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Monday, September 15, 2025

How to solve our πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡² national debt once & for all: Worldwide Year of Jubilee πŸŒŽπŸ‘✝️πŸ™


If America does it, the whole world will naturally follow, willingly or otherwise. It's inevitable. 


"Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof: it shall be a jubilee unto you." — Leviticus 25:10
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The United States of America stands today at a financial crossroads. Our national debt, soaring beyond comprehension, has become an anchor dragging down the promise of future generations. Politicians from both parties propose solutions ranging from tax increases to spending cuts, from entitlements reform to creative accounting. Yet none of these approaches dare to deal with the root issue: our entire economic system is built upon perpetual debt, compounding interest, and an endless cycle of enslavement to lenders.

The answer is not found in tinkering around the edges of a broken system, but in returning to a time-tested, divinely ordained principle: the Year of Jubilee.

This essay will advocate that the biblical concept of Jubilee—debt release, restoration of property, and freedom for the oppressed—provides the only true solution to America's massive national debt problem. We will examine its scriptural foundation, its moral reasoning, its practical implications, and how it could be implemented in a modern context.
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The Scriptural Foundation of Jubilee

In Leviticus 25, God instructed Israel to observe a "Year of Jubilee" every 50th year. During this sacred year, debts were forgiven, slaves were set free, and land that had been sold was returned to its original family. This radical system ensured that no family or tribe could be permanently impoverished, and no wealthy elite could accumulate land or power indefinitely. It was a reset button built into the economic structure of God's chosen people.

The Lord declared:

> "The land shall not be sold forever: for the land is Mine; for ye are strangers and sojourners with Me" (Leviticus 25:23).

This simple truth undermines the very foundation of modern debt slavery. All that we possess—land, money, resources—ultimately belongs to God. Debt may exist for a season, but perpetual bondage was never His design. The Jubilee principle enshrines this reality: freedom is God's will, and liberty is His law.
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The Moral Reasoning

Why would Jubilee be the answer to America's debt crisis? First, because our national debt is not merely a fiscal issue—it is a moral one. Trillions of dollars are owed not only to domestic creditors but to foreign nations that hold our bonds. Every child born in America enters life already shackled with a share of this debt. This is nothing short of generational theft.

Furthermore, the debt system thrives on usury—interest upon interest—contrary to God's command in Exodus 22:25 and Ezekiel 18:13. The effect is predictable: the rich grow richer through financial leverage, while the poor and middle class sink deeper into dependence. Jubilee is God's antidote to this imbalance, restoring equity and preventing permanent class stratification.

Just as Israel was called to be distinct from the nations around them, America has an opportunity to set itself apart by embracing a debt-free economy built on biblical justice. What the world calls impossible is, in fact, obedience to God's eternal wisdom.


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The Practical Implications

Critics will immediately object: "But how can debts simply be forgiven? Wouldn't that crash the economy?" The truth is, our economy is already broken. Inflation, banking crises, and political gridlock testify that the current path is unsustainable. Jubilee does not destroy wealth—it redistributes it according to God's order, freeing people from chains that were never meant to last forever.

Imagine if, in a modern Year of Jubilee:

National debt was wiped away, freeing future generations from trillions in obligations. 

Student loans, mortgages, and credit card debts were released, granting families a fresh start.

Foreclosed homes and repossessed lands were restored to their original owners.

Workers trapped in wage slavery were liberated to pursue their callings rather than endlessly serve creditors.

The ripple effect would be profound. Innovation would flourish as people were no longer enslaved by debt payments. Families would be strengthened as financial burdens were lifted. Small businesses would thrive, no longer crushed by predatory loans. And perhaps most importantly, the people would recognize that true freedom does not come from Washington or Wall Street, but from Almighty God.
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Historical Precedents

The principle of Jubilee is not merely theoretical. Though rarely observed in ancient Israel, its moral force influenced countless movements throughout history. The early Church practiced a form of Jubilee in Acts 4, where believers shared their possessions and "there was not a needy person among them."

In more modern times, debt forgiveness has been used to stabilize nations. After World War II, much of Germany's debt was forgiven, allowing it to rebuild into a prosperous democracy rather than remain crushed under financial servitude. Similarly, debt relief programs for developing nations have been promoted by leaders across the political and religious spectrum, recognizing that perpetual debt traps entire populations in poverty.

If these examples worked on smaller scales, why should they not work for the United States itself?

