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They had Trump and GOP playing defense. Republicans were being blamed for shutdown. Dems soundly trounced the GOP on election night. All the momentum was on their side but they gave up their leverage. And even as Trump was getting loudly serenaded by boos at an NFL game, Dems folded.
"In losing, Dems have said: we will relinquish future opportunities to use deadlines to bend Trump to our will. That is a posture of weakness that voters will pick up on."
On the pod, @brianbeutler.bsky.social has good ideas for Ds to salvage something from shutdown:
newrepublic.com/article/2029...
On the pod, @brianbeutler.bsky.social has good ideas for Ds to salvage something from shutdown:
newrepublic.com/article/2029...
Trump’s Rage over Shutdown Boils Over in Rant that Should Wake Up Dems
Trump’s angry new rant about air traffic controllers and the government shutdown showed his weakness. A sharp observer of Senate Democrats explains why they seem to be caving—and what they can do inst...
newrepublic.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:36 PM
They had Trump and GOP playing defense. Republicans were being blamed for shutdown. Dems soundly trounced the GOP on election night. All the momentum was on their side but they gave up their leverage. And even as Trump was getting loudly serenaded by boos at an NFL game, Dems folded.
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BURRY won’t let up — now arguing that Oracle and Meta are overstating earnings by understating depreciation:
“.. By 2028, $ORCL will overstate earnings 26.9%, $META by 20.8%, etc.”
“.. By 2028, $ORCL will overstate earnings 26.9%, $META by 20.8%, etc.”
November 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
BURRY won’t let up — now arguing that Oracle and Meta are overstating earnings by understating depreciation:
“.. By 2028, $ORCL will overstate earnings 26.9%, $META by 20.8%, etc.”
“.. By 2028, $ORCL will overstate earnings 26.9%, $META by 20.8%, etc.”
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Most people never have a house fire. So why are we wasting money on a fire department?
Tell me you don’t understand risk pools without telling me you don’t understand risk pools
November 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Most people never have a house fire. So why are we wasting money on a fire department?
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If outside moderate factionalists really want to disclaim this outcome, they should seize the whip hand in demanding accountability. Immediate new leadership elections, mid-session resignation for all Dem capitulators who would be replaced by Dem governors. www.offmessage.net/p/16-thought...
16 Thoughts On The Dem Shutdown Cave
Another disgrace, and a new path forward.
www.offmessage.net
November 10, 2025 at 4:04 AM
If outside moderate factionalists really want to disclaim this outcome, they should seize the whip hand in demanding accountability. Immediate new leadership elections, mid-session resignation for all Dem capitulators who would be replaced by Dem governors. www.offmessage.net/p/16-thought...
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Senator Schumer has failed to lead this party in one of its most critical moments, and Americans will pay the price. It’s time for him to step down from leadership and make way for a new generation willing to fight for the people instead of the powerful.
November 10, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Senator Schumer has failed to lead this party in one of its most critical moments, and Americans will pay the price. It’s time for him to step down from leadership and make way for a new generation willing to fight for the people instead of the powerful.
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Schumer is spreading the word he was against the deal. But he is the leader. So he either tacitly let it happen or he failed as a leader. No excuse works for him. This is a fail.
November 10, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Schumer is spreading the word he was against the deal. But he is the leader. So he either tacitly let it happen or he failed as a leader. No excuse works for him. This is a fail.
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It doesn't actually matter if Chuck Schumer votes for this or not.
If he can't keep his caucus unified to protect healthcare for over 10 million Americans, he should resign as leader.
If he can't keep his caucus unified to protect healthcare for over 10 million Americans, he should resign as leader.
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
It doesn't actually matter if Chuck Schumer votes for this or not.
If he can't keep his caucus unified to protect healthcare for over 10 million Americans, he should resign as leader.
If he can't keep his caucus unified to protect healthcare for over 10 million Americans, he should resign as leader.
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THAT IS ALREADY A LAW. TRUMP IS THE PRESIDENT WHO SIGNED THAT LAW. YOU ARE A FUCKING NEWS REPORTER
November 10, 2025 at 1:17 AM
THAT IS ALREADY A LAW. TRUMP IS THE PRESIDENT WHO SIGNED THAT LAW. YOU ARE A FUCKING NEWS REPORTER
Both Trump and Wis Rep Fitzgerald desperately try to change subject on ACA credits, either calling for VOUCHERcare, which subsidizes companies even more for less coverage, or pooh-poohing the higher premiums caused by GOP negligence.
Ain't gonna work. jakehasablog.blogspot.com/2025/11/trum...
Ain't gonna work. jakehasablog.blogspot.com/2025/11/trum...
