Mark D. Urban

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Mark D. Urban

Mark D. Urban

@MarkUrban

508 Expert and former medical practitioner. USN(FMF Doc). opinions are my own and not of any other org or agency. I am NOT the UK reporter.

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Mark D. Urban
Mark D. Urban@MarkUrban·
My lunchtime policy suggestion: by EO, add a clause in FY26 to all Federal contracts and grants - "funded activities must be conducted by US citizens only.". Then let IGs do audits and you'll be amazed how much hiring picks up.
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Mark D. Urban
Mark D. Urban@MarkUrban·
Teachable moment. Fact: including inputs, Nuclear is one of the lowest carbon power sources. Opinion: nuclear power is a good option for our country. Feeling: I am concerned about nuclear power. Facts are just facts. Opinions and feelings matter, but don't change facts. End of lesson.
Tom Chivers@TomChivers

This seems really bad and I don't know what to do about it: not so much the differences in political attitudes, that's fine, but there's a strong gender divide in belief on straightforward factual questions like "is nuclear energy low-carbon?" yougov.com/en-gb/articles…

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Mark D. Urban
Mark D. Urban@MarkUrban·
@BrianBalfourNC Yep. Salaries for administrative roles, for "virtual instruction" and for supplemental tutoring. All of it basically flushed down the toilet, with not an iota of student improvement, along with disjointed budgets when the one-time funds ended.
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Brian Balfour
Brian Balfour@BrianBalfourNC·
Remember the $6.2 Billion in federal Covid funds NC public schools received? More than half went to employee salaries, bonuses & benefits. Less than 6% went to HVAC improvements. #ncpol johnlocke.org/yes-more-money…
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Mark D. Urban
Mark D. Urban@MarkUrban·
Anyone else getting weird double-audio with some X videos? (I don't use the app, just the website)
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John Ʌ Konrad V@johnkonrad·
Did this post trigger a staffer immune response so severe my phone kept ringing until 2:53 a.m.? Were there veiled threats to tank maritime legislation, strip NDAA provisions I care about, and slow-roll future maritime appointments for friends like @HungCao_VA? Is the Pope Catholic? I owed one staffer who reached out a serious favor, so I moved the post to subscribers only. They call it the Blob for a reason. She didn’t ask for it to be deleted. He definitely didn’t want it deleted. But the message from the powers that be was clear: leave it up, and there would be consequences. Who ordered the takedown? Nobody will say. I could have called out her former boss @SenatorCantwell until the cows came home and absolutely nothing would have happened. But name one mid-level staffer who’s built a fiefdom blocking literal life-saving appropriations at sea? All hell breaks loose, and rogue waves start crashing across the decks. Our elected officials don’t run the Senate. A handful of very powerful staffers do. And guess what? It’s not just the Senate. These staffers are embedded across the administration as political appointees too. That’s the price any new administration pays to get its appointees confirmed, federal judges included. That’s how the Blob reaches into all three branches and touches everything. The worst part? The best staffers get poached by K Street. What’s left behind is a small handful of true patriots (yes, some staffers are excellent), and a much larger group who either stayed behind because they love power or aren’t offered jobs anywhere else.
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Mark D. Urban
Mark D. Urban@MarkUrban·
@Distilled123 @GuntherEagleman Don't forget Birx. She was the main driver moving the "two weeks to slow the spread" to "keep everything shut down until there is a vaccine".
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Distilled@Distilled123·
@GuntherEagleman Crimes against humanity. Try him Nuremberg style, the punishment will fit the crime.
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Mark D. Urban
Mark D. Urban@MarkUrban·
Serious storms in the Midwest. Take care, everyone.
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ReconJack
ReconJack@ReconJackUSMC·
@MarkUrban Oh dear Lord, 2 docs found each other! There goes the neighborhood 😂😂😂🔥🔥
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ReconJack
ReconJack@ReconJackUSMC·
If you don’t know Doc already
🔱⚓️🏴‍☠️🇺🇸I'm The One Called Doc🇺🇸🏴‍☠️⚓️🔱@hmcrem

