Michelle Rodenborn

Former trial attorney & judge. Love the classics, thrillers, poetry. WIP: a crime thriller. The power of the pen. #writingcommunity #writers #amquerying

[Michelle Rodenborn @RodenbornWriter]

So very pleased, that my short story, “Shooting for the Stars,“ is included in this terrific anthology. Thanks to @BarrieSummy and @novelmom1 for all their hard work putting it together, and to @coylem, @gasagasagirl, and @tkaehler for editing the stories!

[SD Partners in Crime @SisinCrimeSD]

It's here! The cover of CRIME UNDER THE SUN! Stories by:Sarah Bresniker,Lynne Bronstein,Shelley Burbank, Wrona Gall,@graf_beverly, C.C.Guthrie,@APJamisonAuthor, Kathy Kingston, @novelmom1, @AxelMilens,John Edward Mullen,Kathy Norris, @RodenbornWriter,@ewendallthomas,
James Thorpe

[Michelle Rodenborn @RodenbornWriter]

A Wild WHCD For All The Wrong Reasons, by @bdomenech https://t.co/mgMo5InoTw

[Kelly Wright @mrkellywright]

@walterkirn thanks for the warning...
https://t.co/9kjm2eGBKb

[Truth AND Intuition @dsisme48]

@Tim_Denning @PatrickByrne An incredibly wise man.

[Ari Fleischer @AriFleischer]

Wow. This is so on target.

[Camus @newstart_2024]

Truth is now considered a right-wing conspiracy.

That’s the chilling line from Melanie Phillips that stopped me in my tracks.

She explains how we’ve reached a point where simply stating observable reality — whether it’s basic biology defining a woman or pushing back against blanket accusations that all white people are inherently bad — gets you branded as evil. Not wrong. Evil. Therefore you must be silenced, cancelled, or erased. No debate. No evidence allowed.

She calls it cultural totalitarianism: a Manichean worldview where one ideology claims a monopoly on goodness, progress, and reason itself. Dissent isn’t argued with — it’s treated as a moral threat that has to be removed.

The deepest irony? In an era that smugly ditched religion in the name of superior rationality, we’ve ended up rejecting reason, evidence, and open inquiry altogether. We’re so “rational” we’ve dispensed with the very tools of rationality.

It doesn’t add up.

Her take has me wondering how we got here — and how quickly disagreement turned into moral excommunication.

Anyone else seeing this pattern play out in conversations lately? Where have you felt truth itself become off-limits?

[Kurt Schlichter @KurtSchlichter]

Great take by @BridgetPhetasy

[Scott Adams Meetups @ScottAdamsMeet]

Quick favor 🙏

Our new website is now live!

Can you retweet our Pinned Post and help spread the word?

Encourage friends to join their Local Meetup Community so they get notified about new meetups in their area.

Thank you — this means a lot! ☕💛

[Masih Alinejad 🏳️ @AlinejadMasih]

They want to hang them in Iran for protesting. Will you stand with us and be their voice?

In the middle of war the regime in iran hanged a19 year old wrestler, and now they are pushing forward more death sentences against those arrested during the uprising.
This young Baha’i man in Iran, Peyvand Naeimi, is facing execution after being tortured, interrogated, and put through two mock hangings.

Two times they walked him to death. Two times they made him believe it was over. Then they brought him back just to break him further.

He was arrested during protests for demanding change. Best friends and family are worried for his conditions in prison.
Please be join me and be his voice before it’s too late.
#StopExecutionsInIran
💔

[APADRA 🇮🇷 @DGascoign3]

There is an empty chair at a dinner table tonight. A school desk is vacant. A bedroom is cold. Mahsa Saril, just 14 years old, has been stolen from her family by the IRGC. For the "crime" of asking for a future, she now faces execution. She is a child. SHE IS A CHILD. Say her name until she is home #IranMassacre‌

[Michelle Rodenborn @RodenbornWriter]

@atensnut 4. She wants ro be under his umbrella not hers.

[U.S. Senator John Fetterman @SenFettermanPA]

The Iranian regime executed a 19 year old for demanding democracy.

I stand with his memory and the thousands of other young Iranians.

Those who grieve the elimination of Iranian leaders over murdered protesters is telling.

