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So, do we agree? I see no contradiction and I'm surprised.?.? Old Testament laws were given to the ancient Israelites within a specific historical and cultural context and may not directly apply to Christians today. Still its a great line about compassion for the poor. The Parable of the Talents, found in Matthew 25:14-30 is brought up. A master trusts his servants with different amounts of money (talents) before going away on a journey. Two servants invest the money and earn a return, while one buries his talent and earns nothing. The master is unhappy with the one who earned nothing, takes his money back, and calls him lazy. He gave more to those who made money. I believe that interest on loans can be done ethically and responsibly in a Christian manner. This might be a floor of 0% to annual inflation % and a max of something 10% or less. It is unChristian to have small print and 20%+ interest rates on late payments like predatory lenders do. I'm good with interest breaks for those in true need. I'm not good with redistributing, say, a $500K loan itself to taxpayers. On my earlier comment regarding 'not a problem if Christian'... I'd also say that a true conservative Christian wouldn't put the borrower at blind risk of $400K in loans without due diligence/support. This might involve assessing the borrower's ability to repay, offering financial education and counseling, and ensuring that the loan terms are fair and transparent. ---- Aside. I don't know Muslim beliefs very well, but I have gotten to know a few through daily teamwork. A good Muslim man I know has refused to invest in stock or purchase a house because of his beliefs.

I find it interesting that the mocking version of BB is a better BB.

This wouldn't be an issue if the government and loan-takers were 'active-practicing' conservative Christians. The country would have a monetary surplus, and people would pay their dues. Education would also be affordable. https://www.cofo.edu/About is an example. The 10 commandments say you shouldn't steal (government retro program, taxes, not paying loans), covet (people spending on their covets and not paying bills, politicians going after votes), honor your parents (pay your dues), etc. The 10 commandments do not directly help your sarcastic criticism. The New Testament contains teachings that emphasize compassion, generosity, and helping those in need. This is a bit open to interpretation. My idea of help is to put these people through educational programs that teach them how to live within their means and honor their financial obligations. I can pay taxes for that. Full loan forgiveness is the opposite of helping these people. The NT also says “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” Matthew 22:21. The bible says a lot about personal responsibility... fiscal responsibility.

The GI Bill is not loan forgiveness. I support affordable education, but loan forgiveness in its current format, with this much national debt, with our current taxes, with the mother milk enablement, is unacceptable.

My point of contention is mainly with the government making retroactive changes that are even bigger enablements for reckless behavior. This increases unwanted debt and burdens us taxpayers. This person in the medical field worked for a non-profit hospital and took out $400K loans at a 7.25%. They paid a total of $50K in interest-only payments over 10 years... and the loan increased to $500K. The government forgave it! WTF! These Reddit subs say congrats. Even this crazy amount could have been paid back with sacrifice. Stupid and weak.

I'm making sacrifices as a provider, living within my means, and paying my bills. I do not support rewarding people who borrow irresponsibly or choose expensive colleges without considering the financial implications. Do you know what retroactive loan forgiveness does beyond reckless enablement? It raises the cost of education for contributors because the government guarantees payment. A teacher who can't afford to pay their bills shouldn't be a teacher. Change your life so that more money comes in rather than goes out. Get roommates. Live in the basement. Eat ramen. Get a second job. Honor your commitments. I've been there before, so I'm not now. Weak minds.

How does a rational mind favor 4 more years of the current direction?

Puts on Trump Social.

Is the SAVE program limited to people working for the government (public service) or is it open to anyone with a Federal loan? (No public service is required.) Do you have to be a US citizen to qualify? (no, I think it's open to eligible noncitizen refugees, etc.) How did the SAVE program get created and funded? Congress? (I don't know. The Department of Education decided to and issue regulations?) How is the SAVE program different than previous IDR programs? Cut payments on undergraduate loans in half. Bring many borrowers’ loan payments to $0 per month. If they keep up with their required payments, ensure that borrowers never see their balance grow. Provide early forgiveness for low-balance borrowers. 10 years rather than 20-25 years in some cases. How are people enrolled in SAVE? (is automatic for some) There are now 7.5 million borrowers enrolled in the SAVE Plan, of whom 4.3 million have a $0 payment. ----------- This seems different than the GI bill. -------- GI Bill is fine; military veterans deserve help returning to civilian life in exchange for putting their lives at risk for our security. But can you imagine the controversy surrounding a retroactive GI Bill? These vets made a choice for benefits at certain costs. And if later the vets were given expanded benefits without concern for cost, equity, administrative feasibility, legal consideration, and public perception?

It points to lunacy for anyone who supports 4 more years of this version of Democrats in 2024.

