Stochastic Terrorist

@mikeroweworks National treasure.

If you haven’t heard, and even if you have, Jimmy Kimmel said this about Markwayne Mullin, former Senator from Oklahoma, and our newest Secretary of Homeland Security: “We have a plumber now protecting us from terrorism.” Apparently, there has been some backlash. Plumbers were offended, obviously, as were parents of plumbers, spouses of plumbers, children of plumbers, and millions of people who have had a plumber show up when they needed one. Comedians were also offended, (the funny ones, anyway,) along with a surprising number of terrorists - especially those with access to hot and cold running water. However, in spite of the ensuing kerfuffle, @jimmykimmel doubled down. “I’m not upset that the head of Homeland Security was a plumber,” he said, “I’m upset that he isn’t still a plumber." He further elucidated by adding, "I wouldn't put a plumber in charge of Homeland Security for the same reason I wouldn't call a five-star general to pull a rat out of my toilet, OK? We all have our areas of expertise.” Being offended is always a choice, and I don’t choose to be offended by a joke, even one that comes at the expense of the skilled tradespeople my foundation tries to elevate. But I am a tad butt hurt by the suggestion that skilled workers should never evolve into something new, and that competence is somehow limited to one vocation. Obviously, expertise and skill are important. If I need a new kidney, I’d prefer a doctor do the surgery, not a late-night talk show host. But if the doctor in question used to host a talk show, why would I hold that against him? Ten years ago, during one of the presidential debates, @MarcoRubio answered a workforce-related question by arguing that America needed to get shop class back into high schools. He concluded by saying, “What our country needs are more welders and fewer philosophers.” A lot of people on this page commented that Rubio and I were singing from the same hymnal, but in fact, we weren’t. At least not entirely. Because I don’t think the current shortage of welders has anything to do with an overabundance of philosophers. In fact, I think it’s a mistake to promote one vocation at the expense of the other. What we really need in this country, are more welders who can talk intelligently about Aristotle, and more philosophers who can run an even bead. More Generals, in other words, who can fix their own toilets, and more plumbers who can hold a powerful government job. This is what Mullin did. He was a private citizen who mastered an essential skill and then turned that skill into a multi-million-dollar company that employed a lot of people and served a lot of customers. That gave him the freedom to do other things with his life, including a career in public service which got him into Congress, where he’s spent the last eleven years doing whatever Congressmen do. Now, he has a very consequential position in the Cabinet of the current administration. Is that not the embodiment of the American Dream? I get that Jimmy Kimmel might have a problem with Mullin’s politics, but what possible objection could he have about the trajectory of his career, or his desire to do more than one thing with his life? The only sensible thing to do in the wake of a moment this tone deaf, is remind America that the skills gap is wide, and getting wider. The shortage of skilled tradespeople is now headline news and closing it is nothing less than a matter of national security. This year, my foundation has set aside $10 million dollars to help train the next generation of plumbers, and lots of other essential workers. I'm talking about hundreds of thousands of AI-proof, six figure jobs that don't require a four-year degree, waiting to be filled. The money is currently available to anyone who wants to master a useful skill at mikeroweworks.org. Apply today. As for those of you genuinely offended by Kimmel's comments, consider expressing your disappointment with a modest donation to mikeroweWORKS. Our work ethic scholarship is making a real difference, and your money will be well spent, I promise. The donate button is big and red and hard to miss, at mikeroweworks.org I’d love to chat but I’ve gotta pull a rat out of my toilet…

@theclassicwife Absolutely. Without fail.

Do you make your bed everyday?

@HemantKuma74917 @vjprav33n @realgerhardtvdm Nah. That plane has been in service since the 70’s. Already being phased out. The new E-7’s are scheduled for delivery in 2027.

@StochasticTerr1 @vjprav33n @realgerhardtvdm May be they can use that for spare parts

🚨🇮🇷🇺🇸 WAR UPDATE, TRUMP NOT SPEAKING ABOUT: Iran smoked a U.S. $700 million spy plane at Saudi air base The E-3 AWACS SPY PLANE is a flying radar and airborne command hub tracking threats and directing U.S. air ops, now it's "slightly damaged"

@PenMandoGorgu @nowthisimpact Calm down.

