2024 GOP Primary Archives

The Game The Right Is Playing With Religion

2024 GOP Primary twilson117 - July 19, 2024 1

The founders knew and understood the true implication and impact of the separation of Church and State for the country compared to the religious tyranny that enveloped Europe at the time and before this country started developing into a nation essentially free of mandated spiritual influence, which some call Christianity.

Racism is Strong in the U.S. And Tim Scott Is Lying About It

2024 GOP Primary twilson117 - August 28, 2023 4

The freedmen were not really free in 1865, nor are most of their descendants really free in 1965. Slavery was but one aspect of a race and color problem that is still far from solution here, or anywhere. In America, particularly, the grapes of wrath have not yet yielded their bitter vintage. — The Oxford History of the American People [1965], ch.1

twilson117 on What If Religion Was Never About Faith: “First, thank you for taking the time to read and share your thoughts. Second, I agree with you, religion indeed…” Aug 13, 19:24
jjgravitas on What If Religion Was Never About Faith: “Two words that seem inseparable — religion and faith — are both anger provoking buzzwords. Similar though they may seem,…” Jul 16, 10:59
AdLib on L.A. and the U.S. Are On Fire…Against Donald Trump: “Thanks, TW!” Jun 16, 13:23
twilson117 on L.A. and the U.S. Are On Fire…Against Donald Trump: “BRAVO WELL DONE, WELL DONE.” Jun 16, 12:55
choicelady on How to Turn Your Backyard into a Home For The Homeless: “Thank you, TW, but it was less intentional than happenstance. We’d always tried to help the homeless in our area,…” Mar 3, 21:07
twilson117 on How to Turn Your Backyard into a Home For The Homeless: “CL, you and your husband are amazing. You and your husband are the epitome of looking out for fellow mankind.” Mar 3, 18:37

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The 2nd No Kings Protest – 10-18-2025

Activism AdLib - October 18, 2025 0

It was quite energizing to be among thousands of my neighbors in this city who reflect how informed, creative, and principled they are. It was a real antidote to the ignorance, bigotry, and hateful cruelty that oozes every day from Trump and his MAGA cultists.