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Say it aint so · Oct 18, 2025

Always in His Presence said:
Democrats’ $1.5 trillion demand to keep the gov’t open sets a new record for gall

Senate Democrats this week said they’d let the Republican short-term spending bill pass, and so avoid a government shutdown as of Oct. 1, for the low, low price of . . . $1.5 trillion.

Yep, they demand that much added spending, which means $1.5 trillion in new federal debt over the next decade.

To add a single month of uninterupted federal operations, the GOP must agree to:

1) permanently extend Biden-era ObamaCare subsidies that now sunset Dec. 31, and

2) gut the health savings just passed in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and

3) unfreeze $5 billion in foreign aid that President Donald Trump recently stopped while Congress was on (yet another) vacation.

Republicans didn’t bite, so Senate Dems this week used the filibuster to block the GOP’s “stopgap” bill, setting up a game of chicken when Congress gets back to work at the very end of the month.

Listen. Trump has said since 2016 he has a plan that is better and cheaper than the ACA. If your concern is the cost, this plan should redress that. But we both know that claim is just more Trump hooey. Again. The ACA benefits mostly those residing in red areas. What's the plan?

Daniel Martinovich · Oct 18, 2025

BelieveItOarKnot said:
You merely miss the entire point

Jesus came to "destroy" the devil and his works.

Has that happened yet? No.

We have dominion over, but not eradication, yet.

Part of the Christian Hope is for the permanent eradication of the devil and his messengers.

So put your cards on the table for that subject and maybe we can have a conversation?

Progressively destroy the works of the devil on earth. Heaven is a different story.
But you simply cannot hold an opinion that all evil and sin on this earth will be eradicated someday based on all the Bible’s prophecy about it. You can only do that if you pull out bits and pieces of it and read them through that narrative.

For instance. The couple dozen chapters of prophecy about the New Jerusalem clesrly indicate a transformed earth where good is overcoming evil. Where good is a dominate influence over evil. Not the eradication of evil. Which by the way is progressively happening. Look at these three chapters. It’s pretty clear.
The Bride of Christ

Always in His Presence · Oct 18, 2025

Shutdown threatens rural hospitals, veterans' care as Democrats block GOP plan, Emmer warns

EXCLUSIVE: The No. 3 House Republican is accusing Democrats of making a hypocritical argument in their resistance to the GOP's federal funding bill.

The government shutdown is in its 14th day with Republicans and Democrats still unable to agree on a path forward. The Trump administration is taking steps to prevent the military from missing paychecks this week, while also beginning to lay off scores of federal workers amid the standoff.

DaisyDay · Oct 18, 2025

Unfortunately, as of late, the DHS has been an unreliable narrator, i.e. it lies.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/ice-arrests-chicago-area-cop-legally-working-us-town-says-2025-10-17/

Radule Bojovic, who was born in Montenegro, was arrested "during a targeted enforcement action," according to a press release from the Department of Homeland Security. DHS said Bojovic was in the country illegally after overstaying a B2 tourist visa more than 10 years ago. But a statement from the Village of Hanover Park later on Thursday said its police department received a work authorization card for Bojovic issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which had recently been renewed. The Village also said Bojovic had successfully completed a background check with the FBI and the Illinois State Police.

"The bottom line is that all information we received from the federal government indicated that Officer Bojovic is legally authorized to work in the United States as a police officer. Clearly, without that authorization, the Village would not have hired him," the statement said. Bojovic was being held in immigration detention at the Clay County Justice Center in Brazil, Indiana, on Friday morning, according to ICE's online detainee locator. The Village's statement said Bojovic had been placed on administrative leave during his immigration proceedings and that he would return to duty if he were allowed to remain legally in the U.S. Since the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump launched its federal immigration enforcement blitz in the Chicago area last month, about 1,500 people have been arrested, according to DHS. The use of tear gas and other chemical munitions by federal immigration agents to disperse crowds during arrests has increasingly come under scrutiny by civic leaders and residents. Some, including Democratic Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, have also questioned the veracity of statements issued by the DHS about the incidents.

