Sheriff Joe 'from Arizona - Please, PE Trump, Find Him a High Position in Homeland Security

And John Bolton, a place high up in Foreign Affairs and Relations.

Michigan, Now a Right-to-Work State, Goes Republican

Michigan is a going broke State and it is up to their politicians to stop and try to reverse the process. The voters have spoken. Illinois, a State run by the Democrats and unions, is in the process of rapidly going BROKE. Until this State goes RTW and until Trump gets the "prevailing union wage" eliminated from all public and some private building, the going broke process will maintain it's steady pace.

Rand's Rants- Peoria County's Financial Woes

The Financial Officer of Peoria County says that the General Fund will be depleted in 3 more years. County roads, bridges, etc., need $200 millions, The referendum alleged to rebuild County owned streets inside the boundary limits of the City of Peoria, went down to an easy defeat. Why, because the voters don't trust an administration and board that foolishly accepted the decrepit Hanna City Correctional Center for $1 due to the pressure from Dave Leitch.

The same politicians, dominated by Rand Democrats,(Andrew Rand is the Democrat Chairman of the County Board then agreed to pay for the building (and ownership) of the downtown Museum Building,costing the property tax payers of Peoria County half a million dollars in maintenance, etc. in just the first 6 months of 2016.

Heddington Oaks is burning near $6 million yearly, with $34 million in interest costs on the existing 30 year bond. Rand says HO is "not for sale". True. Who would buy it when the 214 bed facility has an occupancy rate of 150-180 meaning at times there are up to 60 empty beds?

So the Demos are picking on the Sheriff, who just happens to be a Republican, and shorting him about a million bucks this year. McCoy says he will do the best he can and I don't doubt that for a minute.

Few people don't know and maybe don't care but Peoria taxpayers are going to see some serious taxes added to the already high taxes they are already paying. I decided not to run for a fourth term on the County Board because the last two years I was on the County Board, I fought against (and lost) all these unwise decisions with facts while a minority of others on the board were evidently not concerned. (Some pay less than $2000 a year property taxes) which may have been another determining factor.

And of course, certain unions have more power than other unions representing public workers. Like the AFMSCE who does not represent security officers.

Then, of course, was the constant pressure from the unions to build because they needed jobs. So all I predicted is coming to fruition. The City, #150, the Peoria Public Park system and soon the Peoria Public Libraries. Some of you might read what I blogged back in 2006 when Ed Szynaka slipped out of Indianapolis where he was "under fire" and was hired by a relatively inept Library Board. I visit Lakeview Library where the "pickins" are slim for CURRENT books on history and the fiction section is dominated by authors I have never heard of. The bookstacks are full but the aisles are basically empty.

When bloggers Bill Dennis and others published the story on Ed and I repeated it on my blog, Ed called me in print "a hateful Person". No my readers, just a person who keeps up with old and current facts.

Trudeau to Skip Castro Funeral

So am I. haven't heard what Obama is going to do. Maybe send Comey or Michelle.

Texan Republican Politician Will Refuse to Cast His Electoral Vote For Trump

Gee whiz, that means only 37 Electoral votes instead of 38 for Trump. Must be a Saintly politician of the caliber of our own Ray LaHood. What did he think of Ike's and FDR and the Kennedy's mistresses, MLK and Hillary's separate bedroom from her ex-President?

Did he go public in his denouncements???

Man, the liberal mainstream media still can't get the smell out of their undies.

Try burying them in the soil like my Mom did when I got a shower from a Skunk But then I was 11 years old. These sore losers are supposed to be adults.

Trump Wins Michigan's Electoral Vote

Thanks to thousands of sane Michigan voters who may have seen what is happening to "Diversity" in Dearborn.

What is and has happened in Dearborn is both shocking and frightening. To think that a headline in the Community Word recently suggested that we bring Syrians into small towns like Congerville. The aim? For them to start small businesses. Dear God, have we such really stupid people running a newspaper? What would happen is that considering the large birth rate of Muslims, these small town would be taken over and all the businesses (ha) would have Islamic names (like downtown Dearborn)  and the Caucasians and Hispanics would silently slip out of the area.

Diversity sounds good but unfortunately it seldom works when force fed.

Brandon Victor Dixon of the Musical "Hamilton"

Suggest he stick to his vocation and try not to act and sound like a clown. Now I wouldn't walk across the street to see the show even if my front row tickets were free.

Cornell West, Educated Socialist/Marxist

I just learned that Professor West tried to get the phrase. "an end to occupation and illegal settlements in Palestinian territory" in Bernie Sanders platform.

I posted on him unfavorably many years ago much to the chagrin of some of my black friends.

Sorry, but if it walks like a duck, quacks like.............then it is a duck.

Chinese Better Workers Than Most Blacks?

