billheald
@billheald.bsky.social
Nobody from Nowhere. Oh, and automotive journo, aquatic biologist, author, photographer, former Assistant Cameraman, motorcycle journo, and well-adjusted person. Currently diving and functioning competively as a horse husband.
They're illegal anyway, and his handlers know it.
"Thank you for finally getting around to trying to fix the affordability problem you caused, 47."
November 15, 2025 at 11:10 PM
They're illegal anyway, and his handlers know it.
And he’ll swear at her at 4:10 PM.
November 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
And he’ll swear at her at 4:10 PM.
Why does anybody pay any attention to The Bulwark? “Perhaps ending the shutdown was the responsible thing to do.” And perhaps monkeys will fly out of my butt.
"There is a non-zero chance we repeat this all over again at the end of January when the funding deal will run out. There’s a reason you’re not supposed to negotiate with terrorists." www.thebulwark.com/p/dems-rewar...
Dems Reward the Hostage-Taker
Perhaps ending the shutdown was the responsible thing to do. But by caving, Democrats risk legitimizing Trump’s maximum-pain shutdown tactics.
www.thebulwark.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Why does anybody pay any attention to The Bulwark? “Perhaps ending the shutdown was the responsible thing to do.” And perhaps monkeys will fly out of my butt.
Or actually worked a day in your life.
It is incredible — the blind spots you develop when you’ve never, ever been poor.
Trump claims that food stamps "puts the country in jeopardy. People that are able-bodied can do a job, they leave their job because they figure they can pick this up, it's easier."
November 11, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Or actually worked a day in your life.
Bull. Shit.
The administration went all the way to the Supreme Court on Friday night to halt food-stamp funding. 🤡
Shaheen: "When I talk to my constituents in New Hampshire, you know what they say to me? They say, 'Why can't you all just work together to address the problems that are facing this country?'"
November 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Bull. Shit.
This country attacked two countries, killing hundreds of thousands, now has hit at least two more, on complete lies. Nothing has been done. No one held accountable. Constitution ignored. What do you expect?
Still failing! A consistent failure
People were saying Covid was the litmus test and this country failed. HARD.
November 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This country attacked two countries, killing hundreds of thousands, now has hit at least two more, on complete lies. Nothing has been done. No one held accountable. Constitution ignored. What do you expect?
So block it. You can do that, right? If not, figure out a way to stop it. Talk is cheap.
I got back to my office after the vote last night and recorded this. There's no way to sugarcoat what happened. And my fear is that Trump gets stronger, not weaker, because of this acquiescence. I'm angry - like you. But I choose to keep fighting.
November 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
So block it. You can do that, right? If not, figure out a way to stop it. Talk is cheap.
Seconded. Of course, if they voted otherwise I would have done donuts in their front lawns and trashed their mailboxes.
Thank you, @blumenthal.senate.gov and @chrismurphyct.bsky.social, for voting against this non-deal.
November 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Seconded. Of course, if they voted otherwise I would have done donuts in their front lawns and trashed their mailboxes.
Exactly right. But the media and the Republicans want you to think it's a done deal. There's a chance it ain't. And can't a single Senator block it? I still haven't received an answer to this question.
Is the shutdown over? Not yet.
Tonight’s vote was only step 1 of 5.
There’s still another 60-vote hurdle, amendments, AND then the House.
Pressure matters right now—especially on Kaine, Rosen, Hassan, Shaheen.
Stay loud.
youtu.be/mdFRfeGRKfI
Tonight’s vote was only step 1 of 5.
There’s still another 60-vote hurdle, amendments, AND then the House.
Pressure matters right now—especially on Kaine, Rosen, Hassan, Shaheen.
Stay loud.
youtu.be/mdFRfeGRKfI
Shutdown NOT Over: What Tonight’s Senate Vote Actually Means
YouTube video by Eliza Orlins
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Exactly right. But the media and the Republicans want you to think it's a done deal. There's a chance it ain't. And can't a single Senator block it? I still haven't received an answer to this question.
Ditto.
@kaine.senate.gov If you cave -- and up to now I've admired and appreciated you -- I will do everything in my power to support any Democrat who would primary you. DO. NOT. CAVE.
November 10, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Ditto.
Yep. Can a single Senator block whatever they decide to vote on? Asking in the hopes somebody in the Senate values right over wrong instead of their bullshit political careers.
HOLD THE LINE, Democrats or count on being primaried.
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Yep. Can a single Senator block whatever they decide to vote on? Asking in the hopes somebody in the Senate values right over wrong instead of their bullshit political careers.
Enough of this vile darkness. Let us kick off our shoes, head for the beach, and enjoy the ocean's rich bountitude, dudes. Here's our ride: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJCV...
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YouTube video by Machines With Wheels
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November 9, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Enough of this vile darkness. Let us kick off our shoes, head for the beach, and enjoy the ocean's rich bountitude, dudes. Here's our ride: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJCV...
