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Believer in the American Dream. Senior Fellow @theFGA . Cavalryman. Fmr policy for @MichelsforGov , @SenStroebel . #OFS '19-'20. Foreign policy realist. Ex-journo.

United States
Joined February 2008
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
2 months
@DaleStarkA10 Nobody needs 1,174 rounds of 30mm.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
2 years
Glad I could join Senator @RonJohnsonWI Ambassador @RichardGrenell @JasonChurchWI @marioherrera017 @RiponZman & other vets to talk about veteran & natโ€™l security issues. We need to keep Sen. Johnson in the U.S. Senate.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
2 months
Democrats asked former @GovEvers โ€™ staffer to extend voting hours in Madison, WI in todayโ€™s presidential primary. He granted their wish. The Left is lawless.
@MadisonWIClerk
Madison WI Clerk
2 months
Voters in Madison Ward 60 and Ward 134 have until 9:30 p.m. to cast a ballot at the UW-Memorial Union polling location!
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Let's be clear: The UW system was offered a compromise that gave them a majority of what they wanted. They said no because they want 100%. That's on them - not the legislature.
@wmtv15news
WMTV 15 News
6 months
"ZERO CHENCE" The Republican leader said there was no chance he would soften his position on the deal that is holding up raises for Universities of Wisconsin employees.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
5 months
Testified in Madison today with @RealSamRogers in opposition to ranked choice voting. Every Wisconsin ballot should count. ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธโœ… No Wisconsin ballot should be thrown in the ๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ simply to create a 50%+1 majority.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
2 years
"Milwaukee is not the problem. Milwaukee has a problem. And weโ€™re going to fix it." - @michelsforgov
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
10 months
Your side literally wants to invalidate the outcome of every Wisconsin senate election in 2022 and toss out every ballot cast by every voter in those elections. Stop lecturing about "democracy."
@WISenateDems
Wisconsin Senate Democrats
10 months
Wisconsin Republicans would rather sacrifice our democracy than face votes without rigged maps. Thatโ€™s why theyโ€™re threatening to impeach Justices โ€“ because theyโ€™re scared to death. Weโ€™ve got them running and come next November weโ€™re going to compete for the majority!
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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This is about a petty vendetta, not fair maps. He is complaining about maps that are over 99% the ones he drew. Talk about partisanship over principles, man this guy takes the cake.
@GovEvers
Governor Tony Evers
5 months
BREAKING: my promise to the people of Wisconsin is that Iโ€™d fight for fair maps, so Iโ€™ll be vetoing the maps passed by Republicans today. Moving legislative district lines so GOP-gerrymandered incumbents get to keep their seats is just more gerrymandering. Basic stuff, folks.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
2 months
150 late absentee ballots in Milwaukee will delay election results until 10pm? How incompetent can Claire Woodall-Vogg and her team be? This is absurd.
@AdamKelnNews
Adam Kelnhofer
2 months
. @MKE_VOTE Executive Director Claire Woodall-Vogg tells me Central Count received a last minute USPS delivery of 150 ballots at 7:45, so they will be delayed until at least 10pm. She says of USPS "we are thankful for their commitment to ensuring every vote counts."
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
10 months
Soda is the #1 item purchased with food stamps, and other junk foods rank pretty high. The federal government should grant states the ability to limit food stamp purchases to healthy, nutritious food.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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We need to maintain legislative majorities in Wisconsin, replace Sen. Tammy Baldwin, re-elect our Republican House members, and send a Republican to the White House, and some people are wasting time, effort & money trying to recall @repvos . Absurd. Letโ€™s focus our energy onโ€ฆ
@Robin_Vos_Stan
Shadow Governor Vos
3 months
Robin Vos is a conservative and not a Democrat, despite what detractors say. The grifters and liars from out of state will saying anything for a signature. Donโ€™t be misled by people just looking for their next paycheck.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
10 months
Western Wisconsin looking good tonight from the highest point at Ft. McCoy.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
5 months
Staff take note (I've been staff, too). You weren't elected. Your name isn't on the ballot. Your name isn't on the office door or plaque. Do your job. Give your boss good, honest advice. Don't leak it. Don't backstab. If you can't do your job for whatever reason, quietly leave.โ€ฆ
@CourtMattison
Courtney Mattison
5 months
If you want to challenge your boss in an election, fine. but until you're sent to Congress by voters, sit down + do your job. The entitlement in this townโ„ข๏ธ
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
1 month
These camp-in events are hardly organic. I've never been to a campsite where everyone had the same color tent - let alone campsites in multiple states where the predominant color was a light green.
@CapTimes
The Capital Times
1 month
On the @UWMadison campus this morning, @SJPuwMadison organized a protest calling for the university's divestment from Israel.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
2 years
Been a great campaign. Tuesday we elect @michelsforgov . #LetsGetToWork
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
4 months
No, reckless deficit spending is driving inflation. Own your mistake. Your policies are hurting working class Wisconsinites.
