Sadly we live in a society where singing the national anthem at sporting events is supposed to pass for civic duty and caring for our fellow countrymen and women is now a sign of weakness /wokeness which is condemned as some twisted evidence of Marxism.
The rise of Evangelical televangelists and mega churches led to the eventual collapse of many traditional Protestant churches by offering congregants Vegas worthy weekly entertainment tinged with promises of wealth and moral superiority. And the retreat of many boomers from religion, often cited as the start of our country’s woes, was largely of its own making. Venturing further and further from the humility and service embodied by Jesus the modern American church was more and more characterized by intolerance and greed that many found offensive and hypocritical.
As a country we will always be imperfect but with all of the disinformation and rage churned out endlessly on our phones and ever larger flat screens it feels really different this time as if we’ve ventured into the deep dark forest and left no breadcrumbs behind while people who we should share a bond with are wanting to do us harm.
Is he trying to see how disgusting he can be before even his ardent supporters turn him off? Because he’s plumbing depths not before witnessed. It’s making me feel physically ill!
An act of hope in the White House from an unexpected source: Les Misérables Epilogue Scene Performed at the White House Governors Ball by the US Army Chorus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIQh_5dZUwI
Thanks for adding the Gaza video b/c I've not seen that covered much at all in the US. I first heard about it from a British journalist w/ a radio call-in show, and I couldn't believe it. Is it too much to ask for Dems to get themselves together/micro-target this video relentlessly (until the terrible music in the video becomes an earworm) to everyone who thought the current pres would be better on Gaza? Something?
I can’t decide which stance is more reprehensible: Trump fans who make excuses and reframe his decisions as honorable, or those who acts stunned when the opposition complains, saying they have no idea what we are complaining about or what the problem is. Nothing about this is normal, sane, legal, or anything but cruel.
How will NYT headline trump’s pardon and aid to the Tate child sex traffickers: “trump sets example of the depth of Christian forgiveness as Lent approaches” 🤢🤢🤮
The Tates better get more security, women own guns in this country and can get just as upset as male gun owners. "No one knows the first shot of a revolution till it's heard" - author unknown
It’s gotten to the point that I actually hate waking up. There is no fresh new day to greet. There may never be again in my lifetime. But there is sick rich and hateful underbelly in our nation and if I can help destroy that it might be enough.
Thank God, you and Ms. Riordan for the dog picture. I needed that picture and a shower after this newsletter
Welcome to trumpistan.
With regard to the tate trash, like goes to like.
I’ll close with another Bronx cheer for mitch. As djt sinks into the morass of his amorality and inhumanity, he is taking mitch with him. where they both belong.
And yet, with the Oval Office meeting with Trump/Vance and Zelenskyy, it got even crazier. When are the Republicans going to confront Trump and his bullying and lying?
Read Charlie Syles: "A Country That Has Forgotten How to Blush"
https://open.substack.com/pub/charliesykes/p/a-country-that-has-forgotten-how?r=3ofma&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
Creeps wanted for sex and trafficking offenses in Romania land in Florida—guests of Trump.
Check the long list of people who will suffer and die thanks to Musk’s cuts to USAID.
Well, at least the dogs give me hope.
Sadly we live in a society where singing the national anthem at sporting events is supposed to pass for civic duty and caring for our fellow countrymen and women is now a sign of weakness /wokeness which is condemned as some twisted evidence of Marxism.
The rise of Evangelical televangelists and mega churches led to the eventual collapse of many traditional Protestant churches by offering congregants Vegas worthy weekly entertainment tinged with promises of wealth and moral superiority. And the retreat of many boomers from religion, often cited as the start of our country’s woes, was largely of its own making. Venturing further and further from the humility and service embodied by Jesus the modern American church was more and more characterized by intolerance and greed that many found offensive and hypocritical.
As a country we will always be imperfect but with all of the disinformation and rage churned out endlessly on our phones and ever larger flat screens it feels really different this time as if we’ve ventured into the deep dark forest and left no breadcrumbs behind while people who we should share a bond with are wanting to do us harm.
Is he trying to see how disgusting he can be before even his ardent supporters turn him off? Because he’s plumbing depths not before witnessed. It’s making me feel physically ill!
An act of hope in the White House from an unexpected source: Les Misérables Epilogue Scene Performed at the White House Governors Ball by the US Army Chorus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIQh_5dZUwI
Any bets POS has no idea what it really means?
Thanks for adding the Gaza video b/c I've not seen that covered much at all in the US. I first heard about it from a British journalist w/ a radio call-in show, and I couldn't believe it. Is it too much to ask for Dems to get themselves together/micro-target this video relentlessly (until the terrible music in the video becomes an earworm) to everyone who thought the current pres would be better on Gaza? Something?
Joyce Vance got a new GS puppy yesterday. Just saying. Love to your biggies!
Yet again, our descent into hell picks up speed.
I can’t decide which stance is more reprehensible: Trump fans who make excuses and reframe his decisions as honorable, or those who acts stunned when the opposition complains, saying they have no idea what we are complaining about or what the problem is. Nothing about this is normal, sane, legal, or anything but cruel.
How will NYT headline trump’s pardon and aid to the Tate child sex traffickers: “trump sets example of the depth of Christian forgiveness as Lent approaches” 🤢🤢🤮
Dogs have better instincts than people; at least better instincts than some people.
Auggie reminds us of the the ancestors of dogs, the wolves and wolves take care of the pack/the family.
The Tates better get more security, women own guns in this country and can get just as upset as male gun owners. "No one knows the first shot of a revolution till it's heard" - author unknown
It’s gotten to the point that I actually hate waking up. There is no fresh new day to greet. There may never be again in my lifetime. But there is sick rich and hateful underbelly in our nation and if I can help destroy that it might be enough.
I agree wholeheartedly!
Thank God, you and Ms. Riordan for the dog picture. I needed that picture and a shower after this newsletter
Welcome to trumpistan.
With regard to the tate trash, like goes to like.
I’ll close with another Bronx cheer for mitch. As djt sinks into the morass of his amorality and inhumanity, he is taking mitch with him. where they both belong.
And yet, with the Oval Office meeting with Trump/Vance and Zelenskyy, it got even crazier. When are the Republicans going to confront Trump and his bullying and lying?