tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496825219285149852024-03-18T07:10:12.108-05:00Common Sense for a Senseless WorldRamblings of a recovering liberalDon Kriefallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03086919679429957262noreply@blogger.comBlogger286125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549682521928514985.post-64895706291924690132024-03-03T11:30:00.000-06:002024-03-03T11:30:23.237-06:00The Little People<p> </p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">You do not matter to
the elite!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">For every action, there is an equal and opposite
reaction. Sir Isaac Newton.</span> </i>Most that are in tune with and report that
global events are following a pre-determined path, are decried as “conspiracy
theorists” or worse. Yet, train derailments have become much too commonplace in
the US. Food processing plants go up in flames. Essential infrastructure that
is responsible for filling the shelves at supermarkets are spinning their
wheels, unable to provide the essentials to the nation. Ocean going shipping
grinds to a halt as ships remain at sea, unable to be unloaded in ports.
Coincidental? I think not.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i>“We don’t need the vast majority of the population. Human
beings should be replaced by machines whenever possible. People are just no
longer useful to the global elite and their agenda.” Yuval Noah Harari.</i> </span>Self-appointed
ruling elites fly their private jets to Davos, Switzerland to attend the World
Economic Forum, then virtue-signal with their “carbon off-set” purchases that assuage
their guilt for burning tons of fossil fuels. Yet, those elites consider most
of the population as expendable, uneducated rubes that waste the world’s
resources. They “believe” that they are righteously fighting “man-made” climate
change. Sustainability is being used to de-populate the planet. Reduce food
sources, reduce the yields of our farms, reduce the population. Outgoing climate
czar John Kerry called on climate activists to be more militant, and they have
obeyed. They are using young people to debase our nation to ensure that the
little people will not partake in their new world order. This is their religion
and you and I are in their way of their vision of Utopia.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i><span style="background: white;">“Science can flourish only in an
atmosphere of free speech.” Albert Einstein</span></i><span style="background: white;">. </span></span><span style="background: white; color: #444444; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Free speech has been re</span>conceived
as what is acceptable to the ruling party. Particularly in the scientific
field, there is to be no more dissent on the chosen narrative. Any deviation
from “settled” science is not just discouraged, but subject to penalties. Look
no further than the COVID narrative. Fail to comply with the military mandate
to be injected with an experimental drug, face dishonorable discharge. Airline
pilots, medical personnel, first responders, and so many others that were
denied a religious exemption that lost their livelihoods. Vaccine skeptics were
attacked, ridiculed, and accused of murdering grandma. Government misinformation
and disinformation determined predominantly by unelected bureaucrats, big tech,
and enforced by the FBI that manipulated social media companies to violate the 1<sup>st</sup>
Amendment rights of those who failed to tow the government’s narrative.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>“<span style="color: #2b00fe;">A nation that is afraid to let its’ people judge the truth and
falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of its’ people.” John F.
Kennedy.</span> </i>The Biden administration admonishes its’ political opponents,
effectively villainizing half of the nation that they have pledged to serve. As
the left has continually and falsely proclaimed of the danger to democracy that
conservatives present, policies that open our sovereign borders, abdicate our
role as leaders in the world, spend us into oblivion, and relinquish our
nation’s ability to be energy independent, is the real threat to our Constitutional
Republic. A government that supports the murder of unborn children, mandates
diversity, equity, and inclusion that accelerates a headlong rush to indoctrinate
our children with a perverted interpretation of human sexuality, and advocates against
law enforcement, while weaponizing the Department of Justice against its’
political opponents, is no government at all.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">“True revolutionaries do not flaunt their radicalism, they cut
their hair, put on suits, and infiltrate the system from within.” Saul Alinsky.</span></i> Bill Ayers
and Bernadette Dohrn, members of the Weather Underground in the 1960’s are now spewing
their hatred of our nation in academia. Barack Obama, a former community
organizer in Chicago, kicked off his foray into politics in Ayers and Dohrn’s
living room. Former San Francisco District Attorney, Chesa Boudin, was raised
by Ayers and Dohrn after his radical parents were convicted of armed robbery
and murder during a Weather Underground attempted heist of an armored car.
George Soros, a currency manipulator who has destabilized countries worldwide,
uses his wealth to support and elect leftist soft-on-crime DA’s in liberal
cities in an effort to create chaos in those communities. He has been very
successful in his endeavor. And, the democrat party embraces this turmoil. Who
is the real danger to democracy? <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If democrats retain the White House and the Senate, our headlong
rush toward socialism will continue unabated. We will find ourselves under the
globalist’s thumb and our freedoms will continue to erode. Without pushback, the
Deep State will inevitably control every aspect of our lives. We the people will
lose our representative government and be lorded over by those who could care
less about you. It may seem to be hyperbole, but 2024 could very well be the
end of our nation as it was founded.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">God was very intentional when He created you. Your talents, your
abilities, and your intellect are the tools that enable us to ascertain the
difference between right and wrong. The Bible contains the truths necessary to
ascertain His will. We are His hands and feet here on earth. We can make a
difference in the world, by planting those seeds that the Holy Spirit can nurture
and grow. Or, we can stand by idly an let the evil one win. It is your decision.
Simply said, the democrat party is advocating for the fall of this nation with
policies that are inherently evil. The democrat party, as comprised today, must
be voted out of power, and be marginalized. Allowing them to maintain power
will lead to the end of this once great nation. Will you stand idly by while
evil overtakes our society or will you decide to do something about it by
standing strong for your faith?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="background: white;">“When evil men plot, good men must
plan. When evil men burn and bomb, good men must build and bind. When evil men
shout ugly words of hatred, good men must commit themselves to the glories of
love.</span>” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Don Kriefallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03086919679429957262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549682521928514985.post-44557821078742639782024-02-19T14:33:00.001-06:002024-02-27T23:04:16.601-06:00Wait for it….<p><span style="text-align: center;">.</span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s God’s timing,
not yours<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><i>A shout out to my Pastor, Jason Esposito for the
inspiration for this post.</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span class="ln-group"><i><span style="background: white;">Train up a child in the way he should go; </span></i></span><span class="indent"><i><span style="background: white;">even when he is old he will not
depart from it. Proverbs 22:6</span></i></span></span><span class="indent"><span style="background: white; color: #001320; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> This is the charge to parents as they raise their children
and help them formulate their faith, values, and morals. As leftist ideology
replaces traditional learning in public education, our nation is running the
risk of creating a generation of indoctrinated youth. Diversity, inclusion, and
equity (DEI) curricula place more emphasis on social engineering than mathematics,
science and reading. The precipitous decline of United States standardized
testing is clear evidence that it has adversely affected the competency of our students.
If instilled early enough, the tenets of Critical Race Theory, (CRT) transgenderism,
social and climate justice will be ingrained into our youth’s belief systems. Children
are particularly vulnerable to suggestion and are innate learners, trusting
implicitly those charged to teach and train them. Just as computers utilize
only information that is inputted, children are an open book waiting for the
proper instruction to formulate how they will approach their futures.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="reg" style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><i><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">And you shall love the LORD your God with all your
heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.<a name="7"></a> These
words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. <a name="8"></a>
And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you
sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you
get up. <a name="9"></a>Tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on
your foreheads. Deuteronomy 6:5-8</span></span><span style="color: #001320; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></i><span style="color: #001320; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">This
is critical guidance for parents. Parents have a duty to make certain that
their children follow the narrow path and are not led astray. If parents allow the
State to usurp their authority and instill values contrary to their own, they
have failed in their responsibility to, not only their children but to God. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="reg" style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #001320; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">The intrusion of government into the affairs of the populace has
been deliberately amplified for decades. When Barack Obama ascended to the
Presidency, it was intensified ten-fold. His strategy of promoting race and
class division in our society is textbook leftist ideology. While we had a
brief respite from the headlong rush to redefine our nation when Donald Trump
was elected, it has gone into hyperdrive after the election of Joe Biden. One of
Biden’s first executive orders was to integrate DEI into all government
agencies and have it trickle down to businesses and education. It has been extraordinarily
effective. As we go about our busy lives, blissfully unaware of this destructive
mandate, we allow our children to be manipulated by this malicious scheme. DEI
promotes gender, race, and inclusion, discounting merit and ability, and advancing individuals
less qualified for those positions. This will eventually lead to less qualified
doctors, military, airline pilots, plumbers, electricians, and on and on, diminishing
society. </span><span class="indent"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #001320;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i>How long, <span class="name"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: small-caps; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal;">Lord</span></span>, must I
call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you, “Violence!” but you do
not save? Why do you make me look at injustice? Why do you tolerate wrongdoing?
Destruction and violence are before me; there is strife, and conflict abounds.
Therefore the law is paralyzed, and justice never prevails. The wicked hem in
the righteous, so that justice is perverted. Habakkuk 1:2-4</i>
</span><span style="color: #001320; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Have you ever just cried out to God? Know this, He hears all our laments. He hears
our pleas for justice. He hears our cries of pain and despair. Prayer takes
many forms and God listens and answers them all. Our time and expectations are
not God’s though. Even in the Old Testament times, God answered His people in
His own time. Prayer, when sincere and God-centered, will be answered. Some prayers
are answered before we even realize that we have the need or before we ask.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #001320; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Our time, our talents,
and our resources are given to us to use to give God the glory. We are often
given the tools to right those wrongs or heal those infirmities before we even recognize
the deficiency in our lives. For healing, God provides the medical community. For
the fight against evil, God provides our church community and His Word. The spiritual
armor that God provides gives us the wherewithal to stand up to the evil that
seems to have overtaken this world. Often, we can become the answer to prayer
if we relinquish control and allow Him to rule our lives. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #001320; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In our faith community, we have the spiritual resources to help guide our lives. As parents, we can
surrender to God and gain the strength to stand up to the forces that seek to
destroy faith and family. With God’s help, we can take back our nation and be
instrumental in returning this nation back to Him. With faith in God, anything
can be accomplished. Throughout time, God has used His people as instruments to
accomplish His will. Divine intervention can be God tapping you on the shoulder
to act on His behalf. It is not too late if we choose to act now. Stand strong
in the Lord and refuse to acquiesce to the evil that has become so pervasive in
our world. Evil may seem to have won today’s battle, but we know who ultimately
wins this war. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>Don Kriefallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03086919679429957262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549682521928514985.post-75407868736965541542024-02-09T23:07:00.003-06:002024-02-09T23:07:22.469-06:00Fair Game<p> <span style="text-align: center;">To the victors…</span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The recent decision by the four liberal members of the
Wisconsin Supreme Court to rule that the redistricting maps drawn by the State
Legislature fails on its face. The municipal “islands” that were found to be
acceptable by three of the liberal justices in 2020, somehow became
unacceptable to those same Justices as they effectively overruled themselves.
The Wisconsin State Constitution gives authority to the Legislature to redraw
the legislative maps after the United States census is completed each decade.
This authority falls to the majority elected by the citizens of Wisconsin. Each
member of the State Assembly and Senate is elected by the citizens of their
District. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In 2001, Democrats held an 18-15 majority in the State
Senate and Republicans held a 54-45 majority in the Assembly. Legislative maps
were crafted by the divided legislature and signed by Republican Governor Tommy
Thompson. After the 2010 census, the Republicans were elected to majorities in
both houses and Governor. For the first time, Republicans were given the
authority to redraw legislative districts and have them approved by a Republican
Governor. Of course, Democrats claimed that the Republicans gerrymandered to
their advantage. The crafters of our State’s Constitution were intentional in
their decision to rest the power of redrawing legislative district lines by the
Legislature. The people’s mandate in electing the majority party was to be
rewarded and their will accomplished when their chosen legislators are given
“the keys to the car.” There is no such thing as “fair maps” that are equally
divided by political affiliation, nor was it ever intended to be. Whichever
party controls the redrawing, the other party cries foul! “They are creating
maps that benefit themselves.” No kidding. If you want more authority, convince
more people to vote for you. To the victors go the spoils.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Wisconsin State law has two criteria for redrawing
legislative maps; They must be of substantially equal population and not
discriminate based on race. Traditional redistricting <i>principles</i>,
however, have been used by numerous states. Wisconsin uses three; District boundaries
be as compact as practical, contiguous and preserve political subdivisions.
Compactness and contiguity are self-explanatory. Political subdivisions are not
defined as communities that tend to vote for one political party, as the Court implies.
From the Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau report on redistricting in
Wisconsin 2020;<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <i>“Respecting the
unity of political subdivisions means drawing district boundaries in such a way
as to avoid crossing existing political boundaries. This principle both
simplifies the administration of elections and helps to clearly identify for
voters the specific district in which they live. In many ways this principle
goes hand in hand with the effort to preserve communities of interest. However,
strictly adhering to the boundaries of political subdivisions in a
redistricting plan often makes it more difficult to satisfy equal population
requirements. Consequently, this principle, while by no means obsolete, was
followed much more meticulously in Wisconsin, and elsewhere, before the advent
of one person, one vote. <o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>In Wisconsin, assembly districts must “be bounded by
county, precinct, town or ward lines.” Additionally, county supervisory
districts must generally consist of whole wards or municipalities, city
aldermanic districts must consist of whole wards, and wards may not cross
municipal or county lines.</i> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Notice that political party preference is not a traditional
redistricting principle. Some States use the “competitive” principle to not advantage
one political party by creating “safe” districts for either party. Another
principle is to not create boundaries that move incumbents into the same
district, as did the map presented by Governor Evers. Neither of these traditional
redistricting principles are used in Wisconsin. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Wisconsin Legislature is the sole authority to redraw
legislative maps and the Governor has the authority to veto any map deemed
unsatisfactory. If vetoed, the Legislature needs to either override the veto or
redraw maps that the Governor will approve. The Wisconsin State Supreme Court is
usurping the Constitutional authority of the legislature to redraw the maps,
especially if those maps were the same maps previously upheld by the Wisconsin
Supreme Court just over a year ago. We, the people, are being denied by a body
that is usurping the authority of our elected representatives. The decision by
the four liberal Justices to discard the previously approved maps <i>is</i> a
threat to democracy and irrevocably harms the citizens of this great State. The
Legislature enacts laws, and the Supreme Court rules on those laws’ constitutionality.
