Philip Weiss (Phil in SF)
@kingrat.us
Vocation: Software Engineering Manager
Avocations: Library Card Collector, Genealogist (Parentheses Genealogy)
Avocations: Library Card Collector, Genealogist (Parentheses Genealogy)
Reposted by Philip Weiss (Phil in SF)
Have we yelled about it “Always being the same map” again? Here I am to remind you just in case. Heh.
seattle's political geography is as wild as (and presumably at some level is reflective of) its physical geopraphy
November 13, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Have we yelled about it “Always being the same map” again? Here I am to remind you just in case. Heh.
So @lizmiele.bsky.social is one of my favorite comedians. She produces her own specials which are great. Posting though to recommend what's going to be a podcast, where she & comedian friends workshop (probably bad, according to her) new material.
youtu.be/_n_GK2HJ-YM?...
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Ep 1: Shafi Hossain and Josh Gondelman - First Draft Feelings Podcast
YouTube video by Liz Miele
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November 13, 2025 at 3:06 AM
So @lizmiele.bsky.social is one of my favorite comedians. She produces her own specials which are great. Posting though to recommend what's going to be a podcast, where she & comedian friends workshop (probably bad, according to her) new material.
youtu.be/_n_GK2HJ-YM?...
youtu.be/_n_GK2HJ-YM?...
I find it a little weird that a concession speech (which is a campaign activity) is being done with city resources.
I get it that it's really not a big deal since it's not affecting any vote and it's among the last things a campaign can do.
Yes, I'm very pedantic.
I get it that it's really not a big deal since it's not affecting any vote and it's among the last things a campaign can do.
Yes, I'm very pedantic.
Just In: The Seattle Mayor’s Office has sent a notice for a special public address by Mayor Bruce Harrell tomorrow at noon.
November 13, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I find it a little weird that a concession speech (which is a campaign activity) is being done with city resources.
I get it that it's really not a big deal since it's not affecting any vote and it's among the last things a campaign can do.
Yes, I'm very pedantic.
I get it that it's really not a big deal since it's not affecting any vote and it's among the last things a campaign can do.
Yes, I'm very pedantic.
Reposted by Philip Weiss (Phil in SF)
Is there a beginners electronics repair class in Seattle? I want to be able to repair music gear but want practical lessons for lay people who don’t have time or money for a full on degree.
November 12, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Is there a beginners electronics repair class in Seattle? I want to be able to repair music gear but want practical lessons for lay people who don’t have time or money for a full on degree.
So many people now experts on what is a "true threat", a term used in court cases around threats and violence.
This is actually a subskeet about moderation.
This is actually a subskeet about moderation.
November 12, 2025 at 7:51 PM
So many people now experts on what is a "true threat", a term used in court cases around threats and violence.
This is actually a subskeet about moderation.
This is actually a subskeet about moderation.
Katie Wilson as Seattle mayor feels like the most fundamentally different change in Seattle governance since I started participating in the late 90s. Mike McGinn was a change from the status quo, but not like this.
November 12, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Katie Wilson as Seattle mayor feels like the most fundamentally different change in Seattle governance since I started participating in the late 90s. Mike McGinn was a change from the status quo, but not like this.
Reposted by Philip Weiss (Phil in SF)
Nothing like a proposal for a modest amount of lower-income housing nearby to find out who your neighbors are.
November 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Nothing like a proposal for a modest amount of lower-income housing nearby to find out who your neighbors are.
Why does news media keep calling Katie Wilson a socialist? Kshama Sawant was a socialist. Sawant was arguably far left. As far as I can tell, Wilson is somewhat left of center and the only thing "far" about her is she will actually do stuff rather than sit on her hands.
November 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Why does news media keep calling Katie Wilson a socialist? Kshama Sawant was a socialist. Sawant was arguably far left. As far as I can tell, Wilson is somewhat left of center and the only thing "far" about her is she will actually do stuff rather than sit on her hands.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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November 11, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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glad it has a grocery
We’re making progress in the Fillmore. Today, the city received an application to create 1,800 homes and a grocery store on the former Safeway site — an important first step in the right direction.
