Pennamite Patriot
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Inquisitive quips by a patriotic liberal from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Eugene Debs, the Noblest Loser of them all (affectionate)
February 16, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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Maybe the anti fascists should try actually fighting the fascists.
Hey maybe the dems should learn a lesson and not run "moderate" Dems who are actually just republicans
The reason people are concerned about lefties saying “I won’t vote for a moderate Dem” isn’t because they want Newsom. It’s because lefties keep not voting for moderate Dems!
I think all the scolding about it being years til the primary would hit a little harder if WE DIDN’T JUST GO THROUGH THIS
I think all the scolding about it being years til the primary would hit a little harder if WE DIDN’T JUST GO THROUGH THIS
February 16, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Maybe the anti fascists should try actually fighting the fascists.
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Nina runs a campaign from a van that looks like the stereotypical 'hey kid want some candy' butt of a joke and then screams the Jews stole her election from her. In every way the ideal Bluesky Leftist and proof that these people will never vote Dem all the way to the gas chamber.
I think that we should unite behind a popular front to defeat fascism rather than treating a coalition as a hostage negotiation
(also the reality is that most swing voters are incoherent weirdos who are persuaded by random, often heterodox policies and vibes)
(also the reality is that most swing voters are incoherent weirdos who are persuaded by random, often heterodox policies and vibes)
February 16, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Nina runs a campaign from a van that looks like the stereotypical 'hey kid want some candy' butt of a joke and then screams the Jews stole her election from her. In every way the ideal Bluesky Leftist and proof that these people will never vote Dem all the way to the gas chamber.
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We often mock, and justly so, the far-right for jumping out their own shadows and making up shit to be afraid of, and this is just the same nonsense from the other side.
"it's terrifying that fascism is on the run, because it makes fascist victory inevitable"
Listen to these people making arguments for their own learned helplessness
Listen to these people making arguments for their own learned helplessness
February 16, 2026 at 10:59 PM
We often mock, and justly so, the far-right for jumping out their own shadows and making up shit to be afraid of, and this is just the same nonsense from the other side.
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Progress is inherently liberal.
February 16, 2026 at 6:01 AM
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The mantra of the last decade.
February 16, 2026 at 8:55 PM
The mantra of the last decade.
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After failing to consolidate around any one candidate in the primary, having wasted close to $100 million on Newsom, the centrists are now pitching a Cuomo challenge at the convention.
When that fails, they'd probably try to launch a third party bid, ala "Constitutional Union Party."
When that fails, they'd probably try to launch a third party bid, ala "Constitutional Union Party."
February 16, 2026 at 8:53 PM
After failing to consolidate around any one candidate in the primary, having wasted close to $100 million on Newsom, the centrists are now pitching a Cuomo challenge at the convention.
When that fails, they'd probably try to launch a third party bid, ala "Constitutional Union Party."
When that fails, they'd probably try to launch a third party bid, ala "Constitutional Union Party."
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AOC is the current front runner for the Democratic nomination for president and will likely win the presidency. A new progressive era is about to dawn!
The NY Times and various major Dem donors are currently trying to convince Andrew Cuomo to run for president as an independent.
The NY Times and various major Dem donors are currently trying to convince Andrew Cuomo to run for president as an independent.
February 16, 2026 at 8:46 PM
AOC is the current front runner for the Democratic nomination for president and will likely win the presidency. A new progressive era is about to dawn!
The NY Times and various major Dem donors are currently trying to convince Andrew Cuomo to run for president as an independent.
The NY Times and various major Dem donors are currently trying to convince Andrew Cuomo to run for president as an independent.
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It's the end of 2027. Americans struggle through stagflation, Silicon Valley pleads for bail outs from the AI bubble bursting, unbought crops rot in the fields and the Venezuela War drags on.
The White House tells the press that Trump is laser focused on the 33rd attempt to indict Letita James.
The White House tells the press that Trump is laser focused on the 33rd attempt to indict Letita James.
GRAND JURY DECLINES INDICTMENT AGAINST NEW YORK ATTORNEY GENERAL JAMES FOR SECOND TIME-SOURCES
December 11, 2025 at 8:36 PM
It's the end of 2027. Americans struggle through stagflation, Silicon Valley pleads for bail outs from the AI bubble bursting, unbought crops rot in the fields and the Venezuela War drags on.
The White House tells the press that Trump is laser focused on the 33rd attempt to indict Letita James.
The White House tells the press that Trump is laser focused on the 33rd attempt to indict Letita James.
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have to say it's pretty based how hinojosa has essentially been acting like talarico is already the nominee
@jamestalarico.bsky.social: I’m proud to endorse my friend, Gina Hinojosa, for Governor of Texas. I’ve seen her courage, her integrity, and her passion up close. Together we’ve fought to deliver for working families.
