Rob from Maryland
@peromyscus.bsky.social
Birder, music lover. Inside the Beltway. He/him
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If you’re seeing this viral claim that Trump is working on 15-year car loans, it’s fake.
November 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
If you’re seeing this viral claim that Trump is working on 15-year car loans, it’s fake.
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We are looking for a Maryland Research & Outreach Intern to work with our Maryland Conservation Advocate and support our data center reform work through research, writing, and community engagement.
Apply by November 19th at 5pm: natureforward.org/wp-content/u...
We are looking for a Maryland Research & Outreach Intern to work with our Maryland Conservation Advocate and support our data center reform work through research, writing, and community engagement.
Apply by November 19th at 5pm: natureforward.org/wp-content/u...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Nature Forward is hiring!
We are looking for a Maryland Research & Outreach Intern to work with our Maryland Conservation Advocate and support our data center reform work through research, writing, and community engagement.
Apply by November 19th at 5pm: natureforward.org/wp-content/u...
We are looking for a Maryland Research & Outreach Intern to work with our Maryland Conservation Advocate and support our data center reform work through research, writing, and community engagement.
Apply by November 19th at 5pm: natureforward.org/wp-content/u...
In memory of the Edmund Fitzgerald
On this eve of fifty Novembers
the winds still howl
the bell still tolls.
My breath turns heavy
as we drift into the long cold night.
The Fitzgerald stirs beneath.
I harbor their echoes
and cradle her steel.
My waves bear the sorrow
of all I have taken.
the winds still howl
the bell still tolls.
My breath turns heavy
as we drift into the long cold night.
The Fitzgerald stirs beneath.
I harbor their echoes
and cradle her steel.
My waves bear the sorrow
of all I have taken.
November 10, 2025 at 11:20 PM
In memory of the Edmund Fitzgerald
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I'll repeat saying it again even though I'm confident that it may not convince anyone to refrain.
If you are attacking Democrats over what they've done rather than going after Republicans for what they've done, then you are working for the wrong team if you like democracy and rule of law.
If you are attacking Democrats over what they've done rather than going after Republicans for what they've done, then you are working for the wrong team if you like democracy and rule of law.
November 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
I'll repeat saying it again even though I'm confident that it may not convince anyone to refrain.
If you are attacking Democrats over what they've done rather than going after Republicans for what they've done, then you are working for the wrong team if you like democracy and rule of law.
If you are attacking Democrats over what they've done rather than going after Republicans for what they've done, then you are working for the wrong team if you like democracy and rule of law.
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I have always been a Democrat and I always will be. To walk away from them now is exactly what Republicans want. After last week's election they are worried. Trump is terrified. Show them we are disappointed but united, and that they have a reason to be worried. It will make them very nervous.
November 10, 2025 at 5:10 AM
I have always been a Democrat and I always will be. To walk away from them now is exactly what Republicans want. After last week's election they are worried. Trump is terrified. Show them we are disappointed but united, and that they have a reason to be worried. It will make them very nervous.
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What do you get when you cross a red-tailed hawk with a turkey vulture? 🪶
November 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
What do you get when you cross a red-tailed hawk with a turkey vulture? 🪶
"Had" i.e. no longer have
Democrats Had Trump Where They Wanted Him politicalwire.com/2025/11/10/d...
Democrats Had Trump Where They Wanted Him politicalwire.com/2025/11/10/d...
Democrats Had Trump Where They Wanted Him
Nate Silver: "Once the shutdown began on Oct. 1, I disagreed with the conventional wisdom that Democrats were 'winning' it. True, polls found that a slight plurality of voters blamed Republicans rathe...
politicalwire.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
"Had" i.e. no longer have
Democrats Had Trump Where They Wanted Him politicalwire.com/2025/11/10/d...
Democrats Had Trump Where They Wanted Him politicalwire.com/2025/11/10/d...
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The surrender caucus secured yes votes from Democrats who aren't facing re-election this cycle, but four of them have Democratic governors who can pick their replacement.
If you live in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maine or Virginia this is an easy and effective way to make your anger clear.
If you live in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maine or Virginia this is an easy and effective way to make your anger clear.
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 12:55 PM
The surrender caucus secured yes votes from Democrats who aren't facing re-election this cycle, but four of them have Democratic governors who can pick their replacement.
