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 	    **Texas Unveils Site for Proposed Deportation Facility	
        Citizen Frank Published on November 27, 2024

     Texas unveiled its newly acquired border ranch — offered as
the site of detention facilities to help the Trump administration
with proposed mass deportations — and Texas Land Commissioner Dawn
Buckingham said Tuesday the state is looking to identify additional
land to aid the federal effort.
     The General Land Office has more than 13 million acres of land
under its jurisdiction, D. Buckingham said.
     “If the Trump administration thinks it’ll be helpful, we want
to be good partners with them,” she said.
     The effort, known as the Jocelyn Initiative, is named for
Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old Houston girl who was raped and
murdered in June.
     Two Venezuelan immigrants who were in the country illegally
have been charged with murder and sexual assault.
     “We will continue to fight to ensure that our state remains a
beacon of hope, justice and dignity for all who call Texas home,”
Buckingham said.
     In an interview with The Dallas Morning News, Buckingham said
her agency is not looking to buy additional land and added she wants
to be supportive of the incoming Trump administration.
     Buckingham, a former state senator whose agency manages state
land, introduced the news media to the 1,402-acre ranch purchased in
October for $3.82 million, according to a purchasing agreement
obtained by The News. She stood before a portion of border wall the
state is building on the property.
     Buckingham said her agency bought the ranch after the previous
owner refused to let the state build its border wall on the prop-
erty. Buckingham criticized the former landowner Tuesday, saying her
decision to block the border wall contributed to drug trafficking
and illegal crossings into Texas.
     The Starr County ranch is on the outskirts of Rio Grande City,
a town of about 15,000 people 40 miles west of McAllen.
     About a dozen Texas House lawmakers — including Rep. Ryan
Guillen, R-Rio Grande City — and U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Austin joined
Buckingham at the news conference.
     Buckingham said the 1.5-mile section of wall, being built about
one mile inland from the Rio Grande, is expected to be finished in
the next week as part of Operation Lone Star, Gov. Greg Abbott’s
immigration crackdown.
     Trump’s incoming border czar, Tom Homan, said on Laura
Ingraham’s Fox News show last week that the administration “abso-
lutely will” use the ranch land for detention facilities. He did not
specify whether facilities to process migrants would be permanent
or temporary, such as tents.
     Tuesday afternoon, Homan and Abbott greeted and served Thanks-
giving meals to Texas National Guard soldiers and DPS troopers
stationed in Edinburg, about 50 miles east of Rio Grande City.
     Abbott praised the soldiers and troopers for assisting with
immigration operations, portraying the border situation under the
Biden administration as an “unprecedented threat.”
     “This mission that you’re on right now is on your homeland,
a mission on your homeland to preserve the safety and sovereignty
and security of your very own state, of your very own country, of
a threat that’s not on some foreign land but a threat on your very
own border,” Abbott said.
     Abbott and Homan held a similar event Tuesday morning in
Eagle Pass, more than 200 miles northwest of Edinburg.**
     God guides us but too often we seem to misplace our priorities
and forget who is really in charge.

  Conservatively,
  John

     **New Judiciary Battleground
     From Senate Conservatives
     Dec 27, 2025

     President Donald Trump’s greatest first-term legacy was his
reshaping of the federal judiciary. In four years, he appointed
174 district court judges, 54 appellate judges, and three Supreme
Court Justices: Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney
Barrett. Senate Democrats spent the last four years under President
Joe Biden trying to match that record. They confirmed 235 judges to
Trump’s 234 — but far fewer among higher courts.
     Trump now has four years to finish the job.
     That’s why, just before Christmas, Biden vetoed a bill to
create new judgeships around the country. Many federal courts are
so backlogged that they simply need more manpower to process cases.
The bipartisan bill was so uncontroversial that it passed the Senate
unanimously.
     But once it became clear that Donald Trump would be the presi-
dent to start filling those new vacancies, Biden killed the bill.
     We should not be surprised. The Left knows that the Judiciary
is a key battleground in their Culture War against American values.
     Conservatives have to win that ground. If we want to take back
our country, we must take back our Courts.
     And the only place to do that is in the U.S. Senate.
     We already know that President Trump will nominate superstar
judges. Senate Republicans must confirm them.
     And they have to move fast!
     The MAGA agenda President Trump is planning to sign on Day One
is going to face left-wing lawsuits starting Day Two! If judges
appointed by Joe Biden and Barack Obama hear those cases, they are
going to stall Trump’s progress.
     Senate Republicans have to fill every vacancy on the federal
bench. And to do that, they must work more than three days a week!
     Republicans retake the Senate Majority on January 3. Their
first job will be hearings for Trump’s cabinet nominees. But once
that’s done, the work of taking back our Courts begins.
     This is a generational opportunity — and so the Left will put
up an unprecedented fight.
     Senate Conservatives Fund will follow Senate Republicans'
judicial confirmation work very closely. We will report on their
progress and any action grassroots conservatives can take to
support this crucial project.
     Thank you for being part of our team. We’re excited to
continue our conservative momentum into the New Year!**

