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TRUMP’S BOOMING ECONOMY : WHY OBAMA SHOULD STEP AWAY FROM THE SPOTLIGHT AND LET THE ADULTS DO THEIR JOBS

ILHAN OMAR IS A DISGRACE TO AMERICA

PRESIDENT TRUMP: BEATING THE MOST SINISTER ATTACK ON THE PRESIDENCY IN HISTORY

I AM A FOLLOWER OF JESUS, THE

SENATOR BOB HALL CHRIST

INTERVIEW BY

CHARLES LINGERFELT CTM Vice President, Managing Editor & Sr. Associate Publisher

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"I AM A FOLLOWER OF JESUS, THE CHRIST"

BOB HALL REPULICAN TEXAS SENATOR

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TRUMP BOOMING ECONOMY: WHY OBAMA SHOULD STEP AWAY FROM THE SPOTLIGHT AND LET THE ADULTS DO THEIR JOBS

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Senator Bob Hall Senate Member: 2015 - present Party: Republican

Texas

Senator Bob Hall, father of four boys and husband to Kay Hall, taught his family the importance of faith, family and hard work. Senator Hall graduated from The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina with a degree in Electrical Engineering and received a Regular Commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Air Force. While a cadet at the Citadel he received numerous awards for leadership. He was the only Air Force Cadet selected to be a Battalion Commander and was awarded the coveted Wade Hampton saber as the graduating cadet who had contributed the most to the Citadel during the four years he was a cadet, and was listed in "Who's Who In American Colleges" his Senior year. Upon graduation, Bob began his active duty as a Systems Engineer working to develop the Minuteman Missile System during the Cold War at Norton AFB in California, where he achieved the rank of Captain.

After the Air Force he worked in the Aerospace industry as a systems engineer and business development manager. In 1982 he left the corporate world and began working as an independent proposal consultant to aerospace and defense corporations. Then in 1984 he formed his own company, Professional Proposal Management, Inc.Â

A compelling sense of duty, shaped by his military service, business experience, and love for this country, drives him to leave behind the legacy of a patriotic servant for his children and grandchildren. Envisioning their futures compelled him to become actively involved in the state's political process and strongly believes it is time to stand in the gap for our children, our liberties and our future.

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Interview with Senator Bob Hall

By Charles Lingerfelt

CHARLES: What did you Do before you ran for office?

SENATOR BOB: I began migrating, on a part time basis, to Texas in 2003.

SENATOR BOB: My wife Kay and I owned and operated an engineering consulting business which we sold in 2007. Our initial

CHARLES: How long have You served in the current position

intention was to retire but be active in mission work. Kay and I

you hold?

were qualified with the Southern Baptist Disaster Feeding Unit and the Texas Men’s Disaster Feeding unit. Also, as an aircraft owner

SENATOR BOB: A little longer than five years. I am currently in

and a qualified volunteer with an organization called Angle Flight

my second term, having been re-elected in November 2018.

which provides free transportation to medical facilities for patients who cannot afford the expense or cannot fly on commercial

CHARLES: How many years have you served the people of

aircraft.

Texas and in what capacities?

CHARLES: When did you first run for Office and for which

SENATOR BOB: As an elected servant, I have served a little over

office? ?

five years.

SENATOR BOB: I was elected to the Texas Senate in 2014. It

CHARLES: Are you a Christian? How long have you been a

was the first office for which I ran.

Christian?

CHARLES: Are you a native Texan?

SENATOR BOB: Yes

SENATOR BOB: I was born in Florida but my wife Kay is a

"I am a follower of Jesus, the Christ whom

native Texan. I followed her back to Texas to help raise

I came to know as my Lord and Savior,

grandchildren.

when I was 10 years old".

CHARLES: How long have you been a Resident in Texas?

CTM | ISSUE 30 | PAGE 11 first from God for all that they do. We also must make sure that each generation thoroughly understands the principles of individual liberty, limited government, and free markets that are foundational to the freedom Americans know. This must be taught to each generation because it is not passed on through DNA.

CHARLES: If You had a message you wanted to get to All Americans - What would it be?

SENATOR BOB: Texans are blessed to have a state government that recognizes a sovereign God, the principles on which our country was founded, and the importance of limited government to individual liberty and free markets.

CHARLES: Have you ever served in the U S Military? If so, what Branch?

SENATOR BOB: After graduating from The Citadel, as a Distinguished Military Graduate, I accepted a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Air Force.

CHARLES: What does your duties entail as a State Senator in Texas?

SENATOR BOB: My number one duty is to serve the people of Texas. I do that in the legislature by helping to pass good legislation that protects individual liberty, religious freedom, CHARLES: How does being a Christian help You in your current Position in Texas?

innocent life, 2nd Amendment rights, free markets, limit government overreach and limit government spending, and my stopping legislation that would violate those principles. My office

SENATOR BOB: Being an elected servant is extremely mentally and emotionally challenging. I only ran because I felt that I was being led to do by God. I have total peace in knowing that God will

also serves as a liaison between my constituents and government agencies to ensure that the government we do have is responsive to the needs of the people it serves.

not lead me to anywhere that His grace will not protect me.

CHARLES: How long have you been married and do you have CHARLES: Are You a Pro Life Advocate? Have you ever

Children?

wavered? How long have you been a pro-life advocate?

SENATOR BOB: Kay and I have been married for almost 20 SENATOR BOB: I am 100% pro-life; no exceptions. I have never

years and have four boys.

wavered from supporting pro-life legislation. In fact, I have received a 100% rating by Texas Right to Life, the largest and oldest pro-life advocacy group in Texas, every legislative session.

CHARLES: Are You a believer in The Second Amendment?

Do You believe in 'The Right to Carry?’

