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haele

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3. There's a reason why prohibitions against lying and stealing are in all versions of the 10 Commandments.

Reply to walkingman (Reply #1)

Tue Feb 24, 2026, 09:22 AM

19 hrs ago

Lying and stealing, propaganda and corruption, are the fallback of mediocre people trying to pretend they're far more powerful, talented or important.

The community lead by a liar and/or thief will not thrive or survive.

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So many Trumpers call themselves Christians..is that vital support crumblng? [View all] Playingmantis 19 hrs ago OP

For me the Christian brand has been destroyed - they come across as charlatans. walkingman 19 hrs ago #1

There's a reason why prohibitions against lying and stealing are in all versions of the 10 Commandments. haele 19 hrs ago #3

I don't think enough American Christians understand what's happening here. yardwork 19 hrs ago #2

+1 dalton99a 18 hrs ago #7

If we are going to be honest, this is really nothing new Buckeyeblue 19 hrs ago #4

I have met and am friends with some who claim to be christian, mwmisses4289 19 hrs ago #5

Too many fall in this category... surfered 19 hrs ago #6

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It's one of the reasons James Talarico is considered such a threat peggysue2 16 hrs ago #9