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The Taliban Of The West (TOTW) claims to defend free speech, while suppressing free speech and promoting antiSemitism, pretending it's free speech.
Consider Stanford University participated in #twoprojects with the federal government to help Big Tech platforms censor what they collectively perceived to be false or misleading information. . Stanford helped catapult the budding field of pseudo-research on digital “misinformation” and “disinformation,” terms that have taken academia by storm.
#NBCUniversal #Comcast #MediaMatters #MSM #CNN #NBCNews #USUniversities #HarvardUniversity #StanfordUniversity #MIT #Penn The #NewWokeTimes The #WokeStreetJournal
These are the same people who mourned the death of the Buddhas, the destruction of artifacts of Afghan culture, and celebrated the removal of not only Confederate Leaders but also Teddy Roosevelt. Now Oregon's Kotek, known as the Taliban of the Pacific Northwest, is trying to rewrite 2 000 years of history by renaming Christmas as Inclusive Winter Observance
Kotek has plenty of company. Portland, OR city officials faced outrage in early December 2025 for avoiding the word "Christmas" during the annual public tree-lighting ceremony, referring to it simply as "the tree" or the "holiday tree". The 2025 Tree-Lighting Controversy During the 41st annual tree-lighting event in Pioneer Courthouse Square, various speakers and event advertisements omitted the word "Christmas" in an effort to be more inclusive of diverse beliefs and traditions.
As Margaret Thatcher might say, "Europe was created by history." America was created by God." Ergo, etymologically, Democrats, Muslims, Socialists, Communists' values are not compatible with Founding American Culture. You can work to make a more perfect union, not to fundamentally transform it, as Barrack Hussain Obama and Democrats often argue.
Despite what Grok, META, Gemini, NYT, CNN, all members of the Evidence Industrial Complex say the biggest threat to China, Russia and India is not the United States but Christianity
Christianity is the biggest threat to Democrats, Communists, socialists and Authoritative regimes for various reasons:
1. There's about 2.6 billion Christians in the world 🌎- not counting the millions underground in China, Russia, Islamic countries and in Authoritative regimes
2. Christians' ultimate country/home is heaven. Primary alliance is to God, Family Country, in that order.
" The LORD is our God, the LORD alone! Therefore, you shall love the LORD, your God, with your whole heart, and with your whole being, and with your whole strength. Take to heart these words which I command you today. Keep repeating them to your children. Recite them when you are at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you get up. Bind them on your arm as a sign and let them be as a pendant on your forehead. Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates. Deuteronomy" 6:4
Authoritative regimes demand their only allegiance be to dear leader.
Just ask Bang Bang Fang Fang Eric Swalwell might say: mei wen xi!
The Somali Community is close-knit - A Minnesota deputy sheriff, identified in reports as "JJ" (Jama Shine), was featured in a video where he and other Somali-American officers stated their primary allegiance was to the Somali community, both in the U.S. and in their homeland.
There are multiple ongoing large-scale federal prosecutions for fraud schemes in Minnesota, most notably the "Feeding Our Future" child nutrition program case, which collectively involved hundreds of millions of dollars in stolen taxpayer funds. The majority of the dozens of individuals charged in these cases are of Somalians. Federal prosecutors have also pursued cases related to other social service programs, including: Housing assistance fraud. Autism therapy fraud where providers falsely certified children for treatment and paid kickbacks to parents, resulting in over $14 million in stolen funds.
In total, more than 80 individuals have been charged across these various fraud cases, with a significant majority being of Somali ancestry.
Misuse of Funds: The stolen money was reportedly spent on luxury items like cars and overseas trips. There are ongoing investigations into whether some of the funds were funneled to the Al-Shabaab terrorist group in Somalia.
During the September 2025 "Operation Twin Shield," U.S. federal authorities uncovered a wide range of immigration fraud schemes in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, including fake marriages, the use of phony death records, and the exploitation of an elderly U.S. citizen. The operation, conducted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in coordination with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the FBI, investigated over 1,000 targeted cases.
Cases with concerns: Of the more than 1,000 cases with fraud indicators, 275 were found to have evidence of fraud, non-compliance, or public safety/national security concerns. This represented 44% of the cases where interviews were conducted. Types of fraud: Schemes included sham marriages, forged documents, visa overstays, and abuse of the F-1 and H-1B visa systems. Specific examples:One man bought a fake death certificate from Kenya for $100 to falsely claim his marriage was terminated; his wife was alive and living in Minneapolis. Another case involved an alien who had overstayed his visa, was the son of a known or suspected terrorist on the no-fly list, and had previously attempted marriage fraud. One case involved a foreign national who committed marriage fraud by taking advantage of an elderly U.S. citizen spouse, subjecting the victim to abuse and exploitation. Enforcement actions: As a result of the operation, four individuals were arrested, and 42 cases were referred to ICE for further action, with additional administrative investigations ongoing. USCIS officials described the findings as "blatant" fraud and stated the agency is "declaring an all-out war on immigration fraud" to protect the integrity of the system and national security. The operation also overlapped with immigration officials questioning international students near the University of Minnesota campus.
