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Jan 24, 2023: The Hill: Pence documents complicate GOP attack lines on Biden
Former President Trump, who is under Justice Department investigation involving the potential mishandling of classified documents after he left office, also sought to absolve Pence on Tuesday. “Mike Pence is an innocent man. He never did anything knowingly dishonest in his life. Leave him alone!!!” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. 
January 23, 2023:
Federal Judge Donald Middlebrooks of the Southern District of Florida on Thursday fined Trump 1 Million dollars for a frivolous lawsuit and released a 46 PAGE decision that blasted Trump and his lawyer: "Mr. Trump is a prolific and sophisticated litigant who is repeatedly using the courts to seek revenge on political adversaries. He is the mastermind of strategic abuse of the judicial process, and he cannot be seen as a litigant blindly following the advice of a lawyer. No reasonable lawyer would have filed it. Intended for a political purpose, none of the counts of the amended complaint stated a cognizable legal claim." "No reasonable lawyer would have filed it," he continued. "Intended for a political purpose, none of the counts of the amended complaint stated a cognizable legal claim." Gotta love it. Jan 11, 2023: Insider: Donald Trump's longtime money man, Allen Weisselberg, quickly gets coveted cot in 'safest place' at Rikers
Dec 28, 2022: USA Today: Trump tax returns: Public scheduled to get first look Friday
A U.S. House committee is planning to release six years of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns Friday, a spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY. Dec 28, 2022: USA Today: Jan. 6 transcripts: Guilfoyle demands $60k, White House chief burns docs, white nationalist pleads 5th
Dec 2, 2022: CNN: Opinion: Two surprising takes from Trump’s tax returns
Surprise number one is that Trump paid some federal income taxes. No, not the $750 he paid in 2016 or 2017. That is not surprising, given the prior New York Times reporting on this point, even if it is a little odd. The surprise, rather, is that Trump actually did pay significant income taxes in 2018 and 2019. Dec 22, 2022: Politico: Trump acknowledged his election loss to McCarthy before Jan. 6, Hutchinson testified
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy told then-White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson in the days before Jan. 6, 2021, that Donald Trump had privately acknowledged losing the 2020 election, according to a newly disclosed interview Hutchinson gave to the Jan. 6 select committee. Dec 22, 2022: NPR: Fox News' Sean Hannity says he knew all along Trump lost the election
Fox News star Sean Hannity – one of former President Donald Trump's strongest allies on the air and one of his closest advisers off it – admitted under oath that he never believed the lie that Trump was cheated of victory in the 2020 presidential election by a voting tech company. Dec 20, 2022: News & Observer: NC’s Mark Meadows tied to election conspiracy in Jan. 6 panel’s criminal referral of Trump
Mark Meadows, the former North Carolina congressman who served as Donald Trump’s final chief of staff, is one of a few Trump allies mentioned in a U.S. House committee’s unprecedented report referring the former president to the Justice Department for potential prosecution. Dec 20, 2022: USA Today: Liz Cheney has been a godsend for democracy, but she doesn't fit anywhere in US politics
The departing Wyoming Republican said Monday that former President Donald Trump is "unfit for any office" and should never "serve in any position of authority in our nation again." Her sharp-edged certainty, deployed to save democracy, has been a gift to Democrats, fellow Republican resisters and, above all, America. But today's GOP is hostile to Cheney precisely because of that mission. And unless working with the opposition has upended her worldview, the Democratic Party won't be a fit, either. Dec 19, 2022: The Guardian: A very American coup attempt: Jan 6 panel lays bare Trump’s bid for power
It was, all in all, a very American attempt at a coup. Or self-coup to be exact. The world watched its denouement dumbfounded on 6 January 2021 as thousands of Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the heart of US democracy, the Capitol in Washington, with cries to hang the vice-president, in an attempt to overturn an election and keep Trump in power. Dec 19, 2022: CNN: What’s in the House January 6 committee report summary
The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol has concluded that former President Donald Trump was ultimately responsible for the insurrection, laying out for the public and the Justice Department a trove of evidence for why he should be prosecuted for multiple crimes. “That evidence has led to an overriding and straight-forward conclusion: the central cause of January 6th was one man, former President Donald Trump, who many others followed,” the committee writes in a summary of its final report released on Monday. “None of the events of January 6th would have happened without him.” Dec 16, 2022: CNN: January 6 committee considering asking DOJ to pursue at least two criminal charges against Trump
The House select committee investigating January 6, 2021, is considering asking the Justice Department to pursue multiple charges against former President Donald Trump, according to a source familiar with the matter. Dec 15, 2022: USA Today: These charts show how Trump's 2024 bid is losing steam
Donald Trump is in a slump. Support for the former president's 2024 presidential bid has declined as he faces significant midterm losses and courtroom setbacks, an exclusive USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll found. Among all voters, Trump has fallen further behind President Joe Biden in a hypothetical rematch. Meanwhile, Republicans are leaning in to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a possible 2024 presidential candidate and Trump opponent. Dec 15, 2022: Philadelphia Inquirer: Trump should be prosecuted in the courts
Throughout this year’s televised hearings, we’ve had a front-row seat to former President Donald Trump’s probable cause hearing courtesy of the U.S. House select committee on Jan. 6. As I watched the hearings unfold, I was reminded of the unprecedented, egregious, and fundamentally illegal nature of these events.. Dec 15, 2022: Philadelphia Inquirer: Pat Toomey Q&A: What Pennsylvania’s retiring senator says about tax cuts, gun legislation, Jan. 6, and Trump
As he leaves public office, Sen. Pat Toomey (R., Pa.) sat for a lengthy interview about his policies, the future of the GOP, and Donald Trump's influence. Dec 14, 2022: San Diego Union Tribune: Trump Org. was secretly held in contempt for hindering probe
Donald Trump’s company impeded a grand jury investigation last year by repeatedly failing to turn over evidence in a timely fashion, leading to a secret contempt finding and a $4,000 fine, according to court records made public Tuesday. The Trump Organization was found to have been “willfully disobeying” four grand jury subpoenas and three court orders, to the detriment of Manhattan prosecutors who were left ill-prepared to question witnesses, Judge Juan Manuel Merchan ruled. Dec 8, 2021: CNN: First on CNN: January 6 committee considers criminal referrals for at least 4 others besides Trump
The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection is considering criminal referrals for at least four individuals in addition to former President Donald Trump, multiple sources told CNN. The panel is weighing criminal referrals for former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, right wing lawyer John Eastman, former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark and Trump’s former lawyer Rudy Giuliani, the sources said. Dec 7, 2022: The Hill: GOP smells blood with wounded Trump
Senate Republicans who want to move on from Donald Trump are smelling blood after a series of self-destructive errors by the former president that they think is opening the door for GOP rivals to challenge and defeat him in a 2024 presidential primary. Dec 7, 2022: NBC News: Additional items marked classified found in Trump storage unit
A search for documents carried out at the behest of former President Donald Trump's attorneys turned up two documents with classified markings at a Florida storage facility, two people familiar with the documents told NBC News. Dec 6, 2022: Christian Headlines: Trump's Recent Comments and Actions Are 'Incompatible with Serving' as President, Mohler Says
Theologian R. Albert Mohler Jr. is speaking out about recent comments and actions by former President Donald Trump, calling them reckless and anti-conservative while suggesting that Republicans must rally around a different candidate for 2024. Dec 5, 2022: Politico: Giuliani defends 2020 election challenge at D.C. Bar hearing
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani said Monday that it was his “obligation” as a lawyer to attempt to overturn the results of 2020 presidential election in Pennsylvania on behalf of his then-Client, Donald Trump. Dec 4, 2022: CNN: Trump calls for the termination of the Constitution in Truth Social post
“Do you throw the Presidential Election Results of 2020 OUT and declare the RIGHTFUL WINNER, or do you have a NEW ELECTION? A Massive Fraud of this type and magnitude allows for the termination of all rules, regulations, and articles, even those found in the Constitution,” Trump wrote in a post on the social network Truth Social and accused “Big Tech” of working closely with Democrats. “Our great ‘Founders’ did not want, and would not condone, False & Fraudulent Elections!” Dec 4, 2022: The Hill; Trump loss ignites next steps for DOJ in Mar-a-Lago investigation
A federal appeals court decision has paved the way for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to use the remaining cache of unclassified records it seized at former President Trump’s home, halting the special master process and lifting an important roadblock into its investigation of the potential mishandling of records at Mar-a-Lago Dec 1, 2022: Tulsa World: Cal Thomas: Trump should leave the stage -- he's toxic for GOP
Former president Donald Trump recently announced another run for president. Perhaps it should be on the grievance or revenge ticket. For the second time, he has skewed the Georgia Senate race, allowing incumbent Raphael Warnock to win reelection. Before that, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto narrowly won re-election over Adam Laxalt in Nevada, guaranteeing a Democrat Senate majority. 
I don't know if anyone noticed this or not, but whenever Donald Trump leaves Maralago, Goofy is mysteriously gone from Disneyland. And they are NEVER in the same place at the same time..... I'm just sayin........ CNN: Former Republican President Donald Trump says he’s launching another White House bid
Former President Donald Trump, aiming to become only the second commander-in-chief ever elected to two nonconsecutive terms, announced Tuesday night that he will seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. “In order to make America great and glorious again, I am tonight announcing my candidacy for president of the United States,” Trump told a crowd gathered at Mar-a-Lago, his waterfront estate in Florida, where his campaign will be headquartered. 11.15.22 
Georgia pro-Trump ‘electors’ say they weren't clued in on Trump's Jan. 6 plans
Republicans who claimed to be Georgia’s legitimate presidential electors in 2020 said Friday they were advised by then-President Donald Trump’s campaign to cast “contingent” Electoral College ballots — just in case one of Trump’s longshot legal challenges to the results succeeded. Any plans by top Trump lawyers — John Eastman, Rudy Giuliani and others — to use their “provisional” votes to subvert the 2020 election without any legal backing were concocted without their knowledge, attorneys for the pro-Trump activists said. 11.11.22 Politico: Trump sues to block subpoena from House Jan. 6 committee
Former President Donald Trump is suing to block a subpoena the House Jan. 6 Committee issued seeking to force him to testify next week. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in West Palm Beach Friday evening, argues that the subpoena intrudes on executive privilege still guaranteed to him by the Constitution even though he left office more than 21 months ago. The suit also challenges the committee’s authority on other grounds. 11.11.22 Associated Press: Future of American democracy loomed large in voters’ minds
This week’s ballot had an unspoken candidate — American democracy. Two years of relentless attacks on democratic traditions by former President Donald Trump and his allies left the country’s future in doubt, and voters responded. Many of the candidates who supported the lie that Trump won the 2020 election lost races that could have put them in position to influence future elections. But the conditions that threatened democracy’s demise remain, and Americans view them from very different perspectives, depending on their politics. 11.9.22 Miami Herald: Donald Trump endorses Marco Rubio during political rally ahead of Tuesday elections
Former President Donald Trump endorses Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., during a political rally at the Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Miami, Fla. The rally was held in anticipation of the Nov. 8th elections. 11.6.22 
NPR: The Jan. 6 panel gives Trump another week to turn over subpoenaed documents
"We have received correspondence from the former President and his counsel in connection with the Select Committee's subpoena," Chairman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., and Vice Chair Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., said in a statement Friday. "We have informed the former President's counsel that he must begin producing records no later than next week and he remains under subpoena for deposition testimony starting on November 14th." 11.5.22 Penn Gazette: Biden implores voters to save democracy from lies, violence
After weeks of reassuring talk about America's economy and inflation, President Joe Biden turned Wednesday night to a darker, more urgent message, warning in the final days of midterm election voting that democracy itself is under threat from former President Donald Trump's election-denying lies and the violence he said they inspire. Pointing in particular to the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, he said that Trump's false claims about a stolen election have “fueled the dangerous rise of political violence and voter intimidation over the past two years.” 11.2.22 CNN: Donald Trump isn’t waiting for 2024 to snub Ron DeSantis
Donald Trump will rally Florida Republicans just days before the midterm elections. But Ron DeSantis, the state’s Republican governor, won’t be there. While the November 6 rally in Miami will feature Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, CNN reports that Trump’s team did not inform DeSantis of their plans ahead of time. Both Rubio and DeSantis are up for reelection this year. This is not a mistake or an oversight. It’s the latest in a series of verbal (and non-verbal) snubs that Trump has directed toward DeSantis ahead of a potential showdown between the two Republicans in the 2024 presidential primary. 10.27.22 Politico: Ringleader of Trump-aligned election officials nears Nevada takeover
If Republican Jim Marchant wins his close secretary of state race, he could fundamentally reshape elections here, with enormous ramifications for how they are run in Nevada. He has called for eliminating mail voting, curtailing early voting and pushing for hand counts of ballots — despite evidence that the practice is more error-prone than using machines — and could generally make it more difficult to vote in the state. If he refused to certify accurate election results down the road, it could sow chaos in the state and nationally.11.1.22 
Politico: Trump joins conspiracists stoking doubts about Pelosi attack
During an appearance on the Chris Stigall radio show that aired Tuesday morning in Philadelphia, Trump called the attack a “sad situation” but questioned if there was more to the story being detailed by law enforcement. 11.1.22 Forbes: Pelosi Attacker: QAnon And White Supremacist Ideas Linked To Alleged Assailant
The man accused of breaking into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home and violently assaulting her husband Paul Pelosi early Friday morning reportedly spread QAnon conspiracy theories and defended former President Donald Trump’s false claim that the 2020 election was stolen in a slew of rambling online posts.10.29.22 NBC News: Bay Area: Elon Musk Takes Over Twitter But Where Will He Go From Here?
Former President Donald Trump, an avid tweeter before he was banned, said Friday he was “very happy that Twitter is now in sane hands” but promoted his own social media site, Truth Social, that he launched after being blocked from the more widely used platform. 10.28.22 5News Online: Trump Organization's criminal tax trial begins 10.24.22
HuffPost: Nancy Pelosi Taunts Trump For Lack Of Courage On Jan. 6: 'He's All Talk'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is opening up about her threat to punch then-President Donald Trump if he actually attempted to enter the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. 10.19.22 
Insider: Rep. Adam Kinzinger says Trump is 'required by law' to testify before January 6 committee: 'He can ramble and push back all he wants'
Rep. Adam Kinzinger said former President Donald Trump is "required by law" to testify before the House January 6 committee. Kinzinger's comments come after Trump sent a letter responding to the committee's recent subpoena in which he repeated his disproven claims about the 2020 election being stolen from him. 10.16.22 
Insider: Trump wants to testify to the January 6 committee, but only if they broadcast it live, NYT reports 10.14.22
The Week: Jan. 6 panel votes to subpoena Trump
The Jan. 6 committee on Thursday unanimously voted to subpoena former President Donald Trump as a part of its inquiry into the 2021 Capitol riot, NBC News reports. Panel members had previously said such a request was not off the table. .@January6thCmte votes to subpoena former President Donald Trump, 9-0.#January6thHearings pic.twitter.com/lRXdaaUiw5 — CSPAN (@cspan) October 13, 2022News of the plan first arrived during what was expected to be the committee's final hearing on Thursday afternoon. Committe Chair Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) appeared to allude to such a move at the start of the hearing, noting that the panel could vote on "further investigative action" since the Thursday event was technically a "formal committee business meeting," per The New York Times and CNBC. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) was apparently made aware of the plan before proceedings began, the Times adds, per a source. 10.13.22 
NBC News: Jarring new footage, evidence Trump knew he lost: Key takeaways from the latest Jan. 6 hearing
While President Donald Trump was refusing to call off the mob of his supporters attacking the Capitol, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and other congressional leaders leaped into action to try to retake control of the sprawling complex. They called the secretary of Defense and the acting attorney general and urged them to send help. They called the Democratic governors of neighboring Virginia and Maryland to send National Guard troops and other police. And they got on the phone with Vice President Mike Pence to figure out how they could return to the Capitol that same night and finish certifying Joe Biden’s election victory. 10.13.22 
KY3: Jan. 6 panel seeks to preserve its work as time runs out
The seven Democrats and two Republicans on the panel have said that their probe of the 2021 insurrection is for history, not only for current concern, and to ensure that nothing like it ever happens again. But Republicans allied with former President Donald Trump who are hostile to the investigation could take the congressional majority in the November elections, potentially making it harder for the committee to protect its documents and transcripts if they are not already made public. 10.12.22 
The Week: Does a bombshell abortion report spell defeat for Herschel Walker?
