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If the only argument you've got is you don't like Trump, you have nothing, no argument against the OP.

Did you read the article? It is the Democrats that support all these despicable policies. "The Democratic Party has fully embraced feminism and its natural descendent, the LGBT movement. Both have propagated the idea that men and women are indistinguishable. This justifies the party’s attempts to mix and match the roles of the two sexes in society. They are opposed to the Christian idea that man and woman were made distinct from yet complementary to one another. " These beliefs stem from narcissism or self-centeredness. Trump and the Republicans generally oppose all this liberal, progressive ideology.

You didn't explain what you mean at all. Nobody knows what you are saying. So who is blathering?

Really. You must mean Canada is much further left than the U.S. which is a fact. We have had carbon taxes for years now. I don't think the U.S. ever dared to put carbon taxes on people. Canada seems to be a leader in interventionist type of policies. That has scared away a lot of investment and helped drive up the price of everything. Canada seems to be a leader on MAID (medical assistance in dying or assisted suicide). Another Marxist policy. The government imposed a tanker ban on the B.C. north coast and they banned the construction of several major pipelines. Again government intervention in a major way. Canada brings in mass immigration from the third world without any regard to culture or our historic Judeo-Christian civilization. There is very little assimilation of these third world immigrants. They pretty well stay in their own ethnic groups. Each group thinks differently and supports their own culture. We are losing what historic Judeo-Christian culture we ever had. Now we are a conglomeration of foreign cultures that do not mix. We are a post-national state which blindly follows the U.N. Canada is much further left than the U.S.

What you say about Trump does not change the nature of the Democratic Party. What the Democratic party supports speaks for itself. " The Democratic Party has fully embraced feminism and its natural descendent, the LGBT movement. Both have propagated the idea that men and women are indistinguishable. This justifies the party’s attempts to mix and match the roles of the two sexes in society. They are opposed to the Christian idea that man and woman were made distinct from yet complementary to one another. By destroying marriage and the distinctions of the sexes, the party helped craft sexual activity into a vital expression of choice and liberation. These are the party values over the Christian practices of restraint and modesty. It has removed the incentives to abstain from sex and promoted perverse sexual behavior. In doing so, it has helped to normalize sexual depravity. The idol of abortion also affirms the desire of the Democratic Party to exempt society from taking responsibility for its actions. By dehumanizing children as “parasites” and framing abortion as a right, the party encourages people to blame others for their decisions to have sex. This is despite Christians asserting that all life is sacred and formed by God upon conception. " Why would anyone support this kind of depravity? I don't see the Republican Party into all this stuff.

I never said or suggested I understand God perfectly. I have pointed you to Jesus Christ because you gave no evidence you are a born again believer. If you are, give us your testimony how you came to be a Christian and what exactly you believe. Do you think it was wrong for the Apostles and disciples of Christ in the early church to go out into the world to preach the gospel to every person? Should they have just kept to themselves? Jesus said "15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. " Mark 16:15 KJV Are you saved? How do you know? The Holy Scripture was given to men under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. " 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works." 2 Timothy 3:16 KJV The Bible is therefore God's revelation to man. It is God speaking to man. How is it crazy then to believe that God does not speak to man through his Holy Scripture. That is how God the Holy Spirit communicates with people, through his written word, the Bible. If you don't believe that, why do you mention the Bible? What does it mean? This is similar to what you already said. You want to silence anyone and stop them from talking about what God says in his word. As I said, do you oppose the apostles, prophets, disciples of Christ who spread the gospel to the world after Christ? Do you oppose the missionaries that went out into the world through the centuries and spread the message of Christ and preached the Bible? It sounds like it. Countless people gave their lives to spread the gospel of salvation by faith in Jesus Christ. Were they wrong to do that? They were martyred by being burned at the stake, crucified, and various other ways. Really? Are you really in a position to judge Joel Osteen? I don't think I am qualified or in a position to judge him. I have a million other things in life to do and don't know much about him. People make their choices about who they want to support. Of course faith is between me and the Lord. Never said it wasn't. But it makes sense to share the gospel and help others be saved and receive eternal life doesn't it? Why would you want to silence believers and let people blindly go to hell? If you saw someone in danger would you not want to warn them if you had the chance? Your reasoning is seriously flawed. We are not even talking about material wealth so I don't really get your point. Salvation is strictly by faith in Jesus Christ, not by works. Nothing wrong with voluntary charity. That is a good thing. But you can't earn your way into heaven. See Ephesians 2:8, 9 KJV If you are saying one must do good works or support Socialism to earn salvation, that is completely false. That is a false gospel. Socialism is evil anyway because it is stealing from those that have to give to others. The Bible condemns stealing. I am not forcing anybody to do anything. A conversation doesn't force anybody to do anything. You choose your own path. But you must accept the consequences of your own decisions.

God through his Son, Jesus Christ, will save anyone. But we must realize we are lost sinners in need of a SAvior. We must come to him with a humble heart. That is why these gospel message are a life line. Do not pass the opportunity to be saved for eternity. Life is short. Grab the lifeline now while there is still time. Home Page | Let the Bible Speak (ltbs.tv)

If you are a non-believer, you are opposing God and his word so it is useless to try to reach agreement on anything to do with it. You need to get over that hurdle first. We are all lost sinners and need God's Son to save us. I would suggest you listen to some sermons and take them seriously. To summarize, you need to be saved from hell. There is only one way to do that. God can save you. Go to this link and start watching the video messages. Home Page | Let the Bible Speak (ltbs.tv) A good place to start is on this link to watch LTBS TV program 302. If you scroll down you will find it.

I think you are adding something that the Bible doesn't teach. You appear to be misinterpreting "knowing a person before they were even conceived" as meaning they are alive before they are conceived. But it doesn't say that.

I apologize to Deluge. I mis-directed my comment to him. I meant this to be to you. That is interesting. That statement that Jesus loves everyone should be clarified or it could be misinterpreted. It is a broad subject. May I ask, do you know Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior? What do you believe about Him? If you would like more information and some help in learning more about what I am talking about, you could go to this website and watch some of the messages. Message 297 and 298 should be particularly interesting. It might be extremely valuable to you. Let me know if you do and if you found the messages helpful. LTBS TV Broadcasting | Let the Bible Speak

That is a lie. God speaks through the Bible where he recognizes the pre-born fetuses or whatever you want to call them as human beings or persons. Google it and you can find many verses that show God considers them as persons. God says thou shalt not kill in the Bible, and that includes everyone born or preborn. This has been part of the Holy Scripture (Holy Bible) for several thousand years since it was written. It may not have been a political issue in past centuries because abortion was not legitimized by the state or authorities. But there is nothing new about pre-born being persons.

I've got a bridge to sell you. The cunning Democrats claim this is what they are all about but this is just a smokescreen to hide their real agenda. Some may actually believe these points you quoted, but they are over-ruled by the woke and progressives in the Democratic Party. Just listen to their new candidate talk about "reproductive rights". Nothing Christian about killing pre-born babies. Jesus would not be happy about that. Socialism is another anti-Biblical ideology strongly pushed by the radical liberals / Democrats. State-ordained wealth redistribution or Socialism has nothing to do with voluntary charity which you correctly quoted Jesus as teaching. Charity has to be voluntary by individuals or charitable organizations. That is totally different than Socialist government policies. quote Radicals have gradually pushed it further left, which has also been shifting the goalposts of society in a more secular direction ever since the Progressive Era of the late 19th century. The Democratic Party has fully embraced feminism and its natural descendent, the LGBT movement. Both have propagated the idea that men and women are indistinguishable. This justifies the party’s attempts to mix and match the roles of the two sexes in society. They are opposed to the Christian idea that man and woman were made distinct from yet complementary to one another. By destroying marriage and the distinctions of the sexes, the party helped craft sexual activity into a vital expression of choice and liberation. These are the party values over the Christian practices of restraint and modesty. It has removed the incentives to abstain from sex and promoted perverse sexual behavior. In doing so, it has helped to normalize sexual depravity. unquote The Democratic party is all about pushing their secular humanist agenda on society and this is totally contrary to what Jesus and the Bible teach. The Bible condemns any sexual relations outside marriage between a husband and wife. Jesus is also called the word. The word refers to Holy Scripture or the Bible, in English the King James Bible. That means the Bible was written by Jesus who is God. So what the Bible teaches is what Jesus teaches even though it may not be a direct quote of Jesus' words as in the gospels. " 14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. " John 1:14 KJV

