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I am an attorney (retired) who believes in democracy, good governance & helping others. Long time NC resident, but my (damaged) heart has never left Boston.
So, have I got this right, a moron is talked into a moronic idea by another moron?
White House officials are furious with Bill Pulte, the Federal Housing Finance Agency director, who talked Trump into suggesting a 50-year mortgage plan.
The White House was blindsided by the idea and is now dealing with a furious backlash from conservative allies, business leaders and lawmakers.
The White House was blindsided by the idea and is now dealing with a furious backlash from conservative allies, business leaders and lawmakers.
‘Sold POTUS a bill of goods’: WH furious with Pulte over 50-year mortgage
The White House was blindsided by the idea and is now dealing with a furious backlash from conservative allies, business leaders and lawmakers.
www.politico.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:51 AM
So, have I got this right, a moron is talked into a moronic idea by another moron?
Looks like a beast. I’m waiting for Toyota to release an EV version of the FJ40 Land Cruiser.
The 59.2 kWh lithium-ion battery is mounted under the floor, between the chassis rails.
insideevs.com/news/778442/...
insideevs.com/news/778442/...
The New Toyota Hilux Is An EV
The trusty pickup will also gain a hydrogen fuel cell version, as Toyota pushes forward its “multi-pathway approach.”
insideevs.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Looks like a beast. I’m waiting for Toyota to release an EV version of the FJ40 Land Cruiser.
Leah, I agree with your overall sentiment, but what these D’s did was not a run to the center. It was capitulation, and there is a difference. You can be center-left & still fight for our causes.
When Rs vote, their elected officials work to deliver whatever batshit policy they ask for.
When Ds vote, we watch our reps consistently run to the center and give us nothing.
I am so tired of only being thrown stale bread crumbs.
When Ds vote, we watch our reps consistently run to the center and give us nothing.
I am so tired of only being thrown stale bread crumbs.
November 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Leah, I agree with your overall sentiment, but what these D’s did was not a run to the center. It was capitulation, and there is a difference. You can be center-left & still fight for our causes.
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South #Florida is losing more residents than it’s gaining, and a new report suggests that the frequent floods from sea level rise that creep into roads, parks and yards could be at least part of the reason why.
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/e... via @harrisalexc.bsky.social
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/e... via @harrisalexc.bsky.social
Miami-Dade tops flood-prone counties with residents moving out. It’s not the only reason
Redfin suggests flooding could be driving people away from places like South Florida.
www.miamiherald.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
South #Florida is losing more residents than it’s gaining, and a new report suggests that the frequent floods from sea level rise that creep into roads, parks and yards could be at least part of the reason why.
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/e... via @harrisalexc.bsky.social
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/e... via @harrisalexc.bsky.social
As useless as teats on a Bull.
Centrists and moderates, what have you done for America lately?
Reminds me of the white moderates MLK warned about so many years ago.
Just useless.
Reminds me of the white moderates MLK warned about so many years ago.
Just useless.
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 AM
As useless as teats on a Bull.
Feckless cowards, afraid of their own shadow.
The centrists in the Senate Democratic caucus saw that the country was rallying to the party in the 2025 elections and resolved that they would do anything they could to kill that momentum.
November 10, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Feckless cowards, afraid of their own shadow.
Feckless cowards, afraid of their own shadow.
Dems have spent the past two months saying they're fighting to address the crisis of spiking healthcare costs and now they're caving for a deal that does nothing to address healthcare costs ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
November 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Feckless cowards, afraid of their own shadow.
I’ve always been a big fan of Elise Stefanik but, if the reporting is correct, I’ll never support her in a Democratic primary. On the other side of the coin, Talarico will always get my vote.
Pay attention to what Democratic candidates are saying right now. Find and support the fighters. Having a spine must be a litmus test issue in 2026 and beyond.
