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mick bennett

@michaelbennet29

Fiction writer. Novels Beat the Blues, Take the Lively Air. Pushcart nom'ed flash. Short story collection Messes We Made coming Sept '26 from UnsolicitedP

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mick bennett@michaelbennet29·
@RepJohnJoyce Love nurses. But you missed National Teacher's Week, you little cuck.
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John Joyce, M.D.@RepJohnJoyce·
Happy Nurses Week! This week, we celebrate the heart, strength, and compassion that nurses bring to the world every single day. Nurses are advocates, healers, problem-solvers, and heroes—often all at once. Thank you to all the nurses across PA-13. Your impact goes beyond measure.
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Senator Doug Mastriano
Senator Doug Mastriano@SenMastriano·
I am deeply honored and humbled by President Trump’s nomination to serve as United States Ambassador to the Slovak Republic. Upon Senate confirmation, I look forward to representing our nation abroad, strengthening the friendship between our two countries, and advancing the interests of the American people. In the meantime, I remain fully committed to serving the people of Pennsylvania’s 33rd Senatorial District and will continue fulfilling my responsibilities while the Senate considers my nomination. — Senator Doug Mastriano
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Pastor Mark Burns@pastormarkburns·
Today at Trump National Doral Miami, we witnessed an unforgettable moment with the dedication of the 22-foot statue honoring President Donald J. Trump. Let me be clear: this is not a golden calf. We worship the Lord Jesus Christ and Him alone. This statue is a celebration of life. It is a symbol of resilience, freedom, patriotism, strength, and the will power to keep fighting for the future of America. It also stands as a reminder of the hand of God and His protection over President Trump’s life. Time and time again, when his life was threatened, God’s mercy prevailed. Today was not just a ribbon cutting. It was the public display of a powerful movement that has spread across America and around the world. I was deeply honored to serve as President Trump’s main point of contact throughout this process, and I do not take that assignment lightly. I want to personally thank Ash, Dustin Stockton, Brock Pierce, Hershey Friedman, Yaakov Filitchkin, Sam, Jack, and the 6,000+ Patriots who donated, believed, sacrificed, and made this historic moment possible. Thank you to the entire Trump Doral team for your incredible hospitality and excellence. And thank you, President Donald J. Trump, for calling me today and speaking to the crowd. We are forever grateful. God bless President Trump. God bless every Patriot. And God bless the United States of America. 🇺🇸 #PresidentTrump #SpiritualDiplomats #TrumpDoral #TrumpStatueDedication #AmericaFirst #PatriotMovement #FaithFreedomPatriotism
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mick bennett@michaelbennet29·
@SenMastriano God saved a golf course with a miracle. Is that really what you said?
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Senator Doug Mastriano
Senator Doug Mastriano@SenMastriano·
Big win for the community! ⛳️ South Mountain Golf Course in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, will remain open and continue operating for the 2026 season after a successful community campaign helped reverse the closure decision. Local voices made a difference — preserving not just a golf course, but a place where friends, families, and golfers come together. Here’s to another season on the greens!
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Senator Doug Mastriano@SenMastriano·
Check out my interview on RSBN! On Rudy Giuliani: “He symbolizes so much…a voice of reason and a voice of courage” “America’s Mayor”
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mick bennett@michaelbennet29·
Here is a video of me reading the title story from my upcoming short fiction collection. Hope you'll give it a listen/look. youtu.be/6dym6zaw15g
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Senator Doug Mastriano
Senator Doug Mastriano@SenMastriano·
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Here I am with an Iraqi girl in Ur, Iraq, 1991, after the liberation of Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. My unit, the 2nd Armored Calvary Regiment (2 ACR), led the main attack against Saddam Hussein’s elite Republican Guard, which culminated in the Battle of the 73rd Easting, the last tank battle of the century. #ThrowbackThursday
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mick bennett@michaelbennet29·
@SenMastriano "We've got to find some formula that holds the thing together a year or two, after which—after a year, Mr. President, Vietnam will be a backwater." Kissinger, August, 1972. Fuck him. Fuck Nixon.
