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“The United Nations will soon come out with a plan known as Agenda 21, in which they will push everyone into cities so we can keep better track of them, and the common, everyday people will no longer be able to access the great outdoors without having to go through a lot of red tape. The governments of the world will start declaring vast stretches of land in their own countries as national monuments or just buy up the land to prevent the freedom to create more energy reserves so that only a few will be in control over all of the resources of the world.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Turmoil

“For the next two years, Gary assisted unions in getting some justice for the worker from the business owner. Gary would also help educate voters, who didn’t have too much in the way of an education, to vote how Gary, and the other community organizers, wanted. They told those voters that the Republicans and conservatives wanted to enslave them, that they, the Republicans, were against the working man and woman, and the Republicans only cared about rich, white, old men, who were making millions of dollars off of the poor peoples’ backs. Gary helped hold protests all over the state for these poorer people, with other communist and socialist organizers. Any time a politician had to hold a town hall meeting, or a city council meeting, when the subject was jobs and housing, they were there. Gary knew this was all smoke and mirrors, because nothing would ever actually change, it was all to keep the supposedly downtrodden on the same side as Gary and the others.”
― Cliff Ball, The Usurper: A suspense political thriller

“Gary thought about all of these revelations, and said to Tim, “Someone is going to have to do something about Jorge Bornos when the time comes. When I finally consolidate my power, I think we should seize his assets and put them to our use. What do you think?” “I think you’re right, but, it’ll be a long time before we get to that point. In the meantime, we should just concentrate on what we’re supposed to do now. I wish I could’ve asked him who the others are that are supposed to do the same thing that you’re supposed to do, Gary.”
― Cliff Ball, The Usurper: A suspense political thriller

“lumber from the Black Hills National Forest. We have plenty of spare metal laying around in the junkyard, so we can build this with no problems,” “Uh, won’t the Sioux get kinda mad about us taking trees?” “I had to talk with the Sioux leader, John Running Elk, and he was fine with it as long as the lumber company stayed away from the Crazy Horse Memorial and the lands around it. They too have been preparing for the eventual crazy days ahead if the U.S. government does actually collapse, since it is apparent that Collins doesn’t seem to be going anywhere, in spite of Wall Street crashing and the military openly saying they want to get rid of him. Next question,”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“we do have a war, this farm by itself could take care of a lot of people in this area if we lose electricity. I would start plantin’ wheat in the field that I don’t use now, but the government would throw a fit, so I can’t do that without bein’ heavily fined. Back in our shed, we still have old-fashioned plows, and even a couple of very old International tractors that run on steam, so we could do it, if the need arises,”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“Let me get straight to the point: The President is requiring his staff to declare an oath of loyalty to him while DOJ looks into the questionable election results. The first person he wanted me to talk to was you. While you were gone, I conducted a thorough background check involving you and your family, and I have a few questions that will resolve whether we keep you. Understand?” “I understand,” “Are you aware that Collins does not like Christians?” “I’ve heard that, yes,” “So why didn’t you inform us of that before you applied for a position in the Secret Service?” “I didn’t know it was that important,” “It’s very important. I also see in your record that you’ve taken classes online from Liberty University and your late wife received an Education degree from Pensacola Christian College. Another item that troubles me is that you’re a regular churchgoer of your local Baptist church, and you’re a member of the Conservative Party. What do you have to say for yourself, Mr. Atwood?” “I don’t see the problem,” Brian”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“Yeltsin introduced reforms in Russia itself, against Gorbachev’s wishes, and Yeltsin decided to completely disband the USSR at the end of 1991, and all Communist Party structure was dismantled. The Commonwealth of Independent States was formed by Russia, and some of the other former Soviet republics. Russia itself became the Russian Federation.”
― Cliff Ball, The Usurper: A suspense political thriller

