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There Is a Difference

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If I may….

There is a difference between Former President Trump and Joe Biden

Since before his election, the House, the media, the Clintons, and the Justice Department have been trying to hang some crime on Trump, some of which are not even crimes.  Collusion is not a crime.  For well over seven years, they have all given it their best shot.  While they have gotten indictments and two impeachments, they have not one conviction, not even in the media.  Moreover, it has been determined that many of the accusations were groundless, even illegal.  Technically, they should have never seen the light of day. Technically, those who brought them should serve time for their crimes.

On the other hand, Hunter Biden now stands guilty of three crimes.  He admitted to them after about two, maybe two and half years of investigation.  The media, the Justice Department and Congress have done all they can to keep it from happening.  It is an indicator.  First, the man is guilty.  Second, he is likely far more guilty of far more than he is admitting to.  After all, deals are usually made by the defense to avoid greater punishment.  Third, I wonder just how much power does the man have over his father.  After all, he does know where the bodies are buried.  He could be saying, “If I go to prison, so will you.”

Forth, and likely the worst of it all.  Just, how much was Joe personally involved in protecting his son?  What has he done to keep his son’s name out of the media, out of courts and him out of prison?

Finally, just how much collusion was he involved with in with Hunter’s dirty dealings.

As a simple aside, where did he gain his fortune on a senator’s pay?

Trump acquired his fortune in private life.  Biden acquired his as a public servant.  You figure it out.  There is a difference.

Incidentally, they never acquired any real proof of Trump colluding with anyone, though there was one particular congressman that claimed he did have some. Do you suppose the congressman lied, maybe a little. Maybe a lot. Maybe frequently. I am sure he would have presented the proof if he had it. Yet, after the investigation was done, he remains silent. He has presented not one element of proof. How quickly some forget.

As an afterthought, many states have gotten wise with driving under the influence laws. People no longer get breaks because they were driving drunk. They pay the same penalties as if they were driving sober as well as penalties for DUI. Hunter Biden claims he was under the influence. Should not make any difference in court. He chose to take the drugs and he chose to commit the crimes. He should not get any breaks. It is ridiculous to get a break for doing something illegal because he was doing something illegal, like drug abuse. With his plea, he is not even getting punished for his drug abuse, though he admitted to it.

Considering a Risky Decision

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Got my car insurance bill a few days ago. I looked at it and filed the mental note to pay it before it elapses. Then, i considered it again.

Generally, I drive one place each day, maybe two. Don’t really need to but I do. Then, I considered; do I really need a car. I mean we really pay an awfully lot for the convenience of wheels.

The other day, drove into Firestone, spent the whole day there and drove out over a grand lighter. Mind, I’m not complaining about Firestone. They did very well for a reasonable price. The thing is that I need at least 1500 more to fix axles, air conditioning and who knows how many more problems lurking out of sight.

It’s just getting awfully expensive to keep up a car when I now drive about 10, maybe 15 miles a day.

Oh yes. Let’s not forget the price of fuel. Thanks to Joe, we all feel a bit lighter as we drive away from the gas pumps. Let me clarify that. Financially lighter. I must admit the fuel is heavier, but not much.

Indeed, maybe, I should take the hint from OLD Joe and start bicycling everywhere I go. I figure I might save 2 or 3 thousand a year. Considering we are living totally on Social Security, that is a lot. Fact is – that’s a bunch for most all of us. To be sure, it’s even more for those who have far more than me. After all, they must buy their Lincolns, Cadillacs, and or, their BMWs. They pay more for their vehicles, more for their insurance and, likely more for their maintenance.

Going to a bicycle as my transport is not a decision taken lightly. I mean, bicycles are more dangerous. We don’t normally wear helmets in cars, not yet anyway. However, we and our children are firmly cautioned against going to the local convenience store without something to protect our noggin.

Therefore, I must assume that it would be quite dangerous to abandon my 4 wheels for 2.

So. Before I decide, I’m sure you realize, I have very much to consider. Money is not everything. Safety is a factor as well. Someone in one of those big cars just might hit me. I’m afraid the helmet would provide little protection.

Faith?

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The story I am about to write is true. It has been told untold numbers of times. It is one of my favorites.

It seems there was a man, Peter who was locked up in prison. He was chained to two guards to make sure he’d not escape. In the church where Peter preached were many who prayed for Peter, that he might be rescued.

At night, an angel visited Peter. The guards were sleeping, and the angel told Peter to follow him. Then, immediately, the chains fell open and walking, Peter followed the angel.

Then, once Peter was free, he went to the house of one of the church members, whose name was Mary. He knocked on the door of the gate and a woman, Rhoda answered it. When she recognized Peter’s voice, instead of letting him in, went to announce the arrival of Peter.

They told Rhoda, “Your are beside yourself.” For those unaware, that is sort like saying she was mistaking. It’s sort of like saying your nuts. In other words, they didn’t believe her,

But Rhoda insisted. Those in the house said, “It is Peter’s angel,” assuming him to be dead.