I'd say a banana Republic, but that's an insult to Republics. And bananas.
No due process.
What have we become?
What have we become?
November 9, 2025 at 4:53 AM
I'd say a banana Republic, but that's an insult to Republics. And bananas.
Tesla will crash and burn, and take Musk with it. You'll see.
Also, the world's first simple-minded fascist white supremacist troll trillionaire who hates his children. Let's not forget that.
November 7, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Tesla will crash and burn, and take Musk with it. You'll see.
Seconded.
We really need a constitutional amendment to limit presidential pardon power even if it is only possible to pass it after Trump’s term. The founders obviously never envisioned any president using it this brazenly and corruptly while remaining impervious to impeachment.
November 7, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Seconded.
SCOTUS Did NOT give him immunity from prosecution. People need to stop saying that. They gave him immunity in the performance of official duties of the Presidency. All you have to do in court is argue what is and isn't "an official duty." Why the F aren't lawyers challenging all the shit he does?
SCOTUS gave Trump immunity from prosecution.
Congress wouldn’t impeach him no matter what he does.
He ignores court orders.
Ignores Congress.
His cabinet does anything he tells them to even if it’s illegal.
DOJ does too.
And the military.
That’s how autocracies are born.
Congress wouldn’t impeach him no matter what he does.
He ignores court orders.
Ignores Congress.
His cabinet does anything he tells them to even if it’s illegal.
DOJ does too.
And the military.
That’s how autocracies are born.
November 7, 2025 at 1:19 AM
SCOTUS Did NOT give him immunity from prosecution. People need to stop saying that. They gave him immunity in the performance of official duties of the Presidency. All you have to do in court is argue what is and isn't "an official duty." Why the F aren't lawyers challenging all the shit he does?
THAT is awesome.
I have a new shero.
Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
November 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
THAT is awesome.
Absolutely. And some seriously good candidates.
The DNC didn't win last night; the fired-up Democratic voters did.
November 6, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Absolutely. And some seriously good candidates.
Reposted by billheald
Impeachment is the moderate position
November 6, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Impeachment is the moderate position
@stephaniemiller.bsky.social if things go as we all hope in NYC, I shall send Cuomo some full-color brochures on some fine gated communities near Alligator Alcatraz in FL.
November 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
@stephaniemiller.bsky.social if things go as we all hope in NYC, I shall send Cuomo some full-color brochures on some fine gated communities near Alligator Alcatraz in FL.
Better: "How many people have you pardoned that you don't have a clue who they are?"
a reasonable follow up question would be
'then who in your administration does'
'then who in your administration does'
November 4, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Better: "How many people have you pardoned that you don't have a clue who they are?"
He puts a big ol' D in Dork.
The last time we heard from Brilyn his mommy hooked him up with a private jet to fly to campuses trying to be Charlie Kirk 2.0, two weeks later we learn he has single-handedly slayed the GOP establishment.
November 4, 2025 at 12:28 AM
He puts a big ol' D in Dork.
I completely agree. With every word.
In a way, I find the authoritarian takeover of our media system even more disturbing than the authoritarian takeover of our political system.
Our political system has been failing basically my entire adult life. But, the media system provided accountability and sort of worked. Now it’s collapsing.
Our political system has been failing basically my entire adult life. But, the media system provided accountability and sort of worked. Now it’s collapsing.
November 4, 2025 at 12:25 AM
I completely agree. With every word.
How dare you insult goobers so! Mikey the Prat in many rungs below the G's, and must completely turn his life around to achieve gooberdom. He is Trump's House Elf, and of no value to living things. #SwearHerIn
#SwearHerIn, Mike Johnson, you insufferable goober.
November 4, 2025 at 12:25 AM
How dare you insult goobers so! Mikey the Prat in many rungs below the G's, and must completely turn his life around to achieve gooberdom. He is Trump's House Elf, and of no value to living things. #SwearHerIn
Reminds me of Douglas Adams’ “Last Chance to See,” where he traveled around the world after creatures bound for extinction. The US can stop its own destruction, though. I think.
In 2016, I worried that the US would soon be destroyed. So for the next eight years, I took my kids everywhere I could so they'd know their country firsthand. We drove in every direction to see things from all sides.
Our story is a book, and I hope you'll preorder: www.thelastamericanroadtrip.com
Our story is a book, and I hope you'll preorder: www.thelastamericanroadtrip.com
The Last American Road Trip
The New York Times bestselling author of They Knew, Hiding in Plain Sight, and The View from Flyover Country navigates a changing America as she and her fami...
www.thelastamericanroadtrip.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Reminds me of Douglas Adams’ “Last Chance to See,” where he traveled around the world after creatures bound for extinction. The US can stop its own destruction, though. I think.