Tag: MAGA
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Welcome to the Ferengi States of America.
As evidenced by Donald Trump and the Ferengi Rules of acquisition. “Star Trek” and related series documented many of the Ferengi rules. Notice how the Ferengi Rules of Acquisition and Trump’s values overlap repeatedly. (Ferengi rules in bold). What the Nagus (the leader of the capitalist Ferengi species) wants, we acquire.Trump is famous for taking…
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Overwhelmed and Don’t Know How to Fight ICE and the MAGA agenda?
How small actions can defend democracy. With everything going on in the world, it is difficult to even know where to start. It is easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer horror of the terrible things Trump and his people are doing, and to feel helpless to make any difference. Do things anyway. Do one…
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Vichy Republicans: The Rise of Opportunistic Politicians Willing to Defend Lies, Support Harmful Policies, and Say and Do Anything Trump Wants.
“Trump won the election of 2020. The U.S. should seize Greenland, even if it means war. Bombing civilian boats at sea and killing survivors is moral. Ordering Cabinet Secretaries to use the government to harass and persecute opponents who oppose Trump is ok. Blackmailing states and cities to change local policies we disagree with is…
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MAGA, Trump Supporters, and Dietrich Bonhoeffers essay “On Stupidity.”
The central thesis of Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s essay “On Stupidity” is that stupidity is not merely a lack of intelligence, but a moral and social problem. Bonhoeffer argues that stupidity arises when individuals surrender their autonomy and critical thinking to external influences, such as propaganda or mass movements, making them susceptible to manipulation and incapable…
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Christian support for Trump is harming Christianity in America
The author reflects on the response of Southern Christians to Donald Trump, contrasting their support for him with the moral stance they should uphold regarding racism and human dignity. This support damages Christianity’s reputation, alienating non-believers and contributing to the decline of faith in God, as hypocrisy becomes evident through actions taken by Christian leaders…
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From Hate to Harmony: Building a Better America Together
America will not be great until we learn how to stop hating one another. We have to work daily to turn down the level of anger and hate in our lives. If you hate MAGA, you’re part of the problem of what is wrong with this world. If you hate Liberals, you’re part of the…