CHARLES: What advice can you give to others who want to run for Office?

SENATOR BOB: There are two factors to consider. The most important factor is to make sure that running for office is aligned with God’s will and not just your own. The second is to make sure

SENATOR BOB: I am 100% pro right to carry and the individual right to defend self, family and others.

that you are motivated by a desire to serve others and not by your own ambitions. If you decide to run, commit yourself to running with honor and dignity. Always keep in mind that running is your

CHARLES: If you had a message to get out now to All Texans, what would that message be?

SENATOR BOB: Our nation, the United States of America, was

duty, the outcome is God’s decision. Be ready to accept that it may be God’s plan for you to run but not win and you will not be bitter.

CHARLES: Which political party do You claim?

founded on Judeo-Christian principles with a Constitution that is of the people, by the people and for the people. We will continue to exist as a free people only so long as we remain a righteous people.

To maintain our liberties, as intended by our founding fathers, we must return to family-oriented communities who seek guidance

SENATOR BOB: I am first a Christian, second a Constitutional Conservative and third a Republican. If the Republican Party ever abandons God like the Democrats have done, I will be just a Christian Conservative.

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The current Democratic Party is anti Christian religion, pro-choice, anti-free speech and prefers socialism over a constitutional republican form of government. I will never understand how a person who identifies as a Democrat can sit in a church pew on Sunday and then vote for someone who would kill a baby in the womb, yet be opposed to the death penalty for a serial rapist-murderer.

CHARLES: How does Your position in Texas correlate with The Governor, Lieutenant Governor?

SENATOR BOB: I believe we publicly express similar values, principles, and objectives.

CHARLES: What is your position on Border Security in Texas?

SENATOR BOB: Without a secure border we are not a sovereign nation. We must have a secure border.

CHARLES: Are You for the Building of The Border Wall?

SENATOR BOB: Yes. We should build the wall and provide any additional security measures to ensure that border crossings only occur at official crossing points.

CHARLES: Are you compatible with President Trump's agenda? Do You Support President Trump?

SENATOR BOB: I think history will remember Donald Trump as one of the greatest and most effective presidents in preserving liberty, limiting government regulations, advancing international relationships, reducing terrorism, increasing American jobs and expanding the American economy.

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TRUMP BOOMING ECONOMY WHY OBAMA SHOULD STEP AWAY FROM THE SPOTLIGHT AND LET THE ADULTS DO THEIR JOBS

BY JOANN H. BUCHANAN

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The U.S. economy has grown at such a fast rate since President Trump took office, there are those on both sides scrambling to give credit.

According to the New York Times: “we are living in an economy that wasn’t supposed to happen. Not long ago the overwhelming consensus among economist would have been that you couldn’t have a 3.6 percent unemployment rate without seeing the rate of job creation slowing and having inflation surge.

As of April this year 2019, employers have added 263, 000 jobs and average hourly earnings continued to rise at a steady rate—up approximately 3.2 percent. All of this made possible through President Trump’s decision to cut federal regulations, provide tax incentives and welcome industry back with open arms. From new trade deals to canceling old out dated contracts, President Trump has saved America from near devastation.

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In the meantime, ex-President Obama has traveled the country

In fact the Trump economy is so good that democrats are

touting, “I’m not being given enough credit for it.” This is the

scurrying trying to take every bit of credit. The truth is that Democrats are the ones who decided to hand over a 21 trillion dollar debt and continued to hand out hard earned tax payer money to America’s enemies including Iran. And with election season just around the corner, they will continue to boast about the economy that President Trump created while giving credit to ex-President Obama. The laughable thing about all of this— most Americans think President Obama will go down in history

(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) same man who told the world, “The economy can’t be fixed without a magic wand.”

Apparently his life long attention to detail, persistence in business, and understanding of global trade has given President Trump that magic wand Obama spoke of. The first thing President Trump did was pull our country out of the job killing

(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin))

deal called TPP. From there he backed out of the Paris Climate Accord that was literally a redistribution of America’s wealth.

as the worst President of the United States. From his failed policies overseas to his failure to unite the people…he is without

President Trump recognized the need for a new Canada, Mexico

a doubt simply trying to preserve his own legacy and should step

deal that would stop them from charging us for our own

back from the spotlight so the adults can work.

production and stop our automobile industries from leaving the United States. He’s taken America’s money back from the

There is no doubt in every true patriot’s mind that the country

useless unelected bureaucrats of the United Nations, and called

we love is under attack by those who long to hold onto the

them out on their refusal to pay their agreed upon fair share of

power they have taken for granted for so long. It’s time to give

the bills.

President Trump the credit he deserves and replace every single seat in Congress with those who love America.

Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders tweeted on December 10th 2017“Donald Trump’s relentless focus on tax cuts, deregulation, and draining the swamp is great for job growth.”

Under the Trump Administration, unemployment rate is at 3.9 percent, a total of 3.2 million jobs have been added; first year deficit is 665 Billion and GDP has reached a 4.1 percent.

Compared to the Obama Administration, unemployment rate was 9.4 percent, jobs added went to a minus 2.9 million; 1st year deficit 1.4 trillion and finally a low GDP of 1.6 percent.

