noqreport--2020-07-13--Larry Elder is considering a run for governor of California

Everybody knows that California has become one of the most progressive states in America , rivaling even New York in the Progressive Olympics .
Governor Gavin Newsom has led the charge in authoritarian oppression over his state , demanding that everyone wear masks anytime they are in public , banning church services of more than 100 congregants , banning singing worship music during church services and pushing the state back to an indefinite shelter-in-place order .
It ’ s time for a chance in leadership !
The problem for us Conservative Californians is that there ’ s rarely a strong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that may change if Larry Elder decides to jump into the ring !
The beauty of having a candidate like Larry Elder is that he has that ability to expose the truth without fear of the left destroying him .
Being fearless takes away the power from the opposition , and that is benefit of someone like Elder .
Yesterday , Pastor Jack Hibbs announced that he and Dennis Prager are putting pressure on Larry Elder to run for Governor of California , as he ’ s already stated that he ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the race , I will fully support and endorse him for Governor !
Orange County schools may reopen in the fall without face masks or social distancing While Los Angeles County just announced that they will not be reopening school in August , Orange County took a step in the right direction by not only announcing that they would reopen for the new school year , but do so without face masks or social distancing measures being in place !
While the left is up in arms over this decision , when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very rarely contract COVID-19 , and even more rarely have sever reactions to it .
It ’ s important that when looking at the data , we are looking at the right numbers .
We can ’ t make a decision about schools by looking at the overall numbers .
We have to look at the data in relation to the age of the victims of COVID-19 .
In reality , half of all of the deaths in Orange County were from people in nursing homes , and very few , if any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 18 .
Thus , we shouldn ’ t shut down the education system because of a disease primarily focused on those that are older and in nursing homes .
Kudos to Orange County on this decision !
AOC explains why crime in NYC has increased… and she unknowingly blames Democrats !
AOC is one of those politicians that is ideological before anything else , so reality to her is defined as what fits into her worldview .
In many place across the country , including in New York City , crime is rising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the defunding of the police .
In fact , statistics show that it ’ s not just crime that is rising , but violent crime .
This is evidenced by the rioting and looting and the complete lack of respect for the office of the police .
However , AOC has a completely different explanation… one that actually undermines one of her own principles !
She explains that with people not being able to work , they are desperate to survive and are resorting to stealing bread from stores , which attributes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is wholly unsubstantiated , she ’ s running with it .
But does that surprise us that a Democrat politician is promoting an unverified claim ?
What she doesn ’ t realize is that this actually discredits her support of the shelter-in-place orders .
If you notice , it ’ s the Democrats that are destroying everyone ’ s lives by keeping us all from going back to work .
So if there ’ s anyone to blame for people not being able to pay rent , it ’ s politicians like AOC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Her argument is actually a justification of the Conservative argument for opening up our nation ’ s economy .
Thank you AOC for helping us to make our point !
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Everybody knows that California has become one of the most progressive states in America, rivaling even New York in the Progressive Olympics. Governor Gavin Newsom has led the charge in authoritarian oppression over his state, demanding that everyone wear masks anytime they are in public, banning church services of more than 100 congregants, banning singing worship music during church services and pushing the state back to an indefinite shelter-in-place order. It’s time for a chance in leadership!
The problem for us Conservative Californians is that there’s rarely a strong conservative choice for governor. Well, that may change if Larry Elder decides to jump into the ring! The beauty of having a candidate like Larry Elder is that he has that ability to expose the truth without fear of the left destroying him. Being fearless takes away the power from the opposition, and that is benefit of someone like Elder.
Yesterday, Pastor Jack Hibbs announced that he and Dennis Prager are putting pressure on Larry Elder to run for Governor of California, as he’s already stated that he’s interested in running. If Larry jumps into the race, I will fully support and endorse him for Governor!
Orange County schools may reopen in the fall without face masks or social distancing
While Los Angeles County just announced that they will not be reopening school in August, Orange County took a step in the right direction by not only announcing that they would reopen for the new school year, but do so without face masks or social distancing measures being in place! While the left is up in arms over this decision, when you look at the statistics, minors very rarely contract COVID-19, and even more rarely have sever reactions to it.
It’s important that when looking at the data, we are looking at the right numbers. We can’t make a decision about schools by looking at the overall numbers. We have to look at the data in relation to the age of the victims of COVID-19. In reality, half of all of the deaths in Orange County were from people in nursing homes, and very few, if any, were those under the age of 18. Thus, we shouldn’t shut down the education system because of a disease primarily focused on those that are older and in nursing homes.
Kudos to Orange County on this decision!
AOC explains why crime in NYC has increased… and she unknowingly blames Democrats!
AOC is one of those politicians that is ideological before anything else, so reality to her is defined as what fits into her worldview. In many place across the country, including in New York City, crime is rising after the Black Lives Matter riots and the defunding of the police. In fact, statistics show that it’s not just crime that is rising, but violent crime. This is evidenced by the rioting and looting and the complete lack of respect for the office of the police.
However, AOC has a completely different explanation… one that actually undermines one of her own principles! She explains that with people not being able to work, they are desperate to survive and are resorting to stealing bread from stores, which attributes to the rise in crime. While this is wholly unsubstantiated, she’s running with it. But does that surprise us that a Democrat politician is promoting an unverified claim?
What she doesn’t realize is that this actually discredits her support of the shelter-in-place orders. If you notice, it’s the Democrats that are destroying everyone’s lives by keeping us all from going back to work. So if there’s anyone to blame for people not being able to pay rent, it’s politicians like AOC, Gavin Newsom and Bill de Blasio. Her argument is actually a justification of the Conservative argument for opening up our nation’s economy. Thank you AOC for helping us to make our point!
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noqreport--2020-07-13--20,000 mail-in ballots in NY may be disqualified because of post office overload

A news story came out last week that didn ’ t get nearly the attention it deserved .
The reason is obvious .
It highlighted the risks and foible of mail-in balloting as 20,000 New York ballots may get tossed .
It wasn ’ t because the ballots were bad .
They weren ’ t late .
The voters who cast the ballots were , we assume , eligible to vote .
The reason they may get tossed is because the post offices were so overloaded , 20,000 ballots on election day weren ’ t properly postmarked .
Some might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Just count them.
” The problem with that notion is that it would break New York law .
Others might say , “ Oh , it ’ s just 20,000 and probably wouldn ’ t have affected the election.
” To those who would say this , I would remind them that three states during the 2020 election were decided by fewer than 20,000 votes .
In the latest episode of Conservative Playbook , JD examines this incident and talks about the risk to our republic if mail-in balloting becomes ubiquitous .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for those who have valid reasons , but the coronavirus simply isn ’ t such a reason .
If they can allow protesting , they can allow in-person ballots at the polls .
