2018 – WTPOTUS

California Considering a “Texting Tax”

By Admin|2018-12-20T02:26:56+00:00December 20th, 2018|Economics|

From USA Today:

California’s Public Utilities Commission is considering a plan that would charge mobile phone users a fee for sending text messages, according to recent public law filings.

The proposal is partially due to landline-era legislation coupled with the fact the people are shifting patterns away from voice calls in favor of texting.

California is determining whether surcharges and user fees on text messaging comply with Public Purpose Programs, which use tax revenue to make telecommunications services accessible to low-income residents. The programs, which date to the 1930s, were given a face-lift in the late 1990s, allowing individual states to impose requirements to preserve what’s referred to as a “universal service.”

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ID’s Required to Vote in Mexico…So Why Not Here?

By Admin|2018-12-01T03:56:36+00:00December 1st, 2018|Uncategorized|

Those voting cards are government-issued photo IDs, credentials that citizens are required to produce at polling stations in order to vote in federal elections in Mexico.

The United States has no equivalent national voter requirements or voter ID card. However, some states require voters to produce photo IDs in order to vote, while others don’t. Don’t believe us? Ask Snopes.

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Why We Need the Electoral College

By Admin|2018-11-15T22:14:49+00:00November 15th, 2018|2016, Clinton|

*In their infinite wisdom, the United States’ Founders created the
Electoral College to ensure the STATES were fairly represented. Why should
one or two densely populated areas speak for the whole of the nation?*

*The following list of statistics has been making the rounds on the
Internet. It should finally put an end to the argument as to why the
Electoral College makes sense.*

*Do share this. It needs to be widely known and understood.*

*There are 3,141 counties in the United States.*

*Trump won 3,084 of them.*

*Clinton won 57.*

*There are 62 counties in New York State.*

*Trump won 46 of them.*

*Clinton won 16.*

*Clinton won the popular vote by approx. 1.5 million votes.*

*In the 5 counties that encompass NYC, (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan,
Richmond & Queens) Clinton received well over 2 million more votes than
Trump. (Clinton only won 4 of these counties; Trump won Richmond)*

*Therefore these 5 counties alone, more than accounted for Clinton winning
the popular vote of the entire country.*

*These 5 counties comprise 319 square miles.*

*The United States is comprised of 3,797,000 square miles.*

*When you have a country that encompasses almost 4 million square miles of
territory, it would be ludicrous to even suggest that the vote of those who
inhabit a mere 319 square miles should dictate the outcome of a national
election.*

*Large, densely populated Democrat cities (NYC, Chicago, LA, etc.) DO NOT
and SHOULD NOT speak for the rest of our country!*

*And…it’s been verified and documented that those aforementioned 319
square miles are where the majority of our nation’s problems foment.*

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A busy day at the White House

By Admin|2018-10-21T18:10:08+00:00October 21st, 2018|Trump|

Now 629 days since his Inauguration, President Trump continues to fight hard for the American people day in and day out. To give you an inside look at just one day’s schedule at the White House:

Common sense reform for our music industry: President Trump signed long-awaited legislation this morning to fix outdated American music laws. The Orrin G. Hatch–Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act has gained widespread support throughout the industry, expected to benefit songwriters, artists, and fans alike. Through a simplified licensing system, songwriters will finally be paid the royalties they deserve. Watch today’s signing ceremony.
The Save our Seas Act of 2018: Each year, countries the world over are responsible for dumping more than 8 million tons of garbage into our oceans. This trash and debris is not only harmful to the world’s marine life—it disrupts our fishermen and coastal economies, as well. President Trump signed legislation today to reauthorize and strengthen the Marine Debris Program.
Ending the scourge of human trafficking: The Trump Administration is fighting to end the scourge of human trafficking, also known as modern-day slavery. Today, the President met with his Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (PITF), a Cabinet-level entity consisting of 15 departments and agencies. The Administration is taking the fight to all fronts, and the results are piling up: Last year, the Department of Justice secured convictions against nearly 500 defendants, and the FBI dismantled 42 criminal enterprises engaged in child sex trafficking. Learn more about President Trump’s fight to end this horrific practice.
Unprecedented access to journalists: “President Trump, already the most media-accessible president in memory, is talking to journalists almost nonstop as his successes pile up ahead of the midterm elections,” Dave Boyer of The Washington Times writes. See excerpts from the President’s phone interview this morning with Fox & Friends.