Former President Donald Trump, one of Walker's most ardent supporters, said in a statement on Tuesday Walker "has properly denied the charges against him and I have no doubt he is correct. They are trying to destroy a man who has true greatness in his future, just as he had athletic greatness in his past." The Republican National Committee is also standing behind Walker, with Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel claiming that the Daily Beast report was the work of "desperate Democrats and liberal media" who "have turned to anonymous sources and character assassination." 10.6.22 
Reuters: U.S. court allows Justice Dept to fast-track appeal in Trump case
A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday agreed to fast-track a legal challenge to a third-party review of most of the records seized by the FBI from former President Donald Trump's home, after prosecutors complained the process is hampering their investigation. The decision by the Atlanta-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit represented a small victory for the Justice Department, which had sought an expedited appeal, and a blow to Trump, who had tried to slow-walk the litigation 10.5.22 |
June 14, 1946: Donald John Trump was born at Jamaica Hospital in the borough of Queens in New York City,
Jan 29, 2016:
Donald Trump, the "Christian" (Protestant. Presbyterian) Promises Christians Power if you Elect Him .As only he could, considering he says he never remembered ever having to ask forgiveness, Trump went to Iowa to make everyone there believe he is a good Christian. He also promised Christians "power" because "I'm there." No word from either of the two Corinthians, but in his usual rambling style, trump makes a case for Christians from Dordt College, a Christian liberal-arts school in Iowa:. "If I said that about Christians, and if I said 'banned,' I'm telling you I would have had less difficulty........And that's pretty sad, because we're Christians. I'm Protestant. I'm Presbyterian..............I'm a true believer. And you're many true believers — I hope all — is everybody a true believer in this room? I think so. But Christianity is under tremendous siege,..................The power of our group of people together, I mean, if you add it up ... it could be 240, 250 million. And yet we don't exert the power that we should have. Now, I think some of the churches are afraid of their tax status, to be honest................But you know the fact is that there is nothing the politicians can do to you if you band together. You have too much power. But the Christians don't use their power..............We have to strengthen. Because we are getting — if you look, it's death by a million cuts — we are getting less and less and less powerful in terms of a religion, and in terms of a force..............When they don't want to say 'merry Christmas' in department stores anymore. I won't shop at places that don't say 'merry Christmas.' Guess what? I don't too much shopping, No, no, it's true. When I see these stores, and they have a red wall and they have nothing on it. They don't want to say 'merry Christmas' anymore. I say, 'Why don't you say merry Christmas?'.............I'll tell you one thing: I get elected president, we're going to be saying 'merry Christmas' again. Just remember that," he said. "And by the way, Christianity will have power, without having to form...................Because if I'm there, you're going to have plenty of power. You don't need anybody else. You're going to have somebody representing you very, very well. Remember that." While in Iowa over the weekend, though he has probably not stepped inside a church in many many years unless he was looking to buy the land for a Casino, went to a Iowa church. He picked a gay friendly church that not many people attend....got his photo op...and continued with his campaign. "Donald Trump cozied up to Jerry Fallwell Jr. when he spoke at Liberty University to capture support from the traditional support system of Evangelical voters when he said, “Christianity is under siege.” What really made news is that he quoted scripture saying, “Two Corinthians,” which prompted laughter among students listening because the reference is “Second Corinthians.” For the 10,000 students in attendance, Trump accomplished what he sought out to do: to look and act like a conservative Christian. Trump was not finished with his Christian pandering. In a worship service in Iowa, Trump put in his offering money into the communion plate, prompting commentators to point out that Trump is not familiar with basic Christian worship. On the eve of the Iowa caucus, Trump posted an online video of his family Bible while carefully pointing out how he would not let “the Evangelicals” down. In many speeches to crowds he promised to “make Christianity great again.” It is embarrassing to watch a politician try so hard to make himself look like a conservative Evangelical Christian. It is troubling to see Christianity on display in such parody. It is saddening to watch Christianity be used as a political football for politicos and prognosticators to diagram and dissect. It is disheartening to watch Christianity be used as stepping stone to the presidency. --Feb 9, 2016: Alan Rudnick: We missed our Christian moment, again 
May 7, 2016:
#NeverTrump didn't lose this week. . #NeverTrump has never lost & will not lose going forward. It's getting stronger. #NeverTrump #NotEvenOnce NOW is the time for all conservatives to stand FOR the Constitution even if it's against the GOP. #NeverTrump #NeverTrump does stand for something. It stands for sanity. It stands for honor. It stands for the Constitution The Republican party has long been on the road to failure with conservatives. They are to the point where they even do everything they can to defeat them even though they are members of their own party. The mess that is in DC can be easily blamed on liberal policies and Democrats, but a lot of it is now at the feet of the GOP. In the world of the GOP they think that you are a conservative if you are just slightly right of the left. So as the left moves even further left..so does the GOP establishment. Trump, the current GOP establishment favorite, when asked, did not even know what a Conservative is. And once could write a book about how much Trump does not know about anything at all--from the Bible to the Constitution. The Republican Party is no place for true conservatives. It's past time to exit. -ZRZ July 27, 2016:
Apocalyptic obsession that inspired ‘Left Behind’ series also fueling Trump support, ministers say Eric Minton knew nothing about that when the series first appeared, and he was 10. Minton said many in his Baptist family and church were swept up in the Left Behind drama, which contributed to a fear of abandonment in him. “I had so much anxiety about God leaving me behind,” said Minton, a Knoxville, Tenn.-based Baptist minister studying to become a marriage and family therapist. Being at home alone sometimes convinced him the novels’ predictions had come true. “I thought all my family members had been raptured and God doesn’t love me,” he said. Eric Minton Minton said he recognizes that the series stoked such fears across the culture and in turn was fueled by the anxiety it helped create. It’s comparable to the anti-Trump rhetoric Minton said he sees on Facebook nowadays. “There is kind of a mass hysteria that progressives have about the rise of Donald Trump,” he said. “It’s reaching apocalyptic fervor.” Even non-church-going Millennials can be caught up in it. “Fear-based rhetoric is always captivating no matter what generation you’re from,” he said. --Eric Minton; Baptist Global News 
“God raised up, I believe, Donald Trump who was going to be the nominee in this election. I don’t think God sits things out. He’s a sovereign God. Donald Trump became our nominee. I think it’s very likely that in the day that we live in, that Donald Trump is the only individual who could win in a general election of the 17 who ran.” -Former U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) 08.30.16 
October 6, 2022:
"How does the so called evangelical right still back Hershel Walker when he has been credibly accused of spousal abuse and caught in endless lies. His opponent Raphael Warnock is a long time Christian minister." -Barbra Streisand on Twitter It's the Trump effect. Apparently the new GOP is lead by crooks and deviants. Trump says pollster told him: “If George Washington and Abraham Lincoln came alive from the dead and formed a President and VP team, you would beat them by 40%.” Truly, the old joke that asks " how can you tell when a politician is lying: answer: his lips are moving" truly applies to Donald Trump and has never fit any politician anywhere better. After Adidas dropped Kanye West because of his anti-Semitic remarks, West was officially not a billionaire anymore. When Kanye stopped being a billionaire Melania crossed him off her Xmas card list and Trump whispered to himself, "join the club. 
...and people actually think Trump is smart
Nov 7, 2022:
A Miami Trump supporter was convicted of shooting at men after argument over Biden flag on Jet Ski. The six-person jury deliberated less than two hours in convicting Eduardo Acosta, 39, on charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault with a firearm and armed robbery. He faces up to life in prison, with a mandatory minimum of at least 20 years, when he is sentenced on Dec. 16. Another Maga criminal removed from society. 
“This is a direct result of that disgusting political rhetoric, whether it’s from Donald Trump or Marjorie Taylor Greene or Newsmax or Fox News. And I’m really worried that now that Elon Musk is taking over Twitter, he is going to unleash the hate. I’m concerned about that. It’s going to make things worse.” ---California State Senator Scott Wiener on violence against Paul Pelosi 10.28.22 Nov 15, 2022
Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will mount a third White House campaign, launching an early start to the 2024 contest. The announcement comes just a week after an underwhelming midterm showing for Republicans and will force the party to decide whether to embrace a candidate whose refusal to accept defeat in 2020 pushed American democracy to the brink. 
Surprising exactly nobody, former President Donald Trump this week revealed that he'll seek to return to the White House in 2024. While anticipated, the announcement was somewhat muted given the underwhelming midterm performance of Republicans who gained no ground in the Senate and barely took the House despite high inflation and the unpopularity of Democratic President Joe Biden.
What must have been especially painful for Trump was that GOP candidates most closely aligned with him performed the worst, while many who campaigned on policies and achievements and distanced themselves from the businessman-turned-celebrity-turned-politician made significant gains. Trump's star seems to be waning as the Republican Party starts to move on. Reason: Republicans Contemplate a Post-Trump World 11.18.22
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| Putin asks to call Russia and talks for 5 minutes.. When he is finished the devil informs him that the cost is a million dollars, so Putin writes him a check. Next Queen Elizabeth calls England and talks for 30 minutes. When she is finished the devil informs her that the cost is 6 million dollars, so she writes him a check. Finally Donald Trump, who had not finished his term, gets his turn and talks for 4 hours. When he is finished the devil informs him that the cost is $5.00. When Putin hears this he goes ballistic and asks the devil why Trump got to call the USA so cheaply. The devil smiles and replies, " Since Trump took over , the country has gone to hell, so it's a local call." |
October 5, 2022:
Right Wing Pundit Dana Loesch today on Walker's paying for his girlfriend's abortion: “I don’t care if Herschel Walker paid to abort endangered baby eagles. I want control of the Senate."
See. When it comes right down to it...the issue isn't "Baby Killing." It's a much larger agenda they dont even understand but follow blindly.....as if someone offered them candy if you come to their van.
"I love the uneducated." -Donald Trump in 2015
Right Wingers are the new "Lets Sue Anything and Everybody" and see what sticks movement." Courtesy of their leader Donald Trump
Right Wing Pundit Dana Loesch today on Walker's paying for his girlfriend's abortion: “I don’t care if Herschel Walker paid to abort endangered baby eagles. I want control of the Senate."
See. When it comes right down to it...the issue isn't "Baby Killing." It's a much larger agenda they dont even understand but follow blindly.....as if someone offered them candy if you come to their van.
"I love the uneducated." -Donald Trump in 2015
Right Wingers are the new "Lets Sue Anything and Everybody" and see what sticks movement." Courtesy of their leader Donald Trump
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Trump allies interviewed nearly 200 election officials in Pa., elsewhere to probe for weaknesses
The America Project, an organization founded by Michael Flynn, a retired three-star general and former national security adviser, and former Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne, has so far interviewed or attempted to interview officials in nearly 200 counties across eight swing states, according to copies of notes, recordings of the interviews, and other documents Votebeat found on web pages associated with the organization. The survey questions reflect the same debunked conspiracies and misleading information about elections that Flynn and Byrne have been propagating for years. 10.3.22
The America Project, an organization founded by Michael Flynn, a retired three-star general and former national security adviser, and former Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne, has so far interviewed or attempted to interview officials in nearly 200 counties across eight swing states, according to copies of notes, recordings of the interviews, and other documents Votebeat found on web pages associated with the organization. The survey questions reflect the same debunked conspiracies and misleading information about elections that Flynn and Byrne have been propagating for years. 10.3.22
The Week: Trump sues CNN for defamation, claiming he's been labeled a 'racist' and 'Russian lackey'
Former President Donald Trump filed a defamation suit against CNN on Monday, accusing the network of "trying to tilt the political balance to the left" amid concerns he will run for president again in 2024. Trump is seeking at least $475 million in damages.
Trump has long railed against the media, calling reports he doesn't like "fake news," and his relationship with CNN has been contentious for years. His lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Florida, claims CNN is attempting to "taint the plaintiff with a series of ever-more scandalous, false, and defamatory labels of 'racist,' 'Russian lackey,' 'insurrectionist,' and ultimately 'Hitler.'" The suit also refers to CNN describing his false claims of election fraud in the 2020 election as "Trump's big lie."
10.3.22
Former President Donald Trump filed a defamation suit against CNN on Monday, accusing the network of "trying to tilt the political balance to the left" amid concerns he will run for president again in 2024. Trump is seeking at least $475 million in damages.
Trump has long railed against the media, calling reports he doesn't like "fake news," and his relationship with CNN has been contentious for years. His lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Florida, claims CNN is attempting to "taint the plaintiff with a series of ever-more scandalous, false, and defamatory labels of 'racist,' 'Russian lackey,' 'insurrectionist,' and ultimately 'Hitler.'" The suit also refers to CNN describing his false claims of election fraud in the 2020 election as "Trump's big lie."
10.3.22
CNN: National Archives alerted lawyers for Trump about missing letters with North Korean leader in May 2021, records show
The National Archives alerted lawyers for former President Donald Trump in May 2021 that Trump’s letters with North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un – and two dozen boxes of records – were missing, according to new correspondence the Archives released on Monday.
Gary Stern, general counsel for the National Archives and Records Administration, wrote to former Trump White House lawyers Patrick Philbin, Mike Purpura and Scott Gast on May 6, 2021, alerting them that the letters Trump had exchanged with Kim and the letter he received from his predecessor, President Barack Obama, were missing, according to the correspondence released Monday in response to dozens of Freedom of Information Act requests.
10.3.22
The National Archives alerted lawyers for former President Donald Trump in May 2021 that Trump’s letters with North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un – and two dozen boxes of records – were missing, according to new correspondence the Archives released on Monday.
Gary Stern, general counsel for the National Archives and Records Administration, wrote to former Trump White House lawyers Patrick Philbin, Mike Purpura and Scott Gast on May 6, 2021, alerting them that the letters Trump had exchanged with Kim and the letter he received from his predecessor, President Barack Obama, were missing, according to the correspondence released Monday in response to dozens of Freedom of Information Act requests.
10.3.22
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WDAM: Archives: Records from Trump White House staffers remain missing
The National Archives and Records Administration informed lawmakers that a number of electronic communications from Trump White House staffers remain missing, nearly two years since the administration was required to turn them over. 10.1.22 Washington Post: Trump’s paid-speeches organizer is struggling financially
A company that puts on for-profit Trump rallies, including an upcoming Mar-a-Lago gala and multimillion-dollar fees for the former president, is having trouble paying its bills 9.27.22 |
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The Independent UK: America has a serious problem with evangelical Christians pretending to be Jews
Former President Trump also liked to position himself as the self-appointed ruler of the Jews. In 2019, he claimed that Jewish people who vote for Democrats demonstrate “either a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty.”
Trump based this claim on the fact that he was an enthusiastic supporter of Israel, and especially of Benjamin Netanyahu, the leader of Israel’s right-wing government. But American Jewish people in the United States are not Israeli citizens; they’re American. And while some 80 percent of them are sympathetic to Israel, 70 percent are Democrats and they were close to evenly split on support for Netanyahu when he was in power.
9.27.22
Former President Trump also liked to position himself as the self-appointed ruler of the Jews. In 2019, he claimed that Jewish people who vote for Democrats demonstrate “either a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty.”
Trump based this claim on the fact that he was an enthusiastic supporter of Israel, and especially of Benjamin Netanyahu, the leader of Israel’s right-wing government. But American Jewish people in the United States are not Israeli citizens; they’re American. And while some 80 percent of them are sympathetic to Israel, 70 percent are Democrats and they were close to evenly split on support for Netanyahu when he was in power.
9.27.22
BBC: US midterms 2022: Tracking Trump's 'extraordinary' endorsement spree
Over the past several months, candidates endorsed by Mr Trump have pocketed victories across the country, winning 92% of the time. 9.15.22
Over the past several months, candidates endorsed by Mr Trump have pocketed victories across the country, winning 92% of the time. 9.15.22
Business Insider: Trump says criminal charges against him would unleash 'big problems' in an allusion to violence
- Former President Donald Trump hinted that there could be 'big problems' if he is indicted.
- Trump didn't reject that he was referring to violence, but said his comments were "not inciting."
- Trump is involved in several investigations around the US capitol attack and the 2020 elections. 9.15.22
-Mary Trump 9.3.22 |
Donald Trump doesn't live rent-free in my head. I send a monthly billing to the DOJ.
When the time comes they can forward them to Leavenworth. -Zorek Richards
When the time comes they can forward them to Leavenworth. -Zorek Richards
August 9, 2022:
The FBI Raided Trump's Mar-a-Lago Home. Trump appointed the FBI director that raided his home. A second civil war may start early if the unhinged magas listen to what the right wing Republicans are saying as a response to the raid on Maralago. They have no understanding of the power of words.
The FBI Raided Trump's Mar-a-Lago Home. Trump appointed the FBI director that raided his home. A second civil war may start early if the unhinged magas listen to what the right wing Republicans are saying as a response to the raid on Maralago. They have no understanding of the power of words.
It’s highly unlikely that Attorney General Merrick Garland has already decided whether to include the former president in any prosecution, say former prosecutors. He would want first to let his department’s gathering of evidence run its course. But bits that have emerged – plus testimony from the congressional Jan. 6 committee – show that it is indeed possible Mr. Trump could be indicted for some of his actions, say experts. For Attorney General Garland, the choice may turn on a more difficult and politically fraught question: Would such a prosecution be good for the country? --July 29. 2022: Christian Science Monitor: Attorney general’s dilemma: Whether to indict a former president
July 28, 2022:
Last night, speaking at an "America First" meeting (AF is a grift organization thought up and made by Trump, so if they did truth in advertising they would be called "Trump First." It's supposed to be a think-tank but it has no "thinkers") ... anyway, Trump said that the way we should deal with the homeless in the cities is to give them all tents and set them up outside of the city. The guy gave a 30 minutes or so speech and aside from his usual patting himself on the back for how great he is and how great a President he was and clearly becoming more and more unhinged (Didnt seem possible does it?....but yes he is). .He is playing the martyr card and said no president in history has been maligned as much as he has "for no reason."... ..Personally I think he is going through a melt down knowing the possibility that he will be indicted very soon by DOJ. Mary Trump said he would never seek help and will likely just get worse under pressure and she is 100% correct again (she has not been wrong yet).
I'd hate to see how much ketchup is on the walls a Maralago this week.
If you ever wondered what it would be like if news was made into reruns like they do with TV shows, just watch any speech Donald Trump ever made
Lester Holt (NBC): “The indictment of a former president, and perhaps a candidate for president, would arguably tear the country apart. Is that your concern as you make your decision down the road here, do you have to think about things like that?”
Merrick Garland: “We intend to hold everyone, anyone who was criminally responsible for the events surrounding Jan. 6, for any attempt to interfere with the lawful transfer of power from one administration to another, accountable. That’s what we do. We don’t pay any attention to other issues with respect to that.
From the "This is getting real" File:
Grand jury subpoenas were sent to those who assisted in the organizing and planning of former President Donald Trump's "Save America" rally on the Ellipse near the White House, the sources said, with prosecutors seeking multiple records and documents related to the rally, including text messages and emails, as well as potential communications with other individuals regarding the logistics of the event.
Last night, speaking at an "America First" meeting (AF is a grift organization thought up and made by Trump, so if they did truth in advertising they would be called "Trump First." It's supposed to be a think-tank but it has no "thinkers") ... anyway, Trump said that the way we should deal with the homeless in the cities is to give them all tents and set them up outside of the city. The guy gave a 30 minutes or so speech and aside from his usual patting himself on the back for how great he is and how great a President he was and clearly becoming more and more unhinged (Didnt seem possible does it?....but yes he is). .He is playing the martyr card and said no president in history has been maligned as much as he has "for no reason."... ..Personally I think he is going through a melt down knowing the possibility that he will be indicted very soon by DOJ. Mary Trump said he would never seek help and will likely just get worse under pressure and she is 100% correct again (she has not been wrong yet).
I'd hate to see how much ketchup is on the walls a Maralago this week.
If you ever wondered what it would be like if news was made into reruns like they do with TV shows, just watch any speech Donald Trump ever made
Lester Holt (NBC): “The indictment of a former president, and perhaps a candidate for president, would arguably tear the country apart. Is that your concern as you make your decision down the road here, do you have to think about things like that?”
Merrick Garland: “We intend to hold everyone, anyone who was criminally responsible for the events surrounding Jan. 6, for any attempt to interfere with the lawful transfer of power from one administration to another, accountable. That’s what we do. We don’t pay any attention to other issues with respect to that.
From the "This is getting real" File:
Grand jury subpoenas were sent to those who assisted in the organizing and planning of former President Donald Trump's "Save America" rally on the Ellipse near the White House, the sources said, with prosecutors seeking multiple records and documents related to the rally, including text messages and emails, as well as potential communications with other individuals regarding the logistics of the event.
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Merrick Garland: "There is a lot of speculation about what the Justice Department is doing, what's it not doing, what our theories are and what our theories aren't, and there will continue to be that speculation. That's because a central tenant of the way in which the Justice Department investigates and a central tenant of the rule of law is that we do not do our investigations in the public.............We have to hold accountable every person who is criminally responsible for trying to overturn a legitimate election, and we must do it in a way filled with integrity and professionalism." --July 20, 2022: ABC News: AG Garland reiterates 'no person' -- not even Trump -- is above the law over Jan. 6
The right-wing cable network One America News Network on Monday ran a pre-recorded 30-second segment acknowledging that there was “no widespread voter fraud” by Georgia election workers in the 2020 presidential election. The segment appears to be part of a recent settlement relating to a defamation lawsuit brought against the network by two such workers.
The segment notes that an investigation by state officials into unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud made by ex-President Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani turned up nothing. “The results of this investigation indicate that Ruby Freeman and Wandrea ‘Shaye’ Moss did not engage in ballot fraud or criminal misconduct,” a narrator states. -Daily Beast |
July 6, 2022: Christianity Daily: Prosperity Gospel Preacher Creflo Dollar Admits Teachings On Tithing Are ‘Not Correct’
The Bible clearly states that tithing is an Old Testament principle required for every Israelite. It's the practice of giving a tenth of one's produce unto the Lord, which means giving it to the priests in the temple. These portions were meant to be a provision for the Levites, who are ministering to the Lord in the temple full-time.
