~Freedom Rings~

TRUMP - Things You Might Not Know About Him.

2016-05-29T09:34:00.002-07:00

(Just read it with an open mind, without any preconceived ideas, and then see what you think about what it says.)

Long, very long, but well worth the read!! Very well worth the time to read.

A MUST READ BEFORE YOU VOTE....

VERY INTERESTING

I think many of us think he has some good thoughts about America, and what our country needs. But, he blows up and filibusters, which turns us off. However, do you know him in depth, or about how he feels and thinks?

TRUMP - Things You Might Not Know About Him

As candidates for president emerge it is important to know where each stands on issues that are important to AMERICA. The USA cannot afford to make another mistake in electing an anti-American Socialist, someone with a poor track record of public service, or someone who values illegal invaders more than hard-working, loyal Americans and her military.

Trump, hopefully, is waking some of the RINOs up. The criticisms of Trump are amazingly missing something. They are lacking in negative stories from those who work for him or have had business dealings with him. After all the employees he's had and all the business deals he's made there is a void of criticism. In fact, long term employees call him a strong and merciful leader and say he is far more righteous and of high integrity than people may think. And while it may surprise many, he's actually humble when it comes to his generosity and kindness. A good example is a story that tells of his limo breaking down on a deserted highway outside of New York City. A middle-aged couple stopped to help him and as a thank you he paid off their mortgage, but he didn't brag about that. Generous and good people rarely talk of charity they bestow on others. But as much as all this is interesting, the real thing that people want to know is what Donald Trump's plan is for America. It's funny how so many people say they don't know what it is, or they act like Trump is hiding it. The information

is readily available if people would just do a little homework. But, since most Americans won't do their own research, so here, in no particular order, is an overview of many of Trumps positions and plans:

1.) Trump believes that America should not intervene militarily in other country's problems without being compensated for doing so. If America is going to risk the lives of our soldiers and incur the expense of going to war, then the nations we help must be willing to pay for our help. Using the Iraq War as an example, he cites the huge monetary expense to American taxpayers (over $1.5 trillion, and possibly much more depending on what sources are used to determine the cost) in addition to the cost in human life. He suggests that Iraq should have been required to give us enough of their oil to pay for the expenses we incurred. He includes in those expenses the medical costs for our military and $5 million for each family that lost a loved one in the war and $2 million for each family of soldiers who received severe injuries.

2.) Speaking of the military, Trump wants America to have a strong military again. He believes the single most important function of the federal government is national defense. He has said he wants to find the General Patton or General MacArthur that could lead our military buildup back to the strength it needs to be. While he hasn't said it directly that I know of, Trump's attitude about America and about winning tells me he'd most likely be quick to eliminate rules of engagement that handicap our military in battle. Clearly Trump is a "win at all costs" kind of guy, and I'm sure that would apply to our national defense and security, too.

3.) Trump wants a strong foreign policy and believes that it must include 7 core principles (which seem to support my comment in the last point):

American interests come first. Always. No apologies. Maximum firepower and military preparedness.

Only go to war to win.

Stay loyal to your friends and suspicious of your enemies.

Keep the technological sword razor sharp.

See the unseen.

Prepare for threats before they materialize.

Respect and support our present and past warriors.

4.) Trump believes that terrorists who are captured should be treated as military combatants, not as criminals like the Obama administration treats them.

5.) Trump makes the point that China's manipulation of their currency has given them unfair advantage in our trade dealings with them. He says we must tax their imports to offset their currency manipulation, which will cause American companies to be competitive again and drive manufacturing back to America and create jobs here. Although he sees China as the biggest offender, he believes that America should protect itself from all foreign efforts to take our jobs and manufacturing. For example, Ford is building a plant in Mexico and Trump suggests that every part or vehicle Ford makes in Mexico be taxed 35% if they want to bring it into the U. S., which would cause companies like Ford to no longer be competitive using their Mexican operations and move manufacturing back to the U.S., once again creating jobs here.

