Posted on 03/08/2018 9:33:52 AM PST by b4its2late
Remember, this isn’ about your pride in an FR debate.
Well, he isn’t the first brain dead senator
and I’m sure he won’t be the last.
About time anyway.
Then why isn’t he fulfilling his public obligations to be present and vote? Cindy was all flustered last week after Trump referred to him as no name at CPAC and she made the connection while others didn’t.
Is there a good Republican to take his place?
ah...so you agree?
Mt 18:21-35
.....
I forgave you your entire debt because you begged me to.
Should you not have had pity on your fellow servant,
as I had pity on you?’
Then in anger his master handed him over to the torturers
until he should pay back the whole debt.
So will my heavenly Father do to you,
unless each of you forgives your brother from your heart.”
Using Christianity to make oneself feel superior to others is not Christian, gives Christianity a bad name, and does not accomplish the Great Commission. So if you are more interested in feeling superior than in humbling yourself to the reality that ALL fall short of the glory of God, you are missing the point. Go back and review your posts. Moral preening and condemnation is not an appropriate way to show the love and forgiveness you are preaching.
My Jesus did not found the “Church of Nice” that you appear to be propounding. if He needed to get to the Temple before sundown, I have no doubt he would have flogged His donkey. He took a whip to the moneylenders and wrecked their stalls right in the Temple of God. He had no patience for corruption. Does that mean He did not love the sinners and die for them? No, it does not. Neither does our exasperation with McCain’s lying, two-faced weaseling mean that he is not our brother in the human family. That’s your judgment, to make yourself believe you are our moral superior.
Most of the posters on here do not hate McCain; rather they feel disillusioned and let down badly by his behavior and have a right to call it for what it is. He has disappointed us greatly and it is our call to rebuke bad behavior in the proper context, which is to look out for those areas in which we have a legitimate interest: taxpayer dollars, republicanism and conservatism. He has betraying all three. We are justified in forming a righteous judgment of his actions, since indulging his betrayals before he dies is no way to prepare him to meet his Maker.
You, on the other hand, have no call to go around picking on other freepers who are total strangers to you, except in the extremely unlikely event that you are a five-figure monthly donor who is paying their way. Pluck the log from your own eye.
It is NOT “picking on other freepers” to illustrate why it isn’t prudent to pronounce hate on a dying man.
THAT is what many posters did, and specifically the one I was corresponding with.
It has nothing to do with “superiority”.
So, not a monthly donor, then.
So, not a monthly donor, then.
Why would I discuss that with you?
Do I get more or less latitude with my posts depending on my contribution level?
If you prefer a moderate climate check out Payson, AZ.
I lived in the East Valley for approximately 30 years. Mesa, Tempe, Chandler and then Queen Creek. I moved back home, which is in the White Mountains in a very small town. I was tired of the traffic, the heat and the increasing crime.
I recommend Payson because it’s just big enough to have all the shopping resources and some of the amenities of a larger city but not the horrendous traffic. From Payson you can travel for an hour and be in the desert or less than a half hour and be in the tall Pine’s fishing or picnicking at a beautiful lake.
Good question.
Payson would be nice, but my husband works in North Phoenix, so... stuck here in Peoria.
Our property taxes, and a multitude of “user fees” have been going through the roof. Our own property taxes are set to double next year as compared to just ten years ago. They changed the rules on school levies so that they can hardly ever be defeated.
As an example of how things go... our yearly car tabs were reduced to a $30 flat fee, but in the years since a multitude of additional fees started being tacked on. To where the cheapest old car now costs around $100 a year. These are all in a form that do not have to be approved by the voters.
Thanks for the info! We are life-long Washingtonians who are close to retirement and heartily sick of the politics and the taxes(and the rainy winters) in this state.
Have lots of friends who have moved to Arizona but the extreme heat, coupled with the snakes, makes me think we need to look elsewhere!
You can research a lot of areas in USA through best places comparison, for economy, crime, weather, etc. Compare where you are, with where you might like to go.
http://www.bestplaces.net/compare-cities/
Thanks for the link - that’s really informative!
Pay particular attention to crime statistics. A green zone on crime map is only good zone. Avoid yellow, red, etc.
If buying a home, look at REO, Foreclosures first, and you could save some money. They do need more TLC, but some are in good shape. Banks have their own listings of REO properties. Check out. If paying cash can usually find good deals in all categories. ALWAYS pay for the HOME INSPECTION, so you know how old furnace/AC and roof is, and what will need to be repaired, fixed, replaced or if you want to walk away; that 200- $300. can save you thousands.
Beware building a home, unless you know a builder is really good, always takes more time than promised. If not from area could get problems from unknown company.
USE a REALTOR, who is buyers agent...works for you. That is my best advice. If you aren’t buying ...look at several apartments/homes, and with both....drive by streets on weekends, nights, and see what is going on...where are the parties. Look at upkeep, trash, and other unsightly things next door, down the street, and behind the yard. Pics are only good for what they want you to see!
Research, Research, Research area for negatives/positives. In Real Estate it is LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION for resale. Never buy biggest, most expensive house in area, instead find what you want in a place, where you will feel comfortable and safe. Hope that helps.
Happy Hunting!
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