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To all of our first responders: ‘Thank you!’

By Admin|2018-09-26T00:01:08+00:00September 26th, 2018|Trump|

As President Donald J. Trump visits the Carolinas today, nearly 20,000 Federal employees have been mobilized to help restore power, rescue stranded victims, and assist in all aspects of the recovery following Hurricane Florence.

The numbers behind the Federal response:

More than 2,000 rescues and nearly 15,000 individuals sheltered by FEMA

Some 6,000 active-duty personnel and 7,000 National Guardsmen on scene
At least 400 lives—and 200 pets—saved by the U.S. Coast Guard
More than 100 priority sites beginning to be assessed by the EPA
40,000 individuals working with the Department of Energy to restore power
535 rescue-and-evacuation missions and counting performed or supported by the National Guard in North Carolina

The President delivered a, clear message during his visit to affected communities today: “The Federal Government is behind you.” He thanked state leaders, first responders, and local officials for working around the clock to help all victims get the assistance they need. “Whatever we need from Washington, we are there.”

The widespread devastation of this storm demands a Government-wide response, and that is what the Trump Administration has worked to deliver. The Department of Veterans Affairs is moving to open facilities that were closed by the storm, and the Small Business Administration has announced assistance for homeowners, renters, and businesses of all sizes in addition to opening a business recovery center.

Learn how the Trump Administration is supporting the Florence recovery effort.

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Alfredo Ortiz: Hispanics Flourishing in Trump Economy

By Admin|2018-09-25T23:58:18+00:00September 25th, 2018|Economics|

“President Trump’s economy is the rising tide that is lifting all boats. This is especially true for Hispanics, who were among the biggest victims of the low-growth, high-regulation economy under President Obama,” Job Creators Network CEO Alfredo Ortiz writes in The Hill.

“Last week, the Census Bureau announced new household income numbers, which showed that median income for Hispanic households grew by 3.7 percent, adjusted for inflation, last year. That’s more than double the increase seen by all households . . . That’s welcome news as the nation celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month.”

Click here to read more.

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Army Veteran’s Apparel Line Counters Nike-Kaepernick Campaign with ‘Just Stand’ Shirt

By Admin|2018-09-25T23:12:38+00:00September 25th, 2018|Lifestyle|

Originally Published on Fox News

An Army veteran called out Nike Saturday on Fox & Friends for featuring Colin Kaepernick at the center of the company’s “Just Do It” campaign.

Tyler Merritt’s company, Nine Line Apparel, has countered Nike by releasing a shirt of its own that reads “Just Stand.”

Merritt, a former Army captain and Nine Line’s CEO, said Saturday, “They decided to take a stance. This is our stand.”

Nike recently announced a multi-year agreement with Kaepernick, including for his own apparel line, video ads and billboards featuring his image, and a contribution to the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback’s Know Your Rights charity.

The company drew immediate backlash after releasing a print ad that stated, “Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything.”

Merritt said Saturday that it’s hard to make a parallel between an athlete’s sacrifice and a soldier’s.

“The word ‘sacrifice’ in the military members, it’s something severe,” he said.

He said that Nike’s move to feature a controversial figure like Kaepernick was done with a lack of concern about those who may find the former quarterback’s actions offensive.

“I agree that police brutality is bad, but you know, wearing socks that say pigs…” he said, in reference to when Kaepernick wore socks depicting police officers as pigs.

