Thank you, Gretchen Kieding, forcyour letter. Absolutely right. The Green Industrial Complex has nothing to do with saving this planet. There are people in Samta Barbara doing real environmental work while running businesses. The women-run local seafood company, Get Hooked, is just one small company here doing way more for our local environment and local economy than these top-down government monstrosities https://gethookedseafood.com/. They bring sustainable seafood to this city, they work with getting food to people in need, they're developing a garden booster using their seafood scraps, they support fishing families here. These are the environmental business people we should all support and we should vote out all the toxic Green nonsense politicians.
DL, I'm not a Christian, but I do know there are Satanists - I grew up in Santa Barbara and Pasadena, which was home to The Parsonage. But the Olympic thing was just another French artist doing what they've done for centuries: epater la bourgeoisie. I wish religious people would stop this and concentrate on actual evil being done rather than silly avant garde art. Remember the slaughter of Hebdo cartoonists (Parisians of course)? And today, Babylon Bee, which is a Christian satire magazine, takes aim at everyone. I doubt that Olympic opening will convert anyone to Satanism anymore than The Rolling Stones did singing Sympathy for the Devil.
I’m a Taoist, but Jesus saved my life at 19 while serving America…I do believe Jesus walked the earth, was a gift from God, and was here to teach us to love one another…and just as importantly, to teach us to heal one another…so, I’m also a simple Christian, but believe there are other pathways to life after living this one, before returning for the next life. BUT, I do know evil when I see it, including the “art” put forth by individuals & institutions (including the Olympics (see other recent Opening Ceremonies, or Hollywood or music industry and +++))…and yes, there are Satanist within our governments (and businesses, and all walks)…Love your spirit Sister
I have the greatest regard for Christian faith and the experiences of people like you who have been saved by Jesus. My husband and I were in Kansas City once and we read about a gospel service at a local church. We went that Sunday. As we pulled into the full parking lot we saw the black members of the church - all ages, and every one of them dressed in gorgeous hats and clothes. Rich or poor they were there to celebrate Jesus in all his glory by dressing their best and singing in his honor,. Meanwhile, we were in our travel jeans. We both said, “No way can we go in like this, let alone bare-headed.” Because that would have been most disrespectful. In its way, as disrespectful as openly dissing Jesus. Interesting you're a Taoist. The religion that has drawn me since I was a kid is Vedanta. I believe that many different religions have sages and there are many people who have been touched by God and have something we need to hear. When I was a teen I went to hear Swami Prabhavananda speak at the Vedanta temple in Montecito. It was packed - he had a huge following here and in LA and had a fascinating circle of writers like Aldous Huxley, Christopher Isherwood and Gerald Heard. That day in Santa Barbara he said something that changed my life. He said that we can't save anyone else until we first save ourselves. That's what's wrong with the Leftists behind the Olympics Ceremony - they don't believe they need to save themselves before they can ever do any good for anyone else. And therein lies the wrong path towards evil.
Beautiful story Polly, next time take the plunge no matter how dressed…churches are full of love for all comers. Regarding Taoism, ever try meditation? First learned when I was 20 and now been practicing for 50 years. Good discipline + calms the mind, body, spirit + can build Chi energy (life force energy, aka Prana, Ki, Chi +++ https://www.benothinglike.com/post/universal-energy-chi-qi-ki-life-force-prana-what-is-it-and-how-do-we-use-it ). You might also like reading the Tao Teh Ching & Hua Hu Ching, by Lao Tzu. As keeper of the ancient archives, Lao Tzu was well-versed in the wisdom and knowledge of China’s greatest sages before the time of the Yellow Emperor (2697 BC).
PS, I think your correct that one must build & maintain a just self to best be in service to others…one of my favorites,
“and the people will become increasingly immoral, proud, and disobedient” 1 Timothy 4:1
We see this occurring at the White House from the Obama days to this past Easter, now the Olympics. But we also see increasing violence, crimes, homelessness, drug use, lack of values, self centered mentality occurring. And it stems from our government leaders and is echoed by many people in our community.
I completely accept that a number of our government leaders are Satanists. But they're different than artists, as in these leaders only destroy, they don't create anything. They don't even create lousy art, which is what the Paris Olympic opening was.
It was a blatant mockery against Christianity. A Reenactment of the last supper
“ The mockery of a core belief of Christianity, as seen in the reenactment of the Last Supper at the opening ceremony of the Olympics, has no relation to art ”
After looking at images of both the Last Supper and The Feast of the Gods by Jan van Bijlert - think was was the more of a feast of the gods. But that's not what Fox told you to be upset about.
I watched an opening of a sports competition in Europe( for 60 seconds n got out) and the opening ceremony was a huge statue of Bahl and everyone participating was worshiping this thing w red eyes and smoke coming out and they were all in robes
Come on it’s everywhere and if you watch it you participate in the ritual
The world is being run by a huge group of satanists .. I wish people would understand they participate in the spell casting whether they realize it or not
I do and will not go to live events
Some soulless humans think it’s cool but the difference between light and dark is everything we hold dear to be destroyed by satan the destroyer, the master of illusion and confusion..
These so called humans are in high level politics, entertainment industry, sports and even the Vatican
F the evil!
If we all wake up God wins w out to much destruction
Yes, over the target! Many people don’t even believe Satan exist…
Does SATAN exist? Does the ‘thought’ of SATAN exist? Who worships SATAN? What is a cult? …Epstein island…What is a temple? What occurs in a temple? Worship? Many in our govt worship SATAN…some openly show it…symbolism will be their downfall
Even Putin know what going on as The World plunges into the abyss: Vladimir Putin: “The New World Order Worships Satan.”
