Gnat on the Wall
@travelgnat.bsky.social
Traveler, hiker, reader, wine-lover, amateur oboist, beginner photographer and dog mom.
My personal opinion: The fight was necessary to see if the pressure could get the GOP to move on funding ACA subsidies.
I don’t see any evidence that it was anymore likely at day 40 than on day 1. You could continue the shutdown in hopes that it would happen, but there’s no guarantee.
I don’t see any evidence that it was anymore likely at day 40 than on day 1. You could continue the shutdown in hopes that it would happen, but there’s no guarantee.
November 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
My personal opinion: The fight was necessary to see if the pressure could get the GOP to move on funding ACA subsidies.
I don’t see any evidence that it was anymore likely at day 40 than on day 1. You could continue the shutdown in hopes that it would happen, but there’s no guarantee.
I don’t see any evidence that it was anymore likely at day 40 than on day 1. You could continue the shutdown in hopes that it would happen, but there’s no guarantee.
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In Virginia, the governor and attorney general races are especially important. In Pennsylvania, remember to vote YES on the retention of the Supreme Court justices on the ballot. In California, vote YES on Proposition 50.
October 30, 2025 at 11:47 PM
In Virginia, the governor and attorney general races are especially important. In Pennsylvania, remember to vote YES on the retention of the Supreme Court justices on the ballot. In California, vote YES on Proposition 50.
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Ed Luce watching democracy die in the United States of America
October 24, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Ed Luce watching democracy die in the United States of America
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I have never seen such a perfect image
October 20, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I have never seen such a perfect image
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It’s going to take ages to pay all these people
October 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
It’s going to take ages to pay all these people
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The Democrats are upping their messaging game and I’m all in!
Republicans & Trump own this shutdown and we won’t forget it.
#DonaldTrumpsShutdown
Republicans & Trump own this shutdown and we won’t forget it.
#DonaldTrumpsShutdown
October 1, 2025 at 10:44 PM
The Democrats are upping their messaging game and I’m all in!
Republicans & Trump own this shutdown and we won’t forget it.
#DonaldTrumpsShutdown
Republicans & Trump own this shutdown and we won’t forget it.
#DonaldTrumpsShutdown
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Proud to be a feminist! What an answer from this young man.
September 27, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Proud to be a feminist! What an answer from this young man.
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Trump is absolutely cratering in new Quinnipiac poll:
Overall approval: 38-54
Approval on economy: 39-56
Approval on trade: 39-54
On National Guard into cities: 42-55
On immigration, his "best" issue: 41-55
Trump is weak, unpopular, and failing. Treat him that way:
Overall approval: 38-54
Approval on economy: 39-56
Approval on trade: 39-54
On National Guard into cities: 42-55
On immigration, his "best" issue: 41-55
Trump is weak, unpopular, and failing. Treat him that way:
Trump/MAGA are trying to gaslight us into believing that anti-Jimmy Kimmel America is vast and deep, that MAGA's grip on the culture is unshakable, that mobilization is futile.
But this episode has demonstrated the opposite. Let's not forget it.
Thoughts on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2008...
But this episode has demonstrated the opposite. Let's not forget it.
Thoughts on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2008...
September 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Trump is absolutely cratering in new Quinnipiac poll:
Overall approval: 38-54
Approval on economy: 39-56
Approval on trade: 39-54
On National Guard into cities: 42-55
On immigration, his "best" issue: 41-55
Trump is weak, unpopular, and failing. Treat him that way:
Overall approval: 38-54
Approval on economy: 39-56
Approval on trade: 39-54
On National Guard into cities: 42-55
On immigration, his "best" issue: 41-55
Trump is weak, unpopular, and failing. Treat him that way:
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Throw the book at whoever killed Charlie Kirk—no matter who it is.
And throw the book at whoever helped enable what Jeffrey Epstein was doing or profited from it personally, professionally, or financially—no matter who it is.
I’m a rule of law guy, like any responsible citizen.
And throw the book at whoever helped enable what Jeffrey Epstein was doing or profited from it personally, professionally, or financially—no matter who it is.
I’m a rule of law guy, like any responsible citizen.
September 11, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Throw the book at whoever killed Charlie Kirk—no matter who it is.
And throw the book at whoever helped enable what Jeffrey Epstein was doing or profited from it personally, professionally, or financially—no matter who it is.
I’m a rule of law guy, like any responsible citizen.
And throw the book at whoever helped enable what Jeffrey Epstein was doing or profited from it personally, professionally, or financially—no matter who it is.
I’m a rule of law guy, like any responsible citizen.
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Authoritarians thrive on your silence — be loud — for America.
September 7, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Authoritarians thrive on your silence — be loud — for America.
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Trump has attacked and undermined vital nonpartisan data, including:
-BLS monthly jobs numbers
-DC crime statistics
-EPA emissions database
-NOAA & National Weather Service forecasting
Like every dictator, Trump knows the major enemy of tyrants is an educated public.
-BLS monthly jobs numbers
-DC crime statistics
-EPA emissions database
-NOAA & National Weather Service forecasting
Like every dictator, Trump knows the major enemy of tyrants is an educated public.
August 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Trump has attacked and undermined vital nonpartisan data, including:
-BLS monthly jobs numbers
-DC crime statistics
-EPA emissions database
-NOAA & National Weather Service forecasting
Like every dictator, Trump knows the major enemy of tyrants is an educated public.
-BLS monthly jobs numbers
-DC crime statistics
-EPA emissions database
-NOAA & National Weather Service forecasting
Like every dictator, Trump knows the major enemy of tyrants is an educated public.
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"If you live in Alaska, I need you to buy a Ukrainian flag and turn any area that Putin is going to be into a sea of Ukrainian flags - so many that, when Putin lands, all he's going to see is just yellow and blue."
August 14, 2025 at 11:06 PM
In line to vote in the primary for the VA-11. So many people here for the start of early voting at 3 pm on a Tuesday!
June 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
In line to vote in the primary for the VA-11. So many people here for the start of early voting at 3 pm on a Tuesday!
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Amazing day, so proud to have played a small part in making this happen!
We’re honored to report that over 11 million showed up for today’s No Kings protest, and totals are still coming in. Just… wow. WOW 😮! There’s nothing more to say.
June 15, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Amazing day, so proud to have played a small part in making this happen!
I’ll be showing up in my community! Everyone should do the same!
Donald Trump is NOT our king — and on June 14th, it's up to us to prove it.
No Kings
On June 14—Flag Day—Donald Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A sp
www.nokings.org
June 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I’ll be showing up in my community! Everyone should do the same!
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NEW: “By withdrawing the CFPB’s data broker rulemaking, the Trump administration is ensuring that Americans will continue to be bombarded by scam texts, calls and emails," says Sean Vitka, executive director of Demand Progress.
A scoop:
A scoop:
CFPB Quietly Kills Rule to Shield Americans From Data Brokers
Russell Vought, acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has canceled plans to more tightly regulate the sale of Americans’ sensitive personal data.
www.wired.com
May 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
NEW: “By withdrawing the CFPB’s data broker rulemaking, the Trump administration is ensuring that Americans will continue to be bombarded by scam texts, calls and emails," says Sean Vitka, executive director of Demand Progress.
A scoop:
A scoop:
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