{"id":91337,"date":"2024-11-01T15:00:42","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T23:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/?p=91337"},"modified":"2024-10-31T13:45:44","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T21:45:44","slug":"doug-casey-and-cogwriter-on-reasons-not-to-vote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/doctrine\/doug-casey-and-cogwriter-on-reasons-not-to-vote\/","title":{"rendered":"Doug Casey and COGwriter on reasons not to vote"},"content":{"rendered":"

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COGwriter<\/a><\/p>\n

Was sent an email where Doug Casey had the following:<\/p>\n

Democracy is vastly overrated.<\/p>\n

The national elections this November 5 (Guy Fawkes Day, FWIW) have every chance of turning into a chaotic catastrophe. …<\/p>\n

Democracy can work when all concerned know one another, share the same values and goals, and abhor any form of coercion. It is the natural way of accomplishing things among small groups. But it doesn\u2019t work well with a conglomeration of 350 million people, many of whom are voting in order to get something for nothing. Or at the expense of their neighbor. …<\/p>\n

At least 95% of incumbents in Congress typically retain office. That is a higher proportion than in the Su\u00adpreme Soviet of the defunct USSR and a lower turnover rate than in Britain\u2019s hereditary House of Lords, where people lose their seats only by dying.<\/p>\n

The political system in the United States has, like all systems which grow old and large, become moribund and corrupt.<\/p>\n

The conventional wisdom holds that a decline in voter turnout is a sign of apathy. But it may also be a sign of a renaissance in personal responsibility. It could be people saying, “I won\u2019t be fooled again, and I won\u2019t lend power to them.” …<\/p>\n

Protesters in the 1960s had plenty of flaws, but they were quite correct when they said, “If you\u2019re not part of the solution, you\u2019re part of the problem.” If politics is the problem, what is the solution? I have an answer that may appeal to you.<\/p>\n

The first step in solving the problem is to stop actively encouraging it.<\/p>\n

Many Americans have intuitively recognized that government is the problem and have stopped voting. That tends to delegitimize the State, which deprives it of power.<\/p>\n

There are at least five reasons many people do not vote:<\/p>\n

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  1. Voting in a political election is unethical. The political process is one of institutionalized coercion and force. If you disapprove of those things, then you shouldn\u2019t participate in them, even indirectly.<\/li>\n
  2. Voting compromises your privacy. It gets your name in another government computer database.<\/li>\n
  3. Voting, as well as registering, entails hanging around government offices and dealing with petty bureaucrats. Most people can find something more enjoyable or productive to do with their time.<\/li>\n
  4. Voting encourages politicians. A vote against one candidate\u2014a major, and quite understandable, reason why many people vote\u2014is always interpreted as a vote for his opponent. And even though you may be voting for the lesser of two evils, the lesser of two evils is still evil. It amounts to giving the candidate a tacit mandate to impose his will on society.<\/li>\n
  5. Your vote doesn\u2019t count. Politicians like to say it counts because it is to their advantage to get everyone into a busybody mode. But, statistically, one vote in scores of millions makes no more difference than a single grain of sand on a beach. That\u2019s entirely apart from the fact that officials manifestly do what they want, not what you want, once they are in office.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Some of these thoughts may impress you as vaguely “unpatriotic”; that is certainly not my intention. But, unfortunately, America isn\u2019t the place it once was, either. The United States has evolved from the land of the free and the home of the brave to something more closely resembling the land of entitlements and the home of whining lawsuit filers.<\/p>\n

    The founding ideas of America, which were highly libertarian, have been thoroughly distorted. What passes for tradition today is something against which the Founding Fathers would have led a second revolution. 10\/30\/24<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    Related to the voting being unethical, consider something that came out last year:<\/p>\n

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    The \u2018lesser of two evils\u2019 voters who could decide 2024<\/h2>\n

    June 28, 2023 …<\/p>\n

    A man from California who is a self-described \u201cvery liberal\u201d voter likened the matchup to \u201cchoosing the lesser of two evils.\u201d \u2026<\/p>\n

    The NBC News poll of 1,000 registered voters \u2014 831 of whom were reached by cellphone \u2014 was conducted June 16-20 and has an overall margin of error of plus-minus 3.1 percentage points.\u00a0<\/em>https:\/\/www.aol.com\/news\/lesser-two-evils-voters-could-090000198.html<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    Back in August of 2020, during that election cycle, I posted an article with the following headline:<\/p>\n

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    Trump vs. Biden: Is the lesser of two evils still evil?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n

    The Bible warns:<\/p>\n

    20 Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil (Isaiah 5:20).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    I am NOT a voter nor a Democrat nor a Republican \u2013I am a non-partisan Christian looking for the return of Jesus and the establishment of the\u00a0Kingdom of God<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Consider that Jesus warned:<\/p>\n

    25 Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand. (Matthew 12:25)<\/p>\n

    17 Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and a house divided against a house falls. (Luke 11:17)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    The divide in the USA is growing as many of its sins (including hypocrisy) become more blatant.<\/p>\n

    As posted here many times before, I consider that Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are evil.<\/p>\n

