ddouglas 💎 🇺🇦 🦋
@dd9000.bsky.social
Liberal Californian by choice. Interested in so very many subjects about which I know little or nothing. #321,010. First 10%. Registered July 17, 2023.
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I hadn't realized that Durbin has been the Democratic whip since 2005 (!!). That's just too long to be in that position (or any leadership position), his caucus should vote him out (the resulting Aaron Sorkin movie will have him receiving the news on a blue slip)
November 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I hadn't realized that Durbin has been the Democratic whip since 2005 (!!). That's just too long to be in that position (or any leadership position), his caucus should vote him out (the resulting Aaron Sorkin movie will have him receiving the news on a blue slip)
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Many are calling for Chuck Schumer's resignation. What hasn't been reported until now is that any Senate Democrat can offer a motion to challenge his leadership position, and it would have to get a vote within 7 days. From @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social:
prospect.org/2025/11/11/o...
prospect.org/2025/11/11/o...
One Weird Trick to Get Rid of Chuck Schumer - The American Prospect
Multiple Democratic groups, House members, and candidates say it’s time for the Senate minority leader to go. It turns out any single Senate Democrat can force a vote on Schumer’s job.
prospect.org
November 11, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Many are calling for Chuck Schumer's resignation. What hasn't been reported until now is that any Senate Democrat can offer a motion to challenge his leadership position, and it would have to get a vote within 7 days. From @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social:
prospect.org/2025/11/11/o...
prospect.org/2025/11/11/o...
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But, yeah, I don’t think Democrats will ever be the accelerationist party. I’m okay with that, personally.
Is it frustrating that one side is willing to split the baby. Yes. But, two parties willing to split the baby doesn’t feel like progress to me.
Is it frustrating that one side is willing to split the baby. Yes. But, two parties willing to split the baby doesn’t feel like progress to me.
People with full bellies and full refrigerators being not only disappointed, but intensely outraged, that Dems didn’t hold out longer has been a little strange to see.
Yes, a lack of healthcare will kill people in the long term. But not having food will kill people quicker.
The cutting of SNAP benefits was designed to kill people and make Dems look shitty.
And too many of you fell for that shit.
You should be ashamed of yourselves.
The cutting of SNAP benefits was designed to kill people and make Dems look shitty.
And too many of you fell for that shit.
You should be ashamed of yourselves.
November 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
But, yeah, I don’t think Democrats will ever be the accelerationist party. I’m okay with that, personally.
Is it frustrating that one side is willing to split the baby. Yes. But, two parties willing to split the baby doesn’t feel like progress to me.
Is it frustrating that one side is willing to split the baby. Yes. But, two parties willing to split the baby doesn’t feel like progress to me.
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This is actually good spin, or would have been. But the fact that the Democratic cave happened without even a coordinated, agreed-upon message like this indicates the depth of the leadership void.
November 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
This is actually good spin, or would have been. But the fact that the Democratic cave happened without even a coordinated, agreed-upon message like this indicates the depth of the leadership void.
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Yesterday, when Bovino announced ICE would be returning to Little Village today, some of us donated and fundraised to buy out street vendors in the neighborhood. This morning, volunteers hit the streets at 6:30 am, looking for vendors to buy out. Tamales make an excellent breakfast.
November 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Yesterday, when Bovino announced ICE would be returning to Little Village today, some of us donated and fundraised to buy out street vendors in the neighborhood. This morning, volunteers hit the streets at 6:30 am, looking for vendors to buy out. Tamales make an excellent breakfast.
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Checked out my insurance options for next year. My existing plan will...
• have higher premiums
• have significantly higher deductibles
• cover less care
Great system we have here!
• have higher premiums
• have significantly higher deductibles
• cover less care
Great system we have here!
November 11, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Checked out my insurance options for next year. My existing plan will...
• have higher premiums
• have significantly higher deductibles
• cover less care
Great system we have here!
• have higher premiums
• have significantly higher deductibles
• cover less care
Great system we have here!
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Getting the impression she did everything to prepare for the bar exam except prepare for the bar exam
Kim Kardashian slams psychics who told her she'd pass the bar exam: 'All fucking full of shit'
Kim Kardashian slams psychics who told her she'd pass the bar exam: 'All f---ing full of s---'
'All f---ing full of s---': Kim Kardashian has some choice words for the psychics who predicted she'd pass the bar exam.
ew.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Getting the impression she did everything to prepare for the bar exam except prepare for the bar exam
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Republicans constantly attack their Congressional leadership, and they remove leaders who fail to achieve the objectives desired by the base.
This 'infighting' hasn't been a 'distraction' or 'weakness' for them, it has produced victory after victory, including control of all three branches.
This 'infighting' hasn't been a 'distraction' or 'weakness' for them, it has produced victory after victory, including control of all three branches.
Oh yeah - never a convenient time to have some real talk about the dynamic that the Democrats in the Senate are led by bunch of chumps. Certainly not after they created the conditions for yet another base demoralizing surrender.
This kind of activity is just what you should want to see, if your are a Republican, eager to see the opposition distracted by self-destructive infighting.
November 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Republicans constantly attack their Congressional leadership, and they remove leaders who fail to achieve the objectives desired by the base.
This 'infighting' hasn't been a 'distraction' or 'weakness' for them, it has produced victory after victory, including control of all three branches.
This 'infighting' hasn't been a 'distraction' or 'weakness' for them, it has produced victory after victory, including control of all three branches.