Audits in fiscal years ending June 2020 and 2023 found that Minnesota's Department of Human Services skipped mandatory annual security reviews of the MAXIS system. The audits warned that this could increase the risk of security breaches and fraud. In both cases, the DHS cited a lack of resources as the reason for missing the reviews.
Somalis are predominantly Sunni Muslim, with more than 99% of the population adhering to Islam. Islam is the official state religion of Somalia. Islam is integral to Somali national identity, providing a unified cultural and social framework that often supersedes clan affiliations. Most Somalis follow the Shafi'i school of Islamic jurisprudence within the Sunni tradition. There is strong societal pressure to adhere to Sunni traditions, and conversion from Islam to another religion is generally socially unacceptable and can lead to harassment or danger, particularly in areas controlled by extremist groups like Al-Shabaab.
@Osman_estate makes a compelling argument about Somalis in Minnesota:
It's not cruelty
Its not inhumanity
It's not xenophobia
It's not Islamophobia
It's Acculturation
It's Fact-Based Realism
1. "Somalis didn’t just appear in history — we come from the Macrobian legacy. Old world warriors. Ocean traders. A people carved by time, not by colonizers.
As Margaret Thatcher might say, "Europe was created by history." America was created by God." Ergo, etymologically, Democrats, Muslims, Socialists, Communists' values are not compatible with Founding American Culture. You can work to make a more perfect union, not to fundamentally transform it, as Barrack Hussain Obama and Democrats often argue.
@Osman_estate continues
2. "Before Europe even knew Africa’s shape, Somalis were sailing the Indian Ocean and flexing on empires. Macrobian bloodline energy. 3. Somalis are one of the oldest continuous cultures in Africa. From Macrobians to modern day — same courage, same fire. 4. Herodotus wrote about the Macrobians 2,400 years ago. Today we call their descendants Somalis. History doesn’t lie. 5. Call it Macrobian. Call it Cushitic. Call it Somali. Just know: this identity runs deep. Beyond borders. Beyond eras. 6. Somali history didn’t start in 1960. Our roots stretch to ancient kingdoms and ocean empires. Always been him. 7. Who are Somalis? Children of the Horn. Descendants of warriors. Merchants of the seas. Survivors of empires. The story is older than the map."
The main difference is the degree of cultural identity retention: acculturation involves adopting aspects of a new culture while maintaining one's original cultural identity, whereas assimilation involves fully adopting the new culture and essentially losing the original one
• Acculturation: An immigrant family moves to a new country and learns the new language for use at work and school, but continues to speak their native language at home, celebrate their traditional holidays, and cook their ethnic cuisine.
• Assimilation: An individual changes their name to fit into the dominant society, stops speaking their native language entirely, converts to the majority religion, and abandons traditional dress and customs, becoming nearly indistinguishable from the majority population.
Not surprising- after all, Pramila Jayapal and Democrats turned the Great State of Washington into the Muslim State of Washington.
Under the Auto-Pen Administration, Operation Allies Welcome (OAW), all arriving Afghans underwent a rushed security screening process, which led to security risks, and allowed unvetted Afghans into the country - adding fuel to the fire.
Today Europe is halal, despite repeated warnings from Peter Kreeft, Pope Benedict, the CotoBuzz Journal and many others.
It's the Scorpio and the Frog
The boiling Frog 🐸 Syndrome
If you put a frog in boiling water, it will jump out immediately. However, if you put a frog in lukewarm water and slowly heat it up, the frog will remain in the water and eventually boil to death, unaware of the danger.
Democrats, MSM & BBC's Hafizullah Maroof wants to feed Americans the same Frog Soup Europeans have been forced to eat for decades.
Hes's defending Rahmanullah Lakanwal, as an innocent victim. Hafizullah Maroof, who arrived under Operation Allies Welcome after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, shot two West Virginia National Guardsmen Tuesday evening. He is being investigated for terrorism links.
After thousands of years of indoctrination and hundreds more chanting death to America and Death to Israel, Maroof defending Rahmanullah Lakanwal and his culture, reminds us of the Fable of the Scorpio ♏️ & the Frog 🐸
It's not racism
The Scorpion and the Frog
is a classic tale about nature and character, which teaches that some individuals cannot resist their intrinsic harmful behaviors, even when acting against their own self-interest.