     I don't think the Left planned on a Republican President,
Senate, and House, so now the real work begins.
     Trump has honest Cabinet members, and the D.O.G.E. that will
be able to rid D.C. of hundreds of corrupt liberals and all the
unelected people that helped Biden destroy the nation's economy.
     Things are off to a good start and with God's help He will
save our nation.

  Conservatively,
  John
 

	   **Joe's last Illegal Shot in the Dark
 	    By Jon Brenner

     Legal Experts Destroy Biden’s Last-Minute Constitutional Power
Grab Hours Before Trump Return
     Legal experts are furious. And they should be. President Biden
just tried to sneak through a massive change to our Constitution.
He did this just days before leaving office.
     Talk about desperate last-minute moves! Biden knows Trump is
coming back to restore order. So what does he do? He tries to create
chaos.
     Let me tell you – this isn’t just bad timing. It’s a clear
attempt to throw roadblocks in Trump’s path. And constitutional
scholars? They’re not having it.
     Here’s what former Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew McCarthy had
to say about it. “If he believed what he is saying, he would’ve said
it when his administration started. Not when he is on his way out
the door as a failed, one-term president.
	Biden’s Constitutional Attack
     So what exactly did Biden try to pull? On Friday, he suddenly
declared the Equal Rights Amendment was now part of the Consti-
tution. Just like that! Never mind all the legal experts saying he
can’t do this. Never mind proper procedures.
     Want to know the really crazy part? Biden had four whole years
to do this the right way. But no. He waited until his last days in
office. Sneaky? You bet.
     Jonathan Turley, a top legal expert, didn’t hold back. “Biden
seems intent on moving his administration from the odious to the
absurd,” he said. “This was an embarrassingly pandering moment.”
 	Biden’s Terrible, No-Good Excuse
     When reporters asked Biden why now, his answer was… interest-
ing. He claimed he “contacted every constitutional scholar in the
world.” Really? Because the actual experts in charge say he’s wrong.
     Let’s be clear here. The National Archives – you know, the
folks actually in charge of this stuff – already said no. In
December, they flat-out stated the ERA can’t be certified as part
of the Constitution.
     McCarthy put it perfectly: “The president has no constitutional
role in the amendment process.” None. Zero. Zip.
     	Does this sound like proper government to you? I didn’t
think so.
     The timing isn’t fooling anyone. Trump is about to take office
again. And suddenly Biden tries this stunt? Come on.
     Here’s what it comes down to. Biden’s team is rushing around
making last-minute grabs for power. Meanwhile, Trump’s people
are planning to restore proper order. The difference couldn’t be
clearer.
	The Good News?
     This won’t stick. Legal experts say these kinds of stunts won’t
survive Trump’s return to proper constitutional governance.
     Bottom line: Biden’s desperate final days are showing his true
colors. But don’t worry – Trump’s return to traditional American
values is just around the corner.
	Key Takeaways:
    • Biden’s ERA declaration represents executive overreach with
no constitutional authority.**

     This was the last of many illegal moves Joe attempted.
     SO Joe has/had zero respect for the Constitution. That should
be labeled treason and imprison him for attempting to overthrow the
government.
     Where have we heard that before?
     God had saved our land. Thank you, God.

  Conservatively,
  John

     Some things don't even age with time.
     From: Bud <bud@tarheelbuilding.com>
     Sent: Tuesday, June 8, 2021

	*Subject: Canada's Top Ten List of America's Stupidity.
     I haven’t checked this for accuracy but it is profound. Funny
how seeing the “top ten” list really brings things into focus.
     How bizarre that our “friends” in Canada have to be the ones
who point out that – as a nation – we’ve lost our collective minds.
As you read these “Only in America” Top 10 list below, ask yourself,
“how have we allowed our nation to become this … an entity run by
apparent idiots who refuse to do our collective bidding as citizens
and yet manage to get re-elected for decades into position where
they impact the future. Only in America

     10. Only in America... Could politicians talk about the greed
of the rich at a $35,000.00 a plate campaign fund-raising event.

