NOW IT'S BACK TO WORK

            It has been almost a month since our last post the reason being this writer suffered a severe back injury. Most of the time was spent bed ridden and consuming muscle relaxers. Now, however, we are on the mend and back to work.

            When I first suffered the injury I told my friends that “…a lifetime of sin and vice has apparently caught up with me!” The response from these sympathetic pals was, “…It couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy!”

            The message was well received!

            But so much has happened over this time that it is nearly impossible to catch up. The Democrats continue to obstruct, North Korea continues to rattle their swards by firing off rockets (some even managed to work), believing their actions will intimidate the United States, and Congress sent their health care bill over to the Senate where is will undergo a complete revision.

            Also during this time President Trump completed his first foreign trip that was met by huge success.

            One of his main objectives was the unification of Middle East countries to unite against terrorism. It was interesting to see the King of Saudi Arabia meet the President at the airport extending hands of friendship. It may be recalled when Barack Obama made the same trip the King didn’t bother to meet him with the same enthusiasm. In fact the King didn’t even bother to go to the airport!

            It was obvious that members of these countries were convinced that the United States would fulfill its determination to erase ISIS from the face of the earth and they were prepared to join the campaign.

            From there President Trump flew to Israel to meet with Benjamin Netanyahu and firm up U.S. and Israel relations. Again this was a move to strengthen ties that was abandoned by the Obama administration. Trump also met with the Palestinian President Mahoud Abbas. Following these meetings Netanyahu remarked that for the first time in his memory peace in the Middle East was possible.

            And then it was off to Italy and a meeting with Pope Francis. The two met privately and following the meeting both appeared before the cameras. According to reports the two struck it off well in spite of the Pope’s criticism of President Trump in earlier comments.

            From there the President flew to Belgium and met with numerous European leaders. What was most striking, and effective, was President Trump’s comments about the new NATO headquarters building that cost over a billion dollars. Trump casually looked around the building and commented, “…I didn’t even ask how much it cost!” This comment struck home since he also told attendees that they needed to own up to their voluntary promises of spending two percent GDP for NATO defense! This obviously irritated several of the dead beats but the Presidents comment struck home as it was intended.

            The last stop on President Trump’s agenda was a meeting with members of G7. Every meeting Trump had directly pointed out that the United States would no longer be leading from behind. For European countries as Germany and France are concerned they were put on notice that America stands tall in spite of their objections. As for France, they need to recall that if it was not for America’s resolve during World War II, they would be speaking German. And as far as Germany is concerned they need to take a closer look at their open boardes and figure how to combat the terrorists that have invaded their country.

            But now that the President is again home he has many enemies in congress and the senate panting to destroy his administration. They are using every deceitful and dirty trick at hand to undermine his efforts but in the end it will be they who will be exposed for being the real culprits.

            The biggest criticism one could make against President Donald J. Trump is his devotion and love of the United States. Not being a politician he couldn’t care less about the traditional political ball playing made by professional hacks. Those most critical of his actions are liberals who want to enjoy the tax and spend polities of government and take in all the free benefits possible. They forget one important thing—who pays for all of it? As far as Trump is concerned the gravy train is over!

            At present two important bills are being constructed; a tax bill and the repeal and replacement of Obama care. If given the chance to successfully pass legislation that will improve both of these bills then perhaps the country can again regain some sense of normality and improve both our health and financial concerns for now and the future.