The Scorpion and the Frog
is a classic tale about nature and character, which teaches that some individuals cannot resist their intrinsic harmful behaviors, even when acting against their own self-interest.
Underperforming tefers to performing below one's potential or expected level, often due to specific, identifiable issues. It’s not just a lack of progress but a failure to meet realistic performance standards. Causes might include; Inadequate training (e.g., low volume, intensity, or consistency).
External factors like poor nutrition, lack of sleep, or stress.
Injury, illness, or overtraining leading to fatigue.
Example: A runner who typically runs a 20-minute 5K but finishes a race in 23 minutes due to poor preparation or fatigue.
Overuse Injuries: The body is still growing, making growth plates, tendons, and ligaments vulnerable. Common issues include shin splints, stress fractures, tendonitis of the knee and ankle, and Sever's disease (heel pain).
Ligament Laxity: Tendons and ligaments can become looser to accommodate growing bones, which may affect stability and force production, potentially leading to a feeling of being "less explosive".
Foot Type and Arch Support: A runner's foot type (flat, normal, or high arch) can impact running mechanics and injury risk. Appropriate, well-fitted running shoes are crucial to provide the correct support (motion control, stability, or cushioning) as her feet grow and develop.
Iron Deficiency (Anemia): Low iron levels, particularly with the onset of menstruation, can significantly impact performance, leading to fatigue and a dip in endurance. Specific ferritin level tests may be needed to identify this, as standard blood tests don't always check this.
Fueling and Hydration: A growing athlete needs proper nutrition and hydration strategies, which must be tested and adjusted during training to maintain energy levels and prevent early fatigue.
Improper Training Load: Increasing mileage too quickly (e.g., more than 10% per week) without adequate rest days or following the "no pain, no gain" philosophy can lead to injury and burnout.
Lack of Proper Form/Strength: Without appropriate strength training (e.g., bodyweight exercises for core and leg strength), a runner may lack the stability needed to prevent injury, especially as they grow.
Inadequate Equipment: Worn-out or ill-fitting running shoes are a common cause of discomfort and injury. Shoes should be replaced regularly (around every 500 miles).
Plateauing: The runner might have reached a performance plateau, where progress stalls due to insufficient changes in training intensity, volume, or variety. The body adapts to the same routine, reducing further gains.
Overtraining: Excessive training without adequate rest can lead to fatigue, muscle damage, or burnout, hindering performance improvements.
Inadequate Recovery: Insufficient sleep, poor nutrition, or lack of rest days can prevent the body from repairing and adapting, stalling progress.
Training Errors: The runner may not be training at the right intensity (e.g., too slow or too fast) or using improper techniques, limiting improvement.
External Factors: Stress, illness, injury, or environmental conditions (e.g., heat, humidity, or altitude) can negatively impact performance.
Lack of Progressive Overload: Without gradually increasing the training load (e.g., distance, speed, or resistance), the body lacks the stimulus needed to improve.
Mental Barriers: Lack of motivation, confidence, or focus can prevent a runner from pushing their limits during training or races.
To help a runner break through a two-month plateau and improve their time, here are targeted recommendations based on common causes of stagnation:Vary Training Routine (Address Plateauing):Incorporate Interval Training: Add 1-2 sessions per week of high-intensity intervals (e.g., 6x400m at 90% effort with 90-second rest). This boosts speed and cardiovascular capacity. Mix Up Distances: Alternate between short, fast runs (e.g., 5K) and longer, slower runs (e.g., 10-12K) to challenge different energy systems. Cross-Train: Include low-impact activities like cycling, swimming, or yoga 1-2 times per week to improve overall fitness and prevent monotony. Prevent Overtraining:Schedule Rest Days: Ensure at least 1-2 full rest days per week to allow muscle recovery. Monitor Signs: Watch for symptoms like persistent fatigue, irritability, or elevated resting heart rate. If present, reduce training volume by 20-30% for a week.
If you put a frog in boiling water, it will jump out immediately. However, if you put a frog in lukewarm water and slowly heat it up, the frog will remain in the water and eventually boil to death, unaware of the danger.
Not unlike what happened in Europe. Today the continent is halal, despite repeated warnings ⚠️ from prople like Peter Kreeft, Pope Benedict, the CotoBuzz Journal and many others.
The Democrats and the mainstream media politicharacterized these warnings as racists, xenophobic, Islamophobic and so on. Yet, it's not racism. It's not xenophobia. It's not Islamophobia It's Fact-Based Realism.
As Margaret Thatcher might say, "Europe was created by history." America was created by God." Ergo, etymologically, Democrats, Muslims, Socialists, Communists' values are not compatible with Founding American Culture. You can work to make a more perfect union, not to fundamentally transform it, as Barrack Hussain Obama and Democrats often argue.
