Let the Little Children Come to Me

For John, BLUF:  Jesus reaches out to the little ones.

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By Evelyn Virginia Krieger.

Regards  —  Cliff

The Forth of July as seen by a 17 year old

For John, BLUF: I'm proud to be a Catholic American! (: .

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What Does The Church Say About Patriotism? (Morning Air)

From Relevant Radio, by Mr. Moralies, 3 July 2025.

Here is the lede plus one: Here is a quote from the Catholic Catechism:

"The love and service of one's country follow from the duty of gratitude and belong to the order of charity."

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It is importent that as young people we understand that we are not given things becouse we desere them, but because somone before us loved us, even though they never knew us and died for a county they would no longer get to live in.  Graditude is severly lacking in our culture because people have forgotten what it means to need something. I'm not talking about needing the next new iphone or car or a better house, but really NEEDING somthing like the freedom to pray, to sell your goods at a price that you set, without the crushing weight of taxes sucking the life out of you. 

Freedom is not the government helping us when we need help, but stepping out of the way so that others might come to our aid. it is incredible what human beings will do when left to their own devises with the government there only was a light guideline for their our actions. 

So the 4th of July, I belive is not the only day to remember The United States of America, but simply one in which we remeber it in a special way.  We have to live out our graditude because it belongs to the order of charity, that is, love, and if we can't love our county how can we look into the eyes of the One who gave it to us and say we love Him. 

Regards  —  Cliff's granddaughter

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Impeach President Trump!

For John, BLUF:  Calls for Impeachment make Democrats appear unhinged, or at least badly disoriented  But, bring it on.  Maybe it would give a boost to the Big Beautiful Bill.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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Ocasio-Cortez says Iran bombing is grounds for Trump impeachment

From The Hill, by Reporter Mychael Schnell, 21 June 2025, 11:33 PM ET.

Here is the lede plus four:

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Saturday night said President Trump’s decision to strike three of Iran’s nuclear sites is grounds for impeachment, becoming one of the first elected Democrats to back the constitutional punishment after the attack in the Middle East.

Trump announced Sunday night that the U.S. executed a “spectacular military success” in Iran, striking three nuclear facilities — including Fordow, which is hidden deep in a mountain south of Tehran. He warned that the U.S. would order additional strikes if Iran does not come to the table to negotiate a peace agreement.

While several House Democrats slammed Trump’s strike as unconstitutional, Ocasio-Cortez was one of a select few to go a step further and categorize the move as impeachable.

“The President’s disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers,” Ocasio-Cortez wrote in a post on the social platform X. “He has impulsively risked launching a war that may ensnare us for generations. It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.”

Article 1 of the Constitution gives Congress the authority to “declare war,” one of the largest powers held by the legislative branch. In the past, however, presidents of both parties have struck adversaries militarily without approval from Congress.

Aside from the fact that Democratic Presidents before President Trump have set precedent for this koind of act withuot prior conosultation with Congress, there is the question of if this Operation could have been pulled off if it had been briefed to a Congress that leaks like a seive.

The other side of this issue is a successful impeachment with a Senate Conviction would end up with a new President.  I would be very sad to see President Trump go, given his efforts to meet the desires of those who elected him back in November.  On the other hand, JD Vance would be a great President and Usha Vance a great First Lady.

Before we contemplate such an upheavel, we need to ask what are the odds Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer could gather the required two-thirds of Senators present to vote for Conviction (that would be 67 with a full Senate of 53 Republicans and 47 Democrats)?  Slim to none.

Regards  —  Cliff

Senator Chuck Schumer Confirms SCOTUS Ruling by His Dissent

For John, BLUF:  Senator Schumer and his clique, blow hot and cold on the Federal Judiciary, including the US Supreme Court.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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Schumer:  ‘Disgraceful’ Trump immunity decision will ‘weaken’ democracy

From The Hill, by Reporter Alexander Bolton, 1 Jult 2024, 12:43 PM ET.

Here is the lede plus three:

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) slammed the Supreme Court’s “disgraceful” decision Monday to shield former President Trump’s official acts from prosecution, which will delay his trial on Jan. 6-related charges.

