Penguins for Progess
@heardislandpenguin.bsky.social
Not an actual penguin. Native Texan, living in NE Pennsylvania. Husband, father, and believer in the Oxford comma. #MSsucks Big fan of #dallascowboys & #democracy - also former #dallasmavericks fan 😭 #LSUS MBA student
And it isn’t really a name change since it is only a temporary nickname name without congressional approval.
November 14, 2025 at 11:18 PM
And it isn’t really a name change since it is only a temporary nickname name without congressional approval.
So let me get this straight… the pedo thing is okay but his stance on H-1Bs is the red line for him 😂 these ppl are so far gone.
November 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
So let me get this straight… the pedo thing is okay but his stance on H-1Bs is the red line for him 😂 these ppl are so far gone.
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“Don’t talk about me and my food insecurity to justify kicking people like me off of my health care.” interc.pt/47UslQ6
November 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
“Don’t talk about me and my food insecurity to justify kicking people like me off of my health care.” interc.pt/47UslQ6
Well, there had to be a first time that @jvl.bsky.social was not (always) right... The level of acceptance from the Bulwark team about this massive display of weakness by Democrats has been so very disappointing.
I can't believe I'm saying this, but . . . I'm on the side of establishment Dems who have no idea what time it is? I'm Ron Burgundy? www.thebulwark.com/p/give-chuck...
Give Chuck a Break. It Could Have Been Worse.
Even though Democrats didn’t get the biggest possible win, they still won the shutdown.
www.thebulwark.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Well, there had to be a first time that @jvl.bsky.social was not (always) right... The level of acceptance from the Bulwark team about this massive display of weakness by Democrats has been so very disappointing.
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Some of you folks, bless your hearts, are being way too lenient on Mr. Schumer. I get that some of you don't like attacking Democrats. I sympathize. I don't like doing it, either. But this is twice this year that Mr. Schumer has dropped the ball in a position of critical importance. No excuses.
November 12, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Some of you folks, bless your hearts, are being way too lenient on Mr. Schumer. I get that some of you don't like attacking Democrats. I sympathize. I don't like doing it, either. But this is twice this year that Mr. Schumer has dropped the ball in a position of critical importance. No excuses.
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One of two things is true:
1. Chuck Schumer genuinely felt this is a bad deal, so he voted against it, but he couldn't keep Senate Dems in line because he's a lackluster leader.
OR
2. Chuck Schumer orchestrated the shutdown deal w/ retiring Dems because he's a bad strategist and got rattled.
1. Chuck Schumer genuinely felt this is a bad deal, so he voted against it, but he couldn't keep Senate Dems in line because he's a lackluster leader.
OR
2. Chuck Schumer orchestrated the shutdown deal w/ retiring Dems because he's a bad strategist and got rattled.
November 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
One of two things is true:
1. Chuck Schumer genuinely felt this is a bad deal, so he voted against it, but he couldn't keep Senate Dems in line because he's a lackluster leader.
OR
2. Chuck Schumer orchestrated the shutdown deal w/ retiring Dems because he's a bad strategist and got rattled.
1. Chuck Schumer genuinely felt this is a bad deal, so he voted against it, but he couldn't keep Senate Dems in line because he's a lackluster leader.
OR
2. Chuck Schumer orchestrated the shutdown deal w/ retiring Dems because he's a bad strategist and got rattled.
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In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
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Just got CuckSchumer.com and redirected it for anybody that wants to donate to @aoc.bsky.social directly on ActBlue.
Donate to AOC.
Alexandria is fighting for progressive policies that can help create social, racial, and economic justice for all. That's why she's taking $0 from corporations and lobbyists and is relying on the gras...
CuckSchumer.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Just got CuckSchumer.com and redirected it for anybody that wants to donate to @aoc.bsky.social directly on ActBlue.
I will save her the trouble of waiting to see 😂 what’s fucking joke
Shaheen: "We've heard from a number of our colleagues on the other side of the aisle that they're willing to come to the table, they're willing to work with us once the govt is open to get this done. We've heard the same thing from the White House. So now we'll see if they're really gonna work w/us"
November 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I will save her the trouble of waiting to see 😂 what’s fucking joke
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Important to understand this. There's a reasonable chance that your Dem Senator who voted against it and is acting mad now was in on the play. It's the same reason why they scheduled the surrender for AFTER the election this week. They didn't want people pissed at Dems right before an election.
The caucus meeting was just to orchestrate who would fall on the sword but not be up for a vote in 2026.
so currently defectors are:
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Important to understand this. There's a reasonable chance that your Dem Senator who voted against it and is acting mad now was in on the play. It's the same reason why they scheduled the surrender for AFTER the election this week. They didn't want people pissed at Dems right before an election.
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Any Dem Senator decrying this deal - you better be making a motion to remove @schumer.senate.gov at the next available opportunity. Otherwise, it’s all just performative bullshit.
