Reconstructionist
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I feel like a big thing people get tripped up with is they can't disaggregate "does the preferences of the electorate change" and "does who makes up the electorate change" because those are both yes
Aubrey Gilleran@aubreygilleran.bsky.social · 1h agoIn other words:
A gracious concession: “I want to congratulate Abdul El-Sayed on winning the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. He is a doctor, a community health official, a Rhodes Scholar, and a dedicated Michigander. I am proud to offer my support as he takes on Mike Rogers in the general election…
The Democratic Party is a big coalition with many different tendency
Matthew Gertz@mattgertz.bsky.social · 1h agoMy ice-cold boring take that will definitely not go viral is that a primary result with a margin of victory of roughly 1 percent tells you precisely nothing about The Future Of The Party.
My ice-cold boring take that will definitely not go viral is that a primary result with a margin of victory of roughly 1 percent tells you precisely nothing about The Future Of The Party.
Well that's not great
Ulrike Franke@rikefranke.bsky.social · 7h agoUnusual drone sighting situation at Leipzig airport in Germany: a drone, possibly armed with some kind of explosive, has been found on the ground at Leipzig airport. Later, an aircraft reported a collision with an unknown object. More info certainly to follow. www.bild.de/regional/lei...
"Domestic drama" is an interesting way to describe horrific sexual violence and child abuse.
The Wall Street Journal@wsj.com · 3h agoA domestic drama involving a House lawmaker and his former father-in-law, a U.S. senator, has shocked Capitol Hill and prompted escalating accusations with both personal and political consequences.
i support [$democratic_candidate] for [$public_office] and believe that their politics is a perfect fit for [$state]. I would drag my [$genital] over [$harmful_object_or_substance] to vote for [$democratic_candidate] this fall.
Keith@mosheroperandi.bsky.social · 14h agoI support the winner of the Michigan Democratic primary as the future senator from Michigan.
the people of Michigan DESERVE real leadership, and that is why I am a firm and staunch supporter of [WINNING_CANDIDATE] this November
Keith@mosheroperandi.bsky.social · 14h agoI support the winner of the Michigan Democratic primary as the future senator from Michigan.
every single fucking still from that goddamn podcast looks like a tim robinson sketch
eggs@thewetmale.bsky.social · 17h agoWe have to go deeper
honestly can't stress enough, as a former family law attorney, how depressingly common Max Miller's behavior and words are, right down to the petty fixation on custody procedure and rules when faced with allegations of shocking violence.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 18h agoRep. Max Miller: "When I was reported for child abuse of my daughter for a broken collarbone, my daughter was in my ex-wife's care 9 out of the last 11 days and she took her to the emergency room, which is a contempt violation from our shared parenting plan."
The FixedIt rendition of DEMONS is probably some of the most peak media of my life tbh
i gotta say i think dr. pepper zero wins the diet soda varietal selection
Reconstructionist@unavaleable.bsky.social · 15h agotried this varietal and now i am stuck with a 12 pack that tastes like coal slurry run off mixed an expired packet of choo choo cherry left in a vietnam hooch
i know there is a lot of be said about gendered violence and all that jazz but how the fuck didn't Moreno go pull a reverse Brooks-Sumner
David Earl Williams III@dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 21h agoSen. Bernie Moreno said Rep. Max Miller refused to return his granddaughter’s favorite blue bunny. Reports also show that photos of a syringe and 150mg weed gummies were found in Miller’s bedroom.
Every new revelation makes you wonder what took Moreno so long to speak out
David Earl Williams III@dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 21h agoSen. Bernie Moreno said Rep. Max Miller refused to return his granddaughter’s favorite blue bunny. Reports also show that photos of a syringe and 150mg weed gummies were found in Miller’s bedroom.
EA is somehow going to get worse. I didn’t think that was possible.
Jason Schreier@jasonschreier.bsky.social · 15h agoEA officially goes private tonight, meaning: - EA will no longer trade on the NASDAQ for the first time in 36 years - All stockholders of EA (including many employees) will receive $210/share - EA will take on $18 billion (!) in debt, putting it on the hook to pay ~$1.8 billion/year in interest
tried this varietal and now i am stuck with a 12 pack that tastes like coal slurry run off mixed an expired packet of choo choo cherry left in a vietnam hooch
Is it me or did the Capital One affair not really break through On Here Another day, another scandal that would have tanked basically any other presidency
Next order in the store gets the Saddam rookie card
