One big takeaway: "Last but not least, and perhaps most important, is that the one topic that perhaps defined the 2024 election, the record divergence between native and foreign born workers, finally normalized, and in April over 1 million native-born workers were added, while 410K foreign-born workers exited the labor force."
I found this article help explain the US/Trump position... https://greatawakening.win/p/19AxQ5X3MC/how-the-naftausmca-2025-review-u/c/ The libs were successful with the help of the controlled media in making this election about 'orange man bad' rather than lib failures, control of the media/message, Covid authoritarian rule, gun control, etc. The conservatives should have pushed the message of the lib failure but they took the easy way out and blamed Trump too.
Not a direct answer but a good explanation of where Trump/the US, stands. https://greatawakening.win/p/19AxQ5X3MC/how-the-naftausmca-2025-review-u/c/
I was just about to post this. It should get more upvotes or be pinned imo. It is the best explanation for what Trump was doing with 51st state talk and about China's control over Canada. I hope in 2 more years, Canada can throw the libs to the curb and have a true conservative in charge.
The way I see it is the Bible is said to be the Word of God. Not just people's interpretation of God's thoughts, but actually God speaking through the authors'. In the same way, Peter, in direct contact with Jesus, understood God's intentions more than any other. He was told that he'd be the foundation for the Church. The apostles and Peter were given the gift of tongues to share God's message in all languages to all people and bring them into the church, to become 'fishers of men'. Now, I personally believe this wasn't just for the next 70 years when the last of the apostles died, but for them to continue the mission by ordaining new 'apostles' (priests) and for Peter, as head of the Church, to have a new head of the Church to succeed him. Again, it is my opinion. I can't see the wisdom behind God (Jesus) saying, 'Okay. Peter, do this role until you die and then no need for the next 2000 years or really, forever. I'm sure it'll catch on after only 35 years of your reign ( after you are martyred).' But, that's why there are different Christian sects. Different opinions. As long as you listen to Jesus's words, that "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." That that leads to salvation. But.. it is only my opinion! lol
Jesus said, "And I tell you that you are Peter,[a] and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades[b] will not overcome it." Peter is Greek for Rock. It is the founding of God's church on earth. The word the title, 'pope' didn't come till long after. The word means 'father' in Greek. It wasn't the title that was given by Jesus. Just the position of leadership to lead His flock on earth.
I'm with you, doug. I don't care for being called a member of a cult. But, I guess that makes Jesus the cult leader. And preaches love and forgiveness and to live your life according to Jesus's teachings. I haven't seen any secret rituals in church. It is best shared in families. I turned away from it as I entered adult life but returned as I had kids of my own to raise. They didn't ostracize me for leaving and welcomed me back with open arms. Not much of a cult. Peter was the first pope, chosen by Jesus to be the leader of the church on earth. And the apostles were given the holy spirit to preach His message and grow His flock. Pretty simple. Can there be bad popes? Sure. They are the same imperfect sinful humans as us.
My DIL has this issue. I've never heard of it before. I couldn't stop laughing when I heard about it. So, when she texted that they were stuck in traffic for over an hour, I couldn't resist. I said, 'maybe the best thing to do is just chill out.' She texted she'd kill me in my sleep. I told her she didn't have the key. Then she said she knew when I walked the dog, and she'd get me then 'you habitual bastard'. We both were laughing by that point. I knew she was family when she could fight back. lol.
Maybe this is all part of Trump's plan to cancel income tax. 10% tariffs can bring in $300B/yr. Paying off the ~$36T national debt would save $700B in interest payments every year. The US took in $2.4T in personal taxes last year. Getting rid of waste and fraud and downsizing govt. and bringing mfr'ing and good paying jobs back might make up the difference. If we use this national trust/minerals to pay off the debt or most of it, it could lead to more wealth in investments, business growth and the taxes they pay.
"and a substantially lowered Reciprocal Tariff during this period, of 10%, also effective immediately." So... the tariffs were raised high, then >75 nations agreed to negotiate/kill their tariffs, so Trump agreed to lower all tariffs to 10% for 90 days. LOL. He always wanted 10%. Now he gets it and they are thanking him! It's like a store jacking up the prices, and then having a sale while the sale price is still 10% above the original price. I love this President.
I remember something about the $billions that they send back home. If the government stepped in and blocked or confiscated that based on them committing a crime (by being here), I think they would lose all incentive to staying.