Mid-Morning Art Thread

Holy Family (known as the Grande Famille of Francois I)
Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino

Posted by: CBD at 09:25 AM

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Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at December 27, 2024 09:26 AM (QfvaV)

2 Never heard of 'em.

Posted by: BignJames at December 27, 2024 09:27 AM (Yj6Os)

3 Beautiful images!
and well done blaster!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 27, 2024 09:30 AM (hOUT3)

4 Lots of dark orange. Maybe there was a sale.

Posted by: fd at December 27, 2024 09:31 AM (vFG9F)

5 Baby Jesus doesn’t skip leg day.

Posted by: Bulg at December 27, 2024 09:31 AM (v6JzV)

6 early in

Posted by: DanMan at December 27, 2024 09:32 AM (8uzBS)

7 Poor Joseph.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 27, 2024 09:32 AM (SfhV1)

8 Chunky monkey.

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 27, 2024 09:32 AM (E7mWg)

9 Let's drop these garden clippings on his head and see what he does.

Posted by: Soon to be cast out angel at December 27, 2024 09:33 AM (0eaVi)

10 He was known as Raphael.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 27, 2024 09:33 AM (D6PGr)

11 7 Poor Joseph.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 27, 2024 09:32 AM (SfhV1)

I notice they are using the Old Joseph model in the painting..

Posted by: tubal at December 27, 2024 09:33 AM (PCK5/)

12 Baby Jesus doesn’t skip leg day.
Posted by: Bulg

Looks like He's been walking around with a lard snow cone.

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 27, 2024 09:33 AM (E7mWg)

13 Jesus looks a little chubby.

Posted by: redridinghood at December 27, 2024 09:33 AM (NpAcC)

14 Lovely. Just learned that when our church expansion is complete it will include a rose window depicting the nativity. It's a vintage window and the congregation will be able to relive the birth of Christ every day that we attend Mass or stop by to pray. Hopefully all will be completed late next year.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at December 27, 2024 09:34 AM (2NHgQ)

15 He was around at same time Leonardo and Michelangelo . Tough crowd to compete with.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 27, 2024 09:35 AM (D6PGr)

16 I wonder why artists of that day always seemed to focus on the infancy period.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 27, 2024 09:35 AM (SfhV1)

17 Rafael, the master.

The little boy with the cross is Jesus’ cousin John and the old wpman is his mom St. Elizabeth

Posted by: kallisto at December 27, 2024 09:35 AM (JtiY+)

18 12 Baby Jesus doesn’t skip leg day.
Posted by: Bulg

Looks like He's been walking around with a lard snow cone.
Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 27, 2024 09:33 AM (E7mWg)

Lol… maybe a Suet Kolache???

Posted by: tubal at December 27, 2024 09:35 AM (PCK5/)

19 Mary's going to need a bigger crib.

Posted by: redridinghood at December 27, 2024 09:35 AM (NpAcC)

20 They look numerous.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!_ at December 27, 2024 09:35 AM (HnUIn)

21 Nice when the artist includes halos. Can't tell the players without a scorecard.

Posted by: Meet The Mets! at December 27, 2024 09:36 AM (G5+As)

22 Jesus was a baby (albeit a large one)... what was John's excuse for being nekkid? He's old enough to be clothed.

Posted by: She Hobbit at December 27, 2024 09:36 AM (ftFVW)

23 Lots of dark orange. Maybe there was a sale.
Posted by: fd at December 27, 2024 09:31 AM (vFG9F)
++++
Can't fault a guy for economizing!

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 27, 2024 09:36 AM (HnUIn)

24 Nicely done by a master

Posted by: Skip at December 27, 2024 09:36 AM (N0Aj/)

25
Poor Joseph.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 27, 2024 09:32 AM (SfhV1)

________

No speaking lines. The archetypal Jewish husband.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 27, 2024 09:36 AM (dxSpM)

26 Lol… maybe a Suet Kolache???
Posted by: tubal

*snort

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 27, 2024 09:37 AM (E7mWg)

27 I do love they way Mary is depicted.

Posted by: redridinghood at December 27, 2024 09:37 AM (NpAcC)

28 Beautiful. Thx CBD. Would hang. Though I do wonder what the guy is doing with the flowers

Posted by: Smell the Glove at December 27, 2024 09:37 AM (URPU1)

29 Is that woman putting the flowers on Mary or the infant Jesus?

Posted by: dantesed at December 27, 2024 09:37 AM (Oy/m2)

30 Morning.

Someone put some pants on that baby!

Posted by: Robert at December 27, 2024 09:38 AM (uYQez)

31 He was around at same time Leonardo and Michelangelo . Tough crowd to compete with.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth

Master Splinter will get them on a harmonious path.

Posted by: She Hobbit at December 27, 2024 09:38 AM (ftFVW)

32 16 I wonder why artists of that day always seemed to focus on the infancy period.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 27, 2024 09:35 AM (SfhV1)

Visiting the Uffizi in Florence the whole first floor is practically Madonna and Child. After a while it's like, okay, I get it.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at December 27, 2024 09:38 AM (QfvaV)

33 Who is the spare kid in the background??

Posted by: tubal at December 27, 2024 09:38 AM (PCK5/)

34 During that period they had what I call painting factories. The Master might just do the sketch and some of the main work and let his students do the rest .

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 27, 2024 09:38 AM (D6PGr)

35 Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at December 27, 2024 09:34 AM (2NHgQ)

That is really inspirational. We have a few churches that have installed salvaged windows. They’re always a nice touch and elevate the worship experience.

Posted by: kallisto at December 27, 2024 09:38 AM (JtiY+)

36 13 Jesus looks a little chubby.

Posted by: redridinghood at December 27, 2024 09:33 AM (NpAcC)
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Too much semolina pudding or he's been on the American Oil Diet? Wait, I know! He's been raised on the USDA Food Pyramid.

Posted by: Ciampino - Peperone, if I want 2 of them I'll ask at December 27, 2024 09:39 AM (i0xsb)

37 I might have gone
Not done too bad for a Turtle

Posted by: Skip at December 27, 2024 09:39 AM (N0Aj/)

38 The little boy with the cross is Jesus’ cousin John and the old wpman is his mom St. Elizabeth
Posted by: kallisto

"Mooooooom! Why does Jesus get to walk on water?"

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 27, 2024 09:39 AM (E7mWg)

39 36 13 Jesus looks a little chubby.

Posted by: redridinghood at December 27, 2024 09:33 AM (NpAcC)
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Too much semolina pudding or he's been on the American Oil Diet? Wait, I know! He's been raised on the USDA Food Pyramid.
Posted by: Ciampino - Peperone, if I want 2 of them I'll ask at December 27, 2024 09:39 AM (i0xsb)

Ain’t that the truth…

Posted by: tubal at December 27, 2024 09:39 AM (PCK5/)

40 16 I wonder why artists of that day always seemed to focus on the infancy period.

