Op-ed:

An Anything But Humanitarian Crisis: 

By: Diane Sori / The Patriot Factor / Right Side Patriots / Right Side Patriots Radio

...Yet concerned they were not, for within 24 hours of the ILLEGALS arrival on the island, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker sent 125 National Guard members to “gather up” from the “sanctuary” of St. Andrews church the 50 “overwhelming” ILLEGALS and move them to the mainland's Joint Base Cape Cod (JBCC) under the guise that “the island communities are not equipped to provide sustainable accommodations” for an extra 50 people. Such utter nonsense indeed, yet it ended the anything but “humanitarian crisis,” by relieving Martha's Vineyard residents of the burden of having to live up to their words of being true champions of “diversity."

Hypocrisy abounds on Martha's Vineyard proving once again that when big money talks politicians not only listen but do as they are told.

And in this case of course money talked, and...poof...the 50 ILLEGALS are gone at the same time that the island's “GoFundMe” page went from concern for the so-called “migrants” to having “outside” donations now...Read entire article and see video here.

Op-ed:

An Anything But Humanitarian Crisis

By: Diane Sori / The Patriot Factor / Right Side Patriots / Right Side Patriots Radio

“I think what we are doing, [what] we need to do, is use every tool at our disposal to insulate the state of Florida from the negative ramifications of [Biden’s] reckless border policies.”                                                                  - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' words when asked why he shipped 50 ILLEGALS to Martha's Vineyard

“Do unto others but don't do unto us” was the cry of mega millionaires who call Martha's Vineyard home...home for the summer months that is. Fifty...five zero...50 ILLEGALS caused a (gasp) “humanitarian crisis” to the island of 11,864 residents, of which 86.61% are white U.S. born citizens...oh the inhumanity of it all. Fifty ILLEGALS “overwhelmed” the island's resources to such a degree that the island's ultra-wealthy pleaded with their governor to do something to get “those people” off their island while they set up a “GoFundMe” page so that “outsiders”...read middle-class folks here... could help fund those they felt had no business being on their island in the first place.

Claiming that “outsiders” donations would go into the “Martha's Vineyard Community Foundation”...the island's private foundation with current assets totaling $14+ million...now sought monies for a “Migrant Relief Fund,” because the residents were "concerned about the well being of the migrants” (who seemed quite happy actually) that Gov. DeSantis sent to their island. Guess the local mega millionaires chipping in was out of the question.

Yet concerned they were not, for within 24 hours of the ILLEGALS arrival on the island, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker sent 125 National Guard members to “gather up” from the “sanctuary” of St. Andrews church the 50 “overwhelming” ILLEGALS and move them to the mainland's Joint Base Cape Cod (JBCC) under the guise that “the island communities are not equipped to provide sustainable accommodations” for an extra 50 people. Such utter nonsense indeed, yet it ended the anything but “humanitarian crisis,” by relieving Martha's Vineyard residents of the burden of having to live up to their words of being true champions of “diversity.”

Hypocrisy abounds on Martha's Vineyard proving once again that when big money talks politicians not only listen but do as they are told.

And in this case of course money talked, and...poof...the 50 ILLEGALS are gone at the same time that the island's “GoFundMe” page went from concern for the so-called “migrants” to having “outside” donations now being used to “build up a reserve to assist situations like this in the future, rather than directly helping this group of migrants and their situation." A sham indeed for the residents know well that ILLEGALS will never again set foot on Martha's Vineyard especially if the island's newest “star” residents...the Obama's...have any say in this. So don't be surprised if anytime soon Martha's Vineyard becomes a “no-fly zone” for any and all out of state flights that try to land on the island rather it be during the day or secretly in the dark of night.

But really, folks on Martha's Vineyard should have no fear of secret night flights as neither Gov. DeSantis nor Gov. Abbott have ever snuck ILLEGALS anywhere in the dead of night like Joe Biden and his Democrat ilk did, and most likely still do. And with both governors having made their intentions publicly known that they have had enough of Biden's “open border policy,” and now have been forced, courtesy of Biden's inactions, to take matters into their own hands. And with the border truly being unsecured said governors...governors of states proudly minus “sanctuary” designation...have said they will continue to send ILLEGALS to Democrat controlled cities and states that have designated themselves so.

In fact, DeSantis has openly stated that states like Massachusetts, New York, and California have openly invited “these individuals” into our country by “incentivizing illegal immigration” through their very “sanctuary” designation. So now after Massachusetts...after Martha's Vineyard...received and evicted 50 of the very folks they claim to be champions of, we find that for Massachusetts and other liberal states, that talk of “sanctuary” is but empty words spoken...words used to play on the emotions of “bleeding heart liberals” in their effort to push forward a political agenda that reeks of hate for all things America and Americans first.

