What Difference Does It Make?

​Here are four names where their deaths mattered and made a HUGE difference to their families, and in essence, to many people who may not have even known them. Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty. 

These men gave their lives to our country, both as dedicated Patriots while they were alive, and as the ultimate sacrificial lambs to an Administration who willfully abandoned them on September 11, 2012.

The President, the Secretary of State, and others of that malevolent Administration claimed their deaths were caused by a video which angered protesters over some perceived slight to the Islam religion. And the lying Lame Stream Media acted as Public Relations agents to sell that lie to the American people. 

And, for the most part, it worked for many years, while Obama was re-elected, Clinton was nominated, Biden fumbled through his “presidency” and these unnecessary deaths were beginning to fade into history.

Until yesterday, when Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, US Attorney Jeanine Pirro and several others announced  that Zubayar Al-Bakoush, an armed co-conspirator in the 2012 attack,  was charged in an eight-count indictment unsealed today in US District Court on multiple terrorism and murder counts.

“The terrorist attack on our Benghazi Embassy was a dark and tragic day for our nation that robbed us of four American heroes,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “Now, thanks to our brave federal agents, one of its alleged key participants will be prosecuted in an American courtroom on American soil. Under President Trump’s leadership, this Department of Justice will never rest in our mission to Make America Safe Again and deliver swift, severe justice to our enemies.”

According to the indictment, Bakoush was a member of Ansar Al Sharia (AAS), an Islamist extremist militia in Benghazi, which had the goal of establishing Sharia law in Libya.

On the evening of September 11, 2012, a group of more than 20 heavily armed men, including Bakoush assembled outside the main gate of the US Special Mission in Benghazi.  They were armed with assault rifles, other firearms, and explosive devices.  At about 9:45 p.m., the group of armed men violently breached the main gate of the Mission. Upon entry, the men fanned out across the Mission complex, setting fires to building within the Mission compound.

The Department of Justice previously charged and convicted two leaders in the Benghazi attack on federal terrorism charges and other offenses. Ahmed Abu Khatallah, aka Ahmed Mukatallah was sentenced in June 2018 to 22 years in prison and resentenced in September 2024 to 28 years in prison. Mustafa al-Imam was sentenced in January 2020 to nearly 20 years.

Apparently, President Trump believes that when you FK Around you eventually Find Out. But, Hillary Clinton told us when this happened, “What difference does it make?” Which is the better policy for protecting America, Friends?

Finally, we are finding the it DOES make a difference. A HUGE ONE! These men did not die in vain.

And our President has proven it does make a difference, too. If only to Never Forget.

The Winter Doldrums Will End

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Today, as this is written, the temperature is 24* with a windchill of 14*. Tonight, it is expected to be pretty cold, too, with windchills below zero. If that weren’t bad enough, this weekend in New York and Long Island, it is expected to reach -15*!

Brrrr. Now THAT IS COLD!!

As we have seen over the last few years, many people have moved to warmer climes to escape the winters  of Long Island and the Northeast. Many have moved to the Sunshine State in this quest, or at least have become snowbirds.

But this winter, Mother Nature played a dirty trick, and showed us all that we can’t outrun the force of weather. Instead, we are relearning that age-old lesson, “You can’t fool Mother Nature.”

No matter how hard we try.

Even in Central Florida, the best it will be is in the low sixties, and overnight temperatures in the thirties. If will gradually warm up, even in colder parts of the country by next Friday.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day. To warm your heart, at least.

A few days later, Mardi Gras and Ash Wednesday will kick off the Lenten Season and Spring Training will be upon us. 

Then, we will soon forget how the month started, leaving all the bitterness of winter in our rear view mirrors, and watch as Spring and warmer weather draw closer.

So, take heart, My Friends; it WILL get better. Just remember how tough this winter was when temperatures climb into the 90s in July, and how much you prayed it would warm up in February.

Meanwhile, stay warm and be safe.

Stopping Mamdani

The clothes are off, the mask has been tossed and the sheep costume has been shed to reveal that Mayor Mamdani has been an anti-semitic wolf all along. His smile, which won over the fools to vote for him, has turned lecherously evil to snarl at the Jewish population in New York.

Proud of yourselves? He lured you into his lair by promising undeliverable goodies to win you over, and has shown he is as evil as Yassir Arafat, but without a keffiyah.

