American Politics

[Phil71]

I see Trump has on-boarded some mad evangelist woman to boost his popularity with the Christian vote.

He already has his (evangelical) base locked in; it's not growing or shrinking. Other Christians can't stand him so don't understand the move other than as returning a favor for her (family) or something.

But seems she's not a very good Christian — she forgot to read 1 Timothy 2:12

Nor Matthew 19:16–30.

[Angelito]

Brandon, what are your thoughts on Tulsi?

[LMAO]

Brandon, what are your thoughts on Tulsi?

I'm with her on a lot of her policies...but I also have a fundamental problem with nationalists.

[DiamondGooner]

Just seen this on FB.

It says ............

"Number of people declared bankrupt per year because of Medical Bills."

UK = 0

US = 530k

How do you guys feel about that? ...... but that socialism though.

[Highbury Hillbilly]

Just seen this on FB.

It says ............

"Number of people declared bankrupt per year because of Medical Bills."

UK = 0

US = 530k

How do you guys feel about that? ...... but that socialism though.

If you got sick, you should have had health insurance.
If your insurer didn't pay, you should have put your faith in our lord Jesus Christ
If you don't believe in Jesus, you will be smited with bankruptcy

So it all works out. As a regular Joe who's millionaire status is imminent, it is shocking to me that there are countries with no medical bankruptcies. How am I to ascend to the pantheon of wealthy bootstrappers if Jesus does not smite the weak to make way for the strong??

[UFGN]

Just seen this on FB.

It says ............

"Number of people declared bankrupt per year because of Medical Bills."

UK = 0

US = 530k

How do you guys feel about that? ...... but that socialism though.

If you got sick, you should have had health insurance.
If your insurer didn't pay, you should have put your faith in our lord Jesus Christ
If you don't believe in Jesus, you will be smited with bankruptcy

So it all works out. As a regular Joe who's millionaire status is imminent, it is shocking to me that there are countries with no medical bankruptcies. How am I to ascend to the pantheon of wealthy bootstrappers if Jesus does not smite the weak to make way for the strong??

Jebus was a socialist scumbag who rewarded idleness and weakness with food handouts and social medicine

[LMAO]

Just seen this on FB.

It says ............

"Number of people declared bankrupt per year because of Medical Bills."

UK = 0

US = 530k

How do you guys feel about that? ...... but that socialism though.

If you got sick, you should have had health insurance.
If your insurer didn't pay, you should have put your faith in our lord Jesus Christ
If you don't believe in Jesus, you will be smited with bankruptcy

So it all works out. As a regular Joe who's millionaire status is imminent, it is shocking to me that there are countries with no medical bankruptcies. How am I to ascend to the pantheon of wealthy bootstrappers if Jesus does not smite the weak to make way for the strong??

Jebus was a socialist scumbag who rewarded idleness and weakness with food handouts and social medicine

You've got the wrong Jesus. Supply Side Jesus is worshipped 'round these parts.

[LMAO]

Roger Stone in 2016: "LOCK HER UP!!!"

Roger Stone in 2019: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/roger-stone-found-guilty-all-seven-counts-n1082326

Big oof

[LMAO]

Finally:

At least history will show one party wasn't okay with a wannabe dictator while the other party was too busy being his sycophant.

[StLGooner]

Mike Pence is probably drafting proposals now to make every public school teach creationism and take out anything that says evolution in science teachings. Merica!!

[LMAO]

Mike Pence is probably drafting proposals now to make every public school teach creationism and take out anything that says evolution in science teachings. Merica!!

Nah, the wannabe fascist party won't convict Trump in the Senate.

[Pat Rice in Short Shorts]

Mike Pence is probably drafting proposals now to make every public school teach creationism and take out anything that says evolution in science teachings. Merica!!

You know where Creationism is actually taught in US government run schools? Any guess?



I'll clue you in. In Native American schools run by the Dept of Education and Bureau of Indian affairs in conjunction with sovereign tribes such as The Crow, Northern Cheyenne, Lakota Sioux in North and South Dakota , The Chippewa Band on several reservations from Minnesota through to Montana. It is also taught in Islamic dominated public schools in Michigan, New Jersey and I think I read in one school district in Minneapolis which caters to thousands of Somali-Americans.

That's the problem with trying to use religion as a political tool or banning it as a even a teachable subject.

As for the US elections, this impeachment is interesting in that the Dem Party is engaging in the equivalent of the Battle of Balaclava.

[StLGooner]

Mike Pence is probably drafting proposals now to make every public school teach creationism and take out anything that says evolution in science teachings. Merica!!

You know where Creationism is actually taught in US government run schools? Any guess?



I'll clue you in. In Native American schools run by the Dept of Education and Bureau of Indian affairs in conjunction with sovereign tribes such as The Crow, Northern Cheyenne, Lakota Sioux in North and South Dakota , The Chippewa Band on several reservations from Minnesota through to Montana. It is also taught in Islamic dominated public schools in Michigan, New Jersey and I think I read in one school district in Minneapolis which caters to thousands of Somali-Americans.

That's the problem with trying to use religion as a political tool or banning it as a even a teachable subject.

As for the US elections, this impeachment is interesting in that the Dem Party is engaging in the equivalent of the Battle of Balaclava.

Which is all illegal btw. We have separation of church and state law here, so technically they're all breaking that law, since public schools are ran by the Govt. And if Mike Pence had it his way he'd have it in every school, and we'd all sink back into the dark ages of ignorance.

