The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene is indescribable. The death toll continues to rise, and the recovery efforts are grim as more bodies are discovered. The Southeast United States received an unprecedented amount of rain, causing widespread destruction. The impact is especially severe in the mountainous regions, where the lack of infrastructure hinders rescue operations. The scenes from Asheville, one of the hardest-hit areas, are heart-wrenching, with 77 reported deaths in that region alone.
The stories coming out of the affected areas are harrowing. The images of bodies found buried in mud and homes destroyed beyond recognition are haunting. The loss of lives, homes, and communities is staggering, with the death toll surpassing 200 and still rising.… Continue reading
The Trump campaign has once again found itself in a predicament, being forced to pay the city of Asheville, North Carolina, a whopping $82,000 in advance for hosting a rally. The smaller venue, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, was chosen for Wednesday’s event, with a capacity of just 2,431 people. Interestingly, there is a larger arena next door with a capacity of 7,200, but it seems the campaign opted for the smaller space.
This situation sheds light on Trump’s well-known history of failing to pay cities for rally fees, leaving a massive debt behind when he departed the White House in January 2021.… Continue reading
I read a news article recently that shook me to my core. An Islamic Jihad terrorist confessed to raping a young girl on October 7, and his excuse was that the “devil took over him”. Reading about this despicable act of violence and the attempt to shift blame onto some external force filled me with anger and frustration.
It is deeply disappointing to see individuals refuse to take accountability for their actions and instead blame a mystical figure like the devil. The truth is, there is no devil. It all comes down to the choices we make as individuals. To harm another person in such a horrific way cannot be justified by blaming an outside force – it is a reflection of one’s own character.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker