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The Morning Rant
Things are changing enough that CNN noted a drastic falloff of Jewish support for Democrats on the generic ballot in New York. Not that surprising since the New York Jewish vote tends to be some of the most traditional in the country. But the generic ballot usually trended Democrat because Democratic congressional candidates would try to appeal to Jews. We're now in the era of the actively antisemitic congressional candidate like Dariazila Avila Chevalier, who celebrated the Oct 7 attacks, Claire Valdez and their gruesome toady, Brad Lander. No surprise that Jewish support for the generic ballot is crashing. But a McLaughlin poll claims that overall Jewish support has flipped on the generic ballot.
I find it almost incomprehensible that any Jew, no matter how assimilated and contemptuous of his ancestral religion and culture would vote for those who support the destruction of the Jewish people. Are they finally waking up? Here's some of the data from the McLaughlin poll:
Among the voters in our survey:
- Protestants, who account for 38% of likely voters, favor Republicans for Congress by 51% to 43%, an 8-point advantage.
- Catholics, representing 24% of likely voters, favor Republicans by just 48% to 46%, a narrow 2-point margin.
- Evangelical Christians, who make up 29% of likely voters and overlap with other Christian categories, support Republicans by 56% to 37%, a strong 19-point advantage.
- Jewish voters, representing 4% of likely voters, favor Republicans by a striking 64% to 33%, a potential major shift from historical voting patterns.
Here is FrontPageMag again...
Do I buy that shift? I think the number of Jewish voters polled is too small to put too much weight on it. But the level of everyday antisemitism that has been normalized among leftists is mind-blowing. You don’t have to go far to see Goebbels degree rhetoric. It’s leaking into not just the internet, but social circles and everyday interactions. (This isn’t just limited to leftists, but Jews live in liberal areas and encounter liberals more than anyone else.) I think that there is a growing sea change. I suspect it’s not quite as extreme.
Yes, it is a small poll that is only a snapshot, and very possibly not indicative of a lasting trend, but it is certainly interesting. For a lasting shift to occur among American Jews, the inertia of 110 years of voting for leftist policies and candidates, popularly known as Democrats, would have to change. Rabid, open, obvious Jew-hatred might be the force that pushes American Jews to a more sane approach to their political support. It has been self-destructive for a century, and ignorant of reality; perhaps open discussion among the darlings of the left of American Judaism as intrinsically evil, and Israel as a illegitimate and dangerous country is finally being heard. Color me skeptical (you would understand if you met some of my relatives!), but even a small shift is important. [Crossposted at CutJibNewsletter and X/Twitter]. And if you folks who are on X/Twitter would follow me it would be much appreciated!
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Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 29, 2026 10:57 AM (8B4gm)
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>>I find it almost incomprehensible that any Jew, no matter how assimilated and contemptuous of his ancestral religion and culture would vote for those who support the destruction of the Jewish people. Are they finally waking up?
Not Schumer:
@PpollingNumbers
·
Sep 16
🔵 News - Schumer's Senate super PAC put another $10M behind Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, per Axios
Not Schumer:
@PpollingNumbers
·
Sep 16
🔵 News - Schumer's Senate super PAC put another $10M behind Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, per Axios
Posted by: Lizzy at October 29, 2026 10:59 AM (rOKnE)
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Nood'd
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 29, 2026 11:00 AM (8B4gm)
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>>Rabid, open, obvious Jew-hatred might be the force that pushes American Jews to a more sane approach to their political support. It has been self-destructive for a century, and ignorant of reality; perhaps open discussion among the darlings of the left of American Judaism as intrinsically evil, and Israel as a illegitimate and dangerous country is finally being heard.
Color me skeptical (you would understand if you met some of my relatives!), but even a small shift is important.
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After Mamdani turns NYC into London?
May be too late.
Color me skeptical (you would understand if you met some of my relatives!), but even a small shift is important.
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After Mamdani turns NYC into London?
May be too late.
Posted by: Lizzy at October 29, 2026 11:00 AM (rOKnE)
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Posted by: Lizzy at October 29, 2026 11:00 AM (rOKnE)
Yes. I have very little hope for NYC. But...many Jews will leave!
Yes. I have very little hope for NYC. But...many Jews will leave!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 29, 2026 11:01 AM (wMVKv)
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Looks like it's Catholics' turn in the barrel. Guess we can stop picking on Jews now...
It's possible that the obvious homosexuals (James Martin, SJ) and various other limpwrists in the Church hierarchy is making the Church's appeal more selective. Talk about an institution in need of an enema.
It's possible that the obvious homosexuals (James Martin, SJ) and various other limpwrists in the Church hierarchy is making the Church's appeal more selective. Talk about an institution in need of an enema.
Posted by: 88C+u at October 29, 2026 11:02 AM (88C+u)
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Those pesky Jews.......
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at October 29, 2026 11:03 AM (g8Ew8)
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And I'm increasingly wondering if Schumer was raised in a secret Argentine vault by exiled Nazis to come here and make Jews look bad
Posted by: 88C+u at October 29, 2026 11:03 AM (88C+u)
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6 Looks like it's Catholics' turn in the barrel. Guess we can stop picking on Jews now...
It's possible that the obvious homosexuals (James Martin, SJ) and various other limpwrists in the Church hierarchy is making the Church's appeal more selective. Talk about an institution in need of an enema.
Posted by: 88C+u at October 29, 2026 11:02 AM (88C+u)
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The Catholic vote has been shifting right for a while. It's been roughly 50/50 for a while, but Trump won 55% of the Catholic vote in 2024 while Kamala won 43%.
It's possible that the obvious homosexuals (James Martin, SJ) and various other limpwrists in the Church hierarchy is making the Church's appeal more selective. Talk about an institution in need of an enema.
Posted by: 88C+u at October 29, 2026 11:02 AM (88C+u)
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The Catholic vote has been shifting right for a while. It's been roughly 50/50 for a while, but Trump won 55% of the Catholic vote in 2024 while Kamala won 43%.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:04 AM (pfZGz)
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Chickens for KFC! They are akin to the Gheys For Palestine!
Posted by: Minnfidel at October 29, 2026 11:04 AM (07bJ3)
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For diehard leftists, of any religious persuasion, leftism IS now their preferred religion. And they will vote accordingly. Even if it kills them.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 29, 2026 11:05 AM (RORbl)
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Interesting video of Batya Ungar-Sargon, who is no fool. So how do they walk away?
@TruthFairy131
"Jews built the Left."
- Batya Ungar-Sargon ✡️
Radical Leftism, Marxism & Communism is a Jewish creation.
Jews fund, promote & are the authors & leaders of all of leftist founding ideologies, documents & organisations.
https://tinyurl.com/3tf65yna
@TruthFairy131
"Jews built the Left."
- Batya Ungar-Sargon ✡️
Radical Leftism, Marxism & Communism is a Jewish creation.
Jews fund, promote & are the authors & leaders of all of leftist founding ideologies, documents & organisations.
https://tinyurl.com/3tf65yna
Posted by: Lizzy at October 29, 2026 11:05 AM (rOKnE)
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Catholics, representing 24% of likely voters, favor Republicans by just 48% to 46%, a narrow 2-point margin.
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That's theologically impossible. Yeah I know I know..."No true Scottsman" fallacy. But nevertheless, one can't be "Catholic" and support demonic entities running on a platform of abortion-right-up-to-and-including-birth and then go participate in communion afterwards. I get that the current fake pope isn't going to call them out for it, but I don't understand why more of the local priests aren't willing to take a stand.
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That's theologically impossible. Yeah I know I know..."No true Scottsman" fallacy. But nevertheless, one can't be "Catholic" and support demonic entities running on a platform of abortion-right-up-to-and-including-birth and then go participate in communion afterwards. I get that the current fake pope isn't going to call them out for it, but I don't understand why more of the local priests aren't willing to take a stand.
Posted by: Crusader at October 29, 2026 11:06 AM (TN0g+)
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"I find it almost incomprehensible that any Jew, no matter how assimilated and contemptuous of his ancestral religion and culture would vote for those who support the destruction of the Jewish people. Are they finally waking up?"
Short answer: I think so, yes. It would be interesting to see this broken down by age. I suspect the biggest shift to the right -- or, more accurately, away from the left -- among Jews this election cycle is younger Jews.
Why younger? Because they've seen first-hand the viciousness and destruction the left has for Israel and Jews in general. And unlike older Jews, the younger ones don't have mostly obsolete fears of the KKK, Nazis, and the classic anti-semites.
The older Jews just can't seem to shake these old fears, and have a harder time seeing the real threat: their fellow Democraps. The call is coming from inside the house.
Short answer: I think so, yes. It would be interesting to see this broken down by age. I suspect the biggest shift to the right -- or, more accurately, away from the left -- among Jews this election cycle is younger Jews.
Why younger? Because they've seen first-hand the viciousness and destruction the left has for Israel and Jews in general. And unlike older Jews, the younger ones don't have mostly obsolete fears of the KKK, Nazis, and the classic anti-semites.
The older Jews just can't seem to shake these old fears, and have a harder time seeing the real threat: their fellow Democraps. The call is coming from inside the house.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 29, 2026 11:07 AM (iFTx/)
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Jews fund, promote & are the authors & leaders of all of leftist founding ideologies, documents & organisations.
That generation birthed Curtis Yarvin who literally wants to bring back the medieval kings.
That generation birthed Curtis Yarvin who literally wants to bring back the medieval kings.
Posted by: the pendulum at October 29, 2026 11:07 AM (88C+u)
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13 Catholics, representing 24% of likely voters, favor Republicans by just 48% to 46%, a narrow 2-point margin.
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That's theologically impossible. Yeah I know I know..."No true Scottsman" fallacy. But nevertheless, one can't be "Catholic" and support demonic entities running on a platform of abortion-right-up-to-and-including-birth and then go participate in communion afterwards. I get that the current fake pope isn't going to call them out for it, but I don't understand why more of the local priests aren't willing to take a stand.
Posted by: Crusader at October 29, 2026 11:06 AM (TN0g+)
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These ethnic (and religious) polls are...issue filled.
Never mind the fact that progressives are more likely to actually go through the polling process which creates response bias issues, you have to get a lot of Catholics to get a representative sample. Which is difficult and expensive to do.
They're always...suspect.
I take the exit polling from 2024 with less of a grain of salt than any other polling in this area, and exit polls have their own issues.
So, I doubt the Catholic vote has shifted about 10 points to the left in the last 2 years.
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That's theologically impossible. Yeah I know I know..."No true Scottsman" fallacy. But nevertheless, one can't be "Catholic" and support demonic entities running on a platform of abortion-right-up-to-and-including-birth and then go participate in communion afterwards. I get that the current fake pope isn't going to call them out for it, but I don't understand why more of the local priests aren't willing to take a stand.
Posted by: Crusader at October 29, 2026 11:06 AM (TN0g+)
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These ethnic (and religious) polls are...issue filled.
Never mind the fact that progressives are more likely to actually go through the polling process which creates response bias issues, you have to get a lot of Catholics to get a representative sample. Which is difficult and expensive to do.
They're always...suspect.
I take the exit polling from 2024 with less of a grain of salt than any other polling in this area, and exit polls have their own issues.
So, I doubt the Catholic vote has shifted about 10 points to the left in the last 2 years.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:08 AM (pfZGz)
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We already early-voted for Jimmy Dean!
Posted by: Hogs In The Pen at October 29, 2026 11:08 AM (EdP2u)
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The Catholic vote has been shifting right for a while. It's been roughly 50/50 for a while, but Trump won 55% of the Catholic vote in 2024 while Kamala won 43%.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:04 AM (pfZGz)
I live in a place with a strong catholic majority. I haven't heard any of them say they're voting for Dems. They're quite aware of what's going on. They hate the DSA.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:04 AM (pfZGz)
I live in a place with a strong catholic majority. I haven't heard any of them say they're voting for Dems. They're quite aware of what's going on. They hate the DSA.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at October 29, 2026 11:09 AM (g8Ew8)
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When so-called Jews reject their religion, do not follow its precepts, are openly antagonistic to those who follow the Torah, we call them...Jews? Why?
Because "Jew" can be ethnic, cultural a/o religious. That Venn does have overlap but is not a circle.
Trump's daughter: a proselyte, not ethnic or cultural — a religious Jew.
Bernie Sanders: ethnic and to a much lesser extent cultural Jew, not religious.
The problem is cultural, not religious. The cultural part provides a Diaspora mindset and the concept of as a Chosen Race, according to Dennis Prager, has a duty to guide everyone else to fall in line with their understanding of how the world ought to be.
Cultural + Religious gives us the so-called Judeo-Christian ethic for as much as Free Will is compatible with Divine Providence. The duty to guide others into a monotheistic drive for righteousness is ideal for the US, anything less is Anti-American and is completely incompatible with a Western 18th Century Christian worldview.
Because "Jew" can be ethnic, cultural a/o religious. That Venn does have overlap but is not a circle.
Trump's daughter: a proselyte, not ethnic or cultural — a religious Jew.
Bernie Sanders: ethnic and to a much lesser extent cultural Jew, not religious.
The problem is cultural, not religious. The cultural part provides a Diaspora mindset and the concept of as a Chosen Race, according to Dennis Prager, has a duty to guide everyone else to fall in line with their understanding of how the world ought to be.
Cultural + Religious gives us the so-called Judeo-Christian ethic for as much as Free Will is compatible with Divine Providence. The duty to guide others into a monotheistic drive for righteousness is ideal for the US, anything less is Anti-American and is completely incompatible with a Western 18th Century Christian worldview.
Posted by: Community Notes at October 29, 2026 11:09 AM (9s47C)
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Statistically speaking, the Jewish vote is insignificant, representing a little over 2pct of the electorate.
What is significant is how wealthy Ideological driven Jews allocate their resources politically.
If Mark Zuckerberg is not throwing around Zuckerbucks that's more significant.
Groups will vote how groups will vote, and no matter how much you believe they are voting against their self interest, they don't believe that, and there is nothing you can do about that.
What is significant is how wealthy Ideological driven Jews allocate their resources politically.
If Mark Zuckerberg is not throwing around Zuckerbucks that's more significant.
Groups will vote how groups will vote, and no matter how much you believe they are voting against their self interest, they don't believe that, and there is nothing you can do about that.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 29, 2026 11:09 AM (XV/Pl)
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Crusader, the local priests like Fr. Chad Rippenberger and even bishops like Joseph Strickland tend to get apostolic visitations. The visitations aren't to stritch them behind the ears and call them very good boys.
Posted by: 88C+u at October 29, 2026 11:09 AM (88C+u)
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I live in a place with a strong catholic majority. I haven't heard any of them say they're voting for Dems. They're quite aware of what's going on. They hate the DSA.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at October 29, 2026 11:09 AM (g8Ew
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It's as affected by region as much as anything else. Boston Catholics are hard left.
Rural Texas Catholics tend to be hard right.
I live in a place with a strong catholic majority. I haven't heard any of them say they're voting for Dems. They're quite aware of what's going on. They hate the DSA.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at October 29, 2026 11:09 AM (g8Ew
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It's as affected by region as much as anything else. Boston Catholics are hard left.
Rural Texas Catholics tend to be hard right.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:09 AM (pfZGz)
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>>Looks like it's Catholics' turn in the barrel. Guess we can stop picking on Jews now...
Next thing you know we will have San Francisco Pelosi telling us that abortion is great and we need more open air drug markets and 3rd world invaders.
Faith is not church. The world is full of frauds and liars especially when it comes to faith.
Next thing you know we will have San Francisco Pelosi telling us that abortion is great and we need more open air drug markets and 3rd world invaders.
Faith is not church. The world is full of frauds and liars especially when it comes to faith.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 29, 2026 11:10 AM (viF8m)
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I find it almost incomprehensible that any Jew, no matter how assimilated and contemptuous of his ancestral religion and culture would vote for those who support the destruction of the Jewish people. Are they finally waking up?
Not Schumer:
@PpollingNumbers
·
Sep 16
🔵 News - Schumer's Senate super PAC put another $10M behind Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, per Axios
Posted by: Lizzy at October 29, 2026 10:59 AM (rOKnE)
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Schumer opposed AES and pimped for that Chungus HR Lady in the primary. But AES won and if there's any chance of the Dums retaking the Senate, they need that seat.
Not Schumer:
@PpollingNumbers
·
Sep 16
🔵 News - Schumer's Senate super PAC put another $10M behind Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, per Axios
Posted by: Lizzy at October 29, 2026 10:59 AM (rOKnE)
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Schumer opposed AES and pimped for that Chungus HR Lady in the primary. But AES won and if there's any chance of the Dums retaking the Senate, they need that seat.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 29, 2026 11:10 AM (iFTx/)
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Let me say this about that
Posted by: Don Black at October 29, 2026 11:10 AM (ZxPkt)
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Lot of people grew up Catholic, less practice the faith. Still, I'm surprised it's only 2 pts. Satan has been very successful selling abortion to the masses.
Posted by: Inogame at October 29, 2026 11:11 AM (53oGX)
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24 Schumer opposed AES and pimped for that Chungus HR Lady in the primary. But AES won and if there's any chance of the Dums retaking the Senate, they need that seat.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 29, 2026 11:10 AM (iFTx/)
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Democrats would never have treated Christine O'Donnell like a witch.
That's the difference between the parties from a tactical point of view.
Democrats treat almost any of their candidates like normal representatives of the party.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 29, 2026 11:10 AM (iFTx/)
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Democrats would never have treated Christine O'Donnell like a witch.
