The Ordinary American
@theordinaryamerican.online
He/Him | #Liberal Democrat in a red state | dad | husband | #antifascist | #atheist | #CatDad | #SoftwareEngineer in #ATX | old-time music
Occasional ramblings: https://www.theordinaryamerican.online
Austin, TX
Occasional ramblings: https://www.theordinaryamerican.online
Austin, TX
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🚨🚨🚨 TENNESSEE 🚨🚨🚨
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Vote AFTYN BEHN for Congressional District TN07
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November 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🚨🚨🚨 TENNESSEE 🚨🚨🚨
HELP GET OUT THE VOTE
For special election in two days
Tuesday Dec 2nd
Go to Iwillvote.com
Vote AFTYN BEHN for Congressional District TN07
@aftynbehn.bsky.social
HELP GET OUT THE VOTE
For special election in two days
Tuesday Dec 2nd
Go to Iwillvote.com
Vote AFTYN BEHN for Congressional District TN07
@aftynbehn.bsky.social
My goal is to do this one year—except for the Taco Bell part.
Man Getting High And Eating Taco Bell Thousands Of Miles Away From Family Having Best Thanksgiving Of Life https://theonion.com/man-getting-high-and-eating-taco-bell-thousands-of-mile-1845721340/
November 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
My goal is to do this one year—except for the Taco Bell part.
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Man Getting High And Eating Taco Bell Thousands Of Miles Away From Family Having Best Thanksgiving Of Life https://theonion.com/man-getting-high-and-eating-taco-bell-thousands-of-mile-1845721340/
November 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Man Getting High And Eating Taco Bell Thousands Of Miles Away From Family Having Best Thanksgiving Of Life https://theonion.com/man-getting-high-and-eating-taco-bell-thousands-of-mile-1845721340/
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Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
In this time of growing Christian Nationalism, it is important to remember the *real* history of Thanksgiving. The Puritans didn't just come to the New World to flee persecution, they came here so they could be the ones doing the persecution.
In this time of growing Christian Nationalism, it is important to remember the *real* history of Thanksgiving. The Puritans didn't just come to the New World to flee persecution, they came here so they could be the ones doing the persecution.
November 27, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
In this time of growing Christian Nationalism, it is important to remember the *real* history of Thanksgiving. The Puritans didn't just come to the New World to flee persecution, they came here so they could be the ones doing the persecution.
In this time of growing Christian Nationalism, it is important to remember the *real* history of Thanksgiving. The Puritans didn't just come to the New World to flee persecution, they came here so they could be the ones doing the persecution.
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every fundraising text moves me closer to throwing my phone in the river and moving into the woods
November 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
every fundraising text moves me closer to throwing my phone in the river and moving into the woods
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Trump never had a fan base.
He had an army of bots who sold his racism and misogyny and xenophobia to uneducated Americans who took voting advice from bald eagle profiles posting Tweets from Eastern Europe.
It’s as stupid as it sounds.
He had an army of bots who sold his racism and misogyny and xenophobia to uneducated Americans who took voting advice from bald eagle profiles posting Tweets from Eastern Europe.
It’s as stupid as it sounds.
November 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Trump never had a fan base.
He had an army of bots who sold his racism and misogyny and xenophobia to uneducated Americans who took voting advice from bald eagle profiles posting Tweets from Eastern Europe.
It’s as stupid as it sounds.
He had an army of bots who sold his racism and misogyny and xenophobia to uneducated Americans who took voting advice from bald eagle profiles posting Tweets from Eastern Europe.
It’s as stupid as it sounds.
Another day, another rage bait email from a Democratic fundraising outlet. Do these people just not grasp how off-putting their, “We can't believe you haven't donated after Lauren Boebert did a racism” emails are. Yes, I'm mad. No, I can't give money every time a Republican does something shitty.
November 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Another day, another rage bait email from a Democratic fundraising outlet. Do these people just not grasp how off-putting their, “We can't believe you haven't donated after Lauren Boebert did a racism” emails are. Yes, I'm mad. No, I can't give money every time a Republican does something shitty.
MTG either has a strategy here, or she's lost her ever-loving mind. I'm going with the former, though I'm not sure if she's bright enough to have a *good* strategy.
BASH: We have seen these attacks from the president at other people. It's not new. And I haven't heard you speak out about it until it was directed at you.
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: I think that's fair criticism. And I would like to say, humbly, I'm sorry for taking part in the toxic politics.
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: I think that's fair criticism. And I would like to say, humbly, I'm sorry for taking part in the toxic politics.
November 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
MTG either has a strategy here, or she's lost her ever-loving mind. I'm going with the former, though I'm not sure if she's bright enough to have a *good* strategy.
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A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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November 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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Of course I'm worried about socialism. I mean, just imagine if Mamdani one day becomes President and nationalizes industry, imposes historic tax hikes, goes after the media, builds a secret national police force, militarizes the country, and sends people to camps.
November 5, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Of course I'm worried about socialism. I mean, just imagine if Mamdani one day becomes President and nationalizes industry, imposes historic tax hikes, goes after the media, builds a secret national police force, militarizes the country, and sends people to camps.
Merrick Garland continues to get a pass, but with each passing day, I realize more and more how badly he failed us. He was also not the hero people have made him out to be. He's been touted as the lead on the OKC bombing investigation that bravely brought the perpetrators to justice.
November 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Merrick Garland continues to get a pass, but with each passing day, I realize more and more how badly he failed us. He was also not the hero people have made him out to be. He's been touted as the lead on the OKC bombing investigation that bravely brought the perpetrators to justice.
Honestly kind of surprised not to see this in the NYT.
