Benji Backer
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Nature Is Nonpartisan! Author of The Conservative Environmentalist. Founder & Chairman @ACC_National . WI sports & iced tea fanatic. Happiest in the mountains.
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It’s been less than a day and The Conservative Environmentalist is already a best-seller!
The outpour of support from today’s launch makes it clear: people want an environmental movement that also prioritizes our quality of life, economy, & country.
This is just the beginning!
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Just got canceled to speak at a climate change reform event because of a past tweet where I linked COVID-19 to the country of China. They claimed it was racially insensitive.
Absurd.
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Absolutely no one:
Candace:
Candace Owens: "I'm not a flat earther. I'm not a round earther. Actually, what I am is I am somebody who has left the cult of science... Science is a pagan faith."
I swear, the MAGA movement is a magnet for the dumbest segments of American society. 💩
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I’ve been on the frontlines speaking out against racism for the past few weeks, months, and years. To be canceled for being “racist” because I linked COVID to China really sucks...and exposes why so many people are frustrated with the division in our country right now.
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There are two major political parties—and neither one of them represent the American people anymore.
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The alt-right and white nationalists came to my house. They posted fliers with my face all over campus. They told me they’d kill me.
White nationalism is a cancer to society. It exists. We have to recognize that...as conservatives, liberals, and Americans. They’re terrorists.
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@KaitMarieox
Imagine tweeting this so that a bunch of derpy men who live in their mom’s basement and run 100 frog accounts find you attractive
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I once lost my fifth grade election to a kid who promised free nachos everyday, and I feel like he’s probably an AOC or Bernie supporter now
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On Saturday afternoon,
@ChrisBarnardDL
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@SenRandPaul
staffer) were randomly attacked by a man with a knife Washington, DC.
While Phillip was being stabbed four times across his upper body, Chris somehow tackled the attacker, found a way for
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"Too many young Americans are being convinced that the only way to save the planet is to reject capitalism. The opposite is true. Only countries that succeed economically have the resources and political will to demand a cleaner environment." -
@NikkiHaley
preaching truth today.
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THREAD:
A few years ago, I spoke up against
@Kaepernick7
kneeling during the National Anthem. While it’s still not what I’d *personally* do, I want to apologize for being so ignorant about the issue of racism in its entirety—all these years later.
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To put it into perspective, Tomi is a 20-something who made it big by saying offensive things & being angry.
John McCain, the medically-ill man she’s mocking, made it big by serving our country, saving American lives, being a PoW, & being one of the most well respected Senators.
Tomi Lahren, on a day the McCain family announces
@SenJohnMcCain
is ending medical treatment, says ‘we can’t put up another RINO like McCain and Flake’
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Kamala Harris refusing to debate on Fox News — and Donald Trump refusing to debate on ABC — tells you all you need to know about American politics.
Our “leaders” are too afraid to leave their echo chambers. They don’t want to solve problems, they want to look good.
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This is the Green New Deal trying to take on climate change
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To be clear for all the media and folks asking, they have refused to send over any examples of these “insensitive” tweets (*cough*: cowards). Anyone can go digging if they want.
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The Washington Post just released a fascinating report on state-by-state energy consumption, showing which states are decarbonizing the fastest — and how they're doing it.
The results go against everything you've heard in the mainstream narrative.
SHORT THREAD:
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Alright folks, it’s official: this was the tweet
COVID has taught us that the world is far more interconnected that we originally thought...we can’t always put ourselves first at the expense of others.
It’s also made us realize that we are far too dependent on—and gracious to—China.
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Avg individual income in East Palestine, OH = $28k
This is yet another example of low-income Americans being disproportionately impacted by environmental disasters & being left in the dust by the gov't.
If this was in Martha's Vineyard or Aspen, it would be handled differently.
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Joe Rogan: “Do you think we have to care about the environment?”
Candace Owens: (laughs) “not even a little bit.”
If this is the future of the conservative movement, there isn’t a future of the conservative movement.
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A common question being asked this week: is wind energy to blame for the energy crisis in Texas?
The answer is no.
People are simply dunking on wind energy to score political points.
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You wanted to punch 16 year-old me? Interesting how stuff bites back...
