Demetries “Commander” Grimes
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Combat Decorated Navy Commander, Aviator, Afghan War Vet, SECDEF Executive Fellow, US Diplomat. American Freedom Fighter, Technology Enthusiast, & Adventurer…
Florida, Europe, Middle East
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40k Nat’l Guard & 22k Reserve troops who refused
#vaccination
against COVID-19 no longer allowed to participate in
#military
duties, & will lose military benefits, Army officials announced. Those who issued this “
#unlawful
order” must be held
#accountable
.
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The astonishing bronze storeroom at the Olympia Museum, Greece. The largest collection of bronze helmets in the world.
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@marklevinshow
It appears Georgia voters want more gov’t spending & inflation, more crime & defunded police, more open borders & sanctuary cities, more indoctrination vs education, and more weak foreign policy…Shameful
#GeorgiaRunoff
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Erdogan’s Turkey poses the greatest threat to western civilization since the rise of communism and the expansionist aims of the Soviet Empire during the Cold War.
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The day after September 11th, we forgot everything that divides us — we were Americans. United, strong, determined…
#911Attacks
#Afghanistan
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@POTUS
More gov’t spending & debt, more inflation, more crime, more open borders, more energy dependence, and more weak foreign policy is not what I want…
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@CoriBush
@CoriBush
has no respect for
#diversity
of thought. It bothers her that
@ByronDonalds
is a proud American conservative with a bright future…
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@RepDonaldsPress
@RepChipRoy
What is taking so long to defund him?
@JohnKerry
is a clear and present danger to America’s’ energy independence and economy.
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Such a great crowd of proud young Americans! Well done
@UCFGOP
and
@yaf
in bringing
@benshapiro
to UCF. Thank you for the invitation to join you!
#GOP
#RPOF
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Land of the free because we are the home of the brave…
May God bless America!
#IndependenceDay
#IndependenceDay2022
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Amen Brother!
Too many politicians in DC who have NEVER sacrificed or bled in war. Why trust anyone who was unwilling to bleed or die to protect our Constitution and preserve American freedoms, to vote and represent American values? We need officials who have actually served our nation!
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There is a lot more virtue signaling than virtue…
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In 2022, proud
#Americans
take a stand…
“If we lose
#freedom
here, there is no place to escape to. This is the last stand on earth.”
#RonaldReagan
@GOP
@FloridaGOP
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Two great Americans!
It’s an honor to be endorsed by
@RonnyJacksonTX
one of the top conservatives in Congress today. Please like and RT to support our campaign. Please listen to Ronny’s message and donate today!
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It was an honor to speak to fellow proud Americans at The Republican Party of The Villages Red Wave ‘22…All are ready to make 2022 great for Florida and America!
@FloridaGOP
@GOP
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Bravo
@CoryMillsFL
@MillsForFlorida
! In 2022, Americans are standing their ground on the
#Constitution
,
#RuleOfLaw
, and supporting our
#LawEnforcementOfficers
.
BLM democrats in Congress are “investigating” us for providing riot control gear to law enforcement around the country to stop the riots in 2020.
Sadly for them, we are really proud of what we do.
If they want to cry about it, we can help them shed real tears.
Watch 👇🏼
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“The greatest products of architecture are less the works of individuals than of society; rather the offspring of a nation's effort, than the inspired flash of a man of genius...”
― Victor Hugo, The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
#NotreDameBurning
#NotreDame
#Paris
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It’s time to hold
@POTUS
and his Nat’l Security Team accountable. Leadership without accountability is power unchecked…Americans and Allies deserve accountability for Afghanistan.
@FloridaGOP
@GOP
Veterans groups still getting it done 👊🇺🇸🇦🇫…when their own govt won’t.
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“I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve.”
- Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
#PearlHarbor
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Bravo
@CoryMillsFL
I am honored to receive an endorsement from conservative fighter Representative
@Jim_Jordan
.
Now I want to receive the endorsement of patriots like YOU.
RT if I have your support! 🇺🇸
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@HellenicLeaders
@DavidHarrisAJC
@StateDept
Erdogan’s Turkey poses the greatest threat to western civilization since the rise of communism and the expansionist aims of the Soviet Empire during the Cold War.
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In 2022, only 2 choices on ballot. 1 is “America!” Believe in our Constitution, 2A, Rule of Law, sanctity of life, secure borders, fiscal responsibility, election integrity, energy dominance, LEOs, mil, & vets, vote “America.” I’m running for “America.”
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Freedom’s light can never be fully extinguished...Today, we celebrate Greek Independence from 400+yrs of Ottoman rule. Thomas Jefferson noted: “To the ancient Greeks...we are all in-debted for the light which led ourselves [American colonists] out of gothic darkness.”
#FBR
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Florida is blessed to have sharp and dedicated public servants like Chief Financial Officer,
@JimmyPatronis
!
@FloridaGOP
@GOP
@GovRonDeSantis
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@CoryMillsFL
A self inflicted crisis…It’s time to stop the destructive and reckless left wing policy agendas that put Americans, the American economy, America’s partners and allies, and America last.
