@Tilopa We could start giving states only the federal funds they earn. No more blue states subsidizing red states!
Swinging Monkey was taken in the jungle of Malaisia.
Such an amazing experience to watch this wild animals in the natural environment.
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/swinging-monkey-birgit-moldenhauer.html
#Animals #Monkey #India #Travel #WildAnimals #AYearForArt #ArtMatters #Ape #Photography #Wildlife
https://www.pictorem.com/721564/Swinging%20Monkey.html?refer=KM1GRF3JKG
President Carter’s viral essay:
“My decision to sever my ties with the Southern Baptist Convention, after six decades.…was…unavoidable…when the convention's leaders, quoting a few carefully selected Bible verses and claiming that Eve was created second to Adam and was responsible for original sin, ordained that women must be ‘subservient’ to their husbands and prohibited from serving as deacons, pastors or chaplains….”
#feminism #SouthernBaptist #misogyny #JimmyCarter
https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/losing-my-religion-for-equality-20090714-dk0v.html
Sure, after his presidency, Jimmy Carter could have just retired to a country club, put out petty diatribes insulting his "enemies," and played lots of golf. Instead, he decided to help build living spaces for people who needed them. He talked the talk and then walked the walk.
This is what it looks like to lead by example.
The lengths @POTUS
went through to get to Kyiv, just incredible. What a gargantuan moment in history this is. A great leader is fearless and leads by example. You don't see other leaders going into a war zone. It is quintessentially American & quintessentially Biden. #BravaBiden
#PresidentCarter was under-valued & under-appreciated during his one term as POTUS
But his legacy will live on forever in US history in a most consequential & productive post-presidential life
This nation & the world are so much better for him being in it
#presidentsday2023
Brazil was one of two Latin American countries, along with Mexico, to send troops overseas to fight in WW2. The Força Expedicionária Brasileira (Brazilian Expeditionary Force) numbered over 50,000 strong and fought in the Italian Campaign and the Battle of the Atlantic, serving with distinction.
The soldiers were nicknamed Cobras Fumantes, which translates to Smoking Snakes.
Dear #GOP - just a reminder that this is America. A country founded on ideas. We don’t ban books here, we don’t use the government to try to control or constrain thought. We believe in educated people of conscience. Stop behaving like totalitarians. When did you start loving the methods of the former Soviet Union more than your own country? #desantis
by Kyiv Independent:
Biden makes surprise visit to Kyiv, meets Zelensky
https://kyivindependent.com/news-feed/biden-makes-surprise-visit-to-kyiv-meets-zelensky
The social media team of Corteximplant wishes you a pleasant Monday
@JDS
And in related news, Russia has been sending Ukrainian children to "re-education camps". But kids are smart. They can see through bullshit...
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/15/russia-ukraine-live-updates.html
F China. #China picked a side and they chose #Russia. They launched a spy balloon over our country and they support #PutinsWarCrimes . AMERICANS CAN HELP STOP CHINA, by not supporting China’s economy. Boycott products made in China. Help democracy, #Ukraine and the US.
Biden in Ukraine ahead of war anniversary: ‘Kyiv stands’
President Joe Biden made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Monday to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a striking gesture of solidarity that comes days before the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of the country.
https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-zelenskyy-biden-f00af220669457d5ba07127c7e57a27b
#News #EuropeanNews #Europe #US #UnitedStates #Biden #JoeBiden #Ukraine #Russia #RussianInvasion #UkraineWar #UkraineRussiaWar
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Staunchly anti-fascist
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