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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

The ultimate hypocrisy is that a big reason of MAGA and Trump’s rise grew out of veterans despondent of our war in Iraq to never get involved in a forever war. And yet, here we are.

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Remember when Republicans charged Obama with picking winners and losers? #Hypocrites

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

1 successful Summit, 22 state chapters and growing, and over 50 events across the country last year. Never too late to join our movement. #PrinciplesFirst

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SupFellas @supfellas.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

@principlesfirst.bsky.social #P1stTexas is planning a Speaker Series dinner and discussion in Arlington on March 28. Are you looking for a space to discuss responsible politics? We are your people! www.eventbrite.com/e/principles...

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Principles First in Arlington, Texas

Join Principles First at the National Medal of Honor Museum!

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

You want to protest go ahead, but vandalizing private property is never the answer.

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Tickets are going fast so please book now. Can’t wait to see all my principled friends next month. #PrinciplesFirst

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

The rise of MAGA was fueled in part by many veterans who served in Iraq feeling their sacrifices were for naught based on a false narrative. Another slap in the face with what has now happened in Venezuela.

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Imagine being so vain and insecure that you need to put your name on everything.

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

If only this was the case on November 5, 2024.

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Imagine if Obama did this and what MAGA would say part 14,534

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Love this. Reagan trending on Bluesky!

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Happening now. Crowd growing to several hundred in Mountainside NJ #Nokings #PrinciplesFirst #Checktheexec

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Not a popular take on this site but I think we may have underestimated the political savvy of Marjorie Taylor-Greene.

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Principles First @principlesfirst.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Chicago Principles First'ers: we'll be holding a community forum in just two weeks on 10/7 at the Harold Washington Library Center! We'll be joined by Professor Ginsburg at the University of Chicago School of Law. RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/principles...

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Didn’t he get multiple deferments for bone spurs?

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

We have power and we become more powerful when we work together.

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

We have entered the death spiral of the economy if markets can’t trust government statistics.

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Frank Figliuzzi @frankfigliuzzi.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

The NYPD officer killed by the active shooter was an immigrant from Bangladesh. He had 2 kids and a 3rd on the way. The US State Dept travel advisory for Bangladesh is level 3; “Reconsider Travel” for violence, crime and terrorism. He died here, for us, shot with a Colt M4 rifle. Think about that.

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Haven’t seen any coverage of the fact that the cuts in the big bill go through 2034 and most don’t kick in until after November 2026. People are not going to feel the full pain of the bill until after the midterms. Coincidence?

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Only when not seeking reelection. We need leadership from both parties to take principled stances.

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Asha Castleberry-Hernandez, national security expert and David Opderbeck, Seton Hall joins the panel at the Principles First Bedminster NJ Community Event. Federal choices. Local impact. #PrinciplesFirst

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Steve Katz of the Foodbank of Somerset and Javier Robles, Rutgers University at the Principles First Bedminster NJ Community Event demystifying Federal Choices. Local Impact #PrinciplesFirst

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

He is not well. My take is that his advisors saw him not holding his own with the other G7 leaders and needed to get him out of there.

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

The longer people feel this way makes it harder to build/rebuild political movement/organization that will be successful in future elections. He won running on easy issues of inflation and immigration, against a candidate who was in an a no-win situation. Put your energy in the now and tomorrow.

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Putting aside the waste of money, the juxtaposition of Trump’s parade to the nationwide protests has been impactful.

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Imagine being the most powerful person on earth and yet still have the abject lack of self confidence requiring constant validation.

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Bluesky needs to add some better ways to fact check. This is becoming Blue-Twitter quickly and that’s no less dangerous than MAGA world.

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Just turned on Fox News to check on the “parade” and watching an Army commercial that features a diverse slate of soldiers talking about their experiences. Seriously. Not sure how this got okayed.

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Some great local experts will be in attendance to take your questions to demystify federal policy and legislation. Asha Castleberry-Hernandez on National Security Javier Robles on Healthcare Steve Katz on Food security David Opderbeck on Technology and Privacy #PrinciplesFirst

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Burning random cars doesn’t help your cause.

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

My favorite South Carolinian making good trouble again!

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Principles First is holding an event in Bedminster NJ. A great chance to hear from local experts breaking down the impact of federal policies in the areas of healthcare, national security, technology, privacy, and food security. Hope you can attend June 18th. www.eventbrite.com/e/principles...

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Principles First Community Forum: Bedminster, NJ

Join us for a community forum in Bedminster, NJ: Federal Choices. Local Impact.

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Principles First @principlesfirst.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Former Illinois Congressman Dan Lipinski at our recent Chicago dinner: “It’s not guaranteed what we have here in the United States—our democratic republic is not guaranteed. And more people need to understand that.” Help us preserve it: principlesfirst.us

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 18/05/2025