Democratic Party is Anti-Black

All throughout our history the Democratic Party was the party of slavery. Not just in the South but also the North. They also opposed women’s right to vote. Just look it up. It is there in history books. The KKK members were Democrats. When Truman desegregated the military the Democratic Dixie Party was created. With the passage of the Civil Rights acts of 1964, Lyndon Johnson said we now have the Black votes. They were taken as a given as if they only voted their skin color not issues. Biden actually inferred this in a recent interview when comparing latinos to blacks. The black lives matter movement is also associated with the Democrats. Harris referred to George Floyd in her acceptance speech. .That makes them anti-police. Never a word said about the chaos in our cities. It is the black people who suffer most with police removed from their communities. In 2016 Trump asked to be given a chance. “What have you got to lose?” He was able to increase black employment and increased wages. He also supported the black colleges and lowered the prison population. He will do so again once the virus is under control.

The Case for Trump

Victor Davis Hanson I discovered this historian while listening to programs sponsored by Hillsdale College. They were the details about the process of writing the Constitution and a critique of WWII. On U-tube I found a short video providing his personal history and education. I have been greatly impressed by his insight and knowledge. It is with this background that caused me to purchase and read a book he wrote about Trump before the election and through the first two years of his presidency. The Case for Trump The author writes about the events leading up to the debates between the large group of Republican Senators, Governors and other notable candidates. It concludes at the end of Trump’s first two years as President. I believe any person who would read this book would give the author credit that he gave a critique including the positive and the negatives about this man who without any political experience was able to eliminate each of his rivals by blistering attacks and ridicule never before witnessed in my lifetime. As the process was unfolding Trump held huge rallies all over the country creating excitement and enthusiasm among the common people. He would make outrageous comments which infuriated the liberal press who unwittingly gave him countless hours of free advertisement while others like Jeb Bush spent millions on TV ads while only earning low digit approval. He then took on Hillary Clinton and narrowly defeated her by winning more States and amassing Electoral College votes enough to win even though Clinton had two million plus more total votes. Trump realized he had no chance in States like California, New York and Illinois, so he concentrated on States like Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida as well as visiting all other Midwestern States. His margin of victory in many was very slim. Clinton had no doubt that she would win against this crude upstart and neglected to campaign as hard as he. She and the country and indeed the entire world were astounded that she would lose. The calls to eliminate the Electoral College rose to a crescendo afterword. Trump as President was treated with contempt and one process after the other was initiated to overturn the election and remove him from office to no avail. What it did was make it extremely hard for him to govern. He not only had the Democrats to contend with but also Republicans. An interesting fact is that like Reagan, Trump had been a lifelong Democrat often supporting Democrats like Chuck Shumer, Nancy Pelosi and the Clintons. We have become hardened by the political process of candidates telling us what we want to hear but once elected fail to carry out those promises. Trump has actually concentrated on his issues to the astonishment of us all. The tragic thing is that causes which were universally agreed needing attention were fiercely opposed once they became his. For example, Illegal Immigration. Bill Clinton as President included it in his state of the union speech. Senator Shumer and other Democrats gave speeches on the negative effect it had on employment opportunities for American workers. Once Trump made it a priority no Democrat would support anymore. Whatever he accomplished was done in spite of total opposition. The tax reduction was enacted without a single Democrat vote. This last comment is my own. For the Democrats to claim in the current election that they will make jobs a high priority is a sick joke. During their last eight years in power our jobs were systematically shifted to other countries with no attempt to reverse and illegal immigrants flooded into our country.

The Good Shepard

By; C.S.Forester I bought this book after my son telling me about watching the movie starring Tom Hanks. The movie is called Greyhound. I look forward to the opportunity to see it for myself, Tom hanks never disappoints the viewer. The story is about the American Captain of a destroyer in change of bringing a convoy of 37 cargo ships to England in 1942. This was America’s first year in WWII. We were woefully unprepared. Captain Krause had been in the Navy for over 20 years but this was the first time he would be in combat. The German U-Boats were operating in Wolf Pacts with deadly effect. It was a critical time. The cargo was needed desperately. We learn of the tactics of evading attack by zig-zagging at irregular interviews. There were only four destroyers to protect the convoy. Once contact is made there is almost continuous combat. The description is so vivid you can sense being there yourself. I will not provide the details; I leave that hopefully to you to read for yourself. You will not be disappointed. J

With All Due Respect

By; Nikki R. Haley To start this report I must admit that I have been impressed with this lady for a long time. Every time her name appears what she has said or done I agree with. I didn’t know that her parents emigrated from India. They are Hindu in faith. She tells of discrimination during her youth. One time they were picking black girls for one team and white girls for another. She was excluded as not being one or the other. She was the Governor of South Carolina when the young white man killed eight black worshipers in a church. This was a traumatic event. She met with the families, attended each funeral and later was able to convince the legislature that it was time to remove the flagpole carrying the Confederate flag from the State grounds. At first they agreed to take the flag down but leave the pole. That would have been the impetus at some other time to put it back up. During her six years as governor the State enjoyed good job growth, some from foreign firms. She had kind words for Jeb Bush and how he helped her organize her cabinet when she was elected for the first time. She lent her support to Marco Rubio in his candidacy for President. During a debate in South Carolina, Trump called her out and gave her a compliment. After Trump became President she received a call to come to New York to meet with him. He was considering her for Secretary of State. She didn’t think she was ready for this position. A little later he offered her Ambassador to the United Nations. This she did accept with the proviso that she could be included in the Security Council to assure she would not to do anything at odds with the President’s position. He agreed. It was a shock to the organization as she came out forcefully announcing that the U.S.A. was resuming a leadership role. After trying to improve the Human Rights Council she got the president’s approval to withdraw. It had as its members countries with the most blatant human rights. She also defended Israel at every opportunity. Israel had been condemned on a yearly basis for all kinds of sins while others got away with real offenses, countries like Saudi Arabia, Syria, Cuba and Venezuela. She was dismayed to witness the ongoing condemnation of America. Since the beginning we have borne a large share of costs particularly for refugee camps in Africa and the Middle East. She visited some and spoke out on the travesty of aid not reaching the victims. After two years she decided she had done all she could. It was time to step down and take a rest. We will hear her name again, trust me. Jack B. Walters July 24, 2020

