I'll venture out on a different, bumpier road that no one else want's to go down. The cause of much of the worlds present and future troubles can be blamed on 'progress'. Progress in science, medicine and technology. Why? Because it has allowed people to live longer and multiply more rapidly. Thus we have over populated the planet with people who, in turn, place more demands for more of everything. The solution would be a considerable reduction of the earth's population then everything else would follow suite. I would suggest the entire continent of Africa and most of the middle and near east. Now before you holler 'racist', it's not about race. It's simply that the inhabitants of these area's main contribution to mankind is trouble and returning Africa to it's natural green state should go a long way to cleansing the atmosphere. I will now don my protective gear for the slings and arrows sure to follow.

There are reports coming in already that OUR CIA is capable of sending messages that look like russians or any other countrys. And since we have seen how our alphabet soup agencys have turn into back stabbing traitors why would'nt they . I think their afraid of the changes trump will make in their agencys maybe take away some of their power. Heard some one say the other day that the CIA was behind a lot of big drug cartels so who knows.Scary that they hold so much power without any over site to controll what they do or HOW they do it

I have been a contributor to OPP for going on close to four years now, and continually question what power this forum has over me.

It is true that I have made numerous OPP friends over time...even having met up to fifteen of them personally in my travels across my state and the nation. Even more friends have been established through PMs and e-mails in open and friendly exchanges, along with publicly expressed exchanges on the forum. As I have stated in previous posts, those friends range from possibly the most zealous of conservative ideologues to varying levels of progressive individuals. Keep in mind, I am not necessarily putting those labels on them so much as they have been pigeon-holed, IMO, by the majority of OPP posters. And yet, as once again as stated in previous posts, all appear(ed) to be red-blooded and true blue, patriotic Americans. The only difference is/was in their political perspectives. I was raised and taught to believe that is something conceded to all citizens of this great nation...freedom of speech or expression.

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were two of our most beloved and respected forefathers. Yet, in lifetimes and careers that criss-crossed one another, they often had the most vile and bitter of political disputes. Still, neither of them could remotely be considered any less than two of the most influential founders of both our country and its founding documents. Their latter years (with political disputes behind them) were spent in steady personal dialogue and communication which exposed their respect for one another and their love of country. Why is it that, today, those of us who differ in our approaches to honoring our country can't find a way similar to those two great men in reaching an accord with honor and respect for opposing opinions?

There are many Veterans on this forum and I respectfully honor all of them for their service and sacrifice. Yet, I have seen numbers of exchanges between Veterans, some of whom shed blood for our country...disparaging/disrespecting other Veterans simply because of opposing political or ideological stances on matters subject to discussion on the forum. One side or the other often lambasts the other for, according to them, lack of proper respect or love of country. At what point has one paid enough for an honest expression of their patriotism and love of country? I doubt that any service member, in a past firefight or foxhole, questioned the compatriots alongside them their political party or ideology. Why would any question the patriotism of a Veteran in a political discussion when each has served and often fought for the right to express an opinion? And, better yet, why would anyone question a Veteran as to their patriotism, especially when they have earned it with their allegiance and service to country while, as stated, oft-time...with their blood?

Getting back to my original premise: I find myself continually questioning why I stay on this forum. I guess it is because I am in constant search of the common thread that may, once again, bind us all: The eventual hope and belief that the best within our forefathers will emerge once again and we will begin to re-affirm ourselves as the greatest nation to have ever graced this good earth. I don't think that this will come about by steadfast devotion to any political party or ideology, but by the belief in ourselves as a nation of Americans, one and all.
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"If we love our country, we should also love our countrymen."

"Patriotism is love of country. But you can't love your country without loving your countrymen and countrywomen. We don't always have to agree, but we must empower each other, we must find the common ground, we must build bridges across our differences to pursue the common good."
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P.S. If interested, there are two past posts that chronicle some of my observations of OPP posters, and having met some of them while traveling: 'Parting Observations,' and 'A Common Thread.' Just hit 'Search' on the main OPP page, and punch in those thread titles off my profile page.

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

A new study has added significant weight to President Donald Trump’s claims on mass voter fraud in the 2016 general election.

A new report has concluded there could have been up to 2.1 million non-citizens that illegally cast a ballot last year — a startling number that backs up Trump’s claim that he won the popular vote.

The analysis was done by James D. Agresti from the independent think-tank Just Facts, which concluded “Contrary to the claims of certain major media outlets and fact checkers, a comprehensive analysis of this issue shows that substantial numbers of non-citizens vote illegally in U.S. elections.”


The Horn News reported in January that a previous Dartmouth University study found more than 834,000 votes for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton were cast illegally.

Additionally, in December of last year a massive voter fraud scheme was uncovered during the Michigan recount that included dozens of instances of people voting twice.

Last Sunday, Presidential adviser Stephen Miller also warned about an illegal voter fraud scheme that is suspected to have taken place in New Hampshire.

And during the election, hidden camera footage caught Democratic party members plotting a massive voter fraud scheme, while multiple reports of dead voters illegally casting ballots and evidence of voting machine tampering surfaced all across the country.

It’s an issue the mainstream media doesn’t want Americans talking about.

But the more evidence that surfaces, the more clear an urgent investigation is needed.

It’s time Americans demand the Trump administration look into these claims once and for all.

— The Horn editorial team

DAMN!!! They voted in the wrong states!