John Nelson
@stratgplanr.bsky.social
Christian (think the Jimmy Carter kind), Husband, Father, Soldier, Veteran, Outdoor enthusiast. Lifelong independent, raging moderate. Native New Englander. Now resident of the DMV.
Civil Engineer
No DMs, No Crypto, Did I mention I am happily married.
Civil Engineer
No DMs, No Crypto, Did I mention I am happily married.
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“The bosom of America is open to receive not only the Opulent and respected Stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all Nations and Religions; whom we shall welcome to a participation of all our rights and privileges (1783)." #GeorgeWashington #PrayForAmerica
July 13, 2025 at 1:50 AM
“The bosom of America is open to receive not only the Opulent and respected Stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all Nations and Religions; whom we shall welcome to a participation of all our rights and privileges (1783)." #GeorgeWashington #PrayForAmerica
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There is no “one and done” in any conflict.
The opponent always gets a vote, and unless we’ve prepped for all the things Iran may do we’re gonna have some surprises.
The opponent always gets a vote, and unless we’ve prepped for all the things Iran may do we’re gonna have some surprises.
June 22, 2025 at 1:24 AM
There is no “one and done” in any conflict.
The opponent always gets a vote, and unless we’ve prepped for all the things Iran may do we’re gonna have some surprises.
The opponent always gets a vote, and unless we’ve prepped for all the things Iran may do we’re gonna have some surprises.
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Wow! South Dakota generated enough renewable energy to meet all of its energy demand and then an additional 21% on top.
I assume that excess energy was exported to other states. The vast majority of the renewable energy generation was wind.
And Montana met almost 94% with renewables. Amazing.
I assume that excess energy was exported to other states. The vast majority of the renewable energy generation was wind.
And Montana met almost 94% with renewables. Amazing.
South Dakota & Montana blaze to new renewable records from Q2-24 to Q1-25 with electricity prices 3.5 cents/kWh below US average
SD met 121.3% of demand with WWS
88.8% wind
29.9% water
2.7% solar
MT met 93.8% of demand
38.3% wind
53.2% water
2.3% solar
web.stanford.edu/group/efmh/j...
SD met 121.3% of demand with WWS
88.8% wind
29.9% water
2.7% solar
MT met 93.8% of demand
38.3% wind
53.2% water
2.3% solar
web.stanford.edu/group/efmh/j...
web.stanford.edu
June 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Wow! South Dakota generated enough renewable energy to meet all of its energy demand and then an additional 21% on top.
I assume that excess energy was exported to other states. The vast majority of the renewable energy generation was wind.
And Montana met almost 94% with renewables. Amazing.
I assume that excess energy was exported to other states. The vast majority of the renewable energy generation was wind.
And Montana met almost 94% with renewables. Amazing.
Well said
My Easter message: You don’t have to share my faith to find meaning in it. In an age of chaos and lies, the story of Easter still offers hope, truth, and redemption
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Resurrection in the Age of Outrage
Easter lessons for a nation teetering on the edge—and why I still have hope
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April 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Well said
This is why allies are important.
@michaelsteele.bsky.social Michael, if your team is going to discuss the soldiers who died in Lithuania, I hope this will help you tell the story. www.thebulwark.com/p/when-ameri...
When American Soldiers Were in Trouble, Our Allies Showed Up
Inside the allied effort to find four soldiers lost in a training exercise.
www.thebulwark.com
April 4, 2025 at 10:19 PM
This is why allies are important.
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I never thought the leopard would eat my face…
“ I feel like a sucker.” - Jim Cramer
“ I feel like a sucker.” - Jim Cramer
April 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I never thought the leopard would eat my face…
“ I feel like a sucker.” - Jim Cramer
“ I feel like a sucker.” - Jim Cramer
This⬇️
March 27, 2025 at 2:32 AM
This⬇️
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Europe is preparing to go it alone.
March 20, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Europe is preparing to go it alone.
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"In a town with just over 1,000 residents, hundreds of people packed Belmont's Community Building Saturday for a town hall hosted by Democratic Rep. Mark Pocan.
The building was filled to capacity with people even waiting outside and peeking through the windows..."
www.wkow.com/news/politic...
The building was filled to capacity with people even waiting outside and peeking through the windows..."
www.wkow.com/news/politic...
Rep. Mark Pocan draws packed crowd at town hall meeting, calls out Rep. Derrick Van Orden on transparency
VILLAGE OF BELMONT, Wis (WKOW) -- In a town with just over 1,000 residents, hundreds of people packed the Village of Belmont's Community Building Saturday for a town hall meeting
www.wkow.com
March 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
"In a town with just over 1,000 residents, hundreds of people packed Belmont's Community Building Saturday for a town hall hosted by Democratic Rep. Mark Pocan.