Exactly, but note that the brainwashing has been going on for centuries…all of our ills can be traced to the Khazars, a Satanic death cult that goes back for 1,000s of years
A nice assortment of Letters to the Editor. Firstly, the Olympics. I haven't watched them in years but naturally have seen clips of the opening ceremony. Sorry to say that it doesn't surprise me and that, in itself, is not good. This is what we have allowed to have happen by a minority of people. The next article on the environment was excellent and I hadn't heard about the monstrous contraptions they are hoping to put off shore. Let's hope that never comes to fruition. As to the closure of State Street, I am against it. I love the idea of being able to drive through town all the way to the pier. It gives people a chance to see what is on State Street and , simply said, it was just a fun thing to do in the "old days" I do agree with the author that we should work together to perhaps create an open street area. What about some adjoining side streets? I also appreciate the quote that he put in the end of his post about living in the past and not moving forward. The forward part of closing State Street has certainly not improved it but has degraded it even more. I understand that the author has traveled and seen a good portion of towns and cities that have the open street and sees them as good models. For me to see State Street as it is now really does look like so many "other" towns anymore. Nothing unigue, nothing to say, "wow. how beautiful". It's just another town. Lastly, the information the author gave on getting involved in the local politics was good. I appreciate the links that were provided and will look into them. All good Letters to the Editor. Thank you, Jim, for posting them.
Olympic ceremonies are like our Democrats turning Easter into Transgenger Day.
It is purposefully over the top expression of disrespect.
The outfits, lavish parties and obnoxious materialistic nonsense is like watching the Hunger Games. Hollywood has constantly foretold the future, but I realize it is to soften, to numb people to the future so that when it dies occur no one is shocked.
How about the XY dude boxing an XX female in the Olympics? The dude has been. Anne’s from previous female competitions, but the Olympics allowed him to pummel a woman.
I realized women don’t boycott these sports, they still participate and then complain when the dude ricks their world. It all goes back to if yiu choose to accept the situation you cannot complain.
Just as our Democratic politicians have ruined CA & SB after decades of ruling here. Not one Democrat is allowed to complain about taxes, homelessness, malls closing, illegal aliens, drugs on the street, the worst schools in the nation.
Republicans are not allowed to complain because most are too la y to fill out the ballot sitting on their kitchen table. They choose to be quiet while a Karen berates people in front o& them over idiotic nonsense.
It takes two to tango. Republican, conservatives are as much to blame. So what will you do from now till November, stay hunkered down in your home and shy away from your sibling or neighbor who thinks free range homeless drug use is a natural way for people to live? Or “misplacing” $24 Billion dollars is totally normal for government.
Or our own local schools with over half the kids not being to read and write at grade level or how our City has put us millions in debt while they keep spending mo ey they don’t have on foolish projects.
Or are you going to speak up?
Will you at least fill out the ballot on your kitchen table?
This is OUR final battle…Humanity is good, but, when we let our guard down we allow darkness to infiltrate and destroy. Like past battles fought, we now face our greatest battle at present, a battle to save our Republic, our way of life, and what we NOW decide — EACH OF US — will decide our future…
“This is the final battle — they know it, I know it, you know it, everybody knows it. Either they win, or we win. And I promise you this: If you put me back in the White House, their reign will be over, and America will be a free nation once again.“ — President Donald John Trump
FIGHT 4 Trump, he is fighting for Each & Every American…
“and the people will become increasingly immoral, proud, and disobedient” 1 Timothy 4:1
We see this occurring at the White House from the Obama days to this past Easter, now the Olympics. But we also see increasing violence, crimes, homelessness, drug use, lack of values, self centered mentality occurring. And it stems from our government leaders and is echoed by many people in our community.
You obviously don’t know about the kid who was violently attacked last year by a vagrant and had to receive stitches it the woman who’s dog was kicked by a vagrant or the woman who was followed and attacked at her car.
Right because the police said there is no point in reporting the crime because there are no penalties. And the media doesn’t cover every crime.
Reported crime is down Actual crime is up.
Look at all the retail establishments leaving citing increased theft.
You missed the macys being robbed several times to?
That Trump started out a great speach with the country coming together - then he couldn't help himself and went down his typical dark fire and brimstone meandering rant.
Thanks for the different approach to the piece. We watched the opening parade of boats with athletes because it was in Paris and seeing the different places along the Seine river was really fun. Gaga is gagging, or gagging is Gaga; I won't continue with criticism. These games were spread out over the city and surrounds again showing off the country; the sailing, which I'm interested in is in Marseille. I'm not there, so matters not because of TV. It is a great moment for television broadcasting, except that I forgot about all the drama that uses up valuable competition time (which is why I'm watching). My objection to State Street debacle is after four years, the crappy outdoor dinging structures are still there! A few bucks remodeling the restaurant and opening store fronts could have taken place by now; with a few planters removed for more pedestrian space the indoor open front flows out onto the sidewalk does work. Crappy construction gone! Testing some closed to traffic blocks is fine. But I still think the street should be open for emergency access and deliveries and cruising. The popular farmers market needs to be involved in this debacle, too. What about using City hall/Newspress parking lots? Why are properties vacant? Why is this so complicated? Is it the Council's ego blocking common sense?
Yes, the Olympics in “Gay Ol” Paris was in full regalia for all to see. It reminded me of a show my wife and I took in on the Seine, during our honeymoon, “La Cage aux Folles,” with all its pageantry, complete with nudes swinging from the ceiling!
