RonD1120

Here is another indicator of that growing anger. Franklin Graham quits GOP. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2015/12/22/franklin-graham-quits-the-gop-over-planned-parenthood-funding/ Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

You should not talk that way about our next president I believe there is enough support to elect him. If only all the angry folks vote. The biggest obstacle, especially among right wing Christians, is that they are so fed up they have lost faith in the democratic process. Liberals/Neo-cons or Democrats/Republicans vs. the rest of the nation. That is why we need another nationalistic party. IMO Trump and Cruz understand this dilemma. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Since it was aimed at me I'll just say I was not insulted, and I don't think it was an attempt at an insult. Perhaps you used an age reference in an earlier thread that Jerry remembers? BTW I am almost old enough to be aware of that book. I was born in '57. Thanks for clarifying that for Jerry. It was our conversation after all. The phrase was common in my family. I've heard it all my life, well not so much anymore, from older uncles and such. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

It seems to me that you should have actually learned something after you last tried that insult. Hmmmmm, Jerry Baumchen Friend of J. Scott Hamilton Insult? Why would you think that is an insult? Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Satan's greatest lie is making you believe he doesn't exist. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Merry Christmas! Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

You are probably not old enough to remember this but, in the early '70s there was a book Remember Be Here Now. We used the concept in graduate school. The only place that is real is here, and the only time that is real is now. Everything else is stored in your memory or in your fantasy. We search others to find agreement and thus complement our mental construct. Sociology teaches mores, folkways, customs and traditions. They are only real if you inhabit that sociological environment. Everybody makes a choice and takes a chance. I believe in the evidence of my choice. You and the others probably believe in the evidence of your choice. In the end we will all know truth. I'm staking my life on my choice. Jesus Christ is the answer. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Are you sure you know the real world? Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Yes, even the moderators troll. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

What is real news? All the agencies have a slant. Everyone goes with the one that complements their thinking. The Holy Bible is the only information source that has remained constant in my lifetime. Compare all the news to the Bible and you can make sense of it. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

As a human being created will free will, I have a choice. It is always a matter of choice. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

I always thought a good 60 second freefall was better than sex. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Thank you to all who thought about and responded to my post. Of the 40 Solutions offered 19 were commented on. The comments came from 16 Americans and 9 foreigners. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

In response to the replies received, I have gone back through Dr. Savage's book and provided answers based on his reasoning. Our two-party system has morphed into one party. Conservatism has lost its meaning. To most people it just means pro-business and that concept on the world stage has changed drastically. Traditional conservatives, the founding fathers, were nationalists. We need to think, at least for a few years, about preserving our borders, language and culture. A Nationalist Party would attract Democrats and Republicans that have grown weary of choosing the lesser of two evils. We have been overwhelmed in this country by foreign and sometimes hostile cultures. We need to halt immigration like we did at the beginning of the 20th Century. Immigration should be normalized with our national priorities. In our present economy we should not have to bear the burden of caring for illegal criminals. The present prison population is about one-third illegals which exceeds two million felons. This law only encourages illegal immigration. English should be required for all legal and political transactions. If you can't read English you can't vote. All government employees should be able to speak, read and write English. Our schools should be teaching the history of our founding fathers, founding documents and founding principles. It should be required for citizenship as well. We should seek to make them an ally against ISIS and a partner in world economy. They cease aggression outside their borders and we cease interfering in their relations with bordering nations. We currently have no treaty. We pledge to protect Israel if attacked by a foreign power and they pledge to protect our shipping and trade with their own resources. We are not fighting a war against terrorism. We are fighting radical Islam which seeks to infiltrate the West and destroy our borders, language and culture. Security risks come from radical Islamists. Let's start focusing on them instead of grandmothers and children. Profiling is learning how to read people. It is street smarts. It seems to work with El Al. Hollywood receives tax incentives to churn out anti-Americanism. We should eliminate the government's help. Balance the funding to both pro and the con of global warming regarding climate science. Congress will never regulate the source of its campaign contributions. “Create a financial clearinghouse for the oversight of financial derivative debt instruments. Together with prohibitions on bailouts, this would introduce market discipline to the legalized gambling.” ~Savage. States should cap medical liability to $250,000 per claim. No one in the private sector is guaranteed a pension. Why should government employees receive them? I must admit this one throws me. I cannot imagine a career military person being denied a pension. On the other hand, why should a congressman or senator receive a pension after only one term in office? We have had a black president as well as black leaders in military and business. None of them achieved success through affirmative action. Affirmative Action is racism and assumes that blacks are inferior. We know who the enemy is. Identify the radical Islamists and get the proper warrants. Our colleges and universities are centers for the progressive left. Dissenting speech is not allowed. It only promotes the Progressive-Islamist agenda and stifles creativity and critical thinking. The First Amendment establishes freedom of religion not freedom from religion. Teachers should be free to discuss their religious beliefs. Right now Islam is encouraged but Christianity is forbidden. Despite Obama's efforts, we still have the most powerful military in the world. We do not need to train them in our states and cities. Especially in the red states characterized as hostile. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

