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Vice President at Flextrol Corporation | Economist | UNC Alum | Charlotte FC Season Ticket Holder | Eagle Scout

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Well, that's illegal. I guess that doesn't matter anymore though.

07.10.2025 17:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm sure Gastonia can just turn its furniture factories back on overnight. Isn't there just a switch or something?

30.09.2025 10:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He's so close to getting it

22.09.2025 23:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I love North Carolina. And I know you do too. We have a long road ahead of us, but I believe we can win thisโ€”together. Thank you for being on the team.

28.07.2025 21:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 410    ๐Ÿ” 97    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 16    ๐Ÿ“Œ 12

Disgraceful. Suspension should be incoming.

13.07.2025 21:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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An unbelievable first-half. ๐Ÿ”ฅ

13.07.2025 20:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 150    ๐Ÿ” 27    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5

Not the news I wanted to wake up to this morning. Absolutely devastating.

03.07.2025 10:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Spineless, as always

29.06.2025 22:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐ŸŒฎ

17.06.2025 22:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

05.06.2025 11:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Simple in his demented brain, maybe

05.05.2025 11:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is absolutely disgusting and horrifying. Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. Can Congress come to their senses and impeach this fool already?

04.05.2025 16:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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25.04.2025 10:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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22.04.2025 22:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Men in Blazers Table: Week 33

21.04.2025 12:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 59    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Carolina used to have one on Franklin Street. Much to the dismay of us all, it closed during covid.

16.04.2025 13:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Green Jacket for Rory McIlroy ๐ŸŸข

14.04.2025 00:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1673    ๐Ÿ” 114    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 18    ๐Ÿ“Œ 28

And there it is. Senator Cory Booker makes history-- the longest standing filibuster in US history at 24 hours 19 minutes and counting.

Good trouble.

01.04.2025 23:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18448    ๐Ÿ” 1617    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 247    ๐Ÿ“Œ 59

These are not serious people

29.03.2025 13:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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AOC: I want to live in an America that guarantees healthcare to every person.

I want to live in an America that has a living wage for every person

I want to live in an America where you have free speech to express yourself and not be afraid of being put on a list or deported.

21.03.2025 03:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 71632    ๐Ÿ” 14661    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1207    ๐Ÿ“Œ 966

This... this might be the best thing I've ever read

19.03.2025 01:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"Trump administration fixes problem created by themselves"

11.03.2025 18:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Free markets! Except when I don't want them. Can the GOP explain the basis of the economic policy again?

11.02.2025 12:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is exactly what Democrats need to do. Point out flaws in the administration and say "here's exactly what I'd do if I was in charge and how it's better." That's the best way to convince people who didn't vote for you (or at all) this time around.

29.01.2025 12:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That's what you get for not voting for Kamala over Palestine

21.01.2025 11:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿงต ๐Ÿ‘‹ I'm a political scientist who wrote a book about the recent collapse of two democracies (Egypt & Tunisia).

Given the anxieties of today, let me present a ๐Ÿงต with thoughts & resources for:

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR DEMOCRACY COLLAPSES:

20.01.2025 14:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5935    ๐Ÿ” 1425    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 211    ๐Ÿ“Œ 182
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Biden says farewell: "After 50 years of public service, I give you my word: I still believe in the idea for which this nation stands ... now it's your turn to stand guard. May you be the keeper of the flame. May you keep the faith. I love America. You love it too. God bless you all"

16.01.2025 01:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9308    ๐Ÿ” 1595    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 246    ๐Ÿ“Œ 178
I hereby resign from Congress. - Rep. Jeff Jackson
YouTube video by Jeff Jackson I hereby resign from Congress. - Rep. Jeff Jackson

With gratitude, I hereby resign from Congress.

Hereโ€™s some of what I learned:

youtube.com/shorts/TOoAw...

31.12.2024 16:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 323    ๐Ÿ” 26    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 39    ๐Ÿ“Œ 14

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