That's the difference between the parties from a tactical point of view.
Democrats treat almost any of their candidates like normal representatives of the party.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:11 AM (pfZGz)
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Maybe some Jews are realizing that the clock is ticking towards 1933 and they've been voting for Hitler.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at October 29, 2026 11:11 AM (zjgNU)
Posted by: garrett at October 29, 2026 11:11 AM (Qugny)
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Cuban Catholics, and a good deal of Latino Catholics in TX, can be classed as based.
A lot of them were thrown out of commie countries like Cuba and Venezuela.
A lot of them were thrown out of commie countries like Cuba and Venezuela.
Posted by: 88C+u at October 29, 2026 11:12 AM (88C+u)
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looks like we got a lot of secular christians
Posted by: nckate at October 29, 2026 11:12 AM (enNUy)
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>>Faith is not church. The world is full of frauds and liars especially when it comes to faith.
This
This
Posted by: Lizzy at October 29, 2026 11:12 AM (rOKnE)
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18 The Catholic vote has been shifting right for a while. It's been roughly 50/50 for a while, but Trump won 55% of the Catholic vote in 2024 while Kamala won 43%.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:04 AM (pfZGz)
I live in a place with a strong catholic majority. I haven't heard any of them say they're voting for Dems. They're quite aware of what's going on. They hate the DSA.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at October 29, 2026 11:09 AM (g8Ew
My take:
Catholicism can be considered a "blue collar" congregation. Traditionally Democratic. Generally speaking, the ones who get out and vote are the older people - many who still subscribe to the Democratic Party they grew up with and continue to vote that way. Even when the Democratic Party has morphed into the DSA.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:04 AM (pfZGz)
I live in a place with a strong catholic majority. I haven't heard any of them say they're voting for Dems. They're quite aware of what's going on. They hate the DSA.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at October 29, 2026 11:09 AM (g8Ew
My take:
Catholicism can be considered a "blue collar" congregation. Traditionally Democratic. Generally speaking, the ones who get out and vote are the older people - many who still subscribe to the Democratic Party they grew up with and continue to vote that way. Even when the Democratic Party has morphed into the DSA.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 29, 2026 11:13 AM (N39Ws)
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Single issue voters are a thing.
Posted by: polynikes at October 29, 2026 11:13 AM (Ti9vn)
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Being Jewish is both religious and racial; that is something that may be unique to being a Jew.
Hitler didn't go after Jews because of religious hatred, but rather racial hatred.
The difference today is that the hatred of Jews by the Left is of the Notsee and Islamist bent, hatred of all Jews regardless of faith, which may be the impetus for changing voting patterns.
Hitler didn't go after Jews because of religious hatred, but rather racial hatred.
The difference today is that the hatred of Jews by the Left is of the Notsee and Islamist bent, hatred of all Jews regardless of faith, which may be the impetus for changing voting patterns.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:14 AM (l3cgK)
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In HS I found the Jewish girls to be sassy & cute
Posted by: Don Black at October 29, 2026 11:14 AM (ZxPkt)
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When so-called Jews reject their religion, do not follow its precepts, are openly antagonistic to those who follow the Torah, we call them...Jews? Why?
Leftist Jews have declared Jewishness to be a race, separate from the hated Whitey. They are insufficiently educated in history to understand the ramifications of that.
Leftist Jews have declared Jewishness to be a race, separate from the hated Whitey. They are insufficiently educated in history to understand the ramifications of that.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 29, 2026 11:14 AM (ExV1e)
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Mayor Jihadi might be producing a cathartic affect.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 29, 2026 11:14 AM (8Uo7a)
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If you need a feel good story of the day... a man accosted for just doing his job railed against the influencer/streamer recording him. Benny Johnson is raising money for him and has located him.
The anguish in the man's voice...I think everyone struggling right now feels it. Deep. Hope he gets enough to pay off his mortgage!
Also... can someone really just steal $20 from you if you pull out your phone and they tap it with theirs? I don't do things like Apple Pay so I don't know. But gross.
@bennyjohnson
🚨ATTENTION: Please Help Me Find This Father.
This hardworking dad of four just trying to make a living was harassed at his job by a nuisance TikTok influencer. He was then posted online to be mocked by the public.America is facing a crisis...
@bennyjohnson
UPDATE: $100,000 has been raised for Walt, the Red Barron employee harassed to the breaking point by a nuisance streamer. The owner of this GoFund Me has made contact with him and we have reached out as well. Walt is “overwhelmed” by the generosity. America is still great.
The anguish in the man's voice...I think everyone struggling right now feels it. Deep. Hope he gets enough to pay off his mortgage!
Also... can someone really just steal $20 from you if you pull out your phone and they tap it with theirs? I don't do things like Apple Pay so I don't know. But gross.
@bennyjohnson
🚨ATTENTION: Please Help Me Find This Father.
This hardworking dad of four just trying to make a living was harassed at his job by a nuisance TikTok influencer. He was then posted online to be mocked by the public.America is facing a crisis...
@bennyjohnson
UPDATE: $100,000 has been raised for Walt, the Red Barron employee harassed to the breaking point by a nuisance streamer. The owner of this GoFund Me has made contact with him and we have reached out as well. Walt is “overwhelmed” by the generosity. America is still great.
Posted by: LizLem at October 29, 2026 11:14 AM (Toos7)
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We are a Tricksy people.
Posted by: garrett at October 29, 2026 11:11 AM (Qugny)
And your good a banking !
Posted by: garrett at October 29, 2026 11:11 AM (Qugny)
And your good a banking !
Posted by: polynikes at October 29, 2026 11:15 AM (Ti9vn)
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I'm shocked if that poll is accurate...
BUT, the fiancé of the losing Democrat candidate for Senate (she and he are both Jews) has publicly stated he's voting for the Republican.
If an actual, politically active Jew is being that vocal, I think it's likely that poll is true.
BUT, the fiancé of the losing Democrat candidate for Senate (she and he are both Jews) has publicly stated he's voting for the Republican.
If an actual, politically active Jew is being that vocal, I think it's likely that poll is true.
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at October 29, 2026 11:16 AM (zjgNU)
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Schumer opposed AES and pimped for that Chungus HR Lady in the primary. But AES won and if there's any chance of the Dums retaking the Senate, they need that seat.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 29, 2026 11:10 AM (iFTx/)
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Democrats would never have treated Christine O'Donnell like a witch.
That's the difference between the parties from a tactical point of view.
Democrats treat almost any of their candidates like normal representatives of the party.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:11 AM (pfZGz)
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Yea. I despise Democraps with the heat of a thousand neon green dildos, but I wish we had their tactical fortitude and willingness to do anything to win.
I wish we had SC judges as bitterly ideologically partisan as the two commie DEI retards.
Democraps understand this is a blood sport. GOP does not (outside of a few people like Trump). Is that changing? Maybe. I sure hope so.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 29, 2026 11:10 AM (iFTx/)
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Democrats would never have treated Christine O'Donnell like a witch.
That's the difference between the parties from a tactical point of view.
Democrats treat almost any of their candidates like normal representatives of the party.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:11 AM (pfZGz)
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Yea. I despise Democraps with the heat of a thousand neon green dildos, but I wish we had their tactical fortitude and willingness to do anything to win.
I wish we had SC judges as bitterly ideologically partisan as the two commie DEI retards.
Democraps understand this is a blood sport. GOP does not (outside of a few people like Trump). Is that changing? Maybe. I sure hope so.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 29, 2026 11:16 AM (iFTx/)
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Catholicism can be considered a "blue collar" congregation. Traditionally Democratic. Generally speaking, the ones who get out and vote are the older people - many who still subscribe to the Democratic Party they grew up with and continue to vote that way. Even when the Democratic Party has morphed into the DSA.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed
The 85 yo steel mill widow will vote for what her husband voted for.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed
The 85 yo steel mill widow will vote for what her husband voted for.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 29, 2026 11:16 AM (8B4gm)
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I can understand why Jews have been liberals, but the conditions where that was necessary are long past.
I can understand why Jews have been liberals, but the conditions where that was necessary are long past.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 29, 2026 11:16 AM (eRlcH)
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>>Also... can someone really just steal $20 from you if you pull out your phone and they tap it with theirs? I don't do things like Apple Pay so I don't know. But gross.
No, it is a "prank" designed to humiliate older people who don't understand the tech (which includes me).
Pretend to steal then film them freaking out, lol, he doesn't even know I didn't steal from him!
No, it is a "prank" designed to humiliate older people who don't understand the tech (which includes me).
Pretend to steal then film them freaking out, lol, he doesn't even know I didn't steal from him!
Posted by: Lizzy at October 29, 2026 11:17 AM (rOKnE)
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42 Democraps understand this is a blood sport. GOP does not (outside of a few people like Trump). Is that changing? Maybe. I sure hope so.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 29, 2026 11:16 AM (iFTx/)
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Mitch McConnell fully understood that politics was bloodsport. He fought it that way every day of his life in leadership.
Democrats just weren't the enemy.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 29, 2026 11:16 AM (iFTx/)
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Mitch McConnell fully understood that politics was bloodsport. He fought it that way every day of his life in leadership.
Democrats just weren't the enemy.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:17 AM (pfZGz)
Posted by: polynikes at October 29, 2026 11:17 AM (Ti9vn)
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The 85 yo steel mill widow will vote for what her husband voted for.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 29, 2026 11:16 AM (8B4gm)
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Old Catholic Ladies with JFK fantasies. Brain-dead union retirees.
The 85 yo steel mill widow will vote for what her husband voted for.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 29, 2026 11:16 AM (8B4gm)
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Old Catholic Ladies with JFK fantasies. Brain-dead union retirees.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 29, 2026 11:18 AM (eRlcH)
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FIRST!!!!!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 29, 2026 11:19 AM (PQb8B)
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40 We are a Tricksy people.
Posted by: garrett at October 29, 2026 11:11 AM (Qugny)
And your good a banking !
Posted by: polynikes at October 29, 2026 11:15 AM (Ti9vn)
Eight-ball and pool experts...
Posted by: garrett at October 29, 2026 11:11 AM (Qugny)
And your good a banking !
Posted by: polynikes at October 29, 2026 11:15 AM (Ti9vn)
Eight-ball and pool experts...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:19 AM (l3cgK)
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I grew up hearing Never Again, and later after 9/11 it was Never Forget
Well I guess Never is here.
Well I guess Never is here.
Posted by: ... at October 29, 2026 11:19 AM (hVPzc)
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The older Jews just can't seem to shake these old fears, and have a harder time seeing the real threat: their fellow Democraps. The call is coming from inside the house.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 29, 2026 11:07
As my Jewish grandfather said, there's no fool like an old fool.
Jewish or not, the crunchy old liberal fucks will scratch out their ballots straight Dem no matter what.
The '28 nominee could say "my plan for America's future is AI. Specifically, AI-powered robots that use old people's medicine for fuel. They will roam Margaritaville-themed senior living communities across America, bludgeoning the elderly for their precious pills and securing their estates on behalf of millennials. We deserve it, and you pirates have been looking at 90 long enough."
Those old duffers would still shuffle to her rallies with their pathetic little signs.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 29, 2026 11:07
As my Jewish grandfather said, there's no fool like an old fool.
Jewish or not, the crunchy old liberal fucks will scratch out their ballots straight Dem no matter what.
The '28 nominee could say "my plan for America's future is AI. Specifically, AI-powered robots that use old people's medicine for fuel. They will roam Margaritaville-themed senior living communities across America, bludgeoning the elderly for their precious pills and securing their estates on behalf of millennials. We deserve it, and you pirates have been looking at 90 long enough."
Those old duffers would still shuffle to her rallies with their pathetic little signs.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 29, 2026 11:19 AM (BI5O2)
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That's theologically impossible.
Depends on the theology.
Generally Speaking Roman Catholicism leans towards salvation through the Church. Due to its corporate nature, and the Second Chances concept of Purgatory, a Mob Fixer can perform a hit on the way to Mass and that is acceptable. So aborting children has its place in Rome.
This is in contrast to Confessional Christianity with a foundation within the Doctrines of Grace that, because of spiritual regeneration and sanctification would make it inconceivable for the Elect in Christ to vote for a pro-abortion candidate. The renewed mind finds that sin to be a characteristic of the unregenerated
Depends on the theology.
Generally Speaking Roman Catholicism leans towards salvation through the Church. Due to its corporate nature, and the Second Chances concept of Purgatory, a Mob Fixer can perform a hit on the way to Mass and that is acceptable. So aborting children has its place in Rome.
This is in contrast to Confessional Christianity with a foundation within the Doctrines of Grace that, because of spiritual regeneration and sanctification would make it inconceivable for the Elect in Christ to vote for a pro-abortion candidate. The renewed mind finds that sin to be a characteristic of the unregenerated
Posted by: Community Notes at October 29, 2026 11:19 AM (a3CJ+)
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Democrats just weren't the enemy.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:17 AM (pfZGz
I do believe he valued procedure and decorum more than his constituents , his party and defeating the Lefty democrats.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:17 AM (pfZGz
I do believe he valued procedure and decorum more than his constituents , his party and defeating the Lefty democrats.
Posted by: polynikes at October 29, 2026 11:19 AM (Ti9vn)
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The 85 yo steel mill widow will vote for what her husband voted for.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 29, 2026 11:16 AM (8B4gm)
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Old Catholic Ladies with JFK fantasies. Brain-dead union retirees.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
Rust Belt Retards.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 29, 2026 11:16 AM (8B4gm)
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Old Catholic Ladies with JFK fantasies. Brain-dead union retirees.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
Rust Belt Retards.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 29, 2026 11:20 AM (8B4gm)
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The 85 yo steel mill widow will vote for what her husband voted for.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 29, 2026 11:16 AM (8B4gm)
Exactly. One of my parents was a government employee. When he was hired in the mid 60s, you only got hired if you were a (D). You only advanced if you were a (D). Long since retired, my parent still votes (D) and claims ignorance when I try to present evidence as to what he is actually voting for.
The 85 yo steel mill widow will vote for what her husband voted for.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 29, 2026 11:16 AM (8B4gm)
Exactly. One of my parents was a government employee. When he was hired in the mid 60s, you only got hired if you were a (D). You only advanced if you were a (D). Long since retired, my parent still votes (D) and claims ignorance when I try to present evidence as to what he is actually voting for.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 29, 2026 11:20 AM (N39Ws)
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Nice writeup Dildo. Well done.
I hope the tides are changing, but then you get the idiocy as spelled out during the Morning thread where a California Ex-resident is voting for Talarico because "Texas needs more public transport.
The electorate is f*cking stupid and there's no real workaround for that.
"Stupid is as stupid does, sir."
I hope the tides are changing, but then you get the idiocy as spelled out during the Morning thread where a California Ex-resident is voting for Talarico because "Texas needs more public transport.
The electorate is f*cking stupid and there's no real workaround for that.
"Stupid is as stupid does, sir."
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 29, 2026 11:20 AM (PQb8B)
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The Jewish vot going conservative is just as likely as Sacramento turning conservative.
Not a chance in hell.
Not a chance in hell.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 29, 2026 11:21 AM (NnhvP)
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Republicans showed they have what it takes to do anything to win when it came to fighting the Tea Party and then Trump.
Posted by: ... at October 29, 2026 11:21 AM (hVPzc)
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And I'm increasingly wondering if Schumer was raised in a secret Argentine vault by exiled Nazis to come here and make Jews look bad
Posted by: 88C+u at October 29, 2026 11:03 AM (88C+u)
It's amazing to me that he even looks, and holds himself while speaking (at least since he's gotten older) like the caricature of the evil Joo.
Posted by: 88C+u at October 29, 2026 11:03 AM (88C+u)
It's amazing to me that he even looks, and holds himself while speaking (at least since he's gotten older) like the caricature of the evil Joo.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 29, 2026 11:21 AM (ExV1e)
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51 I grew up hearing Never Again, and later after 9/11 it was Never Forget
Well I guess Never is here.
Posted by: ... at October 29, 2026 11:19 AM (hVPzc)
To infinity and beyond!
Well I guess Never is here.
Posted by: ... at October 29, 2026 11:19 AM (hVPzc)
To infinity and beyond!
Posted by: Georg Cantor at October 29, 2026 11:21 AM (l3cgK)
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Erik Erickson on X being a fucking retard. Stuck in 2012
"IF YOU WANT ME TO VOTE FOR THE GOP YOU SHOULDN'T RUN A GUY KILE PAXTON" or some such drivel. He's a fucking loser and a Dem plant at this point. He's being rightfully destroyed on the comments.
Guy is just lost. Or maybe he's found because it is who he is. Already auditioing for Loser Republican Guy on CNN or MSNOW. Kind of a new Jonah Goldberg.
"IF YOU WANT ME TO VOTE FOR THE GOP YOU SHOULDN'T RUN A GUY KILE PAXTON" or some such drivel. He's a fucking loser and a Dem plant at this point. He's being rightfully destroyed on the comments.
Guy is just lost. Or maybe he's found because it is who he is. Already auditioing for Loser Republican Guy on CNN or MSNOW. Kind of a new Jonah Goldberg.
Posted by: GigantorX at October 29, 2026 11:21 AM (B67e/)
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The Jewish vot going conservative is just as likely as Sacramento turning conservative.
Not a chance in hell.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 29, 2026 11:21 AM (NnhvP)
It will happen eventually. When it's too late.
Look at the working class. No one ever thought they would switch sides. The Democrats abandoned them for the non-working classes.