Even if we dismiss voter fraud as a problem with mail-in balloting ( and yes , it would be a huge problem ) , the sheer inefficacy of mass mail-in ballots is enough to throw the idea in the waste bin… where these 20K ballots may end up going .
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A news story came out last week that didn’t get nearly the attention it deserved. The reason is obvious. It highlighted the risks and foible of mail-in balloting as 20,000 New York ballots may get tossed. It wasn’t because the ballots were bad. They weren’t late. The voters who cast the ballots were, we assume, eligible to vote. The reason they may get tossed is because the post offices were so overloaded, 20,000 ballots on election day weren’t properly postmarked.
Some might say, “Oh, no worries. Just count them.” The problem with that notion is that it would break New York law. Others might say, “Oh, it’s just 20,000 and probably wouldn’t have affected the election.” To those who would say this, I would remind them that three states during the 2020 election were decided by fewer than 20,000 votes.
Almost 20,000 ballots might be thrown out because the postal service failed to postmark envelopes. Better hope the Nov election is not close. “No postmark” vs. “Every vote counts”. Anyone want to bet close states will be pressured to count these votes? https://t.co/fl0FVpgCIy — Ari Fleischer (@AriFleischer) July 12, 2020
In the latest episode of Conservative Playbook, JD examines this incident and talks about the risk to our republic if mail-in balloting becomes ubiquitous. He’s not against absentee ballots for those who have valid reasons, but the coronavirus simply isn’t such a reason. If they can allow protesting, they can allow in-person ballots at the polls.
Even if we dismiss voter fraud as a problem with mail-in balloting (and yes, it would be a huge problem), the sheer inefficacy of mass mail-in ballots is enough to throw the idea in the waste bin… where these 20K ballots may end up going.
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noqreport--2020-07-13--China and AI: What the world can learn and what it should be wary of

China announced in 2017 its ambition to become the world leader in artificial intelligence ( AI ) by 2030 .
While the US still leads in absolute terms , China appears to be making more rapid progress than either the US or the EU , and central and local government spending on AI in China is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars .
The move has led – at least in the West – to warnings of a global AI arms race and concerns about the growing reach of China ’ s authoritarian surveillance state .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” in this way is both overly simplistic and potentially costly .
While there are undoubtedly aspects of the Chinese government ’ s approach to AI that are highly concerning and rightly should be condemned , it ’ s important that this does not cloud all analysis of China ’ s AI innovation .
The world needs to engage seriously with China ’ s AI development and take a closer look at what ’ s really going on .
The story is complex and it ’ s important to highlight where China is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and to challenge common misconceptions , as well as to caution against problematic uses .
Nesta has explored the broad spectrum of AI activity in China – the good , the bad and the unexpected .
China ’ s approach to AI development and implementation is fast-paced and pragmatic , oriented towards finding applications which can help solve real-world problems .
Rapid progress is being made in the field of healthcare , for example , as China grapples with providing easy access to affordable and high-quality services for its ageing population .
Applications @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which help to connect communities in remote areas with experienced consultants via telemedicine ; machine learning to speed up pharmaceutical research ; and the use of deep learning for medical image processing , which can help with the early detection of cancer and other diseases .
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 , medical AI applications have surged as Chinese researchers and tech companies have rushed to try and combat the virus by speeding up screening , diagnosis and new drug development .
AI tools used in Wuhan , China , to tackle COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – are now being used in Italy and have been also offered to the NHS in the UK .
But there are also elements of China ’ s use of AI which are seriously concerning .
Positive advances in practical AI applications which are benefiting citizens and society don ’ t detract from the fact that China ’ s authoritarian government is also using AI and citizens ’ data in ways that violate privacy and civil liberties .
Most disturbingly , reports and leaked documents have revealed the government ’ s use of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and detention of Muslim ethnic minorities in China ’ s Xinjiang province .
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The emergence of opaque social governance systems which lack accountability mechanisms are also a cause for concern .
In Shanghai ’ s “ smart court ” system , for example , AI-generated assessments are used to help with sentencing decisions .
But it is difficult for defendants to assess the tool ’ s potential biases , the quality of the data and the soundness of the algorithm , making it hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
China ’ s experience reminds us of the need for transparency and accountability when it comes to AI in public services .
Systems must be designed and implemented in ways that are inclusive and protect citizens ’ digital rights .
Commentators have often interpreted the State Council ’ s 2017 Artificial Intelligence Development Plan as an indication that China ’ s AI mobilisation is a top-down , centrally planned strategy .
But a closer look at the dynamics of China ’ s AI development reveals the importance of local government in implementing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across China are establishing cross-sector partnerships with research institutions and tech companies to create local AI innovation ecosystems and drive rapid research and development .
Beyond the thriving major cities of Beijing , Shanghai and Shenzhen , efforts to develop successful innovation hubs are also underway in other regions .
A promising example is the city of Hangzhou , in Zhejiang Province , which has established an “ AI Town ” , clustering together the tech company Alibaba , Zhejiang University and local businesses to work collaboratively on AI development .
China ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insights to policymakers in the UK aiming to boost research and innovation outside the capital and tackle longstanding regional economic imbalances .
China ’ s accelerating AI innovation deserves the world ’ s full attention , but it is unhelpful to reduce all the many developments into a simplistic narrative about China as a threat or a villain .
Observers outside China need to engage seriously with the debate and make more of an effort to understand – and learn from – the nuances of what ’ s really happening .
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China announced in 2017 its ambition to become the world leader in artificial intelligence (AI) by 2030. While the US still leads in absolute terms, China appears to be making more rapid progress than either the US or the EU, and central and local government spending on AI in China is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars.
The move has led – at least in the West – to warnings of a global AI arms race and concerns about the growing reach of China’s authoritarian surveillance state. But treating China as a “villain” in this way is both overly simplistic and potentially costly. While there are undoubtedly aspects of the Chinese government’s approach to AI that are highly concerning and rightly should be condemned, it’s important that this does not cloud all analysis of China’s AI innovation.
The world needs to engage seriously with China’s AI development and take a closer look at what’s really going on. The story is complex and it’s important to highlight where China is making promising advances in useful AI applications and to challenge common misconceptions, as well as to caution against problematic uses.
Nesta has explored the broad spectrum of AI activity in China – the good, the bad and the unexpected.
The good
China’s approach to AI development and implementation is fast-paced and pragmatic, oriented towards finding applications which can help solve real-world problems. Rapid progress is being made in the field of healthcare, for example, as China grapples with providing easy access to affordable and high-quality services for its ageing population.
Applications include “AI doctor” chatbots, which help to connect communities in remote areas with experienced consultants via telemedicine; machine learning to speed up pharmaceutical research; and the use of deep learning for medical image processing, which can help with the early detection of cancer and other diseases.
