Trumps Executive Order: Protecting the Nation

Here is the actual text from Trumps Executive Order: Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States.


I'm so sick of the misinterpretation of President Trump's executive order on Immigration. I've heard several news agencies naming several countries whose citizens have been banned by "Trump", but if you read the entire executive order and the actual Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) 8 U.S. Code Part II - Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens, particularly Section 1187 called out in the executive order, which by the way was enacted way before President Trump entered office, it only lists 2 countries (Iraq and Syria).  Here's the caveat:  it specifically calls out Iraq, Syria, or "Any Other Country or Area of Concern". It states "the alien has not been present, at any time on or after March 1, 2011 - (I) in Iraq or Syria; (II) in a country that is designated by the Secretary of State..."

So, where do all of the other countries come from that the media is talking about. Well, interestingly enough, they came from the Obama administration. A CNN article stated, "In December 2015, President Obama signed into law a measure placing limited restrictions on certain travelers who had visited Iran, Iraq, Sudan, or Syria on or after March 1, 2011. Two months later, the Obama administration added Libya, Somalia, and Yemen to the list, in what it called an effort to address 'the growing threat from foreign terrorist fighters.'"

Okay, so it wasn't Trump who directly chose these countries. The law was already written and the vetting problem in America is still broken. The president just wants a more secure entry program into this country that will help prevent terrorists from entering the country.  He wants a good review and implementation of a vetting program that works can be proven. That includes a thorough review of the INA and other related legislation so your interests can be protected from potential terrorists. Unfortunately, people from the countries previously identified by the Obama administration as potential threat countries are unable to enter the country until this review process is complete and the law is adjusted accordingly so we can better defend our borders from terrorists.

Further more, Trumps executive order made no mention to Muslims, unlike several media outlets that put "Muslim ban" in their headlines. Once again, liberal media is throwing things way out of proportion to cause riots, unrest and protests world wide. Must be their revenge from being called out by Trump with their "fake news".

Stand by your country and stand by your president. Don't let big media fool you into believing what they want you to believe in. Do your own research. Read the laws. If you can't, go find another country and stand by them. We don't want or need you here.

Who's Looking Out for Federal Employees

"The President’s FY2017 budget request seeks $3,865,000 in appropriations for expenditures for former Presidents, an increase of $588,000 (17.9%) from the FY2016 appropriation level."

I'm not saying this because he is trying to squeeze one in before he leaves, but look at other pay increases along with this budget. Government employees didn't get a 17.9% pay raise. In fact, they haven't had a significant pay raise in a long time. In Dec 2015, he issued an executive order for a 1.3% pay raise for Federal Employees. REALLY! Oh, and 2014 and 2015 pay raises were 1%.

What is inflation right now? About 1.5% in the last 4 years (2015 was actually -0.09 though).  It's currently 1.37%. That means the government employee raise doesn't even cover current inflation rate. And what about the rise in the cost of health care? That was a little over 6% this past year. And according to the Milliman's index, prescription drug prices were expected to increase by 13.6%. Mortgage rates are down, but rental prices are through the roof.

The Federal Times said "the last time federal employees received a pay raise above 3% was in 2009 when the feds got a 3.9 percent pay raise." Keep in mind, this did immediately follow "several years of pay freezes".

So, the President himself knows the pains of "cost of living" and has adjusted his pay accordingly. But what about those who keep the country running? Who's looking out for them?

If they are thinking about shutting down essential organizations to save a dollar or two, start at the top. Does he really need the money? With the consulting fees charged by past President's and their wives, they don't even need the lifetime President's pension let alone more of it.