Remember when America used to make fabulous movies about people who stuck to their guns? Even though the guns they stuck to were often used to steal land from indigenous people who had no guns to stick to? Goodness, how times don't change. What's the betting that whatsitsname Turmp, when he sends people who are stuck to their guns to steal Canada, and Panama, and Greenland goes 'We're only doing what Israel's doing! They've been sticking to our guns for years!" The Precedent of the United States.
Some of the best humanitarians I’ve met or heard about were/are atheists or agnostics who, quite ironically, would make better examples of many of Christ’s teachings than too many institutional ‘Christians’. Conversely, some of the worst human(e) beings I’ve met or heard about are the most devout believers/preachers of fundamental Biblical theology.
Notably, the institutional ‘Christians’ who still vocally and politically support Donald Trump tend to see him as literally Godsent. Many, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and her reporter boyfriend Brian Glenn, also perceive Trump’s presidency as divinely-intended punishment against liberals. (By institutional Christianity, I mean those ‘Christians’ most resistant to Christ’s fundamental teachings of non-violence, compassion and non-wealth.)
If God really is as vengefully angry, even seemingly blood-thirsty, as institutional Christianity generally portrays Him to be, is anyone — including supposed ardent followers or conservative Bible believers — truly safe or really ‘saved’? One could reasonably theorize that He’d be especially peeved by those self-professed Christians He’d (likely rightfully) deem as fake or frauds. After all, Jesus, who was God incarnate, was about non-violence, genuine compassion, love and non-wealth. His teachings and practices epitomize so much of the primary component of socialism — do not hoard gratuitous wealth in the midst of great poverty.
Yet, they are not practiced by a significant number of ‘Christians’, likely including many who really seem to worship Donald Trump, a callous man who stands for very little or nothing Jesus taught and represents. ... The Biblical Jesus would not have rolled his eyes and sighed: ‘Oh well, I’m against everything the politician stands for, but what can you do when you dislike even more what his political competition stands for?’
Never mind the suffering of Christians in Israel and the violence against Christians and Alawites by the western-approved government in Syria. Never mind that the latter is Al Quadia under yet another name and as extreme and unhinged as headchoppers get. But Christian" Zionists will approve.
I do hope the little one has been improving ❤️❤️❤️
I personally am a “tan” person who has vocally supported the Axis of Resistance. Yep. I SUPPORT HAMAS, HEZBOLLAH AND ANSARALLAH! They are Freedom Fighters!
Thang is, I was born and grew up in Flint, Michigan. I’ve lived on a farm between Flint and Lansing for forty-plus years. What’s Trump and Co. gonna do, deport me back to Flint?
Luckily, I live in a “great” nation where one can endlessly acquire firearms! So if the Men in the Dark Suits come a-knockin’ on my door, they’re gonna be in for a little surprise! 😁
My pride and joy is a thirty-ought-six with an add-on clip 😉
Well said!! Here in the land of the free it’s legal to hold someone without charge for a minimum of 48 hours; excluding weekends and holidays. What a country.
Opposing a genocide is a nuanced position. Therefore, it's safest to deport anyone who mentions the word genocide - in relation to Palestine. (But obviously not in relation to states in Africa.)
“Only zionists are allowed to study in the United States of Israel”— priceless!
LK—perhaps you could contact Matt Taibbi and Racket News—your talent and general Bad Ass ability to conquer the complete rubbish put forth from governments the world over would likely be a perfect fit
Thought I should clarify— you would fit in perfectly at Racket— however— I’m 🙏 you never shut down NIN! There are plenty of folks who will let those in power have an earful! You Laura— have a real knack for demolishing whatever shite they throw at us— all the while making sure the poor/working folks can split our sides mocking their hubris
I’m so thankful for your hard work, tirelessly making sure that we can get through the silliness of Mainstream Media. I would love to buy you more coffees, unfortunately I have to choose between your wellbeing and my charitable donations to Helping Americans afford to be Tutored Forcefully at the Trump College of International Relations. You lose, obviously you understand that.
Once again I marvel at how many skewers you fit into this one piece. *chef's kiss*
Remember when America used to make fabulous movies about people who stuck to their guns? Even though the guns they stuck to were often used to steal land from indigenous people who had no guns to stick to? Goodness, how times don't change. What's the betting that whatsitsname Turmp, when he sends people who are stuck to their guns to steal Canada, and Panama, and Greenland goes 'We're only doing what Israel's doing! They've been sticking to our guns for years!" The Precedent of the United States.
Rod, SERIOUSLY great post! If Laura ever needs a stand-in….
