Tweets Analysis - Keyword: @walterolson
Overview
Total number of tweets analysed
281
Earliest tweet was on
2023-03-17
Latest tweet was on
2023-03-26
Tweets covering
9 days
Average age of authors' accounts
9 years
Summarization
Conservative scholar Walter Olson and democratic socialist Bernie Sanders both support ranked-choice voting. Olson also expresses opinions on issues such as education, relationships in novels, crime victim rights, and the death penalty. He has been praised for his honesty and principles but criticized for his views on LGBTQ rights. The Washington Post endorses ranked-choice voting, citing Olson's argument that it has benefited conservatives around the world. However, Olson has also been the target of criticism for his views on various topics.
Topic Modeling
- Ranked-choice voting
- Sexual education in schools
- Criminal justice and victims' rights
- Political opinions and principles
- Legal ambiguity and euphemism
Emotional Analysis
The emotions expressed in these tweets vary widely, but some common themes are a concern for fair elections using ranked-choice voting, frustration with certain political positions, and disagreement on issues like sex education and the death penalty. Some of the tweets express gratitude for honesty and integrity in particular individuals, while others criticize perceived hypocrisy or narrow-mindedness. Some tweets are sarcastic or humorous, while others express anger or concern about potential infringements on civil rights. Overall, these tweets reflect a mix of political and social viewpoints, as well as personal experiences and opinions on current events.
Trend Analysis
- Support for ranked-choice voting as essential to fair elections and accountability
- Debate over the inclusion and teaching of certain topics in schools, such as sexuality education
- Discussion of political principles and integrity within the Republican Party
- Debate over the potential effects of certain laws and amendments on defendants’ rights and government transparency
- Controversy over proposed bills or policies, such as the use of the death penalty in certain states
Types of Tweets
Number of Retweets
43
Percentage of total tweets
15%
Number of Original tweets
4
Percentage of total tweets
1%
Number of tweets that contain Mentions
281
Percentage of total tweets
100%
Number of tweets that were Replies
232
Percentage of total tweets
82%
Number of tweets that were Quotes
12
Percentage of total tweets
4%
Number of tweets that contain Hashtags
9
Percentage of total tweets
3%
Top 5 devices used to tweet
| Source | Count |
|---|---|
| Twitter Web App | 130 |
| Twitter for iPhone | 72 |
| Twitter for Android | 57 |
| Twitter for iPad | 15 |
| TweetDeck | 4 |
What devices were used to tweet
Top 10 accounts with highest followers count
| Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
|---|---|---|---|
| BrennanCenter | Brennan Center | We work to build a United States that is democratic, just, and free — for all. Follow: @BrennanCenterEs Find us on Mastodon: @BrennanCenter@newsie.social | 167,627 |
| thehowie | (((Howard Forman))) | Physician & Professor @YaleSOM @YaleMed @YaleSPH; Former Senate Staff; 🏳️🌈 #HealthAndVeritas podcast https://t.co/IVspNncZQO… | 59,588 |
| mattsheffield | Matthew Sheffield | National correspondent @TheYoungTurks. Host @TheoryChange. Journalist, web developer, and former right-wing media consultant. Signal: 202-215-9123 | 47,455 |
| StephenGutowski | Stephen Gutowski | Founder of https://t.co/WHfmJJ8NeG. CNN contributor. Firearms reporter. Gun-safety instructor. Philly fan. DM me some story tips. Email: Gutowski@TheReload(dot)com | 46,969 |
| MUDDLAW | JOHN E. MUDD | Dad | Husband | Attorney | Legal Analyst | Teller of Stories| Bread Baker | Statehood Supporter | PROMESA Expert|Contact info: https://t.co/Y7LoegVpoO | 34,026 |
| rkylesmith | Kyle Smith | Film critic for The Wall Street Journal and theater critic for The New Criterion. | 31,933 |
| walterolson | Walter Olson | Writer on law etc.; @CatoInstitute. Blogged Overlawyered 1999-2020. Election law, Maryland civic stuff. Yes, I’m on other platforms. | 27,835 |
| GeorgeSelgin | George Selgin | Free-market monetary guy who has lucid moments. Director Emeritus of @CatoCMFA. I promise not to waste our time by saying things you expect me to say. | 25,586 |
| jadler1969 | Jonathan H. Adler | Father, Husband, LawProf, guy with opinions; @chkbal co-founder; Law before policy before politics; Philly sports always; 'the cowbell of Twitter'-N. Schulz | 24,526 |
