Christian Nationalism & Its Grave Threat to America.

 

 MAGA AND ITS CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM

The rise of Christian nationalism in America has found strong allies in certain political figures and organizations, most notably former President Donald Trump, Senator J.D. Vance, and the Heritage Foundation. These individuals and groups have not only endorsed but actively promoted the intertwining of Christian identity with American patriotism, posing a significant threat to the country's democratic principles.

Donald Trump's political rhetoric and actions have often mirrored the core tenets of Christian nationalism. By framing his policies as divinely sanctioned and his political adversaries as enemies of God, Fuckface Von Clownstick has galvanized a base that views political support as a religious duty. His administration's efforts to roll back protections for LGBTQ+ individuals, restrict abortion access, and promote religious education over secular alternatives reflect a governance style deeply influenced by Christian nationalist ideology.

Senator J.D. Vance, a prominent supporter of Van Gogh Jr, has also embraced Christian nationalism. Vance's rhetoric frequently emphasizes a return to traditional Christian values as the solution to America's problems. His advocacy for policies that align with conservative Christian beliefs further entrenches the idea that American identity is synonymous with Christianity, marginalizing non-Christian citizens and exacerbating social divisions.

The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, plays a crucial role in shaping and disseminating Christian nationalist ideas within the political sphere. The organization's policy recommendations often align closely with Christian nationalist goals, such as promoting religious exemptions to anti-discrimination laws, opposing reproductive rights, and advocating for school choice initiatives that funnel public funds to religious schools. By providing intellectual and strategic support, the Heritage Foundation amplifies the influence of Christian nationalism on American politics.

The alliance between these figures and organizations creates a potent force that threatens the foundational principle of separation of church and state. By leveraging their political and cultural influence, Trump, Vance, and the Heritage Foundation seek to reshape American governance in a way that prioritizes Christian beliefs over democratic values. This shift undermines the inclusivity and pluralism that are essential to a functioning democracy.

Moreover, the rhetoric and policies promoted by Trump, Vance, and the Heritage Foundation contribute to the erosion of civil liberties. By framing religious freedom in a way that privileges Christian beliefs, they support legislation that restricts the rights of women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and religious minorities. This not only undermines individual freedoms but also fosters an environment of intolerance and discrimination.

The influence of Christian nationalism, championed by these figures, extends beyond domestic policies to international relations. Trump's foreign policy, often couched in religious terms, promoted an us-versus-them mentality that hindered diplomatic efforts and exacerbated global tensions. This approach risks entrenching conflicts and undermines the potential for international cooperation on critical issues such as climate change and global health.

The glorification of a mythical Christian past, a common theme in the rhetoric of van Gogh Jr, Vance, and the Heritage Foundation, distorts American history and identity. This revisionist narrative ignores the contributions of diverse groups and simplifies the complex reality of America's founding. By promoting this false history, they undermine public understanding and appreciation of the country's pluralistic heritage.

Ultimately, the intertwining of the extremely weird Christian nationalist with the political agendas of Trump, Vance, and the Heritage Foundation poses a grave threat to the democratic values of liberty, equality, and justice. Their efforts to reshape American governance in accordance with specific religious beliefs erode the separation of church and state, marginalize non-Christian citizens, and foster division and intolerance. To preserve the democratic and pluralistic nature of the United States, it is crucial to resist the encroachment of Christian nationalism and uphold the principles that have long defined the nation.

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ROBERT GATES ENLIGHTENS TIN FOIL HAT SCOIETY

Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates pushed back on Sunday against conservatives who’ve blamed President Obama’s “weak” foreign policy for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Crimea.

Appearing on Fox News Sunday, Gates dismissed arguments that Obama’s handling of the conflict in Syria or his efforts to trim the defense budget emboldened Putin, arguing that the Russian president also invaded Georgia during the George W. Bush administration.

“My own view is, after all, Putin invaded Georgia when George W. Bush was president. Nobody ever accused George W. Bush of being weak or unwilling to use military force,” Gates, who served as Defense Secretary for Presidents George W. Bush and Obama said. “So I think Putin is very opportunistic in these arenas. I think that even if — even if we had launched attacks in Syria, even if we weren’t cutting our defense budget — I think Putin saw an opportunity here in Crimea, and he has seized it.” Earlier this week, Gates told the Washington Post that the GOP lawmakers should “tone down” their criticism and “try to be supportive of the president rather than natter at the president.”

Though most Republicans agree with Obama’s policy for handling the Crimean crisis, some conservatives have argued that Obama’s perceived “weakness” on the global stage has given Putin the space to move Russian troops into Crimea. “We have a weak and indecisive president” and that “invites aggression,” Sen. Lindsey Graham said last week. “Putin is playing chess and I think we’re playing marbles,” Rep. Mike Rogers, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee claimed, adding that Russia is “running circles around us.”

During his appearance, Gates also dismissed criticism of Obama’s weekend vacation. “I’ve seen this happen year after year, president after president. President takes a day or two off and plays golf. Doesn’t matter whether it’s President Obama or the first President Bush going fishing. I think you’ve got to give these guys a little time off, you know, mostly they are working 20 hours a day.”

Gates said he does not believe that “Crimea will slip out of Russia’s hand.” “I think its part of a long-term strategy on Putin’s part to create a Russian sphere of influence, a Russian bloc,” he explained. “I don’t think he will stop in Ukraine until there is essentially a pro-Russian government in Ukraine, in Kiev.”

Cross posted from thinkprogress




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CARNIVAL CRUZ'S FAUX FILIBUSTER

TED CRUZ BEING..............................TED CRUZ

How is it that one lone RWNJ, a junior grade Right Wing Nut Job at that, can hold 330 million Americans hostage? Junior congressman Ted "I am not from America" Cruz is on a Kamikaze mission, and if your not up Kamikaze missions, there has yet to be one human who survived one!

