SunshineFuture
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Penny | 21 | She/Her 🏳️⚧️ | Lesbian (taken) | Autistic as fuck and tired of your bullshit. Romantic of my ideals, cynic of the world.
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No Fucking Way Dude.
November 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM
No Fucking Way Dude.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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I've noticed the opposing team's fans only cheer when the opponents score on us. To win those fans over, I recommend we score on ourselves repeatedly; that will surely make them so happy they'll start supporting us. And I'm sure all our fans will keep cheering for us—who else is there to cheer for?
October 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
I've noticed the opposing team's fans only cheer when the opponents score on us. To win those fans over, I recommend we score on ourselves repeatedly; that will surely make them so happy they'll start supporting us. And I'm sure all our fans will keep cheering for us—who else is there to cheer for?
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Negotiating 101: Be willing to walk away.
It increasingly seems like the Democratic defectors came to a resolution just because they felt like they should come up with something after having worked at it for a while.
In terms of classic blunders, this is land war in Asia-level.
It increasingly seems like the Democratic defectors came to a resolution just because they felt like they should come up with something after having worked at it for a while.
In terms of classic blunders, this is land war in Asia-level.
November 11, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Negotiating 101: Be willing to walk away.
It increasingly seems like the Democratic defectors came to a resolution just because they felt like they should come up with something after having worked at it for a while.
In terms of classic blunders, this is land war in Asia-level.
It increasingly seems like the Democratic defectors came to a resolution just because they felt like they should come up with something after having worked at it for a while.
In terms of classic blunders, this is land war in Asia-level.
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I'll get back to "party unity" as soon as the Senate Minority Leader tells us if he voted for the Democratic party nominee for mayor of his city.
I'm tired of party unity only ever running one way.
I'm tired of party unity only ever running one way.
November 10, 2025 at 11:14 PM
I'll get back to "party unity" as soon as the Senate Minority Leader tells us if he voted for the Democratic party nominee for mayor of his city.
I'm tired of party unity only ever running one way.
I'm tired of party unity only ever running one way.
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He thinks you're stupid.
I will not support the Republican bill that’s on the Senate floor because it fails to do anything of substance to fix America’s healthcare crisis.
November 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
He thinks you're stupid.
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"And rather than explain to these very real constituents that Republicans have sidelined us completely and created an authoritarian regime, I nodded and said, OK, you probably know more about it than I do."
Shaheen: "When I talk to my constituents in New Hampshire, you know what they say to me? They say, 'Why can't you all just work together to address the problems that are facing this country?'"
November 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
"And rather than explain to these very real constituents that Republicans have sidelined us completely and created an authoritarian regime, I nodded and said, OK, you probably know more about it than I do."
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"Are there even any-" it doesn't matter. Banning the few trans athletes isn't the point. The point, from Trump's ban on trans people in government to Britain's bathroom ban to Newsom's sports ban, is to make sure everyone knows trans women are OTHER and to act accordingly to us in their daily lives.
Olympics organisers moving towards blanket ban on transgender women from women's sport
Olympics organisers moving towards blanket ban on transgender women from women's sport
The International Olympic Committee is moving towards a blanket ban on transgender women from women's sport, Sky News understands.
news.sky.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
"Are there even any-" it doesn't matter. Banning the few trans athletes isn't the point. The point, from Trump's ban on trans people in government to Britain's bathroom ban to Newsom's sports ban, is to make sure everyone knows trans women are OTHER and to act accordingly to us in their daily lives.
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Gavin Newsom's closet is so full of skeletons it's like a goddamn ray harryhousen retrospective in there, will someone please crank up the floodlights, it'd be so tedious watching his scandals dribble out during a primary, just nip this thing in the bud
November 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Gavin Newsom's closet is so full of skeletons it's like a goddamn ray harryhousen retrospective in there, will someone please crank up the floodlights, it'd be so tedious watching his scandals dribble out during a primary, just nip this thing in the bud
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This case was simply the wrong vehicle to do it. If a better case were presented for it, the right-wing majority would try to get rid of Obergefell.
Breaking News: The Supreme Court denied a request to consider overturning its landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage a decade ago. nyti.ms/3Ju2Ayd
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
This case was simply the wrong vehicle to do it. If a better case were presented for it, the right-wing majority would try to get rid of Obergefell.
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I think this is absolutely right. They memorized the lessons of that era — triangulation, bipartisanship, government is somehow shameful — and can’t adapt to the very different world we’re now in.
IMHO, most of the Dem leadership came up through the ranks during the Reagan years and started getting seniority during the 1994 shellacking so a fighting retreat is their standard tactic. They don’t do brinksmanship well.
November 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I think this is absolutely right. They memorized the lessons of that era — triangulation, bipartisanship, government is somehow shameful — and can’t adapt to the very different world we’re now in.
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Respectfully Senator, you need to remove Schumer as Senate minority leader or we have no chance.
In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
November 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Respectfully Senator, you need to remove Schumer as Senate minority leader or we have no chance.