I posted that line but I need to clarify. I am talking about the ones "imprisoned" in Mao's China and the ones who fled Mao Communist/Marxism. Could be that both the illegal and legal Hispanics in this country who live by our laws and are learning to speak English and insisting that their offspring do the same are better workers than a great majority of blacks who have been given every opportunity to succeed ever since the days of MLK.

Groups taking to the street and air under banners of "Black Lives Matter" and medias like the Washington Post, the JS's darling and Media Matters, get little respect from me.

Sorry, but this is not a politically correct blog. Two of the best workers I employed at Widmer's were Mildred Hopkins and Iva Hinton, both black. I attended Mildred's Funeral but I've lost track of Mrs Hinton.  Bobby Humbles did a good job also and has been and is my Insurance Agent.

It is never my intention to paint all with a common brush.

Bud Grieves (Revisited)

My software failed me and cut off most of my blog. I'll try again. I invite your to type in "Disappointed" in my Search Bar at the upper left hand top of my screen and see what the JSEB said about Grieves while now maning him a star editorial comment writer. Myself, an Independent but a strong Trump and Darin LaHood supporter, have had a LTR waiting for quite a while with Mike Bailey who says he is going to print it someday.

Could it be that Grieves is a Democrat and Trump Hater?

Too bad, Bud, I know it's  hard to lose over their in Fulton County where property taxes are cheaper. But I do suggest Bud and his friends read Michael Savage especially "Scorched Earth", restoring the country after Obama. Savage didn't know Trump was going to win when he wrote his latest book.

Bud (Lowell Grieves) Thinks Obama Did a Great Job

This Democrat Ex-Mayor of Peoria recived some bad review as his one term ended. He then moved to Fulton County,

I agree 100%

DIVORCE AGREEMENT

WRITTEN BY YOUNG COLLEGE STUDENT

Dear American liberals, leftists, social progressives, socialists, Marxists and Obama supporters,et al: We have stuck together  since the late 1950's for the sake of the kids, but the whole of this latest election process has made me realize that I want a divorce. I know we tolerated each other for many years for the sake of future generations, but sadly,this relationship has clearly run its course.

Our two ideological sides of America cannot and will not ever agree on what is right for us all, so let's just end it on friendly terms. We can smile and chalk it up to irreconcilable differences and go our own way.

Here is our separation agreement: 

Our two groups can equitably divide up the country by landmass each taking a similar portion. That will be the difficult part, but I am sure our two sides can come to a friendly agreement. After that, it should be relatively easy! Our respective representatives can effortlessly divide other assets since both sides have such distinct and disparate tastes

--We don't like re distributive taxes so you can keep them.

--You are welcome to the liberal judges and the ACLU.

--Since you hate guns and war, we'll take our firearms, the cops, the NRA and the military.

--We'll take the nasty, smelly oil industry and the coal mines, and you can go with wind, solar and bio-diesel. 

--You can keep Oprah, Michael Moore, Rosie O'Donnell. You are, however, responsible for finding a bio-diesel vehicle big enough to move them.

--We'll keep capitalism, greedy corporations, pharmaceutical companies, Wal-Mart and Wall Street.

--You can have your beloved lifelong welfare dwellers, food stamps, homeless, homeboys, hippies, druggies and illegal aliens, criminals aliens included.

--We'll keep the smart diverse and conservative Governors like Susanna Martinez & Niki Haley, greedy CEO's and rednecks and you can keep Jerry Brown, Bernie Sanders & e-mail Hillary.

--We'll keep Bill O'Reilly, and Bibles and give you CNBC and Hollywood .

--You can make nice with Iran and Palestine and we'll retain the right to invade and hammer places that threaten us.

--You can have the peaceniks, war protesters, Black Lives Matter people and all the sanctuary cities.

-- When our allies or our way of life are under assault, we'll help protect & provide them security.

--We'll keep our Judeo-Christian values.

--You are welcome to Islam, Scientology, Humanism, political correctness and Shirley McClain. You can also have the U.N. but we will no longer be paying the bill.

--We'll keep the SUV's, pickup trucks and oversized luxury cars. You can take every Volt and Leaf you can find.

--You can give everyone healthcare if you can find any practicing doctors who’re willing to forego payment.

--We'll keep "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" and "The National Anthem", and a whole slew of Country songs.

--I'm sure you'll be happy to substitute "Imagine", "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing", "Kum Ba Ya", "We Are the World", & all of the antiestablishment Rap songs.

--We'll practice trickle-down economics and you can continue to give trickle up poverty your best shot.

--Since it often so offends you, we'll keep our history, our name and our flag.

Would you agree to this? If so, please pass it along to other like-minded liberal and conservative patriots and if you do not agree, just hit delete. In the spirit of friendly parting, I'll bet you might think about which one of us will need whose help in 15 years.

