Erik Barnes
@erikwbarnes.bsky.social
Fun, tired, large, and goofy in no particular order. Comedian, writer, improvisor, actor, voiceover, pro wrestling commentator, and whatever is fun/gives me money (also in no particular order).
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I've noticed the opposing team's fans only cheer when the opponents score on us. To win those fans over, I recommend we score on ourselves repeatedly; that will surely make them so happy they'll start supporting us. And I'm sure all our fans will keep cheering for us—who else is there to cheer for?
October 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
I've noticed the opposing team's fans only cheer when the opponents score on us. To win those fans over, I recommend we score on ourselves repeatedly; that will surely make them so happy they'll start supporting us. And I'm sure all our fans will keep cheering for us—who else is there to cheer for?
I keep seeing this about the GOP and the Dems but it's inaccurate. It wouldn't be Charlie Brown getting the football taken from him mid-kick. It would be Charlie Brown shitting himself, wiping his own face with the shit, and then giving Lucy whatever money was in his pockets while begging for a hug.
November 11, 2025 at 4:51 AM
I keep seeing this about the GOP and the Dems but it's inaccurate. It wouldn't be Charlie Brown getting the football taken from him mid-kick. It would be Charlie Brown shitting himself, wiping his own face with the shit, and then giving Lucy whatever money was in his pockets while begging for a hug.
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Everyone should call their Reps and Senators and tell them they won’t donate another penny until there is new leadership an a commitment to actually fight.
anyway if dems think I'm gonna forget this shit in 5 months, they're wrong. if they think I'm gonna forget it in 5 years, they're wrong. they have fully convinced me that purging the party of these inept losers in the senate is more important than retaking the senate in the next election cycle
November 11, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Everyone should call their Reps and Senators and tell them they won’t donate another penny until there is new leadership an a commitment to actually fight.
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(Summing up)
Schumer concocted a selfish plan to benefit senators not the ppl. He should have been ousted then. He could also have chosen not to start the shutdown. Having started, he could force the GOP to own it by nuking the filibuster.
He failed at every turn. He must go.
Schumer concocted a selfish plan to benefit senators not the ppl. He should have been ousted then. He could also have chosen not to start the shutdown. Having started, he could force the GOP to own it by nuking the filibuster.
He failed at every turn. He must go.
November 11, 2025 at 2:22 AM
(Summing up)
Schumer concocted a selfish plan to benefit senators not the ppl. He should have been ousted then. He could also have chosen not to start the shutdown. Having started, he could force the GOP to own it by nuking the filibuster.
He failed at every turn. He must go.
Schumer concocted a selfish plan to benefit senators not the ppl. He should have been ousted then. He could also have chosen not to start the shutdown. Having started, he could force the GOP to own it by nuking the filibuster.
He failed at every turn. He must go.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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this is literally never not accurate
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
this is literally never not accurate
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Chat is this good
November 11, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Chat is this good
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sorry to be that guy but when will the press corps that just recently was very concerned about presidential cognitive capacity do a story about grandpa repeatedly agreeing with the last person who spoke to him, with chaotic results
November 11, 2025 at 2:57 AM
sorry to be that guy but when will the press corps that just recently was very concerned about presidential cognitive capacity do a story about grandpa repeatedly agreeing with the last person who spoke to him, with chaotic results
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In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
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Go volunteer for a progressive launching a “hopeless” campaign against an extremely entrenched incumbent currently squatting in a safe Blue seat. The worst thing that happens, is that you drag the incumbent to the Left. Best case? Zohran Mamdani, who was polling at 6% in January.
November 10, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Go volunteer for a progressive launching a “hopeless” campaign against an extremely entrenched incumbent currently squatting in a safe Blue seat. The worst thing that happens, is that you drag the incumbent to the Left. Best case? Zohran Mamdani, who was polling at 6% in January.
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We want this #shutdown to end as much as anyone, but giving in to promises of a future vote on ACA subsidies is weak sauce. The House pen won’t even allow it and we can do this shutdown dance again in January. 😩
Senators, don’t make all this pain for nothing. Be bold. HOLD. THE. LINE.
More here:
Senators, don’t make all this pain for nothing. Be bold. HOLD. THE. LINE.
