Hal, was there some intended explanation for me in all of that?

I don't get it.

I don't get it either.  Jerry Falwell was a master at prophecy--all false.
Prophecy is the language of idiots and fools.

By the way, what church did Trump attend or hold membership?

Trump's latest blame game--I inherited a mess.

Sorry you didn't get it.  Fran obviously didn't either and he is an educator. My point, God and his teachings have been a part of our government from the beginning.  You and Fran may not like that fact, but it still exist.

My father was a retail store manage for 33 years and he thought retail people worked to many holidays.   His store never opened on Sundays.

The following is copied directly from the Constitution of the United States.

Amendment 1:  Freedom of religion, speech, and press, rights of assembly and petition.
     Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. 

Amendment IX:  Rights retained by the people.
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

Amendment XIV.  Section 1.  All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.  No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

SCFSue--I just thought I'd through a little light on the subject!

Sue, did you know that the Ten Commandments are displayed in our Supreme Court?

And a nice bright light it is!

I am becoming increasingly impatient with all the nonsense about more religion being needed in government, when really worrisome things - much more deserving of our attention - are taking place right before our unbelieving eyes.

I just read that the rule preventing coal run-off being poured into our streams and rivers has been canceled.

Can someone please explain to me how that benefits the public?

My, my. You are becoming impatient......

I'm sure that Trump just wants to poison the citizens.  why that's almost as bad as sucking the brains out of an unborn child...

How many watched Trumps press conference today.  It was a hoot.

Hal, I'm going to look for it right now. Thank you.

Hal, the ten commandments do not belong in or near government
property and buildings.  A Georgia Supreme Court judge lost
his job for his refusal to take down his 10 commandments
monument.  What does that tell you?

I refuse to say the pledge the way is now written.  This nation is not
under any god, until some  Christian legislator listened to some
fanatical preacher.

Ray check it out

http://www.nationallawjournal.com/id=900005424448/The-Ten-[
Commandments-at-the-Supreme-Court?slreturn=20170116211817

In order as presented:

(1) What is funny about impatience?

And what does one call those ugly little animations you keep using when rational words and thought fail you?

As predicted, I don't feel particularly welcomed by the parties I found here several days ago - shown contempt by one, ignored by the other. A not entirely surprising disappointment.

(2) Are you making a joke or stating a fact when you say you are sure Trump "just wants to poison the citizens"? Because that is ultimately what might happen.

But, to answer your answer to my answer: I don't care what he WANTS but I sure do care what he DOES. And poisoning the nation's waterways is something no authority should allow.

But what does legalization of river water pollution have to do with abortion? How do the two issues connect?

(3) Which version of the Ten Commandments should we adopt into our government?

(4) That was your idea of a HOOT?

Laurel and Hardy were a hoot. Burns and Allen were a hoot. Abbott and Costello and the Smothers Brothers were a hoot.

There are many, many nouns and adjectives that could be applied to that performance but there wasn't anything remotely amusing about it.

Still, I understand it was well received in Trump Country.

periwinkle, obviously any answer I give will be taken or assumed to be obnoxious, mean spirited or rude.  So I will now cease to do these dire things to you. 

You may form your own opinions and ignore the facts, such as what version of the 10 commandments would I use, without any citation that there are two versions.

So have a great day.

It's not at all obvious that I would take anything you say as obnoxious, mean-spirited or rude. Furthermore, I never assume anything. I want to see the facts in front of me.

You didn't do anything dire to me, so don't give it another thought.

Google "versions of the Ten Commandments".

periwinkle,
Don't assume you are being ignored by any on here. People respond willy-nilly and always have. 

Just keep posting! Please. We may have different views but yours are important as they keep us all learning!

My "two cents worth". The Ten Commandments were Biblical and that is the only version I accept. At my ancient age, I still prefer the Thee's and Thou's that I read. Like the words in an old song, there is beauty in them.

There are two versions of the Ten Commandments in the Bible. 

I don't care much for the archaic English. Too scant for my taste. Makes it hard to understand.

By the way, did you know that the old King James era English is closer to modern German than it is to modern English?

I am not a conspiracy nut but a friend who I trust completely sent me this and then I saw the source: Fox News and Lou Dobbs, both I consider very reliable.  This is scary but considering who is behind this, Obama and no doubt in my mind George Soros, I would give this report a lot of credence.

Please note my friends note preceding the link.

This is from a friend who was in security and intelligence. Worth viewing and taking heed.

https://youtu.be/uEPM22xqvl0

Blame someone else for Trumps failings and the chaos in Washington.
Trump is doing a good job of bringing down his administration.  His
appointment are all designed to please the religious right and stir up
protests from those about to lose their freedoms.

What freedoms are being lost Fran? 
you must have been beside yourself yesterday when his rally started with the Lord's Prayer.

Hal, Are you are you and yours ok?

http://my.earthlink.net/article/us?guid=20170220/45e21f60-3958-4cf8-ab93-7e56e7a68f54

Yeah Dig, we suffered no damage here at my house.  Damage was some ways us.  But it appears it did a number on many homes.  I do swear that I did hear it pass over this area.  But thought it was my imagination.  Thankfully no deaths have been reported, I am aware of.

Thanks for your concern.

Glad to hear you and yours are OK. Tornado sounds like a freight train!

MeriJo has a new computer and is back in business so she should be joining us here on this political forum.

That's great.  She will be welcome.  By the way, they now say we had three tornados. One near Alamo basin, one near Converse and one near Northern hills golf course.

I'm glad you are safe Hal, I have never experienced a tornado, and hope I never will. We had cyclones back in Mn. I must look up and see what the difference is.

I erred. We did have tornadoes in Mn. I checked it out, so please excuse my ignorance.

Hal, we have lost the freedom of religion and we will find
taxpayer money paying for religious schools--Christian
centered of course.

Wait and see how many foreign students no longer spend their
money in our schools, particularly after the shooting of Indian
students in a hate crime.  Trumps hateful anti speeches
against other cultures and religions begin to take hold.

Looks like imports and exports to Mexico, particularly Texas
will start to affect economies.

No matter the facts, lies become truths in our country.  Blame
it on the media.

Ray please explain your comment "we have lost the freedom of religion"

Shirley - way back a month ago, I posted a little note here and you answered.  I do hope all went well with you regarding the ugly flu you experienced this year.

My political comment today is:  last night's speech was better than expected. 

It seems like only yesterday that Lonex (RIP) and myself told you what a sorry no good Obama was and that he was nothing but a rabble rouser.  Well......a slime ball.  Get ready to rumble.

The Sedition Begins! Valerie Jarrett Moves In With the Obamas in D.C.

Former president Obama is actively engaged in sedition against President Trump. Like a tinpot dictator, he is trying to unseat him. He has set up a command base in his mansion in the ritzy DC neighborhood of Kalorama and had Valerie Jarrett move in. There will be plenty of money for his movement as he and his wife just got about a $30 million dollar book deal â€" for two books â€" without a book being sold.

Obama wants Trump to be ousted through a forced resignation or impeachment, according to a close family friend speaking to Daily Mail.

Obama cannot use his West End office, a post-presidency perk, for political purposes.

“He’s coming. And he’s ready to roll,” former Attorney General Eric Holder said yesterday about the former president’s reentry into the political scene.

http://www.independentsentinel.com/begins-sedition-valerie-jarrett-moves-obamas-d-c/

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4271412/Obama-confidante-Valerie-Jarrett-moves-Kaloroma-home.html