Sincerely,

John J. Wall

Law Student and an American

P.S. Also, please take Ted Turner, Sean Penn, Martin & Charlie Sheen, Barbara Streisand, Al Sharpton, Alan Grayson, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and (Hanoi) Jane Fonda with you.

Dearborn, Michigan - Ban Anymore Muslims From Entering the U.S.A.

After viewing a valid video of the almost total domination of Muslims in small businesses in Dearborn, I was shocked beyond belief. An old saying is, "birds of a feather, flock together". The majority of Muslims DO NOT INTEGRATE. Trump was right (he actually said, "not before Muslims were vetted more carefully") and I was wrong. Obama will, in his last days, attempt to bring more Muslims into this country, a goal he had before ever being involved in politics. In my factual studies of Obama, I have long ago concluded that this was one of Obama's' major goals.

Obama will not be out of politics. It has always been my belief that he wanted to head a World Organization. He is in the infancy of his goal. Muslims bear far more children than Caucasians. And very shrewd in finding ways to "suck on the government tit".I have predicted that they will be a major factor in elections and that in less than three decades will be a dominant force in the governing of  this once GREAT country.

It will be Christianity that will be under attack just like Christians have been and are under siege in all Islamic countries.

However, in this election, few considered that Trump would win Michigan. I believe the MAJOR reason he won in Michigan was because of a backlash of voter concerned about Muslim domination of small businesses and schools in Dearborn.

As I watched this video, forwarded to me by a real friend, I couldn't help but say, dear God, what has Obama and his ilk done to this country? More immigrants are coming from the Middle East than are coming from Mexico and Central America. We may be thankful in the end that we have so many Hispanics in this country.

No, only Pollyanna people believe that our country is a melting pot. Most Middle East people do not integrate. They tend to quietly take over..Where I see the most of them in Muslim garb are on the far North Side of Peoria and driving expensive vehicles.  Very seldom am I able to make a smiling eye contact with them.

Remember Margaret Mead's statement, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world". For better or for worse.

Many people were saying that Trump would be like Hitler. Not at all possible but small growing groups like Islamic Muslims, generally quiet in public places, "stab" you in the back because not only does the Koran tells them to, they have a history of doing just that. Few know what is being preached in their rapidly growing number of Mosques.I'm reading that some schools are DROPPING history as a required course.

What a tragedy. For the doubters, it is possible that Trump may be a close to anyone who can right this sinking ship.

And no, I didn't say all Islamic people are bad people. Neither were all the citizens of Germany, Japan, Korea and Vietnam. But history tells us what happened. Most school children today have little or no knowledge of these tragic events. Many are being taught that it was the U.S.A. that is a Capitalistic monster. Here, again, there is some truth that are hands were involved in many political activities where we should not have been.

Call me an Islamophobic. That's OK because I am a student of history. Those who would accuse me had better bone up on history and REAL quiet current events.

Seniority

"The day will soon come when those with the most ability to work as a team to get the job done will not be promoted because someone less competent has more seniority" Unknown quote, maybe by me..

Trump, as a private investor, is aware of this dilemma,

No, Trump Is Not Going to Lock Up Hillary - It is the Job of Those Who He Appoints to Uphold Justice

Don't be so quick to take his comments at 'face' value. In the U.S.A., you do not lock up people without due process. I know from my own experience where I was arrested but the judge considered all facts and I have never been convicted of anything worse than a traffic ticket.

Maybe 'uphold' is not the right descriptive word.

Too Cute Not to Copy. Sorry, my Democrat Friends, Just Kidding

THE ELECTION IS OVER

 THE NAME CALLING IS DONE

YOUR PARTY LOST 

MY PARTY WON

SO LET US BE FRIENDS

LET ARGUMENTS PASS

I'LL HUG MY ELEPHANT

YOU KISS YOUR ASS

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Trump, Republicans Appear To Be Heading Back To Basics

What I'm hearing now is what I and so many others, have wanted Trump to specify.The unions are good but totally out of control. Year in and year out I've watched union street and highway workers standing watching and waiting. Waiting mainly for the clock to say "don't let the door hit you in the ass on your way out". I've waited for the day the teachers unions to be brought to their senses, unions that prevent the firing of any teacher unless arrested for sexual assault, theft or murder.For AFSCME, THE MOST DESTRUCTIVE UNION IN THE COUNTRY to be stopped from being a major contributor to the downfall of the once great State of Illinois.

I refer you to an article in the Opinion Section of the WSJ, by Paul Moreno, dated 9/12/12 titled "How Public Unions Became So Powerful", and an JSEB "Our View" titled "Unions Can't run District #150",dated 6/24/05 Sorry, JSEB, but the unions run most departments of all our public bodies in Peoria. Why? is an easy question. Weak, unpaid or low paid boards and strong union leaders.

