{"id":429,"date":"2017-02-19T15:16:28","date_gmt":"2017-02-19T23:16:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tidbitsandtantrums.com\/?p=429"},"modified":"2017-02-19T15:16:28","modified_gmt":"2017-02-19T23:16:28","slug":"tolerance-and-transparency-no-excuses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tidbitsandtantrums.com\/?p=429","title":{"rendered":"Tolerance and Transparency – No Excuses"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Tolerance: \u201ca fair, objective, and permissive attitude toward those whose opinions, beliefs practices, racial or ethnic origins, etc., differ from one\u2019s own.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Transparency: \u201cto be so clear that objects or intentions can be seen distinctly.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Are you as sick of \u201cfake news\u201d and \u201calternate facts\u201d as I am?<\/p>\n

At least twice a day I reconsider whether I want to continue Facebook, watch TV news, pick up a newspaper or read a magazine in the checkout line or doctor\u2019s office (my blood pressure can only take so much!).\u00a0 There is so much conjecture about Donald Trump being thrown about that it is difficult to know what is true and what isn\u2019t.\u00a0 Truth is very important to me. Just as it is impossible to be \u201calmost pregnant\u201d, facts are non-negotiable.<\/p>\n

I left the Democratic Party (Bill Clinton\u2019s debauchery in the Oval Office was the final straw) after thirty years of loyalty to \u201cthe party of change\u201d. I did not vote for Barack Obama in either election because I was disillusioned and disgusted with the less than transparent Democratic Party that he represented.\u00a0 I now feel bad about my lack of tolerance, but that\u2019s the truth.\u00a0 I did support President Obama in his efforts as my president when he did good things, praising him when his policies worked and calling him out when they didn\u2019t because that\u2019s what Americans do.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been clear (and often vocal) of my dislike of Hillary Clinton.\u00a0 My position was and continues to be based on facts— what I have personally experienced working for the government and substantiated comments from people that I know well, trust and respect.\u00a0 There were other candidates in the running I felt were more qualified than Clinton and Trump this election cycle, but unfortunately, minds greater than mine prevailed. The people spoke, and America voted.<\/p>\n

I was one of those persons that was truly surprised that Trump won (knowing the lengths the Democratic party will go to get what they want).\u00a0 I also felt a sense of hope. Donald Trump was not my preferred candidate, but I immediately pledged my support to the new President knowing instinctively if he succeeds, we all succeed. I still feel the same way.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been thinking a lot about the words \u201ctolerance\u201d and \u201ctransparency\u201d.\u00a0 There is no shortage of examples to cite for intolerance in America these days, but let me tell you about the most egregious case of intolerance and non-transparency that is happening right underneath our noses.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Most, if not all outgoing Presidents (since Woodrow Wilson in 1921) enthusiastically head for greener pastures (i.e. the lecture or author circuit) after leaving office if only to respectfully get out of the way of the incoming person. Not Obama<\/em>.\u00a0 President Obama has decided to stick around Washington (from which he escaped on vacation at every opportunity) just to be a nuisance to Donald Trump. What I thought was a comment made in jest on T.V., I now believe is the truth.<\/p>\n

Obama told Jimmy Kimmel on his nationwide late-night show he was returning to Washington because his daughter Sasha was still in High School, which is truthful. \u00a0The Washington Post (Nov.8th<\/sup>, 2016) however, quotes President Obama as saying that he will stay in Washington because he has \u201cplans to remain in (the) political fray.\u201d Perhaps in this instance one explanation is the excuse for the other?<\/p>\n

Obama may not be ready to retire from political life. What he does and where he lives is his prerogative. We do know Obama refused to get involved in his hometown of Chicago to quell the riots and quiet the discontent of thugs, emboldening them into believing that it was okay to act like criminals. He refused to speak out about the riots all over the United States after the election, even though one word from him might have soothed disappointed and angry \u201csnowflakes\u201d to consider the efficacy and reality of the democratic process, and perhaps to stop acting like petulant children!\u00a0 Such disappointment is the way of politics when the other party wins. The truth is President Obama now has time on his hands to do whatever he wants to do. What does he want to do? \"\"<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

For a moment consider how great it would be if Obama had a change of heart, and unlike Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton, has decided to work with President Trump to make life less \u201cdeplorable\u201d for all citizens regardless of race, culture, religion or political affiliation?\u00a0 Imagine what could be accomplished with no messy party \u201cpolitics as usual\u201d to get in the way of real change!<\/p>\n

At a bare minimum, President Obama assured Trump (and the nation) that the transfer of power from one President to another would be as transitions afforded to all incoming Presidents, just as smooth as his exchange with President Bush.\u00a0 That\u2019s how it is done in America.\u00a0 The truth is, that is not at all what Obama intended from the very beginning.<\/p>\n

The word fray means \u201ca protracted fight, struggle or dispute.\u201d\u00a0 No tolerance language there, folks.<\/p>\n

