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Here is some news reports about the latest Democratic debate:<\/p>\n

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Key takeaways: Should the 2020 Democrats go big or get real?<\/h2>\n

July 31, 2019<\/p>\n

DETROIT (AP) \u2014 Should Democrats be going big or getting real? That\u2019s the question that dominated the Democratic presidential primary debate as progressive favorites Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders fended off attacks from lesser-known moderates. The display amounted to a sometimes testy public airing of the party\u2019s anxieties about how far left is too left and how to beat President Donald Trump. Here are the key takeaways from the debate:<\/p>\n

EVOLUTION VS. REVOLUTION<\/p>\n

The battle lines were clear at Tuesday\u2019s debate<\/a> from the opening remarks. This was the pragmatists against the front-runners seeking transformational change.<\/p>\n

Over and over, moderate candidates like Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and former Rep. John Delaney argued Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders\u2019 plans \u2014 from \u201cMedicare for All\u201d<\/a> to the Green New Deal<\/a> \u2014 are unrealistic and would scare off voters.<\/p>\n

Bullock bemoaned the candidates\u2019 \u201cwish-list economics.\u201d Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar dismissed free college even for wealthy families as unworkable and touted her ideas \u201cgrounded in reality.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hickenlooper called for \u201can evolution, not a revolution,\u201d on health care.<\/p>\n

The attacks weren\u2019t shocking in a debate that featured the progressive standouts Warren and Sanders onstage with a handful of lesser-known moderates looking to seize the spotlight. But the two senators\u2019 unified front in fighting them off was notable. https:\/\/www.apnews.com\/95e20f6865394096895b3336afabc684<\/a><\/p>\n

Updated July 31, 2019<\/p>\n

U.S. health care policies took center stage Tuesday night at the Democratic presidential candidates’ debate, with more moderate challengers attacking Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, the leading progressives looking to oust President Donald Trump in the 2020 election. …<\/p>\n

Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, who has called for more incremental health care policy changes, said, “I have bold ideas, but they are grounded in reality.”<\/p>\n

Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper said that Democrats had picked up 40 seats in the House of Representatives in the 2018 mid-term elections and not one of them had pushed for the Warren-Sanders Medicare for All plan.<\/p>\n

“I’m a little more pragmatic,” Hickenlooper declared.<\/p>\n

‘Recipe for disaster’<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan called for a plan allowing Americans to buy into government-run insurance if they want to, but said that closing down the insurance industry “is a recipe for disaster,” especially among union members who would face the loss of hard-won health care benefits through collective bargaining.<\/p>\n

The moderate candidates also attacked Sanders and Warren on immigration issues, even as several candidates assailed Trump’s immigration policies, including his since-abandoned practice of separating migrant children from their parents.<\/p>\n

The moderate challengers criticized Sanders and Warren for proposing to end the filing of criminal charges against the thousands of undocumented migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexican border.<\/p>\n

“We\u2019ve got 100,000 people showing up at the border right now,” said Montana Gov. Steve Bullock. “If we decriminalize entry, if we give free health care to everyone, we\u2019ll have multiples of that.” He said that by effectively encouraging migration to the United States, “You are playing into Donald Trump\u2019s hands.”<\/p>\n

Ryan said, “If you want to come into the country, you should at least ring the doorbell.” …<\/p>\n

Throughout the night, the candidates sparred over foreign policy, Warren\u2019s controversial plan for a wealth tax and debt-free college, payment of reparations to the U.S. descendants of slaves, trade, the city of Flint, Michigan’s prolonged drinking water crisis, and even the age of the candidates. Buttigieg, who is 37, stood next to Sanders, who is 77, and was asked by CNN\u2019s Don Lemon whether Sanders was too old to be president.<\/p>\n

Buttigieg demurred, saying, “I don\u2019t care how old you are, I care about your vision. … We need the kind of vision that\u2019s going to win. We can\u2019t have the kind of vision that says, \u2018Back to normal.'”<\/p>\n