I like his stance on defense, infrastructure (I doubt that he will let guys like Ray LaHood divert highway money for the Peoria Riverfront Museum garage; $5 million) more than the Peoria City spends on roadbeds, sidewalks and maintenance in ONE WHOLE YEAR.

Strength prevents assault. In and outside our borders in situations where WE SHOULD BE INVOLVED. Like ISIS, a product he will inherit from and by Obama Most of the assaults in Peoria are on the weak. The killings are largely black on black over drug territory. I believe Trump will spend money to help cities slow down this violence but the violence will never stop as there is no way to totally control the supplier, the dealer and the user. Nor the pharmaceuticals

So far, I like pretty much what I see and I hope Sessions get approved by Congress.

Have a thankful Thanksgiving and lightly bump any protesters blocking your destination. Say you were alarmed by "a white rabbit" and lost control of your vehicle.

Alex Baldwin Tells Trump "Equal Time is Over" He, is of Course Wrong

Trump will get more press in one month than Baldwin will in a lifetime. Baldwin is handsome, can remember lines and is aggressive. Comparison stops about right there.

George Mason University - Have They Taken Action Against Their Nut-Case Admissions Officer?

He should be booted for his remarks. Haven't seen where they have done that yet. I believe this school is partially tax-supported. What a clown. What college did he graduate from? George Mason?

Liberal left-Leaning Media Accusing Stephen Bannon As Being Anti-Seminite???

Sorta like calling the kettle black. The NYT among others often called Martin Luther King anti-white. Bannon record is unblemished as far as his relationship with anyone of Jewish ancestry unless that person was a criminal.

The left-leaning liberal media is long ago discredited. Watch is become more self-destructive as more socialist teachers graduate from our Socialist Teaching Colleges.

President-Elect Wife Melania Will Not Have Her Inauguaration Gown Deisigned by Michelle's Designer

Good lord, I hope not. Sophie (something) said she would not design the beautiful Melania's Inauguration gown.

What a relief!!

Roddy White Thinks That He is Better Than the Law Because He is Black

Any officer who walks up to a vehicle stopped for a legal violation should have his gun unbuttoned. And his hand on the butt of his gun.Who the hell do you think you are, White? Then he finds you violated the law by not having your car registered. How did you get through school? Because of your size and value o the school's football program. I would like to see your transcripts.

Bet you don't hold your hand over your heart when the National Anthem is played. Bet you were a bully in school and most likely intimidated your teachers.

Yeah, you are a BIG time football star. I wouldn't hire you in a minute. If you radical blacks would stop shooting police officers, things would be a lot different.

Trump Appeased Right Wing Republicans Like Pence On Abortion Issues

It is evident that Pence does not know what services Planned Parenthood offers to young destitute and desperate women. Adoption should be made less costly. It cost my daughter and her husband over $15,000 to adopt an infant in 1991. In today's dollars, that would be over $25,000.

Correct me if I am wrong. I do not favor abortion but I am not TOTALLY opposed to it. One life is living as an already body while another is starting within. I would almost always favor the young life that carries the possibility of a healthy newborn.

Issues such as abortion should never be decided to be either totally right or totally wrong. I  agree in serious consultation with the pregnant woman but ALL sides must be in taken into the equation.

Sorry, but it always seems to be men who want to make the decision. I am a strong believer in women's rights.

Pardon General Petraeus and Put Him In Charge of All Mid-East American Operations

He was the best General who succumbed to lust or maybe it was a love he had never experienced. 50% of all our leaders have succumbed or would have if given the opportunity. Read about the Kennedy 3's, Eisenhower, Johnson, and FDR.

People who live in glass houses love to throw their morality around knowing or hoping some major incident in their lives would or will never be exposed. Did his error lead to any deaths of our security forces? Did Hillary's errors lead to American deaths?

Hillary? Unfortunately yes.

Bernie Sanders Wail

Forwarded to me by a friend. Merle Sorry it doesn't fit my screen but it is readable.

Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday lambasted the Democratic Party for failing to pay attention to white working class voters during the election.

“There needs to be a profound change in the way the Democratic Party does business. It is not good enough to have a liberal elite,” Sanders said in an interview on “CBS This Morning.”

“I come from the white working class and I am deeply humiliated that the Democratic Party can’t talk to the people where I came from,” he added.

Sanders, who ran in the Democratic presidential primary but became an independent again, said that Democrats have to feel the pain of working people, take on the billionaire class, Wall Street and drug companies. He said that Trump tapped into their angst and anger “effectively.”

“We’re going to hold Mr. Trump accountable,” Sanders said.

