Mrs J

[The Real Mike Rowe @mikeroweworks]

Not the way I planned on spending my afternoon, but 7,600 comments should not be ignored! Bots, trolls and personal attacks notwithstanding, the critics of yesterday’s post were dominated by a large and vocal contingent who rushed to remind me that there’s “a difference between socialism and communism,” an obvious indication that they didn’t actually read the post.

Shelley Armour writes… “Mike! You know there is a difference between democratic socialism and communism, right?”

Hi, Shelley. Yes, I know there’s a difference, and I understand what the difference is. The larger point, and the fundamental flaw with your comment, is that you seem to believe the candidates within the Democratic Socialist Party are both “democratic and socialist" simply because that’s the name of their club. Well, maybe some of them are. I really couldn’t say. What I can tell you for sure is that more than a few have called for the complete dismantling of capitalism, free markets, representative government, property rights, borders, police, prisons, and the Constitution in general. My post referred to them, as well as a number of elected Democrats who have agreed to campaign on their behalf – including Gavin Newsom, who said, "The Democratic Party must accept the DSA in order to take back the Congress.” His words, not mine.

Tracey Steele writes…“Wow! I cannot believe Mike Rowe said this. He has a huge reach, and he is actually spouting the word “communism” like it’s the 1950s! Wow Wow Wow!”

Wow indeed, Tracey, and thanks for noticing the size of my reach! (Contrary to popular belief, size does matter!) To say it again, I am not the one “spouting” communism or conflating socialists and communists. The word is being “spouted” by members of the DSA who are using it to describe themselves. I am not accusing them; I am quoting them.

John Engles… Hey Rowe, what’s the difference between the Communists who want to run the country and the Nazi/fascist who currently is?

Several differences, John, but the only one relevant to this conversation is the fact that the communists currently running for office have clearly identified themselves as such. They do not dispute or reject the label. They embrace it. It is who they are, who they claim to be, and who they want to be. The president, on the other hand, has never claimed to be a Nazi or a fascist. That doesn’t mean he isn't, but it is worth noting he has rejected the accusation outright. Obviously, you are entitled to that opinion and the right to share it publicly, thanks to our Constitution. Unlike in a fascist, Nazi, or communist regime. (Also worth noting, Nazis and fascists are not the same thing.)

Chris Tomaloff writes… “Kinda like how the political right didn’t shout down the extreme rhetoric coming from their candidates?”

No, Chris, not like that at all. In the video I shared, we saw examples of prominent Democrats saying things like, “We need to elect more communists!” (Cea Weaver, Director of the NYC Mayor’s Office.) Mamdani himself literally tweeted, "Each according to their need, each according to their ability." That’s a direct quote from the Communist Manifesto.

But what exactly is the corollary from the right? Are prominent Republicans tweeting, “We need to elect more Nazis! We need to elect more fascists! Eat the poor!” I don’t think so. John Engles may think Trump is fascist and a Nazi, but Trump disagrees, and so do a majority of voters. Communists, on the other hand, say it loud and say it proud. I’m inclined to take them at their word.

Beto Ojeda… “Mike has always leaned to the Trumpian view of things but never states it, so as not to alienate anyone, but we know how to read between the lines. This “communist” talk is McCarthyism 2.0.”

I wasn’t around in the 1950s, Beto, but from what I’ve read, it was indeed a very difficult time to be a communist in this country. Lots of private citizens were dragged before Congress, made to take “loyalty oaths," and blacklisted in their places of work. I can’t justify it or condone it, but I can explain it. We had just fought a hot war against fascism and Nazism and just begun a Cold War against a communist regime. The existence of an organized Communist Party in this country at such a time strained the limits of tolerance. But do you really think we’re less tolerant today than we were seventy-five years ago? Do you really believe my comments about communists who claim to be communists are synonymous with another Red Scare? If you haven’t noticed, Chris, no one in the DSA, including the communists, is being dragged before Congress and made to swear a loyalty oath to the Constitution. Today, a communist in America can run for office…with the endorsement of the governor of California! And the tacit approval of a major political party! Seems to me we’re about as far from McCarthyism as we can get.

