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The Trump regime is a threat to democracy.
Shadowy puppeteers much more so! โ ๏ธ๐จ
#Thiel #Palantir #Dangerous
Shadowy puppeteers much more so! โ ๏ธ๐จ
#Thiel #Palantir #Dangerous
February 4, 2026 at 3:19 PM
The Trump regime is a threat to democracy.
Shadowy puppeteers much more so! โ ๏ธ๐จ
#Thiel #Palantir #Dangerous
Shadowy puppeteers much more so! โ ๏ธ๐จ
#Thiel #Palantir #Dangerous
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๐ It's hard for people living OUTSIDE of the US to understand WHY no-one is STOPPING the Trump Admin from DESTROYING America & WHY on earth Trump LIES are broadcast 24/7
Aussie REGULATORS would NEVER allow that to happen here & I'm sure the same applies in Canada, France, the UK etc
Aussie REGULATORS would NEVER allow that to happen here & I'm sure the same applies in Canada, France, the UK etc
February 4, 2026 at 5:16 AM
๐ It's hard for people living OUTSIDE of the US to understand WHY no-one is STOPPING the Trump Admin from DESTROYING America & WHY on earth Trump LIES are broadcast 24/7
Aussie REGULATORS would NEVER allow that to happen here & I'm sure the same applies in Canada, France, the UK etc
Aussie REGULATORS would NEVER allow that to happen here & I'm sure the same applies in Canada, France, the UK etc
Bishop Anthony Taylor's warning is very timely.
He is not unduly alarmist. Quite the contrary!
Trump's call to "nationalize" elections is just the latest indication of where things are headed.
More bishops & other leaders need to provide leadership in preserving and strengthening U.S. democracy.
He is not unduly alarmist. Quite the contrary!
Trump's call to "nationalize" elections is just the latest indication of where things are headed.
More bishops & other leaders need to provide leadership in preserving and strengthening U.S. democracy.
February 4, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Bishop Anthony Taylor's warning is very timely.
He is not unduly alarmist. Quite the contrary!
Trump's call to "nationalize" elections is just the latest indication of where things are headed.
More bishops & other leaders need to provide leadership in preserving and strengthening U.S. democracy.
He is not unduly alarmist. Quite the contrary!
Trump's call to "nationalize" elections is just the latest indication of where things are headed.
More bishops & other leaders need to provide leadership in preserving and strengthening U.S. democracy.
In a world with far too much darkness, this young hero is a bright light.
After swimming 4 km through choppy waves, he had to run a further 2 km in order to reach a phone. Australia should be very proud of him! ๐ฆ๐บ ๐
www.rte.ie/news/2026/02...
After swimming 4 km through choppy waves, he had to run a further 2 km in order to reach a phone. Australia should be very proud of him! ๐ฆ๐บ ๐
www.rte.ie/news/2026/02...
'Superhuman' Australian teen swims hours to save family
Rescuers have praised a teenage boy's "superhuman" survival instincts after he swam four hours through choppy waters off Australia to find help for his family.
www.rte.ie
February 3, 2026 at 7:34 PM
In a world with far too much darkness, this young hero is a bright light.
After swimming 4 km through choppy waves, he had to run a further 2 km in order to reach a phone. Australia should be very proud of him! ๐ฆ๐บ ๐
www.rte.ie/news/2026/02...
After swimming 4 km through choppy waves, he had to run a further 2 km in order to reach a phone. Australia should be very proud of him! ๐ฆ๐บ ๐
www.rte.ie/news/2026/02...
An article about Chomsky written more than 20 years ago, long before any Epstein revelations.
Not the first time that it has been shown that mere โclevernessโ is no guarantee of good judgement or moral integrity.
newcriterion.com/article/the-...
Not the first time that it has been shown that mere โclevernessโ is no guarantee of good judgement or moral integrity.
newcriterion.com/article/the-...
The hypocrisy of Noam Chomsky - The New Criterion
On the philosopherโs record of defending authoritarian regimes.
newcriterion.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:30 PM
An article about Chomsky written more than 20 years ago, long before any Epstein revelations.
Not the first time that it has been shown that mere โclevernessโ is no guarantee of good judgement or moral integrity.
newcriterion.com/article/the-...