Asked if he thinks he would have won if he were the Democratic nominee instead of Hillary Clinton, Sanders said, “Hindsight is great, Charlie. I don’t know the answer to that. Maybe, maybe not.”

“She should have won this election by 10 percentage points. The question is why is it that millions of white working class people who voted for Obama turned their backs on the Democratic Party,” Sanders said.

He said that he supports Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minnesota, to be the chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). Sanders said Ellison, who became the first Muslim member of Congress in 2007, will “shake up the Democratic Party.” 

Asked if the Electoral College should be abolished given the fact that Clinton is winning the popular vote, Sanders said, “Yeah, I think this is something we should be talking about. I think a campaign for president should not be in 15 states.”

Sanders also left the door open when asked if he plans to run for president again.

“A little bit early to be talking about that,” he said. 

Harry Reid, a Democrat Socialist and Hillary Are Ranting and Weeping According to News Reports

And Hillary blames Comey and Obama for the torpedoing of her life long ambition. Don't cry to much. You and Bill have a net worth of $114 million. And Bill doesn't have to keep his affairs secret anymore.

Plus you can spend the new four years giving speeches attacking Trump and the Republicans, making $200.000 speeches and considering a run again in 2020 when their will be more minorities you can con.

Peoria Charter May Have Bused In Protesters According to News Reports

Hundreds of professional protesters were bused in to various big cities where illegals are mainly based. According to Ed Klein, more than 3,million illegals voted for Hillary. I knew this would happen. And Trump still won and may have even won the popular vote despite the over balance of Democrat voters and illegals in cites like Chicago, San Francisco, New York and Baltimore.

Trump And Family Must Triple Their Protective Coverage

There are a few thousand nuts cases out there.I ask you and your lovely wife and family to be very, very cautious. Even overdo it. You are not Superman or Batman.

Liberal Mainstream Media Like the NYT Apologizes For Failure to See Trumps Popularity

But but the mainstream liberal media is now starting 5 years of criticisms of ALL his action. I'll watch sports news and the stock market although both are dis-honest at times. Moreso, the stock analysts.

Trump's Picks Solid

And will continue to be so. I doubt any Democrat will be appointed to Cabinet level although some are qualified. Trump may create a position of "Sewer Control" and offer that position to Michael Moore or George Soros.

Both are qualified.

Protesters Have a Right To Protest Legally

I have been a protester over many issues that I thought were wrong and mostly I was proven right. But anyone, including myself who does not protest peacefully must be treated as the law provides and brought to justice.

One of my protests occurred while I was on the Peoria County Board. The protest was over the failures of the Assessor's Office to fairly assess property. As a result, many others joined in the protest and our protests forced some changes.

I failed in my protest against building Heddington Oaks, the museum and the Chief's Ballpark. In the later, ALL the investors lost their money. If they all didn't, then I would like to know who they are so a lawsuit could be filed. However, it is my belief that Peoria Area Community Foundation got their money back although I find NO OFFICIAL announcement in my very complete file. It is written that Don Fites transferred his investment to the PACF in 1999 although I do not know what Fites wrote off on his income tax statements.

Despite Fites transfer of his ownership, he remains, as far as I know, on the Council of 4 or 5 that run the Chiefs operations.

Most everyone knows that the museum has so far missed attendance projects as approximately 250,000 and the $16 million per year new spending as predicted by two Bradley "economic" Professors, did not materialize.

Heddington Oaks? Expect it to continue to cost property tax payers in the vicinity of $6 million per year forever unless sold or given away for 30 cents on the dollar.

Republicans Impeach Trump?

Not if they want to be reelected. Impeachment brought up by a Democrat. Who else if not Ray LaHood.

The Nerd from Minnesota - I Liked His Running Commentary About Life In Minnesota

What's his name? I've already forgotten him. The JS Democrat brought him in as a cheap columnist turned politician. Oh, yes, Garrison Keillor. No, I didn't go see him when he was in town. My advise to him in his fading career that he stick to humor. His articles in the JS were hardly funny and now he along with the liberal left wing liberals, all have "egg' in their oatmeal.

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"Watch the U.S.a. Burn" Rioters Take to Streets in "Queer" Cities

The Marathon Pundit says he bets most of them didn't vote. I agree. When I was on the County Board and voted in favor of giving Fantasyland a permit, my correct reasoning being that the Supreme Court had already ruled nudity in enclosed places as legal, one staunch Republican Right-Winger Board Member (at that time) said so what, let them sue,

Following his logic, beat the beans out of those protesters destroying property, private or public, and let them sue. I have a feeling that the Judges Trump appoints or has influence over those wwho appoint, will be of a much tougher breed then some of the pansies in charge today.

Same is true of his appointees to the Supreme Court, hardly a top priority in the first 100 days.

