Chris Barton

Husband/Dad. Marine. Health/GovTech Business Builder. Ex-Morgan Stanley.
“Build bridges” -Popes Leo & Francis
"Big things have small beginnings" -T.E. Lawrence

[Bill Maher @billmaher]

I'm not voting for anyone who thinks the wrong side won the Cold War or cheers for the Intifada like it's the World Cup.

[Chris Barton @CDBarton1]

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[Harj Taggar @harjtaggar]

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[George W. Bush Presidential Center @TheBushCenter]

Statement by President George W. Bush on Vice President Dick Cheney:

The death of Richard B. Cheney is a loss to the nation and a sorrow to his friends. Laura and I will remember Dick Cheney for the decent, honorable man that he was. History will remember him as among the finest public servants of his generation – a patriot who brought integrity, high intelligence, and seriousness of purpose to every position he held.

As a young White House aide and chief of staff, a Congressman, a Secretary of Defense, and my Vice President, Dick earned the confidence and high opinion of five presidents. I asked him to join my ticket in 2000 after first enlisting him to help me find the best running mate. In our long discussions about the qualities a vice president should have – deep experience, mature judgment, character, loyalty – I realized that Dick Cheney was the one I needed. I’m still grateful that he was at my side for the eight years that followed. 

Dick was a calm and steady presence in the White House amid great national challenges. I counted on him for his honest, forthright counsel, and he never failed to give his best. He held to his convictions and prioritized the freedom and security of the American people. For those two terms in office, and throughout his remarkable career, Dick Cheney’s service always reflected credit on the country he loved.

Dick’s love for America was second only to his family.  Laura and I have shared our deepest sympathies with Vice President Cheney’s wife Lynne and their daughters and grandchildren of whom he was so deeply proud. We are praying for Lynne, Liz, Mary, and the Cheney family as they honor a great man.

[Chris Barton @CDBarton1]

“I love that the Cardinals elected a Chicagoan Pope.” -Overhead from a St. Louis Catholic

Habemus Papum! Prayers for Pope Leo XIV whose servant-leadership, and kind hand, the world desperately needs to guide us forward…over bridges. @drprevost @Synod_va @VaticanNews

[The Free Press @TheFP]

“Like Saul Bellow’s Augie March, Leo is ‘an American, Chicago-born.’ He is a White Sox fan, a graduate of Villanova, and almost certainly the first Vicar of Christ to have fond memories of the ’85 Bears.” —@matthewwalther https://t.co/7c69qZJZRo

[Patrick Mahomes II @PatrickMahomes]

Praying for Kansas City… 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[Chris Barton @CDBarton1]

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[Sam Kovzan @skovzan]

1st MLS team to make playoffs after opening season winless in 10: Resurrection

Leading the West since the start of May in points, wins & goals per game: Ascension

Winning a nice 6 of 9 since Leagues Cup: Extension

Playoffs comin home: Confexion

Vibe: perfection

#SportingKC

[Oracle Health @OracleHealth]

Today marks five years since the passing of our co-founder Neal Patterson.

Neal’s vision and commitment to improving healthcare continue to impact the lives of millions of patients and caregivers alike. We are proud to carry on his legacy at Oracle Cerner.

[Jeb Bush @JebBush]

Bob Dole: America needs unity to rediscover its greatness https://t.co/0ts0HzCLSS

[Seth Moulton @sethmoulton]

We spent the last four years saying “Refugees Welcome” but many Afghans aren’t eligible for refugee aid because they’re here on humanitarian parole. I introduced the WELCOMED Act to extend aid to them. Congress must pass it ASAP. https://t.co/A8CuUyfvAX

[Morning Joe @Morning_Joe]

‘It’s an impossible task we’ve given [the U.S. Military], to literally sift through a sea of humanity. Thousands and thousands of Afghans to try and pluck out our allies, our friends and their families...and literally pull them to freedom.’ --@sethmoulton

[BILAL SARWARY @bsarwary]

Dr. Amin-ul-Haq, a major al-Qaeda player in Afghanistan, Osama Bin Laden security in charge in Tora Bora, returns to his native Nangarhar province after it fell to the Taliban. Dr. Amin became close to OBL in the 80s when he worked with Abdullah Azzam in Maktaba Akhidmat.

[Chris Barton @CDBarton1]

Letting foxes guard the henhouse

[Lara Seligman @laraseligman]

SCOOP: U.S. officials gave the Taliban a list of names of U.S. citizens, green card holders & Afghan allies to grant entry into the outer perimeter of the city’s airport, prompting outrage behind the scenes from lawmakers and military officials. https://t.co/WHHzStyynk

[Wesley Morgan @wesleysmorgan]

Taliban searching my former interpreter’s house (he’s hiding out elsewhere and can see it via the app on his phone from his home security cameras)

[Chris Barton @CDBarton1]

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[Chris Barton @CDBarton1]

@SportsCenter Kansas City

[Chris Barton @CDBarton1]

Happy 245th Birthday Marines #usmc #teufelhunden #semper

[Liz Cheney @Liz_Cheney]

Dick Cheney says WEAR A MASK. #realmenwearmasks

[Chris Barton @CDBarton1]

Happy Memorial Day #usmc #devilpup #teufelswelpe #hydrate #gerberMRE #america https://t.co/Rn8vmICR2X

[Chris Barton @CDBarton1]

“Good game. Last time we were in the Super Bowl and won I watched the game a week later on Armed Forces TV in Da Nang.” -Text from Bruce Barton, 1/19/20 @ Arrowhead Stadium https://t.co/hEyTrYfSUr