Well, they believe in free thought. Just not that kind of free thought. The kind of free thought were everyone is free to think like them or free to face the consequences.
FDR mused on the theme of the freedoms and how freedom 'from' was as important as freedom 'of.' Having religious 'freedom' imposed with coercion is not freedom at all.
Yes. Scotland had/has some very clear thinkers. Can I suggest you google βJaney Godleyβ and βTurnberry Ayrshireβ and youβll find a pic of one of our great thinkers?
I don't know why, but I still get surprised when I read about how few atheists there are in a country that specifically have a "no public religion" in their constitution.
For all the Democratic congresscritters not standing up every single chance they get, I have just one question:
If they are comfortable "purging" THIS, that Niemoller(sp?) quote should come to mind, how long do you really think it will be, before they feel bold enough to "purge" congress itself of any Democrats they deem "unacceptable"? Because I'M betting, it will not be long....
The build quality of Teslas in general has been called into question by car magazines, practically from the time they first came out. That the cybertruck continues this trend should surprise no one.
Personally, you couldn't pay me enough to drive a Tesla.
You can look at most Teslas and be reasonably certain Elmo didn't design em, then you look at that dumpster on wheels and think, oh, Elmo designed it, or the kid he carries around as a human shield did....
Tesla served its purpose. Before Tesla, major car companies said it was impossible to make an electric vehicle for one reason or another. Once Tesla was successful they ran out of excuses. Now that they have served their purpose, they either need to get their act together and put out better vehicles or fade away,
"That doesnβt prevent her, of course, from supporting church/state separation and protecting freedom of religion for everyone (including the non-religious)."
Agreed! In fact, I'd argue that any religious person with even a bit of sense should realize we need separation of church and statement as much as the non-religious do.
A great many politicians pay lip-service to religion for political purposes, while remaining grotesquely immoral. I can kind of understand this, as it has always been the way politics operate. It is the true believers like Mike Johnson who terrify me. People of genuine principle, as represented by the free-thought caucus, bring out the hatred in conservatives.
I've kind of always thought that too, people say, "well, so and so is not a 'real' Christian", and I think, I've READ tha Bible, if I ever run into a "real Christian", I'll run the other way...
Still not one single Republican/Libertarian or even Independent in the CFC. Speaks volumes.
Volumes? Librsries.
Don't worry- the Firemen will shortly come 'round to get rid of π΅π©π°π΄π¦.
I get that reference ;)
Well, they believe in free thought. Just not that kind of free thought. The kind of free thought were everyone is free to think like them or free to face the consequences.
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Their god of hellacious extortion keeps them in line.
Trump or their imaginary friend?
Both.
Two from my state now (Pramila Jayapal and Emily Randall). Yay! Big props especially to Randall.
Now to match/surpass our rational brethren in California. :)
One from my state. Not my district, I'm stuck with Tim "If climate change is real, God will take care of it" Walberg.
Oy.
Full on MAGA fascist, too. His weekly email newsletters are full of how great he thinks it is that Trump is undoing the "damage" from Kamala/Biden.
Those are the types you hope get screwed by Muskrump and the GQP.
Let me guess, the alleged "damage" is never specifically named or even described?
Memphis has Steve Cohen, a rarity in the Bible Belt.
It's a miracle. :)
But here across the river, we have got Tom Cotton.
None from mine. It's so unjust !!!
Don't worry. France will get statehood right after Canada, Panama, and Greenland.
Bet France's new national anthem will be GOD BLESS THE USA...(oh, and france, too)
Good luck with that.
But still not DC or Puerto -"nobody knew it was an island"- Rico....
"...surrounded by water, BIG water..."
FDR mused on the theme of the freedoms and how freedom 'from' was as important as freedom 'of.' Having religious 'freedom' imposed with coercion is not freedom at all.
πβπππ ππ ππ π π’πβ π‘βπππ ππ πππππππ ππ πβππππ π’ππππ π π‘βπππ ππ πππππππ π‘π ππππ’π π.
-- David Hume
Scottish philosophers have added much to the marketplace of ideas. Potus #47 had a Scottish mother, but his odious father is better-known.
Yes. Scotland had/has some very clear thinkers. Can I suggest you google βJaney Godleyβ and βTurnberry Ayrshireβ and youβll find a pic of one of our great thinkers?
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Pic now added.
Janey was wonderful - it would have been great to hear her commentary about our current times.
Janey was right.
THREATENING eternal hell is extortion.