November 11, 2025 at 2:39 AM
glad it has a grocery
I'd love to know what kind of leverage this dude thinks we have in December. Because it looks to me like the only leverage is bad PR over health care prices, and i don't think they'll care.
That December vote is a huge moment we can turn into a victory. People are watching. Good bill, we win; they cheat, they will lose. If we fight united.
November 10, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I'd love to know what kind of leverage this dude thinks we have in December. Because it looks to me like the only leverage is bad PR over health care prices, and i don't think they'll care.
i am in Seattle briefly for family stuff, but got to visit Seward Park and i really do miss this city.
November 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
i am in Seattle briefly for family stuff, but got to visit Seward Park and i really do miss this city.
Huh. I did not predict that.
November 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Huh. I did not predict that.
Good morning to everyone except 52 Republican Senators, 7 Democratic Senators, and 1 Independent Senator.
#GoodMorning
#GoodMorning
November 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Good morning to everyone except 52 Republican Senators, 7 Democratic Senators, and 1 Independent Senator.
#GoodMorning
#GoodMorning
SFPD are a bunch of incompetents if they can't handle a dog that's barking without shooting the dog and its owner.
November 10, 2025 at 3:58 AM
SFPD are a bunch of incompetents if they can't handle a dog that's barking without shooting the dog and its owner.
I expect this from Fetterman now, but Kaine and Durbin really disappoint me.
November 10, 2025 at 3:54 AM
I expect this from Fetterman now, but Kaine and Durbin really disappoint me.
Why did @padilla.senate.gov stop posting 4 months ago? Why did @alex-padilla4ca.bsky.social stop posting 2 months ago?
November 10, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Why did @padilla.senate.gov stop posting 4 months ago? Why did @alex-padilla4ca.bsky.social stop posting 2 months ago?
Reposted by Philip Weiss (Phil in SF)
I refuse to support a funding bill that fails to address the Republican health care crisis.
And make health insurance affordable.
The American people clearly understand the stakes and the urgency. We must too.
I'm voting no.
And make health insurance affordable.
The American people clearly understand the stakes and the urgency. We must too.
I'm voting no.
November 10, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I refuse to support a funding bill that fails to address the Republican health care crisis.
And make health insurance affordable.
The American people clearly understand the stakes and the urgency. We must too.
I'm voting no.
And make health insurance affordable.
The American people clearly understand the stakes and the urgency. We must too.
I'm voting no.
Reposted by Philip Weiss (Phil in SF)
This bill doesn’t address the core issue that millions of Americans will no longer be able to afford ACA insurance coverage next year. I’m willing to work with anyone to create a path forward but this isn’t it.
November 10, 2025 at 1:56 AM
This bill doesn’t address the core issue that millions of Americans will no longer be able to afford ACA insurance coverage next year. I’m willing to work with anyone to create a path forward but this isn’t it.
I hope Senate Democrats understand what a shit show they'll have with constituents if they agree to this "deal". It'll be good enough for the WP and NYT editorial boards, but actual people will hate it.
November 10, 2025 at 1:38 AM
I hope Senate Democrats understand what a shit show they'll have with constituents if they agree to this "deal". It'll be good enough for the WP and NYT editorial boards, but actual people will hate it.
Reposted by Philip Weiss (Phil in SF)
@murray.senate.gov @cantwell.senate.gov I hope this is just a rumor because this would be disrespectful to the people Democrats say they’re fighting for.
Let me get this right… a sufficient number Senate Democrats appear to be willing to reopen government to alleviate air travel for upper & upper-middle income people at the expense of access to healthcare for lower income people. Yes?
November 10, 2025 at 12:35 AM
@murray.senate.gov @cantwell.senate.gov I hope this is just a rumor because this would be disrespectful to the people Democrats say they’re fighting for.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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I missed the Sounders match visiting my dying stepdad. and you're telling me the Sounders couldn't hold a 2 goal lead.... twice... up a player against Minnesota????
November 9, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I missed the Sounders match visiting my dying stepdad. and you're telling me the Sounders couldn't hold a 2 goal lead.... twice... up a player against Minnesota????
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November 8, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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