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@fromlaw2grace

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Husband | Dad | Granddad | Pastor | Former Lawyer | Constitutional Conservative | A #GenX contrarian on culture, food, law, politics, religion, & sports.

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"Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person." Colossians 4:6 Just a reminder that our language on Twitter or other social media is not exempt from this Biblical instruction. #grace #truth
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@guypbenson At a certain point, it becomes arrogance. Saying that "I am more important than the institution or its standards." In the whole scheme of things, this is rather trivial, but it points to a growing disrespect we have for our institutions & for one another.
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@drantbradley I’m a conservative Southern Baptist Pastor and I have preached something similar. If you didn’t know he was a Catholic priest, you could mistake him for an Evangelical revivalist. And, he is right based on Scripture.
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@RealSaavedra Let @AOC . @IlhanMN & the other Dems keep talking. It just makes it so much easier for conservatives (like me) who were conflicted about @realDonaldTrump in 2016 to vote for his reelection in 2020.
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@thehill Despite her celebrity #Twitter following, @AOC 's leftist rants & ideas don't play well w/most sane voters anywhere. Let her keep talking & being the face of the Dems. It will only help elect more R's in 2020.
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@Sophia_Nyx Raising Arizona
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@StopAntisemites I graduated from GWU in 1988. This would have been unfathomable & unacceptable back then. That my alma mater is one of the hotbeds of #Antisemitism & pro-Hamas hatred is sad & despicable. #IStandWithIsrael #NeverAgainIsNow
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@RpsAgainstTrump We are inconvenienced all the time, whether on a plane or at the grocery store. How we deal with those inconveniences speaks to our character. This man's reaction is extreme. He's probably not a charmer off the plane. Call the flight attendant, because you can't talk to crazy.
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@RealJamesWoods I'm not at all surprised that this was the Christmas video that Jill Biden chose to produce. A thoroughly pagan, Christ-less Christmas is exactly on brand for this White House.
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@libsoftiktok She needs help, just not the kind she is asking for. Mental illness is a serious problem in this country. It causes people to act in irrational ways that harm themselves, their families, & society at large.
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@ronsterd89 Yes, absolutely. I didn't vote for #JoeBiden , but it would be an honor to be invited to the White House by any @POTUS . Common courtesy and civility should transcend political ideology.
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@EdKrassen #Trump 's whole rant, including praising Hezbollah as "very smart" & criticizing Israel & #BenjaminNetanyahu , wasn't just bad timing. It reveals (yet again) his arrogance & lack of moral character that is disqualifying for any leader, much less the leader of the free world.
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@MarshaBlackburn I can't speak for other families, but the #ACA was a blessing for our family. Our oldest son was diagnosed with #PerthesDisease & #Obamacare allowed us to get full coverage at an affordable price.
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@bagsfan75_Tony Roseann Barr. I never got why she was funny, either as a standup or on her show, “Roseann,” which I never watched.
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@RpsAgainstTrump If this is true, yet another gut punch. Of course, it's well deserved. Too many #Evangelicals (myself included) looked the other way or were silent about #Trump 's lack of character & fitness for office. Character does matter. What people do in private, particularly when they
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@stillgray I don't know what kind of relationship she had with her dad, but even if it wasn't good, her exposing her late dad's porn DVDs & posting a video says more about her character than his at this point. Not very classy, to say the least.
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@DailyCaller I like @NikkiHaley & thought she would make a strong nominee in 2024. If Trump doesn't run again, only candidates who can earn his support (even if they're not "loyalists") will be viable. Haley's unforced error attacking Trump has made her currently unviable. We'll see.
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@stillgray If this wasn't staged and, if there is no requirement for a tip (even if expected & customary), then this delivery driver should be severely reprimanded, if not fired outright. This is why I prefer to pick up my own groceries or pizza. No extra tips or unnecessary hassle.
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@RonFilipkowski No. A thousand times, no. I’m not sure what faith #DonaldTrump has, but it doesn’t resemble a Biblical faith as described in the New Testament. He is no King David. More like King Saul, the original mad king.
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@FrankLuntz Was the #ElectoralCollege explained to those who were surveyed or, did they even know what the Electoral College is & how it works? I highly doubt it. To do away with the EC is to allow CA & NY to choose the President for the rest of the country. No thanks.
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@RpsAgainstTrump Obnoxiousness.
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@joncoopertweets Can I choose demonic? Definitely a strong evil vibe going on there.
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@bagsfan75_Tony Spaghetti, homemade meat sauce, garlic bread, & salad. We have six adults living in our home now. This is one of the cheaper meals we make, especially if I use store brand items.