I almost wish it existed, cause the magat horde would surely be headed there. Never gonna forgive em for wrecking the tail end of my life.
Me neither
Andrea Salinas is my rep. Iβve voted for her each time. Happy to hear sheβs now part of this group. ππΌππΌ
MAGAt sheepole.
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MAGAts: "Slugs For Salt! Slugs For Salt!"
I don't know why, but I still get surprised when I read about how few atheists there are in a country that specifically have a "no public religion" in their constitution.
Make America White Again!
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/14/g-s1-54054/arlington-national-cemetery-dei-website
SMHISAD - Shaking my head in shame and disgust
Next, they will dig up the graves of anyone who isn't a white christian man and send the coffins to the families or anywhere out of view.
The unbridled racism/misogyny/anti-LGBTQ sentiment by the I HATE DEI! scumwads makes me want to vomit. Preferably all over them.
For all the Democratic congresscritters not standing up every single chance they get, I have just one question:
If they are comfortable "purging" THIS, that Niemoller(sp?) quote should come to mind, how long do you really think it will be, before they feel bold enough to "purge" congress itself of any Democrats they deem "unacceptable"? Because I'M betting, it will not be long....
Hats off to Hemant for not making us look at Popoff all weekend!
Unlike Popoff, Hemant has morals.
OT - For the punners
https://www.gocomics.com/theargylesweater/2025/03/13
He just have to hoover behind her.
That one should be swept under the rug.
She'll have to give up puns for Lint.
Well, that sucks!
There needs to be some sweeping changes in that household.
Stephan Pastis is reading this and taking notes.
If god exists yet he cannot protect children from being sexually abused in his own place of worship then what good is he?
USELESSNESS...
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Fecal matter found. Holy shit!
Trying to avoid a religious movement?
That pun boweled me over
Well if it's holy water all you have to do surely is boil the hell out of it?
"That pun boweled me over"
Made me fall off of my stool.
Beware. Don't poop out a vertebrae.
or pee on a electric fence
Truth in advertising about what god belief is?
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They couldn't be bothered to put a little chlorine in? π€ͺ
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LOVE THIS!!!! ππ₯°π
NOT mocking. Describing.
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Well, when you put it THAT way it just seems silly, doesn't it?
Tesla Reportedly Halting Cybertruck Deliveries Amid Concerns of Flying Bodywork.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a64189316/tesla-reportedly-halting-cybertruck-deliveries-amid-concerns-of-flying-bodywork/
The build quality of Teslas in general has been called into question by car magazines, practically from the time they first came out. That the cybertruck continues this trend should surprise no one.
Personally, you couldn't pay me enough to drive a Tesla.
Teslas are computers on wheels. When the computer fucks up, you know you're in for a world of hurt.
Which is why I love my '98 pickup truck.
Doesn't even have power windows. You have to manually roll them up or down.
You can look at most Teslas and be reasonably certain Elmo didn't design em, then you look at that dumpster on wheels and think, oh, Elmo designed it, or the kid he carries around as a human shield did....
Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly
I'd hate to be near one of those things the day after the warranty runs out.
I think the CT is labelled Model POS.
Tesla served its purpose. Before Tesla, major car companies said it was impossible to make an electric vehicle for one reason or another. Once Tesla was successful they ran out of excuses. Now that they have served their purpose, they either need to get their act together and put out better vehicles or fade away,
"That doesnβt prevent her, of course, from supporting church/state separation and protecting freedom of religion for everyone (including the non-religious)."
Agreed! In fact, I'd argue that any religious person with even a bit of sense should realize we need separation of church and statement as much as the non-religious do.
And the god of "unconditional love" wilol brn them forever.
A great many politicians pay lip-service to religion for political purposes, while remaining grotesquely immoral. I can kind of understand this, as it has always been the way politics operate. It is the true believers like Mike Johnson who terrify me. People of genuine principle, as represented by the free-thought caucus, bring out the hatred in conservatives.
Mike Johnson, love-child of Howdy Doody and Waldo. AKA the uber right-wing nutjob's nutjob.
Johnson was born in 1972. Waldo in 1987. The math doesn't add up. : )
Don't overthink it, Jake.
Ha ha!
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I've kind of always thought that too, people say, "well, so and so is not a 'real' Christian", and I think, I've READ tha Bible, if I ever run into a "real Christian", I'll run the other way...
Attempting to sort out who was, or was not, a TRUE Christian has spilled enough blood to float the Navy.
EVERYTHING brings out the hatred of kkkons
Mike Johnson has no morals.