Leigh Marcotte

Retired hospital lab technologist, passions are science, space exploration, and machine knitting. Married, 1A and 2A, MAGA

[Leigh Marcotte @labtechleigh]

1/ The people mapping America's "healthy democracy" ecosystem defined citizens without regard to immigration status.

On a Dec 2023 Zoom call, they also said SPLC and ACLU definitions decide who counts as "hate."

Here's who was on that call, and where it leads. 🧵

[DataRepublican (small r) @DataRepublican]

@mattvanswol Can't help but feel this was a hit job

[Hillbilly @JamesHu27192912]

PAY ATTENTION—The following is well written by a retired pastor named Bill Adams.

Americans are going to be forced into making a serious decision, soon, concerning the future of our country. It is because of this Muslim invasion that is taking over our country. Do we want what is happening in Europe, the riots, small businesses destroyed, and innocent people hurt, happen here?

Over 200 Muslim’s were elected across our nation this midterms into government offices, representatives, senators, mayors and Muslim leaning governors. They have a swearing in ceremony in all of these elected offices to uphold the constitution of our country and to protect our country from enemies within and foreign. There Koran and Sharia Law will not allow them to place their hand on a Bible and promise that allegiance. But exceptions will be made because of their religion, to our destruction!!

Americans are going to be forced to make a critical choice. Will they capitulate and give in to these people or stand UNITED against this invasion. I hope I’m wrong but if real Americans love their country, I see the potential of a civil war to regain our freedoms. You can bet that these Muslims have an agenda to OVERTHROW the great Satan!

I don’t want this to happen because it will be a bloody mess. I’m not calling for a war, but I can see it happening.

Here in Texas there’s more mosques than any state in the country. That’s unbelievable in a conservative, Bible Belt state. If it can happen here, in one of the toughest states in the union, with a history of fighting for freedom, it can happen anywhere. But I can see why also. (1) The American people are either deceived or there’s a majority, Gen Z, that doesn’t care about their future freedom.(2) The true church of Christ is lukewarm and asleep and afraid of the issue.

I hope that what is happening in Africa where Muslims are the majority, who are murdering Christians weekly, will not happen here, but it certainly could if the American people don’t unite and find a way to stop this insanity and madness! THIS HAS BECOME REAL, not just THEORY! They are training at facilities in this post, and they are not just practicing their religion. WAKE UP AMERICA!! #realitiesofislam #possibilitiesofcivilwarinusa

[Leigh Marcotte @labtechleigh]

The “coup” claim in the quoted post points to pressure from parts of Washington (mainly Congress and national security concerns over the alleged Chinese intelligence relationship), media amplification of the scandals, and a board that had no succession plan and moved quickly. Huang’s personal conduct created the opening.

He is already gone. He resigned as President, CEO, and board member effective immediately (announced today). Colette Kress is interim CEO while the board searches for a permanent replacement. Note that the White House was not the source of the pressure to remove him. Trump had been supportive.

[DataRepublican (small r) @DataRepublican]

This is a devastating development.

I'm angry at Jensen Huang for his lack of discernment in women.

But I'm even more angry at what this implies for the future of AI. This is a coup.

[Leigh Marcotte @labtechleigh]

Mamdani, Oct 12, 2025:
Executive Order 14199 ending US funding to UNRWA: https://t.co/fTVZXCGnfA
UNRWA USA 990s: https://t.co/C5Gb6O9D5E

[Zohran Kwame Mamdani @ZohranKMamdani]

This morning I ran the NYC Gaza 5K in Prospect Park for the third time, alongside the Harlem Run Club, to raise money for @unrwausa, which delivers critical humanitarian aid and services to Palestinians in Gaza.

I hope you'll join me in donating.

[Leigh Marcotte @labtechleigh]

CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin posted her own video from the Arab America Foundation event.

On El-Sayed: "how much they feel hopeful with him in Congress"

"it is very exciting to be part of what looks like a new dawn of a new era."

Same room as "Habibi Abdul" and "from the river to the sea."

