Pope Francis says Trump "Is Not Christian"

Trumps response - "The Pope will wish I was President if ISIS attacks."  The Pope was responding to Trump's calling for deportation of undocumented immigrants and pledges to build a wall between the United States and Mexico. Pope Francis urged the United States to address the "humantarian crises" on it's southern border.

What the Pope needs to understand we have a crisis here in America of people being denied benefits simply because we cannot afford to feed all these people here in the states needing help. Here in Chicago we have people waiting to get food stamps since the middle of December to be reinstated for their food stamps they have been receiving.

American's cannot keep feeding, schooling, and providing medical help for people who are here illegally. An old saying the buck stops here and literally we are reaching a point where we are out of provision even to take care of our own.

Trump also adds - the government in Mexico, has made many disparaging remarks about me to the Pope. 

The reality is American's are beginning to ask why are we helping all these countries when we are a bankrupt government. Where is this money coming from? I think the world thinks we are the food basket of the world. But we are struggling like everyone else. It's not that we don't care, but we have to be more realistic on how much more we can do. And Trump is just calling out that we have to be more realistic about how much can we do.

We have to protect the homeland first. Our people are struggling and we must concern ourselves with taking care of our own.

One Thing I Agree With Trump - Building The Wall

Since 1980 we have talked about building this wall. This wall that has become almost a joke in that a chain link fence obviously does not work. Because they break through and it is literally sewn together. Even with the wall being held by cameras they still get through. Nothing seems to work. But have you ever seen the wall Israel built? It is massive and holds the enemy back. Many people told Israel don't build the wall, but they would not listen. They needed security for their country.

The kind of security we need. Our porous border is open to all kinds of people coming through including ISIS. People who get here live off the system, we feed their children, pay for schooling and even health care. It takes jobs from our own people.It's literally breaking our backs to keep letting these people in.

This is where Israel's example really shines through. Once the wall was built their country was more secure, even children could get on school buses without living in fear.
It stabilized their country, and gave them control they needed.

We are out of control stopping people from coming through. Once Israel's wall was built
the bloodshed ceased, not all but it is now much safer in Israel.

We are open to attacks, they haven't happened yet but is is coming. It is believed there are over 100 ISIS cells in America.

We could get a better handle on our economy, and not have this constant undertow pulling us under, submitting us to terrorists and other enemies coming in.

The time is now to build the wall and secure our borders. All the candidates should be supporting this. Whoever wins this is a must for our country's security and growth.

Paul Ryan - "An Agenda Founded in our Founding Priciples"

Paul Ryan spoke with Meet the Press host on compromises he has met to reach across the isle. We must fight for our principles and yet we need to find common ground to base compromises. In the past few months we have passed more things than in 40 years. The house has passed a spending bill to advance republican priorities.

Paul Ryan - "we need an agenda rooted in our founding principles."
" I want to make sure that we have an agenda that we take to the American people that is rooted in our founding principles, that is what conservatives believe to give the country a clear choice. That's what we're excited and looking forward to in 2016. And so, I really don't think about or pay attention to various criticisms that you are going to have. No matter what you do in this job, you're going to get criticized. The question is, are you keeping your principles intact? Are you advancing ideas that make a difference in peoples lives. And in 2016, are you going to be giving American's a choice so the people of this country get to decide what kind of country we are going to have. If we just do nothing, if we just become an opposition party only, then we will not give the people of this country the choice they deserve. That's why I know we're going to go on offence in 2016 and I am looking forward to doing that.

During this interview the host kept trying to draw Ryan off onto what he felt about Trump and other issues of criticisms about Ryan, but Ryan kept to the point and where he wants to take the country as far as keeping to our republican principles. Do these principles make a difference and will they help the country? Think about where this President has lead us into left wing ideas and think about how much this country has suffered under his leadership. The President has lead a far left agenda and that is all that is important to him. It has cost us jobs. It has cost us self esteem. He wants to lead us into socialism and that leads us adrift of what built this country in the first place. What built America? Capitalism and manufacturing. These are two things we need to get back on track. We need to start making things again and building our trade to other countries. That is what is needed to get back into driving our economy forward.

