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Mike Butler

@mike321

Retired CHRO and healthcare reform advocate. M4A. Competitive athlete (masters rowing). Opinions my own.

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Dr. Annie Andrews for Senate Dr. Annie Andrews is a pediatrician and mom who has dedicated her career to fighting for a brighter future for all children...

@drannieandrews.com is Lindsey Graham’s Democratic opponent. You can learn more about her here.
drannieandrews.com

08.03.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

For a decade Lindsey Graham has been Donald Trump's biggest supporter. His opponent is @drannieandrews.com, a pediatrician who has taken an oath to protect children. South Carolina needs a moral senator. it cannot afford Lindsey Graham anymore. SC needs @drannieandrews.com.

24.02.2026 19:36 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Four years ago…

24.02.2026 13:13 πŸ‘ 50 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 5

Just signed up to volunteer for you. Looking forward to having a real leader and public servant in that seat.

20.01.2026 20:04 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Looks like Tim W. got the message. πŸ‘

09.01.2026 01:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Can someone Please explain to me why the Minn. PD (and the MN state police) are not protecting the residents whose taxes pay their salaries? If masked, armed thugs show up in my city and start assaulting people without probable cause or a warrant, I sure as hell expect the local cops to protect us.

08.01.2026 17:11 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

Please explain why the Minn. police (and the MN state police) are not stepping in to protect the residents whose taxes pay their salaries? If masked, armed thugs show up in my city and start assaulting people without probable cause or a warrant, I sure as hell expect the local cops to protect us.

08.01.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Getting 'back from the edge of this dark precipice': Graham Platner on race against Susan Collins
Getting 'back from the edge of this dark precipice': Graham Platner on race against Susan Collins YouTube video by MSNBC

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11.09.2025 16:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Agree this is a big issue, but strict rules around campaign finance and other anti-corruption measures should (at least in theory) be able to significantly mitigate this. Education and socialization also play a big role. Norms and social contracts matter.

28.07.2025 00:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We need better labels. What I think most of us want is
Social Capitalism: An economic system where markets are the primary engine of production and innovation, but government ensures social equity through progressive taxation, regulation, strong public services, and democratic accountability.

27.07.2025 18:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

If the Dems aren’t blanketing social and other media with 3 or 4 clear, simple, consistent points on this within 15 minutes, then shame on us. To wit, these careless idiots put our service members at risk; no other country will share secret information with these morons…would you?

24.03.2025 18:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans β€” The Atlantic U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.

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24.03.2025 18:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Why not? That’s not the calendar we normally follow? Gee, traditional practices and adhering to norms is working so well!!
Trump was the unquestioned leader of the GOP from early in 2021…essentially from the moment McCarthy made his pilgrimage to Mar a Lago. Dems need to GET GOING!!!!

17.03.2025 13:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Here’s an idea. The 2028 election starts TODAY!! Run a process to select the Dem best equipped for this unique moment, and get going! Show the contrast & provide a focal point for us to rally around! Sure, we need to focus on the mid-terms, but it’s all connected! We need a LEADER to LEAD US! NOW!

17.03.2025 13:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

What's also stellar is seeing everyone rally behind me. I love it.

09.03.2025 04:39 πŸ‘ 53 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

This is nice, but doesn’t go to the root of the problem. Kinda like replacing lunch money taken by the schoolyard bully. It won’t stop the bully from stealing again, and may even take pressure off him by masking the effects of his reprehensible behavior. Medical debt should not exist. M4A

26.02.2025 21:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Big savings will inevitably cause massive pain somewhere. Why go after the poor and vulnerable when you can target a wildly unpopular industry providing a largely unnecessary service in a manner that nobody likes? You could also enlist support from employers, who feel trapped in the current system.

26.02.2025 20:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Republicans are missing a huge opportunity. Yes, there are massive savings to be realized in healthcare, but they are aiming at the wrong target. Instead of gutting Medicaid and risking backlash, they should take it from the health insurers. M4A would expand and improve care, AND save trillions.

26.02.2025 20:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Here’s an idea. The 2028 election starts TODAY!! Run a process to select the Dem best equipped for this unique moment, and get going! Show the contrast & provide a focal point for us to rally around! Sure, we need to focus on the mid-terms, buts it’s all connected! We need a LEADER to LEAD US! NOW!

19.02.2025 10:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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NEW: Trump’s FEMA administrator just sent out an email ordering all employees to stop sending things to the media without prior authorization. It was immediately sent to me by a FEMA employee without prior authorization to share with you.

17.02.2025 16:06 πŸ‘ 11288 πŸ” 3521 πŸ’¬ 372 πŸ“Œ 141

"Law and order" in the Trump era: if you bow down to the head of the U.S. government, he may help you - whether you're awaiting trial for sex crimes in Europe or doing time in the USA for physically assaulting police.

18.02.2025 02:45 πŸ‘ 21535 πŸ” 3976 πŸ’¬ 482 πŸ“Œ 138
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REPOST if you stand with AOC!

18.02.2025 06:00 πŸ‘ 28480 πŸ” 13365 πŸ’¬ 441 πŸ“Œ 402

Our next president will have to be technologically competent, at least , in order for us to sustain our place in the world.

This will become increasingly obvious over the next 4 years as AI gets more powerful

This isn’t necessarily bad. Truly. Done right, we will be a better, more equal society

16.02.2025 00:35 πŸ‘ 19434 πŸ” 1980 πŸ’¬ 2927 πŸ“Œ 285

This is so smart. @petebuttigieg.bsky.social , thoughts ?

And if you see this. A reminder. This is not Twitter. You can engage here and have thoughtful discussions !

We all look forward to reading your thoughts

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Mark Cuban Says U.S. Healthcare Is 'Horrific'β€”Calls for Free Medical School to Fix Doctor Shortages and Soaring Costs

Mark Cuban shared his frustrations on Bluesky about the β€œbroken” US healthcare system. His biggest proposed solution is to make medical school FREE for all students. Doing so would encourage many more people to become doctors, ultimately shortening patient wait times and improving access to care.

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Mitch McConnell: Kentuckians can't afford the high cost of Trump's tariffs Trump administration tariffs could have long-term consequences for Kentucky farmers, bourbon companies, the auto industry and consumer prices.

A nice op-ed attacking Trump by some guy named Mitch McCβ€” … wait what??

13.02.2025 04:28 πŸ‘ 7292 πŸ” 1535 πŸ’¬ 1081 πŸ“Œ 157

The Republican Party is a goddamn motherfucking joke.

13.02.2025 20:47 πŸ‘ 13136 πŸ” 1467 πŸ’¬ 904 πŸ“Œ 120

This guy is as dumb as a box of hammers

13.02.2025 18:26 πŸ‘ 8606 πŸ” 1066 πŸ’¬ 1129 πŸ“Œ 125

Boy, sure would have been nice for Mitch fucking McConnell to have shown some motherfucking spine when it ACTUALLY mattered.

Alas.

12.02.2025 17:32 πŸ‘ 16819 πŸ” 1878 πŸ’¬ 751 πŸ“Œ 77

Was Pete driving? Wouldn’t be his first DUI πŸ˜‚

13.02.2025 18:30 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0