MAGA, MAHA, AND CLARITY

Wow. God granting me the desires of my heart, by giving our nation a president with deep financial understanding, is causing an explosion in the mental health trade. At the same time, beyond my specific request, I am getting MAHA, which I greatly desired, because I've been irritated ever since Dr Dobson pushed McDonald's to switch the seed oils instead of beef tallow. I just took my family out for a mental health trip and ate at Popeyes, which has the world's best fries, the world's best fried chicken, and the second best biscuit in the world, behind the cheddar baked biscuits of Red lobster. In addition, I am in love with clarity and God granted my desires with the artificial intelligence boys of DOGE, Kash Patel, and Tulsi Gabbard. 

Is our future bright and Rosy? That's a mixed message, for the wheat and the tears are growing up together and won't be separated till judgment Day. Thank you for allowing me to speak my mind. Blessings on all of you.

NOTE TO MY LIBERAL FRIENDS

Now for the opposing view. Charlie Kirk's assassination. George Soros. October 7th. Listen to Bill Maher give a more accurate assessment. The Democrats hatred of trump made him unstoppable. The solution is to stop hating Trump. Listen to my favorite Democrat besides Bill Maher, John fetterman. And outside of the public eye, I have tons of evidence that Democrats and Republicans are working below ground to get things done. Stop by anytime and I'll update you. Bring an offering from Popeye's Chicken. Both my daughters voted for Kamala along with my adorable neighbor. This is a marriage of Republicans and Democrats by Divine design. Get used to living with each other. I know. I feel just as frustrated as you do.

IN DEFENSE OF A DUMBASS DEMOCRAT

In keeping with my shepherd's approach, sounding very similar to an old Fox News slogan, fair and balanced, I must say a word in defense of a dumbass Democrat that Don, my blogging hero, may have left out. He mentioned the drunken night with Marines and ending up with a Nazi symbol on his chest, and left out one small but important detail. The Maine Marine was drunk in Croatia and it is well known that Nazi sympathizers are embedded in Eastern Europe. In keeping with the nature of the Constitution which divinely explains how to limit governments' addiction to power, I will limit my own addiction to the beauty of my thinking and shut up now. Later Gators.

I am saving this post on sub stack so I can spoon feed it to my honorable but liberal daughters. They are short of historical understanding because they were homeschooled but they are quickly catching up with their own research, especially with their historically accurate Bill Maher who presents history in a humorous way, but from a liberal point of view, unlike my hero who has a conservative point of view. This marriage of viewpoints appears to be part of Divine design built into the American psyche. Who knew God was so smart?

GROK SAYS REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS ARE QUIETLY WORKING TOGETHER

Are there examples of Republicans and Democrats working quietly to solve problems?

Yes, there are numerous documented examples of Republicans and Democrats collaborating behind the scenes or in low-profile ways to address issues, often away from partisan media glare. These efforts typically focus on pragmatic, non-ideological problems like infrastructure, disaster relief, or technical fixes, where public grandstanding isn't necessary. Below are several concrete cases, drawn from congressional records, bipartisan reports, and credible news outlets across the political spectrum (e.g., Politico, The Hill, Fox News, and CNN).Recent and Historical ExamplesIssue

Description

Key Players

Outcome/Source

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (2021)

A core group of senators negotiated for months in private sessions, sharing drafts and data outside public hearings. They focused on funding formulas for roads, bridges, and broadband without tying it to broader social spending debates.

Republicans: Rob Portman (R-OH), Mitt Romney (R-UT), Susan Collins (R-ME).

Democrats: Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ, then), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Mark Warner (D-VA).

Passed with 69-30 Senate vote (19 Republicans joined). Quiet talks avoided filibuster threats. (Source: Politico's detailed timeline; Senate records).

COVID-19 Relief Packages (2020)

The "Problem Solvers Caucus" (25 Democrats, 25 Republicans) met virtually and in small groups to draft a $1.5 trillion compromise bill, bridging gaps on stimulus checks and business aid while excluding hot-button items like state bailouts.

Republicans: Tom Reed (R-NY), Fred Upton (R-MI).

Democrats: Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA).

Influenced the final $900B December package. Bipartisan support prevented total shutdown. (Source: The Hill; Caucus press releases).

Criminal Justice Reform (First Step Act, 2018)

Years of closed-door meetings between conservative groups (e.g., Koch network) and liberal advocates refined sentencing reforms. Lawmakers exchanged prison data and recidivism studies privately.

