Paul the Values Coach
@leadbyvalues.bsky.social
Values-based Leadership Evangelist. Adopted Son of God, Husband, Dad in that order. Outdoor cooking enthusiast.
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The “good” we seek is only as good as the evil we excuse to win that “good.”
When a Christian excuses an evil, they explicitly say that the Cross is only as good as the evil they excuse or ignore.
Consistency matters. Inconsistency is the mother of all hypocrisy.
When a Christian excuses an evil, they explicitly say that the Cross is only as good as the evil they excuse or ignore.
Consistency matters. Inconsistency is the mother of all hypocrisy.
November 18, 2025 at 10:36 AM
The “good” we seek is only as good as the evil we excuse to win that “good.”
When a Christian excuses an evil, they explicitly say that the Cross is only as good as the evil they excuse or ignore.
Consistency matters. Inconsistency is the mother of all hypocrisy.
When a Christian excuses an evil, they explicitly say that the Cross is only as good as the evil they excuse or ignore.
Consistency matters. Inconsistency is the mother of all hypocrisy.
In true Meta style I've been kicked off Threads with absolutely no explanation at all.
September 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
In true Meta style I've been kicked off Threads with absolutely no explanation at all.
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@govpritzker.illinois.gov's take on Kirk is the correct one:
"Political violence, unfortunately, has ramped up in this country ... I think there are people who are fomenting it in this country. I think the president's rhetoric often foments it."
On point. So glad Democrats are saying this.
"Political violence, unfortunately, has ramped up in this country ... I think there are people who are fomenting it in this country. I think the president's rhetoric often foments it."
On point. So glad Democrats are saying this.
September 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Basically Jason Brodeur, Susan Plasencia, and David Smith are telling you is they favor a system that doesn't work and is open to corruption and profiteering over providing effective public education to all.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/25/f...
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/25/f...
Maxwell: At University of Florida, White supremacy honored while diversity efforts axed
UF honors a White supremacist while lawmakers expand a “Schools of Hope” program rooted in scandal
www.orlandosentinel.com
June 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Basically Jason Brodeur, Susan Plasencia, and David Smith are telling you is they favor a system that doesn't work and is open to corruption and profiteering over providing effective public education to all.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/25/f...
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/25/f...
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Maxwell: Pam Bondi as ethics counselor for Qatar jet? What a farce www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/05/14/p...
Maxwell: Pam Bondi as ethics counselor for Qatar jet? What a farce
Scott Maxwell: The idea of Pam Bondi – who was dogged by ethics scandals in Florida and worked as a lobbyist for Qatar – serving as an ethics advisor on whether Donald Trump should acce…
www.orlandosentinel.com
May 15, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Maxwell: Pam Bondi as ethics counselor for Qatar jet? What a farce www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/05/14/p...
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It's not a new argument, of course, but Chesterton dismissed it effectively in 1908.
"You will hear everlastingly... this argument that the rich man cannot be bribed. The fact is, of course, that the rich man is bribed; he has been bribed already. That is why he is a rich man."
"You will hear everlastingly... this argument that the rich man cannot be bribed. The fact is, of course, that the rich man is bribed; he has been bribed already. That is why he is a rich man."
Hawley dismisses Trump lining his pockets with his memecoin: "Listen, I think nobody believes that Donald Trump can be bought. I mean, what does Donald Trump need more money for?"
May 14, 2025 at 5:21 PM
It's not a new argument, of course, but Chesterton dismissed it effectively in 1908.
"You will hear everlastingly... this argument that the rich man cannot be bribed. The fact is, of course, that the rich man is bribed; he has been bribed already. That is why he is a rich man."
"You will hear everlastingly... this argument that the rich man cannot be bribed. The fact is, of course, that the rich man is bribed; he has been bribed already. That is why he is a rich man."
So does DEI now stand for Drunk Executive Integration?
May 9, 2025 at 2:56 PM
So does DEI now stand for Drunk Executive Integration?
A new Gallup study published shows remote workers are more engaged than either hybrid or on-site workers yet also experience more stress. The remote vs on-site vs hybrid debate is not as simple as many would like you to believe it is.
May 8, 2025 at 12:53 PM
A new Gallup study published shows remote workers are more engaged than either hybrid or on-site workers yet also experience more stress. The remote vs on-site vs hybrid debate is not as simple as many would like you to believe it is.
The really good news is that Mike Waltz is also no longer a Florida Congressman! He can try to find a job in the Trump created market disaster like everyone else!
May 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The really good news is that Mike Waltz is also no longer a Florida Congressman! He can try to find a job in the Trump created market disaster like everyone else!
Reading up on how MTG abused her own constituents during a town hall, it confounds me completely that anyone would think, "yeah, that's the congressman for me!"
April 16, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Reading up on how MTG abused her own constituents during a town hall, it confounds me completely that anyone would think, "yeah, that's the congressman for me!"