The popular Bible passage used to teach tithing in churches, Malachi 3:8-12, states that men "rob" God by withholding their tithes and offerings.
This same passage includes a promise that if men bring their tithes into the "storehouse," they will be blessed beyond their capacity to receive. Furthermore, in this passage God made a promise to Israel that He will "rebuke the devourer" if they give their tithes.
Conversely, in the same passage it is stated that men are "cursed with a curse" for not giving their tithes. It also implies that God will not "rebuke the devourer" for those who withhold their tithes.
Dollar pointed out that the fear and guilt associated with the withholding of tithes have been used as a subject to keep church people giving to the church
"Religion is sustained by two factors, fear and guilt," Dollar said. And if it's one subject that the church has used for a long time to keep people in fear and guilt, it is that subject of tithing."
"And it has to be corrected and it's got to be corrected now," he continued.
The Bible clearly states that tithing is an Old Testament principle required for every Israelite. It's the practice of giving a tenth of one's produce unto the Lord, which means giving it to the priests in the temple. These portions were meant to be a provision for the Levites, who are ministering to the Lord in the temple full-time.
The popular Bible passage used to teach tithing in churches, Malachi 3:8-12, states that men "rob" God by withholding their tithes and offerings.
This same passage includes a promise that if men bring their tithes into the "storehouse," they will be blessed beyond their capacity to receive. Furthermore, in this passage God made a promise to Israel that He will "rebuke the devourer" if they give their tithes.
Conversely, in the same passage it is stated that men are "cursed with a curse" for not giving their tithes. It also implies that God will not "rebuke the devourer" for those who withhold their tithes.
Dollar pointed out that the fear and guilt associated with the withholding of tithes have been used as a subject to keep church people giving to the church
"Religion is sustained by two factors, fear and guilt," Dollar said. And if it's one subject that the church has used for a long time to keep people in fear and guilt, it is that subject of tithing."
"And it has to be corrected and it's got to be corrected now," he continued.
May 7, 2022:
A major pet peeve for me:
I hate it when an elected official says the "American People " elected them. "SOME" American people might have elected them..but no candidate ever got ALL Americans to vote for them. And the fools who usually say "All Americans" wouldn't give a sideways glance to someone who is not in their party or support whatever cause they are touting at the time. Candidates are elected to serve their districts...NOT just the ones that voted for them. The right wing Republicans like DeSantis and Trump and Perjury Taylor Greene dont understand that nor care to.
Another reason I have come to loathe American politics. ..end of rant
A major pet peeve for me:
I hate it when an elected official says the "American People " elected them. "SOME" American people might have elected them..but no candidate ever got ALL Americans to vote for them. And the fools who usually say "All Americans" wouldn't give a sideways glance to someone who is not in their party or support whatever cause they are touting at the time. Candidates are elected to serve their districts...NOT just the ones that voted for them. The right wing Republicans like DeSantis and Trump and Perjury Taylor Greene dont understand that nor care to.
Another reason I have come to loathe American politics. ..end of rant
Mar 14, 2022: The Independent: Trump news – live: Ex-president claims his personality ‘kept us out of war’ as Republicans row over Putin
Donald Trump boasted to a rally of his supporters that contrary to reports he failed to deter Vladimir Putin’s ambitions in the post-Soviet sphere, “no one was tougher on Russia” than him – and that “my personality is what kept us out of war”.
Donald Trump boasted to a rally of his supporters that contrary to reports he failed to deter Vladimir Putin’s ambitions in the post-Soviet sphere, “no one was tougher on Russia” than him – and that “my personality is what kept us out of war”.
February 24, 2022
Minority Leader Mitch McConnell dodged a question about what he thought of Donald trump embracing Putin: "Look, I just told you how I feel about the Russians. Vladimir Putin is a bad guy. He’s an authoritarian. He yearns for empire and we need to do everything we can to stop it." I could very easily word it this way and the statement would still be correct: "Look, I just told you how I feel about the Republicans. Donald Trump is a bad guy. He’s an authoritarian. He yearns for empire and we need to do everything we can to stop it."
Minority Leader Mitch McConnell dodged a question about what he thought of Donald trump embracing Putin: "Look, I just told you how I feel about the Russians. Vladimir Putin is a bad guy. He’s an authoritarian. He yearns for empire and we need to do everything we can to stop it." I could very easily word it this way and the statement would still be correct: "Look, I just told you how I feel about the Republicans. Donald Trump is a bad guy. He’s an authoritarian. He yearns for empire and we need to do everything we can to stop it."
Feb 24, 2022: Politico: Republicans' responses to Russia's invasion of Ukraine fall into 3 broad categories. Let us break them down for you.
As for Donald Trump? The former president has sought to fall more into the GOP's Camp 2 than Camp 3. But he has praised Putin's operational tactics at least twice this week — putting him in a category of his own, one that argues only Trump himself could have dealt with Putin. Our Andrew Desiderio dove deep into these internal GOP divisions this week.
As for Donald Trump? The former president has sought to fall more into the GOP's Camp 2 than Camp 3. But he has praised Putin's operational tactics at least twice this week — putting him in a category of his own, one that argues only Trump himself could have dealt with Putin. Our Andrew Desiderio dove deep into these internal GOP divisions this week.
Feb 19, 2022: Raw Story: 'Walking perjury case' Trump is headed for a rude awakening at depositions: former GOP spokesperson
Appearing on MSNBC on Saturday afternoon, former Republican Party spokesperson Kurt Bardella -- who now advises the DNC -- claimed that Donald Trump and his supporters are over-inflating a report from special counsel John Durham to distract from the horrific series of legal setbacks the former president suffered this past week.
Appearing on MSNBC on Saturday afternoon, former Republican Party spokesperson Kurt Bardella -- who now advises the DNC -- claimed that Donald Trump and his supporters are over-inflating a report from special counsel John Durham to distract from the horrific series of legal setbacks the former president suffered this past week.
February 18, 2022:
Looking a bit like we may be coming to the end of the pandemic..Not totally yet..but almost over.
Almost two years now.
Without a doubt, however, the thing that kept it going was the former guys disinformation initially and then by his uneducated minions who live and breath off every word the former guy says. And the evangelical right wingers who believed the ramblings of grifting prophets ("Will prophecy for tithes and offerings"). who claimed Trump was going to be another Cyrus The Great. Cyrus was a king..not a president and had there been an internet back in 600 BC he would have not had "The Great" attached to his name except on a primitive "Tweet" called carving words in a rock to be unearthed centuries later.
Had Trump NOT been President when the pandemic started I think America could have been a bright shining light for the world as an example. The Biden administration did get a lot of vaccine sent out to a lot of countries world wide. I shudder to think what would have happened if Trump had been re-elected.
The future of America and democracy will depend a lot on what happens in November as the Trump/GOP coup is still ongoing.
Looking a bit like we may be coming to the end of the pandemic..Not totally yet..but almost over.
Almost two years now.
Without a doubt, however, the thing that kept it going was the former guys disinformation initially and then by his uneducated minions who live and breath off every word the former guy says. And the evangelical right wingers who believed the ramblings of grifting prophets ("Will prophecy for tithes and offerings"). who claimed Trump was going to be another Cyrus The Great. Cyrus was a king..not a president and had there been an internet back in 600 BC he would have not had "The Great" attached to his name except on a primitive "Tweet" called carving words in a rock to be unearthed centuries later.
Had Trump NOT been President when the pandemic started I think America could have been a bright shining light for the world as an example. The Biden administration did get a lot of vaccine sent out to a lot of countries world wide. I shudder to think what would have happened if Trump had been re-elected.
The future of America and democracy will depend a lot on what happens in November as the Trump/GOP coup is still ongoing.
Feb 16, 2022: Fact Keepers: Trump Sneaked In a Medicare Privatization Scheme and It Is Still Running
Medicare Privatization is one of the holy grails of Wall Street healthcare investors. The Trump administration tried to sneak in a covert privatization program under the radar. The problem is that it has not been killed yet.
Medicare Privatization is one of the holy grails of Wall Street healthcare investors. The Trump administration tried to sneak in a covert privatization program under the radar. The problem is that it has not been killed yet.
Feb 10, 2022: The Independent: Trump news – live: Jan 6 committee finds gaps in White House call logs as president denies destroying records
It has emerged that the committee investigating the 6 January insurrection at the US Capitol has identified gaps in the White House call logs from the day of the riot, posing another obstacle to establishing what Mr Trump said and did in the hours before and during the event. According to the New York Times, there is no evidence the records were deliberately deleted, but it is well known that Mr Trump frequently used his own and others’ cellphones to talk to his allies while in office.
It has emerged that the committee investigating the 6 January insurrection at the US Capitol has identified gaps in the White House call logs from the day of the riot, posing another obstacle to establishing what Mr Trump said and did in the hours before and during the event. According to the New York Times, there is no evidence the records were deliberately deleted, but it is well known that Mr Trump frequently used his own and others’ cellphones to talk to his allies while in office.
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Feb 8, 2022: Raw Story: Donald Trump's fantasies of racial violence reflect an all-too-real history
Donald Trump is a highly skilled white-supremacist propagandist. There's nothing natural about that skill. It has been taught, learned and internalized over many years. In all likelihood, it came from his family upbringing. Fred Trump, Donald's father, was arrested at a Ku Klux Klan riot. In the 1970s, the Trump family's real estate company was sued for housing discrimination against Black and brown people.
Donald Trump is a highly skilled white-supremacist propagandist. There's nothing natural about that skill. It has been taught, learned and internalized over many years. In all likelihood, it came from his family upbringing. Fred Trump, Donald's father, was arrested at a Ku Klux Klan riot. In the 1970s, the Trump family's real estate company was sued for housing discrimination against Black and brown people.
Feb 6, 2022: Fact Keepers: James Comey’s “Let’s Pardon Trump” Book Promotion Tactic
Taking a page from the Orange Menace Media Handbook, Comey tossed out an insane idea that President Biden “should consider pardoning Trump.” Comey further stated that a potential pardon from Biden would help “as part of healing the country and getting us to a place where we can focus on things that are going to matter over the next four years.”
Taking a page from the Orange Menace Media Handbook, Comey tossed out an insane idea that President Biden “should consider pardoning Trump.” Comey further stated that a potential pardon from Biden would help “as part of healing the country and getting us to a place where we can focus on things that are going to matter over the next four years.”
Feb 5, 2022: CNN: Trump's January 6 pardon pledge baffles some attorneys
Donald Trump's pledge to pardon January 6 rioters may help fire up his supporters, but several defendants facing federal charges say they no longer believe the former President's promises.
Donald Trump's pledge to pardon January 6 rioters may help fire up his supporters, but several defendants facing federal charges say they no longer believe the former President's promises.
Feb 5, 2022: CBS News: Pence says "Trump is wrong" that he had a right to overturn election
Vice President Mike Pence on Friday resoundingly rejected a claim by former President Trump that he had the ability to overturn the 2020 presidential election, saying that there's little that is more un-American than the notion that any president can choose the nation's leader.
Vice President Mike Pence on Friday resoundingly rejected a claim by former President Trump that he had the ability to overturn the 2020 presidential election, saying that there's little that is more un-American than the notion that any president can choose the nation's leader.
Feb 2, 2022: The Hill: Mary Trump pulling podcast from Spotify
Mary Trump — the niece of former President Donald Trump — announced Tuesday night that she will be joining a growing list of artists who are pulling their content from Spotify in protest of what they say is a spread of COVID-19 disinformation on the steaming platform.
Mary Trump — the niece of former President Donald Trump — announced Tuesday night that she will be joining a growing list of artists who are pulling their content from Spotify in protest of what they say is a spread of COVID-19 disinformation on the steaming platform.
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Feb 2, 2022: Los Angeles Times: Column: Lawlessness is Trump’s brand. So why wouldn’t President Trump 2.0 pardon insurrectionists?
Former President Trump promised many outlandish things while courting voters. He would revive the coal industry. He would build a wall on the border and make Mexico pay for it. He would end birthright citizenship, deport all undocumented immigrants, eliminate the national debt, grow the economy 4% a year, and of course, release his tax returns. |
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Feb 1, 2022: Washington Post: N.Y. attorney general subpoenaed Trump D.C. hotel records from feds
The request sought information about whether Trump used false information to secure hotel lease, according to people familiar with inquiry
The request sought information about whether Trump used false information to secure hotel lease, according to people familiar with inquiry
Feb 1, 2022: NBC News: Trump gave $1M to Meadows nonprofit weeks after Jan. 6 panel's creation
The contribution was made to the Conservative Partnership Institute, where Mark Meadows, the former White House chief of staff, is a senior partner.
The contribution was made to the Conservative Partnership Institute, where Mark Meadows, the former White House chief of staff, is a senior partner.
Jan 30, 2022: Arca Max: GOP lawmakers call out Trump on pardons for Jan. 6 rioters
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham forcefully disagreed with former President Donald Trump for saying he might pardon people convicted in the U.S. Capitol riot if reelected, saying they should be jailed “and get the book thrown at them.”
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham forcefully disagreed with former President Donald Trump for saying he might pardon people convicted in the U.S. Capitol riot if reelected, saying they should be jailed “and get the book thrown at them.”
Jan 22, 2022: CNN: Former Trump campaign adviser acknowledges being part of 2020 fake electors plot
Boris Epshteyn, an adviser for former President Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign, acknowledged Friday that he was part of the effort to prop up so-called "alternate electors" to support Trump in key states.
Boris Epshteyn, an adviser for former President Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign, acknowledged Friday that he was part of the effort to prop up so-called "alternate electors" to support Trump in key states.
Jan 11, 2022: Fact Checkers: Could the Challenge to Madison Cawthorn’s Qualifications Set a Precedent for the Removal of Insurrectionists From Congress?
The election of Donald Trump to the Office of President was a wake-up call to a growing number of Americans to at least get a primer on how our system is supposed to work. And lo! and behold, even a cursory study tells one that we, the voters, are actually in charge. It is our consent that is the very foundation of our system. And thus it is no surprise that Trump-corrupted Republicans are working hard to reduce the numbers of us that may vote.
The election of Donald Trump to the Office of President was a wake-up call to a growing number of Americans to at least get a primer on how our system is supposed to work. And lo! and behold, even a cursory study tells one that we, the voters, are actually in charge. It is our consent that is the very foundation of our system. And thus it is no surprise that Trump-corrupted Republicans are working hard to reduce the numbers of us that may vote.
Jan 6, 2022: The Bulwark: The GOP’s Attempt to Memory-Hole Jan. 6th
Immediately after the attack, prominent Republicans blamed Donald Trump for the chaos and bloodshed of January 6th. But in the ensuing debates—first over Trump’s second impeachment, then over how best to investigate the events of January 6th—Republicans started to shift away from blaming Trump to blaming, well, anybody else. They began to echo Rush’s talking points like the good dittoheads they are
Immediately after the attack, prominent Republicans blamed Donald Trump for the chaos and bloodshed of January 6th. But in the ensuing debates—first over Trump’s second impeachment, then over how best to investigate the events of January 6th—Republicans started to shift away from blaming Trump to blaming, well, anybody else. They began to echo Rush’s talking points like the good dittoheads they are
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January 4, 2022:
Its gonna be hard to name Donald Trump's new social media company run by Devin Nunes. "Dumpster Fire" has already been taken by ..well..uh by dumpster fires. We probably should be taking bets on whether Devin Nunes will 1)Be charged with some kind of ethics or financial conspiracy or 2) Trump fires him for betraying him for not not doing something illegal.
Its gonna be hard to name Donald Trump's new social media company run by Devin Nunes. "Dumpster Fire" has already been taken by ..well..uh by dumpster fires. We probably should be taking bets on whether Devin Nunes will 1)Be charged with some kind of ethics or financial conspiracy or 2) Trump fires him for betraying him for not not doing something illegal.
Dec 31, 2021: Nashville Ledger: House committee says Trump privilege claim should be tossed
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol said Thursday that the Supreme Court should let stand an appeals court ruling that the National Archives turn over documents from former President Donald Trump that might shed light on the events leading up to and including that day.
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol said Thursday that the Supreme Court should let stand an appeals court ruling that the National Archives turn over documents from former President Donald Trump that might shed light on the events leading up to and including that day.
Dec 28, 2021: ArcaMax: Editorial: DeSantis proposes to waste $5.7 million chasing election fraud ghosts
As Donald Trump, that sorest of sore losers, was demonizing thousands of dedicated poll workers and election officials in the states he lost, Gov. Ron DeSantis repeatedly assured Floridians that nothing went amiss here. The votes were counted swiftly, audited routinely, and certified without complaint.
As Donald Trump, that sorest of sore losers, was demonizing thousands of dedicated poll workers and election officials in the states he lost, Gov. Ron DeSantis repeatedly assured Floridians that nothing went amiss here. The votes were counted swiftly, audited routinely, and certified without complaint.
Dec 28, 2021: Tahlequah Daily Press: New poll shows Lankford leads in Senate race
According to the summary, Lahmeyer is mainly counting on an endorsement from Trump.
"With as strong of a Pro-Trump state as Oklahoma is, a Trump endorsement will inevitably tilt favor to the endorsed candidate," the summary reads. "... If Lahmeyer earns the endorsement from President Trump and educates voters necessary about the things that Senator Lankford has done, Lahmeyer could outright win the GOP primary."
According to the summary, Lahmeyer is mainly counting on an endorsement from Trump.
"With as strong of a Pro-Trump state as Oklahoma is, a Trump endorsement will inevitably tilt favor to the endorsed candidate," the summary reads. "... If Lahmeyer earns the endorsement from President Trump and educates voters necessary about the things that Senator Lankford has done, Lahmeyer could outright win the GOP primary."
Dec 25, 2021: Raw Story: Alex Jones declares Trump is either ignorant or evil in 'emergency Christmas message'
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones issued an "Emergency Christ Message" to Donald Trump following the former president's defense of Covid-19 vaccines.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones issued an "Emergency Christ Message" to Donald Trump following the former president's defense of Covid-19 vaccines.
Dec 23, 2021: The Pantagraph: LETTER: All that matters is what Trump says
Once again, DeSantis, Trump and the rest of the Q Anon crowd in America can't handle the truth. But they sure can lie. COVID is a hoax. Climate change is untrue. Obama is not a citizen. Biden didn’t win the election.
The only thing that matters is what Donald Trump says is true.
Once again, DeSantis, Trump and the rest of the Q Anon crowd in America can't handle the truth. But they sure can lie. COVID is a hoax. Climate change is untrue. Obama is not a citizen. Biden didn’t win the election.
The only thing that matters is what Donald Trump says is true.
Dec 23, 2021: Church Leadership: Ed Stetzer: The Church and Donald Trump: We Need Christ at the Center of Our Services, Not Democrats, Republicans or Any Other Politician
The First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, was for many years one of the most prominent churches in the Southern Baptist Convention. It was brought to prominence in the 20th century under legendary pastors George Truett and W.A. Criswell, whose two pastorates spanned 97 years. The church still carries much weight, especially among older and more traditional Southern Baptists.
