Mary Schmidt
@mrschmidt.bsky.social
Proud New Mexican native (We're BLUE!) Addicted to coffee and books. Happy childless cat lady. We've got a lot of work to do but we can have some fun too. Happiness is a form of resistance (and resilience.)
If Mr. Elias (and Adam Kinzinger) can keep going, so can we. Tragic that so many are so lacking in courage (including many Democrats.)
It is ok to be worried. It is not ok to stop fighting for what is right. My latest. www.democracydocket.com/member-me/
March 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
If Mr. Elias (and Adam Kinzinger) can keep going, so can we. Tragic that so many are so lacking in courage (including many Democrats.)
The only even remotely good thing I can say is at least it's right out there in the open now. *Sigh*
By their definition, any notable accomplishment achieved by someone who was not a straight white male -- no matter how or when it happened -- counts as "DEI" and "bias against whites."
It's racism, pure and simple. Stop pretending there's anything more complicated at work here. It's racism.
It's racism, pure and simple. Stop pretending there's anything more complicated at work here. It's racism.
This is Pete Hegseth’s Department of Defense. Labeling the highest ranking black Medal of Honor recipient “DEI.” Pure racism. My latest post. open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
March 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The only even remotely good thing I can say is at least it's right out there in the open now. *Sigh*
@schumer.senate.gov We won't forget and we won't let you.
If you vote for this CR, you'll look like a Trump and Musk supporter, and it'll be all you're known for, for eternity.
March 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
@schumer.senate.gov We won't forget and we won't let you.
Too bad we can't go back in time and start with his parents...
Marco Rubio: "In the days to come, you should expect more visas to be revoked as we identify people that we never should have allowed in."
March 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Too bad we can't go back in time and start with his parents...
This. They may not care about their constituents but they DO care about votes and money. Goes for both GOP and Democrats.
Call your senators and let them know if they join Schumer here you will never give them another dime or another vote and you’ll devote your time and money to anyone who primaries them.
If the Senate Democrats do this, yes, it’s a massive betrayal of their base and an unconscionable abdication of their duty.
Every single one of them who’s complicit in this scheme needs to be driven out of politics forever.
Every single one of them who’s complicit in this scheme needs to be driven out of politics forever.
March 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
This. They may not care about their constituents but they DO care about votes and money. Goes for both GOP and Democrats.
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*Jon Ossoff* just announced he's voting no. You think that happened out of nowhere? CALL YOUR SENATORS. 👇
Schumer (202) 224-6542 no vm
Hassan (202) 224-3324
Peters (202) 224-6221
Durbin (202)224-2152 no vm
Schatz (202) 224-3934
King (202) 224-5344
Shaheen (202) 224-2841 vm full
Fetterman (202) 224-4254
Cortez Masto (202) 224-3542
Gillibrand (202) 224-4451
Hassan (202) 224-3324
Peters (202) 224-6221
Durbin (202)224-2152 no vm
Schatz (202) 224-3934
King (202) 224-5344
Shaheen (202) 224-2841 vm full
Fetterman (202) 224-4254
Cortez Masto (202) 224-3542
Gillibrand (202) 224-4451
March 14, 2025 at 2:27 AM
*Jon Ossoff* just announced he's voting no. You think that happened out of nowhere? CALL YOUR SENATORS. 👇
And I'd donate to fund a group of tubas to follow him wherever he goes...
If Chuck Schumer enjoys a single day in NYC for the rest of his life without being told to go fuck himself at least once, then NYC will have utterly failed as a society.
March 14, 2025 at 5:17 PM
And I'd donate to fund a group of tubas to follow him wherever he goes...
This
Schumer is not a wartime consigliere.
He's not even a peacetime consigliere.
Hell, he wouldn't last an afternoon as assistant manager of a food court Sbarro
He's not even a peacetime consigliere.
