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It’s Not the Justice We Deserve, but It’s a Joy to Watch
Fauci torn a gaping new one by Josh Hawley.
Fauci Testifies Before the US Senate
A summary of the US Senate hearing of Dr Anthony Fauci, relating to Covid-19, with timestamps to watch the key moments.
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I Wouldn’t Want to See Him at My Bedroom Door, Either
Who lets a tattooed freak with literal devil’s horns anywhere near vulnerable children?
Ding Dong the Witch Is Ditched
To truly appreciate that Allan’s loss is Victoria’s gain, let’s remember that she used her resignation speech to claim she got turfed from office because she is a woman.
Media Hypocrisy Revealed – Appointments Only Become Scandals for Certain People
The media remains flummoxed as to why so many people no longer believe them. A bit of honest self-reflection might help. Until then, expect more of the same: routine governance dressed up as scandal whenever the wrong team scores a goal.
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John was an exceptionally fine gentleman who enjoyed sharing his knowledge at Antique Arms meetings every month. Such was his vast knowledge of naval matters, we used to joke he started his naval career as ship’s boy for Noah and was a close advisor to Vice-Admiral Nelson. Navy
The Good Oil Word of the Day
The word for today is… paucity (noun) - 1: smallness of number : fewness 2: smallness of quantity : dearth Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : Paucity refers to "littleness" in numbers (as in "a paucity of facts") or quantity ("a paucity of common sense"). The word comes from
The Good Oil Daily Bible Verse
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.