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A Prophetic Opportunity for America

America is at a tipping point. Our national debt is over $30 trillion and climbing rapidly. Interest payments alone are consuming a massive share of our federal budget. Left unchecked, this trajectory guarantees collapse.

But collapse is not inevitable. We have an opportunity to lead the world in embracing a godly principle that resets the economic playing field. By declaring a Year of Jubilee, the United States would demonstrate humility before God, compassion toward its citizens, and moral courage in the face of global financial powers.

Jubilee would not be merely a fiscal policy—it would be a spiritual revival. It would call the nation back to the recognition that "the earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof" (Psalm 24:1). It would remind us that freedom is not a political slogan but a divine inheritance.
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Addressing the Objections

Some will argue that creditors would suffer losses. Yet Scripture makes it clear that the lending of money was never meant to be a perpetual source of wealth. Loans were to meet temporary needs, not to enslave generations. If our financial system collapses without usury, then perhaps it is not worth preserving in its current form.

Others will claim that people would become irresponsible if debts were canceled. Yet Jubilee was never about rewarding laziness—it was about preventing permanent bondage. In fact, knowing that debts would not last forever encouraged lenders to be wise and borrowers to be prudent. It created a self-regulating system of responsibility rooted in God's justice, not man's greed.

Finally, skeptics will dismiss Jubilee as unrealistic. But consider this: is it any more unrealistic than believing that we can continue borrowing trillions indefinitely? Is it more unrealistic than trusting the Federal Reserve to inflate our way out of debt? The true fantasy is believing that our current path is sustainable. Jubilee is the only realistic solution because it aligns with the truth of God's Word.
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Implementation in a Modern Context

How could Jubilee be enacted today? It would require courageous leadership and national repentance. Congress could pass legislation declaring a national debt reset, canceling obligations owed by individuals, businesses, and the federal government itself. Creditors, banks, and foreign nations would resist, but history shows that debt relief is possible when a people are united in will.

The Church could lead by example, forgiving debts within congregations and releasing members from financial burdens. Communities could adopt Jubilee principles in local economies—sharing resources, forgiving obligations, and redistributing land where possible.

Above all, Jubilee would require a spiritual awakening, recognizing that debt is not merely a financial matter but a form of bondage. As Jesus declared in Luke 4:18, He came "to preach deliverance to the captives." Jubilee is the gospel applied to economics.


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Conclusion

America's massive national debt is not merely a political problem, nor is it an accounting puzzle. It is a spiritual issue rooted in greed, usury, and bondage. No tax plan, no austerity measure, no inflationary trick will solve it. The only true solution is to embrace the divine wisdom of the Year of Jubilee.

By forgiving debts, restoring land, and proclaiming liberty, we would not only reset our economy but renew our covenant with God. Jubilee is not just an ancient practice—it is a timeless principle, the very heart of justice and mercy.

If America dares to declare a Year of Jubilee, we may yet find ourselves not enslaved by debt, but free under the blessing of Almighty God.


Wednesday, August 6, 2025

photos: Summer Mission Trip 2025 (June-July), part 1a & 1b

WRONG to arrest him "Motorcyclist Gets Taught a Hard Lesson After Dangerous Stunts in Front of Police "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/08/motorcyclist-gets-taught-hard-lesson-after-performing-dangerous/ 


I say let boys be boys. they're not endangering anybody except themselves. They're just  testing their limits just like young Americans πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ used to be allowed to do

And then you hear people complaining about kids being soy boys & wimps these days & spending all day on their smartphone. Here you have some Daredevil kids doing some fun thingsπŸ‘ endangering nobody & then they bust them for it πŸ˜‘πŸ‘Ž

Monday, August 4, 2025

re Lina's Tire repair 11045 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125

https://maps.app.goo.gl/YtSpccv7Cf7MXhxE7?g_st=am 

Everybody says go to discount tire or Les Schwab if you want a free tire repair, but that's only if you want to wait several hours too because they're always backed up busy. Furthermore the big companies always are telling you that you probably can't do it because it's too close to the side or some other excuse so they try to sell you tires. Although Les Schwab is better about it than discount tire. 

So I actually just pulled in here with a very slow tire leak and I saw the screw immediately right in the center of the tire so it was an easy plug. I made sure to ask beforehand the cost because then they can't change it. They wanted 20 for a plug or 40 for a patch. I thought the patch price is a little ridiculous so I said well I'll just take a plug I guess. 

