Dave Wolfe

Piping designer, developer, bibliophile, pianist, and gamer

[Dave Wolfe @_davewolfe]

@lsferguson Yea but yall voted for people that already spent the money….so now it is free to you but getting paid for by me and my kids.

[Dave Wolfe @_davewolfe]

I think we found the problem…

[Leo Cunningham @TheLoyalNine65]

Upon further review Congress as a whole ( both houses) maintain 30 thousand staff members. Yes 30 thousand

[Benny Johnson @bennyjohnson]

Let’s end this debate right now:

If you are 20 years old every basic good has gotten 100x more expensive in your short lifetime.

Anyone telling you otherwise is lying or retarded. Facts don’t care about your feelings…

Steak per pound
2006 - $5.05
2026 -$12.88
Increase: 155%

Ground Beef per pound
2006 - $2.20
2026 -$6.87
Increase: +210%

Chicken per pound
2006 - $1.05
2026 - $2.05
Increase: +95%

Fish per pound
2006 - $6.00
2026 - $12.00
Increase: +100%

Cup of coffee
2006 - $1.75
2026 - $3.75
Increase: +114%

Eggs per dozen
2006 -$1.31
2026 - $2.14
Increase: +63%

Box of cereal
2006 - $3.50
2026 - $5.50
Increase: +57%

Bottle of Coke
2006 - $1.15
2026 - $2.25
Increase: +96%

Fast Food meal cost
2006- $2–$3
2026 - $12–$14
Increase +500%

Sit Down Restaurant Meal
2006- $9–$13
2026 -$23-$35
Increase: +169%

Gas per gallon
2006 - $2.59
2026 - $4.08
Increase: +57%

Average used car
2006 - $10,500
2026 - $26,000
Increase: +148%

Movie ticket
2006 - $6.55
2026 - $13.50
Increase: +106%

Rent
2006 - $780
2026 - $1,800
Increase: +131%

Average home price
2006 - $222,000
2026 - $440,000
Increase: +98%

Yes, life has gotten more expensive. Inflation is a function of government spending. Forever wars, the obscene welfare state, mass migration and fraud is destroying affordability and upward mobility for young Americans. It’s robbing us blind. Attack these issues ruthlessly or lose the American Dream forever.

[Tony Seruga @TonySeruga]

🔥 Scott Presler Just Exposed What They Swore Never Happens — And Now the DOJ Is Threatening Jail Time

🚨 BOMBSHELL FROM PHILLY 🚨

Scott Presler and his team at Early Vote Action just did what no state official bothered to do: they hand-transcribed thousands of non-juror names in Philadelphia — people who told the court under penalty of law they aren’t U.S. citizens — and cross-referenced them against active voter rolls.

The result?

1 in 4 showed up as registered voters. 🤯

Not a rounding error. Not a clerical hiccup. Twenty-five percent.

Pennsylvania is a state decided by less than 5-point margins. Let that sink in.

The data has been turned over to the DOJ. Federal criminal prosecution is now on the table for any state official who lets non-citizens cast ballots this November.

Philadelphia has already started scrambling to purge tens of thousands of names. The Democrat registration advantage is evaporating in real time — down to a whisper in just days.

The SAVE America Act isn’t optional anymore. It’s the bare minimum.

One man. A clipboard. Public records. No budget. No bureaucracy.

Scott Presler is doing more for election integrity than the entire legacy media–academic–NGO blob combined.

Only citizens vote. Period.

🇺🇸 SAVE America Act — NOW.

[Dave Wolfe @_davewolfe]

@Johnny_Joey Thank you for your service.

[Dave Wolfe @_davewolfe]

@mackin_shawn @TysonSClarke @benshapiro Agreed, I don’t eat there either except for school fundraisers. It’s generally 85% cheaper to eat at home.