They do not have the authority to remake laws to their liking.<o:p></o:p></p>Don Kriefallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03086919679429957262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549682521928514985.post-65826220489111346042024-02-03T16:41:00.002-06:002024-02-03T16:41:21.889-06:00Moral Compass<p> </p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">New morality fails
the smell test.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Humankind, as it continues to advance into a new enlightened
age, has determined that gender is no longer a biological reality. In a few
short years, gender dysphoria morphed from a diagnosed mental disorder to being
celebrated as heroic and normal, replete with school curriculum adapted to this
new reality. It has become all-important to those on the left that children be
indoctrinated into accepting this abhorrent ideology. In fact, anyone can
choose to change their gender at a moment’s notice and that decision must be
respected. That person’s chosen pronouns must be accepted and any deviation
from their preferred terminology, or what is now referred to as misgendering,
by any person addressing that person will be promptly corrected, and in some
states, remedied with a court summons for the “misgenderer.” Transgender activists
make certain to call out any who fail to accept their “truth”.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white;">Jesus said, <i><span style="color: red;">“Beware
of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are
ravenous wolves. <a name="17"></a>By their fruit you will recognize them.
Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? <a name="18"></a>Likewise,
every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. <a name="19"></a>A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good
fruit. <a name="20"></a>Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down
and thrown into the fire. <a name="21"></a>So then, by their fruit you will
recognize them.” Matthew 7:15-20</span>.</i> Our society boasts many false prophets
today, and many have not only fallen for their deceptions but further promulgate
their lies. Far too many mainstream churches misdirect the call to love your
neighbor as a command to affirm them in their sin. Love of neighbor is
important, cited by Jesus as the second most important commandment. Loving your
neighbor and affirming them within their sinful proclivities are two entirely
different things. Reach out in love to open a door to repentance.</span><i><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="background: white;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">“Those who live according to the
flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh; but those who live according
to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.<a name="7"></a> The
mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace, <a name="8"></a>because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit
to God’s law, nor can it do so. <a name="9"></a> Those controlled by the
flesh cannot please God.” Romans 8: 5</span></span><span style="background: white; color: #001320; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">-8. </span></i><span style="background: white; color: #001320; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Those who are consumed by their sexuality, engage in the
LGTBQI+ lifestyle, or choose to disregard their birth gender are indeed ruled
by the flesh. Pleasing God is not on their radar, their chosen sexual
preference or identity rules their lives. This places themselves, their personal
ideology, and their identity above God. Many of the choices we make are not always
pleasing to our Lord and Savior. Deliberate and continued disobedience is
another story. Fail as we may to live a life pleasing to God, we recognize and
acknowledge our sinful behavior, repent, and endeavor to follow the path that is
pleasing to our God.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">God declares that the sacrament of marriage is created for one man
and one woman. <i><span style="background: white;">“<span style="color: red;">Jesus answered, “Have you not read that from the beginning the Creator
‘made them male and female,’ and said, “For this reason a man will leave
his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one
flesh? So they are no longer two, but one flesh.” Matthew 19:4-6. </span></span></i>Together
they comprise a team that procreates and shares the responsibility to instill
faith, morals, and to nurture their children. With the rise of transgenderism,
government endeavors to usurp the parental role and advance and instill morals
contrary to parental desires. In an age where schools cannot give a student an
aspirin or go on a field trip without parental consent, concealing something as
life-altering as a child choosing to deny their biological gender from their parents,
is insane. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In our natural state, we are enemies of God. Our minds focus
inward toward ourselves and not outward to God. There is an emptiness in our
souls that can only be filled by Jesus Christ and His everlasting love. Our
minds are not right until we finally give in and let Jesus be the Lord of our
lives. Transgenderism is all about a mind that believes their physical being,
crafted intricately by God in their mother’s womb, is not the person that they
truly are. Their physical being is as it was intended but, their mind is at
war, not only with God, but with themselves. Once one’s mind becomes right with
God, any confusion about your physical being is cleared away. The transgender
community and those who promote this insanity are living a lie. They are unduly
influenced and led astray by the evil one. Once you please God, you will be pleased
yourself. And what are we, as Christians, called to do with our brothers and
sisters led astray? Love them as you love yourself. All of us are sinners and
fall short of the glory of God. The church and faith community must welcome all
sinners, no matter what.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We must open a door for all to come to Christ, not build a wall
with misdirected judgementalism. It is not our task to judge our neighbors. <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">“A<span style="background: white;"> servant of the Lord must not be
quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing
(patient). <a name="26"></a>He must gently reprove (engage in discourse
with) those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance
leading to a knowledge of the truth. Then they will come to their senses
and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.” 2
Timothy 2:24-26.</span></span></i><span style="background: white; color: #001320;"> We
should never be accusatory when engaging with our confused brothers and sisters.
We need to channel the love of Christ and be forgiving. But, turning a blind
eye is not an option. We cannot stand by idly and allow them to be lost to the
evil one. Love them, pray with and for them, but do not affirm their disobedience.
Affirm that God loves them and has a place for them in His heavenly kingdom. Our
mission is to plant the seed and let the Holy Spirit work to restore their
soul.<o:p></o:p></span></p>Don Kriefallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03086919679429957262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549682521928514985.post-34006772810286751082023-12-22T15:31:00.001-06:002023-12-22T15:31:39.831-06:00Human Nature<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Power ultimately
corrupts<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Humans were created by a perfect God. Unfortunately, humans
are far from that perfection. God created a paradise for Adam and Eve to live
and walk with Him for eternity. God gave them full autonomy in the garden with
only one single prohibition, to not eat the fruit of the tree of life. But Adam
and Eve disobeyed, leading to the fall. Ever since that fall, humans have
engaged in all manner of depravity. Creation was once perfect and humans
defiled it, and to this day we continue to corrupt our world with our ever-increasing
immorality. Money, power, and sex is what drive far too many of us human
beings, especially those who rise to positions of authority. The framers of
this once great nation created a Constitutional Republic ruled by “We the
people,” not by royals who ruled by fiat. Today, “public servants” are far too
concerned with their self-interests, their benefactors, and advancing their personal
agendas, while disregarding the needs of their constituents. The “Swamp,” which
consists of lobbyists, Deep State bureaucrats, and corporate interests is
pervasive. Elected politicians enrich themselves and their families when they
toe the company line and do as they are told.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Do you really think that the Bidens are the only politicians
that are or have engaged in unethical and illegal schemes? Corruption by our
“leaders” is so pervasive and so many, elected and unelected, are so deeply
involved, that should their illicit activities be brought to light, many would
be facing jail time. (see Senator Robert Menendez D-NJ) There is good reason
that anytime an outsider is elected, every effort is made to turn them to the
dark side. Everyone must be on the same page for this to work. Should those
efforts fail to convince, the swamp mobilizes and attacks, using the media and deep
state to delegitimize with lies and false accusations. (see Representatives Madison
Cawthorn R-NC, George Santos R-NY, and any other representative shining a light
on the darkness of the swamp) There is good reason that Democrats and
Republicans have employed every tool to prevent Donald Trump from regaining the
White House. Should he return to the Oval Office, he would begin to expose the
rot in our government. Heads would roll. The gravy train is running much too
smoothly for it to be run off the rails by a President who already has accumulated
more than enough wealth, leaving him impervious to the lure of easy money. In
fact, President Trump saw his net worth decrease by more than $I billion during
his term. I’m sorry, but if you want a kinder and gentler President, you will
only get what you deserve, another swamp dweller with more of the same.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Whistleblower laws were enacted to protect those who expose
corruption in government, yet Democrats in Congress attempt to discredit them
and partisan bureaucrats persecute them. Two separate impeachment hearings and
trials take place targeting President Trump, bypassing any impeachment inquiry
to discover all facts. While neither impeachment attempts were later found to
have any credibility, the damage was done. president Biden’s son, Hunter, and
brother, James, spearhead a convoluted influence-peddling scheme. Nothing to see
here according to the Democrats and an impeachment inquiry is partisanship run amok.
Evidence from the January 6<sup>th</sup> committee is destroyed, even though a
myriad of federal laws are broken. Cue the crickets from the mainstream media. Hunter
Biden defies a Congressional subpoena, abetted by Representative Eric Swalwell,
D-CA and Democrats cheer. Circle the wagons and deflect blame is the Democrat
way. Dick Durbin (D-IL) refuses to release the names of those who took the
“Lolita Express” to Jeffrey Epstein’s Island paradise. Gotta protect their own
you know. Loose lips will sink ships and far too many of your elected officials
have engaged in inappropriate behavior. As each misdeed is exposed, the risk is
that more and more will be exposed for the liars and cheats that they are.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Serving on the Washington County, WI Board of Supervisors for
ten years, the last four as Chairman, I know from where I speak. There are too
few, even in local government, that gain office without a personal agenda. There
are too few who retain the humility that facilitated their election victories.
There are too few that do not look to use their “power” to their advantage. Human
nature far too often rears its ugly head and those public servants begin to
think that they are better than the great unwashed masses they are called to
represent. If our government continues on this path, we are doomed to ruin. Unengaged
citizens who mindlessly vote “D” or “R” are exactly what the deep state depends
upon. Uninformed voters and those citizens who fail to cast their ballots
signal that they are willing to let the swamp do as they please. Apathy breeds
corruption, and far too many of us are satisfied with ceding authority to those who exploit our trust and use authority to their own benefit. It’s always easier to
stand by idly and let others do the heavy lifting. After all, we are all much too
busy with our own lives. Your nation is falling down the rat hole and if you
think protecting your quality of life in a free and fair country is too much to
ask, you will get what you deserve. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>“Elections have consequences.” Barack Obama<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>“You have a republic, if you can keep it!” Benjamin
Franklin<o:p></o:p></i></p>Don Kriefallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03086919679429957262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549682521928514985.post-58549842962764609682023-12-07T16:08:00.014-06:002023-12-07T16:11:06.502-06:00Moral Equivalency<p> </p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Assigning
responsibility<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">After the atrocities committed by Hamas against Israeli
civilians on October 7<sup>th</sup>, many on the left have sought ways to
justify the heinous actions of Hamas. There has also been a concerted effort to
delineate that somehow the Palestinians and Hamas are separate and disparate
entities. That the Palestinians are simply innocent of any responsibility for
the actions of Hamas. That the Israeli response is not proportionate with the
October 7<sup>th</sup> attacks and far more Palestinian civilians have died
than Israelis. Some have attempted to justify the inhuman and sadistic actions
of Hamas as an appropriate response to an occupying force that has withheld the
basic needs of the Palestinians through force and intimidation. If you repeat a
lie often enough it does not become truth even though many actually are
convinced that these are facts.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Israeli forces are accused of committing war crimes when it
has been Hamas that repeatedly commits acts of violence that target innocent
civilians. As with leftists, accuse your enemy of what you are doing, to create
confusion and conceal the evidence of your own guilt. The fact of the matter is
that the war crimes are committed by only one side, the radicalized Islamists
like Hamas. Raping and pillaging not only went out of style in the Middle Ages,
civilized societies outlawed that behavior in the Hague Conventions of 1899 and
1907. Islamists, never the ones to submit to Western laws and culture, commit
atrocities at will. Liberals that like to hurl accusations of “toxic
masculinity” and “rape culture” need to look no further than those who practice
the religion of peace. In Europe, open borders and unfettered immigration have
led to an exponential increase in sexual assaults, predominantly committed by Middle
Eastern immigrant men. One wonders what the Quran has to say about this.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The left has difficulty condemning Hamas's barbarisms, but
there is little compunction in turning the blame to Israel. The massacre of
Jews by Hamas confirms that these barbarians are evil personified, inhuman
animals, and unredeemable. The parable of the wheat and weeds tells that the
weeds should be allowed to grow with the wheat, but in this instance leaving
the weeds in the field will ruin the entire crop. These animals must be excised
like the cancer that they are or else it will spread and kill the host. We may
lose some of the wheat, but the vast majority of the crop will be saved. If
Hamas survives, they will again kill those that they deem their enemies, and
that is most of the Western world. Appeasement will only allow these monsters
to repeat their crimes, over and over.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">“Also their American army is part of the American people.
It is this very same people who are shamelessly helping the Jews fight against
us. The American people are the one who employ both their men and their women
in the American Forces which attack us. This is why the American people cannot
be not innocent of the crimes committed by the Americans and Jews against us.”
