Yes but...this current hellscape is far from ideal.
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Yes but...this current hellscape is far from ideal.
I think these people don't know much about Civics and don't like being corrected.
If you are so fragile that you feel compelled to block people who simply correct you when you call Rep. Jeffries the "Speaker of the House" instead of the Minority Leader, you should really not be opining about politics online. There is a huge difference in the 2 jobs and you should know that.
I agree!
Lord. This nation needs fixing.
They want them to do dangerous stuff, too.
Need to put her work on my list TBR list.
Honestly, most Americans really bum me the f*ck out at this point. I'm glad we have our little crew of mutuals but it feels like we are outnumbered by the stupids & the hateful.
This. I'm still angry with him. Frankly, too many prominent wht men did and we all know why - I side eye most of them at this point.
Thank. God.
When people say things like that, I always wish I could zap them into that Twilight Zone episode where they wake up as the marginalized group and get a taste of what those "not so bad ones" were really like!
You have really seen the world!
He didn't block me, miraculously.
I got a batch of grapes that weren't quite up to my picky standards and they've been loving them. They also love my cat's kibble! My crows tend to come and go - we'll go months w/out seeing them and then they come back & bring friends. LOL
haha - That's what my friend says. Malls are popular there so he frequently walks just a few blocks to the air conditioned train and into the cool mall to write during the day.
Again, people complaining about "Dems not doing anything" and Dems keep doing things. Well done, @malcolmkenyatta.bsky.social! You are appreciated!!!
Agree - the Southeast and that heat/humidity would be too much for me. My friend moved to Thailand last year and I have no idea how he tolerates that heat!!
My crows are back again. I think these 2 are ones I started feeding when they were young because they peek in my windows and look for me and the cats before venturing onto my patio ledge. Lately, I'm feeding them grapes and kibble. 💙
It really does. I'm exhausted today and I think it's b/c the temp spiked again yesterday. Ugh.
Ughhh - I'd be weeping!
I used to really enjoy Maddow but her bias really started showing about 10 years ago which annoyed me. It also became clear that the goal of cable news was to keep us anxious and outraged to drive ratings. It's very unhealthy and nobody needs to hear all those pundits 24/7.
I keep a spray bottle by the bed and spritz myself if I wake up feeling too hot. I've also been taking cool showers before bed but with chronic illness, it takes so much more out of me to be too hot all the time. I need to just bite the bullet.
These are cute!!
Same and I rarely watch the local news now either. I'm less informed than I was but my anxiety is much better.
Mine is still out. I have GOT to call tomorrow. I've been dragging my feet b/c I think they're going to say the whole HVAC must be replaced. 😭
Oh, interesting. I didn't see that one from him in all of last night's back and forth.
"corporate Dems"...
Thx. :)
Yes - he skipped that one.
Yes!!!
Pelosi was Speaker of the House, not Minority Leader. Learn what the jobs are.
I appreciate the back and forth, Ali.
No, it shouldn't be a popularity contest. We agree on that. However, I do think that Jeffries and Schumer are doing what they can within the limits of their power.
Are you saying the media is blameless in where we are right now?
Newsom and Pritzker are governors, not members of congress. Maybe you need to research who can do what.
A lot of us have lost all faith in the media because of this both sides nonsense. I don't agree that outrage = a good performance review.
As you are both an American citizen and a journalist, I really wish you DID care about the impression you're putting out into the world.
What do I win?
Periodic reminder to my friends struggling with depression and anxiety these days. Sometimes a nice, lukewarm shower before bed really helps you calm down and prepare for a peaceful night's sleep. If you're in a heatwave like me - start lukewarm and do a cool (not cold) rinse.
This.
This. You protest those with the power to effect change.
Maybe you are not objective given you still earn a living as a participant in the punditry... As an observer, Jaime is spot-on.
Nothing she said indicated that she doesn't hold space for human suffering, though. I think that's what people are reacting to. It came off as very judgmental.
Wow. This is really offensive and presumptious.
You are misremembering.
They definitely ARE fighting with all of the tools at their disposal. If you're not keeping up with them, that's a YOU problem.
When the parties aren't being held to the same standard by the media, that is an enormous problem. You nitpicked details on what Harris could've said differently (which, btw, would've meant she throw Biden under the bus) instead of saying "Harris is better than fascism PERIOD".
Yes, YOU should check facts, Donna.
I am so tired of people who are not Black using the late American hero, Rep. John Lewis's words as a cudgel against his own party. If Ali wants to help, he should be reporting on the daily outrage of the regime that holds power instead of normalizing it and laying blame w/the minority party.
Happy Anniversary! That is really great customer service by the hotel! Have a wonderful, romantic night!!
Who exactly do you think is the Dem base?
You didn't even spell his name right, Ali. Disappointing that you have turned out to be as problematic as all the other media heads.
She was hit by a smooth criminal, so I doubt she is.
hahahahaha
Most of them look like resisters, not bots.
ohhhh - I didn't know that!
He is really impressive.
Why do I have over 300 new followers this morning when none of my posts had anywhere near that many likes overnight? ...suspicious, no?...
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Also, the Senate. Big states like CA should have more of a voice than tiny ones.
That is a great portrait of the 2 of you! 💙
This. 🫂💙👏👏👏
I'm ok with Congress as-is since they are elected but I definitely think we need to re-evaluate the Supremes.
Sooooo tacky.
Feel free to do so.
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Oh, I didn't even hear about that! But yep.
10 miles of bad road.
Oohhh...sounds heavenly. Enjoy every minute!
This. I know plenty of wealthy Black executives and performing artists that experience racism on a daily basis. If it were just about class, that wouldn't happen.
Zoinks. I wonder what they pumped into him to get him upright and moving.
People yell at him to speak up - he does - and jokers like you, yell at him about it. It's also literally NOT his job to get cabinet members fired. Google is right there at your fingertips so you can see whose job things are. Maybe use it.
When I was talking to your mom last night, she said the same exact thing about YOU!
If he didn't post something, people would be yelling at him about that. Christ, take a day off from bashing one of the 2 guys in the most thankless positions in the US.
What would you like him to do, Eleanor? Please, be specific. Otherwise your words are useless.
White voters created this shitshow, not Chuck Schumer, genius.
😘 thank you, friend.
You clearly DON'T agree with me as you are adding to the chorus of Dems not being aggressive. If by "old ways", you mean the rule of law...then yes, that's what they are following. We need them in their Congressional seats, not jail.
*sigh*
"prime stupid hour" 😂😂😂
My fear is not statistic based and you being a 2-time gator attack survivor is not helping. LOL
Sitting out was a choice and by making that choice, they elected Trump.
Are YOU?
Ugh is right. Life is hard enough - I don't get women like that.
This is true. I left them up to karma. Most of them ended up turning on each other before I left.
I can't move fast but I will man security cameras on the crowds to look for suspicious types.
If he's around, it will drive him and his juniors insane.
I regret not going to HR about it. I was doing my best to survive after my mom was killed, I was dealing with lupus and trying to continue working despite my failing health, the criminal trial and settling my mom's estate with all the hateful siblings and stepsiblings. I didn't need the mean girls.
Or maybe support the ONLY PARTY that is trying to get us out of this mess that WHITE VOTERS created. First, we have to fucking save democracy and make sure we don't lose it forever. Jesus. Get your head outta your ass.
You'd think... but I belong to a demographic that likes being mean to other women and has no ability to self-reflect.