Always in His Presence said:

Why on earth would I want to live in a city where the cost of living and doing business is among the highest in the nation, when I can move to another place and just take my jet in when I feel like it?

Does not make sense.

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I hope you don’t lose too much sleep worrying about how rich people solve their problems.

Almost two years after the start of the Gaza War, it is clear that the ceasefire does not mean an end to Islamist terror, but rather its return in a new form. According to a report in the British Telegraph, the terrorist organisation Hamas is systematically working to regain its former position of power in the Gaza Strip, using the same methods it has employed since 2007: intimidation, torture, public executions and control over the civilian population.

‘Hamas has not changed its DNA,’ says Israeli security expert Kobi Michael, former head of the Palestine Division in the Israeli Ministry of Strategic Affairs. ‘It has no intention of disarming, leaving the Gaza Strip or relinquishing power.’

While the international community talks of a ‘post-war order’ and ‘stabilisation,’ Hamas is consolidating its power once again. Reports from Gaza show that armed Hamas members have occupied offices, schools and humanitarian facilities in recent weeks including the Gaza Community Mental Health Programme, whose building they seized by force to house their own families.

According to witness statements, Hamas is once again carrying out public executions. Members of opposition clans such as the Doghmush and Abu Shabab families, were shot dead in the street by Hamas fighters. Western observers speak of a ‘second phase of terror’ in which the organisation pretends to be relaxing its grip externally, but internally rules with brutal force.

A spokesman for the PA security forces, Anwar Rajab, compared the recent executions to the methods of the so-called Islamic State: ‘This is ISIS - nothing else.’

At the same time, the BBC reports that Hamas has mobilised around 7,000 new fighters to restore control in all districts of Gaza. The so-called ‘Radaa’ unit, a subgroup of the Qassam Brigades, is said to have carried out four armed operations against rival groups in Oct alone.

The recruitment of young men and the recovery of weapons are also in full swing. Residents report that Hamas is asking civilians to report unexploded ordnance, apparently to use the material for future fighting.

The return of Hamas to power in Gaza is a warning signal for those that are focusing on negotiations and reconstruction. Gaza is once again under the control of those who regard the civilian population as a bargaining chip. Terror lives on, only its forms have changed.

Always in His Presence said:

That number would be 5,000,000.00 -

Where does the right to penalize them come from?

Why New Yorkers are Fleeing State​

For over a decade, New York has been among the states with the highest numbers of residents leaving. But while for years there was a balance between the numbers of those moving out of New York and those moving in, last year 56 percent of recorded moves were headed out of the state, according to a new report by national mover Atlas Van Lines.​

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While the high cost of living has been driving residents out of New York, their exodus could make the state more affordable in the near future, according to Griffin.​

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"In years past, as we saw in 2023, New York had the fourth highest cost of living in the U.S., with residents spending nearly $50k per year in housing, healthcare, taxes, food, and transportation," he told Newsweek.​

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"However, 2025 could mark a turning point for residents as they finally decide to relocate due to unsustainable living prices," Griffin added. The latest report from the National Association of Realtors corroborates this thesis, Griffin said.​

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It's not just the wealthy.

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Yeah that’s exactly what Mamdani is trying to address. It’s no wonder he’s doing so well in the race.

GoldenBoy89 said:

I don’t get how some think billionaires and corporations buying favor with the president is better than splitting the cost of the renovations across 150 million taxpayers.

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I wonder where those corporations get all that money in the first place?

Anyway, they all seem eager to help pay for the public good; perhaps we can raise the corporate tax rate.

Soyeong said:

It's not speaking to anyone in particular, but rather it is simply equating delighting in doing the will of God with obeying His commands. Instructions for how to be a doer of God's character traits can't be set aside without first setting God aside.

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AND if anyone write from ROMANS through. PHILEMON. it. is speaking to the BODY of CHRIST and. the rest is speaking to Israel is my position !!

And do you agree OR disagree ??

And you will disagree , right ??
dan p

ThatRobGuy said:

1 the existing amendment would have to be repealed via another one. Which requires 2/3 of both houses to agree on an amendment, and then ratification via 3/4 of the states. Unless there's a red wave of epic proportions in both the federal and state levels (in a lot of states), that one's got a snowball's chance in hell.

2) A crazy hypothetical. (and maybe there's already another rule that squashes it). The verbiage says "nobody can be elected to the office of president more than twice". In 2028, he and JD Vance switch spots on the ticket so he's only "Running for VP", and then after all the swearing in is done, Vance voluntarily resigns, and the succession plan kicks in.

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I'm positive Vance is running in 2028, and we will be having an election like every other. As Vice I'm sure he'll be the favored Republican candidate.

Trump trolls the media is all. I don't listen to the noise, he pokes and prods.

Oompa Loompa said:

From what we have seen in California, it is the middle class who will flee.

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Why would Mamdani’s election drive away the middle class? They’re the ones his policies are specifically aimed to help who can’t make it in NYC because of how things are currently. They’re the ones who would mostly be electing him too.

essentialsaltes said:

I guess Google, Meta/Facebook and others are safe from all the wrath and backlash Trump was promising during the election.

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I don’t get how some think billionaires and corporations buying favor with the president is better than splitting the cost of the renovations across 150 million taxpayers.

eclipsenow said:

The international community is aiming to help develop a more legitimate Palestinian Government.

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The "Palestinians" are completely unprepared for this and their own state, both in terms of character (when children learn about the murder of Jews at summer camp and Hamas facilities) and politically (as Abbas does everything he can to keep power in his hands and Hamas continues to gain support and there is no alternative to dependence on the PA, which promotes terror) and ideologically (no mention of reading the charter. And yes, Jews would not have access to "Palestinian" territories, even though they are biblical heartland).

