In other “hopeless” states, Cornyn (R) in Texas beats Talarico and Crockett by single digits (but it’s really close), while Paxton (R) beats Crockett… but is LOSING to Talarico by 3%. So you’re saying there’s a chance!
Love seeing independant candidates focus on actuall service cuts that affect everyone like national parks rather than just party talking points. The connection betwen DOGE's park cuts and voters finally caring about federal overreach is kind of fascinating tbh. Running on defending institutions people actually use instead of abstract ideology seems way smarter, especially in places where party labels are basicaly poison.
The issue I would run on is that the problem is the parties, both parties. The parties have far too much power in determining who runs in the general elections so that the people running represent the big money behind each party and not the voters. If you are running against an incumbent I would ask if that person has used his time in office to enrich himself as opposed to serving the voters that elected him. I also would ask if anyone who is rich can understand the needs of the average voter. In South Dakota I would ask if you senator or representative is representing the family farmer or big argibusiness? I would ask the voter if they think the real underlying problem is the corruption of the electoral process by wealth and if that is why their situation never improves?
Full disclosure, I am contributing to Bring Bengs campaign.
The song for today is Don Caron's parody of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" -
My mom's sister and family lived in the same small farm town my dad grew up in. They went from respected members of the community to pariahs the instant my youngest cousin married a Black man. To defeat a MAGAT in SD requires overcoming a very deep racism.
That's the mainstream media dong its job, propagandizing people to vote against their interests, and continuously moving the Overton rightwards.
You don't have to be that old to remember when Ohio and Florida were swing states, and Iowa was solidly Democrat territory. That's all gone forever now...
I think that we are going to see a lot of these candidates who would otherwise identify as another party. People who once deemed themselves at GOP are quietly quitting, defining themselves as independent. We are also seeing younger candidates who have grown weary with the old (literally) order. The world has changed. Let’s follow along.
So . . . you're entertaining a scenario in which the Obamas are in fact monkeys?
Hey, Tim, remember when Lindsey Graham said that South Carolinians love black folk as long as they're conservative and docile like Tim Scott? Good times, eh?
OT: Superb Owl stuff. I'm so excited for Bad Bunny's halftime show. I don't speak a word of Spanish, that's my brother's thing. But I've been reading up on him and yeah, he's a goodie. I fully expect something very politically charged, like Kendrick Lamar last year.
OT: Speaking of the Senile 79-Yr-Old Bellowing More Bullshit -
"Trump has posted on Truth Social about 65 times in the last 90 minutes, including a video he posted at 8:44 PM PT describing election fraud lies that shows racist AI images of Michelle and Barack Obama as monkeys at the end. I’ve confirmed this is real and watched it myself.
Your friendly reminder that frontotemporal dementia shrinks the part of the brain that governs impulse control. He's going to be dropping n-bombs any minute now.
I take these independent candidates as a great sign - whether I agree with them or not.
Other great signs. The entire audience at a sold out WWE event changed FUCK ICE over and over. And Great Britain skier Gus Kenworthy peed "Fuck Ice" in the snow at the Olympics. The meme is viral.
Republicans. DO SOMETHING. He is ill and needs to be removed. He got his 10 billion and his 235 million of OUR money and is extorting NYC and NJ for the funds for the upgrade to the ancient tunnel for naming shit after himself. This is unacceptable and he needs to fucking go.
"President Donald Trump offered to release the funding for the massive Gateway infrastructure project if Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer agrees to support renaming both Washington-Dulles International Airport and New York’s Penn Station after Trump."
The GOP, by and large, is not going to do anything. They're frozen by ideology and fear. The only thing getting the Democrats off their asses are actions by the left wing of the party - 30,000 trained observers in Minnesota as an example.
In other “hopeless” states, Cornyn (R) in Texas beats Talarico and Crockett by single digits (but it’s really close), while Paxton (R) beats Crockett… but is LOSING to Talarico by 3%. So you’re saying there’s a chance!
Love seeing independant candidates focus on actuall service cuts that affect everyone like national parks rather than just party talking points. The connection betwen DOGE's park cuts and voters finally caring about federal overreach is kind of fascinating tbh. Running on defending institutions people actually use instead of abstract ideology seems way smarter, especially in places where party labels are basicaly poison.
The issue I would run on is that the problem is the parties, both parties. The parties have far too much power in determining who runs in the general elections so that the people running represent the big money behind each party and not the voters. If you are running against an incumbent I would ask if that person has used his time in office to enrich himself as opposed to serving the voters that elected him. I also would ask if anyone who is rich can understand the needs of the average voter. In South Dakota I would ask if you senator or representative is representing the family farmer or big argibusiness? I would ask the voter if they think the real underlying problem is the corruption of the electoral process by wealth and if that is why their situation never improves?
Full disclosure, I am contributing to Bring Bengs campaign.
The song for today is Don Caron's parody of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eR0ckpJ3bk
My mom's sister and family lived in the same small farm town my dad grew up in. They went from respected members of the community to pariahs the instant my youngest cousin married a Black man. To defeat a MAGAT in SD requires overcoming a very deep racism.
I voted for George McGovern in 1972 and I'm proud of it. The Re-publican party stole that one too.
By dirty tricking and watergating Muskie. A decent human being.
My grandfather was a graduate of Northern State, class of 1907.
A little over 20 years ago our entire Congressional delegation (total of 3) were Democrats! The party just decided we're not worth the effort.
That's the mainstream media dong its job, propagandizing people to vote against their interests, and continuously moving the Overton rightwards.
You don't have to be that old to remember when Ohio and Florida were swing states, and Iowa was solidly Democrat territory. That's all gone forever now...
OT:
Arnold is a goose. So is his lady friend.
