Ordinary Magic
@ordinarymagic.bsky.social
Writer, Purge medic, cat rescue, Polyglot, 10xFauciOuchie, Slytherin, Science, Trekkie, Sci Fi, virology, Covid virgin, WGA, Semi feral but kind. Leguminati. Mask-up - Covid is not over & is bringing friends.
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The story isn’t necessarily that Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a Texas election in a district Trump won by 17 points
Or that Rehmet was outspent 20-to-1
Or even that his opponent was backed by Trump and Greg Abbott
It’s that 57% of the voters were REPUBLICANS
And Rehmet STILL WON by 12 points
Or that Rehmet was outspent 20-to-1
Or even that his opponent was backed by Trump and Greg Abbott
It’s that 57% of the voters were REPUBLICANS
And Rehmet STILL WON by 12 points
JUST IN: Democrats flip a red seat in the Texas Senate.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
February 2, 2026 at 6:51 PM
The story isn’t necessarily that Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a Texas election in a district Trump won by 17 points
Or that Rehmet was outspent 20-to-1
Or even that his opponent was backed by Trump and Greg Abbott
It’s that 57% of the voters were REPUBLICANS
And Rehmet STILL WON by 12 points
Or that Rehmet was outspent 20-to-1
Or even that his opponent was backed by Trump and Greg Abbott
It’s that 57% of the voters were REPUBLICANS
And Rehmet STILL WON by 12 points
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Texans: TODAY (2/2/26) is the last day to register to vote for the March primaries.
February 2, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Texans: TODAY (2/2/26) is the last day to register to vote for the March primaries.
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If you could’ve voted for Kamala or Hillary and didn’t, kindly unfollow.
February 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM
If you could’ve voted for Kamala or Hillary and didn’t, kindly unfollow.
Too cold. Going to go hibernate. Temp outside is 25F. Now I know how a tube of orange juice concentrate feels.
February 1, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Too cold. Going to go hibernate. Temp outside is 25F. Now I know how a tube of orange juice concentrate feels.
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NEWS: Democrat Christian Menefee has won the special election for Texas’s 18th Congressional District, further narrowing the GOP’s slim majority in the House.
February 1, 2026 at 5:38 AM
NEWS: Democrat Christian Menefee has won the special election for Texas’s 18th Congressional District, further narrowing the GOP’s slim majority in the House.
Update: 27F outside, 66F inside. The heat won't kick on until inside temp is 65F. Am I wrong if I blow air with a fan over a bowl of ice at the sensor?
February 1, 2026 at 6:09 AM
Update: 27F outside, 66F inside. The heat won't kick on until inside temp is 65F. Am I wrong if I blow air with a fan over a bowl of ice at the sensor?
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Nate Silver watching the Texas SD9 special election results come in like...
February 1, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Nate Silver watching the Texas SD9 special election results come in like...
Update: 29F now, and neighbour jogging with dog at 12:15AM. Dog looks miserable, neighhbour is wearing puffy jacket, shorts and crocs.
The dog deserves better.
The dog deserves better.
February 1, 2026 at 5:19 AM
Update: 29F now, and neighbour jogging with dog at 12:15AM. Dog looks miserable, neighhbour is wearing puffy jacket, shorts and crocs.
The dog deserves better.
The dog deserves better.
Two degrees below freezing now, and still falling. I just saw a snow flurry. Why am I seeing a snow flurry in Central FL?
Hell has frozen over.
#GulfofMexicoRevenge
Hell has frozen over.
#GulfofMexicoRevenge
February 1, 2026 at 4:51 AM
Two degrees below freezing now, and still falling. I just saw a snow flurry. Why am I seeing a snow flurry in Central FL?
Hell has frozen over.
#GulfofMexicoRevenge
Hell has frozen over.
#GulfofMexicoRevenge
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Need soup ideas. What's your favourite soup to make since we're entering the snowpocalypse weekend in FL?
January 31, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Need soup ideas. What's your favourite soup to make since we're entering the snowpocalypse weekend in FL?
Getting final preps in place for 50 mph wind gusts, a low of 26F, & possible snow flurries in Central FL. Wrapped all exterior water pipes in pool noodles and old socks over the spigots. Potted plants & hoses inside the garage, & about to wrap everything I can in tied down towels and blankets.
