Trump a huckster, but knows how to build things

Trump a huckster, but knows how to build things

Letter to editor of local paper

Regarding “It has to be Hillary Clinton”: I listened to your rationalization of your endorsement of Hillary Clinton and find your reasoning to be shallow. You are endorsing Clinton because you dislike Donald Trump and think he is hiding something because he hasn’t made public his tax return.

The strength of the presidency is in integrity and having the best possible advisers giving advice that will improve the lives of its citizens and keep the country safe. The president then acts in the best interest of the country. Clinton has only ever acted in the best interest of herself and the party.

Looking at the type of people she has around her giving her advice (basically the same people Barack Obama has advising him), we are staring right down the throat of a more socialist government takeover of our independence and loss of freedoms – plus, a stagnant economy.

Your endorsement shows a “what’s going to make me feel good today,” not what will be good for the country in following generations. Clinton has never created a private-sector job, ever.

Trump comes across as a flim-flam huckster, but he has built an empire and knows how to create and build something. That’s more than Obama or Clinton can say.

Gerald E. Duerk, Miami Township, Hamilton County Ohio

Obama’s Version of American Slavery Is False

Obama’s Version of American Slavery Is False

The slavers who sold black African slaves to European and American slave-traders were Muslims, while the human beings these Muslim slavers sold into bondage in foreign lands were Kafirs (non-Muslims).  This truth is contrary to President Obama’s recent remarks — during a speech he made at a Baltimore mosque in February of 2016—that black African slaves were originally Muslims.  Obama’s claim is patently untrue.  None other than Muhammad himself encouraged slaveholders to free any slave who converts to Islam: “Whoever frees a Muslim slave, Allah will save all the parts of his body from the [Hell] Fire as he has freed the body-parts of the slave.”  To this day, freeing a Muslim-convert slave is considered zakat (a form of obligatory alms-giving for Muslims).

Kafir slaves cannot be freed, since zakat is prohibited for non-Muslims, according to Sharia Law (Ahmad ibn Naqib al-Misri, Reliance of the Traveller: A Classic Manual of Islamic Sacred Law, Amana Publications, 1994 & 2015, Section h8.24, p. 274).  Although Muslim slaveholders are not forced to free Muslim-convert slaves, it is unlikely that Muslims would sell other Muslims into bondage in a land without Islam.  What if such a Muslim slave tried to escape, to find his way back to the Islamic world?  Muhammad has said, “When the slave runs away from his master, his prayer is not accepted.”  This means that, in the situation described, the attempt to return to Islam would incite Allah’s wrath, making Muhammad’s own words a curse to slaves trying to be good Muslims.

The absurdity of the “Motive” question for U.S. Terrorist

The typical scenario after a terrorist incident by the left:

-         After the bombs go off the media and talking heads say don’t jump to conclusions: no terrorist connection.

-         Within hours, the suspect has been caught and determined to be Muslim and in some way recently connected to travel to or involvement with Muslim countries.

-         The talking heads and media then assure the U.S. citizens there was nothing in common amongst the evil doers.

They are either stupid or think you are stupid. It is easy for any thinking person to connect the dots and understand how they are deeply related.

What is the motive and what connects all of these terrorists? They all follow and are individual self radicalized Muslims. Their collective ideology makes it okay to kill non Muslims by any means possible.

So, don’t buy the liberal con. Individual radicalized Muslims to horrible things: period!

Tale of two candidates: who do you want keeping America safe?

Tale of two candidates: who do you want keeping America safe?

There is a clear difference. Can you pick it out?

Hillary on the recent bombings

We know they’re doing everything they possibly can to keep us safe in this dangerous situation. I’ve also spoken to the governor of Minnesota.

Like all Americans, my thoughts are with those who were wounded, their families and our brave first responders. This threat is real, but so is our resolve. Americans will not cower, we will prevail. We will defend our country and we will defeat the evil, twisted ideology of the terrorists.

Trump on the recent bombings

"I must tell you that just before I got off the plane a bomb went off in New York and nobody knows what's going on," Trump said, minutes after stepping off his plane during a rally at an airport hangar in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

He continued: "But boy we are living in a time -- we better get very tough, folks. We better get very, very tough. It's a terrible thing that's going on in our world, in our country and we are going to get tough and smart and vigilant."

Our Constitution Will Survive; Politics will not destroy it!

Our Constitution Will Survive; Politics will not destroy it!

Looking for some inspiration during a dispiriting political season? Try the Constitution. In its third century of endurance, artfully concise at about 8,000 words, inspired by the revolutionary idea that ordinary people rather than kings would be sovereigns of our civic destiny, there is no greater American civic masterpiece than the Constitution.