It is exactly allowing people off the hook for their obligations. Who said lazy? [you] Making education affordable is disconnected from bailouts.

People must accept responsibility for their choices. Nobody else is ever responsible for your situation but you. Honor your commitments. Pay your bills.

Which comes first? The D1 schools or the local talent?

When my boys spit their gum out on the ballfield dugout floor, I ban gum from everyone. I put the collective pressure on the team to leave the dugout better than they found it. In contrast, you can't take guns away from the responsible majority; ownership is their right! I throw out the bad fruit and keep the good in my home. Similarly, the officers can police the worst few blocks within the violent urban neighborhoods. Buyback guns. Check for gun compliance in all public police encounters. Hold the guilty accountable with TDS-style persecution. This has already been proven to work... duck politics and its inability to execute practical measures.

Here are the best high school states since 1928 according to the NWHOFame's records of college All-American status. Disclaimer: 18% of wrestlers are not mapped to a high school state, mostly from the past decade Feel free to explore and crowdsource at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vgX3g7u-2cCkdRIAlcP9VBNnmBWRrrrz/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107168228938966863530&rtpof=true&sd=true

Yes - https://nwhof.org/national-wrestling-hall-of-fame/champions-database?wrestler=2988&tab=aa

Melvin Douglas >>> 2xNC-D1 | 4xAA-D1 | 1x World Champ | 6x World Team Member | 2x Olympian Myron Roderick >>> 3xNC-D1 | Olympian Eric Akin >>> 4xAA-D1 | 3x World Team Member Peter Merhinger >>> 1x Olympic Champion while a sophomore in college. Kendrick Maple >>> 1xNC-D1 | 3xAA-D1 Zach Roberson >>> 1xNC-D1 | 3xAA-D1 Tyler Caldwell >>> 4xAA-D1 Eric Luedke >>> 2xNC-NJCAA | 2xAA-D1 Temoer Terry >>> 3xAA-D1 Tanner Gardner >>> 3xAA-D1 Shawn Bunch >>> 2xAA-D1, Pan Am Champ, 1x World Team Member This state without D1 opportunities is Kansas.

https://apnews.com/article/trump-fraud-business-law-courts-banks-lending-punishment-1355c3b48cdefa2894ce623ec59748bd New York Supreme Court Judge Arthur Engoron ruled last year that Trump had committed fraud in sending 11 years of allegedly inflated net worth estimates to Deutsche Bank... This Bank? https://www.pressherald.com/2023/11/29/deutsche-bank-was-keen-to-land-a-whale-of-a-client-in-trump-documents-at-his-fraud-trial-show/

Not the Trump circus and currently lacks the Biden baggage. Diplomacy is more important than policy... and for the elite Dems... their ability to influence.

Alex (Trebek), what is intellectual honesty and principled opposition? You can disagree with and dislike Trump while recognizing unfair treatment.

Will say it again. Haley is pro-establishment and hasn't accomplished anything that indicates she can lead the country productively. Trump influenced prosperity, country first, and anti-establishment is the overwhelming choice... we already know what we're doing to get... his support is made stronger each day of political prosecution. Somebody has to fight the establishment, and it isn't you, me, or Haley. It isn't that people are unwilling to move past Trump, it is that there are no viable options. I shared this article before... the silent supporters of Trump... https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4242013-trumps-supporters-are-right-in-front-of-you-quietly-living-among-us/

How is Haley going to deliver change that supports the public's will? The left axis illustrates the probability, ranging from 0% to 100%, of Congress enacting laws that align with the ideas of 90% of the population. The bottom axis depicts the collective support these ideas garner across the same demographic. There's a consistent 30% chance that Congress passes laws irrespective of public opinion, indicating a significant detachment from the people's will. In contrast, laws favored by the elite are more likely to be enacted, with nearly none of their dislikes gaining traction while around 60% of their preferred legislation sees success. This disparity underscores a systemic failure in representing and executing the broader populace's interests.

Let's just tell it like it is. Haley is the candidate nobody knows for accomplishments but was well funded by democrats. Nobody wanted her to run for president, but she runs nonetheless. I share a lot of views with her on 'isidwith', but I dislike her lobby ties, waffling, military views, and opportunist tendency. Haley will have us fighting wars and not getting anything productive done. What chance does she have against the establishment? The establishment has laid itself bare. Corrupt. Nasty. Manipulative. Deranged. Psychopathic. Enter Trump: the unruly disruptor who defied the odds in 2016 and remains the defiant voice against the status quo. Publically hunted. Yet he lives. To oppose him is to surrender to the establishment's clutches, plain and simple. Now if Haley was more like Javier Milei...