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Senator Doug Mastriano@SenMastriano·
April 30, 1975, the Vietnam War came to an end as Saigon fell, marking the close of one of the longest and most challenging conflicts in American history. This day reminds us of the sacrifices made by the men and women who served during the Vietnam War and the families who supported them at home. More than 58,000 Americans lost their lives, and many more carried the lasting effects of their service.
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Senator Doug Mastriano@SenMastriano·
The recent attack targeting President Donald J. Trump — combined with years of escalating political hostility from the left — should alarm every citizen. Violence, threats and the normalization of hateful rhetoric are not merely political problems. They are threats to the very foundation of our republic. Political disagreement is part of our republic. Political violence is not. Over the past two years, President Trump has been the target of multiple assassination attempts — a deeply troubling reality in American life. First, in Butler, Pennsylvania, a gunman opened fire at a campaign rally in July 2024, striking President Trump and killing an innocent attendee while wounding others. That moment stunned the nation. Second, in Florida, an armed individual was apprehended near Trump International Golf Club, intending to kill the president. That incident demonstrated that threats against national leaders are not hypothetical — they are real and persistent. Third, just this week in Washington, D.C., authorities responded to yet another threat targeting President Trump, underscoring the reality that repeated attempts against a national political figure are no longer rare events, but recurring dangers. These are not isolated moments. They are warning signs. And they reflect a broader pattern of escalating hostility that has infected political discourse across America. We have seen similar violence before. In 2017, a gunman motivated by extremist political hostility opened fire on Republican lawmakers during a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia. Congressman Steve Scalise was critically wounded and several others were injured. That attack remains one of the clearest examples of political violence targeting elected officials in modern American history. Other high-profile attacks and threats against public figures have followed, reinforcing a dangerous trend in which ideological rage replaces civil debate. This is not merely about individuals committing acts of violence. It is about the climate that surrounds them. When public figures, entertainers and media personalities normalize hostility or ridicule political opponents in ways that dehumanize them, they create an environment where violence becomes thinkable. Comedy, commentary and political messaging carry enormous influence — and therefore enormous responsibility. Recent commentary from prominent figures in entertainment, including statements made by Jimmy Kimmel, illustrates how rhetoric can cross lines that once defined responsible public discourse. Humor has always been part of American culture, but there is a difference between satire and the normalization of hostility toward political opponents. Political leaders, media personalities, entertainers and activists must reject violent rhetoric. Not with vague statements. Not with conditional language. But with direct, unmistakable condemnation. Failure to confront dangerous rhetoric allows it to grow. Failure to reject violence allows extremists to believe their actions are acceptable. This responsibility belongs to everyone — especially those with public platforms. The Left, in particular, must confront the role rhetoric has played in fueling hostility toward President Trump and his supporters. Political disagreement is legitimate. Political demonization is not. There is a difference between opposing ideas and portraying individuals as existential threats. History teaches us that republics fall from internal division fueled by hatred. America must not allow that path to continue. Political violence must be condemned without hesitation and without exception. The targeting of elected officials is not protest. It is not resistance. It is an assault on democracy itself. *continued in comments
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Senator Doug Mastriano@SenMastriano·
Every citizen has a role to play in restoring civility. Every leader has a duty to set the tone. And every public figure must remember that words spoken today can shape actions tomorrow. America deserves better than rage. And America deserves leaders who reject violence — not only in action, but in language. The time to speak clearly is now. Not after the next attack. Not after the next tragedy. Now.
