Alan Hensel @alan-hensel.bsky.social · 17/07/2026If Israel is the same nation as mentioned in the Bible, and they are still God's chosen people, they shouldn't need U.S. military aid. They could just blow a trumpet. 031
Alan Hensel @alan-hensel.bsky.social · 05/12/2025To hell with gerrymandering. Proportional Representation now! 070
Alan Hensel @alan-hensel.bsky.social · 29/10/2025People who want to "burn it all down" should note that one thing that isn't being torn down is something very central to America's problems: money in politics. But you are not powerless about money in politics. Some ideas in the comments. Please add more. 450
Alan Hensel @alan-hensel.bsky.social · 24/10/2025The good thing about a bull in a china shop is that he can get a lot done in a very short time. 010
Reposted by Alan HenselElection Truth Alliance @electiontruthalliance.org · 11/10/2025Please see the Election Truth Alliance's letter to North Carolina elected representatives and election officials: electiontruthalliance.org/statements-a... Make sure you're signed up for our newsletter to get email updates about our upcoming advocacy efforts. 410252
Alan Hensel @alan-hensel.bsky.social · 10/10/2025Milestone: As of today, the government has spent more time shut down under Mr. Trump than under all other presidents combined. All other presidents: 47.5 days of government shutdown. Mr. Trump: 48 days (in his first term, 35 + 3, and in his second term, 10 and counting.) 030
Reposted by Alan HenselRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 21/09/2025Remember: If we allow ourselves to fall into fatalism, or wallow in disappointment, or become resigned to what is rather than what should be, we will lose the long game. The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed. 387129283815
Alan Hensel @alan-hensel.bsky.social · 19/09/2025"May we never grow so somber or self-important that we fail to appreciate the humor in our lives." - Lyndon B. Johnson (to the Smothers Brothers, 1968) 050
Alan Hensel @alan-hensel.bsky.social · 25/08/2025In Denmark, it is illegal to burn the flag of any nation - except Denmark. You can burn the flag of Denmark in Denmark all you want. In a free country, dissent is patriotic. 060
Reposted by Alan HenselNorth Carolina 50501 🗽 @50501nc.bsky.social · 23/08/2025 RALEIGH, NC #MayDayStrong JOIN us Labor Day, September 1st, NC State Capitol building 2 - 4 PM Event details: www.50501nc.com/50501-nc-eve... 02111
Alan Hensel @alan-hensel.bsky.social · 05/08/2025Look, I get that people are done with the status quo and want to burn the whole rigged system down. But in light of recent events, can we focus some of that energy on gerrymandering? How about a constitutional amendment requiring proportional representation in any election involving districts? 050
Alan Hensel @alan-hensel.bsky.social · 18/07/2025One of my favorite signs from last night's Good Trouble protest in Raleigh: 062
Alan Hensel @alan-hensel.bsky.social · 04/07/2025May the Spirit of '76 be with you today: the courage and conviction and sheer determination to promote freedom and democracy and stand up to tyrants! 🇺🇸 🗽 🕊️ #Freedom #NoKings 050
Alan Hensel @alan-hensel.bsky.social · 22/06/20251. Appoint an inexperienced 22-year-old (Thomas Fugate) to lead DHS's counterterrorism program (CP3). 2. Attack one of the world's leading state sponsors of terrorism. What could possibly go wrong? 071
Alan Hensel @alan-hensel.bsky.social · 09/04/2025I think this is my favorite sign that I saw at the #handsoff2025 protest in Raleigh: 171
Alan Hensel @alan-hensel.bsky.social · 12/03/2025Trump promised to end the war in Ukraine on Day One, bring grocery prices down on Day One, and to be a dictator, but only on Day One. So... when will Day One be over? 030
Alan Hensel @alan-hensel.bsky.social · 19/01/2025I think the Presidential Oath of Office needs to be amended. How about: "... and I promise to not spend my time making up mean nicknames for people, to apologize when I am wrong, to listen to doctors about serious diseases, to not make it all about myself, and to not stare directly into the sun." 250
Alan Hensel @alan-hensel.bsky.social · 17/01/2025I expressed dismay to my wife at a clip of Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth unable to name a single country in ASEAN. So she quizzed me. I got 9 out of 10. (I forgot Brunei.) I'm not bragging. I'm just saying I pay attention to world news. And that guy is grossly unqualified. 060
Alan Hensel @alan-hensel.bsky.social · 27/11/2024For now, democracy is still in good shape in the US. At the same time, there is room for improvement. Singapore is less democratic, but still prosperous. Venezuela and Russia, however, are in terrible shape, but nevertheless have active pro-democracy movements. There is much to be thankful for. 050
Alan Hensel @alan-hensel.bsky.social · 26/11/2024This holiday season, if politics comes up with friends or family, I think it's important to take a step back and discuss where we get our news and why. Besides left vs. right, there are other axes, like paying for news vs. free news, and watching news vs. reading. What other axes are there? 320
