Marlonius Monk
@maestroramirez1010.bsky.social
Orchestral conductor in exile, lover of films and hikes. Loyal Democrat and proud Californian.
I think some of this is good but to say this is the Dem's fault is stupid. We're not in the majority! And some of the comments, woo boy, I tell you what. Not good, very bad. People love to post but not to think critically. And this is me agreeing that this was not a good deal!
"It may not be much comfort for those bitter about what they see as a needless surrender. But there’s at least a chance that we’ll look back at this moment as a key turning point, one that produced a Democratic Party less willing to live on its knees." — @paulwaldman.bsky.social
Cue the rebellion
The Democratic base is enraged at their party's capitulation — and that's a good thing.
www.publicnotice.co
November 11, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I think some of this is good but to say this is the Dem's fault is stupid. We're not in the majority! And some of the comments, woo boy, I tell you what. Not good, very bad. People love to post but not to think critically. And this is me agreeing that this was not a good deal!
Fallout from tariffs, correcting for overhiring/overspending during the pandemic, over-embracing AI capabilities, general contraction of consumer spending, and a highly speculative bubble in the stock market all at the same time. Sounds great!
October 29, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Fallout from tariffs, correcting for overhiring/overspending during the pandemic, over-embracing AI capabilities, general contraction of consumer spending, and a highly speculative bubble in the stock market all at the same time. Sounds great!
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The most interesting trend talking to Democrats: how much Trump 2.0. radicalized moderates against Republicans. Progressives start from the point that they can't trust Republicans on anything. But moderates always thought they could do business because they had to. That's gone.
October 23, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The most interesting trend talking to Democrats: how much Trump 2.0. radicalized moderates against Republicans. Progressives start from the point that they can't trust Republicans on anything. But moderates always thought they could do business because they had to. That's gone.
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Anti-Trump protests are often written off as “cringe,” Quinta Jurecic writes. “But these dismissals both ignore the very real victories of the Resistance and miss why cringe was essential to the movement’s effectiveness.” https://theatln.tc/ybWf3bk0
October 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Anti-Trump protests are often written off as “cringe,” Quinta Jurecic writes. “But these dismissals both ignore the very real victories of the Resistance and miss why cringe was essential to the movement’s effectiveness.” https://theatln.tc/ybWf3bk0
Democracy isn't a spectator sport and fair elections doesn't mean unilateral disarmament.
#yesonprop50
#yesonprop50
October 3, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Democracy isn't a spectator sport and fair elections doesn't mean unilateral disarmament.
#yesonprop50
#yesonprop50
So with profit margins shrinking and wholesale prices rising, would consumers expect to see more discounts or fewer for the year?
#econsky
#econsky
August 29, 2025 at 11:36 PM
So with profit margins shrinking and wholesale prices rising, would consumers expect to see more discounts or fewer for the year?
#econsky
#econsky
Me when asked how I'll vote on the CA redistricting proposition this fall:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZKd...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZKd...
Lincoln (2012) Mr George Yeaman casting his vote
YouTube video by Pennyworth
www.youtube.com
August 22, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Me when asked how I'll vote on the CA redistricting proposition this fall:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZKd...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZKd...
The highest tariffs in a century and the market shrugs. Casino season, plan accordingly.
August 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The highest tariffs in a century and the market shrugs. Casino season, plan accordingly.
I hope the best case scenario for the economy will be positive but weak growth (1-1.5%), moderate unemployment (4.8-6%) and inflation (3-4%) But I genuinely think the cracks we're seeing only get bigger from here.
Glad I jumped from the private sector last year!
Glad I jumped from the private sector last year!
August 5, 2025 at 11:11 PM
I hope the best case scenario for the economy will be positive but weak growth (1-1.5%), moderate unemployment (4.8-6%) and inflation (3-4%) But I genuinely think the cracks we're seeing only get bigger from here.
Glad I jumped from the private sector last year!
Glad I jumped from the private sector last year!
Superman rules. Grateful for good casting that has chemistry!
July 20, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Superman rules. Grateful for good casting that has chemistry!
The pervasive sense of bewilderment and dread of the last six months reminds of the quote from 'The Birdcage': "How can so much go so wrong so quickly? It's like riding a psychotic horse towards a burning stable."
July 7, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The pervasive sense of bewilderment and dread of the last six months reminds of the quote from 'The Birdcage': "How can so much go so wrong so quickly? It's like riding a psychotic horse towards a burning stable."
What movie did you see way too young?
July 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM
What movie did you see way too young?
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I mean this with my whole heart and with every ounce of sincerity I can muster:
If you're out here shitting on Barack Obama, Joe Biden, or Kamala Harris, and in ANY way trying to blame them for what's going on now, please, go fuck yourself. You're a piece of shit, and you're not helping anyone.
If you're out here shitting on Barack Obama, Joe Biden, or Kamala Harris, and in ANY way trying to blame them for what's going on now, please, go fuck yourself. You're a piece of shit, and you're not helping anyone.
June 29, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I mean this with my whole heart and with every ounce of sincerity I can muster:
If you're out here shitting on Barack Obama, Joe Biden, or Kamala Harris, and in ANY way trying to blame them for what's going on now, please, go fuck yourself. You're a piece of shit, and you're not helping anyone.
