75cavalier
@75cavalier.bsky.social
another blue dot...endangered species: liberal Democrat. MAGA has taken away optimism.
I feel like I have to say this every year.
My parents and my grandparents lived through the Great Depression. Calling holiday shopping sales "Black Friday" is offensive to those of us who know what the "real" Black Friday meant to the US in 10/1929.
Call it something else-maybe "Greed Friday."
My parents and my grandparents lived through the Great Depression. Calling holiday shopping sales "Black Friday" is offensive to those of us who know what the "real" Black Friday meant to the US in 10/1929.
Call it something else-maybe "Greed Friday."
November 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I feel like I have to say this every year.
My parents and my grandparents lived through the Great Depression. Calling holiday shopping sales "Black Friday" is offensive to those of us who know what the "real" Black Friday meant to the US in 10/1929.
Call it something else-maybe "Greed Friday."
My parents and my grandparents lived through the Great Depression. Calling holiday shopping sales "Black Friday" is offensive to those of us who know what the "real" Black Friday meant to the US in 10/1929.
Call it something else-maybe "Greed Friday."
When Annie Karni and Ezra Klein of NYT reach the same conclusion as I concerning the 8 Dems who voted for the CR in the Senate, I feel like I've won the lottery.
November 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
When Annie Karni and Ezra Klein of NYT reach the same conclusion as I concerning the 8 Dems who voted for the CR in the Senate, I feel like I've won the lottery.
thx. to Bored Panda
November 10, 2025 at 10:55 PM
thx. to Bored Panda
Defunding SNAP is brilliant!! fewer people eating=less demand=more supply=lower prices, loser inflation! Once again, Trump has proven his genius at lowering prices as he promised! Not only that, but more people dying earlier saves Social Security for the wealthy!! [/s]
November 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Defunding SNAP is brilliant!! fewer people eating=less demand=more supply=lower prices, loser inflation! Once again, Trump has proven his genius at lowering prices as he promised! Not only that, but more people dying earlier saves Social Security for the wealthy!! [/s]
Note to Democrats: Euphoria over Tuesday results is uncalled for. No red states were voting, only blue and maybe purple. Victories 11/4 are meaningless. Dems need to work hard betw. now and 11/26, not coast as they tend to do.
November 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Note to Democrats: Euphoria over Tuesday results is uncalled for. No red states were voting, only blue and maybe purple. Victories 11/4 are meaningless. Dems need to work hard betw. now and 11/26, not coast as they tend to do.
Although encouraging, last night's election results were favorable to Democrats but all in blur or purple states. Doubtful it will be replicated next Nov. in deep red states like TX, AL, WV, MO, TN, etc.
I don't see Democrats taking back either house of Congress.
I don't see Democrats taking back either house of Congress.
November 5, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Although encouraging, last night's election results were favorable to Democrats but all in blur or purple states. Doubtful it will be replicated next Nov. in deep red states like TX, AL, WV, MO, TN, etc.
I don't see Democrats taking back either house of Congress.
I don't see Democrats taking back either house of Congress.
I am giddily ecstatic that I was wrong about my election outcome predictions.
November 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
I am giddily ecstatic that I was wrong about my election outcome predictions.
Predictions: Cuomo, Ciaterelli, Spanberger, Prop 50.
November 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Predictions: Cuomo, Ciaterelli, Spanberger, Prop 50.
At least Dick Cheney lived long enough to be thought of as only the second-worst vice president in the history of the US.
November 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
At least Dick Cheney lived long enough to be thought of as only the second-worst vice president in the history of the US.
Watching Sunday Night Football, heard Mike Tirico say Trumpy had died. Brief euphoria, then realized:
(a) he was talking about the former Bengals tight end, and
(b) even if not BOB Trumpy, would mean Vance would be POTUS-more dangerous.
(a) he was talking about the former Bengals tight end, and
(b) even if not BOB Trumpy, would mean Vance would be POTUS-more dangerous.
November 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Watching Sunday Night Football, heard Mike Tirico say Trumpy had died. Brief euphoria, then realized:
(a) he was talking about the former Bengals tight end, and
(b) even if not BOB Trumpy, would mean Vance would be POTUS-more dangerous.