[Leigh Marcotte @labtechleigh]

El-Sayed and CodePink's funder are reading from one script.

Same words, same target.

Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed says the U.S. built "a rules-based international order," then became "the chief violator of exactly those same ideals."

Neville Roy Singham, the communist tycoon in China who funds CodePink, said "the international rules-based order was created by another lie."

Three days after El-Sayed's win, CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin sat up front at his Arab America Foundation appearance.

The foundation's chairman, Issam Andoni, called him "Habibi Abdul" and promised "a free Palestine from the river to the sea."

El-Sayed listened, hands clasped.

[Leigh Marcotte @labtechleigh]

3/ The same 2024 Andoni 990-PF lists $5,000 to UNRWA USA ("Gaza Relief fund"), the US charity that raises money for UNRWA.

Mamdani asked people to donate to UNRWA USA before his 2025 election.

The US has not funded UNRWA since January 2024.

[Zeek Arkham 🇺🇸 @ZeekArkham]

Dear TPUSA, Erika Kirk, and anyone else with a hand in outreach…

Honest question: why aren’t you recruiting guys like myself who aren’t polished, are blue collar types, have calloused hands and rough knuckles, and might not look like “All-America,” but can connect with people who are also sorta politically homeless.

I mean, it also wouldn’t hurt to have someone representing you who has the gift of gab and the gift of jab if necessary, knaa’mean? Can’t put a message out if some lavender haired they/them is flipping your table on a whim.

I mean, think about it… I might not be the guy wearing a Versace belt with a $2,000 suit, but I like my jeans and Timberlands and I think more Americans can identify with that than anything else.

@FrontlinesTPUSA @TPUSA

Hugs,
Zeek

[Leigh Marcotte @labtechleigh]

Feeling down about the country this week? Start your day filled with hope.

[Mrs. Dr. Publius @MrsDrPublius]

Good Morning,

Please join me for a daily scripture break.

Psalm 118:24:

“This is the day that the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it!”

As we conclude the week, there is still a palpable sense of malaise that is permeating over half of the country. Please, if you are still struggling over the election results, who said what, who did what; please spend part of the weekend in quiet reflection and reset. Make a definitive decision to follow Romans 12:9-13, which says, “Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good. In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate to one another; in honor prefer one another, not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord, rejoicing in hope, enduring in troubles, continuing steadfastly in prayer, contributing to the needs of the saints, and given to hospitality.”

I recommend everyone read this passage several times.

To me, this is another event like COVID that is now out of our control.  I'm extremely disappointed about the election results too. I also recognize the world is in the midst of a global paradigm shift and life as we knew it growing up has dramatically pivoted. While some are remain lackadaisical about their surroundings and others advocate to take up arms; yet God is still revealing the corrupt and vulnerable nature of our human institutions. God is exposing who, what and where we really place our confidence. We must continue to strive to completely trust in God’s wisdom more than anything else.  Some Christians don’t realize how they respond to this admittedly devastating event, is what separates the chaff from the wheat. (Matthew 3:12) No matter what happens and when bad things happen, you should hasten to immerse yourself in God's Word and attentively listen to the Holy Spirit’s guidance wherever it takes you. By the way, God hasn’t changed His mind about anything; He is still in control. (Hebrews 13:8)

Here are a couple of challenging questions I will leave unanswered. Will I choose to mope about; wallowing in disappointment and frustration? Or will I choose to rejoice because this is the day the LORD has made let us rejoice and be glad in it? We must choose. It is entirely up to you. Remember Nehemiah 8:10 says, "...for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

I am praying the Holy Spirit helps us identify anything we hold more dear than Him and rectify our error.

Have a blessed day.

Peace and be prepared.

[Leigh Marcotte @labtechleigh]

@pepesgrandma It's Omidyar's Democracy Fund again.

It funds CTCL, the Center for Civic Design, and the National Vote at Home Institute.