@nowthisimpact Getting tired of this. Wish we could sue his ass when he leaves for all the damages he and his cronies caused.

Everyday Americans are always the ones paying to fix Trump's messes.

@lamps_apple @hasanthehun Because they have a dependency-based mindset. It’s “the governments” job to solve your every problem that is even slightly inconvenient.

@hasanthehun ?? I pay for my own housing, education, and healthcare… Why do all democrats live off the government?

they said it was “damaged” btw. this doesn’t look damaged to me. it looks obliterated. that’s housing, education, and healthcare money on fire btw.

@realgerhardtvdm @QT9277 “massive”. LMAO.

@QT9277 Massive my friend massive

@vjprav33n @realgerhardtvdm Wait til you hear about satellites.

@realgerhardtvdm Half of the plane is gone. This is a serious attack. Now airforce without eyes.

@CoachPugs426 @nowthisimpact Yes.

@StochasticTerr1 @nowthisimpact Interfere? So u watched the Alex Pretti video and thought that’s why he got killed? U did t think maybe somebody used lethal force when it was not necessary? Because that is what was obvious.

A homeowner in Cambridge, Maryland, reportedly called ICE on six Guatemalan workers after hiring them for a remodeling job. It’s unclear if she called ICE to avoid paying the workers what they were owed — a practice that has become more common since Trump’s second term began. The arrests were broadcast live for about 30 minutes by a co‑worker, identified as Bryan Polanco. ‘Seeing it is not the same as experiencing it. I’ve seen many videos, and sadly today I had to experience it,’ Polanco said.

@YankeeGirl_69 @TheTNHoller He’s only 25 miles away from a base of Army national guard helicopter Calvary units.

@YankeeGirl_69 @TheTNHoller These are routine training flights. Pilots have to maintain a minimum number of flight hours per month to stay qualified and remain proficient. I live 50 miles from a military base. I see no less than 10 navy and 2 USCG helo’s fly by every day. It’s routine and normal.

How much is it costing taxpayers for Trump to send military helicopters to do fly-bys for washed up *musicians* and try to intimidate NASHVILLE protestors?

@AnneODo66576398 @TheTNHoller How so? Is there a specific example of him fleecing you, and to what extent were you fleeced?

@TheTNHoller Trump is fleecing the taxpayer every day, in huge amounts.

@OvertIntent @Public_Citizen @Rob_Weissman It’s what they want.

@Public_Citizen @Rob_Weissman Pure Democracy ("Mob Rule") is what they're fighting for!

"No Kings, No ICE, No War! Democracy is what we're fighting for" -- Our co-president @Rob_Weissman lit up the crowd at the No Kings rally in Minneapolis. Together, we can stand up to Trump's lawless and authoritarian administration.

@CoachPugs426 @nowthisimpact I know he’d be alive today had he stood off to the side chanting whatever faggoty slogan he chose and not get into a physical altercation with law enforcement. Because that is what was obvious.

@MoveOn What were you protesting against or for?

🚨 BREAKING: Today's No Kings 3 just became the largest single day of protest in American history. At least 8 million of you across over 100 protests showed up, and events are still ongoing. YOU made this happen.

@harryjsisson Name one.

NO KINGS NYC! MAGA is furious over how successful it was!

@siberianspecial Did Hamas write this for you?

Yep.

@TheDemocrats Why are you stating the obvious?

@harryjsisson What a dumb way to spend a Saturday. We’re out here spearfishing in the sunshine and blue water.

HUGE No Kings protest in Washington DC. Things are just getting started!

@nowthisimpact Where?

TSA lines are broken. Sending ICE won't fix that.

@secretazian @CoachPugs426 @nowthisimpact What is it like to be an impotent cuck?

@StochasticTerr1 @CoachPugs426 @nowthisimpact what's it like being a spineless bootlicker?