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wdjorth, 10 days ago to random

Christian Nationalism is not good. The public schools should be teaching the American history including the formation of the country from the colonists, to the Declaration of Independence, to the revolution against the English monarchy, to the establishment of the Constitution, to the Bill of Rights. There is no place for Christian Nationalism as a thing. The only place for religion is as separate from the American governing principles and rule of law. https://mastodon.social/@br00t4c/112520656709785395

wdjorth, 12 days ago to random

The USA Today article is thorough, exposing people in the US providing guns to the cartels, manufacturers and gun dealers shielded from reporting by US laws, the multitude of guns and the makes provided to the cartels. The good news is that the DOJ does have active cases open and new cases constantly being opened. Worth reading. https://kolektiva.social/@ddosecrets/112509570665824454

wdjorth, 1 month ago to random

“Former Georgia Lieutenant Governor and lifelong Republican Geoff Duncan endorsed President Biden over Trump today.

Duncan wrote he is voting for a “decent person I disagree with on policy over a criminal defendant without a moral compass.”” https://mstdn.social/@dworkin/112395767511528195

wdjorth, 1 month ago to random

Trump Media Auditor Charged for Massive Fraud
Uh…of course he did!
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/03/trump-media-auditor-charged-by-sec-with-massive-fraud-permanently-barred-from-public-company-audits.html?utm_source=thelitepaper.stocktwits.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=bulls-putting-bears-to-the-test

wdjorth, 1 month ago to random

https://open.substack.com/pub/samray/p/the-putin-illusion-a-psychological-9dd?r=2nggq&utm_medium=ios
Putin’s narcissistic profile is clearly described here. Very destructive to all but himself. The profile also fits the former guy’s similar narcissistic behavior, even as tfg is submissive to Putin. Of the next steps to expect, also fit except that tfg isn’t intelligent enough to understand the impact that nuclear war would cause to his base. They need admirers. Putin understands but tfg can’t think deeply enough. TFG will always be subservient to Putin. Both know it.

wdjorth, 1 month ago to random

It’s long past time to add regulations to counter the private capital’s impact in nursing homes. https://crooklyn.social/@crooksandliars/112314895603043330

wdjorth, 1 month ago to random

I’d like to see some actual accountability included in the warning against identifying the people in the jury. https://press.coop/@nytimes/112295202050822535

wdjorth, 1 month ago to random

Of course he will create a national abortion ban if he is elected. Everyone knows he is a liar when his lips are moving, and especially on a video where he is expected to stick to a script (and couldn’t even do that correctly). The christofascist puppet masters will force his hand and force additional anti-women EOs, legislation, and SCOTUS replacements. https://mastodon.sdf.org/@AmandaMarcotte/112240733481029065

wdjorth, 2 months ago to random

“The last time a Trump company went public it didn't go well for investors
Trump made millions in the 1990s when his casino company went public. Investors lost a fortune.” (1/2)

wdjorth, 2 months ago to random

https://open.substack.com/pub/steveschmidt/p/the-nbcmsnbc-ronna-romney-mcdaniel?r=2nggq&utm_medium=ios
“The hiring of Ronna McDaniel disrespects NBC’s news viewers who care about truth and integrity, while disrespecting MSNBC viewers who care about authenticity, conviction and integrity.”
#NBC #MSNBC
As a viewer, I implore all viewers to respect your own integrity and boycott every show where McDaniel is present.
#boycottNBC

wdjorth, 2 months ago to random

Trump failed as a leader during the COVID crisis. https://toot.community/@TomShafShafer/112116319856793965

wdjorth, 3 months ago to random

Twitter/X is nothing more than Musk’s subservient voice for Putin and dictators. https://infosec.exchange/@kevinrothrock/111963895764794415

wdjorth, 3 months ago to random

https://substack.com/

The speaker of the house needs to be held accountable for not following the house rules as well as inviting a hate-filled preacher to the house.

The practice of the invocation should be eliminated to maintain the principle of separation of church and state, to eliminate issues with providing diverse views, and remove the unnecessary expenses related to having an unnecessary invitee into house business.

Thanks to the #FriendlyAtheist for the post.

wdjorth, 3 months ago to random

https://open.substack.com/pub/dworkin/p/8-trump-brain-failures-no-one-can?r=2nggq&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post
Trump brain failures that should be widely known.

1. Forgets Obama is not Biden
2. Confuses people with roles and names, switches names and situations
3. Forgets timelines. So badly believes he didn’t lose the election, believes he was in office and made impacts when he was not involved.
4. Made up his statement that Mexico would “pay for the wall”. It never did. Trump paid for what work was done. He also wants to use “special forces” to fight drug cartels.
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wdjorth, 3 months ago to random

Of course! White christian nationalism and guns are like peas in a pod. https://mastodon.social/@br00t4c/111915303236265045

wdjorth, 4 months ago to random

The republicans must be replaced by people that want democracy. The vote is a right and privilege greater than other rights as all are dependent on the ability to vote for your principles. Relinquishing your rights will lead to the destruction of your country and your life as evidenced in every other dictatorship experienced through the centuries. https://crooklyn.social/@crooksandliars/111896199212546352

wdjorth, 4 months ago to random

MAGA republicans demonstrate they are no longer true Republicans dedicated to the rule of law. https://mastodon.social/@burningbird/111850803063335466

wdjorth, 4 months ago to random

I've seen this too. Since DeJoy was assigned as Postmaster to the USPS service has degraded significantly. https://mastodon.social/@ottaross/111834348525958337

wdjorth, 4 months ago to random

Hold those UNRWA employees to account including their managers, and continue to aid the Gaza people. https://mstdn.social/@junesim63/111832367430939715

wdjorth, 4 months ago to random

Overturn Citizens United. That SCOTUS decision was such nonsense. SCOTUS has lost its credibility as a bulwark of justice. I instead it has been bought by the rich corporate class. https://masto.ai/@rbreich/111811967709270466

wdjorth, 4 months ago to random

The related interview today on The Bulwark podcast was excellent. I appreciate the perspectives, especially that Capitalism and Capitalists have different perspectives, capitalism requires democracy while capitalists drive toward any system that allows the capitalist to own monopolies.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bulwark-podcast/id1447684472?i=1000643128953
#TheBluwark https://toad.social/@wdlindsy/111822861414282357

wdjorth, 4 months ago to random

https://substack.com/

wdjorth, 4 months ago to random

There is some legitimate basis for grievance underlying the MAGA movement. It’s just so tragic that so many people have been tricked by Trump and his hangers-on. Trump is merely a conman looking to save himself and monetize the role. https://mastodon.social/@br00t4c/111763254990037027

wdjorth, 4 months ago to random

In an ethics class at my Jesuit undergrad school I was informed that "the Ends justify the Means" is not a legitimate rationale. It would seem that the behavior of the evangelical community associating with the GOP demonstrates this as fact. https://sfba.social/@skykiss/111744810332388274

wdjorth, 5 months ago to random

https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/9780316572064.jpg?resize=1323,2048
Just finished the digital version of Cheney’s book. It is a very good review and analysis of the Trump insurrection and attempted coup. The digital version includes many original audio clips , rather than just a reading of the text. Cheney reads her book. It is nicely organized and written in a style I enjoyed. I would recommend it to anyone that has not been closely attentive to the House committee on January 6 and the DOJ indictment of Trump now pending trial.