Not a chance in hell.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 29, 2026 11:21 AM (NnhvP)
It will happen eventually. When it's too late.
Look at the working class. No one ever thought they would switch sides. The Democrats abandoned them for the non-working classes.
Posted by: ... at October 29, 2026 11:22 AM (hVPzc)
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Also... can someone really just steal $20 from you if you pull out your phone and they tap it with theirs? I don't do things like Apple Pay so I don't know. But gross.
Posted by: LizLem at October 29, 2026 11:14 AM (Toos7)
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No, it's a stupid (and potentially dangerous) prank by these loathsome toads calling themselves "influencers."
Notice they always pick on what they perceive as "soft" targets, usually women or older white guys (like this guy in the video).
They never pick on gangster-looking MMA guys or anyone big enough to fight back.
Good on this older dude for not taking this punk's shit.
Posted by: LizLem at October 29, 2026 11:14 AM (Toos7)
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No, it's a stupid (and potentially dangerous) prank by these loathsome toads calling themselves "influencers."
Notice they always pick on what they perceive as "soft" targets, usually women or older white guys (like this guy in the video).
They never pick on gangster-looking MMA guys or anyone big enough to fight back.
Good on this older dude for not taking this punk's shit.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 29, 2026 11:22 AM (iFTx/)
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 29, 2026 11:22 AM (dK+Kv)
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Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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I agree with TJM,
On any survey of 'values', there is an obvious selection bias problem first---poll respondents have become a special class of their own while non respondents do not follow the same distribution of responses.
So any 'poll' is missing data and the missing data is not 'random' which makes any claims that a poll percentage is a true representation of the whole population, survey-able and nonsurvey-able.
Within those willing to be polled, you then have the problem of socially acceptable answers--in many social interactions, people fudge the truth and make their answers 'fit' what they expect the other person wants to hear. 'Values' questions are particularly sensitive to this sort of 'noise'. Classic example, non religious, is that polling repeated overstates those that claim to have voted or will vote. It is because nowadays, someone sensitive to social norms dislikes revealing that they did not vote while society has been pounded with the idea that they must vote.
You also see this problem with post election polling where invariably, a percentage claims falsely voting for the winner when they voted for the loser.
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I agree with TJM,
On any survey of 'values', there is an obvious selection bias problem first---poll respondents have become a special class of their own while non respondents do not follow the same distribution of responses.
So any 'poll' is missing data and the missing data is not 'random' which makes any claims that a poll percentage is a true representation of the whole population, survey-able and nonsurvey-able.
Within those willing to be polled, you then have the problem of socially acceptable answers--in many social interactions, people fudge the truth and make their answers 'fit' what they expect the other person wants to hear. 'Values' questions are particularly sensitive to this sort of 'noise'. Classic example, non religious, is that polling repeated overstates those that claim to have voted or will vote. It is because nowadays, someone sensitive to social norms dislikes revealing that they did not vote while society has been pounded with the idea that they must vote.
You also see this problem with post election polling where invariably, a percentage claims falsely voting for the winner when they voted for the loser.
Posted by: whig at October 29, 2026 11:22 AM (E4rtv)
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62 Erik Erickson on X being a fucking retard. Stuck in 2012
"IF YOU WANT ME TO VOTE FOR THE GOP YOU SHOULDN'T RUN A GUY KILE PAXTON" or some such drivel. He's a fucking loser and a Dem plant at this point. He's being rightfully destroyed on the comments.
Guy is just lost. Or maybe he's found because it is who he is. Already auditioing for Loser Republican Guy on CNN or MSNOW. Kind of a new Jonah Goldberg.
Posted by: GigantorX at October 29, 2026 11:21 AM (B67e/)
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He lives in GA. Why is he so obsessed with Paxton in TX?
Is he in love with him, or something?
"IF YOU WANT ME TO VOTE FOR THE GOP YOU SHOULDN'T RUN A GUY KILE PAXTON" or some such drivel. He's a fucking loser and a Dem plant at this point. He's being rightfully destroyed on the comments.
Guy is just lost. Or maybe he's found because it is who he is. Already auditioing for Loser Republican Guy on CNN or MSNOW. Kind of a new Jonah Goldberg.
Posted by: GigantorX at October 29, 2026 11:21 AM (B67e/)
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He lives in GA. Why is he so obsessed with Paxton in TX?
Is he in love with him, or something?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:22 AM (pfZGz)
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So every time pizza stocker's crash out is watched, that fuckface influencer gets money because he was the one filming it? That fucker should turn over all that money if he's wanting to apologize.
Posted by: NCKate at October 29, 2026 11:23 AM (enNUy)
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My take:
Catholicism can be considered a "blue collar" congregation. Traditionally Democratic. Generally speaking, the ones who get out and vote are the older people - many who still subscribe to the Democratic Party they grew up with and continue to vote that way. Even when the Democratic Party has morphed into the DSA.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 29, 2026 11:13 AM (N39Ws)
The ones I'm talking about are in their 70's and 80's.
Catholicism can be considered a "blue collar" congregation. Traditionally Democratic. Generally speaking, the ones who get out and vote are the older people - many who still subscribe to the Democratic Party they grew up with and continue to vote that way. Even when the Democratic Party has morphed into the DSA.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 29, 2026 11:13 AM (N39Ws)
The ones I'm talking about are in their 70's and 80's.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at October 29, 2026 11:23 AM (g8Ew8)
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I've never voted for a party because it was f*cking 'tradition' in my family.
My dad's side of the family were union guys. They started out voting Dem, I'm sure, however, became VERY conservative later in life. My uncle, recently retired, has been a STAUNCH conservative for years.
I only vote straight R now because the Dems are batshit f*cking insane and want to destroy EVERYTHING the Founding Fathers built.
That being said, even though I've never voted for a Democrat, I have voted for an independent or 2 over the years.
My dad's side of the family were union guys. They started out voting Dem, I'm sure, however, became VERY conservative later in life. My uncle, recently retired, has been a STAUNCH conservative for years.
I only vote straight R now because the Dems are batshit f*cking insane and want to destroy EVERYTHING the Founding Fathers built.
That being said, even though I've never voted for a Democrat, I have voted for an independent or 2 over the years.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 29, 2026 11:23 AM (PQb8B)
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Posted by: whig at October 29, 2026 11:22 AM (E4rtv)
I just want to remark based on your last comment that I am a terrible Christian who will probably burn in hell. Even though that's probably not what you meant.
I just want to remark based on your last comment that I am a terrible Christian who will probably burn in hell. Even though that's probably not what you meant.
Posted by: ... at October 29, 2026 11:23 AM (hVPzc)
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I won $200 once flipping Jews and tossing dwarves in the Yiddish Alps at the Avon Lodge.
Posted by: Zombie Lenny Bruce at October 29, 2026 11:24 AM (JAh4c)
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Can't see how any Catholic could vote for today's Democrats. Abortion and homosexual marriage are white-line violations of doctrine. And you can't be a Democratic candidate without being on board with the whole set of evil.
Can't see how any Catholic could vote for today's Democrats. Abortion and homosexual marriage are white-line violations of doctrine. And you can't be a Democratic candidate without being on board with the whole set of evil.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 29, 2026 11:24 AM (eRlcH)
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He lives in GA. Why is he so obsessed with Paxton in TX?
Is he in love with him, or something?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:22 AM (pfZGz)
He's an op. No one really has a name like that.
F*ck that made up douchebag.
He lives in GA. Why is he so obsessed with Paxton in TX?
Is he in love with him, or something?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:22 AM (pfZGz)
He's an op. No one really has a name like that.
F*ck that made up douchebag.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 29, 2026 11:25 AM (PQb8B)
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65 "Fuck you. WAR!"
https://isacasahuga.com/
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 29, 2026 11:22 AM (dK+Kv)
This falls under two possible headings: stupid brainwashed child or hardcore commie operative.
Give her age, I go with the first. Going to modern liberal universities leaves one's brain clean and smooth.
https://isacasahuga.com/
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 29, 2026 11:22 AM (dK+Kv)
This falls under two possible headings: stupid brainwashed child or hardcore commie operative.
Give her age, I go with the first. Going to modern liberal universities leaves one's brain clean and smooth.
Posted by: Georg Cantor at October 29, 2026 11:25 AM (l3cgK)
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"Fuck you. WAR!"
https://isacasahuga.com/
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She wanted attention and now she has it. What a peach.
https://isacasahuga.com/
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She wanted attention and now she has it. What a peach.
Posted by: Crusader at October 29, 2026 11:25 AM (TN0g+)
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>>> The electorate is f*cking stupid and there's no real workaround for that.
I'm seeing signs railing against republicans -- don't vote for them! -- because gas prices went up.
What do you think will happen if democrats get in and abolish drilling and coal? Sunshine and roses? Plus they happily vote in new taxes that raise the gas tax... but they vote for it because it's "for the children."
I can't help these people. They vote against their own interests and then wail when there's consequences to it.
I'm seeing signs railing against republicans -- don't vote for them! -- because gas prices went up.
What do you think will happen if democrats get in and abolish drilling and coal? Sunshine and roses? Plus they happily vote in new taxes that raise the gas tax... but they vote for it because it's "for the children."
I can't help these people. They vote against their own interests and then wail when there's consequences to it.
Posted by: LizLem at October 29, 2026 11:26 AM (Toos7)
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Organized church like organized anything will rot and decay over time. It's the nature of any institution created by man.
Put not your trust in princes.
We have the manual. Read it.
Put not your trust in princes.
We have the manual. Read it.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 29, 2026 11:26 AM (viF8m)
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It’s hard to convince people as they get older. Their bias becomes more ingrained, and they are suspicious of material facts. That’s why a lot of older Democrats will vote for the party that wants to euthanize them, and kill their grandchildren in the womb.
You see, it’s all Republican propaganda, despite the fact that you show, in the verifiable words of Democrats, exactly what they want.
There is as a time when you could compare the parties, surmise they are a few degrees apart and let apathy rule. That time is far in the past. You only need to read what Democrats are proposing.
You see, it’s all Republican propaganda, despite the fact that you show, in the verifiable words of Democrats, exactly what they want.
There is as a time when you could compare the parties, surmise they are a few degrees apart and let apathy rule. That time is far in the past. You only need to read what Democrats are proposing.
Posted by: Vengeance at October 29, 2026 11:26 AM (i7wqn)
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74 He's an op. No one really has a name like that.
F*ck that made up douchebag.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 29, 2026 11:25 AM (PQb8B)
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I just can't wait for Erickson to be all, "I knew Paxton would win, he's obviously such a better choice than that fake Christian Talarico" after Tuesday.
It will make me laugh.
F*ck that made up douchebag.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 29, 2026 11:25 AM (PQb8B)
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I just can't wait for Erickson to be all, "I knew Paxton would win, he's obviously such a better choice than that fake Christian Talarico" after Tuesday.
It will make me laugh.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:26 AM (pfZGz)
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Look at the working class. No one ever thought they would switch sides. The Democrats abandoned them for the non-working classes.
Posted by: ... at October 29, 2026 11:22 AM (hVPzc)
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The Democrats have redefined "working class" to include baristas, marketing types and government drones.
Look at the working class. No one ever thought they would switch sides. The Democrats abandoned them for the non-working classes.
Posted by: ... at October 29, 2026 11:22 AM (hVPzc)
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The Democrats have redefined "working class" to include baristas, marketing types and government drones.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 29, 2026 11:27 AM (eRlcH)
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"Among the voters in our survey:"
Why would any of those religious groups vote Dem in significant amount? They are hostile to religion and don't even try to hide it any more. Are they all LIV's? From the ones I know that would seem to be the case.
Why would any of those religious groups vote Dem in significant amount? They are hostile to religion and don't even try to hide it any more. Are they all LIV's? From the ones I know that would seem to be the case.
Posted by: Ripley at October 29, 2026 11:28 AM (GUOwU)
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Mom's in her 90s. Told her she's a Truman Democrat. We avoid talking politics.
Posted by: Nazdar at October 29, 2026 11:28 AM (NcvvS)
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Those of us who pay attention find it hard to grasp how much many people's political thinking is based on conditions generations ago that they don't even really think about. In AZ along the border there are Dem sheriffs, who by modern standards would be right wingers, but in the mid to late 1800s Republicans were carpetbagging Yankees and the locals were Confederate sympathetic Dems. So they see themselves as Dems. This is actually the political subtext behind the whole Earps and Tombstone story. Earps were northern carpetbaggers out to make some cash and Ringo and the rest were locals who resented that. Catholics, Jews, Irish were all the underclass 100 years ago and the Dems were their champions, and the Reps were the champions of the English types who got here first.
Posted by: Azjaeger at October 29, 2026 11:28 AM (3/XaG)
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Guy is just lost. Or maybe he's found because it is who he is. Already auditioing for Loser Republican Guy on CNN or MSNOW. Kind of a new Jonah Goldberg.
Posted by: GigantorX at October 29, 2026 11:21 AM (B67e/)
They're Bush people. They want a polite aristocracy - where they're the nobles - and people bow as they pass. They want to replace Americans with foreigners because all of the social safety net is predicated on an ever growing population and foreigners, so they think, are more likely to accept the nobility of their betters than born Americans.
They were able to appear wise, and patriotic, briefly but then the Great Unmasker arrived on the scene.
Posted by: GigantorX at October 29, 2026 11:21 AM (B67e/)
They're Bush people. They want a polite aristocracy - where they're the nobles - and people bow as they pass. They want to replace Americans with foreigners because all of the social safety net is predicated on an ever growing population and foreigners, so they think, are more likely to accept the nobility of their betters than born Americans.
They were able to appear wise, and patriotic, briefly but then the Great Unmasker arrived on the scene.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 29, 2026 11:28 AM (ExV1e)
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Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:26 AM (pfZGz)
He has actually done that Vivek "I'm learning" thing in the past.
I remember one time him saying that maybe Trump was right about something and that he is interested in learning the ways of our People. Just, full of shit.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:26 AM (pfZGz)
He has actually done that Vivek "I'm learning" thing in the past.
I remember one time him saying that maybe Trump was right about something and that he is interested in learning the ways of our People. Just, full of shit.
Posted by: ... at October 29, 2026 11:28 AM (hVPzc)
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I'd further argue that transgenderism violates the Noachide laws. Although (obviously) not a Christian doctrine, I think Christians do understand there exist commandments inherent to Creation, not just to the moral order.
G-d created us. Some of us were born with defects, which G-d is pleased to allow us to fix with our technology. Being a male is not a defect, much as we morons sometimes annoy our moronettes.
G-d created us. Some of us were born with defects, which G-d is pleased to allow us to fix with our technology. Being a male is not a defect, much as we morons sometimes annoy our moronettes.
Posted by: 88C+u at October 29, 2026 11:28 AM (88C+u)
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70 I've never voted for a party because it was f*cking 'tradition' in my family.
My dad's side of the family were union guys. They started out voting Dem, I'm sure, however, became VERY conservative later in life. My uncle, recently retired, has been a STAUNCH conservative for years.
I only vote straight R now because the Dems are batshit f*cking insane and want to destroy EVERYTHING the Founding Fathers built.
That being said, even though I've never voted for a Democrat, I have voted for an independent or 2 over the years.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 29, 2026 11:23 AM (PQb8B)
My Dad voted Dem when he was younger, but started voting Rep in the 1950's due to his disagreements with Truman. His parents voted Dem, in general until they didn't (and now all three might be voting Dem again since they passed).
Mom voted only when she became a citizen (and might also be voting Dem now as she's also passed).
My dad's side of the family were union guys. They started out voting Dem, I'm sure, however, became VERY conservative later in life. My uncle, recently retired, has been a STAUNCH conservative for years.
I only vote straight R now because the Dems are batshit f*cking insane and want to destroy EVERYTHING the Founding Fathers built.
That being said, even though I've never voted for a Democrat, I have voted for an independent or 2 over the years.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 29, 2026 11:23 AM (PQb8B)
My Dad voted Dem when he was younger, but started voting Rep in the 1950's due to his disagreements with Truman. His parents voted Dem, in general until they didn't (and now all three might be voting Dem again since they passed).
Mom voted only when she became a citizen (and might also be voting Dem now as she's also passed).
Posted by: Georg Cantor at October 29, 2026 11:28 AM (l3cgK)
89
Guy is just lost. Or maybe he's found because it is who he is. Already auditioing for Loser Republican Guy on CNN or MSNOW. Kind of a new Jonah Goldberg.
Posted by: GigantorX
Nope, Erickson is controlled opposition and is globo homo. IRRC, he grew up overseas in the Persian Gulf as his dad was in the oil industry. Got prominence by becoming a Macon city councilman and claiming to be opposing the Muzzies back then. From there, he left political office to create a media online project with others, Peach Pundit IIRC. From that, he built Red State which he sold to Salem roughly in Trump I term and his Red State soiree for GOP presidential candidates in late 2015-16 had Erickson refuse to invite Trump, ostensibly because of the Megyn Kelly blood coming out her whatever comment. Really, it was because Erickson was GOPE to the core. He had a part time gig as commenter at CNN, about like Scott Jennings did back in the day, and lost that.
So this is a guy financially well off (unless an idiot with money) but he craves to be a mover and shaker. Giving its too late to run for office, he aims at media influence to become a king maker.
Gamma personality secret king shit.
