Thursday, June 04, 2026

'Loving your Enemy is the One Teaching that Can Save Democracy'

This is what moral courage sounds like.

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This is the crowd to see James Talarico tonight in Ken Paxton's home county.

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-- Team Talarico (@teamtalaricohq.bsky.social) 1:07 AM · Jun 2, 2026

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This is what moral courage sounds like.

"James Talarico didn't hold back when describing what his Republican colleagues in the Texas Capitol have done " banning abortion even in cases of rape, ------, and threats to the mother's life.

Since that day, 26,000 Texas women have been forced to give birth after a rape. Infant and maternal mortality have spiked.

Pregnant women are being told to wait in ER parking lots until they go into sepsis.

And Talarico said he's watched these same politicians pass bills to hurt trans kids " some of the most vulnerable children in our communities " using their immense power to hunt them in plain sight.

He's wrestling with how to love his enemies while fighting back against legislation that's costing real lives.

That's the tension of faith under an authoritarian-leaning GOP."

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2026-06-03 05:39 PM

"Six Tips for Loving Your Enemies

Choosing love over hate can be difficult, but ultimately it may be the path to healing for ourselves and our society."

- Greater Good Magazine
Science-Based Insights for a Better Life
UC Berkeley"

greatergood.berkeley.edu

#2 | Posted by Corky at 2026-06-03 06:27 PM

Love your enemies and hate your friends. Especially if they drink up all the beer. That's my motto.

#3 | Posted by NerfHerder at 2026-06-04 01:09 PM

Nice sentiment but I've got no love for fascists. Every single one of them can f--- right off.

#4 | Posted by qcp at 2026-06-04 01:16 PM

I have no interest in cooperation with liars and scoundrels.

#5 | Posted by Whatsleft at 2026-06-04 02:21 PM

Loving your enemies is hard werk.

#6 | Posted by Corky at 2026-06-04 02:45 PM

This is why Corky loves Donald Trump..... Because Jesus told him to...

#7 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-06-04 02:52 PM

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