Trump Protester Calls Her Group "Queers"

She is from San Francisco so I can understand. Probably in one way or another fears she will be weaned like million of others who can't HOLD a job and is "sucking on the taxpayers tit".

Trump In Trouble Already - Will Soon Force Black Family From Their Home

Yeah, big, big trouble. Hope the Obama's don't take all the silverware and furniture paid by the taxpayers. They've already taken enough from this country.

The Scandinavian Seer Says

November 9, 2016 - The day after the elections.

Who would have thought the election would turn out the way it did? Besides, of course, the Scandinavian Seer who pegged Trump's election as the favorite going in, had the GOP maintaining a majority in the Senate as well as the House, picking the upset in Indiana where Rep. Young bested former Governor and Senator Evan Bayh, suggesting that 2 to 3 per cent of voters were part of a "silent majority" and not being honest with the pollsters, and finally identifying the States (Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania) that Trump would need for victory.  Like every blind squirrel, one finds an acorn every once in a while but yesterday the Seer found a bunch of acorns.

There have been many reasons stated by the pundits for Trump's win and I would like to pick, what were the most significant. First most of Thump's supporters like most of HRC supporters, were voting against the other candidate. And when she was in the news with the FBI checking Huma and Carlos Danger's emails while Trump was playing his cards close to the vest that helped him. Then HRC, scenting the race was getting close, resorted to mostly personal attacks against Trump the final week of the campaign while speaking little of her solutions to the nation's pressing issues. That again hurt her chances. Also Trump's aggressive campaigning and visits to the Rust Belt states generated a lot of enthusiasm. HRC never went to Wisconsin and only went to Michigan to get votes over the Flint water crisis. And finally Trump's economic message of growth thru better trade deals, tax reform, repealing Obamacare, tougher immigration policies, and less regulation reasonated with many, particularly Rust Belt voters. HRC, on the other hand, was offering much of the same that has resulted in a stalemated environment and countless executive orders. So people opted for change

More later,  The Scandinavian Kid 🤓

Never Thought I Would Live to See the Cubs Win

One and one half years ago, I was still wondering why the Cubs would want a winner when they could fill the park with Die Hard Fans to see the Lovable Losers. And I poked fun at why the fans would come out to see see. Then came management with a strong interest in winning.

What a difference a short span of time makes. I REALLY enjoyed watching them this year. Never thought it would happen but now believe they may win again next year if they make a few changes.

I'm sure they will trade Soler, Montgomery, a couple of utility fielders and add power to the outfield.

Good luck Cubbie fans.

Donald, Play Nice With Hillary - She Will Stop Crying in a Year or So

After all, she has Bill to console her. Offer her an Ambassador position in Benghazi. She could raise a lot of money for the Clinton Foundation in Africa. If she is not interested, offer the job to Ray LaHood. He could raise the money to build light rail from Benghazi to Tripoli. and build libraries, two things in which Ray is a specialist.

Did you vote for a Republican President, Ray.? If not, you are not a good model for traditional Reps.

Trump's Has Choice of a Superior Type of Cabinet Member

I love every one of them except maybe Christie. Donald, can you find a place for Sheriff Joe of Arizona in upper law enforcement dealing in border control.

I hope so. Love Kudlow. Listened to him in Tampa in 2012 and have my picture taken with him and Bill Kristol.. Not so strong on Kristol, though although I heard him speak at Bradly U years ago.

The Marathon Pundit - A Great Read

Mr. Ruberry tells of the indicted Judge who just got elected in Lost Land Chicago. (LLC) Reminds me of the poll taken after Blago was indicted, 30% of the people polled said they would support him for Governor again.

The person who coined the phrase,"you can always trust the voter" had to be a Democrat Socialist.

Boo Hoo, Boo, Hoo, Trump Protestors Take to the Street

I have a better idea. Pay their costs to move to Cuba, Nicaragua, Mexico, Columbia or Somalia. Maybe Syria or Iraq to make space for the good people seeking asylum here. All good people need help. While all these oddballs would fit in perfectly elsewhere and our country would be far better off.

One stipulation. Once we ship them out at taxpayer costs they cannot come back.

These misfits have been losers for so long they cannot tolerate a brash, strong leader. However, I believe they better help this country be better than it is or they will be sob-sisters for a long time. It would also remove those who don't want tow work, are socialist teachers and professors, all sucking of the government tit.

Any extremely violent protesters, shoot to kill them.  Not to wound them because then we then have to pay more of their bills.

Trump's Possible Cabinet Choices

Love them. I would like to see John Bolton in some role. I never tire of his remarks and advise plu he is one tough "cookie". Christie? Hmmmm

California and Oregon - Hotbed of Socialists and Marxists

Protesters angry about Donald Trump’s stunning presidential election victory hit the streets from northern California to Seattle early Wednesday, in some cases halting transportation.