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@ATRightMovies "Fright Night" (the original, not the remake) and "An American Werewolf in London"
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@NBCNews On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, President Bush reminds us of the "nation that we know." At just under 10 minutes, this speech is well worth your time in taking a listen.
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@FSU_Barstool @SenRickScott may not ultimately be successful in getting the information he has requested, but it would be interesting to see what would be uncovered in discovery if a lawsuit were brought on behalf of #FSUFootball &/or the #ACC . The universities & the players will suffer
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@Atticus59914029 I’m a Baptist pastor. Chicken (especially the fried variety) is the official Baptist bird. I’m not boycotting @ChickfilA or @kfc or anywhere else that sells good fried chicken. As Logan Roy would say, “These are not serious people.”
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@libsoftiktok @JudicialWatch There's much to criticize Joe Biden for, but he didn't kick his dog in this video. He's trying to maneuver his leg around an unruly dog on a leash. I've done this with my own dogs & almost tripped. I'm surprised the President didn't trip & fall.
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@smashbaals "It is appointed unto man once to die and after this, judgment." Hebrews 9:27 God's judgment, particularly on those who murder innocent children, will be without mercy. This man's heart is truly dark, and unless he repents & trusts Christ, he will spend an eternity in hell.
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@GadSaad If these people are proud of what they did, they should own it. That they don’t want to defend their actions (which are indefensible) speaks volumes as to their moral compass ( which is broken). This evil should be confronted each and every time. #IStandWithIsrael
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@AdamKinzinger @Atticus59914029 "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for human anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness." James 1:19-20 Christians, including patriotic ones, should be known for their love, not their anger. This is not it.
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@ABC Absent a legal or judicial conviction, particularly for sedition (which no prosecutor has charged), this seems to be a political attack via the court system. If, as seems likely, lower courts rule against #Trump , this will need to be resolved quickly by #SCOTUS .
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@nytimes I'm a conservative pastor in NM. I get my 2nd Moderna vaccine in a few weeks. As with other issues, the best way to overcome vaccine mistrust is to lead by example. Encouraging people -- not bullying or shaming -- always works better, in my experience.
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@nytimes As a conservative (one of the few) who graduated from @FSUCollegeofLaw in 1991, I would never have thought about booing a speaker, much less turning my back on him/her. The action of these future attorneys doesn't bode well for the rule of law or justice in our country.
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@cctvidiots The car traveling in the left lane, with a green light, has a clear right-of-way of movement. The jeep, which pulls out very slowly in a traffic lane, didn't have enough time or distance to speed up. I would place the majority of the fault on the driver of the Jeep.
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@RpsAgainstTrump As a pastor, I am inclined to offer #grace when someone admits they’re wrong, apologies, & repents. Repentance is different than saying you’re sorry because you got caught. Like with any of us, true #repentance will be displayed outwardly in our words & actions. Time will tell.
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@JoeyMannarinoUS If you believe that Putin will stop with Ukraine, you could make a reasonable argument to cut off funding. History suggests that's not reasonable. When Putin's ambitions prove to be much grander by annexing the Baltics or part of Poland, what then? I'm never rooting for Russia.
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@ABC @ThisWeekABC If Trump is disqualified via the 14th Amendment without being found guilty by the Judicial or Legislative branch, that becomes entirely too subjective. What standards are used absent a finding of guilt? Who sets those standards? Each state or even each county? Talk about chaos.
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@bagsfan75_Tony Garlic butter or marinara sauce. Who dips pizza in ketchup? Probably the same people who put ketchup on their eggs 🤣
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@smashbaals Biblical sexual ethics, including homosexuality, marriage, and gender.
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@EdKrassen Back in the Stone Ages (i.e., the early 1990s) when I began dating my now wife of 31 years, it would have been expected for the man to pay for the entire meal on a 1st date. Is this still common or expected? If it is, then the young lady has a valid point.
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Thank you @lorifrank1 for sharing. As a lawyer-turned-pastor, I have argued that there are persuasive legal reasons, in addition to the moral & polity ones, for the @SBCExecComm to waive A/C privilege. There’s no good excuse for the EC to continue it’s obstinance. #SBCtoo
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New release of legal research by the SATF regarding liability of @SBCExecComm waiver of ACP:
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@ATRightMovies The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
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@MadScientistFF Ketchup is for fried potatoes, not baked potatoes. I would put a generous amount of butter if the potato is a side. If it's the main meal, I would add chili, bacon, and cheese.
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@Richard22980 @MZHemingway @GovMLG I live in NM & would like to think that is true, but, unfortunately it’s not. After she wielded executive authority to keep New Mexicans locked down as long as any state, we thought the voters would rise up & vote her out. She won reelection easily. Dems run NM.