    Without going into unique specifics, let\u2019s consider how they are similar:<\/p>\n

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    1. They do not live like a member of their professed faiths is supposed to try to live.<\/li>\n
    2. They support LGBTQ matters.<\/li>\n
    3. They have not called for national repentance.<\/li>\n
    4. They have not sought first the Kingdom of God.<\/li>\n
    5. One is an adulterer and the other an adulteress.<\/li>\n
    6. They have all been involved in Administrations that greatly increased USA debt.<\/li>\n
    7. They have all been involved in Administrations that have upset the Europeans.<\/li>\n
    8. They have all been accused of hypocrisy.<\/li>\n
    9. They both have made a lot of public lies.<\/li>\n
    10. None have the real solutions for what the USA needs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Now, I am not trying to say that there are no differences. Yes, I know they have differing economic and climate policies as well as different views on abortion and racial matters.<\/p>\n

      Notice that simply approving the LGBT agenda is condemned by the Bible:<\/p>\n

      26 \u2026\u00a0For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. 27 Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due.<\/p>\n

      28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, 30 backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31 undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; 32 who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that\u00a0those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them<\/strong>. (Romans 1:26-32)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

      Yes, the USA election is a choice between evil ones. But do not place your hope in any human political leader.<\/p>\n

      Now, let\u2019s look at some of what the scriptures teach are to be traits of godly leaders starting with something God had Moses write:<\/p>\n

      19 Listen now to my voice; I will give you counsel, and God will be with you: Stand before God for the people, so that you may bring the difficulties to God. 20 And you shall teach them the statutes and the laws, and show them the way in which they must walk and the work they must do. 21 Moreover you shall select from all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens. (Exodus 18:19-21)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

      Neither Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump are leaders who could be called \u201cmen of truth,\u201d nor do they truly endorse God\u2019s laws and statutes nor do they hate covetousness.<\/p>\n

      Notice something else from the Bible:<\/p>\n

      2 \u201cThe Spirit of the Lord spoke by me,
      \nAnd His word was on my tongue.
      \n3 The God of Israel said,
      \nThe Rock of Israel spoke to me:
      \n\u2018He who rules over men must be just,
      \nRuling in the fear of God. (2 Samuel 23:2-3)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

      Neither Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump are just nor do they intend to rule in the fear of the true God.<\/p>\n

      Hence, they are not people that Christians should endorse.<\/p>\n

      Voting for Kamala Harris or voting for Donald Trump will not save the US.<\/p>\n

      The Psalmist wrote:<\/p>\n

      3 Do not put your trust in princes,
      \nNor in a son of man, in whom there is no help. (Psalm 146:3)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

      Furthermore, the Bible warns:<\/p>\n

      20 Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil (Isaiah 5:20).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

      2 You shall not follow a crowd to do evil (Exodus 23:2)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

      The \u201clesser of two evils\u201d is still evil.<\/p>\n

      The Bible warns:<\/p>\n

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      16 For the leaders of this people cause them to err, And those who are led by them are destroyed (Isaiah 9:16).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

      That applies to both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.<\/p>\n

      Our current magazine goes into more issues with voting:<\/p>\n

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      Here is a link to the Bible News Prophecy<\/em> magazine, October-December 2024<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

      Some assert that is their Christian duty to vote, despite there being no scriptures which truly support that.<\/p>\n

      If Christians are not supposed to vote to select leaders, what should we do about leaders?<\/p>\n

      Pray for them!<\/p>\n

      Notice what the Apostle Paul wrote:<\/p>\n

      1 Therefore\u00a0I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. 3 For\u00a0this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior\u00a0(1 Timothy 2:1-3).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

      So, if you want to do something that “is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,” then pray for your political leaders!<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Christians are instructed to pray for worldly leaders and those that have authority over us so that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life.<\/p>\n

      Nothing like this is said for voting that many falsely claim is their “Christian” duty–prayer for leaders is.<\/p>\n

      Related to the two major US presidential candidates, we also have the following video:<\/p>\n

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      Trump vs Harris vs Scripture<\/a><\/h3>\n

      Are Donald Trump and Kamala Harris qualified to be President of the United States according to its Constitution? Does the adulterer Donald Trump\u2019s record as a businessman who declared bankruptcy multiple times and who was once President of the USA make him the best choice? Does Kamala Harris\u2019 political positions, one or more were related to adultery, and then later being Vice-President make her the best choice? What about their positions on adultery and LGBTQ matters? Do either of them meet the biblical requirements to be leaders? Could they both be evil? Should Christians put their faith in leaders or in Jesus and His Kingdom? Dr. Thiel and Steve Dupuie go over these points.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

      Here is a link to our video:\u00a0Trump vs Harris vs Scripture<\/a>.<\/p>\n

      Put your faith in Jesus and the coming Kingdom of God, not in US elections.<\/p>\n

      Biblical prophecies will be fulfilled and we are seeing the stage is being set for many to be fulfilled fairly soon.<\/p>\n