Most of their work was done on commissions. That’s what the patron wanted.

Posted by: kallisto at December 27, 2024 09:40 AM (JtiY+)

41 40 16 I wonder why artists of that day always seemed to focus on the infancy period.

Most of their work was done on commissions. That’s what the patron wanted.
Posted by: kallisto at December 27, 2024 09:40 AM (JtiY+)

Good point… market pressure.

Posted by: tubal at December 27, 2024 09:40 AM (PCK5/)

42 I sympathize with dad there.

Go outside and play... geeeze.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 27, 2024 09:41 AM (Q4IgG)

43 Wait, is that Jesus and all the rest?

But...the title says it's the family of some dude named Frankie.

Posted by: Robert at December 27, 2024 09:41 AM (StqGk)

44 Mary has a fancy sandal. And the thread thin halos are my favorite style.

So many nice details to look at.

Posted by: She Hobbit at December 27, 2024 09:41 AM (ftFVW)

45 If you take a look at his alleged self portrait you can tell he advanced his skill quite significantly. That why I said alleged.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 27, 2024 09:41 AM (D6PGr)

46 Mary needs to shop in the 4H aisle. That's for husky toddlers.

Posted by: Sears Toughskins at December 27, 2024 09:41 AM (G5+As)

47 Too much semolina pudding or he's been on the American Oil Diet? Wait, I know! He's been raised on the USDA Food Pyramid.
Posted by: Ciampino - Peperone, if I want 2 of them I'll ask at December 27, 2024 09:39 AM (i0xsb)
*******
MAHA!

Posted by: redridinghood at December 27, 2024 09:42 AM (NpAcC)

48 Google AI says:

Artists painted "Madonna and Child" frequently because it was a central theme in Christian art, representing the Virgin Mary and infant Jesus, and held immense religious significance for worshippers who saw Mary as a powerful intercessor to God, making the image a devotional focus for prayer and contemplation; this was especially prevalent during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods where the cult of the Virgin Mary was highly revered.

Posted by: blaster - Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat at December 27, 2024 09:42 AM (QfvaV)

49 Oops off to werk…have fun peeps!

Posted by: kallisto at December 27, 2024 09:42 AM (JtiY+)

50 Most of their work was done on commissions. That’s what the patron wanted.
Posted by: kallisto at December 27, 2024 09:40 AM (JtiY+)

Look. I want my wife to be the model for the Virgin. You make me Joseph. Our kid is Jesus. All the other people are family members, or you don't get the job. Get it?

Posted by: Rich Patron at December 27, 2024 09:42 AM (0eaVi)

51 To quote Sam Kinison about Joseph:

"Yeah you better be the Son of God. And he better be the ONLY Son of God."

Posted by: NR Pax at December 27, 2024 09:43 AM (NR6c1)

52 The embellishment on the manger, at first glance, did not seem to be period correct. But nope, after checking, acanthus leave ornamentation was around during the Roman period.

The things you learn. . . .

Posted by: Tonypete at December 27, 2024 09:43 AM (WXNFJ)

53 On a side note , Da Vinci didn’t much care for painting as one would assume. I think it was last on his list and done mostly for the income.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 27, 2024 09:43 AM (D6PGr)

54 22 Mary and Elizabeth were pregnant at the same time, so John and Jesus would have been roughly the same age, with John perhaps a little older.

Posted by: Bulg at December 27, 2024 09:45 AM (v6JzV)

55 Painting is in the Louvre. Was strolling along with my wife, past the many paintings and this one stopped me. Went in for a closer look and looked at the description/artist card and laughed. Thought, "Rafael, that would explain why it caught my eye." Thanks CBD.

Posted by: scampydog at December 27, 2024 09:46 AM (2bFN5)

56 Both youngsters have awesome heads of hair. I credit Alberto VO5 Hot Oil Treatment.

Posted by: Rula Lenska at December 27, 2024 09:46 AM (G5+As)

57 Most religious art is fanciful, in the sense that the Bible provides only limited information to build on. Church traditions grow over time in art and writing. A lot of the art is very beautiful, and tells us much about the times it was created in.

Posted by: tubal at December 27, 2024 09:47 AM (PCK5/)

58 Baby does love his cannolis

Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at December 27, 2024 09:48 AM (sJHOI)

59 MAHA!
Posted by: redridinghood

AHA!
Posted by: Curly

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 27, 2024 09:48 AM (E7mWg)

60 Most religious art is fanciful, in the sense that the Bible provides only limited information to build on. Church traditions grow over time in art and writing. A lot of the art is very beautiful, and tells us much about the times it was created in.
Posted by: tubal at December 27, 2024 09:47 AM (PCK5/)

It’s next to impossible to find a biblical subject that has not been painted multiple times.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 27, 2024 09:49 AM (D6PGr)

61 52 The embellishment on the manger, at first glance, did not seem to be period correct. But nope, after checking, acanthus leave ornamentation was around during the Roman period.

The things you learn. . . .
Posted by: Tonypete at December 27, 2024 09:43 AM (WXNFJ)

Yep. Acanthus leaves are the main identifying trait of the Greek architectural order known as "Corinthian". It is a later order, developed after the older Doric and Ionic around the 420s BC.

Posted by: Kris at December 27, 2024 09:50 AM (m8ELN)

62 It’s next to impossible to find a biblical subject that has not been painted multiple times.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 27, 2024 09:49 AM (D6PGr)

I gave a piece of artwork as a Christmas present to a relative. Jesus feeding the 5000. It was an abstract, which I prefer. Don't know about the recipient.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 27, 2024 09:52 AM (SfhV1)

63 That's a big chubby baby.

Posted by: banana Dream at December 27, 2024 09:52 AM (Y6IkP)

64 Baby does love his cannolis

Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at December 27, 2024 09:48 AM (sJHOI)

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He left the guns and took the cannolis ...

Posted by: ShainS -- President-Elect Musk will appoint Vivek to Speaker Of The House! at December 27, 2024 09:53 AM (CNzjd)

65 No need to go into Raphael's talent with his use of brilliant color and realistic people. What strikes me is how his paintings tell a story or invites the viewer to invent their own scenarios. Each face is different as are the poses. There is movement inherent is how the people are placed and what they are doing. There is an element of how the scene began and where it is going.

Posted by: JTB at December 27, 2024 09:53 AM (yTvNw)

66 It’s next to impossible to find a biblical subject that has not been painted multiple times.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 27, 2024 09:49 AM (D6PGr)
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Using one's skill to glorify God and illustrate the sacred mysteries has now sadly fallen beside the wayside. It's at best a niche, as we blind ourselves with secular pleasures, often totally at odd with the commandments of the faith.

Art was once a powerful tool for conversion, but now it seems more like an obstacle.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 27, 2024 09:53 AM (ZOv7s)

67 Wait, our lord was a ginger?

Posted by: banana Dream at December 27, 2024 09:54 AM (Y6IkP)

68 67 Wait, our lord was a ginger?
Posted by: banana Dream at December 27, 2024 09:54 AM (Y6IkP)

Highly unlikely.

