Facebook Political Vouyers

My note to this magnificent lady.

"I am tired of those sideline folks who think it's cool to post negative statements about those of us who choose to engage in political postings. Their effete smugness and sense of intellect superiority is far more disgusting to me than any posts I have seen. It's our right, no, it's our responsibility to post freely be often when we feel strongly about the future of our nation.

Your comments are ALWAYS enlightening and helpful, and I look forward to them. I was honored to be blocked by a super hip California media type because I sent her your one of your "takes" on women. Thank you.

I ask those elites what they will prohibit next on this wonderful forum. Maybe it ought to be all about grandkids, recipes, Jesus, our favorite time of year or what we had for lunch yesterday?

When Facebook reaches that level of insipid dialogue, I will leave it, or better, stay and clean out my friends list when they suggest those of us who are political are somehow ruining the forum.

I suggest those many Facebook voyeurs who are not willing to debate or get involved in this most critical decision of our lifetime ought to find something thing else to do with their incredibly valuable time.

I don't like either candidate but that doesn't mean I should become an ostrich when the future of my cherished values as a citizen are at stake. The populace becomes very passive and silent every time tyrants take control.

I may fail, but I will go down swinging for what I consider my duties as an informed citizen. If my posts offend you, unfollow me, block me, delete me, or ignore me, but don't try to shame me into becoming silent or passive to receive your approval.

Being blocked or unfollowed by self-proclaimed elites in this case is not a shame but an honor.

This is too important to be cool." 

JG

Liz Carter

Yesterday at 11:38am · Salt Lake City, UT · 

For those wanting to focus on stupid overly spun or exaggerated or taken out of context comments...can we actually look logically at the POTUS race?

Trumps first hire as the potential POTUS was a home run hit with Pence. It was smart and showed that he'll do as he said and surround himself with great people.

Hillary FAILED in her first hire as the potential POTUS with Kaine. She showed she continues to make poor choices and surrounds herself with failures.

And for those upset about the tax thing...open your eyes. You don't pay taxes when they are not due. You yourself should be taking advantage of any tax loop hole you can and most likely do with the mortgage interest or other loss write off possibilities. Hillary herself wrote off over $700k to reduce her taxes. And honestly, the jobs he has created have also created tax revenue. His companies have created thousands of jobs.

If you are hung up on the actual business loss, learn a bit more about business. Apple, GE, Microsoft and so many others have taken huge losses as well. The difference here is it's their money to lose. Hillary lost YOUR tax dollars as SOS, millions and millions of our money.

Quit getting sucked up into the Clinton campaign, aka the media, spin and realize they are doing there best to have you vote for Hillary or a third party to guarantee another Clinton Presidency....which would be disastrous.

And one last thing, what a sad day it is to realize that journalism in the USA is all but dead and is no longer an honorable career. The majority of them have lost their integrity and back bone to report simple facts or truth. Their employers have made sure that even those who want to do what is right can not in fear of losing their job.

If you are active in the political discussion and are not focused and doing all you can to defeat Hillary, shame on you. Seriously, I'm sorry if you don't like that statement, but you need to realize you are helping to elect a woman who purposely left Americans to be murdered and advocates the murder of children who can survive outside of the womb. Shame on you for taking your ball and going home or focusing on stupid statements the media has enhanced instead of fighting a proven evil woman.

Don't bother trying to argue your position or against Trump on this thread, I'm over it and won't allow you to help Hillary on my wall.

Courage, Values and Legacy

What would be your parting words to those you love the most at your point of death?

Values are best understood at times of departure. What did I stand for, and how do you know I was being authentic and not manipulative or driven by self interests?

What do we learn today about our motives as we abide in silence in our secret place?

2 Timothy is a battlefield or a challenge to truthfulness and courage from Paul's surrogate to Timothy, a cadet.

Colin Harris frames the discussion like this:

The general theme of this portion of the letter emphasizes courage in the face of the challenges of a world of many appeals for loyalty.

The voices of the culture of the first century biblical world were many, and they appealed to all dimensions of human experience. There was the voice of the powerful Roman Empire, which called for and enforced a kind of “law and order” society, which made possible the co-existence of many different religious practices and philosophies of life.  There was the moral voice of Judaism, which provided an important part of the foundation of the gospel, which emphasized justice and a covenant relation to God.  There were the many voices of an increasingly secular culture, which offered everything from prosperity to pleasure.

The choice of which voice to listen to is the challenge the writer holds up to young Timothy. “Remember who you are” – and he reminds him of his heritage through his mother and grandmother.  “Rekindle the gift of God that is in you” --  and he reminds him of his “calling” and the responsibility to be a faithful steward of the “God-presence” within him to be an agent of God’s redemptive work. “ Don’t back away from the suffering that will come your way as a result of holding to your calling” – and he reminds him of the model of Christ (and of the writer) as examples of that kind of faithfulness.

Values + courage = legacy.
Values - courage = legacy.  JG.

Courage

"You understand the dangers, you feel the fear, and you find the courage to do the right thing.

Strength and wisdom combine as you ward off temptation and act according to your values.

Definitions
1. Overcoming Fear
2. Grace under pressure (attributed to Ernest Hemingway)
3. Choosing self respect
4. Wise endurance (attributed to Laches)
5. Uncomplaining acceptance of unendurable conditions (attributed to Eisenhower)
6. Doing right despite the fright
7. Value-based action despite temptation.
(Doing what must be done when it isn't fun - Jack C. Getz)

A courageous person understands danger, and chooses to overcome their fear and proceed to face the danger and act according to their values. It is not fearlessness, recklessness, or rashness. It is a well considered, wise, and brave decision to behave constructively despite the fear, discomfort, or temptation. Courage is a strength drawn from a wise balance between the weaknesses of cowardice and recklessness. It is the discipline to act on wisely-chosen values rather than an impulse.
Because courage allows us to act on our values rather than our impulses, its virtue has long been recognized."

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