[Dave Wolfe @_davewolfe]

@Pepperscorn @NeilShenvi Nice! So reductive you missed everyone’s point. I’m sure you feel smart. I don’t mind paying more to feed 6 people eating out. It’s expected. We literally caught companies price fixing eggs. Are you saying that’s the extent of companies gouging customers?

[Dave Wolfe @_davewolfe]

@mattvanswol @usedgov @POTUS There’s a lot of people at the state level that need to be fired.

[Dave Wolfe @_davewolfe]

@GlennAndTonic Present

[Rowan Cheung @rowancheung]

Reminder to go touch grass

A scientist in Japan demonstrated that the air inside a forest strengthens your immune system for a full month

The study is incredibly fascinating:

Qing Li, an immunologist at Nippon Medical School in Tokyo, took 12 men on a 3-day forest trip. These were slow walks with no breathing exercises and no set route.

Then he tested their blood and found a surge in natural killer cells -- the immune cells your body uses to fight cancer and virus-infected cells.

Remarkably, the effect didn't fade when they went home, it was still measurable 30 days later.

A control group that walked the same distance through a city showed no change at all.

Pine, cedar, and cypress trees release compounds called phytoncides to defend themselves from insects and bacteria. You breathe them in, and Li believes they switch your immune cells into high gear.

He estimates one forest walk a month may be enough to keep those cells elevated all year.

The best medicine might not even need a prescription -- just a walk among the trees.

[Dave Wolfe @_davewolfe]

What did we learn though? What did people say prior to the tariffs? They insisted it couldn’t be done and the global economy would collapse. Ok Trump did it wrong, but he proved a reasonable tariff policy could be negotiated if Congress wasn’t losers. Also if the Supreme Court couldn’t foresee the need to tell corporations to give the money back to the consumers, the SC is morons as well. Thank you for the reminder that Congress and the judiciary is what is ruining our country.

[Holden Culotta @Holden_Culotta]

Aaron Rodgers just declared victory against Fauci and his “trillion-dollar propaganda campaign.”

“I told you I’d be on the right side of history.”

“And look at us now.”

“Tony Fauci is an absolute criminal.”

“That absolute coward.”

“What are you scared of?”

“I thought you were The Science.”

“And you can’t answer a question.”

“And how much time did the network spend on that?”

“How much time did they spend on my vaccination status every week?”

“On Taylor and Travis’s wedding?”

“Did they do even a minute on Tony Fauci?”

“What are you gonna say about me now?”

“Obviously it was made in a lab in China.”

“That’s not even questionable anymore.”

“They suppressed early treatments.”

“They lied about where it came from.”

@AaronRodgers12 @PatMcAfeeShow

[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!

[Dave Wolfe @_davewolfe]

@RealHickory Citizens in Kentucky need a class action lawsuit against the governor, staff and everyone else involved in this.

[Dave Wolfe @_davewolfe]

@Jason I think 50% of the DHS budget should come from companies having to pay fines for hiring illegals or for paying them while visas are expired. Kind of a similar take to what you say but maybe a more direct incentive.

[Dave Wolfe @_davewolfe]

@gisabel @lollapalooza Fun!

[Blue Lives Matter @bluelivesmtr]

🚨Biden-appointed judge just gutted New Hampshire’s strict proof-of-citizenship voting law!!

U.S. District Judge Samantha Elliott, appointed by Joe Biden, struck down key parts of HB 1569.

The law required first-time voters to show a passport, birth certificate, or other hard proof they are U.S. citizens. Elliott restored the option to simply sign a sworn affidavit instead.

She ruled that the documentary requirement imposed an “unjustifiable burden” on the right to vote and pointed to the rarity of noncitizen voting as part of her reasoning.

The law was among the strictest in the country. The state is appealing, but she has refused to pause her order while the appeal proceeds.

IMPEACH these friggin' activist judges, already!!

#VoterID #NewHampshire

[Dave Wolfe @_davewolfe]

@brandonjmoody That’s scary. Sheldoning the soft kitty at night I’m sure.