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In my opinion, this Amazing Grace said it best:Amazing grace! Ho... moreIn my opinion, this Amazing Grace said it best:Amazing grace! How sweet the soundThat saved a wretch like me!I once was lost, but now am found;Was blind, but now I see.Through many dangers, toils, and snares,I have already come;’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,And grace will lead me home.The Lord has promised good to me,His Word my hope secures;He will my Shield and Portion be,As long as life endures.Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,And mortal life shall cease,I shall possess, within the veil,A life of joy and peace.The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,The sun forbear to shine;But God, who called me here below,Will be forever mine.When we’ve been there ten thousand years,Bright shining as the sun,We’ve no less days to sing God’s praiseThan when we’d first begun. less
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Nope, didn't attend. There was nothing there that I wanted to see or hear.
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Number 12. Just right for over-easy eggs on toast. :)
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Yup, I agree.
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That's a pretty broad brush you're using. What you said may be t... moreThat's a pretty broad brush you're using. What you said may be true for some Evangelicals but not for all of them. I don't and won't put aside my honor, integrity, beliefs, humanity, religion for any man or woman regardless of what they may do for a living.
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Yup. Took me a bit as well and for the reason, you indicated. As... moreYup. Took me a bit as well and for the reason, you indicated. As well as others.
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Actually, the fault doesn't lie with just the people.&nbs... more Actually, the fault doesn't lie with just the people. I did say that people need to stop blaming others and take responsibility for their own actions. On the same hand though, the politicians also need to stop passing the blame off onto the people for their own inadequate and inept handling of the virus in the first place. There was a whole lot of confusion when this all started. Everyone was caught off guard. The fault also lies with everyone involved. It lies with the people, the government, the medical establishment, the manufacturers of medical supplies, the distributors of said supplies, etc. As I said, "people" need to take responsibility for their own actions. less
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Oops, looks like you beat me to it. Good job. :)
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Fact is, the federal death penalty was reinstated by the U... more Fact is, the federal death penalty was reinstated by the US Supreme Court in 1988. So what crimes did these people commit that called for the death penalty? In July 2019, Bill Barr announced the scheduled executions of five death row prisoners. The selected inmates had been convicted of murdering or raping children and the elderly. Here are three examples of people who were executed and why. Alfred Bourgeois was on death row for torturing and beating his two-year-old daughter to death. Lisa Montgomery strangled a pregnant woman in Missouri before cutting out and kidnapping the baby in 2004. Cory Johnson was convicted for the murder of seven people, related to his involvement with the drug trade in Richmond, Virginia. Obviously, there are many more cases that could be cited. Cases where men, women, and children were tortured, raped, murdered, and in some cases cannibalized. So let me ask you something, do you believe that those people should have had their death sentences commuted? Or ... less
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Speaking of Covid-19, who and what is to blame for the wild-fire... moreSpeaking of Covid-19, who and what is to blame for the wild-fire type spread of the disease in Southern California? Is that Trumps fault too? Or is it due to the incompetence of the state's politicians and policies? This whole blame game circus has gotten out of control. There comes a time when people need to stop blaming others for their own shortcomings and to take responsibility for their own actions.
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It depends. What sort of circumstances did you have in mind?
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I agree. The NRA being in NY was a head-scratcher for sure.
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Do I believe God sent Trump to save Americans? The short answer ... moreDo I believe God sent Trump to save Americans? The short answer to that is no, I don't. God already sent His Son Jesus for that. (John 3:16-17; John 14:6) Salvation is through Jesus Christ alone. Do I believe Trump's election was God's will? I have entertained that thought but I can't say with absolute certainty that it was. In light of that, God has and does use people to accomplish His will. We may not always know right away what His will is in certain circumstances but His plan will be carried out nonetheless. Then at the appointed time, God will reveal His plan. less
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I agree! I have loving and caring siblings and had great parents... moreI agree! I have loving and caring siblings and had great parents who instilled old-fashioned down to earth values into us children. :)
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Read my reply to SpunkySenior.