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ILHAN OMAR IS A DISGRACE TO AMERICA

By Matthew Snape

CongresswomenIlhan Omar, Democrat of Minnesota (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

In two of the world’s most famous democracies, Britain and

Ever since 9/11, when George W Bush responded to the Twin

America, Muslims are gradually gaining prominence in both

Tower attacks with an ‘us versus them’ narrative, where you

countries. In Britain, Sajid Javid became the country’s first

were either on the side of the Christian West or Muslims, there

Home Secretary from a Muslim background. He is also tipped as

has been a growing trend to blame Islam for the spread of

a future Prime Minister. In 2016, Ilhan Omar was elected to the

terrorism throughout the globe. I do not proclaim to be an expert

Minnesota House of Representatives before becoming the U.S.

on Islam, but if you follow all terrorist atrocities since 2001,

Representative for Minnesota’s fifth congressional district. This

most of them have been committed by Muslims. The recent

is an impressive achievement for a lady from a Somalian

attacks on Christchurch were against Muslims, but the sheer

background to become a politician. America is proud of its

madness of the Sri Lanka bombings was committed against

record of tolerance, equality and fairness to all, regardless of

Christians by Islamic terrorists.

their faith, race or background.

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However, that does not mean every Muslim is a terrorist but

to protect Somali people, including Ms Omar’s own tribe. He

many terrorists are muslims. The world consists of

added that American troops were fighting militants, not

approximately one billion Muslims, and it would be ignorant to

civilians, many of whom fled the country. Another veteran,

claim that every single one of them is a terrorist or, as the British

Mike Durant, took issue with the representative’s remarks

grooming scandals demonstrate, a child groomer. The latter

because US forces were deployed there to aid civilians affected

scandal portrayed a failure among Muslims to integrate into

by starvation, caused by a famine that struck Somalia. Mr.

British society. As is the case with all religions, there are a

Durant was a pilot during the Battle of Mogadishu who was

minority who ruin it for the many.

captured and beaten by locals.

America has never experienced a politician like Ilhan Omar

A father of a 9/11 victim also condemned Ms Omar for her

before, who not only tarnishes Islam’s image, but that of the

comments about the 2001 atrocity. The Minnesota representative

country she was elected to serve. Ilhan Omar is nothing more

made a speech at a function hosted by the Council on American-

than a disgrace to the United States. British newspaper The

Islamic Relations where she described 9/11 as ‘some people did

Independent reported that Twitter’s chief executive, Jack

something.’ Retired firefighter, Jim Riches, who lost his son

Dorsey, phoned the Minnesota representative to defend his

during 9/11, told Sputnik News that she owes victims of the

decision to retain President Trump’s tweet that resulted in death

atrocity an apology and condemned Democrats who either

threats against Ms Omar. The tweet contained a video Trump

defended her or kept quiet about her remarks. This included

shared on the social media site of Ms Omar discussing 9/11 with

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who claimed the President’s

footage of the Twin Towers burning. Mr. Dorsey said the

rhetoric created real danger. Mr. Riches approved of the

President’s video did not violate Twitter’s rules. This is a

inflammatory video President Trump tweeted about Ms Omar’s

surprising decision from the chief executive of a company which

remarks, which led to increased death threats against the Muslim

has been exposed for being biased against conservatives in a

politician.

piece I wrote for Blasting News over a year ago.

Ms Omar also has made comments that have upset many Jewish There is no justification in sending death threats to anyone. It is

Americans. She endorsed a New York Times article which

tragic we live in an age where cowards can hide behind

claimed Jesus Christ was Palestinian due to the colour of his

keyboards and send these threats to politicians because social

skin. She is a frequent critic of the Israeli lobby in Congress and

media provides them with instant access to senior figures.

she retweeted a 20th April post by American Muslim civil rights

Despite this, Ilhan Omar could equally tone down the rhetoric

activist Omar Suleiman, which also claimed Jesus was

that is inspiring so much hatred against her. Another British

Palestinian. Her comments provoked the ire of many Jewish

newspaper, The Guardian, rushed to Ms Omar’s defence without

Americans. Michael Dickson, director of pro-Israeli education

attacking the remarks that are inspiring rapid hatred against the

organisation StandWithUs, wrote he was a Jew born in Roman-

Minnesota politician. Whilst I do not believe Muslims should be

occupied Israel. Conservative commentator Allie Beth Stuckey

subjected to discrimination and hatred, I also do not agree that

said Palestine did not exist when Jesus was alive and referred to

people should be exempt from criticism because of their

Ms Omar’s comments as idolatry.

religion, and that is why many Muslims are defended by others.

The left claim to have a monopoly over minorities, and because

This is not the first instance where Ms Omar has made anti-

Ms Omar is both a Democrat and a Muslim, she is given special

Semitic remarks. The Daily Beast reported how the Minnesota

treatment from a left-wing rag like The Guardian. If Ms Omar

politician retweeted an anti-Semitic post in response to her

was a Republican making these remarks, or even a Christian, it

scrutiny over her stance on Israel. The Somali-American

would be fair to assume people would be quicker to attack her.

representative retweeted a post describing how she and Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) were facing punishment from House

But what is it that the Minnesota representative is saying that is

Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) for criticising Israel.

so dangerous? Firstly, she has received considerable backlash

‘It’s all about Benjamin’s baby’, Ms Omar wrote in response.

from Black Hawk Down veterans for her comments she made

She then suggested the non-profit American-Israel Public

about one of the most dangerous US operations ever conducted

Affairs Committee could be paying politicians to adopt pro-

since the end of the Vietnam War- the Battle of Mogadishu in

Israeli positions. The American Jewish Committee demanded an

1993. The battle was dubbed as ‘Black Hawk Down’ in the hit

apology and called her remarks anti-Semitic. Former US

movie and claimed the lives of 18 US soldiers. It led to the

ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, also condemned the

subsequent withdrawal of American and UN forces from Ms

comments.

Omar’s home country, Somalia. During her time as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, the Somali politician

Therefore, Ms Omar embarrasses her nation and her religion due

claimed that thousands of people were killed by US forces.

to her appalling views on 9/11 and Black Hawk Down, and there is no defence for her anti-Semitism. As discussed earlier, an

Ranger Colonel Danny McKnight, who commanded US troops

increasingly anti-Islamic rhetoric has been developing since the

during the operation and was seriously injured himself, told the

9/11 attacks, and atrocities since have only reinforced that view.