 

Why else would Massachusetts' governor have sent the a fore mentioned “125 National Guard members” to remove but a mere 50 individuals...individuals still erroneously being refereed to as “migrants.” Why else indeed but to put on a show of force that has become but political theater of the absurd for the message Governor Baker sent, I believe, was but a foolish response to DeSantis' having exposed for all to see the total hypocrisy of what being a “sanctuary” really means.

 

And so as Obama and his fellow uber-rich, elitist island residents continue on with their pro-sanctuary and “diversity” sham...we know Obama himself would never allow an influx of such “beneath him folks” to sully his $12 million, 29 acre piece of summer paradise. And yet this man knows that his one compound alone could house hundreds if not thousands of needy so-called “migrants” on its grounds, via tents and trailers, if need be. But as what is usually the case with Obama, “what's good for the goose is surely not good for the gander,” except maybe if the gander were his BLM buddies that is

And what I just said regarding Obama has to be true for he is a man usually quite vocal, and yet not a peep has been heard from him regarding the 50 ILLEGALS plight. But why would there be when Obama probably, in my opinion, had a hand in the governor's agreeing to move them all to Cape Cod.

So now that Martha's Vineyard, Chicago, New York City, and Washington D,C., have had but a small taste of what Texas border towns deal with on a daily basis, and now that we have seen first hand how each of their respective Democrat mayors cry “fowl” while screaming how dare Republican governors use “migrants” as political props, the hypocrisy has not only moved front and center, but the Democrats continuing to bus and fly ILLEGALS into “red states” has been exposed.

Election busting via vote garnering was always the Biden administration's plan, but with proper understanding of key verbiage used said plan can be rendered not only useless, but lay the foundation for a Republican led investigation into the criminal actions of Biden and his "America last" crew.

And here let's begin with Joe Biden's words chosen when calling Republican governors to task in a recent speech he gave to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s Annual Gala. Saying that, “Instead of working with us on solutions, Republicans are playing politics with human beings, using them as props...what they’re doing is simply wrong, it’s un-American, it’s reckless,” in regards to their flying and busing ILLEGALS into key Democrat held cities, what really is reckless is Biden's refusing to call these folks what they really are...ILLEGALS who cross our southern border knowing well that they are breaking our immigration laws, thus being criminals all.

Remember, legal immigrants apply to come to our county and follow our immigration guidelines, those now crossing the border do nothing of the sort. They enter, en masse... sort of like an invading army...unannounced with their hands out for Biden's promised “free stuff” knowing that the only price they will have to pay is to vote Democrat...vote ILLEGALLY in elections they have no right to vote in no matter what the Democrats say.

So why do those entering our country ILLEGALLY have no right to vote...because the U.S.Constitution states in Amendment XV, Section 1...ratified in 1870 by the then 37 states...that, “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” And while ratified after the Civil War in relation to freed slaves, the word “citizen” clearly speaks for itself for nowhere in the Constitution are the words “migrants” “residents” or “ILLEGALS” stated in regards to voting or anything else. And besides, becoming a citizen...and thus being afforded the right to vote...requires one to go through a lengthy naturalization process...just being here does not a “citizen” make...Democrats be damned.

Simply, entering our country ILLEGALLY is a crime not only against the Constitution, but a crime against America and “We the American people” as well...albeit one the Biden administration has gotten away with as over two million ILLEGALS have crossed into our country this fiscal year alone.

And then there's the word “migrant” that both Democrats and the media deliberately misuse in an attempt to change the status of those entering our county ILLEGALLY. The definition of “migrant,” according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, is someone who “moves from one place to another usually in an attempt to find work or better living conditions.” But claiming to be a “migrant” does not confer automatic legitimacy for to do so a “migrant” would have had to come here legally through the process like true “immigrants” do. Those now invading our southern border under the guise of being “migrants” is but a lie that Democrats and the media...sadly including FOX News...know to be truth, yet they continue to use the word “migrant” in describing what are ILLEGALS, thus making the Democrats and the media, in a way, accessories to knowingly criminal behavior.

Now here lets bring it back to the actions of Florida's Gov. DeSantis who did what he did in an attempt to not only transport ILLEGALS to what are designated “sanctuary” destinations, but will continue to do so until Biden's now open border policy is dealt with. And this is no matter that California's Gov. Gavin Newsom wants the Department of Justice (DOJ)...wants AG Merrick Garland himself...to investigate whether or not DeSantis' sending so-called “migrants” to Martha’s Vineyard who ILLEGALLY entered the U.S. is legal or not in regards to “kidnapping” or possibly being RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization) violations.

