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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 5d

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 · 21d

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 · 17d

Please join us as @principlesfirst.bsky.social and @issueonereform.bsky.social host a moderated forum discussing executive overreach and the need for congress to reclaim its constitutional authority.

#PrinciplesFirst
#IssueOne
#ChecktheExec

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Principles First + Issue One: Paramus Community Forum

Join Principles First + Issue One in Paramus Community Forum: Finding Our Common Ground.

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 22d

Didn’t he get multiple deferments for bone spurs?

#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 22d

'Tough it out': Trump ripped for giving 'medieval advice' about Tylenol to pregnant women

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'Tough it out': Trump ripped for giving 'medieval advice' about Tylenol to pregnant women

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · 22d

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

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · Aug 1

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

Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · Aug 1

And we're officially at the end of being able to trust the jobs numbers in this country ever again.

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Frank Figliuzzi @frankfigliuzzi.bsky.social · Jul 29

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 · Jul 4

In honor of today, take a moment to read the entire Declaration. It is staggering what we are facing today vs the grievances documented against the King in 1776.

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Declaration of Independence: A Transcription

Note: The following text is a transcription of the Stone Engraving of the parchment Declaration of Independence (the document on display in the Rotunda at the National Archives Museum.) The spelling a...

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · Jul 2

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 · Jul 1

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

sheepcheese.bsky.social @sheepcheese.bsky.social · Jul 1

A republican epiphany. Imagine that.

Bren @kindofnerdy.bsky.social · Jul 1

Dems are trying to save health care & "keep seniors in their nursing homes," but Republicans still aren't having it...

Tills (R): Our narrative is "all about the wealthy." ✅

D's are trying to save lives, while R's continue looking for votes this a.m. to enable their killing!

🎥 @underthedesknews

Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · Jun 19

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 · Jun 18

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 · Jun 17

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.

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · Jun 16

Trump: You all know the great PM of the UK and we just signed a document

*drops documents*

Trump: A little windy out here. We just signed it and so we have our trade agreement with the EU

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Michael Beck @michaelbeck.bsky.social · Jun 16

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.

Larry @ahbseen.bsky.social · Jun 16

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