Republicans: Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Mike Lee (R-UT).

Democrats: Dick Durbin (D-IL), Cory Booker (D-NJ).

Signed by Trump; reduced mandatory minimums for nonviolent offenses. (Source: ACLU and Heritage Foundation joint reports; Congressional Research Service).

Disaster Relief Funding (Ongoing, e.g., 2023-2024)

After hurricanes like Helene (2024), small bipartisan teams in the House and Senate Appropriations Committees negotiate aid packages in unmarked rooms, using FEMA data to allocate funds quickly without pork-barrel additions.

Republicans: Kay Granger (R-TX, former chair), Tom Cole (R-OK).

Democrats: Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Henry Cuellar (D-TX).

Multiple bills passed unanimously or near-unanimously (e.g., $20B+ in 2024). Minimal public debate. (Source: FEMA reports; Roll Call).

Water Infrastructure (America's Water Infrastructure Act, 2020)

Senators worked in subcommittees with Army Corps of Engineers experts to update dam safety and flood control, sharing technical briefs privately.

Republicans: John Barrasso (R-WY), Kevin Cramer (R-ND).

Democrats: Tom Carper (D-DE), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL).

Reauthorized WRDA programs with broad support. (Source: Senate Environment Committee records).

Why This Happens QuietlyAvoids Partisan Pressure: Public negotiations invite media scrutiny, donor backlash, and primary challenges. Private talks allow data-driven compromises (e.g., using CBO scoring for costs).

Evidence from Insiders: Books like The Senate by Daniel Stid or memoirs from figures like Rob Portman describe "backroom" deals as essential for 60-vote thresholds in the Senate.

Bipartisan Groups: Organizations like the Problem Solvers Caucus, No Labels, and the Bipartisan Policy Center facilitate off-record meetings. They report 50+ quiet successes since 2010 on issues like veterans' health and farm bills.

These aren't exhaustive, but they show cross-aisle work is routine on "must-pass" or technical issues—about 80-90% of bills pass with bipartisan support, per GovTrack data, though flashy ones dominate headlines. For deeper dives, check congressional committee transcripts or nonpartisan trackers like the Lugar Center's Bipartisan Index.

Details on First Step Act

Bipartisan foreign policy efforts

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THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A BAD IDEA

THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A BAD IDEA. 

Again, before I read another excellent article by Don Surber, I feel compelled to comment, because I am a gospel preacher with a Shepherd's heart, and I want the flock of the US citizens and citizen wannabes to stop butting heads against each other and live in peace. I actually have the authority to do that for God has anointed me with powerful prayers and who am I to question God? If you doubt my resume, read my book THE RAIN PARABLES available on Amazon. 

To limit myself from rambling on forever, for every preacher love the sound of his own voice, I will limit myself today as always to one topic and one title. 

IT IS NOT A SIN TO HAVE AN OPINION, EVEN A STUPID ONE. DUH. 

When solving problems, brainstorming teaches us there is no such thing as a bad idea. This is both true and false at the same time. This is where Free speech comes in. The adults in the room need to discuss where an idea will take us. For example, I understand the feeling that sometimes it feels like it's better to just burn it all down and start over. But the consequence of following that idea to its ultimate end can bring about, if you studied history, millions of deaths. 

Men love the idea of toughening up. But that idea carried out to its purest form results in the Ebenezer Scrooge complex, which is best illustrated during the British colonization period where the idea of ultimate free trade resulted in both the Irish potato famine and the rebellion of the colony which became the United States. Now this is where my sarcasm steps in for a moment and says what a bunch of dumbasses. 

There is also the feminine side that has a strong element of compassion what it is possible no probable to carry that too far resulting in suicidal compassion. This is where my Democratic friends are at right now. 

Since I believe strongly that God intervenes in history I will conclude this little treatise with the speculation that God has raised up the United States for a purpose and to do that he keeps forcing these two sides of American politics into a shotgun marriage, and as Rodney King once famously said, during the LA riots, can't we all just get along? 

That's enough for now, boys and girls.

THE SCARY BLACK CONSERVATIVE WOMAN

As an observer of racial prejudice since I was a boy and trained by my mother to think outside the box, I of course have a different view. Black women are some of the most fearsome and fearless creatures on the planet. We as a white society share some of the blame or perhaps a better word would be responsibility. They were not only abused by the men of their race, many of whom were not raised by fathers have used their poverty as an excuse to participate in every type of questionable fundraising such as drug dealing, prostitution, gambling, and extortion, they were treated by the white people as slaves, servants, and sex toys, deliberately keeping their wages as low as possible. Many black women through intelligence and perseverance still succeeded wildly. 

