American Resolve to Fight FOR Freedom, Liberty and Justice

It seems the media finds its way to criticize and protest against America's involvement in war, no matter who might be President. The same seems to be true for the party NOT in the White House.

Prior to Pearl Harbor, the US was an isolationist country, which attempted to avoid becoming involved in another war in Europe, especially after President Wilson involved America in World War I. 

And both Republicans and their media backers, like the Chicago Tribune, the New York Daily News, the Washington Times -Herald, the Hearst Media chain of newspapers, and other publications, were equally vocal in their opposition to President Roosevelt, as he negotiated the Lend-Lease Act and other means to support Britain against Germany. These were the media influencers of the time.

Even some Americans, from both parties, including Joseph P Kennedy, Charles Lindburgh, Robert Taft, and others actually supported Germany, as well.

After Pearl Harbor, most opponents of Roosevelt's policies mostly died down, but some occasionally nitpicked his handling of events. Most Americans '"rallied 'round the flag" and the men in uniform.

This attitude was maintained as President Truman involved Americans in Korea, and when Presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy involved American military in Vietnam. This was caused by many factors, including American triumphs over Germany and Japan, the build-up of the USSR, China's collapse into communism, and the "Red Scare" at home during the 1950s.

After the disaster we experienced with Presidents Johnson and Nixon during and subsequent to Vietnam, the lies we were told and discovered afterward, and the suffering those brave veterans have lived through since coming back, one can understand the skepticism Americans now feel when there is talk of involving our volunteer military in another foreign war.

There was pushback when America became involved in the first Gulf War, but since we felt the goals were explained, there was a coalition of partners and it  really did not last long, most Americans supported our involvement. And after the events of 9/11, we supported our involvement in hunting down Bin Laden, who we were told, masterminded the whole attack.

Again, we felt and were told that the problem in Iraq was an extension of the "war on terror" which had started with the events of 9/11, because the key people in the Bush Administration were also the key people which successfully dealt with Saddam in the Gulf War.

These two involvements led to a nightmare which lasted for twenty years, ending with our soldiers abandoning allies and munitions on the battlefield. In utter disgrace, spilling blood and treasure, accomplishing nothing.

Now, we are once again involved in a foreign war, which actually began in January, 1979, initially highlighted by the taking of fifty-two American diplomats and citizens on November 4, 1979, holding them as hostages for 444 days.

Since that time, our military in Lebanon was attacked in 1983, our embassy in Bagdad was bombed in 2019, the USS Cole was damaged in 1998 and other lesser events occurred over the years. All by Iran-backed terrorists, joining in Iran"s "Death to America" threats. But Iran and its proxies, Hamas, Houthis, Hezbollah and others have continuously attacked Israel and other Middle East countries with impunity.

Over those same forty-seven years, the IRGC, the Mullahs and Iran's "secular" leaders have  indiscriminately murdered its citizens for protesting against the cruelty they live under. With no consequence meted out by any human rights entity, the UN, the World Court or any other agency.

In addition, Iran built its missile defenses, nuclear capability, drone technology, etc, pretty much with no obstruction or double-check. It built relationships with other sanctioned nations to procure additional military support, while trading its cheap oil in barter. It was literally unchecked.

Finally, in June, 2025, the events began to turn against Iran when it attacked Israel. After twelve days, and US involvement with Operation Midnight Hammer, with the destruction of known nuclear sites, Iran agreed to a ceasefire. And the world took notice.

President Trump began negotiations with a new nuclear deal, in order to bring peace to the region. And was continually rebuffed. But he was determined.

On December 28, protests began again in earnest against the regime. This was the latest over the many years of the citizens calling out to the world to help free them from the tyranny of their rulers.

This time, however, the pleas of the protesters were heard. Why? Social media, traditional media and a sympathetic American government heard them. And could not ignore what we all were witnessing.

We saw, in real time, a "government" blatantly shoot down its people in the streets. Even after the internet was shut down in Iran, modern technologies bypassed those efforts and we continued to see what was happening.

Horrified images were broadcast over all sites, forcing us to see what the regime was doing, and realizing that the Nazis did the same to the Jews and others in secret in the 1930s and 1940s. It did so because there was deniability of the rumors coming out of Europe.

