@chitowndane.bsky.social

Tech pro, father, neighbor, citizen, making my way through life in the great American city of Chicago and trying do it my way without mucking things up for everyone else. 'Crusty' doesn't cut it...

NEWS: 16 Ecuadorian fishermen are suing the Trump regime after they say the U.S. military bombed and sank their fishing boat, severely burned two crew members, and detained them in El Salvador for weeks, where they allege they were tortured. 1/

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400+ air traffic controllers warned that they were being neglected. Interesting in light of yesterday’s failure. Who doesn’t remember that the Trump admin’s 1st priority was attacking DEI at the FAA? Treating diversity as a bigger threat to safety than the actual problems facing the agency.

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The FDA: measles outbreaks, diarrhea lettuce The FAA: breaks flying altogether The Dept of Commerce: helping funnel chips to China Dept of Defense: somehow losing a war it started Dept of State: siding with Russia over our allies What a complete clownshow.

The nationwide ground stop’s massive impact on Illinois travelers needs to be addressed quickly while ensuring safety. We do not have further information from DHS or FAA but state officials are in touch and demanding answers. We will update the public if we get more info.

I'm not sure people fully appreciate just how unpopular Schumer is. It is unheard of in other countries for a party to pick a leader this unpopular after winning an election. Only a third of Democrats view him favorably. Favorable Total: 15% 18-34: 8% 65+: 23% Ind: 8% Dem: 33%

Civiqs tracking poll of registered voters, March 2018 to November 9, 2026, asking whether they have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Chuck Schumer. From 2018 through 2024, unfavorable stays near 50% and favorable near 30%. In early 2025, around his vote on the spending bill, unfavorable jumps above 65% and favorable falls below 20%. As of November 9, 2026, 69% are unfavorable, 15% favorable, and 16% unsure.