November 10, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Any Dem Senator decrying this deal - you better be making a motion to remove @schumer.senate.gov at the next available opportunity. Otherwise, it’s all just performative bullshit.
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Chuck Schumer is caving in on ACA extensions the right way.
by Ezra Klein
by Ezra Klein
November 10, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Chuck Schumer is caving in on ACA extensions the right way.
by Ezra Klein
by Ezra Klein
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Donald Trump’s approval rating has tanked and Republican suffered heavy losses in last week’s elections. There’s never been a better time for Senate Democrats to cave on the ACA extension.
November 9, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Donald Trump’s approval rating has tanked and Republican suffered heavy losses in last week’s elections. There’s never been a better time for Senate Democrats to cave on the ACA extension.
This. So much this.
There is zero excuse for police, in a free society, to wear a mask.
Cowards
Cowards
November 9, 2025 at 12:37 AM
This. So much this.
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Republicans win and they're like: "Cool. Let's win again."
Democrats win and we're like: "How can this go wrong?"
Democrats win and we're like: "How can this go wrong?"
November 9, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Republicans win and they're like: "Cool. Let's win again."
Democrats win and we're like: "How can this go wrong?"
Democrats win and we're like: "How can this go wrong?"
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Make it nice and vote by November 4th, Pennsylvania!
October 30, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Make it nice and vote by November 4th, Pennsylvania!
Just read these comments. The ‘lesson’ these people are teaching you is they are not part of your coalition. They are Lucy with the football… their intention is deception.
October 30, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Just read these comments. The ‘lesson’ these people are teaching you is they are not part of your coalition. They are Lucy with the football… their intention is deception.
Just in case anyone was wondering, this agreement with China essentially moves us back to where we were in April, before the so called ‘liberation day’ tariffs were announced… except for the massive damage done to the US-China relationship, our farmers, and our economy.
October 30, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Just in case anyone was wondering, this agreement with China essentially moves us back to where we were in April, before the so called ‘liberation day’ tariffs were announced… except for the massive damage done to the US-China relationship, our farmers, and our economy.
Make sure you vote on Tuesday, ppl
Pennsylvania has an important Supreme Court race coming up on Tuesday, November 4. If you live in the Keystone State, or know someone who does, vote YES to retain three justices who will protect your fundamental rights and freedoms.
October 30, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Make sure you vote on Tuesday, ppl
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Every mention of SNAP being frozen should include this simple fact:
TRUMP is CHOOSING TO CANCEL FOOD ASSISTANCE. There are literally emergency dollars available to keep SNAP funded.
TRUMP is CHOOSING TO CANCEL FOOD ASSISTANCE. There are literally emergency dollars available to keep SNAP funded.
October 27, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Every mention of SNAP being frozen should include this simple fact:
TRUMP is CHOOSING TO CANCEL FOOD ASSISTANCE. There are literally emergency dollars available to keep SNAP funded.
TRUMP is CHOOSING TO CANCEL FOOD ASSISTANCE. There are literally emergency dollars available to keep SNAP funded.
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A helpful chart from @jvl.bsky.social that explains the Republican decision-making process when it comes to power.
Check it out in the latest Triad:
www.thebulwark.com/p/no-kings-a...
Check it out in the latest Triad:
www.thebulwark.com/p/no-kings-a...
October 22, 2025 at 12:12 PM
A helpful chart from @jvl.bsky.social that explains the Republican decision-making process when it comes to power.
Check it out in the latest Triad:
www.thebulwark.com/p/no-kings-a...
Check it out in the latest Triad:
www.thebulwark.com/p/no-kings-a...
Just so everyone knows, reports from the WSJ don’t adjust tariff exclusions… but they may move markets. The Trump Admin could have assessed these tariffs on an individual basis from the start, but that takes work… that would have been hard. So they faked an equation and pulled numbers out of a hat.
BREAKING: The US is rolling back tariffs on “products that cannot be grown, mined, or naturally produced in the United States," per WSJ
October 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Just so everyone knows, reports from the WSJ don’t adjust tariff exclusions… but they may move markets. The Trump Admin could have assessed these tariffs on an individual basis from the start, but that takes work… that would have been hard. So they faked an equation and pulled numbers out of a hat.
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Meanwhile, a Republican group is spending $1 million to air ads that feature a video clip of Janet Mills saying of Susan Collins:
"I appreciate everything she is doing."
From @semafor.com www.semafor.com/article/10/1...
"I appreciate everything she is doing."
From @semafor.com www.semafor.com/article/10/1...
Call & thank Senator Collins: tell her you appreciate all she is doing for Maine
YouTube video by One Nation
www.youtube.com
October 21, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Meanwhile, a Republican group is spending $1 million to air ads that feature a video clip of Janet Mills saying of Susan Collins:
"I appreciate everything she is doing."
From @semafor.com www.semafor.com/article/10/1...
"I appreciate everything she is doing."
From @semafor.com www.semafor.com/article/10/1...