Well buckaroos (and doearoos?) the Attorney General of Texas has a more optimistic view..
It is a great day in America. President Trump’s inauguration marks the beginning of a new era and the triumphant return to the foundational principles that make America great. Together, we will secure our borders, uphold the law, and restore the free…
Well buckaroos (and doearoos?) the Attorney General of Texas has a more optimistic view..
It is a great day in America. President Trump’s inauguration marks the beginning of a new era and the triumphant return to the foundational principles that make America great. Together, we will secure our borders, uphold the law, and restore the freedoms that Biden’s unlawful policies sought to undermine.
Just this morning I sued Biden for the last time, making it a total of 106 legal actions over the course of four years. Instead of empowering people to pursue their American dream, Biden consistently abused his power as he pushed a radical agenda that undermined our economic opportunity, national security, and religious liberty. Instead of defending this country, he unleashed a runaway bureaucracy that continuously sought to undermine the law and advance an agenda that would have destroyed our great nation if left unchecked.
In November, the American people gave Trump an overwhelming mandate to reverse the damage done and build a brighter, freer future. Texas stands ready to work hand-in-hand with the new administration to protect the rights of every American, uphold the Constitution, and make America great again.”
I listened to Trump's Inaugural speech this morning. He made commitments to critical actions we have been championing. We can support he and his teams actions to assure they are successfully achieved.Short of that, we can together pressure they be accomplished! Texas and Paxton and their strength and determination serve as outstanding examples to take to heart!
Trump didn’t place his hand on the bibles. Maybe I am wrong, but I find this significant. I will be praying for him to allow God to lead him… he needs it. He has surrounded himself with titans… not moralists. ‘Progress' isn’t always good for the people.
The Supreme Court justice didn’t allow time for Melania or the first family to get into place before he started. Thus the Bible was not in place when the Justice started.
Was the Justice nervous or was it on purpose. We may never know.
I noticed the same. They allowed Vance to bring his family in, but Trump? Nope! Rush job! The look on some of the Trump families faces said it all! Wait! What? So I’m chalking it up to the rush job. My liberal “friends” are having a heyday with it. “Oh he would probably burst into flames if he put his hand on the Bible”. I find it difficult to keep these people as so-called friends. They are negative, divisive, and just nasty! I’m ready to move on. Life is too short.
On another note. Please say a prayer for those of us in So California. The wind is insane again. Feels worse than the last time around. 🙏🏼
My son is in Yorba Linda, about 40 miles NE of L.A. I've been trying to keep in touch with him. I guess it's time to text him again. So far, he is doing fine, but with the wind, It could be another story.
Didn’t Roberts have to re-administer the 'Oath of Office' for getting a few words wrong once? Is having your hand on the bible essential for the oath to be affirmed? **NOTE: It is not required, as we have no litmus test for faith. That being said, it is tradition to do so. I find it odd that a man who says ‘God saved me.’ forgets that his oath is made before God.
Agree, Gloria. What's written on one's heart is definitely not a business matter. Similar to prayer - a private, personal matter for whom, and how, one prays.
No, she didn't step up too late. Roberts started too quickly. He could see the family wasn't all there. Kavanaugh didn't have an issue and he waited to adjust 3 little children. It was Roberts.
maybe you are right. I think perhaps he just made a mistake, and focused on the words he was saying. I hope he mentions / explains this, but I don't think it was on purpose. I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt. I believe he will lead a Godly administration, as much as humanly possible, certainly more than the last administration with unfettered abortion, Gender surgeries encouraged for children, etc
It’s frankly easy to say no to ‘gender surgeries’… but how about the rest of the alphabet? He kicked abortions back to the states… you can then wash your hands of the ‘problem’.
I was brought up Roman Catholic, now "Lutheran" in . . . name.
It means:
"In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy ghost." meant to be said to complement a priest making the sign of the cross, usually. Each touch of the hand represents Christs wound locations on the cross. Forehead(thorns), chest(heart, spear), Left and Right sides for hands pierced by nails. anyway, that is what I recall. . . ?!@
I think we can unite in prayer for the President to seek to honor God… first. It is a hard thing to learn humility, I hope we (and our leaders) will rediscover its virtues.
Gloria, that just shows how courageous YOU are compared to most. Even I do not do so in "public"-- only in church-- the Lutheran one!. . . and virtually no one else does. Still, that does not take near the courage as your practice. Inspiring.
I read last night, Vance is Roman Catholic, Joined the church as an adult, (like me in 2004) was Baptised and given first communion and confirmed in 2019. I read last night, his wife Usa (sp?) remained Hindu. IMHO and limited knowledge, but some, of Hindu, there are similarities with Catholic Christian way of life.
