John Shepard

Conservative curmudgeon, Outdoorsman, Illini & CU Buff alumn

[John Shepard @JohnShepard]

#TCOT to #NeverTrump. Conservatives conserve—trust in the accumulated wisdom of Western Civilization.

Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

[Mike Pence @Mike_Pence]

Ukraine Celebrates Independence Day Today. Congratulations to All the Courageous People of Ukraine on Preserving and Defending your Freedom for 35 years. Freedom loving people across America and the Free World Salute you!🇺🇸🇺🇦

[Old Canada Series @oldcanadaseries]

US President, Ronald Reagan, giving a radio address on April 25, 1987 about the destructive nature of tariffs with Canada.

Direct quote from the Ronald Reagan Library:

“Now, that message of free trade is one I conveyed to Canada’s leaders a few weeks ago, and it was warmly received there. Indeed, throughout the world there’s a growing realization that the way to prosperity for all nations is rejecting protectionist legislation and promoting fair and free competition. Now, there are sound historical reasons for this. For those of us who lived through the Great Depression, the memory of the suffering it caused is deep and searing. And today many economic analysts and historians argue that high tariff legislation passed back in that period called the Smoot-Hawley tariff greatly deepened the depression and prevented economic recovery.

You see, at first, when someone says, "Let’s impose tariffs on foreign imports," it looks like they’re doing the patriotic thing by protecting American products and jobs. And sometimes for a short while it works-but only for a short time. What eventually occurs is: First, homegrown industries start relying on government protection in the form of high tariffs. They stop competing and stop making the innovative management and technological changes they need to succeed in world markets. And then, while all this is going on, something even worse occurs. High tariffs inevitably lead to retaliation by foreign countries and the triggering of fierce trade wars. The result is more and more tariffs, higher and higher trade barriers, and less and less competition. So, soon, because of the prices made artificially high by tariffs that subsidize inefficiency and poor management, people stop buying. Then the worst happens: Markets shrink and collapse; businesses and industries shut down; and millions of people lose their jobs.

Source:https://t.co/gOkwk8TIWq

[Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx @CraigBaird]

This isn't the first time the USA has placed 50% tariffs on Canada.
In 1890, the USA's Tariff Act was touted as a way to build up American industry, but the true goal was forcing the annexation of Canada.
It backfired and made Canada stronger.
This is the story.

📸 LoC

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[John Shepard @JohnShepard]

Yes

[Political Polls @PpollingNumbers]

Who is more radical

[John Shepard @JohnShepard]

Thank you Mr. Trump.

[FarmPolicy @FarmPolicy]

#Diesel #prices are soaring just as the energy-thirsty peak of harvest season looms for many of the country's largest crops. It's a double whammy for #farmers after the Iran war also caused much higher fertilizer costs that hit months ago.

https://t.co/NREq2OJTby

[WyoFile @WyoFile]

In a major upset, the Wyoming Freedom Caucus lost its House majority and Senate seats, likely meaning the group no longer has power to obstruct introductory votes during budget sessions.
#freedomcaucus #wyomingnews
https://t.co/2mFICYiq0l

[Cowboy State Daily @daily_cowboy]

Tuesday marked a rough night for the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, as its members and allies fell to a slew of legislative newcomers in the Republican primary election. "Wyoming citizens spoke loud and clear tonight!" said caucus critic Rep. Landon Brown.
https://t.co/OlRP7eMwND

[The Hill @thehill]

Trump’s choice for Wyoming governor loses GOP primary

https://t.co/C7pn1EkxuU

[Marko Mihkelson 🇪🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 @markomihkelson]

Estonia 🇪🇪 restored its independence 35 years ago today. We broke free from the grip of an empire and rebuilt our state, which has since become one of the world’s most desired places to live and work.

We are proud of our homeland. We are grateful and happy to have so many friends and allies around the world.

Our success story is the foundation for our future. Long live Estonia!

[The Lincoln Project @ProjectLincoln]

Screwworm, diarrhea lettuce, and farm closures is what you get when you have a Secretary of Agriculture more focused on "crazy woke" than keeping your food safe to eat.

[John Shepard @JohnShepard]

Yeah, no.

[ABC News @ABC]

Michigan health officials said that people can resume regular lettuce- and salad greens-eating habits as new cases of cyclosporiasis slow.

The state has seen more than 12,400 cases since June, including 279 hospitalizations and two deaths, data shows. https://t.co/sFEj4Wmxz6

[Rep. Don Bacon 🇺🇸✈️🏍️⭐️🎖️ @RepDonBacon]

Americans are overwhelmingly glad the border is secure and that violent people or those who refuse to work are deported. But, the vast majority of Americans want a more Christian policy towards refugees who have no home to return to and towards those who are working hard and are good neighbors. And, with a shrinking workforce, it makes economic sense too.
https://t.co/VJCl1B1azO

[David Frum @davidfrum]

The 20% who lived in the most pro-Trump places suffered 70,000 more COVID deaths than the 20% in the most pro-Biden places. Red America obeyed those who told them not to mask, not to vaccinate. They died for it. No, Fauci is not the villain here. https://t.co/7hxuP9yOfi

[Mike Pence @Mike_Pence]

“Conservatives know that American tariffs are taxes, paid for by American companies and American consumers…During the twentieth century, the growth of global trade became a principal source of American prosperity.

‘The expansion of the international economy is not a foreign invasion,’ said Reagan. ‘It is an American triumph, one we worked hard to achieve.’ Today, Americans should be free to buy what they want from where they want without facing the penalty of paying border taxes.” (Excerpt From Chapter 7 “Economic Freedom and the American Dream” in “What Conservatives Believe) | Order Online Today or Pick Up Your Copy Where All Good Books Are Sold!🇺🇸 https://t.co/epYSc9nFuG

[John Shepard @JohnShepard]

@bradleybirzer We won the Cold War, then walked away from the peace after the Wall fell. Reconstruction is always the most difficult battle?

[NASA @NASA]

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the Moon.

[Colorado Rockies @Rockies]

Weather hot. Bats hotter.

#Rockies WIN!

[InForum @inforum]

Wildfires near Ely forced the evacuation of Scouting America's Northern Tier High Adventure Base, sending about 200 Scouts and adult leaders to Camp Wilderness. https://t.co/LAA1kBWtF3

[American Association @AA_Baseball]

The stars all shine TONIGHT ⭐

Watch the AAPB All-Star Game live from Lincoln at 7:30 PM CT on @mlbnetwork!

[Mike Pence @Mike_Pence]

“The President is right that his tariffs are at work—in destroying U.S. jobs and raising prices. The U.S. has lost some 75,000 manufacturing jobs since January 2025, including 25,900 in motor vehicle and parts production.”@WSJ https://t.co/QVLG6tlJkV