     9. Only in America... Could people claim that the government
still discriminates against black Americans when they had a black
President, a black Attorney General and roughly 20% of the federal
workforce is black while only 14% of the population is black. 40+%
of all federal entitlements goes to black Americans, 3X the rate
that go to whites, 5X the rate that go to Hispanics!

     8. Only in America... Could they have had the two people most
responsible for our tax code, Timothy Geithner (the former head of
the Treasury Department) and Charles Rangel (who once ran the Ways
and Means Committee), BOTH turn out to be tax cheats who are in
favor of higher taxes.

     7. Only in America... Can they have terrorists kill people in
the name of Allah and have the media primarily react by fretting
that Muslims might be harmed by the backlash.

     6. Only in America... Would they make people who want to
legally become American citizens wait for years in their home
countries and pay tens of thousands of dollars for the privilege,
while they discuss letting anyone who sneaks into the country
illegally just 'magically' become American citizens.

     5. Only in America... Could the people who believe in balancing
the budget and sticking by the country's Constitution be thought of
as "extremists."

     4. Only in America... Could you need to present a driver's
license to cash a check or buy alcohol, but not to vote.

     3. Only in America... Could people demand the government in-
vestigate whether oil companies are gouging the public because the
price of gas went up when the return on equity invested in a major
U.S Oil company (Marathon Oil) is less than half of a company
making tennis shoes (Nike).

     2. Only in America... Could the government collect more tax
dollars from the people than any nation in recorded history, borrow
an additional 1 Million Dollars per minute, still spend a trillion
dollars more than it has per year - for total spending of $210,000
PER SECOND, $12.6 Million PER MINUTE, carry a debt of over $28
TRILLION, and complain that it doesn't have nearly enough money.

     1. Only in America... Could the rich people - who pay 86% of
all income taxes - be accused of not paying their "fair share" by
people who don't pay any income taxes at all.*

     Our debt is now $36Trillion. 
     The government has now let 12 Million illegal migrants into
the country and put them up in luxury hotels while they give them
food stamps, debit cards, and transportation vouchers for a trip
to the city of their choice.
     And now we have elected a real leader that will fix the
disaster created by the Biden Crime family and his DEI Cabinet
that he selected for their deranged beliefs, race and their lack
of any qualification rather than their merit.
     May God have mercy upon our nation.

  Conservatively,
  John

   DOGE at Work
    10 February 2025 / Anonymous author
             DOGE at Work
        16 February 2025 / Anonymous author

     *You can't make this stuff up. This is a minuscule list of
programs that are being shut down or suspended that left-wing
lunatics are defending vigorously. If we had genuine journalism
to report the news instead of Propaganda in this country, I am
certain we would have fewer individuals with TDS.
     *10 million a year on empty office building
     *3 million to the State Department to censor conservatives.
     *2 million to fund Health and Human Services for a study on
Facebook for children to see how they react to food advertisements.
     *419,000 to study rats to see if lonely rats are more likely
to use cocaine.
     *4.8 million for Ukraine influencers
     *365,000 for the National Endowment of the Arts promoting
circuses in national parks.
     *10 million for Girl Climate Activism In Brazil
     *875,000 to fund films in the country of Jordan.
     *345,002 fight terrorism with soccer
     *288,000 for diversity in bird-watching 
     *500,000 to Ethiopia To expand its media presence
     *7 million for magic-related and magic-believe projects.
     *2 million for border security in the country of Paraguay
     *385,000 for a pigeon statue in NYC.
     *20 million for fertilizer research abroad
     *123,000 to teach viral video Research in the country of
Kazakhstan.
     *1.5 million to spin kittens for science to study motion
sickness
     *720,479 for Mexican duck conservation
     *20 million for Sesame St in Iraq
     *1.7 million For the Federal Bureau of Advanced Staple En-
gineering to create the ultimate stapler that never jams
     *1.5 million The commission of conference room swivel chairs
to ensure all chairs swivel at the same rate
     *1.3 million To the office of highlighter color coordination
     *2.4 Million To the research initiative on pencil sharpening
efficiency.
   **But wait it gets better
     *1.6 million to the strategic paperweight design program
     *1.4 million to the national bubble wrap stress relief study
     *900,000 to the borough of Mailbox Fernsway I must admit I
have no fricking clue what this is however, we paid for it.
     *2.3 million To the Federal Balloon Animal Training Academy
to learn how to twist balloons into animal figures
     *3 million To the office of puddle depth management
     *1.5 million to the Bureau of Alarm Clock Testing.
   **Unauthorized spending programs.
     *Over 1200 programs are Running on autopilot Amounting to 500
billion a year
   **This refers to programs that were originally intended to be
in effect for a year; an oversite or perhaps intentionally, they
have remained unchecked for years, leading to significant financial
gain for some individuals.
     *38 billion annually Foreign Relations Act approval 2003 is
still in effect today. Expired in 2004
     *48 billion annually 21st Century Cures Act expired 30 years
ago
     *37 billion annually the Quality Housing Act of 1998 Expired
In 1999 Still operational.
     *25 billion annually The NASA Authorization Act of 2017 expired
in 2018 still operational
     *7 billion annually The Energy Policy Act Of 2005 Expired in
2006 and is still operational
     *9 billion annually the Workforce and Opportunities Act of
2014 expired in 2015 still operational.
 *The above-mentioned should have had congressional approval every
year to continue, so this is not just a Democrat problem, this is
a government problem, and it's your money stupid.
     I assure you this is real. It resembles a money laundering
scheme, and attempting something similar would result in imprison-
ment for you and me. 
     This is only the tip of the iceberg. From what I understand
there are numerous instances like this. The objective is to reduce
expenditures by $456 billion per day in order to hit a target of
$1 trillion by 2026. Many programs have already been cut, hope-
fully, more will follow. So buckle-up lunatics and keep crying
only 4 more years to go.*