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, medical AI applications have surged as Chinese researchers and tech companies have rushed to try and combat the virus by speeding up screening, diagnosis and new drug development. AI tools used in Wuhan, China, to tackle COVID-19 – by helping accelerate CT scan diagnosis – are now being used in Italy and have been also offered to the NHS in the UK.
The bad
But there are also elements of China’s use of AI which are seriously concerning. Positive advances in practical AI applications which are benefiting citizens and society don’t detract from the fact that China’s authoritarian government is also using AI and citizens’ data in ways that violate privacy and civil liberties.
Most disturbingly, reports and leaked documents have revealed the government’s use of facial recognition technologies to enable the surveillance and detention of Muslim ethnic minorities in China’s Xinjiang province.
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The emergence of opaque social governance systems which lack accountability mechanisms are also a cause for concern.
In Shanghai’s “smart court” system, for example, AI-generated assessments are used to help with sentencing decisions. But it is difficult for defendants to assess the tool’s potential biases, the quality of the data and the soundness of the algorithm, making it hard for them to challenge the decisions made.
China’s experience reminds us of the need for transparency and accountability when it comes to AI in public services. Systems must be designed and implemented in ways that are inclusive and protect citizens’ digital rights.
The unexpected
Commentators have often interpreted the State Council’s 2017 Artificial Intelligence Development Plan as an indication that China’s AI mobilisation is a top-down, centrally planned strategy.
But a closer look at the dynamics of China’s AI development reveals the importance of local government in implementing innovation policy. Municipal and provincial governments across China are establishing cross-sector partnerships with research institutions and tech companies to create local AI innovation ecosystems and drive rapid research and development.
Beyond the thriving major cities of Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, efforts to develop successful innovation hubs are also underway in other regions. A promising example is the city of Hangzhou, in Zhejiang Province, which has established an “AI Town”, clustering together the tech company Alibaba, Zhejiang University and local businesses to work collaboratively on AI development. China’s local ecosystem approach could offer interesting insights to policymakers in the UK aiming to boost research and innovation outside the capital and tackle longstanding regional economic imbalances.
China’s accelerating AI innovation deserves the world’s full attention, but it is unhelpful to reduce all the many developments into a simplistic narrative about China as a threat or a villain. Observers outside China need to engage seriously with the debate and make more of an effort to understand – and learn from – the nuances of what’s really happening.
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noqreport--2020-07-14--The one reason Christians cannot vote for Democrats

The title of this chapter will be hated by both sides of the argument .
Each side will focus on one word .
Christians who vote for Democrats will wonder why I feel obliged to tell them they “ can not ” vote for whomever they feel best serves them .
Christians who do not vote for Democrats will ask why I believe there is “ one ” reason when they can list off dozens .
I expect this chapter will draw plenty of scrutiny , counterarguments , and possibly even scorn .
As an Evangelical Christian , I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reasons why I ’ ve never voted for a Democrat .
I ’ m not a Republican by registry and there are many Republican lawmakers I truly do not respect .
Invariably the candidates I end up supporting are aligned with the GOP based almost exclusively on a single reason within the realm of religion .
Before I explain this reason , let ’ s discuss some of the other reasons Christians cite when voting for Republicans exclusively .
Over the years I ’ ve heard reasons some Christians vote Democrat exclusively as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be covering those in-depth in this chapter .
Instead , I ’ ll sum them up by saying reasons such as social justice , poverty , or reducing incarceration are generally flawed from a Biblical perspective .
That ’ s not to say that Democrats do not claim to address poverty or any of these issues , but one needs only look at poverty levels in cities that have been under Democratic control for decades to understand why I ’ m skeptical of claims that Democrats handle it better .
Clearly , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m about to discuss are common ties between Evangelicals and Republicans .
By no means am I suggesting that these reasons are not valid .
All of them are very valid .
But , all of them have flaws that prevent them from being irrefutable .
Christians may make solid arguments to vote Republican to reduce crime and poverty , for example , but Democrat-voting Christians can also make Biblical arguments through their own reckonings .
The purpose of pointing these out is not to negate their importance in any individual ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ realize that all of these can be argued against while the one indisputable reason for Christians to never vote Democrat is unambiguous .
One final prelude , if I may .
We must appreciate the difference between voting Republican and not voting Democrat .
This is not a plea to vote straight-ticket GOP .
Independents , Libertarians , Constitution Party members , and people with other affiliations should examine candidates closely before casting their votes .
Some argue that voting 3rd-party or no party at all is a wasted vote .
I disagree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made clear to me over the past few years : A vote for a modern Democrat is a vote against Christianity ’ s future .
We ’ ll get to the biggest reason at the end .
But first , let ’ s discuss other arguments many Christians make .
One of the most common reasons people cite for never voting for Democrats is the abortion issue .
Over the last six decades we ’ ve seen the Democratic Party creep further down the path towards promotion of abortion .
What was once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and rare ” has evolved into a form of birth control on-demand that leftists claim should be celebrated jubilantly .
It ’ s becoming increasingly uncommon to find a pro-life Democratic lawmaker .
They ’ ve either been converted to pro-choice or unceremoniously evicted .
Some analysts say this is the biggest reason for the exodus from the party as there ’ s no longer room for pro-life Democrats in a party that embraces abortion at any time and in any form .
Admittedly , I ’ ve cited this issue many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reason to never vote Democrat .
It ’ s not that I feel it ’ s the most important reason but it ’ s the easiest case to make , especially to Christians who are pro-life .
The reason it really shouldn ’ t rank at the very top for Christians isn ’ t because it lacks importance .
What could be more Biblical than preservation of life ?
This comes down to one assertion for me , that abortion is only partially a political issue .
There are more productive ways to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most notably from a cultural perspective .
I ’ ve seen pastors such as one of this book ’ s co-authors , Ken Peters , preaching outside of Planned Parenthood as their congregations sing .
I ’ ve seen them hold signs and spend a day praying for parents entering an abortion clinic .
And I ’ ve seen people emerge from these clinics with their babies still intact .
That type of abortion activism is more effective today than votes for Republicans .
As the left often says , people who want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it even if they ’ re deemed illegal .
The cultural battle over abortion is more powerful than the political one .
What about the courts ?
If we get conservative lawmakers to pass abortion-restricting laws and appoint originalists up and down the bench to uphold them , doesn ’ t that mean voting Republican is the biggest issue ?
No .
It might be the case if it were possible in 21st century America for Republicans to sustain control of the White House for long enough to clear out progressive judges , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ steps forward , one step back .
One step forward , two steps back .
The courts are unlikely to ever be a reliable method of fighting abortion .
Republicans controlled the White House for all but four years during the stretch from 1969 to 1992 .
During that time , abortion laws were loosened and the judiciary was barely right-leaning .
A stretch like that is unlikely for Republicans in the foreseeable future , and even if it could happen , there ’ s no guarantee the judiciary would be changed enough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To do so would mean controlling the Senate as well during the stretch , and that ’ s even harder than controlling the White House .
