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Where is a list of the Q posts?
operationq.pub is probably the best place these days.
https://qagg.news/
Look at the sidebar under Resources.
Devin Nunes posted pistachio nut harvest.
Interesting video: Eric Weinstein discuss the future of Trump's presidential. Why is Eric Weinstein hesitant about Trump being elected as president? Who is running the United States according to Eric Weinstein? What is the "rules-based international order" according to Eric Weinstein. https://youtu.be/Mw7Sfq3QuDw?si=vHJOKpwKZm7M9E98
Omg can I vent??? I was at a family event at a church. Two guys and I were taking how we support Trump. A person we will call piggy was about 10 feet away and told us to stop taking about politics. (Remember all three of us were very pro Trump) So the three of us turn to Piggy and say it’s ok we are all on the same side. Piggy gets even madder and says this is a family event and nobody should be taking about politics or religion ( we were at a church function). The three of us are dumbfounded and Piggy’s reaction. Then Piggy said I told you to stop and you didn’t, you should have stopped as soon as I told you to stop.
Can someone help me understand the Trump derangement?
I didn't give you the right to control what I say.
I don't understand it, but I get louder and say it's beyond politics when one side is full-on baby killing.
Pork. The one you love ❤️
I'll try! It's really quite simple. If a person gets all their "news" from newspapers, TV, and Ticktock then they have learned nothing but Trump is a dictator, fascist, unqualified, and he will be the end of our "democracy". Oh, and wrote mean tweets.
Sounds like Piggy needs prayer for a heart of flesh. Her heart is hardened stone. So sad. : (
Wishing y’all a blessed Sunday! It’s a beautiful day where I’m at. Hoping it’s a beautiful day in your location too. September is halfway done. Time seems to be flying by now.
Did anyone else catch the 17th F1 race today? Very exciting last few laps. Well worth watching.
I haven’t watched Nascar cup racing in over ten years. We used to never miss a race on TV, if in car listened on radio. Saw many races a year in early 90s. After Earnhardt died the sport gradually went downhill. Then they went woke. I grew up with it, my dad went a lot and I went first time at 15, 1981. I still miss racing and am very thankful I witnessed it when it was a damned great sport. I’ve never been into other forms of racing. Is F1 woke? I don’t know much about that series.
F1 is turning into a Globalist Flagship. They went Woke a few years back and I lost much interest. I've been a diehard McLaren fan and my Father loves F1 so i still follow it because we have that father and son connection. They have banned Alcohol advertising. It used to have a relaxed European laissez faire attitude. Now they have a more self righteous guilt attitude. More Globalist design to control our natural state of relaxed mind. The actual race was very exciting today.
Thanks for the explanation. Sounds like anything with big sponsorship has gone woke. I understand the connection with your dad and it’s great you have that. My dad still watches probably just to have something to watch. He’s 81 and spends lots of time watching TV, if he’s happy that’s all that matters. He’s semi awake. I think he watches more because he’s followed it since the 70s, lots of memories for him. Nascar (used to be) Winston Cup until the cigarette companies fell. It was a sport mainly in the south for the working class and rednecks. Even once it went nationwide it was still mainly working class. Seeing the rebel flag frown was as common as the American flag & driver flags. After they banned the rebel flag that was the big downfall for old fans. The stands were empty because the prices were so high and the many changes. So they removed grandstands instead of dropping ticket prices. At this point they hadn’t gone woke. Mainly changed the way they raced splitting it up mid way, inverting the field etc. It was in a new attempt to help the lower performing drivers. A bunch of BS, if you don’t have what it takes to win that’s on you. Just like everyone getting participation trophies in kids sports, that was the case. The old drivers were retiring and they had drivers that didn’t know what it meant racing to put food on the table or go home and work your life away in a mill down south. Days of Thunder is a good movie showing how it used to be. Maybe a little exaggerated but some things are spot on. The two main characters fighting on the track is loosely based on Earnhardt and Rusty Wallace. Basically Earnhardt was a big part of the decision making because he was friends with Bill France (owner of Nascar).
