“Congo: More than 70 Christians were found decapitated inside a Protestant church in Maiba, North Kivu.
The victims had fled to the CEBCEA Church in Kasanga, seeking sanctuary from a wave of attacks carried out by ADF militants aligned with ISIS.Instead of finding safety, the victims were taken hostage by the Islamists before being killed.
The 70 bodies – which included men, women and even children – were found tied up.The ADF has long terrorized eastern Congo and targeted Christian communities.
The militant group, founded in Uganda, pledged allegiance to ISIS in 2019.
The Christians living in these areas of the Congo require immediate assistance, security and prayers.”
“@RandPaul’s amendment was defeated 24-76. Nothing has changed. Republicans praise DOGE publicly, and then they vote for more spending when you’re not paying attention.”
Protesting federal workers are acting more like angry activists than employees grateful to have a stable job. They clutch their entitled federal paychecks like toddlers grabbing a second juice box. Just look at corporate media’s delighted photos of progressive protestors. Civil servants treat their federal jobs less like service and more like some kind of civil right.
“Worker’s rights are human rights,” said one of the many identical, high-production-value, pre-printed signs at a recent rally. What does that even mean?It’s kind of like tweeting for sympathy over a horrible tragedy because their iced soy latte was made with almond milk and Starbucks forgot the extra whipped cream.
To be honest, I resent federal workers’ sense of entitlement to some of the most highly paid, highly benefited, and in many cases, easiest jobs in the country. Their tantrums, lawsuits, and antics are just making it worse and more obvious. I think a lot of people are starting to resent their arrogant, entitled attitudes. We shall see.
This is an explanation that I have seen elsewhere, but this one seems to explain it best:
~ “Claim: Zelenskyy is a dictator.
Fact: Putin is a dictator. Zelenskyy was elected in a free election and would win a second term depending on whether or not General Zaluzhnyi (popular former C-in-C, currently Ambassador to UK) runs. Pro-Russia politicians are extremely unpopular. Elections with much of four regions under Russian occupation would be difficult, and Ukraine’s Constitution forbids elections during martial law, a status that Parliament must approve every 90 days (and has). Russia’s last even partly free election was in 2000.” ~
Trump later had a tense exchange with Mills over the state’s policies toward transgender youth.
While speaking to governors who were meeting at the White House Friday, Trump asked Mills whether Maine would comply with his executive order barring transgender girls from playing on girls sports teams.
“I’m complying with state and federal laws,” Mills responded.
Trump shot back: “We are the federal law.”
“You better do it because you’re not going to get any federal funding at all if you don’t,” he said, adding that Maine may be a Democratic state, but its residents largely agree with him on the issue.
“I’ll see you in court,” Mills responded.
“Good. I’ll see you in court,” he said. “I look forward to that. That should be a real easy one. And enjoy your life after, governor, because I don’t think you’ll be in elected politics.”
Tychicus — Your country is invaded. Of course, you declare marital law; that’s not the act of a dictator — that’s the legislature. The dictator invades other countries.
The church dispute has to do with established orthodox churches. In Orthodox countries, the church is national based. The Russian Orthodox Church operated in Ukraine as a holdover from the USSR regime. The Ukraine Orthodox church was established as an alternative. Both were recognised by the Patriarch in Istanbul. Despite 2014 invasions and the Crimea annexation which were approved by the Russian Orthodox Church, the Russian church was allowed to function in Ukraine until 2022. (The third main church — Ukrainian Greek Catholics recognise the primacy of the pope in Rome). Allowing a church that openly sides with the country that invaded your country to operate is bit much to expect.
Zelensky was elected in 2019 not 2014. The election in 2019 was monitored by the EU and was found to be open and fair. Based on popular vote and having two rounds to ensure 50 plus 1, it can safely be called democratic.
In WW2, the UK had no elections from 1935 to 1945. They held elections as soon as the war in Europe was over. To follow that example, i would expect Zelensky to hold elections once Russia leaves Ukraine.
