C.M. Lewis
@thehousered.bsky.social
a bogeyman for the bosses
come out ye black and tans
he/him
come out ye black and tans
he/him
Pinned
C.M. Lewis
@thehousered.bsky.social
· Jun 11
it's been a while since I plugged/updated my Pennsylvania Labor starter pack. give it a follow, and lmk if I need to add someone. 👇 go.bsky.app/QXEknha
Pennsylvania’s racking up union Ws this week
November 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Pennsylvania’s racking up union Ws this week
i didn't have "incontrovertible proof hitler had a tiny dingdong" on my news list today or any day but honestly i gratefully accept this gift
November 13, 2025 at 5:04 AM
i didn't have "incontrovertible proof hitler had a tiny dingdong" on my news list today or any day but honestly i gratefully accept this gift
dear republicans
I’m not gonna defend elected democrats over a late parking ticket let alone human trafficking who cares if they’re on the list lmao
I’m not gonna defend elected democrats over a late parking ticket let alone human trafficking who cares if they’re on the list lmao
November 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM
dear republicans
I’m not gonna defend elected democrats over a late parking ticket let alone human trafficking who cares if they’re on the list lmao
I’m not gonna defend elected democrats over a late parking ticket let alone human trafficking who cares if they’re on the list lmao
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“if” they betray everyone
Democrats signed this deal knowing full well they won’t get the votes to extend ACA subsidies. Let’s not play this game.
Democrats signed this deal knowing full well they won’t get the votes to extend ACA subsidies. Let’s not play this game.
1. We need to fight hard for a good ACA extension early in December and hold Republicans fiercely accountable if they betray everyone.
November 10, 2025 at 11:47 PM
“if” they betray everyone
Democrats signed this deal knowing full well they won’t get the votes to extend ACA subsidies. Let’s not play this game.
Democrats signed this deal knowing full well they won’t get the votes to extend ACA subsidies. Let’s not play this game.
the most utterly galling and infuriating part of this is that somehow, John fucking Fetterman looks like one of the only honest people in the Democratic caucus
November 10, 2025 at 11:46 PM
the most utterly galling and infuriating part of this is that somehow, John fucking Fetterman looks like one of the only honest people in the Democratic caucus
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You have to survive. There are graves to piss on that haven't been dug yet.
November 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
You have to survive. There are graves to piss on that haven't been dug yet.
one of the most stunning things about the past twelve months is that to some Democrats, nothing is more disloyal than demanding that they fight fascism harder
November 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
one of the most stunning things about the past twelve months is that to some Democrats, nothing is more disloyal than demanding that they fight fascism harder
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Absolutely correct
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
November 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Absolutely correct
honestly never would've expected this to be indivisible's trajectory
"We’re done waiting for Dems to find their spine. We can’t afford a weak & cowardly Democratic Party while the authoritarians invade our cities, terrorize our communities, & threaten our democracy. We get the party we demand, & we intend to demand a Democratic Party that fights.” — @indivisible.org
Indivisible Launches its Largest Primary Program in Response to Senate Democrats Surrendering on the Shutdown Vote
indivisible.org
November 10, 2025 at 11:12 PM
honestly never would've expected this to be indivisible's trajectory
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"We’re done waiting for Dems to find their spine. We can’t afford a weak & cowardly Democratic Party while the authoritarians invade our cities, terrorize our communities, & threaten our democracy. We get the party we demand, & we intend to demand a Democratic Party that fights.” — @indivisible.org
Indivisible Launches its Largest Primary Program in Response to Senate Democrats Surrendering on the Shutdown Vote
indivisible.org
November 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
"We’re done waiting for Dems to find their spine. We can’t afford a weak & cowardly Democratic Party while the authoritarians invade our cities, terrorize our communities, & threaten our democracy. We get the party we demand, & we intend to demand a Democratic Party that fights.” — @indivisible.org
it's funny how people can't conceive of doing politics through anything but individual fandom of politicians, as though me supporting Sanders means i didn't knock doors for Biden and Harris in PA
Listen, stop gaslighting, I’ve seen your post history. You are long time Dem basher because you are another in a long list of sore loser stans of the book seller multimillionaire who can’t manage to get more than 8 bills enacted in 35 years in Congress, but can do this 👇 🙄 🥱 bsky.app/profile/maud...
November 10, 2025 at 11:09 PM
it's funny how people can't conceive of doing politics through anything but individual fandom of politicians, as though me supporting Sanders means i didn't knock doors for Biden and Harris in PA
sorry, do individual senators control their own committee assignments, leadership positions, and DSCC fundraising
no?
no?
That’s asinine. The senate is nothing like the house where you have to continuously run for your seat, your district can change, and you individually have very little power. Senators have a shit ton of power, enjoy more stability than the president, and answer primarily to their state.