In short , abortion is an important Biblical consideration , but reliance on fighting the political battle is arguably the reason why we ’ re losing the cultural one .
If we take abortion out of the equation , surely there are other Biblical reasons to hold the courts in high regard as reasons to vote Republicans .
In fact , there are other reasons and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , our adherence to fighting political battles and not putting enough attention to fighting the cultural battles is why we haven ’ t been winning .
Let ’ s look at gay marriage , for example .
Leftist California voted against gay marriage a dozen years ago .
But while conservatives and Christians were continuing the political battle , progressives fought a culture war over the issue .
Our votes were systematically erased .
Our political victory was reversed .
The left ’ s effectiveness in promoting social progressivism allowed them to supersede @ @ @ @ @ @ @ result , gay marriage went from being a state issue , as it should be , to a Supreme Court issue .
And we lost .
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The argument could then be made that this makes for even more of a Biblical reason to vote against Democrats .
But , let ’ s look at the aftermath of Obergefell v. Hodges .
A year and a half following the decision to allow gay marriage , we had a Republican-controlled White House , House of Representatives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ judiciary that was rapidly being shifted to the right .
Yet through this time , there were no efforts made to address the issue because there were no options for doing so .
Moreover , Republican leadership has had a “ softening ” on the issue ever since .
With the battle over , they ’ ve generally chosen to abandon the fight .
Once again , our focus on the political side of the culture war led to defeat and there are no pathways outside of spreading the Gospel and working harder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are an LGBTQ-embracing nation and have been for half-a-decade .
We will continue to be so unless a spiritual awakening happens in America .
The courts can not help us with this anymore .
Another arena in which we continue to fight political battles is in education .
Like the reasons previously mentioned , there are valid political battles to be waged .
Additionally , it ’ s the cultural war that must be won if we ’ re going to see real change .
For example , the theory of evolution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is forbidden .
Textbooks are being altered to indoctrinate our children into believing there are dozens of genders .
Climate change is treated with religious vigor while religion is treated as myth .
All the while , our children must run off to private settings if they want to pray .
They ’ re fearful of being caught by their teachers , and in some cases , fearful of being caught by their peers .
The principles taught in public schools today are fraught with anti-Biblical worldviews and bigotry towards those of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feat of parenting and divine assistance for children in some schools to emerge without a solid belief that Christianity is the root of all evils in this world .
There is solid backing for the above arguments to be important Biblical reasons to not vote for Democrats .
We definitely can and should fight political battles over education , and it ’ s a good reason to never vote for Democrats from a Biblical perspective .
But , there are better ways to protect our children .
Homeschool and Christian private schools are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Unfortunately , those options aren ’ t open to every family .
We , as parents , are ultimately responsible for the education of our children even if they go to public school .
It ’ s imperative that we take more than a passing interest .
Don ’ t just ask them about their grades .
Ask them what they were taught .
Learn their curriculum in real time with them every evening .
This won ’ t just protect our children from the indoctrination we ’ re often forced to allow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help them do better in school .
The political battle for more Biblical education is worthwhile , but let ’ s not stop with voting against Democrats .
The most important education battle happens at home every night .
The economic argument with Biblical backing to vote against Democrats is common but tricky .
Lest we forget , Democrats have mastered the art of making promises about reducing crime and improving conditions for the poor .
They sell these promises with surface-level policy proposals and appealing social giveaways .
What ’ s more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ socialistic principles in ways that can sound appealing to those suffering or nearly suffering from destitution .
Don ’ t misunderstand me .
Both parties are guilty of empty promises .
Republicans have been invoking the middle class as a talking point for years .
But , the Democrats use the impoverished and/or the minority groups to get them elected , and that ’ s where their concern and promises end .
Period .
Conservatives and Christians generally realize that these programs are problematic and antithetical to Biblical solutions .
Meanwhile , welfare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which the left can make Biblical arguments to vote for Democrats .
They ’ ll go so far as to claim Jesus Christ was a socialist , ignoring the fact that personal philanthropy and community engagement are conservative and Biblical .
Government-operated socialism is not .
Left-leaning churches , pastors , and congregants are often the most susceptible to the social program sales pitch by Democrats .
This is arguably the biggest reason churches in low-income areas are often filled with spiritual vigor while maintaining adherence to Democratic doctrines .
It makes sense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ promising better conditions can be popular with Bible-believing communities .
Republicans have done a poor job of explaining that government assistance leads to government dependency , or that enriching communities through private organizations and community-based programs yields opportunity for growth .
The real social justice from a Biblical perspective is based on personally caring for those in need as Jesus and the disciples did , not by taking handouts from Caesar in exchange for permanent allegiance .
At this point , some may have come to the conclusion that the biggest reason Christians @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their growing allegiance to anti-Biblical worldviews .
The left ’ s embrace of Islam , atheism , and other ideologies is certainly a compelling reason to vote against Democrats , but it ’ s counterproductive to fight these things politically .
In fact , doing so actually works against our greatest Biblical defense as Americans .
These other ideologies are our enemies on multiple fronts .
The spread of these ideologies can make it challenging to share the Gospel and expose more people to the truth of the Bible .
One can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of these ideologies and the need to vote against Democrats in an effort to stifle them .
In reality , the opposite is true .
Before I explain why this is the case and conclude with the most important reason Christians should never vote for Democrats , it ’ s important to establish a couple of premises .
First , the Biblical Christianity we need in America is not the lukewarm version that ’ s all-to-common today .
We need a hearty , Bible-driven faith to spread if we are to survive as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best explained through an incident I had a few years ago .
I vividly remember a meeting I had with an executive associated with a Christian movie project .
They needed help with messaging but quickly rejected a Biblical one .
I asked how we were supposed to deliver a Christian message without allowing it to be a Biblical message .
He told me we don ’ t need to inject Christianity into people with a hypodermic needle , but instead we need to feed them “ Flintstones Vitamin Christianity.
” Needless to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concept meant I did not work on the project .
As Christians in the United States of America in the 21st century , we need all of the tools at our disposal to practice our faith , spread the Gospel , and fight the forces arrayed against us .
There may have been a time in the past when “ Flintstones Vitamin Christianity ” was suitable , but in modern America it can do more harm than good .
Today , we must take advantage of every opportunity presented to us , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protections .
With those premises understood , maintaining our full First Amendment protection for Freedom of Religion is the indisputable reason to never vote for Democrats .
When given majorities in legislature at any level , Democrats have shown they will compress our religious freedoms bit by bit , law by law .
When they have control over executive power at any level , Democrats take advantage of it by enacting draconian mandates that reduce our ability to not only be Christians , but to engage in faith-based outreach .
With a progressive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House and Senate , we have been and will continue to be told how we can and can not live our lives as Christians .
This is the dividing line that all Democratic lawmakers must cross if they intend to maintain their support .
