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Coach Sark on signing day! #HookEm #NoLonghornfanUnder1k

@CynicalPublius I believe the statement, “follow the science,” during Covid sums up the entire post.

RE: Credentialism I despise credentialism and believe it is a disease that is eating away at the soul of the USA in the same way that matters of class and nobility have festered in countries like England for centuries. I define “credentialism” as follows: A individual’s unwarranted belief that one is morally, physically and/or intellectually superior to others based solely on something written on a piece of paper (diplomas, resumes, etc.). When I speak on credentialism, I often have red herrings thrown in my face in a attempt to refute my position, so let me please make clear that there are two things that are NOT “credentialism”: 1. Indicators of basic competency are not credentialism. Certain fields require certain credentials to be trusted for a minimum level of competence. I WANT my dentist to have a DDS or a DMD. I WANT the guy servicing my A/C unit to have an HVAC certificate. I WANT my Army Infantry platoon sergeant to be a Ranger school graduate. These are all indicators of a basic level of competency in a chosen field, and a functioning society cannot exist without them. 2. Statements of lived experience are not credentialism. A survivor of a Nazi death camp possesses valuable views on the Holocaust that others do not. An experienced EMT has valuable views on the consequences of fentanyl addiction that others do not. An Olympic gold medal champion understands the discipline of athletic training better than most. When such people cite their lived experience to back up a claim directly related to that experience, this is not the same as credentialism. Credentialism eats away at our nation when presented as follows: -When a credential is presented as a marker of all-around intellectual, physical and/or moral superiority. -When like credentials are dismissed based on an unwarranted sense of superiority; i.e., a mistaken belief that a degree from Yale is somehow superior to a degree from Clemson. -When credentials are used as an unjust gating item to dismiss an otherwise highly qualified individual. -Credentials as exclusionary clubs—“Sorry dear, he’s not one of our kind.” -A mistaken belief that only one with a certain credential can understand certain things when knowledge about those things is generally available to all. -Dunning-Kruger credentialism: “Because I have credentials in one area, this makes me an expert in areas for which I have no credentials.” Put simply, credentialism is snobbery, and snobbery is antithetical to the American way of life. In America each of us can rise and fall on our own two feet based on what we demonstrate as INDIVIDUALS in our actual deeds, accomplishments and failures, and mere pieces of worthless paper do not change that. One last thing: nothing is more cowardly and despicable than the credentialist who trumpets their own credentials while dismissing the credentials they lack as being irrelevant. If one wants to commit the sin of credentialism, one also needs to accept that the credentials they lack are a mark against them, using their own standard. People who engage in such a practice are morally bankrupt, insecure, sniveling weasels. This was on my mind.

@RandPaul And what will be done about it Senator? Nothing, just line with everything. Can’t even pass a law for having to show an ID to vote. But daylight savings time? That it’ll be a fucking breeze. Politicians exist to perpetuate and justify their existence and enrichment.

December 2025: Jack Smith swore under oath that he didn't spy on text messages belonging to members of Congress. Today: New evidence confirms he spied on dozens of members of Congress, myself included. This is a blatant abuse of power, and exactly what our Founders warned about.

@AmandaMAtwell Demand to be booked on BA 192. That’s not a codeshare British airways flight. So even if you booked on BA, it could still be an AA flight for other BA flight numbers.

@CollinSLKoh Unfortunately President Obama lacked “yang telur”, and let China have its way in the SCS. Now all of Asia will pay the price. Certainly China would like to save face, but contrasting propaganda for domestic consumption vs international perception, Xi will choose the former.

Poor Beijing, fighting the battle of public rhetoric all by itself. It must be wondering: where are my friends who should have come forward bravely to provide me supporting fire? Beijing’s “all weather” and “no limits” friends: sound of cricket amidst the deathly silence.

@JoshPateCFB *wink*

@TiffanyFong Yes-in Asia. But very rarely.

Have you ever seen an Asian homeless person?

Roger Staubach’s 1st career touchdown pass was a 75 yard dime to Lance Rentzel. Name a QB (other than Staubach) that was always a threat to throw the bomb.

@CollinSLKoh Really busy day, huh, Mr. Koh? Especially when its China suka-suka gue day...

It’s actually well within Manila’s sovereign rights to exercise jurisdiction, whether it’s more than 100 MDA sorties or tens of thousands. On the other hand, Beijing has no rights to exercise similar jurisdiction in Philippine EEZ. UNCLOS is clear on this.

@CollinSLKoh At least I'll have a front row seat if the shit ever hits the fan. 🤷‍♂️

Then don’t create the sparks that led to the flames in the first place? Imagine the arsonist complaining that the firefighters are the ones causing fire? 🤷🏻‍♂️

@CollinSLKoh This is a dangerous precedent for SEA countries with claims in the SCS. Iran has stretched US power projection; China has seen the timing of this and made a proclamation, akin to "ownership" in spite of China's UNCLOS signatory status and the 2016 PCA judgment.

And the image you chose is a most widely known instrument Beijing tapped to coerce its weaker Southeast Asian SCS rivals through intimidation. Speaking of irony at its finest. 🙃

@CollinSLKoh the minimum expected cost of retrofit to operational is north of $450,000,000, Rp 8 trillion. It's the timing that doesn't track, unless, they are going to wait 5 years for the economy to recover. 2/end

@CollinSLKoh I agreee with you assessment, yet, how many times a year is carrier scale HADR needed, unless, Indonesia is going to spend its financial resources to handle disasters within a 7,000 mile radius. Given the financial situation here and even though it's a gift from Italy, 1/

Indonesia's new aircraft carrier, the former Italian Navy ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, to be homeported in Lampung. en.antaranews.com/news/422481/na…

@CollinSLKoh I assume the mission profile is to protect Indonesia’s EEZ from other nations’ claims from fishing and mineral right infringements and claims of ownership, yes?

@RustyRootbeer No STOVL aircraft in TNI inventory. No indication that Italy will transfer the AV-8 too, neither is the case of recently decommissioned USMC AV-8s. F-35B is financially out of reach, at least for now as country's fiscal position under strain. The carrier will just operate helos.

@UndyFeeted @foidslayer27381 @kdan4184 @JoshHoldsCourt @libsoftiktok Fear for one’s life does.

@foidslayer27381 @kdan4184 @JoshHoldsCourt @libsoftiktok Losing a fight doesn't mean you can kill someone. What don't blacks understand about that

@TheStingisBack Event Horizon.