I’m not calling every Republican a cult member. I’m talking about the die-hard MAGA crowd that excuses anything Trump says or does. From “locker-room talk” to election denial and the Georgia call, I’ve watched standards shift to protect one man over truth and basic principles.
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Forgiveness vs. Spite: Christians Have to Choose Erika Kirk’s Forgiveness vs. Trump’s Spite When a Widow Forgives and a President Hates Choose Jesus, Not Spite Discipleship or Trumpism?
At Charlie Kirk’s memorial, Erika Kirk chose forgiveness; Donald Trump chose spite. If you claim Christ, you don’t get to baptize hate—Jesus commands love for enemies, full stop. This isn’t left vs. right; it’s discipleship vs. vengeance, and Christians have to choose.
Grief Isn’t a Party Line: Charlie Kirk, Melissa Hortman, and the Weaponization of Tragedy
Grief isn’t a party line. Charlie Kirk’s murder was wrong—and so is using it to smear millions you disagree with. I start with compassion, call out the blame game, and insist on one standard for political violence, with clear receipts and sources.
When One Party Wants It All: Why Shutting Out Democrats Is Anti-Democracy
Donald Trump’s call to “not deal with Democrats” goes beyond tough politics — it challenges the very idea of democracy. If we accept that one party should rule while the other is silenced, we’ve abandoned what makes this country a democracy. Here’s why that matters, and why respecting opposition is essential to keeping our system alive.
Charlie Kirk’s Death, Trump’s Reaction, and What We Should Really Be Talking About
Charlie Kirk’s shooting is tragic — not just because of who he was, but because it highlights the hate and violence tearing this country apart. We don’t need more blame games or partisan finger-pointing. We need compassion, sensible gun laws, and the courage to reject political violence no matter where it comes from.
Do We Still Trust Science? A Look at Politics, Public Health, and the Future
This post explores how trust in science has eroded in America, from vaccines to climate change, and how politics has fueled misinformation. Drawing on history, personal stories, and global comparisons, it argues that ignoring evidence doesn’t just weaken us at home—it undermines our place in the world and endangers our future.
It Hit Me Today: It Can Happen Here
I used to think it was dramatic to worry about dictatorship. But today it hit me: our safeguards are cracking, and the warning signs are here. Once fascism takes root, history shows it’s almost never stopped early. We need to start paying attention before it’s too late.
Notes from the edge of the system 