If you live in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maine or Virginia this is an easy and effective way to make your anger clear.
If you live in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maine or Virginia this is an easy and effective way to make your anger clear.
When routine bites hard
And ambitions are low
And resentment rides high
But thoughtfulness won't grow
And not changing their ways
But taking different roads
Then deals, deals will tear us apart again
h/t Joy Division
Deal to End Shutdown Tears Apart Democrats politicalwire.com/2025/11/10/d...
And ambitions are low
And resentment rides high
But thoughtfulness won't grow
And not changing their ways
But taking different roads
Then deals, deals will tear us apart again
h/t Joy Division
Deal to End Shutdown Tears Apart Democrats politicalwire.com/2025/11/10/d...
Deal to End Shutdown Tears Apart Democrats
Playbook: "We have movement. After 40 days and 40 nights of a truly biblical government shutdown, the Senate last night moved forward with a procedural vote that should mean this record-breaking crisi...
politicalwire.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
When routine bites hard
And ambitions are low
And resentment rides high
But thoughtfulness won't grow
And not changing their ways
But taking different roads
Then deals, deals will tear us apart again
h/t Joy Division
Deal to End Shutdown Tears Apart Democrats politicalwire.com/2025/11/10/d...
And ambitions are low
And resentment rides high
But thoughtfulness won't grow
And not changing their ways
But taking different roads
Then deals, deals will tear us apart again
h/t Joy Division
Deal to End Shutdown Tears Apart Democrats politicalwire.com/2025/11/10/d...
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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
"The pardon also explicitly states that it does not apply to President Trump."
Trump Pardons Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows politicalwire.com/2025/11/10/t...
Trump Pardons Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows politicalwire.com/2025/11/10/t...
Trump Pardons Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows
“President Donald Trump has pardoned a long list of his political allies for their support or involvement in alleged plans to overturn the 2020 presidential election, according to the Department of Ju...
politicalwire.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:36 PM
"The pardon also explicitly states that it does not apply to President Trump."
Trump Pardons Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows politicalwire.com/2025/11/10/t...
Trump Pardons Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows politicalwire.com/2025/11/10/t...
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Sunday: Trump applauds the resignation of Beeb execs bc Panorama truthfully said that Trump encouraged rioters.
Monday: Trump pardons over 50 of his co-conspirators and enablers in attempting to steal the 2020 election.
Monday: Trump pardons over 50 of his co-conspirators and enablers in attempting to steal the 2020 election.
November 10, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Sunday: Trump applauds the resignation of Beeb execs bc Panorama truthfully said that Trump encouraged rioters.
Monday: Trump pardons over 50 of his co-conspirators and enablers in attempting to steal the 2020 election.
Monday: Trump pardons over 50 of his co-conspirators and enablers in attempting to steal the 2020 election.
And probably a free ticket to Six Flags in Maryland
...
which closed last week
...
which closed last week
shutdown deal per AXIOS:
republicans get: government reopens and party avoids political consequences for refusing to make health care affordable
democrats get: seven beans, an old case logic CD wallet (empty), a coupon for 15% off Busch Gardens, one spiced pumpkin scented candle, a 6-pack of Zima
republicans get: government reopens and party avoids political consequences for refusing to make health care affordable
democrats get: seven beans, an old case logic CD wallet (empty), a coupon for 15% off Busch Gardens, one spiced pumpkin scented candle, a 6-pack of Zima
November 10, 2025 at 12:46 AM
And probably a free ticket to Six Flags in Maryland
...
which closed last week
...
which closed last week
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Not sure what happened to the original but here's a different reporter's summary
bsky.app/profile/burg...
bsky.app/profile/burg...
"More than enough" Senate Democratic Caucus members to pass shutdown deal led by Shaheen, King and Hassan, source familiar with deal says
- CR through Jan. 30
- ACA bill vote on bill of Dems' choosing in December
- Minibus has RIF reversals and "protections" against them in future
- CR through Jan. 30
- ACA bill vote on bill of Dems' choosing in December
- Minibus has RIF reversals and "protections" against them in future
November 10, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Not sure what happened to the original but here's a different reporter's summary
bsky.app/profile/burg...
bsky.app/profile/burg...
