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My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. James 2:1
If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless James 1:26
This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; James 1:19
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Originally posted by Ignorant Roy View PostYeah, that's the one. It's been cited here on multiple occasions...
-Special Counsel Robert "Dirty Cop" Mueller
Some may call me foolish, and some may call me odd
But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man
Than a fool in the eyes of God
From "Fools Gold" by Petra
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Originally posted by rogue06 View PostYup. This has been brought up by several attorneys on various 'talking head' shows. Apparently when the law was written the authors had money or physical goods in mind -- not things like information.
What the statute is trying to prevent is a debt to a foreign nation that could create a motivation to look out for the best interests of that other nation rather than the US. "Anything of value" then is just that - "anything" of value. Information about the weaknesses or failings of an opponent is in fact 'something' of value. And in fact in case after case historically money is in fact exchanged for such information. And in point of fact exactly such a case was used to try to derail this thread. Money, a significant amount, was paid to gather just such information. So the idea such information is not a 'thing of value' is absolutely ludicrous.
But the reality is Trump did the same thing and violated the same law by meeting in Trump tower to ostensibly receive information (dirt) on his opponent. And it is even more troubling that this valuable information was to be given, not bought. Because now we have a debt that must be repaid to the agent behind the giver: Russia.
And that is EXACTLY what this statute is meant to prevent, or at least make illegal.
JimLast edited by oxmixmudd; 06-22-2019, 08:11 PM.My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. James 2:1
If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless James 1:26
This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; James 1:19
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Originally posted by rogue06 View PostYup. This has been brought up by several attorneys on various 'talking head' shows. Apparently when the law was written the authors had money or physical goods in mind -- not things like information.Geislerminian Antinomian Kenotic Charispneumaticostal Gender Mutualist-Egalitarian.
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Originally posted by oxmixmudd View PostI disagree. "anything of value" is meant to be very broad, and to leave room for things not specified in the law itself. It is clear the authors had every intent to make sure foreign nations could not create an indebtedness to them on the part of the candidate. That is what gifts do, that is what donations do, they create a tit for tat relationship. This is what lobbies rely on. They give to a candidate, but they expect that candidate to return the favor by looking out for their interests.
What the statute is trying to prevent is a debt to a foreign nation that could create a motivation to look out for the best interests of that other nation rather than the US. "Anything of value" then is just that - "anything" of value. Information about the weaknesses or failings of an opponent is in fact 'something' of value. And in fact in case after case historically money is in fact exchanged for such information. And in point of fact exactly such a case was used to try to derail this thread. Money, a significant amount, was paid to gather just such information. So the idea such information is not a 'thing of value' is absolutely ludicrous.
But the reality is Trump did the same thing and violated the same law by meeting in Trump tower to ostensibly receive information (dirt) on his opponent. And it is even more troubling that this valuable information was to be given, not bought. Because now we have a debt that must be repaid to the agent behind the giver: Russia.
And that is EXACTLY what this statute is meant to prevent, or at least make illegal.
Jim
And you are saying that the law, although written about things of reasonably discerned monetary value, was really directed against sharing knowledge with a political candidate?
Did you know that the first method of interpretation of a law is based on the wording of the law, not what the legislators intended? Then, the intent (as documented in the debates and circumstances leading to the law) is applied, only to clarify the scope of the law and ambiguous wording. So where is the wording found which shows that revelation about truths of opponents is illegal when shared by foreign nationals?
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Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostHe said he lacked the evidence to reach that conclusion that he did, and top DOJ officials agreed.
Since the thread is called 'And you can still support him?' I too have a few question about why people of religious stripe, support Trump.
As far as I can tell, Trump is a (pathological) liar, a womanizer and ran a gambling business. Each of these are sins or are unethical in their own right. It is unclear what his religious stance actually is, he was signing his name on bibles at one stage - which seems absurd.
He is almost the definition of the swamp (monster) - but the republican swamp rather than the democratic one. Both are equally disgusting in my opinion. He is a billionaire 1% elite, which has effectively stacked the government with elites or people with clear corporate interest in writing the rules to suite them and sticking it to the rest of the US - and frankly the rest of the world. The deficit is now at insane levels, he continues to support the military industrial complex with billions extra on defense, corporate lobbyists are now writing US laws while getting rid of things that protect people (largely poor people) from harm.
Would Jesus seriously have voted for this guy? I suspect Jesus would have stopped him lying, and, once that happens his confidence trick would fail to impress.Last edited by Zara; 06-23-2019, 05:16 AM.
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Originally posted by Zara View PostWould Jesus seriously have voted for this guy?
I've seen this kind of hypocrisy before, where someone will invoke the name of Jesus to try and guilt Christians into changing their political opinions, which ironically is exactly the sort of hypocrisy that Jesus regularly condemned in scripture.Some may call me foolish, and some may call me odd
But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man
Than a fool in the eyes of God
From "Fools Gold" by Petra
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Originally posted by mikewhitney View PostSo you are saying that the law was meant to prevent true statements about political opponents from being shared by foreign nationals?
And you are saying that the law, although written about things of reasonably discerned monetary value, was really directed against sharing knowledge with a political candidate?