Sanders readily agreed with Buttigieg, boasting of the ideas he has advocated to dramatically alter the health care system and bring the pharmaceutical and insurance industries to heel. https:\/\/www.voanews.com\/usa\/us-politics\/senators-warren-sanders-under-attack-democrats-presidential-debate<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/blockquote>\n

As far as reality goes, none of what I watched, heard, or read suggested to me that any of the candidates understood the fundamental problems facing the USA. And of course, none called for repentance nor turning to biblical morality.<\/p>\n

And yes, what is happening is a ‘recipe for disaster’ no matter who wins (Republican or Democrat) in 2020.<\/p>\n

John Stossel wrote a little bit about the cost of some of the programs that five Democratic party candidates have been touting as well as some debt issues related to Republican Donald Trump:<\/p>\n

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Doing the math on Dems’ free stuff<\/h2>\n

Never before have presidential candidates offered voters so much \u201cfree\u201d stuff. …<\/p>\n

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When it comes to the environment, all Democratic candidates but Biden say they support the Green New Deal, which Republicans say would cost $93 trillion. For our ranking, I went with the lowest estimate we could find: An economist who likes the idea says it will cost around $500 billion a year. …<\/p>\n

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President Donald Trump, who says America will never be a socialist country, hasn\u2019t been a responsible spender either.<\/p>\n

Since he took office, spending increased about $500 billion per year. Trump did propose some cuts, but when Congress ignored his cuts and increased spending, he signed the bills anyway.<\/p>\n

Now he says he\u2019d spend even more: $200 billion a year for infrastructure, $8.6 billion<\/a> for the border wall construction, $1.6 billion<\/a> for more NASA funding and on and on, for a total of $267 billion.<\/p>\n

We can\u2019t afford it! The federal government is already $22 trillion in debt \u2013 $150,000 per taxpayer.<\/p>\n

While Trump\u2019s $267 billion is bad, the Democrats\u2019 plans are worse. We counted $297 billion proposed by Biden, $690 billion from Buttigieg, $3.8 trillion from Warren, $4 trillion from Sanders and $4.3 trillion from Harris. That would double what the entire federal government spends now.<\/p>\n

Sen. Harris \u201cwins\u201d the free stuff contest. https:\/\/www.wnd.com\/2019\/07\/doing-the-math-on-dems-free-stuff\/#5XeAdeZI7kDF5M4c.99<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The reality is that the USA is in the process of bankrupting itself.<\/p>\n

None of the Democratic presidential hopefuls have put forth an economically credible plan to change that.<\/p>\n

Let me also mention that the federal debt has increased under Republican Donald Trump–see my last post several hours ago: US debt continues to rise during \u2018booming economy\u2019\u2013what will happen after a series of negative economic factors?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

By virtue of the timing, whoever is elected in 2020, Democrat or Republican, will be apocalyptic.<\/p>\n

Within a decade or so, the USA will be taken over (cf. Daniel 11:39) and debt will be a factor (Habakkuk 2:6-8) (see USA in Prophecy: The Strongest Fortresses<\/a> and Does God Have a 6,000 Year Plan? What Year Does the 6,000 Years End?<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Related to the 2020 campaign, the Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> (CCOG) put out the following video on our Bible News Prophecy<\/a> YouTube channel:<\/p>\n

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Sorry state of the 2020 presidential campaign<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Various politicians have announced their intentions to run for the office of the President of the United States in 2020. \u2018Politico\u2019 ran an article about the \u2018sorry state\u2019 of various candidates. Some candidates have felt the need to apologize for previous statements in support of biblical marriage and the need to endorse items of the LGBTQ agenda. Many also support abortion and other anti-biblical actions. Are these \u2018American values\u2019? Should the English language be changed to eliminate male\/female and singular pronouns? Does the Bible warn about female leaders? Does the Bible warn about leaders that lead people to err? What about condoning sexual immortality? Do the presidential contenders fit prophecies warned about in 2 Timothy 3:1-5? These are some of the subjects that Dr. Thiel addresses.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Here is a link to the sermonette video: Sorry state of the 2020 presidential campaign<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pray for the Kingdom of God<\/a> to come (Matthew 6:10). Also pray as Jesus taught:<\/p>\n

