@VIR_RUSH Fellow. Former #ESIR @RutgersIR. Husband to @DrViolari. Father of Jack and Holden. Physician. Scientist. Rock&Roll.
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John A. Cieslak III, MD, PhD retweeted
Barack Obama at his last press briefing with reporters, 2017:
"I have enjoyed working with all of you. That does not, of course, mean that I've enjoyed every story that you have filed, but that's the point of this relationship. You're not supposed to be sycophants. You're supposed to be skeptics. You're supposed to ask me tough questions. You're not supposed to be complimentary, but you're supposed to cast a critical eye on folks who hold enormous power."
John A. Cieslak III, MD, PhD retweeted
Trump didn’t just pardon his followers who stormed the U.S. Capitol.
He’s now set them up for payments through a slush fund he created to reward his allies—out of your tax dollars.
You could not make this up.
John A. Cieslak III, MD, PhD retweeted
Michelle and I can’t wait for you to visit the Obama Presidential Center!
Starting on June 19, the Center will be open to the public, and you’ll be able to check out the Museum along with public spaces like a new branch of the Chicago Public Library with a reading room, a two-acre playground, a fruit and vegetable garden, and more.
Tickets available at tickets.obama.org.
John A. Cieslak III, MD, PhD retweeted
Today’s Supreme Court decision effectively guts a key pillar of the Voting Rights Act, freeing state legislatures to gerrymander legislative districts to systematically dilute and weaken the voting power of racial minorities - so long as they do it under the guise of “partisanship” rather than explicit “racial bias.” And it serves as just one more example of how a majority of the current Court seems intent on abandoning its vital role in ensuring equal participation in our democracy and protecting the rights of minority groups against majority overreach.
The good news is that such setbacks can be overcome. But that will only happen if citizens across the country who cherish our democratic ideals continue to mobilize and vote in record numbers - not just in the upcoming midterms or in high profile races, but in every election and every level.
John A. Cieslak III, MD, PhD retweeted
If Jeff Bezos could afford to spend $75 million on the Melania movie & $500 million for a yacht to sail off to his $55 million wedding to give his wife a $5 million ring, please don't tell me he needed to fire one-third of the Washington Post staff.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
Are we great again yet?
Hey y’all see the 17 year old Target employee who was abducted by ICE from his job despite being a United States citizen and telling them that, and they shoved him in the car and when they confirmed he was indeed a US citizen then pushed him out of the car in a Walmart parking lot 8 minutes away from where they abducted him. And he’s stumbling and sobbing while bystanders ask if he’s okay (at the Walmart after being pushed out of the car) and he’s sobbing saying “no I’m not okay, they slammed me on the ground.” And he’s bleeding.
A 17 year old kid.
John A. Cieslak III, MD, PhD retweeted
Applying for a job at I.C.E.? Here are some tips to help nail your interview!
John A. Cieslak III, MD, PhD retweeted
RATM released Evil Empire 29 years ago today featuring a young Elon Musk on the cover.
John A. Cieslak III, MD, PhD retweeted
American war planning usually takes place in highly secure facilities. But the Trump administration planned its strikes on the Houthis using a group chat—and accidentally included The Atlantic’s editor in chief, @JeffreyGoldberg. theatlantic.com/politics/arc…
John A. Cieslak III, MD, PhD retweeted
From an operational security perspective, this is the highest level of fuckup imaginable. These people cannot keep America safe.
American war planning usually takes place in highly secure facilities. But the Trump administration planned its strikes on the Houthis using a group chat—and accidentally included The Atlantic’s editor in chief, @JeffreyGoldberg. theatlantic.com/politics/arc…
John A. Cieslak III, MD, PhD retweeted
Physicians refer lower-pay Medicaid patients to interventional radiology, operate on more lucrative commercially insured. @NeimanHPI @RadiologyACR @prat_shuk @RutgersIR @mountsinaiIR @antony_sare ow.ly/Kteq50V3Uml
John A. Cieslak III, MD, PhD retweeted
Rush University Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology is officially approved as of this morning. Hope more IR/VIR departments to come to advance our field! @kmadass @JTassMD @RSP516 @riadsalemIR
John A. Cieslak III, MD, PhD retweeted
I voted by mail – it was easy and a great excuse to say hi to some neighbors. If you're voting by mail like me, get your ballot in the mail right away. No matter how you vote, make sure you have a plan and get it done: IWillVote.com/Obama
John A. Cieslak III, MD, PhD retweeted
Dikembe Mutombo was an incredible basketball player – one of the best shot blockers and defensive players of all time. But he also inspired a generation of young people across Africa, and his work as the NBA’s first global ambassador changed the way athletes think about their impact off the court. Michelle and I are thinking of Dikembe’s family and everyone who knew and loved him.