Took a nap and woke up to this
https://truthsocial.com/users/realDonaldTrump/statuses/113142103182027626
A post from out favorite Pres
What's this about? I feel like I missed something.
https://greatawakening.win/p/1994yGVmpH/sunday-funnies/
Sunday Funnies post if you missed it. Not sure why mods didn't sticky it.
Happy Birthday to my 4 year old granddaughter 'Ninky.' She's crossed several milestones this week. No longer a baby, but a little girl.
Happy Birthday to your sweet girl🎂🎈 My granddaughter is 19 months and we laugh so much at her. It’s fun seeing their personalities develop and change. It’s wonderful being blessed with a grandchild. Enjoy these moments💞
Thank you. Grandchildren are awesome.
The spirit of Sophia: against Moloch and the machine.
https://winteroak.org.uk/2024/09/14/the-spirit-of-sophia-against-moloch-and-the-machine/
The spirit of Sophia: our promise
https://winteroak.org.uk/2024/09/15/our-promise/
Is Ancient Stoic Philosophy Relevant to 2020s America?
https://newswithviews.com/is-ancient-stoic-philosophy-relevant-to-2020s-america/
Life at the end of reason | Kathleen Stock, Carol Gilligan, Michael Shermer...The Institute of Art and Ideas.
https://youtu.be/fJOfrcfnHeI?si=Frxw7Jy-HGuXX9aQ
When Aldous Huxley Dropped Acid...In Hollywood, the esteemed ex-pat made the acquaintance of Alfred Hubbard, a Kentucky-born smuggler of ill-repute who introduced him to a brave, new world.
https://daily.jstor.org/when-aldous-huxley-dropped-acid/
‘Legacy of a Stateswoman’: Dianne Feinstein’s Fantastic Wealth on Display at Auction
https://sonsoflibertymedia.com/legacy-of-a-stateswoman-dianne-feinsteins-fantastic-wealth-on-display-at-auction/
11-Year-Old Breaks World Scuba Diving Record, Can Swim Alongside Tiger Sharks and Giant Manta Rays
https://archive.ph/wip/5k6KA
Loyal Golden Retriever Won’t Leave Owner Who Fell, Hurt Hip on Steep Hill—Alerts Locals, Rescuers
https://archive.ph/wip/RFNg2
Day in Photos: Floods, Fires, and a Touching Memorial Service...A look into the world through the lens of photography.
https://archive.ph/wip/prkEJ
How to Tour a Haunting Santa Barbara Estate That’s Been Frozen in Time for Half a Century...The estate encapsulates history and the life of the family who lived there.
https://archive.ph/wip/uzliU
WAMFEST 2010 Robert Pinsky and Bruce Springsteen: The Samarais' Origin Story...pTV
https://youtu.be/aZnmxAXC0vg?si=ZTSBV5MVEdKTgfas
CBS RADIO MYSTERY THEATER -- "ONCE UPON AN ISLAND"...David Von Pein's Old-Time Radio Channel.
https://youtu.be/WAEUXDrK1n8?si=hF0ssIBt6hADrpBm
Saturday's Poem... Wislawa Szymborska - The End and the Beginning
https://3quarksdaily.com/3quarksdaily/2024/09/friday-poem-414.html
The Worst Of Babylon Bee...Sunday Edition
40 Pope Challenges Jesus To Debate On Whether All Religions Lead To God
https://babylonbee.com/news/pope-challenges-jesus-to-debate-on-how-to-get-to-heaven
41 Uh-Oh: Mary Shows Up In Pope Francis’s Toast And She Looks Maaaaad
https://babylonbee.com/news/uh-oh-mary-shows-up-in-pope-franciss-toast-and-she-looks-maaaaad
42 10 Breakfast Cereals That Sound Like Mormons Swearing After Stepping On A Lego
https://babylonbee.com/news/10-breakfast-cereals-that-sound-like-mormons-swearing-after-stepping-on-a-lego
43 Delilah Regrets Asking Samson Where He Gets His Strength After He Launches Into 5-Hour Lecture On Carnivore Diet
https://babylonbee.com/news/delilah-regrets-asking-samson-where-he-gets-his-strength-after-he-launches-into-5-hour-lecture-on-carnivore-diet
44 Solomon Disappointed As Wife Saying 'Come, Taste My Choice Fruits' Actually Meant Apples From Garden
https://babylonbee.com/news/solomon-disappointed-as-wife-saying-come-taste-my-choice-fruits-actually-meant-apples-from-garden
Thanks for the links fren. That's the first time I have watched anything Springsteen-related in many, many years. My relationship with this artist had been faltering for a long time, and was finally killed by his severe TDS; I felt very betrayed. As such, we will never be on a first-name basis again. I have no idea what he has been talking about or singing about for nearly 20 years. The last record I purchased was "The Rising."
