Nerdomniaphile M.D.
@nerdomniaphile.bsky.social
Lover of all things nerdy, but especially Magic, Pokémon, and D&D. Intersectional feminist. Super far left. Pre-residency MD/public health. ADHD/self-diagnosed autistic. Mental health and public health advocate. Making it up as I go and not doing well 🫡
Relatable
like I am seriously considering checking myself in for a grippy sock vacation just to take a fucking break
November 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Relatable
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This is absolutely right.
The eight who signed off on this disaster of a deal were acting as a shield for colleagues who are up this cycle. Don't let any of them off the hook just yet.
The eight who signed off on this disaster of a deal were acting as a shield for colleagues who are up this cycle. Don't let any of them off the hook just yet.
The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
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 12:34 PM
This is absolutely right.
The eight who signed off on this disaster of a deal were acting as a shield for colleagues who are up this cycle. Don't let any of them off the hook just yet.
The eight who signed off on this disaster of a deal were acting as a shield for colleagues who are up this cycle. Don't let any of them off the hook just yet.
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seems to me that those democrats inclined not to fight perceive themselves as living through a somewhat ordinary cycle of presidential overreach and backlash and not something much more significant and dangerous
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM
seems to me that those democrats inclined not to fight perceive themselves as living through a somewhat ordinary cycle of presidential overreach and backlash and not something much more significant and dangerous
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For people who missed the first circuit news www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
November 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
For people who missed the first circuit news www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
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One thing that hasn't been tried yet: good politicians. It could theoretically work
November 10, 2025 at 1:33 PM
One thing that hasn't been tried yet: good politicians. It could theoretically work
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And aid is still not getting through at the level the cease fire guaranteed
"The soldiers who agreed to talk confirmed the IDF’s routine use of human shields, contradicting official denials, and gave details of Israeli troops opening fire unprovoked on civilians racing to reach food handouts..." www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Israeli soldiers speak out on killings of Gaza civilians
IDF soldiers tell documentary of opening fire unprovoked and arbitrary designations of who was an enemy
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:40 PM
And aid is still not getting through at the level the cease fire guaranteed
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“Has taking a shit become performative? People can see people going into the bathroom, therefore it is performance“
November 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
“Has taking a shit become performative? People can see people going into the bathroom, therefore it is performance“
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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
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In exchange for nothing, Schumer let the Senate blink right before the universal pain point ofassive travel
disruptions could have forced real concessions from the Senate Republicans, who were for half a week reeling at popular disapproval and electoral defeat.
disruptions could have forced real concessions from the Senate Republicans, who were for half a week reeling at popular disapproval and electoral defeat.
November 10, 2025 at 5:20 AM
In exchange for nothing, Schumer let the Senate blink right before the universal pain point ofassive travel
disruptions could have forced real concessions from the Senate Republicans, who were for half a week reeling at popular disapproval and electoral defeat.
disruptions could have forced real concessions from the Senate Republicans, who were for half a week reeling at popular disapproval and electoral defeat.
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At the same time the Trump administration is firing FBI agents and DOJ prosecutors who investigated the J6 insurrection, they are pardoning those directly involved in trying to overturn the election and organizing January 6th, and prosecuting the President's perceived political enemies.
Ed Martin seemed to explicitly link the pardons to his “No MAGA left behind” mantra—tweeting the news in reply to a post that said exactly that.
In addition to his role as pardon attorney, Martin leads the Weaponization Working Group, which probes alleged “politicization” of the Justice Department.
In addition to his role as pardon attorney, Martin leads the Weaponization Working Group, which probes alleged “politicization” of the Justice Department.
November 10, 2025 at 5:52 AM
At the same time the Trump administration is firing FBI agents and DOJ prosecutors who investigated the J6 insurrection, they are pardoning those directly involved in trying to overturn the election and organizing January 6th, and prosecuting the President's perceived political enemies.
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this is very clever and well-reasoned cope but it's still cope.
November 10, 2025 at 5:58 AM
this is very clever and well-reasoned cope but it's still cope.
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this deal is so bad we’re getting the “your mother and i are so disappointed in you” routine from no less than human porridge matt yglesias
November 10, 2025 at 2:50 AM
this deal is so bad we’re getting the “your mother and i are so disappointed in you” routine from no less than human porridge matt yglesias
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FWIW a lot of people are now taking on the Trump position that the Tuesday elections were about the shutdown specifically, as opposed to a more general repudiation of Trump. I'm skeptical.
November 10, 2025 at 3:02 AM
FWIW a lot of people are now taking on the Trump position that the Tuesday elections were about the shutdown specifically, as opposed to a more general repudiation of Trump. I'm skeptical.
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The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
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Should be pretty clear that without House commitment on a vote on ACA extensions, it is purely symbolic as part of the Senate deal
Q: Will you assure House Democrats they'll get a vote on ACA subsidies by a date certain?
MIKE JOHNSON: Ah -- no. I'm not promising anyone anything.
MIKE JOHNSON: Ah -- no. I'm not promising anyone anything.
