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Posted: 29 Jul 2007 22:05
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I added an Election Widget to my blog. http://www.adamparish.org/blog/politics/ This widget is from newsvine and was really easy to setup. Serving, Adam

Posted: 30 Jul 2007 20:33 Last Edited By: Tim
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Cool, Adam I read your blog Quote: I find it strange that so many religious Republicans support lowering taxes. They seem to feel that taxes promote a sense of entitlement in the poor, and they most commonly use 2 Thessalonians 3:10 as their support. This verse reads, “For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat." The letters to the Thessalonians were written by Paul circa 51 AD. Around 12 years later circa 63 AD, Luke in Acts describes a much different Christian society than we live today. Acts 4:34-35 says, “There was not a needy person among them, for as many as owned lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold. They laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.” So obviously the early Christians were not living in a capitalist society like us. They were all working for the common good not individual wealth creation like today. I think the problem with your logic is the question of just how many people fall into a truly needy category that is they can't work, as compared to those that won't work. Also it was my understanding that the current welfare system had really addressed that issue a lot better than the old days at least. I think our poor in America are probably rich compared to those in third world countries. I mean what exactly constitutes poor in America anymore, the kids only get to play 20 hours of video games a week vs 40, small screen tv vs big screen? Our biggest problem in America today seems to be obesity. It's all over the news. Kids are getting fatter than ever before. There's more concern over diabetes than kids going hungry. Lowering taxes is more about the original intent of our founding fathers, keeping taxes fair and not burdensome. They were the ones that hated that tea tax you know. __________________ Lucas McCain the Rifleman: A man doesn't run from a fight, Mark...but that doesn't mean you should go running to one, either.

Posted: 30 Jul 2007 20:39
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Hey I didn't see Fred Thompson on the widget thingie. How can I vote if you don't got Fred? __________________ Lucas McCain the Rifleman: A man doesn't run from a fight, Mark...but that doesn't mean you should go running to one, either.

Posted: 01 Aug 2007 21:14
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Quote: “When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap to the very edges of your field, or gather the gleanings of your harvest; you shall leave them for the poor and for the alien: I am the Lord your God (Leviticus 23:22). You see he doesn't say anything about abuse here. Sure people are going to try and take advantage of the system, and we must due our diligence to stop abuse. However, so many people have checked out of the process. We need to inspire young people to serve in government programs to hold people accountable at the community level. You can't vote for Fred because he's not officially a candidate. Ron Paul is available for your vote.

Posted: 02 Aug 2007 00:32
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Fred is running with an almost 90 percent certainty. Quote: You see he doesn't say anything about abuse here. I think that's covered in the if they don't work neither should they eat clause. Quote: We need to inspire young people to serve in government programs to hold people accountable at the community level. Sounds ok to me, but I'm for inspiring old people to serve in government programs too. Sorry, I just had to be somewhat difficult. I think the point I was trying to make before though is that lowering taxes isn't akin to starving children. Like I said most kids are so fat that diabetes is running rampant. I haven't heard of any kids starving on the news in America unless it's some kind of strange child neglect issue that really has nothing to do with how much is invested in welfare. I wonder if some kids would be healthier if they had less welfare. Over weight kids suffer not only diabetes but a lot of other health related issues. I say put the fat kids to exercising in gym class again too. Heck far, nowadays if they walk in a circle they think they got enough exercise for the day. __________________ Lucas McCain the Rifleman: A man doesn't run from a fight, Mark...but that doesn't mean you should go running to one, either.

Posted: 02 Aug 2007 05:03
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Quote: I think that's covered in the if they don't work neither should they eat clause. So you what to live in a communal setting? Because when that statement was made the early Christians had sold all their possessions and donated them to their common (communal) good. According to Luke in Acts they definitely weren't living a Capitalist life-style. I think this issue is really simple and clearly defined in black and white. However, it does require us act humbly.

Posted: 02 Aug 2007 16:07
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Ok I'm going to play liberal's advocate for a second here. Here's a question for you. Are you going to suggest we force the atheist, buddhist, or whatever to comply with our Bible? I doubt if you are in the camp of teaching about God in school so how can you suggest other Americans bend their will to your Biblical morality in giving for your government supported charity? Now that's from a more liberal point of view, but here's where I'm coming from. If we are to follow Biblical teaching the Church would be the main entity involved in charity work. To entrust government to take care of everyone leads to socialism and finally to communism. The best thing the government can do besides build roads and provide defense is to help others help themselves. Providing a superior education which is not happening at the moment, and make a way for more kids to go to college. I know you are a firm devoted Capitalist so don't even try; otherwise I'd like to suggest you give all your money to charity, starting with me. But again the main point is that taxes being lowered or not raised is not akin to starving kids. Just visit your average school. You'll see just how fat kids are nowadays. It's an epidemic. The last thing we need to worry about is giving them more food. As John Stossell likes to say, "Give me a break" Hey did you check out the stock market topic? I bet you know about some good stock market software or websites. __________________ Lucas McCain the Rifleman: A man doesn't run from a fight, Mark...but that doesn't mean you should go running to one, either.

Posted: 04 Aug 2007 04:56
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I can't edit my typos.

Posted: 04 Aug 2007 16:25
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Sorry there's like a time limit set on it in the script. You have to catch them like in the first couple of minutes or so. I think I set it pretty high though. I can't take it out completely without causing a big bug in the script. __________________ Lucas McCain the Rifleman: A man doesn't run from a fight, Mark...but that doesn't mean you should go running to one, either.

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