@SenatorBaldwin
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
4 months
Corporate greed is raising costs, and middle-class families are paying the price. Already rich CEOs are taking home millions in bonuses while families are struggling to keep up with the cost of living, and itโ€™s wrong.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
7 months
Absolute privilege to serve this great nation.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
3 years
Undermining your own credibility in order to be taken seriously is not a smart strategy. Public deserves to know the truth, loses confidence when elites treat them like they can't handle facts.
@nytimes
The New York Times
3 years
Dr. Anthony Fauci has been slowly but deliberately moving the goal posts on when herd immunity is possible. He is doing so, he said, partly based on new science, and partly on his gut feeling that the U.S. is finally ready to hear what he really thinks.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
5 months
So much for Alaska loving ranked-choice voting. โŒ
@RealSKeshel
Seth Keshel
5 months
Word is in from Alaska - referendum to repeal Ranked Choice Voting will be in the ballot in November.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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The greater Yellowstone ecosystem is a pretty amazing gem in North America.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
4 months
Time to saddle up for the squadron dining out.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
7 months
Nuclear energy is the cleanest form of energy available. Time to use more of it.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
4 months
Itโ€™s pretty clear they wanted to buy a justice so they could get the maps they wanted.
@mike_marinella
Mike Marinella
4 months
NEW from @gekaminsky : Left-wing Wisconsin Justice Janet Protasiewicz was backed by the same groups paying Marc Elias, who is behind the congressional map lawsuit.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
2 years
After months of lying and having cover from some โ€œjournalistsโ€ @GovEvers finally admits responsibility for putting child rapists and murderers back on the streets and in our neighborhoods.
@RNCResearch
RNC Research
2 years
Wisconsin Democrat Gov. Tony Evers says the parole commission, which has released hundreds of violent inmates from prison early, is "not something I have any control over" โ€” but says he'd "intervene" if necessary. Q: "So you do have a little control?" EVERS: "Well...yeah"
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Merry Christmas, everyone! ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
1 year
Must be nice to decide not to run for state office again, quit a statewide race, and subsequently end up in yet another statewide office...
@WISecofState
Secretary Sarah Godlewski
1 year
After being appointed on Friday, Iโ€™m wasting no time to roll-up my sleeves and get to work. Looking forward to sharing more!
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
6 months
Minocqua Brewing owner takes yet another Big L.
@jessieopie
Jessie Opoien
6 months
The complaint has, indeed, been dismissed, per Wisconsin Elections Commission policy and state law.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
2 years
Today @SenRonJohnson called out the massive waste in the Medicaid system, where 1 out of every 5 dollars is spent on an improper payment. Time for accountability. #wiright #wisen
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
5 months
Taking advantage of all this snow in Wisconsin to get some cold weather operations training in. Winter weather doesnโ€™t stop missions.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Thankful for the harvest.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
6 months
Rank choice voting is such a disaster it delayed election results by weeks in New York City. Wisconsin doesnโ€™t need to import a NYC boondoggle to solve a problem that doesnโ€™t exist here. #wipolitics #wiright
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
2 years
. @tammybaldwin if โ€œbuy Americanโ€ is more than a slogan for you, tell @JoeBiden to approve pipelines and letโ€™s reverse this self-inflicted dependence on foreign oil. #wiright
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
2 years
Nice of @JoeBiden to have the audience stand in solidarity with #Ukraine at #SOTU2022 , but how about the White House closing those energy loopholes in the sanctions? Let's do what it takes. Actions. Not gestures, Mr. President. #wiright
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
2 years
When your delusional land grab backfires. Oops.
@steven_pifer
Steven Pifer
2 years
US Senate votes 95-1 to consent to ratify admission of #Finland and #Sweden into #NATO . US = 23rd ally to ratify; 7 more to go. Vladimir Putin deserves big share of credit. Without his actions this year, Helsinki and Stockholm most likely would not have applied.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Getting the deer stand ready. Peak colors here in Wisconsin this week.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
2 years
. @CorriHess did you disclose this as an in-kind contribution to @Tony4WI ?
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
2 years
Wasn't a good day for the kids who attend North Division HS in MKE and have been failed by @Tony4WI . Zero % of kids at North Division can do math or science at grade level according to @WisconsinDPI testing. #LetsGetToWork
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
4 months
His leadership on the China threat will be missed.
