The Texas Comptroller T2 Initiative by Aron Brackeen
January 7, 2011
*Free pdf version (Aron.Brackeen@Live.com; My podcast page) The Honorable Susan Combs, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (Susan.Combs@cpa.state.tx.us; 512-463-4444), recently gave a speech in preparation for the 82nd Texas Legislature scheduled to convene at noon on January 11, 2011.In her speech, Being Great is Where Texas Starts (01/05/2011), Combs mentioned how well Texas is doing and the Texas Transformation (T2) initiative.Brace yourself.
Consider that former Comptroller Strayhorn reported in 2003 a state-budget shortfall of $9.9 billion for the fiscal year of 2004-2005[En. 1].The difference this time: It has increased.Four years later, current estimates are $11 billion and more going into 2011 for the first year of the next biennium budget. Is that progress?(That is not necessarily the fault of a comptroller.)However, Combs does not include those numbers while speaking of "successful" and "fiercely independent" Texans having an "uncommon, common sense."She did not mention when Gov. Perry included in state revenue that toxic, 'get-Texas-tax-money-back' stimulus from President Obama in 2009, which is not part of normal, annual income for the State.Those descriptions she used, in my opinion, are...[More]
For those who are continuing in this exercise for an enlightened conscience “because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth” (2 Th. 2:13 AV),“I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth (3 Jo. 1:2 AV), having “fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins (1 Pe. 4:8 AV).In these A Conscience of…essays the subject of sin has been addressed, so much so that some people may be deterred from pursing an improved understanding and experience with the LORD our God who “is a...
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Aron Brackeen
That Great Shepherd of the Sheep
Sanctification 4001
14 November 2010
A Conscience of Lamentation
An Old Testament book, Lamentations, records Jeremiah’s elaborate expression of grief regarding the conquered condition of Israel due to the rampant transgressions in the nation.That overthrow was brought on by Israel’s holy Potentate as a castigatory response to Israel’s religious and political leaders who allowed God’s flock to go astray—themselves leading the way.(More about that can be found in the books of Jeremiah and Ezekiel.)Concerning evil, God’s holy, immutable character demands of himself justice with those he puts his name upon, as it was with Israel then and is upon the Christian Church today.Though “God thundereth marvellously with his voice” and “great things...
While reading the marvelous book of Hebrews, I found a verse I have read many more times than years I have been alive to be magnified in my understanding.So magnificent was its illumination in my conscience, I therefore convey the limited measure of my contentment as it was evident to me at that time.Using the Holy Scriptures for all to bear witness to the veracity of my conclusions, I offer three: first, a conscience of contentment is necessary to remain in the will of God, which is evident by the joy of the Lord being present in the life of those who are saved regardless of the circumstances; second, without the direct intervention from the High Priest of this new and living way to forgive...
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Though I am not promoting the DHS, FEMA, or Citizen Corp, if all agencies have on the respective homepages "Get ready", "Be ready", "Have A Plan" for bad weather, disasters, or other inconvenient circumstances/emergencies, shouldn't you "do what the government says"? If not, then consider that before there were alphabet agencies (like 'em or not) there were these:
"A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished." - Pro 22:3
"Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house." - Pro 24:27
"A prudent man foreseeth the evil, andhidethhimself; but the simple pass on, and are punished." - Pro 27:12
I take this opportunity to at least introduce you to the uploaded version available for free on Google video (while it remains). The links are ready to go. If you follow the links here, you will watch them in order one at time. If you look at the screen shot attached, you will see how to follow the sequence through the Google interface. Some will find that the words I spew have been confirmed, even discovered by others far more important that me. You might pay attention to current or former DEA, CIA, politicians, election officials, educators, farmers/ranchers and otherwise ordinary people describing the current state of the Union. That speech in January is all propaganda.
Grab some organic popcorn and carrot juice and learn something new.
i.“On the face of it, offshoring doesn’t seem to be having much of an effect at all.” Pg. 29 The “face” Mandel is speaking is the ‘official’ numbers.
ii.“But” says Mandel, “new evidence suggests that shifting production overseas has inflicted worse damage on the U.S. economy than the numbers show.” Pg. 29
Through the tears I write this letter to you (as well to all who may ever read it).I will address some areas in your gentle and benevolent response to me before addressing the CCM issue as it will take the most space in this letter.Your choice and use of words are commendable and reasoning exceptional; though the “swine” you perceive me to have insinuated toward CCC members is not an accurate perception of my comments on your part. I do understand how the forceful language I used in my letter to you could be understood as such. Reading it without hearing me in person, there is much ‘brain’ activity as well as ‘heart’ activity that can occur resulting in conclusions like you made.I assure you Saint; I do not view CCC members as “swine” not worthy of my “pearls” as you put it.They are perhaps saints struggling or satisfied with sin (in which I’m included with those who struggle) but in no way “swine”.Longing to be part of Christ’s local body (‘a church member’), I am compelled by God’s word to share and shout those things I have...
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Thanks for the invitation Saint to offer a fresh perspective at the upcoming Church meeting.
Regarding a fresh perspective, Saint, my heart is about as 'heavy' or burdened with care for Christ's Body as it has ever been in 18 years of being Christ's disciple. Simply, I'm at the point of collapsing inside at the state of the churches- many of whom think they are doing well. I am refreshed to receive your invitation (1) and communication in general (2). However, I don’t think I will be well received once others get to know me. I’m too radical some say.
Saint, this country is on the verge of catastrophe and 10's of millions are going to suffer from and be victims of the coming chaos and the churches I have visited (‘1st day-ers’ or 7th ‘day-ers’) are not only in debt as individuals and families but as a church body and are no more prepared for their own food production than they are prepared to meet their God who is a consuming fire.
Divorces are occurring like a modern fashion and if one couple makes it 50+ years...