It ’ s why prayer is either anathema at official Democratic gatherings or exchanged for religious syncretism .
As Christians , we can and should believe that our faith is right and therefore others are wrong .
That may sound as sharp as a hypodermic needle , but it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today as interfaith dialogue has become all the rage .
Even Christians who are more forgiving of such things need to understand that our best chance of enabling our faith to endure in this nation is through our freedom to express the truth .
This is why our political battle is not against Islam , atheism , or other ideologies .
From a purely political perspective , we must encourage freedom for all people to express their own religious beliefs so we can keep the same freedoms for ourselves .
If we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beliefs , then freedom for all to engage in religious activities gives us the greatest opportunity to spread the Gospel and help others find the truth .
The modern Democratic Party is so enamored with “ protecting ” people from being offended that they are engaged in an all-out war to quash expressions of our faith .
Nothing is more offensive to the left than the tenets of Christianity .
Nothing .
Whether they empower other religions over Judeo-Christian faiths out of a sense of progressive “ fairness ” or eliminate religion altogether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will separate , isolate , and eventually vanquish churches in America .
One needs only look at the failed logic in their asinine COVID-19 mandates to see this is true .
Many if not most Democratic lawmakers labeled anarcho-communist protests as essential while giving out violations to people who attended drive-in church .
They said we couldn ’ t pray out loud or sing .
They arrested pastors who dared invoke our First Amendment right to practice our religion without government interference .
They barred us from praying over our recently deceased , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we experienced through the coronavirus crisis is just a taste , a microcosm of what they would enact at all times across the nation if ever given enough power .
Christians who vote for Democrats are hastening the effective end of our religion as we know it .
The faithful will still worship at home , but our Biblical mandate is to spread the Word .
Democratic Party leadership has evolved to the point they see active and vibrant Christianity in this nation as a threat to their power , so their nature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve already seen this script played out time and again in nations throughout history and across the globe .
Those who sailed to America for the first time did so for religious freedom .
Thus , our founding fathers were certain to protect those liberties within the first amendment to the constitution they wrote .
The separation of church and state was established initially to keep the state out of the church .
However , over the centuries it morphed into a misguided protection for the state from the church .
Today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it to the final step in which the church is separated from this nation altogether .
Our dystopian future follows the removal of our religious liberties .
That removal will start when Democrats are given enough power with the help of misled or masochistic Christians .
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The title of this chapter will be hated by both sides of the argument. Each side will focus on one word. Christians who vote for Democrats will wonder why I feel obliged to tell them they “cannot” vote for whomever they feel best serves them. Christians who do not vote for Democrats will ask why I believe there is “one” reason when they can list off dozens. I expect this chapter will draw plenty of scrutiny, counterarguments, and possibly even scorn.
As an Evangelical Christian, I have many political, cultural, and religious reasons why I’ve never voted for a Democrat. I’m not a Republican by registry and there are many Republican lawmakers I truly do not respect. Invariably the candidates I end up supporting are aligned with the GOP based almost exclusively on a single reason within the realm of religion. Before I explain this reason, let’s discuss some of the other reasons Christians cite when voting for Republicans exclusively.
Over the years I’ve heard reasons some Christians vote Democrat exclusively as well, but I won’t be covering those in-depth in this chapter. Instead, I’ll sum them up by saying reasons such as social justice, poverty, or reducing incarceration are generally flawed from a Biblical perspective. That’s not to say that Democrats do not claim to address poverty or any of these issues, but one needs only look at poverty levels in cities that have been under Democratic control for decades to understand why I’m skeptical of claims that Democrats handle it better. Clearly, they do not.
The reasons I’m about to discuss are common ties between Evangelicals and Republicans. By no means am I suggesting that these reasons are not valid. All of them are very valid. But, all of them have flaws that prevent them from being irrefutable. Christians may make solid arguments to vote Republican to reduce crime and poverty, for example, but Democrat-voting Christians can also make Biblical arguments through their own reckonings. The purpose of pointing these out is not to negate their importance in any individual’s worldview. It’s important to realize that all of these can be argued against while the one indisputable reason for Christians to never vote Democrat is unambiguous.
One final prelude, if I may. We must appreciate the difference between voting Republican and not voting Democrat. This is not a plea to vote straight-ticket GOP. Independents, Libertarians, Constitution Party members, and people with other affiliations should examine candidates closely before casting their votes. Some argue that voting 3rd-party or no party at all is a wasted vote. I disagree. But, one thing has been made clear to me over the past few years: A vote for a modern Democrat is a vote against Christianity’s future. We’ll get to the biggest reason at the end. But first, let’s discuss other arguments many Christians make.
One of the most common reasons people cite for never voting for Democrats is the abortion issue. Over the last six decades we’ve seen the Democratic Party creep further down the path towards promotion of abortion. What was once supposed to be “safe, legal, and rare” has evolved into a form of birth control on-demand that leftists claim should be celebrated jubilantly. It’s becoming increasingly uncommon to find a pro-life Democratic lawmaker. They’ve either been converted to pro-choice or unceremoniously evicted. Some analysts say this is the biggest reason for the exodus from the party as there’s no longer room for pro-life Democrats in a party that embraces abortion at any time and in any form.
Admittedly, I’ve cited this issue many times in the past as a huge reason to never vote Democrat. It’s not that I feel it’s the most important reason but it’s the easiest case to make, especially to Christians who are pro-life. The reason it really shouldn’t rank at the very top for Christians isn’t because it lacks importance. What could be more Biblical than preservation of life? This comes down to one assertion for me, that abortion is only partially a political issue. There are more productive ways to address abortion in the United States, most notably from a cultural perspective. I’ve seen pastors such as one of this book’s co-authors, Ken Peters, preaching outside of Planned Parenthood as their congregations sing. I’ve seen them hold signs and spend a day praying for parents entering an abortion clinic. And I’ve seen people emerge from these clinics with their babies still intact. That type of abortion activism is more effective today than votes for Republicans. As the left often says, people who want an abortion will find ways to do it even if they’re deemed illegal. The cultural battle over abortion is more powerful than the political one.
What about the courts? If we get conservative lawmakers to pass abortion-restricting laws and appoint originalists up and down the bench to uphold them, doesn’t that mean voting Republican is the biggest issue? No. It might be the case if it were possible in 21st century America for Republicans to sustain control of the White House for long enough to clear out progressive judges, but that’s unrealistic. Two steps forward, one step back. One step forward, two steps back.
The courts are unlikely to ever be a reliable method of fighting abortion. Republicans controlled the White House for all but four years during the stretch from 1969 to 1992. During that time, abortion laws were loosened and the judiciary was barely right-leaning. A stretch like that is unlikely for Republicans in the foreseeable future, and even if it could happen, there’s no guarantee the judiciary would be changed enough to make real headway against abortion. To do so would mean controlling the Senate as well during the stretch, and that’s even harder than controlling the White House. In short, abortion is an important Biblical consideration, but reliance on fighting the political battle is arguably the reason why we’re losing the cultural one.
