It was a funny experience because I was often in spaces with UMC bishops, the head of UMC global ministries, the man from USAIDโฆ and they were very gracious to the thirty-something doctor from a local church along for the ride!
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I went in 2005 as a guest for their Board meeting, with Kent Weeks, their US legal counsel at the time (& former MNPS superintendent)โฆ we went to church together (West End UMC) and I was the lay leader on global missions
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Iโd never heard of USAID before then. He persuasively argued USAID support was a critical form of humanitarian assistance but also smart diplomacy
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The wild thing for me about this story is that I visited Africa University 20 years ago and sat at a commencement next to the head of USAID for southern Africa (1/2)
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Eliminating Medical Debt in Davidson County
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THEYRE TAKING AWAY MY EXTRA HOUR OF SLEEP
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Our health care system is so broken itโs insane.
Stop letting them make you believe a better one is impossible.
#MedicareForAllNOW
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Nobodyโs ever gonna write a book that thick about Rep Mace
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I had not considered this angle and wow that makes sense. Trump World canโt stand being a lame duck because maybe then you consider other options.
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schooling JD Vance on rednecks - delicious
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The world needs more sports heroes named Trey, imho
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I donโt understand the point Dr. Oz is trying to make. I made no claims on my home or car insurance this year. Is that a failure of the insurance somehow? Does he understand itโs no frills, catastrophic coverage vs the Cadillac govโt plan he now has for life?
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Ok Iโm going to say this before he gets on stageโฆ I feel like someone in charge read your suggestion and thought shucks we canโt get Tony but letโs book Kenny Chesney. What?!?
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How many people would even recognize Evel Knievel? Will he jump the Parthenon on Saturday?
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GameDay effect? There is currently a man in full Evel Knievel costume riding his motorcycle up and down West End flying American and Vandy flags on 20 ft fiberglass poles. Because of course
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Seems like an example of premature incarceration and everybodyโs acting like itโs ok donโt worry about it
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I think Trump, Vance, etc, would agree with her on this, and hope people will encourage them to keep saying so out loud. Not to support them makes you/us losers.
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This is not just funny, it's smart. We need more of this mockery that shows these thugs that we see their despicable fascism and give them the respect that they deserve.
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I know antifa isn't a real organization because I don't get 40 texts a week from them asking for donations.
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Not the first time a tyrant has been plagued by frogs.
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Is it being broadcast anywhere? (For an old guy to stream from an airport.)
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lol I did have questions thanks for the reminders
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I strongly recommend everyone listen to this Nobel announcement speech. He not only honors this remarkable woman, but he speaks to the defense of democracy against authoritarianism. ๐ฅโฎ๏ธ
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Holy cow is Knoxville in the 7th district too? More like someone living rent free in their heads.
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Gonna be thinking about this lede for a minute.
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Goodness gracious
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Today is primary Election Day, district 7โฆ go vote! And if you ask me #VoteForAftyn
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Went to a MLK Day speech by Joy Reid a few years ago and she expressed a lot of gratitude, to her mentors and to her country. She did not thank JD Vance and it seems thatโs got him all worked up.
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This is the time of year that I tell people I will see them again in 4 months and when we realize that means February our minds are blown
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The IT department at work taught me not to open emails from giftgirl2025
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