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34<\/span> “But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. <\/span>35<\/span> For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth. <\/span>36<\/span> Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.” (Luke 21:34-36)
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We can expect troubles and tribulation before Jesus returns (Mark 13:8-20).<\/p>\n

And that will happen no matter which party wins the 2020 US Presidential election.<\/p>\n

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Some items of possibly related interest may include:<\/em><\/p>\n

Does God Have a 6,000 Year Plan? What Year Does the 6,000 Years End?<\/a> Was a 6000 year time allowed for humans to rule followed by a literal thousand year reign of Christ on Earth taught by the early Christians? Does God have 7,000 year plan? What year may the six thousand years of human rule end? When will Jesus return? 2027 or 20xx? There is also a video titled 6000 Years: When will God’s Kingdom Come?<\/a> Here is a link to the article in Spanish: \u00bfTiene Dios un plan de 6,000 a\u00f1os?<\/a>
\nDid The Early Church Teach Millenarianism?<\/a> Was the millennium (sometimes called chiliasm) taught by early Christians? Who condemned it? Will Jesus literally reign for 1000 years on the earth? Is this time near? Two related sermons are available Millennial Utopia<\/a> and The Millennium<\/a>.
\nShould a Christian Vote?<\/a> This article gives some of the Biblical rationale on this subject. Would Jesus vote for president\/prime minister? Is voting in the Bible? This is a subject Christians need to understand. A video of related interest is available titled: Should Christians Vote?<\/a> Another video is Sorry state of the 2020 presidential campaign<\/a>.
\nChristians: Ambassadors for the Kingdom of God, Biblical instructions on living as a Christian<\/a> This is a scripture-filled booklet for those wishing to live as a real Christian. A related sermon is also available: Christians are Ambassadors for the Kingdom of God<\/a>.
\nSpiritual Samaritans: Old and New<\/a> Who were the Samaritans? Do the represent true Christianity or something else? Here is a link to a related sermon: USA in Prophecy: Samaria<\/a><\/a>.
\nThere is a Place of Safety for the Philadelphians. Why it May Be Near Petra<\/a> This article discusses a biblical ‘place of safety’ and includes quotes from the Bible and Herbert W. Armstrong on this subject–thus, there is a biblically supported alternative to the rapture<\/a> theory. There is also a video on the subject: Might Petra be the Place of Safety?<\/a> Here is something related in the Spanish language: Hay un lugar de seguridad para los Filadelfinos. \u00bfPuede ser Petra?<\/a>
\nThis is PETRA!<\/a> This is a 1962 Good News<\/em> article by the late Dr. Hoeh.
\nWho is the King of the West?<\/a> Why is there no Final End-Time King of the West in Bible Prophecy? Is the United States the King of the West? Here is a version in the Spanish language: \u00bfQui\u00e9n es el Rey del Occidente? \u00bfPor qu\u00e9 no hay un Rey del Occidente en la profec\u00eda del tiempo del fin?<\/a> A related sermon is also available: The Bible, the USA, and the King of the West<\/a>.
\nWhen Will the Great Tribulation Begin? 2019, 2020, or 2021?<\/a> Can the Great Tribulation begin today? What happens before the Great Tribulation in the “beginning of sorrows”? What happens in the Great Tribulation and the Day of the Lord? Is this the time of the Gentiles? When is the earliest that the Great Tribulation can begin? What is the Day of the Lord? Who are the 144,000? Here is a version of the article in the Spanish language: \u00bfPuede comenzar la Gran Tribulaci\u00f3n en 2018 o 2019? \u00bfEs el Tiempo de los Gentiles?<\/a> You can also see the English language sermon videos: The Great Tribulation from the Mount of Olives<\/a> and Can the Great Tribulation begin before 2020?<\/a> A shorter and newer video is: Might the Great Tribulation start in 2019?<\/a>
\nThe Times of the Gentiles<\/a> Has there been more than one time of the Gentiles? Are we in it now or in the time of Anglo-America? What will the final time of the Gentiles be like? A related sermon is available and is titled: The Times of the Gentiles<\/a>.<\/span>
