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Linux nerd by day, TTRPG-head by night. Often grumpy and always queer. Gay married to a wonderful gay dude. Firmly ensconced in the PNW.
Am I watching things on television that are different from what's happening?
Am I watching things on television that are different from what's happening?
Sweet, delicious validation! Congratulations! Stoked to see what's coming.
August 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Sweet, delicious validation! Congratulations! Stoked to see what's coming.
If enough beach-goers begin shouting "WHY IS THERE STILL A SHARK EATING US", then the sheriff can (and should) point the mob at the Mayor and the business leaders. Sorta what Schumer seems to be aiming for, I guess, but without a solid plan or conviction.
March 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
If enough beach-goers begin shouting "WHY IS THERE STILL A SHARK EATING US", then the sheriff can (and should) point the mob at the Mayor and the business leaders. Sorta what Schumer seems to be aiming for, I guess, but without a solid plan or conviction.
A strategy that includes letting the government shut down would require strong, consistent messaging from Ds. Rs fear their base but can get away with this as long as blame centers on Ds. Shifting the blame (and death threats) to Rs *might* encourage them to push back.
March 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
A strategy that includes letting the government shut down would require strong, consistent messaging from Ds. Rs fear their base but can get away with this as long as blame centers on Ds. Shifting the blame (and death threats) to Rs *might* encourage them to push back.
Was pleased to see House Ds in solidarity on this. Shame the Senate Ds lacked the same discipline. Thanks for your part, Congresswoman.
March 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Was pleased to see House Ds in solidarity on this. Shame the Senate Ds lacked the same discipline. Thanks for your part, Congresswoman.
Per the video, the plan is "unify all D votes and add some R votes" (because bipartisanship has worked so well of late). And the Senate needs to act. Oh and stories.
Nothing that acknowledges the moment. Rs get death threats when they bipartisan, so good luck with all that.
Hope it works out 🤷♂️
Nothing that acknowledges the moment. Rs get death threats when they bipartisan, so good luck with all that.
Hope it works out 🤷♂️
March 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Per the video, the plan is "unify all D votes and add some R votes" (because bipartisanship has worked so well of late). And the Senate needs to act. Oh and stories.
Nothing that acknowledges the moment. Rs get death threats when they bipartisan, so good luck with all that.
Hope it works out 🤷♂️
Nothing that acknowledges the moment. Rs get death threats when they bipartisan, so good luck with all that.
Hope it works out 🤷♂️
The American people deserve more than a Progressive who fears rocking the boat. You sat and watched Al Greene get bullied by fascists and did nothing but silently wave a wee sign (leaving early while careful not to disrupt the spewing of lies you mention.) Shame on you and the rest of the House.
March 7, 2025 at 1:26 AM
The American people deserve more than a Progressive who fears rocking the boat. You sat and watched Al Greene get bullied by fascists and did nothing but silently wave a wee sign (leaving early while careful not to disrupt the spewing of lies you mention.) Shame on you and the rest of the House.
Dem politicians need to amp up the language and lean into all available rhetorical tools and techniques at their disposal. You can't shame the Rs, but you can fire up their constituents. These centrist calls for bipartisanship have rarely worked; time for a change in tactics.
February 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Dem politicians need to amp up the language and lean into all available rhetorical tools and techniques at their disposal. You can't shame the Rs, but you can fire up their constituents. These centrist calls for bipartisanship have rarely worked; time for a change in tactics.
Oh yes, tut-tut.
It's incredibly disappointing that the standard rhetoric is still being used in these dangerously unstable times. Maybe you can ask one of the Cabinet members you voted for to help pressure the Republicans for you?
Tut-tut.
It's incredibly disappointing that the standard rhetoric is still being used in these dangerously unstable times. Maybe you can ask one of the Cabinet members you voted for to help pressure the Republicans for you?
Tut-tut.
February 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Oh yes, tut-tut.
It's incredibly disappointing that the standard rhetoric is still being used in these dangerously unstable times. Maybe you can ask one of the Cabinet members you voted for to help pressure the Republicans for you?
Tut-tut.
It's incredibly disappointing that the standard rhetoric is still being used in these dangerously unstable times. Maybe you can ask one of the Cabinet members you voted for to help pressure the Republicans for you?
Tut-tut.
What, exactly, is a liberal voter in a Blue state living in a district represented by Congresswoman Jayapal supposed to do about this? Your colleagues on the other side of the aisle have made it clear that our voices do not matter and will not sway them. That's their whole brand.
Your comms suck.
Your comms suck.
February 13, 2025 at 10:39 PM
What, exactly, is a liberal voter in a Blue state living in a district represented by Congresswoman Jayapal supposed to do about this? Your colleagues on the other side of the aisle have made it clear that our voices do not matter and will not sway them. That's their whole brand.
Your comms suck.
Your comms suck.