ash
@rollingfor20.bsky.social
he/him. 22. transgender man. democratic socialist. loud and annoying on the internet. secretly a crow. i help lawyers do their jobs!
views are mine and not reflective of my employer!
views are mine and not reflective of my employer!
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"More people than anticipated" has been the DFL's excuse for godforsakenly disastrous cacuses and conventions since at least 2008, probably before.
Sounds like you need to fire whoever is responsible for anticipation in the DFL party, @dfl.org.
Sounds like you need to fire whoever is responsible for anticipation in the DFL party, @dfl.org.
here’s richard’s response to both you and eva. thanks eva only and then @mikeylightsit.bsky.social says he should’ve thanked you too
November 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM
"More people than anticipated" has been the DFL's excuse for godforsakenly disastrous cacuses and conventions since at least 2008, probably before.
Sounds like you need to fire whoever is responsible for anticipation in the DFL party, @dfl.org.
Sounds like you need to fire whoever is responsible for anticipation in the DFL party, @dfl.org.
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Hi all. I hate to ask, but I just found out I need another surgery (skin grafting) and it got scheduled for next week. That means missing work and I used all my paid time off during my previous hospital stay.
Any help to cover the lost wages would be appreciated.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ja...
Any help to cover the lost wages would be appreciated.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ja...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Hi all. I hate to ask, but I just found out I need another surgery (skin grafting) and it got scheduled for next week. That means missing work and I used all my paid time off during my previous hospital stay.
Any help to cover the lost wages would be appreciated.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ja...
Any help to cover the lost wages would be appreciated.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ja...
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As a ward 6 caucus attendee, thank you for the work you put in. I'm very glad you voiced your concerns and shared your experience.
The scale of what is asked for in ward caucuses, which are larger than many cities', is huge and resources to support the work should come from the state party
The scale of what is asked for in ward caucuses, which are larger than many cities', is huge and resources to support the work should come from the state party
this was the question I asked at the DFL listening session. The answer I got was not satisfactory. I didn’t record the answer bc I was exhausted lol
November 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
As a ward 6 caucus attendee, thank you for the work you put in. I'm very glad you voiced your concerns and shared your experience.
The scale of what is asked for in ward caucuses, which are larger than many cities', is huge and resources to support the work should come from the state party
The scale of what is asked for in ward caucuses, which are larger than many cities', is huge and resources to support the work should come from the state party
currently going by myself if anyone else is going Saturday 👀
November 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
currently going by myself if anyone else is going Saturday 👀
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Today and every day, remember that trans rights are human rights.
November 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Today and every day, remember that trans rights are human rights.
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it's kinda gross to use photos of paul and sheila wellstone next to this "we're a brand!" stuff, why would you want to make the DFL more like a corporation?
democrats OUT of our farmer labor party!!
democrats OUT of our farmer labor party!!
November 14, 2025 at 2:57 PM
it's kinda gross to use photos of paul and sheila wellstone next to this "we're a brand!" stuff, why would you want to make the DFL more like a corporation?
democrats OUT of our farmer labor party!!
democrats OUT of our farmer labor party!!
now that I am more than half awake I want to say thanks to yall for supporting me during the insane bullshit that’s happened over the last year (Ward 6 planning started last October if you can believe it or not)
this was the question I asked at the DFL listening session. The answer I got was not satisfactory. I didn’t record the answer bc I was exhausted lol
November 14, 2025 at 2:58 PM
now that I am more than half awake I want to say thanks to yall for supporting me during the insane bullshit that’s happened over the last year (Ward 6 planning started last October if you can believe it or not)
i need a haircut so bad holy shit 😭
November 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
i need a haircut so bad holy shit 😭
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I have a ~weird~ ask… if you like making friendship bracelets, or your kids like making friendship bracelets, would you consider making some for the unhoused people the Supply Depot serves? We want to bring joy
November 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I have a ~weird~ ask… if you like making friendship bracelets, or your kids like making friendship bracelets, would you consider making some for the unhoused people the Supply Depot serves? We want to bring joy
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DFL listening session with chair richard carlbom at sabathani. he gave a presentation on 2026 efforts, including applying a brand strategy to the party, and then heard from people like ash who planned the ward 6 caucus and convention alone and is frustrated with a lack of support
November 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
DFL listening session with chair richard carlbom at sabathani. he gave a presentation on 2026 efforts, including applying a brand strategy to the party, and then heard from people like ash who planned the ward 6 caucus and convention alone and is frustrated with a lack of support
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Not even Daddy Warbucks could donate enough money to cover the cost of all the hours that volunteers put into the DFL. Pandering to donors at the expense of volunteers may look good on the balance books for now, but it will cost the party far more in the end.