Not the first time that it has been shown that mere โclevernessโ is no guarantee of good judgement or moral integrity.
newcriterion.com/article/the-...
The challenge is for Church-related institutions - dioceses, parishes, charities, schools, colleges, hospitals and, indeed, faith-filled families and individuals - to be oases of love, care and hope, informed by a Gospel logic that exposes, contradicts and challenges the cruel mindset of the regime.
February 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The challenge is for Church-related institutions - dioceses, parishes, charities, schools, colleges, hospitals and, indeed, faith-filled families and individuals - to be oases of love, care and hope, informed by a Gospel logic that exposes, contradicts and challenges the cruel mindset of the regime.
I don't associate even one of the terms below with the current occupant of the White House or his corrupt, cruel, authoritarian regime.
Good people in USA deserve so much better!
So do countless people throughout the world suffering the consequences of the world's most powerful country going rogue.
Good people in USA deserve so much better!
So do countless people throughout the world suffering the consequences of the world's most powerful country going rogue.
February 2, 2026 at 7:24 PM
I don't associate even one of the terms below with the current occupant of the White House or his corrupt, cruel, authoritarian regime.
Good people in USA deserve so much better!
So do countless people throughout the world suffering the consequences of the world's most powerful country going rogue.
Good people in USA deserve so much better!
So do countless people throughout the world suffering the consequences of the world's most powerful country going rogue.
Fantastic achievement by Alcaraz.
And hats off to Djokovic also.
If Trump was watching, he should note how a true champ deals with a loss - no whining about the contest being stolen or rigged!
Djokovic's graciousness & acknowledgement of Alcaraz's talent make him a winner also!
โฌ๏ธ
And hats off to Djokovic also.
If Trump was watching, he should note how a true champ deals with a loss - no whining about the contest being stolen or rigged!
Djokovic's graciousness & acknowledgement of Alcaraz's talent make him a winner also!
โฌ๏ธ
February 1, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Fantastic achievement by Alcaraz.
And hats off to Djokovic also.
If Trump was watching, he should note how a true champ deals with a loss - no whining about the contest being stolen or rigged!
Djokovic's graciousness & acknowledgement of Alcaraz's talent make him a winner also!
โฌ๏ธ
And hats off to Djokovic also.
If Trump was watching, he should note how a true champ deals with a loss - no whining about the contest being stolen or rigged!
Djokovic's graciousness & acknowledgement of Alcaraz's talent make him a winner also!
โฌ๏ธ
February 1, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Trump: โICE is removing some of the most violent criminals in the World from our Countryโ
February 1, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Trump: โICE is removing some of the most violent criminals in the World from our Countryโ
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Kierkegaard continues:
January 31, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Kierkegaard continues:
Wonderful Catherine O'Hara
r.i.p.
Below: with Eugene Levy as the legendary Mitch and Mickey, in 'A Mighty Wind' (2003).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrUK...
r.i.p.
Below: with Eugene Levy as the legendary Mitch and Mickey, in 'A Mighty Wind' (2003).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrUK...
Mitch & Mickey on Lee Aikman's Folk Hour - "A Kiss at the End of the Rainbow" (1966) - A Mighty Wind
YouTube video by DVD Extras
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Wonderful Catherine O'Hara
r.i.p.
Below: with Eugene Levy as the legendary Mitch and Mickey, in 'A Mighty Wind' (2003).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrUK...
r.i.p.
Below: with Eugene Levy as the legendary Mitch and Mickey, in 'A Mighty Wind' (2003).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrUK...
January 30, 2026 at 9:58 PM
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In our time, the banality of evil-doing is exceptionally evident in the mediocrity (utterly virtue-deficient!) of those wielding great power & the pathetic sycophancy of those sustaining/flattering them & obeying their orders.
Thus has it ever been!
Like their predecessors, these too shall pass!
In our time, the banality of evil-doing is exceptionally evident in the mediocrity (utterly virtue-deficient!) of those wielding great power & the pathetic sycophancy of those sustaining/flattering them & obeying their orders.
Thus has it ever been!
Like their predecessors, these too shall pass!
