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Elaine
@elainewithredhair.bsky.social
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Independent voter for small govt w/a big heart. Fix the system. Integrity matters, kindness, too. Cancer survivor. ✝️🐱
#PrinciplesFirst Partnerships Chair
#RankedChoiceVoting #CountryOverParty Wichita, Kansas
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Ummmm
Picture of rhubarb labeled, "red celery" with "possibly rhubarb" in tiny print
May 23, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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. @principlesfirst.bsky.social is a growing group of mostly center-right folks who've either always rejected Trumpism or are now doing so. We support these 15 principles and recognize that saving our democracy is going to take all of us who oppose Trumpism working together.
The image shows a list of the Principles First Declaration of Principles: 1. Integrity, character, and virtue matter. 2. Every person has dignity, quality, and worth. 3. Truth, honesty, rationality, & facts are non-negotiable. 4. The Constitution & the Rule of Law are paramount. 5. Our government is a limited one with enumerated powers. 6. Congress writes laws, the executive executes laws, & the courts interpret laws. 7. Government closest to the people is most accountable. 8. People reach their full potential when they are free. 9. Free & functioning markets deliver prosperity. 10. Equality of opportunity, not equality of outcomes. 11. Government must responsibly steward resources for the next generation. 12. Civic associations, faith communities, & families should be the primary engines of our culture - not the state. 13. Strong families are the building blocks of society. 14. Sovereignty is critical to self-government. 15. America's role in the world is unique & important.
February 18, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Figures that the lead car is the only one not showing its sponsors.
Screenshot of White House tweet showing Trump's Secret Service car leading the other cars at the Daytona 500
February 17, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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. @ravimangla.bsky.social posted this at the other place. 🤣
Quote tweet of Sam Stein by Ravi Mangla. Sam Stein tweeted, "Reports are that DOGE staffers are now at NIH." Ravi Mangla quote-tweeted thst saying, "God they're like bed bugs."
February 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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If you prefer these principles to what you're hearing, if you believe the country is bigger than any person, if you put the Constitution first, join us at the @principlesfirst.bsky.social summit Feb 21-23 in DC.
www.principlesfirst.us/summit/2025-...
The image shows a list of the Principles First Declaration of Principles: 1. Integrity, character, and virtue matter. 2. Every person has dignity, quality, and worth. 3. Truth, honesty, rationality, & facts are non-negotiable. 4. The Constitution & the Rule of Law are paramount. 5. Our government is a limited one with enumerated powers. 6. Congress writes laws, the executive executes laws, & the courts interpret laws. 7. Government closest to the people is most accountable. 8. People reach their full potential when they are free. 9. Free & functioning markets deliver prosperity. 10. Equality of opportunity, not equality of outcomes. 11. Government must responsibly steward resources for the next generation. 12. Civic associations, faith communities, & families should be the primary engines of our culture - not the state. 13. Strong families are the building blocks of society. 14. Sovereignty is critical to self-government. 15. America's role in the world is unique & important.
January 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Hey #ksleg, check out the Principles First summit Feb 21-23 in DC. If you're a Kansan planning to attend, please contact me.
The image shows a list of the Principles First Declaration of Principles: 1. Integrity, character, and virtue matter. 2. Every person has dignity, quality, and worth. 3. Truth, honesty, rationality, & facts are non-negotiable. 4. The Constitution & the Rule of Law are paramount. 5. Our government is a limited one with enumerated powers. 6. Congress writes laws, the executive executes laws, & the courts interpret laws. 7. Government closest to the people is most accountable. 8. People reach their full potential when they are free. 9. Free & functioning markets deliver prosperity. 10. Equality of opportunity, not equality of outcomes. 11. Government must responsibly steward resources for the next generation. 12. Civic associations, faith communities, & families should be the primary engines of our culture - not the state. 13. Strong families are the building blocks of society. 14. Sovereignty is critical to self-government. 15. America's role in the world is unique & important.
January 15, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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The best aunties & uncles make sure 5 yo nephews get a little robot for Christmas. 😎
Child's hand reaching for a robot roach
December 25, 2024 at 9:22 PM
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Merry Christmas!
Picture of seashells placed on sand in the image of a Christmas tree
December 25, 2024 at 9:10 PM
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This is the kind of difference a country can make when they have their eyes on freedom & democracy and have an aspirational view of themselves as a leader and role-model. How do we get the United States back to living out @principlesfirst.bsky.social principle #15?
