Remembering Fred Thompson

Click here or on the image below to watch "So God Made A Patriot": "So God Made a Patriot"

 

That was beautiful.  It embodies his spirit.  The words, the passion, the images are Fred Thompson.

Thank you Steve and the Grassfire Team for your inspiring words and for sharing this lasting tribute to a man who impressed me whenever I heard him speak.  I knew his words were genuine and that he was a true representative of our conservative values.  He will be missed,but remembered for the man and patriot he was. 

The Benghazi Hearing

The Benghazi Hearing

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I had the opportunity to witness the live coverage of the Benghazi Hearing and the testimony that emerged as a result.  I have the facts to make a clear and concise assessment of Hillary’s testimony, the questioning by the Select Committee and the interaction between the players.  I was lucky to have had the unique experience of viewing the coverage live and am privileged to share my account, my thoughts and reactions with you.

Hillary supporters, main stream media and her adoring fans praised Hillary and called what she did on Thursday in front of the House Select Committee, a performance.  She was able to shine in the spotlight with the help of Democrats who sang her praises, especially Rep. Elijah Cummings, who “…… praised the former secretary for her transparency,” even though the “committee had not received all the information they needed to conduct the investigation.” (Dailycaller.com)  Other representatives set the stage for her to portray herself as a competent and committed leader.  As most of us with half a brain know we wouldn’t be discussing this right now if either of those things were true.

Those in the mainstream media reported that she should be commended for her stamina.  After all, she withstood the probe of the spotlight and the questioning like a pro.  But, my feeling is why would she feel pressure or fatigue when she is held to a different set of standards?   Her experience was stress free, no worries of repercussions.  Her lies are without consequence.  Even though the evidence proves a gross lie was told to the American people about the reason for the Benghazi attacks, there is no outrage by the media, by government officials and most of the American people.

Clinton’s inclination was weaving lies into truth, cleverly manipulating details and distancing herself from accusation, so as to avoid culpability.  In her testimony she relays an account of elaborate demands and expectations in her position, sparing no time for the mundane requests of increased security by Ambassador Stevens. Instead she leveraged her subordinates’ reputations to cover her failings.  She presented this testimony with confidence and the assurance of one who is beyond reproach.  As she looked out to the cheer leaders representing half the select committee she counted on their approval and admiration of her performance.  And they were more than happy to do so.

Trey Gowdy and the House Select Committee were tenacious in their line of questioning and impeccable in circumventing her evasiveness. During hours of questioning they exposed her deceptive posture and Hillary revealed incompetence, callousness and lack of empathy throughout.  Most notably seen in an answer and remark to Representative Susan Brooks when she asked Hillary “Did you ever talk to Ambassador Steven’s when all this was going on in the hotbed of Libya?”  Clinton would not respond and then Rep. Brooks said, “That is a yes or no answer Madam Secretary.  Did you ever personally speak to Ambassador Stevens after you swore him in in May, 2012?  Yes or no, please.”  “Yes, I believe I did,” Clinton said.  “And when was that?” asked Brooks.  “I don’t recall,” Clinton responded. (http://dailycaller.com/2015/10/22/hillary-cant-remember-when-or-if-she-talked-to-chris-stevens-in-months-before-benghazi-attack-video/)  Susan Brooks was impressive and to the point.  Throughout the hearing she and other committee members, Trey Gowdy, Chairman (SC), Peter Roskam (IL), Jim Jordan (OH) and Mike Pompeo (KS) had well developed questions that shed light on pertinent information and offered insight into Hillary’s inadequacies as Secretary of State. There were many brilliant moments of questioning and new evidence, especially the six hundred requests for additional and timely security measures by Ambassador Stevens.  Could anything be more damming, indicating at the least, irresponsibility and at the most a dereliction of duty that clearly points to unfit and dangerous leadership.

Hillary Clinton suffers from an elitist mentality.  Her denial of responsibility to thwart judgement, her bloviating to mask incompetence and the arrogance with which she dismisses herself from scrutiny are character flaws of elitists, but I would go further to describe her as self-centered, incompetent, dangerous and unfit to lead.  Certainly inadequate and unworthy of the office of the presidency.

                                                                                   

  

Bishop Jackson To Obama: ‘Frankly Sir, You Ought To Close Your Mouth’

Argues the Crusades began in 1096 in response to Islam conquering the Holy Land.

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Tom Hinchey — February 6, 2015

There has been strong reaction to President Barack Obama’s remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday when he compared the murderous acts being committed by Islamic terrorist groups and centuries-ago Christian campaigns.

And lest we get on our high horse and think this is unique to some other place, remember that during the Crusades and the Inquisition, people committed terrible deeds in the name of Christ. In our home country, slavery and Jim Crow all too often was justified in the name of Christ.

