Jim Rogers Nebraska

This account is now my personal account, but I'm back in the race for NU Board of Regents Dist. 4! Follow the new campaign account @RogersforRegent and I'll also re-post from that account here.

@mattvanswol @JamieBonkiewicz "Illegal border cross" concept non-existent in 1 ce, but Matthew reports Jesus' family flees to Egypt to avoid persecution. So, bible says flee to Egypt so Jesus is not slaughtered; many U.S. immgrnts face same danger. MAGA problem? They "read" the Bible, but don't "study" it.

@mattvanswol @JamieBonkiewicz @JamieBonkiewicz closer to the truth here. Jesus not citizen of Judea, but Galilee (considered hillbillies by Judeans). Birth narratives late insertions to Gospels themselves written decades post-Jesus. "Census trip" opposite of Roman history, Bethlehem inserted for prophecy.

In two days, Christian Nationalists will celebrate the resurrection of a man they would deport

@NebDoc69720 @janekleeb @NebraskaDems Understood, I'm sure you're busy. Great talking, happy to meet if you want to discuss regent policy (I meet constituents a lot!). My budget analysis will be killer! Ping me back if you're ever interested in following up on any of this, and best to you!

@JimRogers_Nebr @janekleeb @NebraskaDems I think I’m probably going to wrap up this conversation as well. I appreciate your respectable arguments. I think we will shake hands and say agree to disagree. Happy to buy you a beer at a husker game if our paths cross, however.

I was specifically responding to Fox stupid article saying lots of groups like Indivisible, ACLU, HRC are coordinating about the rallies as if that's news. Our Dem party doesn't coordinate with socialist groups and the ones you highlight in your article I've never even heard of. Do better if you are an actual "news" site or you keep proving you're just a site Republicans will use in negative mail pieces agains Dems. You should correct your article.

@NebDoc69720 @janekleeb @NebraskaDems Not sure of definition of what it "turned into." But: Reagan = "father of the mandate" (see EMTALA). LARGEST FEDERAL MANDATE EVER up to that time Gingrich = converted Reagan mandate into individual mandate (adopted whole cloth in ACA). Cons of that era pushed big fed control!

I’m old 🤣. Reagan and conservatives in the 80s wanted nothing at all similar to what the ACA turned into. He did not want federal involvement. He wanted fair market capitalism to control health care rates. He expanded Medicare a little bit, but I challenge your statement that Reagan wanted something similar to what Obama character turned into.

@NebDoc69720 @janekleeb @NebraskaDems Great reasoned responses, btw. Thanks for taking the time. I'm retired, you're working! So, your time is valuable. Again, if you're waiting on a resp from me, just remind me what I missed. Happy to respond to any issues you have with my "Dems are better cons" theory!

@NebDoc69720 @janekleeb @NebraskaDems The "choice" I was referring to was local control of how locker room situations are handled (not vouchers). I see room for debate on trans issues, but the Kauth-style "make a state law?" Totally against cons canon of just a few years ago. Local control here? Dems seem better.

@NebDoc69720 @janekleeb @NebraskaDems What would you say that threat is? I go to Dem party mtgs and events all the time-- zero discussion of anything Soros. Dark money is FAR bigger on the 'Pub side, and far less open. You know what Soros funds, 'Pub dark funding is totally hidden. Again, Dems seem better here.

@JimRogers_Nebr @janekleeb @NebraskaDems I agree with you and that I am not a fan of Soros or his influence on this country. I will concede the point and I think he is a threat to our country.

@NebDoc69720 @janekleeb @NebraskaDems I could support a form of Sowell-style imm. But Caplan lays out the econ of it; open brdrs is optimum: U.S.: Artcles of Conf -> open state brdrs EU: closed -> open brdrs = Huge econ plus for both (no "burden") So, yes, why separate countries? "Burden" args fall apart quick.

I’m more of a Sowell immigration supporter. Limited specific immigration from a need perspective rather than free and open borders. If you support that approach why even have separate countries and borders at all? This has shown already to place a huge financial burden on our society and support networks just over past ten years. My own experience in healthcare supports this with a significant increase in unfunded and underfunded care.

@NebDoc69720 @janekleeb @NebraskaDems Don't know your age, but ACA was the cons answer to Hillarycare in 93, and I was part of the conserv movmnt pushing ACA like hell. Gingrich, Buckley, Gramm, even Reagan! ACA was consrv canon. But when a Dem passed exactly that ACA? Commie heresy!! It was a stunnning reversal.

Clinical practice. I would disagree that the ACA was a conservative crowning achievement 🤣. Expensive premiums, sky high deductibles, many offices don’t take it because they pay providers and hospitals rather poorly, and burdens small business. I appreciate the pre-existing condition rules, that was the best part. Mandate was not great but has been mostly removed now. Many of my patients are not fans of the ACA and they love it every day.