Suppose I need paper to print pamphlets for my campaign. So someone can give me money to get the paper, or someone could give me the paper. Either way, it's illegal if it's a foreign national. Likewise, lets suppose I need dirt on an opponent to reduce their standing in the polls. So someone can give me the money to use to buy that information, or someone can just give the information to me. Either way, it's illegal if that someone is a foreign national.
Did you know that the first method of interpretation of a law is based on the wording of the law, not what the legislators intended? Then, the intent (as documented in the debates and circumstances leading to the law) is applied, only to clarify the scope of the law and ambiguous wording. So where is the wording found which shows that revelation about truths of opponents is illegal when shared by foreign nationals?
JimLast edited by oxmixmudd; 06-23-2019, 07:47 AM.My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. James 2:1
If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless James 1:26
This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; James 1:19
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Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostIf we applied your reasoning consistently, would Jesus have voted for anybody? Every candidate is morally flawed to one degree or another (nevermind that President Trump is nowhere near as bad as your "cartoon villain" caricature of him).
Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostI've seen this kind of hypocrisy before, where someone will invoke the name of Jesus to try and guilt Christians into changing their political opinions, which ironically is exactly the sort of hypocrisy that Jesus regularly condemned in scripture.
The problem seems to be a very bad case of confirmation bias on the part of many trump supporters - I won't say "republicans" because I know many actually can't stand the man. I see you ignored anything that you can't easily fob off ;)Last edited by Zara; 06-23-2019, 07:57 AM.
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Originally posted by Zara View PostSorry, what cartoon villainy are you about? And what do the failure of others have to do with the failure of this man? Have you heard the tape about the grabbing of women; have you seen him lie, again, and again and again? He lies so much, it's literally hard to know if he's telling the truth or not. Lying is a sin.
Originally posted by Zara View PostThe only hypocrite is a person that says that they are religious of type x, and then lives a life in almost complete contradiction with the Word of that religion. I.e., most money loving people, including Trump and his corporate lackeys. Ohh but God gave us these gifts, we are blessed - while they destroy earth and create extreme social inequalities. I hope (why hope it seems like a sure thing given their level of moral corruption) none of these people get into heaven and that they suffer in hell.
The problem seems to be a very bad case of confirmation bias on the part of many trump supporters - I won't say "republicans" because I know many actually can't stand the man. I see you ignored anything that you can't easily fob off ;)Some may call me foolish, and some may call me odd
But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man
Than a fool in the eyes of God
From "Fools Gold" by Petra
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Originally posted by oxmixmudd View PostI don't really understand what the point is you're trying to make. The russians wanted to give the trump administration information they could use to help the win the election. That information has value. It may not have a price on it in $$$, but that is the point.
The reason it is illegal to take 'things of value' from a foreign nation whether or not they have an explicit monetary value is that we do not want foreign nations having the capacity to manipulate or control our leaders. Once help has been accepted, a debt is implied. That debt has to be paid. And payment comes in the form of favorable policy or legislation for the nation(s) providing the information or help.
To suggest such an exchange doesn't happen is to be ignorant of the history of the world.
To suggest preventing such an exchange is not the point of the statute is to be ignorant of the philosophy and driving force behind much of the reason for the structure and form of our government.
As i wrote earlier, 'any thing of value' would necessarily cover those things that do not involve a direct monetary value, but which can incur a debt - again not necessarily of direct monetary value.
Jim
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Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostYour exaggerated opinion of President Trump does not necessarily reflect reality.
Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostAnd which candidate in the last presidential election, including primary challengers, could Christians have safely voted for that would have made them immune to the criticism of hypocrites like you?
I'm not saying the democrat side is roses - Clinton was awful. I still don't know which would have been worse. The issue seems to be more systemic with US society, and its extreme focus on money and status - very Christian things, right?
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Originally posted by Zara View PostSorry, he lies often, not always. I do not even think I need to come with examples? Or do you want examples of some of the more egregious ones? How many people were at his inauguration again, and why does it matter - ohh, because ego?
Originally posted by Zara View PostThat's not really my problem, is it. If you can't field a candidate that isn't corrupt, then you lose - why are all your candidates so corrupt? Instead you side with the devil, figuratively speaking, to get what you want. Shame on you.
I'm not saying the democrat side is roses - Clinton was awful. I still don't know which would have been worse. The issue seems to be more systemic with US society, and its extreme focus on money and status - very Christian things, right?Some may call me foolish, and some may call me odd
But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man
Than a fool in the eyes of God
From "Fools Gold" by Petra
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Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostDoes Trump lie and stretch the truth? Sure. Does he do it to a greater extent than the average person? I'm not convinced of that. But then I don't believe he's a cartoon villain who cackles with glee while unleashing his evil schemes on the world.
Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostYour conclusion seems to be that Christians should simply abstain from voting. But you know the saying, that the only thing necessary for evil to succeed is for good men to do nothing.
The US political system appears to be broken. There need to be more voting blocks, representing distinct political opinions, a two party system doesn't necessarily work for a democracy as complex as the US.
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Originally posted by Zara View Post...more than 10,000 untruths since coming into office according to some reports.
Originally posted by Zara View PostEvil is succeeding - through Trump.
I was hoping a new user to the forum might bring a fresh perspective, but instead all you have to offer is the same, tired and irrational anti-Trump rhetoric that we've all heard a million times before.Some may call me foolish, and some may call me odd
But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man
Than a fool in the eyes of God
From "Fools Gold" by Petra
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