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I understand and agree with what you're saying. As a studen... moreI understand and agree with what you're saying. As a student of American history, I know full well how the blacks suffered under the yoke of slavery though I could never comprehend how they felt because I didn't walk in their shoes. My answer was meant more for the historical meaning of the Confederate flag and what it came to mean for the South and for others not associated with the Confederacy. It was in no way meant to marginalize slavery and the crimes associated with it. I was born and grew up in the second-largest city in Michigan. Our neighborhood consisted of people from almost all ethnic backgrounds. To me, they weren't black, white, Hispanic, or anything else. They were simply my friends, neighbors, and playmates. So when I got into junior high where I began studying American history one could imagine how shocked I was to find out to what extent people from a certain ethnic background, were persecuted. We had black students in high school as well as exchange students from different countrie... less
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What comes first for me? God and my love and loyalty to Hi... more What comes first for me? God and my love and loyalty to Him. Love and loyalty to the family would be next. Then love and loyalty to country/others would follow. Ethics play an important part in how I deal with life and how I respond to others. And no, my answer wasn't politically-motivated. :)
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Obviously, the Confederate flag continues to generate con... more Obviously, the Confederate flag continues to generate controversy and impassioned debates with implications for the First Amendment. First a bit of history. I love American history. The flag most commonly displayed as representing the Confederacy is the Beauregard battle flag, also known as the Southern Cross. This flag was widely used by Southern troops during the Civil War, but "it was never officially adopted by the Confederacy". The appropriation of the Confederate flag by white supremacist organizations, such as the Ku Klux Klan, makes the debate over it particularly emotional. Some people view the flag as a symbol celebrating racism and regard the use of Confederate symbols in state flags or their display on state property as offensive; to other individuals, it represents Southern heritage, and they assert their right to display the flag of the Confederate South wherever they like. That being said, the Supreme Court, while allowing the removal of the Confederate fl... less
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To be frank, I did and do like President Trump and I liked and l... moreTo be frank, I did and do like President Trump and I liked and like his policies. His policies did a lot of positive things for America. Much to the dismay of the liberal left. Now that Socialist Biden and Communist Harris are going to step into the office that they stole, all of the good Trump did, will be reversed/voided by the far-left anti-American anti-Constitutional Socialist and Communist agendas they bring with them. Nancy Pelosi is paving their way by destroying the separation of powers with her farce of a second impeachment. An impeachment report that doesn't contain an iota of evidence. What's really discouraging about this is that some of the Republicans capitulated and put their stamp of approval on Pelosi's circus act. And along with the liberal-left, these Republicans are to be blamed for their part in this insurrectionist act. less
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Lake Michigan is the sole source of water treated for the Grand ... moreLake Michigan is the sole source of water treated for the Grand Rapids Water System where I live. Other than a chlorine taste it's quite safe to drink. Even though it's safe to drink I still use a Zero Water water filter to get rid of the chlorine taste otherwise it makes for a lousy cup of coffee. Other than that the surrounding well water is quite good.
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How is it and why are we who supported impeachment ... more How is it and why are we who supported impeachment the ones who guilty of DIVIDING THE COUNTRY? Well, neither impeachment proceedings had a leg to stand on from the get-go. No actual real evidence was ever produced that would necessitate an impeachment. To bring about impeachment without hard evidence to back it up would be considered an unconstitutional act. Which, in and of itself has helped cause more of a divide in this country than it already had. So if there was no evidence that proved Trump was guilty of anything that warranted impeachments, what was the real reason behind them? What is it called when actions, such as these unwarranted and unfounded impeachments, cause this much discontent and division in a country? I'll give you a hint. Sedition: incitement of discontent or rebellion against a government. any action, especially in speech or writing, promoting such discontent or rebellion. less
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Good answer. :)
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I agree.
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In regards to the Capitol Police, I've been wondering the same thing.
