Bill Mefford

Happy Halloween!!

D.C. residents air grievances about federal surge in Council hearing Dozens of people testified before the D.C. Council about how the surge in federal law enforcement has altered their communities.

The obtuse and timid attitudes of Mayor Bowser and Councilmember Pinto are simply remarkable to me. They show a complete indifference to real and actual suffering of DC residents.
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FBI slams House proposal to grant Tulsi Gabbard leading role on counterintelligence The CIA and other intelligence officials share many of the FBI’s misgivings about the House proposal, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.

This is what I love to see - infighting leading to paralysis. The more distracted and immobilized they are the safer we are

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I feel like there should be a national registry for houses that give away healthy treats or Bible verses or tooth brushes for Halloween. This holiday is NOT for our health and well-being so get into the spirit of it!

My Grounding Truth If Christianity and capitalism have not always been fused, could it be that a more faithful following of Jesus draws us away from capitalism?

Our Executive Director's latest blog is part of our latest podcast where @billmefford.bsky.social takes down the fusion of Christianity and capitalism calls for a new vision of faithfully living out the call to follow Jesus.

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My Grounding Truth If Christianity and capitalism have not always been fused, could it be that a more faithful following of Jesus draws us away from capitalism?

My latest blog is part of my latest podcast! I am tired of the fusion between Christianity and capitalism and I am calling for a new vision of faithfully living out the call to follow Jesus!
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Abigail Spanberger will likely squeak out a victory, but like all Virginia Democrats she is running a safe, boring, conservative race. I will hold my nose and vote for her because her opposition is certifiable. But this vote will give me no joy. And little hope.

A Testimony from a Maga Christian As American evangelical Christianity teaches us, always live your life like you are the only person on earth!

Always remember what American evangelical Christianity teaches us, always live like you are the only person on earth!
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Virginia, vote for my bud @jonesjay.bsky.social
We grew up together, and he is a true mensch.

Vote for @abigailspanberger.com, too!

I have no idea why @abigailspanberger.com is running away from @jonesjay.bsky.social. Why doesn't she ask why Winsome denounces trump for calling Dems the party of Satan? Rather than staying silent, run a commercial for all of the shit trump says and does and how Winsome is completely silent on that

Wow. Sidney Reid, the DC woman just found not guilty of assaulting an FBI agent, issues a withering and gutsy statement on Trump through her attorneys.

"I feel sorry for the prosecutors really, who must be burdened by Trump's irrational and unfounded hatred for his fellow man."

It's a must-read:

Oh hell yeah!!

Official Trump Watches – Timeless Style, Bold Legacy | Trump Watches Collect history & discover the iconic Trump Watches collection. Classic American design, premium craftsmanship, and bold elegance for true patriots.

There are commercials on Fox that literally show the President of the United States hawking watches - cheap, ugly-ass, made-in-China watches. Un-flippin-believable.
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At least 10 pardoned insurrectionists face other criminal charges - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington At least 10 January 6th insurrectionists pardoned by President Trump have already been rearrested, charged or sentenced for other crimes.

Remember how the media keep referring to trump as the law and order president?
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The Stuff of Patriotism Instead of singing songs and performative types of patriotism, what if commitment to country was proven through paying to provide necessary services for all residents to have abundant lives?

What if patriotism was defined more by what we invested in this country than by the songs we like to sing at football games?
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OK, let's compromise. For the Super Bowl halftime, definitely not Lee Greenwood (how many times can you sing that damn song?), and I can't name one song by Bad Bunny so, to make everyone happy, how about REO Speedwagon?

Hey y'all, be sure and vote for me. I am running for Activities Director of Antifa. I promise more pizza parties and trips to the zoo! Oh yeah, we'll do a couple of insurrections too. Vote for Bill for Antifa Activities Director!!!

You know how @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social could embarrass Mike Lawlor? Just endorse Zohran Mamdani.

YouTube video by The Festival Center Takeover of the Festival Center 10/6 Liberation!

There was a takeover at the @festivalcenter.bsky.social today! But don't worry, he will probably get a pardon.
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My Favorite Band Here is a fun story of how I came to love my favorite rock band, REO Speedwagon.

On a day when our Executive Director could easily have written about the continued oppression and state-sponsored terror DC is living under, he chose today to write about his favorite band!
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If there was a picture for the dangerous stupidity of ICE and police versus the creative bravery of those they are persecuting, this is it. Kudos to liberation

ICE Nazis in Chicago tried to kidnap a food delivery worker but my man was too fast for those slow bastards

A Jesus-Free Theology Jack Posobiec's remarks at Kirk's funeral shows his love of Christian imagery and his utter failure to understand biblical context.

Jack Posobiec's remarks at Charlie Kirk's funeral shows his love of Christian imagery and his utter failure at understanding biblical context.
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DC phases out Health Care Alliance, impacting thousands Advocates say the elimination of DC Health Care Alliance, which insures 26,000 low-income residents, could have disastrous consequences.

We need the DC Council to reinvest in the Healthcare Alliance!
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If I want to hear people argue I will listen to political talk shows. But I watch sports to get away from arguing. I find absolutely NOTHING satisfying listening or watching people argue about sports. Nothing.

I don't doubt that Matt Shaw and Charlies Kirk share a strong sense of faith. I just doubt that that faith has anything to do with Jesus.

Maybe pregnant women might listen to trump if they didn't know he lied to his own wife when she was pregnant. This is bonkers.

So excited to have @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social at @festivalcenter.bsky.social tonight with Wes Granberg Michaelson!!

@kamalaharris.com on @maddow.msnbc.com being surprised that "titans of industry" are bending the knee to the Tyrant-in-Chief tells me all I need to know about the Democratic Party. They are wondering why industry isn't working while the rest of us know industry is working just as it is designed.

8th Day Faith Community styling the latest @festivalcenter.bsky.social creation!!