December 29 2023

The Becker Report – December 2023

Beckerisms

Donald Trump removed from state ballots by Colorado Supreme Court and the Secretary of State of Maine

Without regard to due process, Trump is removed from the democratic process in order to protect democracy

When the Jan 6, 2021 “mostly peaceful” protest occurred at the capitol and the media was blaming Trump, I quickly searched for the transcript to read through it. After finding this quote and nothing to the contrary, I knew that Trump’s involvement was just media hype:

I know that everyone here will soon be marching over to the Capitol building to peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard.
President Trump, January 6, 2021

The Hollywood scripted Democrat Party show trials and witch hunt soon followed. His persecutors focused on this quote: “We fight like hell. And if you don’t fight like hell, you’re not going to have a country anymore.”
Well, context is important. The context of this quote is very clear: “I know that everyone here will soon be marching over to the Capitol building to peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard.” So, what was the context of this quote? “We fight like hell. And if you don’t fight like hell, you’re not going to have a country anymore.”
I searched for the word “fight” in the transcript and found nearly two dozen instances. In sequence, they are below:

“And Rudy, you did a great job. He’s got guts. You know what? He’s got guts, unlike a lot of people in the Republican Party. He’s got guts. He fights, he fights.”
“Jim Jordan and some of these guys, they’re out there fighting. The House guys are fighting. But it’s, it’s incredible.”
“And you have to get your people to fight. And if they don’t fight, we have to primary the hell out of the ones that don’t fight. You primary them. We’re going to. We’re going to let you know who they are. I can already tell you, frankly.”
“Republicans are, Republicans are constantly fighting like a boxer with his hands tied behind his back. It’s like a boxer. And we want to be so nice. We want to be so respectful of everybody, including bad people. And we’re going to have to fight much harder.”
“But we’ve done it quickly and we were going to sit home and watch a big victory and everybody had us down for a victory. It was going to be great and now we’re out here fighting. I said to somebody, I was going to take a few days and relax after our big electoral victory. 10 o’clock it was over. But I was going to take a few days.”
“The American people do not believe the corrupt, fake news anymore. They have ruined their reputation. But you know, it used to be that they’d argue with me. I’d fight. So I’d fight, they’d fight, I’d fight, they’d fight. Pop pop. You’d believe me, you’d believe them. Somebody comes out. You know, they had their point of view, I had my point of view, but you’d have an argument.”
“Now what they do is they go silent. It’s called suppression and that’s what happens in a communist country. That’s what they do, they suppress. You don’t fight with them anymore. Unless it’s a bad story. They have a little bad story about me, they make it 10 times worse and it’s a major headline.”
“But our fight against the big donors, big media, big tech, and others is just getting started. This is the greatest in history. There’s never been a movement like that.”
“And we fight. We fight like hell. And if you don’t fight like hell, you’re not going to have a country anymore.”

Based on the context of his speech, it is clear to me that he wanted Americans to fight the good fight and “to peacefully and patriotically” march over to the Capitol building to “make your voices heard.” Had Trump ordered his followers to occupy the Capitol and take control of the government of the United States, I would have come to a different conclusion. But clearly, that was not his message.

What was Trump Tweeting during the “mostly peaceful” protest?

2:38 PM Trump: “Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay peaceful!”
3:13 PM Trump: “I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!”
3:15 PM Ivanka Trump, the President’s daughter and senior adviser: “American Patriots – any security breach or disrespect to our law enforcement is unacceptable. The violence must stop immediately. Please be peaceful.”
4:17 PM Trump in a hard to find censored video deleted by the social media platforms: “I know your pain. I know you’re hurt. We had an election that was stolen from us. It was a landslide election, and everyone knows it, especially the other side. But you have to go home now. We have to have peace. We have to have law and order. We have to respect our great people in law and order. We don’t want anybody hurt. It’s a very tough period of time. There’s never been a time like this where such a thing happened where they could take it away from all of us, from me, from you, from our country. This was a fraudulent election. But we can’t play into the hands of these people. We have to have peace. So go home. We love you. You’re very special. You’ve seen what happens, you see the way others are treated that are so bad and so evil. I know how you feel. But go home and go home in peace.”
6:01 PM Trump: “These are the things and events that happen when a sacred landslide election victory is so unceremoniously & viciously stripped away from great patriots who have been badly & unfairly treated for so long. Go home with love & in peace. Remember this day forever!”