6.) Trump wants passage of NOPEC legislation (No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act - NOPEC - S.394), which would allow the government to sue OPEC for violating antitrust laws. According to Trump, that would break up the cartel. He also wants to unleash our energy companies to drill domestically (sound like Sarah Palin's drill baby, drill?) thereby increasing domestic production creating jobs and driving domestic costs of oil and gas down while reducing dependence on foreign oil.

7.) Trump believes a secure border is critical for both security and prosperity in America. He wants to build a wall to stop illegals from entering and put controls on immigration. (And he says he'll get Mexico to pay for the wall, which many have scoffed at, but given his business successes I wouldn't put it past him.) He also wants to enforce our immigration laws and provide no path to citizenship for illegals.

8.) Trump wants a radical change to the tax system to not only make it better for average Americans, but also to encourage businesses to stay here and foreign businesses to move here. The resulting influx of money to our nation would do wonders for our economy. He wants to make America the place to do business. He also wants to lower the death tax and the taxes on capital gains and dividends. This would put more than $1.6 trillion back into the economy and help rebuild the 1.5 million jobs we've lost to the current tax system. He also wants to charge companies who outsource jobs overseas a 20% tax, but for those willing to move jobs back to America they would not be taxed. And for citizens he has a tax plan that would allow Americans to keep more of what they earn and spark economic growth. He wants to change the personal income tax to:

Up to $30,000 taxed at 1%
From $30,000 to $100,000 taxed at 5%
From $100,000 to $1,000,000 taxed at 10%

$1,000,000 and above taxed at 15%

9.) Trump wants Obamacare repealed. He says it's a "job-killing, health care-destroying monstrosity" that "can't be reformed, salvaged, or fixed." He believes in allowing real competition in the health insurance marketplace to allow competition to drive prices down. He also believes in tort reform to get rid of defensive medicine and lower costs.

10.) Trump wants spending reforms in Washington, acknowledging that America spends far more than it receives in revenue. He has said he believes that if we don't stop increasing the national debt once it hits $24 trillion it will be impossible to save this country.

11.) Even though he says we need to cut spending, he does not want to harm those on Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security. He believes that the citizens have faithfully paid in to the system to have these services available and that the American government has an obligation to fulfill its end of the bargain and provide those benefits. Therefore, he wants to build the economy up so that we have the revenue to pay those costs without cutting the benefits to the recipients. He disagrees with Democrats who think raising taxes is the answer and says that when you do that you stifle the economy. On the other hand, when you lower taxes and create an environment to help businesses they will grow, hire more workers, and those new workers will be paying taxes that become more tax revenue for the government.

12.) Trump also wants reform of the welfare state saying that America needs "a safety net, not a hammock." He believes in a welfare to work program that would help reduce the welfare roles and encourage people to get back to work. And he wants a crackdown on entitlement fraud.

13.) Trump believes climate change is a hoax.

14.) Trump opposes Common Core.

15.) Trump is pro-life, although he allows for an exception due to rape, incest, or the life of the mother.

16.) Trump is pro 2nd Amendment rights.

17.) Trump's view on same-sex marriage is that marriage is between a man and a woman, but he also believes that this is a state's rights issue, not a federal issue.

18.) Trump supports the death penalty. Trump believes that there is a lack of common sense, innovative thinking in Washington (Hmmm... looks like he believes in horse sense!).