Trump and Fitz desperately try to change the blame for their GOP idiocy on health care
Republicans continue to flail in the wake of huge jumps in out-of-pocket costs for Obamacare insurance, and their stupefying refusal to r...
jakehasablog.blogspot.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Both Trump and Wis Rep Fitzgerald desperately try to change subject on ACA credits, either calling for VOUCHERcare, which subsidizes companies even more for less coverage, or pooh-poohing the higher premiums caused by GOP negligence.
Ain't gonna work. jakehasablog.blogspot.com/2025/11/trum...
Ain't gonna work. jakehasablog.blogspot.com/2025/11/trum...
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Last night, the Trump Administration sent a letter suggesting Wisconsin should return our FoodShare payments.
My response ⬇️
My response ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Last night, the Trump Administration sent a letter suggesting Wisconsin should return our FoodShare payments.
My response ⬇️
My response ⬇️
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Historically, the theory that you reach the masses by running to the center is built on a candidate who won 43 percent of the vote in a three-way race
A "modest margin" when Mamdani beat his next closest challenger by 8 points in a three-person race. Trump won by just 1.5% and it was played off as a seismic realignment of American politics and culture.
Damn, I hate it when things that happen mean nothing :-(
November 9, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Historically, the theory that you reach the masses by running to the center is built on a candidate who won 43 percent of the vote in a three-way race
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Tech guys six months ago: haha yes we’re cutting all this WASTEFUL spending by eliminating medical research and USAID
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
November 8, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Tech guys six months ago: haha yes we’re cutting all this WASTEFUL spending by eliminating medical research and USAID
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
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me yesterday: look, Chuck Schumer is an incompetent dipshit, but somehow he’s played the shutdown semi-functionally because his opponents are even stupider
today: you fool, you idiot, Chuck Schumer has only appeared vaguely competent because his caucus actively revolted
should have known better
today: you fool, you idiot, Chuck Schumer has only appeared vaguely competent because his caucus actively revolted
should have known better
SCOOP: Schumer was more involved than reported with the attempted cave on the government shutdown. The Gang of 8 Senate Dems had his approval & he was getting daily updates.
In Thursday's caucus meeting, the Gang claimed they had 10 votes to cave. The caucus went nuts, leading to the new proposal.
In Thursday's caucus meeting, the Gang claimed they had 10 votes to cave. The caucus went nuts, leading to the new proposal.
Why Does Schumer Keep Trying to Cave? - The American Prospect
Most commentators, including me, concluded that the Tuesday election victory saved Democrats from capitulating to Republican demands to pass a simple continuing resolution to re-open the government, i...
prospect.org
November 9, 2025 at 12:46 AM
me yesterday: look, Chuck Schumer is an incompetent dipshit, but somehow he’s played the shutdown semi-functionally because his opponents are even stupider
today: you fool, you idiot, Chuck Schumer has only appeared vaguely competent because his caucus actively revolted
should have known better
today: you fool, you idiot, Chuck Schumer has only appeared vaguely competent because his caucus actively revolted
should have known better
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The new GOP talking point again premium tax credits is an argument against *all* demand-side assistance.
Don’t help people buy health insurance because money flows to insurers?
That’s also an argument against SNAP and WIC — dollars flow to grocery stores.
Just an excuse to not help people.
Don’t help people buy health insurance because money flows to insurers?
That’s also an argument against SNAP and WIC — dollars flow to grocery stores.
Just an excuse to not help people.
November 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The new GOP talking point again premium tax credits is an argument against *all* demand-side assistance.
Don’t help people buy health insurance because money flows to insurers?
That’s also an argument against SNAP and WIC — dollars flow to grocery stores.
Just an excuse to not help people.
Don’t help people buy health insurance because money flows to insurers?
That’s also an argument against SNAP and WIC — dollars flow to grocery stores.
Just an excuse to not help people.
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This is why you're seeing (like in Indiana) sitting GOP electeds not being willing to push gerrymandering further; more GOP districts by the math means making the existing ones weaker. In this environment, it'll be hard to get an existing GOPer to willingly make his own election more competitive
Crucial thing to watch: The Dem blowout wins suggest it'll be way more risky for GOPers to gerrymander, because the GOP safer seats may become more vulnerable than expected. Rs in those seats will now be very nervous.
Exchange on this w/Dem operative Jessica Post:
newrepublic.com/article/2028...
Exchange on this w/Dem operative Jessica Post:
newrepublic.com/article/2028...