Washington Examiner that her words are not true. Delta Force

Islam has made an important contribution to the world, but its

operator Kyle Lamb highlighted that the mission was designed

name is being tarnished by an increasingly prevalent minority.

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That is why America should be proud that a Muslim woman has become an elected representative.

Sadly, Ms Omar represents everything that is wrong with Islam. Her views demonstrate that she has no love for the country that has allowed her to lead a successful life, and it begs the question as to why she chose to serve as a politician in a nation that she despises so much. But Ms Omar is not subjected to criticism because of her religion. Her views have damaged her reputation.

Ms Pelosi may not have liked Trump’s tweet about her Muslim colleague, but has she exempted her from condemnation because of her religion? If so, that is wrong. Islam is being used as a shield to spare Muslims from condemnation, and no one is doing that better than the left.

Until politicians of all colours can unite to condemn racism and intolerance from any person or group, regardless of their race or religion, the likes of Ms Omar will continue to use her platform to incite hatred.

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PRESIDENT TRUMP BEATING THE MOST SINISTER ATTACK ON THE PRESIDENCY IN HISTORY Steven P. Ray, former Iowa GOP gubernatorial candidate

It’s over.

computers of former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner, whose wife, Huma Abedin, was a top-level aide to Hillary Clinton. In a matter of days, Director Comey, again, reassured the public they reviewed new information and

The forces of the “Deep State” and the overarching D.C.

felt there was nothing new to prosecute Secretary Clinton.

“swamp” have been minimized, at least for now. President

The timing was just days before the U.S. presidential

Trump remained a stalwart leader through a nearly two-year

election.

and (probably well-over) $26 million for the most deceitful and bogus investigation into a sitting president in the history of our country.

Former President Bill Clinton met privately on the tarmac in Phoenix in June 2016 as his plane and the plane of then-U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch were readying for take-off. This conversation, never

The liberal “elite” and the fake news that permeates our airwaves and internet were all stunned to hear last Friday that the investigation, overseen by Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller III, found the president, nor his 2016 campaign, was ever involved with any collusion with the Russian government against Democratic nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton, or her own campaign.

revealed fully by Clinton, or Lynch, was brushed off as a small-talk meeting to say “hi” and discuss activities of their respective family members. Oh, yes, we’re sure of that family member and wife, Hillary, and how Bill expected Obama’s justice department to ensure his wife faces no obstacles in the upcoming election is certainly something that can be said in a matter of a few small-talking minutes.

Some surprise! The president had denied this from day one.

Why would a sitting president so vehemently deny those charges, personally, for so long and with such fierce defense if he knew he was guilty of anything? It was clear from my point of view, at least, that from the very beginning this investigation was launched by remnants of the Obama administration spooks and our nation’s domestic law enforcement hierarchy within the justice department’s FBI.

President Trump won a landslide Electoral College victory, defying all his critics, including the mainstream media. The liberal press, politicians and lurking D.C. swampy, dark figures could not stand the fact he won and beat Hillary. They knew this was a president that would challenge the status quo and NO ONE wanted their happy, elitist nests disturbed.

One of the costliest special investigations in history, which was approved and given a green light by Trump

Let’s review some actions before, and during, the special counsel’s investigation that didn’t get dealt with appropriately or scrutinized by the mainstream press nearly as much as President Trump has been. Perhaps all of these should require investigations on misconduct or possible criminal indictments for obstruction:

and his justice department in the spring of 2017, ultimately indicted 13 Russians for trying to interfere in the 2016 presidential election, but the only indictments of anyone close to Trump ended-up being non-campaign related activities of George Papadopoulos, Paul Manafort, Rick Gates, Michael Flynn and Michael Cohen. Trump friend, Roger

Hillary Clinton was never held accountable for her misuse of government servers and the use of private email to conduct national security-related business.

The servers were wiped clean and 33,000 emails were destroyed from her time as Secretary of State.

Then-FBI Director James Comey, who oversaw the Clinton investigation by his bureau, first said there was nothing a “reasonable” prosecutor would pursue against Secretary Clinton during the 2016 presidential campaign. Then, later, just before the election, he reopened the case due to new information found on

Stone, is still under investigation in Washington, D.C., for his involvement with WikiLeaks and pre-election leaks involving emails related to Hillary Clinton.

Remember, her emails were destroyed and nothing is done. Someone leaks her emails and they are being persecuted. Go figure.

President Trump rightfully terminated Comey as FBI director in May 2017. Democrats and the press have tried to insinuate that the president was obstructing justice by doing so. Yet, we later found out that acting FBI director Andrew McCabe, and deputy U.S.

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Attorney General Rod Rosenstein both “colluded” to have Rosenstein wear a wire in a private conversation with the president in the Oval Office in an attempt to get something the president may say to incriminate himself. While this didn’t ultimately happen, why has there been no investigation into this?

Former FBI agent Peter Strzok and FBI lawyer Lisa Page “colluded” with the knowledge of McCabe to make contingencies if Trump were elected president and sought to find anything that may be able to damage the new president and destroy his presidency (thus the Russian collusion hoax) by triggering a need for an investigation.

While not totally known, it appears many within the FBI were working in tandem to subvert the election results and the new president’s administration. If this is not treason, I don’t know what is.

There is such overwhelming circumstantial evidence that a network of powers within Washington, D.C., was, and continues, attempting to hurt the presidential achievements of Donald J. Trump. How dare a political outsider, in their view, sit within the Oval Office and fight and champion for the hard-working people of the United States over set political agendas by the powerful elite.