Osama bin Laden.</span><o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Leftists cite these words by the former leader of Al Qaida that
“justified” the attack of 9-11. Leftists call out the imperialist US government
for stealing the lands of the native Americans. Leftists call out the US for
colonialism, systemic racism, and any ism or phobia you can imagine. Based upon
these leftist screeds, we can extrapolate that the Palestinian people bear the responsibility
for the actions of their army, Hamas. Since the Palestinian people have allowed
Hamas to militarize everything from their Mosques to their playgrounds, they
bear culpability. So many of the Palestinian people support the actions of
Hamas and have no interest in peace, only the destruction of Israel and Jews,
they are just as guilty of war crimes as is Hamas. Collateral damage and
civilian casualties, though regrettable, is a fact of war. Hamas started the
war and Israel will fight until the threat is eliminated. That means the
destruction of every last member of Hamas, including the Hamas leadership hiding
in safe havens like Qatar and Bahrain. That is the only way Israel can exist in
relative safety.<i><o:p></o:p></i></p>Don Kriefallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03086919679429957262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549682521928514985.post-50477636858818384772023-12-03T13:22:00.000-06:002023-12-03T13:22:21.930-06:00 Sleeping with the Enemy<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Leftists laugh at
their supporters <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Recognizing evil and the destruction that it has wrought has
never been more important than now in our deeply polarized society. Failure to
understand that the goal of the left is to destabilize and fundamentally transform
this nation will inevitably lead to its destruction. Yet, there are those who
blindly follow the divisive ideology the left promotes. Young people, who have
been indoctrinated in Marxism without any common sense at woke universities,
parrot talking points without any intellectual curiosity, refuse any debate,
and shout down those they deem antithetical to their beliefs. These and other
useful idiots that support this evil are simply tools used by the left to achieve
their goals. Like generals in war, they stand safely behind, watching their
pawns do battle, while they reap the rewards of their underling’s work.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This has never been more apparent than the rise in antisemitism
rhetoric by those supporting Palestinians and by proxy, the brutal atrocities
perpetrated by Hamas. The absurd correlation between the civilian casualties
suffered by Israel compared to the civilian casualties suffered by Palestinians
in Gaza is inane. Hamas specifically targeted civilians. Israel is targeting
Hamas and giving notice of the areas they intend to strike to minimize
collateral damage and civilian casualties. Hamas has been blocking civilian
escape routes to maximize civilian casualties and deaths to sway world opinion
against Israel. That strategy has been largely effective as leftist groups have
spurred on Palestinian sympathizers and antisemites that have coalesced to
villainize Israel. The lack of knowledge by these “peace” protesters and the
vitriol they spew is appalling. Jewish hatred is rearing its ugly head and it
is neither Christians nor conservatives that are proclaiming these vile
invectives in the public square.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">89% of Palestinians support the terrorism that Hamas and
other radical Islamic groups perpetrate against Israel, the United States, and
the world. Palestinians overwhelmingly elected Hamas to lead their government.
Palestinians will not accept peace with Israel, in fact, a majority rejects
Israel’s right to exist and want to eradicate the Jewish people. These fools
that “stand up for Palestine” and chant “from the river to the sea, Palestine
will be free” would be persecuted and rejected for their core beliefs
supporting LGTBQI+, transgenderism, abortion, and women’s rights in most of the
Islamic world. Let these buffoons with their blue hair, tattoos, and piercings
try to co-exist and embrace Islam, the religion of “peace.” Islam will not
embrace you. You’ll be lucky if you don’t get thrown off some roof with your LGTBQI+
friends, and if you aren’t put to death, you’ll be required to wear a burka
that covers your chosen identity. Perhaps, then they would understand that
America is not that bad.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The father of lies is operating a well-oiled machine in his
realm. The young and impressionable are being willingly and enthusiastically led
right into his trap. Society’s upheaval is being fueled by liberty-hating
global elites that know far better than us unwashed masses. Money talks, and
those mega-wealthy elitists are financing wannabe leftists for their new world-order ambitions from their ivory towers. Unfortunately, there will be no place
in the new world order hierarchy for those manipulated by this evil ideology. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We must not only resist this evil, we must confront it with
the truth, the way, and the life. We cannot simply stand mute while so many are
at risk of falling prey to the evil one and his schemes. We need to put on our spiritual
armor and learn how to plant the seeds of faith in order to overcome this evil
that is overwhelming our world. The father of lies will flee when confronted
with the truth and it is up to us to proclaim the truth of Jesus Christ. It’s
time to step out of our comfort zone and call out this evil for what it is. It's
time to get involved with our local schools and protest against woke and racist
ideology being taught to our children. It's time to make sure our elected
officials uphold Christian values and morals, and pledge to serve their
constituency, and not themselves. It’s time that we the majority get up and be
heard over the squeaky wheels that promote the leftist, Marxist, socialist, and
communist agenda.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="background: white;">Take no part in the unfruitful
works of darkness, but instead expose them. </span>For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do
in secret. But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible, for anything that becomes visible is light. Ephesians 5:11-14</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></p>Don Kriefallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03086919679429957262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549682521928514985.post-37178458159182553832023-11-30T09:54:00.000-06:002023-11-30T09:54:47.602-06:00In Plain Sight<p> Woke policies DEI (Diversity, equity, and inclusion) and ESG
(Environmental, social, and governance) are driving our society, economy, and
nation over a cliff.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">On June 21<sup>st</sup>, 2021, President Biden signed an Executive
order on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the federal
workforce. The last sentence in the third paragraph states, <i><span style="color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent1;">“<span style="background: white;">A
growing body of evidence demonstrates that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and
accessible workplaces yield higher-performing organizations.”</span></span></i><span style="background: white;"> There were no
citations to any study that confirmed this claim, and for good reason. Current
studies simply “suggest” that companies that implement DEI policies have
increased productivity. Additionally, these “studies” originate from the usual
liberal think tanks and woke universities. As with many of the talking points
of the Democrat party, there is no real conclusive data to confirm their claims,
only empty rhetoric. This divisive policy, not unlike Critical Race Theory,
intends to segregate federal employees and candidates by race, gender, and sexual
orientation. This executive orders’ intent is to reinstate affirmative action
and discriminate against the scariest boogeyman of the left, the straight,
white male, or what is commonly referred to as “white privilege.”</span><span style="background: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white;">Section 2.a. states, </span><i><span style="background: white; color: #4472c4; mso-themecolor: accent1;">“The term “underserved communities”
refers to populations sharing a particular characteristic, as well as
geographic communities, who have been systematically denied a full opportunity
to participate in aspects of economic, social, and civic life.”</span></i><span style="background: white;"> If anyone in the
United States, other than convicted criminals serving their sentences, have
been denied a “full opportunity to participate in aspects of economic, social
and civic life” please raise your hands. Here, in the land of opportunity, no one,
yes no one is denied the opportunity to fully participate in society, should
one have the drive and ambition to succeed. For the President of the United
States to infer that certain “classes” of people cannot succeed, with the false
presumption that their path is blocked by “systemic bias,” is disrespectful and
disingenuous. Even Barack Obama stated that it did not matter where you began
or what you look like, anyone can find success with hard work and determination.
Unfortunately, President Biden and his cohorts in the Democrat party believe
that “systematically disadvantaged persons,” or persons of color, are
inherently inferior and require the government’s assistance just to survive. This
executive order is a lie that panders a false narrative and as with most of the
Democrat agenda, strives to achieve results that benefit the Democrat party and
their benefactors, not the people they purport to represent. </span><span style="background: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white;">ESG is another insidious attack on the fabric of Western society.
These policies force companies to adhere to rules that place emphasis on making
investments based upon a set of goals relating to climate, not strategically
investing in profitable business, and meeting constantly changing social
requirements in hiring and HR practices, which are all monitored and enforced by the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission. This makes it difficult, if not
impossible to maintain their fiduciary responsibilities to their clients and
shareholders. These actions, which detract from the success of the businesses,
will lead to less effective and profitable investments, hiring and retaining inferior
and potentially ineffective staff, based on a set of standards that reflect diversity, not merit, and hiring of additional staff to ensure that
these standards are met as they will be audited regularly by the Federal
government. Our economy is being forced to evolve into a government-regulated
business model at the cost of a free market, profit-driven, successful
model. If you think this sounds like socialism, you would be correct. Businesses
that are deemed insufficient to these rules or fail to properly submit to the authorities, even if the "offense" is a statement deemed "inappropriate" by the SEC, may be fined. These fines can be levied in the $millions. Banks are held to the same standards, and non-compliant businesses will be
denied loans. Try to run a business without a line of credit. Not going to
happen. Our once thriving economy based upon a “meritocracy” is ceasing to
exist.</span><span style="background: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white;">This apparent underclass which is disproportionally affected
by everything ranging from HIV to menthol cigarettes, is the perpetually cited victim
of the Democrats in their class warfare strategy. When President Lyndon B.
Johnson initiated the “war on poverty,” even he could not have foreseen the
unintended consequences that have <b><i>actually</i></b> disproportionally affected
the African-American community. Like the drug pusher giving free heroin to potential
users, the welfare state induced generations to abandon the traditional nuclear
family and depend upon government programs. Even President Franklin Roosevelt
said that government assistance could become like a narcotic. Sixty years later FDR has been proven prophetic. Now Democrats promote the lunacy of driving
the economy from the bottom up and the middle out. This is nothing but socialism
in a poorly designed disguise. Initiating their insane monetary policies has led
to government overreach and soaring inflation. Is that really a fair tradeoff
for ending the mean tweets and “unpresidential” behavior? Who really is the
threat to democracy?</span><span style="background: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white;">The wokeness that is overtaking sanity in our nation is
primarily driven by the Democrat party, a complicit media, and the leftists
hungry to fundamentally transform this great nation. The headlong rush to
affirm preferred pronouns and boys wanting to be girls is in direct correlation
with the left’s desire to tear down civil society. Edicts arising from
executive actions, bureaucratic regulations promulgated by entrenched bureaucrats,
and governmental enforcement of “wokeness” are hindering our economy at home
and damaging the US brand worldwide. We have met the enemy and it is us. China
need not bury us economically or militarily. We are doing it to ourselves and
far too few of us are lifting a finger to show disapproval. Russia will not
need to launch a single missile to defeat us. Patience is the key as they laugh
at the lunacy that is destroying the greatest country in the history of the world
from within. And we are too “busy” with our own problems to confront this enemy
within. Surely someone else will get involved and fight back. If we fail to confront
this insanity, then it’s on us. How will you explain to future generations why
we failed to defeat or even expose the evil, happening in plain sight, that ultimately
destroyed this great experiment called America?</span><span style="background: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Don Kriefallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03086919679429957262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549682521928514985.post-61727357644248631372023-11-25T10:18:00.000-06:002023-11-25T10:18:15.220-06:00Darkness Exposed<p> </p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"> Bring Light to the Shadows<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">Evil flourishes in the dark. But,
today, evil thrives in plain sight. The evil one is quite adept at convincing
humankind that what is evil is good and what is wrong as right. To overcome evil,
one must first recognize it as evil. Acquiescing to or ignoring the evil that
is overcoming the world will only allow it to grow and fester, ultimately
destroying civil society. Tolerating and accepting what we know is truly wrong just
oils the slippery slope that the evil one uses to encourage the weak and
unbelieving. Yielding to what is obviously wrong and deeming it as right allows
evil to grow unimpeded. Use what God has written upon our hearts to test the
new things that are of this world and see through the veil of lies. The evil in
this world cannot withstand the light if we are bold enough to shine God’s
light upon it. Evil will be defeated if good people cast that light and stand
up for the Gospel. Far too many of God’s churches proclaim a “generic” evil
that must be resisted, calling out the usual suspects, such as the seven deadly
sins, etc., but fail to cite specific examples that so permeate western society.
By far the most dangerous and insidious lie being perpetrated is the lefts’ headlong
rush to redefine human sexuality. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">Humans are sexual beings. Human
sexuality is a gift that God intended to be shared within the confines of
marriage. Man’s law may redefine marriage, but Scripture is quite clear that one
man and one woman form a team to procreate and raise their children. <span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i><span style="background: white;">Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept
pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. Hebrews 3:4</span></i>.</span>
Jesus said, <span style="background-color: white; color: red;"><i>“<span class="woc"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Have you not read that he who created them from the beginning
made them male and female,</span></span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"> <span class="woc">and said, ‘Therefore a man
shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two
shall become one flesh’?</span> <span class="woc">So they are no longer two
but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.”</span></span></i>
</span><i><span style="background-color: white; color: red;">Matthew 19:4-6</span>.</i> Although man has decreed otherwise, God, the creator of
all that was, is and will come to be, makes it clear that marriage is a sacred bond
between one man and one woman, a sacramental covenant before the King of Kings.
