Andrew Overton Pratt
@andrewopratt.bsky.social
Direct patrilineal descendant of Hartford Founder John Pratt and other historically documented pioneers, military leaders, physicians, proprietors, technologists, and innovators. Sharing independent research and personal views only.
I’m honored you actually took the time to look up my profile and comment. Though you didn’t spend much due diligence reading about my work experience, it still shows grit and I can appreciate the gesture. Keep being curious, keep being weird, but most importantly keep up the good work private.
@andrewopratt.bsky.social this guys a fed
January 27, 2026 at 2:06 AM
I’m honored you actually took the time to look up my profile and comment. Though you didn’t spend much due diligence reading about my work experience, it still shows grit and I can appreciate the gesture. Keep being curious, keep being weird, but most importantly keep up the good work private.
I propose the creation of a political movement called Democracy—a nonpartisan commitment to the constitutional foundations that sustain our republic.
It stands neither on the Left nor the Right, but upon the principle that self-government must be preserved, protected, and renewed by every generation
It stands neither on the Left nor the Right, but upon the principle that self-government must be preserved, protected, and renewed by every generation
January 27, 2026 at 1:52 AM
I propose the creation of a political movement called Democracy—a nonpartisan commitment to the constitutional foundations that sustain our republic.
It stands neither on the Left nor the Right, but upon the principle that self-government must be preserved, protected, and renewed by every generation
It stands neither on the Left nor the Right, but upon the principle that self-government must be preserved, protected, and renewed by every generation
Trump's second administration has appointed or nominated approximately 1,000 federal appointees exercising policy-making and legal authority across all three branches.
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The Trump Administration Appointees: Comprehensive Catalog of Federal Policy-Making Authority January 25, 2026
Second Term (January 20, 2025 - January 8, 2026)
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January 25, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Trump's second administration has appointed or nominated approximately 1,000 federal appointees exercising policy-making and legal authority across all three branches.
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The Founders gave us one law to keep soldiers out of our streets: the Posse Comitatus Act. In 2025, a federal judge ruled the president violated it willfully. If we treat constitutional law as negotiable, we don't have constitutional rights—we have privileges a president can revoke.
The Posse Comitatus Act and Your Rights: When the Military Becomes the Police, Democracy Dies
An Essay on Constitutional Rights Under Siege
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January 25, 2026 at 6:26 AM
The Founders gave us one law to keep soldiers out of our streets: the Posse Comitatus Act. In 2025, a federal judge ruled the president violated it willfully. If we treat constitutional law as negotiable, we don't have constitutional rights—we have privileges a president can revoke.
Smith is taking heat for his testimony today—and for good reason. I believe he’s telling the truth, but unfortunately, he’s using a putter while the rest of the golf team is pulling out their full clubs. We don’t just need leaders in law to step up; we need them to use every tool at their disposal.
January 22, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Smith is taking heat for his testimony today—and for good reason. I believe he’s telling the truth, but unfortunately, he’s using a putter while the rest of the golf team is pulling out their full clubs. We don’t just need leaders in law to step up; we need them to use every tool at their disposal.
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Quite the statement from the Prime Minister of Poland
January 20, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Quite the statement from the Prime Minister of Poland
Understanding Presidential Defiance of Impeachment Proceedings #25thAmendment #Constitution #PoliticalReality #Civics101 #Impeachment #Facts
Understanding Presidential Defiance of Impeachment Proceedings
Based on the Supreme Court’s constitutional framework and impeachment rules, here’s what would actually happen if a president was impeached but refused to comply with the proceedings
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January 20, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Understanding Presidential Defiance of Impeachment Proceedings #25thAmendment #Constitution #PoliticalReality #Civics101 #Impeachment #Facts
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Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who reminded us that progress isn’t inevitable — it’s a choice. A choice to stand up for justice, protect dignity, and make our country more just and equitable for all.
January 19, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who reminded us that progress isn’t inevitable — it’s a choice. A choice to stand up for justice, protect dignity, and make our country more just and equitable for all.
