Patrick Murray
@intelpatrick.bsky.social
Dad, husband, retired @intel engineer, now NCSU ISE Adj. Lecturer & volunteer, and a proud parent of http://colum.edu, http://bu.edu, & http://ncsu.edu grads.
Motto: You are what you do.
Motto: You are what you do.
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TENNESSEE FARMERS: “The tariffs pass down to the consumer… had to take on 2nd & 3rd jobs… 4 blood pressure pills a day…”
Why won’t Republicans fight for them and ask Trump to stop the pain instead of supporting this like @MattForTN Van Epps & @rustygrills & @MarshaBlackburn?
Why won’t Republicans fight for them and ask Trump to stop the pain instead of supporting this like @MattForTN Van Epps & @rustygrills & @MarshaBlackburn?
November 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
TENNESSEE FARMERS: “The tariffs pass down to the consumer… had to take on 2nd & 3rd jobs… 4 blood pressure pills a day…”
Why won’t Republicans fight for them and ask Trump to stop the pain instead of supporting this like @MattForTN Van Epps & @rustygrills & @MarshaBlackburn?
Why won’t Republicans fight for them and ask Trump to stop the pain instead of supporting this like @MattForTN Van Epps & @rustygrills & @MarshaBlackburn?
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Trump’s anti-climate agenda is making it more expensive to own a car, period. www.wired.com/story/trumps...
Trump’s Hatred of EVs Is Making Gas Cars More Expensive
Trump’s anti-climate agenda is making it more expensive to own a car, period.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Trump’s anti-climate agenda is making it more expensive to own a car, period. www.wired.com/story/trumps...
I guess pasta lovers are "fools" (referencing Trump's statement that people who don't like tariffs are fools). @justinwolfers.bsky.social do you like pasta??
Italy's biggest pasta exporters plan to stop exporting their products to the US due to Trump's proposed 107% tariff on pasta.
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Italy's biggest pasta exporters plan to stop exporting their products to the US due to Trump's proposed 107% tariff on pasta.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I guess pasta lovers are "fools" (referencing Trump's statement that people who don't like tariffs are fools). @justinwolfers.bsky.social do you like pasta??
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Caving now will teach Trump and Republicans that they can win any fight simply by threatening to cause terrible harm to regular people. no possible way that could have future adverse consequences
November 10, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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Nothing in the "end the shutdown" Senate bill does anything to protect Congress' prerogative under Article I of the Constitution. The shutdown should have been about that. They made ACA their hill to die on, and are now caving in on that. What was the point of this, then?
The most Democrat consultant-brained piece of this was making it a procedural fight about ACA subsidies — that, if extended for a year, would help the GOP in the 2026 midterms anyway — instead of making it stand against Trump’s lawlessness and corruption.
But that would require believing in things.
But that would require believing in things.
Major concession from Democrats here is enhanced ACA funds aren’t extended. Preserving them was Dems’ central demand in this fight. They secured a promise of a vote (which Thune has been offering for weeks), but that could still fail. Even if it passes, Johnson has made no promise of a House vote.
November 10, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Nothing in the "end the shutdown" Senate bill does anything to protect Congress' prerogative under Article I of the Constitution. The shutdown should have been about that. They made ACA their hill to die on, and are now caving in on that. What was the point of this, then?
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When you're a party known for always caving, why would anyone give them what they want?
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
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One of the talking points I keep seeing from Democrats is that part of the deal is that it will "ensure federal workers receive back pay" but that's the existing law!
That's not something you've won in negotiations. That's just the letter of the law. You don't get to claim that as a win.
That's not something you've won in negotiations. That's just the letter of the law. You don't get to claim that as a win.
November 10, 2025 at 1:16 AM
One of the talking points I keep seeing from Democrats is that part of the deal is that it will "ensure federal workers receive back pay" but that's the existing law!
That's not something you've won in negotiations. That's just the letter of the law. You don't get to claim that as a win.
That's not something you've won in negotiations. That's just the letter of the law. You don't get to claim that as a win.
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The team at @votersoftomorrow.org set up a one-click email to all Democratic Senators who are considering voting for this CR.
You can use it here 👇
win.newmode.net/votersoftomo...
You can use it here 👇
win.newmode.net/votersoftomo...
New/Mode | Make your voice impossible to ignore
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November 10, 2025 at 1:20 AM
The team at @votersoftomorrow.org set up a one-click email to all Democratic Senators who are considering voting for this CR.
You can use it here 👇
win.newmode.net/votersoftomo...
You can use it here 👇
win.newmode.net/votersoftomo...
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precisely this
Yeah, I'm sorry, but you do not keep the government shut for more than a month and then NOT get a deal on the main item you have been messaging on without completely shifting the blame dynamic.
Major concession from Democrats here is enhanced ACA funds aren’t extended. Preserving them was Dems’ central demand in this fight. They secured a promise of a vote (which Thune has been offering for weeks), but that could still fail. Even if it passes, Johnson has made no promise of a House vote.
November 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
precisely this
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Caving on the shutdown won’t make you “moderate.” It makes you WEAK! Giving Republicans what they want for NOTHING more than a “promise” of a vote and risking millions of Americans’ healthcare isn’t compromise—it’s surrender and it’s the most RADICAL thing you could do in this moment. 1/
November 9, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Caving on the shutdown won’t make you “moderate.” It makes you WEAK! Giving Republicans what they want for NOTHING more than a “promise” of a vote and risking millions of Americans’ healthcare isn’t compromise—it’s surrender and it’s the most RADICAL thing you could do in this moment. 1/
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I'm the spouse of an air traffic controller and I could not be more livid at the news that Dems might cave. I called and left voicemails for my Dem senators. If my family can hold the fucking line, so can they.
