Dan
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Arizona Cardinals have had a retractable field for almost 20 years. The outdoor footprint is not terribly large, but I guess it does replace prime parking spaces.
November 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Arizona Cardinals have had a retractable field for almost 20 years. The outdoor footprint is not terribly large, but I guess it does replace prime parking spaces.
I mean, of all the things Trump sucks at, we’re supposed to think he sucks the best at that?
I find it thought to swallow.
I find it thought to swallow.
November 16, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I mean, of all the things Trump sucks at, we’re supposed to think he sucks the best at that?
I find it thought to swallow.
I find it thought to swallow.
OTOH, this cat has nine lives.
Ugh.
Ugh.
November 15, 2025 at 4:14 AM
OTOH, this cat has nine lives.
Ugh.
Ugh.
Nothing is “career-ending” for these people.
Have we learned nothing in the last 10 years?
Have we learned nothing in the last 10 years?
November 14, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Nothing is “career-ending” for these people.
Have we learned nothing in the last 10 years?
Have we learned nothing in the last 10 years?
The Taliban visit to Camp David on 9/11 was scuttled years ago, so maybe this was the rain check?
November 14, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The Taliban visit to Camp David on 9/11 was scuttled years ago, so maybe this was the rain check?
She was FL AG 2011-2019. She’s a POS, but the Epstein case was closed by 2011 and it was a federal case requiring no participation by the state AG anyway. Not sure why this inaccurate information stays afloat….other than because she’s a horrible person who has made horrible life choices. 😂
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
She was FL AG 2011-2019. She’s a POS, but the Epstein case was closed by 2011 and it was a federal case requiring no participation by the state AG anyway. Not sure why this inaccurate information stays afloat….other than because she’s a horrible person who has made horrible life choices. 😂
I may eat these words. Sunday night was tough.
November 13, 2025 at 5:28 AM
I may eat these words. Sunday night was tough.
Might have been busy dealing with Covid and the economy. And a war in Ukraine. Stuff like that.
But at the same time, who was beating the drum to release these files, and why have they abandoned their cause?
Acosta, Patel, and Bongino are but three highly-involved people appointed by Trump.
But at the same time, who was beating the drum to release these files, and why have they abandoned their cause?
Acosta, Patel, and Bongino are but three highly-involved people appointed by Trump.
November 13, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Might have been busy dealing with Covid and the economy. And a war in Ukraine. Stuff like that.
But at the same time, who was beating the drum to release these files, and why have they abandoned their cause?
Acosta, Patel, and Bongino are but three highly-involved people appointed by Trump.
But at the same time, who was beating the drum to release these files, and why have they abandoned their cause?
Acosta, Patel, and Bongino are but three highly-involved people appointed by Trump.
So no, Angus King, it wasn’t “not working.” And no, Lawrence O’Donnell, the Republicans weren’t the ones who caved.
The Democratic Party lost this battle, full stop. No silver lining whatsoever.
Sorry to vent on your thread. Guess it had to come out. And yes I forgot to number post 14. /end
The Democratic Party lost this battle, full stop. No silver lining whatsoever.
Sorry to vent on your thread. Guess it had to come out. And yes I forgot to number post 14. /end
November 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
So no, Angus King, it wasn’t “not working.” And no, Lawrence O’Donnell, the Republicans weren’t the ones who caved.
The Democratic Party lost this battle, full stop. No silver lining whatsoever.
Sorry to vent on your thread. Guess it had to come out. And yes I forgot to number post 14. /end
The Democratic Party lost this battle, full stop. No silver lining whatsoever.
Sorry to vent on your thread. Guess it had to come out. And yes I forgot to number post 14. /end
For 10 months people have wondered “what can the Democrats do?” “What can the minority, with no power at all, do?”
THIS.
This is what they could do. And they were doing it. Well. It hurt. Supporters accepted the hurt. Tides were turning, even if the result would inevitably be the same. 16/
THIS.
This is what they could do. And they were doing it. Well. It hurt. Supporters accepted the hurt. Tides were turning, even if the result would inevitably be the same. 16/
November 12, 2025 at 8:56 PM
For 10 months people have wondered “what can the Democrats do?” “What can the minority, with no power at all, do?”
THIS.
This is what they could do. And they were doing it. Well. It hurt. Supporters accepted the hurt. Tides were turning, even if the result would inevitably be the same. 16/
THIS.
This is what they could do. And they were doing it. Well. It hurt. Supporters accepted the hurt. Tides were turning, even if the result would inevitably be the same. 16/
Acquiescence to, or lack of control over, the 7+1 that threw in the towel means the Democrats lost all of this momentum. They are fighting a 50-year coordinated campaign to reach this very point of govt destruction and class inequality. MAGA thrives on owning the libs, and the libs got pwned. 15/
November 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Acquiescence to, or lack of control over, the 7+1 that threw in the towel means the Democrats lost all of this momentum. They are fighting a 50-year coordinated campaign to reach this very point of govt destruction and class inequality. MAGA thrives on owning the libs, and the libs got pwned. 15/
Backpay is also law, and while fed workers aren’t necessarily MAGA base, it’s another few million people being riled up. Many sacrificing “for the cause;” all hurting in some way without pay. Except for the J6 ICE agents, I guess.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Backpay is also law, and while fed workers aren’t necessarily MAGA base, it’s another few million people being riled up. Many sacrificing “for the cause;” all hurting in some way without pay. Except for the J6 ICE agents, I guess.
13/
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Either the law prevails there, or hungry people - who are also seeing the concurrent gluttony at MaL - will see what the administration is really doing to them. Instead of what the admin SAYS it does FOR them.