As for my desire not to alienate anyone, I suppose I am guilty of that. I run a foundation that is open to people of all political beliefs, and we’ve assisted lots of Americans who lean to the left. I also know for a fact that many Democrats have supported mikeroweWORKS historically, and I have no desire to run them off. But do you really have to “read between the lines” to understand where I’m coming from?

True, I’ve never endorsed a candidate or publicly encouraged people to vote. But I’ve been very transparent about the fact that I’m a registered Independent who favors policies and programs that often align with conservative principles. Obviously, I would not characterize those conservative principles as “Trumpian,” because a) they were around long before him, b) Trump is not a conservative, and c) I do not agree with or support everything the President says and does. So, is it possible, Beto, that your accusation is rooted in the fact that I have never publicly denounced the president to your satisfaction? Is it possible you think I'm a Trumper, simply because I've never called him a fascist, or a Nazi, or a liar, or a conman, or a traitor, or whatever else you believe him to be?

Gretchen Seipp… Mike, the fact that you still act as though you’re not political after all this time is a bit ridiculous. I still support your work and foundation because I believe in it, but the folksy act has worn thin.

Aw, shucks, Gretchen. Folksy? Lil' ole me?
Honestly, how am I acting as if I am “not political?” This entire conversation is the very definition of “political.”

Christopher Pugh… I would have voted for Mike Rowe and Freddie a few years ago before he went full-on MAGA, and I’m all in favor of his project, but it’s pretty clear the political direction that he’s moved in and the money trail that has influenced it.

It’s Freddy, not Freddie. (I don’t much care, but he’s a terrier and particular about such things.) As for the “full-on MAGA” moniker, is there something I did specifically to earn that designation? Is there some kind of general definition you can share? Or, are you coming from the same place as Beto? Is calling me “Full-On MAGA" your way of saying that I’ve failed to condemn Trump to your satisfaction?

For the record, MRW is supported by liberals and conservatives alike. I have no idea what “money trail” you are referring to. Also, regarding my personal politics, think about the implications of what I wrote. I said that the Democrats have been given a gift – an opportunity to appear reasonable by speaking the truth to their own party, just as Bill Maher has done. All they have to do is distance themselves from candidates who have called for the complete dismantlement of our Constitution. All they have to do is say, “Hold on, comrade. Our tent is not that big. We respect your right to hate America, but we don’t want you in our party, and we will not support your candidacy.”

If they say that, I think a lot of Independents would see them as they see John Fetterman, who has, in the eyes of many voters, become the most “rational” Democrat currently in office. If they don’t – if they actually welcome communist candidates into their party – then I’m afraid the Democrats, by default, will offer the American people a very simple choice in November – a party that disavows communism vs. a party that doesn’t. I think such a choice would be very positive for Republicans because I don’t think most Americans want to align themselves with a Democratic Party that welcomes communists. The question for you, Chris, is why would a “Full-On MAGA” like me encourage Democrats to act in a way that would disadvantage the Republican Party? And the answer is simple – it’s because I support the existence of a Democratic Party that believes America is still a fundamentally good place.

I think there’s a lot of room for improvement in our country, and I believe the best way to realize those improvements is for Democrats and Republicans to have continuous, robust and public debate about all the issues. But if one of those parties is affirmatively determined to transform our democratic republic into a communist state, then we’re no longer debating the various ways to make our country better; we’re debating the merits of destroying it. And really, what’s the point of tolerating that?

America is already a big tent, filled with hundreds of millions of people with wildly differing views and lots of political parties that represent those views. We’ve got the Green Party, the American Freedom Party, the Socialist Workers Party, the Constitution Party, and of course, the Communist Party USA, as well as the Democratic Socialist Party. America’s tent is so big, we can even tolerate fringe parties like the KKK, the Proud Boys, the Oath Keepers, and so forth. Why then, does Gavin Newsom want to make room in the Democratic tent for socialists and communists? There’s only one reason, and he’s already spelled it out for us – he believes the Democrats need them to win back the Congress. I think it’s a bad bet for the Democrats and for America. And if a prominent Republican reached out to the KKK with the same “big tent” offer, you’d better believe my vote would be in play.

Michael Tillman… When are you going to throw your hat into the ring, Mr. Rowe?

Ha! When it no longer fits my head!

[Eric Schmitt @Eric_Schmitt]

I believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the Only Begotten Son of God,
born of the Father before all ages.
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,
and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead
and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins
and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come.