(a) he was talking about the former Bengals tight end, and
(b) even if not BOB Trumpy, would mean Vance would be POTUS-more dangerous.
Mrs. Doubleday: "Abner, what's wrong?"
Doubleday: "I can't think of a name for the championship game after the season."
Mrs. Doubleday: "Oh, Abner, don't take the world serious."
Doubleday: "I can't think of a name for the championship game after the season."
Mrs. Doubleday: "Oh, Abner, don't take the world serious."
November 2, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Mrs. Doubleday: "Abner, what's wrong?"
Doubleday: "I can't think of a name for the championship game after the season."
Mrs. Doubleday: "Oh, Abner, don't take the world serious."
Doubleday: "I can't think of a name for the championship game after the season."
Mrs. Doubleday: "Oh, Abner, don't take the world serious."
The SNAP fiasco is pretext for Trump eliminating SNAP entirely. He wants to force states to provide food benefits to their citizens so he can say, "See? The govt doesn't need to provide those benefits."
He'll impound any money Congress appropriates for it, for more tax breaks for the wealthy.
He'll impound any money Congress appropriates for it, for more tax breaks for the wealthy.
November 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The SNAP fiasco is pretext for Trump eliminating SNAP entirely. He wants to force states to provide food benefits to their citizens so he can say, "See? The govt doesn't need to provide those benefits."
He'll impound any money Congress appropriates for it, for more tax breaks for the wealthy.
He'll impound any money Congress appropriates for it, for more tax breaks for the wealthy.
Imagine what Carville could do in '26 with the GOP starving people and raising their health care costs.
It was true a century ago and it's even more true now. I can't believe how incompetent Democratic leaders are.
It was true a century ago and it's even more true now. I can't believe how incompetent Democratic leaders are.
October 31, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Imagine what Carville could do in '26 with the GOP starving people and raising their health care costs.
It was true a century ago and it's even more true now. I can't believe how incompetent Democratic leaders are.
It was true a century ago and it's even more true now. I can't believe how incompetent Democratic leaders are.
Trump and the Republicans have no problem starving people. They started doing it with USAID and now with SNAP.
The only difference between Trump and Netanyahu is that Trump starves his own people. And Trump sends the military after his own people.
The only difference between Trump and Netanyahu is that Trump starves his own people. And Trump sends the military after his own people.
October 31, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Trump and the Republicans have no problem starving people. They started doing it with USAID and now with SNAP.
The only difference between Trump and Netanyahu is that Trump starves his own people. And Trump sends the military after his own people.
The only difference between Trump and Netanyahu is that Trump starves his own people. And Trump sends the military after his own people.
I can't believe I have to keep saying this. The "Epstein files" are just a distraction from all the evil being perpetrated by this administration. Let's assume Trump is "in" there; do you really think it will matter to his supporters? Nothing else has. Hell, he'd be even more of a hero to them.
October 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I can't believe I have to keep saying this. The "Epstein files" are just a distraction from all the evil being perpetrated by this administration. Let's assume Trump is "in" there; do you really think it will matter to his supporters? Nothing else has. Hell, he'd be even more of a hero to them.
It's time for Americans to realize that the country they fought for (and died for) is gone, never to return. Laws don't matter, courts don't matter, even elections don't matter--c.f. Russia, Hungary. All is subject to the whims of the ruling despot and his minions.
R.I.P. Get out if you can.
R.I.P. Get out if you can.
October 29, 2025 at 12:20 AM
It's time for Americans to realize that the country they fought for (and died for) is gone, never to return. Laws don't matter, courts don't matter, even elections don't matter--c.f. Russia, Hungary. All is subject to the whims of the ruling despot and his minions.
R.I.P. Get out if you can.
R.I.P. Get out if you can.
If the US weren't beholden to big business, there would be universal health care, rational gun laws, and climate policies reflecting the crisis. Instead, the nation has degenerated into full oligarchy mode.
Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.
