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Andy S in Utah

@andyswats.bsky.social
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Utah,Never Trump,again!pre-maturely old, veteran. 24 years in Army,officer,Iraq vet. There are 2nd chances.🇺🇸🇹🇭 staunchly against Sen Mike Lee,why? He just sucks. Utah politics, and Vet affairs. archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=5…

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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 16h
Where is Senator Lee? The Senate is out of Session, again. He was off a month in August, in the Spring, and now until after the elections. Why are there no in face town halls in the state capitol planned? When will he listen to constituents instead of telling them how they feel.
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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 16h
In Ohio 1400 workers at a truck factory were laid off. What do you think will say and how will it be he blames Biden? Wonder if they feel like Trump has kept his promise to Make America Great Again. Wonder how that news will resonate withMAGA. Or will it just be fake news?
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Alan Wessman @alanwessman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Friends, I’m an independent candidate for Utah House 64, going head to head against the Republican candidate. The election is getting close and any donation now will be enormously helpful to reach voters via signs and mailers. Visit electawessman.com/contribute/ to give my chances a boost!
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Contribute – Alan Wessman – Utah House 64
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Alan Wessman @alanwessman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
One thing I’m proud of about my campaign is that I’ve only received individual donations, and nearly all of those are from people in my district. My opponent has ZERO individual donations: her funders are the Utah Republican Party ($5000), a rural electric PAC ($500), and her family business.
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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
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Tom Nichols @radiofreetom.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
"With 32 days to go until the midterm elections, Republicans’ closing strategy is obvious: They’re going all-in on trans. (It seems to have worked for them before, after all.)" - from @elainegodfrey.bsky.social www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
theatlantic.com
The GOP’s Culture-War Hail Mary
Will it work?
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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 03/10/2026
"The old system under which the 'third countries' had to provide guarantees that the deportees would be safe from persecution and abuse has been dismantled; all that’s required now is vague and meaningless 'assurances'." It gets worse.
lnk.thebulwark.com
The White Nationalist Buzzword on a State Department Door
“Remigration” traveled from European far-right circles into the machinery of Trump’s deportation policy.
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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Senator Lee, You should look in the mirror along with the horse you rode in on. Your extreme and right wing representation of Utah doesn’t reflect the state. You realize Trump is not longer popular here. You should visit. Town hall. We’ll chat. Two years until your next election.
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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
If you can, help Alan out. Few people I’ve seen on the internet who actually is a smart and service oriented person. Even on Twitter he was always measured and thoughtful. We really do need more leaders like this in SLC.
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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Trump showed Xi all the engineering projects he’s accomplished. Tore down the east wing, built a helipad, put up some Home Depot decor with gold leaf, destroyed the reflecting pool…. Meanwhile, China builds rivers to feed its capitol. Maybe they have ideas for the GSL?
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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I am tired of all the abnormal actions of the President and his cohorts. “Normal” would be a great campaign slogan for the next president. Let’s get back to normal and all things not Trump.
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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
When are we going to get rid of the other Lee? You know, the Lee in DC that comes to Utah every six years to tell us how we are supposed to feel, and has yet to pass a legislation? We deserve a better class of Lee for Utah. apple.news/AVr907wXxQQq...
apple.news
Rep. Trevor Lee charged with fraud, resigns from Utah House — Deseret News
State Rep. Trevor Lee is accused of forging applications to get a loan for his new home.
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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Oops! Not surprised at all.
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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Now we should all understand why Europe wanted nothing to do with Trumps misadventures.
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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
If it has to be torn down, next president can turn it into a city dump and name it after Trump.So over this egotistical maniac and frankly,the voters he rode in on. Then turn the arc de Trump into a McDonalds.A coin with a chicken on one side and bone spur on the other? apple.news/As_f6ZFn9S02...
apple.news
Trump now says the Kennedy Center could be deadly. Months ago, it was ‘great.’ — The Washington Post
The president’s assessment of the Kennedy Center’s physical condition grew increasingly dire after his name went up on the building and revenue began to plunge.
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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Chickens coming home to roost. wapo.st/4iR00l1
wapo.st
Democrats now have easier paths to flipping the Senate. Here are races to watch.
The goal of keeping Democratic Senate seats and flipping four GOP seats once felt like a long shot. Now it's feasible.
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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Utah’s LtGov refused to hand over state voting rolls as required by Utah law. If disaster struck Utah, are we going to be denied FEMA help? Or will Mike Lee save us? 🙄. It’s like living with insurance that might pay up if you behave “properly and obediently.”
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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
In 83 I lived in Thailand and waded thru floods similar to Thailand is going thru now. That was an El Niño year. While living there in the spring of 84, Main Street in Salt Lake City was a river. Hope we are getting prepared. If the pattern continues we are in for quite the next year.
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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I miss Twitter. Not that X monster, but the old blue bird.
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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This is what he said about failure to negotiate with Iran in 2011
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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Another garbage claim from this administration. This is why many apologists struggle when asked to provide evidence.
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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Court orders are now optional? I’m pissed.
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Raw Story @rawstory.com · 26/09/2026
A former White House aide turned Newsmax host abruptly cut short a live segment after a Democratic guest warned that President Donald Trump's outside advisers were pushing martial law.
