Steve Saideman
@smsaideman.bsky.social
#CivMil relations; Director, @CdsnRcds; saideman.blogspot.com; Co-host, Battle Rhythm podcast cdsn-rcds.com/battlerhythm, International Relations professor. Used to study nationalism/ethnic conflict.
Reposted by Steve Saideman
Senate Dems are out here posting noise like "omg the Senate GOP just voted against healthcare subsidies and are trying to sneak a bunch of terrible shit into the funding bill" — and people are flooding their mentions with "bitch, please, GTFOH"
Never seen such a dramatic swing in political momentum
Never seen such a dramatic swing in political momentum
November 11, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Senate Dems are out here posting noise like "omg the Senate GOP just voted against healthcare subsidies and are trying to sneak a bunch of terrible shit into the funding bill" — and people are flooding their mentions with "bitch, please, GTFOH"
Never seen such a dramatic swing in political momentum
Never seen such a dramatic swing in political momentum
Reposted by Steve Saideman
Stay and fight. From New York: if you register as an independent, you can't vote in the primary. And in a blue state like NY, primaries can be more decisive than general elections. And in general elections, you can vote on the Working Families Party line and signal the Dems you're a progressive.
Right, the answer isn't to abandon the party to these weasels.
The answer is to flood the party with people who will take it over and transform it.
The answer is to flood the party with people who will take it over and transform it.
Hey, a lot of people are talking about changing affiliation from Democratic to Independent.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
November 11, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Stay and fight. From New York: if you register as an independent, you can't vote in the primary. And in a blue state like NY, primaries can be more decisive than general elections. And in general elections, you can vote on the Working Families Party line and signal the Dems you're a progressive.
Reposted by Steve Saideman
In the century leading up to 1975, nearly 6000 freighters went down in the Great Lakes.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
November 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
In the century leading up to 1975, nearly 6000 freighters went down in the Great Lakes.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
Reposted by Steve Saideman
🚨 Have you listened to the latest episode of Sirens? Breaking Defense's Congress/Industry Reporter Valerie Insinna brings you an insider's look at the rift between Pete Hegseth's Pentagon and the press corps that has covered it for decades. Listen wherever you get podcasts. https://ow.ly/aE4750Xpyj9
Sirens: A Bombshell production
News Commentary Podcast · Updated Biweekly · Sirens, a new podcast from the ladies of Bombshell, dissects the institutions of American power. With their trademark wit and charm, join Loren DeJonge Schulman, Radha Iyengar Plumb, and Erin Simpson …
ow.ly
November 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
🚨 Have you listened to the latest episode of Sirens? Breaking Defense's Congress/Industry Reporter Valerie Insinna brings you an insider's look at the rift between Pete Hegseth's Pentagon and the press corps that has covered it for decades. Listen wherever you get podcasts. https://ow.ly/aE4750Xpyj9
Reposted by Steve Saideman
I can't tell you how many interviews I've done where I've been asked: If Trump's policies are so problematic, why are U.S. stocks rising so rapidly.
A bit of international context illustrates the real issue here.
U.S. stocks have dramatically underperformed other advanced economies.
A bit of international context illustrates the real issue here.
U.S. stocks have dramatically underperformed other advanced economies.
November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I can't tell you how many interviews I've done where I've been asked: If Trump's policies are so problematic, why are U.S. stocks rising so rapidly.
A bit of international context illustrates the real issue here.
U.S. stocks have dramatically underperformed other advanced economies.
A bit of international context illustrates the real issue here.
U.S. stocks have dramatically underperformed other advanced economies.
Reposted by Steve Saideman
Don’t pretend it isn’t happening in Canada, and don’t let it get worse.
CBC uncovers a secret neo-Nazi gathering in Vancouver — attended by MMA gym owners, trainers & far-right extremists.
A chilling look at how hate is spreading in Canada — and why public journalism matters.
📰 r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
#SaveTheCBC #cdnpoli #AntiHate #Democracy
A chilling look at how hate is spreading in Canada — and why public journalism matters.
📰 r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
#SaveTheCBC #cdnpoli #AntiHate #Democracy
November 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Don’t pretend it isn’t happening in Canada, and don’t let it get worse.
as much as i am miffed at the Senato Dems for getting very little for their votes, I am pretty sure this scene portrays the dynamics that will most most next November.
Trump just got massively booed and flipped off by the crowd at the Commanders game.