Hell, he wouldn't last an afternoon as assistant manager of a food court Sbarro
March 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
This
And they have voice mail back up on Schumer's line. Phone: (202) 224-6542
KEEP CALLING. PEEL OFF ALL DEM SENATORS YOU CAN.
☎️: (202) 224-3121
Tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Vote is pushed to after 1:15ish for now. Situation is fluid.
The only public YES votes are Schumer and Fetterman. They need 7-8 total. KEEP CALLING.
Call retiring Senators too!
☎️: (202) 224-3121
Tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Vote is pushed to after 1:15ish for now. Situation is fluid.
The only public YES votes are Schumer and Fetterman. They need 7-8 total. KEEP CALLING.
Call retiring Senators too!
March 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
And they have voice mail back up on Schumer's line. Phone: (202) 224-6542
I'm sure Susan Collins is deeply disappointed...
The most shocking thing about this is that anyone took him at his word.
February 19, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I'm sure Susan Collins is deeply disappointed...
Yup. Maybe Jason whats-his-name, the country singer??? I now it's horrifying but it's also pathetic and hilarious. "Golden Age in Arts and Culture." It'll be SO great with Hulk Hogan rips his shirt off!
The next class of Kennedy Center Honorees:
Kid Rock
Scott Baio
Hulk Hogan
Jake Paul
Victoria Jackson
Kid Rock
Scott Baio
Hulk Hogan
Jake Paul
Victoria Jackson
February 8, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Yup. Maybe Jason whats-his-name, the country singer??? I now it's horrifying but it's also pathetic and hilarious. "Golden Age in Arts and Culture." It'll be SO great with Hulk Hogan rips his shirt off!
This. Especially if you have a GOP representative. Some of them may still be capable of rational thought and want to get re-elected. (I also call GOP reps and senators, remind them that while I'm not a constituent, I can and will donate and volunteer for their opponents.)
Here is a script you can use for any issue. Find your reps' # at reps.fyi or 5calls.org. Every time you see a news story that horrifies you: call, or something else about it. It matters to say what you believe. You are setting a norm.
![Hi, my name is [NAME], I'm a constituent in [ZIP CODE]. I'm calling because I saw that [TERRIBLE THING] is happening. I think this is appalling. [PERSONAL STORY, if you have one.] I want you to do everything you can to stop this. I will remember your actions when I cast my next vote. Thank you.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:hwmmdl5nok26w3zhmg2d3fvt/bafkreigihtf5o2suhsnecpwijziyhsmxflvzzogbjre2okvstqagg6bw6y@jpeg)
February 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This. Especially if you have a GOP representative. Some of them may still be capable of rational thought and want to get re-elected. (I also call GOP reps and senators, remind them that while I'm not a constituent, I can and will donate and volunteer for their opponents.)
Ya know, that ep of The Walking Dead where the CDC was reduced to one sad man holed up in an underground facility that was programmed to self-destruct makes a lot more sense now.
February 7, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Ya know, that ep of The Walking Dead where the CDC was reduced to one sad man holed up in an underground facility that was programmed to self-destruct makes a lot more sense now.
This. It absolutely astounds me so many are meekly just rolling over for a private citizen and his minions.
This is the way. "Fuck you, make me." ❤️👊
Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.
February 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
This. It absolutely astounds me so many are meekly just rolling over for a private citizen and his minions.
Wanta end the coup? Send Sydney Sweeney in to talk to the DOGE incels. "WOW! A REAL GIRL!" (Let's have a bit of fun with it all. Lessens the horror.)
February 6, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Wanta end the coup? Send Sydney Sweeney in to talk to the DOGE incels. "WOW! A REAL GIRL!" (Let's have a bit of fun with it all. Lessens the horror.)
Occurred to me as I sipped this morning's coffee. Wonder how many of the DOGE incels know Fortran? COBOL? Lots of legacy systems and layer upon layer in the gov't systems.
February 6, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Occurred to me as I sipped this morning's coffee. Wonder how many of the DOGE incels know Fortran? COBOL? Lots of legacy systems and layer upon layer in the gov't systems.
