JL Mayes

My campaign received the endorsement of @votevets.org and we couldn't be more excited!

Conservatives clash at Turning Point USA conference over MAGA movement's direction Conservative influencers clashed at Turning Point USA's annual youth conference over the future of President Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement.

"...the idea of a civil war in the [Current Admin]...as 'totally fake'...ginned up by people who hope to prevent...JD Vance from becoming Republicans’ next leader."

"...the turmoil, he said, is about 'who gets the machinery when the president exits the scene.'"

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a group of men are standing in a room and one of them is saying fell for it again ALT: a group of men are standing in a room and one of them is saying fell for it again

Happy Epstein Files Release Day for those who celebrate!

Request for my military brothers and sisters...

If you don't mind, please let us know when your "warrior dividend" check (direct deposit?) arrives. If Christmas comes and goes, please let us know if you didn't receive it?

I have a theory...

This is me. I am this guy.

Yes, the hair is different. Regardless, your campaign donations will still be used responsibly and for good.

Joe Mayes - YES for Texas!

What's the website, please?

At the Young Democrats of Denton County Holiday party and ballot draw today.

#JoeMayesForTexas

Hogsbreath woulda been Neidermeyer-ed in the 'Nam.

Some people are just too stupid for their own good.

It's me. Im some people.

Joe Mayes for Texas House District 106.

#JoeMayesforTexas

I hate walking in on the middle of a movie...

BREAKING NEWS: The Raiders are not a good football team.

In related news, scientists have determined that wearing team apparel has no bearing on a team's on-field performance.

Follow me for more breaking NFL news.

We feel you, fam. We face the same uphill battle every year. (We = @patchoulijoes.bsky.social in Denton, TX).

The challenges this year seem even more insurmountable.

We'll keep climbing, one foot in front of the other, until we can't.

I propose a Bowl game in Hawaii: the Trask Bowl, commemorating the contribution of women to the game of football, loved by so many men.

How would one go about making this magic happen?

What I'm hearing about J.J. McCarthy, Jerry Jones' trade steal and more

To wit: check out this line from @diannarussini.bsky.social at The Athletic:

"Every question has a cousin, and suddenly they’re multiplying."

Every syllable perfect. EB White would be proud. So would Grantland Rice, Frank Deford, and Shirley Povich.

Brava.

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Every sports fan believes they have what it takes to be a sports journalist. Some even start podcasts (#OldDogYoungBull on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts).

But it's the ability to WRITE exceptionally well that make the greats into legends. (1/2)

Hi, @amytrask.bsky.social ...my wife and I sat behind Antoinette Brown and Carl Monday night at Allegiant. I mentioned you and she said you were every bit as great in person!

SPEAK TRUTH!

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Oooh! We're coming to one of my favorite parts of the story arc, where the sycophants like Bondi think they're smart enough to hide shit, only to later get caught and go to prison.

I like to call it the "Ehrlichman interlude."

Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company's busy Red Cup Day More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers are on strike Thursday at 65 U.S. stores. The strike has closed some stores on Starbucks’ Red Cup Day, which is typically one of the company’s busiest days ...

I stand with the baristas.

#BoycottStarbucks

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We The People: The Dream of A More Perfect Union A salute to Veterans and the miles we all still have to go

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Every accusation a confession.

"Hear me out...the Venn diagram of pickup truck drivers and the environmentally conscious is practically a circle..."

- Former Ford employee

In related news, CMTT (Cankles McTaco Tits) is also working to reduce the costs of dementia and cankle medications. Probably.

Sometimes I just sit back and think about what happened to Jimmy Gatz, and smile...

Sometimes I just sit back and think about what happened to Jimmy Gatz, and smile...

Isn't it about time we started referring to it as the "Republican government shutdown?"

YouTube video by Patchouli Podcast Four Friends and a Book: Ep 7 - Book Lists

youtu.be/e3zRt_bvsI0?...

What's with all the book lists?

(Also available on YouTube, iHeart, Apple, and wherever you get your podcasts.)

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This keeps sounding more and more like a Chuck Wendig/Chuck Tingle collaboration.

@chucktingle.bsky.social

Rep. Nate Schatzline to join faith group, not seek reelection Schatzline, who represents Fort Worth, is one the most conservative members of the Legislature’s lower chamber.

I'm conditioned to immediately wonder how long before the truth about his "ministry" comes out..

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