Posted by: GigantorX
Nope, Erickson is controlled opposition and is globo homo. IRRC, he grew up overseas in the Persian Gulf as his dad was in the oil industry. Got prominence by becoming a Macon city councilman and claiming to be opposing the Muzzies back then. From there, he left political office to create a media online project with others, Peach Pundit IIRC. From that, he built Red State which he sold to Salem roughly in Trump I term and his Red State soiree for GOP presidential candidates in late 2015-16 had Erickson refuse to invite Trump, ostensibly because of the Megyn Kelly blood coming out her whatever comment. Really, it was because Erickson was GOPE to the core. He had a part time gig as commenter at CNN, about like Scott Jennings did back in the day, and lost that.
So this is a guy financially well off (unless an idiot with money) but he craves to be a mover and shaker. Giving its too late to run for office, he aims at media influence to become a king maker.
Gamma personality secret king shit.
Posted by: whig at October 29, 2026 11:28 AM (E4rtv)
90
Now you believe in me?
Posted by: Stripper Poles at October 29, 2026 11:29 AM (CcqV9)
91
Christina LeGarde just announced that she is stepping down as the head of the ECB 7 February 2027, and made the announcement of this on her X accounts with a hostage video with her face bandaged.
so many powerful people in the world seem to announce changes in their philosophy or their stepping away from their public life with facial trauma in the last decade
https://tinyurl.com/bp8umem3
so many powerful people in the world seem to announce changes in their philosophy or their stepping away from their public life with facial trauma in the last decade
https://tinyurl.com/bp8umem3
Posted by: Kindltot at October 29, 2026 11:29 AM (rbvCR)
92
The Founders were very skeptical of organized religion.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 29, 2026 11:29 AM (8B4gm)
93
65 "Fuck you. WAR!"
https://isacasahuga.com/
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 29, 2026 11:22 AM (dK+Kv)
This falls under two possible headings: stupid brainwashed child or hardcore commie operative.
Give her age, I go with the first. Going to modern liberal universities leaves one's brain clean and smooth.
Posted by: Georg Cantor at October 29, 2026 11:25 AM (l3cgK)
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There's a third option: Attention-Seeking Slut-Whore. That's my call.
These kids might be dumb, but they know an easy way to likes and attention is to say outrageous things about MAGA or conservatives. They know there's very little risk and lots of upside.
They wouldn't dare say anything outrageous about the left or especially muslims, because they know they would get beaten or killed.
https://isacasahuga.com/
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 29, 2026 11:22 AM (dK+Kv)
This falls under two possible headings: stupid brainwashed child or hardcore commie operative.
Give her age, I go with the first. Going to modern liberal universities leaves one's brain clean and smooth.
Posted by: Georg Cantor at October 29, 2026 11:25 AM (l3cgK)
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There's a third option: Attention-Seeking Slut-Whore. That's my call.
These kids might be dumb, but they know an easy way to likes and attention is to say outrageous things about MAGA or conservatives. They know there's very little risk and lots of upside.
They wouldn't dare say anything outrageous about the left or especially muslims, because they know they would get beaten or killed.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 29, 2026 11:29 AM (iFTx/)
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I just want to remark based on your last comment that I am a terrible Christian who will probably burn in hell. Even though that's probably not what you meant.
Posted by: ... at October 29, 2026 11:23 AM (hVPzc)
At least you'll be in good company.
Posted by: ... at October 29, 2026 11:23 AM (hVPzc)
At least you'll be in good company.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 29, 2026 11:29 AM (dK+Kv)
95
It's as affected by region as much as anything else. Boston Catholics are hard left.
Rural Texas Catholics tend to be hard right.
Which indicates that asking how Catholics vote is not a good question because they're Catholicism does''t really explain their political preferences.
Rural Texas Catholics tend to be hard right.
Which indicates that asking how Catholics vote is not a good question because they're Catholicism does''t really explain their political preferences.
Posted by: Cereal Killers Drink Milk at October 29, 2026 11:30 AM (TymRw)
96
73
Can't see how any Catholic could vote for today's Democrats. Abortion and homosexual marriage are white-line violations of doctrine. And you can't be a Democratic candidate without being on board with the whole set of evil.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 29, 2026 11:24 AM (eRlcH)
Because their priests and the news media all tell them that voting Rep = Voting Notsee, and you don't vote for Notsees.
It doesn't matter who the REAL Notsees are. When asked about specific policies instead of parties, they tend to be quite conservative.
Can't see how any Catholic could vote for today's Democrats. Abortion and homosexual marriage are white-line violations of doctrine. And you can't be a Democratic candidate without being on board with the whole set of evil.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 29, 2026 11:24 AM (eRlcH)
Because their priests and the news media all tell them that voting Rep = Voting Notsee, and you don't vote for Notsees.
It doesn't matter who the REAL Notsees are. When asked about specific policies instead of parties, they tend to be quite conservative.
Posted by: Georg Cantor at October 29, 2026 11:30 AM (l3cgK)
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My mom usually if not always voted the way Dad did because she respected his opinion and knowledge of what's best politically which she wasn't.
Posted by: polynikes at October 29, 2026 11:30 AM (Ti9vn)
98
And Erickson should fuck off on the Fuckoff Rocket to the distant Fuckoff Galaxy and then keep fucking off after that
Posted by: 88C+u at October 29, 2026 11:30 AM (88C+u)
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Old Catholic Ladies with JFK fantasies. Brain-dead union retirees.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 29, 2026 11:18 AM
Ah, I see you've been to MA.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 29, 2026 11:18 AM
Ah, I see you've been to MA.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 29, 2026 11:31 AM (KRh8R)
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He lives in GA. Why is he so obsessed with Paxton in TX?
Is he in love with him, or something?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:22 AM (pfZGz)
Erickson lives in GA?
I bet every deli owner in the state has a cyanide-filled tooth, against the dreaded day when he and Abrams show up at the same time. Nobody wants to die in a pastrami clash between those two titans.
He lives in GA. Why is he so obsessed with Paxton in TX?
Is he in love with him, or something?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:22 AM (pfZGz)
Erickson lives in GA?
I bet every deli owner in the state has a cyanide-filled tooth, against the dreaded day when he and Abrams show up at the same time. Nobody wants to die in a pastrami clash between those two titans.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 29, 2026 11:31 AM (BI5O2)
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This falls under two possible headings: stupid brainwashed child or hardcore commie operative.
Give her age, I go with the first. Going to modern liberal universities leaves one's brain clean and smooth.
Posted by: Georg Cantor at October 29, 2026 11:25 AM (l3cgK)
In MT, similarly inciting speech is prosecuted as a felony. Age be damned.
Give her age, I go with the first. Going to modern liberal universities leaves one's brain clean and smooth.
Posted by: Georg Cantor at October 29, 2026 11:25 AM (l3cgK)
In MT, similarly inciting speech is prosecuted as a felony. Age be damned.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 29, 2026 11:31 AM (dK+Kv)
102
As a Jew-loving friend of Israel, thank you for stating what I have been too timid to write. JINOs who support the enemies of western civilization give observant Judaism a bad name. Great post.
Posted by: Buck Throckmorton at October 29, 2026 11:31 AM (P54I0)
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95 It's as affected by region as much as anything else. Boston Catholics are hard left.
Rural Texas Catholics tend to be hard right.
Which indicates that asking how Catholics vote is not a good question because they're Catholicism does''t really explain their political preferences.
Posted by: Cereal Killers Drink Milk at October 29, 2026 11:30 AM (TymRw)
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I think that watching the pattern over the years is instructive from an internal Catholic Church perspective. If the laity in the US is trending to the right, how does the USCCB react when the bishops seem to remain to the left?
But, yeah, from an American politics point of view, it's not very useful for explaining much of anything.
Rural Texas Catholics tend to be hard right.
Which indicates that asking how Catholics vote is not a good question because they're Catholicism does''t really explain their political preferences.
Posted by: Cereal Killers Drink Milk at October 29, 2026 11:30 AM (TymRw)
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I think that watching the pattern over the years is instructive from an internal Catholic Church perspective. If the laity in the US is trending to the right, how does the USCCB react when the bishops seem to remain to the left?
But, yeah, from an American politics point of view, it's not very useful for explaining much of anything.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:31 AM (pfZGz)
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78 Organized church like organized anything will rot and decay over time. It's the nature of any institution created by man.
Put not your trust in princes.
We have the manual. Read it.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 29, 2026 11:26 AM (viF8m)
But that requires actual reading! Manual labor!
Put not your trust in princes.
We have the manual. Read it.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 29, 2026 11:26 AM (viF8m)
But that requires actual reading! Manual labor!
Posted by: Georg Cantor at October 29, 2026 11:31 AM (l3cgK)
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In like 2007 when I was looking for a place on the webs I ran across Red State. At the time it had real cache on our side - and I hated it. Seemed overmoderated and fully pussified.
Skeeved me out so after a couple weeks I abandoned it. And... yep.
Skeeved me out so after a couple weeks I abandoned it. And... yep.
Posted by: ... at October 29, 2026 11:31 AM (hVPzc)
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Off maths sock
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:31 AM (l3cgK)
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Ah, I see you've been to MA.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 29, 2026 11:31 AM (KRh8R)
___________
Grew up in PA.
Ah, I see you've been to MA.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 29, 2026 11:31 AM (KRh8R)
___________
Grew up in PA.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 29, 2026 11:31 AM (eRlcH)
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36 In HS I found the Jewish girls to be sassy & cute
Posted by: Don Black
Judy Kass, Ellen Feldman.....
Posted by: Don Black
Judy Kass, Ellen Feldman.....
Posted by: Hubba Hubba Hubba!!! at October 29, 2026 11:32 AM (EdP2u)
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Statistically speaking, the Jewish vote is insignificant, representing a little over 2pct of the electorate.
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Nationally it’s 2% but it’s heavily concentrated in just a few areas. Michigan is one of those areas. As is Ohio. So it could make a difference in a very close race.
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Nationally it’s 2% but it’s heavily concentrated in just a few areas. Michigan is one of those areas. As is Ohio. So it could make a difference in a very close race.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 29, 2026 11:32 AM (CcqV9)
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Being a Catholic means you follow Catholic teaching and doctrine.
Not some of it. All of it. It isn’t a Chinese menu.
You can call yourself a Catholic, and support the Democrats agenda of abortion, euthanasia, homosexuality and their host of abuses antithetical to Catholic doctrine, but then, you’re not really a Catholic.
That is just reality. He is watching;
“ the Lord will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.”
Psalm 121:8
Not some of it. All of it. It isn’t a Chinese menu.
You can call yourself a Catholic, and support the Democrats agenda of abortion, euthanasia, homosexuality and their host of abuses antithetical to Catholic doctrine, but then, you’re not really a Catholic.
That is just reality. He is watching;
“ the Lord will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.”
Psalm 121:8
Posted by: Marcus T at October 29, 2026 11:32 AM (PM/iv)
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>>Erik Erickson on X being a fucking retard. Stuck in 2012
"IF YOU WANT ME TO VOTE FOR THE GOP YOU SHOULDN'T RUN A GUY KILE PAXTON" or some such drivel. He's a fucking loser and a Dem plant at this point. He's being rightfully destroyed on the comments.
Honest question: When has Erik Erickson been conservative or on our side? Ever?
Never cared for him, read him initially and decided not worth any attention. Like the NRO and former Weekly Standard (whatever they are now) freaks, these people are as bad, if not worse, than the Mitch McConnels in DC.
He does not speak for me, does not inform me, and could disappear tomorrow and I would not notice.
"IF YOU WANT ME TO VOTE FOR THE GOP YOU SHOULDN'T RUN A GUY KILE PAXTON" or some such drivel. He's a fucking loser and a Dem plant at this point. He's being rightfully destroyed on the comments.
Honest question: When has Erik Erickson been conservative or on our side? Ever?
Never cared for him, read him initially and decided not worth any attention. Like the NRO and former Weekly Standard (whatever they are now) freaks, these people are as bad, if not worse, than the Mitch McConnels in DC.
He does not speak for me, does not inform me, and could disappear tomorrow and I would not notice.
Posted by: Lizzy at October 29, 2026 11:32 AM (rOKnE)
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Look at the working class. No one ever thought they would switch sides. The Democrats abandoned them for the non-working classes.
Posted by: ... at October 29, 2026 11:22 AM (hVPzc)
My dad was 100% working class.
He grew up in abject poverty with the remnants of the Great Depression and believed (almost) all his life that Democrats were the party of the little people.
In the early 2000s (before he got Alzheimer's) he realized that the Democrats were no longer the party of the working man and didn't care about the "little people".
He was not a deep thinker. He didn't even graduate 8th grade. But he could see what was going on.
What does that say about the ones STILL voting for them as they've gotten far, far worse?
Posted by: ... at October 29, 2026 11:22 AM (hVPzc)
My dad was 100% working class.
He grew up in abject poverty with the remnants of the Great Depression and believed (almost) all his life that Democrats were the party of the little people.
In the early 2000s (before he got Alzheimer's) he realized that the Democrats were no longer the party of the working man and didn't care about the "little people".
He was not a deep thinker. He didn't even graduate 8th grade. But he could see what was going on.
What does that say about the ones STILL voting for them as they've gotten far, far worse?
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at October 29, 2026 11:32 AM (zjgNU)
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Erickson lives in GA?
I bet every deli owner in the state has a cyanide-filled tooth, against the dreaded day when he and Abrams show up at the same time. Nobody wants to die in a pastrami clash between those two titans.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 29, 2026 11:31 AM (BI5O2)
LOL... Thanks for the laugh....
I bet every deli owner in the state has a cyanide-filled tooth, against the dreaded day when he and Abrams show up at the same time. Nobody wants to die in a pastrami clash between those two titans.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 29, 2026 11:31 AM (BI5O2)
LOL... Thanks for the laugh....
Posted by: It's me donna at October 29, 2026 11:32 AM (+gK6I)
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They wouldn't dare say anything outrageous about the left or especially muslims, because they know they would get beaten or killed.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 29, 2026 11:29 AM
^^^ This guy gets it.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 29, 2026 11:29 AM
^^^ This guy gets it.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 29, 2026 11:32 AM (KRh8R)
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At least you'll be in good company.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 29, 2026 11:29 AM (dK+Kv)
🍻
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 29, 2026 11:29 AM (dK+Kv)
🍻
Posted by: ... at October 29, 2026 11:32 AM (hVPzc)
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>>> 68 So every time pizza stocker's crash out is watched, that fuckface influencer gets money because he was the one filming it? That fucker should turn over all that money if he's wanting to apologize. Posted by: NCKate
Yep. He should apologize and donate any money he made to the guy's gofundme. But he won't.
I hate the idea that I can be minding my own business and just get accosted in the store by some trash streamer. And you have no control over it. Same with going to a gym and being in the background of some thot's newest TikTok.
If I were the streamer's mom and found out he did that to some poor guy, I'd be railing on him. I raised you better than that! But maybe he wasn't and they wouldn't care.
Yep. He should apologize and donate any money he made to the guy's gofundme. But he won't.
I hate the idea that I can be minding my own business and just get accosted in the store by some trash streamer. And you have no control over it. Same with going to a gym and being in the background of some thot's newest TikTok.
If I were the streamer's mom and found out he did that to some poor guy, I'd be railing on him. I raised you better than that! But maybe he wasn't and they wouldn't care.
Posted by: LizLem at October 29, 2026 11:33 AM (Toos7)
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I hold Erickson in the same regard as a 6 year old concerning political opinion.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 29, 2026 11:33 AM (8Uo7a)
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Interesting.
>>@EricLDaugh
>>🚨 BREAKING: Sec. Marco Rubio just walked out and signed an anti-LEFTIST TERRORISM agreement with Hungary
>>"They operate off the basis of an international network that seeks to destabilize western societies, our systems, our culture, our civilization ultimately!"
>>"We are aligned and taking steps together in our governments to confront this resurgence of far-left terrorism...we have to stop the way these groups target the police departments and law enforcement and ultimately critical infrastructure, historical landmarks, foundations of a free society! THAT'S WHAT THEY ATTACK."
>>"This politically motivated violence and destruction of property that we've seen in Europe...it's going to increase cooperation and information sharing."
>>@EricLDaugh
>>🚨 BREAKING: Sec. Marco Rubio just walked out and signed an anti-LEFTIST TERRORISM agreement with Hungary
>>"They operate off the basis of an international network that seeks to destabilize western societies, our systems, our culture, our civilization ultimately!"
>>"We are aligned and taking steps together in our governments to confront this resurgence of far-left terrorism...we have to stop the way these groups target the police departments and law enforcement and ultimately critical infrastructure, historical landmarks, foundations of a free society! THAT'S WHAT THEY ATTACK."
>>"This politically motivated violence and destruction of property that we've seen in Europe...it's going to increase cooperation and information sharing."
Posted by: JackStraw at October 29, 2026 11:34 AM (viF8m)
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Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 29, 2026 11:28 AM (ExV1e)
To be fair, the 'Bush people' turned Texas Red.
To be fair, the 'Bush people' turned Texas Red.
Posted by: polynikes at October 29, 2026 11:34 AM (Ti9vn)
120
I didn't see Attention Seeking Whores front for Pussycat Dolls...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:34 AM (l3cgK)
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I just want to remark based on your last comment that I am a terrible Christian who will probably burn in hell. Even though that's probably not what you meant.
Posted by: ...
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That is not for me to say and I would never say that. Jesus and the Father do eternal judgment, not me.
But despite considerable misfortune in my life, I never blamed the Lord for it. The very thought of it is repugnant to me personally as arrogance because it inverts the hierarchy. But Jesus forgives and cleanses whatever sins if you ask.
