@FreedomFriesInc's Threads
(1) A thread for my fellow Christians.
Is there a prodigal in your life? I was the prodigal daughter in my parents' life, THREE times. They never gave up hope.
I have a message for you.
Is there a prodigal in your life? I was the prodigal daughter in my parents' life, THREE times. They never gave up hope.
I have a message for you.
(2) A couple of hours ago I heard the above song and remembered how I was when it was released, in 2001. I had just made my first return home to God.
Just now, I've heard this 1998 song too. Musically & lyrically one of my favorite songs of all time.
Just now, I've heard this 1998 song too. Musically & lyrically one of my favorite songs of all time.
(3) Each time I walked away, I thought that was it, that I'd be gone forever. The third time, I became active in the online secular liberal community, and started this Twitter account (in 2014) with the provocative name @GodlessNZ. (You need to search that handle for old tweets)
(1) This #MemorialDayWeekend I'm building an Americana Spotify playlist and I'll mention some of it below.
I literally was born in a (NZ) small town and I plan to be buried in a Southern USA small town. You?
I literally was born in a (NZ) small town and I plan to be buried in a Southern USA small town. You?
(2) No playlist worth it's salt can omit some Hank Williams Jr
(3) Never forget 9/11, especially the first responders whose End Of Watch came/will come many years later due to working among toxic dust.
Heroes, every one of them.
Heroes, every one of them.
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God a may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Today's insight: Scripture can do the rebuking of others, not you.💡
Today's insight: Scripture can do the rebuking of others, not you.💡
So, I was redpilled in politics 4 ys ago (praise God) & I learned to think for myself more.
Now I'm doing that for my childhood religious indoctrination. My method is to start reading short passages of scripture to see what they *actually* say, iso the "teaching" by humans.
Now I'm doing that for my childhood religious indoctrination. My method is to start reading short passages of scripture to see what they *actually* say, iso the "teaching" by humans.
My parents and the pastors and leaders I knew had the best of intentions. But they didn't tend to let scripture speak for itself enough.
You can access a plethora of Bible translations and study guides if you want to DIY fact check as you would for a political question.
You can access a plethora of Bible translations and study guides if you want to DIY fact check as you would for a political question.
(1) Proverbs 4 on 🇺🇸's enemies.
14 Do not set foot on the path of the wicked
or walk in the way of evildoers.
15 Avoid it, do not travel on it;
turn from it and go on your way.
16 For they cannot rest until they do evil;
they are robbed of sleep till they make someone stumble.
14 Do not set foot on the path of the wicked
or walk in the way of evildoers.
15 Avoid it, do not travel on it;
turn from it and go on your way.
16 For they cannot rest until they do evil;
they are robbed of sleep till they make someone stumble.
(2) 17 They eat the bread of wickedness
and drink the wine of violence.
18 The path of the righteous is like the morning sun,
shining ever brighter till the full light of day.
19 But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness;
they do not know what makes them stumble.
and drink the wine of violence.
18 The path of the righteous is like the morning sun,
shining ever brighter till the full light of day.
19 But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness;
they do not know what makes them stumble.
(3) Read Proverbs 4 and you'll find advice on how to live your life. The chapter also teaches us how the enemies of the American people operate.
Right now there are some pretty powerful domestic enemies trying hard to undermine us, creating fear, uncertainty & doubt (FUD).
Right now there are some pretty powerful domestic enemies trying hard to undermine us, creating fear, uncertainty & doubt (FUD).
(1) Thread: America, freedom, and thanksgiving
I've been observing the increasing tension within the USA as things come to head over the unconstitutional lockdown orders.
As a future American unable to join the fight yet, I have some thoughts about it.
I've been observing the increasing tension within the USA as things come to head over the unconstitutional lockdown orders.
As a future American unable to join the fight yet, I have some thoughts about it.
(2) In New Zealand we have no "thanksgiving" holiday tradition. So I have come at it from a blank slate. Of all American holidays, Thanksgiving is my second favorite, obviously after July Fourth.
Also a fan of Memorial, Veterans, and President's Day.
Also a fan of Memorial, Veterans, and President's Day.
(3) The first Thanksgiving occurred in the most uniquely American context and is imbued with meaning on every level.
(1) As a New Zealander who is about to become an American, partly because of the open stupidity of the left in this country, I have some thoughts on this video.
