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Father, protect our nation from the dangers of socialism in all of its forms. We pray also for the many young people who are being led astray by the false promises of socialism and communism–show them the truth.

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. (1 Cor 13:6)

For the past few months, many mainstream Democrats have been pushing the Green New Deal — a radical, socialist policy that aims to dramatically reduce the United States’ emissions and convert American energy usage solely to wind and solar.

The policy has massive economic implications with an estimated price tag of $5.7 trillion and countless jobs that would need to be replaced. In addition, its hope for solar and wind to carry the burden of all energy production is completely unrealistic. Despite that, its biggest flaw may be its promotion of socialism, which inherently goes against emissions reduction and the success of climate change mitigation. In fact, for anyone who wants true climate change reform, socialism is the last route that should be taken.

The free market, however, has been at the helm of impactful success in the environmental sphere. From clean energy to transportation, the market has led the way on environmental action….

Broadly, the United States’ willingness to support the market on the environment has led to improvements on climate change, too. Although not near enough to mitigate the effects or dangers of climate change, the United States led the world in emissions reduction in 2017. Much of this came from corporate leadership, where more than 150 large corporations have pledged to transition to clean energy sources by 2030. None of the companies have transitioned due to government regulations, but a market incentive to innovate and utilize inexpensive forms of clean energy.

On the flip side, socialism has killed opportunities for environmental and technological growth by accepting past and present-day technologies, all while ignoring important future-minded innovations….

Here in the United States, albeit not a socialist-leaning state, the government’s involvement has been harmful as well. The U.S. government’s regulation has completely halted the nuclear industry and limited its potential to innovate. A frustrating permitting process, through numerous state and national agencies, has prevented an explosion of hydropower as well. Even with solar, the Harvard Business Review approximates stringent U.S. regulations have cost the solar market $70 billion….

Socialism has been an absolute failure for economies and environments across the globe, and it won’t be any different here in the United States. (Excerpts from Benjamin Backer article in The Washington Times –  Benjamin Backer is president and founder of the American Conservation Coalition.)

The Informer February 14, 2019

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Betty B WI
February 19, 2019

Father, Let Thy Kingdom come & let Thy will be done here in the USA. Hear the cries of Your people as we seek Your face and Your way to run our country in a way that is God fearing and just. In Jeses’ name I pray. Amen

Ken
February 16, 2019

Dear Lord God Almighty thank You for providing protection for Your faithful. Please Lord guide us in the way that You want us to go. We trust You Lord help us to obey Your word and spread Your love to family friends and others we come in contact with. I pray for this nation in the name of Jesus. Amen

Jay W Mennenga
February 14, 2019

According to the 2018 World Happiness Index the happiest countries in the world are: 1. Finland 2.Norway 3.Denmark 4. Iceland 5. Switzerland 6. Netherlands 7. Canada 8. New Zealand The US is 18 All the above countries, except the US are Democratic Socialist- a big difference from authoritarian Communism.
Criteria used include: GDP/capita; Social support; Life expectancy; Freedom to make life choices, including religion; generosity; and low corruption.

KD
February 14, 2019

Father, we know that You are returning for Your children soon. The world will go through a time of tribulation like never before. We know that this one world government will soon succeed in taking power, there will be persecution- you’ve told us that in Your Word. Let Your people redeem the time wisely and let us be about Your business and as long as You have us here let us push back the darkness, the evil that is so thick. Thank You for the reprieve in President Trump. Be with him and protect him.
As long as You have us here, let us fight for righteousness and speak out against evil and speak out for those who are unable to defend themselves. Such confusion and madness I see in most politicians and the minions who follow their lead. Bind the enemy and enable us to snatch as many as we can from the fire.

Cecile Dunn
February 14, 2019

It is a little late in the day to complain about socialism in the US. Public schooling is socialism (one of the 10 planks of the Communist platform), Social Security is socialism, Medicare is socialism, Medicade is socialism. Pushing back on those 4 — especially public schooling — would be a better use of time and resources.

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