“when Gorbachev tried to restructure the Soviet Union into a federation of independent republics, but with the Communist Party still in control over the economy. A committee formed by Gorbachev’s Vice President Gennadi Yanayev, Prime Minister Valentin Pavlov, Defense Minister Dmitriy Yazov, KGB chief Vladimir Kryuchkov, and other high ranking officials, put Gorbachev under house arrest while he was on vacation. They reintroduced censorship of politics and the newspapers, and banned all political activity. They thought the population would support them, including most politicians, but they were wrong. Boris Yeltsin, who was the President of the Russian Republic, declared the coup illegal, and ended up with the support of the majority of the Russian citizens. The coup collapsed, when the military wouldn’t kill the people trying to protect the Russian Parliament building, nor would they put the Russian politicians under arrest. When he returned to power, Gorbachev was left without popular support from the citizens or the political class.”
― Cliff Ball, The Usurper: A suspense political thriller

“On Wall Street, stocks went up today at the news of Collins’ defeat, which was nearly two thousand points higher than it was on Election Day. During Collins’ tenure as President, stocks have fluctuated wildly, but overall, they have mostly gone down by over ten thousand points from a record high of fifteen thousand at the start of his term. Analysts warn that if Collins doesn’t acknowledge his defeat, these significant gains will be lost due to the uncertainty of his mental state, and could cause an economic collapse as a result.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trial: Christian End Times Thriller

“Our child has Down Syndrome. USHA claims that we violated several health care laws, so now they are going to take him away at the end of the month. I’m wondering if the FBI can do anything,” “I’m sorry to hear that. No, the FBI can’t do anything, but I wish we could. When I worked for the Douglas County Sheriff’s department, we were called out a lot when parents objected to the heavy-handedness of USHA. USHA always won the argument. Once they were given power, they kept taking more and more, so now they’re practically as powerful as DOJ. I don’t think Congress realized what they were creating back in the 2010’s. Anyway, you must be wondering what I called you in here for.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“In the auditorium, which had four hundred people attending, the choir was singing when an M-1 Abrams tank crashed through the front doors of the building and came into the auditorium, interrupting the singing. Two other tanks crashed through the east and west walls, with black clad soldiers walking into the auditorium from behind the tanks. The congregation was clearly frightened, but they had nowhere to run, and Pastor Fields got up from his chair, went to the podium, and asked, “What’s going on here?” A man, who looked like he was in charge of this interruption, walked up the steps of the platform, walked over to Pastor Fields, and asked, “Pastor Matt Fields, I presume?” “Yes. Who are you and what on Earth are doing by bringing tanks and soldiers in here?” “Who I am is of no concern to you. We’re here to arrest all of you for being enemies of the state. We have busses outside waiting to take you to our holding facility. Go quietly and no one should get hurt. Not much anyway,”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trial: Christian End Times Thriller

“The fact that fallout would also drift over Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Syria didn’t really cross his mind, he was determined to establish a world-wide Muslim Empire by wiping out the Jews first. He didn’t have long to wait before he saw that some of the missiles were veering off course or had stopped functioning altogether. He demanded an explanation from his engineers, “What kind of trickery is this? What are your explanations?” “We don’t know. According to our computers, the missiles are still on their target trajectories. There is no plausible explanation,” the senior engineer tried to explain. “This is not acceptable. Heads will roll for this failure!” As he angrily watched the display, one missile turned while over Iraq and went directly for the city of Mosul. In the next instant, there was indication that Mosul was now a radioactive ruin. Karimi knew that the Iraqi government would be demanding answers almost immediately. The remaining missiles stopped functioning as soon as they reached the border of Israel, dropped harmlessly out of the sky, and hit the ground in Jordan.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trial: Christian End Times Thriller

“had no desire to be a part of an administration that would usurp the authority of the people and the Constitution, and one that apparently hated Christians.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“You want me to be Student Body President? More than half of this campus wouldn’t vote for me, since a lot of them would consider me a freak. You’re going to need to make this far more convincing for me to join your little cause.” Alison remarked in an unconvinced tone. “Don’t you worry about getting elected, I have that covered. You know, Alison, we can use this as an experiment to see just how far we can go before the population of this university starts to push back. Then, when we’re old enough to get elected to the halls of power, we can use this same model for the entire country. Come, let me escort you to the Student Center, and then we can get started.”
― Cliff Ball, The Usurper: A suspense political thriller

