The man in the White House announced Monday that God had placed him there, though he avoided placing his hand on the bible as he swore an oath.

[stpborien@mastodon.world]

@wdlindsy
She should tell him, diplomatically, where to go!

[wdlindsy@toad.social]

"While so many already-rich and already-powerful people line up behind Trump so that they might secure more money and more power, or at least protect the largesse they have, the good reverend risked her livelihood and potentially her life (and definitely her temporary wellbeing) in facing Trump publicly"

~ Jill Filipovic

#BishopBudde #Trump #mercy #bible #immigrants #migrants #LGBTQ
/5

Shock and Awe

Trump's avalanche of executive orders is meant to overwhelm and obscure.

(jill.substack.com)

[wdlindsy@toad.social]

(continued from /5) "and asking of him what any spiritual, moral, or religious leader should ask of all of us: That we act with humanity. …

Conservatives, including elected officials, are already putting a target on her back."

#BishopBudde #Trump #mercy #bible #immigrants #migrants #LGBTQ #courage #witness
/5

[wdlindsy@toad.social]

@FallsMom A very good suggestion, I think. I will do my bit!

[wb2ifs@mastodon.hams.social]

@wdlindsy The man who never apologies demands an apology. #BishopBudde's response should be "you first!"

[futuredrstevie@mastodon.social]

@wdlindsy He truly doesn't care, he's a narcissistic Nazi.

[wdlindsy@toad.social]

@futuredrstevie I'm glad that she cares, Bishop Budde — and many others who welcome her words.

[wdlindsy@toad.social]

@wb2ifs Indeed.

[wdlindsy@toad.social]

@StPborien Yes, for sure — maybe in her own way, she was doing that with her courageous sermon.

[futuredrstevie@mastodon.social]

@wdlindsy Oh absolutely, she had bigger balls than many of the so called "men" sitting in the front row.

[wdlindsy@toad.social]

"It is one of the most extraordinary moments of the Trump era, and reminds us, on this day after we honored Dr. King, that not all heroes wear capes. Some may also wear robes."

~ Simon Rosenberg

#BishopBudde #Trump #mercy #bible #immigrants #migrants #LGBTQ #courage #witness
/6

In An Extraordinary Moment DC Bishop Challenges Trump To Have Mercy For "People Who Are Scared Now" (Video)

Please watch and share my friends. Watch, and share.

(www.hopiumchronicles.com)

[wdlindsy@toad.social]

"The reason this moment today popped out for me at least is that there are very few moments where culturally or religiously, I guess, we see people stand up and say, 'Actually, no, this is wrong, no, you shouldn't do this,' because we're in this very defensive crouch for anyone who's an opponent of what Trumpism is. So I think this is why this has got some resonance. ... And maybe that sparks other people to say something."

~ Sam Stein

#BishopBudde #Trump #mercy
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[wdlindsy@toad.social]

"Kentucky police are investigating after a series of racist Ku Klux Klan flyers telling immigrants to 'leave now' were distributed across the state on inauguration day."

~ Adam Gabbatt

#BishopBudde #Trump #mercy #bible #immigrants #migrants #LGBTQ
/8

KKK distributes flyers in Kentucky telling immigrants to ‘leave now’

Documents, including phone number and invitation to ‘join us’, distributed same day Trump took office

the Guardian (www.theguardian.com)

[corb_the_lesser@mastodon.social]

@wdlindsy The towns cited are just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati.

[wdlindsy@toad.social]

"The White House Spanish-language website has disappeared, leaving behind an unsettling farewell for its users: a prominent 'Go Home' button. …

After clicking the "go home" button, users are directed to a montage of military imagery paired with triumphant music and cinematic shots of Trump, which leads to a page titled "America is Back."

~ Allison Walker

#BishopBudde #Trump #mercy #bible #immigrants #migrants #LGBTQ
/9

White House Website Tells Spanish Users to 'Go Home' as Page Is Shut Down

The White House Spanish-language website's removal, replaced with a controversial "Go Home" button and a Trump-focused video, has sparked outrage on social media

Latin Times (www.latintimes.com)

[wdlindsy@toad.social]

"ICE is here in parts of Detroit and some suburbs with many immigrants (Arabs and Latins), including Dearborn & Hamtramck.
They applauded & voted for Trump last fall.

Because: 'Gaza.' …

We tried to tell them.

They wouldn’t listen. That’s why swing state Michigan went to Trump, and last November, those people were happy and proud of how they made that happen."

~ Pamela Hilliard Owens

#BishopBudde #Trump #mercy #bible #immigrants #migrants #LGBTQ
/10

Pamela Hilliard Owens on Substack

I just want to cry. The actual temp here in Detroit is -4F. The “real feel” temp is -18F. That's really C-O-L-D, but normal for a few days a year every January. That's not why I'm crying. ICE is here in parts of Detroit and some suburbs with many immigrants (Arabs and Latins), including Dearborn & Hamtramck. They applauded & voted for Trump last fall. Because: "Gaza" That was their reason to reject Kamala. But Joe and Kamala finally got an agreement. Now, Trump’s Cabinet picks want to eliminate Gaza completely, and Trump wants to build waterfront hotels there. I don’t want any “regular” folks deported, undocumented or not. 99.99% of them aren’t criminals or part of a “cabal.” They just want a better life. But we tried to tell them. They wouldn’t listen. That’s why swing state Michigan went to Trump, and last November, those people were happy and proud of how they made that happen. Please restack. Thank you.

Substack (substack.com)

[wdlindsy@toad.social]

@Corb_The_Lesser Thanks for noting that. It helps give us non-Kentuckians a geographical pinpoint.

[wdlindsy@toad.social]

@futuredrstevie Well-noted. I agree.

[yuhasz01@mastodon.social]

@wdlindsy So much for Hispanics that thought Trumpo was supporting them...They were conned by the conman. El Stupido...

[bruce@darkmoon.social]

@wdlindsy
For those wondering, the standard 404 page has a button that says, "Go to home page."

This is definitely a message, and it's beyond fucked up.