Marlonius Monk
@maestroramirez1010.bsky.social
Orchestral conductor in exile, lover of films and hikes. Loyal Democrat and proud Californian.
In general, is overperforming the top of the ticket better or from the last time someone ran that particular race? I've always wondered
December 17, 2025 at 12:08 AM
In general, is overperforming the top of the ticket better or from the last time someone ran that particular race? I've always wondered
Who wants to tell him?
December 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Who wants to tell him?
So based on the data (even excluding all the delayed federal dismissals) weak but still positive?
December 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
So based on the data (even excluding all the delayed federal dismissals) weak but still positive?
Just saw it in theaters like God intended. Also had a good time!
December 16, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Just saw it in theaters like God intended. Also had a good time!
So like 85% bad, 10% good, 5% unknowable but kinda weird
December 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
So like 85% bad, 10% good, 5% unknowable but kinda weird
God, if they can Prop 187 themselves in FL, whoo, then we're cooking!
December 12, 2025 at 7:38 PM
God, if they can Prop 187 themselves in FL, whoo, then we're cooking!
She's learned to keep her powder dry and not to shiv colleagues
December 12, 2025 at 7:37 PM
She's learned to keep her powder dry and not to shiv colleagues
It's weird because I'll say Merry Christmas if I know someone celebrates. If I don't know, I say Happy Holidays. If someone says Merry Christmas to me, I say thanks, a Merry Christmas to you. A govt of shit posters for shit posters.
December 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
It's weird because I'll say Merry Christmas if I know someone celebrates. If I don't know, I say Happy Holidays. If someone says Merry Christmas to me, I say thanks, a Merry Christmas to you. A govt of shit posters for shit posters.
I'll take both!
December 3, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I'll take both!
Will be interesting to see what happens if the economy is significantly worse off come October 2026
December 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Will be interesting to see what happens if the economy is significantly worse off come October 2026
If the R were a bumbling psycho and the D were a little more moderate w/o the baggage, it might have been a recount territory flip. However, this is still a good result for Ds!
December 3, 2025 at 2:42 AM
If the R were a bumbling psycho and the D were a little more moderate w/o the baggage, it might have been a recount territory flip. However, this is still a good result for Ds!
I know people want a win, but R+6 in a district this gerrymandered is pretty good!
December 3, 2025 at 1:57 AM
I know people want a win, but R+6 in a district this gerrymandered is pretty good!
After bragging about being real men, they're all running for cover from the consequences of their actions.
December 1, 2025 at 4:53 PM
After bragging about being real men, they're all running for cover from the consequences of their actions.
Just rewatched it last night, holds up incredibly well. The donut hole speech is cinema
November 29, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Just rewatched it last night, holds up incredibly well. The donut hole speech is cinema
I'd be surprised if we flip it but coming within 5 points or less would be welcome
November 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I'd be surprised if we flip it but coming within 5 points or less would be welcome
More Christmas movies that make you cry!
Klaus rules!
Klaus rules!
November 29, 2025 at 3:20 AM
More Christmas movies that make you cry!
Klaus rules!
Klaus rules!
Wait till the economy actually cracks and it isn't just vibes
November 28, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Wait till the economy actually cracks and it isn't just vibes
Woke 2: Hyper-Woke
November 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Woke 2: Hyper-Woke
As it stands, wait until:
1) healthcare subsidies end in Jan
2) another possible shutdown in Feb
3) generally further economic decline thru Q1 and Q2 of 2026
1) healthcare subsidies end in Jan
2) another possible shutdown in Feb
3) generally further economic decline thru Q1 and Q2 of 2026
November 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
As it stands, wait until:
1) healthcare subsidies end in Jan
2) another possible shutdown in Feb
3) generally further economic decline thru Q1 and Q2 of 2026
1) healthcare subsidies end in Jan
2) another possible shutdown in Feb
3) generally further economic decline thru Q1 and Q2 of 2026
Essentially, no recession/crash but you can see it from here (if things don't improve)
November 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Essentially, no recession/crash but you can see it from here (if things don't improve)
What's funny is that I asked GPT for 'a traditional T-Giving dinner', plus recipe instructions. I then looked up actual recipes from trusted websites and they mostly aligned, give or take a few minutes of cooking time. So ymmv, depending on what you're trying to make/what AI you ask
November 25, 2025 at 10:08 PM
What's funny is that I asked GPT for 'a traditional T-Giving dinner', plus recipe instructions. I then looked up actual recipes from trusted websites and they mostly aligned, give or take a few minutes of cooking time. So ymmv, depending on what you're trying to make/what AI you ask
Odd that Arkansas and Mississippi are lower than Montana
November 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Odd that Arkansas and Mississippi are lower than Montana