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MindMatrix retweeted
Ultimately, the priority must be the Indian Army's strength, operational preparedness and institutional continuity, not who gets political credit for identifying areas for improvement first.
Ultimately, the priority must be the Indian Army's strength, operational preparedness and institutional continuity, not who gets political credit for identifying areas for improvement first.
The objective of any defence reform is not to get everything right on day one, but to continuously assess, learn and improve. We tried a new model, gathered experience, evaluated its outcomes and identified areas that warranted refinement. There is nothing wrong with that.
As a long-term admirer of the #IndianArmy. I must admit to being puzzled as to why it took our brilliant and capable officers four years to realise what was wrong with the #Agniveer scheme — which we in the Opposition pointed out when it was first introduced. Perhaps the civilians who thrust the scheme upon them should be the ones explaining this belated reversal?
MindMatrix retweeted
Let's hope Tata eventually enables Indian suppliers and engineering teams to become part of Iveco's global supply chain. 🇮🇳🔥
MindMatrix retweeted
You cannot blame Iran or Israel for your strategic failures with China
You cannot preach🇺🇸First,spend resources on foreign conflicts & then turn a blind eye to the strategic ground 🇨🇳continues to occupy
Stop manufacturing external villains to disguise your own internal failures
One of the things the data analysts on our side obsessed over was "composition"—whether the electorate looked close enough to 2024 for Republicans to win. And despite polls that showed a Democrat blowout, the data kept on telling us the same story: in some states turnout was merely OK, in other states it was downright amazing, and in no state was it catastrophic. There was a genuine sense of optimism on our team: our people were showing up.
So, I asked the smartest data guy I know, does that mean we're going to shock the world? "No," he told me. "We might do better than the polls suggest. But the data is telling us that a lot of Trump/Vance 2024 voters are pissed and planning to vote for the other guys. Our voters are turning out, but they may not vote for us."
Well, that looks prophetic now. Our voters did show up. In Florida, for example, the electorate was 9 points more Republican than Democrat, just a couple points worse than 2024. Undoubtedly there were places we could have done better on turnout. But the main problem is not turnout. The main problem is that many people who voted for Trump/Vance in 2024 voted for Democrats in 2026.
There will be a lot of infighting and arguing over what happened and why that is. One of the pollsters I really respect told me that our economic messaging wasn’t sharp enough down the stretch. I’m sure that’s true.
But the real reason we lost is obvious to almost everyone.
Another pollster—one of the smartest people I know in politics, told me yesterday we’d lose the generic ballot by 13 points. I felt negative going into Tuesday, but even I was shocked by this. In his polling, he saw that a lot of Trump 2024 voters were angry and planning to vote for Democrats. He asked those voters who had abandoned us what would cause them to come back on our team. The top four answers, accounting for nearly all of the responses were:
1) End the war
2) Focus on cost of living/inflation
3) Put America First
4) Change our relationship to Israel
Our voters showed up. And the above four reasons are why many of them voted for Democrats. This is according to a pollster who nailed the results. While many spent Monday attacking Rachel Campos Duffy for calling for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict, it turns out her political advice was sound. (She’s also a great person.)
In the next few months, there's going to be a lot of gaslighting. Expect to hear any number of establishment politicians say the solution to our woes is amnesty. I'm open to the idea that we should change enforcement—by focusing more on businesses that hire illegal labor, for instance. But anyone pushing amnesty is lying to you.
The reason we lost is the war. The president himself said so last night.
If you'd like to argue it was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so. Argue it was a worthwhile cost to pay. Agree or disagree, that's at least honest.
But everyone knows why we lost. And any honest conversation about where we go from here must start there.
I remain hopeful about our country. To the people who are pissed off and want to say, “I told you so”: you’re right, you did tell us so. Take that energy into electing Republicans who share your worldview. To the people who are just pissed at the results, you should be. Let’s take that anger and get back to the work of saving our country.
You cannot blame Iran or Israel for your strategic failures with China
You cannot preach🇺🇸First,spend resources on foreign conflicts & then turn a blind eye to the strategic ground 🇨🇳continues to occupy
Stop manufacturing external villains to disguise your own internal failures
One of the things the data analysts on our side obsessed over was "composition"—whether the electorate looked close enough to 2024 for Republicans to win. And despite polls that showed a Democrat blowout, the data kept on telling us the same story: in some states turnout was merely OK, in other states it was downright amazing, and in no state was it catastrophic. There was a genuine sense of optimism on our team: our people were showing up.
So, I asked the smartest data guy I know, does that mean we're going to shock the world? "No," he told me. "We might do better than the polls suggest. But the data is telling us that a lot of Trump/Vance 2024 voters are pissed and planning to vote for the other guys. Our voters are turning out, but they may not vote for us."
Well, that looks prophetic now. Our voters did show up. In Florida, for example, the electorate was 9 points more Republican than Democrat, just a couple points worse than 2024. Undoubtedly there were places we could have done better on turnout. But the main problem is not turnout. The main problem is that many people who voted for Trump/Vance in 2024 voted for Democrats in 2026.
There will be a lot of infighting and arguing over what happened and why that is. One of the pollsters I really respect told me that our economic messaging wasn’t sharp enough down the stretch. I’m sure that’s true.
But the real reason we lost is obvious to almost everyone.
Another pollster—one of the smartest people I know in politics, told me yesterday we’d lose the generic ballot by 13 points. I felt negative going into Tuesday, but even I was shocked by this. In his polling, he saw that a lot of Trump 2024 voters were angry and planning to vote for Democrats. He asked those voters who had abandoned us what would cause them to come back on our team. The top four answers, accounting for nearly all of the responses were:
1) End the war
2) Focus on cost of living/inflation
3) Put America First
4) Change our relationship to Israel
Our voters showed up. And the above four reasons are why many of them voted for Democrats. This is according to a pollster who nailed the results. While many spent Monday attacking Rachel Campos Duffy for calling for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict, it turns out her political advice was sound. (She’s also a great person.)