Really?! maybe interesting to hear details of such. I just can't imagine. One thing though, could be the long traditions over centuries, regardless of similarities. . .
Yes, Jennifer, I too was shocked. It seemed like it happened so fast, as if someone "overlooked" it in their haste. Troubling, but we are still THE PEOPLE, and it is us who are on our knees before the Lord each and every day. We are His!
I'm not worried in the least. It would have been good, but the important part is saying, "so help me God" which he did, because those are words in the Oath. Melania was holding Trump's family bible. So, it was just overlooked, as Trump thinks very highly of his family's Bible. So, much ado about nothing.
That's because a our not so smart Supreme Court Justice, Roberts, didn't tell him. Roberts began before Melania and the rest of the family got there. I don't know if Roberts did that on purpose or not, but he also screwed up when Trump took his oath in 1917. Justice Kavanaugh did it correctly for J.D. Vance and waited for his entire family to gather around him (and there were 3 little children). There is something just not right with Justice Roberts. Maybe he's visited the "Island" too often? He doesn't like Trump much, but that's no excuse for his actions. He also voted 'no' on the last thing Trump's attorneys brought before the justices. Hmmmm. You might want to pray for him too.
That was mentioned by an announcer today and it was just a momentary glitch between Klobachar ending her intro, and Melania being able to position the Bibles for his hand. Roberts was coming from the opposite direction and was very speedy with issuing the oath. There were a couple seconds that lapsed before his hand was placed on the Bibles. The camera angle made it difficult to see.
I frequently refer to the ladies as Dudettes, but, in reality Queens of the Cosmos.
You know how it goes; while we're sitting around the fire swilling beer, tossing our underwear in the corner and talking about how the older we get, the better we were, the distaff members of the family Hominidae are getting together, cooperating and finding ways to make the world a better place---unless they're busy competing for the occasional well-employed, responsible, presentable, motivated male drone....
Thank you, pretty-red, just my take after over 3/4 century of observation and experience. Had a close female friend who was a weaver a loooong time ago. Always happy if I can inspire, at least, a chuckle.
All I can say is, we will see. I don't like the idea of a president using his power to make himself billions of $$$. Somehow, that just doesn't sit well with me, never has.
Our President doesn't take a salary. He's already made all the money he needs and doesn't even really need the aggravation. He did it because he saw the need for his abilities to save OUR REPUBLIC.
Back at ya, pretty-red, for doing the research that I that I didn't even think to do. Never knew the context before, Paid me back with interest. Thank you!
You're way too kind. I'm a life-long voracious reader and don't remember when I started appreciating poetry, but have also been writing it here and there since I was knee-high. When I discovered blank verse around the Beat era, it really opened up a vast world as it took a whole bunch of the sing-song out of it.
Thank you for the great link. Do you know Kipling's "If"?
never had seen / read this. Fantastic poem. . . for someone who does not "do" them.
Also, voracious reader. Since retirement in 2013 can finally read all the many classics I never could in college or thereafter having a family etc. Spend hours reading every day, when I can. I have piles of books sitting around waiting on . . . me.
Well buckaroos (and doearoos?) the Attorney General of Texas has a more optimistic view..
It is a great day in America. President Trump’s inauguration marks the beginning of a new era and the triumphant return to the foundational principles that make America great. Together, we will secure our borders, uphold the law, and restore the freedoms that Biden’s unlawful policies sought to undermine.
Just this morning I sued Biden for the last time, making it a total of 106 legal actions over the course of four years. Instead of empowering people to pursue their American dream, Biden consistently abused his power as he pushed a radical agenda that undermined our economic opportunity, national security, and religious liberty. Instead of defending this country, he unleashed a runaway bureaucracy that continuously sought to undermine the law and advance an agenda that would have destroyed our great nation if left unchecked.
In November, the American people gave Trump an overwhelming mandate to reverse the damage done and build a brighter, freer future. Texas stands ready to work hand-in-hand with the new administration to protect the rights of every American, uphold the Constitution, and make America great again.”
I listened to Trump's Inaugural speech this morning. He made commitments to critical actions we have been championing. We can support he and his teams actions to assure they are successfully achieved.Short of that, we can together pressure they be accomplished! Texas and Paxton and their strength and determination serve as outstanding examples to take to heart!
Trump didn’t place his hand on the bibles. Maybe I am wrong, but I find this significant. I will be praying for him to allow God to lead him… he needs it. He has surrounded himself with titans… not moralists. ‘Progress' isn’t always good for the people.
The Supreme Court justice didn’t allow time for Melania or the first family to get into place before he started. Thus the Bible was not in place when the Justice started.
Was the Justice nervous or was it on purpose. We may never know.
