Beautiful connection between us and those Brits.

Hello, MacBook Neo. Post #AppleLaunch to meet the newest member of the Mac family.

Daughter sneaks Dad extra ammo during confrontation. Proud Dad moment right there! There stands a dad who is raising a young, quick-thinking lady. Wishing both a great future! 🇺🇸

Oooooh nice concept!

In the press gaggle following today's vote, I was asked to defend the Biblical case for border security and immigration enforcement. I did so, and then promised to post a longer explanation that I drafted during the Biden Administration. Here it is, and I hope it's helpful: Despite the insistence of the progressive Left, people of all religious faiths should support a strong national border—and Christians CERTAINLY should. Critics are fond of citing particular Bible verses out of context to claim that Christians and Jews are being “unfaithful” if we oppose their radical open borders agenda. It has become increasingly important for us to set this record straight. Perhaps the verse most often cited by the Left is Leviticus 19:34. Whether they know it or not, that passage happens to be from the instructions Moses delivered to the Israelites when they were on their journey through the wilderness in Sinai, before they reached their own Promised Land. The verse reads as follows: “But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.” (KJV) CONTEXT IS CRITICAL It is, of course, a central premise of Judeo-Christian teaching that strangers should be treated with kindness and hospitality. We are each called to love God first and to love our neighbors as ourselves (Deut. 6:5, Lev. 19:18, Matt. 22:36-40, KJV). However, that “Greatest Commandment” was never directed to the government, but to INDIVIDUAL believers. The Bible teaches that God ordained and created four distinct spheres of authority— (1) the individual, (2) the family, (3) the church, and (4) civil government—and each of these spheres is given different responsibilities. For example, while each INDIVIDUAL is accountable for his or her own behavior (e.g., Exodus 20), the FAMILY is commanded to “bring up children in the training and instruction of the Lord” (Eph. 6:4) and “provide for their relatives” (1 Tim. 5:8). The CHURCH is commanded to make disciples and equip people for the work of the ministry (Eph. 4:11-13), and the CIVIL GOVERNMENT is established to faithfully uphold and enforce the law so that order can be maintained in this fallen world, crime can be kept at bay, and people can live peacefully (Rom. 13, 1 Tim. 2:1-2). To be properly understood, anytime a command is given in Scripture, one must first determine to WHOM that command is directed. For example, when Jesus taught us as His followers to practice mercy and forgiveness and to “turn the other cheek” (Matt. 5:38-40, KJV), He was not giving that command to the government. To the contrary, when government officials ignore crime, they are directly VIOLATING their responsibilities before God. Indeed, the civil authorities are specifically charged to do justice, to ”bear the sword,” and to serve as “the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil” (Rom. 13:1-4, KJV). As the Bible warns: “When a crime is not punished quickly, people feel it is safe to do wrong.” (Ecc. 8:11, TLB) Read in its context, the passage in Leviticus 19 makes perfect sense. Showing love and kindness to a stranger was not a command given to civil government, but instead to individual believers. That same principle is emphasized in the New Testament. When Jesus spoke of embracing, caring, and providing for “the least of these” (E.g., Matt. 25:31-40), His instruction was given to His disciples, and not the local authorities. The Bible is clear that Christians should practice personal charity—but also insist upon the enforcement of laws (like our federal immigration statutes) so that “every person is subject to the governing authorities” and “those who resist incur judgment” (Rom. 13:1-2). BORDERS ARE BIBLICAL Many on the Left today, and even some at the highest levels of our government, consider themselves “globalists” who envision a utopian world order where there are no borders between countries at all. Their fantasy will simply never be realized, and their basic premise (that man is inherently good and perfectible on his own) is the opposite of the Biblical truth that man is fallen and in need of redemption that is available only through salvation in Jesus Christ. The Bible speaks favorably and consistently about distinct nations of people (see, e.g., Gen. 18:18, Num. 32:17, Psalm 67:2, Matt. 28:19, Rev. 5:9, 7:9, NIV), and about borders and walls that are built to guard and secure people, property, and jurisdictions (see, e.g., Deut. 19:14, 27:17, 32:8, Acts 17:26, NIV). When Nehemiah heroically led the Jewish remnant to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem after their enemies had destroyed those walls, he was doing the noble work of God (Neh. 1-6, NIV). Maintaining a secure border is not an offensive measure, but a wise, defensive one to prevent chaos and safeguard innocent life. As Rev. Franklin Graham once summarized, “Why do you lock your doors at night? Not because you hate the people on the outside, but because you love the people on the inside so much.” THE CURRENT CATASTROPHE Right now, because of 64 deliberate policy choices and executive orders of the Biden Administration, America is facing an unprecedented humanitarian and national security catastrophe at our open southern border. More than 10 million illegal aliens from around the world have entered the U.S. since Joe Biden became President, the majority of whom are single, military-aged men. Among them are countless violent criminals and more than 300 suspects on the terrorist watchlist. Cartels are making billions trafficking young women and unaccompanied minors, and many are suffering unspeakable abuses along the way. The Fentanyl that China and the cartels have pushed into the U.S. has become the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45. As the peril increases and communities across our country become more and more overwhelmed with the crushing financial burdens of managing the influx of illegals, American citizens (and even a few Democratic governors and mayors) are finally demanding a return to sanity. America has always been a haven for people legitimately seeking asylum from danger in their home country, but we must insist they pursue a course of legal immigration and not simply ignore our laws. Of course, the President of the United States must be the first to uphold our laws. Every citizen should insist that President Biden immediately use the eight broad statutory authorities he has right now to secure our borders and stop incentivizing illegal immigration. Among his most important executive authorities is 8 U.S.C. 1182(f), which empowers a President to “suspend the entry of all aliens or any class of aliens as immigrants or nonimmigrants, or impose on the entry of aliens any restrictions he may deem to be appropriate” if he “finds that the entry of any aliens or of any class of aliens into the United States would be detrimental to the interests of the United States.” AN AUTHENTIC CHRISTIAN RESPONSE Due in large part to our Judeo-Christian foundations and the deep religious heritage we enjoy in this country, America is the most benevolent nation in the world—by far. However, we cannot maintain that strength and generosity if we surrender our own safety and sovereignty. Preserving law and order and securing our borders should not be partisan issues, but matters of common sense. These are certainly responsibilities fully authorized by the Bible—and expected of us by God. Any time liberals attempt to bolster their “open borders” agenda by citing Scripture out of context, they should be kindly corrected with the facts (2 Tim. 2:24-25). Christians are called to love unconditionally, serve selflessly, and defend the defenseless. We are also called to stand for, and work to ensure, just government. Justice and mercy are not mutually exclusive pursuits. To the contrary, God specifically requires His people to practice both (Micah 6:8). Despite the unfounded claims of the Left, supporting a strong national border is a very Christian thing to do. The Bible tells us so.