     There are several different lists like this but, unless your
brain has been taken over by the left and is incapable of grasping
the depth of the damage done to our economy by Democrats like Joe
Biden and every Democrat since Kennedy, it is time for you all to
wake up and pray to God that He will open your eyes before it is
too late.

  Conservatively,
  John

     God's Perfect Patience Transforms Sinners
     Embracing the Lord's slowness to anger leads us from
rebellion to redemption.
     December 26th, 2024

     In our human experience, patience often wears thin, especially
when faced with repeated offenses. Yet, the Scriptures reveal a God
whose patience surpasses human understanding a divine patience that
transforms sinners into saints.

     *God's Relentless Patience
     The Bible portrays God as "slow to anger," a phrase that
appears multiple times, emphasizing His enduring patience. For in-
stance, Psalm 145:8 declares, "The Lord is gracious and compas-
sionate, slow to anger and rich in love." This divine attribute is
not a passive tolerance but an active extension of mercy towards
humanity.
     Consider the narrative of Israel. Despite witnessing God's
miraculous deliverance from Egypt, the Israelites quickly turned to
idolatry, crafting a golden calf to worship (Exodus 32:1–6). God's
response was a blend of justice and mercy. While He addressed their
sin, He also proclaimed His character to Moses: "The Lord, the Lord,
a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in stead-
fast love and faithfulness" (Exodus 34:6). This declaration under-
scores that God's patience is integral to His nature.

     *Patience Towards All
     God's patience extends beyond His chosen people to all of
humanity. The Apostle Peter writes, "The Lord is not slow in keep-
ing his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient
with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to
repentance" (2 Peter 3:9). This divine forbearance offers every
individual the opportunity to turn from sin and embrace salvation.
     Historical accounts further illustrate this truth. Before the
flood, God waited patiently while Noah built the ark, giving
humanity time to repent (1 Peter 3:20). Similarly, God delayed
judgment on the Amorites for four generations, demonstrating His
longsuffering nature (Genesis 15:16). These examples reveal a God
who, while just, provides ample opportunity for repentance.

     *Our Response to Divine Patience
     Understanding God's patience calls for a response. The Apostle
James advises believers to emulate this attribute: "Everyone should
be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry" 
(James 1:19). By reflecting God's patience in our interactions, we
become conduits of His grace to others.
     Moreover, recognizing God's patience should lead us to repen-
tance. As Paul reminds us, "Or do you show contempt for the riches
of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God's
kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?" (Romans 2:4).
God's patience is not permissiveness; it's an invitation to trans-
formation.

     *The Ultimate Expression of Patience
     The culmination of God's patience is found in Jesus Christ.
Throughout His ministry, Jesus displayed remarkable patience towards
His disciples, the crowds, and even His adversaries. His willingness
to endure the cross for the redemption of humanity epitomizes divine
longsuffering.
     Paul reflects on this, stating, "But for that very reason I was
shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might
display his immense patience as an example for those who would be-
lieve in him and receive eternal life" (1 Timothy 1:16). Through
Christ, we witness the fullness of God's patience, offering sal-
vation to all who believe.

