Noah Dahl
@noahdahl.bsky.social
Self-deprecating handle (say it a few times fast). Pro-democracy. Focused on SCOTUS and the federal judiciary, but not exclusively so. Upside-down flag is a distress signal.
Pinned
Democrats have been fighting for months to address America's healthcare crisis
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
Democratic leadership has again made a tragic miscalculation. They saw that voters turned out in force last week and thought it was because of the generic 'healthcare' issue.
No.
Voters showed up because they *finally* saw Dems fucking fighting.
Will they never understand....
No.
Voters showed up because they *finally* saw Dems fucking fighting.
Will they never understand....
Yes yes there is no middle ground between timidity and autocracy- good grief what is going on with these Garland-stans....
Biden should have been an autocrat?
Is that your point? Come on, man
Is that your point? Come on, man
November 11, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Yes yes there is no middle ground between timidity and autocracy- good grief what is going on with these Garland-stans....
Reposted by Noah Dahl
What’s the difference between compromise and capitulation? Compromise trades concessions. Capitulation pays ransom to stop deliberate suffering, and teaches your opponent that coercion works. There are effective responses to coercive bargaining. What we saw was not one of them.
The Compassion Trap: How the Shutdown Weaponized Democratic Values Against Democracy Itself
When Opposition Parties Stop Fighting Because the Cruelty Becomes Unbearable. And Why They Shouldn't.
open.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:26 PM
What’s the difference between compromise and capitulation? Compromise trades concessions. Capitulation pays ransom to stop deliberate suffering, and teaches your opponent that coercion works. There are effective responses to coercive bargaining. What we saw was not one of them.
This point is so incredibly under-appreciated.
Who did it better @nydailynews.com or @nytimes.com ?
NYT editors are entrusted by their readers to prioritize what’s important.
Their editorial decisions such as layout of the #FrontPage contribute to public memory.
Democracywashing the multifaceted coup attempt and subversion of 2020 election👇
NYT editors are entrusted by their readers to prioritize what’s important.
Their editorial decisions such as layout of the #FrontPage contribute to public memory.
Democracywashing the multifaceted coup attempt and subversion of 2020 election👇
November 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
This point is so incredibly under-appreciated.
Reposted by Noah Dahl
Who did it better @nydailynews.com or @nytimes.com ?
NYT editors are entrusted by their readers to prioritize what’s important.
Their editorial decisions such as layout of the #FrontPage contribute to public memory.
Democracywashing the multifaceted coup attempt and subversion of 2020 election👇
NYT editors are entrusted by their readers to prioritize what’s important.
Their editorial decisions such as layout of the #FrontPage contribute to public memory.
Democracywashing the multifaceted coup attempt and subversion of 2020 election👇
November 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Who did it better @nydailynews.com or @nytimes.com ?
NYT editors are entrusted by their readers to prioritize what’s important.
Their editorial decisions such as layout of the #FrontPage contribute to public memory.
Democracywashing the multifaceted coup attempt and subversion of 2020 election👇
NYT editors are entrusted by their readers to prioritize what’s important.
Their editorial decisions such as layout of the #FrontPage contribute to public memory.
Democracywashing the multifaceted coup attempt and subversion of 2020 election👇
EXACTLY. Everyone knows that only one person can be at fault for any particular outcome.
November 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
EXACTLY. Everyone knows that only one person can be at fault for any particular outcome.
"...which is why I voted to take away healthcare for your family and friends."
Happy 250th birthday, U.S. Marine Corps! As the father of a Marine, I’ve seen firsthand the service, leadership, and dedication of our nation’s Marines. I will continue working to ensure you and your families have the support you need as the Ranking Member on the Senate Seapower Subcommittee.
November 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
"...which is why I voted to take away healthcare for your family and friends."
John Roberts is smart enough not to throw gasoline on the Supreme Court dumpster fire right now.
But the FedSoc Six have their cans topped off and ready, make no mistake.
But the FedSoc Six have their cans topped off and ready, make no mistake.
Bullet dodged: SCOTUS will not revisit Obergefell. Marriage equality remains the law of the land.
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
John Roberts is smart enough not to throw gasoline on the Supreme Court dumpster fire right now.
But the FedSoc Six have their cans topped off and ready, make no mistake.
But the FedSoc Six have their cans topped off and ready, make no mistake.
Ignore the eight who caved. Drawing our fire was their intention. It's the whole point of doing it the way they did. To take the flak for the rest.
Don't waste your anger on those who have prepared thenselves to ride out the storm. Focus on the ones hiding behind them, trying to escape notice.
