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Results of Soleimani’s Demise

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Democratic politicians can whine about not being notified in advance, but, today, the United States, Israel, the Sunni Arab nations, and freedom-loving people everywhere should sleep a little easier, knowing that one of the world’s most notorious terrorists, Qassam Soleimani, has been eliminated from the face of the planet.  Of course, reaction to the news that a terrorist of Soleimani’s stature was taken out by American forces acting under the direction of the President was mixed.

In general the Democratic reaction was along the lines of “Soleimani was an evil man but…”  Many elite Democrats warned of destabilization occurring in the region because of America’s actions.

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Qassem Soleimani, The Man

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On Friday night Jan 3, 2020, America killed IRGC Commander Gen. Qassem Soleimani at the Baghdad International Airport.  Just who was Qassem Soleimani?

FACT:  Soleimani was commander of Iran’s Quds Force.  He had been commander of the Quds Force for more than two decades.

FACT:  Iran is the biggest supporter of state-sponsored terrorism in the world.  Soleimani was the architect of Iran’s foreign policy and strategy as principal adviser to the theocratic leadership.

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Yes Virginia, There Is A Second Amendment

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The new year is here.  It’s also a new decade.  Every rollover from one year to the next brings with it changes to the political landscape.   This year is no exception.  In November Virginia voted to make their legislature Democratic as well as the governorship.  Almost as soon as the ballot counting had ended, state legislators began floating the idea of widespread gun confiscation.

On November 18, State Sen. Dick Saslaw introduced a bill that he will sponsor in the 2020 legislative session. This bill will outlaw the possession of certain firearms.  Every rifle of the common AR-15 design and a great many pistols and shotguns in common use for personal defense, target shooting, and hunting would be banned.

Please note this is not just banning the sale or transfer of such weapons.  It criminalizes the possession of such weapons.  It would be a Class 6 felony.  In Virginia, Class 6 felonies are punishable by imprisonment for between one and five years.

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Something Different

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The following was written by Ben Stein and recited by him on CBS Sunday Morning Commentary.

My confession:

I don’t like getting pushed around for being a Jew, and I don’t think Christians like getting pushed around for being Christians. I think people who believe in God are sick and tired of getting pushed around, period. I have no idea where the concept came from, that America is an explicitly atheist country. I can’t find it in the Constitution and I don’t like it being shoved down my throat… ... 

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A Conversation With Robert O’Brien

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National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien appeared on ABC This Week with Jonathan Karl to discuss a number of issues.  Among them was North Korea.  Karl attempted to use former advisor John Bolton comments to undermine PDJT’s approach.

O’Brien does a very credible job of rebutting Karl’s comments.  He noted that President Obama had advised PDJT that a hot war was quite possible on the Korean peninsula.  O’Brien also noted that no progress had been made under the previous three administrations with North Korea.

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