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Donald Trump Has Become Ever More Dangerous!

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With the Midterm Congressional Elections of 2026 now a bit more than three weeks away, Donald Trump has become ever more dangerous.

Trump makes a deal for diesel fuel with war criminal Vladimir Putin of Russia, and calls for Ukraine to have a new President, to replace Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has been a Winston Churchill type of leader in a war now deep in its fifth year to free Ukraine of the Russian military intervention.

NATO and other nations are stunned by Trump supporting Russia, and not caring about a nation protecting its own territory from occupation and takeover, and it just adds fuel to the fire that Trump has always caved in to Putin, going back to the interference in the Presidential Election of 2016, which even Marco Rubio asserted in a Senate investigation of Russian collusion in 2019.

Trump calls for anti trust investigation of the five news gatherers that are the White House pool—Fox News, CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, as he continues to attempt to destroy freedom of speech and press against any critic of his criminal policies.

Also, Trump has backed his evil, dangerous Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth who has ordered the execution of the Fort Hood shooter in 2009, and stream it to the world. Pope Leo XIV has condemned it, as any sane person realizes it will only incite more terrorist attacks on America, and only nations like Afghanistan, Iran, and a few other rogue nations pursue such dastardly public executions that promote violence.

Trump’s actions in these and other policies and statements are only provoking an even greater reaction by voters in the elections, in which it seems clear he will try to deny the results, and stage a much more serious coup d’etat.

How can this lunatic be stopped, and removed, which is a dire need for the survival of democracy and the rule of law?

Two Democratic Senate Nominees With “Liberal” Christian Views: James Talarico And Adam Hamilton!

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The general view is that “religious” Americans tend to vote Republican, siding with right wing, hardline, harsh views promoted by evangelical Christians, Catholics,Orthodox Jews, and other “religious” people of any other faith.

Sadly, most of these right wing “Religious” people are not pursuing the teachings of Jesus and other prophets, which promoted an open minded, “liberal” view toward people of all backgrounds, including racial minorities, all religious beliefs, women, gays and transgenders, and also the poor seeking safety and the opportunity to improve their lives (immigrants).

But lo and behold, the Democrats have nominated “Liberal” Christians in two Senate races:

James Talarico in Texas, Presbyterian Pastor in Training, seeking a Master of Divinity at Austin Prebyterian Theological Seminary. He is challenging Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who won the Republican Senate nomination over Senator John Cornyn.

Adam Hamilton in Iowa, Methodist Pastor–head of the United Methodist Church, the largest Methodist church in America, located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. He is challenging Republican Senator Roger Marshall.

These two states have a history in recent decades of being “Red” states, but the indications are that both Talarico and Hamilton have a good chance at winning the Senate races, and would represent a more inspirational view on the treatment of so called “marginal” groups who have faced great discrimination by pastors and ministers and politicians who promote discrimination and prejudice against these various groups.

And both Talarico and Hamilton pursue the same goal of openness and tolerance that Pope Leo XIV promotes as leader of the Catholic Church.

Brilliant Messages Of Unity On Semiquincentennial Anniversary By Pope Leo XIV And NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani!

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At a time when Donald Trump is feverishly working to divide America, on its Semiquincentennial Anniversary, two true “statesmen” spoke of the “better angels” of America, and promoted tolerance and appreciation of the role of immigrants in the success of the American story over 250 years.

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, demonstrated how statesmanlike both of them are, and give Americans who care about decency and open mindedness a sense that despite the divisiveness promoted by Donald Trump, that there is hope for revival of the American belief in Democracy and the Rule of Law.

DC National Mall Day Of Prayer A Farce On American History And Its Founders Belief In Separation Of Church And State

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Yesterday, Sunday, May 17, on the DC National Mall, there was a so called “Day Of Prayer” to celebrate 250 years of American Independence, organized by Freedom 250, a subsidiary of the National Park Foundation.

This was a total farce, as it was simply an evangelical right wing Christian event, ignoring Catholics, mainstream Protestants, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and other religious beliefs.

It included involvement by Trump Administration leaders who are total hypocrites in their so called religious beliefs, and do not lead lives that are models for others.

But, very revealing, was the fact that Trump did not even participate personally in the long hours event, preferring instead to go golfing.