Texans deserve a fighter like @ginafortexas.bsky.social in the Governor’s Mansion.
Texans deserve a fighter like @ginafortexas.bsky.social in the Governor’s Mansion.
February 16, 2026 at 5:53 PM
have to say it's pretty based how hinojosa has essentially been acting like talarico is already the nominee
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There is a fundamental difference between warfare and cruelty, hell, between warfare and violence, that people who *lose* wars often miss.
The Spartans weren't actually that good at war.
Cruelty doesn't make you better at things.
Cruelty doesn't make you better at things.
February 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM
There is a fundamental difference between warfare and cruelty, hell, between warfare and violence, that people who *lose* wars often miss.
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Abraham Lincoln, honestly.
Truly the GOAT.
Truly the GOAT.
i‘m using it for a column but i want to share here this line from lincoln on jefferson because it is applies to our situation as well. you can find it in his april 6, 1859 letter to henry l. pierce.
February 16, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Abraham Lincoln, honestly.
Truly the GOAT.
Truly the GOAT.
Tangentially related point: fascism can outlive Trump. Nigel Farage isn't the British Tories and (despite being the main cheerleader for Brexit) nobody is punishing him like they did the Tories for essentially driving the Brits into hell.
The next fascists can snub Trump AND us as Trump-lite.
The next fascists can snub Trump AND us as Trump-lite.
"UK Labour over the past couple years has tried to out-fash the fascists in many ways—particularly on immigration, where Labour officials sound a lot like far-right German parties—and now their popularity has plummeted" liberalcurrents.com/a-blaring-wa...
A Blaring Warning For The Democratic Party From Across The Pond
Popularism has been tried in the UK, and failed.
liberalcurrents.com
February 16, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Tangentially related point: fascism can outlive Trump. Nigel Farage isn't the British Tories and (despite being the main cheerleader for Brexit) nobody is punishing him like they did the Tories for essentially driving the Brits into hell.
The next fascists can snub Trump AND us as Trump-lite.
The next fascists can snub Trump AND us as Trump-lite.
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"UK Labour over the past couple years has tried to out-fash the fascists in many ways—particularly on immigration, where Labour officials sound a lot like far-right German parties—and now their popularity has plummeted" liberalcurrents.com/a-blaring-wa...
A Blaring Warning For The Democratic Party From Across The Pond
Popularism has been tried in the UK, and failed.
liberalcurrents.com
February 16, 2026 at 11:49 AM
"UK Labour over the past couple years has tried to out-fash the fascists in many ways—particularly on immigration, where Labour officials sound a lot like far-right German parties—and now their popularity has plummeted" liberalcurrents.com/a-blaring-wa...
The Libertarians who actually warned us of this (god bless 'em) consist of this tiny sliver of the population that votes Democrat and likes the CATO Institute.
The "Libertarians" who think that there's any contest between the Dems and Trump are people who vote Republican and will do it again.
The "Libertarians" who think that there's any contest between the Dems and Trump are people who vote Republican and will do it again.
A New York Times op-ed last week boasted libertarians "told you so" about Trump.
But it was only a few, since politically exiled, who saw Trump's rise and said: “You know what? I think he and a lot of his followers mean it with the racism, violence and fascism.”
(new @ms.now column)
But it was only a few, since politically exiled, who saw Trump's rise and said: “You know what? I think he and a lot of his followers mean it with the racism, violence and fascism.”
(new @ms.now column)
Opinion | Libertarians warned about executive power. Only a few actually warned about Trump.
Anthony L. Fisher: A recent New York Times op-ed showed the blind spot many libertarians still have for President Donald Trump.
www.ms.now
February 16, 2026 at 4:35 PM
The Libertarians who actually warned us of this (god bless 'em) consist of this tiny sliver of the population that votes Democrat and likes the CATO Institute.
The "Libertarians" who think that there's any contest between the Dems and Trump are people who vote Republican and will do it again.
The "Libertarians" who think that there's any contest between the Dems and Trump are people who vote Republican and will do it again.
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A New York Times op-ed last week boasted libertarians "told you so" about Trump.
But it was only a few, since politically exiled, who saw Trump's rise and said: “You know what? I think he and a lot of his followers mean it with the racism, violence and fascism.”
(new @ms.now column)
But it was only a few, since politically exiled, who saw Trump's rise and said: “You know what? I think he and a lot of his followers mean it with the racism, violence and fascism.”
(new @ms.now column)
Opinion | Libertarians warned about executive power. Only a few actually warned about Trump.
Anthony L. Fisher: A recent New York Times op-ed showed the blind spot many libertarians still have for President Donald Trump.
www.ms.now
February 16, 2026 at 2:43 PM
A New York Times op-ed last week boasted libertarians "told you so" about Trump.
