“STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN’S PREEMPTIVE PARDONS FOR THE ENTIRE BIDEN FAMILY:
“President Biden’s preemptive pardons for the Biden Crime Family serve as a confession of their corruption as they sold out the American people to enrich themselves. Our investigation revealed that at least ten members of the Biden Crime Family and their associates raked in over $30 million by selling Joe Biden’s influence to corrupt foreign entities and individuals in China, Russia, Ukraine, Romania, and Kazakhstan. The legacy media should be ashamed of themselves for covering up Joe Biden and his family’s abuse of power, corruption, and obstruction. The American people have seen through the legacy media’s coverup and the Bidens’ lies, and they know the truth: President Biden abused his public office to create a slush fund for his family. President Biden will go down as the most corrupt president in U.S. history, and our investigation will be remembered as one of the most successful ever conducted by Congress.””
Yesterday, Cheryl posted a good article about the song Imagine which was played at Carter’s funeral. The article said Carter was a Southern Baptist. I did not think that was correct because his long held views did not align with Southern Baptist theology. I did a quick search and found this, first up, about his departure from his Southern Baptist roots.
“We’re hearing that President Donald Trump has pardoned pro-life advocate Bevelyn Williams, who Biden put in prison for 3 years for protesting abortion. Other pardons of pro-life Americans reportedly forthcoming.”
Concerning Melania appearing Amish, it seems Amish is in the eye of the beholder 🙂
I understood, from my point of view, that Dj probably meant the stark contrast of navy or black against the white, like the Amish I have seen portrayed tend to wear in some settings. She was stunning in her beauty and perfect carriage, and I thought the outfit was perhaps giving an air of authority, like a uniform, and appropriate to wear as wife of the Commander In Chief.
Like Mona Lisa’s smile, each person sees it differently.
“SCOTT JENNINGS: This was an incredible speech for Trump. Watching him indict these gangsters to their faces while they had to sit with him in an intimate setting… they had to sit there and take it. It was glorious.”
“BREAKING: The Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard Linda Fagan, has been terminated over her failure to address border security and her excessive focus on DEI – FOX”
“Admiral Linda Fagan, who oversaw the US Coast Guard, has been terminated for operational failure and misdirecting all of the organization’s resources away from training, retention, and border security over to Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity (DEI) initiatives within the USCG.”
“BREAKING: Senate committee votes in FAVOR of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of defense, now sending his nomination out of committee and bypassing Democratic attempts to obstruct – The Hill”
“Everything Democrats and corporate media falsely claimed Trump would do with the pardon power to destroy democracy and the rule of law– pardon all his family members and all his political allies — were things Trump didn’t do.
Panama has been a solid US ally ever since it seceded from Colombia. Even the Noriega invasion hasn’t soured them on their pro US leanings. They know they have a golden egg in the Canal and administer it accordingly — strictly neutral just collecting the fees. Various countries and corporations have large embassies and offices in Panama City, including the Chinese. It makes sense as a major shipping and banking center — it has more skyscrapers than any other city in Latin America.
In terms of immigration, they’ve cooperated with the US and allowed American officials to help close the Darian Gap which connects it to South America. Check out documentaries on the Gap — its insane. Any attempt to change the relationship risks creating problems where none exists right now. Instability is not good for international shipping. For those who voted for Trump to avoid foreign wars, this is the opposite.
Carter
Carter is part of a long and old tradition of progressive evangelicalism. Baptist ministers in Canada helped found our social democratic party (the NDP) were within the same tradition. To target Carter on theological grounds misses what he represents.
It’s interesting that both Vance and Trump married immigrant women. And it appears both have the same hesitation on what is essentially a very American idea on the role of the spouse. As for Melania, a female friend thought she was dressed like a funeral. I find the whole concern about the ladies’ dress to be bizarre and unnecessary.
The deluge of Executive Orders makes me wonder about checks and balances.