In WW2, fascist and pro-German parties were banned in allied nations. I would expect Ukraine to do the same. Similarly I don’t think anyone is suprised that Russia has banned any “peace” parties or movement.
Is Zelensky perfect? Of course not, but he’s not an authoritarian nor an oligarch.
Wandering Views 
“Congo: More than 70 Christians were found decapitated inside a Protestant church in Maiba, North Kivu.
The victims had fled to the CEBCEA Church in Kasanga, seeking sanctuary from a wave of attacks carried out by ADF militants aligned with ISIS.Instead of finding safety, the victims were taken hostage by the Islamists before being killed.
The 70 bodies – which included men, women and even children – were found tied up.The ADF has long terrorized eastern Congo and targeted Christian communities.
The militant group, founded in Uganda, pledged allegiance to ISIS in 2019.
The Christians living in these areas of the Congo require immediate assistance, security and prayers.”
https://x.com/ChristianEmerg1/status/1892281875789729917?t=5I69taKloaYJQwGuc5YihQ&s=19
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“Check out this special report Tucker Carlson did on the 70 Christians beheaded by Islamic State in the Democratic Republic of Congo. “
https://x.com/DumisaniTemsgen/status/1892953633588981905?t=B-iRlAIp8V_FjWo26QK1rg&s=19
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“Last night 29 Republicans joined Democrats to support stealing taxpayer dollars to spend on wasteful government projects.
They think you should go to work every day to pay for their pet projects.
Banks (R-IN) -@SenJimBanksBlackburn (R-TN) -@MarshaBlackburnBoozman (R-AR) -@JohnBoozmanBudd (R-NC) -@SenTedBuddCapito (R-WV) -@SenCapitoCollins (R-ME) -@SenatorCollinsCornyn (R-TX) -@JohnCornynCotton (R-AR) -@SenTomCottonCramer (R-ND) -@SenKevinCramerCrapo (R-ID) -@MikeCrapoFischer (R-NE) -@SenatorFischerGraham (R-SC) -@LindseyGrahamSCGrassley (R-IA) -@ChuckGrassleyHawley (R-MO) -@SenHawleyHoeven (R-ND) -@SenJohnHoevenHyde-Smith (R-MS) -@SenHydeSmithLankford (R-OK) -@SenatorLankfordMarshall (R-KS) -@SenatorMarshallMcConnell (R-KY) -@LeaderMcConnellMoran (R-KS) -@JerryMoranMullin (R-OK) -@SenMullinMurkowski (R-AK) -@LisaMurkowskiRicketts (R-NE) -@SenRickettsRounds (R-SD) -@SenatorRoundsScott (R-SC) -@SenatorTimScottSullivan (R-AK)@SenDanSullivanThune (R-SD) -@SenJohnThuneTillis (R-NC) -@SenThomTillisWicker (R-MS) -@SenatorWicker”
https://x.com/txsalth2o/status/1892940475260190859?t=ae7v_qU2WiN8WE3PxM1zLw&s=19
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When he’s right, he’s right…
#USELESSGOP
https://x.com/justinamash/status/1892822279957962817?t=5po-pSRusKwLyWNcLHf3Ww&s=19
“@RandPaul’s amendment was defeated 24-76. Nothing has changed. Republicans praise DOGE publicly, and then they vote for more spending when you’re not paying attention.”
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Jeff Childers…and he is not wrong….
Protesting federal workers are acting more like angry activists than employees grateful to have a stable job. They clutch their entitled federal paychecks like toddlers grabbing a second juice box. Just look at corporate media’s delighted photos of progressive protestors. Civil servants treat their federal jobs less like service and more like some kind of civil right.
“Worker’s rights are human rights,” said one of the many identical, high-production-value, pre-printed signs at a recent rally. What does that even mean?It’s kind of like tweeting for sympathy over a horrible tragedy because their iced soy latte was made with almond milk and Starbucks forgot the extra whipped cream.
