Metra Eccentric
@metraeccentric.bsky.social
Burning myself on the electrified-pantograph of politics.
There are still lots of terrible corrupt Dems, but Pritzker's election and, as importantly, Madigan's resignation, finally let the state legislature function properly for the first time since the 70s. Hundreds of bills/session get passed now - tons of good stuff.. mixed with the self-dealing.
February 12, 2026 at 4:15 PM
There are still lots of terrible corrupt Dems, but Pritzker's election and, as importantly, Madigan's resignation, finally let the state legislature function properly for the first time since the 70s. Hundreds of bills/session get passed now - tons of good stuff.. mixed with the self-dealing.
Maybe tit will happen today
February 12, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Maybe tit will happen today
A friend in HS had one. They and friends were playing with it somewhat responsibly in the backyard, shot it at the house, and absolutely shattered a sliding glass door. Twas never seen again.
February 12, 2026 at 4:51 AM
A friend in HS had one. They and friends were playing with it somewhat responsibly in the backyard, shot it at the house, and absolutely shattered a sliding glass door. Twas never seen again.
Look, I'm willing to stipulate that I just made everything up and knowingly lied to you. But have you considered what if even just 10% of what I said turns out to be true?
February 11, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Look, I'm willing to stipulate that I just made everything up and knowingly lied to you. But have you considered what if even just 10% of what I said turns out to be true?
Oof, don't know if Sopranos is about the capacity for individual growth. But personally for MM, I find Pete Campbell's redemption arc to be one of the best in any show. More than any show, you really feel the characters age through the series (Stranger Things aside), and how it changes them.
February 11, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Oof, don't know if Sopranos is about the capacity for individual growth. But personally for MM, I find Pete Campbell's redemption arc to be one of the best in any show. More than any show, you really feel the characters age through the series (Stranger Things aside), and how it changes them.
The candles budget is a tad high.
February 10, 2026 at 11:33 PM
The candles budget is a tad high.
I canvassed in Iowa and saw him speak on MLK day. Then did one canvass in Chicago before his campaign instructed everyone to suspend going door to door because of covid. Truly everything falling apart in March.. it's tough that this was part of it.
February 10, 2026 at 7:31 PM
I canvassed in Iowa and saw him speak on MLK day. Then did one canvass in Chicago before his campaign instructed everyone to suspend going door to door because of covid. Truly everything falling apart in March.. it's tough that this was part of it.
That was such an inspired plotline. Harry coming through as a friend the only way he knows how, lying and being an absolute scumbag to a woman.
February 10, 2026 at 12:47 AM
That was such an inspired plotline. Harry coming through as a friend the only way he knows how, lying and being an absolute scumbag to a woman.
Do I know why Scarlett needed a paycheck from Ritz Crackers? Or Clooney lent his cred to GrubHub? No, but telling that I think Matthew Broderick was the biggest celebrity in an AI commercial as opposed to Matt Damon, Larry David, and the rest doing crypto a few years ago. Industry is cooked.
February 9, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Do I know why Scarlett needed a paycheck from Ritz Crackers? Or Clooney lent his cred to GrubHub? No, but telling that I think Matthew Broderick was the biggest celebrity in an AI commercial as opposed to Matt Damon, Larry David, and the rest doing crypto a few years ago. Industry is cooked.
To be fair there have been 0 touchdowns. Great halftime though.
February 9, 2026 at 2:01 AM
To be fair there have been 0 touchdowns. Great halftime though.
It was totally insane even by the standards of promoting something totally insane.
February 9, 2026 at 1:40 AM
It was totally insane even by the standards of promoting something totally insane.
Man, I've been thinking how I, as someone who used to point to Bush era policies putting us on the road to facism, including the creation of DHS and ICE, has been shocked and surprised at how quickly this has all devolved under Trump 2. I can't imagine being jaded by all this.
February 8, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Man, I've been thinking how I, as someone who used to point to Bush era policies putting us on the road to facism, including the creation of DHS and ICE, has been shocked and surprised at how quickly this has all devolved under Trump 2. I can't imagine being jaded by all this.
God, is there anything Nick Offerman isn't good at?
February 8, 2026 at 5:29 PM
God, is there anything Nick Offerman isn't good at?
Sandwiches 🤝 Olympic Techniques
Put Some Mustard On It
Put Some Mustard On It
February 7, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Sandwiches 🤝 Olympic Techniques
Put Some Mustard On It
Put Some Mustard On It
My point is kind of that anyone could take bribes and be a piece of shit, but your Tears of Lincoln is inspired beyond what our greatest gerrymanderer could think of.
February 5, 2026 at 7:19 PM
My point is kind of that anyone could take bribes and be a piece of shit, but your Tears of Lincoln is inspired beyond what our greatest gerrymanderer could think of.
This may be the original, but the meme format may be older. The point is to compare the disparate accomplishments of similar people. Madigan was known for his cutthroat gerrymandering as Speaker, but is otherwise mostly known for being a corrupt asshole.
February 5, 2026 at 7:18 PM
This may be the original, but the meme format may be older. The point is to compare the disparate accomplishments of similar people. Madigan was known for his cutthroat gerrymandering as Speaker, but is otherwise mostly known for being a corrupt asshole.
I appreciate the alt-text because i never noticed the ring-stains before.
February 5, 2026 at 5:16 PM
I appreciate the alt-text because i never noticed the ring-stains before.
Yeah another travesty of the ACA is that it ended up being the only signature piece of legislation passed. A different future for sure if they had passed card check too, which he ran on and pledged to pass.
January 28, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Yeah another travesty of the ACA is that it ended up being the only signature piece of legislation passed. A different future for sure if they had passed card check too, which he ran on and pledged to pass.
I have a college acquaintance (self-identified moderate Republican) that is obsessed with this 2012 historical contingency. Hates Trump but really feels Dems demonization of Romney "pushed" the Rs into Trump's arms. It's interesting seeing his opinions on other things as a barometer of stupidity.
January 28, 2026 at 9:10 PM
I have a college acquaintance (self-identified moderate Republican) that is obsessed with this 2012 historical contingency. Hates Trump but really feels Dems demonization of Romney "pushed" the Rs into Trump's arms. It's interesting seeing his opinions on other things as a barometer of stupidity.
And honestly, the issue isn't that I can't quiet myself and listen politely. It's when I've been talking a minute straight to these people and they're just silently staring at me. I've given them a dozen opportunities to interrupt and take-over, but they're waiting for silence. Very off-putting!
January 28, 2026 at 3:47 PM
And honestly, the issue isn't that I can't quiet myself and listen politely. It's when I've been talking a minute straight to these people and they're just silently staring at me. I've given them a dozen opportunities to interrupt and take-over, but they're waiting for silence. Very off-putting!