Dear MAGA: 20190922 Open Topic

This very special
What Trumps Intelligence? SUNDAY open thread

is VERY OPEN – a place for everybody
to post whatever they feel they would like
to tell the White Hats, and the rest of the KAG!KMAG world.

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comment on people’s comments.
Keep it civil.  Treehouse rules, but expect lots of QAnon.


See the January 1st daily thread for the rules of the road,
which are few but important.


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What Trumps Intelligence?

There’s been much talk of research into artificial intelligence (AI) being important to various nations for national security reasons. We’ve seen recent speculation about body doubles or even clones for some influential but elderly persons.

There has been discussion about the work of researchers here and abroad attempting to merge human and machine as the next step in our evolution. And some independent voices have been suggesting that those who desire power and dominion in our world are seeking methods for creating soulless humanoids that would be easier to control.

Let’s ask some questions about the appropriateness of the focus of these discussions. Are youth, embodiment and intelligence actually the keys to much of anything after all?
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Let’s talk about I.Q. Around the same time as eugenics became a hot topic among the (godless) elite in academia (Salk, Stanford), the all -hallowed TESTING (Wolf!) of children to identify those with high I.Q. was pursued as the way towards the best future for humanity. In fact, this was the beginning of almost 50 years of forced sterilization or even institutionalizing of supposed low I.Q. women to prevent them from creating more “low I.Q.” children.
A sad and shameful blight on our history based on wrong thinking that did not prove out. Did you know that activism and papers written here in the USA at that time became the inspiration for Hitler’s eugenics programs?
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However, you have likely seen for yourself that a very clever person who has not developed genuine strength of character is often merely a more successful predator and/or criminal.
Later research was published indicating that your I.Q. score has little or no correlation to success or fulfillment in real life. The willingness to apply oneself, develop skills and good character traits all come into play when looking at the basis for enjoying a good life.
Some researchers still think those with high I.Q. have better success in life, but admit they may struggle more with certain health issues.
Mensa IQ not protective from mood disorders

May I propose that what actually trumps the #FAKE siren song of increasing our INTELLIGENCE will be elicited by discarding the FAILED materialistic model of reality pushed on us by #FAKE SCIENCE and returning to the world view of the mystics where reality is found in a living, energetic, conscious universe.

Returning to such a world view immediately remedies many of the evils of this present age–nearly effortlessly. If the universe itself and all that inhabits it are energetically and consciously interconnected, then everything matters, everything is to be given a voice, some consideration, a say in the process in which we find ourselves.


Canticle of Brother Sun and Sister Moon by St. Francis of Assisi
Most High, all-powerful, all-good Lord,
All praise is Yours, all glory, all honour and all blessings.
To you alone, Most High, do they belong,
and no mortal lips are worthy to pronounce Your Name.
Praised be You my Lord with all Your creatures,
especially Sir Brother Sun,
Who is the day through whom You give us light.
And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendour,
Of You Most High, he bears the likeness.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars,
In the heavens you have made them bright, precious and fair.
Praised be You, my Lord, through Brothers Wind and Air,
And fair and stormy, all weather’s moods,
by which You cherish all that You have made.
Praised be You my Lord through Sister Water,
So useful, humble, precious and pure.
Praised be You my Lord through Brother Fire,
through whom You light the night
and he is beautiful and playful and robust and strong.
Praised be You my Lord through our Sister, 
Mother Earth who sustains and governs us,
producing varied fruits
with colored flowers and herbs.
Praise be You my Lord
through those who grant pardon for love of You
and bear sickness and trial.
Blessed are those who endure in peace,
By You Most High, they will be crowned.
Praised be You, my Lord through Sister Death,
from whom no-one living can escape.
Woe to those who die in mortal sin!
Blessed are they She finds doing Your Will.
No second death can do them harm.
Praise and bless my Lord and give Him thanks,
And serve Him with great humility.


With a holy awe silencing our drives to mold the world into that which would please ourselves the most, we begin to allow the more subtle essences of Creation to guide us.

We do not abuse others, using them for our pleasure with a total disregard for the consequences such soul-stealing acts initiate within and around all that is touched by the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical darkness we are empowering.
We become more thoughtful when we encounter ethical questions about killing babies in the womb, snowflake babies, IVF, human cloning, baby farms, sexual abuse of babies and children, the use of embryonic stem cells in vaccines, the use of aborted baby tissue in cosmetics, the suggestion of outright cannabalism as a solution for “climate change.”
If all of Creation is an interconnected, conscious and living Unity, we cannot respond as Cain and say, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” as that implies we have the power to “divorce” ourselves from the greater totality of existence. To vainly attempt to create our own mini-universe where we happily exclude all that we personally reject about reality.

Not even satan has succeeded in fully escaping the winsome pull of the beauty and sheer goodness of Heaven’s essence which are embedded holographically into the very smallest quarks in Creation and it has driven him mad. We become fools if we imagine we have the power to do so ourselves.
Think*3

Mountain lake with rustic cabin, mountains, and classic white church around the lake.
May we see our world with Heaven’s eyes.
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Sadie Slays

Is there anything in the Bible that is specifically against creating art?
I am NOT referring to idols. I’m talking about painting a pretty landscape or dumping a bunch of paint on canvas like Jackson Pollock; art that is intended as a creative hobby, NOT for worship.
As far as I know, there are no Biblical taboos against art as a hobby, but people here are more familiar with the Bible than I am. Any insight into this would be greatly appreciated. I don’t know where else to ask and Googling didn’t produce anything useful.

gil00

Easy enough!
“Question: “What does the Bible say about art?”
Answer: The first mention of art in the Bible is in Exodus 31. God is instructing Moses to create a tent for the ark of the covenant, and God mentions several artisans whom He has chosen to create “artistic designs” to beautify the tent. God says, “In the hearts of all who are skillful I have put skill.” We learn two things about God’s view of art in this passage: He likes it, and He is the source of it. He wants man to create beautiful things, and their skill in doing so is from Him.”
https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-art.html

Sadie Slays

Thank you! Not sure how I missed this while searching, but it helped!

smiley2

we are created in His image…
He is The Creator….He Creates…
…and in us, He has instilled creative talents and abilities, including artistic talents..
how we use that is up to us…but if we use it in such a way that honors Him, that must make Him smile.
🙂
my 2 cents
creative talents are gifts .
<3

Sadie Slays

Thank you!

Deplorable Patriot

Yes, but art is, at its core, communication. If the message of the piece does not penetrate, there is argument that it can be a failure. When I sing, if my annunciation, phrasing and line is not right, the message does not penetrate.

singingsoul1

3T wonderful topic . Thank you for sharing.
God creates in us and through us. The universe is within us so is the breath of God that still is over the water.
I like doodling using simple colored pencil such as I created my avatar. I love crating out in the garden under the grape arbor on my stone table.
I also make jewelry stinging beats to me is like praying the rosary to others. I made many pieces for the local museum. for their auction fund raiser.
My sister in law has a degree in art and one time said to me “no one can tell her how to do art because she is the expert.”
I answered her ” I create as the spirit moves me and I am not bound by set art rules.”
I am fully aware who creates my art, my poems it is God who works through me all we have to do is allow him.
3T concerning mysticism I agree fully. A wonderful teacher told me that to learn from the mystics of the past . Also read as close as one can to the original writing from mystics.
Stay clothe to the earth feel the soil, meditate in nature study the Bible. I like Holy reading Lectio Divina.
Give time to sit with God in silence contemplating.
We are one with the universe and one with each other, one with the earth and all that is on it and one with God.

singingsoul1

Correction: is supposed to be stringing beads ( what was I thinking ?) not stinging beats.
Not clothe it is supposed to read close to the earth.

singingsoul1

thank you 🙂

GA/FL

GOD is the original Creator and artist. Look at the world and the designs of His Hand and Eye.
GOD made us in His Image to be creators too. Art was/is GOD’s idea.
GOD gives us the gifts, talents, inspiration to create!!!
See Exodus 31

cthulhu

When God created man in His image…..it wasn’t the image of blonde hair or curly, short or tall, dark or light, male or female, lithe or stout……it was in the image of God the Artist. We are meant to imagine, plan and create — and therefore enhance this great Creation.

phoenixrising37

Wonderful response to that statement cthulhu…………….. For decades I have pondered how to express this……………. and you just did, so succinctly ……………. Thank you.

cthulhu

TY. *blush*
GA/FL expressed the same concept immediately above. We don’t share warts with the Almighty, we don’t share skin tones, hair colors or patterns…..it’s arguable that we don’t share the same number of heads or breathable atmospheres.
But we share a spark. We are created in His image with that spark. And within that spark is Creation.
I have previously mentioned my struggles with Doubt. This much, at least, I know.