My warning is to those who think if black women become conservative that that will solve the competition problem but you are absolutely wrong. They will take their percentage share and More just like black coaches now represent more than 10 to 12% of the black population and Athletics. Condoleezza Rice excelled at everything she did, including Olympic quality ice skating, a concert pianist, and finally Secretary of State. I realize being a privileged white man that both male and female blacks, and hard-working orientals, will steal some of my market share, but my loving God has trained me to be defferential. Like Abraham who gave the first choice to his nephew Lot, and Jesus, the son of God was deferential to the fierce will of his heavenly Father even to death, I have learned that hard work and I mean Elon Musk or Donald J Trump hard work, give me sufficient success and prosperity to provide well for my family. My annual income was greater because I was willing to work overtime. It was greater than the company president. So relax, white privileged men and women and let the rise of conservative black women kick in and reform these bunch of lazy ass slobs from both parties that are soaking up funds through greed and graft. 

JAMES COMEY, MARTHA STEWART, AND KARMA

In 2003 James Comey investigated Martha Stewart and concluded she was guilty of inside of trading and threw her in prison for 6 months. Martha could have escaped prison if she would have just turned in her friend who revealed to her some insider information. Instead he chose the six months of prison and used it as an opportunity to develop some serious street cred and obviously it didn't hurt her reputation whatsoever. I am a long time admirer of Martha Stewart although I would never marry the woman. But watching her with Snoop Dogg is a joy. Meanwhile karma is a b****. Some say Trump is prosecuting Comey and doing it for revenge but I think the momentum of karma has been a long time coming. I would say prove me wrong but the last guy that said that got shot. It's not my line but I like it anyway.

WE DON'T DESERVE TRUMP

Today I will keep with my tradition of commenting first then reading Don's Delicious blog. As I get older, my memory is getting a little feeble so forgive me if I've already told you this. One of the things that came to my attention is the absolute adoration Donald J Trump has inspired in the children of Gaza. I did some deep research on this with my new best friend Grok, and yes, the young people of Gaza were cheering Donald J Trump as a cheer just like we say USA, USA, USA. Many people are not aware of the generosity of Donald Trump but it is his finest point and the Gaza humanitarian association was something he promoted and the people of Gaza especially the younger people are very aware of it. When everybody else including the arms of the United Nations were allowing Hamas to steal their food from the people of Gaza, this very fine organization was making arrangements and was arranging for protection so that they could receive their food directly and the people of Gaza remember. As Greg gutfeld said, WE DON'T DESERVE HIM. 

THE UNSTOPPABLE SOUL WINNER

Would you like to win hard hearted adults to Jesus? Teach their children music, especially music about Jesus and the Bible. If they're hungry, give them a healthy breakfast. Share Bible stories. And be totally transparent, with no criminal background with a reputation that can pass a fierce investigation. Wolves love to go where the sheep are, but we are to be shepherds on the watch for wolves. Be as humble as the child you are teaching, for such is the kingdom of heaven. At least, that's what Jesus said.

CHEERING DONALD TRUMP IN GAZA

I just asked Grok, which answered yes, the people of Gaza are chanting Donald Trump's name in celebration.

When former enemies become fast friends then I attribute that to the great grace of God. Germany in support of Israel put out 1,000 chairs to symbolically support Israel during the grief of October 7th. Be patient. Joy comes in the morning. God is at work.

A NOTE OF CAUTION

A note of caution. Let your anger melt, through the grace of God, into humor, and always be willing to forgive our enemies and leave their judgment in the hands of an Almighty God.

Who was it that said THE WRATH OF MAN WORKETH NOT THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD? It was James, the brother of Jesus in the book of James in the Bible and yes it's absolutely true.

