Mary Sisson
@msisson.bsky.social
Writer and so far just a reply person here on Bsky. Hopeful this platform doesn't go kablooey. marysisson.com
Evelyn Normielib by Ryan Geddie.
Evelyn Normielib by Ryan Geddie.
No one in the administration has the mental flexibility to do anything other than double down.
November 27, 2025 at 12:38 AM
No one in the administration has the mental flexibility to do anything other than double down.
Tim Dunn Tim Dunn Tim Dunn
November 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Tim Dunn Tim Dunn Tim Dunn
The last time I heard this argument, the person making it was Marie Le Pen.
November 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The last time I heard this argument, the person making it was Marie Le Pen.
And this is what you see in GOP-dominated states. Trump is hardly unique among Republicans these days; the embrace of anti-democratic authoritarianism runs deep.
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I'm finally going to post, because I've seen some really naive takes on voter suppression in Texas and how it can't possibly have any kind of meaningful impact on voting. (You might wonder why Republicans bother!) Anyway, this is what a successful Dem get-out-the-vote effort looks like in Texas:
Former Democratic state House candidate among nine indicted for alleged vote harvesting in South Texas
The charges are the latest escalation in a probe that resulted in Texas authorities indicting six other Frio County area officials in May.
www.texastribune.org
November 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
And this is what you see in GOP-dominated states. Trump is hardly unique among Republicans these days; the embrace of anti-democratic authoritarianism runs deep.
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Couldn’t help but notice that they’re both white…
November 25, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Couldn’t help but notice that they’re both white…
Yeah, it’s trash. I live in a state where political donations are unlimited in most cases, and the ruling party consists of 3-4 factions, each backed by a different billionaire. Not surprisingly, policy is completely divorced from the needs of the public.
November 24, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Yeah, it’s trash. I live in a state where political donations are unlimited in most cases, and the ruling party consists of 3-4 factions, each backed by a different billionaire. Not surprisingly, policy is completely divorced from the needs of the public.
I feel like this was a unappreciated dynamic with the housing bubble: At the time, it was pretty much the only thing in the economy that was going great guns, and that created a solid motivation for the Bush Administration to let it run.
November 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I feel like this was a unappreciated dynamic with the housing bubble: At the time, it was pretty much the only thing in the economy that was going great guns, and that created a solid motivation for the Bush Administration to let it run.
I just don’t know what’s going on with The Atlantic in Trump II. Even if this profile picks RFK Jr apart, what have we learned? He’s an unqualified crackpot—that’s hardly new information.
November 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I just don’t know what’s going on with The Atlantic in Trump II. Even if this profile picks RFK Jr apart, what have we learned? He’s an unqualified crackpot—that’s hardly new information.
I think “massive labor reforms would make it possible!” kind of makes my point. Thank you.
November 24, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I think “massive labor reforms would make it possible!” kind of makes my point. Thank you.
I’d think the main issue would be labor….
November 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I’d think the main issue would be labor….
Hey AI, do you grill brisket?
November 24, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Hey AI, do you grill brisket?
I wanted to add muscle mass, so I started eating a protein bar, or a shake, or Greek yogurt after each exercise session, and that worked great for me. Genetics are going to affect everything, but I would suggest starting there—you may not need anything more.
November 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM
I wanted to add muscle mass, so I started eating a protein bar, or a shake, or Greek yogurt after each exercise session, and that worked great for me. Genetics are going to affect everything, but I would suggest starting there—you may not need anything more.
I would not dare not smooch.
November 22, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I would not dare not smooch.
I once was going to make a lemon meringue pie & the grocery store had yuzus on sale, so I figured why not? Then when I cut them open, they were totally dry inside! So I wound up using the bottled lemon juice I had on hand and zesting all I could possibly zest—it turned out great! (Whew!)
November 22, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I once was going to make a lemon meringue pie & the grocery store had yuzus on sale, so I figured why not? Then when I cut them open, they were totally dry inside! So I wound up using the bottled lemon juice I had on hand and zesting all I could possibly zest—it turned out great! (Whew!)
This is what’s going on with lot of these RW people who sort of explode onto the scene—they’ve basically been scouted by one of a handful of well-connected RW billionaires and offered financial security in exchange for being a puppet. That crazy OK school superintendent? Property of Tim Dunn.
November 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM
This is what’s going on with lot of these RW people who sort of explode onto the scene—they’ve basically been scouted by one of a handful of well-connected RW billionaires and offered financial security in exchange for being a puppet. That crazy OK school superintendent? Property of Tim Dunn.
Standard practice for Republican AGs in red states. This is what we have to fight against, because they do not hesitate to deploy state power for partisan ends.
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I'm finally going to post, because I've seen some really naive takes on voter suppression in Texas and how it can't possibly have any kind of meaningful impact on voting. (You might wonder why Republicans bother!) Anyway, this is what a successful Dem get-out-the-vote effort looks like in Texas:
Former Democratic state House candidate among nine indicted for alleged vote harvesting in South Texas
The charges are the latest escalation in a probe that resulted in Texas authorities indicting six other Frio County area officials in May.
www.texastribune.org
November 22, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Standard practice for Republican AGs in red states. This is what we have to fight against, because they do not hesitate to deploy state power for partisan ends.
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Yeah, I dunno why people get upset when they say “Child rape is bad” and pundits reply, “That depends on who is the child and who is the rapist.” A mystery.
November 21, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Yeah, I dunno why people get upset when they say “Child rape is bad” and pundits reply, “That depends on who is the child and who is the rapist.” A mystery.
And you’re like, Dude, I couldn’t believe it either….
November 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
And you’re like, Dude, I couldn’t believe it either….
“Jabba the Hutt shares frank thoughts on Leia’s physique”
November 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
“Jabba the Hutt shares frank thoughts on Leia’s physique”
But Patrick, there’s just not enough out there about morning routines!
November 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
But Patrick, there’s just not enough out there about morning routines!
Not that anyone at any size deserves that kind of “frankness,” but: They do know we can go look at the reporter involved, right?
November 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Not that anyone at any size deserves that kind of “frankness,” but: They do know we can go look at the reporter involved, right?