The guy who did the work on the tire was pretty nice you know one of those friendly Mexicans with a good demeanor, but the guy who charged my credit card was a little grouchy. He's like one of those Mexicans who calls every white guy "boss" which is a barely veiled insult. Any time a Mexican calls me " boss " I call him boss back. So I said "THANKS BOSS." Which I could see pissed him off because he thought he was pretty special. πŸ˜…πŸ˜†πŸ˜

Oh, if you pay by credit card it's 22 . And this was a gift to them because as soon as I saw the screw I realized I can do this plug myself and I even have the equipment in my car, but I thought well they already lifted it up so I'll just pay it - it's an EASY $20 FOR THEM 

Feliz navidad πŸŽ„πŸŽπŸŽ…

Sunday, August 3, 2025

Re Fred Meyer store 915 NW 45th St, Seattle, WA 98107 πŸ˜‘πŸ‘Ž

https://maps.app.goo.gl/otay2N3eHxbJRjiY9?g_st=am 


I DON'T LIKE IT that they've imitated Walmart with their little yellow highlighter that they ( try to) demand to slash across your receipt as you leave. I'm a well-established professional person & I don't really like having somebody from Mexico (possibly an illegal immigrant) being the judge of my honorability .

 CAN I ASK HIM TO SEE HIS IMMIGRATION PAPERS ? Even Walmart knows enough not to press their luck with their yellow highlighter as you exit. I just nod and they nod back because I know they have NO LEGAL RIGHT TO ACTUALLY DEMAND to see my receipt.

 Likewise at Fred Meyer. But here I am visiting Seattle & the immigrant demanded to see my receipt 🧾 (BUT HE COULDN'T EVEN SAY IT IN COMPLETE ENGLISH) and then he even failed to unlock my grocery cart wheels which locked up as I went out the door. 

SHAME on Fred Meyer. 
Not coming back πŸ‘ŽπŸ˜‘

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Little disappointed to hear Victor Hansen say he gave his wife's Tesla to his son and bought another new Tesla.

 Late Night TV, R.I.P., Clint Eastwood, and the Sorry State of Freedom in the Anglosphere " https://castbox.fm/vb/832557742 


Little disappointed to hear Victor Hansen say he gave his wife's Tesla to his son and bought a another new Tesla. this is a guy who likes to talk about having been  a farmer & working with his hands and stuff like that. And then he switches over to sound like an silicon valley elitist buying Teslas. πŸ‘Ž. I think I've heard him also mocking his fellow Stanford colleagues for owning  high-end pricey cars. 

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Sunday, July 27, 2025

Re roadside overlook, north Fort Bragg California

https://maps.app.goo.gl/c2AKVzRemMyiiukn9?g_st=am 



Actually there's a roadside overlook before this one (south )where there's a trail that goes down to the beach. it's a little difficult to find the trail but it also has a rope help you get up and down. However, if you walk down the beach southward you'll see a house that's sort of hidden by the bridge and when I was there even though I was on the beach ( public property)a man came out with his dogs and was a little bit grumpy about it.

 I wasn't doing anything illegal because I was on the beach ( public property). I was NOT on his property but he seemed to think he had the right to approach me and warn me that if I get too close to his property I would be trespassing - he didn't exactly say those words but that seemed to be his concern. He also mentioned that he had a gun which seemed to be ridiculous. 


I'm just traveling through sightseeing and enjoying the beauty of the area. He thought I was lying when I told him about the trail & the rope. Guess he doesn't know his own backyard very well. But I think he'll probably try to go find it now and he'll probably cut the rope even though it is on public property.. So don't be surprised if it's gone after 7.26.25 

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

re Target 🎯 Store 2485 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94063

https://maps.app.goo.gl/GYQFE5sbUbSGafLG7?g_st=am 


So I know the new white guy watching the customers at self-checkout has to try to make sure everything is legitimate, but I don't think that includes him LOOKING OVER MY SHOULDER while I'm trying to use the self-checkout. 

I know how to use the machine . I've been using it for years. But when there was the slightest tiny delay that I didn't click on "card " when I was checking out there he was suddenly telling me what to do. It felt too too too too too close.

 All he has to do is make sure that I scan everything in my cart and that I get a receipt showing that I paid for everything. He doesn't need to stand right behind me & watch every freakin click I do. That's called MICRO MANAGING . NOBODY LIKES IT πŸš«πŸ‘ŽπŸ˜‘. 

And he doesn't have to immediately jump on me if there's the slightest delay in not pushing the right button in a nano -second. Just relax. I'm almost 60-years old. I I know how to use a computer. I've studied several languages. I've traveled extensively. I made it thru high school and college and graduate school. I'm not a freakin idiot.