Firstly, on behalf if NZ I apologize to every American.
Plenty of us do love the USA.
Firstly, on behalf if NZ I apologize to every American.
Plenty of us do love the USA.
(2) The video appears to show a handsome, badass American Alpha male (pardon the redundancy) expressing disgust at a tip jar set up to collect money towards procuring the assassination of US President @realdonaldtrump.
The threat is illegal in NZ. Let's get that out of the way.
The threat is illegal in NZ. Let's get that out of the way.
(3) I once worked as a civilian analyst for the NZ Police. I support the police, and almost all NZ Police members are as honorable and willing to die for you as those you find in the USA.
Some of them are non-stop edging over the chance to be tyrants for a few months, though.
Some of them are non-stop edging over the chance to be tyrants for a few months, though.
(1) Interesting remarks today by @realDonaldTrump on Kim Jong Un and North Korea.
"“I’d rather not comment on it yet,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “We’ll have something to say about it at the appropriate time.”
and (continued)
reuters.com/article/us-nor…
"“I’d rather not comment on it yet,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “We’ll have something to say about it at the appropriate time.”
and (continued)
reuters.com/article/us-nor…
(2) "Asked by Reuters what he knew about Kim in an interview on Wednesday, Trump said, “I know everything,” but would not be drawn out on any details."
I see no credible evidence yet that Kim did go out in public today. You'd think if he did, he'd want footage to be released.
I see no credible evidence yet that Kim did go out in public today. You'd think if he did, he'd want footage to be released.
(3) One of the things I've grown comfortable with as a self-aware adult is saying "I don't know."
It can be a very powerful response, along with "we'll see what happens."
Both apply to learning about Kim's whereabouts/fate.
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It can be a very powerful response, along with "we'll see what happens."
Both apply to learning about Kim's whereabouts/fate.
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(1) #FlagsOutForFlynn celebrates justice, and Law Day.
@GenFlynn's bio cites Psalm 23.
(NIV) "1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
@GenFlynn's bio cites Psalm 23.
(NIV) "1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
(2) "3 he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
(3) "5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever."
I'm liking the table.
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever."
I'm liking the table.
(1) Thread: Why this soon-to-be immigrant is totally relaxed about and supports this decision.
(Will write this thread later today. You'll find it interesting!)
#MAGA #KAG
(Will write this thread later today. You'll find it interesting!)
#MAGA #KAG
(2) So it turns out, I will see myself described as an alien for some time to come, which is fine, because I won't stay that way forever. I'm still in the early stages of transitioning to be a permanent resident American.
(3) I'm not moving to NY, or CA, or WA. Too many Kiwis there, lol. I will be visiting them though, because of the US-born friends who live there. And the places to visit, like the WTC memorial park. That will be my first stop in NYC.
This photo has special meaning to me.
This photo has special meaning to me.
AFAIK Boris Johnson does not have any of the comorbidities known to bring higher risk of COVID complications. However, he is a little overweight, and that can be a factor in this. (I am too.) Also, he has continued to work when perhaps total rest might have been better. (cont'd)
Boris Johnson can continue to serve as PM from his hospital bed & if it's just for tests then he could be back home quickly. Foreign Minister Dominic Raab is next in line as Acting PM if nec.
IMO all leaders worldwide must use distancing to stay well.
gov.uk/government/peo…
IMO all leaders worldwide must use distancing to stay well.
gov.uk/government/peo…
(1) Harry and Meghan brought forward their plan to quit the UK when the Chinese Virus became known about outside China in early Jan 2030.
They are closely connected to the Obamas, Clintons & Trudeaus.
William & Kate are closely connected to the UK & Commonwealth.🇬🇧👑
They are closely connected to the Obamas, Clintons & Trudeaus.
William & Kate are closely connected to the UK & Commonwealth.🇬🇧👑
(2) May #GodSaveTheQueen and these dear three children and may they marry and have large loyal families, to protect the House of Windsor from falling to the House of Markle.
(3) Pray for the royal family.
(1) Was reading tweets about the Twitter suspension of a perfectly fine American war veteran & MD for "wrongthink" when I noticed this account pretending not to be an antisemitic white supremacist. (They're not always both.)
Learn the signs, then block (or mute to annoy them.)
Learn the signs, then block (or mute to annoy them.)