November 7, 2025 at 7:23 PM
This is why you're seeing (like in Indiana) sitting GOP electeds not being willing to push gerrymandering further; more GOP districts by the math means making the existing ones weaker. In this environment, it'll be hard to get an existing GOPer to willingly make his own election more competitive
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so this is highly incentive based and relies on Tesla hitting ridiculous thresholds to vest lots of it which means we are about to see exciting new frontiers in fraud and bullshit
Tesla shareholders have approved a pay package that could make CEO Elon Musk, already the world’s richest person, the world’s first trillionaire. https://cnn.it/43KZnkA
November 7, 2025 at 2:01 AM
so this is highly incentive based and relies on Tesla hitting ridiculous thresholds to vest lots of it which means we are about to see exciting new frontiers in fraud and bullshit
Boy, if only you guys could do something to lessen the chances of being in a shutdown as Thanksgiving looms...
These guys really suck at the Real World of working things out, don't they?
These guys really suck at the Real World of working things out, don't they?
Sean Duffy: "As we come into Thanksgiving, if we're still in a shutdown posture, it's gonna be rough out there. Really rough."
November 6, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Boy, if only you guys could do something to lessen the chances of being in a shutdown as Thanksgiving looms...
These guys really suck at the Real World of working things out, don't they?
These guys really suck at the Real World of working things out, don't they?
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Being annoyed that someone else's health event is taking attention from you is the essence of Trump.
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Being annoyed that someone else's health event is taking attention from you is the essence of Trump.
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America, a metaphor.
November 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
America, a metaphor.
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Judge Ellis finds that the Trump administration has placed "content-based restrictions" on protesters.
"Tellingly, she says, "defendants do not deny that they would treat pro-ICE demonstrators more favorably."
"Tellingly, she says, "defendants do not deny that they would treat pro-ICE demonstrators more favorably."
November 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Judge Ellis finds that the Trump administration has placed "content-based restrictions" on protesters.
"Tellingly, she says, "defendants do not deny that they would treat pro-ICE demonstrators more favorably."
"Tellingly, she says, "defendants do not deny that they would treat pro-ICE demonstrators more favorably."
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Ellis turns to the testimony of U.S. Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino. How he denied using force against a man he tackled and said he didn't see the Rev. David Black hit by pepperballs.
"More telling," she says, "defendant Bovino admitted that he lied."
"More telling," she says, "defendant Bovino admitted that he lied."
November 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Ellis turns to the testimony of U.S. Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino. How he denied using force against a man he tackled and said he didn't see the Rev. David Black hit by pepperballs.
"More telling," she says, "defendant Bovino admitted that he lied."
"More telling," she says, "defendant Bovino admitted that he lied."
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lol Trump literally ran on fixing everything on day one and has spent the last few weeks telling us he ended 8 wars.
Mike Johnson: "If you run as a socialist, you run on a big list false claims. You promise everything to everyone, and you can't deliver, and if you were able to deliver it would be to the great detriment of the people you lured in to vote for you."
November 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
lol Trump literally ran on fixing everything on day one and has spent the last few weeks telling us he ended 8 wars.
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Cool. What would you call the other wing then? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/u...
November 6, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Cool. What would you call the other wing then? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/u...
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Wow, huge credit to Katie and the rest of the nutrition team at @centeronbudget.bsky.social. USDA has now issued revised numbers because CBPP caught them either accidentally or intentionally making huge errors that would severely underfund SNAP, in direct violation of court orders.
November 6, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Wow, huge credit to Katie and the rest of the nutrition team at @centeronbudget.bsky.social. USDA has now issued revised numbers because CBPP caught them either accidentally or intentionally making huge errors that would severely underfund SNAP, in direct violation of court orders.
Pollsters missed big in VA and NJ, assuming nothing changed from 2024's voters. Nope, as Gallup shows sizable shift to Dems in Party ID.
But MU Law Poll in Wis didn't adjust from 2024. If they did, it'd show @wisdems.org could well get trifecta in 2026. jakehasablog.blogspot.com/2025/11/poll...
But MU Law Poll in Wis didn't adjust from 2024. If they did, it'd show @wisdems.org could well get trifecta in 2026. jakehasablog.blogspot.com/2025/11/poll...
Polls and politicians should adjust after last night, and know WisDems are in a good spot
Yesterday’s results in elections were a clear win for Democrats pretty much across the board. Yes, smaller sample size than a Congressional ...
jakehasablog.blogspot.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Pollsters missed big in VA and NJ, assuming nothing changed from 2024's voters. Nope, as Gallup shows sizable shift to Dems in Party ID.
But MU Law Poll in Wis didn't adjust from 2024. If they did, it'd show @wisdems.org could well get trifecta in 2026. jakehasablog.blogspot.com/2025/11/poll...
But MU Law Poll in Wis didn't adjust from 2024. If they did, it'd show @wisdems.org could well get trifecta in 2026. jakehasablog.blogspot.com/2025/11/poll...