The Morning Rant

LETING THEIR FREAK FLAGS FLY

Every time I see something like this, I have to fight the temptation to think that such borderline violent hatred is something new, a recent, abnormal development. I have to remind myself that the only part that's different is that they're now saying it out loud. These sentiments used to come out occasionally, but now, in the era of social media, it has become quite common. For example:

Later on, Bette "apologized", but for what, exactly? Does she really believe she was wrong or is it because she regrets that she got a lot of blowback? The point is, swells like Midler and Navarro have always felt this way about the residents of flyover country, whom they consider beneath them (swidt?). But, in the past, they may have felt bad, or at least mildly self-conscious, blurting such sentiments out for all to hear. The thought that they might come off as boorish or ill-mannered acted as a restraining factor. Not always, but it did lessen the frequency of such outbursts.

Only now it's different. Because now there's a reason for venting their hatred. And the best part is that it's one that makes them feel good, and altruistic, and altogether righteous in themselves. They think they're glowing with virtue. They can voice their withering contempt for the plebes and still feel good about themselves. And that reason under which they excuse their obnoxious behavior is 'public health'. By not letting those dirty, unvaccinated people into her house, vaccinated Navarro basks in her virtue. And why not? She believes those people pose a threat to her health, and are selfish, and mean, so it's now OK to banish them from her presence. It's now OK to simply write off millions of Americans as being unworthy to participate in national life. As I said, they've always believed this, but now they feel safe about not only saying so openly, and also implementing such rules and regulations so as to enforce their preferences. Instead of feeling reluctant or hesitant or regretful about what they're doing, they feel happy and warm inside, like they're doing a good deed.

Never mind that their desire for medical apartheid is based on a foundation of gaslighting, superstition, and out-and-out lies about immunology and virology. You could try explaining it to them, but it wouldn't work. They're not open to changing their minds about any of it, because it has given them so much of what they want, and reinforced so much of what they believe to be true about themselves -- and us. Self-righteousness is a hard addiction to give up. I've heard voices in the clown world of social media express their wish that the unvaxed be (a) forced to stay home, (b) denied medical care out of spite, (c) relocated to remote regions, or (d) taken out and shot. Because while there is a natural restraint on evil, when you think you're doing something that's good and right and proper, there are practically no limits on the harm you might inflict on others.

The Tolerant, Compassionate Left:

How They View Us:

These People Have Lost Their Minds, Part I:

"But It's OK When We Do It"

Now Here's A Mask Mandate I Can Support:

These People Have Lost Their Minds, Part II:

These People Have Lost Their Minds, Part III:

AoSHQ Weekly Prayer List

Prayer Requests:

10/17 – Pollywog the ‘Ette passes along a prayer request for Brother Tim, who was admitted to the hospital Sunday for kidney stones and UTI. He needs both full healing, since this isn’t the first time he’s had these problems, and financial blessings. Prayer that he be able to have rest and peace, not something hospitals are known for, would be helpful as well.
11/16 Update – Brother Tim is healing, but still needs prayers for his job situation.

10/22 - Pookysgirl asks for prayers for Pooky, as he is going in for extensive neuropsychological testing for 4-8 hours on Oct 27, so he could really use prayers today. He’s had issues with similar testing in the past, so prayers for calming and peace would be appreciated.
11/29 update – The results were not what they were hoping for. Pooky did not get any specific diagnoses but got put into 4 different “unspecified” categories. He sees his therapist and his med manager within the next month, and hopefully they can help them understand the diagnoses and any medication changes. This news has been very difficult to handle.
12/14 Update – Yesterday morning, Pooky’s mental health team had a conference call and decided that Pooky needed to be evaluated immediately. Pookysgirl took Pooky to the local VA (1.5 hours away) and he was admitted to the psych ward. He will probably be out by Christmas. Please pray that they get all the logistics figured out and this his meds can be properly adjusted.
12/20 Update – Pooky came home Friday (12/17). His med adjustments seem to be working well.

11/4 – Tonypete asks for prayers for his dear friend Beth’s daughter Dominique who is 36 years old and has been diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer. It has already spread to her liver and appears to be very aggressive. Please pray for a remission and for her doctors’ skill. Failing that, prayers for a Holy Death.
12/17 Update – Dominique passed away today. May her memory be eternal.