Dear Greenland, It looks as if though you could become Americans any day now. Congratulations! But beware: it is not a title you should take lightly. We welcome you into the fold as our countrymen, but there are some things you should know before you run out and buy a Camaro and a Kid Rock tee shirt. The following guide is my gift to you, a sort of Cliff’s Notes on the greatest country the world has ever known. Enjoy and hope to see you soon, The Drunk Republican - YOU SPEAK ENGLISH NOW! AND ONLY ENGLISH! - We are literally better than everyone else. - Danish isn’t a culture, it’s a pastry. - All of our states are different but they’re also all kind of the same (you’ll see). - We don’t eat fucking whale meat, we eat pigs and cows and sometimes birds. - Football means football. The other “sport” is soccer. - Speed limits are suggestions. - Disneyland isn’t cool anymore. Don’t go there. All pedos. - Tacos get lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream. Go to Mexico if you want onions, limes, and cilantro. - Texas is technically part of America but we kind of let them do their own thing. - We have like a thousand kinds of beer. Just roll with it. - Barbecuing means actually smoking meat, not just grilling. - New York is for pizza, Chicago is for hot dogs. - DO NOT, AND I REPEAT DO NOT, DIP YOUR FRIES IN MAYONNAISE. - Take a road trip. Nothing like an American road trip. - If you are driving and need to eat or take a dump find a Buc-ees. Gonna be weird as hell at first but you’ll get it. - Our politics are a bit fraught at the moment, but don’t worry our President is sorting all that out. - Guns. We have like 400 million guns. Get a gun. - Yes our healthcare is expensive, but you might actually get to see a doctor. - The rest of the world is stupid. - DO NOT TRUST THE MEDIA! Just follow me on X if you need to know what’s going on. - If you are fortunate enough to join us, do not apologize for America’s actions. Ever. - We will talk about California later. It’s complicated. I really hope you guys make it in. Best club in the world! PS - you have a lot less paid vacation now.

Life of Keyboard 😂

So classy!

Charlie Kirk was a great man!

He is all of us.

All that Charlie ever did was have conversations with people. He didn’t insult anyone. He made arguments. He debated. He wasn’t an extremist in any way. Everyone who knew Charlie personally loved him. That’s the kind of guy he was. And they still killed him. I am furious and heartbroken in equal measure. I cannot put into words how I feel. Maybe that is for the best.

A father, husband, son, and a man of Christ. A titan of modern conservatism. May God bless Charlie Kirk, and his family.

#ImpaktAICoach #ImpaktAIFitness seems pretty good so far…

I like the “what did you get done last week?”prompt. I hope that it gets implemented more in business culture. In Eos implementation it is asked in less direct ways weekly, but it could be more explicit.

In the past when new programs were pursued conversations would be had about “where are you going to get the money for that?!!?” The government has tons of money that is being wasted. That is where it should come from! Go @DOGE

Enjoyed some Christmas lights at @TulalipResort

I’m in the bathroom. Thanks Grok

Playing @BalatroGame and I cannot help but feel a link to @wizards_magic the gathering. The satisfaction of a well built deck is here 💯!

Can we all just watch Mr Smith Goes to Washington to prep for reality?