Don't waste your anger on those who have prepared thenselves to ride out the storm. Focus on the ones hiding behind them, trying to escape notice.
Focusing on the "Capitulation Eight" plays exactly into Dem strategy.
Think about it: Only the eight safest Dems bent the knee. That's no accident. They knew this would be unpopular and arranged so that these would be the ones who switched...guaranteeing the rest would avoid blame.
Think about it: Only the eight safest Dems bent the knee. That's no accident. They knew this would be unpopular and arranged so that these would be the ones who switched...guaranteeing the rest would avoid blame.
Hearing from more people after this went out.
"We're all pissed. This was a lot of unnecessary stress on people and their families for nothing. And if I win the lottery tonight I absolutely will spend millions to hire people to follow these 8 Dems around for a year and make their lives miserable."
"We're all pissed. This was a lot of unnecessary stress on people and their families for nothing. And if I win the lottery tonight I absolutely will spend millions to hire people to follow these 8 Dems around for a year and make their lives miserable."
November 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Ignore the eight who caved. Drawing our fire was their intention. It's the whole point of doing it the way they did. To take the flak for the rest.
Don't waste your anger on those who have prepared thenselves to ride out the storm. Focus on the ones hiding behind them, trying to escape notice.
Don't waste your anger on those who have prepared thenselves to ride out the storm. Focus on the ones hiding behind them, trying to escape notice.
I can't think of another sitting Dem who I would want to replace him. Which says a lot.
“There’s no real appetite to oust Schumer, though. Nor is there any interest from another Democrat to challenge him, according to interviews with more than a dozen Democratic senators.” @punchbowlnews.bsky.social
Oh Sen Dems are not in disarray - they are in array - in their collective cowardice.
Oh Sen Dems are not in disarray - they are in array - in their collective cowardice.
November 11, 2025 at 12:42 PM
I can't think of another sitting Dem who I would want to replace him. Which says a lot.
Doesn't look like anything will happen to Schumer, nor do I foresee a raft of successful primaries.
The most likely outcome of this is people just staying home during the midterms.
The most likely outcome of this is people just staying home during the midterms.
“There’s no real appetite to oust Schumer, though. Nor is there any interest from another Democrat to challenge him, according to interviews with more than a dozen Democratic senators.” @punchbowlnews.bsky.social
Oh Sen Dems are not in disarray - they are in array - in their collective cowardice.
Oh Sen Dems are not in disarray - they are in array - in their collective cowardice.
November 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Doesn't look like anything will happen to Schumer, nor do I foresee a raft of successful primaries.
The most likely outcome of this is people just staying home during the midterms.
The most likely outcome of this is people just staying home during the midterms.
Exactly this, except 4 years ago.
Right, the answer isn't to abandon the party to these weasels.
The answer is to flood the party with people who will take it over and transform it.
The answer is to flood the party with people who will take it over and transform it.
Hey, a lot of people are talking about changing affiliation from Democratic to Independent.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
November 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Exactly this, except 4 years ago.
Calls for unity fall flat when we see Senate Dems—handed a 7 million strong march and resounding victories *predicated on their demonstration of fight* in this budget battle—turn around and breach with their constituents.
I like Senator Whitehouse, but in this case, he's all wet.
I like Senator Whitehouse, but in this case, he's all wet.
Many feel betrayal and frustration, and the feelings are hot right now.
I get it. I have my own feelings.
🧵
I get it. I have my own feelings.
🧵
November 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Calls for unity fall flat when we see Senate Dems—handed a 7 million strong march and resounding victories *predicated on their demonstration of fight* in this budget battle—turn around and breach with their constituents.
I like Senator Whitehouse, but in this case, he's all wet.
I like Senator Whitehouse, but in this case, he's all wet.
Reposted by Noah Dahl
Focusing on the "Capitulation Eight" plays exactly into Dem strategy.
Think about it: Only the eight safest Dems bent the knee. That's no accident. They knew this would be unpopular and arranged so that these would be the ones who switched...guaranteeing the rest would avoid blame.
Think about it: Only the eight safest Dems bent the knee. That's no accident. They knew this would be unpopular and arranged so that these would be the ones who switched...guaranteeing the rest would avoid blame.
Hearing from more people after this went out.
"We're all pissed. This was a lot of unnecessary stress on people and their families for nothing. And if I win the lottery tonight I absolutely will spend millions to hire people to follow these 8 Dems around for a year and make their lives miserable."
"We're all pissed. This was a lot of unnecessary stress on people and their families for nothing. And if I win the lottery tonight I absolutely will spend millions to hire people to follow these 8 Dems around for a year and make their lives miserable."
I heard from a bunch of federal employees last night and this morning. They aren't happy.
