In some ways, Republican devotion to the attorney general of Texas, Ken Paxton, is even more troubling than its continued support for Trump. Their enthusiastic support for a corrupt adulterer (Texas Republicans voted for him in the Senate primary runoff over the conservative, scandal-free John Cornyn by a staggering 28 points) tells us that the moral compromise of Trump’s supporters isn’t confined to the president. There is an expanding acceptance of corrupt politicians — so long as they "fight." https://t.co/0PkHUfwToy
No one (I know of) in the republican party speaks out against it, the media calls it an “awkward moment”. No, it is not! It’s a blatant embrace of ultra-right ideology by Elon Musk, by the cheering audience, by the silent republicans, by the media and by the silent bystanders.
I could have never imagined seeing the Nazi salute at a presidential inauguration in the United States of America. It wasn’t just Elon Musk, it was the cheering audience that made it even worse.
There is no excuse, there is no explaining it away – this was done by a man who plans his public appearances, who supports the Neo-Nazi party (AfD) in Germany!
This past week we learned of the brutal murder of Sonya Massey at the hands of a police officer. The last words she heard were “I’ll f**king shoot you in the f**king face”
We also saw this picture.
Guess which story enraged white evangelicals?
March 1933 The Enabling Act becomes law in Germany, giving the chief executive power enforce his own laws without checks and balances. The passing of the Act marked the formal transition from democratic republic to totalitarian dictatorship. 6 months later, it was a 1 party state
READ: Justice Sotomayor's warning in her dissent:
"When [the president] uses his official powers in any way, under the majority's reasoning, he now will be insulated from criminal prosecution. Orders the Navy's Seal Team 6 to assassinate a political rival? Immune. Organizes a military coup to hold onto power? Immune. Takes a bribe in exchange for a pardon? Immune. Immune, immune, immune. Let the President violate the law, let him exploit the trappings of his office for personal gain, let him use his official power for evil ends. Because if he knew that he may one day face liability for breaking the law, he might not be as bold and fearless as we would like him to be. That is the majority's message today. Even if these nightmare scenarios never play out, and I pray they never do, the damage has been done. The relationship between the President and the people he serves has shifted irrevocably. In every use of official power, the President is now a king above the law."
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I accidentally joined a cult, part 2
The charismatic leader and his blindly loyal followers.
I feel the gravity of calling Sovereign Grace a cult, but I also feel the gravity of continuing to recognize them as a church.
https://t.co/tjnRfCSn6C
Former #hopeccatx members, staff, volunteers, attendees issued a statement about recent events/narrative I n hopes of protecting others and encouraging repentance
https://t.co/Kv1f21ht9C
@bobsmietana
A joint statement from approx. 30 congregants of #hopeccatx.
One of the first things @KyleJamesHoward shared is how most church abuse cases have 1-2 ppl who’ll speak out. Let me say again, HERE ARE 30 PEOPLE BEARING WITNESS!
@cretecollective are you seeing this? Please look!
Highly encourage reading this entire thread. Kyle’s thoroughness and thoughtfulness in this process has been life giving to those hurt by Aaron and Michelle’s abuse.
What many hoped @cretecollective would’ve done months ago Kyle and @HelenLeeBooks have done in days.