(2) If you're new to reading HW aka @godlessnz then you might not realize how virulently anti antisemitism I am.
I'm not Jewish, I've hardly met any of the 7k or so Kiwi Jews, & I've never lived in Israel or the USA.
But I'm on a mission to find & expose antisemitism.
I'm not Jewish, I've hardly met any of the 7k or so Kiwi Jews, & I've never lived in Israel or the USA.
But I'm on a mission to find & expose antisemitism.
(3) I'd bet good money that most Kiwis falsely believe President Trump is antisemitic. The actual antisemitic filth that steals oxygen from us every day hate Trump more than the NZ left does. The killer from 15 March 2019 was an example.
They hate him for NOT being antisemitic.
They hate him for NOT being antisemitic.
(1) Thread: Who am I? 🥝🇳🇿🇺🇸💃
Just updated my Twitter bio, again.
People are still placing party politics ahead of saving lives.
Saving my life. Saving your life.
There must be #NoPoliticsOnTheBoat at all.
#COVID19nz #StayHomeNZ #StayAtHomeAndStaySafe
Just updated my Twitter bio, again.
People are still placing party politics ahead of saving lives.
Saving my life. Saving your life.
There must be #NoPoliticsOnTheBoat at all.
#COVID19nz #StayHomeNZ #StayAtHomeAndStaySafe
(2) I say #NoPoliticsOnTheBoat because this Houston woman made a Facebook post in 2017 during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Around the same time I decided to identify as a Hurricane Watcher bc emergencies expose policy strengths & weaknesses & I am a policy wonk.
(3) If you're new to... me... then you'll need this info.
As a child, I wanted to be a policy analyst. It's my calling, my vocation. I achieved my goal & worked in Wellington, NZ for many years.
Unfortunately I had to "medically retire" just as my career was taking off.
As a child, I wanted to be a policy analyst. It's my calling, my vocation. I achieved my goal & worked in Wellington, NZ for many years.
Unfortunately I had to "medically retire" just as my career was taking off.
(1) Thread:
Welp. New Zealand's COVID19 situation is getting really bad. We don't have high numbers to show for it, yet.
But we do have a tiny health system, & some extremely worried doctors. They say we will soon be like ITALY.
And our government refuses to listen to them.
Welp. New Zealand's COVID19 situation is getting really bad. We don't have high numbers to show for it, yet.
But we do have a tiny health system, & some extremely worried doctors. They say we will soon be like ITALY.
And our government refuses to listen to them.
(2) I've been following COVID19 news since around the 20th of January IIRC. Might have been a bit before that, not sure.
I have seen the signs all along that the NZ govt wasn't going hard and fast, as it needed to.
I think it's too late now. I'm actually at peace about it.
I have seen the signs all along that the NZ govt wasn't going hard and fast, as it needed to.
I think it's too late now. I'm actually at peace about it.
(3) I've been self isolated as a precaution for 5 days. We are well stocked, we have very good morale (one of us can remember WWII, for example.)
I'm doing everything I possibly can to stay safe & keep my family & friends safe.
Very blessed to have these people in my life.
I'm doing everything I possibly can to stay safe & keep my family & friends safe.
Very blessed to have these people in my life.
(1) I'm still #prepping for when COVID19 gets near me. Pretty sure it is in the country and cases will be reported in 3-4 days.
I have multiple medical issues so cannot afford to brush it off like it's just a cold.
Have met with my doctor. Still gathering info etc
I have multiple medical issues so cannot afford to brush it off like it's just a cold.
Have met with my doctor. Still gathering info etc
(2) I've never taken Tamiflu. Dr is willing to prescribe it if needed. If I had influenza, I might consider it but I worry about side effects esp on the brain. I often react to meds.
If I get COVID, Tamiflu might make it worse, or do nothing. IDK.
If I get COVID, Tamiflu might make it worse, or do nothing. IDK.
(3) I'm not keen on being prescribed prednisone but will take medical advice if I get this bug.
I have stocked up on every med or therapeutic product I can think of that is safe for me to use at home.
I hate hospital at the best of times. If I have to go there I will though.
I have stocked up on every med or therapeutic product I can think of that is safe for me to use at home.
I hate hospital at the best of times. If I have to go there I will though.