Racism has no caloric content.
12/
Racism has no caloric content.
12/
November 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Either the law prevails there, or hungry people - who are also seeing the concurrent gluttony at MaL - will see what the administration is really doing to them. Instead of what the admin SAYS it does FOR them.
Racism has no caloric content.
12/
Racism has no caloric content.
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Which a tribalist might say is a stupid battle to fight, but it was exposing the lies; it was highlighting the truth.
SNAP is enshrined in law. It would be delivered. It is such a shame that the President would sue to keep those benefits from being distributed, but that’s a choice he made. 11/
SNAP is enshrined in law. It would be delivered. It is such a shame that the President would sue to keep those benefits from being distributed, but that’s a choice he made. 11/
November 12, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Which a tribalist might say is a stupid battle to fight, but it was exposing the lies; it was highlighting the truth.
SNAP is enshrined in law. It would be delivered. It is such a shame that the President would sue to keep those benefits from being distributed, but that’s a choice he made. 11/
SNAP is enshrined in law. It would be delivered. It is such a shame that the President would sue to keep those benefits from being distributed, but that’s a choice he made. 11/
Add that the vast majority of people receiving PTC live in “Trump” states. Just 9 of those states receive 60% of all of the tax credits. Democrats were fighting a battle that would primarily benefit those who vote for the other party! 10/
November 12, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Add that the vast majority of people receiving PTC live in “Trump” states. Just 9 of those states receive 60% of all of the tax credits. Democrats were fighting a battle that would primarily benefit those who vote for the other party! 10/
Meanwhile, Trump continues to lie about the cost of everything going down. $2 gas. Cheaper Thanksgiving dinners. Has my utility bill been cut in half yet?
Despite his lies (and despite those who believe the lies), this was black-and-white, easy-to-read evidence that costs are skyrocketing. 9/
Despite his lies (and despite those who believe the lies), this was black-and-white, easy-to-read evidence that costs are skyrocketing. 9/
November 12, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Meanwhile, Trump continues to lie about the cost of everything going down. $2 gas. Cheaper Thanksgiving dinners. Has my utility bill been cut in half yet?
Despite his lies (and despite those who believe the lies), this was black-and-white, easy-to-read evidence that costs are skyrocketing. 9/
Despite his lies (and despite those who believe the lies), this was black-and-white, easy-to-read evidence that costs are skyrocketing. 9/
But there was a perfect storm brewing of people getting higher premium bills, compounded by the lapse of EPTC for certain higher earners.
The ability to go on TV and say, “here’s the side-by-side comparison of what my constituents are facing” was very powerful. 8/
The ability to go on TV and say, “here’s the side-by-side comparison of what my constituents are facing” was very powerful. 8/
November 12, 2025 at 8:43 PM
But there was a perfect storm brewing of people getting higher premium bills, compounded by the lapse of EPTC for certain higher earners.
The ability to go on TV and say, “here’s the side-by-side comparison of what my constituents are facing” was very powerful. 8/
The ability to go on TV and say, “here’s the side-by-side comparison of what my constituents are facing” was very powerful. 8/
The lack of real solutions - of which there is one obvious one staring America in the face - causes band-aid after band-aid to be layered on the ACA.
The Democrats were forcing the conversation again. Would the Republicans have ever budged on the Enhanced PTC? No. Not now.
6/ but really 7/
The Democrats were forcing the conversation again. Would the Republicans have ever budged on the Enhanced PTC? No. Not now.
6/ but really 7/
November 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The lack of real solutions - of which there is one obvious one staring America in the face - causes band-aid after band-aid to be layered on the ACA.
The Democrats were forcing the conversation again. Would the Republicans have ever budged on the Enhanced PTC? No. Not now.
6/ but really 7/
The Democrats were forcing the conversation again. Would the Republicans have ever budged on the Enhanced PTC? No. Not now.
6/ but really 7/
Marketplace premiums are high, deductibles are even higher, and out-of-pocket maximums are insane. It’s a broken system, especially after the mandate was sidelined, but it’s what we have. 5/
November 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Marketplace premiums are high, deductibles are even higher, and out-of-pocket maximums are insane. It’s a broken system, especially after the mandate was sidelined, but it’s what we have. 5/
I’m a small employer that doesn’t see any ability to sponsor a “normal” health insurance plan anytime soon. But I need to recruit employees that are human beings….and human beings need health insurance in this country. Absent having a spouse’s plan, their option is the Marketplace. 5/
November 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I’m a small employer that doesn’t see any ability to sponsor a “normal” health insurance plan anytime soon. But I need to recruit employees that are human beings….and human beings need health insurance in this country. Absent having a spouse’s plan, their option is the Marketplace. 5/
(Not that I’m pretending MSNBC doesn’t have producers and agendas; it’s just so much less-prevalent than Fox and the like.)
As for the subsidies, yes, a minority of Americans avail themselves of them, but they are about the only thing making the ACA relevant after it was gutted through the 2010s 4/
As for the subsidies, yes, a minority of Americans avail themselves of them, but they are about the only thing making the ACA relevant after it was gutted through the 2010s 4/
November 12, 2025 at 8:34 PM
(Not that I’m pretending MSNBC doesn’t have producers and agendas; it’s just so much less-prevalent than Fox and the like.)
As for the subsidies, yes, a minority of Americans avail themselves of them, but they are about the only thing making the ACA relevant after it was gutted through the 2010s 4/
As for the subsidies, yes, a minority of Americans avail themselves of them, but they are about the only thing making the ACA relevant after it was gutted through the 2010s 4/