Michael Portuesi
@mportuesisf.bsky.social
Ex-technologist, now I teach sewing and fashion techniques. Also interested in astronomy, videography, Italian language and culture, and fountain pens.
It's worse than that. Cotton is intentionally being dishonest to justify a war crime; that makes him complicit.
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
It's worse than that. Cotton is intentionally being dishonest to justify a war crime; that makes him complicit.
The must be some serious Dunning-Kruger thing going on with Yglesias, because in his place I would be embarrassed to come up with a take that stupid.
December 3, 2025 at 4:46 AM
The must be some serious Dunning-Kruger thing going on with Yglesias, because in his place I would be embarrassed to come up with a take that stupid.
And I'll also add that a few months ago, nobody thought a vote on the Epstein files would ever reach the House floor.
December 2, 2025 at 1:56 AM
And I'll also add that a few months ago, nobody thought a vote on the Epstein files would ever reach the House floor.
Jeffries might be right, and the Republicans may not allow a Hegseth impeachment vote to reach the floor. That's all the more reason why Democrats should try.
December 2, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Jeffries might be right, and the Republicans may not allow a Hegseth impeachment vote to reach the floor. That's all the more reason why Democrats should try.
I automatically skip without reading anything with "Nuzzi" in it.
November 26, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I automatically skip without reading anything with "Nuzzi" in it.
Kudos to Senator Murkowski for using the proper name, "Department of Defense".
November 26, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Kudos to Senator Murkowski for using the proper name, "Department of Defense".
Another top priority should be to bring all of Trump's cabinet, and his enablers like Elon Musk, to justice.
November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Another top priority should be to bring all of Trump's cabinet, and his enablers like Elon Musk, to justice.
I clicked on it and you are 100% right
November 23, 2025 at 7:17 AM
I clicked on it and you are 100% right
Context? I realize Bsky is space-constrained, but give us at least a pointer to what you're referring to.
November 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Context? I realize Bsky is space-constrained, but give us at least a pointer to what you're referring to.
I keep reading about how Trump is losing his grip on the GOP in Congress, and yet here is Johnson with his nose firmly placed up Trump's dumper.
November 21, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I keep reading about how Trump is losing his grip on the GOP in Congress, and yet here is Johnson with his nose firmly placed up Trump's dumper.
For the crowd who thinks that Trump has cleansed the Epstein files of his name - does anybody honestly think he won't get caught? His cover-up staff are so incompetent they couldn't even doctor the Epstein prison video without leaving obvious signs of tampering.
November 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
For the crowd who thinks that Trump has cleansed the Epstein files of his name - does anybody honestly think he won't get caught? His cover-up staff are so incompetent they couldn't even doctor the Epstein prison video without leaving obvious signs of tampering.
If Abbot and the R's were smart, they would not appeal this ruling to SCOTUS, and instead treat it as a blessing - because their gerrymander is likely a dummymander, in the wake of this month's elections.
November 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
If Abbot and the R's were smart, they would not appeal this ruling to SCOTUS, and instead treat it as a blessing - because their gerrymander is likely a dummymander, in the wake of this month's elections.
Yes, but it's a "question" that doesn't expect an answer.
November 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Yes, but it's a "question" that doesn't expect an answer.
The follow-up I want: Is it the job of representatives in Congress to blindly obey every order the President gives them?
November 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The follow-up I want: Is it the job of representatives in Congress to blindly obey every order the President gives them?
3) Her point (also shared with Electoral-Vote) is that NOW is the key time to be vocal with our congresspeople on what we want from health care. All good things.
November 13, 2025 at 2:58 AM
3) Her point (also shared with Electoral-Vote) is that NOW is the key time to be vocal with our congresspeople on what we want from health care. All good things.
2) Her point about not putting inspiring leaders like AOC in positions like Schumer, where they end up back rooms to be never heard from again;
November 13, 2025 at 2:58 AM
2) Her point about not putting inspiring leaders like AOC in positions like Schumer, where they end up back rooms to be never heard from again;
1) The Senate R's agreed to negotiate with the D's because the alternative (nuking the filibuster) was a bridge too far;
November 13, 2025 at 2:58 AM
1) The Senate R's agreed to negotiate with the D's because the alternative (nuking the filibuster) was a bridge too far;
Just finished watching the HCR video. Agree with your sentiments. Notable to me:
November 13, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Just finished watching the HCR video. Agree with your sentiments. Notable to me:
Today's Electoral-Vote also had an extensive breakdown of the subtleties of deal: www.electoral-vote.com/evp2025/Item... I haven't yet watched HCR's breakdown (thanks for the link), but would not be surprised if both touched on the same items.
More on the (Imminent?) End of the Shutdown
Click on the map for the article
www.electoral-vote.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Today's Electoral-Vote also had an extensive breakdown of the subtleties of deal: www.electoral-vote.com/evp2025/Item... I haven't yet watched HCR's breakdown (thanks for the link), but would not be surprised if both touched on the same items.