Arnold was hurt, and taken to the animal hospital. His lady friend hung around outside the door. She wouldn't leave his side.
Such is love.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/goose-breaks-in-to-animal-clinic-to-comfort-injured-mate-in-real-life-romance/vi-AA1zIBbM?ocid=socialshare
Just one of the many reasons why one never--and I mean fucking EVER!--fucks around with Canada geese.
Love is a many-splendored thing.
I think that we are going to see a lot of these candidates who would otherwise identify as another party. People who once deemed themselves at GOP are quietly quitting, defining themselves as independent. We are also seeing younger candidates who have grown weary with the old (literally) order. The world has changed. Let’s follow along.
Tim Scott is praying. I think we can assume that will have the usual effect on reality.
https://x.com/votetimscott/status/2019784005852242083?s=20
>>Praying it was fake<<
So . . . you're entertaining a scenario in which the Obamas are in fact monkeys?
Hey, Tim, remember when Lindsey Graham said that South Carolinians love black folk as long as they're conservative and docile like Tim Scott? Good times, eh?
Please rewrite the twitter URLs:
https://xcancel.com/votetimscott/status/2019784005852242083?s=20
This is repulsive and morally repugnant.
"I'm praying it's fake, but I'm not going to take the 5 seconds it would take to confirm it."
OT: Superb Owl stuff. I'm so excited for Bad Bunny's halftime show. I don't speak a word of Spanish, that's my brother's thing. But I've been reading up on him and yeah, he's a goodie. I fully expect something very politically charged, like Kendrick Lamar last year.
Rumor he’s going to be wearing a dress of some sort to celebrate Puerto Rican drag culture.
If cardi B makes an appearance as rumored the crash out at casa barb Minaj will be legendary
Oh gods, I would love that so hard. Cardi B's my ex-girlfriend's favorite rapper besides Doecchi, and she would absolutely love it.
OT: Speaking of the Senile 79-Yr-Old Bellowing More Bullshit -
"Trump has posted on Truth Social about 65 times in the last 90 minutes, including a video he posted at 8:44 PM PT describing election fraud lies that shows racist AI images of Michelle and Barack Obama as monkeys at the end. I’ve confirmed this is real and watched it myself.
25th Amendment now."
https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.com/post/3me6afgsiss2p
Your friendly reminder that frontotemporal dementia shrinks the part of the brain that governs impulse control. He's going to be dropping n-bombs any minute now.
or real bombs
Why not both?
Count on it. And the sooner, the better, I hope.
Wonder what FACT triggered this round of verbal diarrhea.
His dealer stopped by the Oval Office?
He posted something racist? Knock me over with a feather!
His flailing has grown tiresome. Please do away with him now, he no longer entertains me!
"Will no one rid me of this troublesome traitor!"
"When Leavitt was asked about it, she defended it & said there was nothing wrong with it.
Now after huge backlash they took it down & are blaming a staffer.
Because it’s always the staffers & advisors, never Trump himself. Even when it’s up on his personal account for 12 hours."
https://bsky.app/profile/ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
Another goddamn lie.
🎶 The wheels on the bus go Thump! Thump! Thump! 🎵
Even without the gross racism, it’s childish and moronic and unbecoming of a world leader.
I.e., Trump.
I expect nothing less from a fascist, loofa-faced, shit-gibbon.
"Should I not have done that?"
"If someone had told me that was wrong..."
They did, but you forgot 10 minutes later
Of course. It's never the President's fault. What's that saying from the past, "The Buck Stops Here?" For Trump, it's "Pass the Buck on always."
It's like a game of Hot Potato, the buck stops before it gets to him and whoever is left holding it goes under the bus!
"Steal the Buck, Then Blame the Dems"
It’s like he’s fighting to stay alive by posting.
IF I NEVER SLEEP I CANT PASS AWAY IN MY SLEEP
He's literally sundowning.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease/expert-answers/sundowning/faq-20058511
*Mr. Ferryman has entered the chat*
He shouldn’t expect payment when he arrives.
Some people REALLY can't handle drugs.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/hillary-clinton-pulls-no-punches-in-fiery-response-to-gop-congressman/ar-AA1VKTAm?ocid=winp2fptaskbar&cvid=da8fb5ef4e0944c9daa3ca74edfc4aae&ei=28
OT:
Hillary Clinton gives zero fucks anymore.
Here she is with a flamethrower against Congressloser James Comey.
(Comer, ie. Representative Pigfuck)
How unredacted documents, CSAM, and intimidation are being used to silence independent investigators
Ellie Leonard and Blue Amp Media
Feb 06, 2026
https://www.blueamp.co/p/be-careful-these-files-are-no-accident
Rooting for Giant Meteor at this point
I take these independent candidates as a great sign - whether I agree with them or not.
Other great signs. The entire audience at a sold out WWE event changed FUCK ICE over and over. And Great Britain skier Gus Kenworthy peed "Fuck Ice" in the snow at the Olympics. The meme is viral.
Republicans. DO SOMETHING. He is ill and needs to be removed. He got his 10 billion and his 235 million of OUR money and is extorting NYC and NJ for the funds for the upgrade to the ancient tunnel for naming shit after himself. This is unacceptable and he needs to fucking go.
"President Donald Trump offered to release the funding for the massive Gateway infrastructure project if Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer agrees to support renaming both Washington-Dulles International Airport and New York’s Penn Station after Trump."
Have Chuck and the other Vichy Dems folded yet?
The GOP, by and large, is not going to do anything. They're frozen by ideology and fear. The only thing getting the Democrats off their asses are actions by the left wing of the party - 30,000 trained observers in Minnesota as an example.
Holy. Fucking. Shit.
SEIZE HIM!
Oh fuck that fascist!