If you're not familiar with Project 2025, now is the time to understand what's in store for this country if the #GOP wins in November. You can be justifiably afraid or much more motivated to VOTE. This thread helps explain why:
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it’s not at all uncommon that atheists in america particularly red states have to play the religion game. whether it’s simply keeping our mouths shout while someone rambles on or participating in religious events because of family or friends.
i don’t think people understand how often we are forced to lie or hide who we are to keep the peace. it’s really not fair given the fact that i know if the situation was christians having to conform to islam they wouldn’t stand for it yet they have no problem expecting others to do it for them.
in a more tolerant world this wouldn’t be the case as religion wouldn’t even be brought up in public settings because everyone would understand they have the right to believe but they don’t the right to expect others to also believe or play along with their beliefs.
Emmanuel Macron is just kicking ass tonight.
Some of his words for the French TV:
"If Ukraine falls, our security will be at risk. If Russia continues to escalate, if the situation worsens, we must be ready, and we will be ready. To be prepared, we will make the necessary decisions to ensure that Russia never wins."
"I want our compatriots to understand that there is only one person responsible for the situation we are in: it is the Kremlin regime. I am undoubtedly a responsible leader who has spoken with Vladimir Putin more than anyone else. We are not in fiction, this is not a novel or a TV series."
"Therefore, if the war spreads, if the war spreads in Europe, it will be the only choice and responsibility of Russia. Of course, today Russia is an opponent. The Kremlin regime is an opponent. I have always said this, we are not waging war with Russia and the Russian people.
"And we support Ukraine. I will tell you very simply: there will be no lasting peace without sovereignty, a return to internationally recognized borders of Ukraine, including Crimea."
"Today, for there to be peace in Ukraine, we must not be weak, so we must soberly look at the situation and with determination, will, and courage say that we are ready to achieve our goal by the means that ensure Russia will not win. The responsibility lies with us."
"If Russia wins, how will the lives of the French change? We will no longer have security in Europe. Who could think for a second that President Putin, who has respected none of these restrictions and none of his commitments, would stop at what has been achieved? The security of the French is at stake. These are our vital interests."
We have helped Ukraine to resist. But now the context on Ukrainian soil is changing. For them, the situation is much more complicated. Russia is becoming tougher internally and is stepping up its attacks.
"What is at stake in Ukraine? A war that is existential for our Europe and for France. We have introduced too many restrictions, so to speak, into our vocabulary. We are not participating in the escalation. We are not in a state of war with Russia.
We just need to be clear: we must not allow Russia to win."
What can I say -- finally the words of a real European leader.
@ChryssHart@kneerecon Disagree. If my kid throws a baseball through your window, I should pay to replace it. If I give my kid car keys, teach them to drive, and they run you over, I should be liable. This isn't as simple as "other people."