Obama was once a Community Organizer, which some are now saying is a politically correct way to explain that his rhetoric \u201cis a half-step above inciting riots\u201d. President Obama reiterated on the news that he sent an e-mail to his supporters after the massive Democratic failure(s) in the 2016 Election, urging them to stay engaged in \u201cthe joyous work of citizenship\u201d, adding, \u201cI\u2019ll be there with you every step of the way\u201d.<\/p>\n

At the risk of parsing Obama\u2019s own words, why did he excoriate Trump for once threatening not to concede the election if Clinton won, when Obama himself continues to question the legitimacy of the election inferring that Trump\u2019s presidency is a \u201cfray\u201d, a struggle that requires his continued involvement?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thanks to a biased media, the only real fight President Obama engaged in during his entire presidency is his scramble to secure his legacy programs. Could it be that his ego is even bigger than President Trump\u2019s?\u00a0 Remember to look at all the facts.<\/p>\n

You may have noticed that Obama has often been photographed with George Soros, a globalist-billionaire whose financial support helped to launch Obama\u2019s career.\u00a0 That is an undisputed fact. Soros also lobbied Obama to bring in over 100,000 refugees to The United States, per year, against public opinion—and won. (The Washington Times, 2017)<\/p>\n

Soros unapologetically admits to financing Hillary Clinton\u2019s bid for the presidency, also leading the recount efforts after the election and giving $61 million to media groups promoting Clinton\u2019s liberal agenda. In a series of interviews, Soros boasted that \u201cremoving Pres. Bush from office was (once) the central focus of my life\u201d, in his effort to show how his personal influence could clearly effect change in the world. \u00a0The facts are, President Bush (senior) only served four years in office.\u00a0 Hillary Clinton lost the 2016 election. With a \u201cmixed review\u201d like that, his power and influence over certain individuals, world economies and businesses hasn\u2019t lessened.\u00a0 What will Soros do now to prove that he is, indeed, in control? How far will he go?<\/p>\n

In August 2016 George Soros claimed in an interview that \u201cI am a God, the creator of everything\u201d but added that he is a \u201cself-centered God who believes normal rules do not apply\u201d to him. (yournewswire.com).\u00a0 It is a very enlightening (kinda scary) interview, and I encourage you to read it for yourself.<\/p>\n

Soros is essentially telling journalists that their industry has a future only as long as he is willing to \u201copen his wallet\u201d.\u00a0 Funding journalism is a powerful way to influence the American public (Media Research Center, 2017).\u00a0 <\/strong>Soros\u2019s influence includes mainstream American media giants such as NBC, ABC, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Columbia Journalism Review, etc. —literally every consequential journalism, broadcasting and Ombudsmen group \u201cmonitoring and reporting accuracy, fairness and balance\u201d is bought and paid for by Soros\u2019s openly proclaimed desire to rule the world.<\/p>\n

I can imagine any favors to Obama and Clinton (and many others) did not come \u201ccheap\u201d.\u00a0 Perhaps Trump\u2019s claim of a biased media is truer than we would like to believe.\u00a0 You be the judge.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

It has been clear to most Washington insiders that as soon as Trump begins to repeal and replace any of Obama\u2019s legacy, the hostile left-leaning media will do whatever is necessary to discredit and undermine President Trump\u2019s efforts and band with Soros and other liberal financial donors to \u201ctake back power\u201d.<\/em> (Politico, November 14th<\/sup>, 2016).\u00a0 In some circles that is called treason. <\/strong><\/p>\n

As I am writing this blog, The New York Post confirmed that Obama and the feckless and former Attorney General, Eric Holder, will be \u201cleading the charge\u201d with 30,000 protesters hell-bent to disrupt President Trump\u2019s ambitions, ultimately aiming for the end-goal of impeaching Trump. For his efforts, Holder will receive $25k\/month for 40 hours of anti-Trump activism from the pockets of liberals in California with a nice bonus if he succeeds.<\/p>\n

Obama, on the other hand is operating under Soros\u2019s parent agency, \u201cOrganizing For Action\u201d, which admits it\u2019s desire to destroy our democratic framework (as it differs from the liberal trajectory of the past eight years).\u00a0 Obama has also been regularly posting on the organization\u2019s Twitter account to bolster continued base support. He isn\u2019t working with the Democratic Party to make meaningful changes. He isn\u2019t speaking out about Nancy Pelosi\u2019s gaffs and false narratives. He isn\u2019t taking in refugees to house and feed. He has clearly stated that he will remain \u201cin the fray\u201d against Trump. \u00a0How will Soros reward him for \u201ca job well done\u201d<\/em>?<\/p>\n

\u201cIf liberals want to win elections\u2014and in a democracy, that must be our main goal- we have to be able to make people want to vote for us.\u00a0 That means accentuating the positive, and talking about how great we are, especially compared to the alternative.\u201d (pleasecutthecrap.com).\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n