He says it's about seeing the unseen and that's the kind of thinking we need to turn this country around. He tells a personal story to illustrate the point: "When I opened Trump National Golf Club at Rancho Palos Verdes in Los Angeles, I was immediately told that I would need to build a new and costly ballroom. The current ballroom was gorgeous, but it only sat 200 people and we were losing business because people needed a larger space for their events. Building a new ballroom would take years to get approval and permits (since it's on the Pacific Ocean), and cost about $5 million. I took one look at the ballroom and saw immediately what needed to be done. The problem wasn't the size of the room, it was the size of the chairs. They were huge, heavy, and unwieldy. We didn't need a bigger ballroom, we needed smaller chairs! So I had them replaced with high-end, smaller chairs. I then had our people sell the old chairs and got more money for them than the cost of the new chairs. In the end, the ballroom went from seating 200 people to seating 320 people. Our visitors got the space they desired, and I spared everyone the hassle of years of construction and $5 million of expense. It's amazing what you can accomplish with a little common sense. On top of his saving years of construction and $5 million in expenses, he also was able to keep the ballroom open for business during the time it would have been under remodeling, which allowed him to continue to make money on the space instead of losing that revenue during construction time.

Donald Trump's entire life has been made up of success and winning. He's been accused of bankruptcies, but that's not true. He's never filed personal bankruptcy. He's bought companies and legally used bankruptcy laws to restructure their debt, just as businesses do all the time. But he's never been bankrupt personally. He's a fighter that clearly loves America and would fight for our nation. Earlier I quoted Trump saying, "I love America. And when you love something, you protect it passionately - fiercely, even." We never hear that from Democrats or even from most Republicans.

Donald Trump is saying things that desperately need to be said but no other candidate has shown the fortitude to stand up and say them. Looking over this list of what he wants for America I see a very necessary set of goals that are long past due. Before we criticize someone because the media does, maybe we should seriously consider what he has to offer, as it is important to know what each of our candidates to replace a President who has ruined us globally, and who has put us on a path to disaster!

This is not an appeal to vote for Trump, only to give some depth of comparison, before the next debate. DL

Surprise Reunion for a Military Couple

2013-11-11T11:42:00.003-08:00

It was December 2012. Sarah Cascone was at the Ellen Show for a taping. She had no idea what was going to happen. Ellen heard her story and arranged for her fiancé who she thought was still in Afghanistan. This was one of the best reunions that Ellen ever had.

Dear Veteran by Liz Sams

2013-11-11T11:04:00.000-08:00

13 year old Liz Sams wrote a moving tribute called 'Dear Veteran' dedicated to the men and women who have served our nation in the Navy, Army, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard.

Reveille

2013-11-11T10:33:00.000-08:00

This is an award winning short film is a touching tribute to all veterans of the armed forces.

The Battle of 'Midway'

2013-11-11T09:45:00.003-08:00

US Naval air forces struck a sledgehammer blow against Japan's navy by sinking 4 of their first line carriers. This was not a matter of luck, but extreme skill, perseverance, and accuracy by US Navy dive bombers.

The Cornfield Bomber

2013-11-07T17:45:00.003-08:00

In 1970 a pilot of an Air Force Jet lost control and ejected at about 8,000 feet. The plane then recovered by itself and flew until it ran out of fuel and landed in cornfield. The pilot tells his story.

A Lesson in Socialism

2013-10-03T11:52:00.000-07:00

Sgt Reckless, USMC War Hero

2013-08-13T08:16:00.000-07:00

Serving in the US Marine Corps, Sgt Reckless was a Horse who heroically worked in the Korean War. Sgt Reckless was headlined in Life Magazine & The Saturday Evening Post for her heroic participation during the war. Later after the war ended, Sgt Reckless was promoted to Staff Sergeant by the Commandant of the US Marine Corps. She served out her final days at Camp Pendleton, CA with the 1st Marine Divison.

MUST SEE! GLENN BECK SHOCKING VIDEO

2013-07-30T14:28:00.002-07:00

Daves Highway performs the National Anthem

2013-07-19T13:16:00.006-07:00

Great Harmony by three children! If you're tired of hearing our national anthem being destroyed almost every time it's sung by the current crop of pop artists, then you will seriously appreciate. This version only 1½ minutes sung by a group known as "Dave's Highway".