Posted by: tubal at December 27, 2024 09:54 AM (PCK5/)

69 That is one whopping big baby.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 27, 2024 09:55 AM (u82oZ)

70 That is one whopping big baby.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 27, 2024 09:55 AM (u82oZ)
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You should check out his dad.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 27, 2024 09:56 AM (ZOv7s)

71 Why isn't he wearing anything? I know they were poor, but surely not that poor.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 27, 2024 09:57 AM (SfhV1)

72 No tuxedo t-shirt, but still a nice painting.

Observatioms:

Jesus needs to back off on da tiddie and ride his trike more.

Dick move by John with the cross foreshadowing.

Posted by: Sifty Boomes at December 27, 2024 09:58 AM (OrjFy)

73 I wonder what the effect of that “ Chosen” series has on people tuning in… believers, unbelievers, believer-curious?? It’s 21st century “ artwork” about religion, if you will…

Posted by: tubal at December 27, 2024 09:58 AM (PCK5/)

74 Yep. Acanthus leaves are the main identifying trait of the Greek architectural order known as "Corinthian".

It's a little known fact that such columns were usually wrapped in leather.

Posted by: Archimedes at December 27, 2024 09:58 AM (xCA6C)

75 Posted by: Tonypete at December 27, 2024 09:43 AM (WXNFJ)
Posted by: Kris at December 27, 2024 09:50 AM (m8ELN)

Cont.: The decoration on the manger is called a "palmate", very common motif on ancient Greek vases. It's been a part of Greek decoration since almost the beginning.

Posted by: Kris at December 27, 2024 09:59 AM (m8ELN)

76 I wonder what the effect of that “ Chosen” series has on people tuning in… believers, unbelievers, believer-curious?? It’s 21st century “ artwork” about religion, if you will…

Posted by: tubal at December 27, 2024 09:58 AM (PCK5/)

I once saw on their Facebook page a comment from an atheist. He said, "I don't believe in God, at least I think I don't. Yet I can't stop bingeing this show."

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 27, 2024 10:00 AM (SfhV1)

77 Why isn't he wearing anything? I know they were poor, but surely not that poor.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 27, 2024 09:57 AM (SfhV1)
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Clothing children was always something of a luxury. If it's warm enough, they run around and while we mock naked kids in the tropics, it suits them.

That stuck with us until not long ago, when kids wore knee pants because the cuffs got ruined and they grew so fast.

Here we are, awash with clothing and we dress like slobs.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 27, 2024 10:00 AM (ZOv7s)

78 76

I once saw on their Facebook page a comment from an atheist. He said, "I don't believe in God, at least I think I don't. Yet I can't stop bingeing this show."
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 27, 2024 10:00 AM (SfhV1)

Thanks for sharing that… so it was.. entertaining..

Posted by: tubal at December 27, 2024 10:02 AM (PCK5/)

79 John needs to baptize people which is hard to do if he can't submerge himself in water too.

Posted by: gKWVE at December 27, 2024 10:02 AM (WcPqC)

80 Here we are, awash with clothing and we dress like slobs.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 27, 2024 10:00 AM (ZOv7s)

Hey, I'm wearing pants.

Posted by: BignJames at December 27, 2024 10:02 AM (Yj6Os)

81 I once saw on their Facebook page a comment from an atheist. He said, "I don't believe in God, at least I think I don't. Yet I can't stop bingeing this show."
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 27, 2024 10:00 AM (SfhV1)
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A few days ago I blogged about evangelizing through art and someone dropped a link in the comments to a podcast were a Jewish atheist described how he found God through studying religious art. He's now teaching Catholic theology in one of the seminiaries.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 27, 2024 10:03 AM (ZOv7s)

82 Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd

Now we know why no siblings. Mary: Ow, Ow OW! Joe, you are never coming near me with that think again." (Actual words a friend heard from his wife with a 10.5 pound baby. They later divorced.)

Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 27, 2024 10:03 AM (u82oZ)

83 67 Wait, our lord was a ginger?
Posted by: banana Dream at December 27, 2024 09:54 AM (Y6IkP)

Blame Naughtius Maximus for that.

Posted by: gKWVE at December 27, 2024 10:03 AM (WcPqC)

84 D6PGr)

I gave a piece of artwork as a Christmas present to a relative. Jesus feeding the 5000. It was an abstract, which I prefer. Don't know about the recipient.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 27, 2024 09:52 AM (SfhV1)

That’s why I like El Greco’s work.

I refer to him as the first abstract artist.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 27, 2024 10:04 AM (D6PGr)

85 Very well done painting, as you would expect from such a great artist. I saw it in France, in the Louvre, and it stands out. Wish it would be safe in Notre Dame.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 27, 2024 10:04 AM (u82oZ)

86 Wait, our lord was a ginger?
Posted by: banana Dream at December 27, 2024 09:54 AM (Y6IkP)

Highly unlikely.
Posted by: tubal

Made in God's image. Anything is possible.

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 27, 2024 10:05 AM (E7mWg)

87 You have to wonder if the guys in charge of painting Jesus' wiener were afraid God would smite them for it.

Posted by: Archimedes at December 27, 2024 10:05 AM (xCA6C)

88 Ahh yes. Raphael, part of the famous sewer team: Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael, and Luigi. A master of the sardonic sai style and somewhat accomplished painter and architect.

Posted by: The Bumpus Hounds at December 27, 2024 10:05 AM (fEODp)

89 Now we know why no siblings. Mary: Ow, Ow OW! Joe, you are never coming near me with that think again." (Actual words a friend heard from his wife with a 10.5 pound baby. They later divorced.)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 27, 2024 10:03 AM (u82oZ)
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Catholic tradition teaches that Mary felt no labor pains until she saw Jesus upon the cross. This then became part of her agony, which is why Catholics venerate her so much - imagine the pain of bearing the Son of Man, seeing his good works and then beholding his suffering. And yet She still shows mercy, praying for our salvation.

No wonder people devote their lives to contemplating this.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 27, 2024 10:06 AM (ZOv7s)

90 I embiggened this but can’t tell if he is circumcised yet, or not.

Posted by: tubal at December 27, 2024 10:06 AM (PCK5/)

91 Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 27, 2024 10:03 AM (ZOv7s)

One of the most famous art critics was the nun, Sister Wendy Beckett. But like all art critics I think she was full of it. She produced some great art books though.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 27, 2024 10:07 AM (D6PGr)

92 For some reason when I see these masterpieces it makes me think of Tom T Hall's song Me and Jesus Have Our Own Thing Goin'.

The majesty of these works of art and what they represent seems almost too much for us. It is very humbling to be a simple man and see these works. Like staring at a night sky and realizing how small a cog we are in His design.

Posted by: Sifty Boones at December 27, 2024 10:07 AM (6QbIq)

93 Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd

Thanks for increasing my knowledge. IDNKT.