If we take abortion out of the equation, surely there are other Biblical reasons to hold the courts in high regard as reasons to vote Republicans. In fact, there are other reasons and they vary in range of importance. Again, our adherence to fighting political battles and not putting enough attention to fighting the cultural battles is why we haven’t been winning. Let’s look at gay marriage, for example. Leftist California voted against gay marriage a dozen years ago. But while conservatives and Christians were continuing the political battle, progressives fought a culture war over the issue. Our votes were systematically erased. Our political victory was reversed. The left’s effectiveness in promoting social progressivism allowed them to supersede our initial political victories. As a result, gay marriage went from being a state issue, as it should be, to a Supreme Court issue. And we lost.
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The argument could then be made that this makes for even more of a Biblical reason to vote against Democrats. But, let’s look at the aftermath of Obergefell v. Hodges. A year and a half following the decision to allow gay marriage, we had a Republican-controlled White House, House of Representatives, and Senate. We had a judiciary that was rapidly being shifted to the right. Yet through this time, there were no efforts made to address the issue because there were no options for doing so. Moreover, Republican leadership has had a “softening” on the issue ever since. With the battle over, they’ve generally chosen to abandon the fight. Once again, our focus on the political side of the culture war led to defeat and there are no pathways outside of spreading the Gospel and working harder against Cultural Marxism to reverse course. We are an LGBTQ-embracing nation and have been for half-a-decade. We will continue to be so unless a spiritual awakening happens in America. The courts cannot help us with this anymore.
Another arena in which we continue to fight political battles is in education. Like the reasons previously mentioned, there are valid political battles to be waged. Additionally, it’s the cultural war that must be won if we’re going to see real change. For example, the theory of evolution is taught as fact while Biblical creationism is forbidden. Textbooks are being altered to indoctrinate our children into believing there are dozens of genders. Climate change is treated with religious vigor while religion is treated as myth. All the while, our children must run off to private settings if they want to pray. They’re fearful of being caught by their teachers, and in some cases, fearful of being caught by their peers. The principles taught in public schools today are fraught with anti-Biblical worldviews and bigotry towards those of the Judeo-Christian faiths. It takes a mighty feat of parenting and divine assistance for children in some schools to emerge without a solid belief that Christianity is the root of all evils in this world.
There is solid backing for the above arguments to be important Biblical reasons to not vote for Democrats. We definitely can and should fight political battles over education, and it’s a good reason to never vote for Democrats from a Biblical perspective. But, there are better ways to protect our children. Homeschool and Christian private schools are far superior alternatives to public schools. Unfortunately, those options aren’t open to every family. We, as parents, are ultimately responsible for the education of our children even if they go to public school. It’s imperative that we take more than a passing interest. Don’t just ask them about their grades. Ask them what they were taught. Learn their curriculum in real time with them every evening. This won’t just protect our children from the indoctrination we’re often forced to allow them to endure. It will also help them do better in school.
The political battle for more Biblical education is worthwhile, but let’s not stop with voting against Democrats. The most important education battle happens at home every night.
The economic argument with Biblical backing to vote against Democrats is common but tricky. Lest we forget, Democrats have mastered the art of making promises about reducing crime and improving conditions for the poor. They sell these promises with surface-level policy proposals and appealing social giveaways. What’s more, they’re able to position socialistic principles in ways that can sound appealing to those suffering or nearly suffering from destitution. Don’t misunderstand me. Both parties are guilty of empty promises. Republicans have been invoking the middle class as a talking point for years. But, the Democrats use the impoverished and/or the minority groups to get them elected, and that’s where their concern and promises end. Period.
Conservatives and Christians generally realize that these programs are problematic and antithetical to Biblical solutions. Meanwhile, welfare programs have become an easy pathway through which the left can make Biblical arguments to vote for Democrats. They’ll go so far as to claim Jesus Christ was a socialist, ignoring the fact that personal philanthropy and community engagement are conservative and Biblical. Government-operated socialism is not.
Left-leaning churches, pastors, and congregants are often the most susceptible to the social program sales pitch by Democrats. This is arguably the biggest reason churches in low-income areas are often filled with spiritual vigor while maintaining adherence to Democratic doctrines. It makes sense, on the surface, that Democrats promising better conditions can be popular with Bible-believing communities. Republicans have done a poor job of explaining that government assistance leads to government dependency, or that enriching communities through private organizations and community-based programs yields opportunity for growth. The real social justice from a Biblical perspective is based on personally caring for those in need as Jesus and the disciples did, not by taking handouts from Caesar in exchange for permanent allegiance.
At this point, some may have come to the conclusion that the biggest reason Christians should never vote for Democrats is because of their growing allegiance to anti-Biblical worldviews. The left’s embrace of Islam, atheism, and other ideologies is certainly a compelling reason to vote against Democrats, but it’s counterproductive to fight these things politically. In fact, doing so actually works against our greatest Biblical defense as Americans.
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These other ideologies are our enemies on multiple fronts. The spread of these ideologies can make it challenging to share the Gospel and expose more people to the truth of the Bible. One can easily make a correlation between the rise of these ideologies and the need to vote against Democrats in an effort to stifle them. In reality, the opposite is true.
Before I explain why this is the case and conclude with the most important reason Christians should never vote for Democrats, it’s important to establish a couple of premises. First, the Biblical Christianity we need in America is not the lukewarm version that’s all-to-common today. We need a hearty, Bible-driven faith to spread if we are to survive as a nation.
The second premise is best explained through an incident I had a few years ago. I vividly remember a meeting I had with an executive associated with a Christian movie project. They needed help with messaging but quickly rejected a Biblical one. I asked how we were supposed to deliver a Christian message without allowing it to be a Biblical message. He told me we don’t need to inject Christianity into people with a hypodermic needle, but instead we need to feed them “Flintstones Vitamin Christianity.”
Needless to say, my vehement objection to their concept meant I did not work on the project.
As Christians in the United States of America in the 21st century, we need all of the tools at our disposal to practice our faith, spread the Gospel, and fight the forces arrayed against us. There may have been a time in the past when “Flintstones Vitamin Christianity” was suitable, but in modern America it can do more harm than good. Today, we must take advantage of every opportunity presented to us, and to do that we need our constitutional protections.
With those premises understood, maintaining our full First Amendment protection for Freedom of Religion is the indisputable reason to never vote for Democrats. When given majorities in legislature at any level, Democrats have shown they will compress our religious freedoms bit by bit, law by law. When they have control over executive power at any level, Democrats take advantage of it by enacting draconian mandates that reduce our ability to not only be Christians, but to engage in faith-based outreach. With a progressive judiciary brought forth by a Democratic White House and Senate, we have been and will continue to be told how we can and cannot live our lives as Christians.