Those satire workshops paying dividends now Rod 😉
Some of the best humanitarians I’ve met or heard about were/are atheists or agnostics who, quite ironically, would make better examples of many of Christ’s teachings than too many institutional ‘Christians’. Conversely, some of the worst human(e) beings I’ve met or heard about are the most devout believers/preachers of fundamental Biblical theology.
Notably, the institutional ‘Christians’ who still vocally and politically support Donald Trump tend to see him as literally Godsent. Many, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and her reporter boyfriend Brian Glenn, also perceive Trump’s presidency as divinely-intended punishment against liberals. (By institutional Christianity, I mean those ‘Christians’ most resistant to Christ’s fundamental teachings of non-violence, compassion and non-wealth.)
If God really is as vengefully angry, even seemingly blood-thirsty, as institutional Christianity generally portrays Him to be, is anyone — including supposed ardent followers or conservative Bible believers — truly safe or really ‘saved’? One could reasonably theorize that He’d be especially peeved by those self-professed Christians He’d (likely rightfully) deem as fake or frauds. After all, Jesus, who was God incarnate, was about non-violence, genuine compassion, love and non-wealth. His teachings and practices epitomize so much of the primary component of socialism — do not hoard gratuitous wealth in the midst of great poverty.
Yet, they are not practiced by a significant number of ‘Christians’, likely including many who really seem to worship Donald Trump, a callous man who stands for very little or nothing Jesus taught and represents. ... The Biblical Jesus would not have rolled his eyes and sighed: ‘Oh well, I’m against everything the politician stands for, but what can you do when you dislike even more what his political competition stands for?’
Never mind the suffering of Christians in Israel and the violence against Christians and Alawites by the western-approved government in Syria. Never mind that the latter is Al Quadia under yet another name and as extreme and unhinged as headchoppers get. But Christian" Zionists will approve.
Dearest Laura
I do hope the little one has been improving ❤️❤️❤️
I personally am a “tan” person who has vocally supported the Axis of Resistance. Yep. I SUPPORT HAMAS, HEZBOLLAH AND ANSARALLAH! They are Freedom Fighters!
Thang is, I was born and grew up in Flint, Michigan. I’ve lived on a farm between Flint and Lansing for forty-plus years. What’s Trump and Co. gonna do, deport me back to Flint?
Luckily, I live in a “great” nation where one can endlessly acquire firearms! So if the Men in the Dark Suits come a-knockin’ on my door, they’re gonna be in for a little surprise! 😁
My pride and joy is a thirty-ought-six with an add-on clip 😉
Thank you for openly stating that you support freedom fighters.
Thank you Lindsay. I always have and always will.
Does "Western" extra-judicial state terror surprise anybody at this point?
Remember Guantanamo? Or Abu Ghraib...?!
If only this was a joke, instead of deadly serious , first they came for the Palestinians, then they came for the protesters, then they came for …….
At least he didn't vandalize a Tesla dealership - that's serious terrorism.
Just fantastic explanations again 😄👏
Nice read. Love the “United States of Israel” moniker.
It's highly accurate.
Twisting the knife of truth (social)Laura. I wonder what Vance's brown wife thinks of all this?
probably the same as Priti Patel and Kemi Badenoch think
She has allowed her husband to make her children's already-hostile country, even more of a threat to them.
If she doesn't care about that, then I doubt she cares about anything, or anyone.
She thinks her wealth will protect them. I can't say that speaks too highly of her intelligence.
Thanks for the support, Laura. We’re scared over here. Although it’s happening almost everywhere now. ❤️
👏 bravo. Free speech“does not extend to opposition to genocide” by the perpetrator.
Well said!! Here in the land of the free it’s legal to hold someone without charge for a minimum of 48 hours; excluding weekends and holidays. What a country.
Opposing a genocide is a nuanced position. Therefore, it's safest to deport anyone who mentions the word genocide - in relation to Palestine. (But obviously not in relation to states in Africa.)
Oh so brilliant 👏👏👏
“Only zionists are allowed to study in the United States of Israel”— priceless!
LK—perhaps you could contact Matt Taibbi and Racket News—your talent and general Bad Ass ability to conquer the complete rubbish put forth from governments the world over would likely be a perfect fit
Thought I should clarify— you would fit in perfectly at Racket— however— I’m 🙏 you never shut down NIN! There are plenty of folks who will let those in power have an earful! You Laura— have a real knack for demolishing whatever shite they throw at us— all the while making sure the poor/working folks can split our sides mocking their hubris
So many Thanks
I’m so thankful for your hard work, tirelessly making sure that we can get through the silliness of Mainstream Media. I would love to buy you more coffees, unfortunately I have to choose between your wellbeing and my charitable donations to Helping Americans afford to be Tutored Forcefully at the Trump College of International Relations. You lose, obviously you understand that.