We need strong leadership with people who have a vision for America. The kind of America that made us proud to be an American. Don't let the left confuse you. They want change in another direction, a direction that binds free enterprise and tangles us in the ropes of larger government with more control over us. In a sense we need to be untangled and left to build our own futures with hope and dreams of making our own products and inventions.

I like what Ryan says, we need to get away from just being an opposition party. We need to give clear choices, that make differences in peoples lives. So we the people decide what kind of country we want to have. To be a country again of focus on freedom and to the the persuit of happiness, and give them the choice's they deserve.

Rahm says McCarthy Out

Rahm Emanuel finally let Superintendent Gary McCarthy go today after a rough weekend on the streets of Chicago. But the people say this is only one of three they want gone.

But even the mayor agreed something had to give following turbulent days with people crying out about the Chicago police. The thing that broke the mayor was the death of Lequan Mcdonald and after a year of fighting over a video tape that was never released from a death nearly a year ago. 

The mayor still standing behind his decision not to release the tape because he stated it would hamper & compromise  evidence before a trial. The tape is now released. 

The mayor first announced a 6 member panel formed to improve Accountability and Oversight. Many feel this is just a dodge to lower tempers. That nothing will be accomplished. They feel a top to bottom change needs to happen to reform the police department.

Then he said he had removed McCarthy from commissioner with a interim Jon Escalonte. Emanuel said the department needed to have an early warning system to keep track of officers who had done offences. We need to restore confidence in the department. We must restore trust in the police chief.

Rahm said I am responsible, trust in McCarthy had fallen. He said the task force will meet and make recommendations on March 30th. McCarthy could not go forward leading the police department.

Is it any wonder with all the murders in Chicago that Rahm's resignation has not been called for before. Because they kept the video and other information for the reason of the trial, many people feel there is a definite cover up. Calling for also the resignation of Anita Alvarez, saying she also has lost her integrity. There are just too many unanswered questions.

Therefore faith in the process and loss of faith in the polices has eroded to this point. Taking out McCarthy is only the tip of the problem. A faith group called Community Renewal Committee made up of about 75 pastors are calling for a Independent police auditor reforming the entire department. 
This group is going to put the mayor and the city under a lot of pressure for results.

Is it any wonder for the first time I have seen Rahm a little nervous when calls came from the crowd for his resignation. He did not respond to this but to me he looked shaken.

It was a rough weekend of people marching in the city. Mostly peaceful but you could see it was getting very aggravated. 75% of the murders in Chicago have not been solved. Mccarthy's removal only calmed the storm, but will that keep the turbulence under control? Will it ever be save for people to walk the streets in Chicago and children feel free to play in their own yards? There is a lot to be accomplished.

France A Country Attacked by Jihadist Terrorists

British Prime Minister David Cameron after the killing of Mohammed Enwazi {Jihadi John} in Syria.  "Britain and her allies will not rest until we have defeated this evil terrorist death cult, and the poisonist idealology on which it feeds."

The French government has declared a state of emergency, brought troops to secure Paris, and the countries borders are now closed. 129 people were killed with many attacks, at a restaurant, one near the Bataclan Concert avenue, ane the Stade of France, where the soccer team plays for France.

This all following after a Russian airline was taken down flying from Egypt to St Petersburg.The US and British authorities now believe this also was a terrorist attack.

They beleive this all stems from a drone strike Thursday on a terrorist known as Jihadi John.

They beleive this is a planned attack because the attack was well- coordinated. But it was made to look like a strike at the Jihadi John attack.

The Paris people returned to work today, with fear and anger. and with a resolve to retaliate and overcome ISIS with help from other countries uncluding the United States.

The largest attack since 9/11,  shows the growing power of ISIS and it's ability to cause fear and distruction in the hearts and minds of the people of France. ISIS is a force to be dealt with and quickly. They have the desire to take lives and land with no remorse or fear of what they are doing. They even behead children and the elderly. With a clear cut hatred for Christianity and any one who claims faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. 