One of the Biden orders rescinded included mechanisms to ensure drugs costs were lowered including insulin costs. Expect drug prices to go up
Ask yourself who wins with less regulations? In a free unregulated market power dominates. Regulations help even the playing field — for example OSHA ensures employers don’t skimp on safety. Without OSHA, employees are often at the mercy of the employers. Currently the market with the least regulation is data collection, algorithms, and AI. You can be sure the tech bros million dollars inauguration donations are paying dividends
“Directing every federal department and agency to address the ongoing cost of living crisis.” — what does that mean?? A bureaucratic exercise at best. Reminds me when the gov’t tells the school board to address lower math scores — I know what next year’s staff meetings will be about.
Withdrawing from the Paris accord doesn’t save money — its not like they were going to spend the money anyway. The question is will they need to spend money regardless as climate change will require more spending in FEMA for example. Interestingly, the EU has quit buying Russia fossil fuel as a matter of national security, and as a side measure they are going into more alternatives — its the way of the future and creates independence
“. Restoring freedom of speech and preventing government censorship of free speech.” ” Ending the weaponization of government against political adversaries of the previous administration.”” Meaningless drivel — how do you actual implement that??
Trump was asked about the 25% tariffs and answered they would be implemented on Feb 1st. However, a memo he signed required a report to both borders to be due on April 1st — he mixed the dates?? A senior moment?
In any case, our Liberal federal gov’t has everyone on the same page and has their own tariffs ready to go. My conservative populists premier has added the threat of removing bourbon and wine from the gov’t controlled liquor stores. You can buy wine and beer from various stores but hard liquor can only be purchased from gov’t stores. No bourbon sales in Ontario will hurt Kentucky (the governor has already called to ask this not to happen). The tit for tat will hurt everyone. On a personal note, it won’t affect me — I prefer Irish whiskey.
Not sure why leaving WHO is a win. I know people are annoyed with WHO for their actions in the Covid epidemic but they are the only venue for international information sharing and regulation.
Let’s just say Trump is having “a moment” in these first 24 hours of unbridled power. 🙂
I won’t disagree with everything Trump does (down the line). But I will still contend we have a man lacking wisdom but loving authority who is leading the nation — and that conviction is only getting reinforced.
Every action will, in time, draw a reaction amid this explosive environment. The nation remains divided. Are we destined to be at war with one another?
May we be reminded that as believers, we know a power much greater than those pretending at it in a fallen world.
For a professing follower of Christ to embrace a song with lyrics of the cited song played, there is a contradiction:
Imagine there’s no heaven It’s easy if you try No hell below us Above us, only sky
Imagine all the people Livin’ for today Ah
Imagine there’s no countries It isn’t hard to do Nothing to kill or die for And no religion, too
A believer knows there is a heaven and a hell. We do not live for today for we are living for Christ and our home is with Him….there comes a better tomorrow.
So yes…it is odd for Carter and his wife to have that played at their funerals.
Trump could have chosen to try to unite the two sides of our country, but instead, it seems that he has chosen to please his base. (Biden did the same thing, and was rightly called out for it.)
As for renaming Mount Denali as Mount McKinley, for centuries it was known as Denali by the native Alaskans there until someone came along and decided to rename it after McKinley.
This will probably get me accused of clutching my pearls again, but regarding the post at 9:51: to enjoy and revel in seeing someone being publicly shamed in their presence, even if you think they deserve it, just does not sit right with me.
What bothers me more than the fact that it happened is that some are delighting in it. That’s not a good attitude to have.
I’ve voted for candidates I’ve liked. I’ve supported candidates I’ve liked and agreed with. And I still will.
But I don’t recall being “all in” for a politician (no matter what they do or say) since I was maybe a teenager.
I outgrew it, left that folly behind, and I’m glad I did.
Stay critical. Step back. Be wary. Keep an arm’s length. You’ll sometimes agree — and sometimes disagree — with the same politician if you’re thinking critically. It’s a good test to apply for ourselves.