Sadie Slays

Thank you!

GA/FL

Amen! God is also the GOD of LOVE, TRUTH, ORDER….and made us to thrive on those. When we (try to) break HIS Eternal Unchanging Written in Stone Laws, moral, physical, spiritual laws, we break ourselves and others.

GA/FL

Addendum: God is also the GOD of LOVE, TRUTH, ORDER, LIFE….and made us to thrive on those. We must not sin against LIFE either.

Sadie Slays

Thank you!

Deplorable Patriot

Short answer: no. Think about it. Art has been a part of the Church since the beginning. The mosaics in the early churches, and then the frescoes, and stained glass work that depicted scenes out of Scripture for the people who didn’t read. (Literacy wasn’t a thing until the 16th century.)
It is supposed to be done for the greater glory of God, though.

bakocarl

“It is supposed to be done for the greater glory of God, though.” . . . and there lies the crux of the matter.
Just as God provides rain for the righteous and the unrighteous, God gives abilities to both the righteous and the unrighteous. The righteous will consciously use those abilities for the greater glory of God. The unrighteous will use those same abilities to promote themselves, for the treasures of the world, or even for evil purposes . . . but never for the glory of God Who provided those abilities.

Gail Combs

““It is supposed to be done for the greater glory of God, though.” . . . and there lies the crux of the matter.
And THAT IS WHY the Communist want to debase it!!

THE 45 COMMUNIST GOALS AS READ INTO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, 1963
….
20. Infiltrate the press. Get control of book-review assignments, editorial writing, policymaking positions.
21. Gain control of key positions in radio, TV, and motion pictures.
22. Continue discrediting American culture by degrading all forms of artistic expression. An American Communist cell was told to “eliminate all good sculpture from parks and buildings, substitute shapeless, awkward and meaningless forms.”
23. Control art critics and directors of art museums. “Our plan is to promote ugliness, repulsive, meaningless art.”
24. Eliminate all laws governing obscenity by calling them “censorship” and a violation of free speech and free press.
25. Break down cultural standards of morality by promoting pornography and obscenity in books, magazines, motion pictures, radio, and TV.
26. Present homosexuality, degeneracy and promiscuity as “normal, natural, healthy.”
27. Infiltrate the churches and replace revealed religion with “social” religion. Discredit the Bible and emphasize the need for intellectual maturity which does not need a “religious crutch.”
….
https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/watchwomanonthewall/2011/04/the-45-communist-goals-as-read-into-the-congressional-record-1963.html

GA/FL

Now most mainline churches have fallen for #26 – spit!!!

Cuppa Covfefe

And number 22 seems to be the impetus behind the removal of statues and monuments across the country: indeed, across the world.

An American Communist cell was told to “eliminate all good sculpture from parks and buildings, substitute shapeless, awkward and meaningless forms.”

In a town nearby, there are a number of “statues” that are tall and skinny figures, but they all share one, very odd feature: they have no heads. Apparently in the modern (illumi?) art world that’s a “thing”… I guess the commies love it… most people I’ve talked to, don’t…

singingsoul1

Art has many expressions D Patriot you with your voice and love of music.
I see art in many places planting,in flowers, in vegetables,in trees and in shrubs in people and in animals
.
I love the winter barren landscape and see much art in what has been planted by people and God’s creation.
Love trees specially after they lost their leaves. Sometimes I contemplate and realize how much nature reflects ours.
Love spring when the sap of trees that lay dormant comes up anew and leave buds form on its limbs.
The trees that are firmly rooted in the earth live grow and flourish.
If we are rooted firmly in Christ also grow and flourish. Both the tree and we drink from the roots that give us life.
I love the seasons and also the seasons of life.
I know most people do not understand me but that is ok I always have been a misfit but not in God’s world.

singingsoul1

3T it is a God given gift that spiritual mentors who walked with me for a while encouraged and I did not know I had.

singingsoul1

3T It is the head and heart connection but you already know that.
Thank you for this tread and all the work you put in as a gift to this forum.

gil00

What a great analogy directly to the climate crisis event too T3.
And for a far simpker matter, Scott Pressler just asking people to clean up 60 tons of trash in a day versus the elitist dimms in the entire state of CA who, in their intellectual superiority, ask President Trump for millions more but do nothing worthwhile with what theyve already had!

Linda

And that’s exactly why he didn’t give it to them! 🙂

para59r

More Leftish Hypocrisy. They should be proud of themselves. Posted this on Flep’s page, but it (lower tweet) will fit here just as well. Unfortunately I don’t know how to decouple the tweet, though both are quite notable (What the hell is Bernie thinking!).
https://twitter.com/jbgone_fishing/status/1175388934966300678?s=20

bakocarl

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para59r

I was aware of a comment down below the image that claimed it was from some sort of pot festival thing. Assuming it’s so, regardless, too many of the same kind of people populate those kinds of events. Likely less concerned with being watched for good stewardship of public land and thus even more revealing as to their true concerns toward nature as opposed to any stated words other wise, wouldn’t you think?

bakocarl

Time after time, there are good examples of the Libs meeting for some cause, and trashing the meeting place as a consequence. There are also quite a few examples of responsible groups cleaning the area after their meetings – almost always Deplorable type people.

singingsoul1

giloo what is even more profound that during all this climate change scam and propaganda Scott Pressler and volunteers cleaned homeless camp when at the same time young adults preaching adults about climate change leave tons of garbage behind.
I have seen pictures of trash after the climate change demonstrations.
Kids where given day off from school but many cannot read or do math or understand looking back to history that climate changes and it’s normal.
We adapt to changes we always have. Now we are told we cannot change to changing climates?
By the way every thing changes all the time nothing stays the same.
Mao used young adults and children for his agenda, Hitler used young adult and children for his purpose, The East Germans used young adults for their purpose.
All tyrannical entities always used youth against the established social cultural order and against their parents.

gil00

Goodnight.
Everyone deserves a second chance..and an opportunity to tell the truth.

I swear the cat did it 😣
by u/Bella_Swan4443 in AnimalsBeingDerps

pgroup

I have concluded that the entire “whistleblower” escapade is a DJT honeypot. The ‘shock and urgency’ is manufactured. The content is fake but appears real. The thing was referred to the IG for safekeeping which is where it will stay.
The knowledge of the whole thing was leaked to certain outside agents, deliberately, so that they would start the gossip rolling. Once the meme got traction, Ukraine was added to the narrative, deliberately. Because the media had a grip, they couldn’t resist adding more to the narrative once they saw Ukraine.
Why would DJT do this?
Because now the media has grabbed the Ukraine tarbaby and cannot let go. The Biden corruption is now part of the narrative and the media must deal with it.
Song of the South 2.0
I love my president. He is so f’ing smart it takes my breath away.

Wolf Moon | Threat to Demonocracy

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pgroup

[grin; giggle]

cthulhu

Let’s see how these lemons work……

Rodney Short

Sweet,I can’t wait for MOAR.
Hope you don’t mind but I saved Trump Gravity on my homescreen to share with people when they need a wakeup call.
God has made sure Trumps got this…

Wolf Moon | Threat to Demonocracy

Spread the Word! Share it far and wide! Wake up as many as we can! 😀

Rodney Short

Amen brother,every time I see someone doubting President Trump I slap em back into reality with your Amazing Trump Gravity story,works every time.

