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Chris Himsl

@chimsl.bsky.social
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Retired US Army Colonel, believer in the values expressed by those Presidents enshrined on Mount Rushmore, the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence & not the transactional, narcissism & authoritarianism practiced by the current occupier of the WH

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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This is administration is so out of touch with reality www.foxnews.com/food-drink/t...
foxnews.com
Texas BBQ joint takes drastic step as soaring beef prices devour restaurant
Butter's BBQ near Corpus Christi in Texas dropped brisket from its menu after beef prices surged, with the beef cut eating over 70% of grocery costs.
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
842 Days until the next Presidential Inauguration 842 Days until the stupid shit stops If we don't have comprehensive election reform: Nonpartisan primaries Ranked Choice voting Proportional representation Outlaw Citizens United We'll run the risk of another Trump presidentialtermclock.com
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Presidential Term Clock - Presidential Term Countdown
Live countdown tracking the days until the end of the next presidential term. Follow along as we count down to January 20, 2029.
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Just like his good buddy KJU
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
SC, do we really want this woman representing us in the Senate?
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I think he can handle GOP Senators, especially those that don't know the difference between the Hawks and Hawkeyes
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I'm old enough to remember when Federal Agencies were using Kaspersky Anti Virus software on their computers. USG Contracts go to the lowest bidder.
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Thanks Sarah
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
My Op Ed on the need to keep SC primaries open got posted today in the Post & Courier This is a nonpartisan issue, it is a pro democracy, pro Constitution stance www.postandcourier.com/opinion/comm...
postandcourier.com
Commentary: South Carolina’s elections should serve voters — not political parties
More than half of veterans identify as politically independent. Closed primaries could disenfranchise 195,000 SC veterans who swore to support and defend the Constitution, not a political party.
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
South Carolina, a new legislative session comes in January, let your representatives know you are tired of the choosing between the lesser of two evils.
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Helsinki 2018
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
& were true patriots
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Because Congress abdicated its power and responsibilities to the President and the political parties Our "representatives" on both sides of the aisle do whatever the party tells them to do & if your party controls Congress & the WH, POTUS is King Washington warned us in his farewell address.
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Unfortunately, "Win, Win" isn't in the Trump/MAGA/America First lexicon
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
More of this: Boss & employee, time for their annual review
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Except for this clause, "unless such force be necessary to repel armed enemies of the United States" Trump has declared Democrats enemies of the United States You can bet ICE will be in precincts that traditionally vote Blue www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
nbcnews.com
‘The enemy from within’: Trump calls Democrats more dangerous than U.S. foreign adversaries
Trump was answering a question about how he would handle any Washington bureaucrats who might try to undermine him in a potential second term.
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I'm surprised she didn't say, "Let them eat cake."
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Elements of Espionage aka Betrayal Three essential elements set the conditions for a person’s entry into espionage: • dysfunctions in the personality (malignant narcissist) • a state of crisis (repeated bankruptcies) • ease of opportunity (Russian election interference) www.cia.gov/resources/cs...
cia.gov
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I think I like the '62 style more
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
It's time labor start demanding C Suite compensation packages: Wages + Profit Sharing + Stock + Benefits
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
He knows the numbers Most House seats are gerrymandered so the House can't/won't impeach States are split 50/50 so the Senate will never reach 2/3 majority to convict Party and personal ambition over Country & Constitution
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Wouldn't it be great if the rest of the White House press corps walked out in solidarity, like the opening acts of the Ed Sheeran tour Wouldn't it be great if the White House press corps just ignored Dumb Donald
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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
"If I’m a smart politician, I don’t trash talk everybody b/c I might want your folks to rank me number two, and that’s going to help me. So I think it encourages more civility in the process." – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski on how ranked choice voting improves elections in Alaska
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
It's time federal judges start issuing arrest warrants.
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Just think, we have only 855 days until the next U.S. presidential inauguration on January 20, 2029.