Peter, of course, was somewhat wondering that no one opened the door. So he continued to knock.

Now here is the really neat part, the part I really like. When they opened the door and saw Peter standing there, they were astonished.

Now, to be honest, I did skip a few parts. To read the whole story as it was written, read Act 12 :1 to 16 or perhaps as much as 18.

I guess I have read the story a few dozen times and I still wonder, after all the praying, why were they astonished? Why did they not expect Peter to show up. Maybe they should have even had some kind of a welcome home party ready.

They prayed to God, expecting an answer. They got their answer and yet, according to the Bible, they were astonished.

I guess we can’t really hold the new Christians too much at fault. After all, it was just a short time earlier when they became Christians. Moreover, God, when he decides to, can amaze even the most devout follower.

Moreover, I guess it is kind of an object lesson. When we pray earnestly, maybe we should expect an answer, regardless of how unlikely. And, by the way, regardless of the power of the king (government) they really can’t keep us chained up should God decide to let us go.

Shelby County Schools

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Understand Shelby County schools is looking for a superintendent. Been looking for one for about a year now. One thing is certain, the new one won’t be very good. It’s kind of the history of it all. They haven’t had a good super for the last 30 years that I have lived here.

Used to be the Memphis City schools. The city realized they couldn’t run a school system, so they dissolved city schools, which resulted in the same folks how ran the city schools are now running the county schools. Naturally, they run the county schools just as badly as the ran the city schools.

It’s no wonder that most cities in Shelby County that could, formed their own school systems. By the way, the little cities seem to be doing very well while the county is FAILING miserably. It seems that they can’t even teach their students to read and write.

It’s not just my opinion. It’s history. It is borne out in test score after test score. It is also borne out in in the exodus of people from Shelby County schools. They seem to be confirming my opinion with their feet; or in this case, I guess their citizenship. Many come here south of the state line. Many have moved north, which invariably means a longer commute to work. Some go to Arkansas, which means crossing one of two bridges each morning on the way to work. It is, perhaps a reason we need a third bridge. I’d guess not so many move east of the county. I suspect it is better to move to one of the cities in eastern Shelby County.

Sure hope I’m wrong this time. Somehow, I just don’t think it will happen. They’ve been practicing the wrong methods so long they just don’t know any other way.

Incidentally, I do have an idea or two, but I don’t think they want to pay any attention to me. Certainly, right at the top, put the priority in requiring teachers to teach… the important things. They really don’t need to get involved in all the garbage being passed down from DC. Also, if their students are don’t learn, fire them. Obviously, they aren’t doing their job. Why should they be paid for doing nothing?

Helmets

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Seems every time I turn around, they are coming up with new safety requirements. For some time, I wondered why we are not yet required to wear helmets while riding in cars. Without a doubt, they would help safety. Not only would they save lives, but they would cut down on concussions and eye injuries.

The hitch of course is that it would be necessary to keep a few helmets handy, perhaps in the trunk. You would want to make sure you had helmets for all your passengers, as if they would want to wear them.

For years, my question was, just why haven’t they started having requirements for them. Then it came to me. Wish I could say I thought of it, but I heard it on the radio. Made perfect sense. I mean there are some things that take priority even over safety.

As of yet, they have not come up with a helmet that will not mess up a woman’s hairdo. Until they do, the helmet will remain an option for cars, one rarely used.

Communism Is Not the Answer

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If communism is not the answer, what’s the question? It does not matter what the problem is; communism won’t fix it. It will only make it worse. In general, when a nation goes to communism, the problem gets worse. A few rich people, which I call controllers will seek to control everything that is done, everything that is said and thought. It is not a guess. History is full of one example after the other. Even the Soviet Union collapsed with all the iron fist leaders. Just look at what Cuba has become under Castro. May I remind you, he was a dictator, a controller. His greatest desire was to control, and he did. People are running from Venezuela as fast as they can, another country run by a controller that claims that it is communism. The government in Venezuela is not communism but a dictatorship.

Even those that preach to you that communism will fix everything know better. They have no intention of setting up a true communist government. They know it won’t work. However, they also know that idealists really love the idea. Hence, it gives the controller an opportunity, a chance to rule. Then, conceivably after they rule a country, they can go on to rule another. Eventually, as with all controllers, the idea is to rule the world. It is as old as the Babylonians, the Greeks, the Romans. They just use different methods. They dangle the reward in front of the people while all the time taking their freedoms from them. Not too many have managed to regain their freedom once it has been taken. Though the Soviets have lost control, Putin still rules. He is the controller, and every person does as he says or else. He made sure that freedom in his country would not continue to rule.

Nothing new. Not an answer. Just another problem.

Popular or Right

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Frequently they are mutually exclusive. That which is right is not popular. That which is popular is frequently wrong. I can give you many examples but I’m sure you can think of many of your own. The thing is, when God decides what things are right, He does not consult with mankind. Not only does He know what is right but frequently decides what is right.

