Easter, False Idolatry, Math

‘He is risen’ is not an anagram for Easter, I checked.

I’m not a fan of holidays. I have responsibilities today that have given rise to anger. No specific information will be forthcoming.

It is likely that if this post doesn’t contain the three points listed in the title, you won’t care. But watch me try:

Today’s verse, translated by me, says you’re not supposed to worship anyone or anything, except God.

Trump wants to “make America more religious.” He said that today. He also posted a long hate letter directed to the left. I was planning to share it here, but why spread his ugliness?

Today’s sermon is a freebie—no collection plate, no 10% tithe request. By the way, tithing is mentioned three times in the New Testament: Matthew 23:23, Luke 18:12, and Hebrews 7:1-10. Nowhere does it say you have to give 10%. Instead, the Bible talks about giving in other ways: generously, regularly, cheerfully, proportionately, and even secretly (see Matthew 6:2-4). And definitely don’t hand over your hard-earned money to televangelists like Osteen

Speaking of money, many of us have lost quite a bit with Trump’s market manipulation. I know a little about a variety of subjects, but I admit math was never one of them. I want to share the most mind-blowing lesson I’ve had in a while… and it’s math!

Just like dyslexia, the reading affliction, there is a math disorder called dyscalculia. Some people will never understand math. My daughter has been diagnosed with it, and I have believed with every fiber of my brain that she inherited it from me. Now I’m not so sure.

I understand this! What is happening? It sparked a light. I’m not sure if I can dumb it down further, but I will try.

(It’s hypothetical; no one has a dollar.)

So, you have a dollar. When the value of your greenback decreases by 30%, it becomes .70 cents. That’s it. The dollar has left the building. So after that point, if your money increases by 30%, it is .70 cents + 30%. You only have .91 cents. (The dollar is in Vegas performing marriages for drunks.)

This lesson applies to what is happening to your 401k, any retirement fund, or investment. Slick financial advisors and banks, and politicians who want you to believe they’re helping you, while rejoicing in your confusion. “The market bounced back for a day.” They will talk you in circles to earn their living.

Andrew Yang is the self-described “math guy.” The information in the tweet is remedial to people who ‘get math.’ For me, it was an epiphany.

So, Andrew is math-wise, but his common sense is lacking. He is trying to build a third-party candidacy for the next presidential election. He isn’t a team player, which we need. It is a simple fact he doesn’t accept. Unless we have a system of elections that includes runoffs between the two candidates with the most votes, a third-party candidate will always be a spoiler. Historically, third parties spoil elections for the Democrats.

https://ivn.us/posts/andrew-yang-makes-bold-prediction-about-next-presidential-race-2025-01-09

Welp… I covered all three subjects with several interruptions. It is time to feed the dogs. Hope you had a good day. 😜