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11/20/12 7:43 PM |
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Secession, American principle or not, is going to be pretty hard to pull off. Most, if not all, of the governors of the supposed secession states are not for secession. The communities are mixed and very few voters would truly want out of the Union even if it were offered free and clear. How many states, red or blue, turn down federal funds now? My guess is not very many. In fact, most state legislatures are jumping through many hoops to hopefully stay in line for the next federal handout.If you really feel strongly about seceding, it is more realistic that you find a way to leave the country as an individual or a family, as I have done. Not only can you move, live, and work in a country that is already established, but when the smoke is clear you can return to the United States. I have been fortunate in the fact that I have missed the first Obama term and I'm praying to remain abroad throughout the next. I do realize that signing a petition for secession is more of a symbolic gesture, and if I didn't have to sign up for certain websites, I would probably add my name to the list, but there is no way that it will really happen. It's far easier to make changes for yourself and your family than to try and change an entire state. |
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11/15/12 11:26 PM |
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No one can pull one of God's children from his hand. At the same time, I don't want anyone I know to be influenced by this junk. If you want to get especially offended, read the full article, look at the ads and then visit the actual site. It is so condescending and arrogant. In particular you can look at the kids' section and watch the 'purple dragon' video or the series of videos in the teen section called 'Mr. Deity'. Of course there are good, Christian responses to all of the atheist arguments, but you won't find any of them on that site. I find it odd or at least interesting that the atheists want to paint any person of faith, though this site is geared more toward making Christians look like idiots--won't find a section defaming the Koran, but there is one on the Bible--, as a moron. Yet, their savior, Mr. Obama, claims to be a Christian. If the atheists think that Christians are buffoons who can't cope with the real world without their "imaginary friend", then why do they vote for Obama at all? Their are many possible answers to that question, and each one is more disturbing than the last. If I've made a mistake and the atheist is right, then I've lost nothing. I lived a life of integrity and love. If the atheist is wrong, then they've lost everything. |
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11/11/12 11:33 PM |
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At age 38, I'm not so sure I'll live long enough to see the collapse of America. America is so big that it will take a long time for it to fianlly fall. The old saying is that Rome wasn't built in a day, but it didn't fall in a day either. If we do completely collapse, and I don't believe that is spouting hyperbole or being over dramatic in the least, then the whole world is going to feel it. Some of those who read and study the prophetic books point out that America is never directly refered to as a part of world leadership in the end times. I don't want to open up the can of worms that starts us looking at different views on prophecy, but I think that's interesting. As I said in a recent post, it's funny how in the days leading up to the election almost every conservative pundit called this election the most important of our lifetimes. As an American I believed that. I don't think the conversation gets to be changed to "We'll get 'em in 2016." I think we as a nation are facing a fundemental change in our culture and attitudes. The fact that almost half of the country did not want this is beside the point. We do have this now--the only question is how will we deal with it? Praying, returning to the Bible, and teaching your own family the right way is a good place to star |
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11/11/12 4:40 AM |
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Still getting over the shock of the election loss...but I'm just about over it. When we paint voters in the States with a broad brush we can say that America is in a moral free fall. In reality the vote was more or less 50/50. Some Christians voted third party or abstained because they just couldn't support Romney as he is a Mormon. I disagree with that line of thinking. I believe that Romney would have been a better choice simply because he and the party are against abortion. However, I respect these voters. They had a principle and they stood for it. The net result is another Obama term. What I'm more disappointed about is the number of Christians that directly voted Obama in to keep the Morman and/or Republican out. The policies that Obama and his party supports and promotes are anything but Christian. The pro-choice, pro-gay, anti-gun, big tax and spend economy comes from the left side of the aisle. It isn't a seceret. They flaunt it. A real Christian should know better. |
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11/8/12 10:04 PM |
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Generally speaking and in this specific election, a vote for a third party candidate only helps the sitting president. It is possible in a race this tight that had the third party voters gone with Romney, he may have won the popular vote. He still would have lost the election. America is becoming more liberal, and for conservatives like myself, all we can do is wait and pray. This election was touted as being one of the most important in our lifetimes. The conversation can't change in to 'bidness as usual' 'we'll get 'em next time' just because 'our side' lost. Obama is probably going to be able to replace more than one supreme court justice, and with that America really will change and not for the better. Last point for now. Concerning change and third parties. Many pundits now call for the Republicans to come more 'center' and compromise on the abortion issue under the veiled name of women's rights. I do hope for compromise but not on this issue. Because of the electoral college it looks like some sort of mandate for the democrats. The media will surely say so, but the reality is that the country is about 50/50. Half of the country does stand for traditional values. If Republicans decide to embrace abortion then I will vote third party. Waste of vote or not. |
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11/6/12 6:22 AM |
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Ultimately, you really can't legislate the attitude of the people. I will agree with that point. The very best defense against abortion, divorce, gay marriage, and any other sin that attacks the family is to teach your family the difference between right and wrong, and to do that effectively, the only way is the Bible. If individuals are brought up the right way by being taught to follow God, then the gay bars, abortion clinics, and divorce attorney offices may well be open and legal--but they will be empty. However, the government that we elect dictates what we can do as individuals. If you sit on your hands and let liberal law makers and judges take control of the country--hand in hand with the liberal media that constantly pushes their agenda, then you get a society that does not honor God. These people push their agendas on you and your children and grandchildren, and put limits on what you can say even within your own household. Mandates such as those that require churches to marry homosexuals and force homeschooling parents to teach that homosexuality is anything other than a sin are here now or around the corner. Or do you think Barry O. is going to soften up for the next four years. Christians should not vote for Obama. |
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