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Was @davidmiller back on Twitter/X #utpol #NeverTrump Conservative (if that means anything anymore) who wants to bring back a fact-based information ecosystem and bring back the promise of America. (So, relatively inconsequential goals.)
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If we're lucky, tariffs on Canadian and Mexican products with be the Trump 47 equivalent of infrastructure week for Trump 45. (Except that an actual infrastructure effort would have been a good thing.)

This is fantastic prep for #MarchMadness #BYUMBB couldn't buy a shot, let alone a bucket, at Hilton Coliseum for 6:25 but they powered through and outlasted a top-10 team. Neither of these @big12mafia.bsky.social teams will be unprepared for the tournament https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWB7x9iGsrc

I just learned that 47 addressed Congress last night. Did he say anything that wasn't insane? (I can't be bothered to listen to his fantasy world.) #USpol

47 would prefer people fear him than think he's pathetic. He'll take "Trump bullied Zelensky" over "Trump is a figurehead for Musk" any day. #TheEmperorHasNoClothes #USpol https://www.palmerreport.com/analysis/sorry-donald-trump-im-not-impressed-with-what-you-just-did/60092/#google_vignette

I solved today’s #Gisnep in 00:56. 🎉 (Sometimes they just flow.) No. 206 | March 1, 2025 https://gisnep.com

To completely avoid the problems, challenges, and difficulties of this world would be to sidestep the process that is truly necessary for mortality to work. —Brook P. Hales https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/43hales.p_apDUE?lang=eng#p_apDUE

The Master Potter … will mold and refine us, which can be difficult. Nonetheless, the Master Healer will also cleanse and heal us. —Jorge M. Alvarado https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/34alvarado.p_n3Gj6?lang=eng#p_n3Gj6

The redeeming power of Jesus Christ is one of the greatest promised blessings of our covenants. —Kristin M. Yee https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/32yee.p_rFlQX?lang=eng#p_rFlQX

President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invited people around the world Friday to visit the church's historic Salt Lake Temple during a public open house from April to October in 2027.

To help us become holy, the Lord invites us to walk with Him. —Gerrit W. Gong https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/31gong.p_rgs02?lang=eng#p_rgs02

Does anyone else read this story and see an image of a man rubbing his dog's belly and saying "who's a good boy?" https://www.rawstory.com/trump-putin-2671144141/

“We must stop looking for reasons to divide and instead seek opportunities to 'be one.'” —David L. Buckner https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/25buckner.p_vy9Dr?lang=eng#p_vy9Dr

"Behold, this is my doctrine—whosoever repenteth and cometh unto me, the same is my church." Doctrine and Covenants 10:67 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/10.p67?lang=eng#p67

When our lives are filled with purpose and service, we avoid spiritual apathy. —José A. Teixeira https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/22teixeira.p_w735D?lang=eng#p_w735D

I solved today’s #Gisnep in 01:41. 🎉 No. 184 | February 7, 2025 https://gisnep.com

"Verily, verily, I say unto you, wo be unto him that lieth to deceive because he supposeth that another lieth to deceive, for such are not exempt from the justice of God." Doctrine and Covenants 10:28 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/10.p28?lang=eng#p28

I was already not a fan of making Utah Hockey Club the permanent name but now that I've seen the logo I'm even more certain it's a poor choice. Bring on the #UtahMammoth 🦣 #NHL #UtahHC

When we focus on the Savior, our faith can start to overcome our concerns. —David P. Homer https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/16homer.p_yJ0p4?lang=eng#p_yJ0p4

The Lord’s Church [is] not a location or a building. … The Church is simply ordinary people, disciples of Jesus Christ. —Dale G. Renlund https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/15renlund.p_b5SIq?lang=eng#p_b5SIq

This is the sad fact. Everything Trump does is for effect and to many (politicians, regular people, countries…) cave so that he declares victory. It's completely lawless to the core—even in cases where it's legal.

