Opi
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Opi
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I'm old curmudgeon. Who is faithful to my God, faithful to my wife and faithful to my family.
Katılım Haziran 2010
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This is what we are fighting for. 🇺🇸
Driven by American grit.
Defined by the American spirit.
Born here. Raised here. Harvested here. Processed here.
The TRUE American standard.
Because when you see that label, it means exactly what it says: PRODUCT OF USA!
#ProductofUSA @PRCA_ProRodeo
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One of the most epic martial arts showdowns in movie history has to be Bruce Lee (as Tang Lung) vs. Chuck Norris (as Colt) in The Way of the Dragon (1972, also known as Return of the Dragon).
That final fight in the Colosseum is pure legend, raw, intense, and full of mutual respect. No cheesy dialogue, just two absolute masters going at it, East vs. West, speed vs. raw power, and neither one comes off as the bad guy.
What always gets me is the ending: after the fight, Bruce Lee's character quietly covers Chuck's fallen one with his own jacket as a sign of deep respect. It's such a powerful, honorable moment that says so much without words.
Rest in peace, Chuck Norris. Your legacy will live on forever, through every roundhouse kick, every meme, and every time someone quotes that fight scene. You were one of a kind. 🥋💔
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Maybe it’s just my old curmudgeon bladder talking, but I didn’t watch the Oscars and can’t recall last time I sat through any award show. At my age, if I’m parking myself for three hours, it better involve a recliner and a bathroom nearby. Why waste the time when streaming lets you see the worst parts on YT five minutes later? Opening monologue rolls out the usual “frightening times” sermon and tired political jabs. Crowd claps like they just heard fresh comedy. Then winners grab the mic and turn a gold statue into a lecture on wars, elections, and support for every country but the U.S.A. Used to be glamour. Movie magic. Stars thanking God. their mama and getting off stage. Now it’s millionaires scolding the same folks who bought the tickets. Hollywood wonders why nobody watches. They didn’t lose the audience. They ran it off.
#Oscars2026 #98thAcademyAwards #Oscars #AcademyAwards #TheOscars

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🚨 BREAKING: Arkansas combat veteran Aaron Spencer just won the Republican primary for Lonoke County Sheriff after previously being arrested for killing the man accused of r*ping his 14 year old daughter. He just defeated the very sheriff who put him in cuffs. Voters sent a loud message and now he says he’s ready to clean up the county.
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@musadosmeme No more folder overs, where can I order it. It's like having two loafs of bread!
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This is not 2009, when the world looked away, appeased evil, and allowed the Iranian people to be crushed. In the past, under previous U.S. administrations, America may have shown weakness in the face of such threats, enabling the regime's aggression through misguided policies and hesitation.
No longer. Today, under a renewed commitment to strength and moral clarity, the United States stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel and the free world. We will support our long-suffering Iranian friends in their hour of need, providing the backing necessary to ensure their uprising succeeds.
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I woke this morning to news of Operation Epic Fury. My heart feels heavy because war always carries sorrow. Yet my heart also longs for freedom for the people of Iran, who have endured oppression since 1979. No nation should live under fear. No family should suffer abuse at the hands of its own rulers.
Please join me in prayer for people, not politics. For lives, not power. For mercy, not revenge.
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 (NASB 1995)
“He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God?” — Micah 6:8 (NASB 1995)
Dear Heavenly Father,
We lift up the citizens of Iran in this hour of longing and hope. Draw near to every broken heart. Strengthen every weary soul. Protect families from harm and surround them with Your mercy.
Grant courage to those who seek justice. Give wisdom to leaders. Restrain evil. Let actions taken among nations serve Your purposes of righteousness and peace.
Bring liberty rooted in truth. Bring justice guided by compassion. Bring peace grounded in Your Son.
Guard the innocent. Comfort the fearful. Unite people in wisdom and resolve. May any support offered by other nations reflect Your will and not human pride.
You love every tribe and tongue. You see every tear. Let freedom rise with humility and gratitude.
In the holy name of Jesus, Amen.

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🚨 AUTO PARTS MANUFACTURERS COLLAPSE — FACTORIES SHUT DOWN AND PARTS ARE DRYING UP, “WE’RE IN DEEP TROUBLE”
A repair shop owner says the industry is in “deep trouble.” And what he’s seeing is alarming:
• Major remanufacturers like Cardone and Trico filed Chapter 11
• Factories broken apart
• Employees laid off
• Rebuild operations shut down
• Fewer alternators, pumps, brake components hitting shelves
He tried sourcing a power steering pump for a 2018 truck.
Nothing.
Only option? A $600 Motorcraft unit.
“Six hundred dollars… that makes it hard for anybody to even have an older vehicle.”
And here’s the bigger concern:
Rebuilt parts kept older cars affordable for decades.
If remanufacturing disappears…
Shops can’t source.
Prices spike.
Older vehicles get harder to maintain.
And the strangest part?
Most drivers have no idea this is happening yet.
What happens when millions of older cars need parts that aren’t there?
Is this temporary restructuring… or the beginning of a quiet shift toward newer vehicle dependency?
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Sorry to hear this news. I'm lifting you two up in prayer and virtual laying hands on Stephanie:
You see Stephanie and this new surgery ahead. Strengthen her body. Guide the surgeons to remove every remaining precancerous cell. Give her peace instead of fear and a smoother recovery this time.
“Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9).
Hold Gunny steady as he cares for her.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
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