"Because it has chosen narcissism as its foundation for faith, the Democratic Party has cast out whatever Christian elements it may have once had. On Friday, former President Donald Trump spoke at the National Religious Broadcasters International Christian Media Convention, in which he said, “How any Christian can vote for a Democrat, Christian or person of faith, how you can vote for a Democrat is crazy.” Given the values and beliefs held dearest by the Democratic Party, it is hard not to agree. Radicals have gradually pushed it further left, which has also been shifting the goalposts of society in a more secular direction ever since the Progressive Era of the late 19th century. The Democratic Party has fully embraced feminism and its natural descendent, the LGBT movement. Both have propagated the idea that men and women are indistinguishable. This justifies the party’s attempts to mix and match the roles of the two sexes in society. They are opposed to the Christian idea that man and woman were made distinct from yet complementary to one another. By destroying marriage and the distinctions of the sexes, the party helped craft sexual activity into a vital expression of choice and liberation. These are the party values over the Christian practices of restraint and modesty. It has removed the incentives to abstain from sex and promoted perverse sexual behavior. In doing so, it has helped to normalize sexual depravity. The idol of abortion also affirms the desire of the Democratic Party to exempt society from taking responsibility for its actions. By dehumanizing children as “parasites” and framing abortion as a right, the party encourages people to blame others for their decisions to have sex. This is despite Christians asserting that all life is sacred and formed by God upon conception. " Christianity is incompatible with the Democratic Party - Washington Examiner The liberals and NDP are the equivalent of the Democratic party in the U.S. They hold pretty much the same belief systems. Kamala Harris in her final DNC speech proudly boasts of her support for abortion as a national right or killing of pre-born babies as freely as possible. She was wildly cheered by the DNC. This is a complete rejection of Christian belief in the sanctity of human life.

" Because it has chosen narcissism as its foundation for faith, the Democratic Party has cast out whatever Christian elements it may have once had. On Friday, former President Donald Trump spoke at the National Religious Broadcasters International Christian Media Convention, in which he said, “How any Christian can vote for a Democrat, Christian or person of faith, how you can vote for a Democrat is crazy.” Given the values and beliefs held dearest by the Democratic Party, it is hard not to agree. Radicals have gradually pushed it further left, which has also been shifting the goalposts of society in a more secular direction ever since the Progressive Era of the late 19th century. The Democratic Party has fully embraced feminism and its natural descendent, the LGBT movement. Both have propagated the idea that men and women are indistinguishable. This justifies the party’s attempts to mix and match the roles of the two sexes in society. They are opposed to the Christian idea that man and woman were made distinct from yet complementary to one another. By destroying marriage and the distinctions of the sexes, the party helped craft sexual activity into a vital expression of choice and liberation. These are the party values over the Christian practices of restraint and modesty. It has removed the incentives to abstain from sex and promoted perverse sexual behavior. In doing so, it has helped to normalize sexual depravity. The idol of abortion also affirms the desire of the Democratic Party to exempt society from taking responsibility for its actions. By dehumanizing children as “parasites” and framing abortion as a right, the party encourages people to blame others for their decisions to have sex. This is despite Christians asserting that all life is sacred and formed by God upon conception. " Christianity is incompatible with the Democratic Party - Washington Examiner The liberals and NDP are the equivalent of the Democratic party in the U.S. They hold pretty much the same belief systems. This is how the western world which was once far more of a Judeo-Christian society is under attack.

Are you not aware the high wages of $62 or $63 an hour or $132,400 a year is passed down to the consumers? This is more than $10,000 a month. It is the Canadian public that pays for these high wages through the price of everything that is shipped by railway. Then you wonder why food prices, home prices, and everything else are so high. The union and the lunatic NDP think they can hold Canadians hostage for even more. Give your head a shake.

"See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Canadian National Railway Company is $132,424, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $130,004, or $62 per hour." Canadian National Railway Company Salaries | Comparably They are already making a fortune on the backs of taxpayers.. I don't know anybody that makes that kind of money except perhaps doctors and professionals.