[Leigh Marcotte @labtechleigh]

H.R. 9535, Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026, sponsored by Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA-15). The 52 Republican cosponsors are:

•Rick Allen (R-GA-12)
•Don Bacon (R-NE-2)
•James Baird (R-IN-4)
•Cliff Bentz (R-OR-2)
•Jack Bergman (R-MI-1)
•Mike Bost (R-IL-12)
•Mónica De La Cruz (R-TX-15)
•Troy Downing (R-MT-2)
•Chuck Edwards (R-NC-11)
•Jake Ellzey (R-TX-6)
•Gabe Evans (R-CO-8)
•Mike Ezell (R-MS-4)
•Julie Fedorchak (R-ND-At Large)
•Randy Feenstra (R-IA-4)
•Brad Finstad (R-MN-1)
•Michelle Fischbach (R-MN-7)
•Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN-3)
•Carlos Gimenez (R-FL-28)
•Brett Guthrie (R-KY-2)
•Richard Hudson (R-NC-9)
•Bill Huizenga (R-MI-4)
•Mike Kelly (R-PA-16)
•Trent Kelly (R-MS-1)
•David Kustoff (R-TN-8)
•Darin LaHood (R-IL-16)
•Nick LaLota (R-NY-1)
•Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY-23)
•Michael Lawler (R-NY-17)
•Laurel Lee (R-FL-15)
•Celeste Maloy (R-UT-2)
•Michael McCaul (R-TX-10)
•Richard McCormick (R-GA-7)
•Daniel Meuser (R-PA-9)
•Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-1)
•John Moolenaar (R-MI-2)
•Dan Newhouse (R-WA-4)
•Mike Rogers (R-AL-3)
•David Rouzer (R-NC-7)
•Maria Salazar (R-FL-27)
•Austin Scott (R-GA-8)
•Pete Sessions (R-TX-17)
•Michael Simpson (R-ID-2)
•Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11)
•Marlin Stutzman (R-IN-3)
•David Taylor (R-OH-2)
•Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24)
•David Valadao (R-CA-22)
•Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ-2)
•Derrick Van Orden (R-WI-3)
•Joe Wilson (R-SC-2)
•Robert Wittman (R-VA-1)
•Ryan Zinke (R-MT-1)

Plus 9 Democratic cosponsors.

H.R. 9535, Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026, sponsored by Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA-15). https://t.co/NzLqqnEKxF lists 61 current cosponsors (52 Republicans, 9 Democrats) as of Nov 12, 2026; 4 Republican original cosponsors later withdrew.
https://t.co/D8fMMAMAE2
Archived (Plain Votes copy of the same list, Nov 12, 2026): https://t.co/j98bq88RRR

[Leigh Marcotte @labtechleigh]

52 Republicans signed on to give illegal farmworkers visas.

[Scott Mechkowski @ScottMechkowski]

🌾 CONGRESS IS SLIPPING AMNESTY INTO A FARM LABOR BILL

Don't take my word for it. Read the official summary from the Congressional Research Service.

H.R. 9535, the "Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act." Sponsored by House Agriculture Chairman Glenn Thompson. 61 cosponsors, 52 of them Republicans.

One line tells you everything. The bill "establishes an H-2A visa pathway for current unauthorized agricultural workers who otherwise meet requirements."

Current unauthorized workers. People who are here illegally right now.

The sponsor's pitch: "With the border now secure, it is time to address these shortcomings."

The border is more secure because we finally started enforcing the law. You don't reward that by handing a visa to the people who broke it.

And the timing couldn't be worse. Monday night the President said, "We haven't put the same pressure on waitresses and on farmworkers, etc. Not even close." That's exactly the opening this bill's supporters have been waiting for.

We've seen this movie before. In 1986 Congress created the Special Agricultural Worker program, and it was riddled with fraud, with applicants claiming farm work they never did. My career taught me that every carve-out turns into a business model. Make farm work the safe lane and the fake employment letters will show up by the truckload.

Farmers have a real labor problem and I'm not dismissing it. Fix H-2A. Speed it up. Cut the red tape. Let it run year-round. That's legal labor and I'll support it.

