Josh
@joshymcjoshface.bsky.social
Grad student, Portland State University. Data analyst for a major public agency. Reluctant farmer. Loved by an an asymmetrical dog. Pivot tables changed my life. All views expressed are my own and do not represent the views of my employer.
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Walk off pass deflection like everyone predicted
December 1, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Walk off pass deflection like everyone predicted
If the new Texas redistricting maps are allowed by SCOTUS, Congressperson Nehl’s district, TX-22, will be more challenging in 2026.
November 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
If the new Texas redistricting maps are allowed by SCOTUS, Congressperson Nehl’s district, TX-22, will be more challenging in 2026.
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“why the fuck are we invading Venezuela” should really be on at least a couple of chyrons
November 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
“why the fuck are we invading Venezuela” should really be on at least a couple of chyrons
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The only reason to have the military in D.C. is to increase tensions and antagonize people to the point they over-react, creating "justification" for increasing crackdowns on innocent people. It's all a con.
November 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The only reason to have the military in D.C. is to increase tensions and antagonize people to the point they over-react, creating "justification" for increasing crackdowns on innocent people. It's all a con.
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Happy Buy Nothing Day!
November 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Happy Buy Nothing Day!
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The thanksgiving time exchange rate is roughly 7:35pm is actually 11:45.
November 28, 2025 at 3:35 AM
The thanksgiving time exchange rate is roughly 7:35pm is actually 11:45.
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There are already a ton of Black Friday sales underway. I hate how commercial this holiday has become.
November 25, 2025 at 2:48 AM
There are already a ton of Black Friday sales underway. I hate how commercial this holiday has become.
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Yes yes America etc but... getting pretty sick of bad people getting rich off doing bad things
November 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Yes yes America etc but... getting pretty sick of bad people getting rich off doing bad things
Georgia fills US Representative vacancies via special election so this will, at least temporarily, narrow the Republican majority. #MTG
November 22, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Georgia fills US Representative vacancies via special election so this will, at least temporarily, narrow the Republican majority. #MTG
TL;DR
When you’re fine and not at all concerned about the Epstein files:
November 20, 2025 at 5:47 AM
TL;DR
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Marjorie Taylor Greene has been disliked by the left for years and years and had never had to fear for her life. She's been disliked by the right for 1 day and now has to hire security.
November 18, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Marjorie Taylor Greene has been disliked by the left for years and years and had never had to fear for her life. She's been disliked by the right for 1 day and now has to hire security.
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BESSENT: “THE $2,000 DIVIDEND COULD COME IN LOTS OF FORMS… IT COULD BE JUST THE TAX DECREASES. IT COULD BE NO TAX ON TIPS.”
November 17, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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I just don’t see how we can pretend even for a moment that anything involving our federal government is remotely normal when the president is covering up his involvement in a child sex trafficking ring. Like, what are we doing here
November 15, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I just don’t see how we can pretend even for a moment that anything involving our federal government is remotely normal when the president is covering up his involvement in a child sex trafficking ring. Like, what are we doing here
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One thing that seems like it would be potentially valuable right now is for some kind of private/academic consortium to try to compile and release data about the state of the economy, since it seems like official stats are almost certainly going to be either nonexistent or wildly unreliable.
NEW — I spoke to DoorDash about the White House claiming the company's report shows "inflation has been tamed" and whether that's an interpretation one should make. An economist also weighed in, pointing out dictatorships use data obfuscation as a tool, and right now they're "grasping at straws."
WH claims 'inflation tamed,' per DoorDash stats. Company says that's not in its report.
It comes the same week we learned the WH would likely not release key economic reports for October.
www.thehandbasket.co
November 13, 2025 at 10:44 PM
One thing that seems like it would be potentially valuable right now is for some kind of private/academic consortium to try to compile and release data about the state of the economy, since it seems like official stats are almost certainly going to be either nonexistent or wildly unreliable.
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The next step is demanding real leadership in the Senate — leadership that fights for working families instead of surrendering to an authoritarian regime. House Democrats are already joining Indivisibles in these calls, and the public is on the side of those who fight back against the Trump regime.
Democratic leaders have failed us again. It's time to get new leaders.
After yet another capitulation by Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats, it's clear we need new leadership capable of mounting a serious opposition to Trump's authoritarian regime. We're launching our la...
www.indivisible2026.org
November 13, 2025 at 1:59 AM
The next step is demanding real leadership in the Senate — leadership that fights for working families instead of surrendering to an authoritarian regime. House Democrats are already joining Indivisibles in these calls, and the public is on the side of those who fight back against the Trump regime.
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Happy Whalesplosion Day to all who celebrate. Today we remember all mad, bad, and just plain wtf ideas.