Wolf Moon | Threat to Demonocracy

Yup!

“Snap out of it!” 😀
Hey – it works on ME!!! 😉

ozzytrumpster

Please don’t throw me in the briar patch

patfrederick

wow…I just posted something like that on Flep’s thread…I can see POTUS figuring out the media’s MO and using it to his advantage time and time again…the rubes never see it coming!

Chris

..what is msm to do?..
deny sleepy joes own words on video ?
..who can misinterpret his own words?
Censor or prohibit the video from being shown anywhere ??
..who could or would do that ?
VSG

patfrederick

IKR?
I am learning so much from watching him…lol

Teagan

Let’s hope the GOP, especially elected office holders, are learning from him, as well. I think they are…beginning to see some signs…finally!

grandmaintexas

I agree completely. It has his mark all over it. I think he also did it to tease out another level of DS actors. Also, who in the world would believe ANYTHING the Fake News media reports? He won’t stop until they are destroyed.
I love our President. He is an answer to prayer. ❤🤍💙

realsauce

Yep, that was my take when the story first broke….before we even knw it was about /BidenUkrain
realsauce
September 18, 2019 at 21:52
This reeks of a canary leak trap/LOOK SQURREL!!(and a exploding squirrel at that)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trumps-communications-with-foreign-leader-are-part-of-whistleblower-complaint-that-spurred-standoff-between-spy-chief-and-congress-former-officials-say/ar-AAHuOBK

ladypenquin

The Democrats continue to use Pelosi’s “Wrap-up Smear” as their strategy. They’ve been doing it for years, but we see the brazenness of it with the Russian-collusion story. Seeding it to the MSM in 2016, who then spread it to the populace, and who’ve kept up the narrative ever since. There have been additional narratives (DJT and the locker room tape released just prior to the election, Oct. 2016) seeded and pushed by the MSM but some are stronger than others.
Of course, the Kavanaugh smear is another prime example, and their resuscitation of it is meant to intimidate and taint him and the decisions out of the Supreme Court.
Trying to drum up a Ukraine-collusion story regarding POTUS is a bold move on their part. Unfortunately, the masses hear the lies first, and will continue to push it regardless of any truths regarding Biden which come out.
Until these corrupt politicians are indicted, and the truth about their dirty deeds – going back decades, with numerous players – are revealed this will continue. POTUS knows this, but the ducks all have to be in a row…

Wolf Moon | Threat to Demonocracy

Very moving! <3
“What Trumps Intelligence?”
I can only speak for myself, but based on my experience, the thing that trumps intelligence is Trust In God, which – among other things – grants wisdom, knowledge and understanding. These three are far more important than “intelligence”, which includes unwise, unknowing, and poorly understood intelligence.
When I see intelligence which ignores God, I see – at best – a kind of empty and self-defeating intelligence, of which I want no part.

wheatietoo

“I can only speak for myself, but based on my experience, the thing that trumps intelligence is Trust In God, which – among other things – grants wisdom, knowledge and understanding.”
____________
So true, Wolf.
As an example…one of my older brothers tested in the ‘genius’ level on IQ tests.
But he was completely lacking in wisdom, understanding and plain old common sense.
Social skills were a struggle for him, as well.
I can’t count how many times I had to explain to him what someone meant or explain some simple concept of human interaction.

phoenixrising37

May I propose that what actually trumps the #FAKE siren song of increasing our INTELLIGENCE will be elicited by discarding the FAILED materialistic model of reality pushed on us by #FAKE SCIENCE and returning to the world view of the mystics where reality is found in a living, energetic, consciousness universe.
T3, thank you for your words………………. particularly the above. I truly believe and have believed we are interconnected… consciousness.
I hope that others will respond to your POST and voice their own thoughts about this idea.
Q revealed to many the inscription on the bell on JFK’s yacht, and today it is seen across the country, indeed, across the planet… WWG1WGA…
We must begin to be kind to one another, not just family, not just those we like… but even those we do not like.
The Cabal is promoting the opposite with their FAKE SCIENCE, their FAKE NEWS, their support financially of all you point to in your POST. Cabal wants us divided, wants us to hate the other, not simply the ‘unfamiliar’ but the ‘other’ that disagrees with us.
Very provocative POST T3… looking forward to much discussion.

phoenixrising37

conscious universe ?

phoenixrising37

No T3, thank YOU!

Wolf Moon | Threat to Demonocracy

Universal conversation of consciences?
We need to think in terms of things which preserve the symmetric balance of group and individual to widen the possibilities from both – which is, in essence, the most basic definition of a calculator.
Which makes the hippie headband a bit cargo-cultish vs. the next step that hidden REAL science has been madly pursuing, but then symbolic vs. the step after that.
It’s very clear where stuff is going [in this universe, on this planet], but the PROBLEM is that secrecy has proven antithetical to the goals in many ways.
The reason I’m thinking this way is a film I just saw, which sets MKULTRA into a bigger picture. What the film’s authors find disturbing is the soulless nature of much of what has been done.
Post coming. Not sure when.

phoenixrising37

Soul less………….THIS! Those who comment on existence of clones, speak to this…
JFK tried warning us about SECRECY ……………
Many points in your comment I would like to expand on, but my body needs to sleep 😉
I truly hope tomorrow brings much discussion to T3’s excellent provocative POST………..
G’ night all, and God bless you all.

Wolf Moon | Threat to Demonocracy

Good night and God bless!

Wolf Moon | Threat to Demonocracy

Hmmmmmmmmm……
Any links on the microwave stuff would be appreciated. No rush. Got a lot already on my plate!

Wolf Moon | Threat to Demonocracy

Interesting. This MAY be disinformation, or possibly “cover reality” for a more significant and useful effect.

phoenixrising37
phoenixrising37

you’re welcome T3… thank you for this POST… I hope we all talk about this again in the future. If we can’t talk comfortably about the universe among ourselves, Trump supporters, how can we expect to do it with the folks who disagree with us politically?
God gives us all free will… and we do indeed make our choices, then turn around and ask Him to clean up our mess!
I’m rambling I know, but I observed a number of people here wanting info, wanting to expand our conversation.
God Bless you T3 and thank you for all you bring to us.