Therefore, whatever mankind decides is popular, or for that matter, whatever he calls right, God has the final say. It’s His decision. This is actually a good thing. He is infinitely more intelligent, and He knows far more than we do. Though, I suspect there are a few times He calls something right simply because that is what He wants. And, once again, what He decides is right, is right.

Sometimes, men decide they know better. They actually have many things to prove their point. Sorry. makes no difference. Even if you think you’re right, God is. Even if you think you have proof, you’re still wrong. Even if your thought is really popular, that does not change what is right.

And so it is that a number of former Southern Baptist Churches think it is right for women to pastor a church. However, God has the final say. In Timothy, He makes it quite clear, that only men may be selected as pastors. Only men may be selected as deacons.

Apparently, this has decreased the size of the Southern Baptist Convention a little. It has angered a number of would-be women pastors. They have said how great some of those women are at pastoring and what a waste it is that they can’t pastor a church. They are quick to point out a dozen places where God is wrong. However, always, in the end…God is right. That makes those who argue for women pastors wrong. Sometimes, those who try to say God is wrong get angry. Sometimes, they like to say it is not fair. Popularity and that which mankind say does not make wrong right.

Incidentally, that also means that the Southern Baptist Convention is right too. When a person agrees with God, he will always be right. Anyone arguing against him is also arguing against God, no matter how popular the idea is. It is also true, no matter how many news anchors say otherwise.

So, it comes down to the question, do you want to be popular or right. In this case, for sure, it is mutually exclusive.

It is not Just Trump

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Some would have us believe that we need to put former President Trump in prison should he be convicted. I say it has long lasting effects, which we should be extremely careful.

First, the NY, NY trial is in a very democratic area. It amounts to a kangaroo court. It is why they want to try him there. It is why they want to try him in Washington DC. It determines the outcome before the end regardless of the evidence. So much for a trial of our peers.

Secondly, it’s not just Trump on trial but the entire Republican party. If he is convicted and sent to prison, it sends a signal to all republicans. I might explain what the message is but I don’t think it would serve any purpose. We all know what that message would be.

It would turn the US into a one party country and a third world country. No one would dare run against the dems as they would know that there was a good possibility of being tossed into prison. It would spell the end of the Republican party and the republic of the United States.

But, it is so much more than that. Just as friends of Bill managed to avoid prison, friends of Trump would be in fear of going to prison. Already, many of his associates have been convicted, though they did nothing wrong.

It’s time to put a stop to it right now. Indeed, it is time to put the real criminals in prison. You and I know that won’t happen. Even if Trump gets back in office, the crime families have gained too much power.

Now, one thing Trump, or any new republican president should do on day one, is to require the resignation of all top leadership: every person on the top floor of the FBI building, every officer in the military with more than one star, and all appointed positions in the justice department. He also needs to do a good cleaning of all the intelligence agencies, especially the CIA. I’m sure it will leave much of DC without leadership, but that will be far better than what they have now. More important, it will send a signal to all those agencies that no one is unreplaceable. It would also send a signal to the dems that they will have to start all over again in their efforts to take over the world.

Which is Worst?

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Which one is worst? Is it the one who offers the bribe in hopes of getting his way, regardless of what is right?

Is it the one who receives the bribe, knowing that he is going to treat a person or person wrong as a result?

Maybe the worst of all is the one who stands by and observes the bribe and says nothing. Maybe he says nothing out of fear. Perhaps he keeps quiet and benefits from the bribe. I don’t know. There might be dozens of reasons for blinding himself to that which he knows to be wrong.

When I was a young man, still in high school, I was taught about the third world countries where bribery was a way of life. The officer, expected and received the little payment to turn his head. The government official knew he would receive the bribe to allow the immigrant into the country. The teacher explained that, of course those things did not go in this country.

Now, 50 or 60 years later…

As I surveyed the recent history, I came to the conclusion that it is what happens in countries that turn their backs on God. You might ask if I consider it a judgement. To be sure, it would be a righteous judgement. But it is entirely unnecessary. It is simply a natural result. When people turn their backs on God, they do things that result in calamity.

They might call it lobbying, or donations for campaigning. It all has the same result. In but a short while, unless we allow God back in our lives, back in our schools and back in our government, the US will be a used to be. We will join the ranks of third world countries. People will be going south over the Mexican border, not north. No one will want to live in a land that is ruled by the few, the rich, the powerful.

And, invariably, the few, the rich and the powerful will not let go of their hold on this nation.

So. What is your thought? Are you one who bribes? Are you one who accepts the bribes. Or are you one who simply looks away when you see a bribe. Hopefully, you are none of those. Yet, millions of people stood by and watched Biden offer a billion-dollar bribe and still voted for him. Millions stood by and watched what the dems did to our voting system. And still they voted for them.

It looks like they approved of the bribes to me. So don’t be surprised when they count the US as a third world country. Don’t be surprised when money by the wheelbarrow will not buy a loaf of bread.

Don’t be surprised when God turns his back on us as this nation has turned its back on Him.

In the past, the US was an example of a Godly nation. Nowadays. Not so much.