Thatâs the heart of it. You donât need to roar to resist. You just need to stay standing when they expect you to fold.
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Thatâs the heart of it. You donât need to roar to resist. You just need to stay standing when they expect you to fold.
Itâs not just intrusion. Itâs desecration. And then they acted like the silence of others gave them permission. Like power meant ownership. But it doesnât. It never did.
Itâs not despair, itâs democracy under pressure. When Congress wonât legislate or oversee, the executive and state legislatures step in with sweeping changes. And when maps are quietly redrawn, what we end up with isnât representation, itâs entrenchment.
The real issue isnât just the mistake, itâs that they thought no one would notice. But people did. You did. And thatâs how the erosion stops.
Hope like that? Spoken in exhaustion and fire? Thatâs not weakness. Thatâs how change begins not with slogans, but with the simple, stubborn refusal to give in.
Exactly and thatâs what makes it both absurd and dangerous.
The Constitution isnât optional. Itâs not a document we get to edit quietly behind closed doors, itâs the foundation of the entire system. Messing with it, even digitally, is not just unethical, it borders on authoritarian behavior if done intentionally.
True, releasing those transcripts wonât fix it. Not unless itâs part of a full, unflinching reckoning. And letâs be honest, that still feels like a long shot.
If the Justice Department is pushing to make these transcripts public, thatâs a step in the right direction but it needs to be meaningful, not performative.
What happens in New York, in many ways, echoes across the country. So yes, it matters. And it calls for serious, balanced action, not just more enforcement, but smarter investment in preventing the conditions that allow this kind of breakdown to happen in the first place.
I hope the memo clarifies both employeesâ rights to religious expression and their responsibilities to respect colleagues who hold different or no religious views.
Aww yes!! Thatâs the kind of story that just melts your heart. đ„čđ Ghost nets are so cruel and silent, just floating traps⊠so seeing someone step in and free that little soul? Itâs a reminder that kindness still exists in this messy world.
That kind of violence is heartbreaking, just senseless and terrifying. More than anything, it just makes me wish we could get back to a place where people felt safe again⊠where going out with friends didnât end in gunfire or tragedy. Somethingâs broken, and it needs fixing, fast.
Honestly, Iâd change my name and join a solar panel company in Idaho. Thatâs it. Thatâs the only path forward. đ
This manâs life turned into a Coldplay, powered corporate novella in seconds.
I bet your nephew gave you that look too like, âSure, Auntie, youâre being dramatic,â but just wait until life catches him at a Coldplay concert with the wrong plus one on the jumbotron. đ
This is peak modern corporate drama.
Exactly! Deservedly, unapologetically, righteously so.
Youâre not wrong and that sting of truth sits heavy. So many who talk about values forget theyâre supposed to live them. And yes, Republican-lite is exactly the word for it, performative progress with a corporate aftertaste.
Karma might have a way of catching up
I feel you. Sometimes people just drain all your patience and hope.
Some battles arenât worth your time, especially when theyâre just distractions from the bigger fight.
No doubt about it, timeâs up for him.
Claiming to represent progressive values while backing a system that terrorizes working people? Thatâs Republican policy, not ours.
This kind of treatment isnât acceptable under any party, any flag, any excuse.
Itâs not just disillusioning. Itâs betrayal.
Pointing this out isnât extreme, itâs demanding accountability. No one should defend a system that dehumanizes people, especially not leaders whoâve personally benefited from compassion and second chances.
Thatâs a fair point. If Fetterman truly is struggling with his mental or physical health and not managing it properly, then stepping back might actually be the most responsible and humane thing he can do, for himself and for the people he represents.
This isnât cosplay politics, real lives are on the line. If you canât lead with principle, then get out of the way.
When a public servant starts sounding more like their opponents than the people who backed them, somethingâs definitely off. And people have every right to question it.
No need to waste breath on empty promises or half hearted stands.
Mental health struggles donât excuse hypocrisy or failing the people who rely on you. If he canât be the leader folks need, then yeah, a change has to happen, whether thatâs stepping down, switching lanes, or facing a serious challenge from within. People deserve better.
Integrity isnât optional when you hold that kind of power.
If Fettermanâs cool with that treatment for others but not for his own, itâs a massive betrayal and it exposes how little some politicians actually care about human lives beyond their own circle.
Policies shouldnât shift based on whoâs at the dinner table. Either we believe in opportunity and fairness, or we donât. And if youâve lived it firsthand, the responsibility to lead with compassion is even greater, not less.
The outrageous part? Acting like this kind of intimidation keeps anyone safe. It doesnât. It deepens wounds, divides neighbors, and erodes trust in the people who are supposed to protect us.
Caring about the future isnât just a cute slogan, itâs a call to action.
Yesss đ Thatâs the energy!
Silence is the first step toward surrender. And you? Youâre not built for surrender. đ„
Itâs not enough for national and state courts to block the order, they need all states to challenge it, or risk legal chaos and a citizenship divide.
Makes you wanna keep a helmet handy for all this legal back and forth! đ€Żđ€Ź But hey, gotta keep fighting and hope common sense wins out eventually, right?
