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Politics-C-A-P

06 Feb

Government agencies have no real incentive to cut costs. The government has free reign to tax and can demand more taxes when they want to spend more. A practice that President Biden has made full use of. The government has no competition to force them to cut costs and often pads its organization with useless administration positions. The department heads who have been appointed as rewards for supporting the party owe their allegiance to the party. Since their experience is mainly in politics, they have little experience in running things efficiently. It is time we turned  the government over to those who have know how to run organizations efficiently. President Trump is the first President in recent times that has a business background and was not a career politician. He entered his first term with a good understanding of business, but with very little understanding of politics and he was hampered by not having a majority in both houses which made it difficult for him to accomplish much. However, he learned a lot the first time and has been working hard since then so he has come to his second term well prepared for dealing with Congress and the Deep State. He has sought to fill key offices in the departments with people who are well experienced in running large corporations and know how to cut red tape and streamline organizations, rather than political appointees with very little experience.Businesses have to cut waste as much as possible to keep costs down so they do not price their products out of the market.

 

 
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politics-C-A-O

06 Feb

It seems that FEMA suddenly had lots of money because they rushed aid to California while the wildfires were still burning out of control. It is a serious abuse of power to use government funds to help California when they still had not sent aid to those in N. Carolina who was still struggling to recover after  the Hurricanes that hit it, just because California voted for Democrats while N. Carolina did not. Government help should not be given out on the basis of political affiliation since tax dollars come from taxpayers without regard to political affiliation. The President is supposed to look out for the welfare of the whole country, not just those who voted for him and he has no right to use taxpayer funds to reward his friends and ignore his political opponents. Numerous FEMA workers surveying the damage reported being told to bypass houses that had signs supporting Trump. It is high time for a thorough investigation of the way FEMA has been doing business to see  if this has been a long-standing practice or recent development and the people responsible should be held accountable.

 

 
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Fourth Sunday of Epiphany-Feb 2

30 Jan

Volunteer for Social Service Agencies. With increased cuts in funding to government poverty programs, many of those in need are turning to non-profit agencies like the Salvation Army for help. Such agencies are being overwhelmed with those in need and lack the funds to meet the needs. Many are in need of donations to meet the increased need. Many also lack funds to hire adequate staff. Volunteers are needed to answer the phones, interview clients, do filing and assist with data entry. Many jobs are fairly simple and the agencies provide training. Hours are usually flexible within their office hours and agencies are glad for whatever time you can provide. Many companies hiring require experience in addition to training and volunteering helps a worker gain experience and often provides access to companies and agencies they deal with who may be hiring. In addition, the company or agency they volunteer for may have an opening and will often hire someone they already know over a stranger.

 

 

Politics-AB-AS

29 Jan

It is interesting to see the liberal media attack anyone who gets in the way of what they want. Liberals are crying how President Trump is violating the Constitution and trashing the 14th Amendment. At issue is birthright citizenship. President Trump is seeking to enforce the 14th Amendment as it is written. It states “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. Liberals have been granting citizenship to babies of illegal immigrants and babies of women who crossed the border so their babies could be citizens of the United States. However, those babies don’t qualify because neither parent is “subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.” Since neither parent has established any legal status the babies don’t qualify. It will not effect those who have at least one parent who is here legally, only those who have come illegally. Since a great many babies have been illegally granted citizenship, it is going to create a real mess. We cannot simply pick and choose what part of a law we want to enforce.  The Amendment places two qualifications on citizenship and one alone is not sufficient. Liberals claim that President Trump is depriving these kids of their rights which sounds terrible but since the law never granted them that right, he is not depriving them of anything. He is merely restoring the rule of law and enforcing it as it was written.

 
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Economics-EF

27 Jan

Democrats accuse the Republicans of refusing to negotiate on the debt limit, but they are refusing to do so as well. They have repeatedly pushed the budget to the deadline and then demanded Republicans give in and raise the debt limit. When Republicans refuse, they accuse Republicans of threatening the stability of the economy by refusing to raise the debt limit and allow Democrats to go on spending.  Now that Democrats no longer have the majority and the ability to raise the debt limit, they have decided to take a lesson from President Biden and simply designate the expenditures as outside the budget. By removing it from the budget, they can continue their wasteful spending without exceeding the spending limit. However, no matter how you look at it, the money comes out of the treasury and is paid for by working Americans. Politicians need to realize that the government doesn’t have an unlimited amount o f money. There comes a point where the American people cannot or will not support the out of control spending in Washington. The American people have to live within their income and the government should do so as well.