Thomas Jolly, French Producer, gay activist and Jew is responsible for this grotesque mockery of Christianity. Activist, Barbara “Butch” (can’t make this up) played the role of Christ while making their contrition of vile hatred, depicting Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Last Supper.” Never in the history of the Olympics has such a disgusting display been allowed to overshadow this great event. The exception being of course, the murderous rampage of Israeli athletes by Palestinian thugs during the 1972 Olympics in Munich.
Yes, this was a full attack on Christianity by non-Christian, gay activists. Shame on the IOC for this stain which will live forever on the Olympics!
As well, it will always be remembered as the games which allowed a gay, trans man to beat a woman athlete into capitulation. What an abomination!
This all was a planned, message to the entire world that Christianity is on notice and homosexuality is a force for good and creativity. Yes, the nude Greek mythological character, with his/their “package” fully exposed right next to a child participant is all in good fun and creativity!
What if for example, this charade would have involved Mohamed dressed in drag, engaging in beastiality with a swine? Or Jews have sex with bales of money? What would have been the response of the world?
The editorial went on to mention Climate Change. Yes, Climate Change is the new religious orthodoxy for this depraved, perverted movement.
What a tragedy that all the dedicated athletes that trained for years of grueling work, be overshadowed by this version of the French “Gay Gong Show!”
I can’t help but wonder what would have been the response by Napoleon or
As I mentioned, the “Green” movement is the new religious orthodoxy of the left. It is a con job perpetrated on the American taxpayer to the tune of trillions of dollars.
The very idea of having massive wind turbines on our local vistas and right off our shore is outrageous! Yes, wind turbines have been linked to massive casualties of marine life. It has been hypothesized that the CONSTANT vibration produced by these huge turbines confuses and has deleterious effects on whales. It’s also well known that these same turbines massacre millions of sea birds. As for solar, well you know, the rays produced by these massive panels covering hundreds of acres are so powerful that they have been known to “fry” birds right out of the sky! Wow, talk about KFC!
This, while we have enough energy beneath our feet which could last for hundreds of years, employ millions and serve as an economic juggernaut!
But no, the left, Democratic, green machine knows what’s best for us. Instead, they perpetrate the fractured fairytale of global warming. They keep us in economic peril, constant war and social depravity.
It’s time through new elected leadership, that we as a nation come up with a massive energy plan synonymous with the Marshall Plan. Leading us into the century and providing infinite prosperity.
Here, locally it’s important to point out the connection between the radical green machine and the Democratic Party. That’s right, 501c3 groups such as the Environmental Defense Center, Surfrider and the Sierra Club decides in coordination with local Democratic “king makers” as to who runs for office and therefore who is elected. There should be a Grand Jury investigation into this scam!
Time to unleash American industry and frack our way into energy independence and net exportation. Time to reject the “chicken little,” fear mongering, shakedown that has crippled our economy, pushed EV’s and made it impossible to even travel on our public
Sorry to say, hard to discuss/argue with people that believe the government sponsored narratives that are broadcast on “Mainstream Media” … The American people are mature and now understand how much the MAINSTREAM media does not want to spread the truth but seeks to silence and distort it, spreading the lie that is useful for the purposes of their masters. Do people [human psyche] tend to follow the ‘majority/MAINSTREAM viewpoint’ in fear of being isolated and/or shunned?
‘Mainstream’ is used for a reason [dominate trend in opinion].
[If majority of people believe ‘x’ then ‘x’ must be validated / true]
Why do ‘mainstream’ media heads, within different orgs, always use the same keywords and/or catch phrases? Coordinated? By who? Outside entity providing instructions?
Do they count on the fact that people [human psyche] are more prone to believe something if heard over-and-over again by different ‘trusted’ sources? Do ‘echo chamber’ tactics provide validation / credibility to the topic/point being discussed?
Threat to intellectual freedom? Branch out My Friend, there are many points of view. Whose ‘facts’ does one assume to be the Truth?
Matt Turner. Just because something appears to work somewhere else does not mean it will work here. It is just a lame argument I hear often applied to socialized medicine which is a horrible idea for your health but great if you are profiting from the resultant rampant fraud. State street has now been closed to cars for several years and it has been a disaster for businesses on State street. It is however a boon to the homeless who can sleep and deficate in the alcoves of closed businesses.
State St car traffic was replaced by Ebike traffic.
At least cars were bigger and easier to see coming.
The foot traffic on State does not need the entire street, not enough people walking.
Businesses on State have been suffering long before the closure, long before COVID.
Unfriendly government?
Allowing homeless to camp in front of businesses, harass pedestrians, attack pedestrians, aggressive panhandling, defecating, doing drugs, yelling at the world, making people feel uncomfortable about visiting the area.
Office spaces arrive to land mines on their door steps, stepping over homeless , not able to have conference calls because of constant yelling on the street in certain areas.
It’s a humanitarian crisis that our local & state government refuse to address, instead using it as a money laundering scheme. Ask Newsom where the $24 Billion went to, I dare you.
In NYC a $332 million commercial building just sold for $8million. Vacancies, high taxes.
Notice how our retail & commercial spaces are being turned into housing.
Look at the Census. Our population has not gone up in 20 years. The City has seen a population decrease by 2,000.
So why are buildings being turned into housing?
Just saying, our government has been anti business and property owner for a loooong time.
Why do cars driving state street improve anything? There is no parking on state street. Loud cars just cruise state street and blast music. The only thing that will improve state street are lower rents that bring in more eclectic shopping experiences. Hopefully market forces do what they are supposed to.
Irrespective of your utopian views, the fact is that closing State Street has hurt business. I won't go down there anymore since the closure has attracted a seedy element I try to avoid. I am not alone.
