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One of my friends has responded to me. I will give a partial quote below of what he said to me. As he was not writing for publication, I will not cite his name.

I'm doing well since surgery on my foot last week. But have to wear this clunky post op shoe for a month. I did buy a zippered rain boot to wear over it, so I can walk outside. Can't neglect my flowers.

The implication is that those who want orderly regulated entry into this country are immoral, and do not "truly love THE MOST HIGH". I get tired of Democrats insinuating that Republicans are immoral, or without the love of God in their hearts. One third of US taxes pay for social services. Congress just passed a budget that includes a LOT of money for human welfare at the border. All Americans are paying those taxes. That is because the United States is the most generous nation on this earth.

Yes. Me too. If the border is not well guarded and controlled, then we will be even more awash in drugs - which will kill millions, and will destroy families. Diseases are entering, because of un-vaccinated children, drug resistant TB, typhus, even Ebola. The public health risk is enormous. Child trafficking has exploded. Immigrants are entering from Africa (by the hundreds) and the Middle East. I am not against immigration. Neither are Republicans. I just want immigrants to enter legally, to register, to be identified, etc. etc. I have to carry an ID, get a license to drive, carry insurance, etc. etc. Why shouldn't they? I think SM said the immigrants take the low paying jobs that others do not want. This is true. The problem is - so long as the most recent illegal immigrants will work for a lot less, employers can use them (off the books). It is a type of slavery. Illegal immigrants who work construction can be stolen from, etc. etc. They cannot report the thefts for fear of being deported. The criminals know this. It is to the immigrant's great advantage to enter legally. I mostly blame the cartels. The explosion in numbers at the border has come about because of the cartels, who push/force people to pay large sums. The cartels are making millions upon millions from these people. This has come about because the cartels have become aware of loopholes in our immigration law. Unless the loopholes are closed, and a strong message is sent to the cartels (that there is no more money to be made off these poor people) the massive migration will continue. Yes. We could legalize all migration into our country. The cartels would just find new ways to exploit vulnerable people. It's what they do.

Yes - they build tunnels. And now the Border Patrol has ground penetrating radar to locate those tunnels, so Border Patrol can meet the drugs on the US end. (Easier than trying to chase them over hundreds of miles.) I expect next the smugglers will fly the drugs over with drones. And now the US has the drone jamming devices. It's a never ending struggle. Just like cyber warfare. The "bad guys" hack and the "good guys" develop new security measures. Over and over and over - til Jesus returns.

Note the comment that I have inserted into the post by Gustave above.

According to prophecy, there is coming a time when those who truly love Yahweh will NOT be able to stop the increasing chaos in our world. "“In the latter part of their reign, when rebels have become completely wicked, a fierce-looking king, a master of intrigue, will arise. He will become very strong, but not by his own power. He will cause astounding devastation and will succeed in whatever he does. He will destroy those who are mighty, the holy people (Dan. 8:23-24) "The beast was given a mouth to utter proud words and blasphemies and to exercise its authority for forty-two months. It opened its mouth to blaspheme God, and to slander his name and his dwelling place and those who live in heaven. It was given power to wage war against God’s holy people and to conquer them" (Rev. 13:5-7) Are we about to enter such a time? Ask the Christians in the Middle East. Marrian - you made a statement that there are more white supremacist terrorists than Muslim terrorists. I agree with your statement concerning the U.S. in isolation. Worldwide, I must disagree with you. I present one example - Iran. Who is a larger threat to global stability - the socially alienated lone wolf crazies who pull off these isolated mass shootings or an entire powerful sovereign country hell-bent on bringing about the apocalypse? What about the one-on-one murders all over the country? I'll bet way more people of color are killed by other people of color than are killed by white supremacists. Blessings to you, my friend!

Joe: I am not for them getting an health care like US citizens. I would like to see them getting insurance base on there salaries they earn. I would like to see something like an immigrant health insurance forming some type of workers union that they collectively could buy into. Maybe we work with Mexico and rich dorner's that help with the cost. Maybe a deal could worked out with Mexico that they get certain care on that side. Maybe hospitals and clinic set up I don't know all the ins and outs but people who want to donate funds could too! We should not spend our tax money because they are not citizens yet, but working to become one. I do not think you are selfish. But we have a lot of land here and these people will work. They will take the lowest paying jobs. They all live together to make it! The farmers need them and they help with our economy. My problem that I trying to get you to see that some of the hogwash you been fed is not true, that's it. You are a good person but you just do not look and compare to see who is being truthful or right. There is proof but you have to be willing to accept it! Blessings to you Joe!

Speaking about President Trump, HCH made the comment I quote below: Well that about covers it. I predict that you are correct; * You do not know. * President Trump will die sometime after he leaves office. * You have finally predicted something that is likely to happen.

There is an old Yiddish proverb that shows how difficult it is to understand the nature of God (at least Messiah): "The Messiah you are expecting will never come. The Messiah that is coming you never expected." This originally applied to only Jews; but could it apply to some Christians as well?