In marriage, each parent brings disparate and unique skills to bear in their
children’s development. Parents are to instill in their children faith, morals,
and values. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">In the Old Testament, Sodom and Gomorrah
were two cities overcome with unrestrained sexual depravity and were ultimately
destroyed by God. They abandoned their God and replaced Him with the worship of
their bodies and the pleasure afforded by their unbridled sexuality. Is it so
different today? Tinder and other “hook-up” sites for anonymous unrestricted
sex acts may be tame compared to those cities God judged as unredeemable. Fatherless
families dominate the African-American community as 69% of all births are out
of wedlock. How is that working out as fatherless children commit more and more
crime? More and more couples are rejecting marriage, choosing to remain single,
cohabitate, have and raise children, opting to disengage with God in their
relationship. Half of all first marriages in the US end in divorce after an
average of 8 years. Second or more marriages divorce at an even higher rate.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">It has become commonplace to define
oneself based upon a chosen sexual identity. What was once gay or lesbian
morphs into LGTBQ+? No longer is there simply male or female, there are now a
plethora of genders to choose from, including “non-binary, which is no gender at
all. The transgenderism movement accuses God of error, “misgendering” the person
choosing to disregard their assigned sex at birth. Current medical science can
only change a person’s gender outwardly and cannot recreate a functioning
member of the opposite sex. Once procedures are undertaken to alter the gender,
that person will no longer be fully functional as either sex, unable to birth
or father a child. Additionally, many persons who undergo hormone drugs or sex
reassignment surgery will likely not be able to fully experience sexual
intercourse and will often be unable to achieve a climax. Children who take puberty-blocking drugs or undergo sex reassignment surgery are also forty times more
likely to attempt suicide. Transgender activists are targeting children with
propaganda endeavoring to legitimize this depraved sexual conduct. Indoctrinating
young children to accept this behavior as normal while distorting reality, by
claiming that there are more than two genders, is evil incarnate.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">Transvestites, crossdressers or
what are now known as “Drag queens” (You see, that verbiage is much more
palatable to the masses), are being mainstreamed as normal and acceptable. Drag
queen story hour and other “performances” elicit sexual arousal for those
mentally ill individuals. Is it not readily apparent that the performances are
directed at children and not adults? How convenient it is for pedophiles to be
welcomed into our schools and public libraries. School administrations that allow
these degenerates to interact with children should never again be allowed into
positions of authority in our educational system. If teaching staff would be found to be engaging in this type of behavior, they would be arrested, terminated
from their jobs and after conviction, become registered sex offenders. Our
society is losing its’ collective mind. If one wants to engage in the fantasy
of transgenderism that is their problem. Don’t expect others to approve of their
fantasies and especially expect resistance when they try to teach children to
believe their behavior is normal. Any sane person cannot believe that the
current societal trajectory of “anything goes” sexuality is reasonable. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">Recognizing evil in our midst is
just the first step in exposing it. As Christians, we are called to embrace what
is good and to resist evil. Resist evil, not fight evil. That is not what God
has called us to do. Fighting evil is a conflict reserved for God. It is up to
God to separate the weeds from the wheat. Our house must be in order. We must
speak the truth but do so gently and with love. We must preach the Gospel to
the ends of the earth. God wants all of his children to be saved. Those
overcome by the evil one are loved by their Father in heaven. We are to shine
the light of truth on their error and let God do the judging. We are to plant
those seeds and God will water them and cause them to grow. We are to love our
neighbor as ourselves. anything less makes our actions just as evil, maybe more
so, than those unduly influenced by the evil one. Pay heed to Scripture and
light the path for those lost. That is our calling. Jesus said <span style="color: red;">“<i><span style="background: white;">Be careful, then, that the light
within you is not darkness. <a name="37"></a>So if your whole body is full
of light, with no part of it in darkness, you will be radiant, as though a lamp
were shining on you.” Luke 11:35,36</span></i></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">Pray unceasingly for our leaders
and for those who have been led away by the father of lies. God wants all of
His children to come to know Him and to be saved. Let’s not be a stumbling
block. <o:p></o:p></p>Don Kriefallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03086919679429957262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549682521928514985.post-47895827261416687492023-11-07T19:31:00.002-06:002023-11-07T19:31:44.305-06:00Complicit<p> </p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Careful what you wish
for<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Complicit definition; Acquiescing to or enabling a criminal
or wrongful action. The standard line that the Palestinian people are separate from
Hamas is inherently false. In 2006, Hamas won the Palestinian Legislative
elections, when Palestinians overwhelmingly voted for their stated platform to
eradicate the Jews from the earth. Since then, through bickering and internal conflicts
and skirmishes with Israel has led Hamas to control the entire Gaza strip. As
Barack Obama succinctly stated, elections have consequences. Sometimes when you
get what you wish for, you get what you deserve. So, the Palestinian people
have no one to blame but themselves. Palestine is Hamas. Hamas is Palestine. When
you prefer that a terrorist organization lead your government and utilize
schools, playgrounds, and Mosques to stage their weapons of terror, you are complicit
in the heinous acts they commit. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The horrific acts committed by Hamas in their surprise
attack of Israel in October of 2023, fall directly into the laps of those who not
only allowed, but cheered on this terrorist organization’s rise to power.
Israel has suffered from constant terror attacks against their nation and
citizens for decades. Hamas’ stated objective is to eradicate all Jews from the
face of the earth and reclaim Israel territory as their own, or better known as
“From the river to the sea Palestine will be free.” There was never any intent
for a two-state solution. To Hamas, Jews are to be eradicated, by any means
necessary until none remain. Hamas makes Hitler, Stalin and Mao look pale in
comparison. The Palestinian people have long supported terrorist attacks on the
United States and around the world. Who can forget them dancing in the streets for
joy after the attacks of 9-11 that killed almost 3000 innocents? Actions have
consequences and Palestinians have faced limited consequences for supporting acts
of terror by Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran. A full accounting is long overdue!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Civilian deaths or casualties are simply a fact of warfare.
Even with all of the technological advances in weaponry, innocent lives will be
lost. But, when you revel in the killing of innocent Israelis, the chickens
will come home to roost. Israel was given the promised land by God and in 1948 Israel
formally announced that it had created a Jewish state. Palestinians rejected
the declaration and this led to a war with Israel and the eventual eviction of
Palestinians from Israel. Rather than integrate into another country, the
Palestine Liberation Organization, a terrorist organization led by the
notorious Yasar Arafat, was formed in 1964 and committed atrocities against Israel
and Jews worldwide. Their attempts to force Israel to cede land for a
Palestinian nation and pro-Palestinian propaganda did have an effect. In 1993,
the Oslo Accords established a peace process that was intended to lead to a
two-State solution. The PLO was granted autonomy in the Gaza strip. This has
only given the Islamic terrorists a strategic base to launch attacks against
Israel on a regular basis.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Billions and billions of dollars have been allocated to the Palestinian
Authority, yet little is actually used to the betterment of the Palestinian
people. The vast majority of the money goes to Hamas and other terrorist organizations
to aid in their jihad against Israel. Money for infrastructure has been used to
build a network of sophisticated tunnels that are used to further terrorism. This
is on the Palestinian people. This is not the fault of Israel or the world.
Give them what they want, they will get what they deserve. Hamas and other hate
filled terrorist organizations and regimes must be eradicated. Their simple
goal is to kill anyone who does not believe as they do. They are merely animals
with their only instinct to hate and kill. There is no two-State solution.
There is no negotiation that can placate their extreme hatred. There is no
place for them in civilized society. You reap what you sow and if it ends in
your destruction, so be it!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As Christians, we are called to love our neighbor, so how
can we reconcile the call for the destruction of these terrorist networks? We
are also not called to be simply led to the slaughter. In Jesus’ sermon on the
mount, he called on us to turn the other cheek. In His day, a slap on the cheek
was considered an insult, not a physical assault. We are granted the ability to
defend ourselves, even if it means taking a life. We are also called to resist
and fight evil and Hamas and their ilk are the epitome of evil. Israel and the
world are fighting a battle that pits good against evil. Even so, continue to pray
that your enemies can resist the evil one and renounce their wicked plans.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="background: white; color: #001320; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Finally, be strong in the Lord and
in His mighty power. <a name="12"></a> Put on the full armor of God, so that
you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.<a name="13"></a> For our
struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the
authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the
spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:10-12</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Don Kriefallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03086919679429957262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549682521928514985.post-10074611283050164742023-08-12T22:16:00.001-05:002023-08-12T22:16:53.623-05:00Pride<p align="center" class="hdg" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #001320;">I</span><span style="color: #001320;">n the Name of Love???<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="hdg" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #001320;">There are many
synonyms listed for the word pride. They include; arrogance, conceit, smugness,
self-importance, egotism, vanity, and superiority. Pride is considered one of
the seven deadly sins. God abhors a haughty and prideful soul. Interesting that
the LGTBQI+ community picked pride as the moniker for their movement. It has
become increasingly obvious that “pride” was chosen as an intentional affront
to God. </span><i><span style="color: #001320;">“</span><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">For what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has
made it plain to them. For since the creation of the world God’s
invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly
seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse.”
Romans 1:19-20. </span></b></i><span style="color: #001320;">God is slow to anger, but it would seem foolhardy to taunt
the creator of the universe. The rampant redefinition of morality that promotes
all manner of sexual deviancy is not very likely pleasing to Him.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="hdg" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #001320;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The Supreme Court
legalized same-sex marriage in 2015, normalizing same-sex relationships for
consenting adults in civil society. In less than a decade the alternate
lifestyle movement has used that “foot in the door” to engage in behavior so
perverse that it would make the residents of Sodom and Gomorrah blush. It was
never enough for society to accept same-sex marriage. The intent was always to find a way to tear down established mores and substitute a new lawlessness
that rejects God and prioritizes worship of individual identity and desires. What
began as gay and lesbian, transforms into LGTBQI+ and whatever the next sexual
deviancy becomes. In order to make the LGTBQI+ community feel a part of
society, children must be targeted and groomed with curricula that promotes
their chosen lifestyle. Children, who cannot vote, drive or consent to getting
a tattoo, are now guided by school administration to question the gender they
were born with. Laws are enacted to coerce children to experiment with new
pronouns and to begin puberty-blocking drugs and hormones, while school officials
are prohibited from informing the parents of these life-altering and often
irreversible procedures.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="hdg" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #001320;">The failure to recognize
and confront the evil that has permeated our culture on so many levels places civilized
society in jeopardy. Those that acquiesce to behavior that needs to be
justified with forced legislation and edicts defies common logic. The evil one
uses all manners of deceptions to entice people to accept and promote what is
evil as good, using a misdirected sense of tolerance and acceptance in order to
justify behavior that simply cannot be justified. Intentional disregard of
God’s word and the deliberate twisting of His word to justify actions expressly
forbidden by God reveals the innate godlessness and wickedness of the purveyors
of this decadent movement. There will come a reckoning to those who
suppress the truth. </span><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">“</span></b><i><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him
as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and
darkened in their foolish hearts.” Romans 1:21</span></b><span style="color: #001320;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p>
<p class="hdg" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #001320;">What is evil is
plain to those who have eyes that see, ears that hear, and a mind that can
comprehend. God has written upon everyone’s heart a clear understanding of the
difference between good and evil. One cannot truly rationalize lies
masquerading as truth and fantasy pretending to be reality. The father of lies
continues to prevail upon those that fail to differentiate between the two. </span><i><span style="color: #001320;">“</span><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">They
exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature
rather than the Creator” Romans 1:25.</span></b></i><span style="color: #001320;"> Those who fail to stand up to evil
will be held to account. </span><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">“</span></b><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">But if
anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would
be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be
drowned in the depths of the sea.” Matthew 18:6.</span></b> </span></i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Those of you that choose to engage
in alternate lifestyles are free to do so. If you can stand at the judgment
seat and convince God that your choice is a godly one, then more power to you.
One can fantasize and believe anything is truly right and salutary, but do not
compel others to accept it as their reality, because it is far from the truth! </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="hdg" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> </span></i></p>Don Kriefallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03086919679429957262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549682521928514985.post-31744460565612784942023-04-25T22:21:00.000-05:002023-04-25T22:21:55.800-05:00Never Enough<p>On June 26<sup>th</sup>, 2015 the United States Supreme
Court ruled that same-sex marriage was legal in all 50 states. Justice Anthony
Kennedy wrote for the majority, “They ask for equal dignity in the eyes of the
law. The constitution grants them that right.” This ruling was universally
celebrated as recognizing equal rights for all under the law. When Justice
Kennedy opened this “Pandora’s Box,” he failed to understand that the innate selfishness
of humankind is seldom satisfied with just one bite of the apple. A foot in the
door was destined to reach beyond that ruling’s intent. In less than 8 years that
decision has indelibly altered the trajectory of Western society.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">On March 8, 2023, the United Nations published Principal 16
– Consensual Sexual Conduct, <span style="background: white;">"Sexual
conduct involving persons below the domestically prescribed minimum age of
consent to sex may be consensual in fact, if not in law." — International
Commission of Jurists, commissioned by the UN. Additionally in the report, </span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">"In this context, the enforcement of criminal law should
reflect the rights and capacity of persons under 18 years of age to make
decisions about engaging in consensual sexual conduct and their right to be
heard in matters concerning them." This is a tacit call to normalize and
decriminalize pedophilia. The effort to hyper-sexualize children and
desensitize them to alternative sexual practices is evidenced by curricula and
policies embraced by many schools.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The citizens of the United States find themselves in a quandary. The deliberate erosion of long-held principles and accepted social mores will inevitably destabilize society. What was normal is now considered "phobic" and the vestiges of white patriarchal society. Since that fateful 2015 ruling, society has been inundated with covert and overt overtures in an effort to redefine sexuality. Sex is the aphrodisiac that traps the powerful and powerless alike. Unrestrained sexuality is destroying the very fabric of our nation and the "sheeple" prefer to ignore the decline and virtue signal with their tolerance and acceptance of diverse lifestyle choices.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Decadence and corruption overwhelmed the Roman Empire. Borders
were neglected and their military left in disarray, unable to defend their
outposts and borders. The United States finds itself occupying similar ground. Military
leaders focus their efforts in confronting and eliminating “white supremacy” within
its’ ranks, neglecting the responsibility to train a fighting force capable of
defending the country. Instead of fostering camaraderie, divisive critical race
theory is taught that pits our fighting men and women against those whose skin
color is different than their own. Soldiers that refused an experimental
vaccine are dishonorably discharged and refused re-entry after the deficient
efficacy of the vaccine is exposed and mandates have ended. Our government
spends our children’s inheritance on social and climate justice boondoggles
while underfunding the military. An invading army will meet little resistance.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Roman corruption is dwarfed by the weaponization of
government and the utterly corrupted nature of politicians. President Biden is
himself embroiled in an influence-peddling scheme run by his son Hunter and his
brother James. $Millions have been laundered from enemy nations to various
members of his family. Government’s highest-paid employee, Dr. Anthony Fauci, perjures
himself before Congress, willfully and intentionally attempting to shield the
origins of Covid-19, and uses taxpayer funds to dole out grants to scientists
willing to “toe his line.” Money <b><i>is</i></b> the root of all evil. There
is good reason that Washington DC is called the “Swamp” and the “Deep State” is
running amok.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Our southern border is virtually eliminated by the Biden
administration as millions of illegal immigrants are allowed entry and
transported throughout the country. A nation without a sovereign border is not
a nation at all. With these immigrants, who are not properly vetted, comes
crime, drugs, human trafficking, and communicable diseases that have been long eradicated
in the US. Non-profits and faith-based organizations work with the government
to transport illegal immigrants into communities without notification.
