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  • The God of Baby Gates

    07/22/2026 2:55:51 PM PDT · by PetroniusMaximus · 2 replies
    facebook ^ | 7/22/26 | PetroniusMax
    “When you build a new house, make a parapet around your roof so that you may not bring the guilt of bloodshed on your house if someone falls from the roof.” Deuteronomy 22:8 (NIV) At first, this sounds like a small command. Put a railing around your roof. But it tells us something beautiful about God. God knows people fall. So he tells his people to do more than warn one another. He tells them to build mercy into the house. Do not wait until someone is broken on the ground. Put something between them and the edge. ****************** The...
  • Republicans gain in the house forecast Per decision desk

    07/22/2026 2:50:30 PM PDT · by SmokingJoe · 3 replies
    X ^ | 07/22/2026 | OSZ
    OSZ @OpenSourceZone Republicans gain in the house forecast Per decision desk June 4: (🔵 Dem 73% Chance) 🔵 Democrats: 237 🔴 Republicans: 198 Now: (🔵 Dem 59% Chance) 🔵 Democrats: 224 (-13) 🔴 Republicans: 211 (+13) Image 2:29 PM · Jul 22, 2026
  • UPDATE: The NDAA passes the House (216-212)

    07/22/2026 2:28:46 PM PDT · by RandFan · 17 replies
    X ^ | July 22 | MTG
    @FmrRepMTG Total betrayal. The House of Representatives passed the NDAA 216-212. 7 Republicans voted NO. 6 Democrats voted YES. This $1.1 trillion dollar military budget contains Sec 219 that ties our military intelligence and military industrial base to Israel. Now it goes to the Senate.
  • US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

    07/22/2026 2:04:34 PM PDT · by RandFan · 6 replies
    BBC ^ | July 22 | BBC
    Summary The US has signed a landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia The US Department of Energy says the "peaceful nuclear co-operation agreement" will provide "great access" for US firms to the Saudi nuclear energy programme A "bilateral safeguards agreement" has also been signed as part of the deal, it says US media reported before the deal was announced that it could potentially allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium itself - we're yet to see the full details The fear is that if Saudi Arabia starts enriching its own uranium, hardliners in Iran could be encouraged to secretly race to...
  • Modelling scout and suspected Epstein pimp is found dead at his Paris home after name appeared more than a thousand times in declassified files

    07/22/2026 12:26:16 PM PDT · by Morgana · 15 replies
    daily mail ^ | July 22 2026 | PERKIN AMALARAJ
    A French modelling scout with close ties to the late US financier Jeffrey Epstein has been found dead at his home outside Paris, prosecutors said on Wednesday. Under investigation in France, Daniel Siad, 69, was one of several French men accused of aiding Epstein to traffic and abuse women. Siad had not yet been questioned by investigators, but had denied the allegations, saying he wanted to be heard and give his version of events. 'An investigation to determine the cause of death was opened on Monday evening following the discovery,' the Nanterre prosecutor's office said. An autopsy will be carried...
  • 9 Things Men Are Better At Than Women

    07/22/2026 9:07:51 AM PDT · by dayglored · 81 replies
    The Bee ^ | Jul 21, 2026 | The Bee
    Women may be the fairer sex, but are they the better sex? Research is conclusive that men are better at quite a few things than women. Here are just a few examples: Being created: That's right, men were created first. Get wrecked, ladies. Fatherhood: Women are terrible dads. Growing a handlebar mustache and twirling it mischievously: Have you seen the women with mustaches? Not very impressive. Clogging toilets: Also, unclogging toilets. Thinking about Ancient Rome: Research suggests women never think about Ancient Rome, which is literally insane. Being President of the United States: Try harder, women. Moving furniture: Wherever...
  • Thune on the defense budget, crypto bill and Russia sanctions

    07/22/2026 8:12:07 AM PDT · by RandFan · 20 replies
    X / C-SPAN ^ | July 21 | Sen. John Thune
    @cspan @LeaderJohnThune on the defense budget, crypto bill and Russia sanctions: "None of those things get done if the Democrats continue their posture of trying to block even getting on legislation."
  • Michigan Democrats fear voters will stay home after mudslinging Senate primary.(Who should we root for?)