Thank you for standing up for yourself and for the people! Keep asking these questions, pushing representatives to stand up against this blatantly obvious threat to our democracy. Impeachment is warranted. If you need evidence or any help, I am glad to show you where to look!
Taking over Greenland is not a joke. Trump is sending messages to foreign leaders and making threats that will destroy the most important alliance we have. Are Republicans in Congress and Marco Rubio really ready to throw NATO away because they’re too afraid to stand up to Trump?
January 19, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Thank you for standing up for yourself and for the people! Keep asking these questions, pushing representatives to stand up against this blatantly obvious threat to our democracy. Impeachment is warranted. If you need evidence or any help, I am glad to show you where to look!
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Let’s honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. not just with words or quotes, but by living his values and putting them into action.
January 19, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Let’s honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. not just with words or quotes, but by living his values and putting them into action.
You don't need to be a hero. You need to refuse to cooperate:
Lawyers who won't facilitate unjust orders
Journalists who keep reporting truth
Workers who strike
Citizens who vote & organize
Faith communities standing together
Thousands of small acts of defiance. That's the formula
@meidastouch.com
Lawyers who won't facilitate unjust orders
Journalists who keep reporting truth
Workers who strike
Citizens who vote & organize
Faith communities standing together
Thousands of small acts of defiance. That's the formula
@meidastouch.com
January 19, 2026 at 4:38 PM
You don't need to be a hero. You need to refuse to cooperate:
Lawyers who won't facilitate unjust orders
Journalists who keep reporting truth
Workers who strike
Citizens who vote & organize
Faith communities standing together
Thousands of small acts of defiance. That's the formula
@meidastouch.com
Lawyers who won't facilitate unjust orders
Journalists who keep reporting truth
Workers who strike
Citizens who vote & organize
Faith communities standing together
Thousands of small acts of defiance. That's the formula
@meidastouch.com
Poland voted out nearly a decade of authoritarian rule in 2023. Not through violence. Through voting.
Brazil's 900,000 civil society activists signed a letter defending democracy and forced massive mobilization.
Chile. Serbia. Zambia. All recovered or resisted. All through organized citizen action.
Brazil's 900,000 civil society activists signed a letter defending democracy and forced massive mobilization.
Chile. Serbia. Zambia. All recovered or resisted. All through organized citizen action.
January 19, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Poland voted out nearly a decade of authoritarian rule in 2023. Not through violence. Through voting.
Brazil's 900,000 civil society activists signed a letter defending democracy and forced massive mobilization.
Chile. Serbia. Zambia. All recovered or resisted. All through organized citizen action.
Brazil's 900,000 civil society activists signed a letter defending democracy and forced massive mobilization.
Chile. Serbia. Zambia. All recovered or resisted. All through organized citizen action.
Authoritarian regimes need cooperation. Thousands of institutions. Millions of people-
The moment we withdraw that cooperation, the regime's power evaporates. Dictators know this. That's why they scream that resistance is futile. They need you to believe you can't win. But the evidence says you can
The moment we withdraw that cooperation, the regime's power evaporates. Dictators know this. That's why they scream that resistance is futile. They need you to believe you can't win. But the evidence says you can
January 19, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Authoritarian regimes need cooperation. Thousands of institutions. Millions of people-
The moment we withdraw that cooperation, the regime's power evaporates. Dictators know this. That's why they scream that resistance is futile. They need you to believe you can't win. But the evidence says you can
The moment we withdraw that cooperation, the regime's power evaporates. Dictators know this. That's why they scream that resistance is futile. They need you to believe you can't win. But the evidence says you can
Nothing says “freedom” like a leader demanding proof you deserve it. Guess independence was only for the chosen few
January 18, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Nothing says “freedom” like a leader demanding proof you deserve it. Guess independence was only for the chosen few
Researchers tracked what stops democratic backsliding:
Voting alone? 7.5% success rate
Voting + civil resistance? 51.7% success rate
When people mobilize—boycotts, strikes, noncooperation, public pressure—they win more than half the time. That's not a gamble. That's better odds.