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Our family tradition was to vote for the candidate that we... more Our family tradition was to vote for the candidate that we felt would do the best job. Whose policies were as close to ours as possible. The thing is though, even though we voted differently we rarely had any heated discussions about politics. And we never asked each other how we voted. My dad was a working-class die-hard straight-ticket Democrat. As were some of my other working-class relatives if I remember correctly. I'm a working-class individual and I never automatically voted Republican. For that matter, I never automatically voted Democrat either. I have always voted on policies, not political party affiliation. less
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Are politicians leaders? A leader earns respect by virtue of cha... moreAre politicians leaders? A leader earns respect by virtue of character. A politician demands respect by virtue of office. Politicians are elected positions and, as such, are considered public servants whose duty it is to represent the interests of their constituents. Unfortunately, many of our public servants are now trying to hammer their constituents into submission by whatever means they feel is necessary. At one time, the politicians had much respect for the citizens who voted them into office. I wish I could say the same about them today. To be fair, there are some who actually respect and care for the citizens and the welfare of the country as a whole but they are few in number. less
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You're very welcome.
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To answer your actual question first, I have always tried my bes... moreTo answer your actual question first, I have always tried my best to obey orders unless those orders meant that I had to break the law. That is something I would never advocate. Would you?Whatever this big lie is supposed to be, I don't recall ever hearing about millions of people signing on to it. I am always very aware of what I'm signing and this purported big lie is something that I would have no interest in.
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Yes. Quite a while back I had an answer removed because it viola... moreYes. Quite a while back I had an answer removed because it violated the terms of service. My answer was directed specifically at a certain individual and I got quite personal with my answer. I was wrong and the person who removed my answer was correct. I'm a very frank and blunt person and it's sometimes difficult for me to contain myself. However, that's still no excuse for my actions. Other than that one time, I haven't noticed anything else being deleted, edited, or added to.
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Because the First Amendment is designed to further the pu... more Because the First Amendment is designed to further the pursuit of truth, it may not protect individuals who engage in slander or libel, which would include name-calling, attacks on a person's character, etc. Especially those who display actual malice by knowingly publishing false information or publishing information “with reckless disregard for the truth.” As a general rule, however, the government doesn't stand as the definer of truth, which is designed to emerge from the clash of opinions rather than from government fiat. Legally, it is difficult to identify a false opinion, although courts are consistently called upon to weigh factual evidence in both civil and criminal cases. Of course, we also have "original intent". What was the original intent of the Framers when they crafted the Constitution and the Amendments? I personally believe that one needs to read and study the Constitution "as a whole" to find that out. Unfortunately, most people haven't or won't do that. Ins... less
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Yup. That can almost be guaranteed.
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LOL!! That's hilarious and true, I love it. Good job. :)
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There was/is voter/voting fraud. The evidence abounds. All one h... moreThere was/is voter/voting fraud. The evidence abounds. All one has to do is to research it. Of course, there are those individuals who would rather listen to the lies of the corrupt anti-American media than to seek out the truth.
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Speaking of decades of lies, People have been warning others abo... moreSpeaking of decades of lies, People have been warning others about the liberal left since Kennedy was assassinated. After one of the last "real" Democrats was taken out, it's been downhill ever since for that party. No longer are they the party for the people, they are the party for themselves. There are changes coming and in many cases, the hammer will fall. However, the hammer won't fall on who you think it will. Pull up your bootstraps, because you're in for the ride of your life. :)
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Big tech companies such as Twitter, Instagram, and ... more Big tech companies such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, Amazon are censoring posts and locking accounts that cast Democratic politicians, their policies, and activities in a negative light. Social media platforms are actively suppressing stories that expose the misdeeds of influential liberals. That said, suppressing conservative speech and viewpoints is a serious issue that everyone should be concerned about, regardless of their political party. Just because you disagree with someone’s point of view doesn’t give you the right to censor their speech. When the Founders drafted the Bill of Rights, they didn’t intend for the privilege of free speech to only apply to one political party or popular ideas. Our Constitution allows us the freedom of speech and expression for everyone. Sadly, big tech companies are trampling on our rights and censoring our speech. less
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And the list goes on. Good answer! :)
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How Trump may or may not act is not proof that he was never Pres... moreHow Trump may or may not act is not proof that he was never President. But then, I think you already know that.
