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Open Ledger tracks technology, markets, and policy with data, not slogans.

Joined August 2026
I updated my profile picture, banner, and name to broaden the focus beyond politics. When it comes to political discussions, I will share or respond with information about a candidate's record and how it aligns with their statements.
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Yes, we debunked that lie months ago, but Talarico continue to use it. Meanwhile, it's fact Talarico attends drag queen shows featuring 11-year-old boys and Paxton jailed over 800 child sex predators.
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You know Alinsky, so you know the tactics. I studied propaganda as part of my college work. I can spot the techniques a mile away. Politicians don't have to worry about lying because of the Sullivan decision. Businesses do because of false advertising and fraud laws.
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As featured by President @realDonaldTrump today, this is who James Talarico is. He can’t outrun his record any longer.
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RURAL TEXAS: Don't let Austin liberals take over our state! Your vote matters! VOTE TODAY to stop them. Vote early through October 30; Election Day is November 3rd.
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“Texas has been run by criminals” is the slogan. Texas under Republican leadership has delivered stronger job growth, energy production, and more stable costs than high-regulation states. Vikki Goodwin’s record includes defund-the-police positions and votes against border security bills. She also opposed school-choice ESAs (SB 2), limits on hostile foreign land purchases, and tax restraints that protect homeowners. Those votes raise costs, limit options, and weaken enforcement. That is support for the policies that protect criminals, not the alternative. Check the actual votes.
Texas has been run by criminals. Vote for Vikki Goodwin! Dan Patrick served as the head judge in Ken Paxton's impeachment trial. Ken Paxton paid Dan Patrick $3 million and then Patrick twisted members arms in the Senate to vote against impeachment.
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In Alaska, I don’t think Mary Peltola, after perpetrating such a terrible scheme, should be allowed to run, because this is ELECTION FRAUD. The Democrats cheated! They found a man named Dan Sullivan, put him on the Ballot, then lied to the Court, and said they didn’t know anything about it. That’s perjury. She shouldn’t be allowed to run, and neither should the FAKE Dan Sullivan! President DONALD J. TRUMP ( TS: Oct 28 2026, 3:26 PM ET )​​​​​​​​‍‌​​‌​‍‌​​‍‌‌​‍‌​​‍‌​​‌​‌‍‌‌‍‍‌​​‌
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Live on the @WillCainShow from Bexar County
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The contrast is clear ⬇️ Republicans have worked to make REAL, POSITIVE change in the lives of the EVERY American! Democrats voted AGAINST:   ❌ No Tax on Tips   ❌ No Tax on Overtime ❌ No Tax on Social Security ❌ Bigger Tax Deductions for seniors ❌ Trump Investment Bank Accounts for kids   ❌ DOUBLING the child tax credit   ❌ Keeping men OUT of girls' sports And if they take over Congress, they will undo it all and RAISE your taxes!
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Just voted REPUBLICAN straight down ballot in Texas. Every race. Every single one. No Democrats. No mercy. We're taking this state back and we're not asking permission. Texas ain't turning blue.
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Republicans have controlled the Texas governorship since 1995 and held a full state government trifecta since 2003. ballotpedia.org/Party_control_…
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Texas dominates computer and electronic product exports! 🇺🇸 Under Governor Greg Abbott, Texas ranks #1 in the nation, driving innovation, creating jobs, and strengthening America's economy.
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Every rural Texas vote matters. Republicans have the numbers to win, but only if we show up and VOTE. Don't count on someone else to get the job done. VOTE EARLY TODAY!
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James Talarico’s own supporters call him the best person in the race. His actual Texas House record: • Sided with Republicans just 3.2% of the time on party-split votes • Voted no on nearly every major border security bill (barriers, National Guard funding, SB 4, smuggling penalties) • No on bail reform for violent offenders • No on banning puberty blockers and surgeries for minors • Repeated noes on constitutional carry and 2A bills Speeches are easy. The roll-call record isn’t. Watch the voting-record video ↓
BREAKING: Texas Republicans announce they will “Pass on Paxton”: “I truly believe that he is the most corrupt politician Texas has ever seen.” “To send Ken Paxton to the United States Senate is adding another gator to the swamp.” “James Talarico is by far — without a doubt — the best person in the race for the US Senate.”
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Senator Warren wants to regulate the tool because Anthropic listed risks in its S-1. That’s standard disclosure, not a crime. Prosecute actual misuse. Don’t throttle the technology. Tools don’t commit crimes. People do. nitter.cf/freedomfirst26/status/…
Anthropic is saying that AI models could pose catastrophic or existential risks to humanity. At the same time, Anthropic is planning the largest IPO in history, which would accelerate the development of this technology while leaving Americans holding the bag if the AI bubble bursts. I wrote to CEO Dario Amodei asking for real answers about the risks before they try and go public.
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🚨 JUST IN: Ken Paxton just WALKED OUT to an ELECTRIC crowd in Texas "Would you agree that he's the greatest president in your LIFETIME?" 👏🏻 "I've been your AG for almost 12 YEARS. I've sued a few people...I took on Pfizer for LYING about the vaccine...I sued Biden 107 times, and we WON." "Let me tell you about [James Talarico]...he was asked, what do you think about if not with your family and friends? 'Transgender kids.' He voted to allow children to be transitioned, and said if a parent doesn't allow it, IT'S ABUSIVE." The crowd LOVES @KenPaxtonTX and they're ALL voting red 👏🏻 It's TRUE: Talarico voted NO on Texas's SB 14 ban on child s*x-change surgeries, puberty blockers, and cross-s*x hormones — and even voted twice against keeping men out of girls' sports Now he's desperately trying to rebrand as a "moderate" TEXAS IS NOT BUYING THAT.
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Texans will not be fooled. We do not want new and higher taxes. We do not want less safe streets. We do not want Gina Hinojosa.
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