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Senator Doug Mastriano@SenMastriano·
Take a listen to my morning interview on The John Frederick’s Show! Iran: “Internal power struggle going on right now” “They are holding onto power” Midterms: “Tough fight” “Scandalous governor (Shapiro) in modern history”
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Senator Doug Mastriano@SenMastriano·
It was truly an honor to be interviewed by NTD to share my thoughts on Shen Yun and the importance of preserving culture, faith, and freedom. Shen Yun beautifully highlights the richness of traditional culture while also reminding us of the courage of those who have endured persecution for their beliefs. Grateful for the opportunity to speak about the importance of protecting cultural heritage and standing firm for freedom around the world.
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just ben@benkrake·
@Michael35124996 @shannonrwatts I’m not defending anything, I don’t know what he did or didn’t do. But I don’t like people posting clips out of context that use clever cuts to imply something more embarrassing than what actually happened.
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mick bennett@michaelbennet29·
@SenMastriano During WW II soldiers in the Wehrmacht wore metal belt buckles with Nazi eagle and swastika emblem in center surrounded by the words "Gott mit uns" (God with us).
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Senator Doug Mastriano@SenMastriano·
On April 22, 1864, Congress passed an act allowing the phrase “In God We Trust” to be included on newly minted United States coins for the first time. First appearing on the two-cent coin during the Civil War, the motto reflected the nation’s reliance on faith and hope during one of the most difficult periods in American history. Over time, “In God We Trust” would become a lasting symbol of the country’s heritage and values, later adopted as the official national motto of the United States in 1956.
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Senator Doug Mastriano@SenMastriano·
The Sam Worley Elderly Tax Relief Act In the near future, I intend to introduce legislation entitled The Sam Worley Elderly Tax Relief Act, which will provide meaningful and long-overdue property tax relief to long-term elderly homeowners in Pennsylvania. For decades, many of our senior citizens have faithfully paid property taxes while contributing to their communities and strengthening our Commonwealth. Yet as property taxes continue to rise, many seniors living on fixed incomes face growing financial pressure that threatens their ability to remain in the homes they worked a lifetime to own. This legislation is designed to recognize long-term residency, encourage housing stability, and provide financial relief to elderly homeowners who have demonstrated sustained commitment to their communities. The Sam Worley Elderly Tax Relief Act would: -Provide a full exemption from school, county, and municipal property taxes on the primary residence of qualifying elderly homeowners. -Establish eligibility for homeowners who: -Are 75 years of age or older -Have resided in Pennsylvania for at least 10 consecutive years -Have owned and occupied the same primary residence for at least 10 consecutive years -Continue to occupy the residence as their primary home -Allow the exemption to continue for a surviving spouse, regardless of age, provided the spouse continues to live in the home as their primary residence. -Require annual verification to ensure continued eligibility and prevent misuse. -Provide fraud prevention safeguards, including repayment of improperly exempted taxes and civil penalties when false information is submitted. The purpose of this legislation is simple: to allow long-term elderly residents to remain in their homes without the burden of continued property taxation in advanced age. Many seniors have paid property taxes for decades—often longer than the mortgage itself lasted. At some point, continued taxation on long-owned homes becomes a growing hardship rather than a reasonable civic obligation. This legislation is named in honor of Sam Worley, a World War II veteran who paid property taxes into his one-hundredth year of life—an example of dedication, service, and lifelong responsibility to community and country. I respectfully invite you to join me as a co-sponsor of this important legislation to support Pennsylvania’s senior citizens and strengthen the stability of long-term homeownership in our Commonwealth.
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Senator Doug Mastriano@SenMastriano·
What an honor to be a part of this incredibly important event. Dr. Chaminie Wheeler and Dr. Greg Wheeler continue to be a strong voice for patients and families, working tirelessly to ensure individuals have the right to understand their healthcare and make informed decisions. The work of We the Patient is making a real difference by promoting transparency, education, and patient empowerment. Grateful for leaders like Dr. Chaminie Wheeler and Dr. Greg Wheeler who are committed to improving healthcare for communities across Pennsylvania!
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BaseballHistoryNut@nut_history·
Who was the baseball voice of your youth? For me, it was Dan Shulman and Buck Martinez. And Joe Morgan and Jon Miller
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