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Sadly a feature, not a bug, of these christofascists currently in power. See Ted Cruz's interview where he discusses our "biblical imperative" to support Israel, or the "holy war" narrative the army was trying to push when the not-war started.

[–] Insekticus@aussie.zone 9 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

He needs to be hanged.

Inb4 any wankers decide to report me for "violence" or delete the comment because that's exactly what this piece of shit is calling for.

[–] Peppycito@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 weeks ago

I agree, this time there should be comeuppance for the assholes. Unlike after the last Civil War.

[–] MNByChoice@midwest.social 6 points 3 weeks ago

Man appears to be in a death cult. Can someone check on his family?

[–] abbiistabbii@piefed.blahaj.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago

That's basically been the republican policy since Bush Jr.

If this sounds like it’s a Peter Thiel talking point, it’s because it is.

Remember that Vance owes a HUGE amount of his meteoric political rise on the right to Thiel. There are tons of stories and articles on that.

[–] ToastedRavioli@midwest.social 2 points 3 weeks ago

“I think there are things about the world that make feel like not shocked if the Antichrist was walking among us,” Vance added.

Well, obviously for him, he works for the guy

Vance did not speculate as to who he believes the antichrist may be

Hmmmmmmmm

[–] huf@hexbear.net 1 points 3 weeks ago

we're gonna see nukes fly before this is over...

[–] NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

“I think there are things about the world that make feel like not shocked if the Antichrist was walking among us,” Vance added.

He’s Peter Theil’s guy, after all…