Amen.

[David Sawyer @EdgeCBLaw]

Reading this from you, Mark Kelly, feels like watching a man drape himself in his résumé as if it can shield him from the consequences of what he just did.

While your service was admirable, your conduct now is a slow collapse of judgment that you can practically hear creaking under its own weight.

You were one of the lawmakers who looked into a camera and told service members they could start deciding for themselves which orders felt “illegal” without naming a single example.

You introduced fog into a system that cannot function with fog. You and your colleagues know exactly what happens when politically aligned troops start doubting lawful commands.

You did it anyway. The chain of command is not a suggestion box and you treated it like one.

And the part that truly erases whatever respect I had left is this.

You voted repeatedly not to pay the very service members you now claim to defend.

You knew they would still have to report for duty.

You knew they would still face punishment if they did not.

They are the only people in America forced by law to keep working without pay and you leveraged that fact to play shutdown politics.

Spare us the speeches about danger and sacrifice. They were living the consequences while you were turning their livelihoods into a negotiation chip.

Your service in uniform deserves respect. Everything after that has been a descent into theatrics at the expense of the people you once served beside.

You undermined clarity.

You undermined discipline.

You undermined confidence in lawful authority.

And now you are pretending to be shocked that citing the statute attached to sedition has legal consequences.

You know better. You just hope no one remembers it.

The truth is simple. Your military career was a towering steel beam.

Your political choices since then have been termites chewing through the foundation beneath it until the whole thing trembles.

[Vince Langman @LangmanVince]

I couldn't have said it better myself!

Must Watch!

[Bill Smith @BillSmi72331024]

@TaraBull808 Reality Check 👇🏿

[Nick Freitas @NickJFreitas]

I am told that as a state representative this is the moment where I'm supposed to express my heartfelt condolences and then stand in solidarity with those on the other side of the aisle as we condemn political violence and stand unified as one people.

But we aren't "one people" are we?

The truth is we haven't been for some time now, and there is really no point in pretending anymore, if there ever was.

We are two very different peoples. We may occupy the same piece of geography, but that is where the similarities seem to abruptly end.

I convinced myself for a long time that whenever the left called me a racist, a bigot, a sexist, a fascist, a "threat to democracy" for even the most innocent of disagreements, that it was simply hyperbolic rhetoric done for effect.

And now the "effect" is a widow and two orphaned children, because the left couldn’t bear the thought of a peaceful man debating them and winning.

I don’t think they realize it yet, but murdering Charlie is going to be remembered as the day where we finally woke up to what this fight really is.

It’s not a civil dispute among fellow countrymen. It’s a war between diametrically opposed worldviews which cannot peacefully coexist with one another. One side will win, and one side will lose.

Charlie tried to win that fight through argumentation, through discussion, through peaceful resolution of differences.

And the other side murdered him.

Not because he was “extreme” or “inciting violence” or any other hyperbolic slur they hurled at him. They murdered him because he was effective. Because he was unafraid. Because he inspired others and made them feel like they had a voice, that they were not alone. And he did it at the very institutions which have fomented so much hatred toward conservatives.

I don’t want to “stand in solidarity” with the other side of the aisle. I want to defeat you. I want to defeat the godless ideology that kills babies in the womb, sterilizes confused children, turns our cities into cesspools of degeneracy and lawlessness…and that murdered Charlie Kirk.

Social media is aflame right now with leftist celebration of Charlie’s death.

I wonder if any among them understand what has just happened. If there is a Yamamoto somewhere in their midst warning, that all they have done is awoken a sleeping giant.

I doubt it. I think they gave up such introspection and self-awareness long ago.

I don’t know exactly what will happen next. I just know that it won’t be the same as what has happened in the past.

There will be thoughts and prayers…Charlie would have wanted prayers. Not for himself but for those left behind and for the country that he loved.

But then there will be a reckoning.

My Christian faith requires me to love my enemies and pray for those who curse me. It does not require me to stand idly by in the midst of savagery and barbarism...quite the opposite.

So every time I feel tired, every time I feel discouraged or overwhelmed, I am going to watch the video of a good man being murdered in Utah…I will force myself to watch it…and then I will return to the work of destroying the evil ideology responsible for that and so much more.