But it was only a few, since politically exiled, who saw Trump's rise and said: “You know what? I think he and a lot of his followers mean it with the racism, violence and fascism.”
(new @ms.now column)
But it was only a few, since politically exiled, who saw Trump's rise and said: “You know what? I think he and a lot of his followers mean it with the racism, violence and fascism.”
(new @ms.now column)
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The irony of folks with hammer and sickle in their profile demanding that their exact consumer demands be met is...it's just funny is all.
February 16, 2026 at 3:05 AM
The irony of folks with hammer and sickle in their profile demanding that their exact consumer demands be met is...it's just funny is all.
The greatest lesson from the Peloponnesian Wars is that "might makes right" has its limits. Athens, aside from being rich, also had a kickass navy. It was a military power and pursued an aggressive foreign policy assuming that nobody could match their might...which would doom it.
Might has limits.
Might has limits.
February 16, 2026 at 3:53 PM
The greatest lesson from the Peloponnesian Wars is that "might makes right" has its limits. Athens, aside from being rich, also had a kickass navy. It was a military power and pursued an aggressive foreign policy assuming that nobody could match their might...which would doom it.
Might has limits.
Might has limits.
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It's actually amazing how Laconophilia has successfully laundered the reputation of a polity whose maximum size in population and territory was smaller than that of an average medieval kingdom with an infinitely smaller cultural output and far fewer military successes
February 16, 2026 at 3:16 PM
It's actually amazing how Laconophilia has successfully laundered the reputation of a polity whose maximum size in population and territory was smaller than that of an average medieval kingdom with an infinitely smaller cultural output and far fewer military successes
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I’m not saying you shouldn’t criticize Dems - of course not - but acting like “a mediocre Dem versus an actual fascist” is a tough choice is extremely unhelpful for people trying to build a broad united front against fascism.
February 16, 2026 at 1:47 PM
I’m not saying you shouldn’t criticize Dems - of course not - but acting like “a mediocre Dem versus an actual fascist” is a tough choice is extremely unhelpful for people trying to build a broad united front against fascism.
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When you say "I won't vote for Newsom over Vance" you think you're saying "Gavin Newsom is bad, let's not nominate him." But you aren't.
You're saying "JD Vance is not that bad. Trump is not that bad. They're normal, they're fine. If they win again, it's fine."
You are supporting Trump.
You're saying "JD Vance is not that bad. Trump is not that bad. They're normal, they're fine. If they win again, it's fine."
You are supporting Trump.
February 16, 2026 at 2:23 PM
When you say "I won't vote for Newsom over Vance" you think you're saying "Gavin Newsom is bad, let's not nominate him." But you aren't.
You're saying "JD Vance is not that bad. Trump is not that bad. They're normal, they're fine. If they win again, it's fine."
You are supporting Trump.
You're saying "JD Vance is not that bad. Trump is not that bad. They're normal, they're fine. If they win again, it's fine."
You are supporting Trump.
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This. Precisely this. Serious people don’t threaten to vote third party, because it’s a tantrum.
I don’t like Newsom at all, I think he’s an amoral opportunist. But JD Vance is quite literally a man who gets his ideas from neo-Nazis. He’s a white supremacist fascist. It’s an easy, easy choice!
I don’t like Newsom at all, I think he’s an amoral opportunist. But JD Vance is quite literally a man who gets his ideas from neo-Nazis. He’s a white supremacist fascist. It’s an easy, easy choice!
Threatening not to vote just shouldn’t be as much a thing as it is in progressive spaces instead of being the fucking constant monotonous feature that it is and more then anything else if you’re doing that over Newson you’re just telling me and everyone else that what’s happening now is nbd to you.
The reason people are concerned about lefties saying “I won’t vote for a moderate Dem” isn’t because they want Newsom. It’s because lefties keep not voting for moderate Dems!
I think all the scolding about it being years til the primary would hit a little harder if WE DIDN’T JUST GO THROUGH THIS
I think all the scolding about it being years til the primary would hit a little harder if WE DIDN’T JUST GO THROUGH THIS
February 16, 2026 at 1:18 PM
This. Precisely this. Serious people don’t threaten to vote third party, because it’s a tantrum.
I don’t like Newsom at all, I think he’s an amoral opportunist. But JD Vance is quite literally a man who gets his ideas from neo-Nazis. He’s a white supremacist fascist. It’s an easy, easy choice!
I don’t like Newsom at all, I think he’s an amoral opportunist. But JD Vance is quite literally a man who gets his ideas from neo-Nazis. He’s a white supremacist fascist. It’s an easy, easy choice!
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Call REPUBLICAN senators.
Call US Senators and tell them to vote against the SAVE Act. It has already passed the US House. In its current form, it means that 100 years after women earned the right to vote, we are facing down the implementation of a 21st century poll tax for women.
February 15, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Call REPUBLICAN senators.