Principles First principle #15: America's role in the world is unique and important. The United States cannot afford to be the world's policeman, but it cannot afford to be a passive bystander either. We live in an increasingly connected world where the oceans that separate us from our enemies are no longer buffers. Possessing the strongest military in the world is both a strategic advantage and moral responsibility – and we must wield it with purpose and circumspection.
December 18, 2024 at 2:35 PM
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Marty got mad when I made him get off my pillow so I could lie down. He's pouting.
Humongous beige cat with only the top half of his body inside a small (for him) box. His tail end is facing the camera.
December 16, 2024 at 3:27 AM
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@principlesfirst.bsky.social principle #2: Every person has dignity, quality, and worth.

Period.
Principles First principle #2: Every person has dignity, quality, and worth. We are all created in the image of God. Each of us deserves the same level of respect and dignity from our government and fellow countrymen. All citizens are Americans and none of us is more American than any other.
December 12, 2024 at 12:27 AM
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Electoral reforms like #RankedChoiceVoting and #OpenPrimaries make electeds far more accountable to voters and thereby discourage grift.
Truth Social post from Donald Trump saying: Any person or company investing ONE BILLION DOLLARS, OR MORE, in the United States of America, will receive fully expedited approvals and permits, including, but in no way limited to, all Environmental approvals. GET READY TO ROCK!!!
December 11, 2024 at 1:23 PM
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Actually, we with @principlesfirst.bsky.social have 15 guiding principles and "orange man bad" is not one of them. We give equal opportunity support and applause to anyone who lives out our principles.
The image shows a list of the Principles First Declaration of Principles: 1. Integrity, character, and virtue matter. 2. Every person has dignity, quality, and worth. 3. Truth, honesty, rationality, & facts are non-negotiable. 4. The Constitution & the Rule of Law are paramount. 5. Our government is a limited one with enumerated powers. 6. Congress writes laws, the executive executes laws, & the courts interpret laws. 7. Government closest to the people is most accountable. 8. People reach their full potential when they are free. 9. Free & functioning markets deliver prosperity. 10. Equality of opportunity, not equality of outcomes. 11. Government must responsibly steward resources for the next generation. 12. Civic associations, faith communities, & families should be the primary engines of our culture - not the state. 13. Strong families are the building blocks of society. 14. Sovereignty is critical to self-government. 15. America's role in the world is unique & important. Screenshot of tweet from Brit Hume sharing link to The Spectator and saying, "Quote: "The NeverTrump movement had no guiding principle other than 'Orange Man Bad.' They were a collection of power-hungry individuals, frustrated at being shut out of the Republican administration or denied access to the halls of power..."
November 19, 2024 at 3:21 PM
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SkyFollowerBridge.com helped me find a lot of folks I follow on the other site.
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November 10, 2024 at 3:07 PM
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It's a good day to remind ourselves to put #PrinciplesFirst. The basics matter. Our integrity, character, and virtue matter. Stay strong and keep doing good in the world. It's up to all of us now. 🇺🇸 💪
Principles First principle #1: Integrity, character, & virtue matter. The strength of our republic depends upon the moral conviction of our elected officials. If we don't pick inherently trustworthy people to lead us, they will bring the character of the country down with them. Unethical and immoral behavior can never become the norm.
November 7, 2024 at 1:01 PM
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Principles First is even more important now than if Harris had won. Our climb will be steeper but we must continue to the Summit and proclaim principles from the mountain top. 🇺🇸
Join us in doubling down on principles in DC Feb 21-23: www.principlesfirst.us/summit/2025-...
The image shows a list of the Principles First Declaration of Principles: 1. Integrity, character, and virtue matter. 2. Every person has dignity, quality, and worth. 3. Truth, honesty, rationality, & facts are non-negotiable. 4. The Constitution & the Rule of Law are paramount. 5. Our government is a limited one with enumerated powers. 6. Congress writes laws, the executive executes laws, & the courts interpret laws. 7. Government closest to the people is most accountable. 8. People reach their full potential when they are free. 9. Free & functioning markets deliver prosperity. 10. Equality of opportunity, not equality of outcomes. 11. Government must responsibly steward resources for the next generation. 12. Civic associations, faith communities, & families should be the primary engines of our culture - not the state. 13. Strong families are the building blocks of society. 14. Sovereignty is critical to self-government. 15. America's role in the world is unique & important.
November 6, 2024 at 1:59 PM
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Hi, Bluesky! Great to be here.🎉 Not sure yet what the traditional first post is but I present one of my 2 cats being sneaky.
A large, ornery cream-colored cat hiding under a sheet on a bed. His nose and eyes are visible through a gap between the sheet he's under and the fitted sheet. He thinks he's being stealthy.
June 23, 2023 at 1:14 PM