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Democrats have to stop bailing out Republicans from facing the consequences of their own policies. And yeah, that means they have to stop sparing voters from experiencing what GOP government truly means.
Every time Dems step in, it only emboldens the GOP & they make it even worse the next time.
Every time Dems step in, it only emboldens the GOP & they make it even worse the next time.
So Democrats get:
1. A CR that will prevent the GOP from facing the wrath of Americans for a shutdown over the holidays
2. A coupon for one (1) meaningless ACA vote that will fail
3. An end to the illegal RIF/SNAP moves that are already before the courts
Those all seem like wins for the GOP.
1. A CR that will prevent the GOP from facing the wrath of Americans for a shutdown over the holidays
2. A coupon for one (1) meaningless ACA vote that will fail
3. An end to the illegal RIF/SNAP moves that are already before the courts
Those all seem like wins for the GOP.
November 10, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Democrats have to stop bailing out Republicans from facing the consequences of their own policies. And yeah, that means they have to stop sparing voters from experiencing what GOP government truly means.
Every time Dems step in, it only emboldens the GOP & they make it even worse the next time.
Every time Dems step in, it only emboldens the GOP & they make it even worse the next time.
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Schiff's San Francisco voice mail is full, but Padilla's Sacramento office is still taking messages. Tell them to hold the line and get their spineless senate colleagues not to vote yes
Reminder that REGIONAL OFFICES for Senators are also a calling option. If you can’t get through in DC, try a regional office.
November 10, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Schiff's San Francisco voice mail is full, but Padilla's Sacramento office is still taking messages. Tell them to hold the line and get their spineless senate colleagues not to vote yes
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#GVerse DEMOCRATS,
11 "or more" Democrats are reportedly breaking ranks and preparing to vote for Trump and against their own party and country.
They are getting nothing in return.
Zero gain on ACA subsidies.
They are giving up everything for nothing.
Contact them ASAP. Please share.
11 "or more" Democrats are reportedly breaking ranks and preparing to vote for Trump and against their own party and country.
They are getting nothing in return.
Zero gain on ACA subsidies.
They are giving up everything for nothing.
Contact them ASAP. Please share.
November 10, 2025 at 12:25 AM
#GVerse DEMOCRATS,
11 "or more" Democrats are reportedly breaking ranks and preparing to vote for Trump and against their own party and country.
They are getting nothing in return.
Zero gain on ACA subsidies.
They are giving up everything for nothing.
Contact them ASAP. Please share.
11 "or more" Democrats are reportedly breaking ranks and preparing to vote for Trump and against their own party and country.
They are getting nothing in return.
Zero gain on ACA subsidies.
They are giving up everything for nothing.
Contact them ASAP. Please share.
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I think what is most flabbergasting about all of this is voters just overwhelming gave the Democratic Party a perfectly clear signal that they will be heavily rewarded for fighting.
November 10, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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agreeing to make a terrible deal while your main opponent is quite literally being boo'd on live tv by an entire stadium of people is the kind of political instinct you'd normally only find in a 3 week old dead goldfish
November 10, 2025 at 12:36 AM
agreeing to make a terrible deal while your main opponent is quite literally being boo'd on live tv by an entire stadium of people is the kind of political instinct you'd normally only find in a 3 week old dead goldfish
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Politico says the cavers have won. CR in exchange for fake vote on ACA subsidies in December. Politico at least says other Dems will give them cover. We’ll see. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Senate reaches deal on ending the shutdown
Democrats are coalescing around a bipartisan agreement to fund the government.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Politico says the cavers have won. CR in exchange for fake vote on ACA subsidies in December. Politico at least says other Dems will give them cover. We’ll see. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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Teaching the Trump administration that disrupting air travel gets them what they want would be a bad idea. They’d pull that lever again.
November 10, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Teaching the Trump administration that disrupting air travel gets them what they want would be a bad idea. They’d pull that lever again.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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Posting usually isn’t real politics but I actually think activating democratic supervoters to call their senators stark raving mad is real politics
November 9, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Posting usually isn’t real politics but I actually think activating democratic supervoters to call their senators stark raving mad is real politics
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So maybe there’s hope?
Hakeem is against the deal
November 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
So maybe there’s hope?