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@RealEmirHan There are so many good ones, but one that still speaks to our time is Casablanca (1942).
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@mrmikeMTL Yes for trained service animals only. No for any other dogs. I love dogs but I don’t bring my dogs into Walmart or restaurants and I don’t think it’s acceptable to bring pet dog into stores.
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@ABC To use the #14thAmendment to keep Trump off the ballot, without an objective finding of guilt by the legislative or judicial branch, is entirely too subjective. Who decides that he is disqualified? Each state? Who in each state? What standard is used? This will lead to chaos.
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@RpsAgainstTrump No one knows if these charges are true or false at the moment. Why rush to convict him or to make him a martyr? We love to extend grace to people on “our side,” even if we don’t know any facts. It’s all a political game, played mostly for money. How about keeping your mouth shut
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@ProfDBernstein I’m a conservative Southern Baptist pastor. I attended #GWU in the mid-80’s. My best friend/roommate was Jewish (President of the Hillel House) as were most of my fraternity brothers. The Jewish student body was sizable. No open antisemitism to speak of. Today, my alma mater is 1
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@bagsfan75_Tony McDonald’s, if they are hot & fresh. Otherwise, Chick-fil-A.
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@MadScientistFF Sweet Baby Ray's. Their low-sugar BBQ sauces are actually pretty good as well.
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@MadScientistFF Roseanne Barr
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@stillgray She looks like something out of a Dr. Seuss book. I prefer these scary-looking characters to stay on the page, not walk around among us. It's frightening to people of all ages, not just young children.
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@EdKrassen Never heard of her. Just a tad arrogant and entitled, with a foul mouth to boot. Other than that, seems like a pleasant person to be around 😬
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@bagsfan75_Tony Biscuits & Gravy and Grits 😀
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@EdKrassen Without knowing any other facts beyond this video, I can't imagine any good excuse or reason why this person acted like a violent madman. I can think of a few bad reasons, but no good ones. #kindness #love #truth
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@Atticus59914029 As a pastor, I don't believe that I should be partisan. Radical love involves speaking the truth with grace & kindness. Although our faith will often intersect with politics & culture, our fight is ultimately spiritual, not cultural. Model grace, truth & unconditional love.
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@MadScientistFF Does Pong count? Definitely Pong. Usually 1-person mode.
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@stillgray Whether he is living "authentically" or just acting, there is a deep-seated spiritual and mental sickness that is on display.
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@MeghanMcCain #Fetterman 's insistence on dressing like he's going to the beach is arrogant. Arrogant people don't care how their actions make others feel or how those actions are perceived. Arrogant people do whatever they want because they can get away with it. That's Fetterman.
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@WFIncitePodcast I would first cook the bacon more, then add perhaps biscuits & gravy and a side of grits.
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@ClownWorld_ She is horribly lost & blind to the truth of the #Gospel . We shouldn't be surprised at her response to God's love. "For the word of the cross (the Gospel) is foolishness to those who are perishing, but it is the power of God unto salvation for those who believe." 1 Cor. 1:18
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@BillKristol As a conservative, #Evangelical pastor who was #NeverTrump prior to the 2016 election, the Dems have made it much easier to be "fine w/four more years" of @realDonaldTrump , despite issues w/his character & leadership style. Who is a VIABLE alternative to @POTUS ?
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@kevinmyoung If you are a Christian pastor who believes in heaven & hell, then it would be spiritual malpractice not to share the Gospel at a funeral. The message doesn’t have to be an “Evangelism Rally,” but not sharing the hope of salvation & eternal life is a missed opportunity.
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@StephsMundo @RpsAgainstTrump @SpeakerJohnson That is a good question, one that I struggle to answer as a conservative pastor. I think that many Christians are cultural, not necessarily Biblical. When politicians or pundits say things that sound "Christian," but which lack Christ & His values, many people gravitate to what
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@JennaEllisEsq This is boorish behavior, regardless of a person's position or party.
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@washingtonpost This is one of the reasons I didn't renew my digital subscription to @washingtonpost . When the so-called conservative columnist continues to write posts like this, we know that democracy has died in darkness.
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@benshapiro Many on the left, like self-professed Christian @PeteButtigieg , push back in an attempt to silence anyone in the public square who dares believe, much less openly advocates for, traditional Judeo-Christian values. If they can marginalize @VP Pence, who's next?
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@ATRightMovies "Fright Night" (the original, not the remake) and "An American Werewolf in London"
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@bagsfan75_Tony While I do love a good Pastrami sandwich, I rarely eat one and, therefore, wouldn't miss Pastrami if it was gone.
