Rick Wheatley

Managing Partner @ Systems7 ( - change management advisors who won't put you to sleep. Father, skier, climber.

[Rick Wheatley @rickwheatley]

I'm reminded of the great @HamiltonMusical moment when Washington decides to #Teachemhowtosaygoodbye! It's time for @TheDemocrats and @JoeBiden to do that immediately. #Debates2024

[Rick Wheatley @rickwheatley]

Pls fix.

[JD Vance @JDVance]

Remember when we learned that our wealthiest and most powerful people were connected to a guy who ran a literal child sex trafficking ring? And then that guy died mysteriously in a jail? And now we just don't talk about it.

[Jasen Cartwright Independent for Congress MI-09 @JforMichigan]

This is what happens when a Call of Duty loadout, a LinkedIn bio, and a ChatGPT prompt have a baby.
Point by point, let’s burn this to the ground:
1. “I infiltrated Signal groups”
No screenshots. No logs. No leaks. No arrests.
“Infiltration” without receipts is just lying on the internet with confidence.
2. Buzzwords aren’t evidence
C2. OPSEC. SALUTE. Center of gravity. Phase one.
Congrats, you learned the glossary. Stringing doctrine terms together doesn’t magically turn Twitter rumors into intelligence.
3. Fake specificity is the tell
“1,000-member caps per zone.”
“24/7 dispatch nodes.”
“Daily deletions.”
That’s not proof — that’s fanfic world-building. AI does this. So do grifters.
4. Iraq and Afghanistan comparisons are a joke
Minneapolis is not Anbar.
Protesters are not insurgents.
If your framework works equally well for Minneapolis, Mos Eisley, and a Netflix military thriller, it’s trash analysis.
5. ‘Teachers providing cover’ is propaganda
No names. No incidents. No documentation.
Just a vague smear meant to dehumanize civilians so future crackdowns feel justified.
6. Real insurgencies don’t debut on Twitter
They show up as indictments, sealed warrants, wiretaps, and federal raids.
If this were real, the DOJ wouldn’t be watching a 🧵 like it’s breaking news.
7. The cinematic ending gives it away
“This isn’t politics anymore.”
“Phase one.”
“Information war.”
That’s not intelligence — that’s a movie trailer voiceover.
Bottom line:
This isn’t counterinsurgency analysis.
It’s Tropic Thunder for MAGA — dudes in war cosplay screaming “You don’t know what real combat is!” while posting AI-polished fear porn for clicks.
No evidence.
No credibility.
Just cosplay, paranoia, and a desperate need to feel important.

[Rick Wheatley @rickwheatley]

Listen to WTF Now? by S7 on @Spotify for reflections from @opera and @vivaldibrowser co-founder Jon Von Tetzchner on where the #internet went wrong. Hint - it´s about #advertising. The world may never be the same. #populism #culturewars https://t.co/k6mYayNcgc

[Rick Wheatley @rickwheatley]

@AudiOfficial dudes. Seriously. Why the f is it so hard to copy #dogmode?? There’s an opportunity now if you wake up and sniff around a bit… @Audi

[Rick Wheatley @rickwheatley]

@Morning_Joe @Eugene_Robinson Tell yourself it’s not a problem for being president - wishful and risky thinking. It’s clear to any reasonable person that it is also a problem for being @potus. He should be resting and reflecting on his career and achievements, not running again.

[Brianna Wu @BriannaWu]

The arrogance of the Democratic Party establishment brought us to this moment. We all knew he was too old to run again. And instead of admit it, they insisted everything was fine because it was best for their careers

And now we’re fucked.

[Rick Wheatley @rickwheatley]

@HC_Richardson That's true. But I fear today that works better than old, slow, soft and truthful does.. If @TheDemocrats don't put up another candidate fast they will be accepting responsibility for what happens in Nov.

[Rick Wheatley @rickwheatley]

Keep it moving, follow the plan. Let the people decide.

[Rick Wheatley @rickwheatley]

@JoeBiden You need to step aside @POTUS. If you do not, your legacy and the country's future is at stake. There is no time. Please. Your life of service is appreciated, you've done a superb job in challenging circumstances in your 1st term. It's time now. #Showthemhowtosaygoodbye please.

[Rick Wheatley @rickwheatley]

@gtconway3d I'd argue it was not unhinged. It was calculated.

[Rick Wheatley @rickwheatley]

Completely agree. If he doesn't choose this option - the chance of a Trump 2 will increase with each passing day between now and Nov...

[Nicholas Kristof @NickKristof]

I wish Biden would reflect on this debate performance and then announce his decision to withdraw from the race, throwing the choice of Democratic nominee to the convention. Someone like @gretchenwhitmer or @SherrodBrown or @SecRaimondo could still jump in and beat Trump.

[Rick Wheatley @rickwheatley]

@MarkHertling And plenty about how @TheDemocrats let this situation get to where it now is. I hope they don't play it like a success. The opponent is quick and fast to attack. The defender struggles to keep up. If not fixed before Nov? I'm much more concerned after the debate than I was before

[Rick Wheatley @rickwheatley]

@KamalaHarris Your party has failed to provide a competitive candidate and this debate proves it. There is still time before the convention. But you and @TheDemocrats (@BarackObama) will need to stop pretend this is working.

[Rick Wheatley @rickwheatley]

@TheDemocrats seriously. Wtf? Tonight's debate makes it clear that this party is severely negligent and will be at least partially responsible for what comes next if it is unable to run a better candidate in 2024. #2024Debate

[Mark Hertling @MarkHertling]

Leadership. From both sides.

[Mark Hertling @MarkHertling]

Well done…the right choice.

[Mark Hertling @MarkHertling]

@RepBrianMast @JacksonLeeTX18 Integrity is also something you learn as an Army value your first week in basic training. So why are you lying about this?

[Rick Wheatley @rickwheatley]

The headlines are amazing: ‘Russia accuses Ukraine of strikes within its borders’ like it’s unfair or unwarranted.

[Mark Hertling @MarkHertling]

Joining my friends @EricaRHill & @jimsciutto during the 10 ET hour to discuss Ukraine’s strikes on Russian airfields…and the implications for both sides.

[Hannah Ritchie @_HannahRitchie]

Are meat substitutes really better for the climate than meat and dairy?

It was surprisingly hard to find a dataset that answered this question, so I started building one.

I show the results in my new Substack post.

Spoiler: yes, most are lower-carbon.

https://t.co/5iZ9rdkN0y