Ryan Thien

[Mike Cosper @MikeCosper]

No one should be shocked. All the signs were there. It’s not one failure, it’s many.

Inflation.

The Border

Tentifada on campus.

Biden’s health and the perception of coverup.

Tentative support for Israel with American hostages in Gaza.

A weak and broadly unliked candidate with no primary process.

A campaign focused on mood and not policy.

The Walz pick.

Still… the fact that Americans were able to ignore 40/44 of Trump’s own advisors, January 6, the stolen documents scandal, and a campaign marked by vulgarity, racism, and fear mongering, not to mention the prospect of RFK Jr… I just find it stunning.

And I’ll say what I said when he won in 2016: He will embarrass you. Soon enough.

[Ryan Thien @ThienTwit]

Great analysis by Scaramucci here. Voting against Trump on character and on the merits. He's proposed some crazy policies.

[Aaron Rupar @atrupar]

I was impressed with how well Anthony Scaramucci made the case for Kamala Harris and against Trump this morning on CNBC

[Ryan Thien @ThienTwit]

@mattecook I think he's hit bingo with impeached twice, convicted (civil), indicted several times, and now convicted (criminal). So much winning.

[David Gura @davidgura]

Remember that story we brought you? It was made-up.

[Governor Larry Hogan @GovLarryHogan]

Most Americans are looking for leadership that focuses on getting things done and common sense solutions that can bring people together. They want a hopeful, positive vision for America, not just divisiveness and performative politics.

[Principles First @Principles_1st]

🚨🚨 #PrinciplesFirst alert:

Question: What do you think of Tucker’s reporting on J6?

@ThomTillis (R-NC): “I think it’s bullsh*t. I was here.”

Thank you, Senator. Principled Americans stand with you on this & know the truth.

[Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @AdamKinzinger]

McCarthy rejects Zelensky invite to visit Ukraine.

Weak.

[Principles First @Principles_1st]

.@HeathMayo: “Populist demagogues tell us that we’re all victims of our institutions—that they are rigged against us, and that some other group of Americans—the rich, the woke, or the elite—are to blame ... That is not a recipe for American greatness.”

[Sarah Longwell @SarahLongwell25]

Gov Hogan is a good man and would make a good President. But the GOP isn’t interested in competent leadership and someone who works across the aisle. Only a petulant culture warrior willing to use the government to punish his enemies will do. Good on Hogan for not being that guy.

[Ryan Thien @ThienTwit]

Truly was a great event. Inspiring, challenging, productive discussions. Refreshing to hear thoughtful discussion rather than fear-based catastrophe-ism of the major parties. Thanks @HeathMayo and all the other volunteers!

[Principles First @Principles_1st]

Wow—what a weekend! Thanks to everyone who joined us (especially our volunteer speakers and organizers) to put #PrinciplesFirst for two days of defending our institutions & championing the things that truly make us America.

We may need a bigger room next year.

[Emily Matthews @EGMatthews]

.@SykesCharlie: “You said Trump had the attention span of a gnat.”

@AmbJohnBolton: “That may have even been too complimentary…”

#PrinciplesFirst

[Ryan Thien @ThienTwit]

Some over-eager pushback (IMO) from the #PrinciplesFirst crowd at John Bolton opining that Trump didn't know the insurrection would happen. He knows Trump and thinks Trump did plenty of damaging things but it wasn't from his mental acuity.

[Ryan Thien @ThienTwit]

One of my favorites to hear from at the #PrinciplesFirst conference each year. @davidfrum speaking on The Right Man.

[Principles First @Principles_1st]

.@RadioFreeTom: What happens in Ukraine matters for the freedom of people around the world and it affects the lives and futures of Americans.

Listen —> 🇺🇸

[Ryan Thien @ThienTwit]

Quite the interesting take here from almost 3 years ago.

[Tuur Demeester @TuurDemeester]

1/ The main thesis of “The Bitcoin Reformation” is that there are four fundamental parallels between the Protestant Reformation and the present day, which could signal profound societal and economic changes ahead.

[Joe Walsh @WalshFreedom]

My former political party now proudly threatens to use the power of the state to punish private companies.

[Ryan Thien @ThienTwit]

@GracenErwine seems relevant and interesting. https://t.co/FZoiZ3SWSm

[Ryan Thien @ThienTwit]

Please, please, please...though I maintain this is a year and one horrible coaching hire too late.

[Matt Spiegel @MattSpiegel]

Report: According to sources the Atlanta Falcons are in talks with the Jaguars to trade up to the number 1 overall pick to take “their guy” at quarterback.

Any of the other teams in need of a QB will need to get this trade done before the Falcons if they don’t want to miss out!

[Tim Miller @Timodc]

Facebook Bad News: The site being down has had essentially zero impact on people's lives and they have easily found other alternatives.

Facebook Good News: This is a nice proof point in their case against being a monopoly that is subject to anti-trust review!