Up to 100 people gathered in downtown Oakland, Calif., to protest the presidential election result, KTVU reported. As protesters gathered and continued to march on Telegraph Avenue, the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) shut down a station near downtown Oakland, KTVU added.

Protesters reportedly burned a Trump effigy and smashed windows of the Oakland Tribunenewsroom early Wednesday morning, according to NBC Bay Area. Hundreds of students also took the streets in Berkeley and San Jose, with over 200 people spilling into Oakland's city limits, NBC Bay Area added.

In Portland, Ore., more than 100 protesters blocked traffic before marching to Portland State University. KGW-TV reported. A dumpster was put in the middle of a road, blocking a train and protesters chanted: "Whose streets? Our streets!" and "That's not my president," the TV station reported.

Protesters were also photographed by media outlets taking to the streets in Seattle. The Seattle Police Department reportedly closed a street down after protesters blocked a street intersection.

More than 1,000 people gathered outside the White House before the results were announced to protest against a Trump administration, Fox News reported.

Contributing: Jane Onyanga-Omara and Laura Mandaro

Obama Can Still Do More Damage

He has approximately 45 days to wreak more havoc on the taxpayers and make at least two expensive visits to other countries, all at taxpayers expense.

Mexican Peso Value Drops Early Today

Rightly so. I predict that over the next 4 years, no MAJOR company will re-locate from the U.S.A. to Mexico.I also suspect that some of the cash needed here but tied up in other countries flow back to tis country.

Wall Street Regains Conscious - Stocks Rebound

After all the malarkey about how stock would suffer under Trump, what happened. After Futures fell as low as 800 points, 13 hours later the Dow and Nasdaq show nice gains. I'm a very modest investor but even I am up a few thousands.

Thanks, Donald.

If analysts knew even half as much as they think they know, the world would be better place.

But, yes, I still some slowdown but not the depression I warned against had Hillary been elected. Trump may talk like he is a magician but he still must have the support of a Republican Senate and House.

Trump Wins As I Projected - Liberal Mainstream Media Has Crow With 'Their Martini Breakfast

I suspect Bill and Hillary slept in separate domiciles this morning,. Bill blaming Hillary and Hilary blaming Bill.

What a wonderful feeling I had last night when CNN announced the Dow Futures would drop 600 points this morning. At that point, I knew Trump was going to win. Overpriced stocks were due for a tumble sooner or later.

Yes, the JS can say they helped Illinois speed up it's slide to socialism and too anonymity of states with political power outside to their nearing bankrupt state.

The Demos and the Journal thought Darin Lahood shot himself in the foot by supporting Trump. They were as confused as ever; it was Darin's Dad who shot himself as he continued his move to become a Republican in Democrat attire.

So the Republicans are in total power for at least two year and hopefully four. Trump may lure me back from an Independent to a Republican again. But probably not on a local level were I seem to see the same old, same old.

Good luck and my best wishes to you, Donald. As to the Clinton's I expect their speaking engagements will drop from $250,000 to $100,000 sooner again than ;later.I suspect that Obam's speaking fees will be lowered, his golf game improved and he and his family will continue to loive "high off the hog".Howerer, he and his family will soon not be able to charge the taxpayers, $4,165,068.00 as they did in his recent visit to Paris to attend the climate change "Conference".

Thomas Peterffy - Election of Hillary Means Socialism

Breaking from Newsmax.com Billionaire, Founder of Interactive Brokers Thomas Peterffy: 'American Dream' Imperiled Hungarian-born entrepreneur Thomas Peterffy has launched a nationwide campaign to support Republicans in this election and protect personal liberties from the encroaching socialism of the federal government. "The meaning of freedom is in the U.S. Constitution," Peterffy, 72, the self-made billionaire and founder of Interactive Brokers Group Inc., told Newsmax in an interview. "Republicans want to live by the document's original meaning. "Democrats want to reinterpret it and use the power of government to force people to act in a way that they think would be better for all — and in some cases, especially better for them," he added. "Sounds familiar?" Peterffy, who fled Communist Hungary in 1965 and landed in the United States with single suitcase, is now No. 32 on the Forbes 400 billionaires list, with a net worth of $12.6 billion. Read the Full Story – Go Here Now

Tim Kaine Draws 24 "Voters" in Ft. Myers. Florida

How can anyone who votes for him see him as a 50-50 chance of being President of the U.S.A. IF Hillary is elected. The Botox is wearing off Hillary's face. She doesn't look too healthy even with all the makeup.

Fareed Zakarias of CNN should crawl back in the hole from which he came from. The world would be a better place.

Vote no on any new taxes. Your elected officials, mainly Democrats but an unhealthy number of Republicans also,  wasted your tax dollars on non-priorities. Now they want more of your money to cover what may or may not be priorities. Current officials say the money would be spent on priorities but future elected boards may change the direction of your money. Hardly anything is binding these days.