I noticed the same. They allowed Vance to bring his family in, but Trump? Nope! Rush job! The look on some of the Trump families faces said it all! Wait! What? So I’m chalking it up to the rush job. My liberal “friends” are having a heyday with it. “Oh he would probably burst into flames if he put his hand on the Bible”. I find it difficult to keep these people as so-called friends. They are negative, divisive, and just nasty! I’m ready to move on. Life is too short.
On another note. Please say a prayer for those of us in So California. The wind is insane again. Feels worse than the last time around. 🙏🏼
My son is in Yorba Linda, about 40 miles NE of L.A. I've been trying to keep in touch with him. I guess it's time to text him again. So far, he is doing fine, but with the wind, It could be another story.
Didn’t Roberts have to re-administer the 'Oath of Office' for getting a few words wrong once? Is having your hand on the bible essential for the oath to be affirmed? **NOTE: It is not required, as we have no litmus test for faith. That being said, it is tradition to do so. I find it odd that a man who says ‘God saved me.’ forgets that his oath is made before God.
LDT, I'm less concerned about tradition than about what is written on his heart.
That's most likely not your business. Just pray for him, and let God do what God does best.
Agree, Gloria. What's written on one's heart is definitely not a business matter. Similar to prayer - a private, personal matter for whom, and how, one prays.
I agree, you want someone’s declaration of faith to be genuine.
I'm more concerned about Justice Roberts who doesn't seem to remember how to do his job, especially when it comes to Trump. Discrimination?
Just pray for him.
There are many things we do not understand…and I agree, we need to pray for him.
Roberts is very compromised ! Somebody has a lot of dirt on him.
Apparently he misquoted the oath at Obama's inauguration.
I say on purpose. Supreme Court flag was at half staff also
That's just silly. Melania stepped up with the bibles too late.
No, she didn't step up too late. Roberts started too quickly. He could see the family wasn't all there. Kavanaugh didn't have an issue and he waited to adjust 3 little children. It was Roberts.
Flag lowered for Carter.
We saw that too. Though Melania tried…
maybe you are right. I think perhaps he just made a mistake, and focused on the words he was saying. I hope he mentions / explains this, but I don't think it was on purpose. I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt. I believe he will lead a Godly administration, as much as humanly possible, certainly more than the last administration with unfettered abortion, Gender surgeries encouraged for children, etc
It’s frankly easy to say no to ‘gender surgeries’… but how about the rest of the alphabet? He kicked abortions back to the states… you can then wash your hands of the ‘problem’.
This is my hope…
Neither Justice asked Trump or Vance to place their hands on bibled. They didn't even ask Melania to come up with the bibles she was holding.
Pretty sure Vance did. I just double checked…and he did.
he also made the sign of the cross at one point. . .
It is, I believe, the symbolic way of saying, 'Glory be to the Father, to the Son and to the Holy Spirit’. I am not Catholic, but rather *catholic*.
Yes, that is what the sign of the cross says: In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
I was brought up Roman Catholic, now "Lutheran" in . . . name.
It means:
"In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy ghost." meant to be said to complement a priest making the sign of the cross, usually. Each touch of the hand represents Christs wound locations on the cross. Forehead(thorns), chest(heart, spear), Left and Right sides for hands pierced by nails. anyway, that is what I recall. . . ?!@
It's not meant to complement anyone. It's a short powerful blessing.
complement as in reflecting similar meaning, makes another thing complete, perfects. . . not compliment as to give approbation.
Uses a E in the middle syllable vs an eye.
"Grammar Snobs Are Great Big Meanies" by June Casagrande.
Guilty as hell myself and even own the book.
yup, me too.
Like the Kipling poem, I WANT to be a man, but continually fall short!
I am an old Latin Mass Catholic or just a Christian. At least there was a sense of sacredness back then.
I think we can unite in prayer for the President to seek to honor God… first. It is a hard thing to learn humility, I hope we (and our leaders) will rediscover its virtues.
YES, I will second that.
But, not holding my breath either!
It hasn't gone anywhere. People just have to do it. I'm usually the only one who blesses myself when I go out to eat. Whether anyone does or not.
Gloria, that just shows how courageous YOU are compared to most. Even I do not do so in "public"-- only in church-- the Lutheran one!. . . and virtually no one else does. Still, that does not take near the courage as your practice. Inspiring.
You can still pray and thank God for His provision and blessings, personally.
My husband never eats without a silent blessing. I am not so inclined to be ritual about it. I don't bless myself, just the food and gratitude.
