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www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jNU...
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jNU...
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
WeHo is invariably hilly too, right?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Do you think gerrymandering in any form is bad?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
It’s gross. He’s gross. It’s the same level of gross as rewriting history a la 1619 project.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Murders over the past twelve months, which ward do you live in? 3?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
What was the reason the police commissioner was released a couple weeks ago?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
……And the Democrats should absolutely do the same thing in that situation.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
So a hearing…..but he would have been voted down. All you needed was a hearing? The system worked as intended. It might be not fun, but it’s the way the system was designed.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Is the harm “approving judges you don’t like”?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
When you say “Gerry-mandering” do you mean what California and Illinois have done for decades?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Doing so for monetary gain in the NYT is equally gross.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
If he was doing this independently on Substack as a clarion call, that’s one thing, an admirable one. Instead he’s taking NYT money and making a mint of it.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
He’s defending C+J, which is great and can be done. Unfortunately, he’s making lots of money of being critical of Evangelicals from an outlet that is all too willing to let him train his fire toward his brothers in Christ. U 2 have been a good for the movement for a long time but doing this is bad.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh look, David is criticizing Christians in the NYT again!
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Preach!
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Well. Considering his name is FM [Jr], maybe this isn’t the haystack to make.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
bz.usembassy.gov/ambassador-m... Ambassador Michelle Kwan - U.S. Embassy in Belize Yeah so anyway. Figure skate Michelle Kwan was appointed an ambassador.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Are you suggesting the IRS shouldn’t be using its purview to harass or punish citizens?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Biden appointed Michelle Kwan to Belize. Nick Adams is a joke, to be a sure, but let’s not pretend all ambassadorships are appointed via merit.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Is there any legitimate ICE/DHS function you find to be legitimate?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Then leave Seth.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh look, David is shitting on Christians in the pages of the NYT again! This time one day before an assassin showed up in Michigan at one of the churches he hates so much.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
And stop lying that men can become women.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
So no comment on the bombing of a pro-life clinic, no comment on your boy Joe Biden cancer and coverup, no comment on Palestinian (your friends) killing Jews in DC. Hope you enjoy those paychecks!
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
You can’t possibly think that’s a) a thing that’s going on, or b) think that’s what this bill is addressing.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
I mean, the democrat candidate wasn’t exactly funded by paupers
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
So it’s only good for the middle class American if it’s not good for upper class Americans?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
“Free”. Who foots the bill, Mark?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
I don’t?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
To the tune of 8 million? Buying individual subs? I have no doubt its usefulness but when we discuss waste, this is a perfect example.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
I do not know the answer to that question. It’s not unreasonable to want them all stopped. This is a really stupid news cycle, BUT, the “government” does not need to be buying news or industry subs. An individual may choose to do so.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
I think the reason is they can purchase those subscriptions themselves. Why does the public have to pay for their subscriptions?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
I’m not going to defend Donald Trump the man….at all. He offers none himself, so why would I defend him? But your “Trump is bad so Kamala is good” all while the Dispatch took USAID handouts…..it’s a weird look.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah….so a standard severance package.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
What crisis are you talking about? For decades the L branch has given over their power to the Exec by writing vague pieces of legislation that vests power in unelected offices under the E branch. Whose fault is this? It’s not Trump’s. He’s just dismantling it.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
What is the scam here exactly? You can keep working, or resign and take a severance.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
I trusted a fart on mile 2 of 6 on Saturday. I finished the run but my dignity did not.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
The arts are importantly for myriad reasons. What’s the argument that art has to be publicly funded?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Does it seem relevant? Or are you just kinda being ghoulish and icky?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Not sure you’ll find too many MAGA folks that will defend legacy admissions.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh so subjective notions of decorum not a good way to organize a workplace?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Lol. What is this now?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Whereever people decide together they want it. But rezoning people out of their property after a natural disaster…..do you think that’s wise, altruistic?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Go live in a dense place. That doesn’t mean everyone has too.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
So like…..manage forest floors and wildlands effectively?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