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@RpsAgainstTrump Fatal Attraction
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@juleswoodson11 asked if NM Baptist pastors would be issuing a statement asking the @SBCExecComm to waive A/C privilege. I have been working with pastors over the weekend on a statement. We hope to publish it in advance of Tuesday's EC mtg. #Accountability #cooperation #SBCtoo
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@TheSBCPlatform @firstbossier As a pastor, I believe it is wise to be as transparent as possible with church finances (not including personal giving records). Sunlight ensures accountability. Too many pastors place themselves in unaccountable positions with finances, which usually doesn't end well.
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@bagsfan75_Tony A classic of my late childhood. WKRP still holds up today.
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@D_B_Harrison I live in NM. The Governor was overwhelmingly re-elected last November, even after imposing, via EO, 1 of the most draconian lock-downs in the country. NM is a deep blue state. No Dem official or judge will lift a finger to go against her. Only the Feds can stop her.
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@RealEmirHan Casablanca
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@wendelltalks Yes, but not necessarily pre-trib. Regardless, Jesus said He would be with us always, even to the end of the age.
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@wendelltalks Yes, Scripture is 100% inerrant. There are no contradictions in the Word of God and, our own personal experiences don't negate the truthfulness of God's Word.
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@EdKrassen What kind of statement is that from his attorney? The only reasonable explanation for his behavior is that he is antisemitic. Of course, he should have been fired. There are some offenses that should be an automatic cause for termination of employment. This is one, IMO.
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@wendelltalks I don't know that it's a matter of "celebrating" Halloween as opposed to acknowledging that many families trick-or-treat on that night. Our church sponsors a "Trunk-or-Treat" as an outreach to the community. We try to shine the light of Christ by redeeming the night.
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@MadScientistFF Older than I am right now (56) 🤣It all depends on a person's lifestyle. Some people are "old" in their 50s, while others aren't really "old" until their 80s.
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@washingtonpost Interesting analysis by @pbump , but it's fairly simple why I won't be watching the @Oscars2019Live_ I watched every year but grew weary of being ridiculed & mocked by Hollywood celebrities for my beliefs. Life is too short to waste on 3+ hours of hate speech.
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@PinonPost This is ridiculous. This is a back-door (and not too subtle) way for the gov't to limit the #FirstAmendment rights of speakers (usually conservatives) with whom they disagree. Who can afford these onerous fees that are now required to engage in free speech?
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@GadSaad I know that #Twitter leans left, but I’m kinda shocked that it leans toward openly embracing evil.
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@bagsfan75_Tony Seinfeld. There are others, but that's at the top of the list.
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@bagsfan75_Tony #Starbucks . I'm not a big #Coffee drinker anyway. Plus, their coffee is way overpriced.
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@RealJamesWoods This Governor doesn’t care about the people’s constitutional rights. She is only concerned with her power, which she continually abuses.
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@midgetmoxie If Dabney Coleman was in a movie or TV series (the too short-lived Buffalo Bill for example), you knew it was going to be worth watching. He was hilarious in Tootsie.
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@EdKrassen Perhaps all of the above or, he was having a bad day. But, it doesn’t matter. His behavior was criminal, not to mention idiotic. He should be prosecuted, pay restitution, & be banned from going to any McDonald’s in the future.
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@Richard22980 @MZHemingway @GovMLG I live in Carlsbad in SE New Mexico. We share a border with TX. We also share the #permianbasin , the nation’s largest #oilandgas field. We are open to being annexed by Texas. We definitely are a red county. Only problem is that NM wants to keep the tax revenue from oil & gas.
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@WattersWorld Other than at the beach, lake, water park or similar appropriate venue, nope. Well, on second thought, maybe nowhere in public.
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@benshapiro is right. With their radical positions on abortion & now normalizing antisemitism, Dems have absolutely no moral authority to speak on any issue.
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Pelosi and company have decided to support the most anti-Semitic wing of the party in order to shore up a political coalition. There is no principle here, just rank partisan interest.
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@WFIncitePodcast Real butter. Lots of it.
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@OliLondonTV As long as sports organizations allow biological men to compete against women, this will continue to happen. The only thing that could force these organizations to change is money. If sponsors drop out or if women, en masse, refuse to compete against men, things might change.
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@ClownWorld_ Looks like some of the 6th graders my wife teaches in public school. A typical day in the classroom 😬
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@CamelotReturns The "frat boys" (I don't even know their names) may be broadcasting at the same time that Rush was, but they haven't replaced him. If "conservatives" are now all about style over substance, we've lost Rush's message & deserve to stay in the wilderness.
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@bagsfan75_Tony All of the above. It's mac & cheese.
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