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'Scripture is very clear': New House Speaker tells Congress God has 'ordained' them (www.alternet.org)

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Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, in his first remarks after being elected Wednesday afternoon, told Members of Congress that “Scripture” and “the Bible” are clear that they have been “ordained” by God.

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[-] cashews_best_nut@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago

Everytime I hear of Vermont it feels like the only sane, progressive state in the US. It almost feels like a seperate country compared to everywhere else.

What's the opinion of it in the US?

[-] lungbutter@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago

You can't fart in a parking lot without stinking up a Subaru.

[-] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It is entirely composed of a coat factory, an ice cream factory, and B&Bs.

[-] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I'd move there if y'all had better winters and beaches.

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