#VPDebate 2016

The one and only vice presidential debate just took place. CBS News moderator Elaine Quijano took the task of steering the discussion between Tim Kaine and Mike Pence. This debate was more lively than the presidential debate with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. In many instances, the democratic vice presidential candidate, Tim Kaine, interrupted Mike Pence. He took on the role as the aggressor and it made him look bad, in my opinion, and the opinion of many others.  Mike Pence did an excellent job.  He won the debate.  Pence was calm, poised and did not fall into the bait attempts by Tim Kaine.  Tim Kaine repeatedly tried to get Pence to address why Trump has not released his tax returns and also pushed to get Pence to defend Trump's statements in the past. Many believe that this may have been Pence's weakness.  He did not defend many of Trump's statements. Some even say that Pence threw Trump under the bus and was indirectly making the case for Pence 2020.  Pence represented himself well, and this came across as him distancing himself from Trump.

On the issues, Pence spoke eloquently while Kaine seemed unprepared and resorted to scripted one-liners which Pence called him out on.  Kaine was very condescending, smiling a lot and gave an air as if he was more intelligent as opposed to Pence who came off as humble and collective.  Tim Kaine really did not present anything solid in regards to the economy and other issues.  Pence clarified Trump's ideas but did not go entirely into detail.  On the topic of faith, Kaine stated that he does not believe that a public servant should push doctrine on citizens and criticized Pence's stance on abortion and a law passed in Indiana which calls for the funerals of unborn children killed in abortion.  Pence replied in an eloquent manner reiterating that human life is sacred and that a nation is judged by how it treats its weakest.    

Both sparred over Russia and Vladamir Putin with Kaine accusing Pence and Trump of calling the aforementioned a "better letter" than Obama. On nuclear weapons, Kaine accused Trump of favoring a nuclear war. Pence simply replied that Trump never said that. On taxes, Pence attacked Kaine for raising taxes in North Carolina and repeated that Trump would lower taxes while at the same time sharing his record in Indiana and how he lowered taxes and made the state better.  On the topic of immigration, Kaine kept repeating the accusation that Trump hates Mexicans and called them rapists and criminals.  Pence defended Trump stating that this was not true.  Kaine also accused Trump of wanting to deport all Mexicans.  Pence again said this was not true and stated that the targets for deportation were criminals, not all Mexicans.  Pence dismissed Kaine's accusations as "nonsense."  The moderator seemed to have been focusing on vetting Trump and did not do the same with Clinton.  She kept allowing Kaine to interrupt Pence and would interrupt Pence.    

Again, I believe Pence won the debate tonight.  He showed great debating skills and temperament. Tim Kaine came across as a contrarian troll who was trying to bait Pence.  As to whether or not this will hurt Clinton, only time will tell.  In any event, Pence's performance may help Trump, especially with those who are afraid of a Trump presidency.  With Pence next to Trump, there may be some hope that Trump will be kept in check. However, most likely, whether intended or not, Pence made a case for his own bid for the presidency and let Republicans know that there is still of having a viable candidate within the party.  I would definitely vote for Mike Pence if he were to run for president! He is very intelligent, calm, poised and firm with his Christian values.  He would make an excellent president.

Here are polls I started and their results:

Who will win the #VPDebate?

— Sacerdotنs (@Sacerdotus) October 4, 2016

Who won the #VPDebate?

— Sacerdotنs (@Sacerdotus) October 5, 2016

Source:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/pence-kaine-debate-vice-president_us_57f3b692e4b0d0e1a9a9a98b

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/vp-debate-fact-check-mike-pence-time-kaine/story?id=42554636

http://time.com/4519111/vice-presidential-debate-mike-pence-donald-trump/?xid=tcoshare

http://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2016/10/5/13165776/mike-pence-donald-trump-same

http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/article/2603651/

Arkansas Passes Freedom of Religion Bill

Arkansas has just passed a new bill similar to the one passed in Indiana which has caused an uproar.  The bill seeks to protect the religious freedoms of citizens in Arkansas after the wave of lawsuits by LGBT against religious businesses claiming discrimination. The state’s Republican governor, Asa Hutchinson is expected to sign it into law.