And it goes against the Founding Fathers who promoted total separation of church and state, and would condemn a right wing extremist version of Christianity, and the concept that America is a so called “Christian” nation, when that was not the purpose of the American Revolution.

The idea that Donald Trump is promoting extremist Christianity is a total falsehood, as he has no belief in religion, and only exploits it for his own aggrandizement.

Instead of promoting the love and compassion represented by Pope Leo XIV and religious leaders of many denominations, instead the goal is to divide and stir hatred of anyone who does not accept the extremist views of pastors and politicians who see religion as a way to promote greedy acquisition of wealth, at the expense of the vast number of Americans who struggle to advance themselves in a society which worships money above all.

If left to this extremist white supremacist Christianity, women, immigrants, and racial minorities would be subjected to discrimination, and represent a reversal of the civil rights movement of the 1960s, which promoted an expansion of American democracy.

Marco Rubio Rises As JD Vance Falls In Image

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This author and blogger has never been overly impressed or thrilled with former Florida Senator Marco Rubio, who is now Secretary of State and National Security Adviser for President Donald Trump.

But I have also said to my friends that Rubio is the “best” person surrounding Donald Trump in his second term, whether one agrees with everything he says or has done.

Rumors are spreading that Rubio may gain the backing of Trump to be his successor, which is a double edged sword, over Vice President JD Vance.

Of course, if Trump leaves office during this term, and his physical and mental health are questionable, Vance would become the 48th President.

But the fact that Rubio held a comparatively impressive press conference with the news media, and came across as rational and reasonable, something not seen in this second Trump Presidency, is going to fuel rumors about the future.

Rubio came across as more forthcoming and pleasant, unlike the hostility of other Trump Cabinet members, and President Trump, toward the press.

Regarding personality and public presence, Rubio wins out easily over the awkward, often unpleasant, stilted Vance.

Rubio is going off to see Pope Leo XIV and the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, after recent disputes between both leaders and Donald Trump, seen by many as “fence mending”.

In the world of Donald Trump, Marco Rubio seems to have risen in esteem, but of course, if Rubio gains too much positive reputation, it could also backfire.

There has been a sense that Rubio, who has been very quiet publicly until now, has been uncomfortable about many issues, at least if one observes and analyzes body language.

It will be interesting to see what occurs after Rubio has visited Italy later this week.

If Only Pope Leo XIV OR King Charles III Could Be President Now!

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It is a sad state of affairs that in the present political climate in America, this author and blogger, and I am sure, many other Americans, wish for a scenario that, of course, cannot occur.

That is, that either Pope Leo XIV (a native Chicagoan), or King Charles III of the United Kingdom, could be our President at this difficult time.

One does not have to be Catholic or British to feel that both of these world leaders are inspirations and demonstrate common decency, empathy, and intelligence to be spokesmen for what is best in the human condition.

Both are recent leaders, with the Pope just for the past year, and King Charles III only the reigning King for three and a half years.

But both have expressed and demonstrated that they are statesmen, and in the case of Charles III, his recent visit to the United States has, for the first time, demonstrated what a “jewel” he is on the world scene, while Leo XIV has already made clear that he is a great spokesman for the best elements of Christianity, and a worthy successor to Pope Francis.

Compared to the unhinged behavior of Donald Trump as he nears 80, the King in his late 70s, and the Pope in his early 70s, stand out for true, dignified leadership.

One Week Away, And So Much News Occurring!

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This blogger, author, and scholar has been away in Philadelphia for the past week, first time since 2008, visiting all of the historic sites and museums in that city, and also enjoying the musical “1776”, at the Walnut Theater, the oldest theater in America, going back to 1809 (the year of Abraham Lincoln’s birth), so now celebrating its 217th year.

While on vacation, so much news occurred, as one can never escape from reality, so we saw, among other news events the following:

Exposure of the abuses perpetrated by California Democratic Congressman Eric Swallwell, a leading candidate for Governor, forcing his withdrawal from that race, and resignation from Congress, a totally stunning event.

The continued conflict between Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV, including Trump being depicted as Jesus, or being blessed by Jesus, a true blasphemy of the true teachings of Christianity. It has alienated millions of American Catholics from Donald Trump.

The surprising overwhelming defeat of Hungarian right wing leader Viktor Orban in national elections, a real blow to the Fascist orientation of both Orban, and of Donald Trump and JD Vance, who campaigned to save him, and failed massively, undermining both Trump’s image, and the future of JD Vance.

