John Annis
@jfa1960.bsky.social
Husband, father, and proud Papa x 2. After a career in the Marine Corps, I stumbled into the philanthropic sector, where I’m fortunate to work alongside exceptional people who are dedicated to making a positive impact. Aspen Ascend Fellow - second to none.
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What's happening in Tallahassee? One of DeSantis' agency heads went out of her way to antagonize legislators, just as she's facing a Senate confirmation hearing. Like them or not, you don't do that. My column:
www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/04/11/h...
www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/04/11/h...
‘Hostage video’ will haunt DeSantis insiders | Steve Bousquet
Columnist Steve Bousquet looks at the broader political implications of the Hope Florida fiasco involving Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature.
www.sun-sentinel.com
April 12, 2025 at 10:28 PM
What's happening in Tallahassee? One of DeSantis' agency heads went out of her way to antagonize legislators, just as she's facing a Senate confirmation hearing. Like them or not, you don't do that. My column:
www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/04/11/h...
www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/04/11/h...
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“In the past 48 hours, Donald Trump has just given us a pitch-perfect demonstration of why legislatures are necessary, why checks and balances are useful, and why most one-man dictatorships become poor and corrupt,” @anneapplebaum.bsky.social writes:
Trump Is Showing Why Dictatorships Fail
The authors of the Constitution separated powers for a reason.
bit.ly
April 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
“In the past 48 hours, Donald Trump has just given us a pitch-perfect demonstration of why legislatures are necessary, why checks and balances are useful, and why most one-man dictatorships become poor and corrupt,” @anneapplebaum.bsky.social writes:
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NEW: DOJ is dropping its prosecution of a man it identified as an MS-13 leader and whose capture was celebrated with a huge press conference by AG Bondi, Kash Patel and Glenn Youngkin. w/ @joshgerstein
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
April 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
NEW: DOJ is dropping its prosecution of a man it identified as an MS-13 leader and whose capture was celebrated with a huge press conference by AG Bondi, Kash Patel and Glenn Youngkin. w/ @joshgerstein
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
Even Anthony Weiner thinks using Signal for sensitive government communications is reckless. And let’s be honest—that man has personally tested the limits of bad judgment in messaging apps.
March 25, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Even Anthony Weiner thinks using Signal for sensitive government communications is reckless. And let’s be honest—that man has personally tested the limits of bad judgment in messaging apps.
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Pete Buttigieg breaks down DEI for everyday folks…
“The opposite of diversity is uniformity. The opposite of equity is inequity. The opposite of inclusion is exclusion.” @petebuttigieg.bsky.social
Our problem: too many value uniformity over inclusion and they’re the ones running the government.
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“The opposite of diversity is uniformity. The opposite of equity is inequity. The opposite of inclusion is exclusion.” @petebuttigieg.bsky.social
Our problem: too many value uniformity over inclusion and they’re the ones running the government.
🧵
March 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Pete Buttigieg breaks down DEI for everyday folks…
“The opposite of diversity is uniformity. The opposite of equity is inequity. The opposite of inclusion is exclusion.” @petebuttigieg.bsky.social
Our problem: too many value uniformity over inclusion and they’re the ones running the government.
🧵
“The opposite of diversity is uniformity. The opposite of equity is inequity. The opposite of inclusion is exclusion.” @petebuttigieg.bsky.social
Our problem: too many value uniformity over inclusion and they’re the ones running the government.
🧵
Please stop saying these American heroes are not fighting for everyday people. If we let the Chinese make our flags, the next thing they will want to do is buy our debt.
Sens. Rick Scott, Ted Cruz, and Thom Tillis Lead Bill to Require American Flags Be Made in America
www.rickscott.senate.gov
March 21, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Please stop saying these American heroes are not fighting for everyday people. If we let the Chinese make our flags, the next thing they will want to do is buy our debt.
Unintended consequences or exactly as planned?
U.S. Marine Band forced to cancel concert with students of color after Trump DEI order
After an executive order ending DEI initiatives, the U.S. Marine Band canceled a concert featuring young musicians of color. Veterans stepped in to mentor the aspiring musicians.
www.cbsnews.com
March 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Unintended consequences or exactly as planned?
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We don't spend a penny on marketing. It's all word of mouth for @costplusdrugs.com
That's how we keep prices so low. Please spread the word !
That's how we keep prices so low. Please spread the word !
March 14, 2025 at 3:32 AM
We don't spend a penny on marketing. It's all word of mouth for @costplusdrugs.com
That's how we keep prices so low. Please spread the word !
That's how we keep prices so low. Please spread the word !
Trump suggested that promoting electric vehicles “was the idea of the Radical Left Fascists, Marxists, & Communists” and that “Within 3 years, all of these cars will be made in China.”
Trump is buying a Tesla. Here are some of the harsh things he's said about EVs over the years
President Donald Trump says he's buying a Tesla to show loyalty to company CEO Elon Musk. That's a departure from previous years, when Trump repeatedly decried electric vehicles.
apnews.com
March 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Trump suggested that promoting electric vehicles “was the idea of the Radical Left Fascists, Marxists, & Communists” and that “Within 3 years, all of these cars will be made in China.”
Why?
GOP Rep. Caught Flat-Footed After Fox Host Informs Him Pete Hegseth Ordered Halt on Cyber Operations Against Russia: ‘I Don’t Know Why’ (Mediaite)
U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) was taken aback when he was told Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered a halt on cyber operations against Russia...
l.smartnews.com
March 4, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Why?
If your tribe demands silence when you disagree or discourages diversity of thought, it might be time to review your exit strategy.
