RG I iGUNnRUN

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[James - JGOD @JGODYT]

People will say they do the same thing every year, but I can't recall studio heads ever acknowledging missteps of previous title on record for cod.

As someone who had very harsh criticism for MWII, its nice to see.

[timthetatman👑 @timthetatman]

ARE WE BACK?

[Chris Nelson 🏝️🇺🇸 @ReOpenChris]

🚨Governor DeSantis says just voting for the right people is NOT ENOUGH!

We need to impose TERM LIMITS and a BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT on Congress and we are 28 out of 34 States needed to make it happen!

“We need term limits. We need to force change in Washington.”

[The Real Mike Rowe @mikeroweworks]

I want to apologize for not responding to any of the 22 thousand comments my last post inspired. I’ve been filming all week and just noticed my observations about Jimmy Kimmel and a former plumber named Markwayne Mullin have gone viral. I've also noticed that many of the comments are from people who genuinely seem to believe that Jimmy wasn’t belittling plumbers at all, but was instead, simply trying to point out that Mullin is not qualified to lead the DHS. Here's a small smattering...

Roger Bicknell...
Mikey stop. Kimmel wasn't making fun of plumbers he was making fun of Mullin.

Rebecca Piatt Gonzalez...
Dearest Mike, it's not anything to do with his being a plumber. It's him NOT being skilled in Homeland Security.

Patrick Wise...
Being a plumber qualifies you to be a plumber. Period. The issue Jimmy and the rest of us at the adult table recognize is that jobs require certain training and experience and being a plumber does not qualify you to be Sec of DHS.

Had Roger, Rebecca, Patrick and all the others who rushed to Jimmy’s Kimmel’s defense actually read what I had written, they would see that I did not suggest - even remotely - that a plumber was inherently qualified to hold a cabinet position. What I said was that being a plumber should not disqualify a person from holding such a position. Big difference. Doctors, lawyers, veterinarians, fireman, and university professors are no more or less qualified to run the DHS than plumbers, electricians, or carpenters – but should they all be dismissed as “unqualified” simply because they made a living in some other vocation?

As I wrote in my original post, credentials and diplomas are great ways to bolster a person’s credibility, especially if we’re talking about mastering a specific skill. I think we can all agree that plumbers, accountants, mechanics, and surgeons should all have to prove themselves competent before hanging out a shingle. But what do their credentials and diplomas have to do with their actual competency? Are we not already surrounded by a legion of perfectly qualified experts who don't know what the hell they're doing? Moreover, what do credentials and experience have to do with wisdom, honesty, common sense, integrity, courage, the ability to lead, or any other virtue we’d like to have in our elected officials?

There are plenty of legitimate reasons to question Mullin’s suitability for this role. But there’s no legitimate reason to disqualify him simply because he used to be a plumber. Just as there was no legitimate reason to dismiss AOC because she used to tend bar. As for the joke itself, here’s an honest question. If Senator Mullin was a retired doctor instead of a retired plumber, do you believe he would have would made the same joke?

Roger, Rebecca, Patrick...be honest. Do you really think Jimmy would have said to his audience, "So, now we have a DOCTOR in charge of protecting us from terrorism? Hey – it worked for Dr. Suess – maybe it’ll work for Markwayne!"

Personally, I don't. Not in a million years. Why? Because no one would have found it funny, that’s why. Even though doctors are no more “qualified” to protect us from terrorists than plumbers are, Jimmy knows that doctors are widely respected in society, and that plumbers are not. He knows that medical degrees and doctorates are aspirational credentials, whereas plumbing certificates are not. The entire premise of his joke was based on a personal bias that he knew his audience shared – a bias that presupposes plumbers are uneducated, one-dimensional workers who never made it to college, and are therefore "unqualified" to do anything but plumb.

Jimmy is entitled to his opinion, along with anyone else who believes that Mullin is unqualified to lead the DHS. The Constitution, however, says otherwise, and so does the Senate. Likewise, reasonable people can disagree as to what is funny and what isn’t. Frankly, I couldn’t care less. What I do care about, is the extraordinary shortage of plumbers and electricians our country is facing, and the longstanding stigmas and stereotypes that continue to discourage people from considering a lucrative career in the skilled trades. Jimmy’s joke – and his audience’s reaction to it – is proof positive that those stigmas and stereotypes are alive and well.