SEGMENT ONE:

Yesterday Carnival Cruz took to the floor to speak against the health reform law, attempting to block a funding bill from coming to a vote in the Senate. Cruz has been pushing to derail that funding bill unless it includes a provision to defund Obamacare — a far-right strategy that could ultimately force the federal government to shut down next week, and a tactic that doesn’t actually have the support of GOP leadership or the vast majority of Republican voters. Nonetheless, when he began speaking on Tuesday afternoon, Cruz vowed to continue his “speaking filibuster” until he is “no longer able to stand.”

Cruz’s dramatic anti-Obamacare crusade has captured media attention for weeks. But when it comes to the realities of health reform, it couldn't matter less.

First of all, it’s not a real filibuster. Whether or not Cruz keeps speaking, and regardless of how long he ends up going on, the Senate will still vote on the continuing resolution tomorrow. This weekend, even Fox News was confused about why Cruz thought this political ploy could work.

And even if the provision in question that seeks to “defund Obamacare” somehow managed to pass the Democratic-controlled Senate, it wouldn’t actually do anything to bring the health reform law to a grinding halt. The main avenues of reform that will extend health coverage to additional Americans — the Medicaid expansion and the subsidies available to help people buy plans on the state-level marketplaces — aren’t affected by the fight over annual appropriations.

Ted Cruz: “Everyone knows Obamacare is destroying the economy"
That is everyone except CBO, which estimates Obamacare reduces deficits by 109 billion dollars.

If Cruz and his fellow Tea Party Republicans successfully derail the budget negotiations altogether and force the government to shut down, that won’t stop Obamacare implementation from marching forward, either. Much of the money that finances health reform has already been appropriated, and can only be removed if the law is repealed altogether. In an opinion piece published last week, E.J. Dionne suggested that a government shutdown could actually ironically help the law’s popularity. That’s because, if the health law’s enrollment period experiences a few hiccups along the way (as any new government program undoubtedly will), this political battle may convince Americans that Republicans are actually to blame for that.

Of course, that doesn't mean Republicans aren't actively working to sabotage the health reform law in very real ways. At nearly every turn, anti-Obamacare lawmakers have done everything in their power to hamper reform. They've refused to extend health coverage to additional low-income Americans by rejecting the law’s optional Medicaid expansion. They've undermined national public outreach efforts to teach Americans more about their options under the law, and slashed the state-level budgets dedicated to marketing the new insurance plans. They've attempted to slow down enrollment by placing unnecessary restrictions on the people who are supposed to help Americans sign up for new Obamacare coverage. They've disseminated misinformation about the law and confused most people about what it actually does. Some states have even simply refused to implement Obamacare’s provisions altogether.

There are still very real threats to Obamacare, but they’re largely happening on a state level. Some of them are particularly insidious. For instance, grassroots campaigns are attempting to convince Americans to thwart the health reform law by simply going uninsured.

The issues to pay attention to don’t have anything to do with Tea Party politicians making the rounds on Sunday news shows or wasting time on the Senate floor.

NFTOS Editor-In-Chief Roger West speaking to staff members this morning: "Memo to the Klondike Kardashian: Carnival Cruz is not, I repeat not engaged in a filibuster. The Senate has scheduled a cloture vote on Wednesday. He can talk all he wants to Wednesday. Then he must yield the floor to allow the vote.  As we all know American history is laden with people who look back at their congressional heroes who saved them from getting health insurance."

SEGMENT TWO:

Jon Stewart returned Tuesday night roundly mocking the Republican plan to defund Obamacare by any means necessary, even threatening a government shutdown. What disturbed Stewart the most were the creepy anti-Obamacare ads featuring a big-headed Uncle Sam, leading Stewart to conclude that Republicans are counting on an “appeal to fear of anal puppet finger-banging” to kill the health care law.

He took Ted Cruz to task for calling Obamacare the worst thing ever, mockingly piling on, “Nothing spoils Breaking Bad, nothing sews you into a human centipede like Obamacare!”

But what really set Stewart off was Cruz saying once people embrace Obamacare, they won’t ever want to get rid of it. He said, “It’s like crack to us, you give us one small taste of Social Security, and suddenly we’re all sucking the glass dick of not having our old people freeze to death and live off cat food!”

Stewart concluded that Republicans aren't afraid it will be a train-wreck, “They’re afraid we’re gonna like it!”


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Sarah Palin joined Sean Hannity on Tuesday night for hour seven of Ted Cruz‘s Obamacare filibuster on the Senate floor. Both Palin and Hannity were amazed at the level of Republican opposition to Cruz, and stepped in to defend the Texas senator from the GOP establishment.

People Throw Rocks at Things That Shine



Ted Cruz Reads Green Eggs And Ham.



How apropos is it, imagine when Ted Cruz finds out the moral of Green Eggs and Ham is that you don't know if you like something until you try it. Watching Ted Cruz speak on the Senate floor is like watching a dog shit on a priceless rug. Even when you clean it, the stench still remains. Yesterday was National Voter Registration day, and I'd like to thank Ted Cruz for reminding 65,917,257 Americans why they registered and voted for Obama.

GOP Hopes You ‘Die an Agonizing and Unnecessary Death’ to Embarrass Obama




If Ted Cruz wants to demonstrate his stamina, let him try 24 hours living with a tumor he can't afford to treat. Its all fun and games until thousands are dead needlessly because one lone asshat decides its better to grandstand and speak of green eggs and ham rather than ensure that millions of Americans are covered by healthcare.

Ted "Carnival" Cruz, you are today's asshat of the day!

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