No instruments, no microphones, no special effects!
Just 3 young siblings (Erika, Delaney, and Zachary) singing the anthem (as originally written), right in their own living room .

Happy 4th of July (Large Fireworks Display)

2013-07-04T06:01:00.004-07:00

Freedom is Never Free - A Soldiers Pledge

2013-06-17T15:07:00.005-07:00

Use this powerful video to honor the men and women who have selflessly defended our nation. It features a powerful message given by President Ronald Reagan during his first Inaugural Address on January 20, 1981. This is to good of a video not to Pass on!

WW2 Bombers Over Arizona

2013-06-09T19:23:00.003-07:00

WW2 or any other aviation fans will enjoy this amazing look at B-25 and B-17 WW2 Bombers flying over and around Arizona’s Hoover Dam, Saguaro Lake and Superstition Mountains.

The power of music

2013-06-09T19:07:00.001-07:00

The power of music is shown in this remarkable story from World War Two as told by Jack Leroy Tueller. Two weeks after D-Day he saved at least one life by playing a love song called Lili Marleen on his trumpet.

Orphaned at age 5, WWII veteran, went on to play first chair trumpet at BYU. This is a remarkable story from Jack's military experience.

Operation PLUTO!

2013-06-09T18:10:00.002-07:00

An incredible engineering feet. Operation PLUTO (Pipe-Lines Under The Ocean) during World War 2 taken from United News Newsreel.

D-Day 1944 News Reel

2013-06-06T19:12:00.005-07:00

Gen. Eisenhower and his aides map the Normandy invasion. German pictures show the extent of their coastal defenses. Tanks, guns, locomotives, and other military equipment is massed on the English beaches. Troops practice loading operations. Landing craft is tested in the English Channel. Pictures of practice landing and airborne operations are used to dramatize the actual invasion on June 6, 1944.

The Path of a Warrior

2013-05-21T18:17:00.002-07:00

Memorial Day means different things to different people. For many, it is the start of the summer season, an annual trip to the beach, a 3-day weekend, or a great excuse for a barbecue To me it means so much more.

My Name is America by Todd Allen Herendeen

2013-05-21T08:50:00.002-07:00

'My Name Is America' is a powerful patriotic anthem that speaks to the hearts of Americans. 'If the Statue of Liberty Could speak, what would she say?'

'Above and Beyond' Dog Tag Memorial

2013-05-04T08:07:00.000-07:00

The National Veteran’s Art Museum, Chicago, Ill.

Did not know this existed!

This is a sight you have probably never seen. This is a rare and beautiful memorial to our veterans who were killed in the Vietnam War. It hangs in the National Veteran's Art Museum.

When visitors first enter the museum, they will hear a sound like wind chimes coming from above them and their attention will be drawn upward 24 feet to the ceiling of the two-story high atrium.

Dog tags of the more than 58,000 service men and women who died in the Vietnam War hang from the ceiling of the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum in Chicago on Veterans Day, November 11, 2010.

The 10-by-40-foot sculpture, entitled Above & Beyond, was designed by Ned Broderick and Richard Stein.

The tens of thousands of metal dog tags are suspended 24 feet in the air, 1 inch apart, from fine lines that allow them to move and chime with shifting air currents.

Museum employees using a kiosk and laser pointer help visitors locate the exact dog tag with the imprinted name of their lost friend or relative.

Freedom Isn't Free - War Memorial, Marseilles, Ill

2013-05-03T08:54:00.000-07:00

~You Can Share This Video Below~

Guns Across America Rally in Annapolis, MD - Dan Bongino

2013-04-18T11:10:00.001-07:00

The USMC, Story of the Tootsie Roll

2013-04-18T09:31:00.002-07:00

Top Gun at Sandwich Shop

2012-02-13T08:03:00.000-08:00

Gotta love the concealed hand gun law! Retired Marine and former Pan Am/Delta Pilot John Lovell is Top Gun at Subway Sandwich Shop

Plantation, Florida: Last week police were called to investigate an attempted armed robbery: The 71-year-old retired Marine who opened fire on two robbers at a Plantation, Florida, Subway shop late Wednesday, killing one and critically wounding the other, is described as John Lovell, a former helicopter pilot for two presidents. He doesn't drink, he doesn't smoke, and he works out every day. Mr. Lovell was a man of action Wednesday night.