11/5 – Eeyore mood has an update:
I wrote you a couple of times about my friend's 4 year old grandson who was killed by the child's mother's boyfriend. He got out on bail because he was only charged with Negligence Resulting in Death. The autopsy report has not been formally released. The results could bring an increase in charges. The man is due back in court for a preliminary hearing on Nov. 15th. I would ask for prayer that the man who killed my friend's grandson be charged for the crimes he committed and justice be done. Also that God's peace be for the child's father, siblings and grandmother so they know He cares for them. Understandably, they are still devastated by this tragedy. Compounding this is that the child's mother is still defending her son's killer, saying it was an accident. If you are on Facebook and want more information, you can go to the Justice for Brantley page or go to the justiceforbrantley.com Thank you for your assistance.
11/18 Update – The mother’s boyfriend is still out on bond. No new charges were added. The tentative trial date is June 22.

11/16 – Inspector’s best friend Tom was diagnosed with Covid last week. It’s been like a nasty flu, but he is recovering. Prayers for his continued recovery, that it not affect his job.

11/16 – Inspector’s co-worker Marie was diagnosed last week with uterine cancer. It was caught early, so they’re hopeful for the prognosis, but prayer for healing, and strength for her and her family would be very appreciated.

12/20 – Bluebell requested prayers for Tami’s family (husband, daughter, son and his wife and their baby boy) at the death of Tami (from natural causes).

For Healing:

11/3 – MammaBonita is asking for prayers for her father who is 84 and having kidney failure.
12/8 Update – It looks like her father will be starting on dialysis soon, hopefully the kind that he and his wife can manage at home.

11/9 – Weak Geek asks for prayers for his father, who is recovering from surgery. He is out of intensive care but drops into bouts of defeatism. Also prayers for WG’s sister, who is on site and therefore shoulders the brunt of this burden.
12/14 Update – Weak Geek asks for continued prayers for his father, who is still recovering from intestinal surgery. He’s in a nursing home now. Your prayers are working; he beat back pneumonia. This will be his first Christmas without his wife. Prayers for comfort will also be appreciated.

11/24 – commissar of Plenty and Lysenko gender fluid requests prayers for healing and no surgery required (20% odds) for a medical problem he is experiencing.

11/28 - Ladyl asks for complete healing for Hattie, a 3 year old who is undergoing multiple complex surgeries for a congenital skin condition. Brad, a middle-aged man diagnosed with colon cancer who may end up with a colostomy bag needs prayers as well, that his physicians find the best possible solution and cure his condition. And DR, a 65 year old man who also requested prayers for an undisclosed situation.

11/28 – JerseyDevilRider requests prayer for his son’s best friend, Ben (age 24), who has been hospitalized and diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. They think the Crohn’s disease treatment he received caused the problem. It causes this issue in 1% of those who use that treatment. He has been started on chemo.
12/15 Update – Ben came home last week. He is still very weak and thin, but doing better. He is still on chemo but at least his month long hospital stay is over. Please continue to keep him in your prayers.

12/8 – Mammabonita asks for prayers. She just had a lesion removed from her ear that might be melanoma and she has to go back for further surgery.

12/8 – CC requests prayers for his friend, Dave (the best friend a man could ever have) and Dave’s wife Michelle. Pray for remission. Pray for strength. Pray for Michelle’s heart so she can bear this burden as his caretaker.

12/16 – Probably Not Tacitus requests prayers for his dad who tested positive for Covid. The family is quarantining, as well as the young college student who rents a room from them. They have obtained prescriptions for HCQ and Ivermectin, and they may be able to get monoclonal antibodies too. But they would appreciate your prayers for healing.

For submission guidelines and other relevant info, please contact Annie's Stew, who is managing the prayer list. You can contact her at apaslo at-sign hotmail dot com

If you see a prayer request posted in a thread comment, feel free to copy and paste it and e-mail it to Annie's Stew. She tries to keep up with the requests in the threads, but she's not here all of the time, so she may not see it unless you e-mail it to her. Please note: Prayer requests are generally removed after five weeks or so unless we receive an update.

Romans 8:26-27
[26] In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. [27] And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.

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