This is the dividing line that all Democratic lawmakers must cross if they intend to maintain their support. It’s why prayer is either anathema at official Democratic gatherings or exchanged for religious syncretism.
As Christians, we can and should believe that our faith is right and therefore others are wrong. That may sound as sharp as a hypodermic needle, but it’s a necessary understanding in America today as interfaith dialogue has become all the rage. Even Christians who are more forgiving of such things need to understand that our best chance of enabling our faith to endure in this nation is through our freedom to express the truth. This is why our political battle is not against Islam, atheism, or other ideologies. From a purely political perspective, we must encourage freedom for all people to express their own religious beliefs so we can keep the same freedoms for ourselves. If we are, indeed, right with our Biblical beliefs, then freedom for all to engage in religious activities gives us the greatest opportunity to spread the Gospel and help others find the truth.
The modern Democratic Party is so enamored with “protecting” people from being offended that they are engaged in an all-out war to quash expressions of our faith. Nothing is more offensive to the left than the tenets of Christianity. Nothing.
Whether they empower other religions over Judeo-Christian faiths out of a sense of progressive “fairness” or eliminate religion altogether, a Democratic Party with enough power will separate, isolate, and eventually vanquish churches in America. One needs only look at the failed logic in their asinine COVID-19 mandates to see this is true. Many if not most Democratic lawmakers labeled anarcho-communist protests as essential while giving out violations to people who attended drive-in church. They said we couldn’t pray out loud or sing. They arrested pastors who dared invoke our First Amendment right to practice our religion without government interference. They barred us from praying over our recently deceased, yet kept liquor stores open. What we experienced through the coronavirus crisis is just a taste, a microcosm of what they would enact at all times across the nation if ever given enough power.
Christians who vote for Democrats are hastening the effective end of our religion as we know it. The faithful will still worship at home, but our Biblical mandate is to spread the Word. Democratic Party leadership has evolved to the point they see active and vibrant Christianity in this nation as a threat to their power, so their nature emboldens them to suppress it. We’ve already seen this script played out time and again in nations throughout history and across the globe. Those who sailed to America for the first time did so for religious freedom. Thus, our founding fathers were certain to protect those liberties within the first amendment to the constitution they wrote.
The separation of church and state was established initially to keep the state out of the church. However, over the centuries it morphed into a misguided protection for the state from the church. Today, Democrats are actively attempting to take it to the final step in which the church is separated from this nation altogether. Our dystopian future follows the removal of our religious liberties. That removal will start when Democrats are given enough power with the help of misled or masochistic Christians.
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noqreport--2020-07-14--#BlackLivesMatter is dead wrong on #DefundThePolice

One of the key aspects that he is pushing for is more accountability for the criminal justice system .
This is one of his biggest concerns as he ’ s calling for bail reform .
The conversation also turned to a discussion about Black Lives Matter and their vilification of the the police in our country , claiming that they are systemically racist against minorities and especially the Black Community .
In reality , however , we are seeing that the majority of the crime is happening in minority communities .
Thus , when crime happens more often in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will focus more of their attention there .
So , logically , if a part of town has more crime , it necessitates a more concentrated focus of the police .
So , the claim that the police are systemically racist is flat out wrong !
The push to defund the police is one that can not go uncontested .
As conservatives we need to push for law and order , not pure anarchy , as the left is pushing for .
On one hand , the Democrats want to take away all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we can rely on the police to protect us .
But then , those same people will claim that “ all cops are bastards ” and are pure evil , and pushing to completely abolish the police .
This should just show you how idiotic the arguments from the left actually are .
It ’ s time to protect our protectors .
Do the police need accountability ?
Absolutely !
That is why I am 100 % for body cameras .
With that said , this will allow the police to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them when they are in the wrong .
We need to push for justice , and ending the police is not how to do that .
I ’ m thankful for Ken Good and his understanding of the criminal justice , explaining what ’ s actually going on .
There ’ s a lot of propaganda out there , so it takes talking to someone “ in the know ” to truly understand the truth .
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One of the key aspects that he is pushing for is more accountability for the criminal justice system. This is one of his biggest concerns as he’s calling for bail reform.
The conversation also turned to a discussion about Black Lives Matter and their vilification of the the police in our country, claiming that they are systemically racist against minorities and especially the Black Community. In reality, however, we are seeing that the majority of the crime is happening in minority communities. Thus, when crime happens more often in a particular part of town, the police will focus more of their attention there. So, logically, if a part of town has more crime, it necessitates a more concentrated focus of the police. So, the claim that the police are systemically racist is flat out wrong!
The push to defund the police is one that cannot go uncontested. As conservatives we need to push for law and order, not pure anarchy, as the left is pushing for. On one hand, the Democrats want to take away all of our guns, citing the argument that we can rely on the police to protect us. But then, those same people will claim that “all cops are bastards” and are pure evil, and pushing to completely abolish the police. This should just show you how idiotic the arguments from the left actually are.
It’s time to protect our protectors. Do the police need accountability? Absolutely! That is why I am 100% for body cameras. With that said, this will allow the police to be protected when they are innocent and condemn them when they are in the wrong. We need to push for justice, and ending the police is not how to do that.
I’m thankful for Ken Good and his understanding of the criminal justice, explaining what’s actually going on. There’s a lot of propaganda out there, so it takes talking to someone “in the know” to truly understand the truth.
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noqreport--2020-07-14--China is becoming increasingly assertive – security law in Hong Kong is just the latest example

Niki JP Alsford , University of Central Lancashire and Ed Griffith , University of Central Lancashire China ’ s enforcement of a new security law in Hong Kong marks the de facto end of the “ one country , two systems ” model that came into effect following the British handover in 1997 .
This has repercussions that go far beyond Hong Kong .
The Sino-British Joint Declaration , signed by both China and the UK in 1984 , paved the way for the handover .
It states clearly that the territory shall enjoy “ basic rights and freedom ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” for 50 years – until 2047 .
The treaty was lodged with the UN and so any breach of it is a breach of international law .
Arguing that the new security law prematurely removed Hong Kong ’ s high degree of autonomy , the UK proposed a pathway for an estimated 3 million Hong Kongers to gain British citizenship .
China was quick to assert that this decision breached the terms of its agreements with the UK .
Read more : Hong Kong : does British offer of citizenship to Hongkongers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
The Chinese government has made no secret of its contempt for the joint declaration in the past , deriding it as nothing more than a simple historical document .
However , a number of China ’ s other territorial claims could equally be brought into question using the very same logic .
China ’ s sovereignty over Tibet , for example , is rooted in international law governing the succession of states , which China claims makes it the successor state to the Qing government that signed the Anglo-Chinese Convention of 1906 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be “ reunified ” with the mainland rest partially on its interpretation of the 1951 San Francisco Peace Treaty , which stipulates that Japan is to renounce all right , title and claim to Formosa ( Taiwan ) and the Pescadores ( Penghu ) .