According to Plantation police, two masked gunmen came into the Subway at 1949 N. Pine Rd. Just after 11 p.m. There was a lone diner, Mr. Lovell, who was finishing his meal. After robbing the cashier, the two men attempted to shove Mr. Lovell into a bathroom and rob him as well. They got his money, but then Mr. Lovell pulled his handgun and opened fire. He shot one of the thieves in the head and chest and the other in the head.

When police arrived, they found one of the men in the shop, K-9 Units found the other in the bushes of a nearby business. They also found cash strewn around the front of the sandwich shop according to Detective Robert Rettig of the Plantation Police Department.

Both men were taken to the Broward General Medical Center , where one, Donicio Arrindell, 22, of North Lauderdale died. The other, 21-year-old Frederick Gadson of Fort Lauderdale is in critical but stable condition.

Mr. Lovell was a pilot in the Marine Corps, flying former Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. He later worked as a pilot for Pan Am and Delta Airlines.

He is not expected to be charged authorities said. ''He was in fear for his life,'' Detective Rettig said, "These criminals ought to realize that most men in their 70's have military backgrounds and aren't intimidated by idiots."

Something tells me this old Marine wasn't 'in fear for his life', even though his life was definitely at risk. The only thing he could be charged with is participating in an unfair fight. One 71- year young Marine against two punks. Two head shots and one center body mass shot.

Outstanding shooting! That'll teach them not to get between a Marine and his meal.

Florida law allows eligible citizens to carry a concealed weapon. Don't you just love a story with a happy ending?

Old people don't fight, they just shoot you.

~Military Wives Choir~

2012-02-02T09:01:00.000-08:00

~Freedom Rings~

TRUMP - Things You Might Not Know About Him.

Surprise Reunion for a Military Couple

Dear Veteran by Liz Sams

Reveille

The Battle of 'Midway'

US Naval air forces struck a sledgehammer blow against Japan's navy by sinking 4 of their first line carriers. This was not a matter of luck, but extreme skill, perseverance, and accuracy by US Navy dive bombers.

The Cornfield Bomber

A Lesson in Socialism

Sgt Reckless, USMC War Hero

MUST SEE! GLENN BECK SHOCKING VIDEO

Daves Highway performs the National Anthem

Happy 4th of July (Large Fireworks Display)

Freedom is Never Free - A Soldiers Pledge

Use this powerful video to honor the men and women who have selflessly defended our nation. It features a powerful message given by President Ronald Reagan during his first Inaugural Address on January 20, 1981. This is to good of a video not to Pass on!

WW2 Bombers Over Arizona

WW2 or any other aviation fans will enjoy this amazing look at B-25 and B-17 WW2 Bombers flying over and around Arizona’s Hoover Dam, Saguaro Lake and Superstition Mountains.

The power of music

The power of music is shown in this remarkable story from World War Two as told by Jack Leroy Tueller. Two weeks after D-Day he saved at least one life by playing a love song called Lili Marleen on his trumpet.

Orphaned at age 5, WWII veteran, went on to play first chair trumpet at BYU. This is a remarkable story from Jack's military experience.

Operation PLUTO!

An incredible engineering feet. Operation PLUTO (Pipe-Lines Under The Ocean) during World War 2 taken from United News Newsreel.

D-Day 1944 News Reel

The Path of a Warrior

Memorial Day means different things to different people. For many, it is the start of the summer season, an annual trip to the beach, a 3-day weekend, or a great excuse for a barbecue To me it means so much more.