HIM said:

the Book of the Law

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Who said anything about a book?

Hans Blaster said:

The City of New York might open a bodega... with a cat!

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Just one.

Bob S said:

Faith or Works of the Law​

3 You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. 2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by believing what you heard? 3 Are you so foolish? After beginning by means of the Spirit, are you now trying to finish by means of the flesh? 4 Have you experienced so much in vain—if it really was in vain? 5 So again I ask, does God give you his Spirit and work miracles among you by the works of the law, or by your believing what you heard? 6 So also Abraham “believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”

10 For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.” 11 Clearly no one who relies on the law is justified before God, because “the righteous will live by faith.” 12 The law is not based on faith; on the contrary, it says, “The person who does these things will live by them.” 13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole.” 14 He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.

19 Why, then, was the law given at all? It was added because of transgressions until the Seed to whom the promise referred had come. The law was given through angels and entrusted to a mediator. 20 A mediator, however, implies more than one party; but God is one.

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It is not a matter of worry. The ten commandments were not only to convince us of sin. They were good for the people of Israel to sanctify them as people of God. It pleases God to keep the commandments that He gave, so why not keep them? It is not out of fear, but to do what God said was good. We are free of the law through grace, but keeping the law is good for us. It is good to honor your parents, so we don’t dishonor our parents because because it is the right thing to do. It is good to keep the Sabbath. It helps us to focus on our relationship to God. Those who keep Sunday as the Lord’s day, do it for the same reason. They set aside a day for the Lord. It is more out of love for God than out of fear.

Always in His Presence said:

Here is the rub - It is their money - not ours to confiscate through draconian taxes aimed solely at them because of their success.

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Here’s my question: Why do you care what some rich person in NYC has to pay in taxes?

How does that affect you?

Always in His Presence said:

Very good - now compare to what the tax payer pays by funding the Unaffordable Care Act -

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It appears to be roughly the same.

AI

The "full cost" of an Obamacare family plan includes premiums and other out-of-pocket expenses, with average annual premiums approaching $27,000

RandyPNW said:

There are a number of self-proclaimed prophets who claim to have been there, and have described it in some detail. I heard from one on Elijah Streams, and thought it interesting. I have no idea how real it is, or if it's symbolic, or whatever. But Paul did claim to have gone to the 3rd heaven, whatever that is.

Personally, I focus on the New Earth, which I think will be somewhat like the present earth because we've been told that the present earth will exist forever. But it will become a "new earth" at some point, indicating some major changes.

The new earth will have an enormous city of Jerusalem, reaching up into outer space. But again, this could be symbolic. I'm interested in comments....

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When looking at the heaven , it is billion of miles either way But in 1 Cor 2:9 it says that But just as it has been written ''

Things which. the EYE did not SEE. and the EAR did not hear and did not COME UPON. the HEART of Man the things

God has prepared for. the Ones loving Him. ,

And in 1 Cor 6:2 and 3 , we will GOVERN the Gods UNIVERSE

And in verse 3 we will GOVERN ANGELS.

And ONLY those in. the BODY OF Christ will be there !!

dan p

RamiC said:

I thought that was his best chance, not changing the Constitution, but somehow finding a way to evade counting as a person. A Supreme Court precedent declaring him a "man" and distinguishing the two somehow.

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This has a ring of sovereign citizen silliness to it.

Faith or Works of the Law​

3 You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. 2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by believing what you heard? 3 Are you so foolish? After beginning by means of the Spirit, are you now trying to finish by means of the flesh? 4 Have you experienced so much in vain—if it really was in vain? 5 So again I ask, does God give you his Spirit and work miracles among you by the works of the law, or by your believing what you heard? 6 So also Abraham “believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”

10 For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.” 11 Clearly no one who relies on the law is justified before God, because “the righteous will live by faith.” 12 The law is not based on faith; on the contrary, it says, “The person who does these things will live by them.” 13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole.” 14 He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.

19 Why, then, was the law given at all? It was added because of transgressions until the Seed to whom the promise referred had come. The law was given through angels and entrusted to a mediator. 20 A mediator, however, implies more than one party; but God is one.

Fervent said:

Yeah, though there can be a time when offending someone serves a pastoral purpose. Possibly to shock someone who is prideful, such as how Jesus called the pharisees "sons of the devil' and "sons of vipers" because of their religious chauvenism and their failure to attend to the basic duties that they were put into their offices to do like ensuring that the vulnerable members of society received care.

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Indeed. Scripture is much more nuanced than many assume these days.

Tuur said:

Again, no. Clearly you don't believe me, but have seen otherwise. Have talked to people face-to-face who felt otherwise. Have seen someone paint support for Trump across the roof of their barn. And just last Thursday, noticed one home flying a Trump flag and another nearby it with a fresh Trump sign out front.

You dislike Trump. I get that. This is CF, so it's on-brand for most to oppose any Republican. I get that, too. Know that this isn't universal. You can believe it; disbelieve it; call me a liar; or call it whatever.

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I don’t think you’re lying when you say you know Trump fans. I know quite a few in my personal life as well and that’s over here in liberal LA.

That doesn’t mean he isn’t an unpopular president. His poor approval ratings, the fact he’s lost the popular vote twice and when he did win it was by a 1.5% margin over another very unpopular candidate. Idk what you’re trying to defend here. The guy is just not likable.

eclipsenow said:

Israel killed more than the Hamas attack in the West Bank over the last decade.

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Not without reason and the wave of attacks against Jews continues unabated.

iluvatar5150 said:

Oh? Which news outlets? Got any links?

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The ones I watch.