April 23rd – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post April 23rd � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: April 23rd � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge...[More]

April 23rd – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post April 23rd � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: April 23rd � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge...[More]

April 23rd – 2025 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 94

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency. This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread. Posted in […] The post April 23rd � 2025 Presidential Politics � Trump Administration Day 94 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: April 23rd � 2025 Presidential Politics � Trump Administration Day 94The Last ...[More]

April 23rd – 2025 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 94

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency. This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread. Posted in […] The post April 23rd � 2025 Presidential Politics � Trump Administration Day 94 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: April 23rd � 2025 Presidential Politics � Trump Administration Day 94The Last ...[More]

JD Vance Delivers Remarks to Business Audience in India

Vice-President JD Vance travels to India as part of a diplomatic tour that includes geopolitical relationships and trade deals.  With the Trump administration emphasizing an Indo-Pacific strategy to help thwart aggressive Chinese expansion, India plays a key role.  Indeed, the Trump plan in term #1 always included close economic ties with India; in term #2 […] The post JD Vance Delivers Remarks to Business Audience in India appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: JD Vance Delivers Remarks to Business Audience in IndiaThe Last Ref...[More]

JD Vance Delivers Remarks to Business Audience in India

Vice-President JD Vance travels to India as part of a diplomatic tour that includes geopolitical relationships and trade deals.  With the Trump administration emphasizing an Indo-Pacific strategy to help thwart aggressive Chinese expansion, India plays a key role.  Indeed, the Trump plan in term #1 always included close economic ties with India; in term #2 […] The post JD Vance Delivers Remarks to Business Audience in India appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: JD Vance Delivers Remarks to Business Audience in IndiaThe Last Ref...[More]

President Trump Will Attend Pope Francis Funeral on Saturday in Rome

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will be attending the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday April 26th in Rome. President Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, the pontiff’s funeral is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, according to the Vatican. {link} According to ABC News, Ukraine’s unelected President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will also […] The post President Trump Will Attend Pope Francis Funeral on Saturday in Rome appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: President Trump Will Attend Pope Francis Funeral on...[More]

President Trump Will Attend Pope Francis Funeral on Saturday in Rome

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will be attending the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday April 26th in Rome. President Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, the pontiff’s funeral is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, according to the Vatican. {link} According to ABC News, Ukraine’s unelected President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will also […] The post President Trump Will Attend Pope Francis Funeral on Saturday in Rome appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: President Trump Will Attend Pope Francis Funeral on...[More]

Secretary Rubio Starts Downsizing the Department of State

I said right after the election the foreign policy and econ institutions would be the first and easiest to deconstruct.  I also said the Intelligence, Main Justice, National Security and Defense apparatus would be the most difficult. Here’s the high elevation picture of how it works.  The more President Trump (the Executive Branch) doesn’t use […] The post Secretary Rubio Starts Downsizing the Department of State appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Secretary Rubio Starts Downsizing the Department of StateThe Last Refuge...[More]

Secretary Rubio Starts Downsizing the Department of State

I said right after the election the foreign policy and econ institutions would be the first and easiest to deconstruct.  I also said the Intelligence, Main Justice, National Security and Defense apparatus would be the most difficult. Here’s the high elevation picture of how it works.  The more President Trump (the Executive Branch) doesn’t use […] The post Secretary Rubio Starts Downsizing the Department of State appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Secretary Rubio Starts Downsizing the Department of StateThe Last Refuge...[More]

CBS 60-Minutes Executive Producer Resigns Citing New Constraints Blocking Anti-Trump Propaganda Effo

CBS 60-Minutes has been one of the most deliberately manipulated news and opinion programs in the past several years.  They have been so over-the-top in their gaslighting and biased media coverage, that all credibility within the weekly broadcast TV show has been eviscerated. Bill Owens has been the executive producer of the show since 2019, […] The post CBS 60-Minutes Executive Producer Resigns Citing New Constraints Blocking Anti-Trump Propaganda Efforts appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: CBS 60-Minutes Executive Producer R...[More]

CBS 60-Minutes Executive Producer Resigns Citing New Constraints Blocking Anti-Trump Propaganda Effo

CBS 60-Minutes has been one of the most deliberately manipulated news and opinion programs in the past several years.  They have been so over-the-top in their gaslighting and biased media coverage, that all credibility within the weekly broadcast TV show has been eviscerated. Bill Owens has been the executive producer of the show since 2019, […] The post CBS 60-Minutes Executive Producer Resigns Citing New Constraints Blocking Anti-Trump Propaganda Efforts appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: CBS 60-Minutes Executive Producer R...[More]

UPDATE: Russia -v- Ukraine, Delegations Expected to Meet in London Tomorrow, Then Witkoff Heads to M

Interesting series of events converging.  According to multiple media outlets, a delegation from the U.S, Europe and Ukraine are scheduled to meet again in London tomorrow for further discussions of the peace proposal. President Trump said Monday they had “very good meetings” about Ukraine and Russia recently as Trump was likely debriefed from the meeting […] The post UPDATE: Russia -v- Ukraine, Delegations Expected to Meet in London Tomorrow, Then Witkoff Heads to Moscow appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: UPDATE: Russia ...[More]

UPDATE: Russia -v- Ukraine, Delegations Expected to Meet in London Tomorrow, Then Witkoff Heads to M

Interesting series of events converging.  According to multiple media outlets, a delegation from the U.S, Europe and Ukraine are scheduled to meet again in London tomorrow for further discussions of the peace proposal. President Trump said Monday they had “very good meetings” about Ukraine and Russia recently as Trump was likely debriefed from the meeting […] The post UPDATE: Russia -v- Ukraine, Delegations Expected to Meet in London Tomorrow, Then Witkoff Heads to Moscow appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: UPDATE: Russia ...[More]

April 22nd – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post April 22nd � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: April 22nd � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge...[More]

April 22nd – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post April 22nd � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: April 22nd � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge...[More]

April 22nd – 2025 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 93

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency. This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread. Posted in […] The post April 22nd � 2025 Presidential Politics � Trump Administration Day 93 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: April 22nd � 2025 Presidential Politics � Trump Administration Day 93The Last ...[More]

April 22nd – 2025 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 93

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency. This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread. Posted in […] The post April 22nd � 2025 Presidential Politics � Trump Administration Day 93 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: April 22nd � 2025 Presidential Politics � Trump Administration Day 93The Last ...[More]

Pope Francis Dead

It looks like meeting Vice-President JD Vance yesterday was the last public appearance before Pope Francis died early this morning. The exact cause of death has not been shared: “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father,” said Cardinal Kevin Farrell in an announcement of the death. […] The post Pope Francis Dead appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Pope Francis DeadThe Last Refuge...[More]

Pope Francis Dead

It looks like meeting Vice-President JD Vance yesterday was the last public appearance before Pope Francis died early this morning. The exact cause of death has not been shared: “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father,” said Cardinal Kevin Farrell in an announcement of the death. […] The post Pope Francis Dead appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Pope Francis DeadThe Last Refuge...[More]