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DAILY PRAYER: Dear Lord, Help us each to grow in virtue that we may be “Jesus with skin on” to the world. In His Holy Name, we pray. Amen.

AMERICAN HISTORY: On March 15, 1820, Maine became the 23rd state in the United States. The decision ended nearly two centuries of rule by Massachusetts and recognized the growing population and independence of the northern district.

IRAN: [12:05] – Democrats reacting to Trump’s attack on Iran –

Senator Ed Markey (D-MA): “Americans don’t want another endless war.”

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY): “The president should be focused on reducing costs for Americans, not abusing his power to drag America into another endless war.

Representative Brittany Pettersen (D-CO): “No one in this country wants another endless war in the Middle East.”

Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), with Chuck Schumer and Adam Schiff: “The American people continue to say loud and clear that they do not want another endless war.

Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA): Criticized entangling Americans in “another endless war without any clear exit strategy.

Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA): Condemned “endless war in Iran with no regard for human life.

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT): “The people of our country… do not want endless war.”

MILITARY: A KC-135 refueling aircraft supporting operations against Iran crashed in western Iraq, killing all six of its crew members.

PRAYER for OUR NATION: God of Hosts, Grant wisdom to our military commanders. Help them protect national security with moral clarity. Give them discernment in deployment decisions. Comfort families of service members. Protect troops in harm’s way. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.

THE VIEW: [6:15] – Sky News host Rita Panahi rightly labels Whoopi Goldberg “an absolute disgrace of a human being.”

GRAMMY NOTES: When my parents noticed most of their friends had moved to Florida, they went on a round robin visit of them to see if they should do it too. They came back convinced that living near their grandkids was a better plan. “We can visit Florida if winter gets to be too much. But live there? Nope. All they talk about is their money and their bad health!”

SHORTS:

CLICK https://www.youtube.com/shorts/uJbm-bxuUdI [1:59] to hear about a day in the life of a middle school teacher.

CLICK https://www.youtube.com/shorts/PCEq2Uhewpg [:15] to hear what the toddler said.

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Trump v Zelenskyy – FAFO

CLICK https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/live-trump-receives-zelenskyy-at-the-white-house-5817950 to see the full meeting.

As I understand it, Zelenskyy told Rubio he was ready to sign the mineral deal. Then, when he got to the Oval Office, he was disrespectful and demanding more, more, more. We gave him billion$ and he sneers and demands more? ::smh::

Speaking of disrespect … since when does a world leader show up at the Oval Office looking like it’s Casual Friday?! When one of my kids got the chance to meet Marine One on the South Lawn … a greet and grin that lasted less than ten minutes … she and her companions sweated bullets over getting their dress blues looking exactly right.

His dress was definitely an issue for others, too. When Zelenskyy arrived at the White House, Trump noted, “You’re all dressed up today. … He’s all dressed up today.” Later, a reporter asked, “Why don’t you wear a suit? Do you own a suit? You’re at the highest level in this country’s office and you refuse to wear a suit. A lot of Americans have problems with you not respecting this office.” Zelenskyy responded confidently, saying, “I will wear a costume when this war finishes. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.”

Apparently, Zelenskyy wears his “combat gear” everywhere, including to the re-opening of Notre Dame Cathedral. Methinks that is the “costume.” After the reporter’s comments, the ever-gracious Trump both said that he thinks the reporter is a good guy and that Zelenskyy’s outfit was fine. But … that was before Zelenskyy made it clear he was not there to sign a mineral trade agreement, but to demand more money and even troops!

The body language in these photos is very interesting. Top: Biden is tense, angry, and protecting his privates. I can only imagine that the real message Zelenskyy was delivering was, “We gave your useless, crack-head son million$ and we have the receipts. Pay up or we make it all public.” Bottom: Zelenskyy is angry and protecting himself, while Trump and Vance let him know, in no uncertain terms, that he hasn’t got diddly squat on them (and they don’t give a toot if he shows the world his receipts on the Biden crime family).

And speaking of body language, CLICK https://x.com/nicksortor/status/1895536974892843162 to see Ukraine’s ambassador. Ouch.

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