But a visa for people who are here illegally isn't a workforce plan. It's amnesty in overalls.

Call your representative and ask one question: are you one of the 61?

@POTUS @StephenM @RealTomHoman @SecMullinDHS @ICEgov @HouseAgGOP @CongressmanGT @Jim_Jordan @JudiciaryGOP @Phase2Deport @NICEnforcement @itsyourgov

[Leigh Marcotte @labtechleigh]

@LarryTaunton Democrats intend to destroy the country with help from Republicans. 👇
https://t.co/VP01XvgSn7

[Scott Mechkowski @ScottMechkowski]

🌾 CONGRESS IS SLIPPING AMNESTY INTO A FARM LABOR BILL

Don't take my word for it. Read the official summary from the Congressional Research Service.

H.R. 9535, the "Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act." Sponsored by House Agriculture Chairman Glenn Thompson. 61 cosponsors, 52 of them Republicans.

One line tells you everything. The bill "establishes an H-2A visa pathway for current unauthorized agricultural workers who otherwise meet requirements."

Current unauthorized workers. People who are here illegally right now.

The sponsor's pitch: "With the border now secure, it is time to address these shortcomings."

The border is more secure because we finally started enforcing the law. You don't reward that by handing a visa to the people who broke it.

And the timing couldn't be worse. Monday night the President said, "We haven't put the same pressure on waitresses and on farmworkers, etc. Not even close." That's exactly the opening this bill's supporters have been waiting for.

We've seen this movie before. In 1986 Congress created the Special Agricultural Worker program, and it was riddled with fraud, with applicants claiming farm work they never did. My career taught me that every carve-out turns into a business model. Make farm work the safe lane and the fake employment letters will show up by the truckload.

Farmers have a real labor problem and I'm not dismissing it. Fix H-2A. Speed it up. Cut the red tape. Let it run year-round. That's legal labor and I'll support it.

But a visa for people who are here illegally isn't a workforce plan. It's amnesty in overalls.

Call your representative and ask one question: are you one of the 61?

@POTUS @StephenM @RealTomHoman @SecMullinDHS @ICEgov @HouseAgGOP @CongressmanGT @Jim_Jordan @JudiciaryGOP @Phase2Deport @NICEnforcement @itsyourgov

[Kimberly Wexler MA JD @KimWexlerMAJD]

The NGO network that funds and coordinates migration through the Western Hemisphere remains funded and operational 🤦🏼‍♀️

The Regional Inter-Agency Coordination Platform for Refugees and Migrants from Venezuela (“R4V”) budgeted $763 million for 2026.

[Cynical Publius @CynicalPublius]

Amazing article here by @iamlisalogan.

https://t.co/H2TUTqv4Wu

[Leigh Marcotte @labtechleigh]

NCL "Classification of the Healthy Democracy Ecosystem," Nov 2023: https://t.co/Rykjja4vQr
Archived July 19, 2024: https://t.co/rFp7VLaTTG
Mediators Foundation BTA/Healthy Democracy Hubs map: League of Women Voters (Core Partners); Rank the Vote, Voters Not Politicians, Equal Vote Coalition, Center for Ballot Freedom (National Support).

[Leigh Marcotte @labtechleigh]

1/ The people mapping America's "healthy democracy" ecosystem defined citizens without regard to immigration status.

On a Dec 2023 Zoom call, they also said SPLC and ACLU definitions decide who counts as "hate."

Here's who was on that call, and where it leads. 🧵

[Leigh Marcotte @labtechleigh]

10/ Put it together:

• NCL's map defines "citizens" with no regard to immigration status
• Its classification says "a democracy, by definition, gives eligible citizens the right to vote"
• SPLC and ACLU definitions decide who counts as "hate"
• The Mediators Foundation hubs map includes voting groups: League of Women Voters, Rank the Vote, Voters Not Politicians, Equal Vote
• RAD's strategists planned for governors to become "the leading, governing authority"

Who gets to vote in that democracy? 🧵🔚