SENATOR JEFF FLAKE FLAKES OUT ON TRUMP

JEFF FLAKE FLAKES OUT ON TRUMP

By: Derek Varsalona

You can call him a CINO, Conservative in Name only.  Yesterday former Senator Jeff Flake (R-Arizona) endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States.  That leaves many Republicans endorsing the Democratic nominee.  

Yesterday, former Senator Jeff Flake of Arizona endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States.  I do not know if he is a RINO or a CINO?  But the fact of the matter is that he does not like President Trump. It could be since President Trump said that Senator John McCain was not a war hero  I am not even sure if he is a Never Trumper.  What I can guess is that former Senator Jeff Flake did not like the way that President Trump treated former Senator John McCain a Vietnam POW and veteran.  I get it President Trump said some pretty disparaging things about McCain.  The worse thing he said was war heros do not get captured, that is far from the case.

The fact of the matter is Jeff Flake flaked out on President Trump and rightfully so.  President Trump disparaged war hero Senator John McCain.  So it does not surprise me that former Senator Jeff Flake flaked out on Trump.  As always comments accepted.

Senator Flake Flakes out on Trump

Source: Julie Tsirkin. " Former GOP Senator Jeff Flake Endorses Harris for President." NBCNews.com Phoenix: September 29 ,2024. 

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/jeff-flake-endorses-harris-president-gop-rcna173163

LOCAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD HELP OUT MOST WITH STORM FUNDING

BIDEN SHOULD GIVE FUNDING LOCALLY FOR STORM DAMAGE

By: Derek Varsalona

I applaud President Biden for acting quickly to give funding to storm-damaged areas of the nation.  But where President Biden is off track is that this money should be allocated and controlled by the local politicians and left out of the hands of the federal government.  The FEMA response should only be if the local authorities request such assistance.  The assistance should not be forced on the people of Tennessee, especially if they do not want the help.

President Biden ordered government assistance for Tennessee.  But was this assistance requested yet by the Tennese Governo, Senators, or any other federal official in Tennessee?  If not then President Biden should with hold federal funding until assistance is requested.  President Biden seems to only do this to get Vice President Kamala Harris elected.

I agree that President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and former President Donald Trump should make their way down to Tennessee to asses the damage and talk with leaders about how much funding is needed.  I think if President Trump wants to act president he should fund the entire project out of his personal funds and not use the federal emergency money and keep that money in reserves.  As always comments accepted.

Biden Should give funding locally

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                                    September 28, 2024

                                    Tennesse

Source: President Joseph R. Biden. " President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Tennessee Emergency Declaration." WhiteHosue.gov Nashville: September 28, 2024.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/28/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-tennessee-emergency-declaration-2/

CLIMATE CHANGE CAUSED HURRICANE HELENE

CLIMATE CHANGE CAUSED HURRICANE HELENE

By: Derek Varsalona

I am going to get some detractors and some supporters on this post when I talk about climate change.  But climate change is real and it is really killing us.  Hurricane Helene is killing the South right now.  Hurricane Helene is a real threat to our very existence.  The fact of the matter is that the storms are getting stronger and more deadly than ever before.  Hurricane Helene is just the starting point of a very big disaster. 

Hurricane Helena hit Tennessee and the Appalachian Trail along with Kentucky today.  There is major devastation.  It would be wise for former President Trump and current Vice President Harris to make campaign stops in the storm-ravaged communities if it is safe to do so.  President Biden should also make a stop there to show Presidential support.  

I support the government giving as a much-needed assistance.  This is going to take years of recovery and the states need all the help from FEMA that they can get.  Now is not the time to play politics with the funding.  Normally I would support first the funding on the local and state levels.  But this storm did too much damage.  It is going to take local funding, state funding, and federal funding to complete the major task at hand.  The fact is these states can not go it alone in this time of crisis.

The fact of the matter is that climate change is killing us.  There is still debate over whether or not men and woman have caused this.  I believe that people are part of the concern over climate change but not the overall factor.  We can change our lifestyle so much and it still is not going to make a dent in climate change.  

People already picked their poison and people are ignoring the consequences that they they see before their very eyes.  The fact of the matter is that climate change has caused Hurricane Helene to become so powerful and deadly.  People have something to do with it but we are not fully to blame.  The fact is that we are all screwed literally in terms of climate change.  Americans drank their poison by ignoring climate change. We cannot change course.  Americans and the world have made their bed on climate change by ignoring the consequences. Now we have to lie in it.  As always comments accepted.