Then, add to all this, the outcome of the Empire star actor, Jussie Smollett, with 16 felony charges simply dropped and let go with a nominal fine. Only to find out that Chicago’s Cook County state’s attorney, Kim Foxx, was a former staffer for Michelle Obama and also was supported and given $408,000 to her PAC while running for Cook County state’s attorney in 2016 by none other than George Soros. Here we have another hoax, perpetrated by a Hollywood actor, against Trump and his “Make America Great Again” campaign as something that is racially exploitive. The plan goes wrong and the local prosecutor, with all these ties from Obama to Soros let Smollett go free. Well, my friends, it is now nothing about racism, it is about being rich and powerful and on the right side of who is in charge in politics. In Chicago, Obama’s backyard, you can get a free pass when you are friend of that agenda, even when you exploit your own race in doing so. Pretty sad and absolutely contemptible.

President Trump spoke last night in Grand Rapids, MI, to a huge and exhilarating crowd. I watched the speech and Trump was back in the groove. His undeniable innocence from what was the instrumented Russian collusion hoax was a momentary setback.

He beat the sinister forces trying to bring him down and the American people know this. His approval rating has risen a bit since the investigation completed and liberal mouthpieces on television have seen ratings drop for them since the investigation yielded a big nothing burger that didn’t match their appetite.

Such a sad time for the Democrats coming out of the woodwork to challenge the president. It’s fine, though, President Trump loves another challenge and he is going to have fun in the 2020 campaign. Knowing Trump, he’d just as soon beat any one of them, no matter who the nominee is.

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"President Trump Preparing to Unveil Apocalyptic Peace Plan By Mid-June"

By Christienah Robertson-Travis

Israel's seventy-first anniversary may be considered by many to

While hopes for peace and security are important to those

mark the beginning of a new chapter. This year could be looked

involved, an underlying reason. This move is intended to

upon as a pivotal year, because the "Deal of the Century" is to

open a door to rebuild a Jewish temple which is the actual

be revealed. Even though the Palestinian National Authority,

precursor to the "covenant with many". Deep down Christians know this and several believe that the timing of the completion of the temple will preclude the rapture, so they are pushing for it. The issue will continue to be pushed even if it brings the world that much closer to World War III.

Pastor JD Farag is one of many Christians that believe and preach that Jerusalem is never to be divided. He also preaches that "there's no such thing as the state of Palestine". What makes this interesting is that he is born from a Palestinian family and teaches that Palestinians Photo Source: aljazeera

have no right to the land. He stated in June 2014 that "we actually have a recorded state title deed" and that "the very

Mahmoud Abbas, is adamant the deal will fall on deaf ears

nations accusing Israel of occupying the land belonging to

there are powerful reasons to believe that something big is

the Palestinian's are they themselves occupying the land

about to change very soon. Something biblical.

belonging to Israel" citing Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and part of Egypt.

There are a lot of rumors circulating right now about the Peace Plan and how it relates to prophecy. The most common rumor

It has been suggested that President Trump's current plan

is the "covenant with many" from the book of Daniel chapter 9.

The problem with that rumor is that Daniel 9 clearly states that the "covenant with many" happens after the Third Temple has already been under construction for several weeks.

Daniel 9:24-27 KJV 24 Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy. 25 Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build

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Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be

has some sort of map change in mind. It could be a One

built again, and the wall, even in troublous times.Â

State Solution. It could be a Two State solution. A rare

26 And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut

few knows. It appears also that Jordan and Egypt will not

off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that

be providing any of their land for Palestinian occupation

shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the

or ownership after all. President Mahmoud Abbas is

end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the

chesty and chin high in animosity against any chance for

war desolations are determined.Â

any kind of negotiation, but a closer look at their overall

27 And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one

situation reveals that some type of negotiations are

week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the

required at this time. Some type of compromise may still

sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the

be possible in that respect, but it doesn't necessarily mean

overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate,

that this is the time that will mark the rebuilding of the

even until the consummation, and that determined shall be

temple.

poured upon the desolate.

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The Bible isn't clear on how the order to rebuild the Third Temple goes out. Only that it goes out. In all fairness, something we have not foreseen may be actually responsible for that in the future. What we remember to date is that some type of disaster is usually due to occur merely for presenting a plan.

Another of the most memorable moments was afforded to us by former US President Bill Clinton in January of 1994.

Just bringing up the possibility of giving up the Golan Heights brought on a devastating earthquake in Southern California. In addition, the drama concerning Monica Lewinski broke through the air waves. Suddenly, the attention was far from dividing Israel. Instead, the attempt

A brief look online easily found examples of natural disasters on American soil when meetings have been convened,

on Israel signaled the end of Bill Clinton's presidency as well.

scheduled or have resulted in a signing dating back as far as the 1970's. Most recently, in 2016, former President Barack Obama refused to veto an anti-Israel bill. The following year America witnessed incoming "waves of energy", the Oroville Dam

Since this has been the case historically, it is also reasonable to be watchful and prepared for anything. Keep in mind that the Ezekiel 38 war is still to come.

crisis, a major eclipse, Hurricane Harvey and the Revelation 12 sign in the heavens. Since then America has continued to

Ezekiel 38:16 KJV

suffer crop loss, unprecedented weather, acid rain, increased

16 And thou shalt come up against my people of Israel,

seismic activity and a notable division among Americans.

as a cloud to cover the land; it shall be in the latter days, and I will bring thee against my land, that the heathen

Prior to that in 2005, former President George W. Bush decided

may know me, when I shall be sanctified in thee, O Gog,

that all Jewish settlers should be removed from Gaza so that the

before their eyes.

zone could be given to the Palestinians. The exact day that the last of the Jewish settlers were removed Louisiana caught the

Logically speaking, it would be more probable that the

brunt of Hurricane Katrina. Thousands of cars could be seen

Third Temple construction would begin after the Ezekiel

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38 prophecy has taken place. Regardless of anyone's convincing sensibilities, including mine, the clock is ticking. President Trump has pushed back the timing of the revealing until the best possible moment. It was critical that Israeli elections were completed and that re-elected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would have 30-42 days to gather his government. Just as important, the Palestinian's Ramadan holiday must come to a close June 4th before an attempt will be made. In the meantime, political gossip about the actual contents on the plan are being circulated in all types of news media. Some are careful to limit their speculation and others are outright giving unverified reports making all parties involved in the process stressed and on defense.

fleeing in all directions to safer locations, but several thousand were trapped. Many lost their lives when the levees broke.

