Scott Dolan
@scottdolan.bsky.social
Teacher, union leader, MA Political Science, cocktails and spirits lover, jazz (hard bop is my favorite), movies (the longer and slower the better), succulents, walks in the woods, menswear, Mets and Knicks. I used to love talking politics.
We are not going to abandon all of these folks out of spite.
December 8, 2024 at 7:34 PM
We are not going to abandon all of these folks out of spite.
Nellie’s Sports Bar is a great spot.
December 7, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Nellie’s Sports Bar is a great spot.
There is no remote chance that we get money out of politics during our lifetime. They own the Supreme Court and a slim majority of the American people are selfish, racist, misogynist cowards. We need to prepare to survive and fight the oligarchy that has owned us for a long ass time.
December 7, 2024 at 4:52 AM
There is no remote chance that we get money out of politics during our lifetime. They own the Supreme Court and a slim majority of the American people are selfish, racist, misogynist cowards. We need to prepare to survive and fight the oligarchy that has owned us for a long ass time.
Bridges has gotten off to a slow start while adjusting to a new team with many moving parts. He is already showing signs of being just fine.
December 6, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Bridges has gotten off to a slow start while adjusting to a new team with many moving parts. He is already showing signs of being just fine.
If he was going to do this he should have done them all at once and included the Hunter Biden pardon in the mix. He would have at least been able to argue that the pardon was part of a broader need to shield people from Trump's vengence.
December 5, 2024 at 5:02 PM
If he was going to do this he should have done them all at once and included the Hunter Biden pardon in the mix. He would have at least been able to argue that the pardon was part of a broader need to shield people from Trump's vengence.
Reposted by Scott Dolan
and here's the thing: I have no doubt that desantis and rubio and bondi will be slavishly loyal to trump. but they are also *ambitious* and have an interest in their own careers as well as that of the republican party. this introduces a tension into the administration (that can be exploited)
December 5, 2024 at 1:16 AM
and here's the thing: I have no doubt that desantis and rubio and bondi will be slavishly loyal to trump. but they are also *ambitious* and have an interest in their own careers as well as that of the republican party. this introduces a tension into the administration (that can be exploited)
It is certainly not going to change Trump’s behavior or the hypocrisy of the Republican Party. It does deliver a disingenuous but very effective talking point to the Trump cult. Perhaps that no longer matters either.
December 2, 2024 at 3:36 AM
It is certainly not going to change Trump’s behavior or the hypocrisy of the Republican Party. It does deliver a disingenuous but very effective talking point to the Trump cult. Perhaps that no longer matters either.
More than one thing can be true at the same time.
December 2, 2024 at 2:59 AM
More than one thing can be true at the same time.
Classic. This is what Ann Richards said about GW Bush sue. He was running against her for TX Governor. It was true.
November 30, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Classic. This is what Ann Richards said about GW Bush sue. He was running against her for TX Governor. It was true.
Todd Snyder has a great sale going right now. Also, I recently listened to your podcast on Crimson Tide. It was very enjoyable. Thanks.
November 30, 2024 at 3:01 PM
Todd Snyder has a great sale going right now. Also, I recently listened to your podcast on Crimson Tide. It was very enjoyable. Thanks.