Nathan (not Nate)
@nathannotnate.bsky.social
Where was he when Blockbuster was in trouble? Another commercial casualty of the radical left...
November 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Where was he when Blockbuster was in trouble? Another commercial casualty of the radical left...
From a political perspective, is this even possible? Seems like it would be toxic for anyone to touch it
November 10, 2025 at 9:49 PM
From a political perspective, is this even possible? Seems like it would be toxic for anyone to touch it
I mean, D's argue about the pros and cons of the filibuster, while R's win because they say, "They're stealing your jobs and eating your cats!" Don't get me wrong, debates about the filibuster, etc. matter. But they don't win elections, and right now, D's need a win.
November 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I mean, D's argue about the pros and cons of the filibuster, while R's win because they say, "They're stealing your jobs and eating your cats!" Don't get me wrong, debates about the filibuster, etc. matter. But they don't win elections, and right now, D's need a win.
I see your point, and maybe you're right. Maybe R's would have backed down. But maybe they wouldn't until a bad situation got even worse. I think the real problems are (1) bad cadidates win primaries, and (2) D's keep losing elections.
November 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I see your point, and maybe you're right. Maybe R's would have backed down. But maybe they wouldn't until a bad situation got even worse. I think the real problems are (1) bad cadidates win primaries, and (2) D's keep losing elections.
My main point is this - the problem was created because the R's control all three branches. Blaming the D's for picking a bad one of the bad options is pointless. Real change happens at the ballot box (including the primaries for weak-ass senators)
November 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
My main point is this - the problem was created because the R's control all three branches. Blaming the D's for picking a bad one of the bad options is pointless. Real change happens at the ballot box (including the primaries for weak-ass senators)
If you want a metaphor, how about a gun, but being told to pick one of your kids. The longest shutdown in history has a real human cost, as will the loss of healthcare. It's a bad situation either way.
November 10, 2025 at 8:16 PM
If you want a metaphor, how about a gun, but being told to pick one of your kids. The longest shutdown in history has a real human cost, as will the loss of healthcare. It's a bad situation either way.
This isn't a hostage situation. It's a game of chicken where the other side doesn't care about the human cost. I don't know what a win looks like when people are harmed either way. The real issue is Rs control the house, the senate, and the presidency. That needs to change.
November 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This isn't a hostage situation. It's a game of chicken where the other side doesn't care about the human cost. I don't know what a win looks like when people are harmed either way. The real issue is Rs control the house, the senate, and the presidency. That needs to change.
If this galvanized support for more progressive leaders, then by all means.
November 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
If this galvanized support for more progressive leaders, then by all means.
My point was not about the filibuster (Jesus, we're like dogs and obscure points are the squirrels). Who's fault is it that Dems were forced to choose BTW starving children and healthcare?
November 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
My point was not about the filibuster (Jesus, we're like dogs and obscure points are the squirrels). Who's fault is it that Dems were forced to choose BTW starving children and healthcare?
I get the anger, and I'm not saying D senators are blameless. But when you are fighting someone who is immoral and ignores the law, I'd focus my anger on that, and not those who faced a bunch of bad choices and picked a bad one. The only way to really fight bad is through elections.
November 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I get the anger, and I'm not saying D senators are blameless. But when you are fighting someone who is immoral and ignores the law, I'd focus my anger on that, and not those who faced a bunch of bad choices and picked a bad one. The only way to really fight bad is through elections.
Yeah, I mean, elections have consequences. That's where the real battle needs to happen.
November 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Yeah, I mean, elections have consequences. That's where the real battle needs to happen.
So, how long do you think it would have taken for R's to cave? Another week, maybe a month? Maybe never? And how many kids would go hungry to make it happen? The R's are the real enemy, they created this situation.
November 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
So, how long do you think it would have taken for R's to cave? Another week, maybe a month? Maybe never? And how many kids would go hungry to make it happen? The R's are the real enemy, they created this situation.
See, this is what happens. D's get all pedantic and start infighting. R's blame D's for all bad things and proceed to raid the cookie jar. D's then blame their own for not solving an impossible scenario created by R's. Absolutely hold your own to account, but don't forget who the real enemy is.
November 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
See, this is what happens. D's get all pedantic and start infighting. R's blame D's for all bad things and proceed to raid the cookie jar. D's then blame their own for not solving an impossible scenario created by R's. Absolutely hold your own to account, but don't forget who the real enemy is.
Nah, Republicans were like, "Starve poor people AND take their health care? This is great. And the dems will blame themselves however it come out." Let's stay on target and go after the real villains
November 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Nah, Republicans were like, "Starve poor people AND take their health care? This is great. And the dems will blame themselves however it come out." Let's stay on target and go after the real villains
Stacked Supreme Court says wut?
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Stacked Supreme Court says wut?
The leverage, though was people not getting food or pay, and the risk was the end of the filibuster. I'm not happy with the way it ended, but it's still a tough call.
November 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The leverage, though was people not getting food or pay, and the risk was the end of the filibuster. I'm not happy with the way it ended, but it's still a tough call.
"It wasn't working... according to my donors"
November 10, 2025 at 3:17 AM
"It wasn't working... according to my donors"
I think SNAP helps relieves some tension between the employer's desire to minimize costs and the worker's desire to feed their family. If it wasn't there, you might see more unrest
November 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I think SNAP helps relieves some tension between the employer's desire to minimize costs and the worker's desire to feed their family. If it wasn't there, you might see more unrest
That's my MP. I always thought he was one of the good ones, even if I don't like his choice of party.
November 6, 2025 at 11:03 PM
That's my MP. I always thought he was one of the good ones, even if I don't like his choice of party.
We need to approach Trump differently. He doesn't care about leverage, or sound economic policy, he cares about winning. Poking him in the eye does nothing to further our interests. Instead, give him a golden crown, a sword, etc. Is it caving if we get a better deal because we stroked his ego?
November 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
We need to approach Trump differently. He doesn't care about leverage, or sound economic policy, he cares about winning. Poking him in the eye does nothing to further our interests. Instead, give him a golden crown, a sword, etc. Is it caving if we get a better deal because we stroked his ego?
Given our tense relations with the US, we Canadians will appreciate the mediating influence of the Qatari on our border.
October 11, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Given our tense relations with the US, we Canadians will appreciate the mediating influence of the Qatari on our border.
Republicans were so set on fighting electrification they got scooped on critical battery tech and minerals by China.
October 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Republicans were so set on fighting electrification they got scooped on critical battery tech and minerals by China.
Americans criticized Dave Chappelle for saying he had more freedom of speech in Riyadh. Maybe he was just a bit early.
October 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Americans criticized Dave Chappelle for saying he had more freedom of speech in Riyadh. Maybe he was just a bit early.
"We have no idea how any of this works, so we're just hoping Carney can work something out"
October 6, 2025 at 11:48 PM
"We have no idea how any of this works, so we're just hoping Carney can work something out"
Says the armchair quarterback that doesn't fully understand the game being played
October 6, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Says the armchair quarterback that doesn't fully understand the game being played