China ’ s claims over the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands in the East China Sea – which are disputed between Japan , Taiwan and China – are also based on the 1943 Cairo and 1945 Potsdam declarations , which declared that Japan should return all of its occupied territory at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this means that China should be careful its neighbours don ’ t take such a dismissive approach to these historical treaties as it has done with the joint declaration .
But something more nuanced is happening in China ’ s foreign policy towards both friends and rivals than just a rejection of a historical agreement .
Recent deadly clashes along the border with India in the Himalayas , attempts to shift the parameters of the Senkaku/Diaoyu dispute with a near-continuous presence around the islands , and continuing moves to strengthen its control of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a conscious shift in China ’ s behaviour .
What really matters , it would seem , is China ’ s relative power in the international system – both against its neighbours in the region , and the wider world .
It ’ s likely that Chinese officials see this as a chance to shift the parameters of operations in a number of areas while the US is distracted domestically by COVID-19 and led by a non-internationalist president .
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Since the new security law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foreign intervention illegal in Hong Kong , it has certain spill-over effects .
Not least is the issue of extradition , which is a controversial issue in Hong Kong .
A proposed new extradition bill sparked mass protests in Hong Kong in June 2019 in which nearly 2 million people took to the streets , over fears people could be extradited to China .
Read more : Hong Kong protests against extradition bill spurred by fears about long arm of China The period of terror that is enveloping the island would mean that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hong Kong run the risk of breaching the new security law outside of Hong Kong ’ s territory .
It ’ s possible that even this article might fall foul of it .
This brings into question the other extradition agreements that Hong Kong has with 30 countries , most of whom do not have similar arrangements with mainland China .
Canada was the first to suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong in early July 2020 and Australia followed suit a few days later .
These countries are right to respond to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents .
Others with such agreements include the US , New Zealand , the UK , Germany , Singapore , Malaysia and India .
It ’ s likely only a matter of time before others make similar decisions .
Read more : Playing hardball with China works – the west is right to move to a ‘ constrainment ’ strategy China ’ s actions in Hong Kong are symptomatic of its changing outlook and attitude to its neighbours .
The days of taoguang yanghui – the approach taken to foreign policy under Deng @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is frequently translated as “ keeping a low profile ” – are already long gone .
However , a clear willingness to disregard international treaties in this way shows that China now has the confidence and courage to challenge the status quo of the international system .
The global reaction indicates that this will not be left unanswered , laying the groundwork for an increasingly difficult relationship between China and other world powers .
Niki JP Alsford , Professor in Asia Pacific Studies , Director of the Asia Pacific Studies Institutes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Principal Lecturer in Asia Pacific Studies , University of Central Lancashire This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license .
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Niki JP Alsford, University of Central Lancashire and Ed Griffith, University of Central Lancashire
China’s enforcement of a new security law in Hong Kong marks the de facto end of the “one country, two systems” model that came into effect following the British handover in 1997. This has repercussions that go far beyond Hong Kong.
The Sino-British Joint Declaration, signed by both China and the UK in 1984, paved the way for the handover. It states clearly that the territory shall enjoy “basic rights and freedom” and “a high degree of autonomy” for 50 years – until 2047. The treaty was lodged with the UN and so any breach of it is a breach of international law.
Arguing that the new security law prematurely removed Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy, the UK proposed a pathway for an estimated 3 million Hong Kongers to gain British citizenship. China was quick to assert that this decision breached the terms of its agreements with the UK.
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The Chinese government has made no secret of its contempt for the joint declaration in the past, deriding it as nothing more than a simple historical document. However, a number of China’s other territorial claims could equally be brought into question using the very same logic. China’s sovereignty over Tibet, for example, is rooted in international law governing the succession of states, which China claims makes it the successor state to the Qing government that signed the Anglo-Chinese Convention of 1906.
Claims by China that Taiwan should be “reunified” with the mainland rest partially on its interpretation of the 1951 San Francisco Peace Treaty, which stipulates that Japan is to renounce all right, title and claim to Formosa (Taiwan) and the Pescadores (Penghu). China’s claims over the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands in the East China Sea – which are disputed between Japan, Taiwan and China – are also based on the 1943 Cairo and 1945 Potsdam declarations, which declared that Japan should return all of its occupied territory at the end of the war.
All this means that China should be careful its neighbours don’t take such a dismissive approach to these historical treaties as it has done with the joint declaration.
Flexing muscles
But something more nuanced is happening in China’s foreign policy towards both friends and rivals than just a rejection of a historical agreement. Recent deadly clashes along the border with India in the Himalayas, attempts to shift the parameters of the Senkaku/Diaoyu dispute with a near-continuous presence around the islands, and continuing moves to strengthen its control of the South China Sea all point to a conscious shift in China’s behaviour.
What really matters, it would seem, is China’s relative power in the international system – both against its neighbours in the region, and the wider world. It’s likely that Chinese officials see this as a chance to shift the parameters of operations in a number of areas while the US is distracted domestically by COVID-19 and led by a non-internationalist president.
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Extradition disagreements
Since the new security law makes secession, subversion, terrorism and foreign intervention illegal in Hong Kong, it has certain spill-over effects. Not least is the issue of extradition, which is a controversial issue in Hong Kong. A proposed new extradition bill sparked mass protests in Hong Kong in June 2019 in which nearly 2 million people took to the streets, over fears people could be extradited to China.
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The period of terror that is enveloping the island would mean that those commenting on issues of independence for Hong Kong run the risk of breaching the new security law outside of Hong Kong’s territory. It’s possible that even this article might fall foul of it.
This brings into question the other extradition agreements that Hong Kong has with 30 countries, most of whom do not have similar arrangements with mainland China. Canada was the first to suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong in early July 2020 and Australia followed suit a few days later. These countries are right to respond to such a danger to their citizens and residents.
Others with such agreements include the US, New Zealand, the UK, Germany, Singapore, Malaysia and India. It’s likely only a matter of time before others make similar decisions.
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China’s actions in Hong Kong are symptomatic of its changing outlook and attitude to its neighbours. The days of taoguang yanghui – the approach taken to foreign policy under Deng Xiaoping in the late 1970s and 1980s that is frequently translated as “keeping a low profile” – are already long gone. However, a clear willingness to disregard international treaties in this way shows that China now has the confidence and courage to challenge the status quo of the international system.
The global reaction indicates that this will not be left unanswered, laying the groundwork for an increasingly difficult relationship between China and other world powers.
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Niki JP Alsford, Professor in Asia Pacific Studies, Director of the Asia Pacific Studies Institutes, University of Central Lancashire and Ed Griffith, Principal Lecturer in Asia Pacific Studies, University of Central Lancashire
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