So just wondering if those opposed to Trump are opposed to all he’s doing?
Any thoughts from the self proclaimed “loyal opposition”?
I don’t think anyone here is opposed to everything he does.
I will say, though, that taking away Bolton’s Secret Service protection looks vengeful and petty, was unnecessary, and may have fatal consequences. He had that protection because of specific threats made against him by Iran.
Kizzie — I missed that the first time here but you’re right.
Given that Trump skipped Biden’s inauguration, for anyone to take some type of pleasure in Biden and others being at Trump’s inauguration seems a bit off. Biden etc chose to respect the peaceful transition of power. He could’ve easily been justified to return the favour and skip Trump’s inauguration.
Gulf of America? Does that mean all government documents referencing it will have to be changed? What will the Department of Government Efficiency have to say about that?
Really, with so many real problems to deal with, why do we care what the body of water between the US and Mexico is called? Calling it Gulf of America won’t do anything to make America great again. It just makes America weird.
Though calling it the Gulf of America would recognize both Mexico and the US, even Canada though, unless they become the fifty first, I don’t believe they have a toehold. But it would be costly and time consuming.
Trump skipped Biden’s party due to the left out for his blood..,smart man to skip it. Now Biden should be arrested but he is pardoned like the rest of his crime family.
It was interesting to see the left sitting there during the inauguration. Some rather uncomfortable some stoic and others smirking. I didn’t see it so much as a public shaming but more of confronting what the left has inflicted upon this nation for the past four years. If they felt it was shaming perhaps they knew they should be ashamed. I don’t begrudge anyone who opposes Trump the benefits to be gained through his leadership. It would be nice if those on the left would see the differences of love of our country and her citizens in him as opposed to what we have endured with Biden but so it goes.
I’m glad Trump chose to please his base by keeping his promises. I think we’ll have plenty compromises, but I don’t look for the ‘other half’ of the country to be pleased with them just because it’s Trump doing it. All will enjoy the better economy, but some will be churlish over it anyway because it’s Trump’s economy.
On a lighter note, some of us at work have been talking about our gardening plans, and someone said “…or we may be able to just buy our food again now that Trump’s back!”. We are at least hopeful. 🙂
I’m a little curious about Trump changing his tune about the Jan. 6 “hostages” (he’s said in the past those convicted of violence should serve their time — Vance has said the same). But it appears all are now being set free without distinction? What happened?
It’s hard to keep up with the promises and threats that may – or may not, as the case or mood may be later – be a word one can rely on.
My take on Trump’s leaving town and not attending the 2020 inauguration — as is the custom in our nation — was more an act of scorn. At least that’s the message that seemed to be so clearly delivered.
The short time that the former Pres and VP had to sit still and listen to Trump was nothing to compare to all the hours he spent being disparaged by the media and in all the trials. If that is the worst they get, if the DOJ follows through and does not pursue going after political enemies, then they need to count their blessings. I remember how he did not pursue anything against Hillary when he could have.
I agree it was not pretty to see, but there are many Americans who have suffered greatly due to their failed policies. Laken Riley and family are just one of thousands. So thankful that the bill will soon go n into effect.
And then there was the morning “prayer service” where the female “bishop” lectured the President on immigrants, homosexuals, and transgender children…,
“I didn’t think it was a good service,” Trump said in the understatement of the century.
Two, if there’s a silver lining to all of this, it’s that actual conservative Christians who believe in the word of God (instead of making a mockery of it) are bringing attention to just how far the National Cathedral appears to have fallen.
Wandering Views 
Good. These lying traitors were unworthy anyway.
https://x.com/EndWokeness/status/1881521157587017911?t=lUNTkgzGRYIO__z7iubZQg&s=19
“Trump just revoked security clearance for the 51 intel agents who lied about Hunter Biden’s laptop”
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There’s anew Sheriff in town. 😁
https://x.com/VigilantFox/status/1881513563627393479?t=C6VuZ5helUG8GRVKpA-qyQ&s=19
“Donald Trump signs a wave of game-changing executive orders in front of a crowd of tens of thousands after the Inaugural Parade.