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🤔things that make you go hmmm. House Republicans what is that monstrosity Trump built on our SW Border?🤔 Yes, the Trump lead GOP is a totalitarian regime
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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"Given that 69% of U.S. adults say they’re unsatisfied with how democracy is working in the country, it’s no wonder Americans around the country are hungry for reforms to our elections." Check out the list today: fairvoteaction.org/which-states... #FairRepresentation #MoreVoiceMoreChoice
Election Reform On The Ballot
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Companies aren't people, neither are PACs & SuperPACs. It's time to overturn Citizens United and return power to the people
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Actually he is ANTI farm/farmer His policies result in family farm bankruptcies.
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Jamie, call it for what it is: Denazification Program
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WatchYourRepsTN&SC @watchyourrepssc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Admiral Nancy Lacore: Hegseth Fired Her, but She’s Not Finished jaimeharrison.substack.com/p/admiral-na...
jaimeharrison.substack.com
Admiral Nancy Lacore: Hegseth Fired Her, but She’s Not Finished
What does it mean to keep serving when the institution around you changes and the path you expected suddenly ends?
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Is it just me, or does Hegseth's jacket button look a little tight on him?
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Hey DumB Donald, if we stop trading/importing with all those countries, where are you going to get your big, beautiful tariff revenue from? OBTW, I'm still waiting for my "tariff check"
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FairVote @fairvote.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
What do elected officials, business leaders, and artists across the political spectrum have in common? They know it’s time to improve our elections with ranked choice voting. #RankedChoiceVoting
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Trump is taking us back to the Gilded Age. We need to bring back a Gilded Age President We need a Square Deal: Consumer protection Corporate responsibility Conservation of our natural resources
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Trump has been hammering America's farmers in both of his terms. Why our farmers voted for him is beyond my comprehension.
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Elements of Espionage aka Betrayal Three essential elements set the conditions for a person’s entry into espionage: • dysfunctions in the personality (malignant narcissist) • a state of crisis (repeated bankruptcies) • ease of opportunity (Russian election interference) www.cia.gov/resources/cs...
cia.gov
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Go Braves!
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Just sayin'
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Sam Johnson Says 'Pretty Much Everyone'
ALT: Sam Johnson Says 'Pretty Much Everyone'
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"One more question." As he's walking out the door, and you knew he had the bad guy.
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Better Ballot SC @betterballotsc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
It's National Voter Registration Day! It's time to register or check your registration at SCVotes.gov. Request your absentee ballot. Check out SCVotes.gov to get the most up-to-date information on absentee voting. youtube.com/shorts/ulno9... Watch for more: #SCPol #NationalVoterRegistrationDay
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Happy National Voter Registration Day!
YouTube video by Better Ballot SC
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
First of the Holiday movies in our house.
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
So much for the Senate being a great deliberative body.
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
other factors: tariffs trade wars with largest trading partners Mexico & Canada failed immigration policy reducing US productivity $40T debt & interest payments cost overrun vanity projects increased sick leave from unvaccinated workers & their children declining work force participation etc., etc.,
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Wait til about 2 AM tomorrow, he'll post something more pathetic. He's a weak, pathetic, little man.
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
EVSet New Sales Records Across Europe in August, climbed 36% year-over-year in Aug 2026 to 380,000 units, pushing year-to-date volume to 3.3 million as strong subsidy-backed demand, high fuel prices, and affordable new models offset slowdowns in other global markets www.reuters.com/business/aut...
reuters.com
Europe drives global EV sales growth in August, offsetting China, North America weakness
Global demand for electric vehicles rose for a sixth consecutive ​month in August, with Europe leading ‌the growth, data from UK-based research firm Benchmark Mineral Intelligence showed on Friday.
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Hmm, before Macklemore got dissed on this tour, most main stream America & I dare say the world, had never heard of Macklemore & his views on Gaza. Now everyone knows. It seems to me to his dismissal furthers his cause.
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Billionaire solidarity
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
CIA Really. Trump meets the characteristics of a traitor. www.cia.gov/resources/cs...
cia.gov
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I got my drivers license learning international signs and parallel parking a Lincoln Marquis Station Wagon on an ancient German street.
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Chris Himsl @chimsl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🤣🤣🤣
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