John Clayton

Intentional suppression or just a glitch in the matrix? I have no idea if this is intentional, a backend "feature," or just a glitch in how X works. But if you follow me, like one of my posts, or make a reply there's a decent chance I never actually see it in my normal view or notifications. Think I ignored your comment? Maybe not. What shows on my profile vs. what my Premium dashboard reports (likes, replies, bookmarks) never adds up. The dashboard consistently shows higher numbers, more replies, more likes than I will ever see. Joking banter from my regular crowd comes through loud and clear, but a lot of other engagement (anything more serious) seems invisible to me. 685 likes, 110 replies in two weeks? I sure don’t see them. And 9.2% engagement? I hardly think so, not from what I’ve seen. Anyone else dealing with this mismatch between visible activity and analytics? Curious if it's widespread.

@pocketonashirt @RebelliousTodd @Spare_Monkeys @ShimoniVanessa @_AmusingMyself @TDunadan @pacific_flyway @liberteebabe @Lamneth21 @Bucketheadhata1 @home_in_sweats2 @DanLoftis2 @MimiG32257710 @genxstan @Amersmamos @CSomerton @elfsraccoon @crustilye @bettedavisthizz @gordon_alive @LoneOakRepublic @HoopTrainerJess @JenJoMa @Lee2025Murica @droftheobvious @BaalambL @home_in_sweats @illMakeit @3kidzlater @foundgum @69MimiLisa @memesbyky I think she asks for my shoe cuz she’s not gonna take hers off. But if I’m closer and she wants me to get it… still my shoe 🤔

@CriticalPlinker @RebelliousTodd @Spare_Monkeys @ShimoniVanessa @_AmusingMyself @TDunadan @pacific_flyway @liberteebabe @Lamneth21 @Bucketheadhata1 @home_in_sweats2 @DanLoftis2 @MimiG32257710 @genxstan @Amersmamos @CSomerton @elfsraccoon @crustilye @bettedavisthizz @gordon_alive @LoneOakRepublic @HoopTrainerJess @JenJoMa @Lee2025Murica @droftheobvious @BaalambL @home_in_sweats @illMakeit @3kidzlater @foundgum @69MimiLisa @memesbyky No spiders are allowed inside. If they want to live, they need to stay outside. And no building webs on the house. It is forbidden.

I realize not everyone holds this opinion, but it kinda gripes me when people advocate for mandatory minimum sentences, and such. Maybe it’s too idealistic of me, but I’d like to see judges actually have the ability to be a judge. This is after all their job. I don’t think every circumstance is the same. Different sentences for different circumstances seems reasonable… though yes, it can potentially be abused as well. So, having a way to hold judges accountable also seems reasonable. Just my opinion.

@CriticalPlinker @0hour1 @NunyaBiznis44 Agreed John, but when you throw the book at one person, but let another skip, then based off of that, you have to conclude decisions are based on personal biases and beliefs.

She released a violent offender Few days later he murdered someone. She should be charged as an accomplice. Jail these judges it all stops.

March 28th, In the last 7 days: 144 replies and 556 likes? I’ve only seen a fraction. My Dashboard says one thing… I see another.

Intentional suppression or just a glitch in the matrix? I have no idea if this is intentional, a backend "feature," or just a glitch in how X works. But if you follow me, like one of my posts, or make a reply there's a decent chance I never actually see it in my normal view or notifications. Think I ignored your comment? Maybe not. What shows on my profile vs. what my Premium dashboard reports (likes, replies, bookmarks) never adds up. The dashboard consistently shows higher numbers, more replies, more likes than I will ever see. Joking banter from my regular crowd comes through loud and clear, but a lot of other engagement (anything more serious) seems invisible to me. 685 likes, 110 replies in two weeks? I sure don’t see them. And 9.2% engagement? I hardly think so, not from what I’ve seen. Anyone else dealing with this mismatch between visible activity and analytics? Curious if it's widespread.

@imPenny2x 🫡

When words align with actions, that is powerful signal. When words do not align with actions, that is perhaps an even more powerful signal.

@diemondsRforeva @GabsClark5 This is why language evolved past hieroglyphics.

@CriticalPlinker @GabsClark5 It means I’m dead. As in that’s so funny or so stupid or so whatever that I’m dead. It’s actually being correctly used.

