Rex Hafer

AP CoGoPo & AP GoPo

[Rex Hafer @HaferNation]

Mexico set for first female president in 2024 election https://t.co/5ZUJo445Zn

[The Associated Press @AP]

BREAKING: Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalized abortion nationwide Wednesday, two years after ruling that abortion was not a crime in one northern state. https://t.co/mPMaOHJ0gE

[AJ+ @ajplus]

The war in Ukraine has led to big gains for oil companies. Shell reported its highest-ever profits in 2022 — almost $40 billion. So, with skyrocketing profits, what’s stopping Shell from paying reparations to communities it's harmed?

Here's a recap on Shell in the Niger Delta.

[Rex Hafer @HaferNation]

@AnnaMcKraken I was lame and attended virtually. I wish I could’ve made it but has kids bday parties…I’m sooo old!

[Rex Hafer @HaferNation]

This is why we must fight Putin!!!

[Reuters @Reuters]

Jailed Russian opposition politician Navalny gets 19 more years in prison, says his team https://t.co/BS9YX44MoR

[Merriam-Webster @MerriamWebster]

The #WordOfTheDay is ‘bully pulpit.’
https://t.co/rsJRXwndJq

[Rex Hafer @HaferNation]

Hmmmm…wonder what other false narratives he’s been trying to spin 🤔

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Breaking News: Rudy Giuliani admitted that he made false statements in claiming two Georgia election workers mishandled ballots during the 2020 election.
https://t.co/c6ZiDIK0va

[Paul Krugman @paulkrugman]

By now many people have noticed that Jason “try that in a small town” Aldean grew up in a city with 150k people. What you may not know: last year Macon had 70 homicides. NYC, with 8.4 million people, had 438.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Public service announcement for managers and coaches: you can't judge effort by results.

Inconsistent performance doesn't mean people aren't trying their best. It often means they're doing their best in the face of turbulence.

In humans, variability is a feature, not a bug.

[Rex Hafer @HaferNation]

US Supreme Court faces ‘outright defiance’ from Alabama https://t.co/pJvPGpjWB6

[Rex Hafer @HaferNation]

As a historian and history teacher…anyone even attempting to argue this and make these claims needs to STFU!

[Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan]

“No one is arguing slaves BENEFITED from slavery,” says the Fox host, who goes on to say that “they are teaching how black people develop skills during slavery in some instances that can be applied for their own personal BENEFIT”

Can’t make this stuff up (!)

[The Associated Press @AP]

Author Ta-Nehisi Coates sat silently through a school board meeting in South Carolina to support a high school teacher who was told to stop using his book on growing up Black in America in her advanced English class. https://t.co/1Z5J50YOh1

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

In a remarkable display of bipartisan unity and American tradition, on a cold day in January 2009, outgoing President George W. Bush extended an invitation to President-elect Barack Obama and all living former U.S. presidents for a special lunch at the White House. This gathering held significant meaning as it took place just two weeks before the peaceful transfer of power from one administration to another, a cornerstone of American democracy.

Despite being from different political parties – George W. Bush, a Republican, and Barack Obama, a Democrat – they set aside their differences and met privately for about 30 minutes before the wider gathering. During this private meeting, they likely discussed the various challenges and responsibilities that the incoming President Obama would soon be facing. The meeting demonstrated the essence of the American democratic system, where political rivals can come together and ensure a smooth transition of power.

Following their private meeting, the two former Democratic presidents, Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, and the elder Republican statesman, George H.W. Bush, who was the father of the outgoing president, joined the scene. They gathered in the iconic Oval Office, with journalists present to capture the historic moment. It was a symbolic and heartwarming gesture, as it marked the first time in 27 years that all living former U.S. presidents came together at the White House.

Standing side by side in the Oval Office, the leaders represented not only their respective political parties but, more importantly, the spirit of unity and shared dedication to the nation they had all served. George W. Bush expressed gratitude to President-elect Obama for joining the gathering and emphasized a message of support and goodwill. "I want to thank the president-elect for joining the ex-presidents for lunch," Bush said, with Obama nodding in agreement.

The younger Bush's words conveyed a powerful sentiment that transcended party lines. "One message that I have, and I think we all share, is that we want you to succeed. Whether we're Democrat or Republican, we care deeply about this country," Bush stated. It was a statement that resonated with the American people, reassuring them that the leaders, despite their political differences, ultimately had the best interests of the nation at heart.

This gathering of former and future presidents showcased the essence of democracy and the peaceful transfer of power that has been a hallmark of American governance. The event was a poignant reminder of the enduring strength and resilience of the United States, capable of navigating political changes while upholding its core values.

As President Obama prepared to take the reins of power, the lunch with his predecessors served as a symbolic torch-passing, signifying that he was stepping into a long line of leaders who have shouldered the immense responsibility of the presidency and aimed to make the nation better for all its citizens.

In the years to come, this historic gathering would be remembered as an exemplary display of unity, respect, and the unwavering commitment to the ideals that make America great. It would serve as a beacon of hope and inspiration, encouraging future leaders to put aside partisanship and work together for the greater good of the nation they serve.

[Rex Hafer @HaferNation]

Say it louder for the people in the back!

[chris evans @notcapnamerica]

Charles Barkley: “If you’re gay, bless you if you’re trans, bless you. If you have a problem with that - F*CK YOU!”

[Rex Hafer @HaferNation]

How Hollywood appeases China, explained by the Barbie movie
https://t.co/3CQTMB6HwE

[Chris Murphy 🟧 @ChrisMurphyCT]

Look what happened to inflation after Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act.

[Kenneth Roth @KenRoth]

It "is particularly galling for Palestinians" that Western powers accept the Israeli characterization of Palestinian resistance to the Israeli occupation as "terrorism" while Ukraine's resistance to Russia's occupation "is hailed as heroic." https://t.co/F82UDle4cq

[Matt Grossmann @MattGrossmann]

Martin-Quinn scores for this Supreme Court term
https://t.co/HqMRrfB7nH