The First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, was for many years one of the most prominent churches in the Southern Baptist Convention. It was brought to prominence in the 20th century under legendary pastors George Truett and W.A. Criswell, whose two pastorates spanned 97 years. The church still carries much weight, especially among older and more traditional Southern Baptists.
Dec 22, 2021: AlterNet: ‘Denial and deflection’ are Republicans’ typical response to Trump’s 'hateful' anti-Semitism: journalist
Former President Donald Trump’s anti-Semitism was very much on display when, during a recent interview, he told Israeli journalist Barak Ravid that American Jews “don’t like Israel” and repeated the trope that Jews control the media.
Former President Donald Trump’s anti-Semitism was very much on display when, during a recent interview, he told Israeli journalist Barak Ravid that American Jews “don’t like Israel” and repeated the trope that Jews control the media.
Dec 21, 2021: Christian Post: Trump says Evangelicals 'love Israel more than Jews' in America, accused of antisemitism
Former President Donald Trump has been accused of authoring an antisemitic trope when he recently claimed that Evangelical Christians in the United States love Israel more than Jewish people in the U.S.
Former President Donald Trump has been accused of authoring an antisemitic trope when he recently claimed that Evangelical Christians in the United States love Israel more than Jewish people in the U.S.
Dec 19, 2021: MSN: Fox’s Maria Bartiromo Exasperatedly Shuts Down Trump’s Praise of Chinese President Xi: ‘He’s a Killer!’
Maria Bartiromo offered a rare, if brief, bit of pushback against former President Donald Trump in a new interview Sunday.
During a conversation with the former president on Sunday Morning Futures, Bartiromo asked about U.S. relations with China. As part of his response, Trump delivered a glowing assessment of his rapport with China’s President, Xi Jinping.
Maria Bartiromo offered a rare, if brief, bit of pushback against former President Donald Trump in a new interview Sunday.
During a conversation with the former president on Sunday Morning Futures, Bartiromo asked about U.S. relations with China. As part of his response, Trump delivered a glowing assessment of his rapport with China’s President, Xi Jinping.
Dec 17, 2021: HuffPost: Trump Bandies About Antisemitic Tropes In Interview With Israeli Reporter
Among his ramblings was the claim that Jewish Americans "don't care about Israel" and Jewish people used to have "absolute power over Congress."
Among his ramblings was the claim that Jewish Americans "don't care about Israel" and Jewish people used to have "absolute power over Congress."
Dec 17, 2021: LGBTQ Nation: Trump claims people can say “Merry Christmas” & it’s all thanks to him
“This was in 2015 when I started campaigning. I said you’re going to say ‘Merry Christmas’ again, and now people are saying it,” Trump started, sounding like he was channeling Grandpa Simpson.
“Of course, they’re not saying a lot of other things like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson. You know, those names are being obliterated because of craziness.”
“This was in 2015 when I started campaigning. I said you’re going to say ‘Merry Christmas’ again, and now people are saying it,” Trump started, sounding like he was channeling Grandpa Simpson.
“Of course, they’re not saying a lot of other things like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson. You know, those names are being obliterated because of craziness.”
Dec 15, 2021: Christianity Today: Trump or Netanyahu? American Evangelicals Support Israel, Yet Signs of Change
In the public spat between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, who would American evangelicals support? A new survey suggests it might be the Israeli.
In the public spat between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, who would American evangelicals support? A new survey suggests it might be the Israeli.
Dec 15, 2021: Salon: Text-gate fallout: Hannity, Ingraham and Don Jr. unveiled as whiny MAGA wimps!
Donald Trump loved every second of the Capitol assault. But his Fox News toadies — and his own son! — wussed out
Donald Trump loved every second of the Capitol assault. But his Fox News toadies — and his own son! — wussed out
Dec 14, 2021: MSN: Staunch evangelical allies of Israel upset by Trump’s outburst on Netanyahu
One of former president Donald Trump’s major evangelical backers on Monday condemned recently reported attacks by Trump on former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and warned that he risked alienating his Christian base by distancing himself from the Israeli leader.
One of former president Donald Trump’s major evangelical backers on Monday condemned recently reported attacks by Trump on former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and warned that he risked alienating his Christian base by distancing himself from the Israeli leader.
Dec 11, 2021: Raw Story: GOP Senators and Congressmen were briefed on 38-page coup PowerPoint memo two days before insurrection: report
Two days before the January 6 insurrection several Republican U.S. Senators and Representatives were briefed on a 38-page coup PowerPoint memo. That document is being described as a roadmap for then-President Donald Trump to declare a national security emergency, invalidate all electronic votes, and move to have himself declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election.
Two days before the January 6 insurrection several Republican U.S. Senators and Representatives were briefed on a 38-page coup PowerPoint memo. That document is being described as a roadmap for then-President Donald Trump to declare a national security emergency, invalidate all electronic votes, and move to have himself declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election.
Dec 11, 2021: Washington Post: Election denier who circulated Jan. 6 PowerPoint says he met with Meadows at White House
Philip Waldron, the retired colonel, was working with Trump’s outside lawyers and was part of a team that briefed the lawmakers on a PowerPoint presentation detailing “Options for 6 JAN,” Waldron told The Washington Post. He said his contribution to the presentation focused on his claims of foreign interference in the vote, as did his discussions with the White House.
Philip Waldron, the retired colonel, was working with Trump’s outside lawyers and was part of a team that briefed the lawmakers on a PowerPoint presentation detailing “Options for 6 JAN,” Waldron told The Washington Post. He said his contribution to the presentation focused on his claims of foreign interference in the vote, as did his discussions with the White House.
Dec 8, 2021: Raw Story: Mark Meadows accidentally reveals what Jan. 6 evidence is 'freaking out' Trump allies: MSNBC's Morning Joe
"I thought there was a tell in that interview that Meadows had," Scarborough said. "The thing they're the most scared about are the phone records. Who called whom? That's going to reveal the tick-tock of who Donald Trump's calling, who they're calling, who's furiously calling them to try to get, you know, Donald Trump to actually call out the National Guard and save the lives of people inside the Capitol. But for him, for Meadows, he goes, 'Oh, well, when they did what' -- by the way, everybody does it in every lawsuit. This is what everybody does."
"I thought there was a tell in that interview that Meadows had," Scarborough said. "The thing they're the most scared about are the phone records. Who called whom? That's going to reveal the tick-tock of who Donald Trump's calling, who they're calling, who's furiously calling them to try to get, you know, Donald Trump to actually call out the National Guard and save the lives of people inside the Capitol. But for him, for Meadows, he goes, 'Oh, well, when they did what' -- by the way, everybody does it in every lawsuit. This is what everybody does."
Dec 6, 2021: CBN: Will the January 6th Committee Ever Find A Smoking Gun?
Nearly one year after the January 6th riots at the United States Capitol, the investigation is ramping up. The Select Committee investigating the attack has subpoenaed nearly 50 people and organizations associated with the riots and former President Donald Trump, including former Assistant Attorney General Jeffrey Clark. With public hearings set to begin next year, Republicans and Democrats remain mostly divided on prosecuting those involved in the riots, with opinions closely tied to voters’ views on who won the 2020 election.
Nearly one year after the January 6th riots at the United States Capitol, the investigation is ramping up. The Select Committee investigating the attack has subpoenaed nearly 50 people and organizations associated with the riots and former President Donald Trump, including former Assistant Attorney General Jeffrey Clark. With public hearings set to begin next year, Republicans and Democrats remain mostly divided on prosecuting those involved in the riots, with opinions closely tied to voters’ views on who won the 2020 election.
Dec 6, 2021: National Review: Devin Nunes to Retire from Congress, Become CEO at Trump Media Group
Representative Devin Nunes (R., Calif.) has announced that he will retire from Congress at the end of this year in order to be CEO of former President Trump’s new media company.
Representative Devin Nunes (R., Calif.) has announced that he will retire from Congress at the end of this year in order to be CEO of former President Trump’s new media company.
Dec 5, 2021: Washington Post: Former senator David Perdue to challenge incumbent Brian Kemp for Georgia governor
Former president Donald Trump has been pushing Perdue to challenge Kemp, whom Trump has blasted for not helping him overturn 2020 election results in Georgia, based on his false claims that the presidential race was stolen from him.
Former president Donald Trump has been pushing Perdue to challenge Kemp, whom Trump has blasted for not helping him overturn 2020 election results in Georgia, based on his false claims that the presidential race was stolen from him.
Dec 5, 2021: Newsweek: Bob Dole Tributes Pour in After Former GOP Senator Dies at 98
Former President Donald Trump wrote in a statement: "Bob Dole was an American war hero and true patriot for our Nation. He served the Great State of Kansas with honor and the Republican Party was made stronger by his service. Our Nation mourns his passing and our prayers are with Elizabeth and his wonderful family."
Former President Donald Trump wrote in a statement: "Bob Dole was an American war hero and true patriot for our Nation. He served the Great State of Kansas with honor and the Republican Party was made stronger by his service. Our Nation mourns his passing and our prayers are with Elizabeth and his wonderful family."
Dec 3, 3021: Reuters: Pro-Trump news site targets election workers, inspiring wave of menace
The Gateway Pundit, which started as a tiny opinion blog, saw readership surge to nearly 50 million views a month as it amplified Donald Trump’s false stolen-election claims. Reuters documented the impact: 25 election workers targeted by more than 100 violent threats or hostile messages citing the Pundit.
The Gateway Pundit, which started as a tiny opinion blog, saw readership surge to nearly 50 million views a month as it amplified Donald Trump’s false stolen-election claims. Reuters documented the impact: 25 election workers targeted by more than 100 violent threats or hostile messages citing the Pundit.
Dec 3, 2021: Reuters: Trump, rape accuser Carroll battle in defamation appeal
A lawyer for Donald Trump on Friday urged a U.S. appeals court to find the former president immune from author E. Jean Carroll's defamation lawsuit arising from her allegation that he raped her, an argument Carroll's lawyer said would put him "above the law."
A lawyer for Donald Trump on Friday urged a U.S. appeals court to find the former president immune from author E. Jean Carroll's defamation lawsuit arising from her allegation that he raped her, an argument Carroll's lawyer said would put him "above the law."
Dec 3, 2021: Raw Story: A former Trump aide is trying to build a violent right-wing Christian takeover of the US
Michael Flynn is always in the news for the worst reasons
Michael Flynn is always in the news for the worst reasons
Dec 2, 2021: Record-Herald:Ohio governor hopeful picks running mate with ties to Trump
Jim Renacci, a former Republican congressman who’s challenging Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in next year’s primary, said Thursday he has picked a Christian filmmaker who made a documentary about former President Donald Trump to be his running mate.
Jim Renacci, a former Republican congressman who’s challenging Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in next year’s primary, said Thursday he has picked a Christian filmmaker who made a documentary about former President Donald Trump to be his running mate.
Nov 30, 2021: Newsweek: Enemies Foreign and Domestic'? Threats the Daily Intelligence Briefs Left Out
"From my experience with then-Vice President Biden, he was an avid reader and in general a voracious consumer of intelligence," Obama's last director of national intelligence, retired Gen. James Clapper, said on CNN. "I'm sure he will be especially so as president."
Trump, on the other hand, often skipped getting the PDB and hardly ever scrutinized the written report, instead relying on live oral briefings, videos and extensive graphics prepared for his consumption.
"From my experience with then-Vice President Biden, he was an avid reader and in general a voracious consumer of intelligence," Obama's last director of national intelligence, retired Gen. James Clapper, said on CNN. "I'm sure he will be especially so as president."
Trump, on the other hand, often skipped getting the PDB and hardly ever scrutinized the written report, instead relying on live oral briefings, videos and extensive graphics prepared for his consumption.
Nov 29, 2021: Washington Post: Trump allies work to place supporters in key election posts across the country, spurring fears about future vote challenges
In Michigan, local GOP leaders have sought to reshape election canvassing boards by appointing members who expressed sympathy for former president Donald Trump’s false claims that the 2020 vote was rigged.
In Michigan, local GOP leaders have sought to reshape election canvassing boards by appointing members who expressed sympathy for former president Donald Trump’s false claims that the 2020 vote was rigged.
Nov 27, 2021: Central Recorder: Michael Cohen believes Ivanka, Don Jr., and Eric are the Real Reasons He Thinks They Will Indict Soon
Michael Cohen believes prosecutors have enough evidence for indictments against Donald Trump’s kids Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump, and Donald Trump Jr., and others in Donald’s world. Cohen told CNN, “I believe personally they have more than enough in order to bring the indictments … yesterday.”
Michael Cohen believes prosecutors have enough evidence for indictments against Donald Trump’s kids Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump, and Donald Trump Jr., and others in Donald’s world. Cohen told CNN, “I believe personally they have more than enough in order to bring the indictments … yesterday.”
Nov 25, 2021: Huff Post: Trump Could Pay $156,000 For Every Jan. 6 Rioter’s Defense, But So Far Has Spent Zero
The former president is sitting on at least $105 million in cash collected by spreading the same lies about the election that incited the assault on the Capitol..
The former president is sitting on at least $105 million in cash collected by spreading the same lies about the election that incited the assault on the Capitol..
Nov 24, 2021: Reveal: Behind the Tweet That Became the Rallying Cry for the Insurrection
On the evening of Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, the 35-year-old attorney who would jump-start the #StopTheSteal hashtag says he was meeting with Trump campaign officials in Philadelphia.
On the evening of Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, the 35-year-old attorney who would jump-start the #StopTheSteal hashtag says he was meeting with Trump campaign officials in Philadelphia.
Nov 24, 2021: Raw Story: Michael Flynn claims 'global elites' plan new virus because 'COVID tyranny' didn't work
Michael Flynn, former president Donald Trump's one-time national security adviser, claims "global elites" are plotting to "impose" a new virus on the world, after their "little plan" of "COVID tyranny" failed.
Michael Flynn, former president Donald Trump's one-time national security adviser, claims "global elites" are plotting to "impose" a new virus on the world, after their "little plan" of "COVID tyranny" failed.
November 23, 2021:
In the last few decades most ex-presidents have written a book about their presidency. Trump is releasing a picture book. Should not be a surprise since Trump --and I mean it is a fact--that Trump does not read stuff and cannot write either. All his past business books had ghost writers. Trump is the GOP's Dr Suess.
Right wing Fox talking head, Mark Levin, interviewed Trump about his "picture book." Levin listened to Trump ramble on and on and on...and, of course, never challenged Trump on any of the lies he was spewing. If you have any doubts about Trump mental instability this would clinch it. I saw a few pieces of it through David Pakman's show although I heard the entire show wont be broadcast til this weekend. What I have seen is cringeworthy. I havent seen the whole interview but if you took a drink every time Trump refers to the "they" that are out to get him or the "theys" that contact him to endorse his lies...you would die
In the last few decades most ex-presidents have written a book about their presidency. Trump is releasing a picture book. Should not be a surprise since Trump --and I mean it is a fact--that Trump does not read stuff and cannot write either. All his past business books had ghost writers. Trump is the GOP's Dr Suess.
Right wing Fox talking head, Mark Levin, interviewed Trump about his "picture book." Levin listened to Trump ramble on and on and on...and, of course, never challenged Trump on any of the lies he was spewing. If you have any doubts about Trump mental instability this would clinch it. I saw a few pieces of it through David Pakman's show although I heard the entire show wont be broadcast til this weekend. What I have seen is cringeworthy. I havent seen the whole interview but if you took a drink every time Trump refers to the "they" that are out to get him or the "theys" that contact him to endorse his lies...you would die
November 19, 2021:
Donald Trump Jr’s big conservative event in Missouri is cancelled after JPMorgan Chase refuses to let them use their payment processing system because they don’t want it used for “hate, violence, or racial intolerance.”
Thats a pretty big step for a business like JPMorgan Chase. On top of that:
Rupert Murdoch told Trump to get over 2020 and move on. Have to see how Fox news hosts react to that now.
Donald Trump Jr’s big conservative event in Missouri is cancelled after JPMorgan Chase refuses to let them use their payment processing system because they don’t want it used for “hate, violence, or racial intolerance.”
Thats a pretty big step for a business like JPMorgan Chase. On top of that:
Rupert Murdoch told Trump to get over 2020 and move on. Have to see how Fox news hosts react to that now.
Nov 18, 2021: Bipartisan Report: Rupert Murdoch Turns On Trump & Declares It’s Time To Move On
In a rare move, news mogul Rupert Murdoch told Trump to get over 2020 and move on. The former President has continued to claim that the election was “rigged”.
In a rare move, news mogul Rupert Murdoch told Trump to get over 2020 and move on. The former President has continued to claim that the election was “rigged”.
Nov 12, 2021: CNN: Trump scores legal wins with one lawsuit dropped and another dismissed
Former President Donald Trump scored two big legal victories Friday and avoided having to sit for a deposition in a defamation lawsuit after former "Apprentice" contestant Summer Zervos agreed to drop her claims, according to a court filing, and a New York judge granted Trump's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by his former personal attorney Michael Cohen against the Trump Organization.
Former President Donald Trump scored two big legal victories Friday and avoided having to sit for a deposition in a defamation lawsuit after former "Apprentice" contestant Summer Zervos agreed to drop her claims, according to a court filing, and a New York judge granted Trump's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by his former personal attorney Michael Cohen against the Trump Organization.
"If only Republicans cared as much about America's well-being as about Trump's feelings." --Bill Kristol
Nov 11, 2021: The Hill: Trump endorses Texas rep who said he 'very well may have' committed impeachable offenses
Former President Trump on Thursday endorsed Texas Rep. Michael McCaul (R), who previously said Trump “very well may have” committed impeachable offenses on and before Jan. 6.
Former President Trump on Thursday endorsed Texas Rep. Michael McCaul (R), who previously said Trump “very well may have” committed impeachable offenses on and before Jan. 6.
Nov 11, 2021: NBC News: Trump launches last-ditch effort to stop Jan. 6 committee from obtaining White House records on Friday
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump on Thursday asked a federal appeals court to temporarily block the National Archives from turning over his White House records to the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump on Thursday asked a federal appeals court to temporarily block the National Archives from turning over his White House records to the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.
An elderly man had a massive heart attack. After a long wait, the ER doctor appeared. Sadly, he said, "I'm afraid Grandpa is brain-dead, but his heart is still beating."
"Oh, Dear God," cried his wife in shock!
"We've never had a Trump supporter in the family before!"
"Oh, Dear God," cried his wife in shock!
"We've never had a Trump supporter in the family before!"
Oct 26, 2021: Yahoo: Democratic Lawmaker Tells 'Cheap Mistress' Trump What Republicans Say Behind His Back
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.) trolled Donald Trump during an MSNBC interview by pointing out that a number of Republicans who raise money off the former president’s name want nothing to do with him on the campaign trail.
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.) trolled Donald Trump during an MSNBC interview by pointing out that a number of Republicans who raise money off the former president’s name want nothing to do with him on the campaign trail.
10.21.21
Donald trump is going to start a new social network.
"Truth Social" is essentially Trump wanting a lot of Cum-Bay-yah moments with his "fans." The TOS reads like stereo instructions & essentially if anyone does something wrong you can be sued. "Wrong" is whatever Trump says is wrong.
Kinda like the 2020 GOP Platform
Donald trump is going to start a new social network.
