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There is no valid evidence. Only Trump’s accusations and own efforts to influence results. Foreign influence? Like it or not we now live in global info whirlpool and Trump’s chronic lies are not a remedy. Be careful not to mistake his, now quite open, self promotions as patriotism.
It is telling that only the Democrat Party, the Democrat-controlled Media, and those influenced by them who say there is "no valid evidence" of corruption in the 2020 election. As you likely know, the election rules were changed from state to state during the COVID era. This alone calls into question the election results as they normally are produced.

When, for example, should votes be counted for long periods of time, except by the traditional military absentee ballot? When have states gone to a preference for mail in balloting or voting on street corners? When has there been such a resistance to watching the election process, suggesting it is "voter intimidation?"

As a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, there have been concerns about the potential impact on the 2020 federal election cycle. Some states have delayed primary elections, and, in other jurisdictions, officials have moved polling places away from high-risk populations. As the public health crisis continues, new questions are emerging about the safety and accessibility of voting in the remaining federal primaries and the November 3 general election. These concerns are coupled with questions about how to maintain election integrity. As a result, courts across the nation have been considering challenges to key aspects of state election laws.

Much of the recent election law litigation relating to COVID-19 has challenged aspects of state laws addressing absentee voting and all-mail voting, also known as vote-by-mail. In this Sidebar, absentee voting generally refers to state laws that permit eligible voters to request and cast ballots by mail without physically going to the polls on Election Day. All-mail voting generally refers to state laws that provide for automatic mailing of ballots to all eligible voters.

This Sidebar outlines the legal landscape for state and federal election laws, examines recent challenges to state laws in response to the pandemic, and briefly discusses select legislation introduced in the 116th Congress.
 
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It is telling that only the Democrat Party, the Democrat-controlled Media, and those influenced by them who say there is "no valid evidence" of corruption in the 2020 election.
Are you aware of any actual substantial evidence? We can always question anything, especially when we lose. I am all for finding the truth. I no longer have a favorite side or party. But just because a process changes dies not make it suspicious.

Trump and his inner circle, especially Stephen Miller, Pam Bondi, and Kristi Noem are just bad for democracy. Be very cautious about what they call patriotism. I think even Republicans are beginning to see that.
 
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Are you aware of any actual substantial evidence? We can always question anything, especially when we lose. I am all for finding the truth. I no longer have a favorite side or party. But just because a process changes dies not make it suspicious.

Trump and his inner circle, especially Stephen Miller, Pam Bondi, and Kristi Noem are just bad for democracy. Be very cautious about what they call patriotism. I think even Republicans are beginning to see that.
You may be politically neutral but I can safely guess that you get your news from liberal/progressive news sources. I love Miller, Bondi, and Noem because all 3 have served well. Saying they are "bad for democracy" sounds terribly biased, since they are all strong conservatives who wish to retain the traditional constitutional definition of democracy, as opposed to the more nuanced definition given by liberals who favor illegal allien participation in the census and in the voting process.

There have been efforts underway in determining how far the election corruption existed in the Georgia election in 2020. That it existed is beyond question. You just won't find how extensive it was unless you allow intense examination. And that is being prohibited or obstructed. Those who obstruct may think it's "bad for democracy" to allow careful scrutiny of compromised elections?
 
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You might as well say no Christian lives by Christian moral standards. It is a meaningless, judgmental statement. Would you argue that there are no true Christians in political office?

The problem with this kind of attitude is it seems geared to destroy all political discussion. We are told that "political" discussions are on trial, due to the continual influx of nasty rhetoric. Is that what you're trying to achieve? I hope not.

If you're just trying to get political discussion "canned," if it doesn't promote your own point of view, why don't you simply stop posting on political subjects altogether? Please allow others to discuss these important subjects with a more "agreeable" spirit?
How am I stopping anyone by giving my opinion?
 
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How am I stopping anyone by giving my opinion?
Not this forum, but on another forum we were threatened with cancelling all discussion of politics because previous discussions were filled with less than "Christian" attitudes and rhetoric. I wish, therefore, to keep our opinions as civil as possible, while admitting different opinions--even emotional ones.
 
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What is your unbiased news source, Randy?
Did I say there was an unbiased news source? What I meant to say is that the source you're drawing upon is a Left-Wing news source. Tell me it ain't so? ;)
 
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Did I say there was an unbiased news source? What I meant to say is that the source you're drawing upon is a Left-Wing news source. Tell me it ain't so? ;)
Do you consider AP, Reuters and WSJ "Left Wing"? Tell me you like Fox News.
 
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Do you consider AP, Reuters and WSJ "Left Wing"? Tell me you like Fox News.
Regardless of how they vote, they're pretty much Trump haters. I used to watch Fox News, but have switched to Newsmax. I have MSN as my opening web page, and fully understand the Leftists' pov, as well as TDS. Some "moderate" Republicans are no better than "moderate" Democrats.

WSJ is right-leaning, but a Trump hater. The AP and Reuters are on the Left, yes. You should be aware of this. The views you hold to may have been planted into you.

No American in their right mind would favor the inundation of America by criminal illegal aliens. And yet, victims of propaganda have been taught to believe what it is against their nature to believe. This is evidence of a powerful Media influence.
 
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So even Fox News is not pro Trump enough for you and yet you claim it is I who have had views planted in me. One does not even need a source much these days when we have the president himself posting absurdity on social media. We have him and his people making statements and taking actions for each of us to interpret and judge.

You don’t think Newsmax has bias?
 
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By the way, you quoted me and in that quote was a video link I never put. I only make these posts on my 2 1/2. By 5 1/2 iphone and and is is becoming more of a pain with ads and pop ups. Not your fault, of course, but expect to see less of me here.
 
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No politicians represent the Lord's teaching. Why follow them?
I don’t “follow”any of them. But I do take interest in their words and actions, especially when they have such drastic consequences for us all.
 
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I don’t “follow”any of them. But I do take interest in their words and actions, especially when they have such drastic consequences for us all.
What consequences.
 
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I don’t “follow”any of them. But I do take interest in their words and actions, especially when they have such drastic consequences for us all.
How can you endorse a politician while being a representative of Christ? Is Jesus republican or democrat?
 
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What world do you live in where you do not recognize the fruit of politicians in your own life?
God is my helper. Not politicians. Why worry about what man can do to me?
 
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Im referring to people who do. And why argue about godless politicians anyway? Is that our mission?
Jesus did not address the occupying Romans but he did address the scribes and priests taking advantage of their power over the people. Prophets also critiqued those in power.

What is our Christian mission when as a nation we become an abomination?
 
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