundwork for initiating the process of sensible immigration reform, a major issue of his campaign platform.
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RINOs Tillis, Graham Move To
Make Mueller Untouchable – Join Witch Hunt
by rickwells.us
{rickwells.us} ~ As Robert Mueller continues in his efforts to head one of the largest DC laws with an unlimited budget, all expenses paid with taxpayer money and an open mandate to “just get Trump,”... he’s got help from some of his fellow snakes in the DC Swamp grass. Senators Thom Tillis (RINO-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE) will introduce legislation Thursday making it more difficult for President Trump to fire Special Witch Hunter Mueller by removing executive authority and handing it over to the judiciary. We all know how honest, objective and true to their oaths they are. So-called Judge Derrick Watson in Hawaii drew our attention to that flaw in the imperfect system a couple of times recently. Forget that Constitution, remember Russia, Russia, Russia and “Get Trump.” The Tillis plan creates a three-judge panel for review of the firing of a special prosecutor within 14 days, to determine, in their opinion, if the firing is justified. As usual, the opinion of an appointed judge, or in this case two appointed judges, would have more weight than the President of the United States and 320 million Americans... http://rickwells.us/rinos-tillis-graham-move-make-mueller-untouchable-join-witch-hunt/.
Kelly Announces Fate of Sessions
Just Days After Accepting WH Position
by Ben Marquis
{conservativetribune.com} ~ White House Chief of Staff John Kelly was appointed to his position on Friday, and though he wasn’t officially sworn in to the job until Monday, it appears he wasted no time in getting down to the business of managing the president’s staff and cabinet... According to the Associated Press, citing two unnamed Trump administration officials, Kelly spent some time Saturday speaking by phone with Attorney General Jeff Sessions to assure him that he was in no danger of losing his position at the head of the Justice Department. Kelly allegedly informed Sessions that although Trump was still a bit perturbed by his recusal over the Russia matter, he nevertheless had no plans to fire him, nor did he wish for Sessions to resign his position...That is good news. http://conservativetribune.com/kelly-fate-sessions-white-house/?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=PostUp&utm_campaign=CTDailyEmail&utm_content=2017-08-04.
US Senators Denounce ‘Sick’ PA Terror Payments
Policy as Taylor Force Act Passes
Foreign Relations Committee
by Ben Cohen
{algemeiner.com} ~ US lawmakers denounced on Thursday the Palestinian Authority’s “sick” policy of paying salaries to terrorists and their families after the Senate Foreign Relations Committee passed the Taylor Force Act... which conditions $300 million of annual aid from the US on the PA ending the policy. The committee approved the act by a 17-4 vote on Thursday morning, Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN), the committee’s chairman, announced. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said the principal aim of the bill, which will now return to the Senate for a vote during the fall session, was to prevent the PA from providing financial incentives for acts of terrorism... https://www.algemeiner.com/2017/08/03/taylor-force-act-targeting-palestinian-authority-support-for-terror-passes-senate-foreign-relations-committee/.
What Should Be Done To RINOs Like John
RINO-McCain That Betray Us Over And Over Again?
by Michael Snyder
{thesleuthjournal.com} ~ By destroying the last chance that the Republicans in the Senate had to repeal liar-nObamacare, John RINO-McCain has ensured that he will go down in history as a backstabbing traitor that cared nothing for true conservative values... For decades, RINOs like RINO-McCain have promised to uphold conservative values while campaigning, but once they have gotten into office they have betrayed us over and over again. How much more are we going to take before we say enough is enough? I hope that you will join me in my effort to remove every RINO from Congress. What John RINO-McCain has just done should make all of us absolutely sick. Thanks to him, liar-nObamacare is going to remain the law of the land for the foreseeable future even though the Republicans have control of the White House, the Senate and the House of Representatives... http://www.thesleuthjournal.com/rinos-like-john-mccain-betray/.
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by Cal Thomas
{townhall.com} ~One month after the election, President-elect Donald Trump made a "victory tour" of states that had helped deliver his surprise win.
In Fayetteville, North Carolina, Trump introduced his choice for Secretary of Defense, Gen. James Mattis, and pledged the following: "We will stop racing to topple foreign regimes that we know nothing about, that we shouldn't be involved with. Instead, our focus must be on defeating terrorism and destroying ISIS, and we will."
He appears to be fulfilling the second part of that pledge, less so the first. Think North Korea, Iran, Russia, and now even Venezuela, which has had new sanctions placed on it following fraudulent elections giving dictatorial power to President Nicolas Maduro.
While Venezuela is no threat to America and Russia is a major headache, North Korea and Iran are clear and present dangers. These two rogue regimes are committed to developing nuclear weapons capable of reaching U.S. cities no matter what we do.
Clearly this cannot be allowed to happen, but the question is how to stop them short of all-out war that has the potential to kill millions and create a doomsday scenario reminiscent of Cold War movies like "Fail Safe," "Dr. Strangelove" and "On the Beach."
The best offense really is a good defense. When Ronald Reagan proposed his "Strategic Defense Initiative" (SDI) in a nationally televised address on March 23, 1983, many on the left mocked him. They called his proposal science fiction and unworkable, derisively labeling it "Star Wars."
