Mike Shields

Founder Convergence Media|Former RNC Chief of Staff

[Mike Shields @mshields007]

Mission statement

[Margaret Thatcher @MrsMThatcher]

Socialism. We reject it utterly for, however well-intended, it leads in one direction only: to the erosion and finally the destruction of the democratic way of life.

[Reggie Chatman Jr. @ReggieChatman]

I just remembered DR Congo is playing in Atlanta, which means there’s a chance this legend who stands still for entire match will be in town

[Up & Adams @UpAndAdamsShow]

Kansas City is BY FAR the best World Cup host city. Change our minds:

@FIFAWorldCup | @heykayadams

[USMNT Otaku 🇺🇸 @USMNTOtaku]

Andres Cantor’s call for Landon Donovan’s goal vs Algeria at the 2010 FIFA World Cup is electrifying and get’s the adrenaline pumping. 🔊🇺🇸

[USMNT Only @usmntonly]

“GO GO USA!!!” 🇺🇸

Never forget THAT Landon Donovan match winning goal in the 91st minute against Algeria in the 2010 World Cup.

Chills 🥶

[Breaking911 @Breaking911]

Bank of America and FIFA have announced a combined $2.25 million initiative that will provide veterans and first responders with free access to World Cup matches. https://t.co/Pod6fPLtl6

[Rhett Marques for Alabama @RhettforAlabama]

The Supreme Court’s common sense decision is a great win for hardworking Alabama families and represents Alabama’s values.

Now, it’s time to send President Trump an America First fighter who will stand with him and deliver for the people of Alabama’s Second Congressional District.

[Yahoo Sports @YahooSports]

Stella Artois reallocating $100K of its World Cup “marketing budget” toward expensing NYC based fans’ matchday orders and giving them permission to skip WFH and instead “Work From Bar” 🍺 😅

Weekday matches falling during U.S. working hours, fans 21+ who purchase a Stella Artois at local bars can submit their receipt as an “expense report” for reimbursement on their website.

[Mike Shields @mshields007]

Hey @FIFAWorldCup @ussoccer

If you want more Americans to get interested in World Cup games you need to produce "March Madness"-like brackets. Use your sponsors to promote them.

Americans will pay more attention to a game between Tunisia and Sweden if they can win an office pool over it. You are missing a massive opportunity!!

@CocaCola @Visa @adidas @McDonalds @Marriott

[David Keyes @DavidMKeyes]

🚨🚨 Iran deal NEARLY finalized. Last sticking points are Iran's insistence on destroying West, killing all infidels and imposing Islam on the world. Fingers crossed!

[Super 70s Sports @Super70sSports]

Super Sky Point to Bob Horner. He was the NL Rookie of the Year and an All-Star but if you were around back then you know he was more than that. Much more. He was a fixture in the homes of millions of us through the miracle of cable television during those epic childhood summers that seemed like they’d never end.

I was a fan for over 40 years but had never met Bob until I interviewed him last December about Dale Murphy’s Hall of Fame case. As you’d expect, Bob was a fierce advocate for his fellow Fulton County basher. How could he not be? They were Murph and Horner. Horner and Murph. The Hall and Oates of the Launching Pad.

You know, these sky points all suck to write but this one hurts more than most. The four-homer game, the bad perm, Chief Noc-A-Homa waiting by his teepee for another Horner long ball. I have tweeted a lot about Bob Horner through the years and it’s because he represents to me, and I suspect many of you too, something far bigger than baseball: WTBS coming out of the magic box on top of my 400-pound Zenith, cool air coming through my bedroom window after another afternoon of Wiffle Ball, and Rick Mahler (probably) toeing the rubber at about 7:05 while hoping to keep the Braves in it with smoke and mirrors long enough for Horner and Murph to do some damage. And me sprawled out on green and yellow shag carpet in Kentucky paying 100 times more attention to Skip Caray, Ernie Johnson, and Pete Van Wieren than any of my teachers.

Farewell, you sweet slugging bastard. Tell St. Peter you brought your glove for the hot corner and to write you into the cleanup spot. #RIP

[UN Watch @UNWatch]

🚨 BREAKING: New report by UN Watch reveals UN “experts” accepted millions of dollars from China, Russia, and Qatar before attacking the U.S., Israel, and the West.

🧵 See the report’s most striking findings:

[Mike Shields @mshields007]

‘Israel will not live to see another 15 years’ says Iran’s Supreme Leader https://t.co/DbKDxIuVIh

[Anna Spiegel @AnnaSpiegs]

Just in: The National Mall is turning into a World Cup watch party.

FIFA and Freedom 250 just announced plans for a huge fan zone with live screenings starting June 11 tied to America’s 250th. Details @axios:
https://t.co/k8Dhr2KVTk

[SPFL Mediawatch @SPFLWatch]

Tennent’s Lager have just released their World Cup advert today.

Feels like the hype train is really coming together.

[Dudes Posting Their W’s @DudespostingWs]

When they were just 19 years old, they fought at Iwo Jima. Now Billy Byrd (100) and Don Graves (101) are serving as Honorary Grand Marshals for the National Memorial Day Parade and started cracking jokes with each other when they arrived at the airport

[ZitoSalena @ZitoSalena]

Troy Lorenzo Gregory was a graduate of Henrico High School where he shined in both athletics and academics. His participation in basketball and bodybuilding made him a prime candidate for the United States Marine Corps Reserves, which he joined in 1986 and became a Lance Corporal.

By exerting himself both scholastically and athletically, Troy obtained a full academic scholarship to Virginia Union University. For the next four years of his life, he painstakingly juggled college classes and his position with Battery H as a Fire Direction Controlman.

The higher education definitely paid off in the long run. High marks in conduct and proficiency filled his file as well as a selection to attend the Platoon Leaders Course program. Unfortunately, completion of the course was put on hold.

In December 1990, Troy answered the call of duty and was deployed to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield and subsequently Operation Desert Storm. In February of 1991, the 1st Battalion, 11th Marines, the unit that Troy was attached to, occupied a new position to help support Task Force Papa Bear.

The night of the 25th, L CPL Gregory and others on a security patrol were assigned to investigate an enemy bunker. In just a split second the situation turned critical. Gregory had stepped on an Iraqi land mine and was mortally wounded. He was quickly rushed to a Naval Hospital. One member of the Battalion stated that while being transported to the hospital, Gregory’s only concern was if his actions had caused harm to others in his unit.

This sentiment shows the character and the unbreakable bond that is formed among Marines and all soldiers. He died that following morning, February 26th, 1991. His daughter was born six months later. L CPL Gregory was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart.

Say his name so that we remember L CPL Gregory, his service, and his sacrifice. #SemperFi

Courtesy of the Fallen Heroes Monument

[Alex Thompson @AlexThomp]

.@reidepstein with a good catch: Last month, the D.N.C. sent $15,500 to the Democratic Party in American Samoa and just $10,500 to the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

https://t.co/zbDoeHNu8c

[Anna @tokkianami]

Prince William enthusiastically discussing Aston Villa's game with a young football fan during his visit to Newquay, Cornwall 😄⚽️

🎥 Antonia Walker

[Stu’s Football Flashbacks @stusfootyflash]

32 years ago today, the BBC gave us a two minute montage for the upcoming World Cup in the USA.

Backed by the soundtrack of ‘America’ from West Side Story - which the Beeb used throughout their coverage of the tournament - this is a glorious watch. 🇺🇸

[Convergence Media @Convergence_Med]

Congratulations to Alabama’s next Secretary of State, @DobsonForAL, on her decisive win last night!