Leopard: I will eat your face Bank analysts: Our baseline assumes no face-eating Leopard: Chomp chomp chomp

Whichever parts of us seem different, [God’s] love is where we find togetherness. —Karl D. Hirst https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/14hirst.p_fIFOH?lang=eng#p_fIFOH

Utah Wasatch was a nonstarter with fans. Now SEG is giving the option of Utah Outlaws (probably because it got more votes as a write in than Utah Wasatch did as an option). #NHL #UtahHC https://www.outkick.com/sports/utah-hockey-club-calls-audible-after-first-night-having-fans-vote-permanent-name

The answer to Utah's NHL team name conundrum may have been under our very feet this entire time.

As we strengthen our faith in Jesus Christ, we see beyond our struggles to the blessings and promises of eternity. —Neil L. Andersen https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/12andersen.p_cD13D?lang=eng#p_cD13D

I understand having to move on from Yeti but with the final three names being Utah Hockey Club, Utah Mammoth, and Utah Wasatch there really is only 1 choice. Let's see some Mammoth merch. #NHL #UtahHC https://nypost.com/2025/01/29/sports/utah-hockey-club-down-to-three-potential-names-after-setback/

"If thou wilt do good, yea, and hold out faithful to the end, thou shalt be saved in the kingdom of God, which is the greatest of all the gifts of God" —Doctrine and Covenants 6:13 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/6.p13?lang=eng#p13

Time and again, with His pure love and mercy, [the Savior] sustains us as we face the drama of life. —Ronald A. Rasband https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/53rasband.p_sSgA9?lang=eng#p_sSgA9

If Pluralistic Politics is 100% of the best humans can achieve, Technocratic Politics could be as high as 90-95% while Friend-Enemy Politics tops out at 1% of human capacity for good society.

"Therefore, O ye that embark in the service of God, see that ye serve him with all your heart, might, mind and strength, that ye may stand blameless before God at the last day." Doctrine and Covenants 4:2 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/4.p2?lang=eng#p2

"although a man may have many revelations, and have power to do many mighty works, yet if he boasts in his own strength, and sets at naught the counsels of God,…he must fall" Doctrine and Covenants 3:4 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/3.p4?lang=eng#p4

Worth reviewing from @jenrubin.bsky.social: "Democracy requires public virtue and an informed citizenry…both are under siege," "Getting the truth out…will require a new, culturally relevant media ecosystem firmly rooted in liberal democratic values." https://wapo.st/3UNoq24

Does your birthright mean you are chosen? Yes, but not chosen to rule over others; you are chosen to serve them. —Bradley R. Wilcox https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/46wilcox.p_bASud?lang=eng#p_bASud

The gospel of Jesus Christ gives us opportunities to return to Him often.…what may be needed is…more awareness of and focus on God during the times we already set aside for Him. —L. Todd Budge https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/45budge.p_uGhm4?lang=eng#p_uGhm4

Our loving, wise, and perfect Heavenly Father has designed the plan of happiness such that we are not destined to fail. —Brook P. Hales https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/43hales.p_m1JyK?lang=eng#p_m1JyK

The Savior achieved a perfect and divine level of submission to the Father by allowing His will to be swallowed up in the Father’s will. —Ulisses Soares https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/28soares.p_yK6zw?lang=eng#p_yK6zw

As we turn to the Savior, He can … help us respond to our trials in a way that facilitates our spiritual progression. —Aroldo B. Cavalcante https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/27cavalcante.p_tlE0J?lang=eng#p_tlE0J

I used to think the Rio Grande Plan was more expensive and ambitious than would be prudent but the more I learn the more I am convinced that this plan and the mindset behind it are a big part of exactly what Utah needs to address our current and future growth. #utpol https://chng.it/zjgSmghQbY

The fact that it wasn’t will forever be America’s shame.

If you aren't on their platform, their algorithms are useless

Because of the redeeming life and mission of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we can—and should—be the most joyful people on earth! —Patrick Kearon https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/24kearon.p_dg1Kr?lang=eng#p_dg1Kr