[Michelle Rodenborn @RodenbornWriter]

@BuckSexton One of those Swedish suffering movies from back in the 70s. I think one was called the immigrants. I walked out after being forced to watch a toddler die from eating a bowl of wheat germ, and her stomach exploding.

[Greg Price @greg_price11]

The victim of the terrorist attack at Old Dominion has been identified as Lt. Col. Brandon Shah-- who was a Professor of Military Science and the leader of the university's ROTC program.

He was a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Atlantic Resolve.

His awards included two Bronze Stars, Senior Army Aviator Badge, Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with Valor, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and the Joint Service Achievement Medal.

RIP. 🙏

[Michelle Rodenborn @RodenbornWriter]

@JamesRosenTV @nytimes @nytopinion Thanks for this! Stunning revelations, and love the detail about Nixon’s powerful personality.

[Armstrong Williams 🇺🇸 @Arightside]

For years, I have had the privilege of attending Black History Month celebrations at the White House. Today’s gathering was, without question, one of the largest and most diverse crowds I have witnessed in recent memory, a powerful cross-section of leadership from across the country.

The room reflected influence at every level: business leaders, clergy, university presidents, elected officials, and prominent members of the administration. Among them was Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, alongside other senior officials whose presence underscored the significance of the moment.

President Donald Trump was in rare form confident, animated, and fully engaged. The program carried both celebration and reflection.

He proudly recognized his Pardon Czar, Alice Marie Johnson, whose life story continues to stand as a testament to redemption and second chances. He highlighted the leadership of HUD Secretary Scott Turner and the administration’s focus on expanding opportunity and investment in underserved communities.

A defining moment came when the President announced that Dr. Ben Carson will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom in June. The applause was immediate and sustained a recognition of Dr. Carson’s extraordinary achievements in medicine and public service.

In a deeply personal reflection, President Trump also remembered fondly the passing of his friend, Jesse Jackson. He spoke of Jackson’s street smarts, his instinctive understanding of people, and his genuine love for those he served. It was a moment that transcended politics honoring legacy, complexity, and the bonds formed across decades of public life.

What stood out most was the breadth of the audience and the spirit in the room faith leaders beside financiers, scholars beside policymakers. It was a reminder that Black history is not static; it is living, evolving, and shaped by those willing to lead and serve.

Today was more than a celebration. It was a convergence of leadership, memory, and the enduring promise of opportunity.
AW

[Scott Adams Meetups @ScottAdamsMeet]

It’s been quite a couple of weeks.

I put this together the Friday before Scott passed—I was feeling sad and wanted to talk with someone who understands.

I posted it that night and went to bed without any expectations.

I woke up to my phone buzzing off the nightstand and got retweets that day from Joshua Lisec (@JoshuaLisec), American Debunk (@AmericanDebunk), Jack Posobiec (@JackPosobiec), and Greg Gutfeld (@greggutfeld).

It's amazing that we already have more than 60 Meetups planned all around the world—many with guest lists between 20 and 30 people.

As a longtime X scroller but never a poster, it was a wild experience to have all those notifications coming in.

And to now be in touch with many of my favorite accounts is surreal—it feels like I’m living in a simulation :)

This is all new to me, and I want to make sure I do it right for Scott and the amazing community he built.

I listened to Scott every morning for 10 years, and it feels special to play a small part in helping carry on his legacy.

While this account is growing, it still relies on your retweets to spread the word about meetups—so thank you for all the retweets, and please keep them coming.

I also want to thank all of the people helping behind the scenes. So many people have offered to help and I appreciate all of your contributions.

Thank you for all your support, and I hope to meet you for a cup of coffee soon!

And if you’re thinking about hosting, I ask that you do it! This will only work if we have amazing people step up to help host.

My inbox is always open, so feel free to message me if you have any questions or suggestions.

☕️💛

Jimmy

[Michelle Rodenborn @RodenbornWriter]

@SergioInTucson @AmericanDebunk @YouTube Thanks, Sergio!

[Dave Rubin @RubinReport]

Occasionally some good people get involved in politics. Go Michele! 🇺🇸💪

[Michelle Rodenborn @RodenbornWriter]

@LeadersJunction Amen

[Michelle Rodenborn @RodenbornWriter]

@joelpollak @ScottAdamsSays @nypost @californiapost @capostopinion Good article. Thanks.