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Ex-Trump assistant orders network to 'cut from this segment' after martial law warning
A former White House aide turned Newsmax host abruptly cut short a live segment after a Democratic guest warned that President Donald Trump's outside advisers were pushing martial law.Kelly Sadler was hosting a Newsmax 2 panel on noncitizen voting on Friday when Democratic strategist Mike Nellis mad...
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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
No end to hypocrisy in the White House. But, a tan suit and a stutter are scandals in some presidencies.
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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Everyday we have an aircraft carrier group cruising the Middle East, I have to wonder how the cost of high octane diesel fuel is driving up the costs of the war.
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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The rumors of invoking martial law is probably conspiracy theories, but I would have said the same at an attempt to overturn an election. I would say the same with a federal law enforcement force shooting people in the streets. A president saying to shoot protesters in the legs.
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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
It is illegal. Regan complained about it famously. He wanted a line item veto. It is not how our laws work. The president doesn’t have the power to pick and choose. If the courts don’t enforce this, they can’t complain when Republic laws are disregarded.
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
BREAKING WaPo: The White House has blocked CNN from traveling with Trump on Air Force One for a Saturday trip to Knoxville, according to two people familiar with the decision, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to share sensitive details.
washingtonpost.com
White House blocks CNN from trip on Air Force One
The White House’s decision puts the state of the rotational TV pool, which resumed on Friday, in jeopardy once more.
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Sassy Denise @sassydenise.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Our elections are fair in Nevada.
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Bryan Schott @schotthappens.com · 25/09/2026
There are LITERALLY Chinese flags flying at the White House today, but Communism is the biggest threat we face in America? SMDH...
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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Casual disregard for court orders is at the least troubling. At the most impeachable offenses. The president is charged with carefully enforcing the laws along with his oath to defend the constitution. Ignoring a co-equal branch of government? He’s testing the waters and the courts are failing.
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Ronald Hemenway @rehemenway.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The World needs to rid itself of all Dictators !!!
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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This is some of the dangers of depending on AI and this new FLOCK camera technology. Jailed without evidence. Just the opinion of an AI.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Republican nominee for Maine’s 2nd congressional district Paul LePage says he supports Trump and ICE but is outraged they are deporting one of his relatives: “He’s being deported because he came from a country that’s not to the liking of certain people in Washington.”
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
“You might wanna sit down for this one.” Ex DOJ pardon attorney @lawyeroyer.com says the DOJ lawyer defending Trump’s media ban is a Hitler admirer.
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Bryan Schott @schotthappens.com · 21/09/2026
LOL! Quiet, piggy!
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 21/09/2026
Chinese rare earth shipments to US drop ahead of Trump-Xi summit ft.trib.al/1cZnHrx
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Chinese rare earth shipments to US drop ahead of Trump-Xi summit
August exports down 20% from July as Washington presses Beijing over supplies of critical minerals
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Bryan Schott @schotthappens.com · 20/09/2026
You are the company you keep…
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Jessica Crabbit (she/her) @jessica1603.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The USA already has gorgeous arches. No thanks to Trump.
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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
From the internet: The National Trump arch/special military complex for snipers and drones only needs to add sharks with laser attachments to truly show how Trump is actually Dr Evil in disguise.
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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
This is why news organizations are being removed from the White House. Not because they are fake news-it’s because his own staff is sharing the truth.
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God @thegodshow.com · 19/09/2026
Trump fucked up America’s supply chain so badly that soon his voters will be eating the cats and eating the dogs.
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Meidas Charise Lee 💙🌊🌴🥥🫘 @chariselee.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Only time he fights for something like this this much is when it benefits him personally. Trump to form ‘AI Force,’ name AI czar but rejects calls for constraints www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
washingtonpost.com
Trump to form ‘AI Force,’ name AI czar but rejects calls for constraints
A growing chorus of lawmakers and industry leaders have called for moving more slowly on the technology.
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Sue Massa @smassa.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
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Meidas Charise Lee 💙🌊🌴🥥🫘 @chariselee.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
“I have never given away a penny, that has affected my life in any way shape or form” To billionaires, money isn’t about its monetary value. It’s power. They horde it for power to their names, or their family legacies.
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Rob Nelson @porschejunkie.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
@jtfdenver.bsky.social Jane, thank you for sharing my post. Very kind.
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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Everyone should re-check their voter’s status. vote.gov
vote.gov
Register to vote in your state | Vote.gov
Find the information you need to make registration and voting easy. Official voter registration website of the United States government.
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Tim Dickinson @timdickinson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Oregon has a long history as a datacenter state. But a new study details a wild imbalance that comes with the industry. Data centers consume ~23% of the state's electricity, but provide jobs for just 0.2% of the state's workforce
opb.org
Oregon data centers by the numbers: 111 facilities consume nearly one-quarter of state’s power, according to new report
A first-of-its-kind report details the footprint of the controversial facilities.
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Andy S in Utah @andyswats.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
With zero input from congress in the appropriations or war powers delegated solely to congress. apple.news/AGPFnCDf1Q_-...
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The cost of the Iran war has risen to $43.6B, Pentagon tells Congress — USA TODAY
The Pentagon estimates that the Iran war has cost more than $43.6 billion as of Sept. 3, according to an update shared with Congress.
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