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To answer your actual question of He is a treasonous traitor. Is... moreTo answer your actual question of He is a treasonous traitor. Isn't he? No! But if you have a couple of hours I can tell you who is. :)
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How did you come to that conclusion? Do you happen to have any f... moreHow did you come to that conclusion? Do you happen to have any facts to back up that claim?
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Trump’s term will end at noon on Jan. 20, 2021. So at this... moreTrump’s term will end at noon on Jan. 20, 2021. So at this moment, he is still President. At that same instant this Jan. 20, 2021 date arrives, the country will have a new chief executive. Maybe. It all depends on what happens between now and then. The framers of the Constitution did not establish a specific day that presidential terms end, but they were very clear that the president “shall hold his Office during the Term of four Years.” (22nd Amendment) Not four years and a day. Not three years and 364 days but Four years. less
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“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security... more“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” You're right, it doesn't say that we should all have guns (criminals shouldn't obviously) but it gives the right to the people (law-abiding citizens) to keep and to bear arms. A right which shall not be infringed. The Second Amendment was easily accepted because of widespread agreement that the federal government should not have the power to infringe the right of the people to keep and bear arms, any more than it should have the power to abridge the freedom of speech or prohibit the free exercise of religion. The gun laws today are much more extensive and controversial. And in far too many cases, unconstitutional. Unfortunately, the First Amendment is getting the same unconstitutional treatment. less
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OldtimerTed Cruz? He was born in 1970. No one is useless. You mi... moreOldtimerTed Cruz? He was born in 1970. No one is useless. You might think Ted Cruz and Josh Howley are useless but God doesn't. You might want to reflect on that. :)
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How about that, my daughter lives in the same state as you. :)
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Don't get me wrong, I hope they sue and win as well. But with al... moreDon't get me wrong, I hope they sue and win as well. But with all of the lying, corruption, and power trips within these huge companies and within the judicial system, it will be quite difficult. I will say this as well, huge changes are coming and the hammer is about to fall. :)
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You're right about courageous patriots. Even though patriotism i... moreYou're right about courageous patriots. Even though patriotism is almost non-existent on the liberal side of the aisle, there are those, such as you mentioned, who will continue to fight for our freedoms and rights. :)
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They can sue under antitrust laws. Would they win? Most likely n... moreThey can sue under antitrust laws. Would they win? Most likely not. Big businesses such as Apple and Google will do whatever they feel is necessary to keep their huge and powerful status. And, if it means having a hand in destroying someone else, like free-speech Parler, they will.
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I personally do not adore or worship President Trump but I have ... moreI personally do not adore or worship President Trump but I have supported his policies. Truth? I have no problem dealing with the truth. Truth is where it's at. One should always tell the truth. However, I've found that most Democrat politicians and liberal media are incapable of speaking the truth. I'll tell you what though if you find a Democrat politician or a talking head from the liberal media that you believe is speaking the truth let me know. I would be more than glad to research them to find out if they are indeed speaking the truth. If they are, I can handle it. :) Could you handle the truth if you found out that the liberal media or a Democrat politician has been lying to you all along? less
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You're right, he's not disappearing. :)
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Anyone can buy a MAGA hat. Just because some were wearing ... more Anyone can buy a MAGA hat. Just because some were wearing one doesn't mean that he or she was a Trump supporter. Perhaps you should stop relying on the liberal media for your information and do some real investigations into who many of those rioters really were. They certainly weren't Biden supporters? Are you certain of this? Investigate further. Just a suggestion. Perhaps an unwanted one but still just a suggestion. :)
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