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I am politely asking you to purchase my book. I can assure you, with no exaggeration, it is the best debut novel I have ever written. Thank you. #HistFic #SilentService #WW2 a.co/d/evstynr
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It's gonna be a blast the next two years finding out who's less capable of showing restraint, Trump or congressional Democrats.
By June 1898, Spain had held Guam for four centuries, but the island was so neglected that the local authorities hadn’t received news for months. They didn't even know the Spanish-American War had begun.
The USS Charleston slides into the harbor, expecting resistance. Nada. So they fired a few warning shots at an old fort, which the Spanish interpreted as a friendly salute. Local officials rowed out in a boat and apologized that they were out of gunpowder so they couldn’t return the "salute."
The Americans said, "Uh, yeah ... we’re at war so you’re our prisoners.” The Spanish officials were stunned. After some awkward back-and-forth, the Spanish governor surrendered, along with ~50 poorly equipped soldiers. No one got hurt. Completely bloodless.
US sailors raised the flag and found a single American citizen on the island. A merchant whose previous job was as an elevator operator in San Francisco. The ship's captain said, "you're in charge now," and sailed off to the Philippines.
It took about six months for the Americans to return.
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Introducing The Right Track with me, Poppy Coburn, a new show for The @Telegraph.
First episode coming soon 👀
“Elon is the enemy of the almighty State! A kulak, wrecker, and saboteur! Crush the running-dog capitalist swine and seize the means of production!”
#ConservingConservatism
"SpaceX isn’t a tech company. It’s an aerospace and communications company. It is vital to America’s national security and it must be brought to heel and aligned with America’s interests."
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THIS IS IT, ARIZONA! ELECTION DAY IS HERE! 🇺🇸
I'm out at the polls today, seeing Americans exercise their constitutional, God-given right to vote. This campaign is about getting everyday Arizonans' voices back to Washington, not leaving the conversation to the establishment and D.C. creatures like @gregstantonaz. Make your voice heard TODAY!!
🗳️ POLLS CLOSE AT 7 PM. GET OUT AND VOTE! #AZ04
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A lot of people have asked me how I feel about this election. And, just as often, people have asked for predictions.
I don't do predictions anymore. There is simply too much volatility in today's politics. I’ve found that most people who make predictions get them wrong.
But I do have a few observations heading into Election Day.
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Spoke too soon. Since Haley Stevens's announcement, Josh Allen, Cam Ward, Harold Fannin Jr., and Michael Wilson WENT OFF. #FootballOverParty
RT @varadmehta: Team Blue’s neuralgic reaction to Haley Stevens’ endorsement of Mike Rogers is making a bigger deal out of it than it woul…
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Order AMERICAN WARLORD now! ark.press/products/american-…
Wisconsin's week of Sports Primacy...
FRI, Oct. 23: Brewers, game 1
SAT: Brewers, game 2
SUN: Packers vs. Lions
MON: Brewers, game 3
TUE: Brewers, game 4
WED: Brewers, game 5
THU: Packers vs. Panthers
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Following the deaths of two founding members, the long-in-the-works final album from the Olivia Tremor Control is a dark, psychedelic epic that unfolds with eerie clairvoyance and intensity
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