Elections have consequences and we are suffering from poor choices. The “Bad
Orange Man” was ousted, but the alternative has been far worse. Mainstream media
continues to push an agenda rather than reporting facts, yet many blindly support
this false narrative. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“<span style="color: #001320; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">A horrible and shocking thing has happened in the
land. The prophets <i>(media)</i> prophesy <i>(report)</i> falsely, and the priests (<i>government)</i>
rule by their own <i>(not the people’s)</i> authority.” The silence of good people is
deafening. This nation will decline exponentially unless good people refuse to
allow it. Will you stand by idly, or will you try to save your nation?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Don Kriefallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03086919679429957262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549682521928514985.post-35703964910855050272023-04-22T21:30:00.005-05:002023-04-22T21:30:30.108-05:00Rules of Engagement<p class="MsoNormal">Man on the street interviews highlight just how out of touch
many in our nation have become. Questions that once were common knowledge are
often fumbled by our next generation of leaders. But they can recite verbatim
from social media influencer’s videos. Decisions driven by some “Tic Tok’ video
publisher’s unhinged rantings without possessing the ability to properly filter
out the noise, is a recipe for disaster. This is what you get when teaching
life skills become secondary to preaching CRT and striving for equity of
outcome. In just a few short years, woke education policies have created a
generation that has no clue.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Political ideology drives individuals to vilify those in
which they disagree. Far too many on all sides of the political spectrum fall
prey to this insidious behavior, especially on social media. Civil dialogue has
become a lost art. In a head long rush to embrace “wokeness,” society has elevated
selfishness to the preeminent position in society. We are cautioned to live in
this world without becoming overcome by it but the world is clearly winning.
Compassion has been twisted into a means of assuaging those who willfully
choose to reject common decency and morality.
Tolerance is manipulated to reject common sense and allow abhorrent
behavior to be normalized. Acceptance has been corrupted to foster disregard of
accepted societal norms. Equity of outcome replaces equality of opportunity and
the whole of society suffers in this misguided attempt to elevate those
perceived to be marginalized by society.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">One should always question “new things” and transformational
changes within society. Failure to do so will facilitate the default to our
innate human selfishness. Awareness of our ill-advised proclivities will help to
strive toward selflessness and service to our neighbors. In order to help make
this world a better place, we often must deny our needs in order to serve
others. This world was never intended to revolve around any single human being
in order to fulfill their wants and desires. Affirmation of those trapped
within their selfishness only rewards ill-advised conduct. There is a reason
that laws and rules exist. Without them, humanity regresses into human animals,
only concerned with their own needs and desires. When identity or ideology
supersedes empathy and concern for fellow human beings, we become ego-driven,
self-centered malevolent beings that are antithetical to the ideal human
condition.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Those that believe that it is paramount to properly love their
neighbor by affirming behavior that is contrary to science and accepted
societal norms, harms not only society but harms the mental health and well-being of the subject of that misguided love. When principles of conduct become vague
and undefined, such as acquiescing to the theory that whatever is your reality
is truth, the more unorthodox the standard of conduct becomes. Our society is
in a free fall away from reality. Leftists seek to destroy the fabric of this
nation and remake it into a socialist, authoritarian state and many are fooled
into supporting this disturbing conspiracy. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The fears of a nation were manipulated and used to control this
nation as it faced the uncertainty of a novel coronavirus pandemic that was far
less lethal than our government and public health officials asserted. Fear is
used to stoke hatred and to destroy those who would challenge this dangerous “woke”
ideology that has replaced common sense. Fear enables individuals to do whatever
it takes to protect their position and power. But fear is a liar. Reason and truth
must be restored to overcome fear, and that truth is that we are all brothers
and sisters with God as our Father. Fear divides us against one another. The common
enemy is clear for those who choose to see. Government has been weaponized against
“we the people,” and too many cheer it on.<o:p></o:p></p><p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal">Biden promised a return to normalcy and to unite the nation.
His rhetoric has further divided this nation. His policies are destroying our
economy, ended our energy independence, acquiesced to Russia's aggression, relinquished
our role in the world to China and is destroying the dollar as the primary currency
of trade. It is time to deny ourselves and identities as Democrat or Republican.
It is time that we elect those who choose to serve us, rather than rule us. It
is time to roll back the insanity that has overcome our nation. We are one
nation under God and its high time we act that way.<o:p></o:p></p>Don Kriefallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03086919679429957262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549682521928514985.post-67314643540636820692023-04-08T10:45:00.002-05:002023-04-09T07:49:57.102-05:00Back to the Future<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: center;">Once a violation of
human rights, now the new normal.</span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">On January 21, 2022 the World Health Organization published
a report that indicated over 200 million young girls have undergone female
genital mutilation (FGM) in 30 predominantly Muslim countries in Africa, the
Middle East and Asia. FGM is a federal crime, 18 U.S. Code 116, and any
participation in this act is considered a human rights violation, punishable by
up to 5 years of imprisonment or deportation. This procedure is conducted on young
girls, without consent and is medically unnecessary and dangerous. FGM is still
prevalent in many majority Muslim-communities in the United States. As recently
as 2020, many celebrities have denounced this as a crime against humanity,
although US Representative Ilhan Omar, originally from Somalia where it is
still widely practiced, has refused to do so.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fast forward to today and an obsession with transgenderism
has replaced sanity when dealing with the mental health issues of children and
awkward teenagers. A boy that picks up a doll or is “in touch with his
femininity” is encouraged to change his gender. A girl that has an interest in
sports or seems masculine is encouraged to become a boy. In California, parents
are not informed if their child decides to undergo puberty blocking, changing
their gender identity or given name to correspond with their chosen gender. Any
attempt to physically alter or allow a juvenile to change their pronoun or name
without parental consent is child abuse. Far too many persons that undergo
“gender modification end up regretting their choice, that is permanent,
inalterable and has numerous health risks.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We are called to love our neighbors as ourselves. What we
are not called to however, is to affirm each other within our sinful nature.
Driven by the leftist media that affirms transgenderism, those that
self-identify as transgender require all to validate their choice. Transgender
supporters push an agenda that attempts to convince children to experiment with
and normalize deviant sexual behavior. Why destroy children’s lives in order to
feel better about themselves and their choices? Why steal our children’s
innocence? As an adult, what you do is between you and God. Leave our children
alone. Those that affirm and support this lunacy enable the insanity to spread
throughout society.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Drag queen story hours are embraced by those that believe
that they are being tolerant and acceptant of differing lifestyle choices.
Christians and conservatives requesting equal time to communicate family values
are accused of promoting hate speech and exclusion. Children are vulnerable to
suggestion, especially from those they trust; teachers, clergy and as they grow
older, their peers. Children do not possess the mental acuity necessary to
process sexuality nor the emotional maturity to understand these concepts. All
children go through phases that can call into question the customary gender
roles that they exhibit. In almost all cases, children, if left to their own
design, will return to gender roles that are appropriate to their biological
sex.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Public education, on the other hand, has enabled numerous
“woke” teachers to infiltrate the school system. These teachers have been
indoctrinated with leftist ideology and are more than willing to usurp parental
authority. Either by a deliberate lack of oversight or acquiescence by school
administrators, these teachers encourage children to be whatever gender they
choose, while deliberately hiding these life-altering decisions from their
parents. Alternate lifestyles are promoted as normative and children are often
persuaded to experiment with their sexuality by classroom education and
assigned reading. Parents, not public education, are responsible for instilling
values and morals in their children. Parents, who fund public education with
their tax dollars, have the absolute right to know exactly what teaching
methods, reading materials and curricula are used in the classroom. Parents
have the right to address their grievances to local school boards without being
declared domestic terrorists.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Transgender activists look to incite violence over their
perceived lack of respect and misguided hatred of conservatives. A trans day of
vengeance was planned for March 31<sup>st</sup> and April 1<sup>st</sup> in
Washington DC. Monday, March 27th, a 28-year-old woman, transitioning to male, kills
6, including 3 children at Covenant Christian School in Nashville, Tennessee,
and the media attempts to make her the victim. Police do not reveal the
killer’s transgender identity until they are specifically asked. President
Biden immediately politicizes this tragedy and calls for an “assault weapons” ban.
When will this insanity end? When will these mentally ill people receive the
treatment they deserve?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Don Kriefallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03086919679429957262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549682521928514985.post-56020338780247065152023-03-28T18:22:00.000-05:002023-03-28T18:22:11.131-05:00ELCA Pastor Response<p>This ELCA pastor has overdosed on the Koolaid. </p><p>Unwitting Pawns was also published as a Guest Opinion piece in the West Bend Daily News on February 11th, 2023. Pastor Schoob's critique of the article says it all. The ELCA is awash in heresy and cares little about preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world in order to bring the lost to Him. Please pray for Schoob and especially for his congregation. If his sermons mirror his stated beliefs, his flock is not being fed the bread of life.</p><p><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 14.5pt;">GUEST
OPINION</span></b></p>
<p class="maintitle" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 11.25pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 13.2pt;"><span class="fid19"><span style="color: #9a3d3d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 19.0pt;">Tolerance more than just a phrase</span></span><span style="color: #9a3d3d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 19.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="maintitle" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 11.25pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 13.2pt;"><span class="fid19"><span style="color: #9a3d3d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 19.0pt;"><br /></span></span></p>
<p class="subtitle" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 11.25pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 13.2pt;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 14.5pt;">Can’t
paint Christians with wide brush</span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 14.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="subtitle" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 11.25pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 13.2pt;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 14.5pt;"><br /></span></i></p>
<p class="abody" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 11.25pt; margin-top: 0in; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;"><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">By David Schoob</span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="abody" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 11.25pt; margin-top: 0in; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;"><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></p>
<p class="abody" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 11.25pt; margin-top: 0in; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;"><span class="fid10"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">I am
responding to Don Kriefall’s article “Unwitting Pawns,” printed in your paper.
To paraphrase words from Luke Skywalker in a recent “Star Wars” film, “Almost
every word in that article is wrong.” The only sentiment of his that I can
agree with is that we should have a more tolerant society. Yet the article
itself seems to be the poster child for intolerance and misinformation.</span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="abody" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 11.25pt; margin-top: 0in; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;"><span class="fid10"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></p>
<p class="abody" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 11.25pt; margin-top: 0in; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;"><span class="fid10"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Where is
it wrong?</span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="abody" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 11.25pt; margin-top: 0in; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;"><span class="fid10"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></p>
<p class="abody" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 11.25pt; margin-top: 0in; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;"><span class="fid10"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">The idea
of accepted social norms varies depending on perspective. I and many others
find the author’s idea of social norms narrow, abusive, and founded on a desire
to keep the white, heterosexual male as the ideal.</span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="abody" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 11.25pt; margin-top: 0in; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;"><span class="fid10"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></p>
<p class="abody" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 11.25pt; margin-top: 0in; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;"><span class="fid10"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">He is
wrong that there is a common understanding among Christians of what constitutes
sexual deviance. My church is open and receiving of those in the LGBTQIA+
communities.</span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="abody" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 11.25pt; margin-top: 0in; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;"><span class="fid10"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">He is
wrong that all Christians hold a common understanding of biblical material.
There are many passages that Christians understand in different ways. Many
Christians understand certain passages as being grounded in a different culture
and time period. New understandings of our humanity lead us to examine
passages in a different light of those understandings. You cannot use one
interpretive approach as normative and call it “Christian.”</span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="abody" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 11.25pt; margin-top: 0in; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;"><span class="fid10"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></p>
<p class="abody" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 11.25pt; margin-top: 0in; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;"><span class="fid10"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Most of
the society does not hold that people must be defined by the binary male and
female. Most also are open to recognition of gay and lesbian committed
relationships. A majority of Americans embrace an idea of acceptance toward the
LGBTQIA+ community. Almost all the experts on human behavior recognize a
fluidity to gender identity.</span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="abody" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 11.25pt; margin-top: 0in; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;"><span class="fid10"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">LGBTQIA+
identity is not in any way connected with the lack of a mother or father.</span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="abody" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 11.25pt; margin-top: 0in; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;"><span class="fid10"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">LGBTQIA+
identities are not developed because of a secret plot by educators. Educators
instead teach information to help young people understand themselves and
others.</span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="abody" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 11.25pt; margin-top: 0in; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;"><span class="fid10"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">The
understanding of systemic racism does not arise from a
left-wing plot. The understanding of systemic racism arises </span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">out of a
careful study of history and a sensitivity to the cries of communities of
color. Parents are always free to remove a student from a history class if they
do not accept the information and move their child to another school that is
less rigorous in its analysis.</span></p><p class="abody" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 11.25pt; margin-top: 0in; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="abody" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 11.25pt; margin-top: 0in; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;"><span class="fid10"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">In the
same vein, Black Lives Matter does not stand in opposition to the idea of All
Lives Matter. Black Lives Matter affirms that all lives matter, but is honest
about the mistreatment of blacks and speaks for those whose voices are not heard.
The members of Black Lives Matter remind us all that black lives do matter as
much as white lives. If we are all of one race as asserted in the article then
there should be justice offered equally to all. Race is a social construct,
(another correct assertion in the article) and continues to be used to promote
injustice by a white-dominated society each and every day. The idea of
Christian nationalism that the article espouses is not consistent with the
constitutional understanding of the nation or the understanding of Jesus. Jesus
refused a crown and called his followers to the law of love before any law or
nation.</span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="abody" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 11.25pt; margin-top: 0in; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;"><span class="fid10"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></p>
<p class="abody" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 11.25pt; margin-top: 0in; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;"><span class="fid10"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Finally,
the article says that the left is always using the tactics of bullying,
manipulation, and misinformation to try to drive people to their point of view.
