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The Mercer County (PA) Raid: Yet Another Teachable Moment
self | J. Johnson

Posted on 08/21/2022 10:21:43 AM PDT by jimjohn

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1 posted on 08/21/2022 10:21:43 AM PDT by jimjohn
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To: jimjohn

Rule # 1. The government monitors EVERY social media site, especially right-leaning ones (like FreeRepublic). So don’t post anything you wouldn’t say to an FBI agent’s face.


2 posted on 08/21/2022 10:29:49 AM PDT by airborne (Thank you Rush for helping me find FreeRepublic! R)
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To: airborne
Heck of a statement that a guy with your handle would feel obligated to say.

"Play your cards close to the vest." or "Loose lips sink ships." would seem to adequate advice.

Sucks to have to fear our own cops.

3 posted on 08/21/2022 10:32:52 AM PDT by Aevery_Freeman (Beware the coming TRUMPster Fire!)
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To: Aevery_Freeman
Sucks to have to fear our own cops.

Yes, it does. But the DeepState has militarized much of the alphabet agencies for their own desires of control.

4 posted on 08/21/2022 10:43:30 AM PDT by airborne (Thank you Rush for helping me find FreeRepublic! R)
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To: jimjohn

Lesson #2 doesn’t belong on the list.

I agree we should drop the FALSE false flag references, but not the TRUE ones. And there are are true ones - Jan 6th being a prime example.


5 posted on 08/21/2022 10:44:29 AM PDT by enumerated ( )
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Pennsylvania Ping!

Please ping me with articles of interest.

FReepmail me to be added to the list.

6 posted on 08/21/2022 10:46:33 AM PDT by lightman (I am a binary Trinitarian. Deal with it!)
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To: jimjohn

Everyone should watch this video of an interview with Mattias Desmet PHD:

https://www.bitchute.com/video/JQtFikThbyA1/

It’s profound stuff and very pertinent.

In short, he councils: Be vocal but keep your cool.


7 posted on 08/21/2022 11:04:32 AM PDT by tsomer
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Lesson #1: Don’t Make Threats

Is it considered a threat when I post an opinion such as "If we are forced to armed rebellion remember that the primary targets are THOSE WHO GIVE THE ORDERS. They must have "accidents" or just disappear." Is that a threat?

8 posted on 08/21/2022 11:10:55 AM PDT by JimRed (TERM LIMITS, NOW! Militia to the border! TRUTH is the new HATE SPEECH.)
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Good point and thank you for writing and posting this. May I add that Christian believers need to be aware of what the New Testament says regarding obedience to the government. This excerpt if from the New Living translation:

“Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished. For the authorities do not strike fear in people who are doing right, but in those who are doing wrong. Would you like to live without fear of the authorities? Do what is right, and they will honor you. The authorities are God’s servants, sent for your good. But if you are doing wrong, of course you should be afraid, for they have the power to punish you. They are God’s servants, sent for the very purpose of punishing those who do what is wrong. So you must submit to them, not only to avoid punishment, but also to keep a clear conscience. Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. For government workers need to be paid. They are serving God in what they do. Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority. Romans 13:1-7


9 posted on 08/21/2022 11:13:41 AM PDT by rod5591
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Don't waste your time on social media, or, if you feel the need, then keep your comments vanilla. Only one side is being monitored by Fedzilla, as this incident shows.
10 posted on 08/21/2022 11:19:00 AM PDT by Major Matt Mason (To solve the Democrat problem, the RINO problem must first be solved.)
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To: rod5591

“May I add that Christian believers need to be aware of what the New Testament says regarding obedience to the government.”


What is your point, that we should obey the Deep State since they are the government?


11 posted on 08/21/2022 12:07:36 PM PDT by Ken H (Trump /DeSantis)
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No, we the people are the authorities. The Deep State is an dangerous aberration of our Republic, and does not submit to the proper authorities.


12 posted on 08/21/2022 12:12:37 PM PDT by kosciusko51
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To: Ken H

“What is your point, that we should obey the Deep State since they are the government?”

