Tuesday night President Trump delivered his first address to the nation from the oval office.  It was flawless.  He stressed facts and gave examples of tortured Americans who have lost love ones to illegal aliens.  He was Presidential in every way.  It was facts coupled with an emotional element. His ease and style in front of the camera was spot on.  A rare moment for every American to judge him like never before.  Some cable news channels will do everything in their power to point out wrong facts.  They shall direct attention to anything they can exploit as to how awful the President is acting in wanting a steel wall built to protect those inside our country and the pain and suffering who travelled far only to suffer greatly. That element of concern the President showed for those who have been tortured to come here was an excellent remark.  Also included in Trump’s remarks was reference  to how many politicians have walls around their property. That speaks for itself. Plus, he included how Senator Schumer, in the past, has voted for monies to spend building a wall. Don’t believe it.?  Go to youtube or look at the facebook page of this writer. Whoever helped the President write that speech should be given a bonus check.

After his approximately ten minute address,  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Senate leader Chuck Schumer stood side by side and and gave their rebuttal. Frankly their appearance standing together appeared awkward.  Pelosi rambled on how terrible the President is acting. Her voice raspy and appeared ill at ease.  In television, appearance can be everything.  This being the first time of such an event brings recall to the old expression…”You get only one chance to make a good first impression.”  Communication skills at this level is not her strong suite.  It marred what she was saying.  She flunked.

After Pelosi, Senator Chuch Schumer spoke.  Blame blame blame. In essence he tried to make it seem like only the President needs to compromise.  However, the White House has offered several compromise options.  Schumer and Pelosi won’t even listen.  In reality, this really isn’t about the value of building a wall to protect the American border.  It is about denying any victory for President Trump. It’s about diminishing his accomplishments heading into the 2020 Presidential race. Hillary, Sen. Feinstein, Sen. Patty Murray and a host of other Democrat Senators previously voted for money for the wall.  As a Senator, President Obama supported a wall. Neither Pelosi nor Schumer did themselves much good.  They looked like “Mutt and Jeff” together. Their skills in front of a TV camera is not their thing.  Especially compared to the President.  Schumer came off harsh. Self rightious. The President was natural, sincere and easy to listen to his message.

Meanwhile, over at CNN, John King dragged out the same old silly argument…”It is known these illegal immigrant’s have a lower crime rate than native born American’s.”   Will someoneone…anyone…a pundit…columnist…Republican politician please stand up and loudly proclaim…”IF THEY WEREN’T HERE IN THE FIRST PLACE THEY’D HAVE NO CRIME RATE AT ALL.”

So now we wait.   Wait for the public reaction President Trump asked for in favor of buiding the wall.   Both Parties will claim victory Tuesday night.  They are not at issue.  It is what does the independent average man or woman voter, who don’t follow the news or politics closely, what do they think?  Jacksjargon dislikes using trite catch phrases, but here goes anyway.  Building a wall on the Mexican border is a “no brainer.”  John Doe knows it.  The middle of the road voter knows it.  Heck…even Pelosi and Schummer know it.

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