November 9, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I'm the spouse of an air traffic controller and I could not be more livid at the news that Dems might cave. I called and left voicemails for my Dem senators. If my family can hold the fucking line, so can they.
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The only thing Senate Democrats should be agreeing to is an extension of the enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for millions of Americans buying plans on the health exchanges and releasing the Trump-Epstein files.
November 10, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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Trump just got massively booed and flipped off by the crowd at the Commanders game.
(Video: Marisa Schultz)
(Video: Marisa Schultz)
November 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Trump just got massively booed and flipped off by the crowd at the Commanders game.
(Video: Marisa Schultz)
(Video: Marisa Schultz)
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Let's Go Pack!!! ACC tournament 2nd round. #GoPack. @ncstate.bsky.social @ncstatealumni.bsky.social @ncstate247.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Let's Go Pack!!! ACC tournament 2nd round. #GoPack. @ncstate.bsky.social @ncstatealumni.bsky.social @ncstate247.bsky.social
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The president of the United States is on his way to an NFL game after a weekend spent partying at his country club and fighting to starve poor Americans.
And Senate Democrats want to surrender to him?!
Fuck that and fuck them.
And Senate Democrats want to surrender to him?!
Fuck that and fuck them.
November 9, 2025 at 10:22 PM
The president of the United States is on his way to an NFL game after a weekend spent partying at his country club and fighting to starve poor Americans.
And Senate Democrats want to surrender to him?!
Fuck that and fuck them.
And Senate Democrats want to surrender to him?!
Fuck that and fuck them.
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If you divided up Elon's trillion dollar incentive and gave it to people in need, you could give:
Every SNAP recipient $23,809
Everyone using the ACA marketplace $41,152
Every federal worker $333,333
People in need won't get it. ...
Every SNAP recipient $23,809
Everyone using the ACA marketplace $41,152
Every federal worker $333,333
People in need won't get it. ...
#TeslaTakedown (@teslatakedown.com)
If you divided up Elon's trillion dollar incentive and gave it to people in need, you could give:
Every SNAP recipient $23,809
Everyone using the ACA marketplace $41,152
Every federal worker $333,333
People in need won't get it. Let's make sure Elon doesn't either. #NoTrillionaires #teslatakedown
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November 9, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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Senate Dems are about to walk into a special caucus meeting at 5
Call. Them.
NOW.
Call. Them.
NOW.
Get. On. The. Phone.
Right. Now.
Call your Dem Senator
Tell them to vote NO on the so-called funding deal
202-224-3121
Right. Now.
Call your Dem Senator
Tell them to vote NO on the so-called funding deal
202-224-3121
November 9, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Exactly
"A promise of a vote on healthcare"
November 9, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Exactly
#DoNotCave. !!!
Also, @kaine.senate.gov - I tried to leave you a voicemail but you don’t have voicemail? 😒
@markwarner.bsky.social can fill you in I guess. I will note that VA voters are showing up and primary season is coming- and LOTS of really qualified people in VA just got RIFd and have time. Do not cave!
@markwarner.bsky.social can fill you in I guess. I will note that VA voters are showing up and primary season is coming- and LOTS of really qualified people in VA just got RIFd and have time. Do not cave!
@kaine.senate.gov @markwarner.bsky.social It is disgraceful that any Dem senators are even considering reopening government without extension of the ACA tax credits as part of the deal. You both will feel the wrath of Virginia voters if this goes through.
November 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
#DoNotCave. !!!
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Dear Walmart,
Consideeing you have more employees on SNAP than any other company — instead of simply having a ‘cheaper’ Thanksgiving bundle, how about giving your underpaid employees who must rely on SNAP for survival, one for free? It’s the least you can do. And I stress, the LEAST…
— America
Consideeing you have more employees on SNAP than any other company — instead of simply having a ‘cheaper’ Thanksgiving bundle, how about giving your underpaid employees who must rely on SNAP for survival, one for free? It’s the least you can do. And I stress, the LEAST…
— America
November 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Dear Walmart,
Consideeing you have more employees on SNAP than any other company — instead of simply having a ‘cheaper’ Thanksgiving bundle, how about giving your underpaid employees who must rely on SNAP for survival, one for free? It’s the least you can do. And I stress, the LEAST…
— America
Consideeing you have more employees on SNAP than any other company — instead of simply having a ‘cheaper’ Thanksgiving bundle, how about giving your underpaid employees who must rely on SNAP for survival, one for free? It’s the least you can do. And I stress, the LEAST…
— America
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Take note of who doesn’t have the stomach for the fight we will need, and “chuck” them out of power
November 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Take note of who doesn’t have the stomach for the fight we will need, and “chuck” them out of power
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Dear Democratic Senators: if you vote for this selling out of the ACA it will be the end of your careers. Depend upon it. You are there to defend this country against Trump and the fascists, not collude with them. If you become Quislings, you will forever REMAIN Quislings
November 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Dear Democratic Senators: if you vote for this selling out of the ACA it will be the end of your careers. Depend upon it. You are there to defend this country against Trump and the fascists, not collude with them. If you become Quislings, you will forever REMAIN Quislings
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