More here:
November 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
We want this #shutdown to end as much as anyone, but giving in to promises of a future vote on ACA subsidies is weak sauce. The House pen won’t even allow it and we can do this shutdown dance again in January. 😩
Senators, don’t make all this pain for nothing. Be bold. HOLD. THE. LINE.
More here:
Senators, don’t make all this pain for nothing. Be bold. HOLD. THE. LINE.
More here:
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I received this email about Democrats caving to end the shutdown from one of the SNAP recipients I spoke to:
November 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I received this email about Democrats caving to end the shutdown from one of the SNAP recipients I spoke to:
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Not a political consultant but I’m not sure “standing up to trump doesn’t work” is the best midterm message, even if if accurately represents senate dems position. Not much point in putting you in power then bsky.app/profile/atru...
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Not a political consultant but I’m not sure “standing up to trump doesn’t work” is the best midterm message, even if if accurately represents senate dems position. Not much point in putting you in power then bsky.app/profile/atru...
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So every freelancer you know is going to lose their insurance or be bankrupted by premiums because Schumer is an invertebrate
November 10, 2025 at 3:27 AM
So every freelancer you know is going to lose their insurance or be bankrupted by premiums because Schumer is an invertebrate
Can’t someone tell Schumer that The Baileys want him dead?
November 10, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Can’t someone tell Schumer that The Baileys want him dead?
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The ACA fucking *sucks*, is a national shame, is confoundingly cruel and ineffective and insufficient and, also, simultaneously is SO MUCH MORE PREFERABLE to pre-ACA American healthcare it's not even close.
The thing about ACA is that if an American describes how it works to someone from literally anywhere else, the other person will be utterly horrified at its deliberate cruelty.
The way the horror of pre-ACA healthcare sounds to an American, is basically how ACA sounds to everyone else on earth.
The way the horror of pre-ACA healthcare sounds to an American, is basically how ACA sounds to everyone else on earth.
November 10, 2025 at 5:30 AM
The ACA fucking *sucks*, is a national shame, is confoundingly cruel and ineffective and insufficient and, also, simultaneously is SO MUCH MORE PREFERABLE to pre-ACA American healthcare it's not even close.
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An entire nation hinges on a generation quickly succumbing to old age.
November 10, 2025 at 5:32 AM
An entire nation hinges on a generation quickly succumbing to old age.
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Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
I remember the episode of Garfield & Friends when the show celebrated women-only hunting lodges.
November 10, 2025 at 5:11 AM
I remember the episode of Garfield & Friends when the show celebrated women-only hunting lodges.
I remember the episode of Garfield & Friends when Garfield was disgusted by cupcakes.
November 10, 2025 at 5:10 AM
I remember the episode of Garfield & Friends when Garfield was disgusted by cupcakes.
I remember the episode of Garfield & Friends when the doctor checked Garfield for a hernia.
November 10, 2025 at 5:09 AM
I remember the episode of Garfield & Friends when the doctor checked Garfield for a hernia.
I remember the episode of Garfield & Friends when Jon was on his rowing machine when he found out that the Dems were caving in and he'd lose his healthcare.
November 10, 2025 at 5:07 AM
I remember the episode of Garfield & Friends when Jon was on his rowing machine when he found out that the Dems were caving in and he'd lose his healthcare.
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Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…
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Sending love to everyone whose health care has been jeopardized by the Democratic cave-in. These Democratic elites will not be part of the solution. We must proceed with that understanding.
November 10, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Sending love to everyone whose health care has been jeopardized by the Democratic cave-in. These Democratic elites will not be part of the solution. We must proceed with that understanding.
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NEW from @votersoftomorrow.org:
“Either through complicity or incompetence, Chuck Schumer once again proved he cannot provide the type of leadership that young Americans demand. It is clear he must step down as caucus leader.”
“Either through complicity or incompetence, Chuck Schumer once again proved he cannot provide the type of leadership that young Americans demand. It is clear he must step down as caucus leader.”
November 10, 2025 at 4:28 AM
NEW from @votersoftomorrow.org:
“Either through complicity or incompetence, Chuck Schumer once again proved he cannot provide the type of leadership that young Americans demand. It is clear he must step down as caucus leader.”
“Either through complicity or incompetence, Chuck Schumer once again proved he cannot provide the type of leadership that young Americans demand. It is clear he must step down as caucus leader.”