Jonathan Cruz
@jondcruz.bsky.social
Progressive pastor. Husband. Dad. Avid indoorsman.
Reposted by Jonathan Cruz
Please read and share.
The Diseases Are Coming
Elon Musk’s slash-and-burn government tear will have lasting effects on global health.
www.theatlantic.com
March 12, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Please read and share.
Reposted by Jonathan Cruz
Republicans have been screaming that DOGE and the elimination of federal agencies and employees is necessary to reduce the deficit and get the national budget in order. It was all a LIE. It was NEVER about the budget or deficit. Fiscal hawk Republican Thomas Massie today:
March 1, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Republicans have been screaming that DOGE and the elimination of federal agencies and employees is necessary to reduce the deficit and get the national budget in order. It was all a LIE. It was NEVER about the budget or deficit. Fiscal hawk Republican Thomas Massie today:
Reposted by Jonathan Cruz
Given that the Trump people did nothing to induce Russia to end the war, it’s fair to conclude that the whole idea of pursuing peace was just a pretext to renew relations with Russia.
February 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Given that the Trump people did nothing to induce Russia to end the war, it’s fair to conclude that the whole idea of pursuing peace was just a pretext to renew relations with Russia.
Trump has made it clear that the only peace he is working for in Ukraine is a complete Russian victory.
February 28, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Trump has made it clear that the only peace he is working for in Ukraine is a complete Russian victory.
Today, the US joined Russia, North Korea, Belarus, and Hungary in voting against this resolution, which said Russia began an unprovoked war with Ukraine and that a proper end to the war should include a return to Ukraine’s pre-invasion borders. This may be the biggest geopolitical shift since WWII.
US joins Russia to vote against UN resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine | CNN Politics
The United States joined Russia to vote against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine Monday in a stunning shift from years of US policy.
us.cnn.com
February 25, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Today, the US joined Russia, North Korea, Belarus, and Hungary in voting against this resolution, which said Russia began an unprovoked war with Ukraine and that a proper end to the war should include a return to Ukraine’s pre-invasion borders. This may be the biggest geopolitical shift since WWII.
Reposted by Jonathan Cruz
1. US Attorneys are not the president's lawyers.
2. That you feel comfortable spouting this gross misrepresentation on social media brings shame to our profession.
3. This is a disgusting attack on the free press, more shame.
4. * "President Trump's" thankfully there's only one.
2. That you feel comfortable spouting this gross misrepresentation on social media brings shame to our profession.
3. This is a disgusting attack on the free press, more shame.
4. * "President Trump's" thankfully there's only one.
February 24, 2025 at 9:40 PM
1. US Attorneys are not the president's lawyers.
2. That you feel comfortable spouting this gross misrepresentation on social media brings shame to our profession.
3. This is a disgusting attack on the free press, more shame.
4. * "President Trump's" thankfully there's only one.
2. That you feel comfortable spouting this gross misrepresentation on social media brings shame to our profession.
3. This is a disgusting attack on the free press, more shame.
4. * "President Trump's" thankfully there's only one.
The term “DEI hire” is racist, because it rests on the assumption that a Person of Color is not qualified to do the job for which they were hired - without ANY evidence, except for the color of their skin. You are assuming their incompetence solely based on their race. Stop it.
February 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The term “DEI hire” is racist, because it rests on the assumption that a Person of Color is not qualified to do the job for which they were hired - without ANY evidence, except for the color of their skin. You are assuming their incompetence solely based on their race. Stop it.
Reposted by Jonathan Cruz
DOGE asked what federal employees did last week. Here’s how I replied.
February 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
DOGE asked what federal employees did last week. Here’s how I replied.
There are many more excellent books on Christian Nationalism by historians, sociologists of religion, and theologians as well!
If you want to understand how we got here, you have to understand Christian Nationalism. It's the permission structure that justifies all of this harm and hate in the minds of so many Americans. Here's a reading list to get you started: bookshop.org/lists/unders...
February 23, 2025 at 11:41 PM
There are many more excellent books on Christian Nationalism by historians, sociologists of religion, and theologians as well!
Reposted by Jonathan Cruz
To be clear, the Vance/Musk intervention did not change the outcome. Still, the fact that it happened changes German and European politics forever
🇩🇪🇺🇸 “Look at these recent interventions into Germany by Mr. Elon Musk. Interventions from DC are no less dramatic, drastic & brazen than those from Moscow. We are massively under pressure from two sides.” — Friedrich Merz.