He has already sparked controversy with City Council Speaker Julie Menin, who called for a probe Thursday into the Mayor Zohran Mamdani-led Department of Health over its “Global Oppression Working Group” and whether taxpayer funds were misused.

“Our health care officials should be fighting infectious diseases and addressing skyrocketing health care costs instead of spending public time debating geopolitics on city time,” Menin (D-Manhattan) was quoted in a speech addressing this issue.

“A thorough investigation into the use of taxpayer resources is necessary to protect the public trust and address the unacceptable rise in antisemitism across New York City.”

But, instead, Mamdani is focused on his primary agenda which has become more clear as he moves the city toward a more anti-Semitic and Socialist mirror of other American cities like Dearborn or Minneapolis. 

This is NOT what voters expected, at least those who wanted to move away from former Mayor Adams. But they were duped and will have a hellava time trying to fight FOR a traditional  New York City government.

And Governor Krazy Kat won’t do anything, either. She is in a fight to keep her job for another four years. So, no help from her.

Meanwhile, Council Member Lynn Schulman (D-Queens), the health committee chair, ripped into the politicization of the agency as fanning the flames of antisemitism. She joined with Council Speaker Menin to express her outrage.

“This incident is especially troubling given the alarming rise of antisemitism we are seeing in New York City, including multiple antisemitic acts reported in recent weeks,” Schulman said.

“Hosting a meeting that promotes inflammatory accusations while ignoring antisemitism entirely only deepens and alienates Jewish employees and residents.”

Yeah, two Jewish women trying to save the City before it is completely destroyed. Two modern-day Esthers trying to save the people from their own mistake.

But, in reality, both woman are looking to save the City before Mamdani can really start implementing his agenda. This is only the first step of his nefarious goal to achieve his Jewish-free, Marxist “utopia”.

We can champion and assist these women to save New York from its demise or it will no longer be “the Greatest City In the World.”

Democrat Obstruction Is On Full Display

​One would think Senators from both parties would have found the $2.5 BILLION overreach by the outgoing Federal Reserve Board Chair, Jerome Powell, to renovate the Fed’s DC headquarters would have bordered on lavish and excessive, if not criminal. Especially, as regular Americans were struggling during the Biden years to make ends meet.

Apparently not.

Democrat Senators are calling Senate Banking Chairman, Tim Scott (R-SC), to delay the nomination proceedings for former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick to be the next chair of the US central bank.

Why?

On the pretext that investigations into Lisa Cook and Powell’s alleged misdeeds should be closed.

“We demand that you delay any nomination proceedings for Mr Warsh until after the pretextual criminal investigations involving Chair Powell and Governor Cook have been closed," ranking member Elizabeth Warren and all 10 of her Dem colleagues on the committee wrote. 

Again, why?

The investigations should have no bearing on whether Mr Warsh is qualified to serve his designated position. It is a clear attempt by the “Queen of Shrill and Mean” to besmirch his reputation.

“Kevin Warsh’s nomination to the Federal Reserve has been resoundingly endorsed by business and political leaders because his academic credentials, private sector success, and experience on the Fed Board of Governors are unimpeachable," White House spokesman Kush Desai said.

"Democrats should put political games aside and prioritize the well-being of the American people who deserve to finally have confidence in Federal Reserve decision-making.”

If the Democrats had any integrity left, they would refrain from their constant attempts to serve Party over Country.  But, this is NOT the Democrat Party of JFK or Truman. Instead, this is the Schumer party of obstruction and hate for anyone not aligned with a Socialist agenda.

A sad day in modern American and Constitutional politics.

Spring Has Sprung

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Who would have thought it would be in the 40s when Pitchers and Catchers began showing up in Port St Lucie, the Mets Training site, yesterday? And today, actually, may be only a few degrees warmer. Like in the high 50s.

It will be tough to get warmed up, even if Steve Cohen pays for stadium heaters. It has been frigid for the last couple of weeks and is not expected to achieve the “perfect” climate for Spring Training until sometime next week. Probably by February 13.

Officially, pitchers and catchers are supposed to arrive by next Wednesday, but the players looking to make a good first impression learned early on that you don’t get a second chance to make the first. And they all want to give themselves a lead in the race to make it to “the show”.