Trump endorsed by the Ohio Republican Party for President for the 2024 election cycle

Trump endorsed by the Clermont County Republican Party for President for the 2024 election cycle

“Christian Nationalism”

What is it? And is it good or bad?

Consider this from Gary Bauer’s End of Day Report (December 12, 2023)

Covid

Both ‘unspecified’ and COVID deaths skyrocketed in Canada after mass vaccination
Whistleblower data shows us just how dangerous the COVID shots really are
The science establishment still can’t admit that masks don’t prevent COVID transmission

Union Township Update

Cory Wright

Welcome back!

Mr. Wright will be our new administrator effective January 10, 2024.

Need a job?

In addition to police and fire/EMS jobs available, the Fire Chief, and Township Planner positions are also open. Send resume to Matt Taylor: MTaylor@union-township.oh.us

What can you find at the Union Township Civic Center?

US Post Office
US Congressman Brad Wenstrup’s office
Union Township Zoning office
Meeting rooms available for UT residents to reserve
Gymnasium available for UT residents to reserve
Amphitheater for concerts, plays, and available for UT residents to reserve
Farmers Market every Friday from 4 -7 PM during the summer and early fall
West Clermont School’s administrative office
Senior Services office
Friendly people who serve the public with a smile

Call 513-752-1741 or visit www.union-township.oh.us for more information

Union Township welcomes new and growing businesses

Some of the below may be pending trustee approval:

Kay Jewelers is now offering “golden” opportunities in their new store near Sportsman’s Warehouse. (It’s interesting to note that they have a large no guns allowed sign on their door. Therefore, shooting back is prohibited. Enter at your own risk.)
Mercy Health has broken ground for an urgent care center in the Jungle Jim’s parking lot in front of LaRosa’s. They’ll soon be repairing “broken” bones, skin, and more.
Children’s Hospital had their ceremonial ground breaking and has begun construction in the Ivy Pointe area near TQL. Our concerns have been “healed.”
Chase Bank will be relocating their Eastgate location on January 8 to 4611 Eastgate Blvd near Big Lots. They are hoping to “cash-in” on the move.
Wawa will be taking over the old Mt. Carmel Kroger location. Rah-rah to Wawa for taking over a shuttered business.
Alfaa will be building on an empty lot on the corner of Aicholtz Road and Eastgate Blvd. I’m wondering if they sell alfalfa sprouts?
A small strip mall is coming to the corner of SR 32 and Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road on Yates Lane. I expect them to be rolling in dough soon.
The old Valero on the corner of Ohio Pike and Bennett Road is under new ownership. They will be tearing down the old building and constructing a new convenience and wine store. The previous condition of the property was certainly something to whine about.
Popshelf is planning a new location in the Cherry Grove Shopping Plaza. I’m looking forward to “popping” in.
Mercy Health Urgent Care will be caring for patients when their new location opens in the Cherry Grove Shopping Plaza. I’ll be “patient” while I await their grand opening.
Grocery Outlet is planning a new store in the old Bed, Bath, and Beyond location in the Eastgate Pavilion near Best Buy. They are expecting to “produce” profits.
A Hilton Hotel has been perpetually under construction near the Hampton Inn and Meijer’s. They have made certain “accommodations” and residents can “sleep well” knowing that construction has recommenced.
Panda Express is looking to raze the car wash next to the Union Township library and build a new location there. It’s an “appetizing” venture.
Honda East will be “shifting gears” to “rev up” sales by expanding their operations in Cherry Grove. They might “tire,” “brake,” and “shock” you, but they are “on a roll.” Wouldn’t it be nice if they offered free samples?
PetSuites is “grooming” a new location on Old SR 74 next to Office Max. The lot has been cleared and is ready to begin construction.
TQL will be adding an additional 1,000 jobs at its sprawling UT campus. The new southern wing will look similar to their recently added northern wing. The project is “trucking” along. “Total Quality” will be a “Logistic” requirement.
Kroger has “crushing” plans to demolish Sears and build a new 123,722 square foot Kroger Marketplace store detached from the mall. The store will include a Starbucks, drive through pharmacy, expanded deli, expanded bakery, a Murray Cheese section, sushi, expanded adult beverage section, apparel, home goods, expanded grocery section, and a Kroger fuel center with 18 fuel pumps. The fuel will be on the recently shuttered Wendy’s side of the parking lot. The northeast side of the store will have a parking area for on-line pickup. The current Kroger store on Eastgate Boulevard will likely close in coordination with opening the new Kroger Marketplace store.
Outback Steakhouse will be “firing up” a new restaurant near Meijer’s where the old Starbucks and a video store used to be. Construction has begun. The “stakes” could be high and profits are expected to “sizzle.”
Taco John’s is planning to build a new restaurant near the Sam’s Club fuel pumps near Steak n Shake. We didn’t “grill” them at the Trustee’s meeting.