Richard is getting people who are CRYING while talking about how HARD it is here to put in HUNDREDS OF HOURS into the DFL only to be yelled at by centrists and he’s not… doing great responding.
November 14, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Not even Daddy Warbucks could donate enough money to cover the cost of all the hours that volunteers put into the DFL. Pandering to donors at the expense of volunteers may look good on the balance books for now, but it will cost the party far more in the end.
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The entire party is shielding her from any and all accountability.
But I’m the villain cause I keep bringing it up.
Why can’t I just be quiet and “go along to get along”.
I’m the problem for speaking out.
So leadership hates me.
The DFL has an ethics & integrity problem and I’m not gonna shut up.
But I’m the villain cause I keep bringing it up.
Why can’t I just be quiet and “go along to get along”.
I’m the problem for speaking out.
So leadership hates me.
The DFL has an ethics & integrity problem and I’m not gonna shut up.
Someone’s child is dead because something someone in DFL leadership did. Dead. Not coming back.
November 14, 2025 at 2:38 AM
The entire party is shielding her from any and all accountability.
But I’m the villain cause I keep bringing it up.
Why can’t I just be quiet and “go along to get along”.
I’m the problem for speaking out.
So leadership hates me.
The DFL has an ethics & integrity problem and I’m not gonna shut up.
But I’m the villain cause I keep bringing it up.
Why can’t I just be quiet and “go along to get along”.
I’m the problem for speaking out.
So leadership hates me.
The DFL has an ethics & integrity problem and I’m not gonna shut up.
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This was not a “listening session.”
Less than half the people who got in line to speak were able to do so.
And those that did speak got evasive answers, not active listening.
Less than half the people who got in line to speak were able to do so.
And those that did speak got evasive answers, not active listening.
We asked Richard to show up and listen and what we got was a corporate presentation about branding followed by evasive answers that absolutely did not meet the moment.
When I met Richard for the first time two months ago, I told him this party was a ticking bomb and it's already starting to blow.
When I met Richard for the first time two months ago, I told him this party was a ticking bomb and it's already starting to blow.
November 14, 2025 at 4:31 AM
This was not a “listening session.”
Less than half the people who got in line to speak were able to do so.
And those that did speak got evasive answers, not active listening.
Less than half the people who got in line to speak were able to do so.
And those that did speak got evasive answers, not active listening.
I have a headache and im exhausted but I am at least glad I got to ask my question
November 14, 2025 at 4:30 AM
I have a headache and im exhausted but I am at least glad I got to ask my question
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you don’t need due process to ask someone to resign from a powerful party post!! completely unrelated shit!!
richard carlbom was asked about cyndy martin remaining on the CRBC and basically said “due process exists in this country.”
i don’t think there is any dispute cyndy martin hit and killed that teenager with her car and didn’t call 911 until the next morning, regardless of the criminal trial
i don’t think there is any dispute cyndy martin hit and killed that teenager with her car and didn’t call 911 until the next morning, regardless of the criminal trial
November 14, 2025 at 1:45 AM
you don’t need due process to ask someone to resign from a powerful party post!! completely unrelated shit!!
btw I wasn’t thanked for my time and energy put into making the party work, nor was I apologized to for the stress and anxiety I went through. just absolute empty promises and buzzwords. he said thanks only after my friend @mikeylightsit.bsky.social called him out on it
this was the question I asked at the DFL listening session. The answer I got was not satisfactory. I didn’t record the answer bc I was exhausted lol
November 14, 2025 at 3:54 AM
btw I wasn’t thanked for my time and energy put into making the party work, nor was I apologized to for the stress and anxiety I went through. just absolute empty promises and buzzwords. he said thanks only after my friend @mikeylightsit.bsky.social called him out on it
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I think there’s a real conversation to be had about whether “beyond a reasonable doubt” should be the requirement to force someone out of a public position. I don’t think it should be. The MNGOP has the high ground on this. They forced out a pedo based on probable cause essentially.