[Pat Rice in Short Shorts]

Mike Pence is probably drafting proposals now to make every public school teach creationism and take out anything that says evolution in science teachings. Merica!!

You know where Creationism is actually taught in US government run schools? Any guess?



I'll clue you in. In Native American schools run by the Dept of Education and Bureau of Indian affairs in conjunction with sovereign tribes such as The Crow, Northern Cheyenne, Lakota Sioux in North and South Dakota , The Chippewa Band on several reservations from Minnesota through to Montana. It is also taught in Islamic dominated public schools in Michigan, New Jersey and I think I read in one school district in Minneapolis which caters to thousands of Somali-Americans.

That's the problem with trying to use religion as a political tool or banning it as a even a teachable subject.

As for the US elections, this impeachment is interesting in that the Dem Party is engaging in the equivalent of the Battle of Balaclava.

Which is all illegal btw. We have separation of church and state law here, so technically they're all breaking that law, since public schools are ran by the Govt. And if Mike Pence had it his way he'd have it in every school, and we'd all sink back into the dark ages of ignorance.

I think teaching ABOUT various religions is a good thing and certainly does not violate Article Six nor does it contradict Jefferson's explanation of what has now been called "separation of Church and State" which language does not appear in the Constitution. His letter was in support of a minor Christian sect that was being discriminated against for their beliefs, which was the original intent of the Founders...to allow for free expression of religious liberty. Afterall, many of the first immigrants from Europe were fleeing religious persecution. The fear of the founders was about freedom from religious tyranny as was happening in Britain and across Europe. How that has been mangled into public schools not even allowing prayers on football fields is crazy. I am agnostic BTW.

When has Pence said that was his goal? That I have seen ascribed to the man, but there is no evidence that I am aware of that it is anything beyond leftist fear mongering and hyperbole. Especially given Article Six would never allow public schools to teach or promote any one religion over another.

The irony I was pointing out is that Christianity is deemed as the "dark ages of ignorance" to use your phrase, when courts recognize Native religious beliefs such as "sacred" places, communicating with the creator through vision quests and the like as perfectly acceptable reasons to be considered in litigation and law. I strongly suspect that you would not call Native Americans who hold traditional religious beliefs ignorant and backwards would you?

[StLGooner]

Mike Pence is probably drafting proposals now to make every public school teach creationism and take out anything that says evolution in science teachings. Merica!!

You know where Creationism is actually taught in US government run schools? Any guess?



I'll clue you in. In Native American schools run by the Dept of Education and Bureau of Indian affairs in conjunction with sovereign tribes such as The Crow, Northern Cheyenne, Lakota Sioux in North and South Dakota , The Chippewa Band on several reservations from Minnesota through to Montana. It is also taught in Islamic dominated public schools in Michigan, New Jersey and I think I read in one school district in Minneapolis which caters to thousands of Somali-Americans.

That's the problem with trying to use religion as a political tool or banning it as a even a teachable subject.

As for the US elections, this impeachment is interesting in that the Dem Party is engaging in the equivalent of the Battle of Balaclava.

Which is all illegal btw. We have separation of church and state law here, so technically they're all breaking that law, since public schools are ran by the Govt. And if Mike Pence had it his way he'd have it in every school, and we'd all sink back into the dark ages of ignorance.

I think teaching ABOUT various religions is a good thing and certainly does not violate Article Six nor does it contradict Jefferson's explanation of what has now been called "separation of Church and State" which language does not appear in the Constitution. His letter was in support of a minor Christian sect that was being discriminated against for their beliefs, which was the original intent of the Founders...to allow for free expression of religious liberty. Afterall, many of the first immigrants from Europe were fleeing religious persecution. The fear of the founders was about freedom from religious tyranny as was happening in Britain and across Europe. How that has been mangled into public schools not even allowing prayers on football fields is crazy. I am agnostic BTW.

When has Pence said that was his goal? That I have seen ascribed to the man, but there is no evidence that I am aware of that it is anything beyond leftist fear mongering and hyperbole. Especially given Article Six would never allow public schools to teach or promote any one religion over another.

The irony I was pointing out is that Christianity is deemed as the "dark ages of ignorance" to use your phrase, when courts recognize Native religious beliefs such as "sacred" places, communicating with the creator through vision quests and the like as perfectly acceptable reasons to be considered in litigation and law. I strongly suspect that you would not call Native Americans who hold traditional religious beliefs ignorant and backwards would you?

Yes I'm aware of why it was put into our Govt. And the establishment clause that is like reading the bible, and can be interpreted different ways, but off of that other laws have been made. But I whole heartedly disagree. Keep religion at home and only at home, it has no place in academia. And yes, it does violate laws. Because the Freedom From Religion Foundation is suing schools and winning for these very things. If it wasn't a law, then how can they be winning the cases?

Because Pence came before the court and there is even a video of it, before he was Vice President, and asked for the Govt to change its laws to legally allow creationism to be taught in schools along side evolution. Again if it wasn't illegal, why he would be asking for change?

I didn't call anyone ignorant, nor would I, but lets be honest, pretty much any religious belief is bat shit crazy.


And you don't know America very well if you think a public school wouldn't allow Christian prayer over any other. It has already happened buddy, and in several different cases. Especially in the south, where religion rules. Of course they want their kid praying to the Christian god, and not a Muslim one. So in order to avoid having to have every religion present in a public school, the obvious solution would be to ban all of them.