But now, no one can deny what is happening. Isolationists, mostly Democrats and some Republicans, will again claim it "is not our war". Maybe.

However, we are a people who believes in freedom, liberty and justice for those who cry out for help. And since the IRGC and the regime refused to yield its iron grip, while possessing nuclear weapons, it finally became time to act.

The regime has proven it does not care even for its Muslim neighbors; it is attacking everyone, even after its neighbors claimed neutrality in the war. 

And while members and leaders from both American political parties becried Iran's ongoing climb to nuclear parity, nothing was done. Until now. Suddenly, though, some would rather become ostriches, placing heads in the sand, to block any action THEY called for previously.

Also, two recent Presidents, Obama and Biden, and Secretary of State Kerry actually BRIBED the regime to stop its nuclear goals by delivering pallets of cash in the dark of night, lifting sanctions, and providing additional uranium for "peaceful"  purposes. How did that appeasement work out? It only emboldened the dictators.

IGNORING their past deeds because they all would rather block Trump from doing what they all wanted before. KInda like the Comey firing, yes?

But we have finally found a President who cares more for Human Rights than his own political standing. And he has been consistent in his beliefs since 1979; there was no looking at polls to make a decision.

This is THE TIME for America to stand for its principles in its efforts to finally free the Iranian people from the shackles of tyranny. And give them a chance to decide their OWN future, without the interferences of our mistakes of nation-building.

And give the Iranians a chance to live with freedom, liberty and justice for all. On their own terms.

The Magic Italians Enjoy With Saint Joseph

Since the beginning of February, if not before, we have seen many posts across social media by Italian bakeries and Italian families making Zeppole di San Giuseppe, or St Joseph Cake, honoring the Feast of St Joseph, Jesus' adopted father, which is celebrated on March 19. This holiday is also known as Father's Day in Italy.

Generally, this treat is featured all through the Lenten Season, along with Hot Cross buns right through Easter Sunday. Then, unlike hot cross buns, they will continue to sold all year in Italian pastry shops, though they will not be the featured dessert.

Instead, cannoli, cream puffs, tarts and other delectable treats will be sold equally, along with cookies, cakes and donuts. All wonderful delights.

These pastries come filled with either custard or cannoli cream, and decorated with a cherry, an orange candied fruit slice, sprinkles, or other sweet topping. In most cases, powdered sugar is added, if desired.

The tradition is rooted in the Middle Ages in Sicily, where a severe drought threatened famine. After locals prayed to St Joseph for rain, the rain arrived, leading to a vow to honor him with a feast that included these special pastries.

The word zeppola may derive from zeppa (a wooden wedge or shim), linking the pastry to St. Joseph, who was a carpenter. Another legend says he sold fritters to support his family while fleeing to Egypt.

Whether or not the legends are true, one must admit it is like tasting Sweet Heaven exploding in your mouth. Many people actually close their eyes while  imagining a joyful moment, wishing it would last.

So, no matter if you are Italian, or sometimes, wonder why all the fuss when we enjoy this treat, it in your best interest to head down to your local Italian pastry shop and get yours before I do. And sit back and taste what Heaven will be like 

Buon Giorno di San Giuseppe!

Why Democrats Need To End Their Failing Shutdown

Whether you support the Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) agency or not, apparently Senator Schmuck Schumer and the Senate Democrats have, once again, shut down the government over an issue which has been funded through 2029.

Instead, the shutdown over DHS funding is impacting the Department's funding for all its agencies EXCEPT Border Security and ICE. TSA, the Coast Guard, FEMA,  Cyber Security, the Secret Service and other agencies within the department are impacted.

The impact has affected airport security, help for those looking for relief from natural disasters, like weather, fire, floods and other losses, interruption of internet and other cyber-related services and maintaining security for industries like fishing, sailing and currency protection against counterfeiting, and other functions.

Most of the current shutdown  impacts the daily lives of Americian citizens, you know, VOTERS, who will choose the entire House of Representative and one-third of the Senate in November. This will play out as a a bad strategy for Schumer and his cronies if it continues into the Spring and Summer.

And considering that the display of Democrats in attendance at the recent State of the Union address, when President Trump asked Members of Congress to stand if they supported American citizens, and Democrats remained seated, it was a visual display of the disdain they have for us. Nothing they could say would erase that image.