They're not mocking that proposal now. The Defense Department has had several successes with its Terminal High Altitude Defense (THAAD) anti-missile system, but only at targets that represent medium-range missiles. In May, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency also "'successfully intercepted' an intercontinental ballistic missile during the first test of its ground-based intercept system." That's not science fiction.
Readers should revisit Reagan's speech as a template for dealing with modern threats. In that address from the Oval Office, Reagan said the risk of war is lessened when the U.S. has a strong deterrence, which he defined as "making sure any adversary who thinks about attacking the United States, or our allies, or our vital interests, concludes that the risks to him outweigh any potential gains. Once he understands that, he won't attack. We maintain the peace through our strength; weakness only invites aggression."
Reagan said the strategy of deterrence had not changed, but what it takes to deter had changed. While acknowledging it might take decades to achieve his Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), Reagan said he wanted to take the first step. He concluded his address: "I am directing a comprehensive and intensive effort to define a long-term research and development program to begin to achieve our ultimate goal of eliminating the threat posed by strategic nuclear missiles. This could pave the way for arms control measures to eliminate the weapons themselves. We seek neither military superiority nor political advantage. Our only purpose -- one all people share -- is to search for ways to reduce the danger of nuclear war.
My fellow Americans, tonight we're launching an effort which holds the promise of changing the course of human history. There will be risks, and results take time. But I believe we can do it. As we cross this threshold, I ask for your prayers and your support."
President Trump should emulate his predecessor, making his first televised address from the Oval Office during which he explains to Americans why North Korea and Iran pose an immediate, or ultimate, threat to the United States. He should announce a fast-track effort to escalate THAAD so it can destroy ICBMs. A space-based, anti-missile system should then complement our defenses in order to protect America and our allies from nuclear attack.
As Reagan noted, weakness encourages tyrants. Tehran and Pyongyang must be encouraged at what appears to be instability in the Trump administration. A credible missile defense system would send them a message more powerful than words.
Wars and Rumors of Wars
{townhall.com} ~One month after the election, President-elect Donald Trump made a "victory tour" of states that had helped deliver his surprise win.
In Fayetteville, North Carolina, Trump introduced his choice for Secretary of Defense, Gen. James Mattis, and pledged the following: "We will stop racing to topple foreign regimes that we know nothing about, that we shouldn't be involved with. Instead, our focus must be on defeating terrorism and destroying ISIS, and we will."
He appears to be fulfilling the second part of that pledge, less so the first. Think North Korea, Iran, Russia, and now even Venezuela, which has had new sanctions placed on it following fraudulent elections giving dictatorial power to President Nicolas Maduro.
While Venezuela is no threat to America and Russia is a major headache, North Korea and Iran are clear and present dangers. These two rogue regimes are committed to developing nuclear weapons capable of reaching U.S. cities no matter what we do.
Clearly this cannot be allowed to happen, but the question is how to stop them short of all-out war that has the potential to kill millions and create a doomsday scenario reminiscent of Cold War movies like "Fail Safe," "Dr. Strangelove" and "On the Beach."
The best offense really is a good defense. When Ronald Reagan proposed his "Strategic Defense Initiative" (SDI) in a nationally televised address on March 23, 1983, many on the left mocked him. They called his proposal science fiction and unworkable, derisively labeling it "Star Wars."
They're not mocking that proposal now. The Defense Department has had several successes with its Terminal High Altitude Defense (THAAD) anti-missile system, but only at targets that represent medium-range missiles. In May, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency also "'successfully intercepted' an intercontinental ballistic missile during the first test of its ground-based intercept system." That's not science fiction.
Readers should revisit Reagan's speech as a template for dealing with modern threats. In that address from the Oval Office, Reagan said the risk of war is lessened when the U.S. has a strong deterrence, which he defined as "making sure any adversary who thinks about attacking the United States, or our allies, or our vital interests, concludes that the risks to him outweigh any potential gains. Once he understands that, he won't attack. We maintain the peace through our strength; weakness only invites aggression."
Reagan said the strategy of deterrence had not changed, but what it takes to deter had changed. While acknowledging it might take decades to achieve his Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), Reagan said he wanted to take the first step. He concluded his address: "I am directing a comprehensive and intensive effort to define a long-term research and development program to begin to achieve our ultimate goal of eliminating the threat posed by strategic nuclear missiles. This could pave the way for arms control measures to eliminate the weapons themselves. We seek neither military superiority nor political advantage. Our only purpose -- one all people share -- is to search for ways to reduce the danger of nuclear war.
My fellow Americans, tonight we're launching an effort which holds the promise of changing the course of human history. There will be risks, and results take time. But I believe we can do it. As we cross this threshold, I ask for your prayers and your support."
President Trump should emulate his predecessor, making his first televised address from the Oval Office during which he explains to Americans why North Korea and Iran pose an immediate, or ultimate, threat to the United States. He should announce a fast-track effort to escalate THAAD so it can destroy ICBMs. A space-based, anti-missile system should then complement our defenses in order to protect America and our allies from nuclear attack.
As Reagan noted, weakness encourages tyrants. Tehran and Pyongyang must be encouraged at what appears to be instability in the Trump administration. A credible missile defense system would send them a message more powerful than words.
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