(This is Politics 101 \u2026but without the unspoken- but implied Democratic admonition, \u201cat any cost or acknowledgement to what the people really want.\u00a0 After all, we know what\u2019s best for them.\u201d) I encourage all of you to go to the website above that touts Obama\u2019s \u201c450 Accomplishments\u2026With Citations\u201d. No really, it is very interesting.<\/p>\n

I personally and sincerely believe that Obama did many good things while in office (such as LGBTQ rights, child safety rights, labeling GMO products, increased funding for Nat. Parks and Forests, etc.).\u00a0 President Obama deserves the same respect and earned accolades of any outgoing president in history.\u00a0 Time should be the ultimate test if a legacy succeeds or fails<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

As you review the list of Obama\u2019s accomplishments, you will find that many are the same actions and executive orders (with obvious exceptions) that Trump has tweaked to improve–and intends to enforce as promised– after only one month in office!<\/p>\n

President Trump has been nothing BUT transparent, but apparently, that\u2019s not good enough. He has not had the opportunity as our Commander and Chief to prove that his ideas, projected changes and long-term improvements will succeed or fail due to constant challenges to his authority from the left<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Do I like that Trump uses Twitter for every response to negative comments about him? No, of course not.\u00a0 It shows a \u201cthin skin\u201d to respond when no response is the best reply. Did I enjoy President Trump\u2019s news conference that lambasted the biased media?\u00a0 I had no problem with him chastising the media. He was not ranting as accused. \u00a0I do believe he was, as he said, \u201cenjoying himself\u201d. There has never been a President that has been so outspoken, so transparent, so \u201cun-typically presidential\u201d, and that is what frightens me the most\u2026for him.<\/p>\n

To be crystal clear, I am frightened that the liberal left (and some entrenched, well-heeled but selfish Republicans) will do whatever it takes be make sure Trump is prohibited from doing what needs to be done to make \u201cAmerica Great Again\u201d.\u00a0 Term limits, adjusted retirement benefits, reduction of office expenses, etc. are campaign promises that received 100% support from his base but scared the bejeezus out of the critters in the government swamp!<\/p>\n

To their delight, I imagine the Democrats have found a way to shorten the chasm that divides the parties in their shared hatred of Trump!<\/p>\n

Barack Obama (and the puppet master, George Soros), want you to believe that you are incapable to think for yourselves, that a great wrong has been committed by the electorate. They insist it is in your best interest for THEM to provide the yardstick by which you measure President\u2019s Trump\u2019s presidency.\u00a0 They will use whatever resources necessary to highlight Trump\u2019s well-known government inexperience, his presidential naivete as to \u201chow things are done\u201d to strong-hold your opinion of the proper way to do things (and secure your vote with false promises). \u00a0They will twist Trump\u2019s literal words (as goofy as they are at times) to mean something dark, rather than accept his honest explanation. \u00a0Sadly, they also will continue to badger you with threats of Armageddon, providing false narratives of Trump\u2019s intentions to convince you that he is evil and that you were much better off before he came in office.<\/p>\n

These are the real false narratives based on fake news. Ask yourselves, what is the left so frightened about?\u00a0\u00a0 Actions speak much louder than words.<\/p>\n

From The New York Times (02\/19\/2017) \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cMr. Trump did not state, per se, that a terrorist attack had taken place in Sweden.\u00a0 But the context of his remarks \u2014 he mentioned Sweden right after he chastised Germany, which also took in large numbers of refugees and asylum seekers fleeing war and deprivation \u2014 clearly suggested that he thought something awful had happened.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Was Trump lying<\/em><\/strong> to bolster his arguments that Muslim migrants are terrorizing the world? I can truthfully understand why it appears he did, especially for those scrutinizing every syllable of his speech to highlight his many faults and implied intentions.<\/p>\n

The difference, though, is that thousands of people walked out of that rally in Florida feeling great about President Trump. If they noticed the gaffe at all, they chose to give him the benefit of the doubt because based on facts<\/em><\/strong>, terrorism has been associated with radical Muslim zealots all around the world.<\/p>\n

Logical people know Trump will indeed screw up at times (we wish it wasn\u2019t so often) but we truly want him to succeed.\u00a0 As for the name calling, death threats, and \u201cgotcha reporting\u201d, all that is counter-productive to success, and suits the left\u2019s purpose.\u00a0 Trump was elected as the direct opposite of what has been in office for far too long<\/strong>, to prevent our destruction at the hands of greedy, out of control career politicians and their narcissistic, self-centered, liberal financial backers, which to some, is also intolerable.<\/p>\n

However, if Obama, Soros and the liberal left media continue to control and incite the public with protests that turn into riots, telling blatant lies that become prophesy in hope of regaining power, if no one steps forward to speak the truth about what is going on\u2026these anarchists may just succeed in doing what they intended to do, which is to change the course of America to profit and empower themselves, not serve the American people and their interests. <\/em><\/strong>What a sad, sad day that will be.<\/p>\n

May God Bless President Trump, and always, God Bless America.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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