I would ask the author to follow his own advice: “We need to look at ourselves
in the mirror and recognize who we really are.”</span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="abody" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 11.25pt; margin-top: 0in; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;"><span class="fid10"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></p>
<p class="abody" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 11.25pt; margin-top: 0in; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">(David Schoob is pastor at
Trinity Lutheran Church. He lives in West Bend.)</span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Don Kriefallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03086919679429957262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549682521928514985.post-13247610630122876292023-03-25T08:52:00.000-05:002023-03-25T08:52:11.576-05:00Unwitting Pawns<p>Everyone should practice tolerance, inclusion, acceptance
and welcoming in their daily lives. Sharing those values within our community
allows society to thrive. Problem is, these ideals have been corrupted by those
that wish to foment distrust and division in this nation. Many who fall prey to
this perversion of wholesome principals believe that past perceived injustices merit
the abandonment of accepted societal norms in order to “make things right.” Unfortunately, appeasing the loudest voices
and acquiescing to radical ideology, allows an unfettered rush to a fundamental
transformation of this great nation.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Deviant sexuality has prospered in this nation due to the mistaken
belief that acceptance is the appropriate response to properly love your
neighbor. This only promotes further attacks on the moral fiber of society. Like
the school yard bully, inaction only increases the bully’s resolve. Without
moral clarity, humankind’s innate selfishness takes the reins. We need to look at
the reflection in the mirror and recognize who we really are. When traditional
values are rejected and replaced with “new things” that disregard moral
decency, one cannot easily justify those behaviors.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">God created each of us with intrinsic differences, with
different skills and talents. The gifts afforded to each of us vary. It is our
differences that enable us to fulfill various roles that benefit all. Men and
women are created to fulfill specific, yet equal roles, when raising children.
Eliminate either from the equation and you stifle the child’s development. Both
are necessary to guide and nurture the child. Both are necessary to instill
values, morals, and faith. Both are necessary to impart the unique skillsets
they possess to teach their children to become productive members of society. Without
a mother or father, the child will seek to fill that void elsewhere. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Woke educators attempt to usurp parental rights by mainstreaming
and encouraging experimentation with LGTBQ
lifestyles, promoting transgenderism, and indoctrinating our youth with
Critical Race Theory, at the expense of core education. Children are
particularly impressionable and vulnerable to suggestion as they develop and
learn. Trusting that curriculum will follow accepted societal norms is no
longer acceptable. Without parental involvement in the education of their
children, children will be at risk of the dominant woke culture that seeks to
discard traditional values and replace them with leftist ideology.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Black lives matter, but no more than any other life. With
God as our father, we are all brothers and sisters, no matter how we look on
the outside. Race <b><i>is</i></b> a social construct. We are all members of
one race; the human race. Jesus said to love your neighbor as yourself, yet leftists
are relentless in their attacks on Christianity. Forgiving others and turning
the other cheek must be too foreign for leftists to understand. Revenge does
nothing to right any perceived wrongs. Retribution does nothing to lift the
spirit. Reparations do nothing but punish those who have committed no crime and
reward those who have not suffered loss. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Those that agree with the path that the current
administration is leading the country need to wake up. For those who acquiesce
to the insanity that has overtaken this nation, hear this; You will have no
place in this new world order, you are advocating for your own demise. The
fundamental transformation of this nation is being abetted by those who put
tolerance, acceptance, and inclusion above common sense. Leftists mean to tear
down traditional society and replace it with socialism. Socialist elites will then
make decisions for their benefit, while everyone else will be mired in
mediocrity. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Look around. Are you satisfied with the current trajectory of
our nation? Can you rationalize the criminality occurring on our city streets
daily? Will you willingly choose to turn your life over to a ruling elite? The “leaders”
of the World Economic Forum would like that. They have openly stated such. They
know what is best for us underlings. If we sit back and allow it, it will
happen and your worst nightmare will be realized.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It’s time that we turn back to the Judeo-Christian beliefs
that made this nation great. It’s time that we are able to share differing
opinions without being maligned. Leftists silence dissent. Leftists accuse
their detractors of racism, homophobia, and transphobia. Leftists want you to
be willing sheep to be led to slaughter. This is our future if we fail to uphold
our Republic, founded as a more perfect union for all. And fall it will, if we sit
back and do nothing.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Don Kriefallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03086919679429957262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549682521928514985.post-20072009509871608342023-01-20T15:03:00.002-06:002023-01-20T15:03:45.766-06:00 In the Garden of Good and Evil<p><i>“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for
good people to do nothing.” Edmund Burke</i>.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>“The silence of good people is more dangerous than the
brutality of bad people.”</i> <i>Martin Luther King, Jr.</i> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>“I learned that courage is not the absence of fear, but
the triumph over it.” Nelson Mandela.</i> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fear is a great motivator in preventing good people from
calling out evil for what it is. The fear of being labeled as intolerant,
hateful or bigoted is often enough to silence debate. Failure to expose evil in
our society has allowed it to grow and flourish. As evil grows, it overwhelms
common sense and reason while it extinguishes accepted societal norms and
institutes destructive ideologies. Hiding one’s head in the sand or ignoring
danger does not protect one from that danger; it will simply render you defenseless.
The courage to overcome evil exists in every fiber of every person. Motivation
for self-preservation is one of the strongest drives of the human condition. We
need only to recognize that allowing evil to prevail will lead to our personal
and societal destruction.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In a few short years, leftist ideology has become
mainstream, particularly in academia, mainstream media, and the Democrat party.
Young people, subjected to indoctrination in our public school system, embrace
socialism, even though few understand its’ shortcomings. In socialism the State
is paramount. The State becomes the religion and citizens depend on the
government to provide for all. Hard work and ambition are discouraged and all
are equal. Socialism has failed miserably wherever it has been instituted. The
quality of life suffers, production of goods wanes and only the ruling elite
benefit. Ronald Reagan said it best, “Government is not the solution to the
problem, it is the problem.”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Leftism peddles lie after lie, inundating the populace with
empty promises. Leftism promotes egalitarianism and government control of
political and economic life. Leftism is radical, anti-capitalism and espouses
the use of radical means to reach their goals. Anarchists, Marxists,
communists, and socialists all belong to and support leftism. Equity is the
calling card of the left. Equity purports to create equal outcomes at the cost
of equal opportunity. Tolerance is a tool that dupes the masses into supporting
this ideology that breeds inequality. Equity uses our differences to divide us,
promoting a new form of racism. The left accuses their enemies of the same
tactics they employ, allowing them to deflect blame when their policies
backfire.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A house divided cannot stand and the purveyors of leftism
understand tactics to divide will allow them to conquer. Leftists also
understand that their strategy will not survive a united front of opposition.
Recognizing the schemes of the left will allow good to triumph over the evil
that is leftism;<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Abortion provides a tool to divide and create animosity
toward traditional norms. All can agree that every woman should have autonomy
over her body. The left falsely accuses their opponents of creating legislation
restricting a woman’s right to reproductive health care. Less than 1% of all
pregnancies in the US are due to rape or incest and few states have laws that prohibit abortion in those instances. Where our disagreements lie is the right of a
pre-born child to have a say in the matter. A woman’s choice does not take into
consideration that pre-born human being. Minimize the value of life and all of
society loses.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The elimination of sovereign borders by refusing to enforce
immigration law creates confusion and overwhelms the immigration system. The
tactic to discredit a border wall using the “We must be welcoming, after all,
we are a nation of immigrants” rings hollow. Nations without borders are no
longer nations.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">District Attorneys refuse to enforce laws, encouraging
criminals to commit criminal acts without consequence and releasing criminals
into their communities to re-offend is the first step on a path to anarchy.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Disregarding accepted societal norms while celebrating
deviant sexual behavior. Encouraging children to experiment with alternate
lifestyles and gender change, often without parental consent, allows the State
to have a greater role in the upbringing of our children, while minimizing
parental roles. Drag queen story hour while traditional speakers are prohibited
is absolutely insane, but it does create even more division.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The left foments division and strife. America stands at a
crossroads, on the verge of falling, not by an invading army, but from within.
I for one, will not stand idly by. Will you?<o:p></o:p></p>Don Kriefallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03086919679429957262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549682521928514985.post-15477221849476572302023-01-04T16:16:00.003-06:002023-01-04T16:16:19.929-06:00Bitter Harvest<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: center;">You reap what you
sow….</span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Unfortunately, Obama’s pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright was
prophetic with his “the chickens have come home to roost” rant. They have
indeed. The ideology of the left; white supremacy is rampant and a clear and
present danger; that every problem in this nation is caused by racism and
reparations are warranted; “My body, my choice” or what is actually abortion on
demand; pursue the myth of toxic masculinity to villainize men; the persistent
devaluation of biologic sexuality and the normalization of
(homosexual/transexual/pansexual/bisexual and more; the demonization of faith
and family; and the utter rejection of God, replaced with glorification of selfishness.
Society has been brainwashed to place the blame for our shortcomings on anyone
but ourselves. Society has been indoctrinated to believe that we are above our
Creator and to accuse believers as ignorant, hateful, and unwelcoming. Society ignores
God’s intended plan for humanity and we all suffer the consequences.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Rather than following Jesus’ teaching to love one’s
neighbor, we devolve into tribal animals that hate those who think and look
different from themselves. Rather than follow the science of biology and embrace
our differences, gender is defined as fluid and biological sex is just a social
construct of a patriarchal society dominated by privileged white males. Toxic
masculinity is shouted from the rooftops without it even being defined. Rather
than celebrating the sacred union of one man and one woman in the bonds of
marriage in order to produce and raise children, we promote deviant sexual
behavior as normal while persuading our children to, not only accept, but to
experiment with these practices. Rather than accepting responsibility for our
mistakes and learning from them, we look to place blame at everyone but ourselves.
If you think the strife and pain occurring in this world is self-incurred, you
would be absolutely correct. We have met the enemy, and it is us. Subtract God
from the equation and there is no solution.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">There is evil in the world and it is high time that we call
it out for what it is. We can no longer trust the mainstream media to expose malfeasance
or even report honestly and we cannot trust public education to teach truth, as
they continue to try to out-woke each other. The task to instill morals and Christian
values to the next generation resides with parents and the clergy. We are called
to expose the evil that exists and is growing in our society. If we fail to
acknowledge the rise of evil, we will be overcome by it. Far too many seek to
just go along to get along, not wishing to be looked upon as judgmental.
Problem is, evil flourishes when allowed to spread unabated. If we ignore what
we know is wrong, it will not go away. It will grow and fester like an
infection that goes untreated. Yes, we are called to love our neighbor, but we
are also called to “T<span style="background: white; color: #001320; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">o teach and not be resentful.
To gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance, leading
them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses
and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his
will.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #001320; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Failure to act is acquiescing to
the evil that is creating havoc in our society. Parents are beginning to wake up,
but far too many are still asleep at the wheel. Parents need to take an active role
in the education of their children by attending all parent-teacher conferences,
monitoring and understanding curriculum, teaching methods and confront School
Boards that accept the “woke” agenda. Parents must find the time to take back
our School Boards and eliminate the cultural rot that far too many school administrations
pursue. A whole generation of our children are being indoctrinated to accept these
false ideologies. It is far too late to stand back and let the “system” work it
out without active participation by Christian parents. The future of our nation
stands in the balance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #001320; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Pastors that try to strike a balance
of acceptance and tolerance by “not going there” place their congregants at risk
to the </span>perception that leftist ideology must not be that bad if there is
no one calling it out for what it is, evil. Loving your neighbor does not mean
that you must accept every action they practice. Plain and simple, abortion is
the murder of a preborn child. Transgenderism is the rejection of God by
placing one’s desires above God’s will by the worship of oneself. Critical race
theory pits one race against another, degrading another person based upon skin
color alone. Racism is racism no matter who practices it. The “New World Order”
looks to take away your individual rights, granted by God, to be replaced by a
cabal of elites that will dictate our lives the way they see fit. This is evil
personified and if we cannot have our clergy call out the evil in this world,
they will have failed in their calling. Exposing an evil ideology and calling
to reject it is not judgmental; it is simply revealing the truth. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Soon, we will reach the point of no return and our nation will
fail. The chickens are in flight and the death throes of our nation have
already begun. Question is; will you stand up for your God and nation, or will
you just sit by and watch the evil one lead our nation and our children into
the abyss?<o:p></o:p></p>Don Kriefallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03086919679429957262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549682521928514985.post-46894607684478107672022-12-14T14:48:00.002-06:002022-12-14T14:48:16.160-06:00Ship of Fools<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Reason has left the
building <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You can fool some of the people some of the time but you can
fool many of the people far too often. Not exactly what P.T. Barnum said but
ever so pertinent today. Thomas Jefferson said, “A democratic society depends
upon an informed and educated citizenry.” Today many Americans are less
informed than their counterparts of only a decade ago. It is staggering that so
few people are aware of what once was common knowledge in an age where
information is so readily available. Who is your Senator? Representative? Local
officials? But ask about Tic Toc influencers or pop culture and they are all on
it.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This nation is coerced by politicians that use hateful
rhetoric, demonizing their political opponents to further their own selfish ambitions.