 He's the one working at the grocery store, not me. And there's nothing wrong with working at the grocery store. But it certainly doesn't make him a genius and every customer the opposite. 

Verse of the day 7.23.25

"You, dear children, 
are from God &
 have overcome 
the evil one, 
because the One 


who is in you is 
greater than the one 
who is in the world."
    -1 John 4:4

Monday, July 21, 2025

re Sunnyvale Library 665 W Olive Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

ABOUT A year ago (2024)  i was using the Sunnyvale library for about a week every day while waiting for my auto repair. I noticed at the time that there was a couple in one of the corners that always left their stuff on the desk (laptop, etc) and would leave for an extended amount of time. Seemed strange to me. THen they would return and whisper to each other.

I returned recently about a year later and noticed these two (male, female, darkish complexions,  married couple ?) were still there ! And their stuff was still on the desk and they were gone again. While I was working on my laptop they returned. THen they left again. Then the guy returned. As I packed up my stuff he turned and looked at me and  SEEMED TO BE TAKING A PICTURE OF ME. Not sure what that was all about but I didn't like the way he did it- nor know for what purpose .

I also noticed that all the tents that were scattered around the back were gone. What happened to the campers ? Not allowed anymore ? Well, the couple in the corner seems to still be CAMPING INSIDE . And leaving their stuff there for extended periods of time without being present is simply INVITING A PROBLEM . Nobody does that. You TAKE YOUR STUFF WITH YOU when you're going to be gone for a while. I hope security puts an END TO THIS FIASCO. This is NOT THEIR PRIVATE PERSONAL CORNER of the library !!!!

CC: LIBRARY MANAGER 

re O'reilly's Auto Parts at 170 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040

THIS HAPPENED AROUND DECEMBER 2024: this is a mostly male Latino operated franchise, and they are definitely NOT the most helpful boss dudes. I hadn't been here for a few years; then I was in the area & needed a few things quickly. First time in I bought the stuff I needed, no problem. The Latino clerk with long hair didn't say thanks or anything, but at least he did his job.

So I went out to my car and fixed a few things; then I wanted to do a CEL scan (Check Engine Light) so I went back in. THere was one guy behind the counter. Sometimes waiting can take a long time. I noticed another Latino employee in an aisle and asked him if he could get the Scanner for me.

He refused and said "He can help you" (pointing to the guy behind the counter). So I waited, and finally got up to the counter and politely asked the fellow for the scanner. He responded "I'LL BE OUT THERE IN A MINUTE " . He'll be out there ? I can do it myself. I had my driver's license in hand as well in case he wanted it (sometimes they do, sometimes they don't; it's never predictable).

But I said okay and told him where I was parked. I THOUGHT he was being sincere & legitimate, and would come out in a few minutes. I waited, and waited, still waiting. He never came out. It wasn't accidental. THE LATINO CLERK HAD NO INTENTION OF EVER HELPING ME. HE WAS DISRESPECTING ME BECAUSE OF MY RACE (WHITE)

I have never done anything bad here. It was PURE PREJUDICE as best as I can tell. I'm sorry I can't change my skin color . The only problem is that it is actually ILLEGAL to refuse service based on skin color - YES EVEN against white people ! A Latino cannot refuse to do business with a person because they are "white" , nor "black" etc

"The Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 states that no business (public or private) serving the public can discriminate based on a customer's national origin, sex, religion, color or race."

This place needs a MAJOR SHAKEUP. The only problem is that they probably have no choice other than to take what they can get. Nonetheless, I will file a complaint and hope for some changes.

-disgusted-

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

BEWARE the O'Reilly's Brake Pad Scam !

BEWARE THE O'Reilly's Brake Pad Scam: so i bought brake pads with "lifetime warranty" in 2023 and they wore out prematurely (in my opinion), but even if not premature  my understanding of the O'Reilly's brake pad warranty is that:

"O'Reilly's policy, and that of many other major chains, generally DOES cover normal wear and tear on their premium "lifetime warranty" brake pads. The idea is that you buy one set, and as long as you own the vehicle, you get free replacements for pads that simply wear out.".

So i brought in the pads and the white guy ran up to the counter to help me. I pushed the box of used brake pads toward him and said "I'm returning these for a refund". The white clerk opened the box and quickly "inspected" the brake pads. He didn't even look up my account before quickly saying "I can't refund these. They've been used".