 

 

 

politics-AB-AR

27 Jan

The drama with Guatemala shows the difference between a politician and a businessman. President Trump sent illegal immigrants back to Guatemala and Guatemala refused to accept them. President Trump then informed them that he would impose a stiff tariff on Guatemalan goods. The President of Guatemala then announced they would accept the immigrants. Guatemala is much more dependent on their sales to us then we are to them. High tariffs could destroy the Guatemalan economy. President Trump knows that money talks and he knows how to put pressure where it is needed. In spite of all the damage done by liberal politicians, America is still a powerful country. A couple more years under liberal control and our country would have had an economic collapse due to the out of control spending. Liberal politicians have worked for fifty years to destroy our economy and the moral fabric of our country to allow them to usher in a one-world government. It will be very hard to rebuild our economy due to the massive wasteful spending by President Biden, and we cannot expect to reverse it in four years, but it will be a start. President Trump can at least set the right course. It will depend on the American people to select Congressmen who will support him and follow through with putting his policies in place. Voters must carefully weigh the background and voting record of  everyone they elect from the local mayor to the President of the United States.

 

 

 
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Third Sunday of Epiphany-January 26

26 Jan

After School Program-Volunteer at after-school program. With the increasing number of single parent families and families where both parents work, many children do not have access to someplace to stay after school until their parents get home from work and with the increased crowding as families double up to save on housing costs, many children don’t have anywhere quiet to study. They may not have an environment conducive to learning if there are pre-school children in the home or other barriers to studying. As a result, after school programs are springing up to meet the need but do not have the funds for the staff needed. Many depend on volunteers to help them keep the doors open to tutor the children and help them with their homework. In addition, since the Covid epidemic, many schools are increasingly issuing homework online. Many kids do not have the access to computers and study areas needed. In addition, they may not have parental support.  As a result, many kids are falling farther and farther behind. Many churches have the facilities and members who can volunteer to help work with the kids and can give the children individual attention they cannot get at school or at home and show them God cares  about them. Many kids need a place to study, adequate technology, and supportive supervision, which churches can supply. Schools can sometimes help by printing off lessons, as well as helping with equipment for students to work on online classes. In addition, some children may not be able to attend school because of illness or disability and need tutoring in their home. Often subjects are elementary level and can be done by middle and high school students. Some schools have paid tutoring positions open. Though some may require college level education in the subject, many may require only a high school education.

 

 

Healthcare-L

26 Jan

The United States is no longer in the top 20 in life expectancy. The main causes are cardiovascular  disease, drug overdose deaths, gun homicides and suicides, teen suicides, and car accidents. Drug overdoses, gun homicides and suicides, and teen suicides result from the increasing frustration and hopelessness that stems from our failing society. The increase in car accidents results from the growing breakdown in respect for the law. We are seeing an increasing number of people ignoring speed limits, traffic signals, and other motor vehicle laws, as well as driving recklessly and tailgating, even at high speeds, as people no longer value life, their own as well as that of others. We will continue to see a decreasing length of life as long as we ignore the true value of life and the rule of law.

 

 

 
 

Politics-AB-AQ

24 Jan

President Biden issued numerous pardons before leaving office. In addition, he reduced the sentences of almost everyone on death row to life in prison. That included many convicted of murder and a number convicted of mass murders. That shows how little he values human life. The death penalty has always stood as the penalty for the worst crimes including premeditated murder, killing a police officer, and mass murders. It is felt that those committing such crimes pose a great threat to society. Apparently he feels mass murderers are doing us a favor by eliminating people they don’t like. He also set free 500 terrorists being held in Guantanamo Bay who returned home to rejoin their terrorist groups. That is in sharp contrast to his support of abortion which includes the killing of innocent babies. Apparently he feels we need to save the guilty and kill the innocent. He also issued a blanket pardon for his son and included all crimes he has committed over the last eleven years. I didn’t know you could issue pardons for crimes people have not been charged with. I thought you only pardoned those who have been wrongly convicted or who you feel were sentenced to unfair prison terms and have already served an adequate sentence. It is apparent that he has something  to hide and he does not want those crimes investigated. It also seems a breach of his authority to pardon his son, since he has a clear conflict of interest. In addition, he issued pardons for a number of his family members and relatives that have not yet been implemented in crimes which makes you wonder what they are guilty of that he doesn’t want investigated.

 

 
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Second Sunday of Epiphany-Jan 17, 2025

17 Jan

Minister to the Homeless -You can show that God cares for someone who doesn’t know Him by volunteering at a homeless shelter-In the past, many people became homeless due to addictions to drugs and alcohol but today, many are losing their jobs through no fault of their own due to layoffs and plant closings and finding new jobs is difficult. Many new jobs do not pay them even close to their old jobs. Many are losing their homes with no way to pay the mortgage or rent. While the homeless were formerly individuals, an increasing number are families with children. Many homeless shelters are struggling to meet the need but lack funds to pay the staff needed and need volunteers to help sort donations, fix meals, clean, entertain children, teach budgeting and homemaking classes, to help residents to rebuild their lives.