Yet BBC's Hafizullah Maroof wants to feed Americans the same Frog Soup Europeans have been forced to eat for decades. Hes's defending Rahmanullah Lakanwal, as an innocent victim. Hafizullah Maroof, who arrived under Operation Allies Welcome after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, shot two West Virginia National Guardsmen Tuesday evening. He is being investigated for terrorism links.
After thousands of years of indoctrination and hundreds more chanting death to America and Death to Israel, Maroof defending Rahmanullah Lakanwal and his culture, reminds us of the Fable of the Scorpio ♏️ & the Frog 🐸 It's not racism
It's not xenophobia
It's not Islamophobia
It's Fact-Based Realism
The Scorpion and the Frog is a classic tale about nature and character, which teaches that some individuals cannot resist their intrinsic harmful behaviors, even when acting against their own self-interest.
A scorpion, unable to swim, asks a frog to carry him across a river. The frog hesitates, fearing the scorpion will sting, but the scorpion argues that stinging would mean drowning for both of them. The frog agrees, but midstream, the scorpion stings the frog anyway. As the frog sinks, paralyzed, it asks why the scorpion would do this. The scorpion replies, "Because I'm a Scorpion. It's in my nature"
While Europe has fallen, so have NYC, WA, MN,TX, MI & AK and the rest of America will soon follow, unless president Trump is able to dismantle the Ummah Industrial Complex and the Global Circular Reporting Mafia Ring led by the NYT and funded by Samantha Power's USAID and Soros- the later promoting atheism throughout the globe -
The UmmahIndustrialComplex is administered by leading US & European universities
In a post on X today, Senator Elizabeth Warren joins the Six Traitors call for insurrection: "Donald Trump called for violence against members of Congress. It’s wrong — everyone must condemn threats of violence. We must have their backs." - Elizabeth Warren
But Pocahontas is 1/2024th right.President Trump is calling for
Treasonous Democratic Lawmakers who are openly appealing to military officials to engage in rebellion against their Commander in Chief, to Be Charged With Treason.
On November 19, 2025, six Democratic members of Congress— all with backgrounds in the military or intelligence community—released a video message titled "Don’t Give Up the Ship." In it, they directly addressed active-duty service members, veterans, and intelligence officials, urging them to "stand up for our laws" and "refuse unlawful orders" from any future administration. The video was posted by Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) and emphasized the lawmakers' own service experiences while tying into recent Democratic legislation aimed at restricting presidential powers, such as limits on deploying the National Guard domestically or initiating military actions against "narcoterrorists" without congressional approval.
What they say in the video;
"If you are ever given an order that violates the Constitution or the law, remember your oath. Stand up. Refuse it. Report it." - The Six Traitors
SCOTUS is the maximum authority to determine constitutionality: we've seen how Democrats and Activist judges have called every Trump Administration illegal and or unconstitutional. Yet By a wide margin, SCOTUS has repudiated every major Democrat challenge. The Six Traitors call to action would paralyze the government.
Sacred Scripture is clear: The New Testament teaches Christians to be subject to the governing authorities, as they have been instituted by God to maintain order and punish wrongdoing. Rulers "bear the sword" as God's servants for the good of society (Romans 13:1-4). This is interpreted as supporting the government's role in defense and law enforcement.
• The Role of the Soldier: John the Baptist instructed soldiers to be content with their pay and not to extort money, but did not tell them to leave the military (Luke 3:14). This suggests that serving in the military is a legitimate calling, and that Christians can participate in national defense.
• Protection of the Innocent: The Old Testament includes examples of God's people engaging in physical battles to defend their land and family, with God even fighting on their behalf. The principle of providing for and protecting one's household and the innocent is also seen as a biblical responsibility (1 Timothy 5:8). • Justice and Defense: in the "just war," fighting is permissible in response to certain grave damages, declared by a legitimate authority, and with the goal of restoring peace and protecting the innocent.
• Primary Citizenship in Heaven: Scripture emphasizes that a Christian's ultimate citizenship is in the Kingdom of God, and earthly allegiances are secondary. This view cautions against the idolatry of extreme nationalism or patriotism, reminding believers their primary purpose is to advance God's Kingdom, not an earthly one.
The six lawmakers featured are:
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) – Former CIA analyst.
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) – Retired Navy captain and astronaut.
Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-Pa.) – Navy veteran and former JAG officer.
Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-N.H.) – Former Navy officer and Justice Department official.
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) – Air Force veteran.
Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) – Army Ranger and combat veteran.