Effects of Climate Change 
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Thursday, September 26, 2024

Source: Myriam Page. Mapped: Charting Hurricane Helene's Deadly Path as It Slams Georgia After Making Landfall in Florida." The Independent. http://independent.co.uk. Miami: Friday, September 27, 2024.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/hurricane-helene-map-path-latest-forecast-florida-b2619934.html

AMERICA SHOULD STAY OUT OF UKRAINE

AMERICA SHOULD NOT BE INVOLVED IN UKRAINE

By: Derek Varsalona

For all the Democrats talk about not being involved in Iraq, we still have not left.    For now, America is actively engaged in Ukraine giving weapons and support even if we do not have ground troops in the area.  America should not be involved in the war in Ukraine.  It does not help us and makes Americans more likely to be attacked by Russia.  I would not be surprised if Russian Dictator Vladimir Putin tried to make a terrorist attack on American interests or American soil due to the American effort to fund Ukraine.  The fact of the matter is that we have not learned the lessons of the horrors of Iraq, where we still have troops in Iraq.

This week President Zelensky of the Ukraine has met with President Joseph R. Biden to secure more funding for the war.  How many billions of dollars need to be spent on this war with American tax dollars that do not pose an interest to Americans.  Yes, I understand that Russia is a threat.  The fact of the matter is that Russian Dictator Vladimir Putin is not interested in being the President of Russia.  He wants to be the Czar of the USSR again and get the old band back together.

America is playing favorites, but it should not be playing favorites.  American tax dollars should not be going into Ukraine to fund a war that is none of our business.

We have learned nothing about our time in Iraq and Afghanistan.  American tax dollars should not be going into other nations to defend their wars that are of no vital interest to America.  As always comments accepted.

America should stay out of Ukraine
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April 2, 2024
Allison Joyce

Source: President Joseph R. Biden. "Statement from President Joseph R. Biden on US Support for Ukraine." Whitehouse.gov Washington, DC: Thursday, September 26, 2024.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/26/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-u-s-support-for-ukraine/

BIDEN GOES ABOUT GUN CONTROL THE WRONG WAY

BIDEN TACKLING GU VIOLENCE THE WRONG WAY

By: Derek Varsalona

I applaud President Biden for trying to tackle gun violence.  But he is going about it the wrong way.  Tackling gun violence is not an easy task.  But the government is not going to solve the gun violence crisis in America.  

The way you tackle gun violence is to have two parents in the home watching the kids and having the family unit be a valued member of society.  Two parents in the household will reduce gun violence since the kids will feel love and care from their community.  I believe that if a child feels respected and loved this will not end gun violence but I do think it will show a drastic lower in gun-related deaths and homicides overall.  Another component is the job opportunities and great-paying jobs.  Having a great job with the financial backing to make a living will give people hope and let them have the resources to not commit crimes to live. 

Combating gun violence should be done at the local level not the level of the federal government.  As we see time and time again gun control although well intended does not reduce gun violence.  The best way to control a gun is with two hands not the federal, state, or local government. 

President Biden is also using Medicaid in the wrong way.  He wants to use the Medicaid funds to stop gun violence.  That is not what Medicaid is used for and if President Biden plans to do that he should be sued in federal court.

Also, President Biden is being prejudiced in his gun control approach.  He wants gun control for those under 21.  What about the people who are over 21 they get to go scot-free?  He also wants the local authorities, feds, and mental health counselors to hand over sensitive and private documents.  That violates the person's right to privacy.   As always comments accepted.

Biden is going about gun control the wrong way
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Source: President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. " Fact Sheet: President Biden and Vice President Harris Announce Additional Actions to Reduce Gun Violence and Save Lives." WhiteHouse. gov Washington, DC: Thursday, September 26, 2024.

 https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/26/fact-sheet-president-biden-and-vice-president-harris-announce-additional-actions-to-reduce-gun-violence-and-save-lives/

PRESIDENT BIDEN TO SPEAK AT UN

PRESIDENT BIDEN TO SPEAK AT UN

By: Derek Varsalona

President Biden will speak to the United Nations General Assembly today, Wednesday, September 25, 2024.  This will be the last one of his Presidency.  But what is it that President Biden hopes to accomplish?  From the looks of it, he wants to establish a one-world socialist style of government.