Peoria County has NO CHOICE but to sell or give Heddington Oaks away. Even then, they are stuck with SIXTY FOUR MILLION  on the interest on the bonds they have made property taxpayers's responsibility.

Then, perhaps, it might be better to let Democrats dominate as this country, sooner than one might think, is heading for a massive Depression. Hillary, Trump or the 545 politicians and their bureaucrats can stop it now. Kind of like, "All the king's horses and all the king's men, couldn't put Humpty Dumpty together again.\"

When you spend more than you "think" you can afford, most times one's thinking is more speculative than conservative...

Illinois Chinese for Trump

According to Marathon Pundit, an airplane flying a banner, "Il. Chinese for Trump".I've always known that the Chinese overall were the smartest people of color.

Go Trump - No corrupt, lying Clinton's.

Kohls Department Store - Beware of Gift Card Purchases

I presented 2 $10 Gift Cards to the Manager of the store at Willow Knolls Shopping Center. Both cards had Serial #'s and neither card had an expiration date. The Manager at Kohls would not honor them because he did not have the equipment to accept gift cards.

I went to Gordman's and bough $124 worth of shirts.

A week or so later, I received an advertisement from Kohls. I returned the gift card to the manager who mailed the material to me asking for a credit or cash.

Two months have gone by without a peep from Kohls..

I vow never again to spend a dime at Kohls.

Standing Rock Real Facts

Sent to me by a friend. Merle

Checking the facts once again

Posted on September 7, 2016

1.CLAIM: The pipeline encroaches on indigenous lands.

TRUTH: The Dakota Access Pipeline traverses a path on private property and does not cross into the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s reservation. 100% of landowners in North Dakota voluntarily signed easements to allow for construction of the pipeline on their property.  Nearly the entire route of the 1,172 mile pipeline has been sited and approved by relevant state and federal agencies and more than 22% of the pipeline has already been completed. To the extent possible, the Dakota Access Pipeline was routed to parallel existing infrastructure, such as the Northern Border Pipeline, to avoid environmentally sensitive areas and areas of potential cultural significance.

2. CLAIM: The pipeline exposes the Tribe’s water supply to contamination.

TRUTH: Pipelines are – by far – the safest way to transport energy liquids and gases. Already, 8 pipelines cross the Missouri River carrying hundreds of thousands of barrels of energy products every day.  That includes the Northern Border natural gas pipeline – built in 1982 – that parallels the planned crossing for Dakota Access for 40 miles as well as high voltage transmission power lines.  Once completed, the Dakota Access Pipeline will be among the safest, most technologically advanced pipelines in the world.

In addition, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s water intake is scheduled to be moved by the end by of the year.  The Missouri River intake serving the Tribe is being switched to Mobridge, South Dakota, nearly 50 miles south of the current water intake and about 70 miles south of the planned Dakota Access river crossing.

3. CLAIM: The tribal community was not part of the discussion.

TRUTH:  389 meetings took place between the U.S. Army Corps and 55 tribes about the Dakota Access project. In addition the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe met individually with the U.S. Army Corps nearly a dozen times to discuss archaeological and other surveys conducted to finalize the Dakota Access route.

Based on input from a number of sources, the pipeline route was adjusted in September 2014, to shorten the pipeline by 11 miles, avoid buildings and other structures, and cross fewer waterways and roads.

4. CLAIM: The pipeline is disrupting areas of cultural significance.

TRUTH: Safeguarding and ensuring the longevity of culturally significant artifacts and sites is of interest to all Americans.   That’s why the Dakota Access Pipeline traverses a path on private property.  And the Dakota Access Pipeline was routed to parallel existing infrastructure, such as the Northern Border Pipeline and high voltage transmission power lines.  Therefore the Dakota Access route has already been under construction twice before.  Designing the route to parallel existing infrastructure mitigates any additional impacts to the environment and avoids areas of potential cultural significance.

Additionally, on site there are professional archeologists who are able to identify and properly tend to artifacts and evidence of culturally significant sites if any not identified by the surveys are discovered.

5. CLAIM: On site protests have been peaceful.

TRUTH: Unfortunately, the emotionally charged atmosphere has led to several outbreaks of violence which has endangered the safety of the workers and the protesters themselves.  Protesters have rushed police lines, threatened and assaulted private security officers, and thrown rocks and bottles at workers.  And let’s remember, the work that is being done is in full accordance with all state and federal regulations and on private property – not on reservation land.

6. CLAIM: A young girl from the Tribe was mauled by a security dog.

TRUTH: This is a doctored photo.  The original is from a June 2012 article from the New York Daily News.

Posted in Blogriend. Merle