     *Living in Light of God's Patience
     As recipients of God's patience, we are called to live in a
manner worthy of this gift. This involves extending patience to
others, fostering unity, and bearing with one another in love
(Ephesians 4:2). By doing so, we reflect the character of our
Heavenly Father and testify to the transformative power of His
patience.
     In a world often marked by impatience and quick judgments,
embodying God's slowness to anger serves as a beacon of hope and a
testament to the gospel's power. Let us, therefore, strive to mirror
our Creator's patience, leading others towards the redemption that
is found in Christ alone.
     If this reflection on God's patience has inspired you, please
share it with others or consider subscribing to our newsletter for
more uplifting content.*

     The King James Version of God's Word (The most accurate) tells
us that we are to strive to be life Jesus, knowing that we all sin
everyday but living by God's Word and having Faith and cheerfully
giving are how we can live in eternity with the Lord.
     Re-writing the Bible only makes Heaven more difficult to get
to and living with Faith in God is even harder.
     We are to pray without ceasing and listen to His voice.

  Conservatively,
  John

     US Census Bureau.
     Date: Wed, Apr 10, 2024

     Subject: US Census Bureau and Polls

     This should be a wake-up call.... A recent poll was
conducted by the national polling company "YouGov." These
are the results of the questions asked of average people
on the street.  The actual numbers come from US Census
Bureau. 
     *1. What percentage of the country is black?
     Answers 41%...  Actual 12%.  If you've seen TV
   commercials, you'd think it was 80%. 
     *2. What percentage of marriages are of mixed race?
     Answer 50%... Actual 1%. If you watched TV commer-
   cials, you'd think it was 90%. 
     *3. What percentage is "Latino"?
     Answers 39%... Actual number 17%. 
     *4. How many families make over $500,000 a year?
     Answers 26%.. Actual figure 1%.  We actually think
   that over a quarter of the country is that rich! 
     *5. What percent of Americans are vegetarians?
   Response? 30%... Actual 5%. 
     *6. What percent of Americans live in NY City?
     Answers? 30%...    Actual 3%. 
     *7. What percentage of Americans are 'transgender?
     Poll results 22%...  Actual number 1% 
     Ask yourself, why does the public seem to have such
   inaccurate thoughts on these statistics? 
     Answer:  THE MEDIA! The media air race, gender, and
  wealth stories and ads constantly. Result? We are being
  brainwashed by the Left with the knowing help of the
  MEDIA.  Hitler’s propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels
  would have been proud to have had half this success. 
     Disney recently went full-on "gender conscious," and
  will no longer welcome guests with their traditional
"Welcome ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls."
  Why? Because 1% of the population is dictating to the
 other 99% and corporate America falls for it. Regardless
 of what you've heard, fewer than 20% of Americans actually
 use "Twitter" yet, until recent changes there, Twitter
 disseminated 80% of public opinion. Why? Because the MEDIA
 is so effective at what it does. It promotes.... as well
 as censors.  Think about it! 
     Next time you are thinking Americans have changed, and
  not in a good way, remember, it's mostly fake.  Simply
  propaganda designed to sway and change thoughts and
  beliefs.
     It's all a lie. Most people think just like you do but
the “MEDIA” continues to brainwash Americans with their con-
stant broadcast of LIES. It's called social engineering.
     It's here and it's effective.
     Today's media seems to exist only to make sure that
the tail wags the dog. The LEFT tail!
     This is a collection of data sent to me but if you
listen to the corrupt "MEDIA" and don't seek the true and
verifiable facts, you will remain misinformed.
     There is not a more reliable source than the govern-
ment but the Census in 2020 was subject to the selective
information that the Left published.
     Think for yourself and find unbiased links that do
tend to skew the truth.
     It is similar to deciding which version of the Bible
you want to hang your eternal life. A simple clue is that
there are some 900 versions, 200 English versions and
they all don't contain the same Books.
     Do your research and pray that God will give you His
true Word.