So I'm checking to see who our 3 fallen coalition heroes from Camp Taji were (still waiting for NOK) & I see this.
The US military does not have enough missile defense equipment in Iraq, where 5k soldiers are.
#FixIt please @realDonaldTrump, Sir. TY.
thedefensepost.com/2020/03/13/us-…
The US military does not have enough missile defense equipment in Iraq, where 5k soldiers are.
#FixIt please @realDonaldTrump, Sir. TY.
thedefensepost.com/2020/03/13/us-…
The Pentagon has released the names of our heroes. The info was harder to find than usual. I will tweet the photos and details below. One Army, one Air Force, and the UK hero was Army. Also two Marine Raiders killed elsewhere this week. RIP.
thedefensepost.com/2020/03/13/ira…
thedefensepost.com/2020/03/13/ira…
US Air Force Staff Sgt. Marshal D. Roberts, 28, of Owasso, Oklahoma.
US Army Spc. Juan Miquel Mendez Covarrubias, 27, of Hanford, California.
#HonorThem
stripes.com/news/middle-ea…
US Army Spc. Juan Miquel Mendez Covarrubias, 27, of Hanford, California.
#HonorThem
stripes.com/news/middle-ea…
A good move, Mr President!
Now we'll see all the "nothing fails like prayer" tweets from the anti-USA left.
My chance to remind them that (a) elected officials have personal religious freedom like anyone else and (b) prayer DOES work bc it's about showing care for others!
Now we'll see all the "nothing fails like prayer" tweets from the anti-USA left.
My chance to remind them that (a) elected officials have personal religious freedom like anyone else and (b) prayer DOES work bc it's about showing care for others!
It's not necessary for a person to believe in G-d, or ur G-d, in order for them to feel heartened & supported when you tell me you're praying for me. It shows u care!
The militant atheist (anti-theist) left (&libertarians) are among the most intolerant, bigoted people on earth.
The militant atheist (anti-theist) left (&libertarians) are among the most intolerant, bigoted people on earth.
And yes I realize I don't need to type G-d but I do it out of respect for those who care about that. They don't want to say their Lord's name, so I try not to make them read it.
I'm stuck with the name @GodlessNZ, which I chose before I knew this. So, call me HW.
I'm stuck with the name @GodlessNZ, which I chose before I knew this. So, call me HW.
(1) What exactly did CNN's Chris "Fredo" Cuomo mean by saying "go straight ethnic" with your cleaning of surfaces and why should it matter?
First, I am largely ignoring the TDS-addled left today, after a brilliant WH presser & market fightback...
First, I am largely ignoring the TDS-addled left today, after a brilliant WH presser & market fightback...
(2) As a foreign interferer and mere honorary American, I often have to ask y'all what certain slang phrases mean, so I did that via DM with some of my secret cabal of cultural advisers. You know who you are.🤓
Here's what I think "go straight ethnic" means to some people.
Here's what I think "go straight ethnic" means to some people.
(3) An Occam's Razor approach suggests Fredo more likely meant domestic cleaning work and not actual ethnic cleansing. The latter is still possible, but we may never know for sure.
AFAIK he hasn't explained himself yet, which is a bad move IMO.
AFAIK he hasn't explained himself yet, which is a bad move IMO.
(1) As a foreign interferer and honorary American I've been disheartened by the lengths that Democrats will go to in order to attack Normal Americans and global peace and safety itself.
So I did some thinking, and here's what I came up with.
So I did some thinking, and here's what I came up with.
(2) In both WWI and WWII the US did not formally and meaningfully join until 3 and 2 years, respectively, into the conflict.
Both times, a Democrat was in the White House.
Both times, the Democrat media worked to delay joining.
Both times, a Democrat was in the White House.
Both times, the Democrat media worked to delay joining.
(3) These two examples are sufficient to realize that when the SHTF, Democrats will always dig their heels in, wasting precious time & causing otherwise preventable suffering & death.
But there are many more. Look at the Civil War, Vietnam, the ongoing Global War on Terror.
But there are many more. Look at the Civil War, Vietnam, the ongoing Global War on Terror.
(1) While this principle remains true, esp. for Hunter or Joe Biden, having now read the actual court filing, I agree with Hunter. The plaintiff's attorney was way outta line.