January 31, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Getting final preps in place for 50 mph wind gusts, a low of 26F, & possible snow flurries in Central FL. Wrapped all exterior water pipes in pool noodles and old socks over the spigots. Potted plants & hoses inside the garage, & about to wrap everything I can in tied down towels and blankets.
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Thoughts and Anchors....
January 31, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Thoughts and Anchors....
January 31, 2026 at 2:32 AM
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Yes, N95s DO work at preventing airborne pathogen spread🙌
www.newser.com/story/382678...
www.newser.com/story/382678...
NASA Puts Moon Mission Crew in Quarantine
Crew begins 2-week health stabilization before historic Artemis 2 mission
www.newser.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Yes, N95s DO work at preventing airborne pathogen spread🙌
www.newser.com/story/382678...
www.newser.com/story/382678...
January 30, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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ICE’s tactics have been terrifying and tragic, but Minneapolis is responding in incredible ways. Residents are organizing, feeding and housing their neighbors, and putting real social infrastructure in place. What’s taking shape isn’t just a reaction, it’s a blueprint for resistance.
Minneapolis' Community-Driven Anti-ICE Organizing Is Showing The Way
What Minneapolis activists have to teach us about organizing communities to resist ICE
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:04 AM
ICE’s tactics have been terrifying and tragic, but Minneapolis is responding in incredible ways. Residents are organizing, feeding and housing their neighbors, and putting real social infrastructure in place. What’s taking shape isn’t just a reaction, it’s a blueprint for resistance.
The perfect birthday card does NOT exis..... oh.
Nevermind.
Nevermind.
January 30, 2026 at 11:25 AM
The perfect birthday card does NOT exis..... oh.
Nevermind.
Nevermind.
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I don't think people understand that if you shut down the government, ICE and CBP do NOT shut down. They're funded by supplemental money from the BBB. That's why dems are separating the DHS funding bill and asking for restrictions. I want them to demand a rescission of that funding or shut DHS down
January 30, 2026 at 1:15 AM
I don't think people understand that if you shut down the government, ICE and CBP do NOT shut down. They're funded by supplemental money from the BBB. That's why dems are separating the DHS funding bill and asking for restrictions. I want them to demand a rescission of that funding or shut DHS down
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Amid protests after fatal ICE shootings in Minneapolis, neighbors are organizing and supporting each other. Tomorrow, Todd Beeton looks at how MN is building resistance and what it means nationally. Yesterday, Jay Kuo exposed the motivations behind Pam Bondi’s extortion letter to Tim Walz.
This Week In The Big Picture
If there’s been one bright spot amid ICE’s horrors on the streets of Minneapolis these past weeks, it’s how residents have bravely come together both to resist ICE and support their neighbors.
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Amid protests after fatal ICE shootings in Minneapolis, neighbors are organizing and supporting each other. Tomorrow, Todd Beeton looks at how MN is building resistance and what it means nationally. Yesterday, Jay Kuo exposed the motivations behind Pam Bondi’s extortion letter to Tim Walz.
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🚨BREAKING: Outrage and grave concern about the midterm elections followed in the wake of the FBI’s court-authorized raid of the Fulton County, Georgia elections office Wednesday. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
‘Five alarm fire for democracy’: Dems, voting advocates voice outrage at FBI raid of Georgia elections office
Outrage and grave concern about the midterm elections followed in the wake of the FBI’s court-authorized raid of the Fulton County, Georgia elections office.
www.democracydocket.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:55 PM
🚨BREAKING: Outrage and grave concern about the midterm elections followed in the wake of the FBI’s court-authorized raid of the Fulton County, Georgia elections office Wednesday. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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If you work at DHS and know the identities of the CBP officers that murdered Alex Pretti, my Signal contact info is in my bio. I’ll keep you anonymous.
January 28, 2026 at 7:31 PM
If you work at DHS and know the identities of the CBP officers that murdered Alex Pretti, my Signal contact info is in my bio. I’ll keep you anonymous.
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Thank you, Mr. President.
January 28, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Thank you, Mr. President.