Gamer for Democracy
@marcbreaux.com
Middle-aged progressive techie in Chicago.
Pop culture, video games (Final Fantasy!), coding, politics, sports.
We the people are the last guardrail.
Pop culture, video games (Final Fantasy!), coding, politics, sports.
We the people are the last guardrail.
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Gamer for Democracy
@marcbreaux.com
· Jan 1
You know why Justice Roberts is afraid folks are going to start ignoring SCOTUS rulings?
Because he created the very environment in which that *must* happen in order to fix things.
Because he created the very environment in which that *must* happen in order to fix things.
The best thing that conservatives can do for the Republican party is vote Democratic.
November 11, 2025 at 12:25 AM
The best thing that conservatives can do for the Republican party is vote Democratic.
Okay so the caving on the shutdown fight isn't great, but it isn't a complete unmitigated disaster and leaves Dems in mostly the same position as they are now.
1. It only lasts until Jan. 30
2. If the GOP welches on the ACA vote, or votes against it, that's real ammo.
3. May not even pass.
1. It only lasts until Jan. 30
2. If the GOP welches on the ACA vote, or votes against it, that's real ammo.
3. May not even pass.
November 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Okay so the caving on the shutdown fight isn't great, but it isn't a complete unmitigated disaster and leaves Dems in mostly the same position as they are now.
1. It only lasts until Jan. 30
2. If the GOP welches on the ACA vote, or votes against it, that's real ammo.
3. May not even pass.
1. It only lasts until Jan. 30
2. If the GOP welches on the ACA vote, or votes against it, that's real ammo.
3. May not even pass.
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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
Chuck Schumer folds on the nuts at the poker table.
November 9, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Chuck Schumer folds on the nuts at the poker table.
If you're in office and your name only trends on social media because people are pissed at you...
..it's time to retire.. Chuck Schumer.
..it's time to retire.. Chuck Schumer.
November 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
If you're in office and your name only trends on social media because people are pissed at you...
..it's time to retire.. Chuck Schumer.
..it's time to retire.. Chuck Schumer.
Somebody's going to need to explain to me how *stopping* food aid payments constitutes preventing an emergency.
November 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Somebody's going to need to explain to me how *stopping* food aid payments constitutes preventing an emergency.
Hey everybody, please stop being so selfish and wait until I'm done watching my shows before you login to Apple TV.
Thank you.
Thank you.
November 7, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Hey everybody, please stop being so selfish and wait until I'm done watching my shows before you login to Apple TV.
Thank you.
Thank you.
What? This is a perfectly normal response to a guy collapsing.
The best thing to do when someone collapses is to stand stoically at your Resolute Desk so they can breathe. Any EMT will tell you this!
The best thing to do when someone collapses is to stand stoically at your Resolute Desk so they can breathe. Any EMT will tell you this!
November 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
What? This is a perfectly normal response to a guy collapsing.
The best thing to do when someone collapses is to stand stoically at your Resolute Desk so they can breathe. Any EMT will tell you this!
The best thing to do when someone collapses is to stand stoically at your Resolute Desk so they can breathe. Any EMT will tell you this!
Tyranny requires constant effort.
November 6, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Tyranny requires constant effort.
Now Andrew Cuomo is West Palm Beach's problem.
November 5, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Now Andrew Cuomo is West Palm Beach's problem.
You never know, all these NY'ers might *really* be excited to vote for Cuomo...
November 5, 2025 at 12:44 AM
You never know, all these NY'ers might *really* be excited to vote for Cuomo...
NOT Helpful, South Korea!
South Korea welcomes Trump with its highest award, a golden crown and ketchup
South Korea welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday with a replica gold crown and awarded him with the "Grand Order of Mugunghwa", the country's highest decoration, the presidential office said.
www.reuters.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:57 PM
NOT Helpful, South Korea!
This Border Patrol Chief, Greg Bovino, reminds me of JK Simmons' character in "Oz" and ladies and gentlemen that is very much *not* a compliment and frankly whoever is writing this drama is getting a bit too on the nose...
