Tom Lyons

Husband. Father. Brother. Believer in democracy and the institutions that uphold it.🇺🇸

[Tom Lyons @thlyons]

U2 - American Obituary (Lyric Video) https://t.co/EpQ6gRKtCS via @YouTube

[JukeBox @JukeBoxNonStop]

No matter how many times I listen to this, I cannot get over how incredible this sounds live! #TalkTalk

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

God does not bless any conflict. Anyone who is a disciple of Christ, the Prince of Peace, is never on the side of those who once wielded the sword and today drop bombs. Military action will not create space for freedom or times of #Peace, which comes only from the patient promotion of coexistence and dialogue among peoples.

[Tom Lyons @thlyons]

Extraordinary.

[Guitar Gods Unleashed @gguworld]

"Ramble On" is 56 years old and Robert Plant just walked onto The Late Show and made it sound like he wrote it this morning.

[Tom Lyons @thlyons]

This is great. What an amazing man.

[The Boston Globe @BostonGlobe]

Globe photojournalist Stan Grossfeld takes a look inside the 106th birthday celebration for the oldest living survivor of Pearl Harbor. https://t.co/QuU5ToayDZ

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Bob Mueller was one of the finest directors in the history of the FBI, transforming the bureau after 9/11 and saving countless lives. But it was his relentless commitment to the rule of law and his unwavering belief in our bedrock values that made him one of the most respected public servants of our time. Michelle and I send our condolences to Bob’s family, and everyone who knew and admired him.

[George W. Bush Presidential Center @TheBushCenter]

Statement by President George W. Bush on Robert Mueller:

"Laura and I are deeply saddened by the loss of Robert Mueller. Bob dedicated his life to public service. As a Marine in Vietnam, he proved he was ready for tough assignments. He earned a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart before returning home to pursue law. In 2001, only one week into the job as the 6th Director of the F.B.I., Bob transitioned the agency mission to protecting the homeland after September 11. He led the agency effectively, helping prevent another terrorist attack on U.S. soil. Laura and I send our heartfelt sympathy to his wife of nearly 60 years, Ann, and the Mueller family."

[Tom Lyons @thlyons]

@Arturmaks I’ve never heard a military “leader” relish the violent language of war the way that he does. It’s disturbing.

[Cyrus Janssen @thecyrusjanssen]

An Iranian man left this comment on my YouTube channel. This is without a doubt the single best explanation of the reality facing Iranian people today👇

"As an Iranian, I can tell you the situation is no longer just political—it's existential. We are trapped between two collapsing structures: one internal, one external. On one hand, we face a deeply dysfunctional government, led by the Supreme Leader and the Islamic Republic’s unelected institutions.

Decades of economic mismanagement, suppression of dissent, and brutal ideological control have alienated multiple generations. No one believes in reform anymore—because every attempt has either been co-opted or crushed. But here's the paradox: We are also terrified of regime collapse—because we've watched the aftermath of Western intervention in countries like Iraq, Libya, Syria, and Afghanistan. Each was promised freedom; each descended into chaos, civil war, or foreign occupation.

So no, we don't trust the U.S. or Israel. Not because we support our regime—but because we know how imperial powers treat ‘liberated’ nations in the Middle East.

Freedom, in their language, often means vacuum, fire, and permanent instability. Right now, many Iranians live with three truths at once: The Islamic Republic is morally and politically bankrupt. The alternatives offered by foreign actors are not liberation—they’re collapse.

A bad government is survivable. No government is not. We are not silent because we agree. We are cautious because we’ve learned—too well—what happens when superpowers decide to "help." In a sentence: Iran is a nation held hostage by its own regime, but haunted by the fate of its neighbors. We are stuck in a house we hate, surrounded by fires we fear more."

[Tom Lyons @thlyons]

@JamesMartinSJ Fr. Martin, I’m so sorry for your loss. Mothers are amazing earthlings. You’ll think about every day of your life ahead and it will be a blessing. Condolences to you and your family.

[Tom Lyons @thlyons]

@JamesMartinSJ May the Lord grant your mom a quiet night and a peaceful end.

[Aaron Rupar @atrupar]

Neal Katyal: "I was able to go to court -- the son of immigrants -- and say on behalf of American small businesses, 'Hey, this president is acting illegally.' I was able to present my case, have them ask really hard questions, and at the end of it they voted and we won. That is something extraordinary about this country."

[Cory Booker @CoryBooker]

Love thy neighbor.

[Tolkien World @TolkienWorldG]

Sir Ian McKellen at 86 expertly reciting Shakespeare last night!

[Bill Clinton @BillClinton]

Over the course of a lifetime, we face only a few moments where the decisions we make and the actions we take will shape our history for years to come.  This is one of them.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.

[Brian Allen @allenanalysis]

Bernie Sanders is saying what millions already feel.

You don’t campaign on “America First” and then pivot to running another country while people here can’t afford rent, healthcare, or groceries.

If 60% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, the priority isn’t Caracas.

It’s Cleveland.
It’s Detroit.

It’s everywhere families are drowning while Washington plays empire.

Fix home before burning money abroad.

[Tom Lyons @thlyons]

@BenSasse This is beautiful. I’m sorry that this is happening to you and your family. God bless you all.

[Tom Lyons @thlyons]

@EversourceMA Here’s what crews are dealing with in #natick Massive tree down across Pond Street

[Tom Lyons @thlyons]

@EversourceMA This is a good update. Please update your website. People need an idea on the window so they can plan. Thx