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In war, one sees the best & worst of humanity, sometimes in a single frame, but all lose…It’s tragic to see what’s happening in Europe in the year 2022. Too many leaders in this world have never served in uniform, but are ready to satisfy their ambitions w/ other peoples blood…
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@RBReich
What have you done for humanity?How many factories have you built? How many jobs have you created? How many innovators have you inspired?
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A beautiful evening with some proud and dedicated Americans at
@MarALago
@FloridaGOP
@GOP
@michaelgwaltz
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One incompetent Mayor down, so many more to go…
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@e_amyna
Turkey poses as a NATO ally, but is an adversary with access to NATO secrets, codes, and operational plans.
#RogueAlly
#NATO
#Turkey
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3 Presidents walk into a room and there are only 2 chairs...Who is left standing? This incident summarizes the failure of EU diplomacy in dealing with being bullied by authoritarians like Turkey’s Erdogan...
#EU
#Turkey
#Diplomacy
#Leadership
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The US, NATO, and EU are united more than ever in doing nothing…The world is witnessing the consequences of incompetent and weak leadership…This changes in 2022.
@GOP
@FloridaGOP
#Leadership
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@USEmbassyAthens
A bad precedent...US Embassies shouldn’t be used as billboards for political banners. It diminishes credibility of US diplomatic missions around the world. The US flag is our Nation’s enduring symbol of freedom and democracy. It doesn’t need to be accented.
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@D_abdulkader
Turkey, once again, positions itself on the wrong side of history…
@RTErdogan
as a supporter of Hamas and other terrorist organizations, should be reminded the
#USA
has a place ready for him at
#Guantanamo
…
#terrorism
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I asked the Oracle at Delphi if 2024 will be as crazy as 2023…The Oracle answered: “Define crazy.”
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Imagine if during 1962 midterms, young US voters received their info about the political scene, & about President Kennedy, from media sponsored by Pravda, the main propaganda arm of the Soviet Communist Party.
That’s where we are with TikTok & China
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In
#2022
stands our ground:
#AmericaFirst
#Constitution
#RuleOfLaw
#ElectionIntegrity
#IllegalImmigration
#LEO
Support
#EnergyIndependence
#FairTrade
#PeaceThroughStrength
#LowerTaxes
& Spending Cuts
#Israel
Support
#SaveAmerica
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Freedom fighter for
#Florida
and
#America
@GovRonDeSantis
receives a
#champion
’s welcome
@ufc
@GOP
@FloridaGOP
Ron DeSantis given a champion prize fighter’s welcome at UFC last night.
Listen to the crowd roar.
This is why Democrats are abandoning Florida. They have utterly lost the culture war. Other red state governors take note.
The base demands fighters 🥊
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“Fortune favors the bold.” – Aristotle
My book review on “Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson”
In the annals of history, certain individuals rise as the architects of transformation, challenging norms and sculpting the destiny of humanity…
Join us to
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@D_abdulkader
#Turkey
is an adversary that has access to NATO codes, communications, and operational plans…
#NATO
#RogueAlly
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@AdrianDittmann
We have UBO - Universal Basic Opportunity…It’s called working hard and smart…
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He returned from Vietnam in time to teach me to walk.
He gave me my first passport and said “in your travels you’ll understand the honor, privilege, and responsibility it is to be an American.”
He made me do tough chores and work tough jobs before and during my university years
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With proud Ukrainian Military Academy students in 2017…Now alone on the front lines of the fight between authoritarian ambition & representative democracy. Experts assess half will not survive the next week of fighting…Strength to them & Ukraine!
#VolodymyrZelensky
#FreeUkraine
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Greece said ‘ΟΧΙ’. A resounding ‘NO’ to authoritarianism, Oct 28, 44. 1st allied Victory against Axis powers. 325K Greeks died defending honor of country. “Until now we used to say that the Greeks fight like heroes. Now we shall say: Heroes fight like Greeks.” - Winston Churchill
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Big news in
@theledger
…
@GOP
@FloridaGOP
#warrior
#diplomat
#America
#AmericaFirst
#ConstitutionFirst
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Lest they be forgotten.
This Memorial Day, let us remember the brave men & women who gave the last full measure and paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect our Constitutional freedoms & liberties. To preserve the American way of life.
Let us remember the 13-heroes who recently perished in Afghanistan.
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Spotlight on the campaign for Florida’s new Congressional seat in the
@TB_Times
…
@FloridaGOP
@GOP
#warrior
#diplomat
#conservative
#AmericaFirst
#Veterans
#BackTheBlue
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My Mom taught me that I could join the ”best of the best” if I put my mind to it…
#MothersDay
#MothersDay2022
#Navy
#Veteran
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“China is acquiring new weapons 5X faster than U.S. warns top official…”
#China
is NOT a “friendly” competitor. China is at war w/U.S. on every front. U.S. government’s failure to promote & lead world in divesting from China is a dereliction of duty.
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@RonnyJacksonTX
Constitution of the United States Second Amendment “…the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”
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Beautiful day with great friends in Polk County at the John R. Alexander Memorial Clays Classic in support of Polk State Athletics…Once again, Hannah Christian, was our MVP!