The leftist media promotes contempt of accepted societal norms and refuses to
report news that harms their chosen agenda. People preen their virtuosity as
they advocate for the absurd, and these useful idiots continue to vote for
politicians that promote an agenda that advocates against their own
self-interests.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Woke teachers sexualize our children and cheer on drag queen
story time, and far too many parents acquiesce to this insanity. Children,
unable to understand the concept of gender fluidity and sexuality are
encouraged to explore transgenderism and homosexuality, often without the
knowledge or consent of their parents. States, like California, codify these
insane ideologies into law. Tolerance and acceptance replace reason and common
sense. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The leader of the free world is suffering from dementia and
is barely self-aware, but at least the Bad Orange man is gone. Dr. Oz is declared
a poor candidate, but democrats in Pennsylvania elect a Senator so cognitively
challenged, that he can barely speak and a dead man, simply because there is a
“D” after their names on the ballot. We are electing incompetent,
anti-American, and corrupt leftists throughout our government and that
government is appointing leftist and woke judges and bureaucrats. Biden was
correct; Our Democracy is at risk, not by electing Republicans, but by
acquiescing to this lunacy that is the left.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A standing army is necessary to maintain the sovereignty of
the nations’ borders, to repel all enemies from said borders, and to protect
the citizens of the United States from invasion. The military is to be trained
to achieve these ends. This administration’s military leaders are more
concerned with the woke politics of Critical Race Theory, affirming one’s
chosen gender, mandating a “vaccine” that is neither safe, nor effective, and
preferred pronouns. They search for a conspiracy of white supremacy in their
ranks without any justification or evidence that it exists. Recruitment is
falling short of the necessary numbers to properly populate our military, primarily
because of these insane policies. Our military has become a laughingstock to
our geopolitical enemies. Enemies that do not respect our military are more likely
to become aggressive to us and around the world. That is the primary reason
that Russia invaded Ukraine.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Best qualified for the job? Better be able to check the
correct gender, race or preferred pronoun box or you will be passed over. Why
are we standing by, doing nothing? What was once a nation of laws, built upon
Judeo-Christian values is eroding away right before our eyes, with many
Americans cheering it on. Love your neighbor as yourself has morphed into a
burning hatred of opponents to leftist ideology, Christianity, and all things
conservative. The tenets of Christianity, that charges all believers to love
and support your fellow man, is derided by the left as hateful, homophobic, and
exclusivity, when it is openly inclusive and welcoming to everyone. For certain,
not all practicing Christians are good examples in living the way that Christ calls
us to live, but the teachings of Christ are all about love, acceptance, and
servitude to the world. Jesus said, “Love your enemies and pray for those who
persecute you.” “For if you forgive others who have sinned against you, your
Father in heaven will also forgive you.” “Do not judge others and you will not
be judged.” “Beware of false prophets…you
can identify them through their actions.” The false prophets in the media have brainwashed
the masses so thoroughly that they have been overcome by evil. How else would
one be offended by Jesus’ words?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">An accounting of the direction that our country is heading
is in order. We have become a ship without a rudder and no one cares. We must
confront the evil that is blossoming in our nation or we will be overcome by it.
Common sense Judeo-Christian values produced the greatest nation on earth to
date. If we fail to re-embrace those values, stand by and do nothing, we may as
well give the keys to our enemies. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. Without
Him, we are doomed to fail. We are a Christian nation. It’s time that our
actions embrace His truth. It’s time that we look to that cross. It’s time that
our nation rejects the evil that abounds and support good, Christian leaders
that will fight to return this land to its’ rightful place as One Nation Under God.<o:p></o:p></p>Don Kriefallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03086919679429957262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549682521928514985.post-36191670835556480212022-11-22T20:45:00.000-06:002022-11-22T20:45:00.333-06:00Rest in Peace Democracy<p> </p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Time to wake up<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The President of the United States warned that electing
Republicans would kill democracy. This was the battle cry of the Democrat party
and their party spokespersons in the media. Republicans will end women’s access
to reproductive health care and abolish all abortions. Republicans will end
Social Security and Medicare. Republicans will pollute your water and kill the
planet. Republicans will disenfranchise minorities by taking away their right
to vote. The only people to accept these premises are those intellectually
inept and those so ideologically driven that they will do whatever it takes for
their side to win. Democrats have become proficient at bending and using the
voting rules to their advantage. Republicans have dropped the ball and
acquiesced to the Democrats abusing the system. The aligning of these stars
will be the primary reason for the death of our Constitutional Republic.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Inept leadership by the Republican party has allowed the
manipulation of voting laws, rules, and procedures to the advantage of the
opposing political party. Why? The ruling class in Washington DC is all in on
enriching themselves at the taxpayer’s expense. How do so many that go to DC as
paupers leave office as millionaires? How is it that the families of those
elected Representatives end up benefiting financially? Who holds the powerful
accountable? It certainly is not the mainstream media. The Fourth Estate is
content to be a cheerleader for the Democrat party and foe to all things conservative.
Far too many Americans are glued to CNN and their ilk, allowing those pundits
to form their opinions for them. We are our own worst enemies at times, or
perhaps we are becoming too intellectually lazy to think for ourselves.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The “Big Lie” is shouted from the mountaintops any time 2020
voting irregularities are discussed. Mainstream media quickly pivots to conspiracy
theories, such as, “Dominion” voting machines were manipulated by foreign
powers, delegitimizing any valid occurrences. In 2020 voting deputies were not
allowed to assist nursing home residents fill out ballots and to make certain
that those residents had the cognitive ability to properly comprehend their
actions. In Wisconsin alone, over 60,000 seniors reside in senior living communities,
while almost 100% of those seniors filled out and returned ballots. Drop boxes,
instituted throughout the battleground states due to COVID, collected hundreds
of thousands of ballots. These are but two of the violations of election law that
occurred in 2020. Each of those ballots were cast in violation of State law,
perhaps turning the tide in the battle for the White House and Senate. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Ballot harvesting and ballot drop boxes are prohibited by
State law in Georgia, Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania,
all battleground states. TrueTheVote used geo-tracking of cell phones to identify
“mules” that went from non-profits and Democrat offices to numerous ballot drop
boxes, for numerous days during early voting, in all of the battleground
states. This is the same technology that has been used to track and identify
criminals that were in the area of a crime in order to place the suspect at the
time and scene of a crime. But, according to the mainstream media, this
technology is unreliable, although it is admissible in court as corroborating evidence.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Democrats are not interested in earning your vote. They aren’t
interested in convincing the electorate that their policies are better for
Americans. They aren’t interested in nominating the best and brightest
candidates. Democrats <b><i>are</i></b> interested in collecting the most
ballots with circles filled in for Democrat candidates. Votes are not what win
elections, he who collects the most ballots for their side wins. Game the
system efficiently and you won’t need to convince anyone that your candidates or
policies are better.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Voting is not only a right; it is a great responsibility. Voting
should not be easy. Vote totals should not be affected by overzealous partisans
that pervert the law for their own gain. If you are not engaged, if you don’t
think voting is important, if you don’t take your civic responsibility
seriously, the voting process should not be made effortless for you. Laws are
enacted for a reason. Without laws, we devolve into anarchy, with everyone for themselves.
If one truly wants to end democracy, allow the Democrats to continue to turn
our elections into a mockery. If we continue on this trajectory, our
Constitutional Republic will be lost. Without free and fair elections, democracy
<b><i>will </i></b>die.<o:p></o:p></p>Don Kriefallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03086919679429957262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549682521928514985.post-26064633953922311542022-11-10T19:09:00.005-06:002022-11-10T19:09:55.045-06:00A More Perfect Union<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="text-align: center;">The Left is Exposed</span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Not a red wave, but with Republicans regaining a majority in
the House, perhaps a measure of sanity can return to our government. Democrat
leadership will have the opportunity to reflect and could decide to reject
their radical policies of division. Unfortunately, Democrats are unlikely to
alter their strategy, believing staving off a predicted red wave validates
their policies. Expect them to move further left and continue their assault on
our Constitutional Republic. This nation is so polarized by political
ideologies, unqualified candidates are elected solely based on the letter after
their name on the ballot. Breaking through another glass ceiling, Pennsylvania
elected the first vegetable to the US Senate. Socialism, here we come. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In the ‘50’s, Joe McCarthy falsely alleged that communists
were everywhere, intent on destroying our democracy. History repeats itself as the
Democrat party hurls dishonest accusations of “white supremacy” and “the
radicalized right” as existential threats to democracy. President Biden echoes
this sentiment, with a strategy that vilifies his political opponents and
falsely accuses them as a threat to democracy. Just as McCarthy’s assertions were
patently false, our “Divider in Chief’s” words also ring hollow. This tactic
had limited success, as Democrats appear to have maintained a narrow majority
in the Senate. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Our military is to “stand down” to investigate and root out
any “right-wing” extremism within its’ ranks, emphasizing CRT and diversity,
rather than building a competent fighting force. Though there is no valid
intelligence that indicates its existence, the Left promises this danger to our
democracy will be ferreted out and eliminated. Congressman Marjorie Taylor
Greene utters comments deemed inappropriate, and Democrats vote to remove her from
all committee assignments. Ilhan Omar, AOC, Rashida Talib, <span style="background: white; color: #222222;">Ayanna Pressley</span> and Maxine
Watters incite violence, transfer campaign contributions to family members and
you can cue the crickets. The mainstream media, in a concerted effort to hasten
political upheaval, unabashedly support leftist aspirations while disparaging all
things conservative. The effort to drive their chosen narrative rather than
report factual news, goes against all journalistic standards. This double
standard is apparent and appalling. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Disagree with the Left on immigration, and you are racist.
Challenge their unhinged desire to rid the planet of fossil fuels, and you are
a science denier killing the planet. Follow the science in the fight against
COVID-19, and you’ll be censured by social media and labeled a heretic by the
mainstream media. Point out that there are differences between the genders and
you’re homophobic, transphobic or just plain too stupid to understand that
biological sex is in the eye of the beholder and is as fluid as water. Question
voting irregularities in the 2020 Presidential election, and you’ll be de-platformed
or cancelled. Parents that challenge “woke” curriculum are accused of domestic
terrorism. The mainstream media amplifies vitriol emanating from the Left,
reporting with supportive nods, while disparaging any conservatives that uphold
the rule of law. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Overton Window is an accepted theory that political
change is driven by what the public is willing to consider and accept at that time.
Typically, change is incremental, but now the pendulum has swung so steep and
sharply to the left that many believe it irrevocably broken. The unthinkable
has evolved into policy far too easily and rapidly. Democrat leadership’s reckless
embrace of all things “woke” has driven hyper-partisanship and vilified dissent.
A compliant news media propagandizes that electing conservative leadership will
end democracy. Truth is, the Left does seek to end democracy.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Leftist ideology has enslaved the democrat party. The Left’s
unbridled ambition to acquire and maintain power damages the very pillars of
law and order by using government agencies to attack their political opponents.
Leftism is a metastasized cancer that is destroying the very fabric of our
society and nation. Cancer must be excised completely for the body to heal or
it will return and spread. Leftism must be defeated. Unless Democrat leadership
moderates, they must be voted out. The Left aspires to eliminate faith in God, end
the Constitutional right to protect yourself, murder unborn children with impunity,
open borders, eradicate their political opponents, indoctrinate our children
with perverse sexual education and divide them by race. The Left will continue their
unrelenting ambition to fundamentally transform this nation. Supporters of this
madness need to wake up and recognize that the Democrat party has rejected
established societal values. It’s time we realize we are not Democrats or
Republicans. We are Americans and we need to start acting as such.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;"><i><span style="background: white;">“A horrible and shocking thing has happened
in the land: The prophets prophesy lies, the priests rule by their own
authority, and my people love it this way. But what will you do in the end?”
Jeremiah 5:31 </span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><b><span style="color: #a64d79;"> </span></b></o:p></p>Don Kriefallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03086919679429957262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549682521928514985.post-33416736282485479172022-09-14T15:04:00.001-05:002022-09-14T15:04:20.079-05:00Order, Please<p align="center" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Failure to plan is a plan to fail</span><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The responsibility to
maintain order and protect the citizenry is the most important duty of
government. According to Constitutional law, the State Legislature and Governor
have the authority to enact laws that law enforcement utilizes to protect the
health, safety, and general welfare of their residents. Failure to provide the
measures necessary to deliver a safe and secure environment leads to the
erosion of the community. Washington County is the #1 County in the State of
Wisconsin for the quality of life. That is, in no small measure, due to the
efforts of our local law enforcement agencies. Problem is, that your Washington
County Sheriff’s Department is woefully understaffed. Local Police Departments
depend on the Sheriff’s Department to assist them with high-risk incidents,
accident reconstruction, crime scene investigations and generally stand at the
ready to support your local police in any way necessary when requested.