Just never diss the Holy Spirit though. Pretty clear in the Bible that is pretty much an unforgivable sin for whatever reason the Father and Son chose that to be.
Posted by: ...
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That is not for me to say and I would never say that. Jesus and the Father do eternal judgment, not me.
But despite considerable misfortune in my life, I never blamed the Lord for it. The very thought of it is repugnant to me personally as arrogance because it inverts the hierarchy. But Jesus forgives and cleanses whatever sins if you ask.
Just never diss the Holy Spirit though. Pretty clear in the Bible that is pretty much an unforgivable sin for whatever reason the Father and Son chose that to be.
Posted by: whig at October 29, 2026 11:35 AM (E4rtv)
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To be fair, the 'Bush people' turned Texas Red.
Posted by: polynikes at October 29, 2026 11:34 AM (Ti9vn)
Yes... Too bad they went to plaid....
Posted by: polynikes at October 29, 2026 11:34 AM (Ti9vn)
Yes... Too bad they went to plaid....
Posted by: It's me donna at October 29, 2026 11:35 AM (+gK6I)
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Hey, man, I'm a Catholic -- my word as a Biden! That's why I sicced my FBI on them! Not a joke!
Posted by: JoKe Biden at October 29, 2026 11:35 AM (Ovx+P)
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 29, 2026 11:35 AM (CcqV9)
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hold Erickson in the same regard as a 6 year old concerning political opinion.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 29, 2026 11:33 AM (8Uo7a)
A 6 year old would be honest!
Posted by: Ben Had at October 29, 2026 11:33 AM (8Uo7a)
A 6 year old would be honest!
Posted by: ... at October 29, 2026 11:35 AM (hVPzc)
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>>This falls under two possible headings: stupid brainwashed child or hardcore commie operative.
Give her age, I go with the first. Going to modern liberal universities leaves one's brain clean and smooth.
Does it matter?
She'll be in the mob that burns down this country either way.
She's not even American - why should she care if she helps destroy it? She can go home.
Give her age, I go with the first. Going to modern liberal universities leaves one's brain clean and smooth.
Does it matter?
She'll be in the mob that burns down this country either way.
She's not even American - why should she care if she helps destroy it? She can go home.
Posted by: Lizzy at October 29, 2026 11:36 AM (rOKnE)
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Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 29, 2026 11:31 AM (KRh8R)
Didn't you say once that Eastern Orthodoxy was attracting new adherents because it wasn't going woke?
I wonder what the Eastern Orthodox numbers in a poll like the one above would be.
Didn't you say once that Eastern Orthodoxy was attracting new adherents because it wasn't going woke?
I wonder what the Eastern Orthodox numbers in a poll like the one above would be.
Posted by: Bulg at October 29, 2026 11:36 AM (77rzZ)
128
I have, and do, strongly support Israel and Jews in general. Odd and kind of sad that I support them more than many of them support themselves.
Posted by: tubal at October 29, 2026 11:36 AM (Gqar8)
129
Honest question: When has Erik Erickson been conservative or on our side? Ever?
Posted by: Lizzy at October 29, 2026 11:32 AM (rOKnE)
He was a blogger from peak GOP surrender caucus (ca. 2015), and it appears he is stuck in that moment in time, before Trump revealed all those losers to be fat, carny grifters.
Posted by: Lizzy at October 29, 2026 11:32 AM (rOKnE)
He was a blogger from peak GOP surrender caucus (ca. 2015), and it appears he is stuck in that moment in time, before Trump revealed all those losers to be fat, carny grifters.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 29, 2026 11:36 AM (dK+Kv)
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Which indicates that asking how Catholics vote is not a good question because they're Catholicism does''t really explain their political preferences.
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Perhaps their Catholicism doesn't mean anything to them?
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Perhaps their Catholicism doesn't mean anything to them?
Posted by: Crusader at October 29, 2026 11:36 AM (TN0g+)
131
126
Does it matter?
She'll be in the mob that burns down this country either way.
She's not even American - why should she care if she helps destroy it? She can go home.
Posted by: Lizzy at October 29, 2026 11:36 AM (rOKnE)
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State has been pulling visas of students who celebrate Charlie Kirk's death.
She'll probably lose her visa, I suspect.
Does it matter?
She'll be in the mob that burns down this country either way.
She's not even American - why should she care if she helps destroy it? She can go home.
Posted by: Lizzy at October 29, 2026 11:36 AM (rOKnE)
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State has been pulling visas of students who celebrate Charlie Kirk's death.
She'll probably lose her visa, I suspect.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:36 AM (pfZGz)
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"Fuck you. WAR!"
https://isacasahuga.com/
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Funny, her real self doesn't look at all like her Glamour Shots photos she's apparently put out there.
https://isacasahuga.com/
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Funny, her real self doesn't look at all like her Glamour Shots photos she's apparently put out there.
Posted by: Lady in Black at October 29, 2026 11:36 AM (qBdHI)
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Grew up in PA.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 29, 2026 11:31 AM
I can see PA being similar. I think MA has more of a Kennedy fetish, though.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 29, 2026 11:31 AM
I can see PA being similar. I think MA has more of a Kennedy fetish, though.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 29, 2026 11:37 AM (KRh8R)
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131 126
Does it matter?
She'll be in the mob that burns down this country either way.
She's not even American - why should she care if she helps destroy it? She can go home.
Posted by: Lizzy at October 29, 2026 11:36 AM (rOKnE)
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State has been pulling visas of students who celebrate Charlie Kirk's death.
She'll probably lose her visa, I suspect.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:36 AM (pfZGz)
She'll switch to Mastercard or American Express...
Does it matter?
She'll be in the mob that burns down this country either way.
She's not even American - why should she care if she helps destroy it? She can go home.
Posted by: Lizzy at October 29, 2026 11:36 AM (rOKnE)
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State has been pulling visas of students who celebrate Charlie Kirk's death.
She'll probably lose her visa, I suspect.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:36 AM (pfZGz)
She'll switch to Mastercard or American Express...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:37 AM (l3cgK)
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117 I hold Erickson in the same regard as a 6 year old concerning political opinion.
Posted by: Ben Had
His attitudes reflect those in the GOP that supported Jeb! and GWB before him. Snake in the grass sort of person useful to the remaining Bush world operatives floating around out there like Pwrick Wilson, former FOB.
Posted by: Ben Had
His attitudes reflect those in the GOP that supported Jeb! and GWB before him. Snake in the grass sort of person useful to the remaining Bush world operatives floating around out there like Pwrick Wilson, former FOB.
Posted by: whig at October 29, 2026 11:37 AM (E4rtv)
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Posted by: whig at October 29, 2026 11:35 AM (E4rtv)
I have had an encounter with the Holy Spirit, nothing to condemn there. Same with Jesus come to think of it. In my lesser moments I'm ashamed to say I have gotten pretty fucking pissed off at the Father. 🤷🏻♂️
I have had an encounter with the Holy Spirit, nothing to condemn there. Same with Jesus come to think of it. In my lesser moments I'm ashamed to say I have gotten pretty fucking pissed off at the Father. 🤷🏻♂️
Posted by: ... at October 29, 2026 11:37 AM (hVPzc)
137
It's not just Jews voting against their self-interest. It's most of the semi-normal Left. Voting for people who would take what's yours, who would enslave or subjugate you, spiritually if not literally, who would defile pillars of morality and decency, makes no sense to me. Some are fooled by the "helping others" bullshit, but most of it goes much deeper. It is both guilt and envy, in some bazaar combination.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at October 29, 2026 11:37 AM (QaH55)
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>>@EricLDaugh
>>🚨 BREAKING: Sec. Marco Rubio just walked out and signed an anti-LEFTIST TERRORISM agreement with Hungary
>>"They operate off the basis of an international network that seeks to destabilize western societies, our systems, our culture, our civilization ultimately!"
>>"We are aligned and taking steps together in our governments to confront this resurgence of far-left terrorism...we have to stop the way these groups target the police departments and law enforcement and ultimately critical infrastructure, historical landmarks, foundations of a free society! THAT'S WHAT THEY ATTACK."
>>"This politically motivated violence and destruction of property that we've seen in Europe...it's going to increase cooperation and information sharing."
Posted by: JackStraw at October 29, 2026 11:34 AM (viF8m)
Doesn't Hungary consider Soros a terrorist?...
>>🚨 BREAKING: Sec. Marco Rubio just walked out and signed an anti-LEFTIST TERRORISM agreement with Hungary
>>"They operate off the basis of an international network that seeks to destabilize western societies, our systems, our culture, our civilization ultimately!"
>>"We are aligned and taking steps together in our governments to confront this resurgence of far-left terrorism...we have to stop the way these groups target the police departments and law enforcement and ultimately critical infrastructure, historical landmarks, foundations of a free society! THAT'S WHAT THEY ATTACK."
>>"This politically motivated violence and destruction of property that we've seen in Europe...it's going to increase cooperation and information sharing."
Posted by: JackStraw at October 29, 2026 11:34 AM (viF8m)
Doesn't Hungary consider Soros a terrorist?...
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at October 29, 2026 11:38 AM (zjgNU)
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I just want to remark based on your last comment that I am a terrible Christian who will probably burn in hell. Even though that's probably not what you meant.
Posted by: ...
___________
A guy dies and goes to Heaven. He sees all the town drunks, whores and hobos there, looking at him strangely. He asks St. Peter, "How did they get in?" St. Peter replies, "They're wondering the same thing about you."
I just want to remark based on your last comment that I am a terrible Christian who will probably burn in hell. Even though that's probably not what you meant.
Posted by: ...
___________
A guy dies and goes to Heaven. He sees all the town drunks, whores and hobos there, looking at him strangely. He asks St. Peter, "How did they get in?" St. Peter replies, "They're wondering the same thing about you."
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 29, 2026 11:38 AM (eRlcH)
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>>If the laity in the US is trending to the right, how does the USCCB react when the bishops seem to remain to the left?
The USCCB is a bureaucracy. They behave accordingly.
The USCCB is a bureaucracy. They behave accordingly.
Posted by: Nazdar at October 29, 2026 11:38 AM (NcvvS)
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State has been pulling visas of students who celebrate Charlie Kirk's death.
She'll probably lose her visa, I suspect.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:36 AM (pfZGz)
She'll switch to Mastercard or American Express...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
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Nope, she gets a Lula card.
She'll probably lose her visa, I suspect.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:36 AM (pfZGz)
She'll switch to Mastercard or American Express...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
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Nope, she gets a Lula card.
Posted by: whig at October 29, 2026 11:38 AM (E4rtv)
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>>I hate the idea that I can be minding my own business and just get accosted in the store by some trash streamer.
It's bad in many ways:
@PubWanghaf
I’ve been red pilled, black pilled, white pilled, clear pilled. All the pills.
I don’t even know which one this is, but it’s one of the strongest ones I’ve had in a long long time. The desperation in his voice. You can see the sight of his kids in his eyes when he says he’s supposed to be home with them. You can see the math he’s doing in his head as he calculates how much money he has left, and how much he needs for his mortgage, and when it’s due.
What the hell is the American dream anymore? Is this what it’s about? Is there anyone who would say this guy isn’t working his ass off? For what? So that 25% of his income can go to a government that wastes it on a bunch of shit he didn’t vote for? Subsidizing the food he stocks grocery stores with for people who don’t work a 1,000th of how hard he works to buy groceries with EBT cards that he pays for, which then drives up the cost of groceries for him and his family that he pays for out of his paycheck because he’s doing it the right way.
This entire system is shit.. . .
It's bad in many ways:
@PubWanghaf
I’ve been red pilled, black pilled, white pilled, clear pilled. All the pills.
I don’t even know which one this is, but it’s one of the strongest ones I’ve had in a long long time. The desperation in his voice. You can see the sight of his kids in his eyes when he says he’s supposed to be home with them. You can see the math he’s doing in his head as he calculates how much money he has left, and how much he needs for his mortgage, and when it’s due.
What the hell is the American dream anymore? Is this what it’s about? Is there anyone who would say this guy isn’t working his ass off? For what? So that 25% of his income can go to a government that wastes it on a bunch of shit he didn’t vote for? Subsidizing the food he stocks grocery stores with for people who don’t work a 1,000th of how hard he works to buy groceries with EBT cards that he pays for, which then drives up the cost of groceries for him and his family that he pays for out of his paycheck because he’s doing it the right way.
This entire system is shit.. . .
Posted by: Lizzy at October 29, 2026 11:38 AM (rOKnE)
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“Color me skeptical (you would understand if you met some of my relatives!), but even a small shift is important.”
I hope your liberal relatives respect you as a conservative, or at least tolerate it.
I hope your liberal relatives respect you as a conservative, or at least tolerate it.
Posted by: EFF at October 29, 2026 11:38 AM (3jecp)
Posted by: ... at October 29, 2026 11:39 AM (hVPzc)
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137 It's not just Jews voting against their self-interest. It's most of the semi-normal Left. Voting for people who would take what's yours, who would enslave or subjugate you, spiritually if not literally, who would defile pillars of morality and decency, makes no sense to me. Some are fooled by the "helping others" bullshit, but most of it goes much deeper. It is both guilt and envy, in some bazaar combination.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at October 29, 2026 11:37 AM (QaH55)
I'm reminded of the warning Samuel told the Israelites regarding wanting a king...yet the majority enthusiastically wanted one...
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at October 29, 2026 11:37 AM (QaH55)
I'm reminded of the warning Samuel told the Israelites regarding wanting a king...yet the majority enthusiastically wanted one...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:39 AM (l3cgK)
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At least you'll be in good company.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 29, 2026 11:29 AM (dK+Kv)
https://youtu.be/B9FzVhw8_bY
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 29, 2026 11:29 AM (dK+Kv)
https://youtu.be/B9FzVhw8_bY
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 29, 2026 11:39 AM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 29, 2026 11:39 AM (dK+Kv)
Posted by: Lizzy at October 29, 2026 11:39 AM (rOKnE)
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The Founders were very skeptical of organized religion.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 29, 2026 11:29 AM (8B4gm)
No, they were very leery of politically motivated religion. Especially politically motivated religion that could tell their politically powerful churches what the could and could not do.
Many of the colonies had an official church which was politically powerful in the colony. What they did not want was some sort of state religion that could be used to disenfranchise those churches in a power move, since they had already had to put up with that in England and they didn't enjoy it the first time.
(I was raised a Methodist, "Organized religion" always meant "those Presbyterians or whatever" so your definition may be different )
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 29, 2026 11:29 AM (8B4gm)
No, they were very leery of politically motivated religion. Especially politically motivated religion that could tell their politically powerful churches what the could and could not do.
Many of the colonies had an official church which was politically powerful in the colony. What they did not want was some sort of state religion that could be used to disenfranchise those churches in a power move, since they had already had to put up with that in England and they didn't enjoy it the first time.
(I was raised a Methodist, "Organized religion" always meant "those Presbyterians or whatever" so your definition may be different )
Posted by: Kindltot at October 29, 2026 11:39 AM (rbvCR)
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148 >>She'll probably lose her visa, I suspect.
Her whole family lives in Houston.
Posted by: Lizzy at October 29, 2026 11:39 AM (rOKnE)
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And are immigrants, and she's an adult.
Her whole family lives in Houston.
Posted by: Lizzy at October 29, 2026 11:39 AM (rOKnE)
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And are immigrants, and she's an adult.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:39 AM (pfZGz)
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My Dad grew up poor , the youngest of five siblings, without a father who died when his mother was pregnant. I always said he was born conservative which to me meant Right is Right and cause and effect guides you.
He refused any government assistance and never ever thought it was his right.
Damn I miss him.
He refused any government assistance and never ever thought it was his right.
Damn I miss him.
Posted by: polynikes at October 29, 2026 11:40 AM (Ti9vn)
152
A guy dies and goes to Heaven. He sees all the town drunks, whores and hobos there, looking at him strangely. He asks St. Peter, "How did they get in?" St. Peter replies, "They're wondering the same thing about you."
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
LOL. But the joke makes a valid point.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
LOL. But the joke makes a valid point.
Posted by: Bulg at October 29, 2026 11:40 AM (77rzZ)
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Didn't you say once that Eastern Orthodoxy was attracting new adherents because it wasn't going woke?
I wonder what the Eastern Orthodox numbers in a poll like the one above would be.
Posted by: Bulg at October 29, 2026 11:36 AM
The younger crowd does trend more conservative. In my experience, i.e., limited to the ones I know, the Eastern Europeans tend to be more conservative overall. They saw socialism up close. Greeks...depends. A lot of them still have the leftism they brought from Greece, but some are very conservative. You should hear our Metropolitan when he gets going. He's one of us.
I wonder what the Eastern Orthodox numbers in a poll like the one above would be.
Posted by: Bulg at October 29, 2026 11:36 AM
The younger crowd does trend more conservative. In my experience, i.e., limited to the ones I know, the Eastern Europeans tend to be more conservative overall. They saw socialism up close. Greeks...depends. A lot of them still have the leftism they brought from Greece, but some are very conservative. You should hear our Metropolitan when he gets going. He's one of us.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 29, 2026 11:40 AM (KRh8R)
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I have had an encounter with the Holy Spirit, nothing to condemn there. Same with Jesus come to think of it. In my lesser moments I'm ashamed to say I have gotten pretty fucking pissed off at the Father. 🤷🏻♂️
Posted by: ...
Everyone sins and needs forgiveness, it is just that is not my particular problem area of sinning which deal more with sins of the flesh.
Posted by: ...
Everyone sins and needs forgiveness, it is just that is not my particular problem area of sinning which deal more with sins of the flesh.