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

      Should a Christian Vote?<\/a>\u00a0This 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:\u00a0Should Christians Vote?<\/a>\u00a0Another video is\u00a0Biden, Trump, and the Bible<\/a>.<\/a>
      \n      Who is the King of the West?<\/a>\u00a0Why 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:\u00a0\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>\u00a0A related sermon is also available:\u00a0The Bible, the USA, and the King of the West<\/a>.
      \n      USA in Prophecy: The Strongest Fortresses<\/a>\u00a0Can you point to scriptures, like Daniel 11:39, that point to the USA in the 21st century? This article does.<\/span>\u00a0Two related sermon are available:\u00a0Identifying the USA and its Destruction in Prophecy<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Do these 7 prophesies point to the end of the USA?<\/a>
      \n      The Gospel of the Kingdom of God<\/a>\u00a0This 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 four related sermons: \u00a0The Fantastic Gospel of the Kingdom of God!<\/a>,\u00a0The World\u2019s False Gospel<\/a>,\u00a0The Gospel of the Kingdom: From the New and Old Testaments<\/a>, and\u00a0The Kingdom of God is the Solution<\/a>.
      \n<\/span>      Donald Trump in Prophecy<\/a>\u00a0Prophecy, Donald Trump? Are there prophecies that Donald Trump may fulfill?\u00a0 Are there any prophecies that he has already helped fulfill?\u00a0 Is a Donald Trump presidency proving to be apocalyptic?\u00a0 Two related videos are available:\u00a0Donald: \u2018Trump of God\u2019 or Apocalyptic?<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Donald Trump\u2019s Prophetic Presidency<\/a>.
      \n      Biden-Harris: Prophecies and Destruction<\/a>\u00a0Can the USA survive two full presidential terms? In what ways are Joe Biden and Kamala Harris apocalyptic? This book has hundreds of prophecies and scriptures to provide details.\u00a0 A Kindle version is also available and you do not need an actual Kindle device to read it. Why? Amazon will allow you to download it to almost any device:\u00a0Please click HERE to download one of Amazon \u0019s\u00a0Free<\/strong>\u00a0Reader Apps<\/a>. After you go to your free Kindle reader app (or if you already have one or a Kindle),\u00a0 you can go to:\u00a0Biden-Harris: Prophecies and Destruction (Kindle)<\/a>\u00a0to get the book in seconds.
      \n      Europa, the Beast, and Revelation<\/a>\u00a0Where did Europe get its name? What might Europe have to do with the Book of Revelation? What about \u201cthe Beast\u201d? Is an emerging European power \u201cthe daughter of Babylon\u201d? What is ahead for Europe? Here is are links to related videos:\u00a0European history and the Bible<\/a>,\u00a0Europe In Prophecy<\/a>,\u00a0The End of European Babylon<\/a>, and\u00a0Can You Prove that the Beast to Come is European?<\/a>\u00a0Here is a link to a related sermon in the Spanish language:\u00a0El Fin de la Babilonia Europea<\/a>.
      \n      The European Union and the Seven Kings of Revelation 17<\/a>\u00a0Could the European Union be the sixth king that now is, but is not? Here is a link to the related sermon video:\u00a0European Union & 7 Kings of Revelation 17:10<\/a>.
      \n      Must the Ten Kings of Revelation 17:12 Rule over Ten Currently Existing Nations?<\/a>\u00a0Some 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. Here is a link to a related sermon in the Spanish language:\u00a0\u00bfDeben los Diez Reyes gobernar sobre diez naciones?<\/a>\u00a0A related sermon in the English language is titled:\u00a0Ten Kings of Revelation and the Great Tribulation<\/a>.
      \n      Lost Tribes and Prophecies:\u00a0What will happen to Australia, the British Isles, Canada, Europe, New Zealand and the United States of America?<\/a>\u00a0Where did those people come from? Can you totally rely on DNA? Do you really know what will happen to Europe and the English-speaking peoples? What about the peoples of Africa, Asia, South America, and the islands? This free online book provides scriptural, scientific, historical references, and commentary to address those matters. Here are links to related sermons:\u00a0Lost tribes, the Bible, and DNA<\/a>;\u00a0Lost tribes, prophecies, and identifications<\/a>;\u00a011 Tribes, 144,000, and Multitudes<\/a>;\u00a0Israel, Jeremiah, Tea Tephi, and British Royalty<\/a>;\u00a0Gentile European Beast<\/a>;\u00a0Royal Succession, Samaria, and Prophecies<\/a>;\u00a0Asia, Islands, Latin America, Africa, and Armageddon;<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0When Will the End of the Age Come?<\/a>;\u00a0\u00a0Rise of the Prophesied King of the North<\/a>;\u00a0Christian Persecution from the Beast<\/a>;\u00a0WWIII and the Coming New World Order<\/a>; and\u00a0Woes, WWIV, and the Good News of the Kingdom of God<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      COGwriter Was sent an email where Doug Casey had the following: Democracy is vastly overrated. The national elections this November 5 (Guy Fawkes Day, FWIW) have every chance of turning into a chaotic catastrophe. … Democracy can work when all concerned know one another, share the same values and goals, and abhor any form of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-91337","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-doctrine"],"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