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
sorry, do individual senators control their own committee assignments, leadership positions, and DSCC fundraising
no?
no?
union reps and union organizers are notoriously never faced with difficult decisions about harm reduction
It's too bad you've fallen for repub bullshit so much you can't see how this is harm reduction..but then you've probably never had to deal with hard choices to reduce harm.
As for the RIFs: it's not a give for them to back off of patently illegal RIFs that already had drawn multiple lawsuits, it's just getting a status quo result.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 PM
union reps and union organizers are notoriously never faced with difficult decisions about harm reduction
apparently it's a win to get Republicans to fund SNAP at present levels for the fiscal year, which was never in question from the start given that they already passed SNAP cuts kicking in the following fiscal year.
Indeed it takes a lot of mental gymnastics to blame Dems for getting senate repubs to pass a different bill that provides relief for kids and families when repubs could have just passed the house bill. But some of y'all are conditioned to blame dems instead of repubs and the voters who gave em power
The mental gymnastics are absolutely amazing.
November 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM
apparently it's a win to get Republicans to fund SNAP at present levels for the fiscal year, which was never in question from the start given that they already passed SNAP cuts kicking in the following fiscal year.
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There are definitely people who study politics with the same romance and obsession of diehard, chronic baseball watchers. These people are, somehow, the least informed of any group of people.
November 10, 2025 at 10:44 PM
There are definitely people who study politics with the same romance and obsession of diehard, chronic baseball watchers. These people are, somehow, the least informed of any group of people.
everyone that works in politics: "yeah they fuckin caved"
everyone that's a self-professed politics nerd: "NO SEE HERE'S WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED..."
everyone that's a self-professed politics nerd: "NO SEE HERE'S WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED..."
November 10, 2025 at 10:39 PM
everyone that works in politics: "yeah they fuckin caved"
everyone that's a self-professed politics nerd: "NO SEE HERE'S WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED..."
everyone that's a self-professed politics nerd: "NO SEE HERE'S WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED..."
The mental gymnastics are absolutely amazing.
Yeah cause hundreds of thousands of people going without paychecks while SNAP is gutted is totally awesome /s. Also the fact dems got repubs to cave on RIFs and pass a bill that requires the house to now pass is chess while you're a pigeon kicking over checkers pieces.
November 10, 2025 at 10:36 PM
The mental gymnastics are absolutely amazing.
if this was truly a revolt over the objections of Senste leaders: why, pray tell, would any of these individuals continue to hold ranking positions on these committees or maintain positions of conference leadership
November 10, 2025 at 10:10 PM
if this was truly a revolt over the objections of Senste leaders: why, pray tell, would any of these individuals continue to hold ranking positions on these committees or maintain positions of conference leadership
it’s absolutely astounding democrats think getting republicans on the record opposing ACA subsidies is a win when republicans have screamed loudly for fifteen years that they want to end Obamacare
November 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM
it’s absolutely astounding democrats think getting republicans on the record opposing ACA subsidies is a win when republicans have screamed loudly for fifteen years that they want to end Obamacare
democratic messaging rn basically
November 10, 2025 at 9:29 PM
democratic messaging rn basically
you're right, votes should be made based on how well you're sleeping
Sen. Kaine on his vote for funding deal
“I got the first good night's sleep last night that I've gotten since Oct. 1, because I wasn't worried about being able to look Capitol Police in the eye when I walked in, or what a furloughed federal worker would say to me at church”
“I got the first good night's sleep last night that I've gotten since Oct. 1, because I wasn't worried about being able to look Capitol Police in the eye when I walked in, or what a furloughed federal worker would say to me at church”
November 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM
you're right, votes should be made based on how well you're sleeping
i don't know that i've ever been told i'm a "red"
plenty of other things but i appreciate how old-timey this one is
plenty of other things but i appreciate how old-timey this one is
You're a red by your own admission, you guys want accelerationism
That's why you want to make sure the Feds stay on the job without pay until they drop while you stay safe
As your hero Lord Farquaad said "Some of you may die but that's a risk I'm willing to take"
That's why you want to make sure the Feds stay on the job without pay until they drop while you stay safe
As your hero Lord Farquaad said "Some of you may die but that's a risk I'm willing to take"
November 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
i don't know that i've ever been told i'm a "red"
plenty of other things but i appreciate how old-timey this one is
plenty of other things but i appreciate how old-timey this one is
yes, immense capacity if they "fight united" --
hold up i'm hearing you just lost a sixth of your votes.
hold up i'm hearing you just lost a sixth of your votes.
That December vote is a huge moment we can turn into a victory. People are watching. Good bill, we win; they cheat, they will lose. If we fight united.
November 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
yes, immense capacity if they "fight united" --
hold up i'm hearing you just lost a sixth of your votes.
hold up i'm hearing you just lost a sixth of your votes.
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delusional.
That December vote is a huge moment we can turn into a victory. People are watching. Good bill, we win; they cheat, they will lose. If we fight united.
November 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
delusional.