@bdpatterson.bsky.social
Curious book lover who isn't sure of much, but has some definite ideas.
It helps to reduce the time spent asking questions.
December 19, 2025 at 2:10 AM
It helps to reduce the time spent asking questions.
It was part of the hiring process during the Biden administration. This is a continuation of the practice.
December 4, 2025 at 4:16 AM
It was part of the hiring process during the Biden administration. This is a continuation of the practice.
It was written by a self-described 'radical moderate' so it seems par for the course.
December 2, 2025 at 2:51 AM
It was written by a self-described 'radical moderate' so it seems par for the course.
Can you blame them?
November 29, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Can you blame them?
Growing up, our family had a similar beef with Andy Williams. Apparently he once told my dad, a chef, how to cook a steak and came to the kitchen to offer pointers. Two decades after the fact we wouldn't watch a Bob Hope, or Christmas Special, if Andy was signing.
November 19, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Growing up, our family had a similar beef with Andy Williams. Apparently he once told my dad, a chef, how to cook a steak and came to the kitchen to offer pointers. Two decades after the fact we wouldn't watch a Bob Hope, or Christmas Special, if Andy was signing.
Nice to have you here.
November 19, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Nice to have you here.
Because the leagues reward the cheapness. The last thing MLB owners want is 30 teams really competing for talent - that only drives up prices and leads to disappointment.
November 16, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Because the leagues reward the cheapness. The last thing MLB owners want is 30 teams really competing for talent - that only drives up prices and leads to disappointment.
Let me be clear - this week's episode was very funny.
November 15, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Let me be clear - this week's episode was very funny.
At some level, can you blame him?
November 15, 2025 at 4:07 AM
At some level, can you blame him?
How many more seasons does Deon get? Or does he pull the Urban Meyer "Health Reasons" card?
November 2, 2025 at 1:28 AM
How many more seasons does Deon get? Or does he pull the Urban Meyer "Health Reasons" card?
It's a different version of the TACO Trade.
September 15, 2025 at 3:19 AM
It's a different version of the TACO Trade.
The US is more than white voters.
Democrats managed to win elections in 76, 92, 96, 08, 12, and 20 through a diverse coalition of voters. Diversity of their base isn't the issue. A milquetoast candidate running a shortened campaign based on avoiding the media wasn't a winning strategy.
Democrats managed to win elections in 76, 92, 96, 08, 12, and 20 through a diverse coalition of voters. Diversity of their base isn't the issue. A milquetoast candidate running a shortened campaign based on avoiding the media wasn't a winning strategy.
September 10, 2025 at 2:41 AM
The US is more than white voters.
Democrats managed to win elections in 76, 92, 96, 08, 12, and 20 through a diverse coalition of voters. Diversity of their base isn't the issue. A milquetoast candidate running a shortened campaign based on avoiding the media wasn't a winning strategy.
Democrats managed to win elections in 76, 92, 96, 08, 12, and 20 through a diverse coalition of voters. Diversity of their base isn't the issue. A milquetoast candidate running a shortened campaign based on avoiding the media wasn't a winning strategy.
I suspect the "Democrats are Doomed forever" reaction to 2024 was overblown. The party has some issues, but neither Trump or modern big government Republicanism is that popular. Much of 24 can be blamed on Biden and Harris running the worst campaigns that didn't involve a sex scandal imaginable.
September 10, 2025 at 12:45 AM
I suspect the "Democrats are Doomed forever" reaction to 2024 was overblown. The party has some issues, but neither Trump or modern big government Republicanism is that popular. Much of 24 can be blamed on Biden and Harris running the worst campaigns that didn't involve a sex scandal imaginable.
You are probably depressingly correct.
September 1, 2025 at 11:18 PM
You are probably depressingly correct.
Just trying to save face and create some level of doubt - "Well he did apologize..."
September 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Just trying to save face and create some level of doubt - "Well he did apologize..."
I'm not saying it's a good plan, but I can see the dipshits in this administration trying to Game of Thrones a Vance Presidency.
September 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I'm not saying it's a good plan, but I can see the dipshits in this administration trying to Game of Thrones a Vance Presidency.
At this point, it's just a theory. If I had to put odds on it I would go 60% the Weekend at Bernie's approach and 40% Subtle Palace Coup.
September 1, 2025 at 4:14 PM
At this point, it's just a theory. If I had to put odds on it I would go 60% the Weekend at Bernie's approach and 40% Subtle Palace Coup.
I have a suspicion that this will carry on until his term hits the 2 year +1 day mark, then a quick resignation or invocation of the 25th amendment to allow Vance the possibility of 10 years as POTUS.
August 31, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I have a suspicion that this will carry on until his term hits the 2 year +1 day mark, then a quick resignation or invocation of the 25th amendment to allow Vance the possibility of 10 years as POTUS.
Going 8-5 six times in a decade and a half = job security for life for Kirk Ferentz.
July 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Going 8-5 six times in a decade and a half = job security for life for Kirk Ferentz.
I followed your advice and now have "You'd Look Better as a Ghost," on the never ending TBR pile.
March 23, 2025 at 1:22 AM
I followed your advice and now have "You'd Look Better as a Ghost," on the never ending TBR pile.
Remember watching that with my dad. A gut punch ending.
March 8, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Remember watching that with my dad. A gut punch ending.
Questions for every person running for Congress:
For Republicans: Name the specific programs and groups of individuals in your district who should receive less money when spending is cut.
For Democrats: How many people in your district and at what brackets should pay how much more in taxes.
For Republicans: Name the specific programs and groups of individuals in your district who should receive less money when spending is cut.
For Democrats: How many people in your district and at what brackets should pay how much more in taxes.
February 19, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Questions for every person running for Congress:
For Republicans: Name the specific programs and groups of individuals in your district who should receive less money when spending is cut.
For Democrats: How many people in your district and at what brackets should pay how much more in taxes.
For Republicans: Name the specific programs and groups of individuals in your district who should receive less money when spending is cut.
For Democrats: How many people in your district and at what brackets should pay how much more in taxes.
She should have ran a better campaign.
February 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
She should have ran a better campaign.