My point is Christians should obey Jesus. Jesus said to obey the government and government workers. Here is another teaching of Jesus, from Matthew 23:3-17

“Later, they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to catch Jesus in His words. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or not?” But Jesus saw through their hypocrisy and said, “Why are you testing Me? Bring Me a denarius to inspect.” So they brought it, and He asked them, “Whose image is this? And whose inscription?”
“Caesar’s,” they answered. Then Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” And they marveled at Him. Matthew 23:3-17


13 posted on 08/21/2022 12:16:00 PM PDT by rod5591
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To: rod5591

“My point is Christians should obey Jesus. Jesus said to obey the government and government workers.”


So your point is that we should obey the Deep State. Why not come out and say it?


14 posted on 08/21/2022 12:23:55 PM PDT by Ken H (Trump /DeSantis)
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To: rod5591
My point is Christians should obey Jesus. Jesus said to obey the government and government workers. Here is another teaching of Jesus, from Matthew 23:3-17

Lawlessness in the government is not to be supported though. These people have an oath to uphold the Constitution. They are in direct violation of it and that is where the challenges need to take place.

15 posted on 08/21/2022 12:25:01 PM PDT by missnry (The truth will set you free ... and drive liberals crazy!)
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To: airborne
So don’t post anything you wouldn’t say to an FBI agent’s face

I have to respectfully disagree. Reason 1: you should never say anything to the FBI’s face. What you say will be used against you. Your innocent, law abiding statements will be twisted, misrepresented, taken out of context and used against you. Reason 2: if you don’t post anything because of the rule to not say anything to the FBI, then you abdicated your right to free speech. A right not exercised is a right lost. Silence does not make positive change.

Everyone should use their right to free speech to compel government to change. Freedom of speech should be exercised within the bounds of law. That means no threats of bodily injury or death. That means speaking truth and solutions.

16 posted on 08/21/2022 12:42:18 PM PDT by ConservativeInPA ( Scratch a leftist and you'll find a fascist )
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To: rod5591
“Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God

That was true at the time it was written. Those were the days of Kings which derived their authority from God.

Our government does not receive its power directly from God. It receives it power from the people whom God dwells. Our government is most unique and radical institution of government in the history of man. Our rights come from God. We give the government the primary responsibility to defend our God given rights. In turn, the people have control over government.

If you truly believe in God, you will recognize that God dwells within all his believers. In a sense, we are God’s representatives on earth and we have the authority over government. Our government was formed with that in mind.

If you want to identify spiritual and religious threats, then you need only look at the number of nonbelievers that control and inhabit government. That includes citizens that vote. These nonbelievers enable a sinful government. They are not filled with the Holy Spirit. They are the ones that do not listen to God’s authority.

Our nation is going through tribulations because we are in a fundamental battle of beliefs. Many Americans no longer share a core belief in which all other beliefs are derived. That core belief is in God. Government will not change those beliefs. It is the responsibility of each God believing citizen to evangelize through word and deed. That includes fighting against the evils and injustices in government as God’s warriors on earth. Onward Christian Soldiers.

17 posted on 08/21/2022 1:20:51 PM PDT by ConservativeInPA ( Scratch a leftist and you'll find a fascist )
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Those SWAT teams went there knowing they were going to overwhelm a guy who shot off his mouth. What are they gonna do if the big mouths band together and then are waiting for them?


18 posted on 08/21/2022 1:45:38 PM PDT by TalBlack (We have a Christian duty and a patriotic duty. God help us.)
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To: rod5591

“Everyone must submit to governing authorities. “

Governors who are not bound by Law have no authority.


19 posted on 08/21/2022 1:49:41 PM PDT by TalBlack (We have a Christian duty and a patriotic duty. God help us.)
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To: rod5591

“...obedience to the government...”

Yeah, tell that to the Uyghur’s in China, or the Jews in 1945 Germany, or the Armenian’s in 1912 Turkey, etc. Obedience doesn’t mean enslavement.


20 posted on 08/21/2022 1:51:57 PM PDT by Flavious_Maximus (Tony Fauci: You had one job and you failed!)
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