DEMOCRAT MEAT PUPPETS

At the risk of sounding like I worship our leader Don, and not the president Don for clarification, may I suggest Don's word for sock puppets which was meat puppets. To finish this so that I can turn it into a worldwide post on blogspot, the Democrats that have gone off the deep end of insanity minus the island of sanity in Pennsylvania and may I say the word bipartisan? Another desire of mine that God has fulfilled for me and the other 7,000 mad dog clones that are hiding in plain sight in America? To summarize my life again: first I was taught how to pray for rain and conversely, for it not to rain, and then taught by the spirit that rain symbolized Grace, then God spectacularly answered my prayer for a president with financial understanding according to the parable of the gold coin in the fish's mouth. Some of the other spectacular answers to prayer included a 4-ft snownado on our property so the neighbor boy could have a great winter with his new snowmobile, angels visibly protecting a young lady during her recovery after her husband attempted to murder her, and Lenna being healed totally overnight from 105° fever, painful blood clots in her legs, stage 4 bone cancer totally eradicated. I think my little diatribe is complete enough for a post. Later Gators.

THANK YOU JESUS FOR ALEXANDER HAMILTON

Since I know my liberal but godly daughters will never read this I will have to memorize it and quote it back to them in pieces for the rest of their lives. I admire Jessica tarlov who reminds me of my daughters and fearlessly defends the angry women and all of the beta males that they can get stirred up. We alpha males need to remember we are responsible for this mess because of our stupidly high expectations sometimes of women. Sometimes now that I have understanding at the age of 77 I want to shout at the crowd on television just shut the f******. Listen to the lessons from history including the story of Jesus who led me to this powerful prayer that God answered miraculously of giving us a president who had deep financial understanding. Since I have a strong history of God answering my specific prayers I can say this. And I will say it if no one else will. THANK YOU JESUS FOR ALEXANDER HAMILTON.

PISSING OFF UNGODLY WOMEN

Evidently it's my job to comment before I read this Delicious blog on Don Surber's Substack. As a shepherd of the world I am assigned the task of commenting on the world's politics. Hopefully it will go better for me than it did John the Baptist who also had the same responsibility. And like modern politics, one of the most dangerous things a preacher can do is piss off an ungodly woman. Ask the former supporters of Hillary Clinton. Oh wait. You can't ask them. They're dead. I think that's enough for today boys and girls. Keep up the good work and soldier on.

ISRAELI ARABS VERSUS PALESTINIAN ARABS ACCORDING TO GROK

Recently, like just a few minutes ago, I tried asking Google these questions and got a whole bunch of slanted b*******. So I decided to ask Grok and received greater clarity. 

Arab Nations have banded together five times since the formation of Israel. Their intent was to wipe out the Jewish Nation. Between 75% and 90% of those identifying as Palestinians are convinced that peaceful coexistence is not possible with Israel. Arabs who settle in Israel are allowed to apply for Israeli citizenship. Of course, the assumption is they must assume the right of Israel to both exist and defend itself.

MAD DOG RULE NUMBER ONE: NEVER WEAR OUT YOUR WELCOME

In keeping with my tradition of commenting first then reading the always excellent article by Don Surber, I will share with you a forthcoming story that is brewing in my chaotic crock pot brain entitled MAD DOG RULE NUMBER ONE: NEVER WEAR OUT YOUR WELCOME. I will share several stories, all of them spectacular and somewhat unbelievable, yet all of them literally the gospel truth, for I will teach you, boys and girls, through these stories how to become like Solomon. He that wins souls is wise. When God and I are finished with you, you will literally become a tag team with God and you will be UNSTOPPABLE. My first story will involve driving across the tri-state tollway following my imaginary rules called 99 RULES FOR DRIVING 99 MILES PER HOUR. 

Later Gators.

FEEDING AL THE ALLIGATOR KRAFT MARSHMALLOWS

I was pastor of Waycross Church of the Nazarene before the Bears won the super bowl. My family and I fed Kraft marshmallows to Al the alligator at the edge of the Okefenokee swamp. When the 14 ft Al roared out of the swamp huge Jaws open wide my friends always ran back to the car to take pictures while my family stayed behind me as I gently tossed marshmallows into Al's mouth. One of the benefits of being fearless.

When Mary and I moved to Plymouth to take care of Mary's deteriorating Alzheimer's on Plum Street my neighbor across the road was from Waycross and had seen Al the alligator many times. Of course, because of a crazy family feeding it marshmallows, it's now fenced off. Of course.

MICHAEL KICKS SATAN'S ASS

This article is a work in progress and will be added to later. 

Wow. Thanks to the very astute Don the Blogger I now understand why Satan hates me personally so much. My namesake angel Michael kicks his ass out of heaven. I am honored to be named after him even though everyone that has stood by me or was named William Michael has died. I feel like Charlie Kirk. Just a catalyst.