\nArmageddon<\/a> Who is involved and when will this gathering happen? Here is also a video from Dr. Thiel, from Tel Megiddo in Israel: Armageddon<\/a>. Other videos include: Armageddon Will it come on Trump’s watch?<\/a>, Iraq, Armageddon, & Prophecy<\/a>, Freemasonry, Armageddon, and Rome<\/a>, Is China paving roads to Armageddon?<\/a>, and Jordan, Petra, and Armageddon<\/a>.
\nEuropa, the Beast, and Revelation<\/a> Where did Europe get its name? What might Europe have to do with the Book of Revelation? What about “the Beast”? Is an emerging European power “the daughter of Babylon”? What is ahead for Europe? Here is a link to a video titled: Can You Prove that the Beast to Come is European?<\/a>
\nEuropean Technology and the Beast of Revelation<\/a> Will the coming European Beast power would use and develop technology that will result in the taking over of the USA and its Anglo-Saxon allies? Is this possible? What does the Bible teach? Here is a related YouTube video: Military Technology and the Beast of Revelation<\/a>.
\nMust the Ten Kings of Revelation 17:12 Rule over Ten Currently Existing Nations?<\/a> Some claim that these passages refer to a gathering of 10 currently existing nations together, while one group teaches that this is referring to 11 nations getting together. Is that what Revelation 17:12-13 refers to? The ramifications of misunderstanding this are enormous. A related sermon is titled Ten Kings of Revelation and the Great Tribulation<\/a>.
\nAnglo – America in Prophecy & the Lost Tribes of Israel<\/a> Are the Americans, Canadians, English, Scottish, Welsh, Australians, Anglo-Saxon (non-Dutch) Southern Africans, and New Zealanders descendants of Joseph? Where are the lost ten-tribes of Israel? Who are the lost tribes of Israel? What will happen to Jerusalem and the Jews in Israel? Will God punish the U.S.A., Canada, United Kingdom, and other Anglo-Saxon nations? Why might God allow them to be punished first? Here is a link to the Spanish version of this article: Anglo-Am\u00e9rica & las Tribus Perdidas de Israel<\/a>. Information is also in the YouTube sermons titled Where are the Ten Lost Tribes? Why does it matter?<\/a> and British are the Covenant People<\/a>. A short YouTube of prophetic interest may be Barack Obama and the State of the Apocalypse<\/a>.
\nWill the Anglo-Saxon-Celtic Nations be Divided and Have People Taken as Slaves?<\/a> Will the lands of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand be divided? What about Jerusalem? What does Bible prophecy teach? Are there non-biblical prophecies that support this idea? Who will divide those lands? Who will end up with the lands and the people? Here is a link to a video titled Will the USA and other Anglo-nations be Divided and Their People Made Slaves? <\/a> Here is a related item in the Spanish language \u00bfSer\u00e1n divididas las naciones anglosajonas?<\/a>
\nBritish are the Covenant People <\/a> What do \u2018British\u2019 and \u2018Britain\u2019 mean in Hebrew? Are the descendants of the Anglo-Saxons people of the covenant? Does the British royal family connect to the throne of David? What does the Bible teach? What does history show us? Is there any DNA evidence related to British-Israelism? When did Christianity make it to the British Isles? Could Jeremiah have made it to the British Isles? What type of Christians made it to the British Isles? Did the last King of England believe in British Israelism?
\nWTO\/TTIP and the Babylonian Beast<\/a> Will international trade agreements like WTO\/TTIP\/CETA lead to the fulfillment of end time prophecies concerning the Babylonian Beast power that the Book of Revelation warns against? What does the Bible teach? A related video would be WTO Trade Deal and the Rise of the European Beast Power<\/a>.
\nUSA in Prophecy: The Strongest Fortresses<\/a> Can you point to scriptures, like Daniel 11:39, that point to the USA in the 21st century? This article does. A related sermon is titled: Do these 7 prophesies point to the end of the USA?<\/a>