    07/22/2026 8:07:42 AM PDT · by DIRTYSECRET · 7 replies
    There’s resistance from progressive Democrats backing el Sayed, who has called Stevens an empty suit beholden to corporate interests. Supporters of Stevens, meanwhile, may be hesitant after weeks of ads painting el Sayed as unelectable and personally flawed. The big attack ad on TV has been claims that he is “disrespectful” toward women.
  • Massachusetts mime accused of terrorizing women after allegedly stripping down, coating himself in cooking oil

    07/22/2026 6:53:59 AM PDT · by dynachrome · 48 replies
    NY Post ^ | 7-22-26 | Jasmine Baehr,
    Not all mimes stay silent. One is now accused of terrorizing women. A Massachusetts man known for roaming in a black-and-white mime costume is accused of frightening women for months at a popular state park, where prosecutors say he allegedly stripped to his underwear, slathered himself in cooking oil and worked out near female employees before later collapsing in court as the allegations were read aloud. Hernan Villagran Lux, 29, of Framingham, is facing criminal harassment charges after three female state Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) employees had up to over 50 encounters over the past two months at...
  • Soccer, America, ‘Country Roads,’ and the World

    07/22/2026 6:32:53 AM PDT · by Kid Shelleen · 41 replies
    Daily Signal ^ | 07/21/2026 | Steve Cortes
    The country roads of America brought the world across our land, as our role hosting the World Cup fittingly coincided with America 250. The sprawling event on a grand stage reminded the world—and us—about important realities of our nation at its quarter-millennial birthday. Now, like most Americans, I hugely prefer our football—which starts soon. We are just culturally biased toward a game that is far higher scoring, much more violent, and far more of a spectacle. We opt for the sports version of opera, with heightened, dangerous drama, rather than the grind and nuance of soccer. ---SNIP--- But the World...
  • Fun question

    07/22/2026 5:48:28 AM PDT · by Lazamataz · 42 replies
    Original Content | 7/22/2026 | By Laz A. Mataz
    Background: Just saw an AI vid in which two talking chimps in a car beat up a Maine Senatorial candidate. Question: Do you think AI vids with violence will eventually end up as prosecutable events? "Battery by artificial intelligence in the First Degree, Class A Felony", GA Code § 16-5-23.6
  • Atlanta Deserves Compelling Conservative Talk Radio Again!

    07/22/2026 5:01:00 AM PDT · by Pontiac · 15 replies
    Mike Church.com ^ | 7-21-26 | Miek Church
    One of America's longest-serving conservative radio hosts is returning to Atlanta. Beginning soon, The Mike Church Show will air live weekday mornings from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Eastern on 1010 The King Atlanta, marking Mike Church's return to one of the nation's most important radio markets. Church, whose broadcasting career spans more than thirty-three years—including thirteen years as the top-rated host on SiriusXM Patriot—was invited by 1010 The King to help restore appointment listening and compelling conservative talk radio to Atlanta's daily routine. "I'm honored that 1010 The King has asked me to return to Atlanta," said Church. "Great...
  • Today's Cryptogram

    07/22/2026 2:42:26 AM PDT · by Lonesome in Massachussets · 14 replies
    Z QTCZJD RKD UDJDPD QUUIJQPFD SN RKSUD YKS KQGD JDAZWZSIU NQZRK. ZR ZU YSPTDJNIA RS SMUDJGD RKD FQAC FSPNZTDPFD SN Q FKJZURZQP YZRK NSIJ QFDU. - CQJE RYQZP Clue: Look in the comments
  • We, on the right, should remind Mao's 70-80 million deaths and Islamo-socialist Isaaq genocide

    07/21/2026 5:13:24 PM PDT · by Words Matter · 17 replies
    Self
    As the stooges keep brainwashing the youth and promising freebies, historical lessons should be handy. Mao Zedong led to some 70 or even up to 80million deaths.Islamic socialists first "experiment" in Africa (Somalia Tries to Live by Both the Koran and 'Das Kapital'- The New York Times . 11 Oct 1977) left some 200,000 dead in the Isaaq genocide, the forgotten, under Siad Barre and Ilhan Omar's father among the generals Evidence uncovers Ilhan Omar’s ties to the “Butcher of Hargeisa”
  • Oh No! RFK Jr. Eats Jimothy