(2) The Free Beacon story has a link to the court filing. The emails between the parties' attorneys make clear that the plaintiff's attorney was trying to pressure the defense attorney and defendant, regardless of his Dad's political campaign.
(3) Plaintiff's attorney appears to have broken some procedural rules by giving insufficient notice of deposition, despite having been told that the defense attorney would be unavailable on both possible dates suggested.
(1) I applaud this. I'm a non-religious non-American non-lawyer, but I value this court ruling because it's actually about the freedoms to which every human should be entitled.
Increasingly, only US citizens can rely on enforcement of their human rights. Count your blessings.
Increasingly, only US citizens can rely on enforcement of their human rights. Count your blessings.
(2) I've long argued that religious freedom is a fitting proxy for all freedoms. That is, where religious freedom is actively protected, so will other freedoms be protected.
If you're an undecided US voter hesitating to vote GOP bc of religious policy issues, I hope I can help.
If you're an undecided US voter hesitating to vote GOP bc of religious policy issues, I hope I can help.
(3) When I opened this Twitter account in 2014, my focus was on secular politics, so I chose the name @Godlessnz.
I've thought many times about changing it but I will keep it for two reasons. (1) It's now my brand. (2) It stimulates discussion about freedom in general.
I've thought many times about changing it but I will keep it for two reasons. (1) It's now my brand. (2) It stimulates discussion about freedom in general.
So the 20-something liberal arts grads who run the Twitter trending list permissions committee have labelled #POOPINGFORKAITLIN under "hip hop" and then "music and radio."
It's actually about the political performance artist Kaitlin Bennett aka @KaitMarieox
Next.
It's actually about the political performance artist Kaitlin Bennett aka @KaitMarieox
Next.
@KaitMarieox A bit more info for anyone interested in this stunt, since the hashtag trend #PoopingForKaitlin is again listed under "Hip-hop and rap" by Twitter.
@KaitMarieox is a young woman who found fame by posing with her firearm the day of her college graduation...
@KaitMarieox is a young woman who found fame by posing with her firearm the day of her college graduation...
@KaitMarieox Apparently Kaitlin Bennett visits college campuses to speak about free speech.
The left target her purely because she is a conservative.
This is a pattern we've seen over and over, for years.
The left target her purely because she is a conservative.
This is a pattern we've seen over and over, for years.
(1) I don't watch shows like the UK's Love Island so I'd never heard of Caroline Flack before today.
She was charged with assault in Dec 2019 after her boyfriend called Police. Today she was found dead, as a result of suicide.
nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/…
She was charged with assault in Dec 2019 after her boyfriend called Police. Today she was found dead, as a result of suicide.
nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/…
(2) Social media is now full of comments like "murdered by the media" and "Harry and Meghan were right to get out of the UK."
I haven't tweeted about those two since the Queen's announcement of their agreed exit strategy bc I'm so sick of them. But I will say this:
I haven't tweeted about those two since the Queen's announcement of their agreed exit strategy bc I'm so sick of them. But I will say this:
(3) The British media are more intrusive than media elsewhere in the world, but it is possible to withstand them and live your best life, wherever you are.
Harry and Meghan will find that "doing a geographical" didn't solve anything. It made things worse.
Harry and Meghan will find that "doing a geographical" didn't solve anything. It made things worse.
(1) Short thread on Barr's comment about Trump tweets.
I've watched the 5 minutes of the ABC interview with Barr. I couldn't find anything to disagree with him about.
I have a slight disagreement with part of the WH statement, but whatever.
I've watched the 5 minutes of the ABC interview with Barr. I couldn't find anything to disagree with him about.
I have a slight disagreement with part of the WH statement, but whatever.
(2) Barr, like me, was very specific in his word choices. He wants POTUS to stop tweeting about DOJ cases that are:
>in the criminal jurisdiction and
>sub judice and
>related to Trump's personal interests.
Not tweeting about the DOJ in general.
>in the criminal jurisdiction and
>sub judice and
>related to Trump's personal interests.
Not tweeting about the DOJ in general.
(3) I've said the same things, publicly, on earlier occasions like this one.
Sub judice is paramount, esp for the head of the executive branch. That will never change.
We can lose the advantage in cases that have real world consequences, eg the travel ban.
Sub judice is paramount, esp for the head of the executive branch. That will never change.
We can lose the advantage in cases that have real world consequences, eg the travel ban.
