RestoreTheJoy said:

What JD Vance actually said:
"If these psychos are going to go after our kids, we've got to be prepared for it," Vance said, according to The Associated Press. "We don't have to like the reality that we live in, but it is the reality we live in."

The senator from Ohio continued, saying he didn't "like" that such shootings are "a fact of life" but said American schools are "soft targets."
I don’t like to admit this; I don’t like that this is a fact of life.” He then said, “We’ve got to bolster security so that if a psycho wants to walk through a front door and kill a bunch of children, they’re not able to.”

This is true.

Fact Check:
Harris HQ posted that JD Vance responds to the deadly shooting in Georgia by saying school shootings are just “a fact of life” and attacking common sense gun safety reform.

Verdict: Misleading

This quote has been taken out of context. Vance actually said “I don’t like that this is a fact of life,” before advocating for increased security measures in schools.

FACT CHECK: Harris Campaign Claims JD Vance Said School Shootings Are Just A ‘Fact Of Life’ Following Georgia Shooting

"This is yet another case of the fake news media brazenly lying about a Republican politician," Vance spokesperson William Martin said in a comment to Fox. "Senator Vance said exactly the opposite of what the Associated Press claimed."

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Harris is attacking Vance? No surprise here.

I’m not pointing fingers. Both sides are guilty of this.

MAGA World's Reaction to Russian Election Interference Indictment;​

Conspiracy Theories and Attacks on Law Enforcement Agencie​

Every reaction but introspection about why the Kremlin would want to surreptitiously fund MAGA personalities

Right-wing media figures are responding to news that several prominent MAGA influencers were unwittingly working on behalf of Russia by spouting absurd conspiracy theories and attacking law enforcement officials who uncovered the apparent scheme.

The Department of Justice announced Wednesday a multidepartment effort to target Russian-backed attempts to interfere with the 2024 U.S. presidential election, including criminal charges against two Russian nationals, sanctions against 10 other individuals and entities, and the seizure of 32 internet domains.

At Russian President Vladimir Putin’s direction, three Russian companies used fake profiles to promote false narratives on social media, US Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said in a statement. Internal documents produced by one of those Russian companies show one of the goals of the propaganda effort was to boost the candidacy of Donald Trump or whoever emerged as the Republican nominee for president, according to an FBI affidavit.
All right-wing media downplayed the DOJ's exposure of Russia’s efforts of election interference. Russia's actions underscore the need for more transparency and oversight for social media platforms. Corporate media is doing a horrible job as part of "freedom of the press". Conservative corporate figures and billionaires have built their own right-wing echo chamber promoting right wing conspiracies and disinformation. Hopefully we will do better with social media.

Nithavela said:

I'm not talking about the video or its makers, I'm talking about HARK!.

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Oh. Never mind.

I know someone who was adopted from China and she's female. Actually, I know at least two young women who were born in China.

I hope all these babies get adopted by loving parents.

Our Lady of China, pray for us.

Michie said:

Oh that show was creepy but I did like it when I watched it.

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I thought it was creepy, too.

Cats are usually more subtle about their nine lives.

RileyG said:

They are rather conservative and like to poke fun at liberals.

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I agree with this. I think their writers just don't have a good ear for writing humor, for finding that exact twist that makes something funny.

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Gregory Thompson said:

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US Gun rights = Guns on Canadian Streets. Discuss.

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Same in Mexico, the drug wars are being fought with American guns.

Hammster said:

It looks as if you are saying that it’s the Republicans’ fault that Harris’ numbers were so bad prior to July.

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Just in part. There are multiple reasons.

All Praise, Glory, Honor, Victory & Thanks to Jesus Christ for ensuring Princess Catherine completed her cancer treatment successfully, & pray that she may be cancer-free, and live a long earthly life well into her 100s:

RileyG said:

Do you think he will deport his Slovenian born wife too? Lol

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Nah. She's a legal citizen now.

What you're suggesting is untrue. The Handmaid's Tale is an American dystopian television series that debuted in 2017 and it's still on. They have numerous accolades.

* The first season won eight Primetime Emmy Awards from 13 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series.

* It is the first show produced by Hulu to win a major award and the first series on a streaming service to win an Emmy for Outstanding Series.

* It also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series -- Drama.

* Elisabeth Moss was also awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Drama Series.

In light of their success it isn't surprising a similar storyline might experience the same. They've tested the concept and proven the audience likes it. I watched the series and read the books in the past. It was well done. They deserved the awards and if Shogun is equally good it should be recognized.

~bella

Courtney Vucekovich via SWNS

A bear might have thought this hammock behind a mountain home would be a good place to take a nap—but he’d have to mount it first.

Courtney Vucekovich was in her kitchen when she noticed the “massive” animal lumbering into her backyard.

The determined bear spent about five minutes trying to balance itself on the hammock—and, luckily she captured it all on video.

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Labradors Eric and Flo assist the staff at 900-year-old Tewkesbury Abbey in Gloucestershire, England – SWNS

Meet Eric and Florence who became official staff members at an historic English abbey—even though they are dogs.

The black Labradors belong to the lay minister who assists with every aspect of the Tewkesbury Abbey in Gloucestershire—and they became regulars due to a sudden scheduling conflict.