Union Township Trustees Meeting Video

December 12, 2023 First meeting
December 12, 2023 Second meeting
December 11, 2023
November 28, 2023
November 15, 2023
November 14, 2023
October 24, 2023
October 10, 2023
September 12, 2023
August 22, 2023
August 8, 2023
July 25, 2023
July 11, 2023
June 22, 2023
June 13, 2023
May 9, 2023
April 25, 2023
April 11 2023
March 14, 2023
February 28, 2023
February 14, 2023
January 10, 2023
January 3, 2023

Event Calendar

Disclaimer: All events, locations, and times are subject to change.

January 2
Union Township Trustees annual reorganization meeting at the Civic Center at 6 PM.

January 8
AMT meeting at Eastgate Mall food court at 6:45 PM.

January 17
Clermont County GOP business meeting at HQ in Batavia at 7 PM.

January 18
Clermont County Township Assn meeting in Batavia at 6:00 PM.

January 27
Bill Brewer 2024 BREWER 2055 GALA at Norlyn Manor. brewer2055.com/events/

Video Central

Are conservatives voting for abortion? Disturbing trend explained (21 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! White House Claims Thanksgiving Dinner was Fourth-Cheapest Ever! (12 minutes)
PragerU: What’s Wrong with Marijuana? (5 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW!! (18 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! Democrat Senate Staffer Scandal Shocks D.C.; Media Blames Republicans!! (11 minutes)
PragerU: A World without Fossil Fuels (6 minutes)
Will the Church now bless same-sex ‘couples’? (19 minutes)
Don’t Walk, RUN! The Definition of Insanity… (10 minutes)
Super secret highly censored January 6, 2021 Trump video: President Trump Video Statement on Capitol Protesters (1 minute)

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Presentations and discussions at the Union Township Trustee meetings

Concealed Carry Part 1 – January 11, 2022 (9 minutes)
Concealed Carry Part 2 – February 8, 2022 (12 minutes)
Union Township Debt Presentation – March 8, 2022 (10 minutes) Slides
Union Township Property Tax Distributions – April 12, 2022 (7 minutes) Slides
Union Township 2021 Financials – May 10, 2022 (14 minutes) Slides
Union Township 2021 Expenses Deep Dive – June 14, 2022 (14 minutes) Slides
Union Township First Half 2022 Financials – July 12, 2022 (13 minutes) Slides
Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) – July 12, 2022 (10 minutes)
UT Concert Series – August 9, 2022 (5 minutes)
Natural Gas Aggregation Discussion – September 13, 2022 (9 minutes)
Cost of 2022 Concert Series and Fireworks – September 13, 2022 (14 minutes)
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Board of Trustees Discussion (38 minutes)
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Public and Board of Trustees Discussion (100 minutes)
Medical Marijuana Six Month Moratorium (12 minutes)
Board Discussion: Meeting Rules (36 minutes)

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