My Name is America by Todd Allen Herendeen

More Patriotic Posts

'Above and Beyond' Dog Tag Memorial

The National Veteran’s Art Museum, Chicago, Ill.

Freedom Isn't Free - War Memorial, Marseilles, Ill

~You Can Share This Video Below~

Guns Across America Rally in Annapolis, MD - Dan Bongino

The USMC, Story of the Tootsie Roll

Top Gun at Sandwich Shop

~Military Wives Choir~

This video is taken from a British series where a guy called Gareth Malone takes a group of people and turns them into a choir.

This time he's taken a group of military wives whose husbands are all away in Afghanistan and turned them into a choir.

Gareth looks about 16 yrs old but is actually in his mid-30s and a Choirmaster for the London Symphony Orchestra, among other things.

They wrote a song based on excerpts from letters written by the couples whilst apart and this is the beautiful result.

The single is out in the UK. Thousands have been pre-ordered. All money raised is going to military charities.

~Freedom Rings~

TRUMP - Things You Might Not Know About Him.

Surprise Reunion for a Military Couple

Dear Veteran by Liz Sams

Reveille

The Battle of 'Midway'

US Naval air forces struck a﻿ sledgehammer blow against Japan's navy by sinking 4 of their first line carriers. This was not a matter of luck, but extreme skill, perseverance, and accuracy by US Navy dive bombers.

The Cornfield Bomber

A Lesson in Socialism

Sgt Reckless, USMC War Hero

MUST SEE! GLENN BECK SHOCKING VIDEO

Daves Highway performs the National Anthem

Happy 4th of July (Large Fireworks Display)

Freedom is Never Free - A Soldiers Pledge

Use this powerful video to honor the men and women who have selflessly defended our nation. It features a powerful message given by President Ronald Reagan during his first Inaugural Address on January 20, 1981. This is to good of a video not to Pass on!

WW2 Bombers Over Arizona

WW2 or any other aviation fans will enjoy this amazing look at B-25 and B-17 WW2 Bombers flying over and around Arizona’s Hoover Dam, Saguaro Lake and Superstition Mountains.

The power of music

The power of music is shown in this remarkable story from World War Two as told by Jack Leroy Tueller. Two weeks after D-Day he saved at least one life by playing a love song called Lili Marleen on his trumpet.

Orphaned at age 5, WWII veteran, went on to play first chair trumpet at BYU. This is a remarkable story from Jack's military experience.

Operation PLUTO!

An incredible engineering feet. Operation PLUTO (Pipe-Lines Under The Ocean) during World War 2 taken from United News Newsreel.

D-Day 1944 News Reel

The Path of a Warrior

Memorial Day means different things to different people. For many, it is the start of the summer season, an annual trip to the beach, a 3-day weekend, or a great excuse for a barbecue To me it means so much more.

My Name is America by Todd Allen Herendeen

More Patriotic Posts

'Above and Beyond' Dog Tag Memorial

The National Veteran’s Art Museum, Chicago, Ill.

Freedom Isn't Free - War Memorial, Marseilles, Ill

~You Can Share This Video Below~

Guns Across America Rally in Annapolis, MD - Dan Bongino

The USMC, Story of the Tootsie Roll

Top Gun at Sandwich Shop

~Military Wives Choir~

This video is taken from a British series where a guy called Gareth Malone takes a group of people and turns them into a choir.

This time he's taken a group of military wives whose husbands are all away in Afghanistan and turned them into a choir.

Gareth looks about 16 yrs old but is actually in his mid-30s and a Choirmaster for the London Symphony Orchestra, among other things.

They wrote a song based on excerpts from letters written by the couples whilst apart and this is the beautiful result.

The single is out in the UK. Thousands have been pre-ordered. All money raised is going to military charities.

US Naval air forces struck a sledgehammer blow against Japan's navy by sinking 4 of their first line carriers. This was not a matter of luck, but extreme skill, perseverance, and accuracy by US Navy dive bombers.