To be honest, I resent federal workers’ sense of entitlement to some of the most highly paid, highly benefited, and in many cases, easiest jobs in the country. Their tantrums, lawsuits, and antics are just making it worse and more obvious. I think a lot of people are starting to resent their arrogant, entitled attitudes. We shall see.
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This is an explanation that I have seen elsewhere, but this one seems to explain it best:
~ “Claim: Zelenskyy is a dictator.
Fact: Putin is a dictator. Zelenskyy was elected in a free election and would win a second term depending on whether or not General Zaluzhnyi (popular former C-in-C, currently Ambassador to UK) runs. Pro-Russia politicians are extremely unpopular. Elections with much of four regions under Russian occupation would be difficult, and Ukraine’s Constitution forbids elections during martial law, a status that Parliament must approve every 90 days (and has). Russia’s last even partly free election was in 2000.” ~
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Concerning Zelenskyy…
He was not really democratically elected, when you consider the US-supported coup in Ukraine in 2014.
He has had political opponents murdered.
He has oppressed Christians and banned a religious denomination.
He has banned books and a language group.
He has declared martial law, and has not allowed elections even in non-occupied areas of the country.
Are those not characteristics of a dictator?
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Thankful for strong leadership….
Trump later had a tense exchange with Mills over the state’s policies toward transgender youth.
While speaking to governors who were meeting at the White House Friday, Trump asked Mills whether Maine would comply with his executive order barring transgender girls from playing on girls sports teams.
“I’m complying with state and federal laws,” Mills responded.
Trump shot back: “We are the federal law.”
“You better do it because you’re not going to get any federal funding at all if you don’t,” he said, adding that Maine may be a Democratic state, but its residents largely agree with him on the issue.
“I’ll see you in court,” Mills responded.
“Good. I’ll see you in court,” he said. “I look forward to that. That should be a real easy one. And enjoy your life after, governor, because I don’t think you’ll be in elected politics.”
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Tychicus — Your country is invaded. Of course, you declare marital law; that’s not the act of a dictator — that’s the legislature. The dictator invades other countries.
The church dispute has to do with established orthodox churches. In Orthodox countries, the church is national based. The Russian Orthodox Church operated in Ukraine as a holdover from the USSR regime. The Ukraine Orthodox church was established as an alternative. Both were recognised by the Patriarch in Istanbul. Despite 2014 invasions and the Crimea annexation which were approved by the Russian Orthodox Church, the Russian church was allowed to function in Ukraine until 2022. (The third main church — Ukrainian Greek Catholics recognise the primacy of the pope in Rome). Allowing a church that openly sides with the country that invaded your country to operate is bit much to expect.
Zelensky was elected in 2019 not 2014. The election in 2019 was monitored by the EU and was found to be open and fair. Based on popular vote and having two rounds to ensure 50 plus 1, it can safely be called democratic.
In WW2, the UK had no elections from 1935 to 1945. They held elections as soon as the war in Europe was over. To follow that example, i would expect Zelensky to hold elections once Russia leaves Ukraine.
In WW2, fascist and pro-German parties were banned in allied nations. I would expect Ukraine to do the same. Similarly I don’t think anyone is suprised that Russia has banned any “peace” parties or movement.
Is Zelensky perfect? Of course not, but he’s not an authoritarian nor an oligarch.
hrw.
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What Kash will do first when he enters the FBI building – walk over to the shredders and feel how hot the motors are…
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From All Things Considered NPR 2022
https://www.npr.org/2022/07/08/1110577439/zelenskyy-has-consolidated-ukraines-tv-outlets-and-dissolved-rival-political-par
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Yes please. Let’s out this fed op.
https://x.com/BehizyTweets/status/1893122646176325773?t=vF19GhcIh0An0dTfh596Fg&s=19
“Dear Kash Patel, now that you’re FBI Director, can you please tell us all what the “Patriot Front” is? And how much the deep state was paying them?”
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