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To Kill an American

By Admin|2018-09-25T23:04:04+00:00September 25th, 2018|International, Islam, Opinion|

You probably missed this in the rush of news, but there was actually a report that someone in Pakistan had published in a newspaper, an offer of a reward to anyone who killed an American; any American.

So an Australian dentist wrote an editorial the following day to let everyone know what an American is. So they would know when they found one. (Good one, mate!!!!)

‘An American is English, or French, or Italian, Irish, German, Spanish , Polish, Russian or Greek. An American may also be Canadian, Mexican, African, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Australian, Iranian, Asian, or Arab, or Pakistani or Afghan.

An American may also be a Comanche, Cherokee, Osage, Blackfoot, Navaho, Apache, Seminole or one of the many other tribes known as native Americans.

An American is Christian, or he could be Jewish, or Buddhist, or Muslim. In fact, there are more Muslims in America than in Afghanistan . The only difference is that in America they are free to worship as each of them chooses.

An American is also free to believe in no religion…… For that he will answer only to God, not to the government, or to armed thugs claiming to speak for the government and for God.

An American lives in the most prosperous land in the history of the world.
The root of that prosperity can be found in the Declaration of Independence , which recognizes the God-given right of each person to the pursuit of happiness.

An American is generous. Americans have helped out just about every other nation in the world in their time of need, never asking a thing in return……..

When Afghanistan was overrun by the Soviet army 20 years ago, Americans came with arms and supplies to enable the people to win back their country!

As of the morning of September 11, Americans had given more than any other nation to the poor in Afghanistan ..
The national symbol of America , The Statue of Liberty , welcomes your tired and your poor, the wretched refuse of your teeming shores, the homeless, tempest tossed. These, in fact, are the people who built America .

Some of them were working in the Twin Towers the morning of September 11 , 2001 earning a better life for their families. It’s been told that the World Trade Center victims were from at least 30 different countries, cultures, and first languages, including those that aided and abetted the terrorists.

So you can try to kill an American if you must.. Hitler did. So did General Tojo , and Stalin, and Mao Tse-Tung, and other bloodthirsty tyrants in the world. But, in doing so you would just be killing yourself . Because Americans are not a particular people from a particular place. They are the embodiment of the human spirit of freedom. Everyone who holds to that spirit, everywhere, is an American.

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Prayer

By Admin|2018-09-25T23:00:18+00:00September 25th, 2018|Uncategorized|

Always pray to have Eyes that see the best in people,
A Heart that forgive the worst,
A Mind that forgets the bad,
And a Soul that never loses faith in God!!

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White House: On ICE, Democrats abandon the mainstream

By Admin|2018-08-22T21:21:08+00:00August 22nd, 2018|Crime and Prevention, Immigration Citizenship|

Despite public opposition, numerous Democrats continue to call for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to be abolished. It’s a belief that falls squarely outside the American mainstream: According to a recent POLITICO/Morning Consult poll, only 25 percent of voters support getting rid of ICE.

A majority of Americans know we must keep ICE, and for good reason: Eliminating this crucial piece of our national security force would grind immigration enforcement to a halt, with devastating consequences for public safety. Abolishing ICE would mean abolishing the agency responsible for removing drug dealers, gang members, and other criminals who exploit America’s border to take advantage of our communities.

The numbers don’t lie. Criminals arrested by ICE during the 2017 fiscal year were responsible for:

• More than 76,000 dangerous drug offenses;

• More than 48,000 assault offenses;

• More than 11,000 weapon offenses;

• More than 5,000 sexual assault offenses;

• More than 2,000 kidnapping offenses; and

• More than 1,800 homicide offenses.

Our immigration law enforcement officers work in dangerous conditions to protect our communities. We must stand with them. Recently, 167 Democrats in the House of Representatives refused to vote for a resolution to support these border officials. “To the courageous public servants at ICE, men and women, we want you to know that the American people are with you and my administration has your back 100 percent,” President Trump said in his most recent weekly address.

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