Jason D. Greenblatt tweeted: ".@KingAbdullahII & #Jordan are strong US allies.

Pastor John Kilpatrick went viral later with a dream about a major New Madrid quake in the future for the mishandling of Jerusalem, but made ominous comments about the events of Hurricane Katrina. He believed that similarities between what happened in Gaza and New Orleans were mirrored. They

Rumors that our peace vision includes a confederation between Jordan, Israel & the PA, or that the vision contemplates making Jordan the homeland for Palestinians, are incorrect. Please don’t spread rumors."

plucked residents of Gaza up by helicopter just like in New Orleans, Louisiana. The levee that broke in New Orleans was called West Bank and that this actually signaled the end of George Bush's presidency.

Regardless, it is well known that the proposed offer will include a hefty financial package that aims to improve the quality of life for Palestinian's. It is assumed that job's will open up and that different types of construction will be

The "Road Map to Peace" was formally introduced on April 30, 2003. For several days following, the United States was God smacked with over 400 reported tornadoes by May 11th.

There were 1587 reports of large hail, 48 people perished and six F4's were recorded by the time the outbreak dissipated.

Conservative Christians of that day were very concerned that the treaty being proposed would lead to war. Like prior proposals, the attempt was a fail.

expected such as homes, businesses, schools and hospitals.

Sadly; however, the Palestinian Authority wishes to go back to a prior offer that is no longer on the table. They turned it down like every other presented. Abbas says he won't hear this one either, but would that truly be the end of it? Like an expectant mother for a great secret to be uncovered, the world awaits Trump's master plan. Perhaps, God is preparing to do the same. We should all know soon. God bless you all.

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'How did Donald Trump make America great again- a verdict'

By David A. Colbert

That is a good question. I believe Mr. Trump is on his way to

I remember a time in this country when countries that disagreed

accomplishing his goal. Unemployment is at the lowest rate it

with our policies, would think twice before challenging our

has since 1969 according to Fox Business News. The

leadership. Unfortunately, with the weak leadership we have

Economy, Immigration is being addressed and healthcare is

had in some previous years, they assumed we forgot about our

getting an overhaul. President Trump started summits to

power and toughness. I am very pleased President Trump is

address nuclear weapons creations in North Korea as well.

bringing forth a strong leadership. We have been led by wimps

President Trump has been very busy.

too long.

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I remember Presidents like, John F. Kennedy and Ronald

I love having a President with Guts in office. My taxes are

Reagan who stood up to threats from countries that thought we

down and my income is up, “Hallelujah”. Please support our

were weak. I myself will be voting for President Trump next

President, he is not perfect but neither are you. We all have

year Lord Willing. I want to see if he continues to be a force for

sinned and fall short of the Glory of God. I want to talk about

change. Unlike President Obama, President Trump’s change

healthcare. I am glad that at least President Trump got rid of the

does not always involve raising our taxes, and putting the

tax penalty the Dems installed with their original plan. I am a

burden on the backs of middle-class American citizens.

little upset though when I go online to check out health plans and get 5,000 calls from every insurance broker and their mothers.

I am about to stop answering my phone. I believe we need to do something about this annoyance from insurance brokers. I need reasonable health insurance, but most rates are like a car payment. I will be rich one day, but not right now.

The new baby the Dems are trying to give birth to is Medicarefor-all. Socialized Medicine has proven time and time again to be a failure. I heard a story years ago from a Canadian citizen dealing with socialized medicine; her father was dying and needed surgery and they said he was too old, and no longer viable candidate to receive the surgery he need to live. Believe it or not if they pass this garbage of a health bill it will be the same way here in the USA. We do not need to abandon Capitalism to have a viable healthcare solution.

We must keep President Trump in office as long as possible.

Job growth is increasing, investor confidence is up and everyday people are getting rich under this Administration. I am excited. I have been able to save more myself and my investments are doing great. I want America to lead the economically again.

What I would like to see is the Democratic Party members have to live outside our Capitalistic System, which they constantly complain about. If they want socialism, give it to them and them alone. I am so glad that we have someone in office that cares about the everyday people. Thank you President Trump for finally running and winning.

I am going to speak a little bit on Immigration. Rep. Senator Lindsey Graham said he would draft a plan on immigration earlier this week to present for both Dems and Republicans to review to help them come together on a plan to resolve some specific issues like Asylum. Asylum seems to be a big issue, because when they are released the applicants never return for their hearings. We need to find a way to insure their return for their hearings. My suggestion would be, because of the illegal entry into our country, that until finalized they need to be restricted to specific areas that the can possibly pick. They should have an ankle device place on them, and have to answer to local law enforcement for violations for leaving their set boundaries.

I believe we need to devise a better way of keeping track of these potential American Citizens and I think that the ankle devises would be a good way. It is a necessity to keep track of these people we allow to apply for Asylum.

