Andy Raatz

Love to travel and write, an explorer of the world that loves Christ, loves people, and loves the journey of life with his wonderful wife and daughters.

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The Symphony of God https://t.co/29tqVBZrpl

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@Brewers Nice!

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I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life https://t.co/6iJ603Gke0

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The Light of the World https://t.co/mXWA8SPAim

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@Logos Paul

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@kyledhamilton_ Andrew Jackson...because he would be packing weapons, even if not allowed!

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@elonmusk I know it sounds appealing, but forget the checks. Pay down the national debt with the savings. That will be the payment the next generations receive.

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@EdKoEditZ @piersmorgan @elonmusk You can't run an election in the middle of a war of defense. No country would do that.

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@unusual_whales I have never seen the stats that show how many housing units there currently exists in the US in relation to the number of family units (singles or family households). I would be curious to know how many households own multiple homes, impacting the housing availability numbers.

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@elonmusk Read this b

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GeoConfirmed UKR - Misinformation by President Trump.

While we typically refrain from political commentary, President Donald Trump's recent statement regarding the war in Ukraine is so egregious that we feel compelled to respond.

Several claims made by President Trump have already been debunked. We've included responses from Grok AI for each claim, demonstrating that even Grok refutes the misinformation spread by the president.

In this thread, we will provide geolocated footage as a reminder to everyone that Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, marking the beginning of this war.

1)

The United States has not spent $350 billion on this war, nor has it outspent Europe by $200 billion. In fact, European contributions have surpassed those of the US. Moreover, a significant portion of the American military aid (around 90% !) is spend in the US, reinvesting in the US economy.

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(Grok: https://t.co/xvtso8g5ZC)

2)

President Zelensky did not claim that half the American money sent to Ukraine is "missing". He stated that half of the promised funds had not been received, which is a crucial distinction.

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(Grok: https://t.co/TBgyaJQog8)

3)

Ukrainian constitution prohibits elections during wartime, a measure designed to protect the democratic process from foreign interference, particularly given Russia's known capabilities in this area...

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4)

President Zelensky is not a dictator, as evidenced by Ukraine's constitutional framework and his commitment to holding elections once hostilities cease. In contrast, it's worth noting that President Putin consistently wins elections in Russia with implausibly high percentages of votes, with opposition that 'falls out of windows", is poisened or jailed, raising questions about the true nature of Russia's electoral process.

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(Grok: https://t.co/8oYZ22jCDL)

5)

President Zelensky has a approval rate above 50% and not 4%. 4% is Russian disinformation.

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6)

There was no NATO expansion to the East, as NATO itself cannot expand. Instead, democratic countries independently decide whether they want to become members of the alliance. The process of joining NATO is voluntary and involves multiple steps, including meeting specific requirements and completing a formal application process.

The fact that many of Russia's former neighbors have chosen to seek NATO membership speaks volumes about their perception of Russia and their desire for collective security.

The decision of these nations to pursue NATO membership reflects their sovereign right to determine their own foreign policy and security arrangements. It also indicates a preference for the stability and security guarantees that NATO membership offers, rather than remaining under Russian influence.

Regarding the famous 'promise':
Article 103 of the UN Charter establishes a clear hierarchy in international law. It states that obligations under the UN Charter prevail over obligations under any other international agreement in case of conflict. This supremacy extends beyond just treaties, as it is generally understood to also apply to customary international law.
The hierarchy can be summarized as follows:

1) UN Charter obligations
2) Other treaties and customary international law
3) Non-treaty international texts
4) Political promises or commitments
5) Historical claims

Russia's invasion of Ukraine clearly violates fundamental principles of the UN Charter, including the prohibition on the use of force against the territorial integrity of another state. Any attempts to justify this action based on lower-ranking considerations like political promises or historical claims are legally irrelevant.

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(Grok: https://t.co/Gh0hvwaeCN and https://t.co/xQ9Hl9zHt0 and https://t.co/xQ9Hl9zHt0)

8)

Who initiated this nearly three-year-long war? RUSSIA.

As a platform that has analyzed over 50,000 frames/videos related to the conflict, we will remind the president ,with geolocated footage, who started this war: RUSSIA.

Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, despite repeatedly denying any plans for invasion in the preceding days.

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https://t.co/pSQBtQ8k6R

(Grok: https://t.co/Ujmef6lyCF)

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24 FEB 2022 - Russian tanks crossing the border from Belarus into Ukraine in Senkivka.

52.106063, 31.780644
4Q4J+C7C Sen'kivka, Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine

Sources: https://t.co/4VNiYZYDbS

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@BillAckman Thanks. Spot on. This is one area that the President is off. I speak from experience of living in that region for 13+ years.

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@realDonaldTrump This is the one area you are wrong. I'm not saying the US should send blanket $, but we are in the corner of the country that was invaded. We must recognize that truth.

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@realDonaldTrump I have supported your efforts for a long time, but this is one area you are wrong. I lived for years in this region, including the country that is the aggressor. Please have conversations to bring peace, but Ukraine is NOT the aggressor here. We must recognize that truth.

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@RWMaloneMD All Creatures Great and Small is a fun watch.

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The Rise and Fall and Rise of Hope
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Following Christ is vastly different than following spirituality. Christ transforms via His grace, His Spirit, and His love vs the self-guided, self-improvement mode of change. Each begin from totally different starting points.

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