retired firefighter · Oct 18, 2025

rocknanchor said:
Yes, there is strict passages He warns the flock about, does not cancel the presence of the wealthy Christians also found in the scriptures. Both have admonishings under His will. In other words, if God blesses the store, it is said, He does so for ''the just and unjust''. The term ''chasing'' might imply to some as those who are simply doing what good stewards of finance do in any number of ways (3John 1:2).

we have plenty of wealthy so called Christians, some with mega churches, some with large tv followings , you never see were the give to the poor or homeless . but live in mansions on earth rather than waiting on the mansion the Lord will have prepared in Heaven

Say it aint so · Oct 18, 2025

Always in His Presence said:
1. The debate was scheduled more than 2 months ago to take place in November -
2. The Government has to be OPEN for something to come to the floor for debate.

LOL. You guys may fall for Lucy holding the football as Charile Brown takes a run to kick it, but everyone else knows better.

Always in His Presence · Oct 18, 2025

Democrats’ $1.5T Power Play Risks Essential Federal Services

“Democrats, unable to slow Trump’s agenda or even garner much media attention for their efforts, are under increasing pressure to risk a shutdown,” Bloomberg reported. The outlet noted that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer backed down from a similar threat in March but is taking a harder line this time.

The New York Times confirmed that “Senate Democrats on Friday blocked Republicans’ plan to keep federal funding flowing past a Sept. 30 deadline, demanding concessions on health care and other issues in exchange for their support for a measure needed to avert a government shutdown.”

Democratic senators told The Hill that defeating the Republican proposal is “necessary” to “send a message” to President Trump. Some party members view the shutdown threat as their only leverage against the administration.

RileyG · Oct 18, 2025

Thanks for sharing!

RileyG · Oct 18, 2025

Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of our death.
Amen

RileyG · Oct 18, 2025

David

Apple Sky · Oct 18, 2025

Strong in Him said:
Right - and do any of those short bios say; "and he is a well-known liar who has successfully conned people into believing the moon landings"?

They wouldn't would they ? It would be more than their jobs are worth.

Strong in Him said:
So you might have some information about what they do, but you don't know them.

No I don't & wouldn't want too.

Say it aint so · Oct 18, 2025

Always in His Presence said:
What does that have to do with Schumer holding the country hostage so he can get 1,500,000,000,000 (1.5 Trillion) in additional spending?

The shutdown, just like the 2013 GOP shutdown is over healthcare.
Again, if the GOP has a plan other than killing coverage, increasing costs, and closing hospitals let's hear it.
You seem to be on top of it, how about placing that plan here ____________________.

Always in His Presence · Oct 18, 2025

Say it aint so said:
The Dems would love to debate an extension.
There have been bipartisan bills introduced.
The GOP won't let them come to the floor for debate.

1. The debate was scheduled more than 2 months ago to take place in November -
2. The Government has to be OPEN for something to come to the floor for debate.

Always in His Presence · Oct 18, 2025

Democrats’ $1.5 trillion demand to keep the gov’t open sets a new record for gall

Senate Democrats this week said they’d let the Republican short-term spending bill pass, and so avoid a government shutdown as of Oct. 1, for the low, low price of . . . $1.5 trillion.

Yep, they demand that much added spending, which means $1.5 trillion in new federal debt over the next decade.

To add a single month of uninterupted federal operations, the GOP must agree to:

1) permanently extend Biden-era ObamaCare subsidies that now sunset Dec. 31, and

2) gut the health savings just passed in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and

3) unfreeze $5 billion in foreign aid that President Donald Trump recently stopped while Congress was on (yet another) vacation.

Republicans didn’t bite, so Senate Dems this week used the filibuster to block the GOP’s “stopgap” bill, setting up a game of chicken when Congress gets back to work at the very end of the month.

