Joseph In THEE OC
@ocjoseph424.bsky.social
A gay Mexican-Jewish-Basque American experiencing middle age behind Southern California’s orange curtain. Biden/Harris Democrat, CA/AZ/NV Democratic politics enthusiast, #LGBT rights advocate, foodie, old soul, empath.
Being the great grandson of Hungarian Jews and someone who has bought lots of Estée Lauder products as gifts, and the occasional anti-aging cream for myself, this makes me happy.
Estée Lauder was born Josephine Esther Mentzer in Queens to Hungarian Jewish immigrant parents. She was the youngest of eight kids, raised in a working-class, multilingual Jewish home.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Being the great grandson of Hungarian Jews and someone who has bought lots of Estée Lauder products as gifts, and the occasional anti-aging cream for myself, this makes me happy.
We’re not from Europe, we’re not from North Africa, we’re from Israel.
Jews are connected to Israel. It’s where our culture was born, and we never stopped living there.
That doesn’t justify targeting random, innocent Jewish people.
Denying our connection to Israel, and murdering us for it, are both acts of antisemitic hate.
That doesn’t justify targeting random, innocent Jewish people.
Denying our connection to Israel, and murdering us for it, are both acts of antisemitic hate.
January 7, 2026 at 4:38 AM
We’re not from Europe, we’re not from North Africa, we’re from Israel.
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Dooming is voter suppression.
January 7, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Dooming is voter suppression.
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Hey shutdown derangers! The government might shut down at the end of the month and republicans can no longer use bribery to starve poor people because Democrats got SNAP funded until September 2026 right before the midterms.
You didn't know this because you have been stuck on stupid since March...
You didn't know this because you have been stuck on stupid since March...
January 7, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Hey shutdown derangers! The government might shut down at the end of the month and republicans can no longer use bribery to starve poor people because Democrats got SNAP funded until September 2026 right before the midterms.
You didn't know this because you have been stuck on stupid since March...
You didn't know this because you have been stuck on stupid since March...
I sure hope she does. I’ll set aside some money to send her too.
This would be big: Axios reports former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola is "taking concrete steps toward a Senate run" in Alaska and is "expected" to announce a campaign against GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan this month.
Scoop: Mary Peltola prepares for Alaska Senate race
Schumer wants to recruit his way out of a bad map
www.axios.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:56 AM
I sure hope she does. I’ll set aside some money to send her too.
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but the U.S. does not have a Westminster government. The Democrats, as the minority party in both houses of Congress do not have powers like opposition parties do in countries with that type of government.
January 7, 2026 at 1:33 AM
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but the U.S. does not have a Westminster government. The Democrats, as the minority party in both houses of Congress do not have powers like opposition parties do in countries with that type of government.
Never forget 1/6/21, and never forgive those who were responsible for it.
January 6, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Never forget 1/6/21, and never forgive those who were responsible for it.
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Let me add.
January 6, 2026 at 6:14 AM
Let me add.
I’ll leave this here.
January 6, 2026 at 5:41 AM
I’ll leave this here.
Do you know who the current Speaker is? Instead of yelling at Democrats, how about yelling at Republicans to develop some sort of moral compass? Democrats aren’t the ones protecting Trump.
What does it take for you to file Articles of Impeachment?
@lujan.senate.gov @heinrich.senate.gov @fernandez.house.gov @repstansbury.bsky.social @repgabevasquez.bsky.social
@lujan.senate.gov @heinrich.senate.gov @fernandez.house.gov @repstansbury.bsky.social @repgabevasquez.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 4:53 AM
Do you know who the current Speaker is? Instead of yelling at Democrats, how about yelling at Republicans to develop some sort of moral compass? Democrats aren’t the ones protecting Trump.
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The non-voters are even more to blame than MAGAs for the situation we’re in right now.
There was one simple assignment: keep Trump out of office so he could be imprisoned to pay for his crimes.
Those who refused to vote for Harris failed the rest of America miserably.
There was one simple assignment: keep Trump out of office so he could be imprisoned to pay for his crimes.
Those who refused to vote for Harris failed the rest of America miserably.
January 6, 2026 at 4:27 AM
The non-voters are even more to blame than MAGAs for the situation we’re in right now.
There was one simple assignment: keep Trump out of office so he could be imprisoned to pay for his crimes.
Those who refused to vote for Harris failed the rest of America miserably.
There was one simple assignment: keep Trump out of office so he could be imprisoned to pay for his crimes.
Those who refused to vote for Harris failed the rest of America miserably.
And every single Trump voter, third-party voter, and non-voter made it happen. The rest of us had the good sense to vote for Kamala Harris.
The madman in the White House has started his campaign to take over the entire Western Hemisphere and Congress is doing nothing to stop him as we watch in horror. 😱😱😱
January 6, 2026 at 4:16 AM
And every single Trump voter, third-party voter, and non-voter made it happen. The rest of us had the good sense to vote for Kamala Harris.