Posted by: whig at October 29, 2026 11:41 AM (E4rtv)
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No, it is a "prank" designed to humiliate older people who don't understand the tech (which includes me).
I saw this 10-15 years ago when I used to argue with woke college kids on FB. They are convinced that understanding computer world tricks makes them the smartest people that ever lived. I used to ask them if they could operate a three masted sailing ship, or harness a team of horses, or tune a carburetor, and then if that made them stupid that they couldn't because earlier people could. Few of them could even get my analogy.
No, it is a "prank" designed to humiliate older people who don't understand the tech (which includes me).
I saw this 10-15 years ago when I used to argue with woke college kids on FB. They are convinced that understanding computer world tricks makes them the smartest people that ever lived. I used to ask them if they could operate a three masted sailing ship, or harness a team of horses, or tune a carburetor, and then if that made them stupid that they couldn't because earlier people could. Few of them could even get my analogy.
Posted by: Azjaeger at October 29, 2026 11:41 AM (3/XaG)
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Q. What’s the difference between Donald Trump and a Reformed movement Rabbi?
A. Donald Trump has Jewish grandchildren.
A. Donald Trump has Jewish grandchildren.
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 29, 2026 11:41 AM (xOuxV)
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Catholic laity is shifting back to tradition. And the church knows it. Part of the problem is many priests climbing the Catholic Church hierarchy are part of the battle and that included the last pope. They have become more biased in their politics, and more active in their opinions about it, than loosely associating their musings with the Gospels. Gospels which people can read for themselves and decide whether they personally believe this proclamations are true. Hint, a good portion of the laity doesn’t. Especially when you throw in organizations connected to the church that are clearly left wing, like Catholic Charities.
There is a real battle going on for the soul of the church. Politics and those in office will never change that. Ever. That’s in your own soul, and won’t be stolen by any person.
There is a real battle going on for the soul of the church. Politics and those in office will never change that. Ever. That’s in your own soul, and won’t be stolen by any person.
Posted by: Marcus T at October 29, 2026 11:41 AM (PM/iv)
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Can't see how any Catholic could vote for today's Democrats. Abortion and homosexual marriage are white-line violations of doctrine. And you can't be a Democratic candidate without being on board with the whole set of evil.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 29, 2026 11:24 AM (eRlcH)
I put this on the priests/pastors/bishops of the Catholic Church. So worried about offending a parishioner (especially a wealthy one), that they'll never speak of the evils of abortion, etc.
I've seen 2 priests who came to the USA from Poland, went to a Polish Seminary in the upper midwest who have been removed from ministry. BS reasons provided, but it came down to they were hardcore, and the congregation was not. A few phone calls to the bishop, and they are removed from the parish.
Can't see how any Catholic could vote for today's Democrats. Abortion and homosexual marriage are white-line violations of doctrine. And you can't be a Democratic candidate without being on board with the whole set of evil.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 29, 2026 11:24 AM (eRlcH)
I put this on the priests/pastors/bishops of the Catholic Church. So worried about offending a parishioner (especially a wealthy one), that they'll never speak of the evils of abortion, etc.
I've seen 2 priests who came to the USA from Poland, went to a Polish Seminary in the upper midwest who have been removed from ministry. BS reasons provided, but it came down to they were hardcore, and the congregation was not. A few phone calls to the bishop, and they are removed from the parish.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 29, 2026 11:41 AM (N39Ws)
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To be fair, the 'Bush people' turned Texas Red.
Posted by: polynikes at October 29, 2026 11:34 AM (Ti9vn)
They did. They had the name recognition at the suddenly part of "gradually, then suddenly".
Posted by: polynikes at October 29, 2026 11:34 AM (Ti9vn)
They did. They had the name recognition at the suddenly part of "gradually, then suddenly".
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 29, 2026 11:42 AM (ExV1e)
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I hope your liberal relatives respect you as a conservative, or at least tolerate it.
Posted by: EFF
They get snippy. I limit exposure. They can never seem to answer any question I have.
Posted by: EFF
They get snippy. I limit exposure. They can never seem to answer any question I have.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 29, 2026 11:42 AM (8B4gm)
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Didn't you say once that Eastern Orthodoxy was attracting new adherents because it wasn't going woke?
I wonder what the Eastern Orthodox numbers in a poll like the one above would be.
Posted by: Bulg at October 29, 2026 11:36 AM (77rzZ)
My (12 year old) daughter tells me that MOST of her friends at school (public, charter) are Orthodox. (We're evangelicals.)
The school is self-selecting for conservative people, but that tracks with your stated trend. (We had a discussion about what "Orthodox" means: the denomination, not the word. )
I wonder what the Eastern Orthodox numbers in a poll like the one above would be.
Posted by: Bulg at October 29, 2026 11:36 AM (77rzZ)
My (12 year old) daughter tells me that MOST of her friends at school (public, charter) are Orthodox. (We're evangelicals.)
The school is self-selecting for conservative people, but that tracks with your stated trend. (We had a discussion about what "Orthodox" means: the denomination, not the word. )
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at October 29, 2026 11:42 AM (zjgNU)
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A guy dies and goes to Heaven. He sees all the town drunks, whores and hobos there, looking at him strangely. He asks St. Peter, "How did they get in?" St. Peter replies, "They're wondering the same thing about you."
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 29, 2026 11:38 AM (eRlcH)
That's good.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 29, 2026 11:38 AM (eRlcH)
That's good.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 29, 2026 11:42 AM (dK+Kv)
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154 I have had an encounter with the Holy Spirit, nothing to condemn there. Same with Jesus come to think of it. In my lesser moments I'm ashamed to say I have gotten pretty fucking pissed off at the Father. 🤷🏻♂️
Posted by: ...
Everyone sins and needs forgiveness, it is just that is not my particular problem area of sinning which deal more with sins of the flesh.
Posted by: whig at October 29, 2026 11:41 AM (E4rtv)
Most sins are sins of the flesh...
Gluttony, Sloth, Lust...
Posted by: ...
Everyone sins and needs forgiveness, it is just that is not my particular problem area of sinning which deal more with sins of the flesh.
Posted by: whig at October 29, 2026 11:41 AM (E4rtv)
Most sins are sins of the flesh...
Gluttony, Sloth, Lust...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:42 AM (l3cgK)
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Rhode Island had a state religion that the founders didn't claim was unconstitutional IIRC?
Anyone?
Anyone?
Posted by: polynikes at October 29, 2026 11:42 AM (Ti9vn)
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 29, 2026 11:42 AM (iFTx/)
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I am a definite Calvinist rattling around in a SBC church. A sad case, I am. Nevertheless I will endeavor to persevere. Really it can be sort of fun, except Baptists are often highly suspicious of that sort of thing.
Posted by: tubal at October 29, 2026 11:42 AM (Gqar8)
167
Things can't be good for the Left if Obama is walking around campaigning for El-Sayed in daylight.
Posted by: Ignoramus at October 29, 2026 11:43 AM (dtajH)
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Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 29, 2026 11:39 AM (dK+Kv)
I had. That goes pretty hard
I had. That goes pretty hard
Posted by: ... at October 29, 2026 11:43 AM (hVPzc)
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163
Most sins are sins of the flesh...
Gluttony, Sloth, Lust...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:42 AM (l3cgK)
Crossfit, Manscaping -
Most sins are sins of the flesh...
Gluttony, Sloth, Lust...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:42 AM (l3cgK)
Crossfit, Manscaping -
Posted by: tubal at October 29, 2026 11:43 AM (Gqar8)
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(I was raised a Methodist, "Organized religion" always meant "those Presbyterians or whatever" so your definition may be different )
Posted by: Kindltot
God's Frozen People!
Growing up in small-town Michigan, my Presbyterian church did a lot of stuff with the Methodist church. I didn't think there was much difference between them theologically.
Posted by: Kindltot
God's Frozen People!
Growing up in small-town Michigan, my Presbyterian church did a lot of stuff with the Methodist church. I didn't think there was much difference between them theologically.
Posted by: Bulg at October 29, 2026 11:43 AM (77rzZ)
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I've seen 2 priests who came to the USA from Poland, went to a Polish Seminary in the upper midwest who have been removed from ministry. BS reasons provided, but it came down to they were hardcore, and the congregation was not. A few phone calls to the bishop, and they are removed from the parish.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 29, 2026 11:41 AM (N39Ws)
Which means the church upper management cares more about money than souls...e.g. the Catholic Church (at least in certain locations and at certain levels) is a business.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 29, 2026 11:41 AM (N39Ws)
Which means the church upper management cares more about money than souls...e.g. the Catholic Church (at least in certain locations and at certain levels) is a business.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:44 AM (l3cgK)
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169 163
Most sins are sins of the flesh...
Gluttony, Sloth, Lust...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:42 AM (l3cgK)
Crossfit, Manscaping -
Posted by: tubal at October 29, 2026 11:43 AM (Gqar
Crocs, Vespas, man purses...
Most sins are sins of the flesh...
Gluttony, Sloth, Lust...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:42 AM (l3cgK)
Crossfit, Manscaping -
Posted by: tubal at October 29, 2026 11:43 AM (Gqar
Crocs, Vespas, man purses...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:45 AM (l3cgK)
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Organized Religion - Disorganized Religion. What to do, what to do???
Posted by: tubal at October 29, 2026 11:45 AM (Gqar8)
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I saw this 10-15 years ago when I used to argue with woke college kids on FB. They are convinced that understanding computer world tricks makes them the smartest people that ever lived. I used to ask them if they could operate a three masted sailing ship, or harness a team of horses, or tune a carburetor, and then if that made them stupid that they couldn't because earlier people could. Few of them could even get my analogy.
Posted by: Azjaeger at October 29, 2026 11:41 AM (3/XaG)
Never mind the fact that most of us grew up with computing being a black screen command prompt. Millennials were the worst of that.
Posted by: Azjaeger at October 29, 2026 11:41 AM (3/XaG)
Never mind the fact that most of us grew up with computing being a black screen command prompt. Millennials were the worst of that.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 29, 2026 11:45 AM (dK+Kv)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 29, 2026 11:45 AM (ExV1e)
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Hitler didn't go after Jews because of religious hatred, but rather racial hatred.
If you ever watched "The Eternal Jew" one of the peculiarities of it was the demonization of The Jews™ for the crime of being leaders in the professions. They had Power Point slides showing how The Jews™ dominated in legal, medical, mercantile, accounting and politics professions. Not by a little, but by a lot.
I think that has much to do with the Diaspora mindset that says learn skills that can't be taken from you. Having a higher IQ in general and a culture that drills young minds into studious minds is a major plus.
Nevertheless, The Jews™ were likened to rats and vermin most likely as a way to manipulate the smooth brains the leadership would count on to perform the physical work of genocide.
If you ever watched "The Eternal Jew" one of the peculiarities of it was the demonization of The Jews™ for the crime of being leaders in the professions. They had Power Point slides showing how The Jews™ dominated in legal, medical, mercantile, accounting and politics professions. Not by a little, but by a lot.
I think that has much to do with the Diaspora mindset that says learn skills that can't be taken from you. Having a higher IQ in general and a culture that drills young minds into studious minds is a major plus.
Nevertheless, The Jews™ were likened to rats and vermin most likely as a way to manipulate the smooth brains the leadership would count on to perform the physical work of genocide.
Posted by: Community Notes at October 29, 2026 11:45 AM (a3CJ+)
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166 I am a definite Calvinist rattling around in a SBC church. A sad case, I am. Nevertheless I will endeavor to persevere. Really it can be sort of fun, except Baptists are often highly suspicious of that sort of thing.
Posted by: tubal at October 29, 2026 11:42 AM (Gqar
As long as you don't drink or dance you're probably safe.
Posted by: tubal at October 29, 2026 11:42 AM (Gqar
As long as you don't drink or dance you're probably safe.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:46 AM (l3cgK)
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>>Growing up in small-town Michigan, my Presbyterian church did a lot of stuff with the Methodist church. I didn't think there was much difference between them theologically.
John Wesley and John Knox achieve maximum RPMs.
John Wesley and John Knox achieve maximum RPMs.
Posted by: Nazdar at October 29, 2026 11:46 AM (NcvvS)
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172 169 163
Most sins are sins of the flesh...
Gluttony, Sloth, Lust...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:42 AM (l3cgK)
Crossfit, Manscaping -
Posted by: tubal at October 29, 2026 11:43 AM (Gqar
Crocs, Vespas, man purses...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:45 AM (l3cgK)
________
"Anal Intruders!"
-- James Talacreepo
Most sins are sins of the flesh...
Gluttony, Sloth, Lust...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:42 AM (l3cgK)
Crossfit, Manscaping -
Posted by: tubal at October 29, 2026 11:43 AM (Gqar
Crocs, Vespas, man purses...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:45 AM (l3cgK)
________
"Anal Intruders!"
-- James Talacreepo
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 29, 2026 11:46 AM (iFTx/)
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According to Jesus the only sin that won't be forgiven is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.
Posted by: polynikes at October 29, 2026 11:47 AM (Ti9vn)
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Horde mind.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 29, 2026 11:45 AM (ExV1e)
Yep. I had to check the youtube hash to be sure.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 29, 2026 11:45 AM (ExV1e)
Yep. I had to check the youtube hash to be sure.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 29, 2026 11:47 AM (dK+Kv)
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Rhode Island had a state religion that the founders didn't claim was unconstitutional IIRC?
Anyone?
Posted by: polynikes at October 29, 2026 11:42 AM (Ti9vn)
Prior to the 14th Amendment, the Constitution only constrained the federal government.
Anyone?
Posted by: polynikes at October 29, 2026 11:42 AM (Ti9vn)
Prior to the 14th Amendment, the Constitution only constrained the federal government.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 29, 2026 11:47 AM (ExV1e)
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nteresting video of Batya Ungar-Sargon, who is no fool. So how do they walk away?
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She is saying it in the context of the "hutzpa" of, in this case, the new Left telling the Jews to go away, that they don't belong there..but that is the history of the Jewish people for at least the last 2000+ years, she should not be surprised...
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She is saying it in the context of the "hutzpa" of, in this case, the new Left telling the Jews to go away, that they don't belong there..but that is the history of the Jewish people for at least the last 2000+ years, she should not be surprised...
Posted by: runner at October 29, 2026 11:48 AM (AKptf)
Posted by: JackStraw at October 29, 2026 11:48 AM (viF8m)
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Faith is not church. The world is full of frauds and liars especially when it comes to faith.
No, Faith is not church. Briefly, it's faith in the salvific power of the risen Christ and the continuing presence of the Holy Spirit. You don't have to go to church to be a Christian. However, I went to church for years before I was ordained. I appreciated the preaching, the hymns, the beauty of the sanctuary, the Sacraments, the foundational words of Scripture and the fellowship with other believers who were on the same page theologically preaching. My world would be much lessened were I not part of a church community. And I'm not longer preaching except to the ladies at the monthly service at the nursing home (which is done as a volunteer, so it's not as if I making a haul from being a pastor.
And no, I don't want to argue about it.
No, Faith is not church. Briefly, it's faith in the salvific power of the risen Christ and the continuing presence of the Holy Spirit. You don't have to go to church to be a Christian. However, I went to church for years before I was ordained. I appreciated the preaching, the hymns, the beauty of the sanctuary, the Sacraments, the foundational words of Scripture and the fellowship with other believers who were on the same page theologically preaching. My world would be much lessened were I not part of a church community. And I'm not longer preaching except to the ladies at the monthly service at the nursing home (which is done as a volunteer, so it's not as if I making a haul from being a pastor.
And no, I don't want to argue about it.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 29, 2026 11:49 AM (JrHfD)
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180 According to Jesus the only sin that won't be forgiven is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.
Posted by: polynikes at October 29, 2026 11:47 AM (Ti9vn)
Define blasphemy. Jesus was accused of it when he implied to the religious leadership that he could forgive sins, something that only God could do...
Posted by: polynikes at October 29, 2026 11:47 AM (Ti9vn)
Define blasphemy. Jesus was accused of it when he implied to the religious leadership that he could forgive sins, something that only God could do...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:49 AM (l3cgK)
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Prior to the 14th Amendment, the Constitution only constrained the federal government.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 29, 2026 11:47 AM (ExV1e)
Thanks that's what I recalled.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 29, 2026 11:47 AM (ExV1e)
Thanks that's what I recalled.
Posted by: polynikes at October 29, 2026 11:49 AM (Ti9vn)
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176 "Hitler didn't go after Jews because of religious hatred, but rather racial hatred."
If you ever watched "The Eternal Jew" one of the peculiarities of it was the demonization of The Jews™ for the crime of being leaders in the professions. They had Power Point slides showing how The Jews™ dominated in legal, medical, mercantile, accounting and politics professions. Not by a little, but by a lot.
I think that has much to do with the Diaspora mindset that says learn skills that can't be taken from you. Having a higher IQ in general and a culture that drills young minds into studious minds is a major plus.
Nevertheless, The Jews™ were likened to rats and vermin most likely as a way to manipulate the smooth brains the leadership would count on to perform the physical work of genocide.
Posted by: Community Notes at October 29, 2026 11:45 AM (a3CJ+)
Jews were prohibited from owning land in most of Europe, which likely erased most of their peasant class over time.
If you ever watched "The Eternal Jew" one of the peculiarities of it was the demonization of The Jews™ for the crime of being leaders in the professions. They had Power Point slides showing how The Jews™ dominated in legal, medical, mercantile, accounting and politics professions. Not by a little, but by a lot.