highlander

How about Consciousness (capital C) ?….. — same as, Intelligence (capital I)?…..
~~~~~~~~
~~ I am a bodyworker (NYS Licensed Massage Therapist)—–who from the very beginning knew (was totally clear) for me this was a calling (God’s idea, not mine)–that I was being called into “a Ministry of Touch, Massage & Healing Prayer” and—–that this was a part of the Church’s Healing Ministry. I knew that; Church did not—and had no idea what to do with me.
YES; was correct: there’s a difference when the person approaches with an inner intention of “I lay my hands upon you in the Name of Jesus Christ”…..
Anyway, point of all this is that when I started to do the work in that way, I became aware, “Oh my oh my….look at this!–God exists right down to the level of the cells ( all underlined)—-that in there, in those cells was an Intelligence, studying me….asking, ‘Who are you? Why are you here?’…. Tasting of my intention…. Asking, “Am I safe?” [ Important, when a person has had an abusive touch history….]
Truly we are wondrously made (!)…..all made in the image of God —each such a miracle of wonderfulness and complexity.
Such a great thread here—-thank you all! Each contribution most enLightening. God’s peace–L.

Coldeadhands

“be kind to one another, not just family, not just those we like… but even those we do not like“
There are many of us who have the unfortunate experience of family members with TDS (and its many precursors) who despitefully use us and perhaps even hate us…such is life. We’re all God’s children.
“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you”

phoenixrising37

It’s very hard, isn’t it, to respond in kindness to those who disagree, who are mean, even hateful. Ego is a powerful drug… some can’t let go of opinions, beliefs because they’re such ‘extensions’ of themselves… I find this often to be true of really intelligent people.
Once we ourselves ‘depersonalize’ the comments, realize that they’re not really directed towards us, but most often misplaced anger, our expectations are lowered and we can better control our own emotions. Hard walk, really hard… or so I find it to be 😉

singingsoul1

phoenix there were times in my youth when I found it hard to be kind with a person who disagreed. On reflection I realized it was I who was developing a hardness of heart.
I changed and realized it is not important to me right if it is more important to the other person than let them be right.
In my mind I blessed them or sent a nice not back to a snaky note. I found that life giving and freeing. We choose to be enslaved or not how we respond.
Still there are times I get caught up specially on the Internet.
Perfection is not mine it is the Lord’s 🙂

phoenixrising37

Well said Singingsoul………… letting go, of ego, is the thing as you point out. Truly, the only power we have individually is over our own behavior, our own action(s). Change begins within… each of us. Like ripples from a skipping rock, on a pond… moving out … to others

singingsoul1

weakness (letting go of the ego) is our strength.
Our strength ( ego) is our weakness.
This realization came to me while in silence for a week at the monastery.

phoenixrising37

very wise you are singingsoul…

singingsoul1

I am humbled…Thank you 🙂
I think you are very wise reading your posts over time.

phoenixrising37

thank you… I’ve been on Retreats, one was ‘Silent’…….. have never stayed in a monastry . Would like to………. must have been quite an experience…

singingsoul1

Yes it is special keeping the hours with the Monks .The silence is cleansing specially all the crap one collects sometimes from a life time.
I find it helpful to release the day in the evening and leave the happenings behind to begin the day anew the next morning.
A book “Sleeping with Bread.” is very helpful
Also I spend much time in Anthony DeMellow’s books.” He was a Catholic Monk
in India. Tomas Merton is also great reading.
So are Hildegard of Bingen, and many others.
I normally read a paragraph and reflect on what I read and then journal or do Lectio Divina before I go to the next paragraph.

phoenixrising37

I have always journaled… amazing what you remember when re-reading years later… brings it all back, like it was yesterday, right? Have not heard of “Sleeping with Bread.” Will look for it… thanks for recommending it.
Yes silence is cleansing… hope you have a good evening singingsoul… you’re easy to ‘talk’ with 😉

singingsoul1

Good evening to you 🙂

cthulhu

The shot of POTUS and FLOTUS at the top of the post is great. He looks ten years younger than when he rode the escalator, and is radiating alpha like an incandescent light……and Melania is so happy that they are both firing on all cylinders.

Deplorable Patriot

Melania is in her element, and it shows.

Teagan

Melania is obviously very creative…probably many in America do not know she designed and had her own jewelry business. (If it were Michelle Obama, it would be in every magazine). She was in the world of fashion for many years. She studied architecture. And, she’s beautiful and gracious with a very obvious warm and kind heart. Lastly, she appreciates and loves her adopted country, not taking it for granted and looking for all that’s wrong, as did her predecessor.
So, DP, you are absolutely correct…like POTUS who seems to be the right person for this time in the WH…so does Melania.

Deplorable Patriot

Melania has innate instincts for this. And she thinks outside the box of protocol without breaking it. It’s rather refreshing. The idea of using the Rose Garden, with comfortable space, and not being so crammed into the east room or the state dining room is not something the others would have bucked.

churchmouse

Thank you kindly for the mention. My thanks also go to those who stopped by to read and comment on the post. 🙂

churchmouse

I really appreciate that!

wheatietoo

Thank you for this thoughtful and thought-provoking post, T3!
It’s such a great topic.
I’m not sold on the idea of Artificial Intelligence…because I see more dangers in it than benefits.
As we’ve seen so far, new technologies come about and then new laws become necessary later.
When it comes to AI…I think we need some basic legislation NOW instead of waiting until the dangers manifest.
While I am not a fan of ‘new laws’…I consider AI to be anti-human.
And we humans had better figure out some ways of preventing the potential harm of AI before it happens.
🤓😏

patfrederick

I agree totally.
and I keep coming back to events like 9/11. All those people who missed their flights, decided not to go, or didn’t go to work that day in the towers…was it instinct? was it God? something made those people do something different than they normally would have…we are an unpredictable bunch to some extent.
I can give you a hundred examples of where I’ve bought seemingly nonsensical items years prior–only to need that exact item at a crucial time–and I have it–simply because it appealed to me in some way.
or I’ve avoided unknown road construction because I thought maybe I’ll go THIS way today…
AI is no closer to human beings than my microwave…you can program it to some extent, but try to compare a gourmet meal made by a chef to a Swanson’s Hungry Man dinner…

bakocarl

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

pgroup

I like Hungry Man dinners. So there’s that.

patfrederick

LOL…to each his own…

cthulhu

A couple of years ago, I was schlepping around Seagrove, North Carolina, and visited a potter. I ended up buying a small plaque with a cicada. I’ve never seen one in real life, but it just caught my eye. I took it home to Silicon Valley and displayed it in a bay window.
Roughly nine months later, a friend informed me that she had a new grandbaby. I asked for stats (babies are more real, the more stats you have) and my friend said, well, her eco-nut kid had named the baby “Cicada”.
So, I mailed her the plaque. It just seemed so completely implausible that I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.

patfrederick

perfect example!

cthulhu

Still grumpy about missing the plaque. I liked it.
That said, I’m a lesser part of this pattern. If little Cicada is inspired by this plaque in a decade to greater things for the glory of God, I’m totally with it.
My vision is not God’s vision; my time is not God’s time.

Deplorable Patriot

Artificial intelligence is just that: artificial.
And intelligence itself is sometimes innate, but many times is developed via trial and error. One of the consequences of keeping kids locked up in school buildings and programmed is that some forms of intelligence just don’t get a chance to blossom in the early years.

pgroup

If you haven’t seen the movie Ex Machina, you’re missing a tale that has the same message as your discomfort.

Gail Combs

Isaac Asimov’s “Three Laws of Robotics”

A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
A robot must obey orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.

After 75 years, Isaac Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics need updating

March 17, 2017
…. Asimov’s laws are still mentioned as a template for guiding our development of robots. The South Korean government even proposed a Robot Ethics Charter in 2007 reflecting the laws. But given how much robotics has changed and will continue to grow in the future, we need to ask how these rules could be updated for a 21st century version of artificial intelligence….