Growing indications that with the Iran War continuing,

and with growing criticism of many of Donald Trump’s Cabinet members,

and with higher prices affecting tens of millions of Americans,

and also the clearcut enrichment of Trump and his family against the emoluments clause of the Constitution,

that Republicans are on the road to massive losses in the upcoming midterm elections of 2026.

Pope Leo XIV Vs Donald Trump: No Match!

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One does not have to be Catholic to see clearly that Pope Leo XIV is a moral, decent, compassionate religious figure, who promotes tolerance and condemns promotion of racism, nativism, bloodshed and violence.

So this new Pope, the first American Pope, has his hands full dealing with the reckless, dangerous, unstable President of the United States, Donald Trump, and his reckless Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth.

The unforgivable Truth Social posting of Donald Trump, threatening the destruction of Iranian civilization, has, therefore, be rightfully condemned in a forthright manner by Pope Leo XIV, and the Pope clearly will NOT return to the nation of his birth while Donald Trump is President.

The idea that the Pope and the Catholic Church in Rome could be threatened, and the outrage of the Avignon Papacy of the Middle Ages be invoked by anyone around Donald Trump, is beyond the pale.

The misuse of religion by Trump, Hegseth, and others around the US government, is an obscenity, as nothing that they represent has anything to do with the teachings and beliefs of Jesus Christ.

And to claim that right wing white supremacist Christianity will be promoted, when there are so many alternative views of Christianity, plus other world religions, including Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism, is defying the basic belief of the American Revolution and the Constitution of the United States, which promotes separation of church and state.

Donald Trump’s Cruelty And Lunacy Challenged By Pope Leo XIV!

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The United States and the world at large is living through tumultuous times with a cruel, inhumane President who issues lunatic utterances on a regular basis, undermining American Democracy, the rule of law, international stability, and threatening American National Security and World Peace.

The rant and hate promoted by Donald Trump on Easter, apparent willingness to commit war crimes on the people of Iran, and using the most obscene, foul language, should be an alarm bell, that leads to use of the 25th Amendment to remove Donald Trump from the White House.

At the same time, the world is inspired by the first American in the Papacy, Pope Leo XIV, who is promoting a humane, compassionate, sane view of Christianity, wishing to promote tolerance, open mindedness, and international peace.

It is clear that tens of millions of Americans, whether Catholic or not, are saluting the Pope, and wishing that he could restore the faith of Americans and foreign nations in the stability, morality, ethics, and common sense of the American Presidency, which has suffered massively in its reputation through the actions and statements of the President of the United States.

The idea that right wing Christian pastors promote the idea that Donald Trump can be compared to Jesus Christ is a totally crazy and dangerous concept. And the idea that such pastors justify the lack of compassion and tolerance of immigrants primarily of color from outside Europe is a clear indication of the crisis that exists in Christianity.

Instead of saluting political leaders such as Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock for their true depiction of the teachings of Jesus Christ, we see instead promotion of hate and division, and even ridicule of other religions, a true cancer on the idea of interfaith dialogue.

Trump Attack On Legal Immigrants And Naturalized Citizens After Attack On National Guard In DC: Outrageous!

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Donald Trump is now inciting greater nativism, utilizing ICE, and targeting legal immigrants and naturalized citizens, some here for decades, and undermining the security of various ethnic groups that have settled in America, specifically Afghan nationals and Somali nationals in recent years.

Trump also has said he wants the end of immigration from “third world nations”, displaying his racism, considering only “white” immigrants from Europe and elsewhere, including whites who have been allowed to migrate from South Africa, to be acceptable.

This is all part of a plan that the Ku Klux Klan, and the American Nazi Party historically, and many recently formed hate groups, as outlined by the Southern Poverty Law Center and the American Civil Liberties Union, and all other past and present white supremacist Christian groups and advocates, such as Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes, as examples, are celebrating.

But it also threatens those of Jewish and Muslim religions, so is also an attack on religions outside of right wing Christianity.

Even Pope Leo XIV has promoted compassion, empathy, decency, and an open attitude toward immigration, reminding us that true Christianity and true democracy puts out its arms for the downtrodden, the oppressed, the victimized, totally opposite what Donald Trump is espousing and implementing.