The truth always comes out, good always triumphs over bad and those who participate in evil, get their just desserts, even if WE don’t see it in our life time. Literature and history have proven time and time again, generation after generation, good always prevails. These lessons have proven to be true over my life time and I continue to see it played out right in front of me. Seeing stories play out in front of us, here are a few observation:
On Abdul El-Sayed, running for the United States Senate seat in Michigan, a few questions I would ask the candidate?
“Do you love America?”
“Is you loyalty to America?”
“It has been reported that El-Sayed holds dual citizenship. Is this true?”
“Is he a practicing doctor? If not, why not? Is he board certified? If not, why?
It has been reported that his wife, who is a practicing psychiatrist, does not accept Medicaid. If this is true, why? He is a proponent of free healthcare for all. “What does he estimate the cost to be for “Free Health Care for All?”
“If Mr. El-Sayed is a fan of healthcare for all, do those who have plans they are already happy with get to keep their plan?
“Are there any associations or comments you would like to take back or explain, as in your comments about the terrorist attack at the pre-school in West Bloomfield, Michigan last March, “Hurt people, hurt people” (in fairness to Candidate El-Sayed, in the same conversation, he stated that “Anti-semitism has no place in our communities, ever, ”) or your association with podcaster, Hassan Piker who has stated, “America deserved 9/11, dude” (August 2019 on the Twitch livestream).
In addition, on Candidate Abdul El-Sayed, in my opinion, it is not fair to just assume that because his Mom supported a terrorist organization while she was in college, that her son, whom she did not raise, will do the same. However, it is fair (in my opinion) to ask questions as to “Do you have ties or support any terrorist organizations?” I have seen some town halls and interviews where El- Sayed gets testy when asked these questions. Newsflash Buddy, if you are going to ask for the votes of the citizens of Michigan, they have every right to ask these and any other questions of you. If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. On his comments on his opponent Mike Rogers having a home in Florida, What’s the problem with that? “Is it true that Mr. El-Sayed owns property in Dubai?” Explain please.
In my opinion ANY candidate is fair game for any questions, democrat or republican, man woman, white or black. Transparency is always best as the truth will always come out and any questionable behavior will and should be questioned. A straight forward answer is always best For clearing the air…
Questions for others involved in government or who wish to run or work for the American Citizens:
Why would anyone not want voter I.D. In order for an American citizen to vote?
What is the problem with requiring voter I.D.?
Why should voting NOT be limited to American citizens?
Why wouldn’t you want the border closed and control of immigration to know just who is coming into the country?
Why do you support giving illegal immigrants extensive benefits who have not paid into the system? This influx of illegals has driven up housing prices and availability, especially for first time home buyers. Is this fair to our young citizens trying to buy their first home?
Why shouldn’t law enforcement be allowed to enforce the law and arrest those here illegally, especially those who commit additional crimes to coming here illegally?
Those running for the US Senate seat in Alaska, including the other Dan Sullivan, who may have been a decoy candidate.
On the additional Dan Sullivan, republican candidate in Alaska on the ballot for the U.S. Senate seat. I recall learning about tactics like this in my US History class in high school. This may be legal. However, is it right? In the New York Times story that came out this week, it states that this action, seeking out an additional republican candidate with the same name as the incumbent senator, Dan S. Sullivan, Daniel J. Jr. registered to run for the same seat. Yes, it’s confusing, it could spoil the election, with voters being confused. It’s wrong, but is is against the law? Hum? This will be a tough case. When I heard about this back in the summer, it seamed fishy to me, but I thought back to that class in high school when we learned about such tactics. It will be interesting to see how this plays out and if the democratic candidate had knowledge of this. If she did, and it can be proven, if there are digital ‘breadcrumbs’ of evidence, this may not land her or anyone in jail, it may not prevent them from running, but it really would-if she was involved, and that has not been proven in a court of law, show her to be not a credible person or candidate. Suggestion for Ms. Peltola, the democratic candidate for the US Senate, or any other candidate who chooses to run for public office, have good policies for your constituents and you won’t have to resort to playing games to win. Run as a good quality person with great ideas and win on your own merit…
On the congresswoman from Minnesota, Ilhan Omar, (or whatever her name is). She deserves her day in court. This topic came up in last week’s essay and that advice stands. Again, as stated with Michigan senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, it’s fair to ask questions. Regarding the congresswoman, last week, I mentioned that the investigation started in the Biden administration. I was wrong. Apparently, the investigation started during the Obama administration, back in 2016, when both the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) decided to investigate congresswoman Ilhan Omar, so this is not something that started during the Trump administration. Correct, President Trump has brought up these issues with her, but the investigations and questions surrounding her citizenship and entrance into this country began years ago. Any person who runs for political office deserves to be vetted and scrutinized it is wrong of the congresswoman to claim that it is a racial topic. It is not, she could stop all the speculation by presenting her documentation. I recall as a small child, my Dad very proudly showing his citizenship paper, in a black vinyl portfolio, to the customs officials when we would go over to Windsor, Canada, taking the tunnel, to visit my Dad’s cousins. Miss Omar could do the same and clear all of this up, if she wished. She too has chosen to affiliate herself with Hassan Piker, the podcast, who has made claims that this is merely a paperwork issue. If it is merely a paperwork issue, then Miss Omar should have no problem, showing her documentation to prove that she is legit and legal. No elected official is above the law which she has stated herself, including herself. Many say that the immigration issues are merely the tip of the iceberg with the congresswoman. This remains to be seen. She deserves her day in court, and she deserves to be treated fairly, and she is innocent until proven guilty.