The democrats have no media apparatus?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
You believe he actually wants to and will invade Panama and Denmark?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Agree. The problem is you and your cohorts lost the forest through the trees for the last decade. You can’t just make shit up and expect to be treated well. This is the end result. It’s not a great result but you’re the cause of it, not us.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah. Sam Darnold is also staring at Carolina. As is Baker Mayfield. Have to wonder about a guy like Zach Wilson too.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
You had those folks. You demanded fealty to insane levels of illegal migration, notions of gender that don’t conform to objective reality and the banishing of those who balked.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
That happened and you missed it. You went way way way to the left with Kamala.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
I mean. Your party is so out of touch, you can’t effectively message anything.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Let’s spend more money on it. That’ll fix it.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
They’re not. He’s just myopic.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
When you have an axe to grind, everything is a stone.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
What was additive? Would this have stopped Obama from tapping the phones of AP reporters? Because I’m pretty sure that was already against the 1st amendment.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Presumably Trump would be deporting undocumented immigrants. Are you suggesting those undocumented immigrants were voting?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
It’s hard to square his bid for leadership with his transgressions that, if committed by an enlisted, would lead to dishonorable discharge. He’s not the guy for the job. DeSantis would be more effective at restoring the institution.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
This is relevant…..because?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
You guys should run her.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah. But this was always him which is why it is so confusing for lots of us who have appreciated you over the years to throw your lot in with him. Trump got impeached for (recklessly) alleging the crimes for which the Biden’s pardoned themselves.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
No one is surprised by this. The rule of law doesn’t matter. Which is WHY people voted for Trump. Your crowd gave pretense and posturing but you’re just the same.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
You guys rehabbed Dick Cheney.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
When everything is a ten, nothing is a ten.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Have you considered what the long term effects of lockdowns have done and will do?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
The NYT didn’t cover reasons and the areas that did vote Harris?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
That’s kinda sad.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Are you concerned that further silo’ing only gets us further into an already intractable problem?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Are you worried we’ve terminally silo’d ourselves and that the problem of intractability will only get worse?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Well he blocked me so I guess we’ll never know.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
When is it okay to dismissively use a person’s nationality as an insult? I get we don’t Elon over here, but this seems a bit…..racist?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Y’all are going to be okay. Trump is not a good guy. He’s also not the first good guy in office. He won’t be the last. Ratcheting everything up to ten is not helpful.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
It’s so banned in Orange County Schools you can East of Eden in the library right next door.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Steak tartare isn’t served in those schools, but does that mean it’s “banned”? Can a student get that book at a library?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
It’s “banned”? Or four schools have said “our students can read it on their own time, but we won’t bring it into our library”? It’s not banned.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
So it’s…..not a banned book.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
You can’t change the definition of a word like that. Banned has a meaning. Steal tartare or beef liver isn’t served in schools, that doesn’t mean it’s “banned”.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Plenty of reason to caution his appointment. The white nationalism accusation is a farce, it’s “disinformation” as you guys call it.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
I think the idea of Hegseth is a good one for the boots on the ground, certainly a leader they would admire given his background. But Hegseth would be dismissed many times over considering his misdeeds, so how can he be in the top seat if his charge will be dismissed for copying him?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Curious, why do you say that? I’m only suggesting the book isn’t actually banned.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
😆😆😆 so good.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Also, not true? The Grapes of Wrath a.co/d/7kXjJHh
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
The Grapes of Wrath a.co/d/7kXjJHh
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
The Grapes of Wrath a.co/d/7kXjJHh
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
The Grapes of Wrath a.co/d/7kXjJHh yes. Banned. You can only purchase it literally anywhere.
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
That’s a great idea. Is there a list of books that have been banned recently that you know of?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Any introspection? At all? Any?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Would you still consider yourself a conservative?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Seems like hyperbole of all kinds gets us where we are. When you say the GOP wants to kill kids, what do you mean?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
A gas stove?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Is that it? Or is it just a silo?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
lol
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Will silo’ing ourselves help accomplish that?
benwiele.bsky.social (@benwiele.bsky.social) reply parent
Creating a solo is beneficial to a republic…..how…exactly?