January 30, 2026 at 11:08 AM
โช
In our time, the banality of evil-doing is exceptionally evident in the mediocrity (utterly virtue-deficient!) of those wielding great power & the pathetic sycophancy of those sustaining/flattering them & obeying their orders.
Thus has it ever been!
Like their predecessors, these too shall pass!
In our time, the banality of evil-doing is exceptionally evident in the mediocrity (utterly virtue-deficient!) of those wielding great power & the pathetic sycophancy of those sustaining/flattering them & obeying their orders.
Thus has it ever been!
Like their predecessors, these too shall pass!
Excellent, thought-provoking article.
A Lonerganian perspective suggests that things may get better (<- shorter cycles of crises & recoveries)) before, inevitably, they get worse (<- a longer cycle of decline, due to generalised biases). Ultimately, God's redemptive grace offers grounds for hope!
A Lonerganian perspective suggests that things may get better (<- shorter cycles of crises & recoveries)) before, inevitably, they get worse (<- a longer cycle of decline, due to generalised biases). Ultimately, God's redemptive grace offers grounds for hope!
My piece on Lonerganโs philosophy of history, โThings Will Get Better Before They Get Worse,โ is live now in @commonweal.bsky.social
Both @gelliottmorris.com & @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org get shout outs in this one, btw. www.commonwealmagazine.org/heaps-jonath...
Both @gelliottmorris.com & @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org get shout outs in this one, btw. www.commonwealmagazine.org/heaps-jonath...
Things Will Get Better Before They Get Worse
For Bernard Lonergan, the drama of human history isโeven right now, even in the United Statesโin the process of being redeemed by God through grace.
www.commonwealmagazine.org
January 30, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Excellent, thought-provoking article.
A Lonerganian perspective suggests that things may get better (<- shorter cycles of crises & recoveries)) before, inevitably, they get worse (<- a longer cycle of decline, due to generalised biases). Ultimately, God's redemptive grace offers grounds for hope!
A Lonerganian perspective suggests that things may get better (<- shorter cycles of crises & recoveries)) before, inevitably, they get worse (<- a longer cycle of decline, due to generalised biases). Ultimately, God's redemptive grace offers grounds for hope!
I imagine all/most U.S. seminarians (a) already have the Liturgy of the Hours, or (b) have means to acquire a copy (via family, dioceses, etc.).
Bp. Barron says money came from "a generous donor".
I can think of more Gospel-inspired uses for that donation!
www.catholicworldreport.com/2026/01/28/w...
Bp. Barron says money came from "a generous donor".
I can think of more Gospel-inspired uses for that donation!
www.catholicworldreport.com/2026/01/28/w...
Word on Fire to provide new Liturgy of the Hours to every seminarian in the U.S.
Seminarians across the U.S. will receive the new Liturgy of the Hours at no cost.
www.catholicworldreport.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:46 PM
I imagine all/most U.S. seminarians (a) already have the Liturgy of the Hours, or (b) have means to acquire a copy (via family, dioceses, etc.).
Bp. Barron says money came from "a generous donor".
I can think of more Gospel-inspired uses for that donation!
www.catholicworldreport.com/2026/01/28/w...
Bp. Barron says money came from "a generous donor".
I can think of more Gospel-inspired uses for that donation!
www.catholicworldreport.com/2026/01/28/w...
Dylan immortalised villains like William Zanzinger (in 'The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll') and Alfred Bello & Arthur Dexter Bradley (in 'Hurricane').
Springsteen has now guaranteed that the dark deeds of Trump, Miller & Noem will be remembered long after they depart this world. Some legacy!
Springsteen has now guaranteed that the dark deeds of Trump, Miller & Noem will be remembered long after they depart this world. Some legacy!
January 29, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Dylan immortalised villains like William Zanzinger (in 'The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll') and Alfred Bello & Arthur Dexter Bradley (in 'Hurricane').
Springsteen has now guaranteed that the dark deeds of Trump, Miller & Noem will be remembered long after they depart this world. Some legacy!
Springsteen has now guaranteed that the dark deeds of Trump, Miller & Noem will be remembered long after they depart this world. Some legacy!
Memo to Catholic members, associates and agents of the Trump regime (among others):
January 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Memo to Catholic members, associates and agents of the Trump regime (among others):
January 29, 2026 at 5:06 PM