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Title: The Patriot Post Digest 6-18-2018 Post by: nChrist on June 18, 2018, 05:20:00 PM ________________________________________ The Patriot Post Digest 6-18-2018 From The Federalist Patriot Free Email Subscription (http://patriotpost.us/subscription/new) ________________________________________ The Patriot Post® · Mid-Day Digest Jun. 18, 2018 · https://patriotpost.us/digests/56616-mid-day-digest THE FOUNDATION “Without law, liberty … loses its nature and its name, and becomes licentiousness.” —James Wilson (1790) IN TODAY’S EDITION Democrats are exploiting emotions over illegal alien children. Are Republicans moving right, or are Democrats moving far to the left? How to verify North Korean denuclearization. New York’s political lawsuit against the Trump Foundation is a farce. It’s time to talk Turkey with F-35s for our NATO “ally.” Daily Features: Top Headlines, Memes, Cartoons, Columnists and Short Cuts. FEATURED ANALYSIS Dems Exploit Children of Illegals for Political Fodder1 Thomas Gallatin Appealing to emotions with false assertions, Democrats and their propaganda mouthpieces in the mainstream media have manufactured a campaign issue they seek to ride all the way to the November elections. As President Donald Trump has cracked down on illegal immigration, Democrats are shouting about his zero-tolerance law-enforcement policy that sometimes separates children from parents who illegally cross the U.S. border. As Democrats have increasingly run to the fainting couches, some have even ridiculously compared Trump’s law enforcement to that of Nazi Germany. It’s a classic case of uninformed emotions leading to calls for changing a policy few even care to understand. First and foremost, the Trump administration has not changed any rules that govern the nation’s immigration and border enforcement. As Rich Lowry of National Review explains2, “Separation happens only if officials find that the adult is falsely claiming to be the child’s parent, or is a threat to the child, or is put into criminal proceedings.” The Trump administration’s zero-tolerance policy is simply a change from Barack Obama’s policy of limited enforcement in which his administration deliberately avoided enforcing the nation’s immigration laws consistently. What has caused all the commotion over separating children from their illegal alien parents is something called the Flores Consent Decree, which mandates that children can be held by the government for no longer than 20 days. This law has been effectively exploited by illegal aliens, who, after crossing illegally, request asylum, a process often exceeding the short window of 20 days. Paul Mirengoff of Power Line notes3, “Since asylum petitions take more than 20 days to process, the government must either release the adults and children together into the country pending the adjudication of the asylum claim or hold the adults and release the children, thereby separating them. If the adult illegal immigrant is released while the claim is pending, it’s extremely unlikely that the government will find him or her again. Thus, releasing the adult is tantamount to allowing the illegal immigrant to live in the U.S. regardless of the merits of the case.” That explains why Democrats want to keep the racket going. Worse, their “sanctuary cities4” serve as beacons attracting even more illegals. A clear first step to end the issue of separating families would be the elimination of the Flores Consent Decree. But aside from all the absurd over-the-top emotional criticism of the practice of separating children from adults who have illegally crossed the border, the fact of the matter is that separating children from their parents is not at all unusual law-enforcement policy even for U.S. citizens. In 2016, more than 21,000 children were separated from their parents and placed into foster care after their parents had been incarcerated. Where are all the emotional calls to end the practice of separating children from their criminal parents? Should the children live with their parents in prison? Obviously the question is absurd on its face, so why isn’t the reaction the same with regard to those who break our nation’s laws by entering the country illegally? There are legal means by which families can seek asylum within the U.S., and parents who do so are not separated from their children. By the way, Trump has repeatedly called on Congress to come up with solutions to the illegal immigration problem, including funding for the construction of a border wall. But Democrats now oppose what they once supported5. This issue boils down to Democrats and the Leftmedia claiming to take the moral high ground while at the same time attacking the very laws that enable a nation to secure its borders. Noncitizens do not have a right to enter the U.S. Trump’s enforcement of the law is what every American should desire, and if a majority want the law changed, then they can lobby Congress to make that change. Don’t fault Trump for doing his job. Unfortunately, Democrats seeing nothing but an opportunity to exploit emotions for votes. https://patriotpost.us/articles/56613-dems-exploit-children-of-illegals-for-political-fodder Just How Far Are Democrats Lurching Left?6 Robin Smith The expected electoral Blue Wave in 2018 has been tempered a bit considering the positive economic news7 based on the tremendous reversal in unemployment that sweeps across demographics with wages rising8, consumer confidence soaring9 and small business optimism through the roof10. Democrats’ recourse has been to double down on the extremist #Resist movement to the point that they’re literally hoping for recession11 just to get Donald Trump. This thinking has positioned Democrats against the sweeping Republican tax cuts that have opened the