I read last night, Vance is Roman Catholic, Joined the church as an adult, (like me in 2004) was Baptised and given first communion and confirmed in 2019. I read last night, his wife Usa (sp?) remained Hindu. IMHO and limited knowledge, but some, of Hindu, there are similarities with Catholic Christian way of life.
similarities with Catholic Christian way of life
Really?! maybe interesting to hear details of such. I just can't imagine. One thing though, could be the long traditions over centuries, regardless of similarities. . .
Yes, Jennifer, I too was shocked. It seemed like it happened so fast, as if someone "overlooked" it in their haste. Troubling, but we are still THE PEOPLE, and it is us who are on our knees before the Lord each and every day. We are His!
I'm not worried in the least. It would have been good, but the important part is saying, "so help me God" which he did, because those are words in the Oath. Melania was holding Trump's family bible. So, it was just overlooked, as Trump thinks very highly of his family's Bible. So, much ado about nothing.
I couldn't watch until after that part.
Yes, we noticed Melania was left holding the bibles while the chief justice carried on … interesting, indeed.
She tried to get around… to them.. but then it was over. Rush.
That's because a our not so smart Supreme Court Justice, Roberts, didn't tell him. Roberts began before Melania and the rest of the family got there. I don't know if Roberts did that on purpose or not, but he also screwed up when Trump took his oath in 1917. Justice Kavanaugh did it correctly for J.D. Vance and waited for his entire family to gather around him (and there were 3 little children). There is something just not right with Justice Roberts. Maybe he's visited the "Island" too often? He doesn't like Trump much, but that's no excuse for his actions. He also voted 'no' on the last thing Trump's attorneys brought before the justices. Hmmmm. You might want to pray for him too.
That was mentioned by an announcer today and it was just a momentary glitch between Klobachar ending her intro, and Melania being able to position the Bibles for his hand. Roberts was coming from the opposite direction and was very speedy with issuing the oath. There were a couple seconds that lapsed before his hand was placed on the Bibles. The camera angle made it difficult to see.
SO, in fact, Diana. . . ? Trump DID finally place his hand on the bible?
Thank that scum sucking slimebag, Roberts, for that.
I noticed Trump didn't place his hand on the bibles too.
Hoping that was on Roberts…
Bravo, Mr. Paxton!
I love our attorney general!
Me, too! What a great Texan, Ken Paxton is.
I wanted him for US AG but Pam Bondi seems great too.
"doearoos" Priceless!
I frequently refer to the ladies as Dudettes, but, in reality Queens of the Cosmos.
You know how it goes; while we're sitting around the fire swilling beer, tossing our underwear in the corner and talking about how the older we get, the better we were, the distaff members of the family Hominidae are getting together, cooperating and finding ways to make the world a better place---unless they're busy competing for the occasional well-employed, responsible, presentable, motivated male drone....
made me laugh out loud on that one Nealstar!
but, I still had to look up "distaff"! ha!
Thank you, pretty-red, just my take after over 3/4 century of observation and experience. Had a close female friend who was a weaver a loooong time ago. Always happy if I can inspire, at least, a chuckle.
class of 69
High school '63 here.
I was class of '60
Definitely a council of elders. I sure enjoy the company.
You two are good company indeed
You sure hold up your end and about a dozen others' as well.
Thanks. Agree, some good folks here
All I can say is, we will see. I don't like the idea of a president using his power to make himself billions of $$$. Somehow, that just doesn't sit well with me, never has.
Our President doesn't take a salary. He's already made all the money he needs and doesn't even really need the aggravation. He did it because he saw the need for his abilities to save OUR REPUBLIC.
"He started to sing as he tackled the thing,
That couldn't be done, and he did it."
--Edgar A. Guest "It Couldn't be Done"
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Edgar+A.+Guest+%22It+Couldn%27t+be+Done%22&t=brave&iax=videos&ia=videos&iai=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DSX5BW-9vBDg
WOW! Hey Nealstar. That is twice in one day you forced me to learn a bit more. SO. Thanks again.
You, the man.
Back at ya, pretty-red, for doing the research that I that I didn't even think to do. Never knew the context before, Paid me back with interest. Thank you!
Really a great reading of E Guest's poem. I sent it out to others. Your good suggestion expands outwardly from your light. . .
and I do not "do" poems!
You're way too kind. I'm a life-long voracious reader and don't remember when I started appreciating poetry, but have also been writing it here and there since I was knee-high. When I discovered blank verse around the Beat era, it really opened up a vast world as it took a whole bunch of the sing-song out of it.
Thank you for the great link. Do you know Kipling's "If"?
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46473/if---
never had seen / read this. Fantastic poem. . . for someone who does not "do" them.
Also, voracious reader. Since retirement in 2013 can finally read all the many classics I never could in college or thereafter having a family etc. Spend hours reading every day, when I can. I have piles of books sitting around waiting on . . . me.
If we all envision that together, maybe we can manifest it.