Well, let me ask you, how do e-bikes on State improve anything?
State street is a street, not a mall closed to traffic. It also happens to be the biggest retail area in Santa Barbara. Why in the world would you think keeping it closed would benefit the retail?
Scott Wentz, you probably know this, "What's the ratio of cars to bikes on all streets in SB?"
I ask because I see about a hundred cars to every bike rider. OK, I just made that up, but here's the bottom line for me. I work in the Funk Zone, (fun zone) I'm fine with State being closed to cars while the FZ is open to everything. And we don't even have curbs on some streets! Flat, flexible and flooded in the rain, that's the FZ.
Justin, good luck finding the revenues to turn State street into anything other than a street closed to autos.
Such great letters to the editor!! I agree 100% with the brilliance and truth David, Gretchen, and Matt.
And EVERYONE should be considering putting their hand to the plow and running for office regardless of being tired, hopeless, or discouraged! If we don’t like the state of affairs, we need to stop talking about it, AND DO SOMETHING and RUN. Run for something! Let’s overwhelm the ballot. We serve a miracle working God and if He is willing to perform a miracle to save Trump publicly with such grace, won’t he perform a miracle over Santa Barbara County?? He will do it but we have to have faith that he will! Remember It was by faith that all the great men of the Bible conquered the troubles in front of them. Let’s have faith and go forward!!
HEBREWS 11: 1-2
Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see. 2 Through their faith, the people in days of old earned a good reputation.
This comment is regarding the letter to the editor by David Samuel McCalmont. I watched the Olympic opening ceremonies from start to finish. All of a sudden I started hearing and reading about the depravity and the attack on Christianity depicted in the opening ceremonies. I started thinking back. What did I miss? Eventually, I found out what the hullabaloo was all about. Apparently some drag queens were depicting a Dutch painting, titled “Feast of gods”. Unfortunately many people thought it was a depiction of the painting “The Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci and were thoroughly offended. I thought by now this unfortunate event was cleared up, but there are many who are convinced that it’s evil and satanic, and will never believe anything different. By the way, I am a Christian.
What I liked about the opening ceremonies was seeing the best of our athletes on boats in the rain, in Paris. And they hooted and hollered and waved the American flag. That's America, sorry you Trump supporters but the flag isn't yours. It's everyones. . . And I'm still disgusted by the Trump supporters that stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6.
In 1985 I worked on Capitol Hill and I can assure you I would have never been allowed to set foot on the Capitol steps.
Hate that the Olympics committee turned the opening ceremonies into a scene.
As to owning the flag, it is owned by all Citizens of this country.
Why is it at Pro Hamas riots, BLM, Antifa & even in Hispanic rallies the American flag is not flown? Are they not citizens seeking their rights under our laws? What laws are they seeking to be enforced if they do not want America?
Why is it ok for them to burn the American flag?
Have you seen a Republican or MAGA supporter burn the flag despite they’re not agreeing with the current leaders? Nope.
And why is it ok for capitol police to give guided tours on Jan 6 then later the government arrest the people they guided around the capital?
I watched the released undoctored footage of the police throwing the guy off the terrace, not arresting him. They beat people till they were unconscious then dragged their body through the building. All were unarmed.
The police opened the doors for people to walk in.
The only violence was from the police. The one death was an unarmed civilian shot by police.
Have you watched the numerous BLM & Antifa riots with the violence, looting & property damage. And then Democrat donors and Hollywood paid the bail to have those violent rioters released.
Fun fact: about 2002 French former sex symbol turned-activist Brigitte Bardot got fined by the French government for hate speech when she spoke out against Islamic immigrants having a bad effect on her country. In 2005 these fundementalists started riots in over 1000 cities throughout France. I guess she was right.
Thank you, Gretchen Kieding, forcyour letter. Absolutely right. The Green Industrial Complex has nothing to do with saving this planet. There are people in Samta Barbara doing real environmental work while running businesses. The women-run local seafood company, Get Hooked, is just one small company here doing way more for our local environment and local economy than these top-down government monstrosities https://gethookedseafood.com/. They bring sustainable seafood to this city, they work with getting food to people in need, they're developing a garden booster using their seafood scraps, they support fishing families here. These are the environmental business people we should all support and we should vote out all the toxic Green nonsense politicians.
Good collection of letters…the comments by David Samuel McCalmont re the Olympics Opening Ceremonies is on the mark…the ceremony was definitely a hail to Satan, with the audience (WW) & athletes subject to the spell casting. Thus, I will not give time & energy (self) to the 2024 games. Best summary of the Satanic celebration I found here… https://vigilantcitizen.com/vigilantreport/an-in-depth-look-at-the-depravity-of-the-2024-paris-olympics-opening-ceremony/
PS…in the end, God Wins!!!
DL, I'm not a Christian, but I do know there are Satanists - I grew up in Santa Barbara and Pasadena, which was home to The Parsonage. But the Olympic thing was just another French artist doing what they've done for centuries: epater la bourgeoisie. I wish religious people would stop this and concentrate on actual evil being done rather than silly avant garde art. Remember the slaughter of Hebdo cartoonists (Parisians of course)? And today, Babylon Bee, which is a Christian satire magazine, takes aim at everyone. I doubt that Olympic opening will convert anyone to Satanism anymore than The Rolling Stones did singing Sympathy for the Devil.