As the head “verger” of the church, Chris Skepper was left in a quandary last year when his wife and daughter went away from home for an extended period of time leaving him alone with the two dogs.

He decided to seek permission to bring Eric and ‘Flo’ to work with him, so they would not be left on their own for long stretches.

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probinson said:

Isn't the platform voted on at the DNC? That was long after Biden was forced out.

Are they not planning on updating it so that at the very least, the candidate's name is correct?

As of this morning, another week has passed where the official link on the Democrat's website still references their 2020 platform.

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My understanding is that the specific contents of the platform were voted on/compiled/whatever earlier and that the vote during the DNC was, essentially, them ratifying the whole thing.


I don't know what it takes to update the platform. It wouldn't surprise me if there was a lot of red tape to jump through that wasn't worth the effort.

I'm not going to defend the lack of updates on the web site. That's inexcusable.

Also, as of this posting, the Democrat's official website STILL links to their 2020 platform.

These men and women made their mark on the world and graduated from life summa cum laude.
Sts. John Paul II, Teresa Benedicta of the Cross and Frances Cabrini (photo: Courtesy of Katie Bogner / Courtesy of Katie Bogner)

During my back-to-school prep this year, I found myself digging through my hope chest for a stack of high-school yearbooks. I hadn’t flipped through their pages in many years, but I was on a quest to find content for an opening activity to use in my classroom with my new students. The high-school “Hall of Fame” revealed dated photos and lists of “most likely to” attributes. With a few snapshots, my students learned that their teacher had been voted “Most Likely to Succeed,” “Top Student,” and one-half of the “Best Friends Duo.”

After a little glimpse into their teacher’s history, my students then looked to their own futures. I asked them to draw a picture of themselves and consider what they would like to be voted “most likely to” be and the words of wisdom they would record. I learned a little more about my students, and they were able to consider their goals for this school year and beyond.

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CHAPTER 1

2 Count it all joy, my brothers,[b] when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

FAITH BEING PROBED AND PRODUCING

James doesn't waste time getting to the point, does he?

Faith is a key word in this book, he outlines this further in Chapter 2 and throughout the book. You say that you have faith, well, where's the evidence.

In the great chapter of faith in Hebrews 11, the people there had their faith tested, Abraham in Genesis 22, Moses by the children of Israel and many others.

All trials and tests we go through are to make our faith real, they are not meant to destroy it, they are meant to strengthen it, that is why James can tell us to count it all joy, in modern terms, to count, every trial as a blessing.

God knows every trial we go through, he is sovereign over every trial and is in control of every situation, he is with us, indeed one of the reasons, we can count it all joy, is because our Lord is with us through that trial.

The more trials we go through, the stronger we become, the first ones hurt, we wonder why, but as we stand against these, we are able to move on and to become steadfast and strong, it is like exercising a muscle, the more you exercise it, the stronger it becomes.

Trials and tests are God's training ground, they are God's proving ground for his children, we go through them, because we are his sons and daughters and not bastards. Hebrews 12 and Romans 8.

Remember, we can count it all joy, because they are true evidences of our faith, they mature and grow us and because finally, they prove that we are His.

God bless you

KK


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David Lamb said:

Yes, I have heard good reports of Nick Needham's work. It's available on special offer at the moment at this site: 2000 Years of Christ's Power - 5 Volume Pack (Pack) by Nick Needham It's in 5 volumes and should cost £99.95 but is on offer at £64.97

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That is nice. I have to tell you a secret: Nick Needham was available in PDF format, and I fed it into an artificial intelligence, cos I wanted to make the AI on my computer smarter about the church, so I can partake in theology discussions on this forum (plus, I will tell you guys when the AI is being quoted). Now, if I have any questions about church history, I ask the locally run artificial intelligence software, and it uses the book as a source. £65 is pretty affordable though. If the book has minimal bias, I could buy it for my dad. My parents and I are newer Catholics, but from the AI responses, the book does a good job at explaining the history of the Catholic and Protestant churches.

Lost4words said:

Nothing is perfect. Only God.

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1 Corinthians 2: 6. Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:”

Only in Christ

Hebrews 13: 20. Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, 21. Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”

If you're dead, then nothing else matters. Keeping Americans alive should always be the number one priority. Instead, it's #20 on the lists of priorities. Hence, we get open borders, rotting nuclear forces and rotting military.

Dulcie said:

About 34 km or half hour drive by car, 1.5 hours by public transport.

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that’s not too bad by car. if you can’t drive there maybe contact the priest and see if someone can pick you up or something.

Trials will come,
You can be sure.
Testing is part of life.
Need to endure.

Troubles increase.
Need for release.
Put your faith in your Lord.
You will find peace.

Sorrows you face.
Tears, they will fall.
You will find comfort when
On God you call.

Tempter lays snare.
Do not be fooled.
Hypocrites playing you.
Give them no pull.

God is aware.
He knows your plight.
Don’t let your enemy win,
Stand and fight.

Vict’ry is yours.
Battle you’ll win,
When you stand strong in faith,
Do not give in.

Patiently wait.
God will not fail
To fulfill all that he promised,
For sure.

Trust in His love.
He’ll not dessert
Those who trust Him with their lives.
Rest secure.

An Original Work / November 21, 2019