While I don’t think the language does any favors (they’d point it out to write off the critique), it’s a good point, given what scripture says repeatedly about this sort of thing.

It’s also just weird, as Waltz would say. I know it’s a vanity, appearance thing, but it’s still bewildering how poor people flock to someone so maligned with their interests. They can see an image like this, and the propaganda is still stronger.

Absolutely.

I’ve been on a quest to get through the New Testament, if only to quote exactly how bullshit these people are. Jesus doesn’t recommend any of the shit that party does. It’s just a front, projection as always. But if a red hat shows up at my door, I’ll be able to ask them, “How do you think Jesus would react to all this, given what he says in Matthew 25:35? Do you think a belief alone saves you, given what he says in 1 John 3:18? What about James 2:14?”

I’m sick of these fake people telling me to read the Bible. If I need to shove scripture back at them, then fuck it. We ball & Bible study until these people repent or own up for their heartless bullshit.

John 13:34 34 I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.’