  Conservatively,
  John

   FEC Goes After Fraudulent Donations

     **FEC Moves to Crack Down on Fraudulent Campaign Donations
     By Chelsea Betonie / November 29, 2024

     The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is seeking public input
on proposed rule changes to combat fraudulent campaign contribu-
tions, particularly through untraceable electronic payments. This
comes in the wake of allegations of donation laundering schemes
involving stolen identities and false payment methods, raising
significant concerns about the integrity of campaign financing.
     Last month, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton called for a
Department of Justice investigation into ActBlue, citing evidence
of fraudulent donations allegedly laundered through the platform.
According to Paxton, a network of false identities was used to
make thousands of small-dollar contributions, potentially masking
illegal sources of funds.
     The scheme, previously highlighted by Peter Bernegger of
ElectionWatch.info and journalist James O’Keefe, involves using
the identities of senior citizens to funnel repeated small-dollar
donations into campaigns. Many victims were unaware their names
had been used, and some expressed shock when confronted with re-
cords of thousands of dollars in contributions made in their names.
     In addition to identity theft concerns, the scheme could ex-
pose victims to unintended tax liabilities, further complicating
the fallout from these fraudulent practices.
     In response to these allegations, the FEC has proposed amend-
ments to its regulations governing credit card contributions. The
changes include:
     Enhanced Record-Keeping: Contributions made using credit,
debit, prepaid, or gift cards would require a cross-check between
the contributor’s reported information and the issuing institution’s
records to confirm the cardholder’s name and billing address.
Restrictions on Prepaid Cards: Contributions from prepaid or gift
cards would only be accepted if their issuing institution’s records
can confirm the required identifying information. The FEC opened
the public comment period for these proposed amendments on Novem-
ber 26, 2024, and it will remain open until January 27, 2025.
     The FEC’s proposed changes come at a time when the Supreme
Court has overturned Chevron Deference, which allowed federal
agencies significant leeway in interpreting laws. This decision
could invite legal challenges to the FEC’s authority to implement
these rules or lead to non-compliance by organizations like ActBlue,
despite their recent adoption of basic security measures, such as
requiring CVV numbers on donations.
     While the FEC’s amendments represent a step toward trans-
parency, Congress has yet to act on the issue. Senator Marco Rubio’s
proposed CVV Act, introduced in February 2023, would require all
internet-based contributions to include a credit verification value
(CVV) check. The one-sentence bill has languished in committee for
over two years without a vote.
     The focus on fraudulent campaign donations has also reignited
broader concerns about money laundering in U.S. elections. Former
Polish politician Piotr Kulpa recently alleged that half of U.S.
aid to Ukraine is being funneled back to Democratic campaigns,
claims echoed by investigations into FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried
and NGO payment structures.
     Peter Bernegger has further claimed that foreign funds from
China and Ukraine may pass through U.S. Treasury channels and
multiple NGOs before reaching campaign coffers, with each inter-
mediary allegedly taking a percentage cut.
These controversies come amid striking disparities in fundraising
between political campaigns. According to Ballotpedia, Kamala
Harris’s 2024 campaign raised an estimated $1 billion, making it
the second-highest-funded campaign since 2008. By contrast, Donald
Trump’s campaign raised $391 million, the second-lowest during the
same period.
     With the FEC opening public comment on these crucial rule
changes, the issue of campaign finance fraud is once again in the
spotlight. Whether these measures will be sufficient to curb illicit
donations or face resistance in the courts remains to be seen.
However, the revelations about fraudulent schemes and the growing
influence of foreign funds underscores the urgent need for reform to
restore trust in the electoral system.
     For the public, this comment period represents an opportunity
to weigh in on safeguarding the integrity of campaign contribu-
tions—an essential step in preserving democracy.**

     When the Dems announced that they raised $500M in one day you
have to suspect that something was not right. Then they said they
had raised almost $1B and didn't blink. It was an obvious scream
for help but then articles about people questioning donations they
never made, their reputation jumped off the page. How many years
are we going to let them pull these stunts.
     If it's not dead people voting, a problem with their ballots
and yet they get away with it. These things have been going on for
decades. It is time to return to basics like photo IDs and paper
ballots and same day voting.
     God has had enough, now it is our turn to clean up the rest
of the swamp. Pray for our future.

  Conservatively,
  John

 

 	How Old Are We When We Reach Heaven?
        Author unknown

     Exploring the mystery of our eternal state in God’s presence.
     The question of how old we will be in heaven is one that has
intrigued Christians for centuries. When we think about eternity
with God, it’s natural to wonder what our resurrected bodies will
be like and whether we will retain our earthly characteristics,
including our age. While the Bible doesn’t provide a direct answer,
it does offer insights that can guide our understanding of what
life in heaven might be like.

     *The Promise of Resurrection
     First and foremost, the Bible assures us that we will be given
new, glorified bodies in the resurrection.
     In 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, Paul writes, "So will it be with
the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable,
it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in
glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; it is sown a
natural body, it is raised a spiritual body." This passage empha-
sizes that our resurrected bodies will be fundamentally different
from our earthly ones—they will be imperishable, glorious, and
powerful.
     These new bodies will no longer be subject to aging, decay,
or death. Revelation 21:4 tells us, "He will wipe every tear from
their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or
pain, for the old order of things has passed away." In heaven, the
limitations and sufferings associated with our current physical
state will be gone, replaced by a perfect, eternal existence.