A strong thread of Mary as part of the Catholic Church is a wonderful thing.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 27, 2024 10:09 AM (u82oZ)

94 "Rafael, that would explain why it caught my eye." Thanks CBD.

Posted by: scampydog at December 27, 2024 09:46 AM (2bFN5)

The Victoria & Albert in London has a series of his huge paintings...it is incredible.

Raphael is one of my favorite artists...

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 27, 2024 10:09 AM (d9fT1)

95 Friday, December 27, 2024
Palestinian media proud of murdering a Jew, but actively hide that the victim was an 83 year old woman

This morning in Herzliya., a Palestinian man stabbed an 83-year old woman, Ludmila Lipovsky, to death. She was waiting outside her assisted living facility for her daughter to take her to a doctor.

Palestinian media typically celebrates terror attacks, claiming that the victims are all soldiers. That is a little more difficult when the victim is an elderly lady stabbed multiple times.

So they do everything they can to hide that fact.

Hamas-linked Felesteen Online's headline is "A settler was killed in a heroic stabbing operation near Tel Aviv" calling the victim a "Zionist settler" and not mentioning that she is a woman.

Palestine Information Center mentions it was a woman, calling her a "settler."

Safa just says "Israeli woman," basing it on Israeli reports and avoiding saying her age.

The official Wafa news agency simply avoids mentioning the story altogether.
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Stabbing old women in Tel Aviv for freedom.

Tell me again about genocide. *yawns*

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 27, 2024 10:10 AM (RIvkX)

96 Sorry I thought we were over 100

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 27, 2024 10:10 AM (RIvkX)

97 Nice art. Holy Family. So that's Joseph back there looking tired of this shit.... "Jesus Christ! Put some clothes on, will ya"

Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at December 27, 2024 10:11 AM (4XwPj)

98 A strong thread of Mary as part of the Catholic Church is a wonderful thing.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 27, 2024 10:09 AM (u82oZ)

Maronites?

Posted by: BignJames at December 27, 2024 10:11 AM (Yj6Os)

99 Sorry I thought we were over 100
Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 27, 2024 10:10 AM (RIvkX)

95 /100

220/221

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 27, 2024 10:11 AM (D6PGr)

100 96 Sorry I thought we were over 100
Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 27, 2024 10:10 AM (RIvkX)

I am sure you can get a dispensation for this.. I am glad you shared..

Posted by: tubal at December 27, 2024 10:11 AM (PCK5/)

101 Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 27, 2024 10:10 AM (RIvkX

I'm not in charge here, but you were close enough and it's an important (and terrible) story.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 27, 2024 10:12 AM (agaKH)

102 I am unaware of a lot of the church traditions that get talked about here and other places.. nice to hear about them..

Posted by: tubal at December 27, 2024 10:13 AM (PCK5/)

103 San Fran, you can always ask Biden for a pardon. Be sure to bring your checkbook, though.

Posted by: Bulg at December 27, 2024 10:13 AM (v6JzV)

104 Good morning!

Let's smile & be happy & strike fear in the hearts of killjoy leftists everywhere.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 27, 2024 10:15 AM (u82oZ)

105 Have fun with this art.

Chores.

May you have a wonderful day., everyone.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 27, 2024 10:15 AM (u82oZ)

106 leftists are ENRAGED.
Fetterman Comes Out for Common Sense Again

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In fairness, common sense would destroy leftism.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 27, 2024 10:16 AM (L/fGl)

107 For some reason when I see these masterpieces it makes me think of Tom T Hall's song Me and Jesus Have Our Own Thing Goin'.

The Lord Knows I’m Drinking
Hello Mrs. Johnson you self-righteous woman
Sunday School teacher what brings you out slumming
Do you reckon the preacher would approve where you are
Standing here visiting with a back-sliding Christian
In a neighborhood bar

Well yes that's my bottle and yes that's my glass
And I see you're eye balling this pretty young lass
It ain't none of your business but yes she's with me
And we don't need no sermon you self-righteous woman
Just let us be

Whispering Bill Anderson

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 27, 2024 10:16 AM (E7mWg)

108 Has jewells been around?

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 27, 2024 10:16 AM (SfhV1)

109 For those who don't read a lot of X/Twitter, Elon and Vivek have come out as full on "white Americans are too lazy and stupid to work in tech, we should only have infinite Indians". Hopefully The Donald will explain some things to them.

Posted by: Ian S. at December 27, 2024 10:16 AM (jbPJz)

110 106 leftists are ENRAGED.
Fetterman Comes Out for Common Sense Again

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In fairness, common sense would destroy leftism.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 27, 2024 10:16 AM (L/fGl)

I wonder what his game is.. or if t is a game.

Posted by: tubal at December 27, 2024 10:16 AM (PCK5/)

111 Where's VIA?

Posted by: BignJames at December 27, 2024 10:17 AM (Yj6Os)

112 Stabbing old women in Tel Aviv for freedom.

Tell me again about genocide. *yawns*

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 27, 2024 10:10 AM (RIvkX)

This is the sort of thing that suggests Kahane and others were correct.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 27, 2024 10:17 AM (d9fT1)

113 This is why I don't put much stock in the diplomatic overtures from Hamas after Trump's election. The sandmaggots elected Hamas for a reason. Killing Jews. And, prior to 10.07, there was widespread disapproval of Hamas in Gaza, because they hadn't made a significant successful attack on Jews in a long time.

Any peace agreement will be considered a betrayal of sandmaggotry, and immediately rejected by the populace.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at December 27, 2024 10:17 AM (BI5O2)

114 108 Has jewells been around?
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 27, 2024 10:16 AM (SfhV1)

Have not seen her… too bad.. really like jewells.

Posted by: tubal at December 27, 2024 10:18 AM (PCK5/)

115 You, too, Salty!

Posted by: Bulg at December 27, 2024 10:18 AM (v6JzV)

116 I am unaware of a lot of the church traditions that get talked about here and other places.. nice to hear about them..
Posted by: tubal at December 27, 2024 10:13 AM (PCK5/)
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One of the reasons the Holy Family is so prominent in Catholic (and Orthodox) art is that it represents a relatable conception of perfect love. Is there anything more touching than a mother and her child? Even if you don't have kids, holding a sleeping baby is just so soothing.

This gives us an understanding of the enormity of God's love and a feeling of His peace.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 27, 2024 10:18 AM (ZOv7s)

117 Jewells has posted her email here several times. I'll bet she would love a quick note. I talked to her the day before Christmas.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 27, 2024 10:21 AM (XTmTf)

118 Any peace agreement will be considered a betrayal of sandmaggotry, and immediately rejected by the populace.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at December 27, 2024 10:17 AM (BI5O2)

Exactly. The pushback against Hamas and Hezbollah that is being touted by the lazy and complicit media has nothing to do with a philosophical change in the Arabs. They just don't like losing to the Jews.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 27, 2024 10:21 AM (d9fT1)

119 Arab MK brings up disbanding the PA.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 27, 2024 10:23 AM (XTmTf)

120 117 Jewells has posted her email here several times. I'll bet she would love a quick note. I talked to her the day before Christmas.
Posted by: Ben Had at December 27, 2024 10:21 AM (XTmTf)

Thanks. Really nice lady… my KC upstate Mo connection.