A good article that explores the topic in context of today.
(It has been SEVENTY FIVE YEARS??? … Bbbbbuttt I am not that old am I… ERRrrr don’t answer that. 😋)

SteveInCO · Thermonuclear MAGA

He and John W. Campbell outlined those laws in the early 1940s so yes.
In some of his later novels a couple of robots posited a Zeroth Law (taking precedence over the first law) that stated that a robot could not injure the human race, nor by inaction allow the human race to suffer harm.
And that was even if an individual human were to come to harm.
Which was very socialistic in nature. That’s the same conundrum that dooms socialism: someone’s judgement must decide what’s good for “everyone.” At the very least a robot entrusted with this probably wouldn’t be venal or corrupt, but even so…could two robots come to different conclusions as to what action furthers that zeroth law?

Gail Combs

John W. Campbell….
My favorite editor. I have a massive collection of Analog from the 1960s until he left.
“…The Ballbearing Mouse trap…” 😋

SteveInCO · Thermonuclear MAGA

LOL.
I started subscribing in 1981 or thereabouts. I let it expire recently; it’s getting a bit PC.

wheatietoo

Found this little clip over at CitizenFreePress:
https://www.citizenfreepress.com/breaking/mnuchins-moment-to-shine/
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“We’ve now cut off all sources of funds to Iran.”
Steve Mnuchin continues to be a great Treasury Secretary.

Deplorable Patriot

And the Trump MO escapes those who don’t want to know that it works.

Dora

Whenever I hear this, I have to wonder who was this “Girl With the Flaxen Hair” who inspired such feelings in Mr.Debussy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEdSdtztfLQ

Dora
Dora

Some kind of problem. Sorry.

Dora

From a presidential contest to a meatball contest.

patfrederick

LOL…how the mighty have fallen…LOL

bakocarl

At last. He’s found his niche in life!

Dora

It’s clear there’s nothing Catholic about this Synod.

Deplorable Patriot

No, and the traditionalist media is getting out ahead of it.

Dora
patfrederick

despicable!!!!!

andyocoregon

I should hope U.S. Secret Service and FBI are investigating this highly illegal site.

NebraskaFilly

This is from 2016.

smiley2

Tropical Storm Karen …latest from NOAA…comment image

smiley2

latest (2 am) Tropical Weather Discussion, here…comment image

smiley2

well sorry…didn’t post correctly… please remove /thanks.

smiley2

TS Karen…east of the Windwards…stats, forecast, alerts, discussion….
https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/tropical-storm-karen-has-formed-east-of-the-windward-islands/

Gail Combs

Thanks for the updates and maps. (I can no long get weather info on my computer.)
It is very interesting how so many of them are turning north so soon and thereby missing the USA.

smiley2

you are welcome, GC…glad the info is of use.
hopefully that early north-eastward tracking will continue into Oct-Nov (when they usually start to track more westerly and up into the GOM).
are you located in the south or along any of the coastlines ?

patfrederick

I love these too smiley2!!
I live in northern PA, but I still like to track the storms…and I don’t watch tv…

Gail Combs

I am in mid North Carolina so we sometimes get hit by hurricanes. (Four in the last 25 years.)

smiley2

latest GFS track….notice a possible & abrupt turn to the west here…comment image
…and always subject to change.

smiley2

and latest CMC track, by way of comparison…tracking more north-west…comment image

Dora

churchmouse

BRAVO!
Have bookmarked. Many thanks, Dora.

patfrederick
patfrederick

lolcomment image

patfrederick
patfrederick

true…comment image

NebraskaFilly

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patfrederick

love it!!!!

Dora

I’ve never heard of this. It must have looked pretty strange.

Deplorable Patriot

So, I’m wondering if this would have served as a Tabernacle, Ciborium, or if the hosts were yet to be consecrated.

patfrederick

laugh…it’s good for you!comment imagecomment imagecomment image

SteveInCO · Thermonuclear MAGA

I do NOT want to know the answer to the last question, there.

patfrederick

oh…you’re right…don’t know if it’s correct or not, but there are some who say Muslims do not use it…

SteveInCO · Thermonuclear MAGA

It probably depends, these days.
Apparently, back in more primitive times, they were expected to wipe with their left hand (and probably still so even if they have an assist from Charmin). That’s why they aren’t supposed to handle the Koran with their left hand.

patfrederick

yuck…but thanks Steve for the info

cthulhu

Actually, they use a rounded stone, as the Koran directs. It is, however, with the left hand.

SteveInCO · Thermonuclear MAGA

Was that in the Koran, or the other works (Sunnah)? The latter tends to describe Mohammed’s personal habits, which “hard core” Muslims will try to emulate. For example, he’d put on his right shoe first, then his left. (To know that much about someone who lived 1400 years ago is unusual.)

Gail Combs

Steve, the answer is MUSLIMS…
3/16/2017:
https://nofakeinfo.wordpress.com/2017/03/16/muslim-chef-contaminates-kitchen-with-feces-by-washing-his-anus-at-a-public-drinking-fountainwith-with-his-hand-in-accordance-with-islamic-toiletry-code/
This is WHY you DO NOT WANT TO EAT where muslims have a ‘hand’ in food prep or eat.
Chobani, a brand of Greek yogurt was started in 2007 by Hamdi Ulukaya, a Turkish immigrant. He mainly hiresTurkish & other immigrants. I eat a lot of yogurt BUT NOT THAT BRAND!!
https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/new-economy/2016/1102/How-Chobani-yogurt-became-the-target-of-America-s-immigration-ire
Salon & DailyBeast say:
“The Disgusting Breitbart Smear Campaign Against the Immigrant Owner Of Chobani. Chobani yogurt head Hamdi Ulukaya is a wildly successful capitalist.”” &
“Breitbart and Donald Trump’s alt-right troll brigade attacked Chobani yogurt because its founder likes immigrants…..”
These are the Horrible Nasty Breitbart Articles: FIVE in four years… WOW!
The ‘New Normal’: Yogurt, Lesbian Lovers, and Advertising
*https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2015/06/16/the-new-normal-yogurt-lesbian-lovers-and-advertising/
“Greek yogurt brand Chobani debuted the latest television spot for its Simply 100 yogurt on Monday, with a surprise twist at the end–in the closing seconds of the ad, the couple eating yogurt in bed are revealed to be lesbians.”
Twin Falls Refugee Rape Special Report: Why Are The Refugees Moving In?
*https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2016/08/10/twin-falls-refugee-rape-special-report-refugees/
Turkish Chobani Owner Has Deep Ties to Clinton Global Initiative and Clinton Campaign
*https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2016/08/25/turkish-chobani-owner-has-deep-ties-to-clinton-global-initiative-and-campaign/
TB Spiked 500 Percent In Twin Falls During 2012, As Chobani Yogurt Opened Plant
*https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2016/08/26/tb-spiked-500-percent-twin-falls-2012-year-chobani-opened-local-plant/
Chobani CEO Pleads with Corporations to Hire Refugees: U.S. Needs ‘Humanity First’ Immigration Policy
*https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/09/30/chobani-ceo-refugees-humanity-first/

holley100

Chobani is starting to push into college campuses now.
https://www.newyorkupstate.com/food/2019/09/chobani-opens-cafe-on-colgate-university-campus-more-locations-coming.html
Coincidentally Colgate just posted a brand new position in the President’s office for an Immigration and Develop Associate.
https://careers.colgate.edu/postings/2589

holley100

*Development

Teagan

Think3….I loved the final photo in your post. In fact, given a choice I would choose this lovely waterfront cabin, looking out towards those magnificent mountains, over any treehouse as inviting as they may be. (Far easier to bring in groceries, too! 😂😂)
Any idea where it is? I’d move in tomorrow!

bakocarl

I’ve traced it down to Italy, but didn’t find more details.

bakocarl

Upon a little more looking . . .
Lake Braies Pragser Wildsee in Dolomites at sunset, Sudtirol, Italy.

Teagan

My gosh, HOW did you find that? Thanks for your efforts…I want to go!

bakocarl

Lake Braies is located in South Tyrol, in the Italian Dolomites. When you start googling the name, you will soon discover that the lake has two equally common names. The Italian one, Lago di Braies and the German one – Pragser Wildsee. This speaks volumes about the complicated history of the region.
And more at:
http://followtheview.com/pragser-wildsee/

phoenixrising37

Can I go with you Teagan? It is a heavenly spot!

Dora
patfrederick

WARNING: the above photo may cause physical revulsion!!!!!

Deplorable Patriot

Uh, when was that picture taken? If it was recent, she’s really losing what little was there.

bakocarl

This image appeared on the ‘net on 11 Aug 2016 per tineye.com.

Dora

They are all so jealous!
===
Gripers brutally attack Melania over dress; which sells out same night
By most accounts, first lady Melania Trump crushed the Australian state dinner Friday, exuding grace and elegance.
But haters gonna hate.
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2019/09/22/gripers-brutally-attack-melania-over-dress-which-sells-out-same-night-828445

patfrederick

ABSOLUTELY!!!
she is gorgeous in anything she wears–what the heck did these morons think about Big Mike’s AWFUL outfits???