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Voting alone? 7.5% success rate
Voting + civil resistance? 51.7% success rate
When people mobilize—boycotts, strikes, noncooperation, public pressure—they win more than half the time. That's not a gamble. That's better odds.
@justsecurity.org
January 17, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Researchers tracked what stops democratic backsliding:
Voting alone? 7.5% success rate
Voting + civil resistance? 51.7% success rate
When people mobilize—boycotts, strikes, noncooperation, public pressure—they win more than half the time. That's not a gamble. That's better odds.
@justsecurity.org
Voting alone? 7.5% success rate
Voting + civil resistance? 51.7% success rate
When people mobilize—boycotts, strikes, noncooperation, public pressure—they win more than half the time. That's not a gamble. That's better odds.
@justsecurity.org
Authoritarianism doesn't happen overnight. It creeps in through a thousand small choices: attacks on the press, captured courts, rigged elections, "strong men" who promise to crush enemies. here's what they don't want you to know: You can still stop it. There's a window. And the math is on your side
January 17, 2026 at 4:54 AM
Authoritarianism doesn't happen overnight. It creeps in through a thousand small choices: attacks on the press, captured courts, rigged elections, "strong men" who promise to crush enemies. here's what they don't want you to know: You can still stop it. There's a window. And the math is on your side
In my view, this doc from my own research raises real red flags—worth your time to dig in: #real #american #risks #conflictofinterest #protect #democracy #proud #citizen
Grok/xAi_Comprehensive Analysis
I have conducted comprehensive research gathering evidence from over 200 sources. Now I will synthesize this into a final report analyzing potential outcomes (good and bad) of DoD/US Government integr...
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January 17, 2026 at 12:48 AM
In my view, this doc from my own research raises real red flags—worth your time to dig in: #real #american #risks #conflictofinterest #protect #democracy #proud #citizen
Fairly productive day, yesterday, if do say so myself!
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Andrew Pratt
I kind of blew my own mind yesterday. I likely uncovered the truth about my mother’s biological grandmother, and I can now confirm that I descend from an original founder of Hartford, Connecticut....
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January 16, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Fairly productive day, yesterday, if do say so myself!
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When AGI-pursuing AI (Grok) with Pentagon access, reading thoughts via brain implants (Neuralink), controlling global communications (Starlink), powering autonomous vehicles/robots (Tesla), moving through unregulated underground tunnels (Boring), and processing real-time human behavior data (X)
January 13, 2026 at 7:20 PM
When AGI-pursuing AI (Grok) with Pentagon access, reading thoughts via brain implants (Neuralink), controlling global communications (Starlink), powering autonomous vehicles/robots (Tesla), moving through unregulated underground tunnels (Boring), and processing real-time human behavior data (X)
Digging through old records, stumbled on March 1935—German rearmament; race riots in Harlem; leaders testing the limits of a fragile peace. The parallels to today are hard to ignore. History doesn’t have to repeat; if we stay alert and act together, we still have a chance to write a different ending
January 13, 2026 at 6:28 AM
Digging through old records, stumbled on March 1935—German rearmament; race riots in Harlem; leaders testing the limits of a fragile peace. The parallels to today are hard to ignore. History doesn’t have to repeat; if we stay alert and act together, we still have a chance to write a different ending
Looks pretty cut and dry... Victims deserve justice and the people involved need to be held accountable. This administration should not get away with committing crimes to protect sex trafficking criminals.
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @repilhan.bsky.social @aoc.bsky.social @ocasio-cortez.house.gov
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @repilhan.bsky.social @aoc.bsky.social @ocasio-cortez.house.gov
What legal ramifications could there be if anyone from the Trump Administration, including the President himself, defy the decisions made by the Epstein Files Transparency Act?
(Research based on federal law, Ai-Generated)
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December 20, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Looks pretty cut and dry... Victims deserve justice and the people involved need to be held accountable. This administration should not get away with committing crimes to protect sex trafficking criminals.
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @repilhan.bsky.social @aoc.bsky.social @ocasio-cortez.house.gov
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @repilhan.bsky.social @aoc.bsky.social @ocasio-cortez.house.gov