T-Dev

#TakeNote #BroncosCountry #UtahHC #BYU

[T-Dev @tj_dev16]

@TrueBlueBYU1984 Can absolutely confirm Randall’s daughter went to BYU. She was my ex’s roommate and I went to her mission call opening…. never been deeper in enemy territory

[CougConnect @CougConnect]

Utah AD Mark Harlan explaining why he is on the college football playoff committee

[The Real Mike Rowe @mikeroweworks]

If you haven’t heard, and even if you have, Jimmy Kimmel said this about Markwayne Mullin, former Senator from Oklahoma, and our newest Secretary of Homeland Security:
“We have a plumber now protecting us from terrorism.”

Apparently, there has been some backlash. Plumbers were offended, obviously, as were parents of plumbers, spouses of plumbers, children of plumbers, and millions of people who have had a plumber show up when they needed one. Comedians were also offended, (the funny ones, anyway,) along with a surprising number of terrorists - especially those with access to hot and cold running water. However, in spite of the ensuing kerfuffle, @jimmykimmel doubled down.

“I’m not upset that the head of Homeland Security was a plumber,” he said, “I’m upset that he isn’t still a plumber." He further elucidated by adding, "I wouldn't put a plumber in charge of Homeland Security for the same reason I wouldn't call a five-star general to pull a rat out of my toilet, OK? We all have our areas of expertise.”

Being offended is always a choice, and I don’t choose to be offended by a joke, even one that comes at the expense of the skilled tradespeople my foundation tries to elevate. But I am a tad butt hurt by the suggestion that skilled workers should never evolve into something new, and that competence is somehow limited to one vocation. Obviously, expertise and skill are important. If I need a new kidney, I’d prefer a doctor do the surgery, not a late-night talk show host. But if the doctor in question used to host a talk show, why would I hold that against him?

Ten years ago, during one of the presidential debates, @MarcoRubio answered a workforce-related question by arguing that America needed to get shop class back into high schools. He concluded by saying, “What our country needs are more welders and fewer philosophers.” A lot of people on this page commented that Rubio and I were singing from the same hymnal, but in fact, we weren’t. At least not entirely. Because I don’t think the current shortage of welders has anything to do with an overabundance of philosophers. In fact, I think it’s a mistake to promote one vocation at the expense of the other. What we really need in this country, are more welders who can talk intelligently about Aristotle, and more philosophers who can run an even bead. More Generals, in other words, who can fix their own toilets, and more plumbers who can hold a powerful government job.

This is what Mullin did. He was a private citizen who mastered an essential skill and then turned that skill into a multi-million-dollar company that employed a lot of people and served a lot of customers. That gave him the freedom to do other things with his life, including a career in public service which got him into Congress, where he’s spent the last eleven years doing whatever Congressmen do. Now, he has a very consequential position in the Cabinet of the current administration.

Is that not the embodiment of the American Dream? I get that Jimmy Kimmel might have a problem with Mullin’s politics, but what possible objection could he have about the trajectory of his career, or his desire to do more than one thing with his life?

The only sensible thing to do in the wake of a moment this tone deaf, is remind America that the skills gap is wide, and getting wider. The shortage of skilled tradespeople is now headline news and closing it is nothing less than a matter of national security. This year, my foundation has set aside $10 million dollars to help train the next generation of plumbers, and lots of other essential workers. I'm talking about hundreds of thousands of AI-proof, six figure jobs that don't require a four-year degree, waiting to be filled. The money is currently available to anyone who wants to master a useful skill at https://t.co/uolhGspFtN. Apply today.

As for those of you genuinely offended by Kimmel's comments, consider expressing your disappointment with a modest donation to mikeroweWORKS. Our work ethic scholarship is making a real difference, and your money will be well spent, I promise. The donate button is big and red and hard to miss, at https://t.co/uolhGspFtN

I’d love to chat but I’ve gotta pull a rat out of my toilet…

[Joe Abraham @angeldadjoe]

.@GovPritzker, I saw your post honoring lives lost in Minnesota—standing publicly, naming Alex Pretti and Renee Good, and laying flowers in their memory.