Rest with God Charlie, your fight is over.

Ours is just beginning.

[ThePersistence @ScottPresler]

‼️I’m Vehemently Opposed to the Creation of a Third Party‼️

Let me preface this by saying I support both President Trump & Elon Musk. I think I speak for many — hopefully — that we wish both “dads” can come to an agreement & work together for successful 2026 midterm elections.

It is also important to note that, while having a Republican White House, House, & Senate, we must be cognizant that — even w/ a majority — it still proves a challenge to get *every* single thing Republicans want in budget bills.

Arguments Against a Third Party

▪️Ross Perot Spoiler Effect

In 1992, billionaire Ross Perot ran as an independent for president. Perot earned 18.9% of the vote; George H. W. Bush received 37.5% of the vote; & Bill Clinton won the presidency w/ 43%.

In Pennsylvania, for example, Clinton won 2.2 million votes in the Commonwealth. Bush and Perot earned 1.7 million and 900,000 votes, respectively. One could argue that Bush could have won Pennsylvania if Perot were not in the race.

▪️Not the Majority in Many States

In Pennsylvania, voters w/ no party affiliation or registered w/ a minor party do NOT make up the majority of the Commonwealth.

There are 3.8 million registered democrats, 3.6 million registered Republicans; & independents/minor parties only have 1.4 million voters.

The argument that independents are the majority is not the case for Pennsylvania.

▪️ “America Party” Pulls From Republicans

I’m going to say it: What it means to be a democrat in modern American society means that America should come last. This is a party that has fought harder for Ukraine and funding for other countries — as well as illegal aliens — than homeless Americans. Even liberal judges, appointed by President Obama, have worked tirelessly to try to stop President Trump from deporting illegal aliens.

Using the name “America Party” is an automatic disqualifier for many democrat voters, as this is the party that burns the American flag and waves the Mexican and Palestinian Authority flags, instead.

With the left vandalizing Tesla vehicles and largely despising the beautiful Elon Musk — the architect of the America Party — the creation of a third party would mostly hurt the Republican Party of Pennsylvania.

▪️Ballot Access Remains Difficult

As recent as the 2024 presidential elections, the Libertarian Party LOST automatic ballot access in Georgia due to a lack of votes.

In 2020, the current democrat Pennsylvania Supreme Court removed Green Party presidential candidates from the ballot.

▪️Candidates (or Lack Thereof)

In addition to funding the ballot access for candidates to even make the ballot, you have to have candidates for your third party.

Respectfully — & I say this as nicely as possible — we cannot even get enough people to run for vacant seats as it currently stands. Similarly, we cannot even get enough Election Day Workers to fill every Republican slot in critical counties in swing states. I would argue that Election Day Workers are one of the most important positions in the country, as they oversee our elections — thousands remain open.

👉For these reasons above, I vehemently oppose the creation of a third party, while deeply respecting both President Trump & Elon Musk.👈

I’ve dedicated much of the last decade to Pennsylvania. We are 74,606 *active* voters away from flipping Pennsylvania 🟦🔜🟥. While the reasons above reflect historical and scientific data against the creation of a third party, I also selfishly oppose it simply b/c I’ve worked too hard in Pennsylvania to see years of sweat equity go to waste.

I want to shift the Overton window to the right. The only way I know how to do that is by registering as many new Republican voters as humanly possible & to elect new Republicans at the local, state, & federal levels.

I hope to have earned your support AGAINST the creation of a third party & to have secured your support to create the most robust Republican Party that Pennsylvania has ever seen.

Game on.

[Rep. Dusty Johnson @RepDustyJohnson]

The One Big, Beautiful Bill is PACKED with common-sense, conservative wins. Here are 32 examples.

[Mrs J @CodemomABC]

@NaylorEagles Congratulations girls!!!

[Patricia Heaton @PatriciaHeaton]

I haven’t been able to think of anything adequate to say about the murder of Shiri, Ariel and Kefir Bibas and Oded Lifshitz. I feel so much anger towards so many people.
First and foremost, the monstrous Islam terrorist group Hamas.
The Palestinian civilians who took the beautiful Bibas family and murdered them.
The UN who tried to make Israel the bad guy in this nightmare scenario.
The countries of Qatar, Iran, Iraq, and all Muslim leaders who either funded the terrorists or stayed silent in the face of this evil.
The American university professors and students who cheer for Hamas and for the destruction of Jews, Christians, and the west.
The Hollywood celebrities who stayed silent about the murders and rapes.
And the Hollywood celebrities that championed the actions of this murderous society.
The churches and mosques that remained silent since October 7.
All the European countries, especially Ireland, that embraced the Palestinians, whose sole purpose in life is to kill Jews.