richard carlbom was asked about cyndy martin remaining on the CRBC and basically said “due process exists in this country.”
i don’t think there is any dispute cyndy martin hit and killed that teenager with her car and didn’t call 911 until the next morning, regardless of the criminal trial
i don’t think there is any dispute cyndy martin hit and killed that teenager with her car and didn’t call 911 until the next morning, regardless of the criminal trial
November 14, 2025 at 1:43 AM
I think there’s a real conversation to be had about whether “beyond a reasonable doubt” should be the requirement to force someone out of a public position. I don’t think it should be. The MNGOP has the high ground on this. They forced out a pedo based on probable cause essentially.
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"I hear what you say, but I trust what you do.”
- @elitalksmpls.bsky.social
- @elitalksmpls.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 3:39 AM
"I hear what you say, but I trust what you do.”
- @elitalksmpls.bsky.social
- @elitalksmpls.bsky.social
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So incredibly pissed that it falls on my community to help the DFL and get shit on for it. It’s time for that to change!
Trans and non-binary DFL’ers are all too often there for the party in its greatest time of need. DFL leadership is all too often nowhere to found in ours.
Join us in supporting A Better DFL to help create a party that works for all us ❤️
www.abetterdfl.org
Join us in supporting A Better DFL to help create a party that works for all us ❤️
www.abetterdfl.org
November 14, 2025 at 3:39 AM
So incredibly pissed that it falls on my community to help the DFL and get shit on for it. It’s time for that to change!
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Trans and non-binary DFL’ers are all too often there for the party in its greatest time of need. DFL leadership is all too often nowhere to found in ours.
Join us in supporting A Better DFL to help create a party that works for all us ❤️
www.abetterdfl.org
Join us in supporting A Better DFL to help create a party that works for all us ❤️
www.abetterdfl.org
November 14, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Trans and non-binary DFL’ers are all too often there for the party in its greatest time of need. DFL leadership is all too often nowhere to found in ours.
Join us in supporting A Better DFL to help create a party that works for all us ❤️
www.abetterdfl.org
Join us in supporting A Better DFL to help create a party that works for all us ❤️
www.abetterdfl.org
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if you're also pissed at the DFL, join us in trying to fix it! sign up below to prepare for caucuses in february as we try to create a Better DFL!
Hi Minnesotan Bluesky:
The DFL has a well-known transphobia problem. I'm organizing to change the party platform in 2026 to be explicitly supportive of trans people in Minnesota. This will provide a basis for expelling transphobia from our party.
Join me: abetterdfl.org.
The DFL has a well-known transphobia problem. I'm organizing to change the party platform in 2026 to be explicitly supportive of trans people in Minnesota. This will provide a basis for expelling transphobia from our party.
Join me: abetterdfl.org.
November 14, 2025 at 1:57 AM
if you're also pissed at the DFL, join us in trying to fix it! sign up below to prepare for caucuses in february as we try to create a Better DFL!
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i'm told steve brandt, who is a DFL endorsed elected official, was also turned away at the DFL listening session because he had a backpack. he'd biked there, and the organizers did not tell us backpacks were banned
@dfl.org
@dfl.org
That’s my plan too. I believe I saw a former DFL candidate trying to get in and running afoul of the unpublished rule as well
November 14, 2025 at 2:50 AM
i'm told steve brandt, who is a DFL endorsed elected official, was also turned away at the DFL listening session because he had a backpack. he'd biked there, and the organizers did not tell us backpacks were banned
@dfl.org
@dfl.org
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The DFL is a shitshow and I'm dedicated to doing my part in fixing it over the next year because if they don't get their shit together, we are going to lose and my life and home in Minnesota will be at risk.
If you're mad about this shit like me, help me out with this organizing effort.
If you're mad about this shit like me, help me out with this organizing effort.
A Better DFL
abetterdfl.org
November 14, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The DFL is a shitshow and I'm dedicated to doing my part in fixing it over the next year because if they don't get their shit together, we are going to lose and my life and home in Minnesota will be at risk.
If you're mad about this shit like me, help me out with this organizing effort.
If you're mad about this shit like me, help me out with this organizing effort.