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When your job revolves around politics and your friends/family bring up a divisive political topic during your precious time away from politics
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Reached out to one of my favorite bands to try to work with them on promotion for climate change reform and this was the response.
2020 polarization is awesome and so fulfilling🙄
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We cannot continue to depend on Russia and China for our global energy production. Point blank.
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Nuclear power is the most efficient *and* safe form of clean energy.
It’s also the only current form of clean energy to have the capability of powering millions of people at the scale needed to fight climate change.
It is far past time for us to stop demonizing nuclear energy.
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The anger over
@benshapiro
on college campuses proves the massive intolerance of the left. Ben is a standup individual who doesn’t incite violence, spew hatred, or marginalize anyone. He’s respectable in the utmost degree. The left despises him ONLY over a difference in opinion.
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“What’s your political opinion?”
Libertarians around the world:
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I’m the biggest fan of Teddy, but a lot of us (including me) could have benefited from seeing the statue before freaking out about its removal.
Not ideal—or reflective of his leadership—which is why his family supported taking it down.
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2020 has been a brutal year for America.
Yet, the biggest investment for National Parks & public lands in recent history was signed into law today. It’s a HUGE win for our economy/environment.
Best of all, it heralded from *bipartisan* leadership & the help of
@realDonaldTrump
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As someone who lives in Seattle, Seattle is *not* fine. I had a gun pulled on me while grocery shopping as a freshman in college. Homelessness is running rampant. Crime is getting much worse. The city is becoming more radical every day.
You’re doing nothing about it.
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If you had a bad day, this is guaranteed to make you feel like a million bucks
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Win an election
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I'm incredibly pro-vaccine, but skeptics of the vaccine are now far less likely to get it. They don't want to be told what to do...and now they will trust the vaccine even less.
Mandates do not cause desired behaviors to happen.
Frustrating.
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COVID has taught us that the world is far more interconnected that we originally thought...we can’t always put ourselves first at the expense of others.
It’s also made us realize that we are far too dependent on—and gracious to—China.
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In Seattle for the 4th of July: literally no one wearing American themed clothing at all
Me:
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Not an exhaustive list, but here's my opinion of the top 50 most sensible conservatives.
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Did you know:
D.C. was created so that it WOULDN’T be a state?
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The top six states with clean energy are powered primarily by nuclear or hydropower.
Not solar or wind.
Whether they know it or not, when "environmentalists" advocate against hydropower and nuclear, they advocate for INCREASING fossil fuels.
(1/6)
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With the recent dialogue about Candace Owens, I thought I’d share this story.
A couple of years ago, I wrote an op-ed for a national publication that Candace also contributed to. In the op-ed, I respectfully critiqued her denial of climate change after she was challenged on Joe
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Can I file articles of impeachment on Marjorie Green to remove her from the GOP? Asking for a friend
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Young people constantly preach tolerance, but can't stand to hear alternative political views. It's frustrating.
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Jeb Bush and I want conservatives to take action on climate change!
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Socialism sucks and it doesn’t work.
But instead of slamming on people who support it, we need to understand why they feel the need to support it and convey why other alternatives are truly better.
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There is no realistic path to solving climate change without nuclear power. Point blank.
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That feeling when the first clean, safe, and reliable nuclear plant built in America in decades is commercially operating >>>
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I’ve met Greta Thunberg. I’ve testified at Congress with her. While I disagree with some of her politics, she’s courageous, kind, and fighting for the right reasons. She’s made a profound positive impact at a young age. There’s no reason to go after her.
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Your friendly reminder that loving America doesn’t mean you think it’s perfect
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The Green New Deal will never happen.
It’s time for a new era of leaders to usher in an era of common-sense climate leadership.
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Comparing
@NikkiHaley
to al-Qaeda (as a way of fear-mongering) is the most desperate argument yet from a Democratic candidate...and that’s saying a lot.
Trump says he doesn't want war with Iran, but that's exactly what he wants, because that's exactly what Saudi Arabia, Netanyahu, al-Qaeda, Bolton, Haley, and other NeoCons/NeoLibs want. That’s what he put first--not America.
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California wildfires in 2020 emitted 30% more CO2 into the atmosphere than California’s entire fossil fuel usage in 2020.
Forest management needs to be prioritized as a climate solution.