@RepGallagher
Mike Gallagher
4 months
A statement from Congressman Gallagher.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
5 months
It is the belief of the @JoeBiden administration that America is *not* a universal force for good in the world. Our example, our economy, and our military might are unrivaled. We can lead without becoming entangled in strategic distractions. The Biden team promised that theโ€ฆ
@EWErickson
Erick Erickson
5 months
The Biden Admin's foreign policy is designed to weaken the United States. Right now, they're trying to get China to play a larger role in the Middle East and also blocking US LNG exports, which makes Russia and Qatar wealthier. This is policy designed by those who see the US asโ€ฆ
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
5 years
Hundreds of school choice students rally at state capitol ahead of @GovEvers budget address. School choice works for kids. #wiright #wibudget
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
1 month
Grilling venison burgers.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
7 months
. @GovEvers โ€™ war on transparency is remarkable. If this was a Republican tactic it would be breathlessly reported on the front page of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
@wisconsin_now
Wisconsin Right Now
7 months
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has sent & received 17,000 emails using the state email address warren.spahn @wisconsin .gov but thinks the public has no right to know. #breaking
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
5 years
Was great meeting Rick Atkinson @MountVernon yesterday and picking up a copy of his soon-to-be-released book. Rick is a must read for those who wish to be historically literate.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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@EWErickson Pretty sure it is generic boilerplate language for a warrant.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
8 months
The maps Evers recommended two years ago were rejected by federal courts.
@GovEvers
Governor Tony Evers
8 months
BREAKING: Today, Iโ€™m filing a motion to intervene in the redistricting case before the Wisconsin Supreme Court challenging Wisconsinโ€™s gerrymandered legislative maps.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
10 months
This obviously explains how @ScottWalker and @RonJohnsonWI got elected... the great gerrymander of 1848.
@ChrisJLarson
Chris Larson
10 months
Republicans have artificially held power in Wisconsin through extreme partisan gerrymandering. They may soon have to run under fair maps and canโ€™t handle it. They can fry all they want but voters are about to hold their party accountable for a decade of mismanagement.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
9 months
Get outside this weekend!
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
1 year
Dieting this weekend. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
3 years
Happy birthday, Devil Dogs. Glad each and every one of you is on our side. Your screaming may be unintelligible but your ferocity is unmistakable. #usmcbirthday #SemperFi
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
6 months
Some of us who reported on Gow years ago knew he was a bad apple.
@AJBayatpour
A.J. Bayatpour
6 months
JUST IN: UW Board of Regents voted tonight to fire UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow. A quote from System President Jay Rothman says, "We learned of specific conduct by Dr. Gow that has subjected the university to significant reputational harm. His actions were abhorrent."
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Chili powder is not the same as cinnamon on your toast. Happy Monday.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
1 month
Good morning, Wisconsin.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
4 months
Happy Wisconsin Day! ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿง€
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
4 months
@Mar__G_3 I understand it's a crime. Hopefully, my understanding is correct.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
4 years
. @MollyBeck @patrickdmarley @BillGlauber your FRI story never mentioned Wis. Stat. 6.86(1)(a) requires "written application" for absentee ballot. That's the crux of the debate. Regardless of who is right that fact is critical context. #wiright
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
2 years
@CorriHess Consult the facts, not your bias. His position is the same as state law.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
3 months
The best universal basic income program is a job.
@SamAdolphsen
Sam Adolphsen
3 months
Wait, they are designing these UBI programs for specific groups of people and excluding certain races? Is that legal?
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
6 months
Ranked choice voting, also called final five voting, is such a complicated disaster that even Gov. Newsom in CA vetoed it. #wiright #wisconsin #wipolitics
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
4 months
Just cut taxes.
@AJBayatpour
A.J. Bayatpour
4 months
Wisconsin's surplus is more than $3 billion. One senator wants to send everyone a nearly $1,000 check. But Sen. Robert Wirch (D-Somers) says his idea hasn't gotten a warm reception. "Candidly, they've kind of looked at me like I'm from another planet."
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
7 months
Orange szn is over for this year. My freezer is 100# the better for it. A great tradition continues in the woods and fields of Wisconsin. ๐ŸŸง๐ŸฆŒ
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
10 months
Red meat is good for you.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
5 months
Hunters and anglers are the front line of conservation and stewardship. Anti-hunter is anti-conservation. Need more folks to get out and enjoy the outdoors. ๐ŸฆŒ
@trichmond1
Todd Richmond
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. @WDNR ' fish and wildlife programs face red ink going into FY 26 as hunting license sales dwindle:
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
3 months
Chinese owned and aligned tech companies are no friend of the United States. States should stop doing business with these firms.
@Michael7ucci
Michael Lucci
3 months
JUST IN: The Biden administration accused Chinaโ€™s Ministry of State Security of conducting cyber espionage while โ€œusing a Chinese tech company as a front.โ€ 7 hackers were criminally charged & sanctioned.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
5 months
I remember when @GovEvers declared there was no crisis at the southern border. "There is simply not ample evidence to support the presidentโ€™s contention that there exists a national security crisis at our Southwestern border." ๐Ÿ‘€
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
2 months
@SamAdolphsen @GovEvers How embarrassing for them in their rush to rig an election.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
28 days
Under Bidenomics we're all poorer.