@PolkState
@PolkStateHoops
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@oxidayfndation
@Zarifa_Ghafari
Zarifa Ghafari, Afghanistan‘s first & youngest female mayor, “OXI” Courage recipient. “Imagine being hunted & killed for having served your country, it’s happening now in Afghanistan…The way Greeks said ‘OXI’ to Nazis, I say ‘OXI’ to the Taliban.”
#Afghanistan
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@DameScorpio
@RickyDoggin
Al Sharpton, King of Race-baiting.. Living the American dream by fueling and selling hate…
#Racism
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It was great to be in the company of proud Americans at the
@GOPWomenFFRW
fundraiser for the “free state of
#Florida
’s Attorney General, the amazing
@AshleyMoodyFL
! Floridians are blessed to have her on their side!
@FloridaGOP
@GOP
@GovRonDeSantis
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#Florida
leads!
In Florida, we will not use taxpayer dollars to teach kids to hate our country or to hate each other.
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#America
thrives because Americans are free, respect hard work, earned accomplishments & success, & the rule of law. If your 1st interaction with America is to violate its immigration or other laws, you forfeit the privilege of becoming an American. It should be that clear.
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@NMalliotakis
@NMalliotakis
is right...US Embassies shouldn’t be used as billboards for political banners of any type. It diminishes the credibility of US diplomatic missions around the world. The US flag is our Nation’s enduring symbol of freedom and democracy. It doesn’t need to be accented.
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JC rounded up an interesting crew for some
#canvassing
today…
@GOPPolkFL
@HillsboroughGOP
@PascoGOP
@FloridaGOP
@GOP
#Florida
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Flights out of Afghanistan at the end of a deployment were called “Freedom Flights.” Words can’t describe the feeling of joy and relief once safely airborne and knowing wherever you landed would be better than where you left in Afghanistan…
#Afghanistan
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A great evening with US Army aviator
@WesleyHuntTX
and fellow proud Americans!
@GOP
#ArmyNavy
#Veterans
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@CoryMillsFL
would be phenomenal!
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Happy Birthday US Navy!!! “I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: ‘I served in the United States Navy’ “– President JFK
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We are blessed to live in the free state of Florida!
This Christmas, I'm thanking God I live in the free state of Florida, for my family, and Sen. Manchin's courage to represent his constituents & not succumb to the Progressive Left.
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I’m looking forward to a great 2022! We will adjust course and put America and Americans above all else.
@FloridaGOP
@GOP
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#Military
take
#oath
“to support & defend the
#Constitution
against all enemies, foreign & domestic.” Same oath elected & appointed officials take, except military are held accountable to honoring oath…Elected & appointed officials aren’t. This changes in
#2022
!
#ArmedForcesDay
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The crew are in for some great homemade treats now that my Mom, Eleni Grimes, is on deck!
#2022
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We need more warriors warriors like
@CoryMillsFL
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@oxidayfndation
@Zarifa_Ghafari
Zarifa Ghafari, Afghanistan‘s first & youngest female mayor, “OXI” Courage recipient. “Imagine being hunted & killed for having served your country, it’s happening now in Afghanistan…The way Greeks said ‘OXI’ to Nazis, I say ‘OXI’ to the Taliban.”
#Afghanistan
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1th Air Force, based in Alaska, sought, but was denied permission to shoot down Chinese spy balloon after F-22 & F-35 fighter jets tracked the balloon “from far away” before it entered North American air space over Aleutian Islands on 1/28.
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Honored and blessed to address the Lake Ashton Republicans today…Full house of proud Americans ready to make 2022 great for
#Florida
and
#America
!
@FloridaGOP
@GOP
@GOPPolkFL
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@TheFlatEartherr
Viking country...Sverd I Fjel (Sword in Rock) monument at Hafrsfjord, Norway...
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As your Congressman, I will deliver your message to DC, that:
We will stand our ground on the Constitution…rule of law…fiscal responsibility…secure borders…election integrity…states’ rights…putting America & Americans 1st! We will stand our ground!
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@Scobleizer
History should be learned and studied, not erased or rewritten. There is nothing more dystopian than a group of elites who believe their cause is righteous enough to erase the knowledge of the world as we know it, while imposing their politically driven perspective on it.
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In 2022 we re-focus, at all levels of gov’t, putting
#America
,
#Americans
, and the
#Constitution
1st. Every seat in every state matters…
@FloridaGOP
@gop
#AmericaFirst
#SaveAmerica
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Time to designate the US energy sector and supply chain as a US Nat’l Security Asset. US energy independence secures America’s economy & brings global economic stability. We fix this in 2022!
@FloridaGOP
@GOP
Wrong
@BradSherman
. Unleashing AMERICAN 🇺🇸 energy (cleaner & creates jobs) is the answer, not begging OPEC to pump more!
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I was honored to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and meet proud Americans
@LakelandGOP
today. A dedicated crew ready to make 2022 great for Florida and America!
@FloridaGOP
@GovRonDeSantis
@GOP
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Last night’s launch at Cape Canaveral of a Delta IV rocket with USAF payload...Night launches are the best.
@NASA
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