Deplorable Patriot

What is also refreshing is that, while the garments are thousands of dollars a pop, they are not one of a kind always. Being off the rack, she’s helping commerce.

Teagan

Yes, I read a few…such hate…such ignorance. And, you know what was one of the hate comments…the $6000 dress wasn’t expensive enough! Kid you not. the hater went on to write that dear Michelle wore a $12,000 gown for their State Dinner for France. ( she also wore borrowed jewelry many times.). And, somehow it was gouache to wear something less expensive than dear Michelle, the fashion icon.

phoenixrising37

phoenixrising37

patfrederick

AMAZING!!

patfrederick

I have sent 2 emails to POTUS recommending Scott for the Presidential Medal of Freedom…I have letters back thanking me for my suggestion.

phoenixrising37

So glad you have Pat… Scott is a wonderful human being… so full of love and compassion. I hope POTUS follows your lead!
Hope you’re having a great Sunday…

patfrederick

and you as well!
and that young man is amazing–he shows love for everybody!

GA/FL

WHY DOESN’T THE CITY – pick up trash? OR put the ‘homeless to work’ picking it up????

phoenixrising37

I truly believe those in the City gov’t either WANT the mess, or they’re doing what the PTB tell them…
Notice that governments of these big cities are DIMs… and they are destroying them deliberately, have been for decades…. imho

patfrederick

they create the crisis, hoping the federal government will pump millions into the state for the problem and therefore the Dems can get their hands on the funds!

phoenixrising37

there’s that too !

Teagan

Don’t you know…that would be racist!

GA/FL

Oughta take the garbage to Nancy Pelosi’s neighborhood and dump it.

phoenixrising37

I’ll second that emotion Georgia !

patfrederick

or Newsom’s…

GA/FL

Hehehehee – yeah!!!!

Teagan

Or, in front of the State Capitol building!

Gail Combs

With 50 tons there is a lot of ‘luv’ to go around. Pick your top 100 and ‘donate’ 1000 pounds of trash each. 😉

GA/FL

Leftist Policies and Incompetence ARE Public Endangerment!!!
ALWAYS!!!

patfrederick

I’d really like to see the CDC quarantine California till it’s cleaned up!

GA/FL

Shoulda quarantined those infected with HIV.

patfrederick

I can’t believe half the crap California does…

Gail Combs

Interesting tidbit I had bookmarked from Rasmussen Reports.
Saturday, January 26, 2013 62% Favor Smaller Government With Fewer Services, Lower Taxes

Just 28% of Likely U.S. Voters now prefer a larger government with more services and higher taxes to a smaller one with fewer services and lower taxes, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. That’s down from December’s all-time high of 34%. …

Saturday, January 12, 2013 68% Say Cutting Government Spending Solution To Economic Problems
Thursday, September 20, 2012 64% Think Too Many Americans Dependent on Government Financial Aid

SteveInCO · Thermonuclear MAGA

This is one thing that hasn’t happened in amongst all that winning–a significant cut to the improper size and scale of our government.
Don’t get me wrong–I’m not blaming PDJT for it. That’s something he has GOT to have congressional cooperation on (unless we can get the courts to overturn a lot of stuff, but that would be “legislating from the bench” in the eyes of some).
And also, don’t get me wrong. I’m not mindlessly in favor of “small government” to the point where I’d cut stuff that government should properly be doing. In those cases the government should be as BIG as necessary to do the job. For example, in WWII the government was unprecedentedly huge…and needed to be. Today, it’s probably just as big…but huge portions of it are doing crap that should be done eleswhere, or is useless, or is downright harmful, and that has got to go.

phoenixrising37

Steve,
iirc Mick Mulvaney wearing a different hat in 2017 drew up plans for modifying some agencies, combining and eliminating some…….. as well as decentralizing by relocating some out of D.C.
having problems with memory these days……….. but just recently it was announced that Dept of Agriculture (? something to do with farmers) is to be relocated to the heartland… federal employees are already byotching, but don’t think that’s going to impact the plan.
In other words, Trump Admin is on top of your observation and things are happenin’.

SteveInCO · Thermonuclear MAGA

All good stuff, and needs to be done.
But it doesn’t really address the amount of money the government spends–which is directed by Congress. Even if it becomes more efficient–it still has to spend all that money. And that might not be so good, in the end.
Milton Friedman once made the point that it is a good thing we don’t get all of the government we are paying for.

phoenixrising37

I have hope Steve… high hope 😉
We may elect enough people to Congress who think as we do, to make that necessary change.

SteveInCO · Thermonuclear MAGA

Not saying it won’t happen.
Just that it needs to happen, and hasn’t happened yet.
If anyone can do it it’s Trump. But he’s got stuff that has to be done Right Effing Now to take care of first. As I said, I’m not blaming him.

phoenixrising37

I understand what you’re saying Steve … 5:5
Totally agree with you… priorities!

Teagan

Didn’t POTUS request a 10% across the board cut in every agency budget? And, I believe that positions are not being filled for retirement, etc. Certain programs are being cut. Yes, drops in the ocean but you have to start somewhere.

SteveInCO · Thermonuclear MAGA

I think congress overrode him on the ten percent cuts.
I’m not claiming he doesn’t want to do it; he’s just unable because of the way our Constitution set things up.
When he’s got the Deep State and immigration squared away, maybe he can hold their feet to the fire. Or maybe a MAGA successor will do it.

GA/FL

“iirc Mick Mulvaney wearing a different hat in 2017 drew up plans for modifying some agencies, combining and eliminating some…….. as well as decentralizing by relocating some out of D.C.”
Bet some if not all of this will be implemented in the second term. Mulvaney, along with Ross and Mnuchin were Trump’s best picks.

phoenixrising37

I’m counting on it Georgia… as you are I’m sure!

Gail Combs

“Two scientific agencies in the Department of Agriculture will move from Washington to the greater Kansas City region, USDA announced Thursday, despite strong resistance to the plan. “
*https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2019/06/13/usda-research-agencies-will-move-kansas-city-region-perdue-announces/
as many as 700 federal government employees….

phoenixrising37

Thanks for info Gail… you’re a jewel !

phoenixrising37
Deplorable Patriot

Usually, this is great account to follow. That was…not my experience. In fact, quite the opposite.
In this passage, dogs refers to non-believers:
From the third part of the Sermon on the Mount in Gospel According to St. Matthew, Chapter 7 (a similar passage is in Luke 11)
Give not that which is holy to dogs; neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest perhaps they trample them under their feet, and turning upon you, they tear you. [7] Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and you shall find: knock, and it shall be opened to you. [8] For every one that asketh, receiveth: and he that seeketh, findeth: and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened. [9] Or what man is there among you, of whom if his son shall ask bread, will he reach him a stone? [10] Or if he shall ask him a fish, will he reach him a serpent?
[11] If you then being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children: how much more will your Father who is in heaven, give good things to them that ask him? [12] All things therefore whatsoever you would that men should do to you, do you also to them. For this is the law and the prophets. [13] Enter ye in at the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there are who go in thereat. [14] How narrow is the gate, and strait is the way that leadeth to life: and few there are that find it! [15] Beware of false prophets, who come to you in the clothing of sheep, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
[16] By their fruits you shall know them. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? [17] Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit, and the evil tree bringeth forth evil fruit. [18] A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can an evil tree bring forth good fruit. [19] Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit, shall be cut down, and shall be cast into the fire. [20] Wherefore by their fruits you shall know them.

bakocarl

I don’t think I could adequately even begin to tell what’s wrong in that thread. It certainly isn’t founded on what’s readily understandable in the Bible.

LM

For the record, other films I love include Equalizer 1and 2, The Book of Eli, and Now You See Me 1 and especially 2.
Reading the review below made me determined to see the following movie and to try to get others in. My family to view it also.
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/09/new_emramboem_movie_tells_the_brutal_truth_about_mexico.html

Dora

LM

Scratch the surface……and where there’s dirty politics involved with foreign governments there often seems to be a Clinton connection.
https://www.mintpressnews.com/wikileaks-clinton-foundations-pay-play-ukraine-oligarch-show-support-coup/222011/