In the next few months, there's going to be a lot of gaslighting. Expect to hear any number of establishment politicians say the solution to our woes is amnesty. I'm open to the idea that we should change enforcement—by focusing more on businesses that hire illegal labor, for instance. But anyone pushing amnesty is lying to you.
The reason we lost is the war. The president himself said so last night.
If you'd like to argue it was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so. Argue it was a worthwhile cost to pay. Agree or disagree, that's at least honest.
But everyone knows why we lost. And any honest conversation about where we go from here must start there.
I remain hopeful about our country. To the people who are pissed off and want to say, “I told you so”: you’re right, you did tell us so. Take that energy into electing Republicans who share your worldview. To the people who are just pissed at the results, you should be. Let’s take that anger and get back to the work of saving our country.
MindMatrix retweeted
Quite an unexpected career transition for someone he thought he could simply sideline.
In a democracy, executive authority is not immunity from accountability.
Quite an unexpected career transition for someone he thought he could simply sideline.
In a democracy, executive authority is not immunity from accountability.
MindMatrix retweeted
The White House may still be occupied by Trump, but Washington is apparently switching to repair and recovery mode.
America: UNDER MAINTENANCE for the next two years. 🤣
Tonight, the American people sent a clear message — they want a politics that brings people together rather than divides them, and leaders who offer concrete solutions to the challenges they face.
These results were only possible because outstanding candidates stepped forward in every region of the country — including in areas once considered long shots. They came from different backgrounds and represented a range of political perspectives, but were united by shared values, a belief in public service, and a commitment to putting the people of their districts and states first.
We also owe a debt of gratitude to the thousands of election officials and volunteers from both parties who helped ensure a smooth election and carried out one of the most essential functions of our democracy.
While this administration has another two years in office, our job now is to roll up our sleeves, make changes wherever we have the power to do so, prevent further damage, and lay the groundwork for the future.
The White House may still be occupied by Trump, but Washington is apparently switching to repair and recovery mode.
America: UNDER MAINTENANCE for the next two years. 🤣
Tonight, the American people sent a clear message — they want a politics that brings people together rather than divides them, and leaders who offer concrete solutions to the challenges they face.
These results were only possible because outstanding candidates stepped forward in every region of the country — including in areas once considered long shots. They came from different backgrounds and represented a range of political perspectives, but were united by shared values, a belief in public service, and a commitment to putting the people of their districts and states first.
We also owe a debt of gratitude to the thousands of election officials and volunteers from both parties who helped ensure a smooth election and carried out one of the most essential functions of our democracy.
While this administration has another two years in office, our job now is to roll up our sleeves, make changes wherever we have the power to do so, prevent further damage, and lay the groundwork for the future.
MindMatrix retweeted
The world misunderstood Trump's intentions. Everyone thought he was pursuing regime change in Iran. In reality,he was engineering a regime change in the USA itself.
The ultimate plot twist: America didn't need an external intervention. It had Trump. 🤣
The world misunderstood Trump's intentions. Everyone thought he was pursuing regime change in Iran. In reality,he was engineering a regime change in the USA itself.
The ultimate plot twist: America didn't need an external intervention. It had Trump. 🤣
MindMatrix retweeted
🇺🇸 US House of Representatives, seats won so far.
Democrats: 21 seats
Republicans: 12 seats
The Indian Navy and Indian Air Force have once again demonstrated exceptional courage, professionalism and operational excellence.
A powerful reflection of India's values, courage and humanitarian commitment. 🇮🇳🔥
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi expresses its sincere appreciation to the Government of India, the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force for their successful operation to rescue the 20 Iranian crew members of the fishing vessel Azini from pirates.
We highly commend the professionalism, courage and effective coordination demonstrated by the Indian Armed Forces, reflecting India's strong commitment to Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and its role in saving lives beyond borders.
This humanitarian operation stands as a testament to the spirit of friendship, solidarity and cooperation between Iran and India.
We extend our sincere gratitude to all those involved in ensuring the safe rescue of the Iranian crew.
MindMatrix retweeted
Why conveniently omit the most important political context?
@abdulla_shahid was questioning @MMuizzu over the 20 MoUs signed with Pakistan and demanding transparency. He was also pushing for parliamentary scrutiny and accountability.
@sidhant
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Why conveniently omit the most important political context?
@abdulla_shahid was questioning @MMuizzu over the 20 MoUs signed with Pakistan and demanding transparency. He was also pushing for parliamentary scrutiny and accountability.
@sidhant
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MindMatrix retweeted
The arrest of @abdulla_shahid is deeply concerning.
Political dissent is not a crime. Arresting opposition leaders raises serious questions about democratic freedoms,the rule of law and the political direction of the Maldives.
The international community must not remain silent.
BREAKING:
Maldives police says Maldives opposition leader, fmr foreign minister & UNGA Prez Abdulla Shahid @abdulla_shahid has been arrested
MindMatrix retweeted
A sexual assault case must never become a convenient weapon to silence political dissent.
The arrest of @abdulla_shahid, coming after he questioned the Maldives–Pakistan MoU, raises serious questions about the timing and the motives behind this action.
The arrest of @abdulla_shahid is deeply concerning.
Political dissent is not a crime. Arresting opposition leaders raises serious questions about democratic freedoms,the rule of law and the political direction of the Maldives.
The international community must not remain silent.