PS. We have a lot of money set aside to help train the next generation of plumbers. Apply for a scholarship at https://t.co/vidLSYXCf6 Who knows? Could be the first step on your road to President..

[Andy Webb @PastorAndyWebb]

Things you can do and NOT get cut from the Chicago Bulls Roster:

* Punch a teammate in the face, causing multiple fractures
* Get arrested for DUI at twice the legal limit
* Headbutt a Referee
* Batter your Spouse

Things that WILL get you cut:

* Call Gay Pride Unrighteous

[TreVeyon Henderson @TreVeyonH4]

“For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. They will reject the truth and chase after myths.”
2 Timothy 4:3-4

[TreVeyon Henderson @TreVeyonH4]

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:10

[Barstool Sports @barstoolsports]

The first trailer for the new Harry Potter series has dropped @ProjBigScreen

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Vital to the future of America

[Sarah Adams @sarahadams]

We also lost 13 at Abbey Gate and I’ve seen you put in NO requests to bring the two masterminds, Sanaullah Ghaffari and Sirajuddin Haqqani to justice. Also, zero from you on the fact that Osama bin Laden’s own son, Abdullah, was also involved in plotting Abbey Gate. Politicking off the deaths of those who serve is cringe, at best.

[Dan Kelley @DanKelley66]

The "least successful" franchise around here has been the Boston Red Sox, who are 4th in MLB winning percentage. They have also won more World Series in that time than anyone else. Listening to some fans and some media, folks wouldn't realize how spoiled we've been.

[David Schrock🌲 @DavidSchrock]

Dear American Christian,

You don't have to apologize for your heritage. That guilt you feel for being American was always a weapon to weaken you and your faith.

Listen to this message. It's better than most of the self-loathing sermons that carry the day among evangelicals.

[Department of State @StateDept]

WATCH: Secretary Rubio Delivers Remarks to the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany. https://t.co/MSnxmlRf2w

[Legend @realLegendAfg]

A few hours ago, $40M arrived in Kabul. This cash was moved to Afghanistan International Bank by the UN’s on-the-ground Finance and Budget Officer. These U.S. dollars will be moved to the Taliban’s Central Bank and exchanged for Afghani currency. Cash shipments have not stopped.

[Secretary Kennedy @SecKennedy]

Thank you for sharing your story Mike — and delivering the most important message in Super Bowl history.

We don’t have to be the sickest country in the developed world.

The answer is simple: EAT REAL FOOD.

[Wesley Hunt @WesleyHuntTX]

I was the first person in the country to endorse President Trump.

I didn’t wait for permission.
I didn’t wait for polls.
I stood up early, and I stood firm.

I was one of President Trump’s top surrogates for the 2024 campaign.

Nine times in Iowa.

Across California, Colorado, Nevada, Texas, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Florida, Delaware, Wisconsin, wherever the fight was, I went.

I went because America is worth fighting for.

Because only President Trump could take this country back.

While weak Republicans wavered…
While others got squeamish on border security…
I NEVER blinked.

I stand for:
✔️ Strong borders
✔️ Lawful deportations
✔️ Enforcing federal law
✔️ Putting Americans first

That’s my record.
That’s my backbone.
That’s my promise.

And that’s exactly what you’ll get from me as your next United States Senator.

No retreat.
No excuses.
No surrender.

[RG I iGUNnRUN @igunnrun]

@AdamSchefter I think he will end up being the new DC for Coach Vrabel and the @Patriots 🤔

[Jordan Moore @iJordanMoore]

Drake Maye finished 2nd in MVP voting by one singular vote (24 to 23 first place votes) at just 23 years old.

Lost because Matthew Stafford’s friends and former teammates are allowed to vote on the award.

Anyway, he’ll be playing for the Super Bowl on Sunday.

[Kay Adams @heykayadams]

TEN of the ELEVEN starters on the Patriots defense weren't full-time starters a year ago. 😱 Insane.

How are they a Top 5 defense?