Month: August 2022

Some political systems and some religions are all about power and control. Political power allows for control of the people they govern. In some religions the leadership exerts control over their followers, who generally, voluntarily accept it.

The quote “Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely” is absolutely right! Power is very addictive, like the worst kind of drugs. The pleasure derived from a little taste of it entices one to want more. Then the more you get , the more you want. So how do we break the addiction to political power? Term limits would certainly help. Some form of punishment for the abuse of power is another way. But, I believe the best solution is to invest those with power who are proven to be intelligent, moral, and worthy of trust, and with an understanding of what is best for those who have trusted them with control of said power.

As for religion I would simply ask that you compare the various religions with an open mind and no prejudice, to see which promotes the best possible outcome for the practitioners and all who might be within their area of influence. Having done this, I choose Christianity!

Have you heard the saying “beyond the pale”? An FBI raid by a massive force with guns drawn on the personal home and offices of a former president, including breaking into his safe, and then confiscating, who knows what. Now that is ” beyond the pale. “The purpose of this raid was supposedly to recover records that were to be archived and which MAY include sensitive/high security items. This could have been accomplished with the submission of a subpoena without any fanfare.

I believe the real reason for the raid was to embarrass Trump and to attempt to find anything that could possibly allow for a criminal charge, in order to make it impossible for him to run for office again. I think they were hoping to get their hands on something they could claim to put the country, somehow, at risk, or perhaps his tax information which they have been drooling over for years, in hopes of charging him of tax fraud. I don’t doubt that the democrats or possibly even the FBI, who’s leadership seems to be in the pocket of the democrats might even plant evidence against him. They hate and fear him that much!

Our great nation is rapidly descending into third world status. If it is not already too late, I believe our only hope is in a return to Christian values and the merciful character of our Lord!

The media just reported an FBI raid on former President Trump’s home, including breaking into his personal safe and offices, even reportedly going through closets. Supposedly to find records maybe including classified documents, that supposedly are to be archived. The democrats and THEIR media have fought and stymied everything he has tried to do or was even loosely involved in ever since he announced his run for the presidency.

BUT, I’m not questioning how THEY can raid a now private citizen’s home. THEY are firmly perched in the political seat of power of our nation, so THEY can do whatever THEY want to. When I ask “how can they?” I’m asking how can half or more of the citizenry not see the truth of what is happening in and to this country.

I contend that anyone with an IQ above 3 and access to ANY information about current events and conditions, has to WANT to believe that things are fine in this country. Even the most hard core of the democrats, liberals, progressives, etc. are having to pay more for gas, food, and everything they can still find in the stores, while watching the economy struggling and crime spiking.

AND just as importantly and in many ways as impactful is the effects of the cultural trend toward immorality and the indoctrination, rather than the education, of our children and youth. Can anyone tell me HOW CAN THEY?

.

I told my wife that I could become president. She scoffed! But I explained that since I have no criminal record, verified by an in-depth background check to get my locksmith license, I’ve passed the first test. I’m reasonably intelligent, a retired veteran, and generally well thought of. So I’m convinced that in our culture and current political climate, I could get elected to any political office of my choosing. All I would need, beyond the aforementioned qualifications, is unlimited funds! Am I then saying that an election can be bought? Absolutely! With the ability to put my face, along with a positive message about myself, touting all of my abilities and qualifications, constantly in front of the voting public, who would not vote for me?

Doubt me? look at the fund raising and the advertising bought with huge amounts of money, then look at who has been elected and what kind of job they are doing. Then ask yourself, and answer honestly, are these the best people we had available for these positions. Also ask yourself whether or not they are doing the best possible job for us of what they were elected to do?

Consider too, how small a negative statement, even barely ( or not even actually believable ) can create enough negativity to create doubt. Even an outright lie, though denied, can be believed by enough people to destroy a candidates best efforts to get elected.

In the greatest country ever established, with the best political system ever devised, I still can’t feel completely confident in our elected officials, especially when they are in the process of destroying this country.