@RealEJAntoni
E.J. Antoni, Ph.D.
28 days
The big story w/ retail sales is once again inflation: while retail spending has increased 13.2% over the last 3 years, it's down 3.6% adjusted for inflation - people are spending more but they're buying less physical stuff; this is a sign of impoverishment, not wealth...
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
5 months
"RCV [Ranked Choice Voting] produced significantly lower levels of voter confidence, voter satisfaction, and ease of use." - @MIT study. #wipolitics
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
2 years
Peace out, opening weekend. #DeerSeason
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
1 year
@RealSamRogers If you are gonna LARP, do it well. The low quality of this LARP is offensive.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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I was promised the adults were in charge now. That seems to consistently not be the case.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
5 years
Some broad generalizations here but @InezFeltscher is on point noting that 1) higher ed has failed to prove it is indespensible & merits govโ€™t support & 2) student debt is mostly an upper and upper middle class problem. #wiright
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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. @GovEvers has governed in a pretty partisan fashion. โ€œEvers has typically vetoed a higher number of bills than most governors, even ones who had a different party in the Legislature.โ€
@MollyBeck
Molly Beck
1 month
How productive were state lawmakers in the last two years? Here's a look at the data. via @hopekarnopp @PolitiFactWisc
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
2 years
"Inflation slowed to 8.5%"....that's still absurdly high.
@WiStateJournal
Wisconsin State Journal
2 years
U.S. inflation slowed to 8.5% in July as falling gas prices gave Americans a slight break from a 4-decade peak earlier in the summer.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
2 months
Threw the pack on and did some work while enjoying the view.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
11 months
Long may she wave.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
7 months
No better view on earth (except from the top).
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
2 months
Fair winds, following seas, and thank you, for being a part of the Greatest Generation.
@USSArizona
USS Arizona
2 months
Louis Anthony Conter. Retired US Navy Lieutenant Commander. September 13, 1921 - April 1, 2024. The last survivor of the USS Arizona. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโš“๏ธ
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
6 months
Tried out a few great BBQ places this year. Hands down @TerryBlacks_BBQ was the best I tried. Exceeded the hype at both Austin and Dallas locations.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
3 years
The good folks @WILawLiberty are thoughtfully challenging the new Biden vax mandate imposed through OSHA. #wiright
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
4 months
Pretty remarkable rotunda.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
10 months
The road to the White House starts in Milwaukee. Happening now.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
4 months
Years of local governments abandoning the rule of law in the pursuit of a leftwing cause cรฉlรจbre has left communities in danger. Great commentary by @EWErickson
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
4 months
Quick hike before work. ๐Ÿœ๏ธ
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
8 months
A brief comeuppance for angry rural white guy @bangstad who is asking an all-white WI Supreme Court to block education options for kids of color in Wisconsin.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
2 months
I stopped and talked to these folks in Green Bay and they told me after @TheRepLawyer and the @browncountywi DA warned them, they cancelled the event and lost $25,000. #wivote
@SenStroebel
Duey Stroebel
2 months
Voting is a foundational civil right, but it is also a responsibility that impacts our lives and communities. Voters should vote based on their informed decisions, not because someone gave you free food and drinks.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
7 months
Back at it.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
2 months
I just voted โœ… YES on Question 1 and โœ… Yes on Question 2 to ban out of state billionaires from paying for and running elections in Wisconsin. #ElectionDay #wivote ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
5 years
Not only is Wisconsin spending more on education than ever before, there are fewer students than any time in past 20 years. Important graphic via @MacIverWisc #wiright
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
1 year
Once again Democrat-backed WI Supreme Court candidate Janet Protasiewicz campaigns as a judicial activist, seeking to turn the court into a super legislature.
@mattsmith_news
Matt Smith
1 year
Supreme Court candidate Janet Protasiewicz: "Sure, I could sit at a forum and say the exact same thing that my opponents say, โ€˜Iโ€™m going to uphold the law, Iโ€™m going to follow the constitution,โ€™ but why not let the electorate know? Donโ€™t they deserve to know what my values are?"
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
3 months
Count me in the 12% ๐Ÿฅฉ
@RealSamRogers
Sam Rogers
3 months
Yeah baby yeah
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
2 months
Taxes are too high.
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Brian Sikma ๐Ÿฆฌ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
2 years
2019 @GovEvers : I want to raise the gas tax in Wisconsin. 2022 @GovEvers : We must lower prices at the pump in Wisconsin. Amazing what happens when elections are around the corner. #wiright #wigov
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