GA/FL

SPEAKING OF ABUSE……

Millstones!!!!

gil00

Its terrifying andvhas been happening for hundreds of years except now we track it here.

patfrederick

well this is bizarre…
FTA
All the victims were wearing orange paper wristbands, police said.
There were no initial signs of drug paraphernalia or needles on the victims, who were all male, police told WPXI-TV. The investigation so far indicates that whatever happened to the victims occurred at another site and not at the locations they were found, the station reported.
Police said they identified two venues using orange paper wristbands Saturday night.
None of the victims lived in the building, a public relations firm representing the building told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in a statement.
“It is important to note that the individuals that were involved in the incident were not residents of our community,” the statement said. “These were acquaintances of a good standing resident, who apparently was not in the apartment at the time the individuals were found. It is our understanding that the group had attended an outside event where they may have consumed a toxic substance before returning to the apartment.”
https://www.foxnews.com/us/3-dead-4-hospitalized-in-pittsburgh-after-medical-situation-victims-wearing-orange-wrist-bands-cops

GA/FL
andyocoregon

I’m watching the Howdy, Modi show on Fox News and I just gotta say, man that guy is long winded in his introduction of President Trump!

Dora

But there was respect and admiration in every word. It was a nice introduction.

andyocoregon

Yes, Modi and his followers seem to like President Trump a lot. Pretty much as good responses as one of his rallies.

andyocoregon

What a pretty yellow dress Modi is wearing today. 🙂

nikkichico7

comment image
PRIORITIES
Michael Youssef, Ph.D.
Sep 21, 2019
discipline perspective joy
Counting Stars in an Empty Sky
When was the last time you evaluated your priorities? Have you recently looked at your commitments, goals, and checkbook to list your assets and liabilities?
When we do not discipline ourselves to stay focused on our eternal priorities, we can easily become bogged down by earthly concerns that are unimportant.comment image
Only dependence on Christ’s strength can bring us joy.
When the apostle Paul was in prison, he took the time to evaluate his own life. Before Paul became a Christian, he was a Pharisee with prestige, power, and wealth. After he began His ministry for Christ, Paul endured frequent attacks, imprisonments, and hunger as he traveled from town to town.
Yet because Paul kept his focus on Christ, he found a joy that gave him a heavenly perspective on life and priorities:
But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith. (Philippians 3:7-9)
As Paul discovered, the things we consider assets in this life often turn out to be our liabilities because they keep us from depending on God. What is the object of your confidence? Is it your intelligence, your financial security, your social network?
None of these things will bring us indescribable joy—only dependence on Christ’s strength can bring us joy. We must value our relationship with Christ and treasure our gift of joy in order to experience joy at its fullest.
Prayer: God, as I evaluate my life, I realize that my priorities are not always where they should be. Help me to value my relationship with You above all else and to stay focused on You. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
“Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:2).
https://wqth.wordpress.com/2019/09/22/dear-maga-20190922-open-topic/#comment-259971

andyocoregon

My priority in life is getting a million dollars in the bank. I’m still working on my first million.

nikkichico7

… ok so you have a million … 😯🤚‼️❤️ ….
Okay everyone … dinner is on Andy …. whoo-hoo …. 😜👍 ….

andyocoregon

No, I don’t have a million yet. As I said, I’m still working on getting my first million.

nikkichico7

Awwwwwww 😫😢💔 …. I was looking forward to lunch ….
… 😉🤚 …. that’s ok ❤️ … here’s to your happy healthy longevity … and the $1,000,000 ….

andyocoregon

So don’t come running over for a free meal unless you like dry dog food. 🙂

nikkichico7

… ☹️ … awww … ok …. I’ll pack a lunch .. 😃👍‼️❤️

andyocoregon

Bring an umbrella. It’s raining here today.

nikkichico7

Ok, I’ve got two crummy “new” umbrellas ☔️ … so I’ll bring both of them … lol ..
😛🤚

andyocoregon

Here’s one export from India I really like. If I was about 40 years younger I’d buy one and take a long trip on it.

gil00

This is a must watch. While Scott helped clean up, an independent reporter on scene learned ms13 and an associated gang are murdering and dismembering homeless who dont pay a “tax” to them.

mollypitcher5

This article is from 2014. Although it’s dated it shows how entrenched MS13 is their ‘value’ to any criminal enterprise hiring them as murderers. When peons like us know this..to actually see with our own eyes Pelosi defending them…it’s gobsmacking.
https://www.foxnews.com/world/mexican-cartel-allegedly-hired-ms-13-to-carry-out-torture-operation-in-minnesota
The three enforcers were allegedly sent from Los Angeles to St. Paul on orders from the Sinaloa cartel to find the people who stole 30 pounds of methamphetamine and $200,000 from a stash house in St. Paul. The two teens that the cartel hit men snagged were tortured, had their lives and that that of their families threatened and were told to find the missing drugs or come up with $300,000 to compensate the cartel, according to court documents obtained by the (Minneapolis) Star Tribune newspaper.
“The kidnappers told [the 19-year-old] that if he didn’t return the drugs or come up with the money, he and his entire family would be killed,” according to court documents.

nikkichico7

Hello duchess01, I haven’t seen you today. I hope all is well … we love you and God bless and keep you sweetheart …comment image
Numbers 6:24-26
24 “The Lord bless you and keep you;
25 The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
26 The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.”

GA/FL

Gorgeous rose photo, Nikki!
Reminds me of this old song:

nikkichico7

Oh my GA/FL this is a favorite … I love it …. 🥰
Glad you liked the rose 🌹 …. I’ll never get over how they can make a photograph like that … flowers are to a kiss from God to be steadfast … and hold on …

GA/FL

OMG!
“A 6-year-old Orlando, Florida, girl was handcuffed and arrested by a school resource officer after she had a tantrum, police said. The girl’s grandmother, Meralyn Kirkland, said that 6-year-old Kaia Rolle was acting out in class due to a lack of sleep caused by a medical condition, prompting her to be sent to the school office.
While the girl was there, a staff member grabbed her wrists in order to calm her down and she lashed out and kicked, Kirkland said. She was taken to the Juvenile Assessment Center on a battery charge and had her mug shot taken.
Officers are required to seek approval from their watch commander before arresting anyone under 12, but according to Sgt. David Baker, the arresting officer, Dennis Turner, didn’t do that. Police said the arrests are now under internal investigation.”
https://twitter.com/NewsBreaking/status/1175786435414302721

andyocoregon

So, just remove her from class and call her parent to come take her home. A few days suspension would probably work wonders. At least she could catch up on her sleep. No need to make a federal case out of this.

gil00

No suspension at 6. Home for the day, better sleep schedule. My 6 year old when hes sick at school has acted up. Gotta wonder exactly how the school staf handled it before it escalated further.
If this was a one off then it was way out of line. An sro in many places is for a sexual predator or a lazy cop or an incompetent cop. Hus history is being scrutinized.

andyocoregon

Why not suspend at 6 years old? Why should they be immune from their bad behavior?

gil00

The article states her behavior in this instance was the result of a medical condition that resulted in a lack of sleep. Thats not something that should result in a permanent disciplinary mark on her record, in first grade.
If the behavior is repeated and gets worse, and a plan between the family and school hasnt been initiated then a suspension.
She is a very little girl, who is learning social behavior and impulse control. Arresting her and suspending her here isnt going to get a positive outcome.

mollypitcher5

These days it seems that special needs kids are often in regular classrooms. Maybe they don’t even have special needs only classes because they think the normal routine classes take the stigma a way from having developmental or behavioral issues.
Back in the “old days” the kids were only integrated for a part of their day. The expectations for behavior probably is at times a recipe for failure whereas in a class designed for special students that behavior is not so shocking.
They ARE different and have very different abilities and limitations but like everything else that’s probably some xxx-phobia to mention it.

gil00

Daily mail said she has sleep apnea. Mine did too and its a near emergency. It went away after he had his adenoids and tonsils removed. DM also said he arrested an 8 yr old a couple hours before, and he did not follow dept procedures either time.

mollypitcher5

