RATman

Veteran. Retired FBI. Threads: @r_a_torres Gr8Granddad. Widowed. Do campaign, nature & travel photography. Democrat #TurnTexasBlue

[Kara @UTDKarra]

Repost if you think Gianni Infantino is the worst FIFA president ever.

[Eric Topol @EricTopol]

On our 250th birthday, celebrating the contribution of immigrants and international collaboration
—46% of people with doctoral-level degrees working in US science and engineering fields are foreign-born
—41% of the science and engineering research published by US authors in 2024 included international collaborators
—20% of physicians working the the USA were born and educated abroad
@ACarnegieFdn and @TheLancet
https://t.co/0e8pYHjvR5

[RATman @RalphyfB1]

@Jon_RosenthalTX @Miriam2626 The Bicentennial in 1976 followed a rough stretch of stagnation, Watergate & failure in Vietnam. The 200th birthday became a feel-good party across the political spectrum, even amid an election year. Was partly thanks to efforts by G Ford to keep the celebrations nonpartisan.

[RATman @RalphyfB1]

@Jon_RosenthalTX @Miriam2626 We must strive to keep or we’ll lose it. Vast difference of mood & enthusiasm between now & 1976 bicentennial.

[REPUBLICANS AGAINST MAGA @michaelt5656]

Dear Republican Leaders,
Remember when we had a Senator who put country over party? Because it was the right thing to do. l can count on one hand the number of you cowards that have done the same. You have sold your souls to a felon, sex offender & cheat. History will not be kind

[💙Brittney💙 @AZ_Brittney]

Pete Buttigieg Appreciation Post

Former Secretary of Transportation
Speaks 8 languages
Harvard Degree and Rhodes Scholar
Served in Afghanistan
Devoted family man
All-around good guy
Will make an awesome president someday

I support Pete Buttigieg!
Who is with me? ✋

[James Talarico @jamestalarico]

200 years ago, my ancestor signed the Texas Declaration of Independence. He wrote:

“Any duty that would advance the cause of Texas I feel anxious and ever ready to perform…”

As I accept your nomination for the US Senate, I make that same commitment to you.

[Acyn @Acyn]

Talarico: Every bar has that one guy. He’s loud, he’s obnoxious, he makes all the women in the bar feel uncomfortable. He hears you say your name to the bartender and then adds his drink to your tab when you’re not looking.

That’s Ken Paxton.

And I don’t know about y’all, but I’m done picking up his tab.

[Protect Kamala Harris ✊ @DisavowTrump20]

🚨BEW: Retired 4-Star Navy Admiral and Navy SEAL William McRaven calls out Hegseth for firing General Chris Donahue: “The American people should demand answers. The future of our national security depends on it.”

RETWEET if you stand with Admiral McRaven against Pete Hegseth!

[Donaldo 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @Stornoway_Cove]

Trump sued the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) for $10 Billion for “intentionally, maliciously, and deceptively doctoring" a speech Trump gave on 6 January 2021, before the US Capitol riots.

In court, the BBC asked Trump’s lawyers for the following:

Your move Mr Trump…

[James Tate @JamesTate121]

Bingo.

[Bill Madden @maddenifico]

I'm still gobsmacked that Republicans in congress have allowed a pedophile to remain president. The credibility of America has never been lower.

[monty and lottie. (emma) @montysbiscuit]

@politvidchannel Could be difficult-

[PoliticsVideoChannel @politvidchannel]

BREAKING: The BBC has turned Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against them into a January 6 trial against Trump

The BBC is arguing that to win his defamation case, Trump has to prove he did not foment or incite the riot.

[The Tennessee Holler @TheTNHoller]

REPUBLICAN SEN. TILLIS: “What Freakin’ parallel universe did I wake up in? You’re telling me — if it’s true — damaging the reflecting pool lining is something Pirro wants to prosecute… yet they’re releasing people who pled guilty to assaulting officers?”

[Senator Thom Tillis @SenThomTillis]

General Chris Donahue has spent his career leading from the front, earning the respect of Soldiers, Allies, and senior leaders across the Joint Force. Secretary Hegseth’s decision to force him out says far more about Hegseth than it does about General Donahue.

This is yet another unforced error from a Secretary leading the Pentagon with bro-culture bravado rather than restraint, humility and careful stewardship of the finest fighting force in the world.

Strong leaders are not threatened by accomplished commanders. Weak ones are. His paranoid micromanagement of senior military leaders and promotion lists is pure insecurity dressed up as reform. He is more interested in purging people he perceives as insufficiently loyal than empowering proven patriots who can actually lead.

This is not reinvigorating the warrior ethos. This is not a leader prioritizing merit. It’s sophomoric. It’s unserious. And it’s bringing great harm to our Department of Defense. Our military deserves steady, serious civilian leadership. Right now, it’s getting the opposite.
https://t.co/iybWH5jMpW

[Barry R McCaffrey @mccaffreyr3]

Sec Hegseth fires four star US Army General CD Donahue commanding US Army Europe. Donahue clearly the most extraordinary combat leader in a generation. Brilliant. Fearless. Bold. Integrity. Incredible leader.

[MP Arizona☀️🏳️‍🌈💙🌵🐕🐕‍🦺🫂💦🏜🐟🌴🎙🌎🌻♍️🌊 @AzPetrich]

Pete Hegseth fired a Navy Vice Admiral to make her disappear, and yesterday the voters of South Carolina handed her a path to a seat in Congress. Her name is Nancy Lacore.

[Jody Dean (dfwjodydean.bsky.social) @DFWJodyDean]

Guess what you don't do on newly applied sealant?