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We will just have to disagree.
You finally came to that conclusion?
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We will just have to disagree.
I'm glad they did something good. But people doing stuff for their town don't typically announce political affiliations. The circumstances make it look like a political stunt, don't you think?
Compared to the people who have gotten killed because of Trump's rhetoric, which you obviously support or make excuses for
You finally came to that conclusion?
We could follow their example in our local communities. Is Newark near you Ted?
No, its just a way to amicably end a discussion in which there is no point to continue when one party makes wild accusations that he cannot back up with any credible example, source, or information. I accept that you believe what you believe, and there isn't any point in arguing about it. I do think you are taking a position that not only bears false witness, but is extremely harmful. But I doubt seriously that those doing that, including you, see that or believe it. So what I think isn't important. Let's let it go at that.
On Monday, a group of Trump supporters led by conservative activist Scott Presler went to West Baltimore for a massive clean-up operation following tweets sent by President Donald Trump highlighting the dire conditions in the area.
I'm glad they did something good. But people doing stuff for their town don't typically announce political affiliations. The circumstances make it look like a political stunt, don't you think?
Of course it was a political stunt - it was done by a political group. It was a brilliant political stunt. It proved precisely the point that Trump was making about Rep. Cumming's district, and in a manner that followed the biblical principle of not returning evil with evil, but with good. It's beyond reproach; there's no way to criticize it without without coming across as petty, vindictive and spiteful. "But it makes us look bad!" is not effective criticism at all. Yes, go tell the whole world that you care more about your own self-image than the welfare of your neighbors, and expect to be taken seriously when you call into question the motives of those who have been rolling up their sleeves and getting their hands dirty to help your neighbors. By all means, see how well that goes down...
The deception would be if they said they did it but did not.How can a political "stunt" be considered good?
You as a Christian should recognize that a stunt is just that-- a means to deceive others.
What does Jesus Paul say about deceiving?
2 Thessalonians 2:3
Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition,
Maybe from Christ Himself in the Olivet Discourse about the Last Days:
Matthew 24:4
And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you".
But, at least you admitted it was a political "stunt"
The deception would be if they said they did it but did not.
No I didn’t say that.You said pollical "stunt" which would match up with this definition
stunt---Free Dictionary
pull a stunt (on someone)
To carry out a trick, deception, or practical joke (against someone).
No I didn’t say that.
Maybe take a look at the work done and the response of the local citizens benefiting from this good act.
Trump Supporters Clean Up West Baltimore And The Liberal Media Are Irritated
Of course it was a political stunt - it was done by a political group. It was a brilliant political stunt. It proved precisely the point that Trump was making about Rep. Cumming's district, and in a manner that followed the biblical principle of not returning evil with evil, but with good. It's beyond reproach; there's no way to criticize it without without coming across as petty, vindictive and spiteful. "But it makes us look bad!" is not effective criticism at all. Yes, go tell the whole world that you care more about your own self-image than the welfare of your neighbors, and expect to be taken seriously when you call into question the motives of those who have been rolling up their sleeves and getting their hands dirty to help your neighbors. By all means, see how well that goes down...
I did not say it did not happen and admittedly there was a bit of good will, but the crux of it that is was a "political stunt"--if you want to be decieved by their motives that is your business.
A political motive is not necessarily a bad one, and as I mentioned earlier, nitpicking about their motives is petty and spiteful.
Who controls the conversations in this Country?
Trump of Cummings?