But to Newsom I say you really must be kidding for the ones you are defending are criminals...are law breakers...in their own right...for they admitted to having entered our country ILLEGALLY which remains a criminal offense committed as per our immigration laws. I guess Newsom failed Civics 101.

Simply, for Newsom, his actions are but an attempt to bolster his presidential aspirations, and in regards to the Soros funded immigration lawyers and activists who are pressing a class action lawsuit against DeSantis on behalf of the 50 ILLEGALS who willingly chose to break our laws, they now rightfully see their actions being rendered a joke for Florida's governor has in his possession consent forms (in both English and Spanish) signed by the 50 ILLEGALS who wanted to take advantage of chartered flights to Massachusetts. Besides, it's in Florida's state budget...a budget any and all can see...that roughly $12 million was allocated in said budget...allocated and approved...to carry out this very relocation program now being questioned. 

And guess what...Delaware you're next and rightfully so!

But the crux of this discourse remains what it has always been, the disaster known as our southern border...a border “unsecured”...a border being invaded by ILLEGALS with their hands out who are indeed political paws...pawns of the Democrat party who are using them simply to garner votes as they watch their power hold on both the House and Senate slowly start slipping away. Case closed.

Copyright © 2022 / Diane Sori / The Patriot Factor / All rights reserved. 

 

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Op-ed:

A Military Christmas...Past and Present

By: Diane Sori / The Patriot Factor / Right Side Patriots on American Political Radio

In five short days Christmas will once again be upon us...the day when Christians the world over celebrate the birth of one small child...a child who forever changed the course of history...a child named Jesus...God Our Father's only Begotten Son. And in just two days the first Hanukkah candles will be lit...the "Festival of the Lights" it's called...for Hanukkah commemorates the Maccabees securing control of Judea and the rededication of the Second Temple so very many centuries ago.

But what should be a festive time for all remains just another day for those now serving in both our and our allies armed forces...men and women who are stationed or actually fighting in far off theaters of war. To them it's just another day to be on guard and pick up arms if need be, but know that no matter the circumstances those in the military always seem to find a way to celebrate and honor this most holy and joyous time of year. And one such quite unexpected celebration took place just over one hundred years ago during the First World War.

World War I...known as the “Great War”...was a brutal and costly war that heralded in so-called modern-day warfare...a war that saw hundreds of thousands of civilians and soldiers on both sides dying within the first few months of said war...a war that had been predicted to be over by Christmas of 1914. But by December of that year what became known as “trench warfare” had then become the norm with the dead in the field now sadly outnumbering the battlefield living. But with war being a tiring and ever so weary business and with both sides sustaining heavy losses, a Christmas miracle of sorts occurred much to the dismay of high command, for what began on Christmas Eve and lasted throughout Christmas Day was a truce along the Western Front...a truce that saw both British and German troops laying down their weapons of war as they began singing Christmas carols to one another, while together and with honor they sadly buried their dead.

Men so tired of war now witnessed the brutal and blood-stained Western Front in Belgium for but one night and one day becoming a place of Christmas celebrations and reverence; where Christmas carols replaced the always deadly sounds of guns, cannons, and bombs; where Christmas services were held as enemies stood together in the hope that one day they could be friends; and where small Christmas trees were placed alongside those men holed-up in the now muddy, damp, and cold trenches. And on Christmas morning both German and British soldiers emerged unarmed from a fitful night's sleep in the trenches, calling out “Merry Christmas” to each other from both sides of what was then known as “no-man’s-land.”

Twenty-four hours of peace and goodwill between enemies...enemies who even dared to “break bread,” share pleasantries, and play soccer together...sadly came to end as carols sung were slowly replaced by gunshots once again for the business of war always seems to take precedence over the seemingly fleeting miracle of peace. But for that one brief moment in time...a moment never again to happen during the “Great War”...the very sounds of war were silenced by the spirit of Christmas itself.

But there were other wars and other Christmases that saw both victories and setbacks happening on Christmas Eve and Day. And probably one of the most famous of all American historical military remembrances was when on Christmas night of December 25-26, 1776, then General George Washington and 2,400 of his Continental Army soldiers crossed the icy Delaware River. Frozen, so tired and hungry, and with morale low, Gen. Washington and his men nevertheless marched as dawn was breaking into Trenton, New Jersey, catching the Hessian soldiers stationed there totally off guard...so off guard in fact that the Hessians surrendered to Washington within a mere hour and a half's time. And it was this, George Washington's Christmas night Delaware River crossing, that helped turn the then flailing American Revolution into a war that we could and did win.