March 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM
If your tribe demands silence when you disagree or discourages diversity of thought, it might be time to review your exit strategy.
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This is a bigger issue than people realize. Not just jobs lost. But their families losing benefits. Landlords losing tenants. Cities and towns losing revenue. This is how recessions start
Ready Fire Aim is no way to govern.
Ready Fire Aim is no way to govern.
More accurate, fewer words;
"There are plenty of contractors going under".
A friend furloughed 75% of staff (furlough w/paying for health insurance for three months), 50% exec pay cut, 25% rest of staff to keep as many people w/salary.
PS: Wasn't 18F a government office, not a contractor.
"There are plenty of contractors going under".
A friend furloughed 75% of staff (furlough w/paying for health insurance for three months), 50% exec pay cut, 25% rest of staff to keep as many people w/salary.
PS: Wasn't 18F a government office, not a contractor.
March 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM
This is a bigger issue than people realize. Not just jobs lost. But their families losing benefits. Landlords losing tenants. Cities and towns losing revenue. This is how recessions start
Ready Fire Aim is no way to govern.
Ready Fire Aim is no way to govern.
To all the elected and appointed leaders who stood with Ukraine until President Trump ordered you to your knees — this is your moment. Stand back up. Shoulders back. Say ENOUGH! I believe many will join you.
The same may apply to other people and other issues 🫵🏻
The same may apply to other people and other issues 🫵🏻
March 2, 2025 at 2:53 PM
To all the elected and appointed leaders who stood with Ukraine until President Trump ordered you to your knees — this is your moment. Stand back up. Shoulders back. Say ENOUGH! I believe many will join you.
The same may apply to other people and other issues 🫵🏻
The same may apply to other people and other issues 🫵🏻
The America I know and love stands with democracy, not dictators. Zelensky may not have done backflips to kiss Trump’s ass, but that’s no excuse for cozying up to a murderous, lying thug like Putin. Oh, and don't get me started on VP Vance - what a disgrace.
March 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The America I know and love stands with democracy, not dictators. Zelensky may not have done backflips to kiss Trump’s ass, but that’s no excuse for cozying up to a murderous, lying thug like Putin. Oh, and don't get me started on VP Vance - what a disgrace.
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Standing with Ukraine is a statement that democracy will not bow to dictators or their puppets. History is clear — when democracies stand together, tyranny loses.
March 1, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Standing with Ukraine is a statement that democracy will not bow to dictators or their puppets. History is clear — when democracies stand together, tyranny loses.
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But Trump promised to balance the budget…
February 26, 2025 at 2:29 AM
But Trump promised to balance the budget…
Who would have guessed that in 2025, some Americans would admire Putin more than our own allies? That we’d question decades-long friendships with democratic nations—while suddenly cheering for dictators?
Strange how quickly things change when loyalty isn’t to democracy, but to a man.
Strange how quickly things change when loyalty isn’t to democracy, but to a man.
February 25, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Who would have guessed that in 2025, some Americans would admire Putin more than our own allies? That we’d question decades-long friendships with democratic nations—while suddenly cheering for dictators?
Strange how quickly things change when loyalty isn’t to democracy, but to a man.
Strange how quickly things change when loyalty isn’t to democracy, but to a man.
According to fact checkers, the video of President Trump kissing Mr. Musk’s feet is apparently fake. The one where he is slobbering all over Putin’s toes is likely fake too.
February 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
According to fact checkers, the video of President Trump kissing Mr. Musk’s feet is apparently fake. The one where he is slobbering all over Putin’s toes is likely fake too.
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Putin’s lifelong dream was to somehow separate the US from NATO. But how to break up a strong alliance that stood for 80 years and continued to expand? There really was only one way to do it, he figured it out a decade ago, and played the long game. Now his guy will do it.
February 25, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Putin’s lifelong dream was to somehow separate the US from NATO. But how to break up a strong alliance that stood for 80 years and continued to expand? There really was only one way to do it, he figured it out a decade ago, and played the long game. Now his guy will do it.
Ferdinand Marcos built a loyal following. He kept feeding them propaganda while growing his personal power and wealth. He silenced critics and consistently claimed the people loved him. It took some time, but the people took to the streets…
February 25, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Ferdinand Marcos built a loyal following. He kept feeding them propaganda while growing his personal power and wealth. He silenced critics and consistently claimed the people loved him. It took some time, but the people took to the streets…
Optimism feels like a stretch. The cruelty and chaos is real. People are hurting and the future feels uncertain.
Giving in to despair only helps the ones causing the damage. They want us exhausted and believing we are powerless.
Take a deep breath, rest when you need to, but don't give up.
Giving in to despair only helps the ones causing the damage. They want us exhausted and believing we are powerless.
Take a deep breath, rest when you need to, but don't give up.
February 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Optimism feels like a stretch. The cruelty and chaos is real. People are hurting and the future feels uncertain.
Giving in to despair only helps the ones causing the damage. They want us exhausted and believing we are powerless.
Take a deep breath, rest when you need to, but don't give up.
Giving in to despair only helps the ones causing the damage. They want us exhausted and believing we are powerless.
Take a deep breath, rest when you need to, but don't give up.
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Members of the military are supposed to be loyal to the Constitution, not the president. Changing that seems to have been the point of the Friday Night Massacre. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Friday Night Massacre in the Military
Friday night, the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (who is black) and the Navy's top admiral (who is female) were fired, along with the most senior Judge Advocates General (JAGS) for the Army, Navy, ...
open.substack.com
February 23, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Members of the military are supposed to be loyal to the Constitution, not the president. Changing that seems to have been the point of the Friday Night Massacre. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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