It’s 12 November, so it’s time to mark the 55th anniversary of the exploding whale of Oregon, an attempt to clear a cetacean carcass from a beach which prompted one reporter to say “The blast blasted blubber beyond all believable bounds”
November 12, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Happy Whalesplosion Day to all who celebrate. Today we remember all mad, bad, and just plain wtf ideas.
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its 9 am and so far today we have learned that jeffrey epstein was advised to blackmail donald trump who spent lots of alone time with children at epsteins house
November 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
its 9 am and so far today we have learned that jeffrey epstein was advised to blackmail donald trump who spent lots of alone time with children at epsteins house
If Congresswoman Dexter is being genuine about this, she must publicly call for Chuck Schumer to resign as minority leader. We can’t fight if we have leaders who choose to cave.
@repdexteror.bsky.social
@repdexteror.bsky.social
The ‘deal’ that passed out of the Senate last night was an insult to the American people. I’m headed back to DC to hold the line for your healthcare.
November 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
If Congresswoman Dexter is being genuine about this, she must publicly call for Chuck Schumer to resign as minority leader. We can’t fight if we have leaders who choose to cave.
@repdexteror.bsky.social
@repdexteror.bsky.social
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Now is the time to fight, not surrender. 🗣️
Schumer must step down from his post as minority leader and allow for new leadership to emerge—someone who is willing to consistently fight for the American people.
Schumer must step down from his post as minority leader and allow for new leadership to emerge—someone who is willing to consistently fight for the American people.
Progressive group MoveOn calls on Schumer to step aside
"Inexplicably, some Senate Democrats, under Leader Schumer's watch, decided to surrender."
www.axios.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Now is the time to fight, not surrender. 🗣️
Schumer must step down from his post as minority leader and allow for new leadership to emerge—someone who is willing to consistently fight for the American people.
Schumer must step down from his post as minority leader and allow for new leadership to emerge—someone who is willing to consistently fight for the American people.
If Senator Merkley is serious about fighting, he will call for Chuck Schumer to resign as minority leader. Anything less in this moment is feckless.
@jeff-merkley.bsky.social @schumer.senate.gov
@jeff-merkley.bsky.social @schumer.senate.gov
I voted HELL NO on a CR deal that betrays millions of people who rallied, organized, and voted to save health care for 20 million Americans. Giving into a bully does nothing to stop him. I’ll keep fighting against Trump’s authoritarianism and attempts to gut community resources.
November 11, 2025 at 3:41 AM
If Senator Merkley is serious about fighting, he will call for Chuck Schumer to resign as minority leader. Anything less in this moment is feckless.
@jeff-merkley.bsky.social @schumer.senate.gov
@jeff-merkley.bsky.social @schumer.senate.gov
That red line must not be too important to Senator Wyden since he still has not called for Chuck Schumer to resign as minority leader. @schumer.senate.gov
@wyden.senate.gov
@wyden.senate.gov
My red line has always been lowering health costs for Americans. Donald Trump and Republicans don’t want an agreement that meets that bar. I’m a no.
November 11, 2025 at 3:21 AM
That red line must not be too important to Senator Wyden since he still has not called for Chuck Schumer to resign as minority leader. @schumer.senate.gov
@wyden.senate.gov
@wyden.senate.gov
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In a world where the incumbent president bowed to pressure and stepped aside, it doesn’t seem like such a monumental ask to switch minority leaders.
November 11, 2025 at 1:59 AM
In a world where the incumbent president bowed to pressure and stepped aside, it doesn’t seem like such a monumental ask to switch minority leaders.
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EIGHT Senate Democrats have voted to advance the funding measure so far after the deal was reached:
Cortez Masto
Durbin
Fetterman
Hassan
Kaine
King
Rosen
Shaheen
If the existing 52 Republicans hold, that's 60 — enough to advance this agreement. Final vote still to come.
Cortez Masto
Durbin
Fetterman
Hassan
Kaine
King
Rosen
Shaheen
If the existing 52 Republicans hold, that's 60 — enough to advance this agreement. Final vote still to come.
November 10, 2025 at 1:52 AM
EIGHT Senate Democrats have voted to advance the funding measure so far after the deal was reached:
Cortez Masto
Durbin
Fetterman
Hassan
Kaine
King
Rosen
Shaheen
If the existing 52 Republicans hold, that's 60 — enough to advance this agreement. Final vote still to come.
Cortez Masto
Durbin
Fetterman
Hassan
Kaine
King
Rosen
Shaheen
If the existing 52 Republicans hold, that's 60 — enough to advance this agreement. Final vote still to come.
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So @therickwilson.bsky.social had some thoughts about @schumer.senate.gov caving
November 10, 2025 at 12:48 AM
So @therickwilson.bsky.social had some thoughts about @schumer.senate.gov caving
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I think Senate folders are significantly underestimating how fucking angry Democratic voters are at them
November 10, 2025 at 12:40 AM
I think Senate folders are significantly underestimating how fucking angry Democratic voters are at them