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something. All this for a fucking meaningless vote."
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something. All this for a fucking meaningless vote."
November 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Focusing on the "Capitulation Eight" plays exactly into Dem strategy.
Think about it: Only the eight safest Dems bent the knee. That's no accident. They knew this would be unpopular and arranged so that these would be the ones who switched...guaranteeing the rest would avoid blame.
Think about it: Only the eight safest Dems bent the knee. That's no accident. They knew this would be unpopular and arranged so that these would be the ones who switched...guaranteeing the rest would avoid blame.
Reposted by Noah Dahl
Making fun of our neighborhoods and communities is disgusting.
Greg Bovino and his masked agents are not here to make Chicago safer. As children are tear gassed and U.S. citizens detained, they are posing for photo ops and producing reality TV moments. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
Greg Bovino and his masked agents are not here to make Chicago safer. As children are tear gassed and U.S. citizens detained, they are posing for photo ops and producing reality TV moments. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
Border Patrol Agents Pose At The Bean For Apparent Photo Op
The photo op came after agents tear-gassed a Little Village street and were spotted in the area numerous times. At the Bean, one agent shouted, "Everyone say, 'Little Village!'"
blockclubchicago.org
November 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Making fun of our neighborhoods and communities is disgusting.
Greg Bovino and his masked agents are not here to make Chicago safer. As children are tear gassed and U.S. citizens detained, they are posing for photo ops and producing reality TV moments. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
Greg Bovino and his masked agents are not here to make Chicago safer. As children are tear gassed and U.S. citizens detained, they are posing for photo ops and producing reality TV moments. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
Focusing on the "Capitulation Eight" plays exactly into Dem strategy.
Think about it: Only the eight safest Dems bent the knee. That's no accident. They knew this would be unpopular and arranged so that these would be the ones who switched...guaranteeing the rest would avoid blame.
Think about it: Only the eight safest Dems bent the knee. That's no accident. They knew this would be unpopular and arranged so that these would be the ones who switched...guaranteeing the rest would avoid blame.
Hearing from more people after this went out.
"We're all pissed. This was a lot of unnecessary stress on people and their families for nothing. And if I win the lottery tonight I absolutely will spend millions to hire people to follow these 8 Dems around for a year and make their lives miserable."
"We're all pissed. This was a lot of unnecessary stress on people and their families for nothing. And if I win the lottery tonight I absolutely will spend millions to hire people to follow these 8 Dems around for a year and make their lives miserable."
I heard from a bunch of federal employees last night and this morning. They aren't happy.
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something. All this for a fucking meaningless vote."
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something. All this for a fucking meaningless vote."
November 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Focusing on the "Capitulation Eight" plays exactly into Dem strategy.
Think about it: Only the eight safest Dems bent the knee. That's no accident. They knew this would be unpopular and arranged so that these would be the ones who switched...guaranteeing the rest would avoid blame.
Think about it: Only the eight safest Dems bent the knee. That's no accident. They knew this would be unpopular and arranged so that these would be the ones who switched...guaranteeing the rest would avoid blame.
Reposted by Noah Dahl
Yes, this is coordinated. Here's what that means for action steps:
DON'T call these senators. That's EXACTLY the reaction they want. To have the anger vented against them—leaving the rest of the party in peace.
DO stop donations to Democratic PACs and organizations (DCCC, DNC, etc.)
DON'T call these senators. That's EXACTLY the reaction they want. To have the anger vented against them—leaving the rest of the party in peace.
DO stop donations to Democratic PACs and organizations (DCCC, DNC, etc.)
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 3:26 PM
Yes, this is coordinated. Here's what that means for action steps:
DON'T call these senators. That's EXACTLY the reaction they want. To have the anger vented against them—leaving the rest of the party in peace.
DO stop donations to Democratic PACs and organizations (DCCC, DNC, etc.)
DON'T call these senators. That's EXACTLY the reaction they want. To have the anger vented against them—leaving the rest of the party in peace.
DO stop donations to Democratic PACs and organizations (DCCC, DNC, etc.)
Kavanaugh stops and glamour shots.... all in a day's work!
Border Patrol agents posed at "The Bean" for an apparent photo op after a weekend of clashes in Little Village. blockclubchi.co/4oUHKae
November 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Kavanaugh stops and glamour shots.... all in a day's work!
Yes, this is coordinated. Here's what that means for action steps:
DON'T call these senators. That's EXACTLY the reaction they want. To have the anger vented against them—leaving the rest of the party in peace.
DO stop donations to Democratic PACs and organizations (DCCC, DNC, etc.)