I think that has much to do with the Diaspora mindset that says learn skills that can't be taken from you. Having a higher IQ in general and a culture that drills young minds into studious minds is a major plus.
Nevertheless, The Jews™ were likened to rats and vermin most likely as a way to manipulate the smooth brains the leadership would count on to perform the physical work of genocide.
Posted by: Community Notes at October 29, 2026 11:45 AM (a3CJ+)
Jews were prohibited from owning land in most of Europe, which likely erased most of their peasant class over time.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at October 29, 2026 11:49 AM (okun6)
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Most sins are sins of the flesh...
Gluttony, Sloth, Lust...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:42 AM (l3cgK)
Crossfit, Manscaping -
Posted by: tubal at October 29, 2026 11:43 AM (Gqar
Crocs, Vespas, man purses...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:45 AM (l3cgK)
Thinking Sydney Sweeney is mid . . . .
Gluttony, Sloth, Lust...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:42 AM (l3cgK)
Crossfit, Manscaping -
Posted by: tubal at October 29, 2026 11:43 AM (Gqar
Crocs, Vespas, man purses...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:45 AM (l3cgK)
Thinking Sydney Sweeney is mid . . . .
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 29, 2026 11:49 AM (dK+Kv)
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This scares me even as a non-Jew: Cali enacted SB 1387, making it the first U.S. state to recognize Jewish identity as an optional ethnicity or race on official demographic forms.
Effective January 1, 2029, state agencies are required to provide an optional check-box for Jewish ethnicity on data collection forms (such as health, education, and social service forms).
The checkbox is completely optional & does not create a new legal protected class or alter religious classifications.
Will it help accurately count the state's roughly 1.2 million Jewish residents to better track healthcare needs, educational outcomes, and resources to combat antisemitism? Groups like Jewish Voice for Peace have raised concerns.
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Both Unitarian Universalists and the majority of modern Quakers heavily favor the Democratic Party.
Unitarian Universalists (UUs) are post-Christian/Pluralist, 🤷♀️ "broadly considered one of the most politically progressive religious traditions" in the nation.
Quakers have a unprogrammed branch (liberal) & a pastoral/evangelical branch often referred to as Orthodox that leans more 'mainstream' Protestant.
All are widespread. (i.e., Quakers in AK.)
Effective January 1, 2029, state agencies are required to provide an optional check-box for Jewish ethnicity on data collection forms (such as health, education, and social service forms).
The checkbox is completely optional & does not create a new legal protected class or alter religious classifications.
Will it help accurately count the state's roughly 1.2 million Jewish residents to better track healthcare needs, educational outcomes, and resources to combat antisemitism? Groups like Jewish Voice for Peace have raised concerns.
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Both Unitarian Universalists and the majority of modern Quakers heavily favor the Democratic Party.
Unitarian Universalists (UUs) are post-Christian/Pluralist, 🤷♀️ "broadly considered one of the most politically progressive religious traditions" in the nation.
Quakers have a unprogrammed branch (liberal) & a pastoral/evangelical branch often referred to as Orthodox that leans more 'mainstream' Protestant.
All are widespread. (i.e., Quakers in AK.)
Posted by: L - No nic... at October 29, 2026 11:49 AM (NFX2v)
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Thx CBD.
I'm a wedding and funeral Catholic but I do follow the teachings.
The Catholic Church at the top was captured by the left after JP ll. Pope Frankie was a liberation theology guy from South America. The present Pope seems somewhat like that but less of a jerk than Frankie. A lot of Catholics would like to go back to the traditional church but it will take a thorough housecleaning at the top
I'm a wedding and funeral Catholic but I do follow the teachings.
The Catholic Church at the top was captured by the left after JP ll. Pope Frankie was a liberation theology guy from South America. The present Pope seems somewhat like that but less of a jerk than Frankie. A lot of Catholics would like to go back to the traditional church but it will take a thorough housecleaning at the top
Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 29, 2026 11:49 AM (f8snw)
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"The Eternal Jew" one of the peculiarities of it was the demonization of The Jews™ for the crime of being leaders in the professions.
There's that old joke about the Jew who reads Der Sturmer. He feels like a failure in his profession but here's the one newspaper which assures him of how great his people are doing
There's that old joke about the Jew who reads Der Sturmer. He feels like a failure in his profession but here's the one newspaper which assures him of how great his people are doing
Posted by: 88C+u at October 29, 2026 11:50 AM (88C+u)
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I wonder what the Eastern Orthodox numbers in a poll like the one above would be.
The EO priests I know trend Libertarian
The EO priests I know trend Libertarian
Posted by: Community Notes at October 29, 2026 11:51 AM (nCgQz)
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149 The Founders were very skeptical of organized religion.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory
The whole postmodern idea that the Founders were Deist is overblown. A few might have been but the majority were not. As Kindltot noted, there were established state churches in the colonies (CofE in most, Congregationalist in MA (including ME at the time), and Maryland was founded Catholic.
What you might not have known is that Brits seriously considered at least twice, requiring installed bishops of the Church of England in the American colonies and mandating the colonies, whatever their existing church, be forced to be CofE as their official state religion. So you would have bans on Catholics in office mandated (some colonies had that), treating Congregationalists, Quakers, and Baptists as nonconformists under the law, and all other religions beliefs being taxed to support CofE institutions.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory
The whole postmodern idea that the Founders were Deist is overblown. A few might have been but the majority were not. As Kindltot noted, there were established state churches in the colonies (CofE in most, Congregationalist in MA (including ME at the time), and Maryland was founded Catholic.
What you might not have known is that Brits seriously considered at least twice, requiring installed bishops of the Church of England in the American colonies and mandating the colonies, whatever their existing church, be forced to be CofE as their official state religion. So you would have bans on Catholics in office mandated (some colonies had that), treating Congregationalists, Quakers, and Baptists as nonconformists under the law, and all other religions beliefs being taxed to support CofE institutions.
Posted by: whig at October 29, 2026 11:51 AM (E4rtv)
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... that's pretty much why i read Unz tbh
Posted by: 88C+u at October 29, 2026 11:51 AM (88C+u)
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Guy is just lost. Or maybe he's found because it is who he is. Already auditioing for Loser Republican Guy on CNN or MSNOW. Kind of a new Jonah Goldberg.
Posted by: GigantorX at October 29, 2026 11:21 AM (B67e/)
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He lives in GA. Why is he so obsessed with Paxton in TX?
Is he in love with him, or something?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:22 AM (pfZGz)
That lazy eye is a real turn on.
Posted by: GigantorX at October 29, 2026 11:21 AM (B67e/)
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He lives in GA. Why is he so obsessed with Paxton in TX?
Is he in love with him, or something?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, precisely framed and deadpan with Wes Anderson at October 29, 2026 11:22 AM (pfZGz)
That lazy eye is a real turn on.
Posted by: Erik Cuckerson at October 29, 2026 11:51 AM (dpXJq)
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I can only think of ONEEternal Jew off the top of my head.
Posted by: tubal at October 29, 2026 11:51 AM (Gqar8)
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Define blasphemy. Jesus was accused of it when he implied to the religious leadership that he could forgive sins, something that only God could do...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:49 AM (l3cgK)
Showing contempt irreverence, hatred , etc.
That said I don't understand your point?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:49 AM (l3cgK)
Showing contempt irreverence, hatred , etc.
That said I don't understand your point?
Posted by: polynikes at October 29, 2026 11:51 AM (Ti9vn)
Posted by: Bulg at October 29, 2026 11:51 AM (77rzZ)
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This scares me even as a non-Jew: Cali enacted SB 1387, making it the first U.S. state to recognize Jewish identity as an optional ethnicity or race on official demographic forms.
Effective January 1, 2029, state agencies are required to provide an optional check-box for Jewish ethnicity on data collection forms (such as health, education, and social service forms).
...
Posted by: L - No nic... at October 29, 2026 11:49 AM (NFX2v)
Is it wrong that I checkmark all the boxes?...
Effective January 1, 2029, state agencies are required to provide an optional check-box for Jewish ethnicity on data collection forms (such as health, education, and social service forms).
...
Posted by: L - No nic... at October 29, 2026 11:49 AM (NFX2v)
Is it wrong that I checkmark all the boxes?...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:52 AM (l3cgK)
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Growing up in small-town Michigan, my Presbyterian church did a lot of stuff with the Methodist church. I didn't think there was much difference between them theologically.
Posted by: Bulg at October 29, 2026 11:43 AM (77rzZ)
My church too, which is why we were suspicious of them.
Posted by: Bulg at October 29, 2026 11:43 AM (77rzZ)
My church too, which is why we were suspicious of them.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 29, 2026 11:52 AM (rbvCR)
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>> Rhode Island had a state religion that the founders didn't claim was unconstitutional IIRC?
>>Anyone?
That's pretty much completely backwards.
Roger Williams was thrown out of the Plymouth Colony for preaching religious tolerance. That was a no go for the pilgrims.
Rhode Island was founded on religious tolerance and it's a big reason the US is a pluralistic society to this day.
>>Anyone?
That's pretty much completely backwards.
Roger Williams was thrown out of the Plymouth Colony for preaching religious tolerance. That was a no go for the pilgrims.
Rhode Island was founded on religious tolerance and it's a big reason the US is a pluralistic society to this day.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 29, 2026 11:52 AM (viF8m)
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>>> >>🚨 BREAKING: Sec. Marco Rubio just walked out and signed an anti-LEFTIST TERRORISM agreement with Hungary
Good. And this reminds me of something I can tie back into the morning rant...
I've been watching the classic Universal monster films. (Dang, Bela Lugosi was good! "I never drink...wine." And the "children of the night" line.)
The wise Hungarian peasants try to warn the polished, worldly Renfield not to go to Dracula's castle. He dismisses them. Goes and gets warped into a strange half creature by the predatory Dracula.
There is a metaphor in there of wise conservatives, the classic Democrat or Jewish voters, and the predatory DSA.
Good. And this reminds me of something I can tie back into the morning rant...
I've been watching the classic Universal monster films. (Dang, Bela Lugosi was good! "I never drink...wine." And the "children of the night" line.)
The wise Hungarian peasants try to warn the polished, worldly Renfield not to go to Dracula's castle. He dismisses them. Goes and gets warped into a strange half creature by the predatory Dracula.
There is a metaphor in there of wise conservatives, the classic Democrat or Jewish voters, and the predatory DSA.
Posted by: LizLem at October 29, 2026 11:53 AM (Toos7)
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I first voted for Reagan. I've never voted for a Pedocrat in my life and I'm open minded. If they'd put forth reasonable sound policies I'd really consider it.
My dad was a Texas Democrat as everyone else in Texas. The party left him and he was as reliable a Republican vote as you could find.
My dad was a Texas Democrat as everyone else in Texas. The party left him and he was as reliable a Republican vote as you could find.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at October 29, 2026 11:53 AM (l26NL)
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Because in simplistic terms the Holy Spirit is the roadway.
Those who claimed it was demonic were essentially literally shutting down their own path to redemption, forgiveness, mercy, Jesus, the Father etc.
It's not so much that God would not forgive it, it was that they were severing their own pathway to His forgiveness. That's how I make sense of why that is the only unpardonable sin.
Those who claimed it was demonic were essentially literally shutting down their own path to redemption, forgiveness, mercy, Jesus, the Father etc.
It's not so much that God would not forgive it, it was that they were severing their own pathway to His forgiveness. That's how I make sense of why that is the only unpardonable sin.
Posted by: ... at October 29, 2026 11:53 AM (hVPzc)
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Is Pumpkin Spice Unpardonable??
Posted by: tubal at October 29, 2026 11:54 AM (Gqar8)
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198 Define blasphemy. Jesus was accused of it when he implied to the religious leadership that he could forgive sins, something that only God could do...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:49 AM (l3cgK)
Showing contempt irreverence, hatred , etc.
That said I don't understand your point?
Posted by: polynikes at October 29, 2026 11:51 AM (Ti9vn)
Most folks define blasphemy as you do, but it's more that that. In Jesus' case, he was accused of it because he claimed to do things only God could do. Things that went contrary to the Torah, as his accusers saw it.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:49 AM (l3cgK)
Showing contempt irreverence, hatred , etc.
That said I don't understand your point?
Posted by: polynikes at October 29, 2026 11:51 AM (Ti9vn)
Most folks define blasphemy as you do, but it's more that that. In Jesus' case, he was accused of it because he claimed to do things only God could do. Things that went contrary to the Torah, as his accusers saw it.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:54 AM (l3cgK)
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Reminder, Mein Kampf is an extremely popular reading (as much as those inbred savages read) in the arab and muslim world. In the Cairo airport you will not find much in a bookstore, but Mein Kampf is there!
Posted by: runner at October 29, 2026 11:54 AM (AKptf)
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Don't forget about me.
Posted by: Manbuns at October 29, 2026 11:54 AM (jtrvQ)
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Posted by: JackStraw at October 29, 2026 11:52 AM (viF8
Sorry you're absolutely correct. RI was the colony without an official state religion.
Sorry you're absolutely correct. RI was the colony without an official state religion.
Posted by: polynikes at October 29, 2026 11:55 AM (Ti9vn)
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Is Pumpkin Spice Unpardonable??
Posted by: tubal
I was on the fence with pumpkin pie to begin with. I don't eat it anymore. The fad ruined it.
Posted by: tubal
I was on the fence with pumpkin pie to begin with. I don't eat it anymore. The fad ruined it.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 29, 2026 11:55 AM (wOO3z)
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Don't forget about me.
Posted by: Manbuns at October 29, 2026 11:54 AM (jtrvQ)
One of the 'ettes called that a twat knot, which I always found hilarious.
Posted by: Manbuns at October 29, 2026 11:54 AM (jtrvQ)
One of the 'ettes called that a twat knot, which I always found hilarious.
Posted by: Pug Mahon at October 29, 2026 11:56 AM (PSEDc)
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The concept of separation of church and state originated with Roger Williams, the founder of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
Wise man.
Wise man.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 29, 2026 11:56 AM (viF8m)
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182 Rhode Island had a state religion that the founders didn't claim was unconstitutional IIRC?
Anyone?
Posted by: polynikes
Several states had state religions after the Constitution was signed. Mass, NH, and CT with their Congregationalist Churchs, Southern colonies with the Episcopalian (really Anglican without recognizing the king as head of the church) in southern states, IRRC the last of them abandoned them by the 1830's. Massachusetts I think.
Anyone?
Posted by: polynikes
Several states had state religions after the Constitution was signed. Mass, NH, and CT with their Congregationalist Churchs, Southern colonies with the Episcopalian (really Anglican without recognizing the king as head of the church) in southern states, IRRC the last of them abandoned them by the 1830's. Massachusetts I think.
Posted by: whig at October 29, 2026 11:56 AM (E4rtv)
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211 Is Pumpkin Spice Unpardonable??
Posted by: tubal
I was on the fence with pumpkin pie to begin with. I don't eat it anymore. The fad ruined it.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 29, 2026 11:55 AM (wOO3z)
Went to Costco the other day...the smell of the pumpkin pies was quite enticing.
Posted by: tubal
I was on the fence with pumpkin pie to begin with. I don't eat it anymore. The fad ruined it.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 29, 2026 11:55 AM (wOO3z)
Went to Costco the other day...the smell of the pumpkin pies was quite enticing.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:56 AM (l3cgK)
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And no, I don't want to argue about it.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 29, 2026 11:49 AM (JrHfD)
Gainsaying is down the hall.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 29, 2026 11:49 AM (JrHfD)
Gainsaying is down the hall.
Posted by: ... at October 29, 2026 11:56 AM (hVPzc)
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199. Sounds like they need to wear parkas.
Posted by: Bulg
Hi, Bulg.
I think they probably would.
Alaska has the highest Quaker population per capita of any U.S. state
Wikipedia, While it has a relatively low absolute number of members compared to heavily populated states like Indiana or North Carolina, its small overall population means Quakers make up a significantly higher percentage of the state than anywhere else in the country.
Posted by: Bulg
Hi, Bulg.
I think they probably would.
Alaska has the highest Quaker population per capita of any U.S. state
Wikipedia, While it has a relatively low absolute number of members compared to heavily populated states like Indiana or North Carolina, its small overall population means Quakers make up a significantly higher percentage of the state than anywhere else in the country.
Posted by: L - No nic... at October 29, 2026 11:56 AM (NFX2v)
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Can't see how any Catholic could vote for today's Democrats. Abortion and homosexual marriage are white-line violations of doctrine. And you can't be a Democratic candidate without being on board with the whole set of evil.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
Decades of 'Jesus is Love' and 'Be nice' warped those who were supposed to carry the Church. Men are flawed and always will be. Christ knows this.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
Decades of 'Jesus is Love' and 'Be nice' warped those who were supposed to carry the Church. Men are flawed and always will be. Christ knows this.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at October 29, 2026 11:57 AM (nEUC6)
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And I'm increasingly wondering if Schumer was raised in a secret Argentine vault by exiled Nazis to come here and make Jews look bad
There are *so* many other "elite class" Jews who do the lifting on that. The "USAID made rap popular" story hinges on an Israeli-born record executive, which I wasn't expecting (but probably should have).
There are *so* many other "elite class" Jews who do the lifting on that. The "USAID made rap popular" story hinges on an Israeli-born record executive, which I wasn't expecting (but probably should have).
Posted by: Ian S. at October 29, 2026 11:57 AM (2ocoG)
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Is Pumpkin Spice Unpardonable??
