8-26-2018

What Will They Say About Me When I’m Gone?

Do you ever wonder what “they” will say about you when you’re gone? I heard the term Hero to Zero when I was an army recruiter. Every month recruiters had a quota. Fill the quota and you’re a Hero, miss it and you’re a Zero. If you are a salesman who is on a quota you face the same dilemma.

I recently read an article called something like “The Dash” which talked about a headstone engraved with the name, and under it was (date of birth) (–) (date of death). The point of the article was that the (–) represented the life one lived between birth and death.

Is it human nature to talk about someone’s faults when they are alive, but when they die they become an instant saint? If the person is of notable character, famous, a political or religious figure the accolades just keep on coming with buildings and roads named after them.

This reminds me of the character in the movie “The Green Berets”, Sergeant Provo (Luke Askew) who asks Colonel Mike Kirby (John Wayne) to name a building after him and the only one that “sings” ended up being an outhouse (Provo’s Privy) on the base where he wouldn’t be forgotten.

The way of the world is live for today, like there’s no tomorrow; surf the waves; climb the mountains; grab the bull by the horns and hang on tight.

The way of a Christian is in everything you do, do it as unto the Lord. It’s not about you, but all about Jesus and what HE did for the sins of the world on the cross at Calvary.

(John 3:16 (KJV), “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

My dad is a hard worker and took care of business, his family and as a Christian became a licensed minister, who preached the gospel, walked the walk and talked the talk his entire life.

A favorite scripture dad quotes Colossians 1:27 (NIV), “To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.”

No he’s not dead, but at 90, he’s at a point in life where he is wheelchair bound and confined to a Veterans Home where he gets 24/7 care.

As the eldest son I often wonder what would go his headstone that would define him.

A scripture; his military service; his care for others; love for family or his love for God they are all relevant?

(FYI – It’s been over 2 years since mom passed away and they have a adjacent plots with a headstone inscribed “AN ETERNAL LOVE” and ready only for dad’s date of death to be added.)

So who exactly is “they” anyway and why should I care?

Here’s who I am and what I believe.

I love God, and am a follower of Jesus. I trust in God who is the answer to ALL man’s problems. I worship God not government. I believe in hard work, helping others and doing my part to shape America.

I am a soldier and a patriot who pledged to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States against ALL enemies, foreign and domestic and obey the orders of the President and those appointed over me.

I love my family and will do whatever it takes to keep them safe and protected. I believe in honoring my parents, my elders, those in authority and all who cross my path daily.

That leads me to think, “What will my (–) say about me?”

Will they call me a soldier; a man who loved God; Grandpa; Dad; a loving husband; a loving son, a patriot or a diehard republican?

Have I left the world a better place?

Will they name a building or a road after me? I think not.

But will they think of me at all? – I am the Real Truckmaster!

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8-18-2018

On President Trumps Accomplishments

There is gross stupidity going around online and I have decided against attempting to influence anyone else or change their narrow mindedness. As Mark Twain once said, “Don’t argue with stupid people, because they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.”

I think it was yesterday that someone on Twitter said, “Name one accomplishment Trump as done as president?”

Against my better judgement I decided to break my promise to myself and answer this “age old to a Democrat” question. So I thought and thought and thought and I couldn’t name one……….

The more I thought about it all I could think of was……

• Trump’s first official state visit overseas to Saudi Arabia where he was greeted with royal fashion by the King of Saudi Arabia and denounced terrorism while bringing the Saudi’s on board to fight terrorism
• His stop in Israel where he cemented once again America’s friendship and support of our ally Israel
• He stopped in Bethlehem and spoke directly about state sponsored terrorism and what happens to terrorists who attack and kill innocent people in the name of god
• He stopped and met with the Pope at the Vatican
• He did not bow, apologize or shake hands with terroristic leaders during this 5 day tour
• What about the Singapore Summit with DPRK Chairman Kim Jong Un where they both signed a denuclearization agreement that affects the entire Asian hemisphere and the world
• He secured the release of American hostages from North Korea
• He secured the return of remains of US servicemen killed during the Korean War
• What about the Helsinki Summit with President Vladimir Putin where he put Russia on notice not to interfere with upcoming US elections and announced US oil exports to Europe in competition with Russian oil
• Then there are Trumps massive tax cuts which are spurring the economy with a GDP of 4.0
• He made it lucrative for US factories to remain in the US
• His tariffs are causing havoc and considerable readjustments between other countries trading with the US
• The restructuring of the US Tax Code will benefit all US taxpayers
• He began dismantling Obamacare and eliminating penalties for non-compliance
• @potus focus on illegal immigration
• Trumps Executive Order on child separation doesn’t fix this issue, but congress has yet to produce any conscientious in the form of legislation addressing it
• His stance on border security has not changed and there will be a wall and Mexico will pay for it
• Trump has made it clear that African American voters are free to reject the failed Democratic Party platform and freely vote as they choose, even if it’s Republican
• He announced that Americans worship God not government
• Trump is clearly uniting America in the face of extreme political correctness at all levels

Democrats resistance has morphed into full blown defiance against a president who clearly loves America and is working hard for ALL Americans. We are seeing the same level of defiance from sports, athletes, entertainers and even the media whose sole aim is to prevent this president from governing.