I’m a Taoist, but Jesus saved my life at 19 while serving America…I do believe Jesus walked the earth, was a gift from God, and was here to teach us to love one another…and just as importantly, to teach us to heal one another…so, I’m also a simple Christian, but believe there are other pathways to life after living this one, before returning for the next life. BUT, I do know evil when I see it, including the “art” put forth by individuals & institutions (including the Olympics (see other recent Opening Ceremonies, or Hollywood or music industry and +++))…and yes, there are Satanist within our governments (and businesses, and all walks)…Love your spirit Sister
I have the greatest regard for Christian faith and the experiences of people like you who have been saved by Jesus. My husband and I were in Kansas City once and we read about a gospel service at a local church. We went that Sunday. As we pulled into the full parking lot we saw the black members of the church - all ages, and every one of them dressed in gorgeous hats and clothes. Rich or poor they were there to celebrate Jesus in all his glory by dressing their best and singing in his honor,. Meanwhile, we were in our travel jeans. We both said, “No way can we go in like this, let alone bare-headed.” Because that would have been most disrespectful. In its way, as disrespectful as openly dissing Jesus. Interesting you're a Taoist. The religion that has drawn me since I was a kid is Vedanta. I believe that many different religions have sages and there are many people who have been touched by God and have something we need to hear. When I was a teen I went to hear Swami Prabhavananda speak at the Vedanta temple in Montecito. It was packed - he had a huge following here and in LA and had a fascinating circle of writers like Aldous Huxley, Christopher Isherwood and Gerald Heard. That day in Santa Barbara he said something that changed my life. He said that we can't save anyone else until we first save ourselves. That's what's wrong with the Leftists behind the Olympics Ceremony - they don't believe they need to save themselves before they can ever do any good for anyone else. And therein lies the wrong path towards evil.
Beautiful story Polly, next time take the plunge no matter how dressed…churches are full of love for all comers. Regarding Taoism, ever try meditation? First learned when I was 20 and now been practicing for 50 years. Good discipline + calms the mind, body, spirit + can build Chi energy (life force energy, aka Prana, Ki, Chi +++ https://www.benothinglike.com/post/universal-energy-chi-qi-ki-life-force-prana-what-is-it-and-how-do-we-use-it ). You might also like reading the Tao Teh Ching & Hua Hu Ching, by Lao Tzu. As keeper of the ancient archives, Lao Tzu was well-versed in the wisdom and knowledge of China’s greatest sages before the time of the Yellow Emperor (2697 BC).
PS, I think your correct that one must build & maintain a just self to best be in service to others…one of my favorites,
WATCH YOUR THOUGHTS THEY BECOME WORDS
WATCH YOUR WORDS THEY BECOME ACTIONS
WATCH YOUR ACTIONS THEY BECOME HABITS
WATCH YOUR HABITS THEY BECOME CHARACTER
WATCH YOUR CHARACTER IT BECOMES YOUR DESTINY
— LAO TZU
“and the people will become increasingly immoral, proud, and disobedient” 1 Timothy 4:1
We see this occurring at the White House from the Obama days to this past Easter, now the Olympics. But we also see increasing violence, crimes, homelessness, drug use, lack of values, self centered mentality occurring. And it stems from our government leaders and is echoed by many people in our community.
I completely accept that a number of our government leaders are Satanists. But they're different than artists, as in these leaders only destroy, they don't create anything. They don't even create lousy art, which is what the Paris Olympic opening was.
Art?
It was a blatant mockery against Christianity. A Reenactment of the last supper
“ The mockery of a core belief of Christianity, as seen in the reenactment of the Last Supper at the opening ceremony of the Olympics, has no relation to art ”
https://nypost.com/2024/07/30/opinion/the-paris-olympics-opening-last-supper-reenactment-event-letters/
After looking at images of both the Last Supper and The Feast of the Gods by Jan van Bijlert - think was was the more of a feast of the gods. But that's not what Fox told you to be upset about.
If you want fame and fortune u must join the club.. that’s the way it is:::
Polly,
Remind us again WHO perpetrated the Charlie Hebdo massacre? That’s right, Algerian, Islamic thugs.
I wonder how “tolerant” they would have been with Mr. Jolly should he had projected his creative “juices” on Islam?
Thanks, LT, always great to get your point of view. Btw, I never said Christians aren't tolerant and I know who killed Hebdo.
I watched an opening of a sports competition in Europe( for 60 seconds n got out) and the opening ceremony was a huge statue of Bahl and everyone participating was worshiping this thing w red eyes and smoke coming out and they were all in robes
Come on it’s everywhere and if you watch it you participate in the ritual
PS, I think God probably said “Those twitty French artists. If that's Satan's work he's doing too much weed.”
The world is being run by a huge group of satanists .. I wish people would understand they participate in the spell casting whether they realize it or not
I do and will not go to live events
Some soulless humans think it’s cool but the difference between light and dark is everything we hold dear to be destroyed by satan the destroyer, the master of illusion and confusion..
These so called humans are in high level politics, entertainment industry, sports and even the Vatican
F the evil!
If we all wake up God wins w out to much destruction
If not all hell will eventually break loose ..
Yes, over the target! Many people don’t even believe Satan exist…
Does SATAN exist? Does the ‘thought’ of SATAN exist? Who worships SATAN? What is a cult? …Epstein island…What is a temple? What occurs in a temple? Worship? Many in our govt worship SATAN…some openly show it…symbolism will be their downfall
Even Putin know what going on as The World plunges into the abyss: Vladimir Putin: “The New World Order Worships Satan.”
So many have lost their connection to God or simply do not care.. because they have no connection to God I think is why..
the brainwashing has been going on for 1000’s of years I stand corrected and ushered in as normal ..
fear is number one these days or why would anyone put poison into themselves for the flu ?