| Maggie_McNeill | Maggie McNeill | Overeducated and unrepentant whore who talks far too much and writes the popular blog The Honest Courtesan in addition to the usual harlotry. | 17,878 |
Top 10 accounts with highest friends count
| Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
|---|---|---|---|
| RA_Dillon | Robert Dillon | Alaskan first, @Agenda_Global, @ConservAmerica, @raineycenter, energy, elections, info security, frm Senate ENR comms guru & journalist, lapsed rugger 🏉 | 6,010 |
| codyjohnthomas | Cody Thomas | Browns | Guards | Jackets | Cavs | Palace | Ohio | Politics/Policy | Marietta '10 | Data/Analytics | 5,004 |
| Dallas_Matters | DallasMatters | Dallas Matters | 4,998 |
| GeitnerSimmons | Geitner Simmons | Staff member, @UNL_IANR; Alum, @OWHOpinion; Plainsman, Southerner, regionalist, film fan; @UNC, @Georgetown, @msfsinfo; author of sci-fi thriller ANDROID RUN | 4,995 |
| alrajul | Travis | Father, bibliophile, history teacher, dabbler in politics. Mississippi Squirrel Revivalist. Lifelong conservative - rule-of-law, not sedition. #tsundoku | 4,987 |
| BolognaFishMD | Bologna Fish, M.D. | violence violence violence violence violence despair https://t.co/A55w7SRQsw | 4,972 |
| AMWClarkLaw | Anne-Marie Clark 💜😷🇺🇦 | Lawyer | Mom x3 (grown now) | Seek justice. Love mercy. Be kind. also at mstdn . social @ amwclark d iscord, p ost, spo utible: amwclark Hoya saxa she/her | 4,951 |
| fotofah | Dennis Fahringer | photography teacher, University of the Nations. The funniest tweets I've found are in my Likes. | 4,940 |
| Gurdur | Tim Skellett | Me: interests: #scicomm, books, gardening, philosophy, science journalism, photography, #nature, #travel, #DiscWorld, and so on. | 4,940 |
| jhwygirl | jhwygirl | Proud member of the internet left fringe. Blogging Missoula & Montana & everything else that matters. RTs are just RTs. | 4,624 |
Most active users
| Username | Bio | Number of tweets |
|---|---|---|
| blueacre | Whatever you call me, don’t call me late for dinner. | 10 |
| DaMac80 | You could say I lost my belief in politicians. They all seem like game show hosts to me. | 8 |
| marcorandazza | First Amendment Lawyer. Charb & Lenny Bruce died for your sins. Oliver Wendell Holmes was a prophet. Dove c'è lo Spirito del Signore, c'è libertà.🇺🇸 🇮🇹 | 7 |
| zekouse | Þ þ = thorn (unvoiced th) Ð ð = eth (voiced th) ʃ = sh (unvoiced sh) ʒ = sh (voiced sh) ŋ = ng (like -ing) Save a character, save a tweet. | 6 |
| WolverineChops | The proper hotdog to bun ratio is the most important aspect to consider in cuisine. | 5 |
| KTJ192 | Hot takes are useless #flyeaglesfly | 5 |
| alanesque | NJ/NYC Lawyer. Hubby to @CineKink. | 5 |
| AndrewRCraig | Election law, electoral reform, and occasional pugs. Dir. of Election Policy, @RaineyCenter Adj. Scholar, @CatoInstitute | 5 |
| CatoOnLaw | Law and policy, from @CatoInstitute, carrying forward the work of pioneering law blog Overlawyered (1999-2020). Our longtime editor tweets at @walterolson. | 5 |
| BraveIowan | Bite the hand that algorithmically feeds; Quit doomscrolling; Root beer floats forever; RT ≠ endorsement. ❤ ≠ like. Iowa; | 4 |
Tweets per day
Top 10 tweets with highest Retweet count
| ID | Text | Retweet count |
|---|---|---|
| 1638538139005337600 | Conservative scholar @WalterOlson and democratic socialist @BernieSanders don't agree about very much, but they both know #RankedChoiceVoting is essential to ensure that #elections work as well as possible and politicians are accountable to their #voters! https://t.co/wjCCcEJ9tQ | 15 |
| 1639406675151974403 | “Some Republicans oppose ranked-choice voting because they fear it will hurt their candidates’ chances.. It’s an assertion without evidence. Republicans in the US & conservatives around the world have prospered in ranked-choice voting systems, Cato Inst @walterolson points out.” https://t.co/Ta3LqU97RY | 7 |
| 1637489608878440448 | “Marsy’s Law” amendments are promoted as giving crime victims important new legal rights, but two pending cases argue that they infringe on defendants’ rights and government transparency. Read @walterolson's take: https://t.co/KiOQGMUV6y | 6 |
| 1638502149008048131 | The @WashingtonPost Editorial Board endorses #InstantRunoffs as a nonpartisan upgrade for “everyone”: "Republicans in the U.S. and conservatives around the world have prospered in #RankedChoiceVoting systems, the @CatoInstitute’s @WalterOlson points out." https://t.co/uYy2qHeKH2 | 5 |