Why even have a shutdown of the national railway system? What purpose does it serve? It is foolishness to allow the whole Canadian railway system to be able to be shut down either by a lockout or a strike. Strikes and lockouts for something like that should be illegal and every contract should be by binding arbitration. The same should go for doctors, nurses, police, fire fighters, and other essential services.

This is not a normal situation. The article I just posted describes the problem. There is only these two railway companies and the union has the power to shut them down and hold the whole Canadian economy hostage. That is what is different in this labour dispute.

" So believe it or not, on a theoretical level, I agree with NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh regarding the rail lockout/strike that began early Thursday morning. “CN and CPKC should still be bargaining with Teamsters Canada,” Singh said in a statement. But Canada doesn’t have a free market for rail services. It has a duopoly in which two companies control all or most of a market. And when those two companies are both dealing with the same union at the same time, that union can hold the entire economy hostage — and it knows it. Canadian consumers, farmers, entrepreneurs and corporations are hostage to both the companies and the union. The Teamsters’ timing is very strategic. The Prairie grain harvest will soon make railways maximum busy. Oil exports are rising (and despite the opening of the expanded Trans Mountain Pipeline, a lot of Canadian oil still gets to market by train). The federal Liberal government, which could propose legislation to end the work stoppage, is hanging on by a thread provided by the union-friendly NDP, who have vowed to cut the Liberals’ thread if the government proposes a back-to-work bill. Then there is the simple logistical fact that Parliament is in recess until the middle of next month. Even if the Trudeau government worked up the gumption to introduce strike-ending legislation, it would have to recall MPs for an emergency session, which would take days or even a week. At a cost to businesses and farmers of more than $1 billion per day, the strike threatens an already fragile, slow-growing economy. And manufacturers, exporters, farmers, small businesses, oil producers and consumers have no ability to switch to other railways." GUNTER: | Edmonton Sun

Technically, no, but economically, it is a potential disaster for Canada in many ways. Governments are responsible to maintain order as well as enforce the law. A strike of this nature would not be maintaining order and good government. It would be anarchy and destruction.

" 3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back. 4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit." Proverbs 26: 3, 4 KJV "12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. " Proverbs 26:12

" Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), which currently vets applicants, and the departments that preceded it going back to 1996, did not always demand status cards or other documents from vendors until 2022, according to Piragasanathar’s statement. “In years past,” he explained, “businesses were required to sign an attestation” that they were Indigenous. They also faced the possibility of an audit, he said. In 2022, ISC tightened the requirements by demanding documentation from new applicants, Piragasanathar said. He did not explain why. The Trudeau government has directed billions of dollars to Indigenous businesses over the past two years, but never addressed the PSIB’s underlying problems, according to a collaborative investigation between Global News and researchers at First Nations University of Canada. (Learn more about how the investigation unfolded.) The program has recently come under fire from federal MPs for negligent auditing practices that potentially allow non-Indigenous businesses to exploit the system at the expense of Indigenous enterprises — and their communities." Billions in federal contracts awarded to ‘Indigenous’ enterprises without verification | Globalnews.ca This is just another example of how the Trudeau government throws Canadian taxpayer money around without serious safeguards and controls.

Unfortunately the federal government acted a bit late. The Liberal cabinet minister only today directed the labour board to enact binding arbitration. That will take days, which means the railways system could be shut down for days costing the economy billions of dollars. We're still not sure when this will end although there is some light at the end of the tunnel. The effects of this shutdown could affect businesses for days or even weeks. All of this was unnecessary if the government had used some common sense and acted much sooner. But it appears they listened to the NDP and let it go this far before doing something.

Of course not. But I don't believe a union should be able to shut down the entire railway system for Canada. That is anarchy and could hurt many major industries in Canada as well as millions of Canadians. A government's job is to maintain law and order and prevent anarchy. Doing that is not Socialism. It is just protecting the country from serious harm and anarchy. Surely you must understand we need a certain amount of laws and authorities to protect a country from harm. There can be no free-for-all for unions or anyone else. This is just common sense.

Billions in federal contracts awarded to ‘Indigenous’ enterprises without verification | Globalnews.ca