On November 20, 2025, President Trump reacted furiously on Truth Social, labeling the lawmakers "TRAITORS" and accusing them of "SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL." He wrote:"Each one of these traitors to our Country should be ARRESTED AND PUT ON TRIAL. Their words cannot be allowed to stand – We won’t have a Country anymore!!! An example MUST BE SET." In a follow-up: "LOCK THEM UP??? This is really bad, and dangerous to our country. SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR FROM TRAITORS!!!"Trump later escalated by suggesting the actions could be "punishable by death," invoking laws like the Insurrection Act or sedition statutes
Since then, thanks to Obama's Smith-Mundt Act, the 6,000 plus 'journalists ' members of the Global Circular Reporting Mafia Ring led by the Atheist, Antisemitic, AntiChristian, AntiTrump NYT and NOTUS Previously funded by Samantha Power's USAID and Soros, the GCRMR and Democrats, including the Six Traitors, have been on a nonstop Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior Mode spinning their stories faster than a pulsar abd actively knowingly, spreading lies, misinformation, innuendo etc: If the average American was to do the same, they would be immediately arrested.
@MaggieG603 statement "Simply stating federal law would cause the President of the United States to become unglued" is disingenuous and more apt for a graduate of the PeeWee Herman Remedial School of Argumentation
@CaptMarkKelly argues that being a Navy Pilot for 25 years cannot possibly make him a traitor. Just because you leave an electric blanket in the garage for 25 years does not make it at Tesla:
The President called for the arrest and death of me and my colleagues. Patriotic Americans everywhere should reject this call for violence. - Chris Deluzio, @ChrisForPA
‘I never thought I’d see a President call for my execution" - Capt Mark Kelly
"On Thursday, President Trump called for my death. The response to this violence and lawlessness from my Republican colleagues? Crickets." - @RepHoulahan
"Trump essentially said loyalty to the Constitution is punishable by death. Those are dangerous words coming from the President of the United States, but I’m not going to be intimidated." - Capt Mark Kelly
November 17 marks the feast day of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, the patron saint of patron saint of Catholic charities, hospitals, nurses, and the homeless.
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (1207–1231) was a princess and a symbol of Christian charity who renounced her wealth to serve the poor and sick, becoming a saint just four years after her death.
Born a princess to King Andrew II of Hungary, Elizabeth was sent at age four to the court of Thuringia (in modern-day Germany) to be raised as the future wife of the local ruler's son. At 14, she married Louis IV, the Landgrave of Thuringia. Their marriage was a happy one, and they had three children. Despite her royal status, Elizabeth was known for her piety and commitment to helping the needy, often using her court's resources to feed the hungry and care for the sick, even against the disapproval of other court members.
In 1227, at the age of 20, Elizabeth's life changed dramatically when Louis died of a plague while on a Crusade. Grief-stricken, she vowed never to remarry and sought a life of poverty and service. Louis's family, considering her charitable activities a squandering of the royal treasury, mistreated her and forced her and her children out of the palace.
After regaining her dowry, Elizabeth used the money to build a hospital in Marburg in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. In 1228, she joined the Secular Franciscan Order, a lay order dedicated to poverty and service. She spent her remaining few years living in a simple hut, personally tending to the most severely ill until her own health declined.
Elizabeth died in 1231 at the young age of 24. Her profound holiness and dedication to Christian charity led to her canonization by Pope Gregory IX only four years later, in 1235. She is remembered for her devotion to God and the marginalized, and is the patron saint of Catholic charities, hospitals, nurses, and the homeless.
One of the most famous legends associated with her is the "miracle of the roses," where loaves of bread she was secretly carrying to the poor were miraculously turned into roses when confronted by her husband or his family members.
Prayer to Saint Elizabeth
"Almighty God, by whose grace St. Elizabeth of Hungary saw and honored Christ on earth in the poor, through her intercession, give us the spirit of charity, that we may serve with perseverance the needy and suffering. Through Christ our Lord. Amen".
Caring for the poor and the widow is nothing new, and Democrats don't have a monopoly in the industry, as Democrats and the mainstream media may want you to believe.
The core principle of Catholic social teaching, based on Sacred Scripture, emphasizing human dignity, rights and responsibilities, preferential concern for the vulnerable, including the unborn, participation in society and stewardship of creation is as valid today as it was 2000 years ago. The principle is illustrated in most of the 10,000 plus saints of the Catholic Church, including Saint Elizabeth of Hungary whose feast day is today, November 17. The principle is not up for debate. The implementation is.
Sacred Scriptures
The Bible emphasizes the care for the poor and widows extensively, with the theme appearing in over 2,000 verses dealing with poverty, justice, and compassion, and with approximately 80 direct references to widows.