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it's not that i ever doubted that being a barista was a skilled position, but my year-long effort to try to produce a half-decent latte at home has convinced me that a good barista is easily more skilled than virtually every c-suite executive on the planet
November 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
it's not that i ever doubted that being a barista was a skilled position, but my year-long effort to try to produce a half-decent latte at home has convinced me that a good barista is easily more skilled than virtually every c-suite executive on the planet
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it is almost as if someone was promoted beyond their ability
“I’ve been hearing that standards will be eliminated or severely cut back. Bari has told people that she wants to get rid of standards and is shocked that they have so much power. She also asked openly, ‘What’s the point of standards?’” one CBS source said.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Bari Weiss wants to take down ‘too much power’ CBS News Standards unit: sources
EXCLUSIVE: Internal rumblings within the newsroom come after the S&P head resigned and the network disbanded its vaunted Race and Culture unit.
www.independent.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
it is almost as if someone was promoted beyond their ability
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The biggest democracy news of the day and its only 11am! www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Utah Judge Strikes Down GOP Gerrymander, Restores Voter-Approved Fair Map
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The biggest democracy news of the day and its only 11am! www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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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...
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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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Saw a clip of Chris Cuomo calling Zohran petty for referencing Mario Cuomo in his speech and it’s pretty interesting about where we are as a country that they had super pacs linking Zohran to 9/11 but still feel totally free to call someone else classless.
November 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Saw a clip of Chris Cuomo calling Zohran petty for referencing Mario Cuomo in his speech and it’s pretty interesting about where we are as a country that they had super pacs linking Zohran to 9/11 but still feel totally free to call someone else classless.
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I have a strong but uninformed sense this is actually really stupid. I should have paid better attention in Econ.
QUINTANILLA: What's more likely -- a $2,000 tariff rebate check or a 50 year mortgage?
HASSETT: They're both really good ideas
HASSETT: They're both really good ideas
November 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I have a strong but uninformed sense this is actually really stupid. I should have paid better attention in Econ.
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Everyone is dunking on Kim Kardashian. The truth is the California bar is notoriously hard, the pass rate was only 55%, the pass rate for people who didn‘t go to an accredited law school is way lower, and lots of very smart and dedicated people don’t pass the first time and become good lawyers.
Kim Kardashian slams psychics who told her she'd pass the bar exam: 'All fucking full of shit'
Kim Kardashian slams psychics who told her she'd pass the bar exam: 'All f---ing full of s---'
'All f---ing full of s---': Kim Kardashian has some choice words for the psychics who predicted she'd pass the bar exam.
ew.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Everyone is dunking on Kim Kardashian. The truth is the California bar is notoriously hard, the pass rate was only 55%, the pass rate for people who didn‘t go to an accredited law school is way lower, and lots of very smart and dedicated people don’t pass the first time and become good lawyers.
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Friends! The T.O and Mum teach children’s musical theatre lessons and are rehearsing with a small group for a Christmas Concert. The song they were practicing this week had special words that sum up our relationships so Mum recorded the rehearsal to share with you. Listen to the words 🎶 ❤️
November 9, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Friends! The T.O and Mum teach children’s musical theatre lessons and are rehearsing with a small group for a Christmas Concert. The song they were practicing this week had special words that sum up our relationships so Mum recorded the rehearsal to share with you. Listen to the words 🎶 ❤️
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Friends! It’s #ArmisticeDay which is a day to celebrate peace, friendship and love. When Baby Dog needs love and comfort (such as here, when his allergies are bothering him) I am the one he comes to because we are Best Friends. Where do you find comfort and love when you need it? Please tell us 🌺
November 10, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Friends! It’s #ArmisticeDay which is a day to celebrate peace, friendship and love. When Baby Dog needs love and comfort (such as here, when his allergies are bothering him) I am the one he comes to because we are Best Friends. Where do you find comfort and love when you need it? Please tell us 🌺
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Excuse me. It’s Percy here. I wanted to say that FRIENDS can be found when you least expect them. I found a New Friend and I called him Rocky. I love him a lot. Rocky would like to be famous, so please share him on here. Thank you 🤎
November 11, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Excuse me. It’s Percy here. I wanted to say that FRIENDS can be found when you least expect them. I found a New Friend and I called him Rocky. I love him a lot. Rocky would like to be famous, so please share him on here. Thank you 🤎
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got to hang out with my friend @astrokatie.com today! i do declare her to be an honorary ATLien. there was much sharing of city lore
November 8, 2025 at 10:56 PM
got to hang out with my friend @astrokatie.com today! i do declare her to be an honorary ATLien. there was much sharing of city lore
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THINGS ARE PRETTY GOOD HERE 🇨🇦
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November 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM
THINGS ARE PRETTY GOOD HERE 🇨🇦
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PeaceLoveCanada.ca
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Regardless of fox’s actual rabies status.
This is your reminder vaccinate for rabies. Always. Even if indoor only.
The ONLY way to test for rabies is euthanize the animal and remove brain tissue. There is no live test for rabies and your state/local health department will not play
This is your reminder vaccinate for rabies. Always. Even if indoor only.
The ONLY way to test for rabies is euthanize the animal and remove brain tissue. There is no live test for rabies and your state/local health department will not play
Apparently missing out on some exciting rabid fox neighborhood drama
Got this photo via two different group chats
Got this photo via two different group chats
November 9, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Regardless of fox’s actual rabies status.
This is your reminder vaccinate for rabies. Always. Even if indoor only.
The ONLY way to test for rabies is euthanize the animal and remove brain tissue. There is no live test for rabies and your state/local health department will not play
This is your reminder vaccinate for rabies. Always. Even if indoor only.
The ONLY way to test for rabies is euthanize the animal and remove brain tissue. There is no live test for rabies and your state/local health department will not play
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Humans: capable of building entire skyscrapers but still afraid to put the scary number on one of the floors
November 10, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Humans: capable of building entire skyscrapers but still afraid to put the scary number on one of the floors