This includes:
1. Rescinding 78 Biden-era executive actions, orders, and memoranda.
2. Implementing a regulatory freeze to halt new regulations until full control of the government is achieved.
3. Freezing federal hiring, with exceptions for the military and other specified categories.
4. Requiring all federal workers to return to full-time in-person work immediately.
5. Directing every federal department and agency to address the ongoing cost of living crisis.
6. Withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement, saving over a trillion dollars.
7. Sending a letter to the United Nations to formally announce the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement.
8. Restoring freedom of speech and preventing government censorship of free speech.
9. Ending the weaponization of government against political adversaries of the previous administration.”
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Too bad the #USELESSGOP didn’t do a thing about it when they still could.
https://x.com/RepJamesComer/status/1881386676221587688?t=FECS-b2uRnSjFJa1RWSWsQ&s=19
“STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN’S PREEMPTIVE PARDONS FOR THE ENTIRE BIDEN FAMILY:
“President Biden’s preemptive pardons for the Biden Crime Family serve as a confession of their corruption as they sold out the American people to enrich themselves. Our investigation revealed that at least ten members of the Biden Crime Family and their associates raked in over $30 million by selling Joe Biden’s influence to corrupt foreign entities and individuals in China, Russia, Ukraine, Romania, and Kazakhstan. The legacy media should be ashamed of themselves for covering up Joe Biden and his family’s abuse of power, corruption, and obstruction. The American people have seen through the legacy media’s coverup and the Bidens’ lies, and they know the truth: President Biden abused his public office to create a slush fund for his family. President Biden will go down as the most corrupt president in U.S. history, and our investigation will be remembered as one of the most successful ever conducted by Congress.””
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Couldn’t happen to a bigger backstabbing traitor. 😀
https://x.com/IanJaeger29/status/1881528677651100048?t=ICwG78S10FVPK-0-ZUlORg&s=19
“John Bolton’s security clearance has just been revoked.
President Trump ordered it removed.”
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Yesterday, Cheryl posted a good article about the song Imagine which was played at Carter’s funeral. The article said Carter was a Southern Baptist. I did not think that was correct because his long held views did not align with Southern Baptist theology. I did a quick search and found this, first up, about his departure from his Southern Baptist roots.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=95311&page=1
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That article is from the year 2000.
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The coward Biden pardoned the coward who shot an unarmed Ashli Babbitt.
https://x.com/EndWokeness/status/1881339609709449357?t=K6CyxGDuhFXaBl727ZsIQQ&s=19
“Ashli Babbitt was an Air Force veteran who served this country for 12+ years and won awards for her Iraq service.
Ashli was 5’2”, 115 pounds, unarmed. Lt. MICHAEL BYRD shot her in the neck.
Biden just pardoned him.”
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“Trump signs executive order to withdraw from the World Health Organization.
America just keeps winning.”
https://x.com/Xcellent78/status/1881515065427533951?t=MOUW2GwUXkDLKQx-Rk4U7A&s=19
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Good. More justice served, albeit late due to Bidens Dept of Injustice.
https://x.com/LifeNewsHQ/status/1881482386686476745?t=BNCzY5MzirmPOqf97pLa2g&s=19
“We’re hearing that President Donald Trump has pardoned pro-life advocate Bevelyn Williams, who Biden put in prison for 3 years for protesting abortion. Other pardons of pro-life Americans reportedly forthcoming.”
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So just wondering if those opposed to Trump are opposed to all he’s doing?
Any thoughts from the self proclaimed “loyal opposition”?