Our Constitution’s design shares the five qualities of all enduring creative masterpieces in the humanities or science:

·        Inspiration. Its inspiration is popular sovereignty in service of “a more perfect union,” justice, domestic tranquility, the common defense, the general welfare and “the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.”

·        Composition. The word “constitution” means composition: a unity of seven Articles and 27 Amendments that is greater than its parts. It’s a whole work, not a fragmentation of special interests.

·        Balance. It balances power through tripartite branches, bicameralism, federalism, voting, individual and communal rights, all circling back to the people as sovereign.

·        Emphasis. Its narrator is emphasized in the first three large-font words that Jacob Shallus, its original calligrapher, inscribed “We the People.”

·        Craftsmanship. Its craftsmanship, including its expectation of amendment (Article V) and interpretation, has helped it last longer than any written national constitution on Earth.

Does it seem like the Constitution is shrinking? It doesn’t shrink unless our lens does, which today too narrowly reduces to two lenses: political or legal. But the Constitution isn’t red or blue; it never mentions or guarantees political parties. Nor is the Constitution the exclusive province of lawyers and judges. The Constitution creates the Supreme Court, not the other way around. More than just a political or legal code, our Constitution is cultural in breadth, involving how we live and relate to one another as citizens, and embodying the ideas, ideals and values that will, if anything will, be the glue that holds us civically together.

To say our current politics are not working doesn’t mean our Constitution isn’t working. When the necessary consensus and cooperation is lacking, the Constitution clicks into “waiting” mode. It operates like the main power circuit box in the republic’s house, throwing a breaker on the power flow when branches aren’t working together. Better to check and balance power than to let it keep flowing into autocratic use. For example, a circuit breaker is thrown on the appointment of a ninth Supreme Court justice. The Constitution requires the president to appoint with the advice and consent of the Senate; neither branch gets to unilaterally seat a new Supreme Court justice.

The Constitution doesn’t run ahead of the people, but patiently sits in “wait mode” while we witness how judicial power is checked when there are eight rather than nine justices.

Our cultural Constitution entrusts the republic to the best civic selves of We the People, or else why base a government on popular sovereignty?

Its text refers to voting no fewer than five times and embodies the fight by American women and others originally excluded from voting. Our most important free-speech right can do better than our low voter turnout rates. If we look through a broader lens, we can see our best civic selves all around.

Last Sunday, it was in the memory of Sept. 11, 2001, in the solidarity of ordinary citizens and responders. We can see it in the everyday local acts of citizenship, volunteerism and community support. I saw it this morning in our neighborhood as I watched again the retiree, volunteer crosswalk guard shepherding a group of first graders across a busy street to their public school.

The Constitution has always been an ongoing conversation. Your participation in thoughtful conversation matters. It reaffirms the larger faith in We the People that needs to pass, if at all, from generation to generation.

Hillary believes this is true for over 25 million Americans!

Hillary believes this is true for over 25 million Americans!

Racist; a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and those racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race

Sexist, relating to, involving, or fostering sexism, or attitudes and behavior toward someone based on the person's gender.

Homophobic; irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against homosexuality or homosexuals

Xenophobic; fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners

Islamophobia: dislike of or prejudice against Islam or Muslims, especially as a political force.

 Irredeemable; not able to be saved, helped, or made better

Worst for last

“Thankfully they are not America”; A person who is not American

Loss of consciousness and Hillary’s so called Pneumonia

Loss of consciousness and Hillary’s so called Pneumonia

After Hillary’s unfortunate incident I researched medical abstracts to find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms loss of consciousness including Fainting (vasovagal syncope.

There are 72 conditions associated with loss of consciousness. Below, you will find the  list. You may want to Google any of them to find more detailed information on these medical:

1.      Fainting (vasovagal syncope): Before fainting, you might feel lightheaded, warm, nausea, a cold sweat, or have tunnel vision.

2.      Drug overdose: A drug overdose can be fatal and causes sleepiness, confusion, coma, vomiting, and other symptoms.

3.      Food poisoning: Food poisoning can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, and weakness.

4.      Intracranial hematoma: An intracranial hematoma occurs after a head injury and causes headache, drowsiness, confusion, and more.

5.      Stroke: A stroke occurs when blood and oxygen to the brain are cut off, and causes numbness, confusion, and more.

6.      Diabetic ketoacidosis: Symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis include dry mouth, excessive thirst and urination, and more.

7.      Carbon monoxide poisoning: Carbon monoxide poisoning can be fatal; symptoms include headache, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.

8.      Narcotic abuse: Narcotic abuse can cause fatigue, shallow breathing, anxiety, euphoria, vomiting, confusion, and constipation.

9.      Insulin reaction (hypoglycemia): An insulin reaction is the result of low blood sugar and causes anxiety, hunger, shaking, dizziness, and more.