Now, I will speak a little on Foreign Policy of the Trump Administration. I hold an Undergraduate Degree in Business and Management, and I see how President Trump conducts the Business of Foreign policy. We are now in talks with North Korea about Economic sanctions and Denuclearization. I see the same thing President Trump sees in Kim Jong-un. Trump

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Every nation knows that if you threaten or test nuclear

I want to thank you for reading this article, and for seeking to

weapons, that the US will be watching and seeking to discover

be in the know

why. I believe that Kim Jong-un enjoys the lime light and President Trump knows that as well. President Trump knows

This is Pastor David Colbert david colbert saying God Bless

how to finesse people, and stroke their egos. I am not saying

America and The World

this is a bad thing, because in order to sell a product you have to know how to approach the perspective buyers. I am learning a lot from President Trump and his style of leadership. He did not become a Billionaire by not negotiating many different deals and if you are a politician you may not understand him at all, in his approaches.

The Democratic Party is on the run. I can’t believe they are getting behind Joe Biden. He is a good guy, but not Presidential materials. The Democratic Party realizes as many Republican and Conservatives do that President Trump has done a lot for this country. He is making America Great again. They see the 10’s of thousands that show up at the Trump rallies and the little amount of people that show up for Democratic rallies and town meeting. People know when they are doing better economically and other areas of their lives, and they like it.

I am going to vote for President Trump for a second term and so should you.

I see the Trump family as I once saw the Kennedys at least in politics. I hope his son, his daughter and many of them should for office, because they were led by a visionary and a man not afraid to roll up his sleeves and work.

I would like to take time to thank Christian Times Magazine and its Leadership for the opportunity to give a voice to America through me, one of its Citizens.

I would like to give a special thanks to Anil Anwar, CEO of Christian Times Magazine.

Anil Anwar CEO / President Christian Times Magazine

David A. Colbert Columnist at Christian Times Magazine

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Interview with Arif Bawecani Leader of Party Serbesti Kurdistan PSK Interview By Charles Lingerfelt

What is your position now? What did you do before assuming this position?

ARIF: I am the leader of the party PSK now. From my time as a youth, I was a member of political youth organization. I also was a Peshmerga in 1987 to 1991.

How long have you held this position?

ARIF: I was elected head of the party in 2006, and re-elected in the first congress of PSK in 2009, held in Oslo, Norway. In the congress held in Erbil in 2013, I was again re-elected.

However, being the leader of the party is neither my main interest nor goal. What is important for me is to work for Kurdistan, and I thank our members that believe in the work I do as leader in PSK for Kurdistan.

What are your duties in this position?

ARIF: I wish to work for Educate our members and the Kurdish People to develop sovereignty for Kurdish territories, including the Kurdish territories occupied by the Iranian

How many years have you served the people of Kurdistan

clerical regime. I would like the thought of self-rule and the

and in what capacities?

word «independence» would become a word in a daily speech today and for future generations. I work for spreading the

ARIF: As I said earlier, my struggle for Kurdish freedom and

Kurdish Question globally, and in particular, the situation of

independence started, when I was young, and will continue

the oppressed Kurds under Iranian occupation. I have built a

until last breath.

network of good contacts with influential organizations and persons in the free world.

Are you a believer in freedom and Independence?

How long have you been a resident in Kurdistan?

Yes, I believe strongly for a free and independent Kurdistan, and because of this, I have given my entire adult life, and

ARIF: I was 7 years old when I had left East Kurdistan (Iran).

before that, as a youth, in this struggle for the Kurdish nation. I

In 1980, the war between Iran and Iraq started and my family

believe that an independent and sovereign Kurdistan is the only

was resident of a village in the border area between East and

solution for the Kurds. But establishing this for the Kurdish

south Kurdistan. We had fled to Iraqi Kurdistan and stayed

region of Iran will be the hardest part, because of the

there for 2 years. Thereafter Saddam’s regime moved us to a

oppression and lack of real democratic tradition of this region.

refugee-camp west of Baghdad in the Al-Anbar province. I

The Iranian regime executes dictatorship towards the Kurds and

joined the Peshmerga in 1987 to 1991. I came to Norway with

other nations in Iran to prevent them to have the liberty of other

my family in 1997 through UNHCR.

nations or groups in the region.

How long have you served in the current position you hold?

Where did you reside before living in Kurdistan? How long did you live there?

ARIF: I was elected head of the party in 2006, and re-elected in the first congress of PSK in 2009, held in Oslo, Norway. In

ARIF: I was born in 1973, in a small village called Salasi

the congress held in Erbil in 2013.

Bawecani near Kermanshah, the largest city in East

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Kurdistan. I lived in Iraq from 1980 until 1997. In 1997 I have

all followed and highly supported our fight against IS (Islamic

been moved in Oslo, Norway, but our office is in Erbil, KRG.

State), but when the fight was won, and the Kurds performed a democratic referendum, you were silent as mice and not at all

Are You a Pro Life Advocate? Have you ever wavered?

supportive of the outcome. An independent Kurdistan will be a

How long have you been a pro-life advocate?

democratic and peaceful country of the Middle-East.

ARIF: The right of life is in my basics, even though this

Have you ever served in the Military?

question on Pro Life Advocacy is not relevant for the Kurdish Question and on the other hand is a part of it. These questions

ARIF: Yes, I was Peshmerga in around four years fighting for

are not debated in the culture in my home region, as we take

Kurdistan against the dictators. Today I am a soldier for

them for granted. But all life is important, and a worthy life is a

Kurdistan by lobbying for the Kurdish question in an non-

part of this. And this fuels my struggle for the Kurdish people.

military way.

Are You a believer in The Second Amendment? Do you

What does your duties entail as a Leader of your political

believe in ‘The Right to Carry Arms?’

party in Kurdistan? What is the name of your political party? Why are you a Member Of this Political Party?