February 23, 2025 at 10:12 PM
To be clear, the Vance/Musk intervention did not change the outcome. Still, the fact that it happened changes German and European politics forever
"The proposed database has been derailed by denominational apathy, legal worries and a desire to protect donations to the Southern Baptist Convention’s mission programs"
Southern Baptists Abandon Abuse Database - Christianity Today
The Executive Committee’s major focus is now recouping $3 million in legal fees related to the crisis.
www.christianitytoday.com
February 22, 2025 at 5:41 PM
"The proposed database has been derailed by denominational apathy, legal worries and a desire to protect donations to the Southern Baptist Convention’s mission programs"
Anyone who has run or managed an organization, institution, or company knows how important strategy is to achieving goals and outcomes. Elon Musk is self-admittedly taking a chainsaw to everything in the Fed Gvt. Musk is definitely being strategic - but NOT toward the goals of a more efficient Gvt.
February 21, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Anyone who has run or managed an organization, institution, or company knows how important strategy is to achieving goals and outcomes. Elon Musk is self-admittedly taking a chainsaw to everything in the Fed Gvt. Musk is definitely being strategic - but NOT toward the goals of a more efficient Gvt.
Reposted by Jonathan Cruz
There are basically 5 ways to accumulate a billion dollars:
1) Profiting from a monopoly
2) Insider-trading
3) Political payoffs
4) Fraud
5) Inheritance
Don’t believe the self-made myth.
1) Profiting from a monopoly
2) Insider-trading
3) Political payoffs
4) Fraud
5) Inheritance
Don’t believe the self-made myth.
February 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
There are basically 5 ways to accumulate a billion dollars:
1) Profiting from a monopoly
2) Insider-trading
3) Political payoffs
4) Fraud
5) Inheritance
Don’t believe the self-made myth.
1) Profiting from a monopoly
2) Insider-trading
3) Political payoffs
4) Fraud
5) Inheritance
Don’t believe the self-made myth.
We live in a police state now.
JUST FILED: Acting U.S. attorney opens inquiries into Democrats alleging possible threats to DOGE, Supreme Court justices
www.cbsnews.com/news/acting-...
www.cbsnews.com/news/acting-...
Acting U.S. attorney opens inquiries into Democrats alleging possible threats to DOGE, Supreme Court justices
Acting U.S. Attorney for D.C. Ed Martin opened inquiries into Schumer and Garcia alleging comments they made could be construed as threats to DOGE, conservative justices.
www.cbsnews.com
February 21, 2025 at 1:47 AM
We live in a police state now.
Reposted by Jonathan Cruz
Politico’s owner liked Vance cozying up to the Nazi-tainted AfD. Good to know.
February 21, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Politico’s owner liked Vance cozying up to the Nazi-tainted AfD. Good to know.
I cannot express how dangerous and utterly stupid this is.
The US Marshals Service has deputized members of Elon Musk’s private security detail, giving them certain rights and protections of federal law enforcement agents, three law enforcement officials familiar with the matter told CNN.
Elon Musk’s private security detail gets deputized by US Marshals Service | CNN Politics
The US Marshals Service has deputized members of Elon Musk’s private security detail, giving them certain rights and protections of federal law enforcement agents, three law enforcement officials fam...
cnn.it
February 21, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I cannot express how dangerous and utterly stupid this is.
Reposted by Jonathan Cruz
Putin getting his money’s worth.
The US is opposing calling Russia the aggressor in a G7 statement on the third anniversary of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, threatening to derail a traditional show of unity, according to five western officials familiar with the matter. www.ft.com/content/7380...
February 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Putin getting his money’s worth.
It’s so cold outside, we went to Dairy Queen for some ice cream to warm us up!
February 21, 2025 at 1:34 AM
It’s so cold outside, we went to Dairy Queen for some ice cream to warm us up!
Reposted by Jonathan Cruz
Towels can be really polarizing. You're either the type of person to collect a bunch of mismatched towels or someone who always uses the same towel. Our Wirecutter experts are here to tell you: You deserve better towels. nyti.ms/4i4dzdc
February 20, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Towels can be really polarizing. You're either the type of person to collect a bunch of mismatched towels or someone who always uses the same towel. Our Wirecutter experts are here to tell you: You deserve better towels. nyti.ms/4i4dzdc
Reposted by Jonathan Cruz
Read the full investigation: www.wired.com/story/google...
February 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Read the full investigation: www.wired.com/story/google...
Trump (and a whole lot of y’all) needs to go back to Schoolhouse Rock!!!
youtube.com
February 20, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Trump (and a whole lot of y’all) needs to go back to Schoolhouse Rock!!!
