Jon Kettler

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[Jon Kettler @jonkettler]

@MattSchirm_CAA We saved a lot of time and money not going to camps that our son didnt either fit at that level or there was no interest from coaches thanks to matts help. Camps are awesome but HAS to be the right fit

[Dan Rather @DanRather]

If I may, there’s something I need to get off my chest.

As democracy remains under siege, it has been frustrating to watch how the press covers politics these days.

I am reminded by lessons that came to me during the Nixon years as a CBS News correspondent, which I’ll add here:

1. Enough with Both-sides-ism

When one side lies intentionally and repeatedly, they are no longer entitled to the benefit of the doubt. They should be held to account, right away. Do not simply repeat the narratives they spew.

2. Prioritize Live Fact-Checking

Rigorous and robust fact-checking is the best defense against misinformation, intentional lies, and deflection.

If Trump says the sky is green, the story isn’t that the sky is now green; the story is that the sky is still blue and Trump got it wrong.

3. Ask Lawmakers Hard Questions

Ask about the fundamental principles of democracy. Push them to go on the record that Biden won the 2020 election.

Ask if they support the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

This writing is not to offer any claim of knowing it all. Your correspondent has made his share of mistakes, but after more than seven decades I believe I have picked up a few useful guideposts.

Good journalism is always worth it. Our democracy depends on it.

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For the rest of my list, please see my the latest post of my independent newsletter – the link is in my Twitter biography.

[ALT-immigration @ALT_uscis]

Country -Mental disorder prevalence - mass shootings 2023
Australia - 19.35%- 0
Portugal - 18.36% - 0
Spain - 18.76% - 0
United States - 16.93% - 133 mass shootings.
France - 16.63% -0

[Jon Kettler @jonkettler]

@tycowman And his law blog

[Jon Kettler @jonkettler]

This is always my favorite video of the year. Baseball is hard.

[Rob Friedman @PitchingNinja]

2022 Swords of the Year. ⚔️🏆

Nearly 4 minutes of Swords from 2022!

[Jon Kettler @jonkettler]

@joshcowman Pain. Ful.

[Jon Kettler @jonkettler]

@PellaStrength Is there a time slot for off season athletes?

[Jon Kettler @jonkettler]

💣 #4 @ikettler27 @PBRIowa @iabaseball1 #IABombSquad

[Jon Kettler @jonkettler]

💣 #3 for FR @ikettler27 on second pitch of the game. @iabaseball1 @PBRIowa #IABombSquad

[Jon Kettler @jonkettler]

💣 #2 for the freshman @ikettler27 @iabaseball1 @PBRIowa #iabombsquad

[Jon Kettler @jonkettler]

@iabaseball1

[Jon Kettler @jonkettler]

HR in first varsity AB for 2025 grad @ikettler27 @PBRIowa #iabombsquad https://t.co/Z8m19blIhX via @YouTube

[Jon Kettler @jonkettler]

@storminspank Its how she buys her house

[Jon Kettler @jonkettler]

Crap

[Adam Taylor @mradamtaylor]

“The ‘most boring person in the world’ works in data analysis, lives in a small town, and enjoys watching TV in their spare time, according to scientists, who claim they've identified what makes a person least interesting.” https://t.co/DZb1qPrXQ0

[Jon Kettler @jonkettler]

@armsteadj1 I saw this and immediately thought of you

[Jon Kettler @jonkettler]

@joshcowman Hearing snoop and dre is like a high school memories bomb

[Jon Kettler @jonkettler]

Wow....big gains in cryptoland today. I should proly sell. (This is what it says i own, but that is incorrect)

[Jon Kettler @jonkettler]

@BlairRIVALS @HawkeyeReport @OlandoTrader If phil parker visits a two star DB already committed to a MAC school, that player is basically a lock to be B1G def back of the year in 4 years right?

[Jon Kettler @jonkettler]

@CryptoInKC Have u done anything with TIME, KLIMA, or OHM and their crazy APY? It feels too good to be true

[Jon Kettler @jonkettler]

@CryptoInKC Found it. Thanks! Btw, Holy network fees batman! Yikes.