But sadly, other American military actions connected with Christmas Day were not immediate successes per se, with some actually considered to be “temporary failures.” One such example occurred during the Vietnam War and it involved the air campaign known as Operation Linebacker II...at the time the largest bombing mission in U.S. military history. Considered by historians to be the campaign that led to the end of our involvement in the highly unpopular Vietnam War, Operation Linebacker II began on December 18, 1972 after the North Vietnamese walked out on then ongoing peace talks. Referred to as the “11 Days of Christmas,” this operation saw eleven straight days of air raids by B-52 bombers with the only day when bombs did not fall being on Christmas Day. And on that day our troops were given a 36-hour respite in the fighting...a respite to celebrate and honor Jesus' birth...with the bombings starting again on December 26th and lasting until December 29th...the day when the North Vietnamese finally decided to return to the negotiating table.

And so while the miles, current wars, and memories of Christmases passed continue to separate today's brave warriors from both family and friends as well as from the country that they and we proudly call home, know that the spirit of Christmas and the memories of that century old “Christmas Truce” and an icy night's river crossing, has been carried on by our troops and allies today via some of the modern-day trappings of Christmas itself. Santa visiting our military bases in the far off theaters of war; decorated Christmas trees being put up on far off military bases; military equipment bedecked in wreaths and red bows; our troops being served full-course Christmas dinner while receiving care packages and presents from home; and Christmas services always respectfully held; are but a few of the outward signs that Christmas is not being forgotten by those so very far away from home.

And amongst all the Christmas festivities there's now also to be found yarmulkes, menorahs, challah bread, latikas, and maybe even a dreidel or two, for Hanukkah is celebrated and honored by our troops and certain of our allies as well.

But most of all when the trappings and festivities are put aside, I pray both those who now wear our nations uniform and those who once proudly did, know that they are never far from our red, white, and blue American hearts. And while here I write but simple words of thanks for a job always well done, the poem below, as old as it is, still expresses today as it did back in the day; the true feeling of gratitude that "We the People" collectively have for those who fight and who fought to keep us safe and free at home.

So let we of the Christian and Jewish faith join together and bow our heads in prayer that maybe next year our current brave warriors...heroes all...will be home safe and sound on American soil...and that...from the Old Testament Book of Isaiah..."Nation Shall Not Lift Up Sword Against Nation, Neither Shall They Learn War Any More.

The Soldier's Night Before Christmas

By: General Grenville M. Dodge, dated December 22, 1893

Twas the night before Christmas, he lived all alone,

In a one-bedroom house made of plaster and stone.

I had come down the chimney with presents to give

And to see just who in this home did live.

I looked all about, a strange sight I did see,

No tinsel, no presents, not even a tree.

No stocking by the fire, just boots filled with sand,

On the wall hung pictures of far distant lands.

With medals and badges, awards of all kind

A sober thought came through my mind.

For this house was different, so dark and dreary,

I knew I had found the home of a soldier, once I could see clearly.

I heard stories about them, I had to see more

So I walked down the hall and pushed open the door.

And there he lay sleeping, silent, alone,

Curled up on the floor in his one-bedroom home.

His face so gentle, his room in such disorder,

Not how I pictured a United States soldier.

Was this the hero of whom I’d just read?

Curled up in his poncho, a floor for his bed?

His head was clean shaven, his weathered face tan,

I soon understood this was more than a man.

For I realized the families that I saw that night

Owed their lives to these men who were willing to fight.

Soon ’round the world, the children would play,

And grownups would celebrate on a bright Christmas day.

They all enjoyed freedom each month of the year,

Because of soldiers like this one lying here.

I couldn’t help wonder how many lay alone

 On a cold Christmas Eve in a land far from home.

Just the very thought brought a tear to my eye,

I dropped to my knees and started to cry.

The soldier awakened, and I heard a rough voice,

“Santa don’t cry, this life is my choice;

I fight for freedom, I don’t ask for more,

my life is my God, my country, my Corps.”

With that, he rolled over and drifted off into sleep,

I couldn’t control it, I continued to weep.

I watched him for hours, so silent and still,

I noticed he shivered from the cold night’s chill.

So I took off my jacket, the one made of red,

And I covered this soldier from his toes to his head.

And I put on his T-shirt of gray and black,

With an eagle and an Army patch embroidered on back.

And although it barely fit me, I began to swell with pride,

And for a shining moment, I was United States Army deep inside.

I didn’t want to leave him on that cold dark night,

This guardian of honor so willing to fight.

Then the soldier rolled over, whispered with a voice clean and pure,

“Carry on Santa, it’s Christmas Day, all is secure.”

One look at my watch, and I knew he was right,

Merry Christmas my friend, and to all a good night!

 

And to that this writer most humbly says a simply yet heartfelt, "Amen."

 
Copyright @ 2019 Diane Sori / The Patriot Factor / All Rights Reserved.
 
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