The "shining city on a hill" is a latent theocracy masquerading as democracy. Religious bigotry will destroy civilisation.

"Christian Zionists have spent decades building a movement that runs from church pews to the highest echelons of American power, advocating for the United States to intervene militarily to stop Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Christian Zionists see Iran as a central player in what they say is a biblical prophecy about Jesus’s return.

"The core tenet of this movement holds that a series of prophesied events, including Jews’ return to Israel and invasion by armies of foreign countries including Iran, will culminate in a bloody, victorious battle at Armageddon. It’s a dangerous mix of warmongering theology and politics."

#MAGA #Zionism #Evangelicals #Israel #USPol #USPolitics

https://morningmemo.talkingpointsmemo.com/p/a-maga-schism-on-iran-not-so-fast

If you can make your way through the maze of advertisements, this is an interesting science read. There might be a better source.

#Astronomy #Photography
https://www.space.com/astronomy/scientists-to-unveil-1st-images-from-the-vera-c-rubin-observatory-on-june-23-watch-the-big-moment-live

Be warned, never invite Steve Carell to your ever-so-serious event.

"Actor and comedian Steve Carell, who is the parent of both a current Northwestern student and an alumna, was the university’s commencement speaker. And while he did impart some advice, a bit of wisdom, and a lot of humor, it was his surprising and infectious mid-speech dance break that had everyone smiling and on their feet."

#Dance #Humor #HappyMomentInOurMiserableLives

https://youtu.be/5Qb3A7Vlr7U

#satire #USPol #USPolitics

"The Onion calls out ‘cowardice’ of Congress in full-page NYT advertisement with a scathing editorial, a physical copy of which was sent to all House and Senate members.

"The ad features a portion of a longer editorial that appears in The Onion’s newest print edition, copies of which are waiting in the mailboxes of every single member of Congress when they return from their current recess on Monday.

"Also waiting for them is a copy of a letter from Bryce P. Tetraeder, the fake CEO of Global Tetrahedron, the real parent company of The Onion, explaining the significance of the Editorial Board’s stance. "

#USPol

The Greeks will be delighted.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimberly_Guilfoyle