    07/21/2026 4:29:32 PM PDT · by dynachrome · 7 replies
    Babylon Bee ^ | 7-21-26 | Babylon Bee
    In a shocking turn of events, the mutant raccoon and viral social media star known as "Jimothy" was eaten this afternoon by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Sources revealed that Kennedy, a longtime wildlife aficionado, methodically hunted down the famous raccoon over the past two days. Victorious over the beast, Kennedy skinned the raccoon, seasoned it with a special blend of spices, and grilled Jimothy to a perfect medium-rare. "Took me many hours of tracking, but I caught the little guy. Got him with my bare hands," said Kennedy. "He was a crafty one, Jimothy....
  • Democrat Governor FUMES AFTER BEING FORCED TO Admit Trump Was RIGHT After THREATENED WITH PRISON!

    07/21/2026 2:06:26 PM PDT · by SmokingJoe · 30 replies
    YouTube ^ | 07/21/2026 | Black Conservative Perspective
    This video, presented by Black Conservative Perspective, discusses recent reports regarding the registration of non-citizens in U.S. voter rolls, specifically highlighting a situation in New Jersey. Key takeaways include: New Jersey Voter Registration Issue: Governor Mikie Sherrill announced that approximately 6,600 non-citizens were improperly registered to vote due to a software error in the state's Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) system between 2023 and 2024 (1:51-2:16, 6:48-7:03). The state reports that fewer than 400 of these individuals cast ballots in elections (7:54-8:02). Federal Enforcement and Threats: The creator attributes this disclosure to a broader federal push by the Trump administration to...
  • Ann Widdecombe 'was bludgeoned 21 times over head with hammer in attack caught on camera after killer walked through open front door as she ate lunch in kitchen'

    07/21/2026 9:51:17 AM PDT · by Morgana
    daily mail ^ | July 21,2026 | martin Robinson
    e-mail 324 shares Ann Widdecombe was bludgeoned 21 times over the head with a hammer in a 'ferocious' two-minute attack captured on camera, a court heard today. The 78-year-old former minister was ambushed in her own kitchen by a hammer-wielding intruder while she was having her lunch, it was said. Disturbing details of her brutal murder emerged today as her alleged killer Joshua Kerry appeared in court for the first time. The 28-year-old is alleged to have walked into the former MP's kitchen through an unlocked front door asking, 'Don't suppose you have bank cards and ID?' as he held...
  • Maryland Governor PANICS As The World's OLDEST Gun Maker OFFICIALLY Abandons Maryland For Good!

    07/21/2026 8:31:15 AM PDT · by DUMBGRUNT · 63 replies
    Youtube ^ | 20 Julu 2026 | Julian News Report
    Beretta’s five-century history—from a small Italian workshop supplying the Venetian Republic to becoming a major manufacturer for the United States military—offers a striking backdrop to its long and increasingly strained relationship with Maryland.
  • Today’s Cryptogram

    07/21/2026 1:45:25 AM PDT · by Apple Pan Dowdy · 12 replies
    C TEJSMZ OCMW ON ONLN IQZZNLUECNM TPB ECGNB IQZ ZWLNN MQJJNL BTAM - ZWLNN MQFW BTAM OCZW ASQ C FSQEB UCEE OCZW JSLN BNECVWZ ZWTP UCUZA FSJJSP ANTLM FSQEB NGNL FSPZTCP. ― HSWP DNTZM
  • SICKENING: Busch Gardens Hosting ‘Family-Friendly’ Pride Day Featuring Degenerate Drag Performers

    07/20/2026 11:05:24 PM PDT · by Morgana · 23 replies
    gateway pundit ^ | July 20,2026 | Cassandra macdonald
    Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Virginia is preparing to host its annual Pride Day event on July 26, promoting it as a “family-friendly” celebration that includes performances by drag queens billed as “LGBTQ+ stars.” The theme park has already disabled comments on its social media posts promoting the event following significant online backlash. According to the park’s official event page, Pride Day will feature “sensational family-friendly entertainment by LGBTQ+ stars” in the Abbey Stone Theatre, along with a DJ dance party, specialty merchandise, a vendor fair, and other activities. All performances are included with regular park admission. Scheduled shows are set...