Democrats Having Issues Selling Trump/Russia Collusion

For Months now the Democrats have been pushing the Trump/Russia Collusion during the last election agenda.  They were pushing it to prove Trump didn't win the Election.  He and/or his team worked with the Russian's to steal the Election from Clinton.

For months that is all we have heard.  So far zero evidence has come forward.  Yet we are spending Millions of dollars on it.  When it is painfully obvious to anyone with a brain, that isn't clouded with bias from Politics, that it just didn't happen.

If the Russians were in any way working with the Trump team during the election to help him win the Presidency, don't you think that the Russian/American relationship would be much better?  Do you think that with all the issues between the two countries, either the Russians would sell out the President or be getting their way?

Now the same Democrats are touting how bad the relations are and that the President is bad at foreign policy.  First he colluded with the Russians, now he is bad at foreign policy because of the relations with Russia.  Which is it? 

Kind of the same way as they all complained that James Comey should be fired from the FBI for how he handled the Clinton Email Investigation.  Democrats hated him and wanted him removed.  Then when Trump does exactly that, the same Democrats came out that Trump is Obstructing Justice.  It is laughable to say the least, except it is our money they are wasting on their war on Trump.

Trumps Border Wall only a Bad Idea to the Democrats

The Border Wall on the South Border is a hot button topic for Democrats.  They talk about how this Country is open for everyone and no wall should be in place. 

I agree, we are open to everyone.  Everyone who is willing to enter the Country Legally.  If you don't have anything to hide, why not just walk right across the border at a legal border crossing?

Most people with an ounce of common sense understands exactly why it is important.  The border wall is not to stop people from coming into the country at all.  It is to force people to enter the country the proper way so that we have control of who is entering the country.  Again, if you have nothing to hide, what is the problem?

Just take a look overseas at Europe.  They have had open borders letting everyone come and go.  No with all the migrants and the rising crime and terrorism they are closing their borders.  Austria has even made a move sending the Military to the border to stop the crossings.  Other Countries are building their own walls to stop them.

Only in America does Politics override Safety and Common Sense.

CNN Just Can't Help Themselves, Misleading and False Stories

The CNN Headline reads "White House Pays Women 80 Cents for Every Dollar Paid to Men"

Nice headline.  That dang Trump and the pay disparity for women at the White House. 

CNN -
 

Women working in the White House earn an average salary of 80 cents for every dollar paid to their male colleagues, a CNN analysis found.

That's a gender pay gap wider than the national average of 82 cents on the dollar, according to the Labor Department.

The average salary among men working in the White House was nearly $104,000, according to an analysis of the White House's annual report to Congress, which was released Friday. For women, it was about $83,000. That's $21,000 less on average.

Wait, lets dig in to the details.

Even in their own article they explain why this might be.

CNN -

The disparity is primarily due to more women filling lower-ranking jobs. Half the men working at the White House make $95,000 or more annually, while half the women $70,100 or less.

The top salary for permanent employees at the White House is $179,700. Among the 22 employees making that, only six are women.

 CNN even knows that the split is not due to people working in the same jobs getting paid less, it is because more women work in lower level jobs.  They even go on to say that the mix of men and women working there is almost evenly split. 

So once again you can plainly see the bias in the reporting.  It isn't real news or even close to an accurate headline.  It is designed to give people a false sense of pay disparity by the Trump White House. 

Bernie Sanders Being a Bit Hypocritical?

Bernie Sanders appears to not really have a grip on reality in Washington DC.

As he has been hitting the talk shows and speaking out to anyone who will listen that he thinks the investigation into his wife by the FBI is unfair and politically motivated.

FOX News -

Asked on CNN’s “State of the Union” about the case, Sen. Sanders quickly pointed out how the allegations first surfaced.

“I know this will shock the viewers -- the vice-chairman of the Vermont Republican Party who happened to be Donald Trump's campaign manager raised this issue and initiated this investigation,” he said. “… I think what you're looking at is something that [the] Republican National Committee is very excited about.”

Of course it is Politics.  The same Politics the Democrats are using against Donald Trump.  In Washington DC it is all about creating chaos and problems for the other side.  It isn't about being honest and getting things done. 

Bernie Sanders himself is out there doing the exact same thing that he is now complaining about.  You can't throw stones inside a glass house Senator.

Milwaukee Mayor's Budget Cuts Police and Fire

The Mayor of Milwaukee says that his budget may force the cutting of up to 84 Police Officers and 75 firefighters.  He says that it is due to Pension Payments for retirees.  He also is blaming the State for not giving him more money to help cover these costs.