So forgive me if I fail to see the humor in the flawed logic of the liberal left or the misguided logic of Democratic Party and I no longer care to discuss this with you because you can’t see the tree in front of your nose. You are not patriotic, nor are you logical in your thinking. It’s time for the entire Democratic Party to bend over and grab your ankles TIGHTLY because someone needs to give you a wakeup call.

Obama was and is a fraud who plunged this nation to the point of becoming nothing more than another third world country under a socialist-communist-fascist dictatorial regime, with his willing accomplices in Hillary Clinton, the Clinton Foundation, with Soros’ finances and the embedded shadow government that is being shredded one leaker at a time.

This will take the faithful prayers of ALL Christians to enable the spirit of political correctness to be exposed for what it is, a sham that God alone is taking apart.

When you stand for nothing you will fall for any little thing, remember “The Oath” – no expiration!

It will take the men and women warriors standing side-by-side holding the line with President Trump as we collectively crush the enemy of the people and of the Constitution of the United States.

Patriots stand tall while others duck and run for cover, or do nothing, nothing at all. – I am the Real Truckmaster!

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8-16-2018

The Democrat Freedoms

Our basic rights =  Freedom of Religion; Freedom of Speech; To Bear Arms; Freedom of the Press; Assemble Freely; To Vote; To petition for a new government are among the rights guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States. There are two ways those rights can be lost, either given up by the people or taken away by a dictatorial government run amok.

Now according to our all-powerful and almighty Left-leaning Socialist-Democrats and those on the ultra-left those rights just no longer matter.

ACCORDING TO SOCIALIST-DEMOCRAT LOGIC YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO:

• Trash All Things Trump
• Harass Trump Supporters
• Shame Anyone who doesn’t agree with you
• Use the Fake News Media to promote propaganda
• Remove offensive Statues, Names or Objects
• Rewrite American History
• Remove All Things Christian, God, or Religious (except Islamic)
• Slander and defame others (but can’t be defamed or slandered) and
• Disrespect the National Anthem, the Flag and Constitution of the United States

NEWS FLASH    –    NEWS FLASH   –    NEWS FLASH   –    NEWS FLASH   –    NEWS FLASH   –    NEWS FLASH

I have just received word that YOU ARE ALL FULL OF IT! Did you get that? YOU ARE ALL FULL OF IT!

First and foremost I am a Christian, an American and an American Veteran and I will not stand idly by while you attempt to stop our nation, its values and traditions into oblivion.

I have sworn or affirmed

“I WILL PROTECT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES AGAINST YOU – THAT’S RIGHT – PROTECT YOU AGAINST YOU. I SUPPORT AND OBEY THE ORDERS OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. SO HELP ME GOD!”

There are more of me than a whole pick up load of you “NOT-ME’S) and we are God fearing, Patriotic lovers of THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA who will fight you with our prayers and place our very lives on the line to stop you and your ignorant notion that we are a push over nation. You hide behind your masks and your mammas and have no idea how to handle that which you are about to unleash! – I AM THE REAL TRUCKMASTER!

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8-15-2018

Knowing Your Authority

Those in authority do not have to rationalize or debate it. They carry themselves knowing full well what they can or cannot do and by whom that authority was given. On the other hand those without authority often try to act as if they have been given it, but lack the power to exercise it.

That’s why I don’t understand about our legislators who have been given the power to create laws and their authority has been given in the Constitution, which they have all pledged to protect and defend. Maybe what is missing is the part that’s included in marriage vows, the “until death do us part” part.

Maybe there should be a “Candidate Contract Clause” which would go something like this:

“I [political candidate] do hereby swear or affirm that I will support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, both foreign and domestic and that I will support the President of the United States from this day forward. If elected, to [political office] I will conduct myself in a worthy manner that reflects great credit upon myself, my country will strive to be worthy of your votes. So help me God!”

Just to put things into perspective when Jesus walked on the earth carrying out his ministry he knew his authority came from God the Father. Jesus knew it had been given to him and that he could at any time exercise that authority and even the Angels in Heaven, the winds and the waves on earth, as well as the devil himself would obey. Jesus also knew that he was on earth for a specific purpose and that the will of God the Father was more important than his own will.

Luke 19:10 – “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

People do not have a clue the authority that has been given to Donald J. Trump or by whom was the authority given. They do not have a clue. This revelation came from God and was clear ‘Donald Trump is a wrecking ball to the spirit of political correctness.’ He was chosen because he had the personality and temperament to get the job done.

America has been under the spell of political correctness for quite some time and we’ve gotten used to it. We don’t use derogatory names, foul language, racial slurs or sexual overtones. It has gone so far that when someone choses to be offended by something it has to be remove. If offended by someone they must be fired. If someone drives a Ford, all the Chevy guys think they are better or vice versa.