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Concerning Melania appearing Amish, it seems Amish is in the eye of the beholder 🙂
I understood, from my point of view, that Dj probably meant the stark contrast of navy or black against the white, like the Amish I have seen portrayed tend to wear in some settings. She was stunning in her beauty and perfect carriage, and I thought the outfit was perhaps giving an air of authority, like a uniform, and appropriate to wear as wife of the Commander In Chief.
Like Mona Lisa’s smile, each person sees it differently.
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The release of Biden and Democrats political prisoners has already begun. 😀
https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/1881505149585362957?t=4VB3PmEb7atXjknndiZG2Q&s=19
“Trump issues pardons for nearly 1,500 January 6th defendants 🔥”
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About time. Now end the drug smuggling and human trafficking.
https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/1881506966029443514?t=4cnjikF175JRIy4xxhq8eg&s=19
“President Trump signs an Executive Order designating the cartels as foreign terrorist organizations”
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DEI is dead in govt hiring practices.
https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/1881510776105804124?t=VxGJL21QwOTPDhhyO89IuQ&s=19
“Trump signed an Executive Order restoring a merit-based hiring system.”
“On DAY ONE, Trump is expected to end all DEI programs across the federal government – FOX”
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This is the part I enjoyed most.
https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/1881407753044045900?t=li4f4art8N-NRuJDzKSYPg&s=19
“SCOTT JENNINGS: This was an incredible speech for Trump. Watching him indict these gangsters to their faces while they had to sit with him in an intimate setting… they had to sit there and take it. It was glorious.”
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“Marco Rubio is sworn in as the 72nd Secretary of State.”
https://x.com/TrumpWarRoom/status/1881712022682997180?t=bSvGIPwQAOQn8_0OdQU0wg&s=19
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It’s a good day in America!!! 🇺🇸
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“BREAKING: The Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard Linda Fagan, has been terminated over her failure to address border security and her excessive focus on DEI – FOX”
https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/1881569982330618011?t=7Yvid9Alib-x0lfzLfsMFg&s=19
—-
“Undermining the US military and border security to spend money on racist/sexist DEI nonsense is no longer acceptable”
https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1881711470561665304?t=OxTrSpe9UJeFZcyaV0PIQw&s=19
“Admiral Linda Fagan, who oversaw the US Coast Guard, has been terminated for operational failure and misdirecting all of the organization’s resources away from training, retention, and border security over to Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity (DEI) initiatives within the USCG.”
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More winning.
https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/1881470088106426445?t=VLzg_7uPEFWfn4eK9T9nkQ&s=19
“BREAKING: Senate committee votes in FAVOR of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of defense, now sending his nomination out of committee and bypassing Democratic attempts to obstruct – The Hill”
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Siri, why do people think the media sucks?
https://x.com/ggreenwald/status/1881381959496351991?t=g26GIcla7iD8fxx6IA49vA&s=19
“Everything Democrats and corporate media falsely claimed Trump would do with the pardon power to destroy democracy and the rule of law– pardon all his family members and all his political allies — were things Trump didn’t do.
They were, however, all things that Biden did:”
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From yesterday,
Panama
Panama has been a solid US ally ever since it seceded from Colombia. Even the Noriega invasion hasn’t soured them on their pro US leanings. They know they have a golden egg in the Canal and administer it accordingly — strictly neutral just collecting the fees. Various countries and corporations have large embassies and offices in Panama City, including the Chinese. It makes sense as a major shipping and banking center — it has more skyscrapers than any other city in Latin America.
In terms of immigration, they’ve cooperated with the US and allowed American officials to help close the Darian Gap which connects it to South America. Check out documentaries on the Gap — its insane. Any attempt to change the relationship risks creating problems where none exists right now. Instability is not good for international shipping. For those who voted for Trump to avoid foreign wars, this is the opposite.
Carter
Carter is part of a long and old tradition of progressive evangelicalism. Baptist ministers in Canada helped found our social democratic party (the NDP) were within the same tradition. To target Carter on theological grounds misses what he represents.