ARIF: This is a difficult question to answer as a believer in the right of life to everyone. However, noting the thoughts of the

ARIF: A leader of Party Serbesti Kurdistan-PSK I seek to

Founding Fathers of the US’ Constitution to balance the power

promote and hold together and push for democratic progress of

between the People and the Authorities, the right to carry Arms

a future, soon coming, Kurdistan. PSK is a Kurdish Liberal

is very important. When democratic rights are upheld, it seems

Democratic Party, located on the right side, and the party is

unnecessary and dangerous to have spread weapons among

impartial in terms of religion and philosophy of life. Fighting

individuals. No one knows when this change, and after a

for the rights of the Kurds as defined by the UN Covenant and

change it might be too late. In the Middle East, weapons have

supporting cooperation between all Kurdish political parties in

been “everywhere” and weapons have been used by

East Kurdistan to bring peace to the Kurdish people oppressed

governments against own people, and by rebellions and

by the Iranian regime. PSK is in contact with human rights

resistance. And in a tribal society with weak protection of the

organizations abroad and wants to work together on human

population from the authorities, weapons has been “daily life”.

rights, culture and the environment, and will work to raise

But as a summing up; The Kurds do not want to use weapons,

awareness of Kurdish suffering to the world to improve

but we see up till today, how important weapons have been to

conditions for Iranian Kurds. PSK is distributing information

protect civilians. The Kurds want democracy. We want

about Kurdistan including ethnic and geographical data, while

democracy by dialogue.

emphasizing that the Kurds constitute a majority of the population in the contiguous areas of East Turkey, North Syria,

If you had a message to get out now to All Americans, what

North-East Iran and North Iraq. PSK is a democratic party

would that message be?

representing the true aspirations of the Kurdish people in East Kurdistan, to establish a free and independent Kurdistan in the

ARIF: I wish to say to all Americans, the State and

area now occupied by Iran. The Kurds have shown that in the

organizations that you do not listen close enough to the Kurds.

area that is under Kurdish control, human rights and democratic

The Kurdish Nation are your only real good friends in the

processes are respected. This has become evident in the

Middle East (except from Israel). Many, too many, US military

thriving Kurdish controlled areas (K R G) located in northern

personnel have been killed in Afghanistan, in Iraq and many

Iraq since the process of democratization of Iraq began.

other places in the world. But none killed in Kurdistan. In an

PSK does not believe in military combat with weapons to give

independent Kurdistan, you will have another friendly country.

the Kurds rights. PSK believes in cooperation and diplomatic

I cannot understand why you did not support the outcome of

contact with the world and with human rights or solidarity

the Referendum in Kurdistan September 2017. Even the UN

organizations and political influence from other nations.

has in its statutes that such a referendum should be respected.

PSK is supporting women’s rights and will work to invoke the

You witnessed silently how Iraqi troops (with Iranian supported

ideas and standards of women’s rights through media,

militia) moved north into Kurdish self- ruled territory. How thy

seminars, conferences etc. The party has developed a network

closed the air space and threatened the Kurds and KRG.

of friends and supporters throughout Kurdistan, and more importantly, including government officials in several Iranian

If You had a message you wanted to get to All ‘freedom-

cities. PSK has 9 board members I addition to me and two vice

loving people’ Around the world - What would it be?

presidents. PSK is a registered organization in Norway with Reg. No: NO989736906.

ARIF: I would tell the World talking about Human Rights: Why don’t you help and support us, if you really mean

How long have you been married and do you have

anything with Human Rights. Why do you stay passive to a

Children? How many children? Do you want to share with

Nation under oppression an occupation of other regimes? You

us a photo of your family?

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ARIF: As political active working against the interests of non-

believe he and his advisors have understood the situation

democratic and dangerous regimes, I wish not to expose details

correctly and this sharp turn will give a good outcome. I would

of my family. Even if supportive, they are entitled to a safe

be happy to see his new approach will give new outcome and

undisturbed daily life.

results in other conflicts in the World too.

What advice can you give to others who want to Serve in Kurdistan?

ARIF: I will only say to them; Support the freedom fight for Kurdistan. Kurds are 55 million people in the Kurdish region and in diaspora world-wide. Kurds are against terrorism. Kurds have lost thousands in the Fight Against Terror historically and in the IS-war of 2014.

Does Your position in you Party correlate with The Members Of Parliament in Kurdistan?

ARIF: I have good contact with MPs of KRG and leaders of the represented parties. But, as PSK is a an opposition party of East Kurdistan, we do not run for places in KRG parliament.

Concerning Iranian Kurdistan, I would be the first to return when the regime falls. Our thousands of secret members and supporters there will support free elections and run for seats in the parliament.

What is your position on maintaining tight Border Security in Kurdistan?

ARIF: I wish to develop Peshmerga to be the Kurdish official military as a modern internationally accepted army with defensive purposes including border control. But as Kurdish area is today divided between 4 states, it is difficult to see the practical borders of the future Kurdistan. Peshmerga is the ideal force to guard the borders of the areas Kurdistan must consist of as the four parts merge or stay separated in a union or federation. Anyway; Borders have to protected for Kurdistan as for any other state.

Are You familiar with how Democracy works in the USA?

ARIF: Yes, I have read a lot about the American political system. I have visited USA by several occasions from 2006 to 2011. The American democracy is a good system for the Americans with systems watching and guarding the inhabitants against anti-democratic forces. I hope UAS will continue to help other nations, as the Kurds, which want to continue be friends with the US as a democracy in The Middle-East.

Are you compatible with President Trump’s agenda? Do You Support President Trump?

ARIF: I think President Donald Trump will be considered among the important presidents of US. His approach to difficult national and international important questions and challenges is different than traditional politics which in many cases has not given preferred results. The question I am most concerned about is of course the Iran Deal and his closing of this. I