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I’m 22 and I’m old enough to remember conservatives supporting states’ rights
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As Bernie succeeds again this evening, it’s important to understand the perils of socialism. Socialism has been disastrous for countries around the world.
On the environment—a top socialist issue—it’s no different.
We need to defeat socialism in 2020.
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Karl Marx
Who has the most annoying fan base?
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I know this is super taboo to say but you don’t have to hate people you disagree with
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I am simply *not* going to apologize to the people in my mentions who are upset with me for having an environmental conversation with a Senator across the party line.
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Step 1: log off Twitter
Step 2: talk to real people
Step 3: realize Twitter has zero representation of how everyday people feel
Step 4: stop tweeting things to stir the pot & create division for your own personal gain
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If you’re against nuclear energy, you’re against climate action.
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ERCOT, Texas' electric grid overseer, said just 13% of the outages were due to wind energy being forced offline. The remaining 87% were other sources of energy, including traditional energy sources. Governor Abbott acknowledged this today.
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If you can’t follow people on social media you disagree with, you’re part of the growing political polarization problem.
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Chris Pratt being canceled over his conservative political views explains why 50% (+) of America feels utterly left behind.
It's absurd that people think they can keep dismissing people for their beliefs...and then expect them to simply fall in line with their own.
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There is nothing environmental—or just—about opposing nuclear/carbon capture.
White House environmental justice advisors express opposition to nuclear, carbon capture projects
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Fellow conservatives: are we comfortable continuing to ignore this?
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Ultimately, I want to say I’m sorry to those in minority communities. My ignorance stemmed from a lack of understanding (that I’ll always have), as well as the hope that the world is more equitable than it actually is.
You can count on me to be an advocate & ally moving forward.
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This isn’t the future of conservatism. This hatred needs to be left in the past. Awful.
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Your friendly reminder that socialism will not solve climate change
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@kenklippenstein
Honest question: what amount would make you happy? All of their wealth? $25 million can go a LONG way.
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I think it’s time for the United States to have an age limit for the President of the United States
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Twitter, meet my best friend, girlfriend, and so much more, Elsah.
Elsah messaged me on LinkedIn nearly three years ago after hearing me on a podcast. We followed each other on social media for two years before I finally mustered up the courage to ask her out last summer.
We’ve
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wHy Do LiBeRaLs GeT oFfEnDeD bY eVeRyThInG wHeN wE dOnT
Alabama Public Television refuses to air "Arthur" episode with gay wedding
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Neither major political party is “fiscally conservative”
That’s especially disappointing since there’s a party that claims to be...and literally wins elections off it
BREAKING: The federal deficit for fiscal 2019 was $984 billion, a 26% increase from 2018.
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What if I told you the two-party system hardly represents any person in this country in an accurate way
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Reset the GOP back to its roots!
No more QAnon enablers, hatred, bigotry, or betrayal of our values.
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This NEEDS to be the conservative answer to America’s question around energy production.
@GlennYoungkin
gets it exactly right.
Awesome 👏
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Your final reminder before Election Day that local elections matter more to your life than the presidential election
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Ted, love it or hate it, the Paris Accords has nothing to do with the city of Paris.
By rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, President Biden indicates he’s more interested in the views of the citizens of Paris than in the jobs of the citizens of Pittsburgh. This agreement will do little to affect the climate and will harm the livelihoods of Americans.
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COVID is real. It’s a threat.
However, the double-standard for social distancing/gatherings is also real.
Protests = ok
Celebrations after an election = ok
Anything else = not ok
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This is very comical coming from the guy who proudly supported Bernie Sanders four years ago
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After today, it’s time for the GOP to return to its roots.
It’s time for the GOP to return as the party of decency, fiscal responsibility, American innovation, belief in all Americans, and the American dream.
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The facts of climate change:
-the climate is changing. Partially due to nature, partially because of humans
-we should take bold steps to reduce *global* emissions
-we have time to fix this issue. It’s serious...but the world isn’t ending
-technology and innovation are the answer
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┻┳|
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┻┳| •.•) We need nuclear energy
┳┻|⊂ﾉ to solve climate change
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I know this sounds crazy, but you can like someone without always seeing eye-to-eye on their politics
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Call me crazy but America will be fine no matter who is elected tonight
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