“You’ll have to file paperwork with the TSA before we make a car trip of more than five hundred miles, you know.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“The volcano exploded. Rocks, ash, and lava were violently thrown out of the volcano, killing anyone within one hundred miles of the explosion, since the volcano was much larger than Mount Saint Helens had been when it first exploded. Clouds of ash drifted over the United States, southern Canada, and the northern part of Mexico, dumping hundreds of pounds of it over farmland and onto cities. Since the air was choked with ash, millions died as the ash was breathed in, farmland became sterile, and a massive cloud from the smoke of the volcano drifted over the northern hemisphere, from North America to Asia, and caused temperatures to drop since the ash obscured the sun.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trial: Christian End Times Thriller

“wait out Jesus’ return with other Christians in a community that had been started by some Doomsday Preppers back in the mid-2010’s. He said they’re all tired of being harassed by the government and other people around them. I wished him and his family luck, but I can’t say that I’m all that happy with the news,” “I’m not either. Karen didn’t tell me at all they were going to do that when I last talked to her,” “That’s because she didn’t know herself they were going to until last night when they saw the damage done to their home again. They had been discussing it for while and it was the final straw for her,” answered Matthew. “The Police should’ve put a stop to all of that nonsense long ago. Unfortunately, the Police are part of the problem we have now,” “Yes, I know, but that’s the kind of society we live in now,”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trial: Christian End Times Thriller

“Greg. All I want from you is total loyalty, and to watch for anyone who may be a subversive, got that?” Gary gave Greg a look that indicated he would not tolerate any dissent. “I’m very loyal; I will never betray you, sir. I can watch for subversives, and if the need arises, they too can be eliminated.” “According to Professor Nixon, no one should be eliminated, so back off for now. Later on, when he suspects nothing, I think we should take care of him. I can’t have my power questioned,”
― Cliff Ball, The Usurper: A suspense political thriller

“Well, the KGB wanted to take down a few countries around the world, without a whole lot of military action. So, with my money, they recruited a bunch of men and women to bear children, who would eventually take down those countries. They’re all set to ascend to power at around the same time, which includes you, Gary. Before all of you ascend to power though, I will introduce economic problems to the various stock markets and banks around the world. I will make sure whichever ruling power that’s in control, will be blamed for the economic collapses. This will bring you, and the others, into power. All that we have aimed for, which is complete and total control over the world, will be accomplished.”
― Cliff Ball, The Usurper: A suspense political thriller

“Order 21 would include the design plans for FEMA Camps, how they would be supplied, loyalty oaths for everyone who worked under Order 21, how the TSA and EPA would assist the United Nations with Agenda 21, and even how they would disband Congress and the Supreme Court. Order 21 would enable Martial Law and make it known that the United Nations had established a military presence throughout the borders of the United States since the early 2010’s.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Turmoil

“We need to untie them so they can walk into the facility on their own power.” The Massey’s were unbound and directed into the inner workings of the facility, and then they were told to go through a door. Still in shock, none of them protested. They were led to a registration desk, and the man in black who directed the Massey’s into the building said to the woman behind the desk, “Nancy, they’re all yours.” “Ah, Governor Massey and his family. Such distinguished guests that have come to our facilities. Governor, if you will fill out these forms, we can get started,” “What…. what is this place?” he asked. “You are at Camp 17,” she said, as if that was supposed to mean something to him. “Is this some sort of re-education or concentration camp?” “Yes,” “When did this place get built? I was Governor, how did I not know about it?” Nancy shrugged, “Beats me,” “So President Collins is putting all of his enemies here? He can’t do that!” “It looks to me like he can and did. Now fill out these forms so we can process you and your family. You don’t want me to call security, they can be rather nasty to people who don’t do what they’re told.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trial: Christian End Times Thriller