Teamwork is paramount to maintaining order and protecting the community.</span><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">In November, Washington
County voters will have the opportunity to decide to add staff to place your
Sheriff’s Department in a better position to address the constantly evolving
crime environment. There has been a general lack of accurate information
reported by some of our local pundits as to the appropriateness of asking the
residents to approve a referendum adding $3.6 million to the tax levy. Staffing
for the Sheriff’s Department remains at the same level it was in 1982, 40 years
ago. According to the US Census Bureau, the population of Washington County was
just under 85,000 in 1980. Today the population is over 136,000. That is more
than 1 ½ times the population 40 years ago. Due to sound management and
dedicated staff, the Sheriff has provided for the public safety, but we are but
a few major incidents away from lacking the ability to properly manage those
events.</span><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Due to the sound and
conservative fiscal management of Washington County, even with absorbing the
hit to the tax levy, your tax rate will again decrease, from $2.06 to $1.97 per
$thousand of assessed value. That means your county taxes, based on the
assessed value of your home, will go down, as they have each year since 2015. Utilizing
priority-based budgeting in the County’s the budget process, allowed for funding
to be redirected to the services most necessary to serve the community. The
County Board also determined that the #1 priority was public safety. Public
safety is the linchpin that makes all the other services that the county
provides possible. Without adequate resources, the ability to properly protect
our citizens wanes and all other services will not matter. Without the safety
and security that our Sheriff’s Department provides, we would not have the
quality of life that we all enjoy.</span><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Years of judicious budgeting
by the Sheriff has served our community well. But times are changing. Defunding
police and a lack of respect for the rule of law has caused a marked increase
in crime in urban areas that is spreading into our community. Drug and human
trafficking are here in Washington County. Recently, a 4-hour targeted interdiction
effort in the I-41 corridor produced several felony arrests, including a person
wanted in Milwaukee for homicide. I-41 is a key access route that is utilized
by criminals moving drugs between Milwaukee and the Paper Valley. At its’
current staffing, targeted enforcement such as this cannot be utilized enough
to make a difference. Adding staff will; enable the Sheriff to increase minimum
staffing beyond the current 5 Deputies per shift that cover Washington County’s
436 square miles, decrease response times, limit overtime pay for Deputies to
cover for sick calls or vacation, add additional detectives that can dedicate
more time to investigate crimes, and enable the creation of a critical incident
team consisting of Deputies and social workers trained to respond to mental
health crises that will evaluate and transport mentally ill persons, freeing up
local police departments from that responsibility.</span><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Public safety is paramount to
a growing and vibrant community. It is vitally important to be prepared for all
emergency situations. Seconds lost can often make the difference between life
and death. Fiscal austerity is not a valid rationale to cut corners on public
safety. Government fails if a safe and secure environment cannot be provided to
its’ citizens. Bringing your Sheriff’s Department up to speed is a logical and
necessary step that will serve our community well, now and into the future. </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Don Kriefallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03086919679429957262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549682521928514985.post-61998386871055452472022-09-08T15:43:00.000-05:002022-09-08T15:43:28.058-05:00Crazy Train<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">A nation divided
cannot stand.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Never thought that of all people, Ozzie Osborne, could be a
prophet, but after President Biden’s Labor Day speech, perhaps he is. From the
song, Crazy Train – <i>“Crazy, but that’s how it goes. Millions of people,
living as foes. Maybe it’s not too late to learn how to love and forget how to
hate. I’ve listened to preachers, I’ve listened to foes. I’ve watched all the
dropouts that live by their own rules. One person conditioned to rule and
control. The media sells it and you live the role. Heirs of a cold war, that’s
what we’ve become. I’m going off the rails on a crazy train.”</i> Christian,
conservative, married, heterosexual, retired police officer, former County
Board Chairman and Trump voter, I am exactly what the Left and their leader,
Joe Biden, fear and despise. Respect for the rule of law becomes a threat to democracy.
Support America first is tantamount to semi-fascism. Opposing open borders,
indoctrination of our children and military, recognizing that all people matter
and acknowledging the reality that there are only two genders is radical and
divisive. We are going off the rails on a crazy train!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mandela Barnes is the anointed Democrat candidate for the
United States Senate, with all challengers dropping out of the race and
endorsing him. Barnes, whose given name
is Jesse, uses his middle name to his advantage. He is nothing like Nelson
Mandela. Barnes life’s legacy has been supporting progressive, left-wing
organizations. He supports ending cash bail, defunding the police, the Green
New Deal, unlimited abortion, Medicare for all and legalizing marijuana. He
chaired the Governor’s task force on climate change, yet could not cite a
single policy he helped implement when asked about it at a climate change event
at UW-River Falls in March of 2022. Perhaps, he could not recall because he was
overcome by carbon monoxide fumes from the Wisconsin State Patrol vehicle, used
as his personal escort service, that he ordered to run continuously when at the
Capitol, so that the interior climate was appropriately comfortable for him. This
“service” cost taxpayers over $600,000 during his 4-year term as Lieutenant
Governor. Also known as ManDead-Beat Barnes for being delinquent on his
property taxes and failing to pay parking tickets, leading to his Wisconsin
Driver’s license being suspended. He also falsely claimed to be a college
graduate for years. Barnes is a founding member of the Working Families Party
of Wisconsin, an offshoot of ACORN, that supports defunding the police. Minnesota
became a laughingstock by electing a professional wrestler as Governor and a
Saturday Night Live comedian as their US Senator. Barnes, who thinks he is
running against Scott Walker, (just a slip of the tongue according to his
spokesperson) to represent Wisconsin in the Senate. We are going off the rails
on a crazy train!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The incumbent Senator, Ron Johnson has been a proven leader,
unafraid to challenge the status quo. The Joseph Project works with faith-based
organizations to help inner city residents become gainfully employed. The Right
to Try Act allows those suffering from incurable illness access to drugs not
yet approved by the FDA. He will continue to fight against the reckless
spending and exposing the use of the federal justice system to target political
enemies. Being transparent and honest makes him a target for the left and the
entrenched Deep State. We need more elected representatives that do the right
thing, not some lifelong bureaucrat to perpetuate the disfunction in Washington
DC.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Governor Tony Evers is the quintessential bureaucrat that
lacks any experience outside of the government. Like far too many politicians,
his life experience ill prepared him for a role as Governor. His crowning
achievements consist of vetoing more bills and pardoning more criminals that
any other Governor in our history. Plagiarism is one of his more popular
methods for taking credit for other’s accomplishments. He even took credit for
the Republican crafted budget that reduced taxes $2 Billion when the budget
presented by Evers raised taxes by $1 Billion. He did sign it though. Evers’
legacy will be that of Illegal lockdowns, closed schools, mask mandates, anti-police
rhetoric, the failure to lead during the Kenosha riots and walking lock-step
with the failed policies of the Biden administration. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Tim Michels, Evers’ opponent, is a businessman that created
thousands of jobs and runs a successful company. Michels, like all successful
entrepreneurs, has a detailed plan to solve what ails us. He has a blueprint
with solutions to our bloated and ineffective government on his <a href="https://michelsforgovernor.com/blueprint/">website</a>. Fancy that, an
actual plan, on paper for all to read, rather than slogans and platitudes. The
contrast could not be clearer. Democrats are running this nation off the rails
on a crazy train of wokeness, lawlessness and anti-Constitutionalism. We need
leaders that want to solve problems, not perpetuate them while creating more
problems that will require more of the taxpayer’s money thrown at them. It’s
your choice.<o:p></o:p></p>Don Kriefallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03086919679429957262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549682521928514985.post-76762230885821732312022-08-28T22:36:00.001-05:002022-08-28T22:36:14.208-05:00Truth, or Dare?<p> </p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Time to get real<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">What once was a kid’s game has evolved into something it was
never intended to be. No longer is this a game played among giggling young
people, it has become a twisted reality as the Biden administration continues
to blur the boundaries of governing and rank partisanship. This great nation,
built upon the rule of law and the trustworthiness of a fair and impartial
government, is failing its’ citizenry by abandoning the independence necessary
to maintain a Constitutional Republic. Democrats that seized the majority in
the House, Senate and the Presidency have determined that half of the country
is a threat to their idea of democracy. With that determination, the full power
and authority of federal law enforcement has been unleashed against those
in which they disagree. What once was a government of, by and for the people,
has turned the rule of law upside down, using it as a cudgel to strike at their
political opponents. A willing and compliant media parrots Democrat talking
points in unison, failing to uphold its’ responsibility to hold the powerful
accountable, unless the powerful just happen to be Republican.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Our divider in chief, President Joseph R. Biden rails
against half of the US population and declares them semi-fascists. Those that
respect the law, support accepted societal norms, challenge the insane
“wokeism” that is infiltrating education, the military and society in general stand
accused by our President and Democrat leaders as malevolent and immoral, while they
offer tacit support for violent Marxists like Antifa and Black Lives Matter.
Riots, looting and burning throughout the summer of 2020 were viewed as mostly
peaceful, seldom prosecuted and our current Vice-President Kamala Harris
championed funding to bail out jailed rioters. While many of the January 6<sup>th</sup>
protesters should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, many have
been languishing in prison for over a year, with their due process rights
violated. No matter the crime, everyone must be afforded the Constitutional
right to a speedy trial, access to appropriate legal representation and
incarceration that is reasonable and humane. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, was reckless with real-time,
classified and top-secret information, kept on an unsecure, non-government
server. Congressional subpoenaed documents were deleted and destroyed. She was
never prosecuted nor served with a search warrant. The Director of the FBI,
James Comey, closed the investigation when he declared that no reasonable
prosecutor would issue charges. Presidential records, kept under lock and key,
guarded by Secret Service agents, necessitated the execution of an
unprecedented search warrant at the home of former President Trump to retrieve
documents held there since January 2021.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Hunter Biden left his lap-top computer at a Delaware
computer repair shop. It contained evidence of potential criminal activity by the
Biden family. The FBI seized the lap-top in 2019, but did no further investigation.
The FBI not only ignored evidence; it sent agents to warn social media companies
of a potential dump of Russian mis-information. When the New York Post obtained
a copy of the hard-drive and reported on the troubling information, they were
de-platformed from social media. Mainstream media refuted the validity of the
report and 51 former national security officials denounced it as Russian
propaganda. This quickly became the narrative of the mainstream media. 18
months later, the lap-top is verified as Hunter Biden’s, but again the media
quickly buries the story. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">There is building evidence of a troubling pattern of behavior
by our government. Our nation’s judicial system cannot properly serve the
citizens if it is biased. The rule of law guides the actions, determines
whether a crime has been committed and adjudicates the process fairly and
without prejudice. The government is again, picking winners and losers, but
this time based solely upon political affiliation. Ignore a Democrat’s
transgressions, throw the hammer at any Republican that offends their
sensibilities. And, at all costs, keep Donald Trump from ever holding office
again.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Truth is that the Democrat leaders are driving this nation
off a cliff, not only economically, but by tearing apart the social fabric of
our society. They will dismantle this nation in order to achieve their goal of
a new liberal world order. Democrats are daring the public to stop this
insanity. They believe that you cannot. You do have the power to begin to take
back this nation when you cast your vote this November. Or will you stand by
and allow the Democrats to fundamentally transform this nation?<o:p></o:p></p>Don Kriefallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03086919679429957262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549682521928514985.post-36964348002935341952022-08-12T21:41:00.001-05:002022-08-12T21:41:24.404-05:00Business as Usual<p style="text-align: center;"> Too many Politicians
serve their own interests, not the public.</p><p class="MsoNormal">When this Constitutional Republic was born, elected public
service was never intended to be a long-term proposition. A sense of civic duty
would compel those skilled in leadership and governance to serve their fellow
citizens for a time and then return to their private lives. Professional
politicians that made their livelihood on the public dole was never the
founding father’s intent. Greed and power drives too many of these elected
elites, not the selflessness necessary to be a servant leader. Those who have
little or no personal experience outside of government do not possess the
skills necessary to make the decisions crucial to better the lives of those
they serve. Those who consider themselves better than those they are charged to
serve do not possess the ability to put others above their own self-interest.
Those looking to enrich themselves fail to respect the people who elected them.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Career bureaucrats not only want to maintain the status quo,
they want to build upon it. There is little restraint when the belief is that, we
the people, can endure unlimited taxation. Budgets will expand due to rising
expenses, but overlook many government template systems that have not been
updated for decades. New programs often overlap existing programs and end up being
redundant, providing the same or similar services. Governments that fail to
constantly assess and reassess programs that serve their citizens are doomed to
continue to increase the size and cost of their government. And that is just
fine for many government organizations. That also is a recipe for disaster,
since taxpayers are <b><i>not</i></b> an unlimited financial resource.
Milwaukee and other democrat run cities overtax for their incompetent, ineffective, and
inefficient government, forcing businesses and residents to leave for the suburbs.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Those that bring a business acumen to government are often
met with resistance, even though their solutions benefit the citizenry.
Upsetting the apple cart, slowing, or ending the gravy train are hard pills to
swallow for the entrenched bureaucratic “Deep State.” Well, friends, if
government behaved more like the private sector, they just may become
proficient in providing necessary services that are not only cost-effective,
but also delivered efficiently and timely. There is no valid reason to not constantly and consistently evaluate better ways of doing business. Our friends on the democrat side of the aisle
believe that big government knows better. why fix what they do not believe is broken? It is apparently better to continue with failed policies that inflate the bureaucracy. Unwarranted and reckless spending
policies have driven inflation exponentially. Now comes the “Inflation
Reduction Act” that will be like pouring gasoline on a fire. The drive to enact the ultimate solution
to what ails us is enacting a new form of “Democratic Socialism,” though
wherever socialism has been instituted, it has failed. Unfortunately, not all
“new” ideas are beneficial. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Replacing a free market system with a government-controlled
economy is foolhardy and dangerous. Capitalism works because it incentivizes
ingenuity. Capitalism works because anyone can succeed with the right mix of
ideas and diligence. Capitalism works because everyone has the same opportunity
to be successful, no matter where they come from. Socialism fails because the
State removes any financial incentive to think outside the box. Socialism fails
because there is no reward since all are equally compensated, no matter what they contribute or how hard they work. Socialism fails
because all end up equally miserable, except for those in government leadership
positions. The free market works. Government needs to get out of the way and
let the free market innovate and create solutions. When government intervenes
and picks winners and losers, we all lose as the best and brightest ideas are
too often ignored.<o:p></o:p></p><p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal">Government does serve a purpose. Most importantly, it is
there to provide for the public safety. It is there to provide a safety net to
help those who cannot help themselves. It is there to provide safe and
effective roadways to facilitate the free flow of trade. It is there to enact
legislation to positively serve the citizenry. Government has become bloated
and self-serving. It is filled with people that have little or no respect for
the office or the citizens they serve. It’s time that good people with real-life
experience dedicate a few years of their lives to help make this country a
better place. It’s time for career bureaucrats to leave the duties of public
office to those who know how to lead a successful business. It’s definitely time
to demand that candidates earn our votes by properly representing the values of
the communities that they serve. And it’s time that we all become a better-informed
and engaged electorate.<o:p></o:p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></p>Don Kriefallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03086919679429957262noreply@blogger.com0