Makes you wanna keep a helmet handy for all this legal back and forth! đ€Żđ€Ź But hey, gotta keep fighting and hope common sense wins out eventually, right?
Thatâs amazing to hear. It really makes a difference when you find an organization thatâs not just passionate but also sharp and efficient. Having lawyers who hustle around the clock shows how serious they are about fighting for peopleâs rights and itâs so important in this climate.
It feels good to see the courts stepping in to defend basic rights and stop overreach before it can do real damage. Itâs a reminder that the Constitution still matters, and checks and balances do work.
This isnât a game, itâs a serious escalation with huge economic and diplomatic stakes. If this is America First, itâs burning bridges with one of our most important partners and American wallets might end up footing the bill.
Absolutely, we must. đ
itâs not really a question. If we care about the future, we have to make it a priority.
Protecting our communities and biodiversity isnât just about science or policy⊠itâs about legacy. Itâs about whether our kids will get to breathe clean air, drink clean water, and walk through forests that still hum with life.
Youâre clearly part of that 30% thatâs still out here giving a damnâand trust me, it shows. đș
The hard truth is, some folks arenât voting because life is just too much. And others? Theyâre just coasting, thinking itâs someone elseâs problem. And like you said, they donât look like jerks⊠but their inaction can speak volumes.
Well said. The loudest ones are usually the ones not doing the work but those quiet, compassionate folks? Theyâre out there showing up for people every day, no spotlight needed.
Iâve met some of the kindest, most genuine souls just through my kid. Being a parent kind of pulls you into circles where compassion and creativity thrive. And hey⊠Iâm still holding out hope that one of those kind hearted,slightly sassy types might just cross paths with me when I least expect it. đ
LOL yeah, while the worldâs falling apart, heâs out here picking golf clubs instead of making real decisions. Stormâs coming? Court case? Doesnât matter, tee time comes first. âłïžđ
I hope Philly leaders wise up soon and stop treating these workers like theyâre invisible. Because when they stop working, we all realize just how much we rely on them.
Keep being that voice. The world needs more of it.
Thank you
Well then, I feel like Iâve just been handed a gold star by heavenâs own local chapter! đ Honestly, itâs so heartening to hear that from a priest. Because when the people of faith themselves are calling out the misuse of religion for political gain, thatâs when real change can happen.
Well said. Itâs not about silencing voices, itâs about accountability and fairness. The moment you act like a political machine, you get taxed like one.
đ« No, the IRS does not get to make this call in the big picture, change the law kind of way.
Youâre absolutely right to question it. The IRS isnât supposed to make laws, just enforce them. But in this case, itâs choosing not to enforce a long standing rule
Exactly. Short, sharp, and absolutely on point. Freedom of religion doesnât mean freedom from accountability. And tax exemption is a privilege not a free pass to influence voters while hiding behind scripture.
Your perspective, as someone whoâs seen this from the inside, carries serious weight. The separation of church and state wasnât just a quaint founding ideal, itâs a firewall to protect democracy and religious freedom.
No, the Supreme Court hasnât backed this change. The IRS wants to carve out an exception but only within the context of one legal settlement in Texas. Until thereâs a court judgment or Congress passes new legislation, the Johnson Amendment officially remains in place. I hope this helps.
These arenât just numbers. These are people fleeing crisis, seeking asylum or a future. And instead, theyâre being shipped off, without justice, into a megaprison thatâs basically a dystopian warehouse of human suffering. We should be loud and relentless in demanding accountability for every lies.
YES, preach it! Faith is personal. Politics is public. And when the two get tangled, especially when one side gets perks and the other side plays by the rules, the whole system starts to rot.
Exactly, you nailed it. Weâve already seen what happens when politics hijacks religion, it divides communities, radicalizes rhetoric, and cheapens both the gospel and the ballot box. We should all want to keep faith sincere and elections fair and mixing them like this? That helps neither.
I believe in religious freedom. But I also believe in keeping our elections free from pulpits acting like PACs. Once we lose that balance, we risk turning every house of worship into just another voice shouting in the political echo chamber and faith deserves better than that.
Ah yes⊠if he calls managing his priorities posting in all caps at 3 a.m. while a hurricane makes landfall or a trial kicks off⊠then heâs certainly very busy.đ
These arenât just headlines. These are peopleâs mothers, fathers, neighbors, and children who now have to live with the trauma of seeing boots on the ground where their kids usually play. It doesnât foster respect for the law, it fosters fear, distrust, and division.
Every scar I stitch, every bone I set, is a promise that even in the middle of war, healing still has a place. I carry my daughterâs photo in my pocket, and my purpose in my hands. This is more than a job. Itâs who I am. đ©șâïž #WarSurgeon #ForThoseWhoWaitAtHome #HandsThatHealâ
Mending bones on the battlefield, and hearts along the way. Not all heroes wear capes, some carry scalpels and stories. đ©șđșđž #WarSurgeon #HealingInTheChaos #OrthopedicStrongâ