Schumer warned the 6-3 decision “enables the former President to weaken our democracy by breaking the law.”

“This is a sad day for America and a sad day for our democracy. The very basis of our judicial system is that no one is above the law. Treason or incitement of insurrection should not be considered a core constitutional power afforded to a president,” he said.

Schumer also warned that the Supreme Court has undermined its credibility, echoing the criticisms of other Senate Democrats who have accused conservative justices on the court of becoming partisan players.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumr (D-NY) has a history of opposing rulings of the US Supreme Court, even threatennig Justices..

I use Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer as a sort of bellweather.  If he is against it, it must be good.

I wonder if Senator Schumer has even read the US Supreme Court decision, TRUMP v. UNITED STATES, which is 111 pages, with dissents.  The decision itself, written by Chief Justice John Robers, is 43 pages.

Probably not.  Too much work.

Regards  —  Cliff

Great Performance

For John, BLUF:  Peacetime practice leads to great operational execution.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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Lloyd Austin gave us Kabul.

@PeteHegseth gave us Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.

From 𝕏, by Captain Ed.

Here is the Tweet:

Ed Morrissey
@EdMorrissey

Consider the opsec in place, along with the rapid marshaling of assets to the region and the expert logistics demonstrated in this mission ... and tell me if anyone will be arguing that @SecDef is some kind of amateur in over his head after today.
x.com/MaryMargOlohan…

Past performance is not indicative of future results.  But, it gives hope.

I think this performance may be due to what I call Middle Leadership Syndrome.$nbsp; This is where middle level leadership thinks they could have done a better job than the "political" military leadership under which they have served in the past.  Thus, there is strong motivation to provide an excellent military performance, rather than some politically correct outcome.

Hat tip to the InstaPundit.

Regards  —  Cliff

History Flag Day

For John, BLUF:  History is the good and the bad and how it merges.

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Building Inspector Shoots Up Republicans

From The Redheaded libertarian, 14 Jun 2025, 12:10 AM

Here is the Tweet:

June 14, 2017, BernieBro James Hodgkinson opened fire on Congressmen, Senators, staff & police at their baseball practice. Steve Scalise was shot. This was a textbook act of domestic terrorism, but the feds would deem it “suicide by cop” before sweeping it under the rug.

I had forgotten, just like they wanted me to.

Today is the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the US Army, Flag Day,♠  President Trump's Birthday, and the Anniversary of the shooting of the Republican Congressional Vbaseball Team.

Hat tip to the InstaPundit, who notes:

AND TODAY BERNIE IS CALLING FOR INSURRECTION:

Regards  —  Cliff

♠  Remember when Nike was going to recognize Betsy Ross ?  Then they pulled the shoes because someoone sho doesn't believe in political evolution objected.

Happy Birthday, US Army

For John, BLUF:  Presidents come and go, but th US Army continues to serve.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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Soldiers in uniforms from different time periods have taken over the streets of Washington, DC ahead of tomorrow’s parade—it’s like history coming to life!

From I Meme Therefore I Am, 13 June 2025.

I know some are asserting that this is about President Trumpo's birthday, on the same day as the birthday of the US Army.  It may be the same day, but this is about the Army.  It is about Duty, Honor, Country.

Some are participating in demonstrations, some under the name No Kings Day.  This is sad.  Can't we all come together for a clebratory birthday party, and leave "No Kings Day" for the Foueth of July.

Here is ATF head Randi Weingarten:

“On Saturday, folks across the country will join in peaceful, nonviolent action to affirm that in America, power belongs to the people,” Weingarten posted on X, sharing a link to information about the protests. “We’re coming together to lift up what matters most: strong public schools, thriving communities & opportunity for all.”

Frankly, she should spend the weekend working on strong public schools, not on spending taxpayer dollars to demonstrate against those who voted for President Donald Trump back in November.

And Senator Bernie Sanders:

I want to applaud all the patriots who will be participating, as I will, in No King rallies across the country.

Really?

Is this just more of Democrats throwing a temper tantrum over Donald Trump winning in November and then trying to execute the platform he ran on?

Thank you, US Army.

Regards  —  Cliff