. . . although I must say, the mega-churches with fabulously wealthy ministers are gaming the system and should have big financial penalties. Also those that endorse politicians . . .

My church underpays every employee, is understaffed, serves the poor and homeless, preaches diversity, equity and inclusion just as Jesus would, and has 0% profit. If we say, "Tax the churches," shouldn't we differentiate among churches? To put them all into one basket has a name: prejudice.

Thank you for your in-depth, rational analysis of the situation. You have added much to the conversation. </s>

There is a giant chasm between Democrats and Republicans. If you can't see that, we can't have a conversation - and our republic may end up lost . . .

You see, if the Republicans can't tell the truth to keep you, they will lie

My answer isn't very polite . . . not that he deserves such

Arizona in much the same situation. Our state legislature is full of cruel, hateful, cheap . . . well, I think I'll not give them a noun. I'm nicer than that

Accident? No, check your credit card

Senator, this comment is FAR too polite

The bottom two, that is - along with our Democratic Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, and two Senators. The state legislature would be upset, but they need to go . . .

I'm all for it. Here in Arizona, 50% (minimum) would be delighted. Especially us in Baja Arizona (the Southern half).

We could reply "hate the sin; love the sinner," if you'd like. 'cause what's going on is an abomination

Believe me: all Boomers are not Maga, or even Republican. Many of us a far-left liberals. Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater.

OK, magic wand: now you're a Senator. What would you do? <drumming fingers> I'm waiting . . .

This is an exasperating message. If you mean Dems should break laws, then no. If you mean they should start an armed insurrection, then no. There are large numbers of laymen (not politicians) spewing this - but absolutely none are doing any more than standing on corners with pithy-worded signs.

It takes time to do the editing, so it meets their purposes

This is a guaranteed way to lose the mid-terms

BS

Switching to Independent also does absolutely nothing. "I just rammed my car into an embankment. So I'm going to remove the sun shield in the windshield now."

Independents are just as impotent as the Dems