Posted by: tubal at December 27, 2024 10:23 AM (PCK5/)

121 Exactly. The pushback against Hamas and Hezbollah that is being touted by the lazy and complicit media has nothing to do with a philosophical change in the Arabs. They just don't like losing to the Jews.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 27, 2024 10:21 AM (d9fT1)
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There is a myth in the Arab world that they've never been truly defeated, a belief sustained by the fact that a peace was imposed before Israel could take Cairo or Damascus.

What is going on now is that Israel is able to fight to the finish, a war of annihilation on par with World War II. The reality of their defeat by 'infidels' is world-challenging, and that is one reason why they are trying to wriggle off the hook.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 27, 2024 10:24 AM (ZOv7s)

122 tubal if you don't have her email let me know.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 27, 2024 10:25 AM (XTmTf)

123 Ace of Spades HQ: come for the religious imagery and stick around for the geopolitics.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 27, 2024 10:25 AM (ZOv7s)

124 Rafael, that would explain why it caught my eye.

Everywhere you look seems to have meaning and it all fits together. I like the very slender haloes he gave them.

Posted by: t-bird at December 27, 2024 10:25 AM (+j7Fj)

125 122 tubal if you don't have her email let me know.
Posted by: Ben Had at December 27, 2024 10:25 AM (XTmTf)

Thank you.

Posted by: tubal at December 27, 2024 10:25 AM (PCK5/)

126
I regularly see comments on videos about Mary the usual, "I can talk to God direct! Don't need anyone else."

Well, we can and should talk to God directly, but some of us, like me, have trouble doing so. Mary (hyperdulia) and the saints (dulia) are happy intermediaries. They're like our lobbyists.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 27, 2024 10:26 AM (dxSpM)

127 I regularly see comments on videos about Mary the usual, "I can talk to God direct! Don't need anyone else."

Well, we can and should talk to God directly, but some of us, like me, have trouble doing so. Mary (hyperdulia) and the saints (dulia) are happy intermediaries. They're like our lobbyists.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 27, 2024 10:26 AM (dxSpM)
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I have a regular 'prayer posse' that I call upon to join me in praying to God. No matter where I am, I'm never alone in my prayers.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 27, 2024 10:28 AM (ZOv7s)

128 Not Joe's fault!

https://is.gd/PifHuW

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 27, 2024 10:29 AM (L/fGl)

129 As Christians we are all indwelt by the Holy Spirit, so we are never alone, and without access. I find this most comforting and encouraging.

Posted by: tubal at December 27, 2024 10:30 AM (PCK5/)

130 South Korea's legislature has impeached the acting president after impeaching the president. An assistant prime minister has assumed the duties of president for now.

https://tinyurl.com/348prn7t

Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at December 27, 2024 10:30 AM (paSBy)

131 South Korea's legislature has impeached the acting president after impeaching the president. An assistant prime minister has assumed the duties of president for now.

https://tinyurl.com/348prn7t
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at December 27, 2024 10:30 AM (paSBy)
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Are they going to sack the guy who put llamas in the credits next?

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 27, 2024 10:31 AM (ZOv7s)

132 Well, we can and should talk to God directly, but some of us, like me, have trouble doing so. Mary (hyperdulia) and the saints (dulia) are happy intermediaries. They're like our lobbyists.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

No. Pray only to God. Praying to anyone else is idolatry.

Posted by: Bulg at December 27, 2024 10:32 AM (v6JzV)

133 Not being Catholic, I have had many questions about the church and doctrine. Hubbymayhem is a lapsed Catholic. Hasn't attended mass other than wedding or funeral since he was a teenager. He can't answer the questions.
I get more info on Catholic issues here on this Smart Military Blog.

Not being Jewish, I have had many questions about the faith. I don't think I know anyone who is Jewish. But I can get answers about that ideology right here on the Smart Military Blog!

But I still don't know why the menorah is shaped that way.

Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at December 27, 2024 10:34 AM (4XwPj)

134 No. Pray only to God. Praying to anyone else is idolatry.

Posted by: Bulg at December 27, 2024 10:32 AM (v6JzV)

Now ya done it.

Posted by: BignJames at December 27, 2024 10:34 AM (Yj6Os)

135 but some of us, like me, have trouble doing so.

That's what the little hat is for.

AoS: come for the love, stay for the enormity.

Posted by: Way,Way Downriver at December 27, 2024 10:35 AM (zdLoL)

136 Now ya done it.
Posted by: BignJames

Just stating my beliefs, as so many others do here.

Posted by: Bulg at December 27, 2024 10:36 AM (v6JzV)

137 That's not exactly what they said but it's what the Left will run with.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at December 27, 2024 10:36 AM (NQtI0)

138 No. Pray only to God. Praying to anyone else is idolatry.

Posted by: Bulg at December 27, 2024 10:32 AM (v6JzV)

Thanks for clearing that up.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 27, 2024 10:37 AM (d9fT1)

139 130 South Korea's legislature has impeached the acting president after impeaching the president. An assistant prime minister has assumed the duties of president for now.

https://tinyurl.com/348prn7t
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at December 27, 2024 10:30 AM (paSBy)

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How long until the country is being run by the Assistant Director of Airport Operations?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 27, 2024 10:38 AM (dDmld)

140
Now ya done it.
Posted by: BignJames at December 27, 2024 10:34 AM (Yj6Os)

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That's nothing. Man, you should read the spittle-flecked ravings I see.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 27, 2024 10:38 AM (dxSpM)

141 We must close the crazy gap!

Robby Starbuck@robbystarbuck
Harvard professor Arthur Brooks explains how data shows that the unhappiest people and the most mentally ill people are mostly on the political left while the happiest are largely on the right.
Liberal women 18 to 30 have a 60% chance of being diagnosed as mentally ill. Discuss.

See also . . .

Kaizen D. Asiedu@thatsKAIZEN
Radical leftism attracts and creates unhappiness
It celebrates abortion and denigrates stay at home moms
It demonizes billionaires and valorizes victims
It rejects religion and worships Wokeism
It promotes national guilt, not pride
It helps people feel right, not happy

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 27, 2024 10:39 AM (L/fGl)

142 How long until the country is being run by the Assistant Director of Airport Operations?
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 27, 2024 10:38 AM (dDmld)

Second Assistant Director of Animal Husbandry.

Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at December 27, 2024 10:39 AM (4XwPj)

143 South Korea's legislature has impeached the acting president after impeaching the president. An assistant prime minister has assumed the duties of president for now.

Would you say that South Korea is...leaderless at the moment?