So, ultimately, their shutdown over ICE is beginning to backfire against the Democrats, especially since the shutdown does not affect ICE and CBP funding for another four years. Even after the reassignment of Former Secretary Kristi Noem to another position, which was a serious concern, seems to be a non-starter.

It appears that Schumer and his cohorts are acting like spoiled children who have picked up their  marbles (or lost them) because they aren't getting their way. Such petulance!

With the rise of the threat of domestic terrorism, as witnessed by the terrorist attacks this past weekend at Gracie Mansion in New York, and the terrorism on a Southwest Airlines flight which made an emergency landing in Atlanta, should make all of us protest against the continued stupidity by the Democrats to stop with their failed tantrums. And do their damned jobs by stopping their childish crap.

And finally stand up and work with President Trump and their Republican counterparts to work for the AMERICAN people they were elected to represent.

Or risk becoming a party which could join the Whigs in the pile of  failed American political parties.

What Time Is It?

 

Daylight Savings Time is upon us once again. Whether you love it or hate it, we know it signifies the ending of winter.

And what a winter we had! Snow, cold, wind felt in all parts of the country. Two major snow storms in the Northeast. Along with record-setting cold temperatures all through the country, including Florida. Joined by higher than normal winds and gusts 

But; today it is 64* in New York, 86* in Central Florida, 65* in Dallas, 87* in Los Angeles and 56* in Chicago. Seems so long ago, like two weeks ago. we complained how cold it was!

Not TODAY!

Instead, we had sunrise well after 7:30 this morning and we will have sunset at almost 8PM in some parts of America. Saweet!! 

Yes. While we are going ro soon enjoy some really nice days, soft breezes and beautiful, later sunsets, we will eventually get some hotter, more humid temperatures. And we will complain about those.

However, on those days, unlike the days we had in January and February, when we could not get warm, we will be able to to cool ourselves off in the pool, the air conditioning or under a sprinkler to find our comfort level. And remember how cold we were in February.

So, Happy Daylight Savings and all that is to come over the next seven months or so. And know that right after Halloween, we get to change the clocks, again.

The Time. It just keeps on moving along.

The Great Anti-Freedom Appeasers

In September, 1938, after watching Adolph Hitler continue to dismantle Europe in his quest to achieve Nazi dominance over the continent, British Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain met with the Nazi dictator in Munich to resolve the “Sudetenland” problem, which Hitler claimed as German within Czechoslovakia. His stated goal was to “free oppressed Germans” held captive within that country.

After meeting in Munich on September 29 and 30, Hitler, Mussolini, Daladier and Chamberlain signed the agreement, while Czechoslovak representatives were excluded. Chamberlain returned to London with the signed agreement, believing he was successful to stop Hitler in his tracks.

​He was quoted as saying, "My good friends, for the second time in our history, a British Prime Minister has returned from Germany bringing peace with honour. I believe it is peace for our time".

On October 1, Nazi forces began occupying the contested area, and within weeks, all of Czechoslovakia was absorbed into Nazi Germany. Less than one year later, Germany attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and World War II had begun.

Until now, he was known as the "Appeaser-In-Chief" for his conduct leading into WWII.

Now, he is finally removed from his sole ignominious place in history and has been joined by Senator Chuck Schumer and the Democrat Party for continuing to attempt to prevent President Trump from freeing Iran from the grip of the modern-day Nazi Party, the IRGC. And this is after we all witnessed  that tyrannical, Islamist regime killing over 30,000 of its own citizens since December 28.

In his speech, Schumer slammed Secretary Hegseth for appearing "gleeful about going to war" following US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Schumer argued this language is not how a responsible military leader speaks and proceeded to call for the Senate to pass a resolution enforcing the War Powers Act.

He also pushed for the Senate to pass an additional resolution to the War Powers Act, ensuring Congress retains its constitutional role in authorizing conflict.

However, he ignored that all Presidents since the Act was  passed in 1973 have incurred military action WITHOUT asking the Congress to micromanage their actions, since, while complying with the guidelines within the Act; each President has considered the Act Unconstitutional and in violation of Article II, Section 2, as Commander-In-Chief.