Posted by: tubal at October 29, 2026 11:54 AM (Gqar
Declassee. Sort of like listening to Alanis Morissette or Toad the Wet Sprocket on a boom-box in the city park. Yeah, catchy tunes, but really?
Posted by: tubal at October 29, 2026 11:54 AM (Gqar
Declassee. Sort of like listening to Alanis Morissette or Toad the Wet Sprocket on a boom-box in the city park. Yeah, catchy tunes, but really?
Posted by: Kindltot at October 29, 2026 11:57 AM (rbvCR)
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213 The concept of separation of church and state originated with Roger Williams, the founder of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
Wise man.
Posted by: JackStraw
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Considering he was driven and exiled out of Mass Bay colony for his sermons, not surprising.
Wise man.
Posted by: JackStraw
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Considering he was driven and exiled out of Mass Bay colony for his sermons, not surprising.
Posted by: whig at October 29, 2026 11:58 AM (E4rtv)
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I've been watching the classic Universal monster films. (Dang, Bela Lugosi was good! "I never drink...wine." And the "children of the night" line.)
Posted by: LizLem
Tod Browning wanted his friend Lon Chaney to play Dracula, but Chaney died before it got made. Lugosi, who had done the role on the stage, came in and made that role his own.
As big a Chaney fan as I am, I just can't see him playing that role now. Lugosi WAS Dracula.
Posted by: LizLem
Tod Browning wanted his friend Lon Chaney to play Dracula, but Chaney died before it got made. Lugosi, who had done the role on the stage, came in and made that role his own.
As big a Chaney fan as I am, I just can't see him playing that role now. Lugosi WAS Dracula.
Posted by: Bulg at October 29, 2026 11:58 AM (77rzZ)
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In my lesser moments I'm ashamed to say I have gotten pretty fucking pissed off at the Father.
Israel literally means, in the Hebrew, "struggle with God"
Israel literally means, in the Hebrew, "struggle with God"
Posted by: Community Notes at October 29, 2026 11:59 AM (rgGn5)
Posted by: Joe Biden at October 29, 2026 11:59 AM (jb8Ss)
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200. Is it wrong that I checkmark all the boxes?...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
Not if you so choose.
Sounds to me like you can still defend yourself aptly & physically.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
Not if you so choose.
Sounds to me like you can still defend yourself aptly & physically.
Posted by: L - No nic... at October 29, 2026 11:59 AM (NFX2v)
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There are *so* many other "elite class" Jews who do the lifting on that. The "USAID made rap popular" story hinges on an Israeli-born record executive, which I wasn't expecting (but probably should have).
Posted by: Ian S. at October 29, 2026 11:57 AM (2ocoG)
The purpose of most of the music industry is money laundering with a side in drug smuggling and distribution. Rap covers those areas, and note who all got indicted for massive crimes and wound up being convicted on process crimes.
There are *so* many other "elite class" Jews who do the lifting on that. The "USAID made rap popular" story hinges on an Israeli-born record executive, which I wasn't expecting (but probably should have).
Posted by: Ian S. at October 29, 2026 11:57 AM (2ocoG)
The purpose of most of the music industry is money laundering with a side in drug smuggling and distribution. Rap covers those areas, and note who all got indicted for massive crimes and wound up being convicted on process crimes.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 29, 2026 12:00 PM (rbvCR)
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A woman is being arrested. The officer tells her she has the right to remain silent.
That's impossible, she says.
I'm an Atheist vegan who does CrossFit.
That's impossible, she says.
I'm an Atheist vegan who does CrossFit.
Posted by: Tip your waitress at October 29, 2026 12:00 PM (jtrvQ)
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Is Pumpkin Spice Unpardonable??
Posted by: tubal
I was on the fence with pumpkin pie to begin with. I don't eat it anymore. The fad ruined it.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 29, 2026 11:55 AM (wOO3z)
The weird thing is pumpkin spice isn't supposed to taste like pumpkin. It's cinnamon, clove, ginger, nutmeg and allspice.
Posted by: tubal
I was on the fence with pumpkin pie to begin with. I don't eat it anymore. The fad ruined it.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 29, 2026 11:55 AM (wOO3z)
The weird thing is pumpkin spice isn't supposed to taste like pumpkin. It's cinnamon, clove, ginger, nutmeg and allspice.
Posted by: Robert at October 29, 2026 12:00 PM (dpXJq)
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Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 29, 2026 11:54 AM (l3cgK)
I was just referring to this verse
Matthew 12:31–32 (NIV): Jesus stated that every sin and slander can be forgiven except blasphemy against the Spirit, whether in this age or the one to come.
I was just referring to this verse
Matthew 12:31–32 (NIV): Jesus stated that every sin and slander can be forgiven except blasphemy against the Spirit, whether in this age or the one to come.
Posted by: polynikes at October 29, 2026 12:00 PM (Ti9vn)
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He lives in GA. Why is he so obsessed with Paxton in TX?
Is he in love with him, or something?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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Bushworld operative and Cox Broadcasting spreads his tedious show across the South.
Still resenting being backhanded by Trump over his stupid little RedState soiree in 2016 primaries.
Is he in love with him, or something?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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Bushworld operative and Cox Broadcasting spreads his tedious show across the South.
Still resenting being backhanded by Trump over his stupid little RedState soiree in 2016 primaries.
Posted by: whig at October 29, 2026 12:00 PM (E4rtv)
Posted by: naturalfake at October 29, 2026 12:00 PM (YSUhf)
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The Catholics ignore abortion as a sin because the Kennedys said so. Followed by Cuomo, Nazi etc
Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 29, 2026 12:00 PM (f8snw)
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Is Pumpkin Spice Unpardonable??
Posted by: tubal at October 29, 2026 11:54 AM (Gqar
Declassee. Sort of like listening to Alanis Morissette or Toad the Wet Sprocket on a boom-box in the city park. Yeah, catchy tunes, but really?
Posted by: Kindltot at October 29, 2026 11:57 AM (rbvCR)
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Pumpkin spice itself ain't bad. What makes it intolerable is in the context of halloween season where every damn thing is pumpkinized whether it makes sense or not. Pumpkin ale, pumpkin spam, pumpkin mac & cheese, and I have no doubt that somewhere out there at a WNBA game are pumpkin spiced dildos.
Posted by: tubal at October 29, 2026 11:54 AM (Gqar
Declassee. Sort of like listening to Alanis Morissette or Toad the Wet Sprocket on a boom-box in the city park. Yeah, catchy tunes, but really?
Posted by: Kindltot at October 29, 2026 11:57 AM (rbvCR)
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Pumpkin spice itself ain't bad. What makes it intolerable is in the context of halloween season where every damn thing is pumpkinized whether it makes sense or not. Pumpkin ale, pumpkin spam, pumpkin mac & cheese, and I have no doubt that somewhere out there at a WNBA game are pumpkin spiced dildos.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 29, 2026 12:00 PM (iFTx/)
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Gainsaying is down the hall.
Posted by: ... at October 29, 2026 11:56 AM (hVPzc)
LOL. How about acrimonious debates and name calling?. I'd like to avoid that room as well.
I could also try a funny walk, but being that I'm probably a foot shorter with less long legs than John Cleese. it wouldn't be nearly as amusing.
Posted by: ... at October 29, 2026 11:56 AM (hVPzc)
LOL. How about acrimonious debates and name calling?. I'd like to avoid that room as well.
I could also try a funny walk, but being that I'm probably a foot shorter with less long legs than John Cleese. it wouldn't be nearly as amusing.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 29, 2026 12:01 PM (JrHfD)
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Votes are fine. Even helpful, in Long Island, New York. But Jewish people are much more important for campaign/party funding than for votes. We need to swing a few more Howie Lutniks over to our side.
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at October 29, 2026 12:01 PM (wGerL)
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>>Considering he was driven and exiled out of Mass Bay colony for his sermons, not surprising.
A man of principle. One of the most consequential founders almost nobody ever talks about.
A man of principle. One of the most consequential founders almost nobody ever talks about.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 29, 2026 12:02 PM (viF8m)
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The Pretenders are always a good listen.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 29, 2026 12:00 PM (YSUhf)
I 100% support your right to be wrong.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 29, 2026 12:00 PM (YSUhf)
I 100% support your right to be wrong.
Posted by: Reforger at October 29, 2026 12:02 PM (Ae6Br)
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Erickson is proof that not all virtue signaling aholes are Dems
Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 29, 2026 12:02 PM (f8snw)
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Sorry you're absolutely correct. RI was the colony without an official state religion.
Posted by: polynikes
Since it doesn't exist, that makes sense.
Posted by: polynikes
Since it doesn't exist, that makes sense.
Posted by: Bulg at October 29, 2026 12:02 PM (77rzZ)
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I'm sitting right here.
Posted by: One Upmanship at October 29, 2026 12:03 PM (jtrvQ)
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Posted by: whig at October 29, 2026 11:56 AM (E4rtv)
Yeah I had Rhode Island's part in the established religion turned around. They were the exception.
Yeah I had Rhode Island's part in the established religion turned around. They were the exception.
Posted by: polynikes at October 29, 2026 12:03 PM (Ti9vn)
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You had many Jews leaning left for a few reasons historically:
1) They considered themselves a discriminated against ethnic minority. No one else does. To right leaning people they are white and to left leaning people they are uber white devils.
2) Large numbers of Jewish people didn't really believe their faith, and like all atheists voted hard left - as you note demographics seems to be resolving this issue
3) The left wing political establishment rewarded left leaning Jews - look at how failed commune member Bernie Sanders is now rich...but the entry to politics for Jewish people in the Dem party is closing
4) The argument re: Israel was always that Israeli hardliners were the problem and if Israel just negotiated enough the problem would go away. Well Israel gave Hamas their own land and they used it to plan an attack to rape and murder peace-nik Israelis.
1) They considered themselves a discriminated against ethnic minority. No one else does. To right leaning people they are white and to left leaning people they are uber white devils.
2) Large numbers of Jewish people didn't really believe their faith, and like all atheists voted hard left - as you note demographics seems to be resolving this issue
3) The left wing political establishment rewarded left leaning Jews - look at how failed commune member Bernie Sanders is now rich...but the entry to politics for Jewish people in the Dem party is closing
4) The argument re: Israel was always that Israeli hardliners were the problem and if Israel just negotiated enough the problem would go away. Well Israel gave Hamas their own land and they used it to plan an attack to rape and murder peace-nik Israelis.
Posted by: 18-1 at October 29, 2026 12:03 PM (sKqQm)
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Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 29, 2026 12:00 PM (f8snw)
There is no useful thing to say about "the Catholics" because as a group all Catholics split exactly as the population as a whole. If you divide Catholics into groups based upon Mass attendance, regular church goers are to the right of Evangelicals and those that never attend are to the left of mainline Protestants.
There is no useful thing to say about "the Catholics" because as a group all Catholics split exactly as the population as a whole. If you divide Catholics into groups based upon Mass attendance, regular church goers are to the right of Evangelicals and those that never attend are to the left of mainline Protestants.
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at October 29, 2026 12:04 PM (wGerL)
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Israel literally means, in the Hebrew, "struggle with God"
Posted by: Community Notes at October 29, 2026 11:59 AM (rgGn5)
"And thus did the angel grab Jacob by the wrists and start striking him in the face with his own hands. "Stop hitting thyself! Stop hitting thyself!" demanded the angel."
Posted by: Community Notes at October 29, 2026 11:59 AM (rgGn5)
"And thus did the angel grab Jacob by the wrists and start striking him in the face with his own hands. "Stop hitting thyself! Stop hitting thyself!" demanded the angel."
Posted by: Holy Bible, modern internet translation at October 29, 2026 12:04 PM (dpXJq)
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Pumpkin Spice brake pads are here!
Posted by: O'Reilly Auto Parts at October 29, 2026 12:04 PM (jtrvQ)
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The Pretenders are always a good listen.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 29, 2026 12:00 PM (YSUhf)
I 100% support your right to be wrong.
Posted by: Reforger at October 29, 2026 12:02 PM (Ae6Br)
You, sir, are great, great American, but have terrible musical taste.
😀
Posted by: naturalfake at October 29, 2026 12:00 PM (YSUhf)
I 100% support your right to be wrong.
Posted by: Reforger at October 29, 2026 12:02 PM (Ae6Br)
You, sir, are great, great American, but have terrible musical taste.
😀
Posted by: naturalfake at October 29, 2026 12:05 PM (YSUhf)
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The Catholics ignore abortion as a sin because the Kennedys said so. Followed by Cuomo, Nazi etc
Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 29, 2026 12:00 PM (f8snw)
Have you heard Talarico's biblical justification for abortion?
Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 29, 2026 12:00 PM (f8snw)
Have you heard Talarico's biblical justification for abortion?
Posted by: polynikes at October 29, 2026 12:05 PM (Ti9vn)
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It's not so much that God would not forgive it, it was that they were severing their own pathway to His forgiveness. That's how I make sense of why that is the only unpardonable sin.
Posted by: ...
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Sometimes simply obedience to what the Lord says is verboten is wise policy. Humans have this tendency to start to 'revise' and 'extend' what the Bible says to the extent that the original prohibition becomes a shell. Thus, allowing people to do as they wilt while claiming Biblical sanction for it.
Posted by: ...
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Sometimes simply obedience to what the Lord says is verboten is wise policy. Humans have this tendency to start to 'revise' and 'extend' what the Bible says to the extent that the original prohibition becomes a shell. Thus, allowing people to do as they wilt while claiming Biblical sanction for it.
Posted by: whig at October 29, 2026 12:05 PM (E4rtv)
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Have you heard Talarico's biblical justification for abortion?
Posted by: polynikes
I haven't. What is it?
Posted by: polynikes
I haven't. What is it?
Posted by: Bulg at October 29, 2026 12:06 PM (77rzZ)
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Depends on the theology.
Generally Speaking Roman Catholicism leans towards salvation through the Church. Due to its corporate nature, and the Second Chances concept of Purgatory, a Mob Fixer can perform a hit on the way to Mass and that is acceptable. So aborting children has its place in Rome.
This is in contrast to Confessional Christianity with a foundation within the Doctrines of Grace that, because of spiritual regeneration and sanctification would make it inconceivable for the Elect in Christ to vote for a pro-abortion candidate. The renewed mind finds that sin to be a characteristic of the unregenerated
Posted by: Community Notes at October 29, 2026 11:19 AM (a3CJ+)
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I think you need to update your definitions a bit. There are Catholics who fit your description and there are those in your second category who just like social hour after service.
New CAtholics and a purging of the old has made the catholic population more gospel focused in probably the last 100 years. The old liberal catholic dioceses are dying. Catholics will trend GOP more strongly going forward. Geography will impact that.
Generally Speaking Roman Catholicism leans towards salvation through the Church. Due to its corporate nature, and the Second Chances concept of Purgatory, a Mob Fixer can perform a hit on the way to Mass and that is acceptable. So aborting children has its place in Rome.
This is in contrast to Confessional Christianity with a foundation within the Doctrines of Grace that, because of spiritual regeneration and sanctification would make it inconceivable for the Elect in Christ to vote for a pro-abortion candidate. The renewed mind finds that sin to be a characteristic of the unregenerated
Posted by: Community Notes at October 29, 2026 11:19 AM (a3CJ+)
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I think you need to update your definitions a bit. There are Catholics who fit your description and there are those in your second category who just like social hour after service.
New CAtholics and a purging of the old has made the catholic population more gospel focused in probably the last 100 years. The old liberal catholic dioceses are dying. Catholics will trend GOP more strongly going forward. Geography will impact that.
Posted by: Black JEM at October 29, 2026 12:06 PM (7/DDO)
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"Hitler didn't go after Jews because of religious hatred, but rather racial hatred."
NAZI policies were mostly the latter - you couldn't escape the Gestapo by converting to Christianity or Islam.
But many NAZI leaders also complained that Christianity was also a Jewish religion and it had made the Germans weak.
Now of course prior to Christianity Germans were backward barbarians but history was never a NAZI strong suit
NAZI policies were mostly the latter - you couldn't escape the Gestapo by converting to Christianity or Islam.
But many NAZI leaders also complained that Christianity was also a Jewish religion and it had made the Germans weak.
Now of course prior to Christianity Germans were backward barbarians but history was never a NAZI strong suit
Posted by: 18-1 at October 29, 2026 12:06 PM (sKqQm)
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>>>Tod Browning wanted his friend Lon Chaney to play Dracula, but Chaney died before it got made. Lugosi, who had done the role on the stage, came in and made that role his own.
As big a Chaney fan as I am, I just can't see him playing that role now. Lugosi WAS Dracula.
Posted by: Bulg at October 29, 2026 11:58 AM (77rzZ)
Very cool. I think I'm gonna watch Frankenstein tonight. Pretty sure it's gonna make me want to watch Young Frankenstein right after.
As big a Chaney fan as I am, I just can't see him playing that role now. Lugosi WAS Dracula.
Posted by: Bulg at October 29, 2026 11:58 AM (77rzZ)
Very cool. I think I'm gonna watch Frankenstein tonight. Pretty sure it's gonna make me want to watch Young Frankenstein right after.
Posted by: LizLem at October 29, 2026 12:06 PM (Toos7)
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The Pretenders are always a good listen.
Posted by: naturalfake
I agree. Chrissie has a very distinctive and beautiful voice and could write killer songs.
Posted by: naturalfake
I agree. Chrissie has a very distinctive and beautiful voice and could write killer songs.
Posted by: whig at October 29, 2026 12:06 PM (E4rtv)
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