Fox Propaganda has gone Full George Orwell to cope with last night's ferocious rebuke to Republicans and, especially, Trump.
November 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Honestly kind of surprised not to see this in the NYT.
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if the sammich doesn't split, you must acquit
November 5, 2025 at 11:22 PM
if the sammich doesn't split, you must acquit
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After being employed since January 15th of this year, I start a new job next Monday. It took me nine months and 15 days of job hunting to finally land an offer. After all that time, much of it still feels surreal.
November 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
After being employed since January 15th of this year, I start a new job next Monday. It took me nine months and 15 days of job hunting to finally land an offer. After all that time, much of it still feels surreal.
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I wish I could show you all the joyous photos and videos being shared on Muslim and South Asian WhatsApp right now with people reacting to Mamdani's victory.
It's really beautiful and cathartic.
So many years of anti-Muslim bigotry, racism & hate.
And all those tears are now sugar for our chai.
It's really beautiful and cathartic.
So many years of anti-Muslim bigotry, racism & hate.
And all those tears are now sugar for our chai.
November 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
I wish I could show you all the joyous photos and videos being shared on Muslim and South Asian WhatsApp right now with people reacting to Mamdani's victory.
It's really beautiful and cathartic.
So many years of anti-Muslim bigotry, racism & hate.
And all those tears are now sugar for our chai.
It's really beautiful and cathartic.
So many years of anti-Muslim bigotry, racism & hate.
And all those tears are now sugar for our chai.
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Texas conservatives who've championed book bans & anti-LGBT policies suffered big losses tonight in school board races.
And They seem to have lost their working majorities to pass their policies in big school boards.
I tracked these results in FOUR boards tonight. So a 🧵 on each ICYMI.
And They seem to have lost their working majorities to pass their policies in big school boards.
I tracked these results in FOUR boards tonight. So a 🧵 on each ICYMI.
May 4, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Texas conservatives who've championed book bans & anti-LGBT policies suffered big losses tonight in school board races.
And They seem to have lost their working majorities to pass their policies in big school boards.
I tracked these results in FOUR boards tonight. So a 🧵 on each ICYMI.
And They seem to have lost their working majorities to pass their policies in big school boards.
I tracked these results in FOUR boards tonight. So a 🧵 on each ICYMI.
Last night offered some real glimmers of hope, but I can't see what George and Neera see just yet. If pro-Democracy forces overcome Fascist cheating in 2026 and are sworn in to congress in January 2027, my vision may improve.
This morning I can see 67 votes to convict on a bill of impeachment.
November 5, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Last night offered some real glimmers of hope, but I can't see what George and Neera see just yet. If pro-Democracy forces overcome Fascist cheating in 2026 and are sworn in to congress in January 2027, my vision may improve.
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BREAKING: Democrats just broke the GOP supermajority in the Mississippi Senate!
In a stunning victory, Democrats gained seats in court-ordered special elections and will now head to Jackson to represent and fight on behalf of their constituents.
In a stunning victory, Democrats gained seats in court-ordered special elections and will now head to Jackson to represent and fight on behalf of their constituents.
November 5, 2025 at 4:39 AM
BREAKING: Democrats just broke the GOP supermajority in the Mississippi Senate!
In a stunning victory, Democrats gained seats in court-ordered special elections and will now head to Jackson to represent and fight on behalf of their constituents.
In a stunning victory, Democrats gained seats in court-ordered special elections and will now head to Jackson to represent and fight on behalf of their constituents.
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BREAKING: Democrat Johnny DuPree has flipped a Republican-held Mississippi Senate district in a special election.
DuPree was previously the mayor of Hattiesburg.
His win imperils the Mississippi Senate GOP's narrow supermajority.
www.mississippifreepress.org/democrat-joh...
DuPree was previously the mayor of Hattiesburg.
His win imperils the Mississippi Senate GOP's narrow supermajority.
www.mississippifreepress.org/democrat-joh...
Democrat Johnny DuPree Flips Republican-Held Mississippi Senate District in Forrest County
Johnny DuPree, a Democrat who served as the mayor of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, for 16 years, has flipped a Republican-held Mississippi Senate seat.
www.mississippifreepress.org
November 5, 2025 at 3:18 AM
BREAKING: Democrat Johnny DuPree has flipped a Republican-held Mississippi Senate district in a special election.
DuPree was previously the mayor of Hattiesburg.
His win imperils the Mississippi Senate GOP's narrow supermajority.
www.mississippifreepress.org/democrat-joh...
DuPree was previously the mayor of Hattiesburg.
His win imperils the Mississippi Senate GOP's narrow supermajority.
www.mississippifreepress.org/democrat-joh...
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the first muslim woman being elected to statewide office (in any state!) the day dick cheney died is beautiful
BREAKING:
NBC News projects: Ghazala Hashmi (D) wins Virginia Lieutenant Governor. Democrat Gain.
NBC News projects: Ghazala Hashmi (D) wins Virginia Lieutenant Governor. Democrat Gain.
November 5, 2025 at 2:06 AM
the first muslim woman being elected to statewide office (in any state!) the day dick cheney died is beautiful
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A guy can't even win the NYC mayoral election as an accused sexual harrasser and disgraced former governor now because of woke.
November 5, 2025 at 2:35 AM
A guy can't even win the NYC mayoral election as an accused sexual harrasser and disgraced former governor now because of woke.
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The last month of the anti-Mamdani campaign was an absolutely shameful undertaking, an attempt to rip the city and Democratic coalition apart and I'm very happy to see it failed.
November 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
The last month of the anti-Mamdani campaign was an absolutely shameful undertaking, an attempt to rip the city and Democratic coalition apart and I'm very happy to see it failed.
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