Posted by: Little Rocket Man at December 27, 2024 10:40 AM (xCA6C)

144 But I still don't know why the menorah is shaped that way.

Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at December 27, 2024 10:34 AM (4XwPj)

It isn't really. The original ones were patterned after the candelabrum in the Temple, but there are tons of different designs. The shape isn't important.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 27, 2024 10:40 AM (d9fT1)

145 141. But we don't know if they are unhappy and mentally ill because of being commiecrats or if they are commiecrats because they are unhappy and mentally ill and want their political party to reflect who they are.

Posted by: PaleRider at December 27, 2024 10:41 AM (UKUm3)

146 140
Now ya done it.
Posted by: BignJames at December 27, 2024 10:34 AM (Yj6Os)

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That's nothing. Man, you should read the spittle-flecked ravings I see.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 27, 2024 10:38 AM (dxSpM)

I really hate when people do this… not in the least helpful.

Posted by: tubal at December 27, 2024 10:42 AM (PCK5/)

147 The shape isn't important.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 27, 2024 10:40 AM (d9fT1)

That's what I tell myself when I look in the mirror.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at December 27, 2024 10:42 AM (SfhV1)

148 That's nothing. Man, you should read the spittle-flecked ravings I see.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

And nothing against you, Hadrian. I like and respect you and usually enjoy reading your comments. But as a lifelong Protestant, sometimes I just gotta Protestant.

Posted by: Bulg at December 27, 2024 10:43 AM (v6JzV)

149 My understanding about RC theology i( and I could be wrong ) is that you’re not praying TO Mary. She’s not God. You’re asking her to intercede-as you would ask a friend to pray - “friends on earth and friends in heaven” as one of hymns says. Heck, I’m willing to ask anyone I think is in heaven to intercede for special intentions.if the intentions are in the will of God.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 27, 2024 10:43 AM (kfTUI)

150 On the Second Day of Kwanzaa
Joe Biden set them free

Two Black Widows
And a pedophile that raped a child of three

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 27, 2024 10:43 AM (dDmld)

151
But as a lifelong Protestant, sometimes I just gotta Protestant.
Posted by: Bulg at December 27, 2024 10:43 AM (v6JzV)

_________

*hands libation through USB port*

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 27, 2024 10:44 AM (dxSpM)

152 I really hate when people do this… not in the least helpful.
Posted
by: tubal

So, about that Lincoln guy...

Posted by: Bulg at December 27, 2024 10:44 AM (v6JzV)

153 “You need to get in shape!”

“Round” is a shape, no?

Posted by: Common Tater at December 27, 2024 10:44 AM (GR70+)

154 IPosted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 27, 2024 10:40 AM (d9fT1)

Thank you!! I love that curved shape and always wondered if there was some significance in the candles all being at the same height.
Now I wonder.... Would a very lapsed Methodist go to hell for using a menorah as a regular old candelabrum?

Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at December 27, 2024 10:46 AM (4XwPj)

155 My understanding about RC theology i( and I could be wrong ) is that you’re not praying TO Mary. She’s not God. You’re asking her to intercede
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

Well, how do you do that without praying to her?

It's a distinction without a difference.

Posted by: Bulg at December 27, 2024 10:47 AM (v6JzV)

156 149 My understanding about RC theology i( and I could be wrong ) is that you’re not praying TO Mary. She’s not God. You’re asking her to intercede-as you would ask a friend to pray - “friends on earth and friends in heaven” as one of hymns says. Heck, I’m willing to ask anyone I think is in heaven to intercede for special intentions.if the intentions are in the will of God.
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I had heard that doctrinal explanation before, and I get it. The follow-up question I asked about that was met with less-clear answers. That being "What is the basis of your understanding that Mary and saints can hear your prayers?". Is there a biblical basis for that, or is it tradition?

Posted by: Don in SoCo at December 27, 2024 10:47 AM (K6MVD)

157 149 My understanding about RC theology i( and I could be wrong ) is that you’re not praying TO Mary. She’s not God. You’re asking her to intercede-as you would ask a friend to pray - “friends on earth and friends in heaven” as one of hymns says. Heck, I’m willing to ask anyone I think is in heaven to intercede for special intentions.if the intentions are in the will of God.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 27, 2024 10:43 AM (kfTUI)

I am a member of an SBC church ( I would be a member of a Presbyterian church if one was nearby that was not all out woke, but..) I have heard, to my shame, people in the church engage in Catholic bashing… I find that disgusting, and shameful. The pastor opposes this and rebukes, but some of the old guard persist. Reprehensible.

Posted by: tubal at December 27, 2024 10:47 AM (PCK5/)

158 Some interesting pictures of Puddin with Hunter's Chinese cronies have emerged. America First Legal sued to get them released. Biden and Obama got them held 'till after the election.

https://tinyurl.com/4nn7zw3v

Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at December 27, 2024 10:47 AM (paSBy)

159 “Round” is a shape, no?
Posted by: Common Tater at December 27, 2024 10:44 AM

That's just what a tater would be expected to say!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 27, 2024 10:48 AM (tmJ0a)

160 Steve Guest@SteveGuest
An actual story in Scientific American: "How Feminism Can Guide Climate Change Action"
"As gender-equality researchers at the U.N., we see growing evidence that women, girls and gender-diverse people are bearing the brunt of climate change. And that raises a question: What if we approached climate from a feminist perspective?"

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What if you changed your magazines title from Scientific American to Satanic American?

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 27, 2024 10:49 AM (L/fGl)

161 Thanks for the mood lightener Grammie Winger. My favorite is when the HMO docs (usually trim) tell me I should eat better and lose a few lbs and I'm looking around at all the basic staff at the clinic and thinking. "maybe you should start the health push in your own workplace"

Posted by: PaleRider at December 27, 2024 10:50 AM (UKUm3)

162 Would a very lapsed Methodist go to hell for using a menorah as a regular old candelabrum?

Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at December 27, 2024 10:46 AM (4XwPj)

Heh...

If you want to see a fun design, send me an email (address is on the sidebar) and I will send you a photo of one of my Menorahs.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 27, 2024 10:50 AM (d9fT1)

163 An actual story in Scientific American: "How Feminism Can Guide Climate Change Action"
"As gender-equality researchers at the U.N., we see growing evidence that women, girls and gender-diverse people are bearing the brunt of climate change. And that raises a question: What if we approached climate from a feminist perspective?"

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What if you changed your magazines title from Scientific American to Satanic American?

I would accept "Scientific American", or Scientific American (sic).

Posted by: Archimedes at December 27, 2024 10:50 AM (xCA6C)

164 What if we approached climate from a feminist perspective?

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It's too hot. And too cold. Now it's too hot again.

How'd I do?

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 27, 2024 10:51 AM (RIvkX)

165 Tubal, I am not Catholic-bashing. I am stating a point on which I strongly disagree with Catholic doctrine.

There are many things I admire about the traditional Roman Catholic Church (not its current woke version): its educational system, its art, architecture, and music.

But there are many aspects of its doctrine that I take serious exception to.

Posted by: Bulg at December 27, 2024 10:51 AM (v6JzV)

166 As gender-equality researchers at the U.N., we see growing evidence that women, girls and gender-diverse people are bearing the brunt of climate change. And that raises a question: What if we approached climate from a feminist perspective?"

BWAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

Wait...you were serious?

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 27, 2024 10:51 AM (tmJ0a)

167 I had heard that doctrinal explanation before, and I get it. The follow-up question I asked about that was met with less-clear answers. That being "What is the basis of your understanding that Mary and saints can hear your prayers?". Is there a biblical basis for that, or is it tradition?
Posted by: Don in SoCo at December 27, 2024 10:47 AM (K6MVD)
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Yes, In Maccabees. Not all Protestant Bibles have it, though.

It is also in the Gospels where the rich man calls on Lazarus to put in a good word and get him freed from torment.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 27, 2024 10:51 AM (ZOv7s)

168 It's a distinction without a difference.
Posted by: Bulg at December 27, 2024 10:47 AM (v6JzV)

No; I think there’s quite a
difference in saying’ “Lord, could you please do this if it’s on your will and will give you glory” and “Mary, you were holy and the mother of Jesus. Could you intercede with your son on this if it’s in keeping with God’s will?”

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 27, 2024 10:51 AM (Izgil)

169 What if we approached climate from a feminist perspective?

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It's too hot. And too cold. Now it's too hot again.

That's not funny.

Posted by: Archimedes at December 27, 2024 10:51 AM (xCA6C)

170 164 What if we approached climate from a feminist perspective?

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It's too hot. And too cold. Now it's too hot again.

How'd I do?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 27, 2024 10:51 AM (RIvkX)

Heh.. you speak great truth..

Posted by: tubal at December 27, 2024 10:51 AM (PCK5/)

171 What if we approached climate from a feminist perspective?
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"Not tonight, I have a headache."

Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at December 27, 2024 10:52 AM (paSBy)

172 Steve Guest@SteveGuest
An actual story in Scientific American: "How Feminism Can Guide Climate Change Action"
"As gender-equality researchers at the U.N., we see growing evidence that women, girls and gender-diverse people are bearing the brunt of climate change. And that raises a question: What if we approached climate from a feminist perspective?"

What if you approach it from a realistic perspective and admit it's a scam for grifters? Fucking idiot.

Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at December 27, 2024 10:52 AM (4XwPj)

173 Thanks for the mood lightener Grammie Winger. My favorite is when the HMO docs (usually trim) tell me I should eat better and lose a few lbs and I'm looking around at all the basic staff at the clinic and thinking. "maybe you should start the health push in your own workplace"
Posted by: PaleRider at December 27, 2024 10:50 AM

Heh. Sitting in the waiting room for an annual physical. Your point is very valid.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 27, 2024 10:53 AM (tmJ0a)

174 That's not funny.
Posted by: Archimedes at December 27, 2024 10:51 AM (xCA6C)

*full stage bow, right hand clenched over my heart*

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 27, 2024 10:53 AM (RIvkX)

175 I would love to know how a "gender-equality researcher" spends a typical workday.

Lab coat? Safety glasses? Bunsen burner?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 27, 2024 10:54 AM (dDmld)

176 165 Tubal, I am not Catholic-bashing. I am stating a point on which I strongly disagree with Catholic doctrine.

There are many things I admire about the traditional Roman Catholic Church (not its current woke version): its educational system, its art, architecture, and music.

But there are many aspects of its doctrine that I take serious exception to.
Posted by: Bulg at December 27, 2024 10:51 AM (v6JzV)

Aw I’m not picking a fight… I guess I am a little touchy because of the bad behavior of some old geezers in my own church.. they get pretty loud and mouthy and it pisses me off… so.. we good?? ( I hope..)

Posted by: tubal at December 27, 2024 10:54 AM (PCK5/)

177 Wiilowed
4) The firm of Trump, Musk, Swamy & Homan are promising/threatening to do a lot of things after Jan 20. I will be surprised if they accomplish half of it.

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The enemy has a vote.

Posted by: JM in Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate at December 27, 2024 10:54 AM (YpHxX)

178 “Mary, you were holy and the mother of Jesus. Could you intercede with your son on this if it’s in keeping with God’s will?”
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

That sounds like a prayer to me.

Posted by: Bulg at December 27, 2024 10:55 AM (v6JzV)

179 It isn't really. The original ones were patterned after the candelabrum in the Temple, but there are tons of different designs. The shape isn't important.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 27, 2024 10:40 AM (d9fT1)
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Yup. And I find the "traditional" menorah design to be ... less than ideal. You have to futz around with them just so in order to get everything to stay put, and the most mobile candle is the one in the middle, which you have to precariously wedge back into place which is tricky even if you don't have ham hands like me.

I much prefer alternate approaches that set the Shamash off to a side or out of line with the daily candles. Like this layout (though I don't especially like this design):
http://tiny.cc/0e53001

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 27, 2024 10:55 AM (HnUIn)

180 so.. we good?? ( I hope..)
Posted by: tubal

Yeah, we're good.

Posted by: Bulg at December 27, 2024 10:56 AM (v6JzV)

181 I much prefer alternate approaches that set the Shamash off to a side or out of line with the daily candles. Like this layout (though I don't especially like this design):
http://tiny.cc/0e53001

It's beautiful, but it looks like it comes from the Scandinavian Joos.

Posted by: Archimedes at December 27, 2024 10:56 AM (xCA6C)

182 Yes, In Maccabees. Not all Protestant Bibles have it, though.

It is also in the Gospels where the rich man calls on Lazarus to put in a good word and get him freed from torment.
_-_-_-_
Thanks! I will go chase references.

Posted by: Don in SoCo at December 27, 2024 10:56 AM (K6MVD)

183 My mom has a couple cool menorahs. One is a simple piece of mirrored plate glass with nine prisms mounted on it.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at December 27, 2024 10:56 AM (NsuVn)

184 What if we approached climate from a feminist perspective?
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"Not tonight, I have a headache."
Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis

More like...

"men are vile! I hate men! Kill them for Mother Earth!!!"

Rabid feminists would most definitely encourage human sacrifice for the cause.

Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at December 27, 2024 10:57 AM (4XwPj)

185 Come on baby light my fire.

Kevin Dalton@TheKevinDalton
Nearly 100 year old “vacant” building in Los Angeles that has been taken over by homeless people mysteriously catches fire.

Craig Beam@CraigBeam1
Replying to @TheKevinDalton
Building is the Morrison Hotel, most famous for serving as album cover for the Doors.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 27, 2024 10:57 AM (L/fGl)

186 @SteveGuest
An actual story in Scientific American: "How Feminism Can Guide Climate Change Action"
"As gender-equality researchers at the U.N., we see growing evidence that women, girls and gender-diverse people are bearing the brunt of climate change. And that raises a question: What if we approached climate from a feminist perspective?" ...
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 27, 2024 10:49 AM (L/fGl)
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Go for it.

