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Jim Janknegt’s paintings don’t look like anyone’s but his own. A very American approach to Catholic subjects. I love God the Father in this image, and the wholly unexpected appearance of the angels elevating the Virgin Mary into heaven.
I have never been a knee-jerk voter but have seen how just seven congressional republicans were able to oust Kevin McCarthy from the Speakership. Then I recall how 15 Congressional Democrats voted against a law to deny US entry to any Hamas member. Then I see that virtually every individual railing against Israel votes Democratic and I feel compelled to vote Republican or abstain.