(Video: Marisa Schultz)
(Video: Marisa Schultz)
November 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
as much as i am miffed at the Senato Dems for getting very little for their votes, I am pretty sure this scene portrays the dynamics that will most most next November.
Reposted by Steve Saideman
Supreme Court suggests that Kim Davis go fuck herself and/or one of her 37 ex-husbands.
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Supreme Court suggests that Kim Davis go fuck herself and/or one of her 37 ex-husbands.
Reposted by Steve Saideman
Why can't we have nice things for even one week
November 10, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Why can't we have nice things for even one week
Reposted by Steve Saideman
November 10, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Reposted by Steve Saideman
Congrats to the eight Democrats who gave this regime a huge win over the weekend. Here’s your reward.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Trump Pardons Giuliani and Others Involved in Effort to Overturn 2020 Election
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Congrats to the eight Democrats who gave this regime a huge win over the weekend. Here’s your reward.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Reposted by Steve Saideman
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
March 14, 2025 at 10:24 PM
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
Reposted by Steve Saideman
Who Pays Trump’s Tariffs?
By October, 2025, Importers now bore only 27% of the tariff cost—less than half the estimate for June. A slightly higher 18% was now borne by exporters, and a much higher 55% was being passed on to consumers.
www.cfr.org/article/who-...
By October, 2025, Importers now bore only 27% of the tariff cost—less than half the estimate for June. A slightly higher 18% was now borne by exporters, and a much higher 55% was being passed on to consumers.
www.cfr.org/article/who-...
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Who Pays Trump’s Tariffs?
By October, 2025, Importers now bore only 27% of the tariff cost—less than half the estimate for June. A slightly higher 18% was now borne by exporters, and a much higher 55% was being passed on to consumers.
www.cfr.org/article/who-...
By October, 2025, Importers now bore only 27% of the tariff cost—less than half the estimate for June. A slightly higher 18% was now borne by exporters, and a much higher 55% was being passed on to consumers.
www.cfr.org/article/who-...
Reposted by Steve Saideman
The CPL Final is in the middle of a snowstorm in Canada, true North American soccer heritage...how could it get any better?
HOW ABOUT A FREAKIN' BICYCLE KICK EQUALIZER!!!
HOW ABOUT A FREAKIN' BICYCLE KICK EQUALIZER!!!
November 9, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The CPL Final is in the middle of a snowstorm in Canada, true North American soccer heritage...how could it get any better?
HOW ABOUT A FREAKIN' BICYCLE KICK EQUALIZER!!!
HOW ABOUT A FREAKIN' BICYCLE KICK EQUALIZER!!!
Reposted by Steve Saideman
Since the Democrats worked extra hard to hide who actually supported this, I think the No Kings/Resistance position should be to primary every Democrat unless they publicly call for Schumer's ouster this week
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Since the Democrats worked extra hard to hide who actually supported this, I think the No Kings/Resistance position should be to primary every Democrat unless they publicly call for Schumer's ouster this week
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Reposted by Steve Saideman
Any Democratic senator, at any moment, could've derailed this by calling for Schumer's replacement and casting their colleagues as MAGA collaborators, thereby shifting the Overton window. But they're all in on it. This was always a team effort.
November 10, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Any Democratic senator, at any moment, could've derailed this by calling for Schumer's replacement and casting their colleagues as MAGA collaborators, thereby shifting the Overton window. But they're all in on it. This was always a team effort.
Reposted by Steve Saideman
The arrogance of a Senator who is not even running again to take the lead in undermining the Caucus and the voters.
Shaheen: So let me be clear. No one in the senate chamber wants to extend the ACA tax credits more than I do.
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The arrogance of a Senator who is not even running again to take the lead in undermining the Caucus and the voters.
Reposted by Steve Saideman
Naive doesn’t begin to cover it. Sigh. Trusting these republicans 🙄🙄
Hassan: With the government reopening shortly, Republicans now finally have to come to the table. Or make no mistake, Americans will remember who stood in the way.
November 10, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Naive doesn’t begin to cover it. Sigh. Trusting these republicans 🙄🙄
Reposted by Steve Saideman
Assume all the yes and no votes from Dem senators are strategic and not sincere votes. The party caucus made a decision. No way to know how many were in favor. Then the caucus decided who would vote yes and no based on what would protect each of them politically the most. That’s how this works.