The building was filled to capacity with people even waiting outside and peeking through the windows..."
www.wkow.com/news/politic...
The building was filled to capacity with people even waiting outside and peeking through the windows..."
www.wkow.com/news/politic...
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Today, we honor the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-female unit of the U.S. Army Women's Army Corps that served during World War II.
Theirs is an important story about our history, and a reminder that determination and teamwork can overcome any challenge.
Theirs is an important story about our history, and a reminder that determination and teamwork can overcome any challenge.
March 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Today, we honor the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-female unit of the U.S. Army Women's Army Corps that served during World War II.
Theirs is an important story about our history, and a reminder that determination and teamwork can overcome any challenge.
Theirs is an important story about our history, and a reminder that determination and teamwork can overcome any challenge.
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Growing up in a small town in New England, the annual town meeting is where I learned about civics in action.
Town Hall Night in America
Every Congressional District
Once a month
All on the same night
Every Congressional District
Once a month
All on the same night
"town hall night in america" -- every congressional district, once a month, all on the same night:
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March 8, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Growing up in a small town in New England, the annual town meeting is where I learned about civics in action.
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ICE detained a US citizen in Northern Virginia with guns drawn. He offered to show ID and told the officers he was an American citizen, but they handcuffed him. He's a Trump voter, but says he is reconsidering his support after he was targeted for being Hispanic
www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/n...
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‘Just following Hispanic people': Citizen detained by ICE questions vote for Trump
A naturalized Hispanic man says he was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents who were looking for another person on a deportation order, and now the man is questioning his vote for Pr...
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March 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
ICE detained a US citizen in Northern Virginia with guns drawn. He offered to show ID and told the officers he was an American citizen, but they handcuffed him. He's a Trump voter, but says he is reconsidering his support after he was targeted for being Hispanic
www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/n...
www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/n...
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Early FAFO hall of fame candidate
March 7, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Early FAFO hall of fame candidate
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I’m dying! None of them actually want to go back in! They wanted to get out! The vaccine was the perfect excuse! — Marines and soldiers discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine show limited interest in rejoining apnews.com/article/pent...
Marines and soldiers discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine show limited interest in rejoining
Officials say roughly 650 Marines and Army soldiers who were forced out of the military for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine have so far expressed interest in returning to the force under an execu...
apnews.com
March 5, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I’m dying! None of them actually want to go back in! They wanted to get out! The vaccine was the perfect excuse! — Marines and soldiers discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine show limited interest in rejoining apnews.com/article/pent...
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“You’re terminated because…?”
Fired federal employees are telling their stories—no deep state, just career public servants tossed aside.
DOGE’s mass firings aren’t about efficiency—they’re gutting expertise, wrecking lives, and calling it “reform.”
Fired federal employees are telling their stories—no deep state, just career public servants tossed aside.
DOGE’s mass firings aren’t about efficiency—they’re gutting expertise, wrecking lives, and calling it “reform.”
February 26, 2025 at 1:26 AM
“You’re terminated because…?”
Fired federal employees are telling their stories—no deep state, just career public servants tossed aside.
DOGE’s mass firings aren’t about efficiency—they’re gutting expertise, wrecking lives, and calling it “reform.”
Fired federal employees are telling their stories—no deep state, just career public servants tossed aside.
DOGE’s mass firings aren’t about efficiency—they’re gutting expertise, wrecking lives, and calling it “reform.”
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NEW — 19-year-old DOGE engineer Edward Coristine turns out to be the grandson of former KGB spy Valery Martynov, who played a role in a sprawling 1980s espionage saga.
www.jacobsilverman.com/p/prominent-...
www.jacobsilverman.com/p/prominent-...
Prominent DOGE Staffer Is Grandson Of Turncoat KGB Spy
Edward “Big Balls” Coristine happens to be the descendant of Valery Martynov, a KGB agent who spied for the US.
www.jacobsilverman.com
February 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
NEW — 19-year-old DOGE engineer Edward Coristine turns out to be the grandson of former KGB spy Valery Martynov, who played a role in a sprawling 1980s espionage saga.
www.jacobsilverman.com/p/prominent-...
www.jacobsilverman.com/p/prominent-...
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“Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.” - Proverbs 31:8&9
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February 16, 2025 at 11:56 AM
“Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.” - Proverbs 31:8&9
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