General
Sunday January 7, 2024
Jim Hollingsworth
January 7, 2024
Dear Friends,
Here are a few articles for your consideration.
Thanks.
Jim Hollingsworth
Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him?
But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering. (1 Corinthians 11:14-15)
U.S. Constitution Amendment XX, Section 3
If, at the time fixed for the beginning of the term of the President, the President elect shall have died, the vice President elect shall become President. If a President shall not have been chosen before the time fixed for the beginning of his term, or if the President elect shall have failed to qualify, then the Vice President elect shall act as President until a President shall have qualified, and the Congress may by law provide for the case wherein neither a President elect nor a Vice President elect shall have qualified, declaring who shall then act as President, or the manner in which one who is to act shall be selected, and such person shall act accordingly until a President or Vice President shall have qualified.
- Please see the attached article on terrorism by Paul Driessen.
- Here is a letter I sent to a few congressmen yesterday.
You must take action now to stop this invasion at the border; not arrest them and put them in jail, but keep them out of the country, even if you have to call out the army. And it must be done now, not six months from now. Several thousand are coming every day and it is going to be very hard to find them later and evict them.
We do not need more laws on the border, nor do we need more money. We just need to enforce the present laws concerning immigration. Don’t approve any Biden legislation until he closes the border. He invited them to come, and they have come, by the thousands. Since most are of military age this has to be considered an invasion.
- Biden ad sees Maga Republicans as threat to democracy That could very well be, since we are a republic, and not a democracy.
- Gay removal not a race thing: She should have been fired, not a professor at $900,000 a year salary That just rewards evil.
- Recycling Wind and Solar Very Little can be Recycled, has to be buried.
Saturday January 6, 2024
Hollingsworth
January 6, 2024
Dear Friends,
Here are a few articles for your consideration.
Thanks.
Jim Hollingsworth
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. (1 Corinthians 10:13)
U.S. Constitution Amendment XX, Section 2
The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year, and such meeting shall begin at noon on the 3d day of January, unless they shall by law appoint a different day.
- After 9 months in the hospital 14 Oz baby finally gets to go home. That is less than a pound and is a miracle at 23 weeks gestation.
- Some polls put Haley in second place, not DeSantis I hope not. I doubt many would vote for her if they really understood where she stood on some important issues.
- Tulsi Gabbard for Vice President? Personally I don’t think we are ready for a woman president, and that is what you would have if anything happened to Trump. Tulsi has come a long way, but may be still a socialist at heart; we would just have to see.
- Climate: A Make-Believe Crisis This program has very little to do with climate. We keep checking data to use against them, and we note the history, but the program is designed to give government more power and expose the public to general tyranny.
- Fed sues Texas over Border Policies Why arrest them and have to feed and care for them. Just stop them at the border.
Friday January 5, 2024
Jim Hollingsworth
January 5, 2024
Dear Friends,
Here are a few articles for your consideration.
Thanks.
Jim Hollingsworth
But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him. (1 Corinthians 8:6)
U.S. Constitution Amendment XX Section 1.
The terms of the President and Vice President shall end at noon on the 20th day of January, and the terms of Senators and Representatives at noon on the 3d day of January, of the years in which such terms would have ended if this article had not been ratified, and the terms of their successors shall then begin.
Thursday January 4, 2024 Attachment
The Business of Politics
Brent Regan
The most powerful lobbying agency in Idaho is unknown to most Idaho voters. This organization wields enormous power and influence over every state elected official. How do we know this? None of them will openly criticize, or even talk about it.
In 1974 the Idaho State Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industries of Idaho merged to form the Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry, or IACI, whose mission is to generate prosperity for the state of Idaho by creating a favorable environment in which business and industry can prosper. This is a worthy goal; however it does have some side effects.
IACI’s priority is business and often the priorities of business conflict with the freedoms of the individual taxpayer. For example, having a supply of trained workers is good for business so having the Idaho LAUNCH program pay students $8,000 in tuition to be trained for “in-demand careers” means business and students don’t have to pay for the training. You pay for it instead. You are underwriting the prosperity of others based on the theory that the collective is more important than you the individual. This should remind you of socialism.
Similarly the Medicaid Expansion was very good for Idaho’s medical industry. The Medicaid program is rapidly expanding, closing on a billion dollars in annual cost to you the taxpayer. Never mind that 40% is reportedly wasted or spent paying ineligible claims. Think of all the jobs it creates…
Big business can use big government to reduce competition though regulation and licensing and to increase profitability through tax breaks and incentives. Businesses exist to grow and prosper so it should come as no surprise that business will use government to advantage business even if it is at the expense of your individual freedom and prosperity. Business should use every tool available, but there needs to be balance.
IACI’s membership now includes over 200 of the top Idaho industries, collectively with over 200,000 employees. That is a large voting bloc. Member companies pay a percentage of their payroll as dues to IACI, which can top over $12,000 per year. Maximum dues payers are eligible for a seat in the IACI Board of Directors so Idaho’s largest companies sit on the IACI board.
