A touch of Mercy

[Vine Abider]

42 minutes ago, Sparks said:

I cannot believe you are having to guess, and since it would take many paragraphs to catch you up, lets just say he is righting many wrongs done to himself, and to the American people. 

In short, he is trying to repair the country from the massive damage of the prior administration, and only has 2 practical years to get the majority of the work done.  The first 100 days of his presidency are key to fixing much of it, so he is on the move.

If you want to understand this plan, look up Project 2025, or Agenda 47.  These plans were written by conservatives like Heritage Foundation.   I suggest you go to the source instead of Liberal Media interpretations of it.

Yup - thanks. All good bro.

[teddyv]

Ah yes, Project 2025, the document Trump disavowed during the election and is now implementing exactly as written. Liars gotta lie.

[tatwo]

9 hours ago, enoob57 said:

you seem to think we have a choice in how we react to the authority over us? If so show me an example in Scripture of such?

I don’t believe I can explain myself to you enoob simply because I already gave you scripture for my prior position on Romans 13 in distinction from your own. It seems like you walked away from that discussion...and I am totally fine with it…we are all trying to grow.

I suspect that you missed what I posted…if not...you would see that your question here...has already been answered from my perspective.

There is only One “plenary” who is the “source” of all authority…there is only One lawgiver…there is only One King…His government is without end it is eternal. I will not give my loyalty to another government and another king who is presently in the process of passing away noob.

I am being “conformed to the image and likeness” of the Lord Yahshua Christ…the Son of the Living God…to bring the standard of God the Father and His righteousness to bear upon a darkening reality…exactly as My Lord Himself did in the days of His flesh on this earth.

I believe that the “sons of God” will take the full grace and glory of God deep into the eschaton…all judgment has been given to the Son…Christ…Head and Body…One New Man…the dwelling place of the Living God...on the earth until the Father's original and initial desire is fulfilled...A man in the image and likeness of the Lord Yahshua Christ. 

Suffering…yes! Sacrifice…yes! Obedience…yes! Live God’s will for my life…to the fullest! Suffer the death of the flesh because of it…I am working on that.

Go in peace…maybe we will “mix it up” again some day.

Tatwo...:)

[Sparks]

1 hour ago, teddyv said:

Ah yes, Project 2025, the document Trump disavowed during the election and is now implementing exactly as written. Liars gotta lie.

Maybe Trump told the truth at the time, but why would a Democrat give him the benefit of the doubt, right?   And, why turn down the good work and good ideas written by 400+ scholars that would destroy Democrat bad plans and actions?

The two projects seem very similar so I say use it all to make America Great!

 

[Sower]

On 1/27/2025 at 5:27 AM, Neighbor said:

Thank you President of Columbia Gustavo Petro for sending your presidential plane to take these poor (illegal) migrants out of the USA with some dignity instead of their being perp walked and chained.

Praise God for your decency. 

The rest of the story...From 'The Patriot'

More by this Author, Emmy Griffin  (Repatriation of Colombians below)

"President Donald Trump and his team have hit the ground running in terms of fulfilling a major campaign promise — namely, cleaning up the border and deporting illegal aliens.

As Border Czar Tom Homan recently stated, “It’s not OK to violate the laws of this country. We have millions of people standing in line, taking the test, doing their background investigation, paying the fees that want to come in the right way. So if you’re in the country illegally, you got a problem.”

That motto is being enforced all around the country. Despite only being sworn in a week ago, here are a few of the major things that Trump has accomplished.

At the Border

Last Wednesday, Trump deployed 1,500 troops to the southern border. Unlike under former President Joe Biden, these military personnel aren’t there to help with paperwork; they are being dispatched to actually enforce our border laws and support the thousands of National Guardsmen and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents already there.

Since these troops are active duty, they cannot do the job of law enforcement in terms of making arrests or detaining anyone. They can, however, coordinate logistics and transportation with CBP, whose agents can make arrests. These 1,500 troops can also help erect barriers such as barbed wire fencing and other deterrents.

On the flip side, should President Trump enact the Insurrection Act of 1807, that would enable these troops to begin actually policing the border. That necessity will be assessed by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. They will issue a report in 90 days advising the president on his next steps to secure the border. In the meantime, Trump has also declared a national emergency at the border and classified drug cartels as terrorist organizations. These actions could potentially free up the troops legally without triggering the Insurrection Act.

Trump has also ordered the Pentagon to supply the aircraft necessary for the Department of Homeland Security to fly detained illegals back to their home countries. There are currently 5,000 in custody.

In American Cities

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been busy gathering up criminal aliens to be deported. On Trump’s first day in office, 308 illegals were arrested. In Boston, ICE arrested several MS-13 gang members and a criminal from Haiti with a rap sheet that includes crimes like rape. The unnamed illegal Haitian said the quiet part out loud by thanking former Presidents Biden and Barack Obama for his even being in the country and “giving [him] everything.”

Border Czar Homan has called Chicago “ground zero” for immigration enforcement. Unfortunately, ICE’s job is being made exponentially harder because of “sanctuary city” policies. That means ICE is on its own when it comes to apprehending illegal alien criminals, as local law enforcement won’t (or can’t) help them. ICE is also being barred from going into prisons and taking away illegals. On top of all that, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is fearmongering by claiming ICE will enter public schools and arrest illegal immigrant children.