DUH ?! REALLY ? like he thought  he was sherlock holmes and had detected a major lie. It was SO RIDICULOUS - he was treating me like I had found some old brake pads on the sidewalk and thought I could walk in and get $50 bucks for them.

The reality is I purchased new brake pads at a different O'Reilly's near where I was earlier in the day (Westminster) and had them replaced at my shop near there. Then I had a meeting in Newport Beach, so afterwards I stopped in at the closest O'Reilly's to  hopefully get treated with the respect I deserve.

I told him "I know they've been used. I am returning them for a warranty refund. The Vietnamese fellow at the other O'Reilly's said I could return them "as long as they're not metal on metal" . But this white guy said "No. I can't do that." And said that "normal wear and tear" is NOT covered by lifetime warranty, which leads me back to the above quote .

I have been a faithful customer at O'Reilly's over the years because (usually) they are honorable about their warranties without playing Sherlock Holmes. But, sadly,  this was quite a different experience. Shame on this clerk for mistreating me. If he had a legitimate denial of my warranty claim it seems in contradiction to what I've been told and read. If anybody feels scammed, it's me, by him.

"While the exact legal wording might differ slightly, the intent and common practice for both O'Reilly's and AutoZone's "lifetime warranty" brake pads is to replace them when they are worn out from normal use...While both companies intend to cover normal wear on "lifetime" brake pads, the individual employee's understanding, training, and interpretation of "defect" versus "excessive wear due to other issues" can lead to wildly different outcomes...So, the real difference isn't so much in the underlying policy (which for premium pads often DOES cover normal wear), but in the consistency of [or lack of ] training and application by individual store employees."

   The initial reaction you received ("They've been used!") was indeed ridiculous in the context of a warranty return, as the whole point of returning a worn item under warranty is precisely that it has been used and worn out  .."

re O'Reilly's location at
1739 Superior Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Wild Rose Lake , Nebraska

https://goo.gl/maps/RSBKVvr4meXq77hA6?g_st=am 


So apparently everything back here is private unless you're invited guests. Even though it doesn't say that online at least not very obviously that I've noticed. so I drove up the road until the sign said private and guests only. And some guy in a cart saw me coming and you can see that he decided to quickly reverse his cart in my direction to block my way as if I was going to disobey the sign. What a freaking jerk. I don't want to be on anybody's stupid freaking private property. I can assure you, I come from places that are much nicer. I'm just passing through the state looking for some nice public areas to enjoy just like some of you do from Nebraska ( the few of you who DARE to leave your state. I know it's scary) when you pass through my area in my state and we try to be very nice & hospitable to you

Monday, May 26, 2025

Memorial Day 2025




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#MemorialDay2025
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Monday, May 19, 2025

CREEP CAM ATHERTON LIBRARY #Atherton #TheCreep

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5t3Rt9TIBUA 


this guy entered the library and demanded that I get out of my seat and change my plug location to please him. When I refused because of his demanding attitude , he had a case of "road rage" and yanked my laptop cord out of the socket and plugged his own in. no shame, no apology. 

Simply unbelievable


Friday, May 16, 2025

https://maps.app.goo.gl/BBufAdiXjMyWpSFy8?g_st=am 


The guy in the POWER SUIT at mass every day at the MP monastery  seems to be  making the mistake of thinking he can be justified with God by perfect attendance at Mass.

 A lot of people go thru such a phase & then they (hopefully ) eventually realize this is not going to ultimately help them be justified with God- just by perfect attendance and being exceptionally well dressed, WITHOUT a change of heart ❤️ and service to God.

 And a change of heart will lead to wanting to deliver others from sin by being an evangelist of the gospel the good news of Jesus ✝️Christ. This will lead to HARDSHIP, because you will need to become an evangelist in one way or another and that usually DOESN'T mean financial success and the praise of others, especially in Silicon ValleyπŸ’°. 

It's about the heart ❤️ young man, not externalities. As Jesus said to the Rich Young Man "Are you willing to sell everything and follow me ⁉️". Unfortunately the rich young man walked away sadly. He wasn't willing. 
    -Matthew 19:21-22 



Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Verse of the day 5.14.24


Make every effort to live 
in peace with everyone 
& to be Holy;
 without holiness, 
no one will see the Lord.
     -Hebrews 12:14

Saturday, May 10, 2025

VOD 5.10.25

Husbands, in the same way
 be considerate
 as you live with your wives, 
& treat them with respect
 as the weaker partner 
& as heirs with you 
of the gracious 
gift 🎁 of life, 
so that nothing will 
hinder your prayers πŸ™
    -1 Peter 3:7