Robin Budd
@robinbudd.bsky.social
at work or at play, always aquarius
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mets fan by birth; cubs by marriage
television/film/theatre/books
mets fan by birth; cubs by marriage
Pinned
i couldn't vote for him; i am an LA resident, but i am proud to shlep this tote bag everywhere.
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I was just reminded that Nancy Mace is one of the 218, so yeah, probably not happening. And who'd trust it anyway? The entire story is a massive indictment of the abuse of abuse victims that Trump enjoyed to boost his power, at least. Anyone who can be honest about that should remind everyone.
I guess I should mentally prepare for Democrats to find a way to fold on the Epstein files as well.
November 11, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I was just reminded that Nancy Mace is one of the 218, so yeah, probably not happening. And who'd trust it anyway? The entire story is a massive indictment of the abuse of abuse victims that Trump enjoyed to boost his power, at least. Anyone who can be honest about that should remind everyone.
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JUST IN: Defense attorneys take another shot at ousting Bill Essayli from running US Attorney's office in L.A., say his own X post shows he's acting as 'inferior officer' without Congressional OK or presidential nomination www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Defense lawyers seek Bill Essayli’s ouster, again
A judge ruled Essayli couldn’t serve as acting U.S. attorney in Los Angeles but allowed him to keep supervising the federal prosecutor’s office.
www.politico.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
JUST IN: Defense attorneys take another shot at ousting Bill Essayli from running US Attorney's office in L.A., say his own X post shows he's acting as 'inferior officer' without Congressional OK or presidential nomination www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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50 year mortgages and 15 year car loans are just about keeping us working in servitude to lenders.
It’s ridiculous!!!
It’s ridiculous!!!
November 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
50 year mortgages and 15 year car loans are just about keeping us working in servitude to lenders.
It’s ridiculous!!!
It’s ridiculous!!!
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It’s the same old same old. Republicans do a tantrum and break the dishes. The Democrats clean it up. It’s an abusive relationship.
November 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
It’s the same old same old. Republicans do a tantrum and break the dishes. The Democrats clean it up. It’s an abusive relationship.
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Bernie Sanders calls the promised vote on ACA - the main concession won by Senate Democrats who voted to end the shutdown - "an empty gesture"
November 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Bernie Sanders calls the promised vote on ACA - the main concession won by Senate Democrats who voted to end the shutdown - "an empty gesture"
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Vance has been harder on his wife than he is on the Hitler lover, who often refers to him as "fat boy" and his wife by a racial slur. Makes Ted Cruz look like Costner in The Bodyguard.
Vance shares a strange immunity with Trump.
The press cannot or will not pierce through his rhetoric to see the what-should-be-obvious danger of the man.
This includes:
1. Vance follows lots of neo-Nazis on X
2. His championing of Germany's far right
3. HE'S WELCOMING HITLER LOVERS INTO THE GOP
The press cannot or will not pierce through his rhetoric to see the what-should-be-obvious danger of the man.
This includes:
1. Vance follows lots of neo-Nazis on X
2. His championing of Germany's far right
3. HE'S WELCOMING HITLER LOVERS INTO THE GOP
JD Vance now leads the GOP. And he wants the party to welcome Hitler lovers.
And the press refuses to reckon with what this means.
www.thefarce.org
November 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Vance has been harder on his wife than he is on the Hitler lover, who often refers to him as "fat boy" and his wife by a racial slur. Makes Ted Cruz look like Costner in The Bodyguard.
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Hidden in this Senate so-called “deal” is a massive taxpayer-funded payday for GOP Senators that were investigated for participating in the Jan 6 fake elector scheme.
Republicans are writing laws to cover their own rear ends while lining their pockets.
Republicans are writing laws to cover their own rear ends while lining their pockets.
November 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Hidden in this Senate so-called “deal” is a massive taxpayer-funded payday for GOP Senators that were investigated for participating in the Jan 6 fake elector scheme.
Republicans are writing laws to cover their own rear ends while lining their pockets.
Republicans are writing laws to cover their own rear ends while lining their pockets.
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On Veterans Day, we honor those who served and commit to serving them in return — not just in words, but in actions.
Affordability and a real commitment to mental health are essential to ensure that every veteran can build a future here in New York City.
Affordability and a real commitment to mental health are essential to ensure that every veteran can build a future here in New York City.
November 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
On Veterans Day, we honor those who served and commit to serving them in return — not just in words, but in actions.
Affordability and a real commitment to mental health are essential to ensure that every veteran can build a future here in New York City.
Affordability and a real commitment to mental health are essential to ensure that every veteran can build a future here in New York City.
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On this date in 1923, Hitler was arrested for high treason.
How do you say "Just sayin'" in German?
How do you say "Just sayin'" in German?
November 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
On this date in 1923, Hitler was arrested for high treason.
How do you say "Just sayin'" in German?
How do you say "Just sayin'" in German?
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On Veterans Day we honor the men and women in uniform who have served our country. They are heroes and their sacrifices and love of freedom and country guide us every single day. We are forever grateful.
November 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
On Veterans Day we honor the men and women in uniform who have served our country. They are heroes and their sacrifices and love of freedom and country guide us every single day. We are forever grateful.
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In a rare case of Substack notes usefulness, I just learned that Sarah Kendzior (author of They Knew and a brilliant writer) got bounced from Bluesky. What the hell? new @sarahkendzior.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 4:09 AM
In a rare case of Substack notes usefulness, I just learned that Sarah Kendzior (author of They Knew and a brilliant writer) got bounced from Bluesky. What the hell? new @sarahkendzior.bsky.social
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"I was just following orders" is not a defense, it's a confession.