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Assume all the yes and no votes from Dem senators are strategic and not sincere votes. The party caucus made a decision. No way to know how many were in favor. Then the caucus decided who would vote yes and no based on what would protect each of them politically the most. That’s how this works.
Close votes are close for a reason--the party organizes who take the hit and who does not. Again, no accident no 2026 candidates voted yes.
So, primary any Dem Senator that is not willing to fight this day and every damned day.
So, primary any Dem Senator that is not willing to fight this day and every damned day.
Important to understand this. There's a reasonable chance that your Dem Senator who voted against it and is acting mad now was in on the play. It's the same reason why they scheduled the surrender for AFTER the election this week. They didn't want people pissed at Dems right before an election.
The caucus meeting was just to orchestrate who would fall on the sword but not be up for a vote in 2026.
November 10, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Close votes are close for a reason--the party organizes who take the hit and who does not. Again, no accident no 2026 candidates voted yes.
So, primary any Dem Senator that is not willing to fight this day and every damned day.
So, primary any Dem Senator that is not willing to fight this day and every damned day.
Reposted by Steve Saideman
Interesting study from RAND arguing that AI increases jobs, rather than replacing them.
The reason? Most jobs are complex.
Microsoft, for example, says 'political scientists' will be easily replaced.
Buddy, I do like six different jobs.
www.rand.org/pubs/comment...
The reason? Most jobs are complex.
Microsoft, for example, says 'political scientists' will be easily replaced.
Buddy, I do like six different jobs.
www.rand.org/pubs/comment...
x.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Interesting study from RAND arguing that AI increases jobs, rather than replacing them.
The reason? Most jobs are complex.
Microsoft, for example, says 'political scientists' will be easily replaced.
Buddy, I do like six different jobs.
www.rand.org/pubs/comment...
The reason? Most jobs are complex.
Microsoft, for example, says 'political scientists' will be easily replaced.
Buddy, I do like six different jobs.
www.rand.org/pubs/comment...
No 2026ers is absolutely not an accident. Elections do matter, and these assholes are expecting people to forget the betrayal in 2 years.
Not a bad bet since way too many Americans forgot who was President during the worst part of the pandemic.
Not a bad bet since way too many Americans forgot who was President during the worst part of the pandemic.
Fetterman's only chance for reelection is as a Republican
so currently defectors are:
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 2:25 AM
No 2026ers is absolutely not an accident. Elections do matter, and these assholes are expecting people to forget the betrayal in 2 years.
Not a bad bet since way too many Americans forgot who was President during the worst part of the pandemic.
Not a bad bet since way too many Americans forgot who was President during the worst part of the pandemic.
Reposted by Steve Saideman
A reminder - last March, republicans promised to restore $1.1B in funding to DC in exchange for funding the government, and Mike Johnson never took it up in the House.
a cartoon girl in a blue dress is kneeling in a field holding a bag
ALT: a cartoon girl in a blue dress is kneeling in a field holding a bag
media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 AM
A reminder - last March, republicans promised to restore $1.1B in funding to DC in exchange for funding the government, and Mike Johnson never took it up in the House.
Reposted by Steve Saideman
Any senate Democrat who supports keeping Schumer as leader should not get your vote. That needs to be the line you have to draw. Sorry, I realize that might seem hard; so is not being able to fucking afford healthcare.
November 10, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Any senate Democrat who supports keeping Schumer as leader should not get your vote. That needs to be the line you have to draw. Sorry, I realize that might seem hard; so is not being able to fucking afford healthcare.
Reposted by Steve Saideman
One point worth emphasizing here: The punditry has been saying Sherrill (and Spanberger) represent the sane centrist wing of the party versus the left. Well, okay, but here Sherrill is urging more fight. Again, the results show that anti-Trump + affordability can *unite* the party. This shows how.
This is really good to see: Miki Sherrill just put out a statement sharply criticizing the Senate Dems' pending cave in the government shutdown, ripping it as "malpractice" and a betrayal of the people who are "counting on us to fight for them." Sherrill knows what drove her victory. Wake up, Dems.
November 10, 2025 at 1:50 AM
One point worth emphasizing here: The punditry has been saying Sherrill (and Spanberger) represent the sane centrist wing of the party versus the left. Well, okay, but here Sherrill is urging more fight. Again, the results show that anti-Trump + affordability can *unite* the party. This shows how.