"Truth Social" is essentially Trump wanting a lot of Cum-Bay-yah moments with his "fans." The TOS reads like stereo instructions & essentially if anyone does something wrong you can be sued. "Wrong" is whatever Trump says is wrong.
Kinda like the 2020 GOP Platform
"He that is good at making excuses is seldom good for anything else" --Benjamin Franklin🤔
Oct 19, 2021:
The depths of Trump rottenness just goes deeper and deeper. In a statement on the death of Colin Powell:
"Wonderful to see Colin Powell, who made big mistakes on Iraq and famously, so-called weapons of mass destruction, be treated in death so beautifully by the Fake News Media. Hope that happens to me someday. He was a classic RINO, if even that, always being the first to attack other Republicans. He made plenty of mistakes, but anyway, may he rest in peace! But anyway, may he rest in peace!"
And the dimwit could be talking about himself with this sentence:
"He was a classic RINO, if even that, always being the first to attack other Republicans".
His psychosis is clearly getting stronger🙄🙄
The depths of Trump rottenness just goes deeper and deeper. In a statement on the death of Colin Powell:
"Wonderful to see Colin Powell, who made big mistakes on Iraq and famously, so-called weapons of mass destruction, be treated in death so beautifully by the Fake News Media. Hope that happens to me someday. He was a classic RINO, if even that, always being the first to attack other Republicans. He made plenty of mistakes, but anyway, may he rest in peace! But anyway, may he rest in peace!"
And the dimwit could be talking about himself with this sentence:
"He was a classic RINO, if even that, always being the first to attack other Republicans".
His psychosis is clearly getting stronger🙄🙄
Oct 13, 2021: Word & Way: John Fea on History, Trump, & Evangelicals
In episode 21 of Dangerous Dogma, John Fea, professor of American history at Messiah University and executive editor of Current, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about contemporary politics and how history informs our understanding of it. He also discusses his books Was America Founded as a Christian Nation? and Believe Me: The Evangelical Road to Donald Trump. Also mentioned is a CBS News documentary that both Kaylor and Fea were in earlier this year.
In episode 21 of Dangerous Dogma, John Fea, professor of American history at Messiah University and executive editor of Current, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about contemporary politics and how history informs our understanding of it. He also discusses his books Was America Founded as a Christian Nation? and Believe Me: The Evangelical Road to Donald Trump. Also mentioned is a CBS News documentary that both Kaylor and Fea were in earlier this year.
What's the difference between Donald Trump and a government bond? The bond will eventually mature.
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Oct 9, 2021: Washington Post: Without these changes, U.S. democracy will remain vulnerable to Trump and other bad actors
“One thing we know is you, Rosen, aren’t going to do anything to overturn the election.” These, according to a new Senate Judiciary Committee report, were the words of President Donald Trump, pressuring the acting attorney general, Jeffrey Rosen, to upend a free-and-fair vote. Oct 2, 2021: MediaIte: ‘His Soul Is Just So Damaged’: Broadway Legend Betty Buckley Reacts to News That Trump Aide Would Play ‘Memory’ From Cats to Calm Him Down
One of the weirdest — and flat-out funniest — revelations from Stephanie Grisham’s tell-all book about her time working in the White House was about an unnamed aide, dubbed the “Music Man,” who would play the song “Memory” from the musical Cats in order to soothe former President Donald Trump’s infamous temper. |
Fox News is whining about "sexualizing" superheroes. They released a statement insisting "Sex is still a beautiful, private act between a sociopathic narcissist Billionaire and a porn star"
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Oct 2, 2021: Breitbart: Poll: Majority of Trump Voters Want Red States to Secede from Blue States
Fifty-two percent of Trump voters agreed with the statement that, “The situation in America is such that I would favor [Blue/Red] states seceding from the union to form their own separate country.” There were 25 percent who strongly agreed with the statement.
Fifty-two percent of Trump voters agreed with the statement that, “The situation in America is such that I would favor [Blue/Red] states seceding from the union to form their own separate country.” There were 25 percent who strongly agreed with the statement.
October 1, 2021:
So the Pro Trump Confederates want to succede from the union?. I think they've romanticized it into something they dont understand..but, then again, the delusions have always been strong for them. When I think of a Maga Confederacy of its own the only thing that comes to mind is "The Handmaids Tale". 😳
If you are an American Christian and are more offended if I take a jab at Republicans rather than various Christian doctrines...then you might be a Christian Nationalist. Say three prayers and call God in the morning.
So the Pro Trump Confederates want to succede from the union?. I think they've romanticized it into something they dont understand..but, then again, the delusions have always been strong for them. When I think of a Maga Confederacy of its own the only thing that comes to mind is "The Handmaids Tale". 😳
If you are an American Christian and are more offended if I take a jab at Republicans rather than various Christian doctrines...then you might be a Christian Nationalist. Say three prayers and call God in the morning.
In 1974 Woodward and Bernstein wrote a book which gave great revelation to what was going on behind the scenes during the Watergate scandal. Title is fitting because so many of Nixons men were implicated and charged with high crimes and misdemeanors. The only thing similar to that and all the charges and revelations about the Trump administration is that many of Trumps "Men" are going down.....while Trump remains free and he always "knows nothing" about anything....which is not what his "Men" say. Trump's criminal activity makes Nixon look like he simply cheated at a Bingo game.
10.1.21
Pat Robertson on Donald Trump:
“You know, with all his talent and the ability to be able to raise money and grow large crowds, the president still lives in an alternate reality. He really does. People say, ‘Well, he lies about this, that and the other.’ But no, he isn’t lying; to him, that’s the truth. You go down the line of things that really aren’t true, and, you know, people kept pointing to them, but because they loved him so much and he was so strong for the evangelicals — the evangelicals were with him all the way — but there was something about him that was good, that God placed him in that office for the time.” -
Pat Robertson on Donald Trump:
“You know, with all his talent and the ability to be able to raise money and grow large crowds, the president still lives in an alternate reality. He really does. People say, ‘Well, he lies about this, that and the other.’ But no, he isn’t lying; to him, that’s the truth. You go down the line of things that really aren’t true, and, you know, people kept pointing to them, but because they loved him so much and he was so strong for the evangelicals — the evangelicals were with him all the way — but there was something about him that was good, that God placed him in that office for the time.” -
What's the difference between Donald Trump and a government bond? The bond will eventually mature.
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Sept 22, 2021: Christian Post: White Americans increasingly identified as ‘evangelical’ during Trump's term: Pew
The percentage of white Americans who identified as “born-again” or “evangelical” during the Trump administration increased rather than declined, according to a new report by Pew Research Center. |
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Sept 21, 2021: HuffPost: Memo Reveals Trump Campaign Knew Voting Machine Claims Were Baseless
The memo shows that Trump’s people were aware early on that there was no proof the 2020 election had been rigged. Sept 21, 2021: Business Insider: 650 people have been charged in the Capitol insurrection so far. This searchable table shows them all.
Since supporters of then-President Donald Trump swarmed the US Capitol on January 6 — forcing Congress to go into lockdown and damaging the halls of government — 650 people have been arrested and charged with crimes. 
The Two Sex Offenders Tour is coming soon to a place 2,000 feet or more away from a public school near you. Check your local sex offenders list for details.
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Sept 17, 2021:
Just For J6" Jan 6 rioters "Persecuted" grievances list:
1) No one to shoot at
2) No guns to have no one to shoot at
3) Confederate Flag not allowed
4) Miss living in Moms basement
5) Rulebreakers have to watch a Rand Paul speech
6) No Maga hat to cover head lice
7) Over 8 months since they've killed a policeman#Blue LivesMatterButOnlySometimes
8) Shocked that QAnon Shamon is just a nerd with no super powers and cant fly
9) No kraken
10) Marjorie Taylor Greene stopped her conjugal visits
11) Jailers wont play Trump saying "Go Home We Love You" so they can sleep at night
12) Sometimes Ted Cruz comes to visit them in person and gives a speech
Just For J6" Jan 6 rioters "Persecuted" grievances list:
1) No one to shoot at
2) No guns to have no one to shoot at
3) Confederate Flag not allowed
4) Miss living in Moms basement
5) Rulebreakers have to watch a Rand Paul speech
6) No Maga hat to cover head lice
7) Over 8 months since they've killed a policeman#Blue LivesMatterButOnlySometimes
8) Shocked that QAnon Shamon is just a nerd with no super powers and cant fly
9) No kraken
10) Marjorie Taylor Greene stopped her conjugal visits
11) Jailers wont play Trump saying "Go Home We Love You" so they can sleep at night
12) Sometimes Ted Cruz comes to visit them in person and gives a speech
Sept 15, 2021:
The usual suspects of the GOP (Hawley, Gaetz, Taylor Greene, Rubio etc) are saying General Milley should be fired but overlook the negligent actions of Trump which lead to Milley's actions. I stand with General Milley on this one. If Trump says "I didn't"...it means he did. Proven 99.9% of the time.
The usual suspects of the GOP (Hawley, Gaetz, Taylor Greene, Rubio etc) are saying General Milley should be fired but overlook the negligent actions of Trump which lead to Milley's actions. I stand with General Milley on this one. If Trump says "I didn't"...it means he did. Proven 99.9% of the time.
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Sept 14, 2021: Christian Post: Trump joins missionary Sean Feucht in call for 21 days of prayer
Declaring that “turning to God” is “the ultimate answer to evil,” former President Donald Trump joined missionary and political activist Sean Feucht in calling the nation to a period of 21 days of prayer on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 during a prayer event at the National Mall on Saturday. |
Sept 10, 2021: PolitiZoom: Want A Good Laugh? Read Trump’s Love Letter To Robert E. Lee Critiqued by Military Historian
Nothing like an uninformed opinion passing as reasoned commentary. That’s what TV pundit land is made of and nobody is more the superficial simulacrum of a thinker than Donald Trump. Trump decided to weigh in on the removal of the statue of Robert E. Lee recently.
Nothing like an uninformed opinion passing as reasoned commentary. That’s what TV pundit land is made of and nobody is more the superficial simulacrum of a thinker than Donald Trump. Trump decided to weigh in on the removal of the statue of Robert E. Lee recently.
Ronald Reagan once said "Without God, there is no virtue because there is no prompting of the conscience... without God, there is a coarsening of the society; without God, democracy will not and cannot long endure." Reagan, of course, was a Republican and it was from the Reagan campaign that Trump stole his "Make America Great Again" slogan.
Sept 10, 2021:
Trump hailed Robert E Lee as a genius yesterday. Lee was also a leader in a failed insurrection. Lee believed slavery was a moral and religious issue, and not one that would yield to political solutions. Trumps dad was a also KKK member. White Nationalists LOVE Trump. See the connection??
Trump hailed Robert E Lee as a genius yesterday. Lee was also a leader in a failed insurrection. Lee believed slavery was a moral and religious issue, and not one that would yield to political solutions. Trumps dad was a also KKK member. White Nationalists LOVE Trump. See the connection??
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Sept 8, 2021: Yahoo: When Will Trump Answer the Big 2024 Question?
Last week, during a 51-minute interview on “The John Fredericks Show,” a radio program syndicated across Virginia, former President Donald Trump dodged a half-dozen opportunities to say whether he is planning to run for president once again in 2024. |
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Sept 8, 2021: Chicago Daily Herald: Give committee what it needs to investigate Jan. 6 riot
"And we fight. We fight like hell. And if you don't fight like hell, you're not going to have a country anymore."
-- President Donald Trump, Jan. 6, 2021
"And we fight. We fight like hell. And if you don't fight like hell, you're not going to have a country anymore."
-- President Donald Trump, Jan. 6, 2021
Sept 5, 2021: New York Magazine: Trump’s Long Campaign to Steal the Presidency: A Timeline
The insurrection was a complex, yearslong plot, not a one-day event. And it isn’t over.
The insurrection was a complex, yearslong plot, not a one-day event. And it isn’t over.
Aug 23, 2021:
Donald Trump praised the Taliban this weekend calling them 'great negotiators' and 'tough fighters'. Magas can officially now refer to each other as the TaliKKKlan.
Donald Trump praised the Taliban this weekend calling them 'great negotiators' and 'tough fighters'. Magas can officially now refer to each other as the TaliKKKlan.
Aug 22, 2021: Raw Story: 'What traitors do': Trump slammed for praising Taliban at Alabama rally
During his 90-minute speech in Alabama on Saturday night, former president Donald Trump praised the Taliban and talked up his relationship with them at the same time that President Joe Biden is attempting to conduct the evacuation of Americans out of Afghanistan.
During his 90-minute speech in Alabama on Saturday night, former president Donald Trump praised the Taliban and talked up his relationship with them at the same time that President Joe Biden is attempting to conduct the evacuation of Americans out of Afghanistan.
Aug 13, 2021: Friendly Athiest: Kunneman Still Claims the 2020 Election Was Stolen: "The Evidence Is Factual!"
Because some people still can't get over the 2020 elections, Nebraska preacher and false prophet Hank Kunneman of One Voice Ministries used a recent sermon to allege, falsely, that Donald Trump is still president because votes were stolen from him.(They were not. Trump is just a sore loser.)
Because some people still can't get over the 2020 elections, Nebraska preacher and false prophet Hank Kunneman of One Voice Ministries used a recent sermon to allege, falsely, that Donald Trump is still president because votes were stolen from him.(They were not. Trump is just a sore loser.)
July 17, 2021: LGBTQ Nation: Several churches are worshipping the gospel of Trump just as much as Christianity
Observers have been quick to point out the dangers of the new movement outlined in the story. “This is the backbone of Trump’s Jesus fascists,” tweeted best-selling author Frank Schaeffer. He has written extensively about his own strict evangelical upbringing.
Observers have been quick to point out the dangers of the new movement outlined in the story. “This is the backbone of Trump’s Jesus fascists,” tweeted best-selling author Frank Schaeffer. He has written extensively about his own strict evangelical upbringing.
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July 12, 2021: Hill Reporter: If Nothing Was Amiss, Why The Change? Trump CFO Weisselberg Erased From Much Of Trump Organization
If nothing was amiss, why the change? Allen Weisselberg, the long time chief financial officer of the Trump Organization and keeper of pretty much all of Donald Trump’s financial secrets, has been fired from his leadership roles at more than 40 of Trump’s companies. |
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July 9, 2021: Baptist Global News: Love him or hate him, but at least Joe Biden has returned us to a ‘normal’ presidency; can it last?
The problem is that we do not know whether this return to something like normality is going to last. That’s because the Republican Party has largely lost its mind under the impact of Donald Trump. Despite his two impeachments, significant legal troubles, loss of the 2020 election, mishandling of the pandemic, incitement of an insurrection on Jan. 6, and constant undermining of confidence in our elections — through claims about electoral fraud that his formerly loyal attorney general, William Barr, has called pure “bullshit” — Donald Trump remains the beloved leader and top influence in the Republican Party and among millions of everyday Americans. |
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July 8, 2021: Raw Story: Trump writes WSJ op-ed defending his 'absurd' Big Tech lawsuit -- and it quickly blows up in his face
The Wall Street Journal on Thursday published an op-ed, ostensibly written by former President Donald Trump, in support of his lawsuit — unveiled Wednesday — alleging that Facebook, Google, and Twitter are violating his First Amendment rights by banning his accounts for inciting the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
The Wall Street Journal on Thursday published an op-ed, ostensibly written by former President Donald Trump, in support of his lawsuit — unveiled Wednesday — alleging that Facebook, Google, and Twitter are violating his First Amendment rights by banning his accounts for inciting the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
July 7, 2021: WCCB: Trump Announces Suits Against Facebook, Twitter And Google
Former President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he is filing suits against three of the country’s biggest tech companies: Facebook, Twitter and Google, as well as their CEOs.
Former President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he is filing suits against three of the country’s biggest tech companies: Facebook, Twitter and Google, as well as their CEOs.
July 1, 2021: Relevant Magazine: Pew Study: Trump’s White Evangelical Support Increased Between 2016 and 2020
White evangelicals have reliably voted Republican since the Reagan years, but the voting bloc met challenges from within its own party, including vocal Trump critics like Dr. Russell Moore and Beth Moore. However, such criticisms appeared to fall on deaf ears. Pew estimates that without Trump’s White evangelical base, Biden would have walloped Trump by more than 20 points.
White evangelicals have reliably voted Republican since the Reagan years, but the voting bloc met challenges from within its own party, including vocal Trump critics like Dr. Russell Moore and Beth Moore. However, such criticisms appeared to fall on deaf ears. Pew estimates that without Trump’s White evangelical base, Biden would have walloped Trump by more than 20 points.
June 27, 2021: Sky News: Donald Trump hints at running for office in 2024 in campaign-style rally in Ohio
Donald Trump reprised baseless election fraud claims and hinted at a run for office in 2024 in his first campaign-style rally since leaving the White House.
Donald Trump reprised baseless election fraud claims and hinted at a run for office in 2024 in his first campaign-style rally since leaving the White House.
June 12, 2021: Manhattan Mercury: 'Jesus and John Wayne' exposes how 'warrior' Christianity fueled rise of Trump
This important book, “Jesus and John Wayne,” addresses the often-asked question of how a man whose life is wildly inconsistent with the teachings of evangelical Christianity could so capture the support, even adoration, of so much of the evangelical community in the last two Presidential elections. It turns out we must take a broad historical perspective to truly answer this.
This important book, “Jesus and John Wayne,” addresses the often-asked question of how a man whose life is wildly inconsistent with the teachings of evangelical Christianity could so capture the support, even adoration, of so much of the evangelical community in the last two Presidential elections. It turns out we must take a broad historical perspective to truly answer this.
Feb 12, 2021: SBC Religion & Ethics: Is Trump morally to blame for the violence at the Capitol? Some philosophical considerations
Trump is, I contend, clearly morally to blame for the violence that transpired at the Capitol on 6 January. Whether he will be convicted remains to be seen.
Trump is, I contend, clearly morally to blame for the violence that transpired at the Capitol on 6 January. Whether he will be convicted remains to be seen.
Jan 10, 2021:
👉God has and is using Trump to expose the stupidity and evil hearts of those who call Him Lord. "Christian Nationalism" is not of God. God demands devotion to love Him with all your heart your mind and your soul. Then to love your neighbor as yourself (even if you disagree with your neighbor).
👉The kingdom of God focuses on the advancement of the gospel. Nationalism focuses on the advancement of the politics of the nation. Politics and economics are vital and, to an extent, can represent biblical ethics. But Jesus made it clear that being committed to making disciples and seeing humanity change was more important, and a change that would be real and lasting.
👉It is also possible for a committed Christian to be a faithful witness for Jesus while serving in public life as an elected official. But anything that potentially distracts my energy and focus away from advancing the Gospel should take a backseat in my personal life and ministry.
1️⃣The kingdom of God produces loyalty to Christ above all else. Nationalism produces loyalty to the nation above all else.
2️⃣The kingdom of God produces martyrs for the cause of Christ. Nationalism produces citizens who are willing to die for their nation based simply on a political ideology.
3️⃣The kingdom of God raises the banner of Jesus above all else. Nationalism raises the national flag above all else...or based on what we saw this week, the Trump flag and even, more sadly, the Confederate flag.
4️⃣The kingdom of God promotes the interests of God above the world. Nationalism promotes the interests of the nation above the kingdom.
