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Posted on 07/01/2015 3:59:28 AM PDT by cotton1706
I am convinced that skeletons in the closet are a PREREQUISITE to higher office inside the uni-party. It is possible that not every elected Republican has them but certainly every Republican in any position of leadership. That is how the uni-party stays a uni-party and the country keeps moving in the right (wrong) direction.
I, like many have been praying asking God to show His people the truth of what is happening. I truly believe God has been sieving people (separating the good from the bad) and He's gotten down to people many expected to be on Gods side, some who have hidden their true character and some who don't have the heart to stand with God and righteousness. In other words decision time has arrived for us and all people will have to decide where they stand; with God or with the world. There is time for people to repent, but somethings going to happen soon and after that it will be too late. No tin foil men please.
I agree with you. Blackmail or not, certainly someone up there has to have cajones. And, come on, while we all have sinned, who really out there has a “blackmail-able” offense in their history? I sure don’t.
The Republican “leadership” of the House and Senate are undeniably opposed to true conservatives. With the aid of functionaries like Karl Rove and other establishment tools of the US Chamber of Commerce, they oppose any changes to the status quo (high taxes and big government, i.e., control of a large budget) and represent only themselves and a small, but very well funded segment of our society.
However, personal experience, logic and Ockham’s razor leads me to believe that the blackmail premise is entirely valid.
1. Talk to anyone who has been approached to, or seriously considered a run for a seat in Congress. He/she will tell you that, in order to obtain the funding necessary to win a seat, certain “compromises” and “agreements” with respect to voting are made in advance. Simplistically, “Vote however you like on gun control, but support all free trade bills.”
2. Personal experience has shown me that even the most patriotic of Americans can be corrupted by the power that DC represents. For many people, being “close to the flagpole” has its own special allure and they will do almost anything to stay there and hopefully get even closer - a near truism that applies not only to members of Congress, but to bureaucrats as well.
3. Logic tells us that all humans are flawed - some much more than others. Some tell the occasional “white lie”, while others cheat on their wives or husbands or embezzle millions. DC, with its atmosphere of influence, power and seeming invulnerability leads the flawed to push the envelope even further, thinking they can get away with anything - especially when no one (supposedly) is watching or listening.
4. Finally, the vast capability of the federal government to watch and listen to every one of us without distinguishing between members of Congress, Supreme Court justices and average citizens gives already flawed and corrupt officials at the highest levels of government untold power over those with the most to lose in the event their flaws and corruption are exposed.
Given the proliferation of what we euphemistically refer to as “opposition research”, coupled with the knowledge that most - if not all - politicians will use that research to their advantage, is there any reason whatsoever to believe that Republican leaders are NOT being blackmailed? Ockham’s razor would lead us to believe not...
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It would explain a lot, wouldn’t it?
The reason you cannot blackmail a true Christian is simple. They have no righteousness except that imputed by the perfect sacrifice of God’s only son.
Many of us have tried to reconcile our desire for a Godly nation without accounting for the depravity of ALL men. The lie that is winning the hearts of this nation is the same as it was in the Garden: “You can be (like) God.”
Politics holds no hope. There is no saving a nation; salvation is only for individuals. There is no other name under Heaven by which one can be saved. It’s wasn’t Reagan, Bush, or Romney, and it won’t be Cruz or any of the 40+ other names that come up.
I don’t think there’s any great conspiracy going on. It’s been obvious from the start that both parties agreed at the beginning of this Administration that “The Historic First Black President” cannot be corrupt, conniving, or dumb. “The Historic First Black President” cannot be anything but brave, bold, smart, and inspiring. His wife, too, and the kids.
Obama has been untouchable because both parties think his symbolism is untouchable. What would happen if “The Historic First Black President” was an amoral crook? Why then, generations of little black children would be disappointed and disenchanted.
Looking at things that way explains almost everything that’s gone on in the last eight years.
I think they are in on the secret, closed meeting of March 12, 2008 wherein they were told by Steny Hoyer what was going to happen—run on the banks, housing collapse, Amero to replace dollar, Canada, Mexico, US to unite as one country, UN to control world trade, etc.
Hillary was told to drop out. Bush had funds ready for the stock market collapse, etc.
They know that our future is to the progressives at the UN, World court, IMF, world banks, etc. and they will have a job at the top.
Many of us have tried to reconcile our desire for a Godly nation without accounting for the depravity of ALL men. The lie that is winning the hearts of this nation is the same as it was in the Garden: “You can be (like) God.”
Politics holds no hope. There is no saving a nation; salvation is only for individuals. There is no other name under Heaven by which one can be saved. It’s wasn’t Reagan, Bush, or Romney, and it won’t be Cruz or any of the 40+ other names that come up.
Nearly all in Washington have forgotten that they made an oath before God to uphold the Constitution. They believe that they are no longer accountable to God or to the American people.
"Blackmail"? Actions have consequences. You can either compound the bad effects of prior dubious actions by submitting to blackmail, or you can release the full story of your bad choices AND the name(s) and demands of your blackmailer.
First article of the Code of Conduct for the US Military
"I am a United States Marine (Sailor, Soldier, Airman). I serve in the forces which guard my Country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense, so help me God!"
Our "leaders" are worried about bad press, secrets being told, shame? Pathetic!
A far cry from:
We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor
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