Politics

[Doug Hamilton]

Hardly. Some or most of your examples may not have been “religion-based” at all if carefully examined. But alas, that inspection of the details of historical truth may not fit a narrative that may reveal an inconvenient truth. Many so-called religious wars may not be so religious upon closer examination. They have been conveniently labeled so by atheistic or agnostic historians who also want to create a narrative. Also, “religion” may have been used as a convenient label for rulers or leaders to justify their actions and/or used as a recruitment tool to encourage reluctant conscripts or volunteers to sign up to fight. IMO, most conflicts are primarily based on ambitions for power, control, wealth or resources. Do you really think King Richard of England, during his Crusade, traveled all the way to Jerusalem for the sole purpose of saving Christianity?? I don’t buy it, but you can buy whatever interpretation of history you like. Remember, you are the one who used the Crusades as a prime, generic example of “religious wars”.

Most wars have been the result of politics. Many times those politicians have tried to claim that God was on their side even though it was pretty obvious that religion was not the motivating factor. During WW II, the German (Nazi) uniform buckles stated, :"Gott ist Mitt Uns" (God is with us). Does anyone other than a radical atheist want to suggest that the second world war was fought on religious grounds?

 

[TTundra]

Trump nominates Kash Patel as FBI director. A federal toilet that needs a good flush.

This is the appointment I was looking for.

If you haven't followed Kash's story, please do so.

He has exposed more of the corruption in our justice system than any in the last few decades and the DOJ surveiled him and tried to shut him up.

He will leave no stone unturned. Any GOP senator that does not vote for his confirmation can be likened to the 50 traitors who signed the infamous Laptop letter...

 

[cwpayton]

I have a NEWS FLASH for you. No one is excited or happy about killing Palestinian CIVILIAN Muslims or Christians. What people see a need for is the DESTRUCTION of Hamas and other terrorist organizations. Some civilians will.unfortunately die as a result. If the terrorists are not hunted down and destroyed there, they come here. Remember 9/11/01? Nothing very much has changed. Supporting Israel in their war for a right to exist is not a continuation of the Crusades, it is self defense.

I agree they certainly have a right to self defense , I have watched some videos of Palestinians cursing and slamming HAMAS and even saying Israel is their friend as they escape again to avoid bombing, just wish Isreal could be a little more discriminate than bombing entire hospitals or apartment buildings as we were in 2nd Battle of Fallujah, Iraq. Hamas is a traitor to their own people, I dont have a dog in the fight, I just know Jesus loves all the little children of the world, as of Acts 10.
Back in the day when I served" I was a kill em all and let God sort em out," I've have since changed a little in my perspective. I wish countries would target these bastard leaders who start this stuff . But it wont happen and their poison affects the minds of of the young , the restless, and those who see their families killed on both sides,,
What happened to the Abraham accords? Iran is another example of hateful old religious leaders full of arrogance and deceit , while the people languish under their religious intolerance. and yes, there are Christians in Iran, more every day.
as for the"crusades" that was a hyperbole statement, sorry to all those I offended, sincerely.

 

[cwpayton]

@cwpayton Paragraphs are your friend. That wall of text blinded me.

Yep my mind works faster than my fingers and doesn't think in Paragraphs. Dont know how I made it through english 101. But speech and debate bring it. Im done going, to retire to my man cave watch some brown bear hunting and knaw on a bone. End of paragraph..

 

[Tundra Tiger]

Biden: what a nepotistic f**ktard. (pardon the language)

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

And now for the totally unexpected....... Biden pardons Biden.

 

[steve white]

I think Sinclair Lewis would have been jealous for not having employed that at some point.

I got that from Tanks post

 

[gbflyer]

And now for the totally unexpected....... Biden pardons Biden.

I wonder if there will be anything from the gun grabbers on this. I suspect not.

 

[mdwest]

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And now for the totally unexpected....... Biden pardons Biden.

After a year of saying he would not…

But.. Joe has been a lying dirt bag his entire life… so no real surprise…

 

[Brent in Az]

With Bondi and Patel at the helm, Biden must be nervous, and pardons his misbegotten offspring, after he originally said he wouldn't.
A democrat going back on their word is no big surprise.

I hope Trump pardons himself on everything
Anyway to get his money back from that phony rape case?

 

[Hunter4752001]

A question for the US lawyers: The pardon covers all offences committed in the period Jan. 1, 2014 to Dec. 1, 2024. Therefore it not only covers the firearm charges and the Tax charges, but also the period of alleged bibery kickbacks etc for which allegedly Biden Snr recived a percentage.
Now that Hunter has been granted a pardon, does that mean he can no longer claim the 5th if questioned about those matters?

 

[cash_tx]

After a year of saying he would not…

But.. Joe has been a lying dirt bag his entire life… so no real surprise…

This and the continued shameless panhandling by the Harris campaign, I've never been more inclined to be uncivil to Democratic voters than now.