Thank you, Marie, for this clear elucidation of how theocratic politics is becoming embedded in our government. The founding fathers would be horrified; and, I am horrified at how fast we as a country let this happen.
It's a strange symbiotic relationship between Trump and the evangelicals. He hates them and they put up with him to gain power over everyone. Religious groups rolled over in hopes of gaining unlimited power to the point where he could tell them he's not a Christian. He refused to memorize one short line from the Bible just to make them happy. He played them for fools.
Now, hypocrisy is expected. They compete with each other to come up with the most outrageous examples of it. They become a superstar if they combine the hypocrisy with outrageous lies about Obama or Biden or anyone else. Just look look at how Tulsi Gabbard was praised when she invented hypocritical lies about Obama.
For shame. He obviously doesn’t know the history of this country. Many came here because of the persecution of their religion—witness the Pilgrims in the 1600s, my ancestors Mennonite late 1600s, many others who settled here in the pursuit of religious freedom. Dammit read the history of this country Hegseth and all those other little men who feel they must subjugate someone to be a real man. In addition to the reference above to Handmaid’s Tale, I suggest reading The Sower by Octavia Butler; that world too is already here…
Drunkseth should not be able to hold his post as he has married religion and his job! This is against separation of church and state! Our military is being dismantled from inside. hegseth should be removed from all public employment. He is a danger to the US.
While i now, once again, need to UNSEE heggie's steroid riddled body with enough crusader tattoo ink on it to indicate impending cancer, ( thank god we have maha to help him)... I Do appreciate the deeper dive into the subtle and rather evil currents washing right over us unnoticed by most. Thanks for an excellent piece complete with links.
Also thank you for reminding us of what the Quakers endured. It is something I have not thought of for millinia...
I'm guessing Margaret Atwood never saw this administration coming. Who would have thought The Handmaid's Tale would become a history book.
Thank you, Marie, for this clear elucidation of how theocratic politics is becoming embedded in our government. The founding fathers would be horrified; and, I am horrified at how fast we as a country let this happen.
It's a strange symbiotic relationship between Trump and the evangelicals. He hates them and they put up with him to gain power over everyone. Religious groups rolled over in hopes of gaining unlimited power to the point where he could tell them he's not a Christian. He refused to memorize one short line from the Bible just to make them happy. He played them for fools.
Now, hypocrisy is expected. They compete with each other to come up with the most outrageous examples of it. They become a superstar if they combine the hypocrisy with outrageous lies about Obama or Biden or anyone else. Just look look at how Tulsi Gabbard was praised when she invented hypocritical lies about Obama.
For shame. He obviously doesn’t know the history of this country. Many came here because of the persecution of their religion—witness the Pilgrims in the 1600s, my ancestors Mennonite late 1600s, many others who settled here in the pursuit of religious freedom. Dammit read the history of this country Hegseth and all those other little men who feel they must subjugate someone to be a real man. In addition to the reference above to Handmaid’s Tale, I suggest reading The Sower by Octavia Butler; that world too is already here…
Drunkseth should not be able to hold his post as he has married religion and his job! This is against separation of church and state! Our military is being dismantled from inside. hegseth should be removed from all public employment. He is a danger to the US.
Very scary
While i now, once again, need to UNSEE heggie's steroid riddled body with enough crusader tattoo ink on it to indicate impending cancer, ( thank god we have maha to help him)... I Do appreciate the deeper dive into the subtle and rather evil currents washing right over us unnoticed by most. Thanks for an excellent piece complete with links.
Also thank you for reminding us of what the Quakers endured. It is something I have not thought of for millinia...
Sounds like the American Taliban to me!! Bad and totally unacceptable to most people....especially those of different or NO religion!!!!!!!!!