💀 see how they can’t even bother to properly understand what they’re reading but they want to say something to ME? 💀I promise you I’m not the person to play these games with.

@JoforOregon @CruxFuk @GovTinaKotek @Salem_Statesman I knew there was a reason I liked you 😝 Yeah, me too🙄

@CriticalPlinker @CruxFuk @GovTinaKotek @Salem_Statesman I'm probably a target for being too blunt. 😂

Cherry blossoms are in full bloom, making this one of the prettiest times of year to get outside and enjoy Oregon. These blooms are a simple reminder of how beautiful this season can be. Another reason #WeLoveOregon365 Photo courtesy of Statesman Journal

@JoforOregon @CruxFuk @GovTinaKotek @Salem_Statesman I haven’t used it yet 😝. Also, the plea to use it hasn’t appeared on every reply… not exactly sure what its filter is, but doesn’t always ask for me to use the button. Large accounts immune from it? Certain noise it doesn’t want down rated? Idk.

@CriticalPlinker @CruxFuk @GovTinaKotek @Salem_Statesman I haven't seen it yet.

@JoforOregon @CruxFuk @GovTinaKotek @Salem_Statesman Today, it’s added a new twist. It’s trying to get me to use it. How’s it going for others? More people have the thumbs down button yet?

You didn’t answer my question…. But I do like you’re actually putting forth a genuine rebuttal instead of a passive aggressive question, so hats off for that. To address your point… I realize it’s a tough question to manage, that’s why I think a pattern would need to be established, not just a one off.

@CriticalPlinker @0hour1 @NunyaBiznis44 Did she follow the law? Did she have a choice in the matter? Judges must follow the law or at least their interpretation of the law… violent offenders are released all the time… not saying it’s right but if she’s following the law then I don’t feel she’s a bad judge

@CriticalPlinker @CruxFuk @GovTinaKotek @Salem_Statesman Interesting!

@juliancpfister @0hour1 @NunyaBiznis44 I tried replying to you, but for some reason the algo put my reply in the wrong place?

@CriticalPlinker @0hour1 @NunyaBiznis44 If they go against sentencing guidelines and precedent to reduce sentencing for a criminal found guilty, hold them criminally liable. They will have to ask themselves, “Is this guy going to reoffend? If he does I will personally go to jail and lose my career.” They will stop.

@0hour1 @NunyaBiznis44 I agree to an extent. I would guess that no judge is free from the guilt of “I should have done it differently” though, so it would need to be some kind of pattern established…. And then yes, at the very least it should be career ending.

I’d like to see some sort of way to rid our system of bad judges. Maybe some sort of “3 strikes you're out” rule or something? But jailing a judge based off a mistake is a slippery slope and double-edged sword combined. I’d think more proof of intent is needed before we went that far.

@Quiz_master1 @0hour1 @NunyaBiznis44 You don’t think this qualifies as a bad judgment?

@CriticalPlinker @0hour1 @NunyaBiznis44 What’s a bad judge? Is it just someone who you disagree with? Or do you have some actual criteria for a bad judge is?

@Alladdin1983 I’ve still been leaning towards, it’s not worth the potential personal life disruptions… we’ll see 🫡

@CriticalPlinker I just did it last night. so will see

After months of debating whether to change my profile picture to the real me, I finally went ahead and did it.

@Alladdin1983 lol… cuz I’m considering it myself.

@CriticalPlinker Why do you care? LOL

@Alladdin1983 If you don’t mind me asking, how’s it gone so far? It’s cool if you don’t want to answer though. 🫡

@CriticalPlinker My real Identity been out there for at least a year and couple of months

@Alladdin1983 Well, for X specifically, maybe you’ll notice you gain more attention/followers more easily? Or, perhaps more negative things like doxxing (or whatever), idk? I’d guess it has both, advantages and disadvantages?

@CriticalPlinker I'm Already public. But i did this to try to get X to allow me to switch my account to professional account.

@DataRepublican @NNeidballa @LeaderJohnThune Yes, love that… “own it”.