The city is in the middle of a major crime growth, and the Mayor is cutting Officers?

He said the budget request was $26.9 million dollars higher than the request for 2017.   The Police Department appears to be looking at a cut of $7.3 million. 

Wonder if the $128 million that the Mayor is spending on the 2.5 mile street car would have helped plug this shortfall?  Also, what about the $3.2 million being set aside annually to pay for upkeep and maintenance of the street car?  Those budgets don't seem to be taking a hit.  So the Mayor is cutting Public Safety to save his street car?

It is time for a leadership change in the City of Milwaukee.  Milwaukee has seen a growth in building, lots of High End Condos, however the population has declined.  Crime has to be a major contributor to that.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - 

The City of Milwaukee's population declined by 4,366 people from 2015 to 2016, erasing much of the slow but steady gains the city experienced since 2010, according to figures released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau.  

For the first part of the decade, the city saw slight annual population increases, growing from 595,188 in 2010 to 600,178 in 2014. Starting with the 2015 population estimates, Milwaukee's numbers started declining, falling by about 1% to 595,047 in 2016.

"I will review Milwaukee’s population estimates and those of other large cities, including Midwestern cities, keeping in mind these estimates are sometimes unreliable," Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett wrote in a statement, saying also that the 2016 estimate is still higher than the 2010 April census count of 594,833.

The Downfall of the HealthCare in America

Thanks to the Leaders of the two parties in Washington the Health Care System in America is failing and will continue to do so.

It all started when Obama Won the Presidency.  He went into the White House with a Majority in the Senate and House and decided that He and the Democrats didn't need the Republicans for anything and forced the Democratic Version of Health Care down the throats of the Republicans and the American People.  Everyone saw the flaws in it right out of the gate.  There were major issues in it and everyone knew it.  But by the time the issues bubbled to the top the Democrats had lost their majority.  Now they were in protect mode.  The legacy of the President and Health Care for all had to be protected at all costs.  Even though it is failing, costing people more money, costing the Government more money, and collapsing it still has to be protected at all cost.

Then the Republicans took control of not only the White House, but the Majority in Congress as well.  They now want to repeal it and replace it.  The legislation that is known as Obama Care needs a major overhaul.  Everyone knows it.  The Republicans feel that they must repeal the whole thing and start over.  Looking more like they are taking a shot at the Legacy Legislation of President Obama. 

The people paying the price for the stupidity is the American People.  I honestly feel like there are a block of Republicans in the Congress that want to improve the Health Care system.  They want to improve on what we have now.  They want to make changes that drive down the costs and maintain the good aspects of the current system.  The problem is that they lack the support from Republicans and Democrats alike.  You have the far left wing of the Democratic party keeping the Democrats sidelined during the process in hopes that it costs the Republicans votes during the election.  They don't care about solving the issue only winning votes.  Thankfully the block of the Republicans is forcing on their own, the Republican party to slow down and do it right.  Solve the issues with the Health Care Bill and not just be in a hurry to pass something.  It would be nice if the Democrats would break from their leadership and be involved in the process so that the American People can reap the benefits of a truly well rounded bill that people want.

Is the Milwaukee Police Chief Really that Lost?

Milwaukee has a major problem with crime.  It is out of control and only getting worse.  Just watch the news every night and you will see, the first 5-10 minutes is all about the shootings, car thefts, robberies and more.  It is completely ridiculous.

Anyone will tell you that criminals are thriving in Milwaukee.  The Milwaukee Police Department won't chase you.  Just drive away fast and they let you go.  It is the Policy the Milwaukee Police Chief has.  I have heard from people on both sides of the law how this has increased crime.  I know people in the city tell me, "Cops don't care they have more important things to do.  Just drive away they won't chase you".  I also have heard from other Police Officers outside of Milwaukee talk about how criminals flee their jurisdiction to get into Milwaukee where they know they are safe.

I even witnessed kids who vandalized a car by throwing a large rock at it.  It damaged the car and the driver pulled over.  The kids sat there and laughed.  The driver called the police and told the kids that.  They laughed again and said go ahead and call them, they won't come here they have more important things to do.  The Police never did show up, instead the driver had to drive to the Police Station to file a report. 