As someone who has had authority thrust upon me, I can tell you that I exercised my authority and did not apologize for doing so. If I was in a leadership position in the military, I led. If I was in a position of responsibility I assumed the responsibility for my actions and expected others to do the same. – I am the Real Truckmaster!

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8-15-2018

No Compromise!

I have refrained from getting caught up in political news casts because of the intense misinformation being passed around as news. However I did listen to Liz Wheeler, a bright, very sharp young lady on cable whose “The Final Point” her closing monologue was right on target.

According to her piece the creators of the Constitution, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, were in agreement that our basic rights as given by our creator God had to be protected and wrote that in the document they were creating. They disagreed on how to protect those rights. She feels and I wholly agree that today we cannot compromise politically because the Democratic party has lost sight of our basic principles all together.

This brings me to what the bible says about not compromising our Christian values. There can be compromising between light and darkness. In fact darkness is the absence of light and to compromise would simply be snuffing out or turning off the light.

Politics is the art of compromise. Each side wants to win the other side over to their point of view. Only one side is willing, no is demanding compromise at any cost…..to the other side. One cannot have compromise without loss. For Americans to surrender the rights guaranteed by the Constitution is ludicrous.

The only way to counter loss is to fight and refusing to fight is submission, complete submission and thus not really compromise at all, it is surrender. Christian’s cannot surrender their Christian rights but to God. As Jesus laid down his life on the cross, Christians can willingly lay down their lives for the sake of the gospel and that is not compromise.

As I see it we are in a spiritual war. The enemy of our souls is cunning and evil, willing to do whatever it takes to win. Are we however willing to do our part, whatever is necessary? – I am the Real Truckmaster!

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8-15-2018

A Box of Sharp Pencils

The 2016 election seems like it happened a long, long time ago. President Trump has come through on so many of his campaign promises that will make American great again, yet Democrats are still wondering what happened? Wouldn’t that make a good title of a book? Maybe even a movie deal?

What I’ve noticed is that every time there is something great happening for Americans, the cleaning lady comes along with a noisy vacuum cleaner causing a distraction.

The election – Protests about invalid election results because Russia didn’t want Hillary Clinton to win so they hacked the election giving Trump the advantage, when the real reason was Donald Trump’s opponent.

The inauguration – Protests over the leaked Bush tape on the bus. Democratic legislators boycotted the inauguration as a protest statement against President Trump. All it did was show their true colors and brought their obvious racism to the forefront of American consciousness.

Presidential appointments – Democratic legislators began resisting and feet dragging in order to make the Trump presidency ineffective and cripple America and it continues some 19 months later.

President Trump has accomplished many firsts during his presidency doing what no other president dared to do before him. His first overseas trip wasn’t to Mexico or Canada, it was to Saudi Arabia, to Israel and to the Vatican.

President Trump was greeted by the King in Saudi Arabia; met with the Prime Minister in Israel, spoke to the leader of Palestine about peace in the region without state sponsored terrorism; met with the Pope. In each meeting there was proper protocol conducted without compromising American values or America’s stance on world affairs. (There was no bowing!)

Without going into great detail President Trump’s accomplishments have been many, more so than his detractors are willing to admit. Rather than acknowledging the successes, they are willing to simply pick apart his words as a means of embarrassment, only to be embarrassed by their own words.

What other American president has met with the leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) in a face-to-face meeting on neutral ground and walked away with a signed agreement to totally denuclearize their nation, release American citizens illegally held hostage, and also agree to release the remains of US personnel killed during the Korean War over 60 years ago? There have been none!

How many American Presidents and politicians have sucked up to Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin with ulterior motives, but berate President Trump for meeting face-to-face with Putin behind closed doors where their meeting was conducted privately?

In light of the private meetings President Trump has held that have been leaked by Democrat’s who were privy to those meetings, and DECIDED to tell all so the president would be embarrassed. Have they no honor? Did they not learn that trust broken cannot easily be regained?

President Trump has taken steps to return America to its rightful place in the international community, as well as public trust through lowered taxes, reducing the welfare rolls and making more jobs available and employers more able to operate efficiently inside the United States.

Border security has always been a top priority for President Trump and building “the wall” is one area where legislators have given the biggest fight. If immigration concerns were truly the concerns of Congress why has the legislative body not fixed it? Are they not the part of our government charged by the Constitution to create laws?

America was created with a Constitution based on biblical values to love God, honor others and work hard to be the best you can, do the most good for fellow man and protect each other. Everyone deserves the right to live the American dream and without fear.

Americans are suffering in places like California, Chicago, Baltimore, St Louis and are being ignored by their Democratic leadership.

There have been many scandals over the years some are sexual in nature, while others are money related. Whether local, state or national it appears that when Democratic politicians are in charge they are more likely to become filthy rich in the process while they leave America behind in shambles.

America has become this huge box of pencils and it would appear that on the Democratic side at least they’re leadership have not been the sharpest pencils in the box. It is time that American’s stop being Democrat, Republican or whatever and get back to being Americans, united not in common core, but in common sense. We are better than that and our children and grandchildren deserve better.

The greatest and more importantly the single most accomplishment President Trump is doing is breaking down political correctness in America. – I am the Real Truckmaster!

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