Nick Shirley among others has taken on the fraud industry in the US. Hats off to those cracking down . We all deserve answers and those involved have some ‘splaining’ to do.
The Fraud! Why would anyone be opposed to the elimination or the investigation of fraud in this country? Our country is so far in debt, we pay so much in taxes as American citizens, don’t you think those who are stealing money from the American taxpayers should be rooted out and prosecuted? That’s our money! If our money is being funneled out of this country in suitcases to terrorist organizations, or really anywhere, we should know that and it should be stopped. I applaud any government official regardless of their political party who is for stopping the fraud and waste in this country. The debt needs to be managed and any fraud should be prosecuted to the highest extent of the law. Anyone who is here illegally, who is involved in such activity should face consequences for their behavior again, regardless of their political party or affiliation and stripping them of their citizenship is warranted.
On President Donald J. Trump. Like him or not, this man loves America. At eighty years old, he could be retired, playing golf, enjoying his grandkids. He knows what is at stake. He has proven that the accusations against him were false and politically motivated. He survived a bullet and other assassination attempts. Not many people would keep going. His claims of Washington being a Swamp, the planned border issues, the Fake Media, voter fraud among other topics he has taken on have proven to be accurate. It’s sad to see those who hate him more than they love this country.
This story bothered me, the killing of American tourist, Leon Klinghoffer aboard the Achille Lauro, by members of the terrorist organization the PLO.
On Iran. This problem didn’t just start. It started back in the late seventies. You can go back and read the history. A regime of radical Islamic clerics started to take over the country. They deposed the Shah of Iran. He left the country and this radical Muslim regime took over. The country changed drastically women’s freedoms were taken away and there was much political oppression in the country. Iran began to be a place that funded and trained terrorist organizations. These organizations ranged from PLO (the Palestine Liberation Organization-today these folks are supported by the Free Palestine people, whether they all know it or not-to Hamas to Hezbollah to the Houthis, among others. It’s a long history and like I said, read up on it yourself. I recall seeing a story in the news, back in the mid-eighties that really affected me. There was a cruise ship called the Achilles Laurel that was the site of a terrorist hijacking near Egypt on the Mediterreanean. It was basically taken over and hijacked by members of the PLO and they shot, killed and threw overboard a retired American Jewish storeowner named Leon Klinghoffer. They choose Klinghoffer because he was an American Jew and in a wheelchair, to show that they took no pity on anyone. This story left an impression on my mind of how ruthless terrorists are. Since Iran became a state sponsor of terror, we have seen increased terror around the world rooting itself back to Iran. Numerous Presidents of both parties have kicked the can down the road. No one likes the idea of being at war. However, Iran has been a wildcard long enough. They have the capability of developing a nuclear bomb. They fund and support terror, the evil regime needs to be stamped out so the Iranian people can regain their freedom and peace in their country. They Regime treats their citizens with no respect, the oppression and murder of their own citizens is stifling. Defeat of the current leadership would allow the Iranian citizens to take back their great country and a decrease of terror and the funding of terror around the world.
Trump is campaigning like he is on the the ballot. This man has the energy of people half his age.. I give him credit for that. I don’t think I could do it. He truly does love this country. He said something interesting this week, and it’s not the first time he said it he made a comment that “America belongs to those who love her.” Those who don’t wish the best for America or who don’t want to work on behalf of the American people shouldn’t be in charge of this country. It took our country 250 years to get to this point sadly, it can be destroyed in a much smaller amount of time. If we elect the right candidates to lead America, we can continue to inspire those from around the world who will do anything to come here and we have seen that over the last few years even if it comes to lying on their immigration documents, people will do anything to come here to be part of the American Dream. Every vote matters in every election, especially this one. It’s not my business to tell you who to vote for, but I tell you I’m voting for people who love this country we have a great thing here we have lots of freedoms and it doesn’t take much to take our freedoms away (we saw that during covid, how our freedoms were shut down) but it’s much harder to gain it back once it’s lost. I am very fortunate that I grew up with a father who came from a place that had very little freedom, living under communist rule. My Dad told me all the time how lucky I was to be an American and how lucky he was to get here and be able to live the American Dream. I wish for whoever you choose to vote for, that it will be candidates who love our country. Let’s hope that those who win on Tuesday lead us to many great days ahead.
