Hyatt Sudano

🇺🇸 Christ follower (but no where near perfect), vintage tractor fan, love the great outdoors, FSU 🏈 and ⚾.
Florida State University alum 🍢 Go Noles!

[Hyatt Sudano @TractorHyatt]

Happy to report that my tractor is out of the woods and is awaiting restoration. That was one of my goals for 2023. It had been in the woods for close to 50 years. Steering wheel, gear shift, and rear wheels are currently stuck. Stay tuned for what's next for this tractor. 🚜

[Hyatt Sudano @TractorHyatt]

Here's a picture of my 1950 John Deere M tractor. This picture was taken last week on Christmas Day. Will 2023 be the year I drag it out of the woods and get it ready to be restored? Here's hoping for an ambitious, prosperous and healthy new year for you and your dreams and goals

[Hyatt Sudano @TractorHyatt]

Happy Independence Day 250! What a blessing it is to live in the USA.🇺🇸❤️🎇🎆

[Hyatt Sudano @TractorHyatt]

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[Hyatt Sudano @TractorHyatt]

Remembering the brave souls who gave their life for the USA so we can be free. Thank you. 🇺🇸🙏❤️

[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…

[Hyatt Sudano @TractorHyatt]

@CountsKustoms @DannyCountKoker @CountsKustoms_S Happy New Year, Danny, to you and your team at Counts Kustoms! Appreciate your positive energy and pride in all your builds. May 2026 be your best year ever!🇺🇸🚜👍

[Hyatt Sudano @TractorHyatt]

Many blessings to you and your family. Happy Thanksgiving!🙏🦃❤️🇺🇸🚜👍

[Hyatt Sudano @TractorHyatt]

@garnetandgold In store and online? Happy Thanksgiving and Go Noles!

[Hyatt Sudano @TractorHyatt]

@AmandaSaltsman You got this! 😂 Happy Thanksgiving and Go Noles!

[Hyatt Sudano @TractorHyatt]

@UNDEFEATED_BRO Looking very politiciany, in a very good way! 🇺🇸👍

[Tractor Tales @TalesTractor]

In case you missed
@USFarmReport we were in Colorado to check out a classic @JohnDeere G!
@MachineryPete
@ClintonReports
@AgDayTV

[Tractor Tales @TalesTractor]

On @USFarmReport this weekend...Brad Miller shares his story about his grandpa's Farmall that almost didn't come back home! @MachineryPete @USFarmReport @AgDayTV @ClintonReports

[Scanlan Tractor & Auto Restoration @ScanlanTractor]

Getting ready to do some plowing. If it was 1940 we would really be cutting edge

[Hyatt Sudano @TractorHyatt]

We enjoyed spending my birthday at Columbia (TN) Cars and Coffee this morning. It was nice meeting and talking to @AmericanPicker Mike Wolfe from American Pickers.

[Hyatt Sudano @TractorHyatt]

Happy Independence Day! So grateful to live and grow in the U.S.A.! Happy birthday, America! 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

[Tractor Tales @TalesTractor]

Oliver served up in style from Fred Pflugh in Pennsylvania! @MachineryPete @ClintonReports @AgDayTV @USFarmReport

[Scanlan Tractor & Auto Restoration @ScanlanTractor]

1951 Case VA shipped off today after a year long nut and bolt restoration. Of course every job gets the #andyclean for final clean up i can’t go back to using cheap soap the stuff really works @apasztor82

[Tractor Tales @TalesTractor]

Going green this weekend on @USFarmReport ! @MachineryPete @ClintonReports @AgDayTV @JohnDeere

[Tractor Tales @TalesTractor]

Thiele Dairy farm in Pennsylvania shows off their classic John Deere in it's working clothes! @MachineryPete @ClintonReports @AgDayTV @USFarmReport

[Tractor Tales @TalesTractor]

Oliver fans watch up! This Oliver owner in Pennsylvania doesn't just own these '55 series tractors, he works them on his operation! Fred Plough is proud of these green machines! A picture-perfect day to showcase them! @MachineryPete @AgDayTV @ClintonReports

[Tractor Tales @TalesTractor]

Here's one for the John Deere fans and a kick-off to parade season! @MachineryPete @AgDayTV @JohnDeere