10.   Constipation (child): Constipation is having less than three bowel movements a week, causing hard stools, abdominal pain and more.

11.   Constipation (adult): Constipation is having less than three bowel movements a week, causing hard stools, abdominal pain and more.

12.   Gastroenteritis: Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestine that causes diarrhea and vomiting.

13.   Panic attack: When someone has a panic attack, that person feels a sudden, intense fear that can't be controlled.

14.   Peptic ulcer: Peptic ulcers, sores in the lining of the stomach or upper intestine, cause abdominal pain, gas, and more.

15.   Gastritis: Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining, causes stomach upset, irritation, and pain.

16.   Generalized anxiety disorder: Generalized anxiety disorder is a condition in which a person has nearly constant anxiety.

17.   Epilepsy (tonic clonic or grand mal seizures): During grand mal or tonic-clonic epileptic seizures, the body becomes rigid and jerky.

18.   Barrett esophagus: Barrett's esophagus occurs when the lining of the esophagus is damaged, usually by acid reflux.

19.   Pyloric stenosis: Pyloric stenosis, a condition that affects infants, causes vomiting after eating, constant hunger, and more.

20.   Motion sickness: Motion sickness is a feeling of queasiness or nausea caused by moving in a car, bus, boat, or plane.

21.   Labyrinthitis: Labyrinthitis, an infection and swelling in the inner ear, and may cause vertigo or hearing loss.

22.   Swallowed object: Symptoms of swallowing an object include coughing, choking, vomiting, throat pain, breathing trouble, and more.

23.   Intoxication: Symptoms of intoxication include euphoria, slowed reaction time, dizziness, confusion, numbness, and more.

24.   Epilepsy (complex partial seizures): During complex partial seizures, people lose consciousness briefly.

25.   Brain injury: Brain injuries can cause problems with memory, attention, sight, language, movement, and mood.

26.   Botulinum toxin (Botox) injection: Botulinum toxin side effects may include pain and tenderness at the injection site, headache, nausea and more.

27.   Intestinal Ileus: Intestinal ileus is a condition of the intestinal muscles causing cramps and bloating, vomiting, gas, and more.

28.   Aortic stenosis: Aortic stenosis is a condition of the heart causing shortness of breath, dizziness, or chest pain.

29.   Benzodiazepine abuse: Benzodiazepines are prescription medications that cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, and more.

30.   Aspirin poisoning: Aspirin poisoning is a medical emergency and can cause nausea, vomiting, drowsiness and more.

31.   Barbiturate abuse: Barbiturates are a type of prescription sedative in which even a slight overdose can cause coma or death.

32.   Chronic kidney disease: Chronic kidney disease is a condition of the kidneys that can cause high blood pressure, fatigue, and weakness.

33.   Anemia: Anemia, a lack of red blood cells, can cause fatigue, pale skin, weakness, dizziness, headache and more.

34.   Pancreatic cancer: Pancreatic cancer is typically asymptomatic until the cancer has advanced, making treatment difficult.

35.   Drug allergy: A drug allergy is an allergic reaction to a medication and can cause a rapid heartbeat and difficulty breathing.

36.   Drug dependence and abuse: Symptoms of drug dependence and abuse include bloodshot eyes, frequent nosebleeds, drowsiness, and more.

37.   Esophagitis: Esophagitis, an inflammation of the lining of the esophagus, causes chest pain, nausea, and more.

38.   Glaucoma: Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions in which fluid builds up in your eye causing gradual vision loss.

39.   Heat exhaustion: Heat exhaustion causes intense thirst, heavy sweating, pale, cool, and moist skin, muscle cramps, and more.

40.   Gallstones: A gallstone attack occurs when a stone blocks the bile duct, causes right upper abdominal pain and cramping.

41.   Hepatitis A: Hepatitis A is an inflammation of the liver. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, yellowing of the skin, and more.

42.   Hepatitis B: Hepatitis B is an inflammation of the liver that may cause fever, fatigue, dark urine, jaundice, and more.

43.   Intestinal obstruction: Intestinal obstruction is when the intestine is blocked and causes pain, swelling, nausea, diarrhea, and more.

44.   Lactose intolerance: Lactose intolerance, or the inability to digest lactose, leads to gas, bloating, and other symptoms.

45.   Concussion: A concussion is an injury to the brain, and may cause confusion, drowsiness, memory loss and headache.

46.   Mumps: Mumps is a contagious viral disease that causes painful swelling of the glands that produce saliva.

47.   Giardiasis: Giardiasis is an infection of the small intestine causing diarrhea, gas, bloating, nausea and stomach cramps.

48.   Helicobacter pylori infection: Helicobacter, bacteria in the digestive tract, causes peptic ulcers and their associated pain and burning.