IACI’s Political Action Committee, the Idaho Prosperity Fund, receives regular donations from Idaho largest corporations and organizations such as Idaho Power, Blue Cross of Idaho, J.R. Simplot Company, Micron Technology, Potlatch Deltic, BNSF Railway, Regence BlueShield of Idaho, Idaho Association of Realtors, etc. who collectively donate hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.
These monies are spent mostly as independent expenditures to support candidates who align with IACI’s legislative agenda. There are donation limits on how much money can be given directly by a single organization to a particular candidate, typically $1,000 for a state race. There are two ways to get around these limits. One way is through independent expenditures which are monies spent to support a candidate, usually through advertising, without the direct coordination with the candidate. If you want to spend $100,000, 100 times more than the donation limit, promoting a candidate it is legal to do so IF you do not “coordinate” your efforts with that candidate.
The other way is to get your “friends” to donate the maximum allowed to the candidates. If you review the Campaign Finance Sunshine reports you will find that the highly rated IACI candidates often have maximum donations from multiple IACI member businesses.
IACI’s influence in Idaho politics is unmatched. There are 17 legislators who received a 100% rating from IACI, 13 are in the Idaho Senate and ALL of them are in leadership or are chairmen or vice-chairmen of powerful committees. Governor Little spent 20 years on the IACI board and served as its Chairman.
Fifteen years ago the Idaho Freedom Foundation was formed as a free market think tank with the goad of serving the least represented special interest, you, the Idaho cirtizen. Boise if full of lobbyists representing every imaginable special interest and king among these is IACI. But until the IFF was born, there was no one to consistently remind the legislators that they represent the citizens of Idaho and not the special interests.
IFF’s main product is the Freedom Index which measures if a legislator favors personal freedom or big government. To create the Freedom Index bills introduced to the legislature are rated against 12 metrics (available on the IFF website). If a bill grows government, raises taxes, or creates a new bureaucracy or regulation, it receives a low score. If a bill reduces taxes, limits regulation, or shrinks government it receives a high score. When a legislator votes for that bill they accumulate that bill’s score.
It surprised no one when a recent study showed that legislators that received a high Freedom Index score typically received a low IACI score or that the Republican legislators who received a high IACI score voted in lockstep with the Democrats.
The power of the Freedom Index has grown along with the conservative movement in Idaho. This trend is a concern to proponents of big government as is evidenced by the propaganda campaign against the IFF and conservative legislators. Progressive talking heads spout the same tired tropes of “extremist,” “white nationalists,” “anti-Semitic,” “dark money,” “soviet,” bla, bla, bla. It’s as if the media dumped a bag of epithets on the table for the critics to construct another mindless diatribe. Tellingly, these trolls will never utter a harsh word towards IACI.
With legions of lobbyists roaming the capitol representing countless pleading special interests, as Idaho citizens we can take a measure of comfort knowing at least the Idaho Freedom Foundation is working for us; our David fighting the Goliath. It’s just common sense.
Thursday January 4, 2024
Jim Hollingsworth
January 4, 2024
Dear Friends,
Here are a few articles for your consideration.
Thanks.
Jim Hollingsworth
What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s. (1 Corinthians 6:190-20)
U.S. Constitution Amendment XIX
The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.
Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
- Please see Brent Regan’s Column: The Business of Politics, Attached.
- Will Florida follow Ohio and put right to abortion in Constitution? How can people be so blind? Blind and Heartless.
- Abortion Advocate has her heart changed to pro-life There are many similar stories in my book: Abortion Compassion.
- 75-year-old grandma arrested for praying at abortion clinic: Faces 11 years in prison When we prosecute life, and support death, we are really not a free nation any longer.
- One called Texas anti-immigration law, racist Could be. But they still have to enter legally.
Wednesday January 3, 2024
Jim Hollingsworth
January 3, 2024
Dear Friends.
Here are a few articles for your consideration.
Thanks.
Jim Hollingsworth
Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom on God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. (1 Corinthians 6:9-11)
U.S. Constitution Amendment XVIII, Section 3
This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by the legislatures of the several States, as provided in the Constitution, within seven years from the date of the submission hereof to the States by the Congress. (Ratified January 16, 1919, repealed by Twenty-First Amendment, December 5, 1933)
- Lauren Boebert is switching districts: She has faithfully supported most of the right causes She may have some things in her personal life that could need attention and could detract from her successes.
- Judge stops removal of confederate monument There is a movement to sanitize our history. History is history, and any changes are a huge mistake.
- Michigan House Explosion leaves four dead, some injured Cause unknown, though the most likely is natural gas.
- Democrats ask Justice Thomas to Recuse Himself I hope not, since he is the most faithful to the Constitution.
- Japan airport crash: Military crew died: 300 on commercial aircraft survive the flames: Seems like a miracle Pilot of military plane survived; 5 crew members perished.
Tuesday January 2, 2024
Jim Hollingsworth
January 2, 2024
Dear Friends,
Here are a few articles for your consideration.
Thanks.
