Episode CCLXVI - Episcopal & SPLC nonsense

1. Episcopal Church Ends Refugee Program The Episcopal Church announced it will shut down its refugee resettlement arm after refusing to accept white South African farmers—despite having opposed apartheid for decades. The decision followed the Trump administration’s designation of white South Africans as refugees, which drew criticism from both the White House and refugee-rights groups. This move has sparked debate over whether faith-based organizations should let political considerations override longstanding humanitarian commitments. 2. Refugee Acceptance and Hypocrisy Critique We talked about how selectively admitting refugees—especially singling out white South African farmers—highlights a broader double standard. Jay and Chris argued that many on the left criticize “hypocrisy” when it comes to race and refugee policy, and they suggested that voters are growing tired of these selective moral judgments. They also noted how the Democratic establishment often resists grassroots pressure—a point Bernie Sanders has frequently made himself. 3. Conservative Critique of Democratic Leadership Jay and Chris expressed frustration that the Democrats haven’t had a genuinely competitive primary since 2008, accusing party elites of shutting down dissent. They also slammed the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) for lumping mainstream conservative organizations in with outright hate groups. A lighter moment came when they praised Dave Chappelle’s “gay Klansman” bit as brilliant, timeless satire—showing that good comedy can transcend partisan divides. 4. SPLC’s Controversial Hate Group Listings Diving deeper into the SPLC, Jay and Chris took issue with the Center’s recent decision to label Turning Point USA and PragerU as “anti-government extremist” groups. They argued it’s absurd to tag organizations that promote free speech and electoral engagement as extremism. They also criticized the SPLC for never contacting these groups before placing them on the hate map—a pattern they see as evidence of liberal bias and a dismissive approach to due process. 5. Odd Incidents and Police Fraud Next up was a bizarre Louisiana story: a naked man smeared in Vaseline found wandering around a Lowe’s shed—cue jokes about New Orleans and Bourbon Street. Then they shifted to a more serious issue: former Orange County officer Nicole Brown allegedly faked injuries to collect $600,000 in workers’ comp while living an active lifestyle. Jay pointed out how often police get special breaks when it comes to fraud compared to ordinary taxpayers. 6. Cleveland Tragedy and Health Alerts Jay shared the heartbreaking news of a murder-suicide in Cleveland, where a 66-year-old man shot his neighbor before killing himself. He underscored that Cleveland’s crime rate is now notably higher than other Ohio cities. On a different front, he told the story of a family who returned from Costa Rica with a rare fungal infection after touring bat-filled caves—reminding everyone to take health advisories seriously when traveling. https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/05/24/southern-poverty-law-center-puts-largest-conservative-grassroots-youth-group-hate-map-klan-chapters/ https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/family-infected-fungal-disease-bat-cave-tour-cdc-histoplasmosis/ https://x.com/VigilantFox/status/1924544708296286311 https://fox8.com/news/man-killed-by-neighbor-while-mowing-his-lawn-in-cleveland-police/ https://www.fox8live.com/2025/05/13/police-find-naked-man-lowes-display-shed-with-vaseline-phone/ https://religionnews.com/2025/05/12/episcopal-church-ends-refugee-resettlement-citing-moral-opposition-to-resettling-white-afrikaners/ Fairly Decent Golf on Insta YouTube & TikTok Rae Faba - fine art from the Great Lakes Team Mandalore - keep cycling weird i paint akron -Local artists bringing art instruction to the masses. Art for the people, forever!!