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/12/29/jimmy-carter-progressive-evangelical-00084165
First ladies
It’s interesting that both Vance and Trump married immigrant women. And it appears both have the same hesitation on what is essentially a very American idea on the role of the spouse. As for Melania, a female friend thought she was dressed like a funeral. I find the whole concern about the ladies’ dress to be bizarre and unnecessary.
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The deluge of Executive Orders makes me wonder about checks and balances.
hrw
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Trump was asked about the 25% tariffs and answered they would be implemented on Feb 1st. However, a memo he signed required a report to both borders to be due on April 1st — he mixed the dates?? A senior moment?
In any case, our Liberal federal gov’t has everyone on the same page and has their own tariffs ready to go. My conservative populists premier has added the threat of removing bourbon and wine from the gov’t controlled liquor stores. You can buy wine and beer from various stores but hard liquor can only be purchased from gov’t stores. No bourbon sales in Ontario will hurt Kentucky (the governor has already called to ask this not to happen). The tit for tat will hurt everyone. On a personal note, it won’t affect me — I prefer Irish whiskey.
Not sure why leaving WHO is a win. I know people are annoyed with WHO for their actions in the Covid epidemic but they are the only venue for international information sharing and regulation.
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Hey Janice @9:28 — it actually wasn’t a criticism, I think it was a dramatic and unusual look she carried off beautifully. 🙂
AJ (?) @9:22 ? Oh, we’re still here, don’t you worry about us. 🙂
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Oligarchs convention; scroll halfway down for the labeled picture
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/21/meloni-murdoch-mcgregor-who-flew-in-for-trumps-inauguration-and-who-got-in-the-room
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Let’s just say Trump is having “a moment” in these first 24 hours of unbridled power. 🙂
I won’t disagree with everything Trump does (down the line). But I will still contend we have a man lacking wisdom but loving authority who is leading the nation — and that conviction is only getting reinforced.
Every action will, in time, draw a reaction amid this explosive environment. The nation remains divided. Are we destined to be at war with one another?
May we be reminded that as believers, we know a power much greater than those pretending at it in a fallen world.
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For a professing follower of Christ to embrace a song with lyrics of the cited song played, there is a contradiction:
Imagine there’s no heaven
It’s easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us, only sky
Imagine all the people
Livin’ for today
Ah
Imagine there’s no countries
It isn’t hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion, too
A believer knows there is a heaven and a hell. We do not live for today for we are living for Christ and our home is with Him….there comes a better tomorrow.
So yes…it is odd for Carter and his wife to have that played at their funerals.
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Trump could have chosen to try to unite the two sides of our country, but instead, it seems that he has chosen to please his base. (Biden did the same thing, and was rightly called out for it.)
As for renaming Mount Denali as Mount McKinley, for centuries it was known as Denali by the native Alaskans there until someone came along and decided to rename it after McKinley.
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This will probably get me accused of clutching my pearls again, but regarding the post at 9:51: to enjoy and revel in seeing someone being publicly shamed in their presence, even if you think they deserve it, just does not sit right with me.
What bothers me more than the fact that it happened is that some are delighting in it. That’s not a good attitude to have.
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I’ve voted for candidates I’ve liked. I’ve supported candidates I’ve liked and agreed with. And I still will.
But I don’t recall being “all in” for a politician (no matter what they do or say) since I was maybe a teenager.
I outgrew it, left that folly behind, and I’m glad I did.
Stay critical. Step back. Be wary. Keep an arm’s length. You’ll sometimes agree — and sometimes disagree — with the same politician if you’re thinking critically. It’s a good test to apply for ourselves.
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I will keep an open mind about Trump’s presidency, and hope and pray that it goes as well for the country as he and his supporters think it will.
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So just wondering if those opposed to Trump are opposed to all he’s doing?
Any thoughts from the self proclaimed “loyal opposition”?
I don’t think anyone here is opposed to everything he does.
I will say, though, that taking away Bolton’s Secret Service protection looks vengeful and petty, was unnecessary, and may have fatal consequences. He had that protection because of specific threats made against him by Iran.
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Agree and exactly, Kevin.
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Kizzie — I missed that the first time here but you’re right.
Given that Trump skipped Biden’s inauguration, for anyone to take some type of pleasure in Biden and others being at Trump’s inauguration seems a bit off. Biden etc chose to respect the peaceful transition of power. He could’ve easily been justified to return the favour and skip Trump’s inauguration.
hrw
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Gulf of America? Does that mean all government documents referencing it will have to be changed? What will the Department of Government Efficiency have to say about that?
Really, with so many real problems to deal with, why do we care what the body of water between the US and Mexico is called? Calling it Gulf of America won’t do anything to make America great again. It just makes America weird.
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Though calling it the Gulf of America would recognize both Mexico and the US, even Canada though, unless they become the fifty first, I don’t believe they have a toehold. But it would be costly and time consuming.
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I had not seen the removal of secret service protection. Doubt that was necessary, enough other areas to cut costs.
mumsee
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Kevin @6:18, well at least this period won’t be without humor and irony. Thanks for the chuckle.
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Trump skipped Biden’s party due to the left out for his blood..,smart man to skip it. Now Biden should be arrested but he is pardoned like the rest of his crime family.
It was interesting to see the left sitting there during the inauguration. Some rather uncomfortable some stoic and others smirking. I didn’t see it so much as a public shaming but more of confronting what the left has inflicted upon this nation for the past four years. If they felt it was shaming perhaps they knew they should be ashamed. I don’t begrudge anyone who opposes Trump the benefits to be gained through his leadership. It would be nice if those on the left would see the differences of love of our country and her citizens in him as opposed to what we have endured with Biden but so it goes.
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I’m glad Trump chose to please his base by keeping his promises. I think we’ll have plenty compromises, but I don’t look for the ‘other half’ of the country to be pleased with them just because it’s Trump doing it. All will enjoy the better economy, but some will be churlish over it anyway because it’s Trump’s economy.
On a lighter note, some of us at work have been talking about our gardening plans, and someone said “…or we may be able to just buy our food again now that Trump’s back!”. We are at least hopeful. 🙂
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I’m a little curious about Trump changing his tune about the Jan. 6 “hostages” (he’s said in the past those convicted of violence should serve their time — Vance has said the same). But it appears all are now being set free without distinction? What happened?
It’s hard to keep up with the promises and threats that may – or may not, as the case or mood may be later – be a word one can rely on.
My take on Trump’s leaving town and not attending the 2020 inauguration — as is the custom in our nation — was more an act of scorn. At least that’s the message that seemed to be so clearly delivered.
It will be an interesting 4 years.
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Re the “hostages,” I guess that’s where the word “promises” gets a little muddled in my mind.
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The short time that the former Pres and VP had to sit still and listen to Trump was nothing to compare to all the hours he spent being disparaged by the media and in all the trials. If that is the worst they get, if the DOJ follows through and does not pursue going after political enemies, then they need to count their blessings. I remember how he did not pursue anything against Hillary when he could have.
I agree it was not pretty to see, but there are many Americans who have suffered greatly due to their failed policies. Laken Riley and family are just one of thousands. So thankful that the bill will soon go n into effect.
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And then there was the morning “prayer service” where the female “bishop” lectured the President on immigrants, homosexuals, and transgender children…,
“I didn’t think it was a good service,” Trump said in the understatement of the century.
Two, if there’s a silver lining to all of this, it’s that actual conservative Christians who believe in the word of God (instead of making a mockery of it) are bringing attention to just how far the National Cathedral appears to have fallen.
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NJ – Somehow, I had not yet read about that. That was wrong of her to do, for more than one reason.
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https://redstate.com/brandon_morse/2025/01/20/watch-detroit-pastor-larenzo-sewells-prayer-at-trumps-inauguration-was-one-for-the-books-n2184591
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