The Milwaukee Police Chief and the Milwaukee County DA have the crime problem figured out.  They know how to stop it.  The problem is that it is out of their hands.  The crime problem in Milwaukee lies some 75 miles to the West in Madison.  It is the Conceal Carry Law.  That is what is causing the problems in Milwaukee.  Just ask the Milwaukee Police Chief.

I have searched and searched and out of all the many many many shootings and killings in Milwaukee have only been able to find a few where the shooter was a Conceal Carry Permit holder.  So please explain to me how the law plays into the rise in crime in Milwaukee? 

Why We hate Politicians

Look at Washington DC right now.  Actually look at it over the last several years.  Nothing gets done.

We can't change the past so lets focus on the here and now.

Both parties are too busy fighting each other to look at the opportunity right in front of them.  Democrats are too busy trying to discredit Trump instead of sitting down with him and pushing their agenda.  They could actually get some of their agenda in the bills.  Trump isn't a politician, he is a business man and knows the benefits of give and take.  They could really be involved in the changes to Health Care.  Everyone knows that Obama Care is in the midst of full failure without massive change.  Instead they want to sit it out and use it for Political purposes.  The American People just want things done.  The Republicans are the same way.  They would rather do things without the Democrats. 

Democrats and Republicans need to pull their collective heads out of their asses and work together.

The Democrats need to get over the fact that they are the minority party and lost the Presidency.  They need to tell the President and the Republicans, "Lets sit down and talk".  Negotiate and give their ideas and reasons.  Then if you get none of your ideas in or considered, then complain.  But you can't complain if you don't try. 

Health Care is collapsing.  Anyone can tell you that.  It has to be changed.  How it is changed is up to the politicians in  Washington.  The Republicans can't even agree on how to do it.  The Democrats are just sitting back and saying your killing people.  If they would put away their party and just sit down they will get something done.  Will it satisfy everyone, NO.  Never will.  This is the perfect opportunity for both sides to get some of what they want. 

The Republicans need to invite the Democrats in.  Ask them to come to the table.  If they don't show up or refuse then you can show the American People they don't want to be a part of it.  Look at the President.  He has invited the Democrats to the White House for sit downs to discuss things and they have refused.  If you don't think the American People have noticed, then you would be wrong. 

It is time for Politicians to forget about the D or R attached to their name and think about the American People.  Nancy Pelosi doesn't represent America no more that Paul Ryan does.  Every state has their elected officials and they need to work for us and not their political leaders.

When Will the Media and Democrats Move On?

How long will it take for the Democrats and the Media to Move On?  Trump is the President and will be for at least 4 years.

They have tried everything.  The Collusion with Russia tactic, that so far has shown no evidence and a vast majority of people know it for what it is, a witch hunt to stall the agenda.  Obstruction of Justice?  The top two people at the DOJ recommended the termination of James Comey.  A majority of Democrats had called for his Termination.  Again, another attempt to stall the agenda.

The Democrats and Media have been in an all out blitz to discredit that the Trump Presidency is legitimate.  However there has been 5 special house races since Trump won the Presidency and the Republicans have won all 5. 

The Democrats Strategy of being obstructionists and just bashing and being negative appears to not be a winning strategy.  They have tried that from the day that Trump became the Nominee and have failed to realize that strategy is costing them.  They are falling into the trap of believing their own BS.  When you hear the News and the Democrats saying the same thing every day, every broadcast and you still are not winning, at some point you better wake up.

What they have failed to realize is, Trump doesn't care if he works with Republicans or Democrats.  The Democrats have a golden opportunity to be influential in the lawmaking process and the policy process if they will take a seat at the table.  Trump isn't your typical Politician.  He isn't locked in with any one political party.  He leans to the Right, but it appears that he can be swayed by the Left if they take the opportunity.  They have chosen to not be involved.  They are hurting themselves in the process.

What is the Independent Counsel Investigating?

We have heard that there is an Independent Counsel set up to investigate President Trump.  But what we don't know is what is it that he is investigating.

The Russian Collusion?  We have already heard from everyone including Republicans, Democrats, The Attorney General at the Time, Intelligence officials and anyone else who would know, that there is no evidence that Trump or his Team colluded with the Russians.  So why would be investigating this? 

Trumps firing of James Comey?  The President has the right and ability to fire the Dir. of the FBI at any time.  It was expected.  Democrats along with Republicans had called for his firing for months.  After Trump fires him they say it was because of the Russia Investigation.  But read above, there was no evidence that Trump did anything wrong.  Comey even said that directly.

So again, what is the Special Counsel Investigating?