The 19th Amendment

I watched a four hour in two episodes documentary on NPR about the forty year struggle of the suffragettes to allow the women of America the right to vote. The struggle was also occurring in Europe about the same time. If you are able I would highly recommend trying to find this so you can learn as well. I don’t remember the title, women’ rights? I learned a lot I didn’t know. We are reminded that the Founders did not say anything in the writing of the Constitution about who was eligible to vote. It was left as a State issue to resolve. In the beginning only white men owning property could vote. The percentage voting for Washington was very small. By the early 1900’s a few western States gave them the right, then over the years more would join. Wilson, as a Southern Democrat was opposed. At the end of WWI when he was trying to have his 14 points peace plan approved, advisors counselled him that he would have no success with Europe, who by this time was allowing women to vote. He came out in favor and while the vote in the House was decisive it was only approved in the Senate by one vote. Then it was up to ¾ of the 48 States or 36 to ratify. States one by one approved. The very last State was Tennessee and it was approved by one vote. The solid Democratic Southern States East of the Mississippi was the only section not to approve. Supposedly the reason was that Negro women would be covered. It is obvious that they were able to keep that from happening in the South just as they were able to keep Negro men ostracized. Learning the history of America has been an obsession with me since retiring from the work force and having the time to do so. While we are all in isolation why don’t you do it as well?

The basic responsibility of government is to protect the people

I’m reading a history of the United States. I have reached 1774 when the congress of representatives of the colonies was assembled in Philadelphia to address their concern with mother England’s treatment. I was reminded of the famous writers whose thinking was utilized in these discussions. Men like Thomas Hobbes, John Locke and Charles de Montesquieu. Hobbes stated that government was necessary to deliver citizens “from fear of violent death”. His conviction was that man was at war with every other man and was solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short. Locke’s state of nature was beautiful and virtually sinless but somehow had fallen out of that state. He further stated that the most desirable government was one that protected human “life, liberty and estate”; therefore government should be limited, only strong enough to protect these three inalienable rights. Montesquieu suggested dividing authority among various branches with different functions. This provided a blueprint for the future government of the United States. I am using the above in my attempt to bring sanity to the current hysterical movement all across America to somehow defund law enforcement from our cities. Once that is accomplished we will be left with only ourselves to defend our families. This violates the basic ideas expressed above that the primary purpose of government is safety. Lawlessness is most prevalent in places like Portland, Seattle, Minneapolis, New York, Chicago and Atlanta where city councils and mayors have proposed reducing funding for their police. All of this because of the belief that police are racists. I contend that if they are then so is everyone else since the only difference is their choice of occupation. The thin blue line is the only thing we have to create a climate of normalcy. Even here in Tucson looting and burning was allowed to occur with the police kept away. How tragic that store owners were completely put out of business. Police are resigning. Recruiting is negligible. Why would any young person want to be put in a position where they are vilified instead of respected? On the news we hear of killings of 15 or more in cities. Some of the deaths are police officers. The right to protest is important for a democracy. This does now mean impunity for setting fires, looting, tearing down statues or other acts of violence. This is not about Black Lives Matter, Trump, Biden or any other politician. We are voluntarily giving up our right to live without fear. Take action. Write to some leaders or editorials as I have often tried to do. Be a part of the solution not a cowering victim hoping not to be affected. They will tire after a while and venture into the quiet neighborhoods, you know those that have security systems in place so you can call 911 and hopefully have police arrive in time to save you and your property. Jack B. Walters July 19, 2020

Reagan: The American President

By; Larry Schweikart If you are a fan like I am of President Reagan you will enjoy reading this book which is written as a tribute to him. The author is an unabashed believer in the ability of this great man. He came upon the scene from nowhere living in the small town of Dixon, Illinois. His mother was a devout Christian. He became one also. It was the base for his beliefs throughout his lifetime. He was a lifeguard as a youth credited with saving many lives. He became a radio sportscaster where he honed his skill as an orator who could think fast. In Hollywood while acting, he also became the President of the Union. It was during this time that the McCarthy hearings were taking place routing out Communists. This became a crusade for him that continued till his death. Reagan, of course, is credited for the downfall of the USSR. Gorbachev also deserves credit, as he was the leader of Russia at that time whose goal was to open up his country. I could fill pages of tribute but I will ask you to read to restore your memory of what a great leader he was. I will also ask that you go to U-Tube and type in “A Time for Choosing” It is a speech he gave in support of Goldwater for president on 10/27/64. Most of you no doubt were afraid of Goldwater and he was soundly defeated. None-the-less this speech clearly expressed Reagan’s great concern for the direction our country was heading. He had switched from Democrat to Republican out of his concern that the Democrats looked to Washington to solve all of their problems to the detriment of freedom of thought and initiative of individuals.