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Hong Kong (AFP) – Rows of fidgeting Hong Kong schoolchildren looked on as a short film explained what constitutes a national security crime, using former US President Donald Trump as an example -- and a warning. The TV was surrounded by dozens of stuffed panda toys, which the children were assured they could play with later if they listened attentively. The screening was at Hong Kong's first patriotic education centre, which teaches students about the city's new national security law as well as China's history and achievements. Beijing imposed the sweeping law on Hong Kong to snuff out dissent after...

How can you reach people with closed minds? Try these. Have you ever talked with a liberal and made a comment that shuts him down completely? "Trump sure is getting a raw deal with that FBI raid, isn't he?" His eyes go glassy, and he starts to look for the exit. Or he repeats something automatically, like "Trump deserves anything he gets." This "orange man bad" mantra is often called "Trump Derangement Syndrome." It effectively shuts down all communication between disagreeing sides and prevents any kind of meaningful dialogue, even between good friends or family members. Even intelligent people who...

-Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned Moldova on Thursday that threatening the security of Russian troops in the breakaway region of Transdniestria risked triggering military confrontation with Moscow. Russia has stationed peacekeeping troops in Transdniestria since the early 1990s, when an armed conflict saw pro-Russian separatists wrest most of the region from Moldovan control. The government in Chisinau, stressing it was committed to peaceful dialogue over the future of the region, said it would summon the acting Russian ambassador to make clear its position. Russia says its army is there to maintain peace and stability, but Moldova wants Moscow to...

“Last week, I took my grandchildren to a restaurant. My 8-year-old grandson asked if he could say grace.” As we bowed our heads he said, "God is good, God is great. Thank you for the food and I would thank you even more if Grandpa gets me ice cream for dessert. And liberty, peace & justice for all. Amen!” Along with the laughter and nodding of heads from the other customers nearby, I heard a woman at the next table remark, "That's what's wrong with this country. Kids today don't even know how to pray. Asking God for ice cream!...

ALEXANDRIA, Sunday, Aug. 31. According to all accounts Stonewall JACKSON, yesterday, succeeded in forcing his way through the National troops surrounding him, and effected a junction with the remainder of the Confederate forces. This result was not attained without fearful loss on both sides, as the most desperate fighting took place. From all that can be learned, in the absence of any regular report, the corps of Gens. MCDOWELL, HEINTLELMAN, PORTER and SIGEL were engaged, the former having the left, the latter the right, and the others operating about the centre. The principal part of the fighting seems to have...

Don't think it isn't coincidental. The people choosing candidates (democracy) other than what the government would prefer is a threat to DEMOCRATS (and their Republican assistants). Trump was supposed to be marginalized, ostracized, and exiled. But his influence over elections across the country has caused the Oligarchs to go crazy. 8 out of 10 Impeachment Republicans gone Liz Cheney gone Rusty Bowers shown the door Trump-endorsed candidates winning primary races for Governor and Senator Candidate after candidate claiming to be Trump-like, and America-First. Etc. The elections are now just about set (only four primaries left, in New England and Delaware)....

A federal judge dismissed Carter Page’s lawsuit against fired FBI Director James Comey, the FBI, and others involved in the improper Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act snooping that had relied on British ex-spy Christopher Steele’s dossier. Judge Dabney Friedrich relied on her interpretation of the criminal statutes that Page alleged the FBI officials had violated when she ruled against the onetime Trump campaign associate who was surveilled under FISA. Friedrich was appointed to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia by then-President Donald Trump in 2017. “Page alleges that the individual defendants violated §§ 1809(a) and 1810 both by...

Pope Francis said Wednesday that we are currently experiencing the outbreak of a “third World War.” The comment came during a General Audience on Wednesday morning, during which Pope Francis recalled the outbreak of World War II, Vatican News reported. The Pope made his address to a Polish-speaking congregation. “Tomorrow you will remember the anniversary of the outbreak of World War II, which so painfully marked the Polish nation,” Pope Francis said on the eve of the 83rd anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War. “May the memory of past experiences urge you to cultivate peace in yourselves,...

Republican Matt Mowers holds a narrow lead in the primary race in New Hampshire’s battleground First District, according to a recent poll. The poll, conducted by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center from August 25 to 29, found Mowers with a two-point edge over his closest competitor, Karoline Leavitt. Mowers received 26 percent, Leavitt received 24 percent, and Gail Huff Brown received 16 percent.

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.

Was wondering of there's others here on Free Republic who have heard of this movement? Is it legit? Sounds innocent enough, but I couldn't find much about it in an Internet search. Thanks.Video overview linkGlobal Walkout linkReignite Freedom link

President Joe Biden delivered a divisive prime-time speech against a startlingly ominous red backdrop, declaring that the MAGA Republicans are extremists who threaten the very foundation of our Republic. Aside from the continued smearing of voters who identify with their collective desire to make America great again, there was something noticeably odd about this particular speech. We the people find this blood red background VERY DISTRACTING. The lighting gave viewers atrocious dystopian vibes:Biden administration: “Look, we need a backdrop tonight that makes it look like we’re in hell!”So who chose the blood-red and brimstone backdrop for Biden’s speech tonight? I’ve...

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Wilson's five-year extension includes $165 million guaranteed...The $165 million in guaranteed salary is the third-highest figure in NFL history, behind Deshaun Watson ($230 million) and Kyler Murray ($189.5 million)...Wilson will make $24 million in 2022 and $27 million next year before the multi-year extension kicks in.

After a child in the audience professed her love for him, President Joe Biden called her “Baby” and asked her age during an event at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania on Friday. “How are you, baby? How old are you? How old are you?,” Biden asked after the child screamed “I love you!” After she said she was nine years old, Biden joked that she was “almost double figures.” …

There’s trouble in Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen paradise, multiple sources tell Page Six exclusively. The model has left their family compound in Tampa, Fla., for Costa Rica following a series of heated arguments over Brady’s shock decision to un-retire from the NFL, while he has remained behind for team training. “Tom and Gisele are in a fight right now,” a source tells Page Six, adding that this has happened before with the couple, but they have always reunited in the past.

Excellent discussion of the United State's China policy and what it may lead to. Literally eye opening. "The question we are posing is how big a price will America pay for the egregious offence to the People's Republic of China by the visit of Nancy Pelosi the third most important person in the American state?" CONTRIBUTORS: Keith Bennett China Specialist Co-editor of Friends of Socialist China Joseph Robertson Strategic Director of Orthodox Conservatives group, United Kingdom Prof. Michael Dutton Professor of politics, Department of Politics and International Relations, Goldsmiths University of London Holding a joint professorship with the Faculty of...

Thursday, just moments after President Joe Biden had completed a primetime speech in Philadelphia, Fox News Channel’s Tucker Carlson lashed out at Biden. He warned the President crossed into a “very dangerous place.” “We made fun of it at the top of the show because we really didn’t know how else to respond,” Carlson said. “But Joe Biden crossed into a very dangerous, very dangerous place. Tonight he declared in a speech in Philadelphia that anyone who disagrees with him is a threat to the country.” Carlson noted the backdrop of Biden’s address and described the event as “truly nuts.”...

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