November 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
"I was just following orders" is not a defense, it's a confession.
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Let's say you take out a $400,000 mortgage loan at 6.25% - and choose a 50-year mortgage instead of 30 years.
In return for saving $283 monthly, you will pay an extra $421,302 in interest over the life of the loan.
Or if you sell at 15 years, will have paid down just $29,000 in equity. Not good.
In return for saving $283 monthly, you will pay an extra $421,302 in interest over the life of the loan.
Or if you sell at 15 years, will have paid down just $29,000 in equity. Not good.
INGRAHAM: Is a 50 year mortgage really a good idea?
TRUMP: It's not even a big deal. You go from 40 to 50 years. All it means is you pay less per month
TRUMP: It's not even a big deal. You go from 40 to 50 years. All it means is you pay less per month
November 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Let's say you take out a $400,000 mortgage loan at 6.25% - and choose a 50-year mortgage instead of 30 years.
In return for saving $283 monthly, you will pay an extra $421,302 in interest over the life of the loan.
Or if you sell at 15 years, will have paid down just $29,000 in equity. Not good.
In return for saving $283 monthly, you will pay an extra $421,302 in interest over the life of the loan.
Or if you sell at 15 years, will have paid down just $29,000 in equity. Not good.
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So moved and enraged by the replies to this and was thinking... maybe we should collect them and send them to Chuck Schumer and the rest of the Senate cowards.
Form here, won't collect emails unless you provide them.
forms.gle/YnhsgtKTWD9A...
Form here, won't collect emails unless you provide them.
forms.gle/YnhsgtKTWD9A...
November 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
So moved and enraged by the replies to this and was thinking... maybe we should collect them and send them to Chuck Schumer and the rest of the Senate cowards.
Form here, won't collect emails unless you provide them.
forms.gle/YnhsgtKTWD9A...
Form here, won't collect emails unless you provide them.
forms.gle/YnhsgtKTWD9A...
i love a good use of the word ersatz.
You’re right. All of his gilt shit is all fake. It’s as fake as the lakes and fountains in Las Vegas. Trump is ersatz in every sense.
November 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
i love a good use of the word ersatz.
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Today we honor and thank all who have worn the uniform to protect our country.
November 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Today we honor and thank all who have worn the uniform to protect our country.
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Today we honor those who’ve served and we remember our responsibility to them. Gratitude means actions like fighting for the care, housing and dignity veterans deserve, not just today, but every day.
November 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Today we honor those who’ve served and we remember our responsibility to them. Gratitude means actions like fighting for the care, housing and dignity veterans deserve, not just today, but every day.
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Just pointing out that Hakeem Jeffries got TWO HUNDRED AND TWELVE House Democrats to hold the line.
Not one House Democrat cracked.
Not one House Democrat caved.
I’m going to remember that.
Not one House Democrat cracked.
Not one House Democrat caved.
I’m going to remember that.
November 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Just pointing out that Hakeem Jeffries got TWO HUNDRED AND TWELVE House Democrats to hold the line.
Not one House Democrat cracked.
Not one House Democrat caved.
I’m going to remember that.
Not one House Democrat cracked.
Not one House Democrat caved.
I’m going to remember that.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
November 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
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Moments of opportunity like this come along rarely, and with Dean and Elle we'll seize upon it to usher in a new day for New York.
November 10, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Moments of opportunity like this come along rarely, and with Dean and Elle we'll seize upon it to usher in a new day for New York.
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Yo, @support.bsky.team, bring back @sarahkendzior.bsky.social.
November 11, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Yo, @support.bsky.team, bring back @sarahkendzior.bsky.social.
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Indivisible has thrown down the gauntlet, y’all, and I’m HERE FOR IT!
No Kings
No Wimps
#Let’sChuckSchumer
No Kings
No Wimps
#Let’sChuckSchumer
November 11, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Indivisible has thrown down the gauntlet, y’all, and I’m HERE FOR IT!
No Kings
No Wimps
#Let’sChuckSchumer
No Kings
No Wimps
#Let’sChuckSchumer
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Bluesky suspended Sarah Kendzior today for no reason whatsoever. She just shared excerpts of her articles, which were as always incisive and not offensive at all. Hey @pfrazee.com this is super not OK. I know her- we've interacted a fair bit via chats and her work is essential.
November 11, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Bluesky suspended Sarah Kendzior today for no reason whatsoever. She just shared excerpts of her articles, which were as always incisive and not offensive at all. Hey @pfrazee.com this is super not OK. I know her- we've interacted a fair bit via chats and her work is essential.
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Senate Democrats walked away empty-handed, and don’t let anyone tell you different.
Tim Kaine and the others bought the lie that Republicans would negotiate on extending the ACA subsidies. They won’t.
Dems got played, Schumer failed to keep his caucus together, and the American people got nothing.
Tim Kaine and the others bought the lie that Republicans would negotiate on extending the ACA subsidies. They won’t.
Dems got played, Schumer failed to keep his caucus together, and the American people got nothing.
November 11, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Senate Democrats walked away empty-handed, and don’t let anyone tell you different.
Tim Kaine and the others bought the lie that Republicans would negotiate on extending the ACA subsidies. They won’t.
Dems got played, Schumer failed to keep his caucus together, and the American people got nothing.
Tim Kaine and the others bought the lie that Republicans would negotiate on extending the ACA subsidies. They won’t.
Dems got played, Schumer failed to keep his caucus together, and the American people got nothing.