@NebDoc69720 @janekleeb @NebraskaDems Also interested in what medicine you practice. My PhD is in mathematical biochem and I'm a cancer researcher. I'm not a clinician, though (my wife is), so would be interested in your take on Obamacare. To me, ACA is a conserv crowning achievemnt that the 'Pubs just threw away!

@NebDoc69720 @janekleeb @NebraskaDems Sorry! Can you repeat any question I missed? Swear I thought I responded to all! Caplan is a top cons economist, and makes a strong cons case for full immigrn.-- even open borders. You may not be convinced in the end, but there is a real cons argument! amazon.com/Open-Borders-S…

@NebDoc69720 @janekleeb @NebraskaDems I like your posts as you are a doc (so smart) and I like challenge (and do change my mind). But seems you're not reading my responses. I'm Dem, but we have some common grnd. I'll have NU budget analyses you'll love! My opponents? Never a detailed critical review of spending.

@NebDoc69720 @janekleeb @NebraskaDems Per my earlier post to you: American Ideals (Conservs used to support): -Immigr. as big net positive (Reagan amnesty) -Locker policy as local decision (Small govt) -4th Am. rights vs. ICE overreach (FedSoc core) MAGA rejects this conserv legacy. Dems are now defending it.

@NebDoc69720 @janekleeb @NebraskaDems Asked, answered, yet you never engage my responses and just keep repeating the accusations. This is what conservs have become-- no arguments, just spew canned, fact-free accusations. Go back, look at all my direct, fact-based responses to your accusations and respond to those.

You tell me you are a conservative, but stand with the Democratic Party. The Democratic platform over the last eight years has been open borders, illegal immigration, expansive, entitlement, program funding, coupled with expensive fraud and waste, burning down our cities during riots, torching and defunding our police and law-enforcement, pushing for men in women’s sports, and advancing a DEI agenda over merit based opportunities. More recently the socialist arm of the Democratic Party seems to be taking the lead with recent elections and are being funded by known socialist Soros and his groups. That is not my idea of being a conservative. When you say that you are a democrat, that is what you stand for. That is the party banner you’ve chosen to lineup behind. I will go back to my initial statement and echo what I said yesterday, which is I hope you never get within an inch of being a Regent over our students in our state college.

@NebDoc69720 @janekleeb @NebraskaDems 'Pubs clean on that? They are the biggest spenders of all! Jude Wanniski came up with "Two Santa Clauses Theory" in the '70s. So, conserv's fiscally irresponsible by design and on purpose. Yet, you dump on Dems. Once again, Dems closer to (real) conserv principles.

@JimRogers_Nebr @janekleeb @NebraskaDems And to say you’re a fiscal conservative and a democrat in the current state of your party is an oxymoron.

@NebDoc69720 @janekleeb @NebraskaDems -What do I support that socists hold dear? -Give 3 Trump imperfection -Con theory clear immgra = net pos, even illegal -Glad agree on local school choice; I'm told you now must be rad pro-trans? -I provided ton of support Dems (and I) are closer than MAGA to (real) con prncpls.

You’re “anti-socialist” but supportive of everything the radical left holds dear which includes socialism. You can’t stand with the dems and ignore a majority of their platform and just shrug your shoulders. NoKings was funded by Soros and he has a long track record of anti-American views and support. Trump isn’t perfect but he has done so many good things for our country that get ignored by the liberal media and the left. You say max immigration is key but there is a difference between legal immigration and illegal aliens adding to the burden on our wocety and economy. I see it everyday in healthcare and it is not sustainable. We agree on local school choice and control. In short, when you say you support the dems and you get to own their platform. I don’t agree 100% with every decision conservatives have made over the years but I fully support who they are and what they’re trying to accomplish. To say the Dems are closer to what is right for this country is a joke.

@ChrisNelso25625 @janekleeb @NebraskaDems Wrong-- virtually all economists say property tax is the best. Once again, Dems are closer to the correct theory. Conservatives used to follow economic theory. Now, just whatever Trump says. But we can't criticize that because it's "demonizing him." Facts over feelings!

@JimRogers_Nebr @janekleeb @NebraskaDems You're nuts. The only righteous basis of a tax system is sales tax and tariffs. You and I will never own a piece of land in this nation. The Dems are violent Bolsheviks and apparently so are you. ICE, ICE, baby.

@NebDoc69720 @janekleeb @NebraskaDems Strawmen. I am vehemently anti-socialist, and you know nothing about my thoughts on trans in sports. I am a fiscal conservative, running on platform of NU reform on budgets-- far stronger than any other candidate. Your point on demonize Trump diminished by demonizing Soros.

@JimRogers_Nebr @janekleeb @NebraskaDems No, you want them to see it your way. Socialism and open borders, men in women’s sports, social handouts laden with fraud, and supporting a Soros funded takeover attempt of our country.