economic flow of activity, against real DACA reform and against sweeping diplomatic efforts such as the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. Put another way, they’re against peace and prosperity12. Now that’s a party platform that appeals to the masses! This past week, a large gathering of the political Left occurred in Washington, DC — the We the People Summit. The event can be best summarized by a quote made by one of the event’s moderators and president of Demos, a progressive Democrat policy organization: “We’re not just pulling the party to the left. We’re pulling the party into the future.” The list of host sponsors, in addition to Demos, tells the story: Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Communications Workers of America, Center for Popular Democracy Action, MoveOn, People’s Action, 32BJ SEIU, Working Families Party, PICO National Network, Caring Across Generations Action Fund, National Domestic Workers Alliance, New York Communities for Change, Sierra Club and United We Dream Action. It doesn’t take a political scientist or consultant to see the obvious: Democrats are moving further to the political left and, in their own words, working to “project a bold, transformative vision.” Anyone remember what happened for eight years the last time some smooth-talking politician promised an agenda rooted in “fundamentally transforming the United States of America”? Interestingly, as the political Left demands more and more government control, intervention and, yes, socialism, the political Right has moved into a governing role that, while still motivated by principles, is not as ideologically driven as the days of the Tea Party’s beginnings almost a decade ago. But that’s another story. Exactly what are these bold, transformative Democrats proposing? At last Wednesday’s progressive pep rally, the main event revolved around the current pool of 2020 presidential hopefuls for the Democrats — U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (Massachusetts), Cory Booker (New Jersey), Bernie Sanders (Vermont), Kristen Gillibrand (New York) and Kamala Harris (California). These politicians previewed issues that we should expect in the 2018 elections as well as the 2020 presidential cycle. Despite their passion, their platform was embarrassingly reflective of the mythical belief that government has its own money, can create jobs and is the institution that should, by default, replace all others that serve a civil society. Let’s start with Medicare for All. Remember that Medicare, the health insurance program funded by payroll taxes, surtaxes and some premiums from beneficiaries, is available to those 65 years of age or older and a select few more. Democrats want a single-payer (government) health insurance program for all citizens, and likely noncitizens, of the U.S., operating as Medicare for All. Universal health care sounds great because it covers all care. It’s the price tag of reality, however, that should deter us. Not to mention the inherent loss of Liberty. Title: The Patriot Post Digest 6-18-2018 Post by: nChrist on June 18, 2018, 05:21:03 PM ________________________________________ The Patriot Post Digest 6-18-2018 From The Federalist Patriot Free Email Subscription (http://patriotpost.us/subscription/new) ________________________________________ Never mind that the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees released a report just two weeks ago that declared the health insurance program for seniors would be insolvent by 202613. That means Medicare’s debts and promised services will outnumber its funds in only eight years. But, to paraphrase Lady Margaret Thatcher, when you’re a socialist, you don’t have a problem until you run out of other people’s money. Medicare is almost there. The “We the People” parade of progressive hogwash also featured the call for a “living wage,” with specifics offered that range from a $15/hour minimum wage to a universal wage14 for everyone to eliminate economic inequities. Let’s ask Seattle how its business head tax15, ostensibly aimed to generate $48 million to address homelessness and housing costs, worked out. It’s exactly the same premise. Mandating that a business pay some type of universal wage is a tax on jobs. On immigration, the wannabe Democrat standard-bearers boast of the humanity that only they possess with their view that an open-border policy is the answer. They insist the “rights” of illegals are in jeopardy as long as racist Republicans enforce immigration laws and the notion of sovereignty within our own country. Yet the truth is, Democrats stand with the “animals16” of MS-13 — perpetrators of heinous crimes17 — against the citizens of our nation. They keep moving further to the left. Other foundational topics addressed last week included the leftist sacrament of unrestricted abortion, the rights of the gender confused, “free” college tuition for all and the need to cut our military to make way for more welfare spending. But the event and the upcoming elections can be easily summarized: Democrats hope to ride a Blue Wave by offering “Better Deal18” socialism that fails every time it’s tried. And yet they accuse Republicans of moving to the right. https://patriotpost.us/articles/56611-just-how-far-are-democrats-lurching-left Top Headlines19 Horowitz, FBI boss Christopher Wray face Senate grilling on bombshell report (Fox News20) FBI agent who sent anti-Trump texts offers to testify on Capitol Hill (The Hill21) Supreme Court side-steps partisan gerrymandering in Wisconsin, Maryland cases (The Hill22) U.S. expected to retreat from main UN rights forum (Reuters23) Illinois judge blocks village’s ban on semiautomatic rifles, magazines (The Washington Times24) Gun-control group to honor Hillary Clinton for “unwavering” commitment to passing strict gun