\nWho is the King of the North?<\/a> Is there one? Do biblical and Roman Catholic prophecies for the Great Monarch point to the same leader? Should he be followed? Who will be the King of the North discussed in Daniel 11? Is a nuclear attack prophesied to happen to the English-speaking peoples of the United States, Great Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand? When do the 1335 days, 1290 days, and 1260 days (the time, times, and half a time) of Daniel 12 begin? When does the Bible show that economic collapse will affect the United States? In the Spanish language check out \u00bfQui\u00e9n es el Rey del Norte?<\/a> Here is a link to a video titled: The Future King of the North<\/a>.
\nThe ‘Peace Deal’ of Daniel 9:27<\/a> This prophecy could give up to 3 1\/2 years advance notice of the coming Great Tribulation. Will most ignore or misunderstand its fulfillment? Here is a link to a related sermon video Daniel 9:27 and the Start of the Great Tribulation<\/a>.
\nWorld War III: Steps in Progress<\/a> Are there surprising actions going on now that are leading to WWIII? Might a nuclear attack be expected? Does the Bible promise protection to all or only some Christians? How can you be part of those that will be protected? A related video would be Is World War III About to Begin? Can You Escape?
\n<\/a>Donald Trump in Prophecy<\/a> Prophecy, Donald Trump? Are there prophecies that Donald Trump may fulfill? Are there any prophecies that he has already helped fulfill? Is a Donald Trump presidency proving to be apocalyptic? Two related videos are available: Donald: ‘Trump of God’ or Apocalyptic?<\/a> and Donald Trump’s Prophetic Presidency<\/a>.
\nTrump Presidency Magic 8 Ball or Bible Prophecy?<\/a> BBC<\/em> reported that one might as well use a ‘Magic Eight-Ball’ to try to predict what will happen in the remaining time of Donald Trump’s presidency. What is a ‘Magic Eight-Ball’? Dr. Thiel not only explains that, but also briefly goes over 10 biblically-based warnings he wrote would happen if Donald Trump were elected that have already began to come to pass. He also goes over something he wrote back in 2008 that the Trump presidency is also helping lead to fulfillment. Should you trust Bible prophecy or not? Dr. Thiel says that Bible prophecy can be trusted, despite the view of skeptics and others that either overlook or despise the Bible. This is a video.
\nDonald Trump and America\u2019s Apocalypse<\/a> This 188 page book is for people truly interested in prophecies related to Donald Trump and the United States, including learning about several that have already been fulfilled and those that will be fulfilled in the future. The physical book can be purchased at Amazon for $12.99 from the following link: Donald Trump and America\u2019s Apocalypse<\/a>.
\nDonald Trump and America\u2019s Apocalypse-Kindle Edition<\/a> This electronic version of the 188 page print edition is available for only US$3.99. And you do not need an actual Kindle device to read it. Why? Amazon will allow you to download it to almost any device: Please click HERE to download one of Amazon \u0019s Free<\/strong> Reader Apps<\/a>. After you go to for your free Kindle reader and then go to Donald Trump and America\u2019s Apocalypse-Kindle Edition<\/a>.
\nThe Gospel of the Kingdom of God<\/a> This free online pdf booklet has answers many questions people have about the Gospel of the Kingdom of God and explains why it is the solution to the issues the world is facing. Here are links to three related sermons: The World\u2019s False Gospel<\/a>, The Gospel of the Kingdom: From the New and Old Testaments<\/a>, and The Kingdom of God is the Solution<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

COGwriter Here is some news reports about the latest Democratic debate: Key takeaways: Should the 2020 Democrats go big or get real? July 31, 2019 DETROIT (AP) \u2014 Should Democrats be going big or getting real? That\u2019s the question that dominated the Democratic presidential primary debate as progressive favorites Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders fended […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-56297","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-prophecy"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t