If you're out here shitting on Barack Obama, Joe Biden, or Kamala Harris, and in ANY way trying to blame them for what's going on now, please, go fuck yourself. You're a piece of shit, and you're not helping anyone.
Cynicism is not wisdom. Contrarianism is not truth. Posting is not activism.
June 28, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Cynicism is not wisdom. Contrarianism is not truth. Posting is not activism.
@charlesgaba.com as a prolific fundraiser, when folks say just donate $3 or $5, does it make a meaningful impact?
June 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
@charlesgaba.com as a prolific fundraiser, when folks say just donate $3 or $5, does it make a meaningful impact?
June 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Let’s be clear: ICE injured and detained the president of SEIU California for peacefully observing.
ICE picked the wrong side. The wrong state. The wrong person. and the wrong union. David Huerta stood up. And now 750,000 SEIU workers are standing up behind him.
seiuca.org/press-releas...
ICE picked the wrong side. The wrong state. The wrong person. and the wrong union. David Huerta stood up. And now 750,000 SEIU workers are standing up behind him.
seiuca.org/press-releas...
SEIU California | SEIU California President David Huerta Injured, Detained at ICE Raid in Los Angeles
We are proud of President Huerta’s righteous participation as a community observer, in keeping with his long history of advocating for immigrant workers and with the highest values of our movement…
seiuca.org
June 6, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Let’s be clear: ICE injured and detained the president of SEIU California for peacefully observing.
ICE picked the wrong side. The wrong state. The wrong person. and the wrong union. David Huerta stood up. And now 750,000 SEIU workers are standing up behind him.
seiuca.org/press-releas...
ICE picked the wrong side. The wrong state. The wrong person. and the wrong union. David Huerta stood up. And now 750,000 SEIU workers are standing up behind him.
seiuca.org/press-releas...
I would've preferred folks to shake up the Jumanji board until after I had finished my quota for the day
June 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I would've preferred folks to shake up the Jumanji board until after I had finished my quota for the day
RIP. A great talent from one of the best shows in history
Alf Clausen, Emmy-Winning ‘Simpsons’ Composer, Dies at 84
Alf Clausen, the composer who made 'The Simpsons' even funnier with his music for 27 years, died early Thursday. He was 84.
variety.com
May 31, 2025 at 12:27 AM
RIP. A great talent from one of the best shows in history
Kinda basic but -
Casablanca
Inherit the Wind
Bringing Up Baby
High Noon
The Great Dictator
Casablanca
Inherit the Wind
Bringing Up Baby
High Noon
The Great Dictator
Would probably make an entirely different list tomorrow but my five favorite black and white movies:
Maltese Falcon
To Have and Have Not
Angels with Dirty Faces
Arsenic and Old Lace
Only Angels Have Wings (not sure it’s a great movie but a favorite for sure)
Maltese Falcon
To Have and Have Not
Angels with Dirty Faces
Arsenic and Old Lace
Only Angels Have Wings (not sure it’s a great movie but a favorite for sure)
Five favorite black and white movies:
The Circus
Duck Soup
Ed Wood
A Hard Day's Night
The Grapes of Wrath
The Circus
Duck Soup
Ed Wood
A Hard Day's Night
The Grapes of Wrath
May 27, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Kinda basic but -
Casablanca
Inherit the Wind
Bringing Up Baby
High Noon
The Great Dictator
Casablanca
Inherit the Wind
Bringing Up Baby
High Noon
The Great Dictator
Gotta love all the investors thinking the trade war was finished. He's just getting started!
May 23, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Gotta love all the investors thinking the trade war was finished. He's just getting started!
If you're blaming 3 Democrats for dying thinking the Republicans wouldn't somehow get the votes, I don't know what to tell you except take a break from being online by deleting your account
May 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
If you're blaming 3 Democrats for dying thinking the Republicans wouldn't somehow get the votes, I don't know what to tell you except take a break from being online by deleting your account
Wishing a speedy recovery to this good man. We're pulling for you, Joe!
Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office says
Biden, 82, was diagnosed on Friday after seeing a doctor for urinary symptoms, his office said.
www.bbc.com
May 19, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Wishing a speedy recovery to this good man. We're pulling for you, Joe!
Economically, even the 10% baseline was going to be a shock to the market. Now, somehow, it's considered tolerable. The economy has been (IMO surprisingly) resilient but it's not like there has been an instant drying up of discretionary savings/income yet. People still have money/jobs/savings...
May 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Economically, even the 10% baseline was going to be a shock to the market. Now, somehow, it's considered tolerable. The economy has been (IMO surprisingly) resilient but it's not like there has been an instant drying up of discretionary savings/income yet. People still have money/jobs/savings...
The thing about Trump is he's famously a bad negotiator! He's always been too bored with data to analyze it and too much of a pansy to hold his ground. The only good thing is that maybe the worst of the trade war is averted. The bad thing is that it's too late to reverse the impact coming
May 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The thing about Trump is he's famously a bad negotiator! He's always been too bored with data to analyze it and too much of a pansy to hold his ground. The only good thing is that maybe the worst of the trade war is averted. The bad thing is that it's too late to reverse the impact coming