God given immune system is the ticket
Without God in our lives lives fear and Satan wins over that person unknowingly is good for him bad for you..
if more people choose God all would be balanced and no chaos
Exactly, but note that the brainwashing has been going on for centuries…all of our ills can be traced to the Khazars, a Satanic death cult that goes back for 1,000s of years
Yes 1000’s of years
Then why all the worry? If god is riding shotgun why is this whole thread worrying? I guess you don't trust god?
It’s people I don’t trust not the creator ..
everything is energy
And we actually need the love energy to beat the dark energy ..
We all have choices and we can usher collectively in the dark or the light..
I’m praying people come together and destroy the dark energy ruling the world
A nice assortment of Letters to the Editor. Firstly, the Olympics. I haven't watched them in years but naturally have seen clips of the opening ceremony. Sorry to say that it doesn't surprise me and that, in itself, is not good. This is what we have allowed to have happen by a minority of people. The next article on the environment was excellent and I hadn't heard about the monstrous contraptions they are hoping to put off shore. Let's hope that never comes to fruition. As to the closure of State Street, I am against it. I love the idea of being able to drive through town all the way to the pier. It gives people a chance to see what is on State Street and , simply said, it was just a fun thing to do in the "old days" I do agree with the author that we should work together to perhaps create an open street area. What about some adjoining side streets? I also appreciate the quote that he put in the end of his post about living in the past and not moving forward. The forward part of closing State Street has certainly not improved it but has degraded it even more. I understand that the author has traveled and seen a good portion of towns and cities that have the open street and sees them as good models. For me to see State Street as it is now really does look like so many "other" towns anymore. Nothing unigue, nothing to say, "wow. how beautiful". It's just another town. Lastly, the information the author gave on getting involved in the local politics was good. I appreciate the links that were provided and will look into them. All good Letters to the Editor. Thank you, Jim, for posting them.
Olympic ceremonies are like our Democrats turning Easter into Transgenger Day.
It is purposefully over the top expression of disrespect.
The outfits, lavish parties and obnoxious materialistic nonsense is like watching the Hunger Games. Hollywood has constantly foretold the future, but I realize it is to soften, to numb people to the future so that when it dies occur no one is shocked.
How about the XY dude boxing an XX female in the Olympics? The dude has been. Anne’s from previous female competitions, but the Olympics allowed him to pummel a woman.
I realized women don’t boycott these sports, they still participate and then complain when the dude ricks their world. It all goes back to if yiu choose to accept the situation you cannot complain.
Just as our Democratic politicians have ruined CA & SB after decades of ruling here. Not one Democrat is allowed to complain about taxes, homelessness, malls closing, illegal aliens, drugs on the street, the worst schools in the nation.
Republicans are not allowed to complain because most are too la y to fill out the ballot sitting on their kitchen table. They choose to be quiet while a Karen berates people in front o& them over idiotic nonsense.
It takes two to tango. Republican, conservatives are as much to blame. So what will you do from now till November, stay hunkered down in your home and shy away from your sibling or neighbor who thinks free range homeless drug use is a natural way for people to live? Or “misplacing” $24 Billion dollars is totally normal for government.
Or our own local schools with over half the kids not being to read and write at grade level or how our City has put us millions in debt while they keep spending mo ey they don’t have on foolish projects.
Or are you going to speak up?
Will you at least fill out the ballot on your kitchen table?
This is OUR final battle…Humanity is good, but, when we let our guard down we allow darkness to infiltrate and destroy. Like past battles fought, we now face our greatest battle at present, a battle to save our Republic, our way of life, and what we NOW decide — EACH OF US — will decide our future…
“This is the final battle — they know it, I know it, you know it, everybody knows it. Either they win, or we win. And I promise you this: If you put me back in the White House, their reign will be over, and America will be a free nation once again.“ — President Donald John Trump
FIGHT 4 Trump, he is fighting for Each & Every American…
“and the people will become increasingly immoral, proud, and disobedient” 1 Timothy 4:1
We see this occurring at the White House from the Obama days to this past Easter, now the Olympics. But we also see increasing violence, crimes, homelessness, drug use, lack of values, self centered mentality occurring. And it stems from our government leaders and is echoed by many people in our community.
Where is there increased violence or crimes? Crime is actually down in the US. But let your sheep repeat what you hear on FOX.
Reported crime is down. Police discourage reporting crime. I have personally experienced this here in SB & San Fran.
You obviously don’t know about the kid who was violently attacked last year by a vagrant and had to receive stitches it the woman who’s dog was kicked by a vagrant or the woman who was followed and attacked at her car.
Right because the police said there is no point in reporting the crime because there are no penalties. And the media doesn’t cover every crime.
Reported crime is down Actual crime is up.
Look at all the retail establishments leaving citing increased theft.
You missed the macys being robbed several times to?
Ahh, "each and every" turned into a 90 minute rant that was not focused on "every"
What’s your point?
That Trump started out a great speach with the country coming together - then he couldn't help himself and went down his typical dark fire and brimstone meandering rant.
Thanks TJ, I was confused by your comment but now have a better understanding of your viewpoint…Best
We will be rallying in Lompoc for Trump and Vance
"We" might just be you and Mr. Redhead.