Your sole and exclusive ambition is the discovery of fact, or it isn't. If you're after fact as such - succeed or fail - then you can conduct scientific activities. If you're not after fact as such, you cannot.

So have whatever "perspective" you like. But if that perspective is not, in its entirety, "my perspective is the pursuit of objective fact as such, come what may after those facts are discovered" then just know that you are not engaging in a scientific endeavor.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 27, 2024 10:57 AM (HnUIn)

187 What if we approached climate from a feminist perspective?

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It's too hot. And too cold. Now it's too hot again.

How'd I do?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 27, 2024 10:51 AM (RIvkX)

Heh.. you speak great truth..
Posted by: tubal

That's dirty! Put it down! Get away from there! Now we're going to be late because we have to clean you up!

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 27, 2024 10:58 AM (E7mWg)

188 I mean, there are also practical considerations here. The various miracles and apparitions, such as that at Fatima (70,000 witnesses) Guadalupe (which resulted in mass conversions) and the healing waters of Lourdes which now have 71 scientifically documented cures that are impossible to explain (there are more that fall within the envelope of the possible but are still remarkable).

The Rosary was chanted by the Christians at Lepanto and while hey, you win some, you lose some, Pope Pius V knew the moment the battle was decided, days before the news could reach Rome.

It can't all be con-men and coincidence.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 27, 2024 10:59 AM (ZOv7s)

189 Y'all have it wrong. Entirely wrong. What most of you are describing is, perhaps, "feminine" climate change.

"Feminist" climate change is easier. That's just "wicked men done did the bad climate thing, perhaps supported by sex traitor women."

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 27, 2024 10:59 AM (HnUIn)

190 Yup. And I find the "traditional" menorah design to be ... less than ideal. You have to futz around with them just so in order to get everything to stay put

Hot melt glue works wonders.

Posted by: rickb223 Gold & Silver Spot Prices at December 27, 2024 11:00 AM (E7mWg)

191 Our family was raised in accord with those values now derided and scorned. We have lived our lives by them with no apology to anyone.

Occasionally we've gotten shit about it, and it goes as far as me, then stops, because I don't tolerate it. Thankfully, there have only been a couple instances where it was necessary to demonstrate what is meant by non-toleration. They healed and hopefully benefitted by that demonstration in their futures.

I mention this because it is your right NOT to have to accept the abuse.

Posted by: IRONGRAMPA at December 27, 2024 11:00 AM (hKoQL)

192 Y'all have it wrong. Entirely wrong. What most of you are describing is, perhaps, "feminine" climate change.

"Feminist" climate change is easier. That's just "wicked men done did the bad climate thing, perhaps supported by sex traitor women."
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 27, 2024 10:59 AM (HnUIn)
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Is then when men who are required to wears suits to work turn the A/C up making women in light blouses and skirts have to put on a sweater?

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 27, 2024 11:01 AM (ZOv7s)

193 Is then when men who are required to wears suits to work turn the A/C up making women in light blouses and skirts have to put on a sweater?
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 27, 2024 11:01 AM (ZOv7s)
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Yes, insofar as allowing a man to touch anything important is patriarchy and thus should be forbidden.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at December 27, 2024 11:02 AM (HnUIn)

194 y: Bulg at December 27, 2024 10:55 AM (

if I ask my good friend-who is much Holier than I am-to / pray
To God for something does that mean that I think she’s God ? She’s not God. She just interceding to God for something . I sincerely doubt Mary thinks she’s God.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 27, 2024 11:02 AM (Izgil)

195 U nas yest' NOOD.

Posted by: Bulg at December 27, 2024 11:03 AM (v6JzV)

196 The Rosary was chanted by the Christians at Lepanto and while hey, you win some, you lose some, Pope Pius V knew the moment the battle was decided, days before the news could reach Rome.

It can't all be con-men and coincidence.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd

I was thinking during this past election cycle how difficult it must be for my catholic friends and in-laws who happen to be on the more woke side of the church to pray the Hail Mary and not feel conflicted- "Blessed among women".... "Mother of God "

Posted by: Rex B at December 27, 2024 11:03 AM (A75H2)

197 The World Bank has a little problem with its climate change expenditures. Up to $41B is unaccounted for.

https://tinyurl.com/mpe66sx5

Posted by: Meade Lux Lewis, Domestic Terrorist at December 27, 2024 11:03 AM (paSBy)

198 A lovely painting for the end of a holiday week celebrating both Christmas and Hanukkah. Thanks, CBD

I think these paintings are quite charming: artlevin dot com: Alex Levin, Hanukkah Paintings - Paintings of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of rededication, also known as the festival of lights.

Posted by: L - Rooster one day, feather duster the next at December 27, 2024 11:03 AM (NFX2v)

199 Like a Lifetime movie.

Breaking911@Breaking911
Sean Hannity & Ainsley Earhardt are engaged
"We are overjoyed and so thankful to our families for all their love and support during this wonderful time in our lives."

https://is.gd/ObQYnI

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 27, 2024 11:06 AM (L/fGl)

200 Pope Pius V knew the moment the battle was decided, days before the news could reach Rome.

It can't all be con-men and coincidence.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd

Is he the one that people say was a Nazi sympathizer who squirrelled away a shit ton of Jewish artwork in a secret vault hidden under the Vatican? Presumably while twirling his Snidely Whiplash mustache.

Posted by: Madame Mayhem (uppity wench) at December 27, 2024 11:06 AM (4XwPj)

201 What if we approached climate from a feminist perspective?

It’s raining: men at fault
It’s sunny: men at fault
It’s windy: men at fault
It’s snowing: men at fault
It’s a day ending in “y”: men at fault

Posted by: The man from Athens at December 27, 2024 11:07 AM (oFud5)

202 Is then when men who are required to wears suits to work turn the A/C up making women in light blouses and skirts have to put on a sweater?
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 27, 2024 11:01 AM (ZOv7s)

This makes women’s nipples hard making work nicer to go too.

Posted by: The man from Athens at December 27, 2024 11:13 AM (S5hhx)

203 The “new world order” requires national borders, sovereignty, self-rule and democracy be destroyed.

They aren’t going to lift the third world up. They are going to drag the first world down.

That’s why everything is so totally fucked up - our “leaders” have a different agenda than is popularly suposed. The “media” provides cover. The religious orgs were long ago infested with fellow travellers.

Not all conspiracies are theoretical

Posted by: Common Tater at December 27, 2024 11:14 AM (GR70+)

204 Lovely painting, especially Mary's face, but many nativity representations make me suspect the artists had never seen an actual new-born baby.

Posted by: iowaan at December 27, 2024 11:39 AM (WCv7G)

205 Welcome to Bethehem

Posted by: Tamaa the Drongo Bird at December 27, 2024 04:58 PM (wGqjj)

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