But. He conveniently ignored the reasons why Israel and the US attacked Iran: That country has fomented terror throughout the region for forty-seven years, has ignored continued world-wide protests in its quest to become a nuclear force, has indiscriminately killed  Americans, Israelis and others without regard to life, and of course, the brutality the Ayatollah and his henchmen foisted on the Iranian opposition to his cruelty.

All to appease and pander to the Socialists, Marxists, Neo-Nazis and Islamists who have captured the party of JFK and Truman, the last Democrat Presidents who actually loved our country. And wanted ALL people in ALL nations to live with the freedoms WE cherish and take for granted.

Thus, the Senator joins Chamberlain as the purveyors of international folly to appease those who wish to deny freedom to others, while he pays lip service to "world peace". What a fool not to recognize how history repeats itself when stupidity overtakes common sense!

It is time for Schumer and his pro-Islamist wing of a once-proud party to join Chamberlain and his pro-Nazi wing of his party into the dustbin of history.

Where all losers who oppose freedom and liberty belong.

When Will the Gilgo Beach Victims Get Justice?

A name we haven't seen lately in the news is alleged serial killer, Rex Heuermann. We thought he was done and over.

The accused Gilgo Beach serial killer contacted at least SIXTY sex workers more than 500 times in the four years leading up to his 2023 arrest, prosecutors alleged in a Tuesday court filing that provides the most detailed account of the case against the Massapequa Park resident to date.

Heuermann’s "modern day use of burner phones to patronize prostitutes is probative ... of [his] modus operandi," Assistant Suffolk County District Attorney Andrew Lee wrote in the motion filed Tuesday.

The filing comes as prosecutors faced a court-imposed deadline to respond to a defense motion seeking to suppress evidence at trial, including search warrants used to obtain cellphone and email data for accounts Heuermann allegedly created in the years after his alleged crimes. Heuermann, 62, of Massapequa Park, is set to stand trial in September for seven killings he is alleged to have committed between 1993 and 2010.

Lead Heuermann defense attorney Michael Brilown, of Central Islip, said he had not yet had an opportunity to fully review the district attorney’s response, which was submitted to the court minutes before the close of business Tuesday, and he declined to comment late Tuesday night.

Prosecutors ultimately argued that State Supreme Court Justice Timothy Mazzei should deny all nine suppression requests Heuermann made in a January 13 filing.

Lost in all this legal gamesmanship by both the defense and prosectors are the rights of the dead victims. The defense is claiming the rights of Heuermann are paramount, while the prosecution is fighting to get the trials over and done.

And sadly, after that is said and done, thirteen girls (at least) are still dead. And no amount of court fighting over Heuerman's constitutional rights will bring ny of them back.

Or give peace to those the deceased left behind.

I wonder how quickly Michael Brown would be fighting for Heuermann if he killed any of HIS family?

It isn't circumstantial evidence which is being argued. Heuermann's DNA was found on several victims.

Time to wrap it up. 

The Elusive Blood Moon

Those of us who set our clocks to wake up early this morning were witness to a sight we will not see again in the United States until December 31, 2028.

The "Blood Moon" is a total Lunar Eclipse which occurs when Earth moves directly between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the satellite’s surface and causing it to appear crimson, according to NASA.

This eclipse is the last of three consecutive total lunar eclipses, said Dr C Alex Young, associate director for science communication in the heliophysics science division at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. The first of these total lunar eclipses occurred in March, 2025 and the second took place last September.

It was certainly one to behold for essentially one-third of the Earth's population, as it was seen in North and South America, the Pacific Islsnds, Australia and a large swath of Asia. 

Even when it is not a blood moon, the March full moon goes by many names, which can reflect seasonal changes or animals, according to the Farmers Almanac. Some of these are the "worm moon" and the "snow crust  moon".

This year, sky-gazers will get to see two full moons in May, making thirteen full moons for the year. Because a full moon happens every 29.5 days and most months are longer than that, sometimes two full moons occur in one month, creating the "blue moon" phenomenon roughly every two and one-half years. But it does not actually turn blue.

So make your plans now for New Year's Eve in 2028 and get ready to celebrate the next time you will see the next  beautiful blood moon.