Lompoc, CA
Democrats: 64.5%
Republicans: 32.6%
Other/Independent: 2.8%
Thanks for the different approach to the piece. We watched the opening parade of boats with athletes because it was in Paris and seeing the different places along the Seine river was really fun. Gaga is gagging, or gagging is Gaga; I won't continue with criticism. These games were spread out over the city and surrounds again showing off the country; the sailing, which I'm interested in is in Marseille. I'm not there, so matters not because of TV. It is a great moment for television broadcasting, except that I forgot about all the drama that uses up valuable competition time (which is why I'm watching). My objection to State Street debacle is after four years, the crappy outdoor dinging structures are still there! A few bucks remodeling the restaurant and opening store fronts could have taken place by now; with a few planters removed for more pedestrian space the indoor open front flows out onto the sidewalk does work. Crappy construction gone! Testing some closed to traffic blocks is fine. But I still think the street should be open for emergency access and deliveries and cruising. The popular farmers market needs to be involved in this debacle, too. What about using City hall/Newspress parking lots? Why are properties vacant? Why is this so complicated? Is it the Council's ego blocking common sense?
Those responsible for this blasphemy and mockery of the Last Supper are the same “Le Cochon,” responsible for the French Revolution!
Yes, the Olympics in “Gay Ol” Paris was in full regalia for all to see. It reminded me of a show my wife and I took in on the Seine, during our honeymoon, “La Cage aux Folles,” with all its pageantry, complete with nudes swinging from the ceiling!
Thomas Jolly, French Producer, gay activist and Jew is responsible for this grotesque mockery of Christianity. Activist, Barbara “Butch” (can’t make this up) played the role of Christ while making their contrition of vile hatred, depicting Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Last Supper.” Never in the history of the Olympics has such a disgusting display been allowed to overshadow this great event. The exception being of course, the murderous rampage of Israeli athletes by Palestinian thugs during the 1972 Olympics in Munich.
Yes, this was a full attack on Christianity by non-Christian, gay activists. Shame on the IOC for this stain which will live forever on the Olympics!
As well, it will always be remembered as the games which allowed a gay, trans man to beat a woman athlete into capitulation. What an abomination!
This all was a planned, message to the entire world that Christianity is on notice and homosexuality is a force for good and creativity. Yes, the nude Greek mythological character, with his/their “package” fully exposed right next to a child participant is all in good fun and creativity!
What if for example, this charade would have involved Mohamed dressed in drag, engaging in beastiality with a swine? Or Jews have sex with bales of money? What would have been the response of the world?
The editorial went on to mention Climate Change. Yes, Climate Change is the new religious orthodoxy for this depraved, perverted movement.
What a tragedy that all the dedicated athletes that trained for years of grueling work, be overshadowed by this version of the French “Gay Gong Show!”
I can’t help but wonder what would have been the response by Napoleon or
de Gaulle…Vive la Gay?
As I mentioned, the “Green” movement is the new religious orthodoxy of the left. It is a con job perpetrated on the American taxpayer to the tune of trillions of dollars.
The very idea of having massive wind turbines on our local vistas and right off our shore is outrageous! Yes, wind turbines have been linked to massive casualties of marine life. It has been hypothesized that the CONSTANT vibration produced by these huge turbines confuses and has deleterious effects on whales. It’s also well known that these same turbines massacre millions of sea birds. As for solar, well you know, the rays produced by these massive panels covering hundreds of acres are so powerful that they have been known to “fry” birds right out of the sky! Wow, talk about KFC!
This, while we have enough energy beneath our feet which could last for hundreds of years, employ millions and serve as an economic juggernaut!
But no, the left, Democratic, green machine knows what’s best for us. Instead, they perpetrate the fractured fairytale of global warming. They keep us in economic peril, constant war and social depravity.
It’s time through new elected leadership, that we as a nation come up with a massive energy plan synonymous with the Marshall Plan. Leading us into the century and providing infinite prosperity.
Here, locally it’s important to point out the connection between the radical green machine and the Democratic Party. That’s right, 501c3 groups such as the Environmental Defense Center, Surfrider and the Sierra Club decides in coordination with local Democratic “king makers” as to who runs for office and therefore who is elected. There should be a Grand Jury investigation into this scam!
Time to unleash American industry and frack our way into energy independence and net exportation. Time to reject the “chicken little,” fear mongering, shakedown that has crippled our economy, pushed EV’s and made it impossible to even travel on our public
streets!
DL - rather than rant and rave - why don't you tell us about all the accomplishments your house has severed us that past four years?
Sorry to say, hard to discuss/argue with people that believe the government sponsored narratives that are broadcast on “Mainstream Media” … The American people are mature and now understand how much the MAINSTREAM media does not want to spread the truth but seeks to silence and distort it, spreading the lie that is useful for the purposes of their masters. Do people [human psyche] tend to follow the ‘majority/MAINSTREAM viewpoint’ in fear of being isolated and/or shunned?
‘Mainstream’ is used for a reason [dominate trend in opinion].
[If majority of people believe ‘x’ then ‘x’ must be validated / true]
Why do ‘mainstream’ media heads, within different orgs, always use the same keywords and/or catch phrases? Coordinated? By who? Outside entity providing instructions?
Do they count on the fact that people [human psyche] are more prone to believe something if heard over-and-over again by different ‘trusted’ sources? Do ‘echo chamber’ tactics provide validation / credibility to the topic/point being discussed?
Threat to intellectual freedom? Branch out My Friend, there are many points of view. Whose ‘facts’ does one assume to be the Truth?
Matt Turner. Just because something appears to work somewhere else does not mean it will work here. It is just a lame argument I hear often applied to socialized medicine which is a horrible idea for your health but great if you are profiting from the resultant rampant fraud. State street has now been closed to cars for several years and it has been a disaster for businesses on State street. It is however a boon to the homeless who can sleep and deficate in the alcoves of closed businesses.
State St car traffic was replaced by Ebike traffic.
At least cars were bigger and easier to see coming.
The foot traffic on State does not need the entire street, not enough people walking.
Businesses on State have been suffering long before the closure, long before COVID.