And when rookies realize that the veterans are still in the hunt for a place on the roster, it is even more incumbent on them to make that extra effort. After all, there will only be twenty-six players heading into the Opening Day festivities.

Suddenly, by Presidents Day everyone will be expected to be present when the team starts its “two-a-day” workouts. And then, by Saturday, February 21, the first pitch of 2026 at 1:10 PM will have been thrown.

Of course, some of the greatest rivalries of all time began right in "Little Old New York" with the Yankees, Giants and Dodgers, and in 1962, the Mets joined the fray. The one-time city rivalry went Coast-to-Coast, even to this day.

Perhaps, as with all new beginnings, our boys will have a better season than last. After all, with Spring, hope “springs” eternal.

Let the games begin!

Time For Another Mid-Winter Escape

​A few events are scheduled to occur between today and Sunday, February 8. Some are generally expected pretty much as annual events, and one or two are newly anticipated.

First up, of course, is the annual prognostication we have come to know as Groundhog Day. You know, where we expect a rodent to tell us how much winter and cold weather we can expect over the next six weeks. Like that logic exceeds that of the science of Meteorology.

Well, maybe it does, based on the amount of errors the “scientists” seem to make. Right?

The next event would be this coming Sunday, when all of America stops to have their Annual Day of Gluttony… uh, their Super Bowl Parties, sponsored by beer, chips, dips, and other foods we would otherwise shun for their challenge to good and healthy eating habits. 

And after we watch about half the game which follows our food-stuffing extravaganza, many of us will pass out on the couch as we become suddenly exhausted from our carb-fest.

Then, during this week, we will turn our sights on the mundane cold which seems to surprise us each year, setting new records all across the country.

Also late this coming Sunday, if all goes according to plan, we will witness the first launch of humans to the moon since the 1970s.

NASA is sending humans back on a path toward the Moon with the Artemis II mission. Launching aboard a Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, as well as Jeremy Hansen from the Canadian Space Agency, will set off to orbit the Moon on a 10-day mission. This will be the first crewed flight of the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft around the Moon. 

Their goal is to verify modern human capabilities in deep space and pave the way for long-term exploration and science on the lunar surface.

And finally, once again, some in the Congress are showing what happens when the children  in a family can’t get along. Essentially, it is like  one child picks up his marbles and storms home until he gets what he wants, as if to spite everyone else.

It is becoming too tiresome and boring to so many, that perhaps fewer people will play with that child until he finally loses all his friends. Maybe that is what it will take, when others are willing to compromise to get along most of the time. 

Not pointing fingers, but everyone knows who it is.

So enjoy your week and watch how it ends as we tune in to “Another Week in America”.

A Violation of Journalistic Integrity

Funny how a law written, passed and signed into law by a Democrat-controlled Congress and a Democrat President in 1994 to protect abortion clinics from protest by right-to-life groups can also be used by Christians and others when their rights are violated. Maybe it depends on whether you believe in the Democrat Church of Abortion or the Church of your religious beliefs.

The Freedom ot Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act of 1994 is a US federal law (18 USC § 248) that prohibits the use of force, threat of force, or physical obstruction to injure, intimidate, or interfere with anyone obtaining or providing reproductive health services, or exercising their right to religious freedom at a place of worship. It was enacted to protect abortion clinics and staff from violent blockades, with penalties including fines and imprisonment.

But, it also protects persons in a house of worship. Oops... the media forgot that little tidbit of information.

Don Lemon tried to claim he was a journalist when he led a group of protesters into a St Paul, Minnesota church recently, and this morning, was arrested for his role in that riot.

Of course, the usual suspects of the Lame Stream Media will come to HIS defense, claiming it is violation of his First Amendment right of Freedom of the Press. But they have already neglected to report that the protesters violated the right for people to worship freely and without interference or be placed into danger by those  who disagree with them.

People who claim to represent the Journalism industry cannot involve themselves in a cause for which they sympathize, and then HIDE behind the Freedom of the Press clause when they get caught intentionally breaking the law. Unless, of course, the media believes the law is there "for thee but not for me."

We will all find out soon how this will all play out. But to parapharase Lloyd Bentsen who once said to Dan Quayle as he compared himself to JFK, "You, Sir, are no journalist."