Already the threats to boycott Arkansas are being made.  Perhaps this is the way to fight back this tyrannical minority, by passing these laws in many states making it impossible for businesses and others to protest.  If many states pass similar laws, then how can Apple, Starbucks and other businesses who cater to the LGBT agenda be able to survive without making money in these states?




I will update this post if more information comes in.


Source:

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/01/us/religious-freedom-restoration-act-arkansas-indiana.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/31/arkansas-religious-freedom_n_6979166.html

http://www.thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/davidbadash/breaking_arkansas_passes_anti_gay_religious_freedom_bill_virtually_identical_to_indiana_s

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/01/us/religious-freedom-restoration-act-arkansas-indiana.html?_r=0

Religious Freedom Wins!

There is a big commotion going on social media and in the traditional media regarding a bill that was signed into law in Indiana. The bill was signed by Governor Mike Pence after passing 63-31 in the House and 40-10 in the Senate and serves to protect religious freedom in the state.  Liberals and other LGBT supporters are calling this new law an open invitation to discrimination. However, those in favor of the law say that the reaction the LGBT agenda is giving the law shows exactly why the law is needed.

Since the LGBT has been gaining wins in courts throughout the states, religious groups have suffered greatly.  Bakers, churches, and other institutions have been sued for refusing to endorse the LGBT lifestyle which is contrary to their religious beliefs.  This law "“prohibits a governmental entity from substantially burdening a person's exercise of religion, even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, unless the governmental entity can demonstrate that the burden: (1) is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest; and (2) is the least restrictive means of furthering the compelling governmental interest.”

On Twitter and other social networks, #BoycottIndiana has been trending with frustrated individuals crying foul at the passing of this bill.  Businesses and other institutions are threatening to take their business elsewhere if Governor Pence does not veto the law.  Talk about bullying...  This goes to show you how this tyrannical minority wants to be the one to "run the show," so to speak. They do not care when religious businesses and persons are sued for adhering to their religious beliefs. Religious people have to take their agenda or suffer the consequences.  Well, Indiana said "enough!" This law is not meant to discriminate against anyone.  It is meant to protect religious freedom which has been under attack. Recently, a ban was placed on an archdiocese in New Jersey preventing it from selling headstones for its own cemetery!  In California, Archbishop Salvatore is being pressured to change his hiring practices in favor of one that rejects the Church's moral standard.

Those protesting the Indiana law are ignorant of the facts.  This bill has been a work in progress for over 20 years. Ironically, Democratic, president Bill Clinton signed the 1993 Religious Freedom Restoration Act which was passed almost unanimously by Congress.  There was no protest then because the LGBT agenda did not enjoy the power and audience it does now. Also, president Obama while senator in Illinois was in favor of a Religious Freedom Act that was brought up in 1998.

The passing of this bill in Indiana is testament of what religious people can do.  We cannot sit back and let tyrannical minorities pervert society, our children, marriage and our laws. It is time to stand up to this Goliath and bring it down to size. Our nation was founded on religious freedom. European settlers fled Europe in search for a land where they can believe, pray and worship how they wished without interference from the government or anyone else.  Kudos to Governor Pence for signing the bill into law and protecting religious freedom.  Let us pray that other states follow.








Source:

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/_/id/12574928/big-ten-officials-discuss-new-indiana-religious-objections-law

http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/25/politics/mike-pence-religious-freedom-bill-gay-rights/

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/no-indiana-did-not-just-pass-a-law-discriminating-against-gay-people-heres-why-13174/

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/a-grave-problem-nj-ban-on-religious-headstone-sales-could-violate-constitution-58838/

https://www.lifesitenews.com/petitions/i-stand-with-archbishop-cordileone