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The battle that Israel is currently engaged in against Iran has been referred to as “the war between wars.” This is a misnomer. Israel is currently engaged in a war against Iran and has been for several years. This war is mainly fought in Syria, sometimes in Gaza or Lebanon, and sometimes even inside Iran. On the other side, Iran prefers to fight against Israel indirectly through their numerous proxies. They prefer that Lebanese or Palestinians die rather than Iranians. Wars sometime are fought openly on the battlefield, military force against military force. But often they are fought with local...

In our time, political speech and writing are largely the defense of the indefensible. George Orwell, Politics and the English LanguageRep. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts, a member of the progressive “squad,” recently accused those who disagree with student debt cancellation of "policy violence." That is, to disagree with the left now is “violence.” This kind of linguistic legislation by the left is now common. Words mean whatever they want them to mean in order to achieve their far-left goals. Pressley’s statement is also an implied threat. Since violence is justified in response to violence, Pressley is letting American’s know...

What an awful year this was. I sincerely hope the coming year is better. Here are a few loose ends that need clearing up as that dreadful year drops off into memory. The first priority is to hold public health authorities responsible for the mess they made. Professor Glenn Reynolds has my vote for holding them accountable. They lied to us, manipulated us for political purposes, and completely betrayed our trust. He summarizes their acts and argues: “It’s time for a rigorous investigation -- perhaps a Truth and Reconciliation Commission with subpoena power -- to get to the bottom of...

In the ancient Church and up until rather recently, one genuflected at the two references to the Incarnation during the Mass: during the Creed and in the Last Gospel (John 1). Why was this done? It was explained to me that the mystery of the Incarnation is so deep, one can only fall in silent reverence.There are many paradoxes and seeming impossibilities in the Incarnation. They cannot be fully solved, so they claim our reverence. We genuflected in the past, and today we bow at the mention of the Incarnation in the Creed, for it is a deep mystery.As we...

January 2nd, 2021 2nd Sunday of Christmas St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Jacksonville, Florida Readings at MassLiturgical Colour: White First readingEcclesiasticus 24:1-2,8-12 ©From eternity, in the beginning, God created wisdomWisdom speaks her own praises, in the midst of her people she glories in herself.She opens her mouth in the assembly of the Most High, she glories in herself in the presence of the Mighty One;‘Then the creator of all things instructed me, and he who created me fixed a place for my tent.He said, “Pitch your tent in Jacob, make Israel your inheritance.”From eternity, in the beginning, he created me, and...

The gubernatorial election landscape in 2022 is shaping up to be competitive as Republicans look to flip a number of governors' mansions across the country. Republicans are feeling momentum after Virginia Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin's victory in November, when he became the first Republican to win a statewide race in the blue-leaning state since 2009. The party says the political environment is prime for Republicans to oust a number of vulnerable Democratic governors this year, including Gov. Laura Kelly in Kansas and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan. However, Democrats say they see opportunities in states with contentious GOP primaries, particularly in...

Join with fellow FREEPERS to pray for AMERICA: For those in Authority in Government, Family, Military, Business, Healthcare, Education, Churches, and the Media. I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone: for kings and all those in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Religion Forum threads labeled “Prayer” are closed to debate of any kind.

In 2022, Earth is overpopulated and totally polluted; the natural resources have been exhausted and the nourishment of the population is provided by Soylent Industries, a company that makes a food consisting of plankton from the oceans.

‘If He Wants It,’ Graham Says, Donald Trump Is The GOP’s Presidential Nominee In 2024. Former President Donald Trump might win Republican Party support if he decides to run for president again in 2024, according to a Republican senator. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., claimed during an appearance on “Hannity” that if Trump runs for president in 2024, he will most certainly receive the Republican nomination. “Unless something unexpected happens, it’ll be his nomination if he wants it. He was well-liked by the Republican grassroots.” Pete Hegseth, the guest host, was instructed by Graham. “If [Trump] runs a disciplined campaign, he...

"Nascar is reviewing the ‘Let’s Go Brandon Crypto Coin’sponsorship of driver Brandon Brown. The Wokes in the Nascar executive suite already approved it but they are now responding to pressure. Brandon Brown’s publicist said the car design is up in the air. Brown announced on Thursday that he had come to a deal with LGBcoin.io to sponsor his Xfinity Series car in 2022, unveiling a “red, white and blue livery with the logo and wordmark” of the company. “Let’s go Brandon” became a national euphemism for “F— Joe Biden” after a reporter in October mistakenly assumed a NASCAR crowd was...

""...our governments and media have waged a psychological campaign against the people to pressure, coerce, and "incentivize" an action many would have otherwise not taken. You're only allowed to be treated as an equal, you're only capable of rising to the highest tier of society, you're only permitted to maintain your employment, friendships, and family if you take the vaccine, once, twice--no, thrice, maybe more." A man in Melbourne has set himself on fire in front of horrified onlookers over oppressive Covid restrictions and vaccination mandates. The incident, which occurred around 8pm on Saturday near Church St in Richmond, was...

"The new year brings 287 new laws to Illinois – including one that will allow children to operate a lemonade stand without having to go through the red tape of acquiring a government permit. ..."

"A report from the New York Times says the White House in considering incorporating COVID-19 booster shots in their 2022 fully-vaccinated messaging. According to a new report, top health officials are afraid of changing the definition of what it means to be "fully vaccinated" given the fragile nature of science, politics, and the status of American life. With the onset of the Omicron variant in the United States, the country has topped the leaderboard with record amounts of COVID-19 cases being reported. According to The New York Times, the Biden administration is weighing redefining what it means to be "fully...

“My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee . . . Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding” (Proverbs 2:1, 3).

The January 6 insurrection may be a year behind Rep. Jason Crow, but the Colorado Democrat -- and many of his colleagues -- insist it would be a grievous error for his party to downplay the attack. "I just disagree with this notion that we shouldn't talk about this and that we shouldn't talk about what is at stake here and that this isn't important to people in their everyday lives," said Crow, a United States Army veteran who consoled his congressional colleagues as pro-Donald Trump rioters attempted to break into the House chamber. "It would be a massive mistake...

"Republican candidate for Harris County judge Alexandra del Moral Mealer says she hopes to restore funds to the county’s criminal justice system"

National Institutes of Health is alleged to have engaged in a $1.2 million contract to purchase approximately 5,000 beagle dogs and puppies over the past decade for use in brutal and unnecessary lab experiments, according to Fox News’ Will Cain, who hosted the Tuesday night edition of “Tucker Carlson Tonight.” This was discovered during an investigation into Indianapolis-based firm Envigo. The Washington Post reports this company “breeds dogs and sells them as research animals to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.”

"The illegitimate Biden regime has got things so out of control, and spinning out of control..."

What do FReepers think of 9mm carbines as a mid-power varmint rifle? My requirements are relatively cheap ammo, typical range is < 100 yards (usually 50 yards or less, really), only moderate penetration, with stopping power similar to a .357 handgun / somewhere between a .22lr hollow point and a 12 ga. deer slug. More...

We are witnessing history being repeated.Between September 1935 and the outbreak of World War II in September 1939 more than 120 laws, decrees and regulations, imposing over 400 legal restrictions, were enacted by the Third Reich on the justification of protecting the health of the German people. During the first six years of Hitler’s dictatorship, from 1933 until the outbreak of war in 1939, Jews felt the effects of more than 400 decrees and regulations that restricted all aspects of their public and private lives. Many of these were national laws but state, regional, and municipal officials, acting on their...