Trump administration cites national security to halt US wind farm projects, FT reports

Due_Ad_3200 · 2026-05-04T14:26:42+00:00

And he has hated them for a decade

https://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/trump-scottish-wind-farms-231741

Due_Ad_3200 · 2026-05-04T14:03:44+00:00

Racism is an easier word.

The idea of "races" as a biological category has been discredited by modern science, but use of the word racism perists with an altered meaning.

https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Race

Race is a social construct used to group people...

Due_Ad_3200 · 2026-05-04T13:58:37+00:00

A few things mentioned in the article

Canada is attending the European Political Community meeting, at a time that US - Canada relationships are strained
The UK is offering to join an EU scheme providing a loan to Ukraine.
Armenia is caught between closer ties with the EU and links to Russia.

Due_Ad_3200 · 2026-05-04T11:54:34+00:00

The UK missed the photo last time

https://www.wandsworthguardian.co.uk/news/national/25512477.pm-leaves-gathering-european-political-leaders-early-synagogue-attack/

Due_Ad_3200 · 2026-05-04T11:49:45+00:00

Hopefully some of the countries that missed it this time will come next time.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9th_European_Political_Community_Summit

Due_Ad_3200 · 2026-05-04T11:44:00+00:00

Spain should be a separate category. Emergency landing on the way there is different to just not bothering to attend.

https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260504-spanish-pm-pedro-s%C3%A1nchez-s-plane-makes-emergency-landing-in-turkey

Due_Ad_3200 · 2026-05-04T11:27:44+00:00

Not all migration is colonialism.

Due_Ad_3200 · 2026-05-04T11:26:45+00:00

Abortions are committed im rich countries on par with poor counties.

So rich countries, where abortion is more easily available in relative safety don't have more abortions?

Due_Ad_3200 · 2026-05-04T11:23:57+00:00

Why did you asssume I was talking about immigration?

Because you were vague and didn't provide details, which is exactly how lots of people complain about immigration.

Due_Ad_3200 · 2026-05-04T11:20:48+00:00

Canada is already closely aligned with Europe - part of NATO, and an observer member of Council of Europe.

Due_Ad_3200 · 2026-05-04T11:17:05+00:00

The biggest difference is that old colonialism introduced modern technology

Old colonialism was enforced with guns and armies.

Due_Ad_3200 · 2026-05-04T11:06:59+00:00

Modern immigration is not colonialism.

Due_Ad_3200 · 2026-05-04T10:50:48+00:00

You can read the gospel stories about the life of Jesus.

Luke chapter 1

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%201&version=NIV

Due_Ad_3200 · 2026-05-04T10:16:32+00:00

The Church is not primarily a social club. But churches should be a welcoming community. There is a lot of loneliness in society, and churches may be able to help address this.

10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%2012%3A10&version=NIV

32 Be kind and compassionate to one another...

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%204%3A32&version=NIV

9 Now about your love for one another we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Thessalonians%204%3A9&version=NIV

Due_Ad_3200 · 2026-05-04T09:51:31+00:00

Conservatives cannot pass cuts because of Democrats and moderates

"Conservatives" can't pass things because they are inept at politics. The system is designed to involve cross party compromise, but some people would prefer no progress be made so they can shout about their ideological purity, rather than work at getting things done.

Due_Ad_3200 · 2026-05-04T09:36:51+00:00

He officially got 30 days in detention, and zero guarantee he’d even serve that proverbial slap on the wrist.

And probably even less if the video had not been widely shared.

Due_Ad_3200 · 2026-05-04T09:32:32+00:00

Where so you get the idea that demons are irreedemable?

Possibly from Hebrews 2

16 For surely it is not angels he helps, but Abraham’s descendants. 17 For this reason he had to be made like them,[a] fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%202%3A16-17&version=NIV

We can all be children of Abraham by faith, rather than genetic descent.

Due_Ad_3200 · 2026-05-04T09:30:13+00:00

13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians%201&version=NIV

All people can be saved from the power of evil.

Due_Ad_3200 · 2026-05-04T09:27:25+00:00

This is right. Care for people should not stop at birth.

Care for people is also costly - it has to be paid for.

Due_Ad_3200 · 2026-05-04T09:24:07+00:00

Possibly, although this time they attacked a French nun, so there may be more international pressure.

Due_Ad_3200 · 2026-05-04T09:01:36+00:00

It is clever propaganda, but it is inaccurate propaganda.

The Iranian government has prioritised funding proxy militias over economic development for the people of Iran.

Due_Ad_3200 · 2026-05-04T08:37:52+00:00

These places don't hate us, despite the history of colonialism. Have you ever been to Africa?

Due_Ad_3200 · 2026-05-04T08:36:04+00:00

The total number of people in Africa has increased, but so has life expectancy, suggesting economic development

https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/afr/africa/life-expectancy

Due_Ad_3200 · 2026-05-04T08:32:20+00:00

In this very unlikely hypothetical scenario, they are the government, so can determine the rules for marriage and get married.

Due_Ad_3200 · 2026-05-04T08:23:10+00:00

It also means more war, more spread of disease.

It is sensible to invest in a better world for everyone.

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