Say it aint so · Oct 18, 2025

Always in His Presence said:
Nope - I disagree - the ridiculousness of the Democrats wanting a 1,500,000,000,000.00 INCREASE in spending with no debate, just give it to us or we keep the government closed is evidence enough that Schumer and his cronies would never agree to anything the Republicans offer -

The Dems would love to debate an extension.
There have been bipartisan bills introduced.
The GOP won't let them come to the floor for debate.

seeking.IAM · Oct 18, 2025

PloverWing said:
I am sad to see this (and a bit angry, I confess), but GAFCON has been moving this way for a couple of decades.

I confess it bothers me very little as GAFCON has gone its own way for a couple of decades. It changes nothing for me as an Episcopalian Anglican. If I have any disappointment in GAFCON's exit, it is only regret as another instance of lack of fellowship, charity, and tolerance among Christians. I did have a reaction to their statement I found arrogant, "...we have not left the Anglican Communion; we are the Anglican Communion."

Tuur · Oct 18, 2025

Stopped_lurking said:
Procrustean bed, a new word to me, I had to Google it Who has forced anyone to do anything? Is there something wrong with the business case for renewables? I'm not saying it is the best solution everywhere, but neither are gas, coal or nuclear powered solutions.

Who's forcing renewables? Those who demand decommissioning existing generation without sufficient reliable generation in place first. Say "nuclear" and they get their knickers in a twist. Say you need to build energy storage where they actually can replace existing generation, and they say all you need is to build more renewables. Point out the expense and they repeat "renewables are cheaper" and won't listen to anything different.

That's a huge reason I'm looking at going off-grid. I'm working on the premise that we will get to the point where those think renewables without energy storage will supply all our needs will win out. If they want to sit in the cold dark, that's their choice. Me, I prefer something better. If I do this, it will cost, but at least I won't be sitting in the dark.

Always in His Presence · Oct 18, 2025

Say it aint so said:
Heritiage/Romney/Obamacare was dependent on all state participating.
The more people in the pool, the cheaper the premiums.
One third of the initially states refused. You can guess which ones.
Now most of the people dependent on Heritage/Romney/Obamacare reside in red states.

What does that have to do with Schumer holding the country hostage so he can get 1,500,000,000,000 (1.5 Trillion) in additional spending?

Always in His Presence · Oct 18, 2025

GoldenBoy89 said:
So much for peace in the Middle East.

why did they start fighting again - Hamas and Israel?

Say it aint so · Oct 18, 2025

DaisyDay said:
Do you remember all the amendments the GOP made to the bill and then still refused to vote for it? They have been chipping away at it ever since without proposing anything better to replace it. The Democrats did vote for the CR back in April with the understanding that there would be negotiations on healthcare which have not happened because the Magas reneged.

Heritiage/Romney/Obamacare was dependent on all state participating.
The more people in the pool, the cheaper the premiums.
One third of the initially states refused. You can guess which ones.
Now most of the people dependent on Heritage/Romney/Obamacare reside in red states.

Always in His Presence · Oct 18, 2025

Nithavela said:
Not doing so would have probably resulted in them being executed as well.

QFT -

Hamas does not want peace.

GoldenBoy89 · Oct 18, 2025

So much for peace in the Middle East.

Always in His Presence · Oct 18, 2025

Say it aint so said:
The GOP doesn't like it. It's why they shut the government down before. So again, should just CR the shutdown. Then unveil that Trump concept of a plan to fix healthcare. And if legit, the Dems will be on board.

Nope - I disagree - the ridiculousness of the Democrats wanting a 1,500,000,000,000.00 INCREASE in spending with no debate, just give it to us or we keep the government closed is evidence enough that Schumer and his cronies would never agree to anything the Republicans offer -

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Democrats’ $1.5 trillion demand to keep the gov’t open sets a new record for gall

Shutdown threatens rural hospitals, veterans' care as Democrats block GOP plan, Emmer warns

Democrats’ $1.5T Power Play Risks Essential Federal Services

Democrats’ $1.5 trillion demand to keep the gov’t open sets a new record for gall