49.   Iron poisoning: Iron poisoning causes abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and dehydration.

50.   Acute kidney failure: Acute kidney failure is sudden and can cause swelling, frequent dark urination, fatigue, nausea and more.

51.   Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia): Low blood sugar, or low glucose levels, causes shakiness, anxiety, clammy skin, irritability, hunger, and more.

52.   Polycystic kidney disease: Polycystic kidney disease can cause abdominal pain, headaches, and pain in the sides and back.

53.   Porphyria: Porphyria is a condition that can affect the nerves and skin, making the skin extremely sensitive to sunlight.

54.   Sickle cell disease: Sickle cell disease symptoms include repeated infections, yellow skin, fatigue, dizziness, pain, and more.

55.   Allergic reaction: Allergic reaction causes sneezing, runny nose and hives and can lead to anaphylaxis, a whole body reaction.

56.   Hyperparathyroidism: Hyperthyroidism causes weight loss, shakiness, tiredness, sensitivity to heat, insomnia, and more.

57.   Tick bite: A tick-related illness may cause a rash that expands out from the site of the bite, fever, chills, and more.

58.   Brain aneurysm: A brain aneurysm is a weak spot in a blood vessel in the brain that balloons and fills with blood.

59.   Toxic shock syndrome: Toxic shock syndrome is a serious bacterial infection and causes fever, low blood pressure, a rash, and more.

60.   Brain infection: A brain infection is inflammation of the brain or spinal cord and can cause nausea, fever, seizures and more.

61.   Japanese encephalitis: Japanese encephalitis is a disease that causes brain inflammation and swelling.

62.   Hypopituitarism: Hypopituitarism is a rare disorder of the pituitary glands, which can cause many different symptoms.

63.   Ricin poisoning: Ricin is a dangerous poison in castor beans, and causes trouble breathing, nausea, fever and sweating.

64.   Lead poisoning: Lead poisoning causes sudden pain on either side of the lower back, urinary issues, nausea, fever, and chills.

65.   Small intestine cancer: Small intestine cancer is rare and often has no symptoms, but can cause symptoms in its advanced stages.

66.   Mesenteric lymphadenitis: Mesenteric lymphadenitis is an inflammation of abdominal lymph nodes causing pain, diarrhea, fever, and more.

67.   Henoch-schonlein purpura: Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a condition that causes a purple bruise-like rash on the legs and buttocks.

68.   West nile virus: West Nile virus is an infection spread by mosquitoes, and can cause diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, and more.

69.   Shock; Shock causes pale and clammy skin, rapid pulse, low blood pressure, chest pain, confusion, and more.

70.   Stomach cancer: Early stomach cancer may cause commonly misdiagnosed symptoms such as indigestion, nausea, and poor appetite.

71.   Brain tumor: Primary brain tumors are often benign but can cause seizures, ongoing headaches, or loss of coordination.

72.   Budd-Chiari syndrome: Budd-Chiari syndrome is a rare liver condition; symptoms include pain, swelling, and vomiting blood.

Racism? This will make your head explode!

Racism? This will make your head explode!

By Kate Murphy

Northern Kentucky University students stood in the Student Union Plaza Tuesday night protesting a racially charged flier posted on campus.

The “Welcome White Week” flier was placed next to a “Welcome Black Week” poster promoting recent events sponsored by African American Programs and Services at NKU.

The campus newspaper, The Northerner, reported more than 50 students and faculty, including NKU President Geoff Mearns, attended the student-led demonstration to speak out against the flier, racial discrimination and the issues they face on campus.

Students discussed the “underrepresentation they feel on campus and the challenges they face as black students,” according to The Northerner.

James Johnson, an organizer of the demonstration according to the report, posted about the event on Facebook.

He wrote, “Racism and discrimination must go! We will not stand for the undermining and the deliberate disrespect of our struggle. OUR VOICE WILL BE HEARD! #NKUREPLYINGBLACK.”

African American Programs and Services posted videos and photos of the event on its Facebook page and issued a statement of solidarity.

“African American Programs and Services stands in solidarity with students, staff and faculty who were offended by the intolerant flier created by individuals who chose not to embrace the recent ‘Welcome Black Week’ activities.

“Moving forward we value and respect dialogue regarding all viewpoints and will create educational spaces to build awareness and move towards the common good.”

University spokeswoman Amanda Nageleisen said the “Welcome White Week” flier did not go through university approval process with the Student Union and the student organization named is not active or registered with the university.

There is also no record of any of the events on the flier scheduled at NKU.

“We’re still looking into it,” Nageleisen said, “but all signs point to this not being a legitimate organization or flier or activity.”

She said the fliers first came to university’s attention Tuesday and they were quickly removed, mostly by students.

Welcome Black Week took place Aug. 29 through Sept. 2, shortly after students arrived on campus