The following is a direct copy and paste from an email received from the VVATalklist. Their lawsuits against other smaller veteran organizations is despicable. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

DAV in the Tampa Bay area used to provide excellent guidance through their Veterans Service Officers when seeking VA benefits. It has been several years since I've had any direct contact with them. Fisher House definitely an excellent charity. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

The WWP started off as a good charity. They have lost favor with some of the VVA members including me. The point you made about the VA reneging on their promises is true in some cases, but not all. It is a system and sometimes requires a good Veterans Service Officer to navigate it. The Disabled American Veterans is a long time veteran charity in good standing. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

It is my understanding, the defense attorney attempts a flawless defense argument. If the guilty verdict is handed down then there is no argument for a faulty defense when seeking appeal. That is the way my colleague, a former public defender, explained it to me. The discussion came up regarding a rape and murder of a 10YO girl where the perp put her in a garbage bag and buried her alive. My colleague said she would have no problem acting as his defense counsel. In other words, the defense attorney does not seek to let a guilty party go free but rather to seek the best possible defense. The way I see it is that the focus is on the judicial procedure not the individual. Of course, I am assuming the criminal charged is actually guilty. If it is a false allegation and charge then the defense is going to seek a not guilty verdict. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

You have what I consider a tough job. I worked with two former defense attorneys. Both gave up their positions in favor of work less stressful. Adequate defense is necessary in our system to make it work. When the bad guy is found guilty it is the defense attorney's responsibility to make certain the conviction cannot be overturned on appeal. To fulfill your duties and responsibilities you have to get close to some really bad guys. Third party professional distance is often hard to maintain. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Truth or Fiction states that the rumor is true. https://www.truthorfiction.com/military-purge/ The following link was taken from the above mentioned site and is quoted therein as well. http://www.standupamericaus.org/breaking-news/obama-purging-the-military-197-officers-in-5-years/ Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Trump's comic con persona notwithstanding, this article is written in the same vein as the gossip and rumor surrounding Bill Clinton and Barrack Obama. They both made it. Somehow we need desperately to remove the entertainment component of selecting our governmental leaders. So far, at least, the Donald does not have homicide and communism in his background. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

IMO, the legal profession is on top of the heap. Attorneys make a living from the chaos. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

From the video I posted above I guess there is a process, but no, there is no due process. Rumor has it you can petition to have your name remove, if you can figure out how. Sounds like an awesome thing to attach your constitutionally protected rights to, doesn't it? Jack Harris, WV born, Vietnam veteran, college grad, talk show host on 970AM Tampa, bemoans being placed on the no-fly list shortly after 9/11. He does not know why. His work necessitates frequent air travel. It took him a long time to get off the list. I do not know all the details. He just jokes about now and then during show banter. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Thank you for a good response. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

We have one year to establish a foundational change in the governmental and political structure of America. I intend to start working actively to bring about such a change. As a start, I am going to begin with Michael Savage's plan for change as found in his book Government Zero, pp. 313-322. I offer them here for your consideration. If you have questions regarding Savage's reasoning I encourage you to read his book. He formulates compelling arguments. 40 Actions to Save America 1. Start an Nationalist Party. 2. Close the borders completely for seven years. 3. Deport all illegal aliens in American prisons. 4. Repeal the “Anchor Babies” law. 5. Make English the official language of the United States. 6. Require government-issued identification to vote. 7. Reintroduce civics classes to elementary and secondary schools. 8. Restore to active duty all military officers purged by Obama. 9. Restore physical standards in the military. 10. Restructure military spending. 11. Cut the rest of government significantly. 12. Repair our relations with Russia. 13. Sign a mutual defense treaty with Israel. 14. End all foreign aid, including to Israel. 15. Recognize radical Islam as the enemy. 16. Allow profiling in security investigations. 17. Demand Congress declare war against ISIS and destroy them. 18. Close all tax loopholes for Hollywood. 19. Fund all climate science research to include the skeptics. 20. Withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, if possible. 21. Withdraw from NAFTA. 22. Narrow the Federal Reserve's mandate to a strong dollar and stable prices. 23. End the H-1B visa program. 24. Institute a flat tax. 25. Reinstate the Glass-Steagall Act. 26. Reinstate the Wall Street “Uptick Rule.” 27. Privatize the regulation of Wall Street. 28. Institute tort reform. 29. Eliminate government employee pensions. 30. End affirmative action. 31. Defund federal unemployment benefits. 32. Limit welfare benefits. 33. End bulk collection of data by the NSA. (Maybe this has been accomplished a/o 9 Nov 2015.) 34. Make all state universities and colleges “free speech zones.” 35. Defend freedom of speech against radical Islam. 36. Restore freedom of religion in the military. 37. Defend religious freedom in business. 38. Restore religious freedom in schools. 39. Defend freedom of the press. 40. Oppose military exercises in our cities and towns. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.