     *The Age of Perfection
     While Scripture doesn’t specify an exact age we will be in
heaven, many theologians suggest that we will exist in the prime
of life, reflecting a state of perfect maturity. This idea is
based on the belief that our resurrected bodies will be free from
the imperfections and frailties of both youth and old age.
     Some point to the age of Jesus at the time of His resurrec-
tion—around 33 years old—as a possible indication of our age in
heaven. Jesus’ resurrected body was recognizable, yet transformed,
and He was in the fullness of His physical and spiritual maturity.
If we are to be like Him in our resurrection, as 1 John 3:2 states,
"we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is," it’s possible
that we too will be at our peak, reflecting the best of what God
intended for humanity.

     *Eternal Youth or Timelessness?
     Another perspective is that in heaven, age as we understand it
may no longer be relevant. Eternity transcends time, and our exis-
tence in heaven may be characterized by a timelessness where age
simply doesn’t apply. The concept of eternal youth or agelessness
is appealing because it suggests that we will be forever in a state
of vitality and joy, unmarked by the passage of time.
     C.S. Lewis, in his writings on heaven, often imagined it as a
place where time as we know it no longer matters. In The Great
Divorce, he depicts the inhabitants of heaven as radiant and beau-
tiful, their appearances reflecting their inner spiritual reality
rather than an earthly age. This suggests that in heaven, our
physical appearance will be a reflection of our spiritual wholeness
rather than our earthly years.
     *Recognizing Loved Ones
     A common concern for many believers is whether we will recog-
nize our loved ones in heaven, and if so, whether their age will be
the same as we remember. While the Bible doesn’t give a detailed
description, it does provide clues that recognition will be poss-
ible. After His resurrection, Jesus was recognized by His disciples,
though His glorified body was different in some ways
(Luke 24:31-32). This suggests that our relationships and recogni-
tion of one another will continue in heaven, though perhaps in a
transformed way.
     The joy of reunion in heaven won’t be dependent on our earthly
appearances or ages. Instead, it will be rooted in our shared love
for Christ and the perfect fellowship we will experience with one
another. The essence of who we are—our identities in Christ—will
remain, and that will be the basis of our recognition and relation-
ships in eternity.

     *The Focus on Eternity
     Ultimately, the exact details of our age in heaven are second-
ary to the greater reality of being in God’s presence for eternity.
The Bible’s focus is not on the specifics of our appearance or age,
but on the promise of eternal life with God, where we will ex-
perience perfect joy, peace, and love.
     Philippians 3:20-21 reminds us, "But our citizenship is in
heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus
Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under
his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be
like his glorious body." Our future hope is not in retaining our
earthly attributes, but in being fully transformed into the like-
ness of Christ, sharing in His glory and living in the fullness of
God’s love.

     *Conclusion
     While we may not know exactly how old we will be in heaven, we
can trust that our resurrected bodies will be perfect, free from
the limitations of this world. Whether we retain a specific age or
exist in a state of timelessness, the most important truth is that
we will be with God, fully alive and fully loved. As we look for-
ward to that day, we can rest in the assurance that heaven will be
more glorious than we can imagine, and our questions about age will
pale in comparison to the joy of eternity with our Creator.

