Tim Sperry
@yankeeinct.bsky.social
Writes A Connecticut Yankee Speaks on Substack. Political junkie and lifelong Democrat (now on local DTC). Married to a brilliant critical thinker who works on toxic speech and genocide. Lots to say on all things politics. Plus pictures of dogs & our barn.
Local and CT state GOP rhetoric about a relatively tame housing bill is hyperbole on steroids.
November 21, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Local and CT state GOP rhetoric about a relatively tame housing bill is hyperbole on steroids.
Hard at work to keep themselves in the minority. This line of attack is laughable. BTW, the person in this photo was defeated in an election to be on her Town’s Planning and Zoning Commission!
November 19, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Hard at work to keep themselves in the minority. This line of attack is laughable. BTW, the person in this photo was defeated in an election to be on her Town’s Planning and Zoning Commission!
The GOP is determined to fold on this sword. Area Democrats in Legislature have no regrets in supporting the bill. The lies and misrepresentations of fact are flying.
November 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The GOP is determined to fold on this sword. Area Democrats in Legislature have no regrets in supporting the bill. The lies and misrepresentations of fact are flying.
Sun sets in eastern Connecticut
November 13, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Sun sets in eastern Connecticut
Several thousand encircled the Guilford Green. Even Portland like costumes made appearances. On this beautiful day I hope many found renewed strength to continue the peaceful opposition.
October 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Several thousand encircled the Guilford Green. Even Portland like costumes made appearances. On this beautiful day I hope many found renewed strength to continue the peaceful opposition.
Sun is rising on a day when millions of Americans will take to the streets and parks to say “No Kings” The Regime is watching and is scared.
October 18, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Sun is rising on a day when millions of Americans will take to the streets and parks to say “No Kings” The Regime is watching and is scared.
We all need to figure out ways to reduce stress in this increasingly toxic world. My reliever has often been outdoors. Today was tackling two cords of wood. More to do tomorrow.
September 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
We all need to figure out ways to reduce stress in this increasingly toxic world. My reliever has often been outdoors. Today was tackling two cords of wood. More to do tomorrow.
Such a total embarrassment
May 25, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Such a total embarrassment
I did not know this about CT. Thank you Fred Carstenson for sharing.
May 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I did not know this about CT. Thank you Fred Carstenson for sharing.
Appears I violated some norm on the local FB page with this post
May 4, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Appears I violated some norm on the local FB page with this post
Let me introduce you to the Republican Deputy Whip in the Connecticut State Legislature.
April 10, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Let me introduce you to the Republican Deputy Whip in the Connecticut State Legislature.
“Special Message to the Congress on the Internal Security of the United States, August 8, 1950]”
March 30, 2025 at 10:33 PM
“Special Message to the Congress on the Internal Security of the United States, August 8, 1950]”
This is what the Trump clowns don’t see.
March 27, 2025 at 10:06 PM
This is what the Trump clowns don’t see.
The Autocrat lies once more. He needs to create a dystopian hellscape to justify his harsh moves.
March 19, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The Autocrat lies once more. He needs to create a dystopian hellscape to justify his harsh moves.
"stupid decisions" Quite the understatement.
March 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
"stupid decisions" Quite the understatement.
MAGAland will eat up this falsehood like it is the gospel truth.
March 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
MAGAland will eat up this falsehood like it is the gospel truth.