Hello Senator Thune, At 3 AM on Friday, March 27th, in a near-empty chamber, you passed a bill by voice vote that excludes all funding for ICE and CBP. Let me repeat that: voice vote. No roll call. No record of who was there. No accountability. Just you, Barrasso, and a handful of senators shuffling paper in the dead of night while America slept. You could have demanded a recorded vote. You chose not to. You could have held the line for five more days until the House returned. You chose not to. You could have used the same procedural tools Democrats have used against you for 40 days. You chose not to. Instead, you gave Chuck Schumer exactly what he asked for, DHS funding minus immigration enforcement, and called it a win. Then you walked to the cameras and blamed the Democrats. Let's be precise about what you did: 1. You caved to a demand Democrats made on Day 1 of this shutdown. Forty-one days of supposed hardball negotiation, and you settled for their opening offer. 2. You handed them a template. The next time Democrats want to defund any agency — ICE, CBP, or anything else — they now know: just shut down DHS and wait. John Thune will fold at 3 AM. 3. You punted to reconciliation. "Good possibility," you said. Not "we will." Not "guaranteed." Just maybe. Meanwhile, ICE operates on fumes from last year's bill with no certainty of future funding. The precedent you set: You have argued for months that the filibuster is sacrosanct. That the 60-vote threshold protects minority rights. That we cannot bend Senate rules for policy wins. But at 3 AM on Friday, you bent every norm that actually mattered: • Voice vote to avoid accountability • Empty chamber to avoid debate • Midnight deal to avoid scrutiny • Immediate recess to avoid questions You'll bend the rules to avoid a fight. You just won't bend them to win one. What you've actually accomplished: Democrats demanded ICE restrictions. They got ICE defunded. Not reformed. Not restrained. Defunded. And you're out here tweeting about how Democrats are the "Defund the Police" party while you just voted to defund border enforcement at 3 in the morning. The question you should answer: Why did this deal have to happen at 3 AM? Why couldn't it happen at 3 PM, with cameras rolling and every senator on record? You know why. Because you didn't want your voters to see what surrender looks like. Here's my message: We saw it anyway. Stop hiding behind "Democrat obstruction." You're the Majority Leader. You set the schedule. You control the floor. You chose this outcome. Own it.

Let’s summarize where we are after a 40+ day Democrat shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. 1) ICE and CBP are funded, thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts and the foresight of President Trump and Republicans in Congress. 2) After holding DHS and the American people hostage for over 40 days, Dems got ZERO restrictions that would prevent ICE and CBP agents from doing their jobs safely. 3) Due to Dem obstruction of the appropriations process, ICE and CBP will get even more funding through budget reconciliation. 4) Dems have once again established themselves as the “Open Borders, Defund the Police” party heading into an election. 5) Dem leadership has proven once again they can’t be trusted to make a deal. Which begs the question if you’re a Dem senator or one of their left-wing supporters: What was this really all about?

@RebelliousTodd @Spare_Monkeys @ShimoniVanessa @_AmusingMyself @TDunadan @pacific_flyway @pocketonashirt @liberteebabe @Lamneth21 @Bucketheadhata1 @home_in_sweats2 @DanLoftis2 @MimiG32257710 @genxstan @Amersmamos @CSomerton @elfsraccoon @crustilye @bettedavisthizz @gordon_alive @LoneOakRepublic @HoopTrainerJess @JenJoMa @Lee2025Murica @droftheobvious @BaalambL @home_in_sweats @illMakeit @3kidzlater @foundgum @69MimiLisa @memesbyky My wife has no tolerance to co-exist with it. If she could get to it quicker than me, she’d say “quick give me your shoe, cuz this things about to die”.

@CriticalPlinker @Spare_Monkeys @ShimoniVanessa @_AmusingMyself @TDunadan @pacific_flyway @pocketonashirt @liberteebabe @Lamneth21 @Bucketheadhata1 @home_in_sweats2 @DanLoftis2 @MimiG32257710 @genxstan @Amersmamos @CSomerton @elfsraccoon @crustilye @bettedavisthizz @gordon_alive @LoneOakRepublic @HoopTrainerJess @JenJoMa @Lee2025Murica @droftheobvious @BaalambL @home_in_sweats @illMakeit @3kidzlater @foundgum @69MimiLisa @memesbyky My wife caught old mate in a Tupperware container. Just because your women are soft doesn't mean ours are.