The founder of StandAmerica, Bishop E. W. Jackson, told Elizabeth Hasselbeck on Friday morning’s Fox and Friends that he had a message for President Obama:

Read more at http://www.westernjournalism.com/bishop-jackson-obama-frankly-sir-try-closing-mouth/#8pYdtOrUQSxYYQDV.99

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Bishop Jackson To Obama: 'Frankly Sir, You Ought To Close Your Mouth'

                                                                                                                    February 2, 2014

 

Mother Knows Best

by Cynthia J Quinn

Mitt Romney's decision last week not to run for the GOP nomination for President cleared the way for the Republican establishments first choice, Jeb Bush, an obedient, good old boy politician who has great aristocratic name recognition, big corporate money at the ready, and a politically correct Mexican- born wife; stellar prerequisites that give him a free pass to go to the head of the GOP political pecking order. For the next two years, the Bush- league campaign will play out, while most conservative Americans who are tired of the same old smoke and mirrors go underground and finish preparing their survival bunkers.

Romney spoke of hoping that one of our next generation Republican leaders may emerge. Next generation? I hate to be a spoil sport, but we no longer have the luxury of time to allow another young, inexperienced politician assume the role of Commander-in-chief. Youth does have it’s advantages; affability, good looks and unlimited energy, but with age comes; shrewd judgement based on experience, looks that do not lend themselves to self-indulgent, egotistical, narcissism, and energy that, once the kid’s have left home, includes time to read and reflect, vital hours to renew the soul and hear God's whispers.

America is at war. Our main goal should be survival from the beast called Islam and I no longer feel good about electing another politician. What our Nation needs more than ever is a righteous, heroic General like George Washington to step forward and save America for our future generations.

Just what will the qualifications be for this General? First and foremost, he will be a Commander-in-chief whose primary responsibility is to protect Americas sovereignty and keep the people safe. He will be reluctant to go to war, because he has witnessed the death and devastation it creates, but once at war, will have our troops backs, properly equip them, and never send them into a battle we do not intend to win quickly and forcefully. This General will believe in God and openly pray for his protection and guidance. This General will be righteous; brought up and educated with a high code of moral ethics and values and will lawfully abide by the Constitution of the United States. This General will be a brave, courageous, spokesman for America, a leader the entire world will respect. This General will be an American patriot.

As we all know, Obama has ‘retired’ many Generals because of their conservative views and unwillingness to honor his nefarious, treasonous actions and there are probably a handful who would make great Presidents. One General in particular comes to mind, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) William G. “Jerry” Boykin who was one of the original members of the US Army's Delta Force. Later, Jerry Boykin commanded all the Army's Green Berets as well as the Special Warfare Center and School. In all, Lt. Gen. Boykin spent 36 years in the army, serving his last four years as the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence. He is an ordained minister with a passion for spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ and encouraging Christians to become warriors in God's Kingdom. Jerry Boykin is currently Executive Vice President of the Family research Council.

Barbara Bush made national headlines in April of 2013 when she said on NBC that her son Jeb shouldn’t run for president in 2016. Mother always knows best, but I think Jeb drank too much of the Kool-Aid. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKaQzQAlNn4

http://cynthiajquinn.net/?p=1069

My Comments on Ms.Quinn's, Mother Knows Best  

Loved your take on Mothers' words of wisdom.  Mother's do know what's best for their children even when those children are adults and even when they are accomplished people in their own right. Jeb should put more weight in taking advice from his mother(who happens to be a competent woman). She raised 6 children who are successful, contributing members of society, who value family and have deep convictions of faith.  Her poise and convictions helped make them the people they are today, but her intuitions can help determine the roles they should play in the future. Toni

Pope Francis, the Climate and Leftism

Dennis Prager | Jan 06, 2015

One of the rarest and most important things a pope does is issue encyclicals. In the eight years of Pope Benedict’s papacy, he issued three encyclicals. In the 27 years of Pope John Paul II’s papacy, he issued 14 encyclicals.Since his ascendancy to the papacy in March 2013, Pope Francis has issued one.
But Pope Francis is about to issue an encyclical to the world’s 5,000 bishops and 400,000 priests that tells us a great deal about him, about Latin America and, most of all, about the influence of what has been the most dynamic religion in the world for the last hundred years.
Hint: It isn’t Christianity or Islam.
Keep reading  http://townhall.com/columnists/dennisprager/2015/01/06/pope-francis-the-climate-and-leftism-n1938994/page/full

Vatican In Full Damage Control Mode After Pope Francis Justifies Islam Attack In France

by NTEB News Desk

The Vatican is furiously backpedaling as they try to clarify some extremely controversial comments by Pope Francis

When speaking of the Charlie Hebdo murders at the hands of Islamic terrorists, Pope Francis said “You cannot provoke; you cannot insult the faith of others,” the pontiff added.


 

Some say his statement seemed to condone last week’s terror attack at a French newspaper, CBS2’s Tony Aiello reported Thursday. On a flight to the Philippines, the pope took questions, and raised eyebrows.

A French reporter asked about the attack at Charlie Hebdo, which was carried out by Muslims outraged over the paper’s mocking of the prophet Muhammad.

Francis condemned those who kill in the name of religion, but then said, “If my good friend says a curse word against my mother, he can expect a punch. It’s normal.”

This statement has outraged people all over the world still mourning the 15 deaths in France at the hands of Islamic terrorists.URL: http://wp.me/p1kFP6-7O8