NutHatch
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We are heading into “Back to the Future II”; I’m not ready yet, but I understand the impulse to buy a gun.
February 11, 2026 at 10:28 PM
We are heading into “Back to the Future II”; I’m not ready yet, but I understand the impulse to buy a gun.
Just to point out how much political experience these people have among them as compared to Platner. It would have been good see one of these Dems running for the US Senate seat instead. #MEpolitics
We asked all 21 candidates for Maine governor how they would lower costs. Here’s what they said.
Housing, health care and energy prices were the top priorities for almost every candidate, but they're presenting vastly different ideas for how to address them.
www.pressherald.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Just to point out how much political experience these people have among them as compared to Platner. It would have been good see one of these Dems running for the US Senate seat instead. #MEpolitics
Short but interesting thread from non-Mainers (I think). #MEpolitics
Graham Platner is running to be a paid podcaster. Heads he wins, tails we lose.
February 11, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Short but interesting thread from non-Mainers (I think). #MEpolitics
A federal judge — appointed by Trump — has blocked a bid by Trump's Justice Department to get a complete copy of Michigan's registered voter list.
February 11, 2026 at 12:17 AM
If these employees were here on correct visas as the article says, there would be no reason to detain them all. Is the employer helping them?
#MEPolitics
#MEPolitics
Federal agents detain 17 workers in Skowhegan, witness says
Agents stopped a busload of workers heading to Backyard Farms in Madison early Tuesday morning, the bus driver said.
www.sunjournal.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:55 PM
If these employees were here on correct visas as the article says, there would be no reason to detain them all. Is the employer helping them?
#MEPolitics
#MEPolitics
The breaking point for many of us came years ago. The question is: when -and how - will Congress take back the reins?
February 10, 2026 at 8:35 PM
The breaking point for many of us came years ago. The question is: when -and how - will Congress take back the reins?
What I mean by "know" and what you do may be different things. That said, people change.
February 10, 2026 at 7:17 PM
What I mean by "know" and what you do may be different things. That said, people change.
He's only 41 and has been overseas in the military for years. It seems unlikely anyone (except his family maybe) has actually "known him for decades".
February 10, 2026 at 2:13 PM
He's only 41 and has been overseas in the military for years. It seems unlikely anyone (except his family maybe) has actually "known him for decades".
Had I known 50 years ago (when I hyphenated it), but then always just used my own name, that Social Security/Medicare would be a problem, I would never used his name at all.
February 10, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Had I known 50 years ago (when I hyphenated it), but then always just used my own name, that Social Security/Medicare would be a problem, I would never used his name at all.
The Cato Institute on immigration (not known for its left-leaning stance): Immigrants Reduced Deficits by $14.5 Trillion Since 1994 (and much more)
Thanks to The Blue Yankee who provides lots of graphs:
theblueyankee.substack.com/p/the-more-y...
#MEpolitics
Thanks to The Blue Yankee who provides lots of graphs:
theblueyankee.substack.com/p/the-more-y...
#MEpolitics
Cato Study: Immigrants Reduced Deficits by $14.5 Trillion Since 1994
The best way to balance the budget is to reduce spending—particularly on wealthy retirees—but rather than hinder our efforts to control deficits, immigrants are helping.
www.cato.org
February 9, 2026 at 7:44 PM
The Cato Institute on immigration (not known for its left-leaning stance): Immigrants Reduced Deficits by $14.5 Trillion Since 1994 (and much more)
Thanks to The Blue Yankee who provides lots of graphs:
theblueyankee.substack.com/p/the-more-y...
#MEpolitics
Thanks to The Blue Yankee who provides lots of graphs:
theblueyankee.substack.com/p/the-more-y...
#MEpolitics
The launch of a crew to the International Space Station is now scheduled for Thursday. The trail should be visible in large parts of #Maine. Caribou's Dr. Jessica Meir is commander.
#MEpolitics
From "Maritime Happenings" on FB.
www.nasa.gov/blogs/spaces...
#MEpolitics
From "Maritime Happenings" on FB.
www.nasa.gov/blogs/spaces...
February 9, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The launch of a crew to the International Space Station is now scheduled for Thursday. The trail should be visible in large parts of #Maine. Caribou's Dr. Jessica Meir is commander.
#MEpolitics
From "Maritime Happenings" on FB.
www.nasa.gov/blogs/spaces...
#MEpolitics
From "Maritime Happenings" on FB.
www.nasa.gov/blogs/spaces...
Context and cites are important.
February 9, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Context and cites are important.
My grandkid is in a Criminal Justice course and is definitely being taught that ICE/BP tactics are out of line for professional law enforcement.
February 9, 2026 at 3:24 PM
My grandkid is in a Criminal Justice course and is definitely being taught that ICE/BP tactics are out of line for professional law enforcement.
ICE and IDF are birds of a feather.
February 8, 2026 at 9:25 PM
ICE and IDF are birds of a feather.
This is just one of many missteps by Platner in the few months he has been campaigning. Why anyone - including him - thinks he’s ready for prime time is beyond me.
February 8, 2026 at 5:42 PM
This is just one of many missteps by Platner in the few months he has been campaigning. Why anyone - including him - thinks he’s ready for prime time is beyond me.
Reposted by NutHatch
Happy #SuperbOwl 🦉 Sunday to all who celebrate.
February 8, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Happy #SuperbOwl 🦉 Sunday to all who celebrate.
Attacking the congressional Black Caucus is not the act of a thoughtful, progressive “leader”.
February 8, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Attacking the congressional Black Caucus is not the act of a thoughtful, progressive “leader”.
Thanks; I had not seen that.
February 7, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Thanks; I had not seen that.
#MEpolitics
A good question.
A good question.
I’m curious why Platner thinks that it’s possible to get any kind of progressive legislation through Congress without the support of the Congressional Black Caucus. It certainly is a novel way to get that support to call one of their leaders “stupid”.
February 7, 2026 at 11:35 PM
#MEpolitics
A good question.
A good question.
What picture of a "50 year old man cosplaying as a 15 year old"?
[I liked vintage Twitter where I could track conversations. I find BlueSky hard to follow.]
[I liked vintage Twitter where I could track conversations. I find BlueSky hard to follow.]
February 7, 2026 at 8:49 PM
What picture of a "50 year old man cosplaying as a 15 year old"?
[I liked vintage Twitter where I could track conversations. I find BlueSky hard to follow.]
[I liked vintage Twitter where I could track conversations. I find BlueSky hard to follow.]
So, yes, the #Maine Secretary of State does plan to attend the FBI's election meeting on 2/25.
#MEpolitics
#MEpolitics
“A Teams invite!”: State election officials received a Teams invite from an FBI election executive to discuss “preparations” for the midterms. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance join The Weeknight to respond.
February 7, 2026 at 3:13 PM
So, yes, the #Maine Secretary of State does plan to attend the FBI's election meeting on 2/25.
#MEpolitics
#MEpolitics
J.D. Vance has had a bunch of names: James Donald Bowman, James David Hamel, James David Vance. Just saying.
February 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
J.D. Vance has had a bunch of names: James Donald Bowman, James David Hamel, James David Vance. Just saying.