The Palestinians brought their children out to cheer the coffins being paraded before them. And they tried to compound Israel’s grief by setting off three bus bombs in Tel Aviv during the abominable celebration. Thankfully the idiot terrorist set the timer to PM instead of AM, praise God.

And now it has been reported that the body in Shiri’s coffin is not her. The horror continues.

We can now plainly and clearly see why no country in the world is willing to take in these murderous people. Israel has tried for years to live peacefully beside them, but they thrive on hatred and death. Peace is not possible.

I don’t know what the solution is, but I do know that Israel will always be victorious.

“For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet, till her vindication shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch.”

“The nations will see your vindication, and all kings your glory; you will be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will bestow.”

“You will be a crown of splendor in the Lord’s hand, a royal diadem in the hand of your God.”
Isaiah 62

[Katie🅱️🅰️Ⓜ️🅰️🇺🇸Patriot🇺🇸 @bama_angel4life]

When is everyone going to realize you DO NOT MESS WITH THE USA 🇺🇸 FAFO! Love my people who love our country 🇺🇸🏒🙏🏻

[Tom Renz @RenzTom]

🧵🧵DOGE - A Lawyer’s Perspective on the @elonmusk @realDonaldTrump Policy Centerpiece

I inherently do not trust the media so I decided to look into DOGE myself and see what is under the hood. Initially I was quite concerned about the legality of a “new agency” created by executive order but that - just like everything else - is a lie put out by the mainstream. The order is here and the thread is below:

@VigilantFox

[Dr Strangetweet or How I Learned to Love the RT @lone_rides]

We told you to leave us alone.
We didn't want to get too political.
We didn't want to get too involved.

But you made us.
You went after our kids, our jobs, our money, and our lives.

You made us care. Remember?

Well this *waves hand* is our response.
Enjoy the bed you made.

[JD Vance @JDVance]

For three days a lot of the far left has actively rooted against America and argued we’d get nothing out of President Trunp’s demands that Mexico secure its country.

Well, how do you like them apples?

[Anna Matson @AnnaRMatson]

𝐁𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝.

Every single democrat will say RFK Jr. is not qualified, but they won’t tell you the truth. Here is everything RFK Jr has done in his career that makes him fully qualified to run HHS.

Wait til you see Biden’s secretary’s qualifications at the end.

🧵

[Mrs J @CodemomABC]

Lemon8 is gone as well

[Mrs J @CodemomABC]

This is so ridiculous.

[Lost Temples™ @LostTemple7]

Some Crazy images from the Past 🧵

1.

[Just Mindy 🐊 @just_mindy]

Not to be crass, but if a woman is wearing a romper, she may be completely nude using the restroom.

if a woman leaks, she may be removing panties and rinsing them in the sink before wrapping them in paper towel to keep in her purse

if a woman uses a menstrual cup, she may be rinsing it before inserting it back in her body.

A young woman new to tampons, may be struggling with inserting it away from home.

Many women also suffer from extreme “tummy issues” during their period.

Some women have such extreme periods, it causes them to vomit. Same with women suffering nausea during pregnancy

Lots of women are inserting a foreign object inside of themselves during their period.

Many women are tending to personal hygiene like fixing their hair or makeup.

Many women breastfeed in the restroom because if they don’t, some weird man will ogle them or accuse them of indecency.

Women don’t want to do any of these activities with a man in the room.

[Lee Greenwood @TheLeeGreenwood]

Nearly 10 Years Ago, Donald Trump started using God Bless The USA as his walk out song at every rally and event. Little did I know 40 years ago that my song would play a key part of such a historic presidential campaign. To President Trump and the millions of supporters, Thank You!

I am proud to have voted Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States.

https://t.co/VsRwKSrxJv

#GodBlessTheUSA #Vote #Election2024 #ElectionDay #FightForAmerica @DanScavino @realDonaldTrump