President Biden plans to talk to the world about the collective goals of the world.  But it was individualism that made America great again not the socialist mindset of the collective.  President Biden wants to " rally global action to tackle some of the world's biggest problems."  I agree with that, but the fact of the matter is that if America waits for the world to get their act together America will lose its standing as the greatest superpower.  I would argue that America has already lost its power as the greatest country on earth, which is not necessarily due to President Joe Biden.  The main culprit is China.  If China can make Corona Virus and shut down the world economy in the beginning of the pandemic with lockdowns, making the world wear masks and lockdowns the world that makes them the greatest power on earth as they make the world live in fear of a virus that is usually no worse then the common cold.

President Biden pledged to make America a world leader once again.  Instead, he has made America fall further behind.  Instead of leading the world on coronavirus, he supported the draconian practice of making lockdowns in the nation.  He stood against medical freedom of making everyone get vaccinated against the coronavirus.  Let me ask you if the vaccine was so safe and effective why are there many doctors, nurses, and others that deal with Coronavirus so opposed to taking the shot?

President Biden is also going to talk about the collective.  Surrendering America's individualism to the world collective.  I hate the collective.  I enjoy individuality.  It is what makes me unique.  The collective slows down the process and slows down productivity.  When I was in school I hated working in groups.  Although I am slow from buy Short Term Memory Loss and Cerebral palsy working in a collective has made me even slower.  Working in a collective environment slows down the process, innovation, and America in an ever-changing world. 

President Biden is also going to talk about synthetic drugs.  The best way to deal with this is to legalize all drugs.  By legalizing all drugs people will come out of the shadow of the fear of being arrested and seek help that they need.  The best way to get that help is through the nonprofit and medical care of the hospitals as the hospitals are not allowed by law to turn anyone away.

The best way to deal with the world is to focus on your individuality and hell with the collective.  As always comments accepted.

Joe Biden will speak to the collective
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UN.Intl
September 25, 2024

Source: President Joseph R. Biden. " Background Press Call on President Biden's Engagements at UNGA." Whitehouse.gov Washington, DC: Tuesday, September 24, 2024. 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/09/24/background-press-call-on-president-bidens-engagements-at-unga/

UNIONS KILL INNOVATION WITH LACK OF EFFORT

UNIONS ARE KILLING INDUSTRY

By: Derek Varsalona

After being in a union twice, as a teacher aide, and as a county worker I can definitely say that unions suck and are killing the American dream.  The fact is that when you are in a union you lose your individuality.  Whenever I had a problem, I went to my boss to solve the issue.  I never went to why union since that would not solve the problem in a matter of minutes but in a matter of weeks.  If I went to my boss it got settled in a matter of minutes. 

I applaud President Biden for his commitment to the auto workers.  However, the fact of the matter is that union workers are the forgotten men and women in America.  For too long unions have been used by the Democratic Party.  When I was in Nassau County County Executive Ed Mangano tried to negotiate with the union to give back some things so he could save every job.  The union rolled the dice and said no to giving back in the end some if not many members got laid off as a result of their poor leadership in the CSEA.

President Biden wants to build things in America and buy American-made products.  I support that.  It will get the inflation down hopefully but President Biden caused the inflation nation in America.  

The thing I hate about unions as I stated above is that it kills individuality.  I am a unique individual with a disability.  The fact is that unions kill my ability to think and act independently for my own self.

A union is a form of socialism and social working practices.  That is because it focuses on the collective and what is good for the collective as opposed to the individual.  What is best for the collective is not necessarily what is best for the individual.

An economy where everyone has the ability to succeed is not in a union.  Actually, I saw many people slacking in my time as a union member.  I saw people sleeping at their desks a lot.  

President Biden is trying to save the industry.  I do support saving jobs where we can.  But he is doing this unfairly as he is saving only union jobs and letting the white-collar and middle-class fall.  As always comments accepted.

Unions are killing America
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July 9, 2020
Ringo HW Chiu

Source: President Joseph R. Biden. Fact Sheet: Taking Action to Support Auto Workers and Manufacturers, Including Michigan. WhiteHouse.gov Washington, DC: Monday, September 23, 2024.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/23/fact-sheet-taking-action-to-support-auto-workers-and-manufacturers-including-in-michigan/