It’s New Years Eve 2018 and the government is in its tenth day of a partial shutdown over border security funding. President Trump is requesting $5 billion in order to build sections of the wall, or fencing depending on who you ask, increased technology and border patrol agents. The Democrats are perfectly willing to give up $1.3 billion for fencing
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This is still America. Though it is not the America I think of when I think of pride, patriotism and love of country. That America I equate with my Grandfather’s generation and the actions they took during World War II. It was a simpler time, as they say. A more honorable time, I say. A time that I greatly desire
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During political debates/discussions on Twitter and Facebook I have a tendency to befriend those who are on the opposite political spectrum. Especially those who are capable of having a conversation without devolving into name calling and can actually articulate their point of view with intellect and dignity. Recently I have made two new friends who I respect and enjoy discussing
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The Democratic memorandum, in response to the Republican memorandum, was released yesterday. I’m linking copies of both memos below for your reference should you like to read them for yourself. GOP Memorandum (Released 02 FEB 2018) Democratic Memorandum (Released 24 FEB 2018) I want it noted before we move on that I have read through both documents and am still
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One of my favorite people to debate on Twitter is @redwinepolitics. They too have their own blog that I highly recommend. They are insightful and willing to listen to an opposing view, which is not all that common I have found. For that they have gained my utmost respect and I welcome any and all conversations they may propose. This
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January 20th, 2017 Inauguration of our 45th President of the United States: Donald J. Trump I decided to start THE STATECRAFT OBSERVER on that day because it was a significant milestone. Not only was the election of President Trump in 2016 a historic upset, it also was during the entire election year that I found I had a passion for
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