laws (The Washington Free Beacon25) Obama presidential library will cost Illinois taxpayers more than $200 million (The Daily Wire26) After Seattle ditches its Amazon tax, Silicon Valley city mulls a Google tax (Reason27) Ted Cruz outlasts Jimmy Kimmel in grueling Blobfish Basketball Classic (The Texas Tribune28.) Humor: Father’s Day updated to “Toxic Masculinity Awareness Day” (The Babylon Bee29) Policy: These five changes would fix the nation’s budget woes (The Daily Signal30) Policy: Streamlining infrastructure environmental review (Manhattan Institute31) For more of today’s news, visit Patriot Headline Report32. https://patriotpost.us/articles/56614-monday-top-headlines BEST OF RIGHT OPINION 56591 56598 56602 56599 56580 For more of today’s columns, visit Right Opinion35. MORE ANALYSIS FROM THE PATRIOT POST How to Verify North Korean Denuclearization36 — That is the biggest question after Donald Trump’s recent summit with Kim Jong-un. Teaching Cultural Degradation to Children37 — While the pro-life agenda is anathema, the LGBT agenda is an integral part of the curriculum. NY’s Political Suit Against the Trump Foundation38 — The lawsuit alleges wrongdoing by Trump and his foundation. Anyone remember the Clintons? Time to Get Tough With Turkey39 — Given Erdogan’s hostility to the U.S., cutting Turkey out of the F-35 program is a good way to reset. Video: Genius at Work40 — Was history just made? Or was the Singapore Summit a made-for-TV charade? Video: Make Black America Great Again41 — Donald Trump is unexpectedly popular with black Americans. Are they ready to Make America Great Again? Video: Black Fathers Matter42 — Fathers matter. Until we have a government policy that makes that its first priority, nothing will change. Father’s Day43 — Extending the Legacy of Liberty to the next generation begins at home. OPINION IN BRIEF Tony Perkins: “Obviously, the situation [at the border] is a tragic one for thousands of children, who are the innocent victims of their moms’ and dads’ decision to break the law. It’s impossible to feel anything but compassion for these kids, who must be dealing with a great deal of pain and confusion. But the origin of that pain and confusion isn’t U.S. law or the Trump administration. That burden lies with their parents who knowingly put them in this position. … When all else is equal, of course we want families to stay together. But let’s also remember that this situation isn’t unique to the border. I can tell you from my time in law enforcement: If a parent or parents are arrested here in the states, the children are turned over to Child Protection Services, which holds them until a foster family can be identified. In both circumstances, the children are compassionately cared for — not held in dank rooms behind bars, as some liberals would have you believe. As immigration officials have said, ‘Our goal is to reunite these children with their families as soon as we can do that.’ But if parents aren’t deterred by the consequences of breaking the law, the fault lies solely with them. If these families are looking for a way to stay together, here’s an idea: Come to America through the legal immigration process rather than crossing the border illegally. Let’s also consider the precedent it would create if we didn’t enforce the law. Are liberals suggesting that we shouldn’t incarcerate anyone who has kids?” SHORT CUTS The Gipper: “Government growing beyond our consent had become a lumbering giant, slamming shut the gates of opportunity, threatening to crush the very roots of our freedom. What brought America back? The American people brought us back — with quiet courage and common sense; with undying faith that in this nation under God the future will be ours, for the future belongs to the free.” Well played: “Washington Post employees want to go on strike because [Jeff] Bezos isn’t paying them enough44. I think a really long strike would be a great idea. Employees would get more money and we would get rid of Fake News for an extended period of time! Is @WaPo a registered lobbyist?” —Donald Trump Love and tolerance: “F—k you, Melanie [sic]. You know damn well your husband can end this immediately…you feckless complicit piece of s—t.” —"comedian" Kathy Griffin, who posed45 with a severed head of Donald Trump, imitating Samantha Bee46 to respond to Melania Trump’s thoughts on separating parents from kids at the border Braying Jenny: “The very hypocrisy of the attorney general to quote the Bible, the hypocrisy of all people of faith in our country not to clamor for what the administration is doing to end — whether it’s to deprive the dreamers of the respect they deserve or whether its taking babies away from their mothers and fathers.” —Nancy Pelosi Non Compos Mentis: “In our hearts and minds today: all of the fathers and parents who have been separated from their children at borders. Keep families together. #FathersDay” —Planned Parenthood Non Compos Mentis, part II: “He gave birth. He breastfed. Now, he wants his son to see him as a man.” —CNN headline Non Compos Mentis, part III: “This Father’s Day, men are experiencing a crisis of masculinity. The solution? More feminism.” —Noah Berlatsky op-ed for NBC News And last… “[Paul] Manafort should’ve just met with witnesses in secret on a tarmac.” —Twitter satirist @hale_razor https://patriotpost.us/articles/56610-monday-short-cuts Join our editors and staff in daily prayer for our Patriots in uniform — Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen — standing in harm’s way in defense of Liberty, and for their families. We also humbly ask prayer for your Patriot team, that our mission would seed and encourage the spirit of Liberty in the hearts and minds of our countrymen. Semper Vigilans Fortis Paratus et Fidelis Nate Jackson, Managing Editor Mark Alexander, Publisher |