👉Christian Nationalism is a very dangerous dogma. When you think God is on your side and your politics is from Him...you see yourself as the smartest and the strongest person in the room. It is a dangerous faux humility.
▶️“His soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence” (Psalm 11:5). Solomon instructed us, “Do not envy a man of violence and do not choose any of his ways” (Proverbs 3:31).◀️
👉God has and is using Trump to expose the stupidity and evil hearts of those who call Him Lord. "Christian Nationalism" is not of God. God demands devotion to love Him with all your heart your mind and your soul. Then to love your neighbor as yourself (even if you disagree with your neighbor).
👉The kingdom of God focuses on the advancement of the gospel. Nationalism focuses on the advancement of the politics of the nation. Politics and economics are vital and, to an extent, can represent biblical ethics. But Jesus made it clear that being committed to making disciples and seeing humanity change was more important, and a change that would be real and lasting.
👉It is also possible for a committed Christian to be a faithful witness for Jesus while serving in public life as an elected official. But anything that potentially distracts my energy and focus away from advancing the Gospel should take a backseat in my personal life and ministry.
1️⃣The kingdom of God produces loyalty to Christ above all else. Nationalism produces loyalty to the nation above all else.
2️⃣The kingdom of God produces martyrs for the cause of Christ. Nationalism produces citizens who are willing to die for their nation based simply on a political ideology.
3️⃣The kingdom of God raises the banner of Jesus above all else. Nationalism raises the national flag above all else...or based on what we saw this week, the Trump flag and even, more sadly, the Confederate flag.
4️⃣The kingdom of God promotes the interests of God above the world. Nationalism promotes the interests of the nation above the kingdom.
👉Christian Nationalism is a very dangerous dogma. When you think God is on your side and your politics is from Him...you see yourself as the smartest and the strongest person in the room. It is a dangerous faux humility.
▶️“His soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence” (Psalm 11:5). Solomon instructed us, “Do not envy a man of violence and do not choose any of his ways” (Proverbs 3:31).◀️
Feb 9, 2021: American Magazine: The same Catholics who condemn ‘relativism’ and a ‘culture of death’ have built a deadly, post-truth world
In its final days, the Trump administration went on a killing spree, executing federal prisoners at an unprecedented rate; the number of Americans killed by Covid-19 broke 400,000; and five people died in a violent failed insurrection at the Capitol. Add to this the ongoing refugee crisis, the existential threats of climate change, the rise of populist authoritarianism around the world and the struggle against anti-Black racism in America, and it is not hard to see that the culture of death is alive and well.
In its final days, the Trump administration went on a killing spree, executing federal prisoners at an unprecedented rate; the number of Americans killed by Covid-19 broke 400,000; and five people died in a violent failed insurrection at the Capitol. Add to this the ongoing refugee crisis, the existential threats of climate change, the rise of populist authoritarianism around the world and the struggle against anti-Black racism in America, and it is not hard to see that the culture of death is alive and well.
My car may not be the best, but it gets me from Point A to Point B.
AAA tows me to Point C.😎
AAA tows me to Point C.😎
Feb 8, 2021: Becky Garrison: Religious Dispatches: 2021 NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST: A KINDER GENTLER CHRISTIAN CAPITALISM
Gone were the Trumpian outward displays of a politicized version of Christianity that contained a toxic mixture of conservative white evangelicalism, prosperity gospel preaching, and Christian nationalism. Instead, all living former Presidents sans Donald J. Trump joined President Biden in promoting a future filled with faith and forgiveness. The Washington Post described the mood as a “return to the event’s historically lofty tone” that “highlighted the president’s effort to restore Washington’s institutions to their traditional pre-Trump form.”
Gone were the Trumpian outward displays of a politicized version of Christianity that contained a toxic mixture of conservative white evangelicalism, prosperity gospel preaching, and Christian nationalism. Instead, all living former Presidents sans Donald J. Trump joined President Biden in promoting a future filled with faith and forgiveness. The Washington Post described the mood as a “return to the event’s historically lofty tone” that “highlighted the president’s effort to restore Washington’s institutions to their traditional pre-Trump form.”
Jan 8, 2021: Business Insider: Dominion Voting Systems files $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit against pro-Trump election attorney Sidney Powell
Dominion Voting Systems has filed a defamation suit against the pro-Trump attorney Sidney Powell, seeking $1.3 billion in damages.
Dominion Voting Systems has filed a defamation suit against the pro-Trump attorney Sidney Powell, seeking $1.3 billion in damages.
"Trump’s character flaws obviously have an effect on policy decisions, but they also send a terrible signal to the rest of the world — not to mention to young Americans growing up in the era of Trumpism. Hence, in addition to normal concerns about domestic and foreign policy, it felt to many of us that, as President-elect Biden often put it, the “soul of America” was at stake. No wonder that Biden’s victory has brought a tremendous sigh of relief, and even tears of joy, to many people in America and around the world." -Tyler Paytas 11.13.20 (ABC Religion & Ethics/Australia)
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Donald Trump, Queen Elizabeth, and Vladimir Putin all die and end up in hell. While there, they spy a red phone and ask what the phone is for. The devil tells them it is for calling back to Earth.
Putin asks to call Russia and talks for 5 minutes.. When he is finished the devil informs him that the cost is a million dollars, so Putin writes him a check. Next Queen Elizabeth calls England and talks for 30 minutes. When she is finished the devil informs her that the cost is 6 million dollars, so she writes him a check. Finally Donald Trump, who had not finished his term, gets his turn and talks for 4 hours. When he is finished the devil informs him that the cost is $5.00. When Putin hears this he goes ballistic and asks the devil why Trump got to call the USA so cheaply. The devil smiles and replies, " Since Trump took over , the country has gone to hell, so it's a local call."😉 |
Oct 8, 2020:
Today from King Trump:
Trump is refusing to debate because he does not like the rules.
Trump has demanded that his rivals be indicted and jailed.
Trump advocate Harlan Hill tweeted that Kamala Harris is an "insufferable lying b----"
Trump tweeted today that he wants all Afghanistan troops home by Christmas without telling the military.
Trump told Fox News this morning that with Covid "What happens is, you get better. That's what happens: you get better." Ignoring 212,000 deaths nationwide as of today.
Trump blamed families of military war dead for giving him covid.
Elliott Broidy, a Top Trump Fund-Raiser, has been charged in Foreign Influence Case.
Ignoring doctors and CDC regulations Trump has announced he is not contagious. Medical science does not apply to Trump.
This is just from today....... If you think he was unhinged in his first term...in a second he would know he cannot run again so does not have to worry about a reelection. He does not want to be president of the USA, he wants to be King of Trumpland...and his Red Billed Maga Birds are his enablers (along with the RNC and evangelicals who lack discernment)
Today from King Trump:
Trump is refusing to debate because he does not like the rules.
Trump has demanded that his rivals be indicted and jailed.
Trump advocate Harlan Hill tweeted that Kamala Harris is an "insufferable lying b----"
Trump tweeted today that he wants all Afghanistan troops home by Christmas without telling the military.
Trump told Fox News this morning that with Covid "What happens is, you get better. That's what happens: you get better." Ignoring 212,000 deaths nationwide as of today.
Trump blamed families of military war dead for giving him covid.
Elliott Broidy, a Top Trump Fund-Raiser, has been charged in Foreign Influence Case.
Ignoring doctors and CDC regulations Trump has announced he is not contagious. Medical science does not apply to Trump.
This is just from today....... If you think he was unhinged in his first term...in a second he would know he cannot run again so does not have to worry about a reelection. He does not want to be president of the USA, he wants to be King of Trumpland...and his Red Billed Maga Birds are his enablers (along with the RNC and evangelicals who lack discernment)
Oct 22, 2020:
Donald Trumps dad:
Trump was investigated by a U.S. Senate committee for profiteering in 1954, and again by the State of New York in 1966. Donald became the president of his father's real estate business in 1971, and they were sued by the U.S. Justice Department's Civil Rights Division for violating the Fair Housing Act in 1973. In later years, Fred conducted fraudulent schemes to benefit Donald, and suffered from Alzheimer's disease. In 1997, when his worth exceeded a billion dollars, he transferred the majority of his buildings to his surviving children, who sold them in 2004 for over 16 times their previously declared worth, effectively dodging hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes.
Donald Trumps dad:
Trump was investigated by a U.S. Senate committee for profiteering in 1954, and again by the State of New York in 1966. Donald became the president of his father's real estate business in 1971, and they were sued by the U.S. Justice Department's Civil Rights Division for violating the Fair Housing Act in 1973. In later years, Fred conducted fraudulent schemes to benefit Donald, and suffered from Alzheimer's disease. In 1997, when his worth exceeded a billion dollars, he transferred the majority of his buildings to his surviving children, who sold them in 2004 for over 16 times their previously declared worth, effectively dodging hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes.
Oct 6, 2020:
I have been somewhat of a culture watcher since the 80s. Following the trends, often addressing them satirically. (I am very much into satire). Satirically I have used the word "insane" to describe things...but today I am using it in the truest sense of the word: Donald Trump is insane. He is gone off the rails. After the events of the last few days and his responses to things there's no doubt about it that he has become unhinged. The Founders never addressed such a thing in the Constitution as I doubt the possibility ever crossed their minds. 210,000 American citizens have died under his watch and negligence as he is unable to lead. And the GOP are his enablers.
I have been somewhat of a culture watcher since the 80s. Following the trends, often addressing them satirically. (I am very much into satire). Satirically I have used the word "insane" to describe things...but today I am using it in the truest sense of the word: Donald Trump is insane. He is gone off the rails. After the events of the last few days and his responses to things there's no doubt about it that he has become unhinged. The Founders never addressed such a thing in the Constitution as I doubt the possibility ever crossed their minds. 210,000 American citizens have died under his watch and negligence as he is unable to lead. And the GOP are his enablers.
"To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public. Nothing but the truth should be spoken about him or any one else. But it is even more important to tell the truth, pleasant or unpleasant, about him than about any one else."
"Roosevelt in the Kansas City Star", 149 ~ May 7, 1918
"Roosevelt in the Kansas City Star", 149 ~ May 7, 1918
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Trump thinks Twitter is out to get him. Being clueless about anything "sciencey" he probably things algorithm was Clintons vice president. Big conspiracy from Twitter??? or...more likely it could be that a very large number of people don't like him and don't mind sharing it.
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"Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason why so few engage in it" -Henry Ford
Sept 17, 2020:
Today is Constitution day! In 1787 the Constitution was completed and signed. 233 years later we have a President who never read it and if he did, wouldn't follow it anyway.😡 #YoureBeingTrumped2020
Not a lot of good comedy shows on the TV, or maybe I am just not watching it when they are. "Young Sheldon" is funny. Aside from that the only other comedy show I watch is Tucker Carlson. On one show the nerd will grow up to be brilliant and the other show an intellectual nerd has grown up to be a comedian. #YoureBeingTrumped2020
Trump says he will sign an executive order on patriotic education in schools. Calling it the 1776 commission because "Hitler Youth" has already been taken.
Attorney General William Barr appears to have given up any legal sense he should have as AG and is now stumping for Trump and, apparently, himself to get more time as the AG. Looking over his most recent "commentaries" if he were a just a lawyer I would have no faith in being defended by him.
Minneapolis city council "defunds" the police. Now they brought their police chief to answer to them why crimes is going up and why police aren't there to respond. The first sentence answers the second sentence.
If you are still relying on politicians to end abortion you gonna have a long long long long wait...its not a politics resolvable issue anymore
Today is Constitution day! In 1787 the Constitution was completed and signed. 233 years later we have a President who never read it and if he did, wouldn't follow it anyway.😡 #YoureBeingTrumped2020
Not a lot of good comedy shows on the TV, or maybe I am just not watching it when they are. "Young Sheldon" is funny. Aside from that the only other comedy show I watch is Tucker Carlson. On one show the nerd will grow up to be brilliant and the other show an intellectual nerd has grown up to be a comedian. #YoureBeingTrumped2020
Trump says he will sign an executive order on patriotic education in schools. Calling it the 1776 commission because "Hitler Youth" has already been taken.
Attorney General William Barr appears to have given up any legal sense he should have as AG and is now stumping for Trump and, apparently, himself to get more time as the AG. Looking over his most recent "commentaries" if he were a just a lawyer I would have no faith in being defended by him.
Minneapolis city council "defunds" the police. Now they brought their police chief to answer to them why crimes is going up and why police aren't there to respond. The first sentence answers the second sentence.
If you are still relying on politicians to end abortion you gonna have a long long long long wait...its not a politics resolvable issue anymore
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Sept 13, 2020: Sydney Morning Herald: Trump breaks silence on devastating wildfires, blaming them on bad forest management
US President Donald Trump has acknowledged the unprecedented nature of the wildfires ravaging America’s west coast, but has blamed the disaster on bad forest management. Sept 12, 2020: WSOC: Twitter flags Trump’s tweet about voting in NC for violating election integrity rules
Trump wrote in the tweet: “NORTH CAROLINA: To make sure your Ballot COUNTS, sign & send it in EARLY. When Polls open, go to your Polling Place to see if it was COUNTED. IF NOT, VOTE! Your signed Ballot will not count because your vote has been posted. Don’t let them illegally take your vote away from you!” |
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Sept 9, 2020: Deadline: Bob Woodward Defends Withholding Donald Trump’s COVID-19 Comments Until Book’s Publication
As CBS News teased a 60 Minutes interview with Bob Woodward over his bombshell new book Rage, the star investigative journalist defended a lingering question over the timing of some of its biggest revelations.
As CBS News teased a 60 Minutes interview with Bob Woodward over his bombshell new book Rage, the star investigative journalist defended a lingering question over the timing of some of its biggest revelations.
Sept 4, 2020: Politico: Trump scrambles to recover from report that he called fallen troops ‘losers’
President Donald Trump and his aides scrambled Friday to contain the fallout from reports that he made denigrating remarks about U.S. service members and America’s war dead, as Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden went on the offensive against a newly embattled White House.
President Donald Trump and his aides scrambled Friday to contain the fallout from reports that he made denigrating remarks about U.S. service members and America’s war dead, as Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden went on the offensive against a newly embattled White House.
I like to think my dog only "suspects" I'm an idiot...
Sept 3, 2020: Politico: Facebook, Twitter crack down on Trump's double-voting remarks
Facebook and Twitter on Thursday moved to limit the visibility of President Donald Trump's recent remarks encouraging supporters to try to cast two ballots for the November election, which the social media companies said violated their election integrity rules.
Facebook and Twitter on Thursday moved to limit the visibility of President Donald Trump's recent remarks encouraging supporters to try to cast two ballots for the November election, which the social media companies said violated their election integrity rules.
Sept 3, 2020: New York Post: Gov. Cuomo escalates Trump attack, challenges Election Day prediction
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday got personal in attacking President Trump — going so far as to ask if his sister Maryanne Trump is mentally competent — before daring the president to bet with him over whether he can make a competitive run at New York on Election Day.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday got personal in attacking President Trump — going so far as to ask if his sister Maryanne Trump is mentally competent — before daring the president to bet with him over whether he can make a competitive run at New York on Election Day.
I love ending sentences with prepositions even when they don't need them at.😎
Sepy 2, 2020:
👉Denial is a river in Egypt and the main supply of water for the residing Americans living within the groups of the Republican National Cult of Trump. ..apparently Telling the truth about Trump is considered hate speech by the Republican National Cult of Trump. If you are not supportive of Trump you are a leftist, socialist, baby killer, communist, or Democrat among other things. But, that is the way Trump wanted it and that is what he got. The "rank and file" of the RNC of Trump followed his orders and didn't watch the news he told them not to watch and watch the news he says is OK. Oh he will change periodically but extreme self absorbed people live for today. Trump can lie today and then claim he didnt say that tomorrow. And all of the members of the RNC of Trump will follow his lead. Freedom was never bought with such subservience. The press will often question but the rank and file absolutely do not want their narratives messed with. For some you would think that's all they have. The others step it up a notch and make Trump equal and sometimes more important then Jesus Christ. When it was reported that John Lennon said the Beatles were bigger than Jesus audiences burned their records. With Trump, he just gains new disciples.
👉Bret Stephens, a conservative writer for the New York Times wrote: "The truth about Trump is not that he's crazy. He's a narcissist and a neurotic with a feral talent for attracting the attention he craves," Stephens writes. "In Russia, Putin can compel attention thanks to his complete control over most media and many other aspects of ordinary life. In the United States, citizens can deprive Trump of his political oxygen simply by turning off and tuning out."....instead, though, Trump gets the attentions he lives and breaths off of from his cultish sycophants who make sure he has plenty of oxygen
👉Personally I dont think the new FaceBook user agreement is a big deal. Theres no way to know what could happen until it begins to be enforced. FaceBook was fine until congress got involved when they had those hearings a year or so ago. You know...you just gotta know...that when the congress gets involved in something the end result is like the camel being the horse designed by a committee...and a congressional one at that. And, on a side note, that all came about under a Trump administration....which if the RNC of Trump follows their usual pattern will blame on Obama or Biden. All the bad stuff that has happened during Trump administration is being blamed on a former President or one that will be if he wins in
November.
👉Denial is a river in Egypt and the main supply of water for the residing Americans living within the groups of the Republican National Cult of Trump. ..apparently Telling the truth about Trump is considered hate speech by the Republican National Cult of Trump. If you are not supportive of Trump you are a leftist, socialist, baby killer, communist, or Democrat among other things. But, that is the way Trump wanted it and that is what he got. The "rank and file" of the RNC of Trump followed his orders and didn't watch the news he told them not to watch and watch the news he says is OK. Oh he will change periodically but extreme self absorbed people live for today. Trump can lie today and then claim he didnt say that tomorrow. And all of the members of the RNC of Trump will follow his lead. Freedom was never bought with such subservience. The press will often question but the rank and file absolutely do not want their narratives messed with. For some you would think that's all they have. The others step it up a notch and make Trump equal and sometimes more important then Jesus Christ. When it was reported that John Lennon said the Beatles were bigger than Jesus audiences burned their records. With Trump, he just gains new disciples.
👉Bret Stephens, a conservative writer for the New York Times wrote: "The truth about Trump is not that he's crazy. He's a narcissist and a neurotic with a feral talent for attracting the attention he craves," Stephens writes. "In Russia, Putin can compel attention thanks to his complete control over most media and many other aspects of ordinary life. In the United States, citizens can deprive Trump of his political oxygen simply by turning off and tuning out."....instead, though, Trump gets the attentions he lives and breaths off of from his cultish sycophants who make sure he has plenty of oxygen
👉Personally I dont think the new FaceBook user agreement is a big deal. Theres no way to know what could happen until it begins to be enforced. FaceBook was fine until congress got involved when they had those hearings a year or so ago. You know...you just gotta know...that when the congress gets involved in something the end result is like the camel being the horse designed by a committee...and a congressional one at that. And, on a side note, that all came about under a Trump administration....which if the RNC of Trump follows their usual pattern will blame on Obama or Biden. All the bad stuff that has happened during Trump administration is being blamed on a former President or one that will be if he wins in
November.
Sept 1, 2020: NBC: Trump claims without evidence that Biden controlled by people in 'the dark shadows'
President Donald Trump alleged in an interview that a group of people from "the dark shadows" are controlling Joe Biden.