Unfriendly government?
Allowing homeless to camp in front of businesses, harass pedestrians, attack pedestrians, aggressive panhandling, defecating, doing drugs, yelling at the world, making people feel uncomfortable about visiting the area.
Office spaces arrive to land mines on their door steps, stepping over homeless , not able to have conference calls because of constant yelling on the street in certain areas.
It’s a humanitarian crisis that our local & state government refuse to address, instead using it as a money laundering scheme. Ask Newsom where the $24 Billion went to, I dare you.
In NYC a $332 million commercial building just sold for $8million. Vacancies, high taxes.
Notice how our retail & commercial spaces are being turned into housing.
Look at the Census. Our population has not gone up in 20 years. The City has seen a population decrease by 2,000.
So why are buildings being turned into housing?
Just saying, our government has been anti business and property owner for a loooong time.
Brian - DL - rather than rant and rave - why don't you tell us about all the accomplishments your house has severed us that past four years?
Are you replying to the State St & our local Democratic run government being unfriendly towards businesses & not helping the humanitarian crisis?
I don’t understand the house comment with regards to local government. Please expand your comment.
MeToo…what’s your point?
Why do cars driving state street improve anything? There is no parking on state street. Loud cars just cruise state street and blast music. The only thing that will improve state street are lower rents that bring in more eclectic shopping experiences. Hopefully market forces do what they are supposed to.
Irrespective of your utopian views, the fact is that closing State Street has hurt business. I won't go down there anymore since the closure has attracted a seedy element I try to avoid. I am not alone.
Well, let me ask you, how do e-bikes on State improve anything?
State street is a street, not a mall closed to traffic. It also happens to be the biggest retail area in Santa Barbara. Why in the world would you think keeping it closed would benefit the retail?
Scott Wentz, you probably know this, "What's the ratio of cars to bikes on all streets in SB?"
I ask because I see about a hundred cars to every bike rider. OK, I just made that up, but here's the bottom line for me. I work in the Funk Zone, (fun zone) I'm fine with State being closed to cars while the FZ is open to everything. And we don't even have curbs on some streets! Flat, flexible and flooded in the rain, that's the FZ.
Justin, good luck finding the revenues to turn State street into anything other than a street closed to autos.
Such great letters to the editor!! I agree 100% with the brilliance and truth David, Gretchen, and Matt.
And EVERYONE should be considering putting their hand to the plow and running for office regardless of being tired, hopeless, or discouraged! If we don’t like the state of affairs, we need to stop talking about it, AND DO SOMETHING and RUN. Run for something! Let’s overwhelm the ballot. We serve a miracle working God and if He is willing to perform a miracle to save Trump publicly with such grace, won’t he perform a miracle over Santa Barbara County?? He will do it but we have to have faith that he will! Remember It was by faith that all the great men of the Bible conquered the troubles in front of them. Let’s have faith and go forward!!
HEBREWS 11: 1-2
Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see. 2 Through their faith, the people in days of old earned a good reputation.
This comment is regarding the letter to the editor by David Samuel McCalmont. I watched the Olympic opening ceremonies from start to finish. All of a sudden I started hearing and reading about the depravity and the attack on Christianity depicted in the opening ceremonies. I started thinking back. What did I miss? Eventually, I found out what the hullabaloo was all about. Apparently some drag queens were depicting a Dutch painting, titled “Feast of gods”. Unfortunately many people thought it was a depiction of the painting “The Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci and were thoroughly offended. I thought by now this unfortunate event was cleared up, but there are many who are convinced that it’s evil and satanic, and will never believe anything different. By the way, I am a Christian.
the Satanic Ritual was more than the Last Supper blasphemy…the ceremony was scripted to display evil (+NWO memes) from start to finish…this article lays it our concisely… https://vigilantcitizen.com/vigilantreport/an-in-depth-look-at-the-depravity-of-the-2024-paris-olympics-opening-ceremony/
What I liked about the opening ceremonies was seeing the best of our athletes on boats in the rain, in Paris. And they hooted and hollered and waved the American flag. That's America, sorry you Trump supporters but the flag isn't yours. It's everyones. . . And I'm still disgusted by the Trump supporters that stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6.
In 1985 I worked on Capitol Hill and I can assure you I would have never been allowed to set foot on the Capitol steps.
Love that our athletes are waving the flag.
Hate that the Olympics committee turned the opening ceremonies into a scene.
As to owning the flag, it is owned by all Citizens of this country.
Why is it at Pro Hamas riots, BLM, Antifa & even in Hispanic rallies the American flag is not flown? Are they not citizens seeking their rights under our laws? What laws are they seeking to be enforced if they do not want America?
Why is it ok for them to burn the American flag?
Have you seen a Republican or MAGA supporter burn the flag despite they’re not agreeing with the current leaders? Nope.
And why is it ok for capitol police to give guided tours on Jan 6 then later the government arrest the people they guided around the capital?
I watched the released undoctored footage of the police throwing the guy off the terrace, not arresting him. They beat people till they were unconscious then dragged their body through the building. All were unarmed.
The police opened the doors for people to walk in.
The only violence was from the police. The one death was an unarmed civilian shot by police.
Have you watched the numerous BLM & Antifa riots with the violence, looting & property damage. And then Democrat donors and Hollywood paid the bail to have those violent rioters released.
Dan - well put. Thank you.
Fun fact: about 2002 French former sex symbol turned-activist Brigitte Bardot got fined by the French government for hate speech when she spoke out against Islamic immigrants having a bad effect on her country. In 2005 these fundementalists started riots in over 1000 cities throughout France. I guess she was right.