  Conservatively,
  John

	**The Direction of America
        Author Unknown (edited)

     "Men, like nations, think they're invincible.  What man in his
20s or 30s doesn't believe, at least subconsciously, that he'll
live forever? In the springtime of youth, an endless summer beckons.
As you pass 70, it's harder to hide from reality.... as you lose
friends and relatives.
     Nations also have seasons: Imagine a Roman of the 2nd century
contemplating an empire that stretched from Britain to the Near
East, thinking: This will endure forever.... Forever was about 500
years, give or take.... not bad, but gone!
     France was pivotal in the 17th and 18th centuries; now the
land of Charles Martel is on its way to becoming part of the Muslim
ummah.
     In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the sun never set on the
British empire; now Albion exists in perpetual twilight. Its 96-
year-old sovereign is a fitting symbol for a nation in terminal
decline.
     In the 1980s, Japan seemed poised to buy the world. Business
schools taught Japanese management techniques. Today, its birth
rate is so low and its population aging so rapidly that an industry
has sprung up to remove the remains of elderly Japanese who die
alone.
     I was born in 1949, almost at the midpoint of the 20th century
- the American century. America's prestige and influence were never
greater. Thanks to the 'Greatest Generation,' we won a World War
fought throughout most of Europe, Asia, and the Pacific. We reduced
Germany to rubble and put the rising sun to bed It set the stage
for almost half a century of unprecedented prosperity.
     We stopped the spread of communism in Europe and Asia and
fought international terrorism. We rebuilt our enemies and lavished
foreign aid on much of the world. We built skyscrapers and rockets
to the moon. We conquered Polio and now COVID. We explored the
mysteries of the Universe and the wonders of DNA...the blueprint of
life.
     But where is the glory that once was Rome? America has moved
from a relatively free economy to socialism - which has worked so
well NOWHERE in the world.
     We've gone from a republican government guided by a constitu-
tion to a regime of revolving elites. We have less freedom with
each passing year. Like a signpost to the coming reign of terror,
the cancel culture is everywhere. We've traded the American
Revolution for the Cultural Revolution.
     The pathetic creature in the White House is an empty vessel
filled by his handlers. At the G-7 Summit, 'Dr. Jill' had to lead
him like a child. In 1961, when we were young and vigorous, our
leader was too. Now a feeble nation is technically led by the
oldest man to ever serve in the presidency.
     We can't defend our borders, our history (including
monuments to past greatness) or our streets. Our cities have
become anarchist playgrounds. We are a nation of dependents,
mendicants, and misplaced charity.  Homeless veterans camp in the
streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.
     The president of the United States can't even quote the
beginning of the Declaration of Independence ('You know - The
Thing') correctly. Ivy League graduates routinely fail history
tests that 5th graders could pass a generation ago. Crime rates
soar and we blame the 2nd. Amendment and slash police budgets.
     Our culture is certifiably insane. Men who think they're
women. People who fight racism by seeking to convince members of
one race that they're inherently evil, and others that they are
perpetual victims. A psychiatrist lecturing at Yale said she fan-
tasizes about 'unloading a revolver into the head of any white
person.'
     We slaughter the unborn in the name of freedom, while our
birth rate dips lower year by year. Our national debt is so high
that we can no longer even pretend that we will repay it one day.
It's a $36-trillion monument to our improvidence and refusal to
confront reality. Our 'entertainment' is sadistic, nihilistic, and
as enduring as a candy bar wrapper thrown in the trash.  Our music
is noise that spans the spectrum from annoying to repulsive.
     Patriotism is called an insurrection, treason celebrated, and
perversion sanctified. A man in blue gets less respect than a man
in a dress. We're asking soldiers to fight for a nation our leaders
no longer believe in.
     How meekly most of us submitted to Fauci-ism (the regime of
face masks, lockdowns, and hand sanitizers) shows the impending
death of the American spirit.
     How do nations slip from greatness to obscurity?
* Fighting endless wars they can't or won't win
* Accumulating massive debt far beyond their ability to repay
* Refusing to guard their borders, allowing the nation to be
inundated by an alien horde
* Surrendering control of their cities to mob rule
* Allowing indoctrination of the young
* Moving from a republican form of government to an oligarchy
* Losing national identity
* Indulging indolence
* Abandoning God, faith and family - the bulwarks of any stable
society.
     In America, every one of these symptoms is pronounced, indi-
cating an advanced stage of the disease.
     Even if the cause seems hopeless, do we not have an obligation
to those who sacrificed so much to give us what we had? I'm sur-
rounded by ghosts urging me on: the Union soldiers who held
Cemetery Ridge at Gettysburg, the battered bastards of Bastogne,
those who served in the cold hell of Korea, the guys who went to
the jungles of Southeast Asia and came home to be reviled or
neglected.
     This is the nation that took in my immigrant grandparents,
whose uniform my father and most of my uncles wore in the Second
World War. I don't want to imagine a world without America, even
though it becomes increasingly likely.
     During Britain's darkest hour, when its professional army was
trapped at Dunkirk and a German invasion seemed imminent, Churchill
reminded his countrymen.
"Nations that go down fighting rise again, and those that surrender
tamely are finished."
     The same might be said of causes. If we let America slip
through our fingers, if we lose without a fight, what will poster-
ity say of us?
     While the prognosis is far from good. Only God knows if
America's day in the sun is over."**
     God has blessed us with a new leader who knows how to win and
now it is time we restore America's glory and the American Dream.
     We pray for His Grace.

   Conservatively,
   John

PS: Unforeseen circumstances delayed my schedule.
    Happy New Year and a New Beginning