November 10, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Should be pretty clear that without House commitment on a vote on ACA extensions, it is purely symbolic as part of the Senate deal
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Just want to gently throw it out there that if you are feeling overwhelmed right now it’s ok to log off. Everyone is emoting deeply onto the timeline and you’re not obligated to witness it in an endless scroll. Take a break if you need to. Protect your heart. ❤️
November 10, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Just want to gently throw it out there that if you are feeling overwhelmed right now it’s ok to log off. Everyone is emoting deeply onto the timeline and you’re not obligated to witness it in an endless scroll. Take a break if you need to. Protect your heart. ❤️
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reactions to this one are wild folks. members cave over personal inconvenience! it happens time and again.
hope it doesn’t happen here! But it’s just contrary to history to say it doesn’t happen.
hope it doesn’t happen here! But it’s just contrary to history to say it doesn’t happen.
November 9, 2025 at 11:39 PM
reactions to this one are wild folks. members cave over personal inconvenience! it happens time and again.
hope it doesn’t happen here! But it’s just contrary to history to say it doesn’t happen.
hope it doesn’t happen here! But it’s just contrary to history to say it doesn’t happen.
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My best hope is that people learn to correctly blame republicans for the ways their lives are getting worse.
I'm on Sunday duty at @defector.com today! First up, my newser on the airport crisis. Spoiler: Trump is fucking you. defector.com/if-youre-stu...
If You’re Stuck At An Airport Right Now, It’s Because Trump Fucked You | Defector
You picked a bad weekend to fly. Over 1,500 flights in the US were cancelled yesterday, and over 1,200 over them have already been cancelled this morning. One of those may have been yours. You’re stuc...
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November 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
My best hope is that people learn to correctly blame republicans for the ways their lives are getting worse.
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"We" means I will take credit for what Democrats do to fix the problem I created
WELKER: Should the 300,000 Oklahomas who rely on ACA subsidies be prepared for their costs to skyrocket?
LANKFORD: We're trying to find a way to be able to help
(That's a yes!)
LANKFORD: We're trying to find a way to be able to help
(That's a yes!)
November 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
"We" means I will take credit for what Democrats do to fix the problem I created
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Three questions:
1. Is who politicians follow online newsworthy?
2. Is the vice-president more important than a primary candidate to be junior Senator from Texas?
3. If the answer is yes to the first two, why isn’t Axios doing a fuck ton of stories about who JD Vance is following?
1. Is who politicians follow online newsworthy?
2. Is the vice-president more important than a primary candidate to be junior Senator from Texas?
3. If the answer is yes to the first two, why isn’t Axios doing a fuck ton of stories about who JD Vance is following?
James Talarico, a Texas Democrat running for U.S. Senate who has put his faith at the forefront of his campaign, follows several adult film performers, escorts and OnlyFans models on Instagram, according to an Axios review.
Faith-forward Texas Senate candidate follows porn actors, escorts online
James Talarico has become a sensation in Texas politics by talking about how his Christianity is the basis for his progressive politics.
www.axios.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Three questions:
1. Is who politicians follow online newsworthy?
2. Is the vice-president more important than a primary candidate to be junior Senator from Texas?
3. If the answer is yes to the first two, why isn’t Axios doing a fuck ton of stories about who JD Vance is following?
1. Is who politicians follow online newsworthy?
2. Is the vice-president more important than a primary candidate to be junior Senator from Texas?
3. If the answer is yes to the first two, why isn’t Axios doing a fuck ton of stories about who JD Vance is following?
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Lots of hard, shitty lessons being learned from this presidency. And one of the many I hope you're learning is, white supremacy is incompatible with reality, and cannot exist without historical revisionism.
1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Lots of hard, shitty lessons being learned from this presidency. And one of the many I hope you're learning is, white supremacy is incompatible with reality, and cannot exist without historical revisionism.
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The elimination of USAID was an unforgivable moral atrocity that should haunt Trump, Elon Musk and Marco Rubio for the rest of their days and beyond
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
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 2:36 AM
The elimination of USAID was an unforgivable moral atrocity that should haunt Trump, Elon Musk and Marco Rubio for the rest of their days and beyond
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My best plan for getting us out of this is to make sure people correctly blame republicans for making their lives worse. Prices go up. Flights get canceled. Children tear-gassed. Everything.
Make sure folks blame local republicans too.
Make sure folks blame local republicans too.
Trump was bragging about all the emergency funds he has to fund his priorities. Why isn't air travel for millions of Americans a priority?
Live Updates: Hundreds of U.S. Flights Are Canceled as Shutdown Hits Air Travel
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
My best plan for getting us out of this is to make sure people correctly blame republicans for making their lives worse. Prices go up. Flights get canceled. Children tear-gassed. Everything.
Make sure folks blame local republicans too.
Make sure folks blame local republicans too.
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Importantly capital punishment without trial is unacceptable whether they were angels or devils
November 7, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Importantly capital punishment without trial is unacceptable whether they were angels or devils