“The TSA started out being union goons frisking us at airports, then turned into an agency that regulated where you could go, how far you could go, and how often. Now look at it! They’ve shut down the interstates and some of the highways because the President is afraid some Americans might riot in Washington. I don’t think he needs to worry, too many of us have turned into sheep, and are willing to let the government do whatever it wants.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“scientists claim that the Earth was warming because of human activity and Earth’s supposedly limited resources couldn’t handle the impending super heat wave. All he would need to do now was to have educators in liberal universities, the media, and politicians in key spots start showing this made-up data to the people to get them to believe it. He knew there would always be people who would believe everything the media, their teachers, or their government told them. The problem was the minority of people who always thought for themselves. Eventually, those free thinkers would have to be disposed of so Gregory and people like him would have free reign and no one would be questioning them.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Turmoil

“what did you do for the FBI?” “I mostly tagged suspicious search terms online for evidence of terrorism. As a result, I found a threat against Offutt. I also did some field work, but nothing worth mentioning,”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“Gary was getting ready to announce his run for the Illinois State Senate. The current state senator had suddenly decided to retire, and was supposedly retiring to Miami Beach, Florida, which left the seat open for Gary to run. After six years of being an attorney, he was more than ready to get closer to his goals. Mikayla had finally warmed up to him three years earlier, after they had been married for six years. They were expecting their first child shortly, and as they were getting ready to make the announcement about Gary’s political campaign for state senate,”
― Cliff Ball, The Usurper: A suspense political thriller

“All life choices will eventually be treated as normal and no one will bat an eye. You want to marry a child, go right ahead. You want to marry three or four women and they want to marry multiple husbands, that’ll be acceptable in the future too. You think of it, we can make it happen. “America’s borders will be opened up to whoever wants to come, and the government won’t enforce the immigration laws. If a state attempts to sue the federal government over the laws, that state will lose. Eventually, the federal government will grant amnesty to the illegal’s, and they’ll have access to everything natural born and naturalized citizens have. This will give us millions of people who will vote for the Democrats and we’ll stay in power for decades to come.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Turmoil

“Baldwin couldn’t shake his suspicions. “Mr. Evans, I know you supplied Collins with the money to run for President. I know you’ve helped to manipulate events in the Middle East. So, really, what’s in this for you?” “I know you know that. I’m asking you to do this because Collins has gone beyond what I ever wanted him to do. The power has completely gone to his head. I’m coming to you, because your command deals with security, and who is the biggest security threat to the United States as of this moment?” Evans then thought to himself,”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trial: Christian End Times Thriller

“as Matthew looked down the barrel of the gun. “Dear Heavenly Father, please forgive this man for what he is about to do. Please let our leaders realize the error of their ways, and please take care of my family in the coming months with the hardships they’ll endure. I am prepared to meet you. In Jesus’ name, amen.” “Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!” then he shot Matthew in the chest, killing him instantly. “NOOOO!” screamed Allison, as Matthew died in her arms. “You didn’t have to kill him,” “Someone needed to be made an example of, and it ended up being him. Now tell me where they went, or you’re next,” “They didn’t tell me,” muttered an almost inconsolable Allison.”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trial: Christian End Times Thriller

“Demand answers for what?” “We were supposed to check for genetic abnormalities while you were pregnant, and if we found anything, the child was supposed to be aborted. They’ll ask us why we didn’t and then they’ll want to take him away,” “Can they do that?” “Unfortunately, they can. Are you up to facing them?” “I’ll do my best,” “If you want, take the kids and go shopping or go to the park. But, that’s up to you.” “I’ll stay. We need to show the government we aren’t afraid of their stupid policies or their goose-stepping goons.” she said,”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Trouble: Christian End Times Novel

“Congress will also look into the possible link that certain medical problems, such as Down syndrome, Autism, and others have that causes such violence to occur from these kinds of people. The Health Administration will research the possible reasons for this violence, what can be done about it, and how it might be prevented in the future. If it starts in the womb, we will take care of such problems. If it occurs due to nurture, the parents and their mental health will be examined. It might be best if children were raised by the community, so that’s something we’ll examine. We will leave no stone unturned to get to the bottom of gun violence. We’ll take a couple of questions,” “Speaker Rooney, what’s being done to curb the speculation online that this whole thing was a set-up to take away guns from the American people?”
― Cliff Ball, Times of Turmoil