Having worked with a fair share of the tech bro galaxy brains, I can affirm this is spot on.
Every one of these guys thinks they’re Oppenheimer mixed with Andrew Carnegie and they own something called SplortDotCom that got bought by Boozoo
2025 will go down as the year when all the subtext became text
February 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Having worked with a fair share of the tech bro galaxy brains, I can affirm this is spot on.
I'm still over at the other place, mainly because I'm contrary that way. And a lot of us are still making fun of Musk and the toddler, so there's that. Onward, folks, onward.
February 6, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I'm still over at the other place, mainly because I'm contrary that way. And a lot of us are still making fun of Musk and the toddler, so there's that. Onward, folks, onward.
This. And use the power of the bureaucracy, forms in triplicate, slowwww walk to the file room, etc. I know folks aren't used to this level of shameless criming, but c'mon. Fight back. You can do that by simply acting stupid...
I sincerely don’t know why people aren’t physically stopping those dorks. Move shit. Lock doors. Lose the keys. Everyone switch seats. Turn off all the lights. Switch the signs on the elevator lobby. Make the settings all silly. Use a different language. Wear costumes. Fill rooms with balloons
February 6, 2025 at 8:05 PM
This. And use the power of the bureaucracy, forms in triplicate, slowwww walk to the file room, etc. I know folks aren't used to this level of shameless criming, but c'mon. Fight back. You can do that by simply acting stupid...
This makes sense. Of course, it's also excruciatingly embarrassing that "we the people" elected him again.
Some people will react in horror. But the more idiotic and frivolous suits like these that he brings, the better.
Because he will lose and make an even bigger ass of himself.
His narcissistic and psychopathic compulsion to overreach can actually do some good.
www.cnn.com/2024/12/17/m...
Because he will lose and make an even bigger ass of himself.
His narcissistic and psychopathic compulsion to overreach can actually do some good.
www.cnn.com/2024/12/17/m...
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December 17, 2024 at 6:04 PM
This makes sense. Of course, it's also excruciatingly embarrassing that "we the people" elected him again.
And having worked with CEOs, I'm here to tell ya, most of them actually do very little and are very, very far removed from the real world. And, God forbid, they actually talk to a customer. Most could literally disappear tomorrow and things would go on.
I don’t think the CEO’s of the Corporate world understand how the average person views them. Since almost the entire nation is made of average people, they would probably be wise to get that figured out quickly.
It sure looks to me like most hardworking Americans have had enough of the fuckery.
It sure looks to me like most hardworking Americans have had enough of the fuckery.
December 17, 2024 at 5:55 PM
And having worked with CEOs, I'm here to tell ya, most of them actually do very little and are very, very far removed from the real world. And, God forbid, they actually talk to a customer. Most could literally disappear tomorrow and things would go on.
And as I note, the world has always been one pandemic, mad man or meteor away from Apocalypse. Do what we can, where we can, but life is short, enjoy it when you can.
Saw someone upbraiding someone else for having a hobby while the world is on fire, and, my friends:
1. The world is ever on fire, this is today's conflagration;
2. If you don't find time for rest and joy the fire will consume you;
3. Don't let people shame you for being an entire human.
1. The world is ever on fire, this is today's conflagration;
2. If you don't find time for rest and joy the fire will consume you;
3. Don't let people shame you for being an entire human.
December 17, 2024 at 5:49 PM
And as I note, the world has always been one pandemic, mad man or meteor away from Apocalypse. Do what we can, where we can, but life is short, enjoy it when you can.
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November 25, 2024 at 9:04 PM
Why yes. I'm an old white woman who is normally nonviolent -- and this would give me great pleasure.
Dan Bongino responds to Geraldo’s comment on CNN that he would fight him if he saw him in person: “Why does everybody want to fight me all the time? Do I have a punchable face or something?”
November 26, 2024 at 5:47 PM
Why yes. I'm an old white woman who is normally nonviolent -- and this would give me great pleasure.