I remember in the 1980s, the artist formerly known to me as "Bruce" had a strong literary bent which would come out occasionally in print interviews. He said when he wrote "Nebraska" he had been reading a lot of Flannery O'Connor, and of course the imagery from the denouemont of "Spare Parts" (from "Tunnel of Love," another great record) is lifted straight out of "The Violent Bear it Away."
"The Ghost of Tom Joad" is one of his greatest records, and I would argue that it crosses into high art in the American literary tradition and stands squarely within it. With that said "Darkness on the Edge of Town" was life-changing when I heard it as a kid. I wonder if other anons in my age group were ever similarly inclined.
I’ve never in my entire life liked Bruce Springsteen. he’s right up there with U2 and Coldplay 🤮
The Holy Spirit has been guarding your musical tastes A LOT longer than He has been guarding mine!
Hey friend 👋
I wouldn’t say that… I was really into heavy metal. 🎸 it got pretty dark there for a while for me. but I’m mostly listening to worship music now, and loving it. I’m getting ready to go to church. God bless you and have a great day. Hope all is well.
Bless you too fren and have a wonderful day.
Springsteen can be sublime. He is (ironically) the great poet of the people who DJT fights for:
Youngstown:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajtqOCf_vCs
The Line:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQV91ON2yak
Dry Lightning:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLFJW9F5LdE
...Bruce was The Boss...
...but recently I had to give him the 10th Avenue Freeze Out...
...compelling addendum, thoughtfully stated, nicely framed...
Kek. Two Faces has he.
https://youtu.be/4r5xqiBl-Vs?si=pULE-txvF3LT4BZC
Kek. They always have to tell you.
...indeed...
Luke 21:36a - But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, …. https://www.bible.com/bible/59/luk.21.36
Amen.
I pray for protection over these annons and their families, that none of the scenes of the enemy to kill, steal, and destroy, would succeed. I also pray for a uniting of annon families that might be at odds due to various reasons.
I always pray that no weapon against me, my family or frens shall prosper. Wearing the full armor of God each and every day.
Trump deleted the "#" checkmate truth more than 24 hours later. He left it there for a reason. The symbol for checkmate. Only anons will get it.
Yes!!! My heart skipped a beat..... kinda more special that he deleted it.
Interesting chess. Kamala is still their candidate, Bye-den is in the WH, Dems could cause an emergency and have Kamala placed in control a-la Cheney during Bush 911. I noticed I did not answer a question a while ago, I did not mean to ignore, sorry. When Trump added a [b] to Kamala making it Kamabla and an extra “r” to Barak spelling it Barrack, on the same day Il Donaldo Trump posted a 1 min. 28 sec. video, mirror Q post 821 with D3. Good post here, with Trump deleting his “#” post, maybe the chess moves D3 moving Kamala and Obummers around are still in play? Or maybe Dems have other moves in play?
Good observation and I feel like this is very important. Did they get out of checkmate by sacrificing everyone and trump didn’t want to lose everything too? The alternative in my mind is the checkmate came and went. We are now in the time after the game has ended, whatever that means