@grainsofsanity.bsky.social
Senior Murc’s Law researcher at the Institute of FAFO.
See my lists for a handy one of all the Murc’s Law pushers I find here if you want to filter them.
See my lists for a handy one of all the Murc’s Law pushers I find here if you want to filter them.
Republicans need a bogeyman. Take old as time.
December 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Republicans need a bogeyman. Take old as time.
In all fairness the 6-3 conservative activist majority on the bench has given republicans good reason to believe that.
December 21, 2025 at 8:58 PM
In all fairness the 6-3 conservative activist majority on the bench has given republicans good reason to believe that.
My friend, Americans can’t even stand up to vote extremists out when women are dying because abortion services are under assault or elementary school students are shot. They ain’t getting up for this.
December 21, 2025 at 8:37 PM
My friend, Americans can’t even stand up to vote extremists out when women are dying because abortion services are under assault or elementary school students are shot. They ain’t getting up for this.
I was really hoping… if the cats learn how to use the internet I’m pretty sure we are all well and truly fucked. :p
December 21, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I was really hoping… if the cats learn how to use the internet I’m pretty sure we are all well and truly fucked. :p
I’m not being nasty… just pointing out a simple fact. I’m plenty nasty to legit dipshits I find on here and you don’t seem to fit that category. :p
December 21, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I’m not being nasty… just pointing out a simple fact. I’m plenty nasty to legit dipshits I find on here and you don’t seem to fit that category. :p
You make a statement like that and I feel obligated to point out that it’s not accurate. 🤷♂️
But don’t worry, vastly too many Americans don’t pay attention either, probably even less than you who isn’t even there sadly.
But don’t worry, vastly too many Americans don’t pay attention either, probably even less than you who isn’t even there sadly.
December 21, 2025 at 8:14 PM
You make a statement like that and I feel obligated to point out that it’s not accurate. 🤷♂️
But don’t worry, vastly too many Americans don’t pay attention either, probably even less than you who isn’t even there sadly.
But don’t worry, vastly too many Americans don’t pay attention either, probably even less than you who isn’t even there sadly.
Sounds like you haven’t been paying attention.
December 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Sounds like you haven’t been paying attention.
American voters proved beyond the shadow of a doubt that they don’t care. If they did care, about this or a great many issues, the republican party would have been voted out of existence.
December 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM
American voters proved beyond the shadow of a doubt that they don’t care. If they did care, about this or a great many issues, the republican party would have been voted out of existence.
Good on you for keeping the positivity up.
December 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Good on you for keeping the positivity up.
Republicans who control Congress*
December 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Republicans who control Congress*
Take a civics class.
December 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Take a civics class.
“The majority must break from their apathy and engage to win our country back.”
Spot on. I was pondering the JFK quote, “ask not…”, the other day and it just struck me as depressing that a third of Americans (as in other nations as well) can’t even be bothered to cast a ballot once every two years.
Spot on. I was pondering the JFK quote, “ask not…”, the other day and it just struck me as depressing that a third of Americans (as in other nations as well) can’t even be bothered to cast a ballot once every two years.
December 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
“The majority must break from their apathy and engage to win our country back.”
Spot on. I was pondering the JFK quote, “ask not…”, the other day and it just struck me as depressing that a third of Americans (as in other nations as well) can’t even be bothered to cast a ballot once every two years.
Spot on. I was pondering the JFK quote, “ask not…”, the other day and it just struck me as depressing that a third of Americans (as in other nations as well) can’t even be bothered to cast a ballot once every two years.
You have a Congress. Controlled by fascist extremists. There’s a lesson there.
December 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
You have a Congress. Controlled by fascist extremists. There’s a lesson there.
K. Give up. The US had a good run I guess.
December 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
K. Give up. The US had a good run I guess.
True. But I’m not even sure about the toxicity being lower. I’ve encountered several brain dead morons here who are relentlessly when they peddle nonsense. Granted I generally just start trolling them back when they do it, but it’s not like this hyper-walled garden approach isn’t without downside
December 21, 2025 at 2:19 PM
True. But I’m not even sure about the toxicity being lower. I’ve encountered several brain dead morons here who are relentlessly when they peddle nonsense. Granted I generally just start trolling them back when they do it, but it’s not like this hyper-walled garden approach isn’t without downside
Ahhh yeah I’m betting I heard the number for <6th and that what I was remembering.
December 21, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Ahhh yeah I’m betting I heard the number for <6th and that what I was remembering.
More like 2/3 blind based on the participation stats.
December 21, 2025 at 4:28 AM
More like 2/3 blind based on the participation stats.
Isn’t that actually a low figure? I thought it was way more than a quarter…
December 21, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Isn’t that actually a low figure? I thought it was way more than a quarter…
No, blaming democrats for shit republicans do and not educating yourself on issues and civics helps republicans. Go you!
December 21, 2025 at 3:33 AM
No, blaming democrats for shit republicans do and not educating yourself on issues and civics helps republicans. Go you!
Sounds like your grasp of the history is woeful. Do better.
December 21, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Sounds like your grasp of the history is woeful. Do better.
If you want that you’ll need FDR levels of majorities in both chambers. Best get to voting. Assuming the US sees another legitimate election again.
December 21, 2025 at 2:40 AM
If you want that you’ll need FDR levels of majorities in both chambers. Best get to voting. Assuming the US sees another legitimate election again.
The problem is that there are still vastly more eyeballs there.
December 21, 2025 at 1:20 AM
The problem is that there are still vastly more eyeballs there.
Clicks and views. Nothing more. Murrow’s ghost is probably murderous by now.
December 21, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Clicks and views. Nothing more. Murrow’s ghost is probably murderous by now.