DON'T call these senators. That's EXACTLY the reaction they want. To have the anger vented against them—leaving the rest of the party in peace.
DO stop donations to Democratic PACs and organizations (DCCC, DNC, etc.)
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 3:26 PM
Yes, this is coordinated. Here's what that means for action steps:
DON'T call these senators. That's EXACTLY the reaction they want. To have the anger vented against them—leaving the rest of the party in peace.
DO stop donations to Democratic PACs and organizations (DCCC, DNC, etc.)
DON'T call these senators. That's EXACTLY the reaction they want. To have the anger vented against them—leaving the rest of the party in peace.
DO stop donations to Democratic PACs and organizations (DCCC, DNC, etc.)
100% and should have been done in 2022. Dem voters have been far too complacent.
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
100% and should have been done in 2022. Dem voters have been far too complacent.
Democratic leadership has again made a tragic miscalculation. They saw that voters turned out in force last week and thought it was because of the generic 'healthcare' issue.
No.
Voters showed up because they *finally* saw Dems fucking fighting.
Will they never understand....
No.
Voters showed up because they *finally* saw Dems fucking fighting.
Will they never understand....
Democrats have been fighting for months to address America's healthcare crisis
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
November 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Democratic leadership has again made a tragic miscalculation. They saw that voters turned out in force last week and thought it was because of the generic 'healthcare' issue.
No.
Voters showed up because they *finally* saw Dems fucking fighting.
Will they never understand....
No.
Voters showed up because they *finally* saw Dems fucking fighting.
Will they never understand....
Reposted by Noah Dahl
Senator Schumer, you just told the 7 milion people who showed up on 'No Kings' Day—and really every Dem in America—to stay home next election day. Their votes don't matter.
Voters saw the resolve Dems were showing and responded. They showed up BIG last week.
Voters saw the resolve Dems were showing and responded. They showed up BIG last week.
Democrats have been fighting for months to address America's healthcare crisis
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
November 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Senator Schumer, you just told the 7 milion people who showed up on 'No Kings' Day—and really every Dem in America—to stay home next election day. Their votes don't matter.
Voters saw the resolve Dems were showing and responded. They showed up BIG last week.
Voters saw the resolve Dems were showing and responded. They showed up BIG last week.
Senator Schumer, you just told the 7 milion people who showed up on 'No Kings' Day—and really every Dem in America—to stay home next election day. Their votes don't matter.
Voters saw the resolve Dems were showing and responded. They showed up BIG last week.
Voters saw the resolve Dems were showing and responded. They showed up BIG last week.
Democrats have been fighting for months to address America's healthcare crisis
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
November 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Senator Schumer, you just told the 7 milion people who showed up on 'No Kings' Day—and really every Dem in America—to stay home next election day. Their votes don't matter.
Voters saw the resolve Dems were showing and responded. They showed up BIG last week.
Voters saw the resolve Dems were showing and responded. They showed up BIG last week.
Every time they get in the ring and bump gloves, they immediately take a seat in the corner, winded, saying "Next round...man, lookout. Next round you'll be hurting."
Democrats have been fighting for months to address America's healthcare crisis
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
November 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Every time they get in the ring and bump gloves, they immediately take a seat in the corner, winded, saying "Next round...man, lookout. Next round you'll be hurting."
People will get back up...what choice do we have?
The question is: which way will they be aiming their 'punches'?
The question is: which way will they be aiming their 'punches'?
Chris Murphy: "There will be pretty substantial damage to a Dem brand that has been rehabilitated if on the heels of an election in which the people told us to keep fighting, we immediately stop... if we surrender without having gotten anything, I worry it'll be hard to get them back up off the mat"
November 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
People will get back up...what choice do we have?
The question is: which way will they be aiming their 'punches'?
The question is: which way will they be aiming their 'punches'?
Putting the fear of losing their jobs into the Dem party is the only way we *might* have a real opposition to the GOP.
Any of these 8 in Dem states should resign now. Many others should be facing primary elections. Long overdue.
Any of these 8 in Dem states should resign now. Many others should be facing primary elections. Long overdue.
Yup, and the damage isn’t so much in the story as in the proof of weakness. Trump now knows he has new torture tools to make Dems do what he wants. It’s why at least one of the 7 capitulators oughta be run out of office now, mid session. Get that number down to 6. www.offmessage.net/p/16-thought...
November 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Putting the fear of losing their jobs into the Dem party is the only way we *might* have a real opposition to the GOP.
Any of these 8 in Dem states should resign now. Many others should be facing primary elections. Long overdue.
Any of these 8 in Dem states should resign now. Many others should be facing primary elections. Long overdue.