Catholic Marine Veteran, husband, father, teacher, historian, political philosopher, “Conservatarian”, fiercely pro-life, Upstate NYer, MAGA and USA lover.
Like many others, I have been alarmed by the success of certain politicians in our country who identify as extreme socialists or communists.
This is not a matter of classical liberals triumphing over standard-issue conservatives; this is the victory of people who stand athwart the fundamental principles that undergird our country.
There are many reasons why I detest Communism, but I want to draw attention to just one issue of supreme importance.
Karl Marx said that the first critique is the critique of religion. He meant that, before a complete re-working of the politics and economics of a society can take place, religion has to be taken down.
This is because religion, as he saw it, is the “opium of the masses,” a drug taken to dull our sensitivity to the suffering caused by economic exploitation. As long as the suffering populace is lured into complacency by fantasies about God's providence and the promise of eternal life, they will never rise up and throw off their chains.
But there is a second reason why the elimination of religion is of paramount significance for Marx.
Communism aspires to be a totalizing system, involving the government's control over education, entertainment, communication, politics, and especially economics.
What stands resolutely athwart this ambition is religion, which declares that all of these societal expressions are finally under the judgment of God. So, if you want Communism to succeed, religion has to be stamped out.
If you doubt me on any of this, I would encourage you to read the recent histories of China, Russia, Cuba, Nicaragua, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Venezuela. Revisit those histories and tell me I'm wrong about the attack on religion.
Might I encourage my fellow believers in God not to be complacent in the face of this very troubling development in the American body politic?
@RoyTruths138@WarClandestine Energy independence, economic growth, Iran decapitated and emasculated, secure border, inflation subsiding, exposure of terrible malfeasance during Covid…
@LattinaBrown I pray that this comes to be! I love our state, and I believe the Democrat party has become antithetical to American values and tradition.
To remain indifferent to good fortune or to adversity by accepting it all from the hand of God without questioning, not to ask for things to be done as we would like them but as God wishes, to make the intention of all our prayers that God’s will should be perfectly accomplished in ourselves and in all creatures is to find the secret of happiness and content. He fulfills the desire of those who fear him says the Psalmist, He hears their cry and saves them. The Lord keeps all who love him.41 And again: We know that for those who love God all things work together unto good.
Jean Baptiste Saint-Jure,
@nyjetshistory@MistaBubonic I watched Vinny's Achilles fail him that terrible game in 1999; it was the same day I left for Parris Island. I was crushed, as I had hoped to get boot leave during a Jets playoff run. 1998 was a great year...
@codeofvets MST is a serious problem, and I witnessed issues first hand. I will pray for her, and hope that command elements take these issues seriously. We need to take care of one another.
🔥 EPIC! Major James Capers Jr., a Marine who saved seven of his fellow Marines during a brutal 1967 ambush in Vietnam despite broken legs and serious blood loss, is FINALLY receiving the Medal of Honor today, more than 60 years later.
"He ignored SEVERAL serious wounds he suffered. He had broken legs. He was losing a lot of blood. And he ended up saving seven of his fellow Marines in the process."
"Leading his team to a helicopter landing zone, he reportedly also refused to board that helicopter unless the crew also took the body of his team's military working dog.
When the chopper was struggling to take off, he repeatedly tried to get off to make sure it was light enough to fly." — @BillMelugin_
President Trump will be presenting Major Capers the Medal of Honor at the White House shortly.
One of the major factors that chased me out of teaching was the COVID scare; I refused to be frightened on a virus, and the draconian measures that the government forced families and children to go through upset me to my core. Here is the truth: it was political, and aimed at President Trump.
Today, on my final day as Director of National Intelligence, I’m releasing never-before-seen communications and documents exposing how Dr. Fauci provided millions in US taxpayer dollars to fund dangerous gain-of-function research at the Wuhan lab, worked with politicized elements within the Intelligence Community to suppress the truth about his actions and hide the virus’ lab-leak origins, and lied to Congress while under oath in 2024. It’s time you know the truth.
https://t.co/3YJSstB7d4
I got out of teaching for this reason. I was a good teacher, and my history classes were bases on primary source documents and challenging secondary source documents. The COVID lockdowns were so discouraging, and the teacher's unions were a driving force. They turned a noble professions into babysitting. 😞
Please, no.
New York lawmakers have passed legislation to remove the word "mom" and "dad" and replace them with "gestating parent" and "non-gestating parent."
The measure now awaits Gov. Kathy Hochul's signature.
This is so wrong.
New York!!!!
Please share.
The race between Tina Forte and AOC is drawing increasing attention as voters debate two very different visions for New York's future 🇺🇸
Supporters of Tina Forte view her as a conservative challenger focused on public safety, border security, economic opportunity, and America First priorities. Supporters of AOC argue she has become one of the most influential progressive voices in Congress, advocating for major reforms on climate, healthcare, and economic issues.
As the campaign moves forward, voters—not commentators—will decide which vision they believe best represents New York's 14th District.
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The race between Tina Forte and AOC is drawing increasing attention as voters debate two very different visions for New York's future 🇺🇸
We must pray for the children. It is hard to understand why anyone would harm a child, but there is so much evil in the world, that we must understand the nature of the spiritual battle we face. Pray, and protect those who need protection.
Her name was Dominique Moody.
She was 6 years old.
She was locked in a dog crate and starved for over a year in Charlotte NC.
She was bound in duct tape.
Wrapped in plastic.
She was bitten by rats in a home with no heat and feces in every room.
She weighed just 27 pounds when she passed away.
Her "caretakers" forced little Dominique to watch them eat, while starving her.
They made her sit in her own urine and feces until she had open wounds.
When police found her, she had multiple broken bones. Burns. Open wounds and scars across most of her body.
She lived like that for OVER A YEAR.
Police were called to the house 50 TIMES before she died.
Nothing happened.
The women who were her "caretakers" were arrested 10 PREVIOUS TIMES.
WE DO NOT HAVE TO LIVE LIKE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!
Her name was Dominique Moody.
She was 6 years old.
She was locked in a dog crate and starved for over a year in Charlotte NC.
She was bound in duct tape.
Wrapped in plastic.
She was bitten by rats in a home with no heat and feces in every room.
She weighed just 27 pounds when she passed away.
Her "caretakers" forced little Dominique to watch them eat, while starving her.
They made her sit in her own urine and feces until she had open wounds.
When police found her, she had multiple broken bones. Burns. Open wounds and scars across most of her body.
She lived like that for OVER A YEAR.
Police were called to the house 50 TIMES before she died.
Nothing happened.
The women who were her "caretakers" were arrested 10 PREVIOUS TIMES.
WE DO NOT HAVE TO LIVE LIKE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!