Paris is in the grip of an enemy and is already making plans for retaliation. The Eiffle Tower is illuminated in blue, white and red in honor of the Paris Terror Attacks. My we and others stand clearly behind them at this time because next time it could be us. God's  blessings for those who take a stand against this evil force that has come apon us.

One Million people on Affordable Care Act may loose their health Insurance

People with modest incomes on health care subsidies may loose their insurance because they did not file income tax returns. The rule is, if you receive an insurance subsidy you must also file a tax return to prove that person was eligible for financial assistance

When you file this year there is a new question. Did you file for a 2014 tax return and reconcile any premium tax credit you used? The problem being many people who file for a subsidy live on low incomes and don't usually file a tax return. They now must file. Your subsidy is based upon an expected income for the coming year.

The premium tax credit form, the dreaded 8962, is really hard,"Eileen P Duppan. It's enough to make you cry. That form, it was almost impossible to figure out.

Another problem people must compare tax credits based on projected income with the amount they actually were able to receive for the year. If they receive more, they must pay back the excess, and the government can deduct it from their tax refunds.

Christian Speidel, tax lawyer, "A substantial number of people are at risk for loosing their health insurance subsidies. The I.R.S. sent out more than one million letters to people who have received payments paid but have not filed their tax returns. "If you do not file a 2014 tax return you will be responsible for the full cost of your monthly premium and all covered services." The letter said.

People are fearful. Many feel anger. Without the subsidy they cannot afford health insuracne. Most of all, if they did not file for taxes and do not return in the fall to the market place they can be automatically re-enrolled at the full price only to find out the subsidies are cut to zero.

May I also add may God have mercy on these dear people who have lost their health care and a big bill from the government. Is this what the President called for? Millions of people loosing their health care simply because they did not file for taxes? And if not coming back to the market place in the fall they can be automatically re-enrolled at the FULL PRICE and subsidies cut to zero?

I encourage all who are in this predicament to at least go to Health Care.gov or a local insurance councilor to assist yo, because you failed to file and reconcile your 2014 tax credit.

Did Trump Win The Debate?

Donald Trump -  a scary thought came to mind at the beginning of the debate because we aren't even sure what he will run as An Independent? A Republican? A Democrat? As Carly Fiorina said "He's changed his mind on everything from healthcare to abortion. {What are the principles on which he would govern?}"

Even doubts as to his net worth, and he's worth a lot no doubt, but he says it is 10 billion, but outside estimates put the figuire lower. In June he said he net worth was about 8.7 billion, but Forbes even less at 4 billion.

Many say Trump won the debate but there are some doubts to his statement the Mexican government is sending us prisoners, drug pushers and dangerous felons. When pressed as to his source he said the guards at the border crossings told him this information.

Megyn Kelly was fired at ounce more for saying ugly things about him but if you look at the
May references about their meeting on the air, she merely pointed out that he has never been a lawmaker,or a governor and lacks experience in these areas. Which he does lack expertise, he is a business man, it was an accurate statement.  She is now on his bad list with others, such as Rosie, who some how got also into the debate.

My response to this is, how would he handle high level talks with diplomats from other countries, or would he fly off the handle, and let loose his tongue, ripping some one apart.  Did he look presidential? Giving clear facts, and on which principles he stood? And why did he give money to the Clintons?

I like Trump, I have even been to his seminars on moneymaking. I learned a lot. But from the debate I really learned very little about how he would run the country.  I would like to give him a second chance, but at this point I have more questions than answers.

I felt good after the debate, there were some really good answers I felt from the candidates. I felt like the country does have a chance at recovering with a good president. Lately I have heard people say things like, this isn't America anymore. And people feel we are loosing more jobs, even though we have gained some. I believe as long as people feel the country is in bad shape and the recovery is too slow they will vote with their feelings rather than facts

The person who wins the election will be the one who can convince us the most he or she can rebuild the country making jobs a priority and winning against Isis and other warring factors against us. It will be a person who can make us feel safe again. That we can trust again. It is going to be more about feeling than facts. So people can say this feels like America again, the place where I grew up. The place were my children and grandchildren can be safe. God Bless America