October 28, 2025 at 10:22 PM
This Border Patrol Chief, Greg Bovino, reminds me of JK Simmons' character in "Oz" and ladies and gentlemen that is very much *not* a compliment and frankly whoever is writing this drama is getting a bit too on the nose...
Fans at Dodgers Stadium got a two-for-one on baseball games tonight.
October 28, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Fans at Dodgers Stadium got a two-for-one on baseball games tonight.
My favorite type of modern-day internet article is the "<some number> Winners and Losers from <x>" where "x" is a thing that already has defined winners and losers, like a sporting event.
October 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
My favorite type of modern-day internet article is the "<some number> Winners and Losers from <x>" where "x" is a thing that already has defined winners and losers, like a sporting event.
I've got an idea for a hot new trend that I think will catch on...
Let's use all these police that we supposedly need to protect us to start arresting some bad guys!
Let's use all these police that we supposedly need to protect us to start arresting some bad guys!
October 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I've got an idea for a hot new trend that I think will catch on...
Let's use all these police that we supposedly need to protect us to start arresting some bad guys!
Let's use all these police that we supposedly need to protect us to start arresting some bad guys!
Hey @govpritzker.illinois.gov, Mayor Johnson, CPD:
It would be really great if we could start getting some f***ing arrests going on. I know arresting bad guys is a bold move in this day and age, but you could start a trend!
It would be really great if we could start getting some f***ing arrests going on. I know arresting bad guys is a bold move in this day and age, but you could start a trend!
Border Patrol boss Greg Bovino tear-gassed a crowd in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood, violating a judge's order, attorneys said. blockclubchi.co/42V0Apd
October 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Hey @govpritzker.illinois.gov, Mayor Johnson, CPD:
It would be really great if we could start getting some f***ing arrests going on. I know arresting bad guys is a bold move in this day and age, but you could start a trend!
It would be really great if we could start getting some f***ing arrests going on. I know arresting bad guys is a bold move in this day and age, but you could start a trend!
Piece of free advice for the Democrats:
Running a candidate with a Nazi tattoo only works for the Republicans.
Running a candidate with a Nazi tattoo only works for the Republicans.
October 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Piece of free advice for the Democrats:
Running a candidate with a Nazi tattoo only works for the Republicans.
Running a candidate with a Nazi tattoo only works for the Republicans.
FOUR Mafia families were involved?!?! That's 4/5ths of the Mafia families. 80% of Mafia families.
What I'm saying is.. that's a very high Mafia family to not-Mafia-family ratio.
Let me put it another way: if you cut a pizza into five slices...
What I'm saying is.. that's a very high Mafia family to not-Mafia-family ratio.
Let me put it another way: if you cut a pizza into five slices...
October 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
FOUR Mafia families were involved?!?! That's 4/5ths of the Mafia families. 80% of Mafia families.
What I'm saying is.. that's a very high Mafia family to not-Mafia-family ratio.
Let me put it another way: if you cut a pizza into five slices...
What I'm saying is.. that's a very high Mafia family to not-Mafia-family ratio.
Let me put it another way: if you cut a pizza into five slices...
Maybe the guy who *didn't* win his primary should drop out instead?
Curtis Sliwa says he would rather be fatally tortured than drop out of the NYC mayoral race and work for Andrew Cuomo.
Give me candidacy or give me death: GOP nominee holds firm in NYC mayoral race
Curtis Sliwa said he would rather be fatally tortured than drop out and work for one of his rivals.
www.politico.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Maybe the guy who *didn't* win his primary should drop out instead?
What did Democrats do that's worse than this?
October 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
What did Democrats do that's worse than this?
What did Democrats do that's worse than this?
Trump mocks ‘No Kings’ rallies in vulgar social media post
YouTube video by CNN
www.youtube.com
October 20, 2025 at 7:52 PM
What did Democrats do that's worse than this?
What did Democrats do that's worse than this?
October 20, 2025 at 7:50 PM
What did Democrats do that's worse than this?