The command to care for the poor and the widow is repeated in various forms throughout both the Old and New Testaments. This pervasive theme highlights God's deep concern for the vulnerable and His call for His people to reflect that concern through action.
The Law given to ancient Israel included specific commands to ensure the poor, widows, orphans, and foreigners were provided for. This included leaving some of the harvest in the fields for them to gather (gleaning) and ensuring they had access to food and justice.
Prophets frequently condemned those who oppressed the poor and widows, linking the failure to care for the vulnerable to spiritual failure and a lack of justice.
Jesus' teachings and the letters of the apostles reinforced these mandates. The book of James states that "Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction".
The multitude of referencesunderscores that caring for the poor and widows is not a minor suggestion but a central ethical and religious obligation in the Bible.
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) emphasizes the "option for the poor and vulnerable" as a core principle of Catholic social teaching. This commitment is rooted in the belief that every person has inherent dignity as they are made in the image of God and that Christ is specially present in the poor (Matthew 25). The USCCB advocates for policies that:
Protect Human Dignity: Ensure the basic necessities of life, such as food, clothing, shelter, education, healthcare, and a safe environment, are available to all.
Address Systemic Injustice: Work to change social, political, and economic structures that perpetuate poverty, not just alleviate immediate needs. Advocate for the Voiceless: Prioritize the needs and rights of those who are marginalized and lack power, enabling them to participate actively in society.
Promote an "Option for the Poor": A "basic moral test" of any society is how its most vulnerable members are faring, and the needs of the poor have the most urgent claim on the national conscience.
Engage in Charitable Action: The Church engages in extensive charitable work through organizations like the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) and Catholic Charities, providing services and working to address the root causes of poverty.
Common Good
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) defines the common good as the sum total of social conditions allowing individuals and groups to reach fulfillment more easily. It is a core principle of Catholic social teaThe phrase "put your oxygen mask on first" is a well-known metaphor for prioritizing self-care so that one is better equipped to help others.
It stems from the safety instructions given on airplanes: in the event of a loss of cabin pressure, passengers are explicitly told to secure their own oxygen mask before attempting to assist others, even a child. The logic is that if you run out of oxygen and lose consciousness, you become unable to help anyone, potentially resulting in harm to both yourself and those around yoteachingandthewidowisnothingnothingtothetheWaspisreporting###, emphasizing human dignity, rights and responsibilities, preferentially?0p⁰ concern for the vulnerable, participation in society, stewardship of creation, and global implications
The universal Church's concern for the poor and the widow is nothing new. However, there's a huge difference between caring for the poor and the widow, when these are being used as human shields.
America's is Exceptional and needs to remain so to assist others.
The United States is fundamentally different from other nations, due to its unique origins as a republic founded on ideals of liberty, individualism, and democracy. The U.S. has a special, often divinely ordained, mission to promote freedom and democracy around the world
• Foundation on Ideals: Unlike nations founded on common ethnicity or history, the U.S. was established on abstract political principles, such as those articulated in the Declaration of Independence ("all Men are created equal").
• Unique Political System: The U.S. Constitution and its system of checks and balances are a unique framework that protects individual rights and prevents the rise of despotic government.
• "City Upon a Hill": Tracing back to Puritan leader John Winthrop's 1630 sermon, America is a "shining city on a hill"—an exemplary model for the rest of the world to emulate.
• Manifest Destiny and Global Role: ties into the 19th-century idea of "manifest destiny" and a 20th/21st-century sense of global leadership, suggesting the U.S. is destined to expand its values and play a vital role in world history.
• Rugged Individualism/American Dream: The frontier experience and a lack of European-style feudal class structures are often cited as fostering an American spirit of self-reliance and the belief that anyone, regardless of background, can succeed through hard work.
As Margaret Thatcher might say, "Europe was created by history." America was created by God." Ergo, etymologically, Democrats, Muslims, Communists' values are not compatible with Founding American Culture. You can work to make a more perfect union, not to fundamentally transform it, as Barrack Hussain Obama and Democrats often argue.
Enabling the destruction of a country is not consistent with the greater good: Put Your Own Oxygen Mask First
The phrase "put your oxygen mask on first" is a well-known metaphor for prioritizing self-care so that one is better equipped to help others. It stems from the safety instructions given on airplanes: in the event of a loss of cabin pressure, passengers are explicitly told to secure their own oxygen mask before attempting to assist others, even a child. The logic is that if you run out of oxygen and lose consciousness, you become unable to help anyone, potentially resulting in harm to both yourself and those around you.
