ENOUGH ALREADY!

Before I begin my rant,please know I am not in politics.  I am a former bra-burning - prochoice feminist and Democrat but through age and maturity, faced the truth and saw what was happening to our country. I am a (gasp!) God-fearing, Catholic, Conservative Republican.... and contrary to what the left thinks ... NOT a bigot, homophobe, xenophobe or any other "phobe," (except for heights and small spaces).  My circle of friends include all races, faiths, nationalities and sexual preference.  In fact my family is a melting pot all of its own. I am just me ...  a down-to-earth citizen of the United States who is saying," I have had about enough",  and today while fighting a migraine was not the time to get me started.

No President has been more maligned and disrespected, and it has to stop. Never in history have so many so-called adults acted so heinously after an election. Never in history have we seen people in positions of power call for disruption within communities and personal public attacks on those in the current administration (and not been held accountable). President Trump is not perfect, no one is, but at least he’s doing his job (or trying to) and the evidence is out there for all to see …but then the blinders have to be removed first. He has done more for this country in his short time in office than Obama even thought of doing in his eight years. Our economy is growing, jobs have been created, and more minorities are employed now than in decades. The threat in North Korea has lessened, and he is trying to develop a workable relationship with Russia to stave off any issues there. He tried to come up with some solutions on Dreamers, but no one wanted to act. Democrats don’t care about the illegal immigrants but use them as pawns for votes. Not only that … he is following the law of the land just like Obama, Bush and Clinton did as it pertained to illegal immigration, yet he is being maligned for it. He is trying to select a Supreme Court justice that would do what they are supposed to do……uphold and interpret the law, not make it – contrary to what the left wants a Justice to do. He wants to protect the rights of citizens (most importantly LIFE, religious freedom and bearing arms). He takes pride in our country and would NEVER apologize for the United States (like Obama did). He stands equal to all other leaders in the world and does not show weakness. He would never consider providing financial support to groups with ties to terrorism. He is trying to get a healthcare plan that benefits ALL, without the lies. What happened to choose your own doctor, lower premiums, etc., that Obama promised? Our President supports law enforcement and ICE as they are the ones protecting the citizens of the United States. He has strengthened the military and has taken steps to improve the benefits and services provided to our veterans.

I sometimes cringe at some of his tweets and believe it or not, there are some things he says I don’t agree with … but I would rather have that than have someone telling him what to say and when to say it. Yes, he speaks his mind and sometimes it’s brash, but snowflake language didn’t work for eight or more years. Yes, he had affairs (probably not as many as accused) and made some vile comments, but that was before he was in office and some well before he even considered running… unlike others…(ahem).  Back then they said Clinton's actions had nothing to do with how he ran the country...so why is today any different?  I didn't condone it then and I don't now...but has it affected the economy?  National Security?  Not then and not now.  Folks, let's remember...those who live in glass houses …..And let’s not forget Hillary’s actions while Secretary of State (her contacts with Russia, the Benghazi tragedy) or when she was running ( deleting evidence - e-mails, cell phones, erasing her illegal server). If anyone needs to be scrutinized, it should be her. Even if she’s not in office (thank God), she should be held accountable, just like Comey and the rest who lied to investigators. And if there were any instances of Russian collusion by President Trump, with all the leaks in the government, it would suffice to say it would have been out by now.

What would happen if for one day everyone, including media, pointed out the positives in this administration without any “buts”? What would happen if for one day media would only print or broadcast news that was verified through actual reliable sources? In fact, what would happen if for one day all media would be objective rather than biased? Would the world come to an end? Maybe it would give those so obsessed with the destruction of this administration food for thought.

TNT Show Lampoons Abortion

TNT Lampoons Abortion in CLAWS

I never thought I would repeat a statement from a liberal Hollyweird actress but here goes.  Ashley Judd stood on stage at the ridiculous Woman’s March and screamed, “I’m an aaaaaangry woman!”  Well, that’s me today.  I’m not just an angry woman; I’m an angry woman who has experienced abortion and one who ministers to those who still struggle from the spiritual and emotional side effects.

  

I received a message from a woman I minister to through Rachel’s Hope Healing Ministry.  She wanted me to check out an episode in the so-called comedy “Claws” (TNT – Season 2, Episode 2, titled Cracker Casserole) that lampooned abortion.  After finding the episode on TNT’s OnDemand, I prepared myself mentally by saying a calming prayer and physically by putting in my mouth guard to avoid teeth damage due to stress grinding, and thank God I did….

The main character’s brother (Dean) and his girlfriend (Virginia) announced she was pregnant.  Here is how “Claws” disgracefully and reprehensibly treated the topic of abortion: 

•    Virginia was nonchalant about being pregnant and said there was a really nice abortion clinic down the road – a mischaracterization of someone having an unplanned pregnancy.  How many young women have we seen in a crisis pregnancy shrug it off?  We see them confused, anxious and frightened.  

•    As she, Dean and another friend arrived at the clinic, pro-lifers were portrayed as a raucous mob … yelling and pushing at her as she got out of the car.  Total hogwash.  

•    The procedure room was nicely decorated, and her friend was allowed to be in there with her.  What?  For one thing, unless things have changed, I don't believe anyone is allowed in the room except the doctor and nurses.  And as far as the room goes ... based on testimonies by thousands of women, and through my own experience, the rooms are cold, sterile and void of any comforting accouterments.

•    She started having doubts and wondered if she was carrying another Obama or Martin Luther King.  Women don’t think about those things while waiting for the abortionist to come in, they aren’t given time to think.  They are rushed through before they can change their mind.   

•    While wondering what friends and family members were thinking about her situation, a montage came on screen with them spouting out pro-choice rhetoric.  The most disturbing was a woman remembering that years ago abortions were illegal in Texas and her friend had to go to a deli to get hers.  (They consider that comedy?)

•    After the procedure, Dean came back into the room with a candy pacifier to give Virginia and proposed.  No reaction to the pacifier except, “I love these.” (Again, that’s comedy?)  Moreover, what about his proposal … he’ll marry her now that he’s no longer burdened by fatherhood?  What message is that giving young men? 

•    As they leave the clinic, Dean announces to the pro-life crowd he and Virginia were getting married.  The crowd cheers, thinking Virginia changed her mind.  A woman said, “Our prayers were answered,” and in response, Virginia sneered and said, “ we still D&C’d that shit, bitch.” (Sorry for the language)

Now, I don’t know how many young people watch this show, hopefully not too many.  Networks and sponsors that allow this type of programming should be ashamed of themselves.  Not only do they mock morals, but they also mock those who stand up for life and desensitize the killing of innocent children. 

Sadly, this so-called comedy series is the tip of the iceberg.  Liberal ideology has steamrolled the television industry as well as other media.  Some call this progress, but in all actuality, it’s regression to the days of Sodom and Gomorrah, and we all know how that ended up.

Remember, the  NFL changed its position on kneeling during the National Anthem because we got tired of having our country disrespected and did something about it. Even though they recently backtracked, their bottom line will suffer again this season. 

It’s time to do the same to networks that disrespect life and morality.