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I’m seeing convergence on 2 explanations for Dems caving: 1) Trump more willing to inflict pain on public than Dems (Ezra Klein), 2) protect the filibuster
But these are still puzzles (derogatory) because strategic actors should anticipate them. They don’t explain why now
But these are still puzzles (derogatory) because strategic actors should anticipate them. They don’t explain why now
November 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I’m seeing convergence on 2 explanations for Dems caving: 1) Trump more willing to inflict pain on public than Dems (Ezra Klein), 2) protect the filibuster
But these are still puzzles (derogatory) because strategic actors should anticipate them. They don’t explain why now
But these are still puzzles (derogatory) because strategic actors should anticipate them. They don’t explain why now
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Ah yes, the GOP gets to continue destroying the government, the Dems get a line for an email.
Kaine on why he thinks just getting a vote on healthcare is a win: "We're the minority party, but everybody will get to see who is standing for them when it comes to lowering their healthcare costs"
November 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Ah yes, the GOP gets to continue destroying the government, the Dems get a line for an email.
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“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic…and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.”
Oathbreakers, all.
Oathbreakers, all.
November 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic…and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.”
Oathbreakers, all.
Oathbreakers, all.
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watch out ipod, zune comin in hot
November 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
watch out ipod, zune comin in hot
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Oh the irony. America’s best chance at resisting the destructive authoritarian path it’s in now depends on House Republican extremists being unwilling to endorse the Senate moderates’ deal.
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Oh the irony. America’s best chance at resisting the destructive authoritarian path it’s in now depends on House Republican extremists being unwilling to endorse the Senate moderates’ deal.
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This is literally where I am.
I can understand the ACA decision, but the core goal of this shutdown was to try and assert some manner of "the executive branch will follow the goddamn law"
We didn't get that, at all.
I can understand the ACA decision, but the core goal of this shutdown was to try and assert some manner of "the executive branch will follow the goddamn law"
We didn't get that, at all.
Still upset about no power of the purse language. You truly do hate to see it. The Trump admin undertook the most expansive set of illegal budgetary actions of any president in history, and broadcast as loudly as possible they’d keep doing it, and nothing. Budgetary lawlessness.
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 AM
This is literally where I am.
I can understand the ACA decision, but the core goal of this shutdown was to try and assert some manner of "the executive branch will follow the goddamn law"
We didn't get that, at all.
I can understand the ACA decision, but the core goal of this shutdown was to try and assert some manner of "the executive branch will follow the goddamn law"
We didn't get that, at all.
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Not a political consultant but I’m not sure “standing up to trump doesn’t work” is the best midterm message, even if if accurately represents senate dems position. Not much point in putting you in power then bsky.app/profile/atru...
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Not a political consultant but I’m not sure “standing up to trump doesn’t work” is the best midterm message, even if if accurately represents senate dems position. Not much point in putting you in power then bsky.app/profile/atru...
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This is my favorite part of this cycle we've been repeating for my entire adult life: when they sit backwards on the chair for some real talk and explain that you're a fucking peasant who doesn't understand how things work.
Durbin said critics of his vote “need to understand how the Senate works”
November 10, 2025 at 1:52 PM
This is my favorite part of this cycle we've been repeating for my entire adult life: when they sit backwards on the chair for some real talk and explain that you're a fucking peasant who doesn't understand how things work.
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One way you know that this wasn’t just a matter of 8 breakaway rogue senators screwing everything up is:
There’s no talk of replacing Durbin as -goddamn whip- despite him openly defying leadership in one of the most pivotal votes of the entire session.
There’s no talk of replacing Durbin as -goddamn whip- despite him openly defying leadership in one of the most pivotal votes of the entire session.
November 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
One way you know that this wasn’t just a matter of 8 breakaway rogue senators screwing everything up is:
There’s no talk of replacing Durbin as -goddamn whip- despite him openly defying leadership in one of the most pivotal votes of the entire session.
There’s no talk of replacing Durbin as -goddamn whip- despite him openly defying leadership in one of the most pivotal votes of the entire session.
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seems to me that those democrats inclined not to fight perceive themselves as living through a somewhat ordinary cycle of presidential overreach and backlash and not something much more significant and dangerous
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM
seems to me that those democrats inclined not to fight perceive themselves as living through a somewhat ordinary cycle of presidential overreach and backlash and not something much more significant and dangerous
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This is absolutely right.
The eight who signed off on this disaster of a deal were acting as a shield for colleagues who are up this cycle. Don't let any of them off the hook just yet.
The eight who signed off on this disaster of a deal were acting as a shield for colleagues who are up this cycle. Don't let any of them off the hook just yet.
The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
so currently defectors are:
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
This is absolutely right.
The eight who signed off on this disaster of a deal were acting as a shield for colleagues who are up this cycle. Don't let any of them off the hook just yet.
The eight who signed off on this disaster of a deal were acting as a shield for colleagues who are up this cycle. Don't let any of them off the hook just yet.