I learned that during the 1992 Presidential campaign. I was only 11 years old at the time. Even then I knew how Republicans thrive on cruelty.
January 6, 2026 at 3:38 AM
I learned that during the 1992 Presidential campaign. I was only 11 years old at the time. Even then I knew how Republicans thrive on cruelty.
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I've seen several posts on TikTok of Jewish Democrats saying they feel abandoned by the Democratic party and feel politically homeless right now.
@democrats.org @kenmartin.bsky.social pay attention.
Respect your base and stop catering to the racist and antisemitic far left.
@democrats.org @kenmartin.bsky.social pay attention.
Respect your base and stop catering to the racist and antisemitic far left.
January 6, 2026 at 3:12 AM
I've seen several posts on TikTok of Jewish Democrats saying they feel abandoned by the Democratic party and feel politically homeless right now.
@democrats.org @kenmartin.bsky.social pay attention.
Respect your base and stop catering to the racist and antisemitic far left.
@democrats.org @kenmartin.bsky.social pay attention.
Respect your base and stop catering to the racist and antisemitic far left.
Which party currently holds the majority in the House? Who is the current House Speaker? Do you really think that they are going to entertain the idea of impeachment?
The Constitution gives Congress the power to impeach federal officials. An official can be impeached for treason, bribery, and “other high crimes and misdemeanors.”
January 6, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Which party currently holds the majority in the House? Who is the current House Speaker? Do you really think that they are going to entertain the idea of impeachment?
Del Norte County, in California’s northwest corner, is the only county along the coast that has voted Republican in the past few elections at least. They’re now getting what they voted for.
Thanks to Trump and Vance, Californians in Del Norte County will see an increase in their health care payments each month!
January 6, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Del Norte County, in California’s northwest corner, is the only county along the coast that has voted Republican in the past few elections at least. They’re now getting what they voted for.
I’ll never forget the elation we felt that night when Senators Warnock and Ossoff were elected. Then it all was dashed the next day when Trump launched a terrorist attack on the Capitol.
January 6, 2026 at 2:12 AM
I’ll never forget the elation we felt that night when Senators Warnock and Ossoff were elected. Then it all was dashed the next day when Trump launched a terrorist attack on the Capitol.
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You idiots do know that ANY member of the House can draft and introduce articles of impeachment as a resolution, initiating the process, right? It doesn’t have to be Jeffries. It can be one of the members you slobber over. Bonus points if they’ve never passed a bill! Lots of time on their hands.
January 6, 2026 at 12:53 AM
You idiots do know that ANY member of the House can draft and introduce articles of impeachment as a resolution, initiating the process, right? It doesn’t have to be Jeffries. It can be one of the members you slobber over. Bonus points if they’ve never passed a bill! Lots of time on their hands.
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It is no secret how ridiculously expensive child care is in Nevada. Three out of four kids in our state do not have access to a licensed child care provider – that's unacceptable. (1/3)
January 5, 2026 at 11:14 PM
It is no secret how ridiculously expensive child care is in Nevada. Three out of four kids in our state do not have access to a licensed child care provider – that's unacceptable. (1/3)
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All the stuff that's happening now, frankly, I expected to happen about 6 months ago. The incompetence of this admin has slowed it but it is gaining more speed. Hope everyone is ready because too many have no idea how bad it can get. Best thing is to focus on midterms and blame repubs and vote dem.
January 6, 2026 at 12:12 AM
All the stuff that's happening now, frankly, I expected to happen about 6 months ago. The incompetence of this admin has slowed it but it is gaining more speed. Hope everyone is ready because too many have no idea how bad it can get. Best thing is to focus on midterms and blame repubs and vote dem.
Interesting development in the new CA40 race. Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner, as well as five board members of the Lincoln Club have endorsed Ken Calvert over Young Kim. It’s pretty telling that even MAGAs know what a phony Young Kim is.
January 5, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Interesting development in the new CA40 race. Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner, as well as five board members of the Lincoln Club have endorsed Ken Calvert over Young Kim. It’s pretty telling that even MAGAs know what a phony Young Kim is.
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The online left don't have poltics, they have a complex, nested series of grievances and in-group signifiers.
January 5, 2026 at 4:24 PM
The online left don't have poltics, they have a complex, nested series of grievances and in-group signifiers.
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Four generations of my family have served our country. Service is in my blood. The President wouldn’t know anything about that.
January 5, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Four generations of my family have served our country. Service is in my blood. The President wouldn’t know anything about that.
You should be asking where are the Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader. Oh that’s right, since they’re Republicans and have actual power since they’re in the majority you don’t have any smoke for them, right?
Where the hell are our Democratic congresspeople????
January 5, 2026 at 6:40 AM
You should be asking where are the Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader. Oh that’s right, since they’re Republicans and have actual power since they’re in the majority you don’t have any smoke for them, right?