Gil…I’m so glad that your little dude got his sleep apnea corrected. It is so dangerous. My son had it too (as an adult)

Gail Combs

Hubby and his whole family are Narcoleptics. It can cause major problems such as loss of jobs.

kea

No wonder more and more people are homeschooling kids these days!

kea

That would be a good topic of conversation by the way. Home schooling vs public school.

Gail Combs

As far as I am concerned the ONLY reason NOT to homeschool is because you can not adjust your schedules to allow homeschooling AND your income bracket is too low to allow only one wage earner.
If you are planning on having children, home schooling should be part of that planning. At this point the public schools are just plane too dangerous!

kea

Gail this is very good to know. Thank you.
When I went to public school back in the day they messed up teaching us how to read and the grammar classes was a mess. But when I see what’s coming out of public school yikes!!!!!

phoenixrising37

If she were an illegal immigrant they would NOT HAVE Touched her………… much less arrested and cuffed her.

andyocoregon

IMO, she shouldn’t have been arrested, but removing her from the classroom once she became physically violent was the right thing to do. Depending on her history of violence, suspension may or may not have been in order.

Katie

Yesterday we went to the #StandWithIce rally organized by Michelle Malkin. It was held outside the ICE center in Aurora, CO where illegals lowered the American flag several weeks ago. MM held a protest there 3 weeks ago and had 30 supporters with her. It was violent, the Aurora PD did NOT do their job, and it scared a lot of people from attending this rally. Some of the local leaders met with the police chief and this time they did a great job. This one was promoted a little better and we had 300 supporters there.
The fascists walked from downtown to this area, blocking traffic all the way. The news helicopters gave them lots of air time, and all they showed from our 3+ hr rally was when the two sides confronted each other at the end. The fascists had their dumb drumbeat thing and chants, the patriots were singing God Bless America and chants of “USA! USA! USA! And “Stand with ICE! Stand with ICE”
Malkin is organizing and speaking at many more around the country. I encourage you to attend. It felt wonderful to exercise my FREEDOM of SPEECH and RIGHT to ASSEMBLE. Met some great people and it felt like a family picnic without the good. LOL! The main theme of the speakers was it’s time for our side to stand up, speak up, and push back until they are crushed into mumbling in a corner.
I’ve heard Twitter is blocking this from some, probably because I included #QAnon. Thought you might enjoy seeing that there are lots of us in Colorado who have had it.

piper567

New interview with Malkin on The Eric Metaxas Show (YouTube).
He’s good, and this one’s a good’un.

Dora

Sickening!

mollypitcher5

What’s also sickening is that from reading the comments..the division caused by the collective major religions implementing illegal immigration is directly tearing up belief in a lot of religions in general. It’s accomplishing the goal of reducing faithful adherents to religious orgs with a byproduct of doubt in God at all.
Maybe in some strange twist of events it will force people to seek God in a more personal way instead of through a religious institution? I’m not sure, maybe that doesn’t make sense ? One thing is certain, a lot of churches that we used to believe were righteous are succumbing to the global cabal.

Gail Combs

“…Maybe in some strange twist of events it will force people to seek God in a more personal way instead of through a religious institution? I’m not sure, maybe that doesn’t make sense ? ….”
Makes a heck of a lot of sense!
I gave up on MAN MADE religion decades ago because I CAN NOT STAND HYPOCRITES!

piper567

Apostacy is gaining momentum.
imo, Frances is a fraud.

mollypitcher5

Chaos and mayhem courtesy of the DemComs ..

gil00

My cousin lives in the area. She just told me that all of a sudden they are having crime and vagrants and drugs. Never had to lock their doors,even with the Austin kooks. Shes scared now. She brought her bf to see hollywood, Venice, santa monica. I told her as much as I could. I dont think she understood how bad it is. I bet now that shes home she does.

pgroup

Somebody should teach Chris how to use starting fluid and/or chloroform with a rag to “control” a belligerent person. Once the person calms down (sometimes described as passing out), he/she can be easily moved wherever is appropriate.

mollypitcher5

https://nypost.com/2019/09/21/liberal-brits-want-to-oust-the-queen-poll/?utm_source=NYPTwitter&utm_campaign=SocialFlow&utm_medium=SocialFlow
God, don’t save the Queen!
That’s apparently the view of a majority of Britain’s Labour Party members.
Only 29% of party members polled believe in keeping the British monarchy, the Sunday Times of London reported. And only one in five would be “happy” or “proud” to sing the national anthem, “God Save the Queen.”
The poll of 1,100 Labour Party members was commissioned by Mainstream, a new campaign against political extremism founded by a member of Parliament who quit the party in February.
It also found that 69% support a general strike to overthrow the Conservative government, and 70% would like the country to get rid of its nuclear weapons.

Wolf Moon | Threat to Demonocracy

Hilarious Instagram convo found on Gab….
https://gab.com/DavidBond/posts/102833388125197526
Andrew Torba reposted
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David BondVerified Account@DavidBond
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mollypitcher5

LOL..it’s a lil scary to know that there are actual human beings that could read that word salad and declare it’s so powerful..derp

kea
trumpismine

Let’s see… that 6.2 million would approx. be the size of Rome and Madrid combined. No problem Europe! /sarc

kea
Wolf Moon | Threat to Demonocracy

mollypitcher5

It never stops…The Press is corrupt propagandists…ENEMY of the PEOPLE
https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2019/09/22/another-new-york-times-editor-made-racist-anti-semitic-comments/#
Exclusive — Another New York Times Editor Made Racist, Anti-Semitic Comments

phoenixrising37

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GA/FL

YUGE crowd! Lotsa India Indians in the USA!

phoenixrising37

POTUS looks joyous…

andyocoregon

That’s a huge stadium!

trumpismine

Standing ovation for President Trump:

phoenixrising37

thanks trumpismine…………….

trumpismine

Your most welcome pr37

NebraskaFilly

Wonder if Modi will still love POTUS after he vetoes that insane visa bill the traitor Mike Lee is pushing?

phoenixrising37

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andyocoregon

Anyone in the U.S. who is using illegal drugs is indirectly responsible for these horrors.

phoenixrising37

For Wolfie’s photo collection……………..comment image

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mollypitcher5

yep

Linda

Looks like the Ukraine mess is going to catch more than just Joe Biden.
Former Ukrainian Secret Service Official Leaks Info on How Ukraine Funded Clinton Campaign with Stolen IMF Money
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2019/09/exclusive-former-ukrainian-secret-service-official-leaks-info-on-how-ukraine-funded-clinton-campaign-with-stolen-imf-money/
“Former Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko was terribly afraid of a Republican victory, believing Donald Trump would change Russia policy and lift sanctions, reducing support for Ukraine and robbing Poroshenko of his Western power base,” Prozorov writes. “Ukrainegate is a criminal conspiracy of representatives of Hillary Clinton’s campaign and the leadership of Ukraine in the person of Poroshenko, aimed at preventing Donald Trump from winning.”
“At that time, I worked at SBU HQ in Kiev,“ says Prozorov. “I remember the panic that gripped the power structures in Ukraine after Donald Trump’s victory. They expected immediate retaliation from Washington for Ukraine’s participation in the attacks on Trump. Many politicians deleted their social media posts criticizing Trump.” However, as it turned out, the phony Russiagate witch hunt kept the Trump campaign from doing anything that could look like “collusion” or “obstruction” abroad. Now, however, the Ukrainegate conspiracy is starting to unravel.”

Linda

And here Obama is implicated in a Ukraine scam:

gil00

Projection by the dimms is their strategy.

Dora

I don’t know where he gets the energy!

gil00
trumpismine

Great post as usual Think*3! Woke this morning and just starting to sip on 1st cup o joe and starting viewing the video of ”The Light” by Akiane and was hooked… had to get out early this morning and take care of some business neglected while I was up at the camp but, wanted you to know I always appreciate your Sunday posts.

coosmama

Governor Bill Lee of Tennessee is calling for statewide Day of Prayer and Fasting on October 10, 2019. Please share this info with your state, and let’s see if we can get it nationwide! Gov. Lee’s video is on his fb page, in case the link doesn’t load.

Rodney Short

Amazing job T3 you rock.

nikkichico7

ty … T3 for today’s open thread, it is wonderful …. 🙂🤚❤️ …

phoenixrising37

PM has a THREAD

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