Astonished that this is real and not a ridiculous joke. How about, “We visited a community center in a liberal stronghold to better understand what just happened.” How about talking to a trans person heartened by the progress that was made? How about actually showing a view from the side that won?

The New York Times@nytimes.com · 7h ago

In deep-red Texas, conservatives are trying to make sense of what just happened to their longtime Republican stronghold. We visited a men’s bible study as they gathered for the first time since the state flipped in the midterm election.

Repping #BillsMafia up in Madison. Go Badgers, I guess? And yes, I’ve already gotten a ‘Go Bills’ from another spectator.

Yes!! Stop calling it ‘retribution,’ which has an automatic negative connotation. It’s Accountability we’re looking for. We want, need, and demand that people are held accountable for the harm they’ve done. Stop falling into the ‘political retribution’ trap!

Josh Marshall@joshtpm.bsky.social · 3d ago

All this talk of "getting even" or payback or whatever. It's not "getting even". It's enforcing the law. Say that. Correct that. Don't fall into that trap. There's absolutely no reason to.

These people need to understand that it’s not about “retribution.” It’s about Accountability! We need to hold the administration accountable for its actions. If the criminals & grifters want to spin it as retribution, that’s on them. An hour can’t go by without Dem Leaders saying Accountability.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3d ago

Talarico: "I'm not interested in retribution. The people of Texas did not elect me last night for retribution. They elected me to deliver for them to make their lives easier and better and less stressful and that's what I plan to do, and I plan to do it even for the Texans who didn't vote for me."

A few random thoughts for the day: The day after an election should be a holiday. Whether mourning (as in '16 & '24) or celebrating (as we are this year), trying to focus on work is a thing (clearly, as I'm writing this).

'I VOTED' stickers are filling up the Alex Pretti & Renee Good Memorials in Minneapolis, Minnesota

I have no idea where my brother got a copy of "Watermark", the second release from #Enya. I suspect a girlfriend maybe? But my recollection is that because of him, I introduced a bunch of people to this record too. #MusicMonday

A - Too early to know if Lamar will be back or not B - If he’s not coming back, you never like to see guys go out due to injury C - The Bills history against backup QBs does not give me much encouragement

My wife just texted me "Picard and Chekov at Stovokor" and that really got me

I’m a Cubs fan, so I know I shouldn’t be pulling for the Brewers. And I’m not paying a ton of attention anyway. But we can all agree that it’s time for the Brewers to finally win their first, right? Even if you’re just pulling for Bob Uecker’s family?

Coming into this project, I would have said that "... and Justice for All" was my least favorite #Metallica album (other than that one, which I don't have to deal with for a couple years; IYKYK). This is better than I remembered, but still their weakest so far, I think. #MusicMonday

Coming into this project, I would have said that "... and Justice for All" was my least favorite #Metallica album (other than that one, which I don't have to deal with for a couple years; IYKYK). This is better than I remembered, but still their weakest so far, I think. #MusicMonday

Who the fuck is “America Next,” and what is that bullshit commercial they just aired during the Packers / Lions game? “Liberals are the new racists.” “I can’t show my face because I’m white.” If you feel like you can’t show your face because you’re white, maybe YOU’RE the fucking problem.

Today, Elizabeth "Lily" Shambrook was honored with a memorial sign, designating part of Leland Ave by Dover St as "Lily's Greenway".

To just spell it out, the Kickstarter for a MIWHT calendar (plus also stickers and prints) is going live on Thursday morning. There will be special pricing for the first 24 hours, so push on the 'notify me' thing. And tell everyone you know who wants good things to happen.

Coming soon: Maybe It Will Happen Today: The 2027 Calendar!

It's a calendar. It's about hope.

kickstarter.com

The second release from #LyleLovett was "Pontiac". Personally, I think this sits with Zeppelin's II and Boston's Don't Look Back; this is a great second album! Like his first, it has everything I love about Lyle's music. Humor, tenderness, and his voice. #MusicMonday

The second release from #LyleLovett was "Pontiac". Personally, I think this sits with Zeppelin's II and Boston's Don't Look Back; this is a great second album! Like his first, it has everything I love about Lyle's music. Humor, tenderness, and his voice. #MusicMonday

*A person fires a gun in your direction, striking the wall a couple of feet from your head.* "Whoopsie! My bad! Didn't mean to almost shoot you. Have a good day and be safe out there!"

Gravel Influencer@gravelinfluencer.bsky.social · 3w ago

We've all experienced the, "Sorry, I almost killed you!" oopsie wave. There's a massive disconnect where drivers do not understand (and do not care about) the risk they pose to people outside of the car.

"The bike lanes are causing traffic!" *Rips out bike lanes* "The damn bicyclists need to get out of the road and stop slowing me down!" Gee, it's almost like these people just hate bicyclists and want them to disappear.

I read once that, they are your best friend for just a short time, but you are their best friend for their whole life. Pet ‘em if you’ve got ‘em. 💜

Yes, absolutely. For example, if in the next few weeks, Trump sends ICE officers to polls, you know what you do? You go anyway, you throw them a middle finger, and you walk into the ballot box and don't let them intimidate you. What you don't do is despair and stay home.

Chris Geidner@chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 4w ago

I said this in a thread last night and in a thousand threads before it, but you really are doing the work of those who would destroy democracy and the rule of law when you are a doomer. You can be aware of — and vigorously oppose — the lawlessness of this administration without insisting on doom.

I mean, sure, take the win. But there’s a lot of work to do here. Special Teams game ball! #BillsMafia

That was closer than it needed to be.

"Hold Your Fire" is a #Rush album that I haven't listened to very often. I didn't own it until a year or so ago, partly because I had heard it a couple times, and it never did anything for me, so I didn't bother to buy it. It still doesn't really do anything for me. #MusicMonday

Going home after some time away is good. Leaving Japan makes the going home sting a little more. Leaving Japan to go home, knowing we have no plans for our next trip to anywhere, let alone back here, is pretty depressing.

They’re live-streaming the execution of the person they think they can get away with doing that to first. It’s a test. If they can do that, they’ll expand the margins of permission.

The previous #PinkFloyd release is often regarded as a Roger Waters solo record. Similarly, the next Pink Floyd release, "A Momentary Lapse of Reason", is often thought of as more of a David Gilmour solo effort. And for me, it's only slightly more successful than "The Final Cut". #MusicMonday

I just can’t.

Uhh … I know the defense hasn’t been good this season. But they are getting run over by what’s supposed to be a less than good Patriots team. And then the offense does nothing when the defense does stand up and gets a turn over. Less than encouraged. #BillsMafia #SportBall