The country was nearly destroyed by mass migration. Globalists seek "peace and prosperity" via "democracy," but in reality, the only way they can achieve this is to subdue the entire Western world into silence and compliance. Tyranny is ingrained into the DNA of globalists. These people have not gone anywhere. These people, like Sociopath Newsom, Schumer & Jaypal are doubling down if anything. All that comes back in an instant the moment they get back in power.
Mass migration is not compassion as the Democrats and the media wants you to believe. And ICE, as Democrats and mainstream media may argue, is not the enemy, but the hero.
ICE agents are experiencing an 8000% plus increase in threats to personal and professional safety, due mostly to MSM, Democrats, ACLU et al.
Today, Democrats are sacrificing Americans on SNAP to secure free healthcare for illegal aliens.
For 40 Days, mainstream media and Democrats were holding the government hostage yelling and screaming for Republicans to 'negotiate' - the last two weeks before the end of the government shutdown they called calling President Trump heartless because the children on SNAP were starving.
It's clear they didn't care about the children, but about the ransom money: Democrats were holding the government hostage unless they could get BBSB- Bring Back SNAP Better! That is why Democrats wanted $1.5 TRILLION in ransom money
The general adult obesity rate in the US has been increasing: over 40% of Americans are obese.
Immigrants from Mexico and Central America and the Indian subcontinent have some of the highest rates of overweight/obesity among immigrant groups, with prevalence around 71.5% and 73.4% respectively (overweight and obesity combined). Specifically.
1 in 8 people receive SNAP benefits
1 in 5 children are obese
1/ 3 people in Los Angeles County CA is on SNAP
More than 1in 5 adults are obese in LACO
In Los Angeles County, the obesity rate for children is 37%, higher than the California state average of 35%
You know with SNAP you can buy caviar, cigars, champagne and fine international cuisine. Not to mention SNAP is mostly used by foreigners and can be used as cash for anything. 10 cents on the dollar.
45% of Afghanistan immigrants are on food stamps.
42% of Somali immigrants,
34% of every immigrant from Iraq,
23% of Haitians.
59% of ALL illegal aliens are collecting food stamps,
Andy Beshear, Bernie, Newsom, Hochul Pocahontas and a number of Black so-called pastors, including Bryant. better described as race-hustlers have promoted the killing of 80 million babies, mostly black and brown, enabled by the Global Circular Reporting Mafia Ring led by the Atheist, Antisemitic, AntiChristian NYT and previously funded by Samantha Power's USAID -
DOGE found nearly 5,000 media outlets funded by USAID alone — including Politico, New York Times, and even the BBC. At least $500 million fueling a worldwide industry of propaganda and censorship.
The complete destruction of the African-American nuclear family
80% of African-American children live in fatherless homes with obvious subsequent social ills
They manage to monetize hate and division so that 90% of African Americans vote for Democrats- the same progressive policies that's keeping them in the plantation.
A peak in early 2024: Data from the U.S. Census Bureau's Current Population Survey showed the total foreign-born population peaking in January 2025 at 53.3 million, an all-time high that included the unauthorized population. While Federal law explicitly prevents undocumented non-citizens from receiving SNAP, the law is meaningless for those who have already broken it.
As of January 2025, the total number of first and second-generation immigrants in the United States was over 93 million people. This figure is an estimate that includes the 53.3 million foreign-born residents (first generation) and their U.S.-born children (second generation).
2024 data showing a rise to 22.4%. Immigrants are slightly more likely to be in poverty than native-born citizens, and non-citizen immigrants have a notably higher poverty rate, reaching 28.4% in 2024.
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You know with SNAP you can buy caviar, cigars, champagne and fine international cuisine. Not to mention SNAP is mostly used by foreigners and can be used as cash for anything. 10 cents on the dollar. You may say that legally, SNAP cannot be used to buy alcohol. Legally, Illigal immigrants are not allowed to be here. But they are.
As Secretary Rollins writes "On my first day @USDA we told every state to send us their SNAP data so we could make sure illegal immigrants aren’t getting benefits meant for American families. 29 states stepped up. 21 blue states refused — and two SUED US FOR ASKING! And guess what? In just the states that cooperated, we’ve already uncovered massive fraud. The Democrat Party has turned its back on working Americans and built its entire strategy around protecting illegal aliens. They know if the handouts stop, those illegals will go back home, and Democrats will lose 20+ seats after the next census. There’s a new sheriff in town. @POTUS will not tolerate waste, fraud, or abuse while hardworking Americans go hungry.
Border Chief Aaron Heitke confirms he was ordered by the Biden–Harris administration to cover up, conceal, and manipulate data on the border crisis; to deliberately decrease the amount of detention space nationwide; to issue new Social Security numbers to illegal aliens; to provide them with maximum Social Security benefits and Medicaid; to register them to vote; and, in fact, to allow them to vote in U.S. elections.