Am I the only one who finds many of the Orange One's minions to be much scarier than he is? Lutnick for one and professional political weasel Rubio.
April 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Am I the only one who finds many of the Orange One's minions to be much scarier than he is? Lutnick for one and professional political weasel Rubio.
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This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
March 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
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Not only should you read this single-name-redacted copy of the supposedly “unclassified” Signal convo between Trump Administration officials that should cause them to be impeached. You should support the work of The Atlantic for speaking truth to power’s lies.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advisers Shared on Signal
The administration has downplayed the importance of the text messages inadvertently sent to The Atlantic’s editor in chief.
www.theatlantic.com
March 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Not only should you read this single-name-redacted copy of the supposedly “unclassified” Signal convo between Trump Administration officials that should cause them to be impeached. You should support the work of The Atlantic for speaking truth to power’s lies.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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if you just scan the headline — or if you’re just uncurious — you’ll think this is a “trump bad” piece but if you read it you’ll find that it is my attempt to explain what makes something “anti-constitutional” and why that is distinct from an “unconstitutional” act.
Opinion | Trump Has Gone From Unconstitutional to Anti-Constitutional (Gift Article)
Where all this goes is still up to us.
www.nytimes.com
March 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
if you just scan the headline — or if you’re just uncurious — you’ll think this is a “trump bad” piece but if you read it you’ll find that it is my attempt to explain what makes something “anti-constitutional” and why that is distinct from an “unconstitutional” act.
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Dear maga,
The global right, who used to admire Trump, has absolutely turned on him and now is openly saying he works for Russia.
The right in Canada has dropped in the polls and now openly distances themselves from you. Same with Germany and UK
You suck
The global right, who used to admire Trump, has absolutely turned on him and now is openly saying he works for Russia.
The right in Canada has dropped in the polls and now openly distances themselves from you. Same with Germany and UK
You suck
March 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Dear maga,
The global right, who used to admire Trump, has absolutely turned on him and now is openly saying he works for Russia.
The right in Canada has dropped in the polls and now openly distances themselves from you. Same with Germany and UK
You suck
The global right, who used to admire Trump, has absolutely turned on him and now is openly saying he works for Russia.
The right in Canada has dropped in the polls and now openly distances themselves from you. Same with Germany and UK
You suck
Even if you believe, incorrectly I might add, that it's just easier to do it yourself, as a leader that's not your job. It's to raise others up to contribute to the team.
February 23, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Even if you believe, incorrectly I might add, that it's just easier to do it yourself, as a leader that's not your job. It's to raise others up to contribute to the team.
On a semi non-political topic, I am re-reading Fridays with Red by Bob Edwards and reflecting on Edward's career. I still maintain that one of the dumbest moves NPR ever made was to remove Edwards as host of Morning Edition.
January 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
On a semi non-political topic, I am re-reading Fridays with Red by Bob Edwards and reflecting on Edward's career. I still maintain that one of the dumbest moves NPR ever made was to remove Edwards as host of Morning Edition.
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A rare glimpse of @thejan6plaque.bsky.social
January 17, 2025 at 2:20 AM
A rare glimpse of @thejan6plaque.bsky.social
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So the world remembers: a list of just some of the injuries sustained by just the MPD officers on January 6th. h/t @ryanjreilly.com
November 22, 2024 at 2:58 PM
So the world remembers: a list of just some of the injuries sustained by just the MPD officers on January 6th. h/t @ryanjreilly.com
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The idea that right deserves might…appeals to our ambition through our virtue…[and] masks its darkness. …if you believe your ideas are just and right, then it’s a problem for everyone if you’re not in charge.
Why Are So Many Christians So Cruel? www.nytimes.com/2024/12/22/o...
Opinion | Why Are So Many Christians So Cruel?
It’s a simple question with a complicated answer.
www.nytimes.com
December 23, 2024 at 11:17 AM
The idea that right deserves might…appeals to our ambition through our virtue…[and] masks its darkness. …if you believe your ideas are just and right, then it’s a problem for everyone if you’re not in charge.
Why Are So Many Christians So Cruel? www.nytimes.com/2024/12/22/o...
The 1947 Miracle on 34th Street is the only one to watch. The other versions just don't measure up.
December 22, 2024 at 11:24 AM
The 1947 Miracle on 34th Street is the only one to watch. The other versions just don't measure up.
Thankful that I haven't see anyone here start a post with "Unpopular Opinion".
December 4, 2024 at 11:06 PM
Thankful that I haven't see anyone here start a post with "Unpopular Opinion".
Am I the only one who doesn't consider Thanksgiving complete without listening to the full version of Alice's Restaurant?
November 29, 2024 at 2:00 AM
Am I the only one who doesn't consider Thanksgiving complete without listening to the full version of Alice's Restaurant?
Is there a centrist starter pack here anywhere?
November 27, 2024 at 1:25 AM
Is there a centrist starter pack here anywhere?