November 10, 2025 at 1:24 AM
I’ve always been a big fan of Elise Stefanik but, if the reporting is correct, I’ll never support her in a Democratic primary. On the other side of the coin, Talarico will always get my vote.
Their caucus is led by Chuck Schumer. Of course they’re going to cave.
DO NOT CAVE!
November 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Their caucus is led by Chuck Schumer. Of course they’re going to cave.
A completely normal human-like response.
Actual, unaltered, press photo of an actual asshole lacking care, compassion or human decency for someone who just collapsed in his office.
November 7, 2025 at 7:29 PM
A completely normal human-like response.
Ray Flynn, the former mayor of Boston, used to say that when campaigning. He would “wear through the soles of his shoes.”
Mamdani defeated Cuomo by just walking around NYC, chatting with average people & eating street food.
Pols used to do this all the time. In the early 60s Bob Dylan wrote a line about pols hitting the city streets to eat pizza, bagels, and chitlins.
Pols used to do this all the time. In the early 60s Bob Dylan wrote a line about pols hitting the city streets to eat pizza, bagels, and chitlins.
It shouldn’t be forgotten that a big piece of Mamdani’s campaign was simply “cities are cool and lots of people enjoy living in them” which in and of itself dismantles alot of rightwing talking points
November 7, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Ray Flynn, the former mayor of Boston, used to say that when campaigning. He would “wear through the soles of his shoes.”
What you “want” is great. What we need is to beat back these fascists, and I don’t give a fuck whether you are a Bernie Bros or a never-Trump Republican.
November 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
What you “want” is great. What we need is to beat back these fascists, and I don’t give a fuck whether you are a Bernie Bros or a never-Trump Republican.
It’s almost as if these folks are deplorable.
Hundreds of thousands of people, dead because of a decision made by the world's richest man
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
November 7, 2025 at 2:28 PM
It’s almost as if these folks are deplorable.
How to tell us you’re a narcissistic psychopath without saying you’re a narcissistic psychopath.
November 6, 2025 at 10:17 PM
How to tell us you’re a narcissistic psychopath without saying you’re a narcissistic psychopath.
Boys drool. Girls rule.
November 6, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Boys drool. Girls rule.
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But thank god we remodeled the Oval Office to look like a Saudi palace, right?
November 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
But thank god we remodeled the Oval Office to look like a Saudi palace, right?
Walter White > Mickey Donovan
November 2, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Walter White > Mickey Donovan
… which, presumably, will be released in 2 weeks.
Rep. Jeff Van Drew on Republicans' healthcare plan: "The plan is to come up with something better."
November 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
… which, presumably, will be released in 2 weeks.
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Absolutely no one is above the law. Following the law is not a suggestion, it is a requirement. It’s the flippin’ law!
November 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Absolutely no one is above the law. Following the law is not a suggestion, it is a requirement. It’s the flippin’ law!
Now, more than ever, with the right wing noise machine flooding the zone with garbage, it is imperative that the D’s nominate someone with speaking skills of an Obama or Clinton. This is the only way to break through.
Obama is better than caffeine…any day. I had almost forgotten what it sounds like when a fine orator is at the podium.
November 1, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Now, more than ever, with the right wing noise machine flooding the zone with garbage, it is imperative that the D’s nominate someone with speaking skills of an Obama or Clinton. This is the only way to break through.
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My premiums are doubling.
Feels bad.
Feels bad.
November 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
My premiums are doubling.
Feels bad.
Feels bad.
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Kids exposed to COVID in utero may be at higher risk for autism, other brain problems
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/kid...
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/kid...
Kids exposed to COVID in utero may be at higher risk for autism, other brain problems
www.cidrap.umn.edu
November 1, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Kids exposed to COVID in utero may be at higher risk for autism, other brain problems
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/kid...
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/kid...
Let them eat cake!
October 31, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Let them eat cake!
Shaun of the Dead
Clue is amazing but we've watched it repeatedly
October 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Shaun of the Dead