“We have no idea who or what is coming through our country.” — Regarding SIAs: “Special Interest Aliens (SIAs) and known and suspected terrorists… At the time, I was told I could not release any information on this increase in SIAs or mention any of the arrests. The administration was trying to convince the public there was no threat at the border.” — FENTANYL “San Diego sees between 80% and 90% of the methamphetamine and fentanyl seizures annually for our entire country. With little enforcement at the border, these drugs were coming through in mass. During my last year in San Diego, the price for a single pill of fentanyl went from $10 to 25 cents.” — FUNDING “To make matters worse, during 2022 and 2023 I had to shut down San Diego traffic checkpoints—which are critical for drug interdiction—because the resources had been diverted to the process and release mission.” — THE COVER-UP “I had to release illegal aliens each day into communities that could not support them. To quiet the problem, two flights a week were provided from San Diego to Texas. Each flight cost approximately $150,000. This was the administration’s way of trying to quiet the border crisis.” “Under pressure from the administration, my headquarters became more interested in the fiction being portrayed in the media, and not at all concerned with reality. We had 2,000 or more illegal aliens sitting between the fences, asking to turn themselves in. I WAS TOLD TO MOVE THEM OUT OF SIGHT OF THE MEDIA.
Joe Biden's HHS urged illegal aliens to sign up for SNAP benefits. "Information will not be shared with immigration enforcement."
As of recent data, an estimated 13 million able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) received SNAP benefits on average annually between 2017 and 2019, the most recent period for which complete data is available. Does not include other type of fraud and abuse. In the the New Testament book of 2 Thessalonians, the Apostle Paul, the author of the letter, addressed a specific situation within the early Christian community in Thessalonica where some able-bodied members were refusing to work and living idle lives, becoming busybodies and a burden on others.p0
The Poor vs the 'Poor'
The primary difference between the poor 2,000 years ago and the poor in the USA in 2025 is that modern poor individuals generally have access to basic amenities like sanitation, emergency medical care, and a social safety net, which were non-existent in antiquity.
Quality of Life & Basic Necessities
Feature
Poor 2,000 Years Ago (e.g., Ancient Rome)
Poor in the USA (2025)
Shelter
Lived in cramped, often unsanitary housing, with high risks of disease.
Have access to formal housing, although conditions may be crowded, unsafe, or involve homelessness (shelters available).
Sanitation
Lacked running water and proper sewage systems, leading to high rates of disease.
Have access to running water, proper sewage systems, and waste removal, significantly improving health and life expectancy.
Food & Nutrition
Lived near subsistence levels, with diets often monotonous and prone to scarcity during famines. "Breadlines" in places like Rome offered limited aid.
Access to a wide variety of food is generally available (though affordability and nutritional quality can be issues), and food assistance programs exist.
Healthcare
Non-existent for the poor; medical help was rudimentary and accessible only to the wealthy.
Have access to emergency medical treatment, public health systems, and various health insurance options (e.g., Medicaid, ACA plans), though costs and access can still be a challenge.
Life Expectancy
Very low, with high infant mortality and vulnerability to disease.
Significantly higher due to modern medicine, sanitation, and nutriti
Socio-Economic System & Opportunity
Feature
Poor 2,000 Years Ago
Poor in the USA (2025)
Social Mobility
Rigid class systems offered minimal opportunity for upward movement. Most were farmers or manual laborers.
While inequality is significant and can persist across generations, social mobility is possible, and a range of educational and employment opportunities exist.
Government Assistance
Essentially non-existent, beyond occasional bread doles or private charity in some areas.
A complex social safety net provides benefits like unemployment insurance, food stamps (SNAP), and social security for the elderly.
Technology
No access to advanced technology. Life was characterized by manual labor and simple tools.
Access to modern technology is pervasive, with many poor individuals having smartphones and internet access, which can provide information and job access.
Political/Legal Status
Often had few or no legal rights and could be enslaved.
Possess full legal and political rights, including the right to vote and protection under law.
The poor in the modern USA have a materially better existence in terms of basic survival, health, and access to technology than the poor of 2,000 years ago, who faced constant threats of famine, disease, and exploitation without government intervention.
While the core principle of Catholic social teaching, based on Sacred Scripture, emphasizing human dignity, including the unborn, rights and responsibilities, preferential concern for the vulnerable, participation in society and stewardship of creation is as valid today as it was
2000 years ago, the sheer size of the problem cannot be surgically fixed, as most of us would like: Show me a concentration of power and wealth and I will show you corruption. The alternative is to clean the slate and start anew. As Albert Einstein might say: "No Southern Invasion problem can be solved by the same level Democrats that created it"