Jim Hollingsworth
Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; (1 Corinthians 5:7)
U.S. Constitution Amendment XVIII, Section 2
The Congress and the several States shall have concurrent power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
- One Democrat Representative wants Thomas to Recuse himself because his wife is a supporter of Trump Justice Thomas insists that he and his wife do not discuss politics.
- Al Gore makes Foolish Predictions It is not about climate: It is about citizen control.
- Al Gore makes Foolish Predictions It is not about climate: It is about citizen control.
- Ukraine: Biden: with no accounting it is probable no more money for Ukraine Negotiated settlement?
- Full chase: Suspect rams cars, steals van and truck during SoCal pursuit (youtube.com) 1:40 Hours High speed chase, 12 police cars, residential area; damages many vehicles
Monday January 1, 2024
Jim Hollingsworth
January 1, 2024
Dear Friends,
Here are a few articles for your consideration.
Thanks.
Jim Hollingsworth
Happy New Year with a hope we can overcome all the tragic actions of the Biden Administration.
Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump? (1 Corinthians 5:6)
U.S. Constitution Amendment XVIII Section 1
After one hear from the ratification of this article the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from the United States and all territory subject to the jurisdiction thereof for beverage purposes is hereby prohibited. (Passed 1919, repealed 1933)
- Fossil Fuels Keep us alive The administration has to know about the over 6,000 things made from fossil fuels. Their program is not about controlling carbon dioxide; it is about controlling you and me. It is about domestic tyranny. We have to ensure election integrity so we elect people who believe in the greatness of America.
- Trump would not pick Nikki Haley for VP I hope he has enough understanding to choose someone for VP who feels as strongly as he does about righting the American ship. Even Vivek Ramaswamy would be better than Haley.
- Some Climate Scientists say 2023 the beginning of the end for fossil fuels This whole thing is madness. Over 6,000 things are made from fossil fuels that we use daily.
- 250 Million for Ukraine: More would require Congress Approval Congress may not approve more Ukraine spending; we have had no accounting of what has been spent so far.
- Battery Replacement Cost has doomed the future of Electric Vehicles Internal Combustion Engine cars are cheaper, more reliable, and more convenient than electric vehicles.
- Government Climate Scientists say carbon dioxide levels have reached critical level: True climate scientists say CO2 very necessary The more carbon dioxide the better.
- While we concentrate on Gaza, the war in Ukraine continues. Steve Bannon with Ben Harnwell 18 Minutes It is very possible that there will not be any more money for Ukraine.
Sunday December 31, 2023
Jim Hollingsworth
December 31, 2023
Dear Friends,
Here are a few articles for your consideration.
Thanks.
Jim Hollingsworth
Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. (1 Corinthians 3:16-17)
U.S. Constitution Amendment XVII Paragraph 3
This amendment shall not be construed as to affect the election or term of any Senator chosen before it becomes valid as part of the Constitution.
- Oscar Blue Ramirez: Crisis at the border: Steve Bannon, War Room 9 minutes: Look at the picture; thousands of immigrants headed for the U.S. We have to find some way to stop them.
- While we concentrate on Gaza, the war in Ukraine continues. Steve Bannon with Ben Harnwell 18 Minutes It is very possible that there will not be any more money for Ukraine.
- Heroic Teen Shot, saves her friends She died at the scene.
- Buttigieg predicts few gas-fired cars by 2050 I predict that, without a subsidy, few electric cars will be sold. They are just not practical, and further, there is no demonstrated need. Maybe Trump will reverse this trend.
- Texas Arrests 10,000 at border Why arrest anyone. Just close the border and keep them out.
- Biden threatens to sue over Texas Border Law Texas should stand firm; let the fed send the marshals to enforce breaking the law.
- Hunter Biden: If Trump Elected, he may leave the country That is, of course, if he is not arrested first.
- “Scientists” believe 2023 the beginning of the end for fossil fuel era This is utter nonsense. They have no idea for what fossil fuels are used. We would go back to the stone age. These people have no idea what they are talking about.
“A growing number of climate analysts believe that 2023 may be recorded as the year in which annual emissions reached a pinnacle before the global fossil fuel economy begins a terminal decline.
The milestone is considered a crucial tipping point in the race to drive emissions to net zero. But for many climate experts it’s an inflexion point that was due years ago and which, although encouraging, falls far short of the rapid reduction the world needs.
Saturday December 30, 2023
Jim Hollingsworth
December 30, 2023
Dear Friends,
Here are a few articles for your consideration.
Thanks.
Jim Hollingsworth
According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. (1 Corinthians 3:10)
U.S. Constitution Amendment XVII, Paragraph 3
When vacancies happen in the representation of any State in the Senate, the executive authority of such State shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies: Provided, That the legislature of any State may empower the executive thereof to make temporary appointments until the people fill the vacancies by election as the legislature may direct.
- Please see the attachment: Christmas With Trump
- Abby Johnson: More people need to see what actually happens in an abortion We have covered Abby Johnson in our recent book: Abortion Compassion