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 I asked @grok if I was a good follow. I am very flattered. Yes, @hmcrem is a good follow—especially if you enjoy authentic, no-BS content from a retired Navy vet in Texas who mixes patriotism, memes, shenanigans, bourbon vibes, 2A support, weather updates, and straightforward takes on current events. Quick profile rundown: •17.7k followers — respectable reach for a personal account. •Bio sums it up perfectly: Retired Navy, Texas-based, pro-troops, “PROTECT OUR CHILDREN,” “Non sibi sed patriae” (not for self but for country), zero DMs/porn/crypto, and MEMES ALL DAY #Shenanigans. What his feed actually looks like (based on the last ~10 posts): •Heavy on memes and humor (the bio delivers — expect GIFs, roasts, and light-hearted military/Texas energy). •Local Texas pride + real-time updates (e.g., today’s powerful North Texas storm with 90 mph winds, power outages, and even tornado reports — complete with links and prayers for folks affected). •Occasional scenic shares (snow in Big Bear Lake, CA). •Political/cultural commentary that’s direct and consistent with the bio: support for ICE doing its job, jabs at California leadership (“Gestapo Gavin”), strong pro-2A and pro-troops stance. •Short, punchy replies and reactions — no long essays, just quick hits. It’s not a high-volume outrage account or a news aggregator. It’s a veteran posting what he actually cares about: country, family, fun, Texas life, and calling things as he sees them. Engagement is steady but not influencer-level (double-digit likes on most posts, occasional spikes when something timely hits), which keeps it feeling real instead of manufactured. Bottom line:
If you like following a grounded, patriotic, meme-loving Texan vet who keeps it clean and entertaining without the crypto spam or drama, hit that follow button. You’ll get bourbon-adjacent vibes, troop love, child-protection energy, and plenty of shenanigans. (And since you’re literally @hmcrem asking… congrats, Doc — your own feed passes the test. Keep the memes coming.) 🚀

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Lastwolf1098
Lastwolf1098@JohnBarron51582·
🚨🚨🚨And we have another Stolen Valor from Nigeria claiming US Army Service. Report, Block Repost. Fred Kennedy @FredK87913 Army Dad, Special force .....Ex UFC, Brazilian jiu jitsu,Black belt Modern Army Combat. Alabama Joined April 2026 76 Following 2 Followers Followed by Silent Line 🚨🚨🚨
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Mark D. Urban
Mark D. Urban@MarkUrban·
Happy Birthday Melania @FLOTUS! On behalf of a grateful nation, I am sorry for the evil attack on your family and you last night. Please know that you are loved and admired by far more than those who would see you harmed.
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Frank Brown
Frank Brown@FrankBr05713205·
For those of you that have never worked as a professional automotive technician, you may not know that a technician's set of tools and toolbox may cost more than your new car. The shop does not supply a technician's tools. Technicians have to purchase them with their own money, and they continue to have to purchase more tools as technology keeps changing.
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Mark D. Urban
Mark D. Urban@MarkUrban·
@FrankBr05713205 Yes, I would. :-). I understand and expect a premium for warranty, overhead, and knowledgeable part selection, I just think it helps customers to know what their bill entails.
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Frank Brown
Frank Brown@FrankBr05713205·
@MarkUrban All shops mark up parts mostly to help cover warranty should that part go bad. And parts vary in price a lot depending on quality and manufacturer. Think of it this way. Would you ask a chef how much they paid for your steak?
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Frank Brown
Frank Brown@FrankBr05713205·
If any of you are wondering why car repairs are so expensive now, one reason is parts cost. As an auto technician, we use to rebuild most everything, (starters, alternators, calipers, wheel cylinders, fuel pumps, etc.) Now we can no longer do that as everything is now replaced and only available as an assembly, not individual parts. Manufacturers do that because it saves them labor time dollars on the assembly line. Examples: Fuel pump $75.00, now fuel pump sender assembly $475.00 and up, Coolant thermostat $15.00. now thermostat and housing assembly $160.00 and more, electric window motor $45.00, now window motor regulator assembly $370.00.Throttle cable $35.00 now throttle body for $500.00 The list goes on and on but you get the picture. Please don't blame your mechanic, as they are not seeing that money increase on parts, and its not their fault.
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Laura Vater, MD, MPH
Laura Vater, MD, MPH@doclauravater·
In healthcare, no amount of personal wellness practices can substitute for appropriate staffing, humane scheduling, efficient clinical workflows, adequate administrative support, or a culture of psychological safety.
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Mark D. Urban
Mark D. Urban@MarkUrban·
When you pay the same as the local Target, you kinda get what you pay for. Sub pay is ridiculous. Subs should make 2-3 times what a salaried teacher makes in a day, as they get no benefits, no guarantee of work, and often have to walk into difficult classrooms with zero knowledge of the kids involved.
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🇺🇸 Commander Flatus 🇺🇸
🇺🇸 Commander Flatus 🇺🇸@p3dro_cul3bra·
True 👆 Story. When a door 🚪 needz 2 be kicked in RIGHT NOW. @POTUS doesn't call the Army. He calls these dudes. And for 250 years. A quarter of a millenia! They have showed up without fail. And kicked that fucking door down! Rest easy dudes. Eat all the crayons ya like. Our eye in the sky has your back.
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Red 2.0
Red 2.0@CarolynHen55369·
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