But where was that same compassion on January 19, 2025?

That is the day my 20-year-old daughter, Katie Abraham, was killed here in Illinois. She was innocent. She did not knowingly put herself in the middle of an ongoing law enforcement situation. She was not making a dangerous choice.

She was simply living her life—and it was taken from her.

You have never said her name. You have never come to where she died. You have never acknowledged her publicly.

And beyond that—you have never even responded to me.

I sent you a simple, non-political letter. Not for attention. Not for headlines. Just a father asking for clarity, for answers, and for understanding of the state’s position.

You never replied.

And now, in the wake of another tragedy here in Chicago, your public display of compassion elsewhere—while remaining silent about victims in your own state—feels deeply disconnected from the reality families like mine are living every day.

Instead, you continue to defend sanctuary policies that create the conditions where preventable tragedies like hers can happen.

This is not about politics. It’s about leadership and accountability.

When you choose to publicly mourn some victims while remaining silent about others—especially those lost under policies you support—it sends a message.

Whether intentional or not, it tells families like mine that our loss does not matter the same way.

So I am asking you directly:

Where is your compassion for my daughter? Where is your acknowledgment of victims here in Illinois? And when will you take responsibility for the consequences of the policies you defend?

Say her name: Katie Abraham.

Stand where she died. Show the people of Illinois that every life matters.

[Nik Bonitto @nikkkkbonitto]

You need Jesus

[ThePersistence @ScottPresler]

@SenateGOP @POTUS Yes, but let’s be real:

What’s the point of having a Republican Senate majority if you won’t put in the work?

Asking for millions of friends.

[Denver Broncos @Broncos]

RT to help us wish @bonix10 a happy birthday! 🥳

[P - Nicky Molitoris @MolitorisNick]

The Stiddy party was fun. I think sports fans SHOULD rally around their guy, even if it turns out to be foolish. I don't regret it. Go Broncos.

[NFL @NFL]

The @Broncos have won the AFC West for the first time since 2015 🐴

[Caleb Hammer @sircalebhammer]

This and Andor. That’s all they’ve done well.

[T-Dev @tj_dev16]

@snakestakes You are my first Denver QB, man. Much love 🧡

[Jake Plummer @snakestakes]

💪💪💪#broncoscountry

[Josh Stecklein🍏 @JmoneysteckNFL]

Thinking about how long these guys had to suffer through the garbage years gets me emotional. Absolutely love we kept them around for the winning. They deserve it.

[Denver Broncos @Broncos]

🚨 Last day to #ProBowlVote 🚨

And votes count double. 👀

@nikkkkbonitto
@JonathonCooper7
@TheZALLEN44
@djjones_44
@J_FranklinMyers
@Officialmalcr32
@PatSurtainll
@R_moss5
@alexsingleton49
@jsgarbs
@DreGreenlaw
@TalanoaHufanga
@BlessedJones33
@Island2_1
@BoNix10
@SuttonCourtland
@troyylul
@rjharvey07
@eazyengram
Adam Trautman
@adam_prentice_
@gbolles72
@PalczewskiAlex
@LukeWattenberg
Quinn Meinerz
@mmcglinch68
@marvindmims
@Dev2Key
@wil_lutz5
@fraboni_44
@jeremy_crawshaw

[T-Dev @tj_dev16]

@Broncos Playoffs wallpaper ? 🧡🙋🏻‍♂️

[Denver Broncos @Broncos]

We're in.

And we're still climbing.

[Denver Broncos @Broncos]

Marvin HIMS Jr.‼️

RT to congratulate @marvindmims on being named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week!

#ProBowlVote

[T-Dev @tj_dev16]

My happy boys 😭🧡

[Luca Evans @bylucaevans]

Just a generational photo from @denverpost's @aaronontiveroz.

Post-Marvin Mims TD.

[Luca Evans @bylucaevans]

Just a generational photo from @denverpost's @aaronontiveroz.

Post-Marvin Mims TD.

[NFL Memes @NFLMemes]

Rashee Rice finally understand what it feels like to get unexpectedly hit at a high rate of speed and have the man responsible leave the scene