In an extensive on-camera interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham on Monday night, Trump was asked who is pulling Biden's strings.
President Donald Trump alleged in an interview that a group of people from "the dark shadows" are controlling Joe Biden.
In an extensive on-camera interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham on Monday night, Trump was asked who is pulling Biden's strings.
Sept 1, 2020: Axios: Pence: "I don't recall being told to be on standby" during Trump's Walter Reed visit
Vice President Mike Pence said in an interview with Fox News on Tuesday that he does not "recall" being told to be on standby to assume the powers of the presidency if President Trump was put under anesthesia during his sudden visit to Walter Reed Medical Center last November.
Vice President Mike Pence said in an interview with Fox News on Tuesday that he does not "recall" being told to be on standby to assume the powers of the presidency if President Trump was put under anesthesia during his sudden visit to Walter Reed Medical Center last November.
Aug 31, 2020:
👉A false claim pointing to recent data from the CDC indicating that COVID-19 "was the only cause mentioned" in 6% of the deaths registered so far is false.
The conspiracy theory alleges that this revelation means COVID-19 is not as deadly as previously claimed. This is not true. The CDC data indicates that other factors, such as obesity, contributed to deaths. But it does not mean the people would have died had they not contracted the disease. The information came from the conspiracy group QAnon and Trump tweeted the information and, of course, all members of the Republican National Cult Trump have been passing this information around all day as though they had just won a prize. Twitter deleted Trumps tweet. There have been people booted from Twitter for constantly tweeting nonsense that have been banned or temporarily banned for tweeting less false information then Trump has.
Kayleigh "Karen" McEnany responded to a question about the video with: "The president's never seen that video." It was the video Trump himself had tweeted out.
👉And speaking of jail sentences. President Trump pardoned Alice Marie Johnson, a onetime drug convict, a day after she appeared in a campaign video praising his leadership, the New York Times reports.
And speaking of Trump's inflated ego, if Stormy Daniels wanted to get money as compensation from Trump she should have just appeared in a campaign video because that is the only way to Trumps heart......apparently..
👉Most recent Gallup polling found that 31% of Americans identified as Democrats, 25% identified as Republican, and 40% as other or Independent. People from the Republican National Cult of Trump have stated that being a Democrat is satanic and no one can be a Democrat and be a Christian. So, by their standards they have judged 31% of Americans to be on their way to hell......and it appears they would prefer they go there now rather than vote as a heathen......and the other 40% is likely on the way to hell behind them
👉A false claim pointing to recent data from the CDC indicating that COVID-19 "was the only cause mentioned" in 6% of the deaths registered so far is false.
The conspiracy theory alleges that this revelation means COVID-19 is not as deadly as previously claimed. This is not true. The CDC data indicates that other factors, such as obesity, contributed to deaths. But it does not mean the people would have died had they not contracted the disease. The information came from the conspiracy group QAnon and Trump tweeted the information and, of course, all members of the Republican National Cult Trump have been passing this information around all day as though they had just won a prize. Twitter deleted Trumps tweet. There have been people booted from Twitter for constantly tweeting nonsense that have been banned or temporarily banned for tweeting less false information then Trump has.
Kayleigh "Karen" McEnany responded to a question about the video with: "The president's never seen that video." It was the video Trump himself had tweeted out.
👉And speaking of jail sentences. President Trump pardoned Alice Marie Johnson, a onetime drug convict, a day after she appeared in a campaign video praising his leadership, the New York Times reports.
And speaking of Trump's inflated ego, if Stormy Daniels wanted to get money as compensation from Trump she should have just appeared in a campaign video because that is the only way to Trumps heart......apparently..
👉Most recent Gallup polling found that 31% of Americans identified as Democrats, 25% identified as Republican, and 40% as other or Independent. People from the Republican National Cult of Trump have stated that being a Democrat is satanic and no one can be a Democrat and be a Christian. So, by their standards they have judged 31% of Americans to be on their way to hell......and it appears they would prefer they go there now rather than vote as a heathen......and the other 40% is likely on the way to hell behind them
Aug 31, 2020: CNN: Twitter removes QAnon supporter's false claim about coronavirus death statistics that Trump had retweeted
Optimism grows for emergency coronavirus vaccine use in 2020 02:14(CNN)Twitter on Sunday took down a tweet containing a false claim about coronavirus death statistics that was made by a supporter of the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory -- a post that President Donald Trump had retweeted earlier in the day.
Optimism grows for emergency coronavirus vaccine use in 2020 02:14(CNN)Twitter on Sunday took down a tweet containing a false claim about coronavirus death statistics that was made by a supporter of the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory -- a post that President Donald Trump had retweeted earlier in the day.
Aug 31, 2020: Market Watch: Trump is losing the support of the military, according to a new poll of active-duty troops
“Trump has failed to deliver for the military, national defense, and national security,” wrote Vindman, who was fired from the NSC after raising concerns about Trump’s infamous July 2019 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “Nothing can be more damning than a Republican Admin. losing the support of military personnel and their families.”
“Trump has failed to deliver for the military, national defense, and national security,” wrote Vindman, who was fired from the NSC after raising concerns about Trump’s infamous July 2019 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “Nothing can be more damning than a Republican Admin. losing the support of military personnel and their families.”
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Aug 28, 2020: CNN: Trump -- defiant and dark as ever -- claims Biden would destroy America
President Donald Trump's demagogic convention speech played out before a spectacular but norm-crushing White House backdrop in a potential super spreader viral event.
President Donald Trump's demagogic convention speech played out before a spectacular but norm-crushing White House backdrop in a potential super spreader viral event.
After the doctor hit my knee with the hammer, I said, "I'm glad you're not a urologist."😬
Aug 27, 2020: Politico: Guests for Trump acceptance speech get guidance, but not Covid-19 testing
When President Donald Trump formally accepts the Republican nomination for president on Thursday, he will speak to a live audience at the White House for whom coronavirus tests are not a requirement upon arrival.
When President Donald Trump formally accepts the Republican nomination for president on Thursday, he will speak to a live audience at the White House for whom coronavirus tests are not a requirement upon arrival.
Aug 27, 2020: Bloomberg: Trump’s Moment Merges Defense of Virus Response, Economic Pitch
Donald Trump will make his best case for re-election to a nation still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday, closing the Republican National Convention with a speech defending his attempt to manage the crisis while arguing he’s the best steward of an economic recovery.
Donald Trump will make his best case for re-election to a nation still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday, closing the Republican National Convention with a speech defending his attempt to manage the crisis while arguing he’s the best steward of an economic recovery.
Aug 27, 2020: Christian Post: Trump admin. petitions Supreme Court to restore FDA's abortion pill safety protocol
The Trump administration has asked the United States Supreme Court to lift an injunction on a federal rule requiring women to see a doctor before an abortion clinic dispenses abortion-inducing drugs.
The Trump administration has asked the United States Supreme Court to lift an injunction on a federal rule requiring women to see a doctor before an abortion clinic dispenses abortion-inducing drugs.
"I've got to keep breathing. It'll be my worst business mistake if I don't." -Steve Martin
Aug 26, 2020: Spring Hope Enterprise: Rep. James Gailliard stumps for Biden in new campaign commercial
“Our church building is not empty because of a virus,” Gailliard says in the ad. “It is empty because of a leadership vacuum. President Trump has failed.”
“Our church building is not empty because of a virus,” Gailliard says in the ad. “It is empty because of a leadership vacuum. President Trump has failed.”
I once beat the Ty-D-Bowl man in a game of poker with a royal flush.
Aug 25, 2020: Paul Craig Roberts: Trump Pro and Con
Trump is a mixed bag. Unlike the Democrats, Trump is for the working class. Unlike Kamala, he is not anti-white. Unlike Democrats, Trump supports law and order.
But he is opposed to independent governments in Latin America such as Venezuela. Trump should leave Venezuela alone. How can anyone believe he is going to stop Washington and Israel’s wars in the Middle East when he is trying to start a war with Venezuela?
Trump is a mixed bag. Unlike the Democrats, Trump is for the working class. Unlike Kamala, he is not anti-white. Unlike Democrats, Trump supports law and order.
But he is opposed to independent governments in Latin America such as Venezuela. Trump should leave Venezuela alone. How can anyone believe he is going to stop Washington and Israel’s wars in the Middle East when he is trying to start a war with Venezuela?
Aug 25, 2020: Politico: RNC tries to rewrite pandemic history, casting Trump as decisive leader
The Republican National Convention put President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic front and center on opening night, depicting him as a decisive leader who marshaled resources, forcefully responded to the deadly threat, and “moved mountains” to save American lives.
The Republican National Convention put President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic front and center on opening night, depicting him as a decisive leader who marshaled resources, forcefully responded to the deadly threat, and “moved mountains” to save American lives.
American politics is simple: The last man to say something stupid wins.
8.24.20
👉The GOP has formally nominated Trump to a second term. The RNC decided not to do a new platform this year. So this year it will be simple and only two words: Donald Trump. This will make it easier for Trump supporters since most cannot read and those who can just don't anyway.
Trump decided to show up and the crowd actually chanted "12 More Years! 12 more years!" Of course that was at Trump's request. Trump has already admitted that he is --without a doubt --the best leader of all time (and now he has a video to prove it). Of course the only one polling for him to make that calculation was himself. And, to be sure, his supporters (Magas? voters? fans? Twitter followers? cult followers?...whatever they call themselves ) they'll be saying the same thing.
👉Trump also made it a point, again, to declare that Democrats are rigging the election and claims It will be "catastrophic"
(Note: for Trump supporters..sound it out slowly ..and it means "involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.")
All his sound bytes along that line sound to me like he is already conceding that he is not going to win and the Democrats will be to blame because he stated emphatically that it "will be catastrophic for our nation." "You'll see it" he added.
Will he blame the USPS ? Too early to tell, because he hasn't declared that the Postmaster General probably doesn't have an American birth certificate yet.
👉Kellyanne Conway turned in her resignation citing "family reasons." Conway helped Trump in his 2016 campaign . If she follows the route of previous Trump confidants then an indictment for something may be coming. She is still slated to speak at the convention in spite of not being indicted for anything yet.
👉On the growing list of organizations and people that Trump thinks is out to get him is now the FDA as he tweeted this weekend: "The deep state, or whoever, over at the FDA is making it very difficult for drug companies to get people in order to test the vaccines and therapeutics. Obviously, they are hoping to delay the answer until after November 3rd."
Science has yet to be on Trump's side on any of his snake- oil cures. I'm surprised Trump doesn't start degrading gravity for making him keep his feet on the ground and keeping him from walking on water.
👉The GOP has formally nominated Trump to a second term. The RNC decided not to do a new platform this year. So this year it will be simple and only two words: Donald Trump. This will make it easier for Trump supporters since most cannot read and those who can just don't anyway.
Trump decided to show up and the crowd actually chanted "12 More Years! 12 more years!" Of course that was at Trump's request. Trump has already admitted that he is --without a doubt --the best leader of all time (and now he has a video to prove it). Of course the only one polling for him to make that calculation was himself. And, to be sure, his supporters (Magas? voters? fans? Twitter followers? cult followers?...whatever they call themselves ) they'll be saying the same thing.
👉Trump also made it a point, again, to declare that Democrats are rigging the election and claims It will be "catastrophic"
(Note: for Trump supporters..sound it out slowly ..and it means "involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.")
All his sound bytes along that line sound to me like he is already conceding that he is not going to win and the Democrats will be to blame because he stated emphatically that it "will be catastrophic for our nation." "You'll see it" he added.
Will he blame the USPS ? Too early to tell, because he hasn't declared that the Postmaster General probably doesn't have an American birth certificate yet.
👉Kellyanne Conway turned in her resignation citing "family reasons." Conway helped Trump in his 2016 campaign . If she follows the route of previous Trump confidants then an indictment for something may be coming. She is still slated to speak at the convention in spite of not being indicted for anything yet.
👉On the growing list of organizations and people that Trump thinks is out to get him is now the FDA as he tweeted this weekend: "The deep state, or whoever, over at the FDA is making it very difficult for drug companies to get people in order to test the vaccines and therapeutics. Obviously, they are hoping to delay the answer until after November 3rd."
Science has yet to be on Trump's side on any of his snake- oil cures. I'm surprised Trump doesn't start degrading gravity for making him keep his feet on the ground and keeping him from walking on water.
Aug 24, 2020: Huffington Post: GOP Says It Won’t Have New Party Platform For 2020 Election, Will Just Support Trump
The Republican Party is forgoing a traditional process of adopting goals, but will “enthusiastically support the President’s America-first agenda.”
The Republican Party is forgoing a traditional process of adopting goals, but will “enthusiastically support the President’s America-first agenda.”
Aug 24, 2020: CNN: Former RNC chair Michael Steele joins anti-Trump group
Former chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Steele is joining the Lincoln Project, a group of Republicans working to prevent President Donald Trump's re-election.
Former chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Steele is joining the Lincoln Project, a group of Republicans working to prevent President Donald Trump's re-election.
Aug 21, 2020: \
👉The allegations of criminality against Trump’s inner circle are unprecedented in American history — and Bannon’s arrest is just the latest in a long line of criminal charges involving Trump’s confidants. Trump, of course, knows nothing about it and hasn't seen Bannon in a long long time. (A standard response from Trump who will likely try to get it trademarked like he tried to get "You're Fired" in 2004). He should have checked his story with Bannon though because Bannon has been telling friends he and Trump HAVE been communicating with one another in recent months. Whoops
👉The allegations of criminality against Trump’s inner circle are unprecedented in American history — and Bannon’s arrest is just the latest in a long line of criminal charges involving Trump’s confidants. Trump, of course, knows nothing about it and hasn't seen Bannon in a long long time. (A standard response from Trump who will likely try to get it trademarked like he tried to get "You're Fired" in 2004). He should have checked his story with Bannon though because Bannon has been telling friends he and Trump HAVE been communicating with one another in recent months. Whoops
Aug 20, 2020:
👉Steve Bannon. Paul Manafort. Roger Stone. Michael Flynn. George Papadopoulos. Rick Gates. Michael Cohen. The seven dwarfs? Nope. the number of Donald Trump advisers who have been criminally charged. Sneezey, whoops, I mean Stevie is the latest and was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit laundering. While QAnon is out protecting Trump from Cannibals they should be watching out for Trump staff--current & past.
👉1.1 Million more workers file for unemployment as tally remains at historic high. A mind-boggling 57.3 million workers now have filed for unemployment over the past 22 weeks. Before the pandemic, the previous all-time high for weekly claims was 695,000 during a recession in 1982. Under Trumps watch we just went back to the cold war and we dont even get A Flock of Seagulls to do the soundtrack.
👉Steve Bannon. Paul Manafort. Roger Stone. Michael Flynn. George Papadopoulos. Rick Gates. Michael Cohen. The seven dwarfs? Nope. the number of Donald Trump advisers who have been criminally charged. Sneezey, whoops, I mean Stevie is the latest and was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit laundering. While QAnon is out protecting Trump from Cannibals they should be watching out for Trump staff--current & past.
👉1.1 Million more workers file for unemployment as tally remains at historic high. A mind-boggling 57.3 million workers now have filed for unemployment over the past 22 weeks. Before the pandemic, the previous all-time high for weekly claims was 695,000 during a recession in 1982. Under Trumps watch we just went back to the cold war and we dont even get A Flock of Seagulls to do the soundtrack.
Aug 20, 2020: New York Post: NASCAR’s Trump 2020 car is stuck with Goodyear tires
The lone NASCAR Cup Series driver with a “Trump 2020” paint scheme will continue to use Goodyear tires in upcoming races despite President Trump’s call Wednesday for a boycott of the Ohio-based tire company.
The lone NASCAR Cup Series driver with a “Trump 2020” paint scheme will continue to use Goodyear tires in upcoming races despite President Trump’s call Wednesday for a boycott of the Ohio-based tire company.
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Reporter: They (QAnon) Think You’re "Secretly Saving the World from This Satanic Cult of Pedophiles and Cannibals"
Trump: "Well I haven't heard that, but is that supposed to be a bad thing?" Aug 19, 2020 
Arachnoleptic fit (n.): The frantic dance performed just after you've accidentally walked through a spider web.😊
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f my dog understood politics.....
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Aug 18, 2020:
👉In reponse to Trump critique about New Zealand, their Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern fired back at Trump, calling his remarks "patently wrong." "I think anyone who's following COVID and its transmission globally will quite easily see that New Zealand's nine cases in a day does not compare to the United States' tens of thousands, and in fact does not compare to most countries in the world," she said. Nuff said. 👉A federal major disaster declaration approved Monday does not include financial assistance for Iowans recovering from last week's devastating derecho, President Trump already tweeting he approved the state's application in "FULL." In defense, Trump was probably busy meantweeting the New Zealand prime minister and forgot. |
Aug 17, 2020: Christianity Today: Right-to-Life Spokeswoman Won’t Support Trump
A pro-life spokeswoman quit her job rather than endorse Donald Trump for another term in the White House.
A pro-life spokeswoman quit her job rather than endorse Donald Trump for another term in the White House.
The Trump era has revealed the complete fusion of evangelical Christianity and conservative politics, even as white evangelical Christianity continues to decline as a share of the national population. There are some signs of fraying at the edges of the coalition, among some women and young people. If even a small fraction turns away from Mr. Trump, it could make the difference to his re-election. -Elizabeth Dias (New York Times)
Aug 14, 2020: Gallup: Religious Identity and the 2020 Presidential Election
Of particular interest this election cycle is the religious identity of voters, a factor that appears, at least to me, more important than it has been in recent presidential elections. This is in part because Joe Biden is only the fourth major-party Catholic presidential nominee in U.S. history and in part because Donald Trump continues to make the courting of evangelical voters a major priority of his campaign. Both the Biden and Trump campaigns have appointed coordinators to reach out to faith communities.
Of particular interest this election cycle is the religious identity of voters, a factor that appears, at least to me, more important than it has been in recent presidential elections. This is in part because Joe Biden is only the fourth major-party Catholic presidential nominee in U.S. history and in part because Donald Trump continues to make the courting of evangelical voters a major priority of his campaign. Both the Biden and Trump campaigns have appointed coordinators to reach out to faith communities.
Apparently QAnon is trying to protect Trump from this band even though they disbanded in 1992. (or is that just what they wanted us to think😉???) 🙄🙄🙄🙄 |
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July 14, 2020: ABC Religion & Ethics: What lies beneath? COVID-19 and the racial politics of face masks
Face masks have become flashpoints for disputes over national identity, liberty, and the limits of state power in a range of locations — perhaps nowhere more so than the United States. The uncovered face has become an important political signifier, with President Donald Trump until very recently refusing to wear a face mask and mocking those who choose to do so. With Trump reportedly believing that wearing a mask would make him appear “weak,” his uncovered face illustrates his persona as the simultaneously invincible and victimised leader.As the death toll mounted in the Republican heartland, senior party leaders began to soften their opposition to face masks, with Vice President Mike Pence among those photographed wearing masks and some Republican governors mandating their use in confined spaces in order to mitigate the risks of reopening the economy. |
Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. Small, large, round, circle, square, thin crust, thick crust, stuffed crust, extra toppings. 😉
May 31, 2020: New York Times: Trump Says He Will Designate Antifa as a Terrorist Organization
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday the U.S. government will designate anti-fascist group Antifa as a terrorist organization. The announcement, made by Trump on Twitter, comes amid violent nationwide protests about police brutality following the death of a black man seen on video gasping for breath as a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday the U.S. government will designate anti-fascist group Antifa as a terrorist organization. The announcement, made by Trump on Twitter, comes amid violent nationwide protests about police brutality following the death of a black man seen on video gasping for breath as a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck.