Chicago has one of the greatest illegal alien problems. It’s such a big problem that even gangs are fed up. The criminal illegal aliens are moving onto their turf. Literally.

Repatriation of Colombians

In probably the most hilarious development of the weekend, President Trump had to remind the president of Colombia who was boss. After all, Biden had lulled that nation into bullying the U.S.

This past weekend, the United States sent two planes full of Colombian nationals back to their country as part of the deportations that are now underway. Colombia’s unpopular socialist president, Gustavo Petro, adamantly refused to let the American planes land, stating, “I deny the entry of American planes carrying Colombian migrants into our territory. The United States must establish a protocol for the dignified treatment of migrants before we receive them.”

The United States obtained clearance to fly them back to Colombia, and Petro's last-minute order forced the planes to turn around.

So what did President Trump do? He threatened to slap Colombia with a 25% tariff on all goods coming into the United States. And if, after a week, President Petro still denies the return of illegals, then that tariff will be raised to 50%. Trump also authorized Secretary of State Marco Rubio to halt the issuance of U.S. visas at the American embassy in Bogota and inflict travel restrictions on those who were responsible for halting the repatriation flights.

Petro also threatened a 50% tariff on U.S. goods until he realized that this was not a sufficient threat. Colombia would be more hurt by this than the U.S. By Sunday, Petro walked back his threat and even offered his presidential plane as one of the transports for the returning Colombians — though he claimed he was just making sure that the Colombian citizens were given a “dignified return” and “decent conditions.”

In Conclusion

The American people are relieved that President Trump is attempting to rectify what President Biden broke. Biden allowed an invasion at our southern border, created a humanitarian crisis, facilitated a nationwide rise in crime, and threatened the safety and security of our country as a whole by allowing millions of unvetted illegal aliens into the country. Trump is also standing up for the U.S. to petty bullies around the world who happily took advantage of Biden’s weakness. We’re back, and it’s cause for celebration.

[Neighbor]

 Hi, I notice that as millions of federal government workers receive their option notice  to quit they  are being given a moderately "generous" severance offer and a whole seven days to make up their mind. Well, along with the threat that their jobs are less than secure if they choose not to resign right now. But it is also now stressed they will be treated mercifully.

Wonder what will happen if most all workers take  up the option to leave now? Or; what will happen when  they gather to protest at the Capital building for something really big to happen. Will they be called patriots or perhaps arrested as being criminals? ??? As Mr. Musk  said, "Let this sink in." Aah DOGE at it's finest already.

I do wonder in the midst of all this  if and I stress if it was also very important to make  the Northern California water flow to the  Trump organization's  thirsty new golf course  at Rancho Palos Verdes, California? ??? Plus claim to have used the military to force open the water delivery system from Northern California into the South.

Just wondering! Maybe they had acquired a source of water other than the reservoir system.  Perhaps it is not a problem for the course. I just remember when my employer had some 60 acres of lawns out there that were thirsty just how incredibly expensive watering had become, and how limited it was too. It was a very serious financial issue for the company. But that was  several decades ago.

[Cyoder]

On 1/27/2025 at 6:27 AM, Neighbor said:

Praise God for the decency and concern  of a President of a country with courage to withstand the bullying "king" of this day, Thanks for his making that "king" treat  those he is exiling with some dignity even as the exodus began, complete with perp walks of men in chains being handled as cargo  by uniformed armed military.

One man stood up and said no! These are humans deserving to be treated with dignity not to be used as props and chained up. Even as you, king  of a mighty nation, threaten me and my nation's citizens with economic ruin you will treat these people better than how criminals under a terrible dictatorship might get treated. 

Thank you President of Columbia Gustavo Petro for sending your presidential plane to take these poor (illegal) migrants out of the USA with some dignity instead of their being perp walked and chained.

Praise God for your decency. 

You should move there to get away from all the tyranny here.

[Neighbor]

1 hour ago, Cyoder said:

You should move there to get away from all the tyranny here.

If I speak freely I guess I might end up elsewhere, eh? Quantanamo, Cuba, perhaps, without any due process of USA law.

Tampa Fl. just had a 16 vehicle raid US border patrol, Ice ,etc. on a small but pleasant home. The "Law" burst through the front door while busting out the front window to then capture a man and took him away, leaving his wife and two small children in their home bewildered.

I'm hoping he was some ring leader of an awful gang or something. Neighbors say they were a nice quiet family that had lived there for 10 years. So far nothing more in the news.

 

[Cyoder]

4 hours ago, Neighbor said:

If I speak freely I guess I might end up elsewhere, eh? Quantanamo, Cuba, perhaps, without any due process of USA law.

Tampa Fl. just had a 16 vehicle raid US border patrol, Ice ,etc. on a small but pleasant home. The "Law" burst through the front door while busting out the front window to then capture a man and took him away, leaving his wife and two small children in their home bewildered.

I'm hoping he was some ring leader of an awful gang or something. Neighbors say they were a nice quiet family that had lived there for 10 years. So far nothing more in the news.

 

People thought John Wayne Gacy was a nice neighbor until they found all the bodies under his house.

[Neighbor]

10 hours ago, Cyoder said:

People thought John Wayne Gacy was a nice neighbor until they found all the bodies under his house.

And he was born at Illinois USA of Polish and Danish ancestry.