October 28, 2025 at 5:28 PM
If the US weren't beholden to big business, there would be universal health care, rational gun laws, and climate policies reflecting the crisis. Instead, the nation has degenerated into full oligarchy mode.
Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.
I can't believe I have to say this every year, but the only "advantage" in Medicare Advantage plans is to the for-profit companies who sell them to the gullible seniors who believe the ads.
Stick to regular Medicare--get a Supplement plan if you need to.
Stick to regular Medicare--get a Supplement plan if you need to.
October 26, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I can't believe I have to say this every year, but the only "advantage" in Medicare Advantage plans is to the for-profit companies who sell them to the gullible seniors who believe the ads.
Stick to regular Medicare--get a Supplement plan if you need to.
Stick to regular Medicare--get a Supplement plan if you need to.
Trump knows that as long as he deports brown people and intimidates black people, he can get away with anything and MAGA will support him. High prices, no health care, all takes a back seat to white supremacy. In a sense, he may be the smartest politician since LBJ-not the best, but the smartest.
October 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Trump knows that as long as he deports brown people and intimidates black people, he can get away with anything and MAGA will support him. High prices, no health care, all takes a back seat to white supremacy. In a sense, he may be the smartest politician since LBJ-not the best, but the smartest.
"If you can convince the lowest white man he's better than the best colored man, he won't notice you're picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he'll empty his pockets for you." -- LBJ
Trump has mastered this.
Trump has mastered this.
October 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
"If you can convince the lowest white man he's better than the best colored man, he won't notice you're picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he'll empty his pockets for you." -- LBJ
Trump has mastered this.
Trump has mastered this.
Democrats have chosen the wrong hill to die on. Republicans won't budge on Dem demands--have no reason to. Make no mistake-this IS now the Democrat's shutdown. Only they have the power to end it (and get a platform to run on in '26 as a result), but their leaders are too blind-or too dumb.
October 24, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Democrats have chosen the wrong hill to die on. Republicans won't budge on Dem demands--have no reason to. Make no mistake-this IS now the Democrat's shutdown. Only they have the power to end it (and get a platform to run on in '26 as a result), but their leaders are too blind-or too dumb.
the No Kings rallies were nothing more than a feel-good moment. If you think it made a bit of difference to MAGA and the Republicans, please contact me about the land I have for sale, pictured below.
October 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM
the No Kings rallies were nothing more than a feel-good moment. If you think it made a bit of difference to MAGA and the Republicans, please contact me about the land I have for sale, pictured below.
Russians get up every morning, go to work, then go home, eat, and go to bed. So do Hungarians, Turks, and others who live under authoritarian regimes. I guess that maybe 90% of Americans would be like the Russians, etc., and not care that they live under a dictator.
Welcome to Russia, USA.
Welcome to Russia, USA.
October 23, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Russians get up every morning, go to work, then go home, eat, and go to bed. So do Hungarians, Turks, and others who live under authoritarian regimes. I guess that maybe 90% of Americans would be like the Russians, etc., and not care that they live under a dictator.
Welcome to Russia, USA.
Welcome to Russia, USA.
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Democrats in Congress are the dumbest caucus in history. They should vote the CR through and reopen the govt. Then next fall they can run on "We tried to protect you but they wouldn't budge. All the pain you're feeling is because of the Republican bill."
Democrats in Congress are the dumbest caucus in history. They should vote the CR through and reopen the govt. Then next fall they can run on "We tried to protect you but they wouldn't budge. All the pain you're feeling is because of the Republican bill."
October 21, 2025 at 10:28 PM
1 of 2:
Democrats in Congress are the dumbest caucus in history. They should vote the CR through and reopen the govt. Then next fall they can run on "We tried to protect you but they wouldn't budge. All the pain you're feeling is because of the Republican bill."
Democrats in Congress are the dumbest caucus in history. They should vote the CR through and reopen the govt. Then next fall they can run on "We tried to protect you but they wouldn't budge. All the pain you're feeling is because of the Republican bill."
Even if everyone in this administration were removed tomorrow, the damage is irreversible. The US is over. RIP.
October 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Even if everyone in this administration were removed tomorrow, the damage is irreversible. The US is over. RIP.