"He simply said it was out there and that people ought to know — and with virtually every conspiracy theory that Trump touts, he doesn’t actually tout them himself. He spreads them and he -- under the guise of people need to know about this, and it’s his way of jamming them up. It’s his way of teasing him. It’s his way of getting these conspiracy theories out there.....So Trump is just throwing gasoline on a fire here, and he’s having fun watching the flames — and he’s having fun watching these holier-than-thou leftist journalists react like their moral sensibilities have been forever rocked and can never recover." --Rush Limbaugh
May 29, 2020: Scientific American: What a U.S. Exit from the WHO Means for COVID-19 and Global Health
As President Trump terminates the U.S.’s relationship with the agency, experts foresee incoherence, inefficiency and a resurgence of deadly diseases
As President Trump terminates the U.S.’s relationship with the agency, experts foresee incoherence, inefficiency and a resurgence of deadly diseases
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May 24, 2020: Forbes: Why Trump Falsely Accuses Scarborough Of A Death
President Trump has posted two tweets making false allegations that Joe Scarborough was involved in the death of an employee who died of a heart condition while working in one of Scarborough’s district offices. Trump tweeted, “A blow to her head? Body found under his desk? Left Congress suddenly? Big topic of discussion in Florida...and, he’s a Nut Job (with bad ratings). Keep digging, use forensic geniuses!” He then tweeted, “A lot of interest in this story about Psycho Joe Scarborough. So a young marathon runner just happened to faint in his office, hit her head on his desk, & die? I would think there is a lot more to this story than that? An affair?” |
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May 14, 2020: The Trump administration was named by white evangelicals as the source they would most likely rely on as a major source of news. That was followed by national news networks and local news outlets. Public health officials were the fourth most consulted source. Christianity Today: Where Do White Evangelicals Get Their Coronavirus News? The White House
Nonsense is nonsense, except when it kills. And conspiracy thinking, especially when advanced by the president of the United States, is an existential threat. --Jeffrey Goldberg The Atlantic May 13, 2020
May 12, 2020: Christian Post: Belief by church attendees that Trump was 'anointed by God' on the rise: survey
Among white Protestants who attended church once a week or more, belief that Trump was anointed by God had increased from 29.6% last year to 49.5% this year, according to a report titled “Trump the Anointed?” that was published by Religion in Public.
Among white Protestants who attended church once a week or more, belief that Trump was anointed by God had increased from 29.6% last year to 49.5% this year, according to a report titled “Trump the Anointed?” that was published by Religion in Public.
March 31, 2020: National Interest: Mistake: Trump's Evangelical Allies Ignore Science When It Comes To Coronavirus
Some of these religious leaders may become more emboldened by President Donald Trump’s recent comments. Trump said he wanted to have the U.S. economy back on track and Christian churches packed on Easter, before reluctantly taking the advice of U.S. health officials and extending social isolation at least through the month of April. Fox News anchor Bill Hemmer called this vision of Americans in churches an “American resurrection.”
Some of these religious leaders may become more emboldened by President Donald Trump’s recent comments. Trump said he wanted to have the U.S. economy back on track and Christian churches packed on Easter, before reluctantly taking the advice of U.S. health officials and extending social isolation at least through the month of April. Fox News anchor Bill Hemmer called this vision of Americans in churches an “American resurrection.”
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A group of “never-Trump” Republicans targets Christian voters in its first political ad warning that “evangelical leaders who lay their loyalty and faith on the altar of Donald Trump are betraying their congregants and their country.” “It is clear that in exchange for power and money these ‘pastors’ have been tasked with recasting Trump’s absurdities and moral failures as nothing short of prophetic divinity,” says a social media caption introducing a 2 ½-minute video titled “The MAGA Church.” Baptist News Global 01.10.20: Anti-Trump Republicans target evangelicals in ad blasting the ‘MAGA Church’
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Dec 20, 2019: Times of San Diego: Jim Garlow, Ex-Skyline Church Leader, Rips ‘Christianity Today’ Slam of Trump
Christianity Today, founded in 1956 by the late Billy Graham, came under attack from Trump himself, asking if the magazine “is looking for Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, or those of the socialist/communist bent, to guard their religion.”
Trump added in a tweet: “How about Sleepy Joe? The fact is, no President has ever done what I have done for Evangelicals, or religion itself!”
Christianity Today, founded in 1956 by the late Billy Graham, came under attack from Trump himself, asking if the magazine “is looking for Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, or those of the socialist/communist bent, to guard their religion.”
Trump added in a tweet: “How about Sleepy Joe? The fact is, no President has ever done what I have done for Evangelicals, or religion itself!”
July 11, 2019: USA Today: Miriam Adelson wants a 'Book of Trump' in the Bible. We asked an expert if that's possible
Read the writings of Miriam Adelson, the Israeli-American wife of GOP mega donor Sheldon Adelson, and you'll find her case to expand the holy book with a story named after the 45th president of the United States.
Read the writings of Miriam Adelson, the Israeli-American wife of GOP mega donor Sheldon Adelson, and you'll find her case to expand the holy book with a story named after the 45th president of the United States.
February 28, 2019:
Some observers of the Cohen hearings are concluding that he must be right because he "sounds credible." <<--a phrase I've heard several times from various politicians and media talking heads over the last couple days. This is not a defense of Cohen or Trump, but some of the greatest conmen in the world have "sounded credible" only to find out through investigation that they lied. "Sounding credible" is not a proof of anything. As a general rule I dont watch any hearings from any congressional committees because they want us to believe they have some kind of interest in justice instead of their self-interest in grand standing and self-pontification. This is clearly the same old same old.
Some observers of the Cohen hearings are concluding that he must be right because he "sounds credible." <<--a phrase I've heard several times from various politicians and media talking heads over the last couple days. This is not a defense of Cohen or Trump, but some of the greatest conmen in the world have "sounded credible" only to find out through investigation that they lied. "Sounding credible" is not a proof of anything. As a general rule I dont watch any hearings from any congressional committees because they want us to believe they have some kind of interest in justice instead of their self-interest in grand standing and self-pontification. This is clearly the same old same old.
Mar 5, 2018: Vox: The biblical story the Christian right uses to defend Trump
Mitchell runs swiftly through the first two options, citing both a condemnation of Trump and an endorsement by Focus on the Family’s James Dobson. But it’s the third option — that God himself has chosen Trump to be president — that Mitchell focuses on.
Evangelical thinker Lance Wallnau then gives Mitchell his take: Trump is a “modern-day Cyrus,” an ancient Persian king chosen by God to “navigate in chaos.
Mitchell runs swiftly through the first two options, citing both a condemnation of Trump and an endorsement by Focus on the Family’s James Dobson. But it’s the third option — that God himself has chosen Trump to be president — that Mitchell focuses on.
Evangelical thinker Lance Wallnau then gives Mitchell his take: Trump is a “modern-day Cyrus,” an ancient Persian king chosen by God to “navigate in chaos.
Jan 16, 2017: Christian Post: James Dobson: Top 3 Reasons Evangelicals Backed Trump Over Clinton
Evangelical leader Dr. James Dobson has claimed that there are three main reasons why President-elect Donald Trump was chosen by evangelical Christians over his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in November's elections, arguing that the fight against abortion was deemed the most important issue by believers.
Evangelical leader Dr. James Dobson has claimed that there are three main reasons why President-elect Donald Trump was chosen by evangelical Christians over his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in November's elections, arguing that the fight against abortion was deemed the most important issue by believers.
Jan 14, 2017: WND: CAIR to Trump: Drop Franklin Graham from inaugural prayers
The Council on American-Islamic Relations, a Muslim-rights group designated by the Justice Department as a terrorist co-conspirator, is calling on Donald Trump to drop Rev. Franklin Graham as one of six clergy who will offer prayers at the Jan. 20 inauguration ceremony.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations, a Muslim-rights group designated by the Justice Department as a terrorist co-conspirator, is calling on Donald Trump to drop Rev. Franklin Graham as one of six clergy who will offer prayers at the Jan. 20 inauguration ceremony.
March 20, 2016:
From Think Progress:
From Think Progress:
- In its simplest form, the prosperity gospel is an American Christian movement that teaches followers they can become rich though the art of positive thinking — and, more importantly, cutting large checks to their church and pastor. The controversial theology has long been criticized by progressive and conservative Christian leaders alike, especially the spending habits it encourages among ministers who uphold it, such as when Creflo Dollar (his actual name) of College Park, Georgia, asked his constituents to help him buy a private jet. But just like Trump’s unexpected rise to power within the GOP, prosperity preaching has proven inexplicably attractive: Lakewood Church, the congregation of megapastor and New York Times bestseller Joel Osteen, is now the largest church in the United States, filling seats in the retrofitted former home of the Houston Astros with as many as 40,000 worshippers every Sunday, all eager to hear the ostensibly lucrative message of the prosperity gospel.
The movement’s expansive influence is likely why Trump met with 40 prosperity gospel preachers and televangelists on the 26th floor of Trump Tower in September 2015. The meeting, which included prominent prosperity preachers such as Gloria and Kenneth Copeland, was blasted by Russell Moore as a gathering of “heretics,” but Trump won over the glitzy crowd anyway. - And this quote is rather revealing of Joel Osteen:
“I’m not really up to speed on all the politics,” Osteen replied. “[But] Mr. Trump is an incredible communicator and brander, like President Clinton said. He’s been a friend to our ministry. He’s a good man.”
Trump. Even buying endorsements from "Christian" leaders.
Trumplets loathe the media. It brings them mixed messages, which frustrates them, bad news, which scares them, and rational debate, which terrifies them. They are desperate for relief, and so Trump baits them with attacks on the media who write “negative and horrible and false articles.” He promises to strengthen defamation law so that “we can sue them and win lots of money.” An underlying current is Trump’s support of the notion, joyfully embraced by Trumplets, that all media lies all the time.
---Tommy Birk
---Tommy Birk
Presidential candidate Donald Trump has donated $100,000 for flood relief to a Louisiana Baptist church where Family Research Council President Tony Perkins is serving as interim pastor.
The Republican nominee and his running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, stopped at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church during an Aug. 19 visit to Baton Rouge, La., to survey damage and meet with victims and relief workers a week after a storm flooded much of central Louisiana. Also in attendance was Franklin Graham, president of the Christian international relief agency Samaritan’s Purse.
Perkins, who in 2015 famously agreed with a guest on his radio show that Hurricane Joaquin might be a sign of God’s wrath over the country’s legalization of same-sex marriage, was forced with his family to flee his own flooded house by canoe last week. The Family Research Council is a conservative Christian lobbying organization formed in 1981 by James Dobson. --Bob Allen @ Baptist News Global Aug, 22, 2016
The Republican nominee and his running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, stopped at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church during an Aug. 19 visit to Baton Rouge, La., to survey damage and meet with victims and relief workers a week after a storm flooded much of central Louisiana. Also in attendance was Franklin Graham, president of the Christian international relief agency Samaritan’s Purse.
Perkins, who in 2015 famously agreed with a guest on his radio show that Hurricane Joaquin might be a sign of God’s wrath over the country’s legalization of same-sex marriage, was forced with his family to flee his own flooded house by canoe last week. The Family Research Council is a conservative Christian lobbying organization formed in 1981 by James Dobson. --Bob Allen @ Baptist News Global Aug, 22, 2016
The Republican Party was once a great party. It has disgraced itself by jumping into the abyss of selfishness, corruption, fear, and outright cruelty. They haven’t damaged America, they’ve eviscerated it. They should bow their heads in shame for sundering a good and decent president and making a President Donald Trump possible. -Tommy Birk
Some elite commentators have argued that Trump's success shows the problems inherent in democracy: self-indulgent voters susceptible to flattery, irrational passions and prejudices sweeping the public square. There are many reasons not to accept this diagnosis of Trump, but here's the simplest. Trump himself palpably has no regard for democracy. He sees it as just another marketing medium, a chance to collect votes and applause as he collects cash and publicity in his other enterprises. Trump regards voters as customers, not citizens, and his business record gives plenty of evidence that he regards customers as suckers.
Trump is not democracy's harvest. He is the rotten fruit of oligarchy. Our hyper-capitalist and celebrity-happy culture cultivates the fantasy that rich people are our betters, natural rulers, brilliant and inherently interesting. Trump is the extreme version of that money-culture deformation of democracy. His version animates the populist wing of the Republicans, while the big-donor Citizens United version animates the Jeb Bush wing.
If we beat Trump, there's going to be plenty of temptation to recoil from the democracy that gave him his votes. Pundits will say that populism as such is a threat to political decency, and that democracy is a problem for wise elites to manage, not a source of legitimacy and an ethical imperative. We need to resist this.
Trump is fundamentally an anti-democratic figure, with no respect for ideas of civic equality or responsible self-rule. His "I am your voice" is a self-branding, self-marketing narcissist's version of strongman politics. If we defeat him but allow him to define what democracy means for the rest of us, democratic principles will be the losers. --Jeremiah Purdy (ABC Religion & Ethics) 08.29.16
Trump is not democracy's harvest. He is the rotten fruit of oligarchy. Our hyper-capitalist and celebrity-happy culture cultivates the fantasy that rich people are our betters, natural rulers, brilliant and inherently interesting. Trump is the extreme version of that money-culture deformation of democracy. His version animates the populist wing of the Republicans, while the big-donor Citizens United version animates the Jeb Bush wing.
If we beat Trump, there's going to be plenty of temptation to recoil from the democracy that gave him his votes. Pundits will say that populism as such is a threat to political decency, and that democracy is a problem for wise elites to manage, not a source of legitimacy and an ethical imperative. We need to resist this.
Trump is fundamentally an anti-democratic figure, with no respect for ideas of civic equality or responsible self-rule. His "I am your voice" is a self-branding, self-marketing narcissist's version of strongman politics. If we defeat him but allow him to define what democracy means for the rest of us, democratic principles will be the losers. --Jeremiah Purdy (ABC Religion & Ethics) 08.29.16
Streamed live on Nov 9, 2016. Trump Wins the Election | End of the Age with Irvin Baxter
"Donald Trump has promised to punish any American company that moves operations overseas. The first scalp he took in this regard was that of Carrier, and he is promising more to come. This is the populism part. He is talking tough to the CEOs and their boards, and the conservatives who point out that tariffs make no economic sense (and who are correct about that) are simply gaming out the economics of the tariffs if applied. But it seems obvious to me that Trump is not going to be imposing all that many tariffs. He is destabilizing things in order to negotiate. He is going to threaten a lot of tariffs, but he is also going to sweeten a lot of deals in the back room—in the tax code and in regulatory agencies. What Trump is saying to assembly line workers is that he is going to punish American companies for moving to Mexico. What he is most likely to do is to stop the left’s insane policies of punishing companies for not going to Mexico". 12.5.2016
--Douglas Wilson
--Douglas Wilson
Dec `19, 2016: BCNN: In Last Stop on “Thank You” Tour, Trump Says Franklin Graham Was ‘So Instrumental’ In His Victory
In his last stop on his “Thank You” tour, President-elect Donald Trump said that evangelist Franklin Graham was “so instrumental” in bringing out the evangelical vote in his favor.
In his last stop on his “Thank You” tour, President-elect Donald Trump said that evangelist Franklin Graham was “so instrumental” in bringing out the evangelical vote in his favor.
Dec 19, 2016: Baptist Press: Moore clarifies comments on Trump supporters
Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission President Russell Moore has clarified that he never intended to criticize all evangelical supporters of President-elect Donald Trump, noting many were motivated by "biblical convictions" and "voted their conscience."
Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission President Russell Moore has clarified that he never intended to criticize all evangelical supporters of President-elect Donald Trump, noting many were motivated by "biblical convictions" and "voted their conscience."
Nov 10, 2016: Chuck Baldwin: The Trump Victory: What We Saw And What We Need To See
Nov 10, 2016: Right Wing Watch: Jim Bakker: Trump’s Election Is ‘The Greatest Miracle I Have Ever Seen’
Right-wing televangelist and End Times prepper Jim Bakker hosted an election night broadcast at which jubilation erupted once the networks began officially declaring that Donald Trump had won.
Right-wing televangelist and End Times prepper Jim Bakker hosted an election night broadcast at which jubilation erupted once the networks began officially declaring that Donald Trump had won.
Nov 2, 2016: CBN: Why Pastor Saeed Abedini Backs Trump
Just days before the election Iranian-American Pastor Saeed Abedini is publicly supporting Donald Trump, citing the billionaire's $10,000 gift to his family while he was in prison
Just days before the election Iranian-American Pastor Saeed Abedini is publicly supporting Donald Trump, citing the billionaire's $10,000 gift to his family while he was in prison
Nov 4, 2016: Charisma: Coalition of African American Pastors President: I'm Voting for Trump
Rev. William "Bill" Owens, the president of the Coalition of African American Pastors, recently penned an endorsement that ran as a full-page advertisement in The Washington Times newspaper.
Rev. William "Bill" Owens, the president of the Coalition of African American Pastors, recently penned an endorsement that ran as a full-page advertisement in The Washington Times newspaper.
Oct 27, 2016: Church Leader: Megachurch Pastor James MacDonald Calls Trump’s Evangelical Council a Joke
Over the past week, dozens of pastors and politicians have distanced themselves from the Trump campaign after audio leaked of Trump bragging about sexually assaulting women. However, the latest defection, megachurch pastor James MacDonald, used language that Trump himself might grudgingly admire.
Over the past week, dozens of pastors and politicians have distanced themselves from the Trump campaign after audio leaked of Trump bragging about sexually assaulting women. However, the latest defection, megachurch pastor James MacDonald, used language that Trump himself might grudgingly admire.
Oct 14, 2016: Christianity Today: Latest Survey: Most Evangelicals Are Not Voting Trump
Overall, the split between those with evangelical beliefs who support Donald Trump (45%) and those who support Hillary Clinton (31%) isn’t that far apart.
Overall, the split between those with evangelical beliefs who support Donald Trump (45%) and those who support Hillary Clinton (31%) isn’t that far apart.
Oct 9, 2016: Big Think: What Trump Can Teach Reason-Loving Smart Folks
Trump knows that logic alone often won’t sell (and often isn’t needed). Facts often don’t change minds.
Trump knows that logic alone often won’t sell (and often isn’t needed). Facts often don’t change minds.
Oct 6, 2016: Christianity Today: Despite Mike Pence, Most Evangelical Pastors Are Not Ready to Vote Trump
Almost half remain undecided, with pastors split over which candidate characteristic is most important.
Almost half remain undecided, with pastors split over which candidate characteristic is most important.
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Sept 14, 2016: Huffington Post: Popular Christian Author Is Downright Baffled By Evangelical Support For Trump
Philip Yancey wants to know: How can evangelicals support someone who “stands against everything that Christianity believes”? |
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