Monday, October 2, 2017

As we all #PrayForLasVegas........

Our hearts are with the victims, their families, and the community of Las Vegas.
What happened in Las Vegas last night is horrific.    We join all in mourning the loss of life (59 at last count).  We here at the Daily Outsider Welcome  President Trump's  Statement as he will be going to Las Vegas this Wednesday to meet with First Responders, victims and their families:

 

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP


My fellow Americans, we are joined together today in sadness, shock, and grief. Last night, a gunman opened fire on a large crowd at a country music concert in Las Vegas, Nevada. He brutally murdered more than 50 people, and wounded hundreds more. It was an act of pure evil.

The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security are working closely with local authorities to assist with the investigation, and they will provide updates as to the investigation and how it develops.

I want to thank the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and all of the first responders for their courageous efforts, and for helping to save the lives of so many. The speed with which they acted is miraculous, and prevented further loss of life. To have found the shooter so quickly after the first shots were fired is something for which we will always be thankful and grateful. It shows what true professionalism is all about.

Hundreds of our fellow citizens are now mourning the sudden loss of a loved one -- a parent, a child, a brother or sister. We cannot fathom their pain. We cannot imagine their loss. To the families of the victims: We are praying for you and we are here for you, and we ask God to help see you through this very dark period.

Scripture teaches us, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” We seek comfort in those words, for we know that God lives in the hearts of those who grieve. To the wounded who are now recovering in hospitals, we are praying for your full and speedy recovery, and pledge to you our support from this day forward.

In memory of the fallen, I have directed that our great flag be flown at half-staff.

I will be visiting Las Vegas on Wednesday to meet with law enforcement, first responders, and the families of the victims.

In moments of tragedy and horror, America comes together as one -- and it always has. We call upon the bonds that unite us -- our faith, our family, and our shared values. We call upon the bonds of citizenship, the ties of community, and the comfort of our common humanity.

Our unity cannot be shattered by evil. Our bonds cannot be broken by violence. And though we feel such great anger at the senseless murder of our fellow citizens, it is our love that defines us today -- and always will, forever.

In times such as these, I know we are searching for some kind of meaning in the chaos, some kind of light in the darkness. The answers do not come easy. But we can take solace knowing that even the darkest space can be brightened by a single light, and even the most terrible despair can be illuminated by a single ray of hope.

Melania and I are praying for every American who has been hurt, wounded, or lost the ones they love so dearly in this terrible, terrible attack. We pray for the entire nation to find unity and peace. And we pray for the day when evil is banished, and the innocent are safe from hatred and from fear.

May God bless the souls of the lives that are lost. May God give us the grace of healing. And may God provide the grieving families with strength to carry on.
Thank you. God bless America. Thank you.   

Although today may not be the day, it is imperative that we ask the question how many more mass shootings must we be witness to.    In our View, the question by Charles P. Pierce must be answered by the current political leadership in Washington from President Trump, to Speaker Ryan and the entire current political leadership in Washington:

A Profound Question that America has to confront as we all mourn the victims.    What is clear is that prayers are simply not enough anymore.





As We Begin a New Quarter: Meant To Be (Dance Video)



As a New Quarter Begin....Please enjoy!!!

Onward to the new Quarter 
w/all its' possibilities....


Sunday, October 1, 2017

Notations On Our World (Special W-End Edition): 2017 Nobel Prizes - Prize Announcement Dates


Collage: Martin Luther King Jr., Lech Walesa, Henry Dunant, Mother Teresa and Betty Williams

We can't think of a more poignant way to welcome all to our new Quarter here in #Outsiders as we note that October 2 2017 is a big day in our World:  


Our team looks forward to sharing thoughts during upcoming editions of "View of the Week" as we also salute all who have made a different as they have.