| 1638369138690396161 | @walterolson Best tweet of the day for me! Can’t get either song out of my mind right now. Here’s the link for Kind of a Drag. https://t.co/jV1trdr800 | 1 |
| 1636868468980191234 | @GabrielSterling @walterolson Thank you for your honesty. Sorely lacking in the Republican Party but there’s some left with principles and integrity. | 1 |
| 1638224036181446657 | @walterolson When I see a non-commercial kitchen that looks *too* clean, I'm always skeptical the owner actually uses it to do more than microwave Hot Pockets. | 1 |
| 1638675902229012480 | @walterolson Gotta keep yourself in the news to excite the base. “that sounds reasonable” does not make the news | 1 |
| 1638368767196680192 | @james_howey @invcondemnation @walterolson @PacificLegal @brianthodges Yes on the first question, and presumably yes on the second question. This is one of the oddities of the law that Judge Bennett points out: you can ask all you want about criminal conduct, but can't ask about convictions, arrest records, etc. | 1 |
| 1638316479174041600 | The latest MUDD NEWS FEED ! https://t.co/JpJS2jhNdU Thanks to @WhatAboutKen4 @walterolson | 1 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Like count
| ID | Text | Like count |
|---|---|---|
| 1638538139005337600 | Conservative scholar @WalterOlson and democratic socialist @BernieSanders don't agree about very much, but they both know #RankedChoiceVoting is essential to ensure that #elections work as well as possible and politicians are accountable to their #voters! https://t.co/wjCCcEJ9tQ | 42 |
| 1638717054005161984 | @blueacre @walterolson Would you be ok if ALL romantic relationships in novels were now forbidden as discussion points? Or just the ones that you get anxiety over? | 31 |
| 1638877221430460416 | @walterolson Your point is valid ... but why is this in schools at all? If a parent wants their kid to learn this, why can't they teach them? Or have a friend teach them? Have someone tutor them in whatever this is? Why do the teachers' unions want a mainline into my kids' sexuality? | 26 |
| 1636868468980191234 | @GabrielSterling @walterolson Thank you for your honesty. Sorely lacking in the Republican Party but there’s some left with principles and integrity. | 19 |
| 1639406675151974403 | “Some Republicans oppose ranked-choice voting because they fear it will hurt their candidates’ chances.. It’s an assertion without evidence. Republicans in the US & conservatives around the world have prospered in ranked-choice voting systems, Cato Inst @walterolson points out.” https://t.co/Ta3LqU97RY | 18 |
| 1640017867054931968 | @calebwatney @walterolson I was going to ask why they can't just install mixing faucets, then I remembered like half their houses have hotwater that is literally considered 'non-potable' and they legally aren't allowed because it could contaminate the main water lines. | 14 |
| 1637979277453938689 | @walterolson @davidfrum If these people think DC jail is bad, wait until they get to Rikers after causing trouble in NYC later this week. | 13 |
| 1638669179233665026 | @walterolson The man hates gay people. Hard to square his efforts to flex executive power like this after earlier defending the legislature's much narrower provision. | 11 |
| 1638721886086365186 | @walterolson Even the original law was not really limited to K-3. | 11 |
| 1637489608878440448 | “Marsy’s Law” amendments are promoted as giving crime victims important new legal rights, but two pending cases argue that they infringe on defendants’ rights and government transparency. Read @walterolson's take: https://t.co/KiOQGMUV6y | 11 |
Top 3 Languages Used In Tweets
Top 10 Hashtags used
| Hashtag | Count |
|---|---|
| #rankedchoicevoting | 6 |
| #elections | 2 |
| #voters | 2 |
| #instantrunoffs | 2 |
| #rcv | 1 |
| #statecourtreport | 1 |
| #stpatricksday | 1 |
Top 10 Hashtags Used In Tweets
Top 10 mentions
| Mention | Count |
|---|---|
| @walterolson | 282 |
| @marcorandazza | 27 |
| @blueacre | 15 |
| @patrick_am_i | 13 |
| @catoinstitute | 12 |
| @davidfrum | 11 |
| @andrewrcraig | 7 |
| @postopinions | 6 |
| @chsommers | 6 |
| @zekouse | 6 |
Top 10 mentions
Wordcloud of Tweets
Emojis
Average number of emojis used per tweet
1
Emojis used in tweets
| Emoji | Count | Emoji Text |
|---|---|---|
| 🤣 | 1 | rolling_on_the_floor_laughing |
| 🧐 | 1 | face_with_monocle |
| 🤷🏻♂️ | 1 | man_shrugging_light_skin_tone |
| 👍 | 1 | thumbs_up |
Emojis groups
| Emoji Group | Count |
|---|---|
| Smileys & Emotion | 2 |
| People & Body | 2 |