It will be interesting to see if at least some of the Repub gerrymandering blows up in their faces. Gerrymandering is done by switching voters around, concentrating Dems in a few blue districts while creating a bunch of still-majority Repub districts. The Repubs figure a strong red district can afford to lose some Repubs. Their aim is to keep Repub majorities strong, but not as strong as before the gerrymandering. If enough voters lean blue, those new Repub districts may be at risk.
I thing trying to bully them by calling one of the state senator’s daughter with Downs Syndrome a “retard” wasn’t the brightest idea he ever had. Not that all his ideas aren’t too bright already.
First, I want to compliment you on another excellent article. I always appreciate serious reporting. 😜 Next, I would like to berate you for insulting all basset hounds. They would not lick those nasty balls. Your article also made me look up images for Kevin Roberts.... Eewww.
I'm feeling really good about our chances next year. Do I feel good about current Democratic leadership including Jeffries and Schumer capitalizing on a blue wave? I do not. Not even remotely. They're going to be timid and conciliatory and make noises about reaching across the aisle. "American voters have given us a clear mandate to complain ineffectually about things that are now in our power to fix!"
I've been disappointed of late in the current House leader but maybe we can make sure we have a blue House supermajority FIRST and then we can figure out who will be Speaker LATER.
Honestly I don't know if we have that luxury. I think there are a lot of progressives checked out of politics who might be more inclined to vote if Democratic leadership presented a clear, bold vision and didn't suck so hard. And to be clear, I'm not talking about myself. I'll vote for the "not Trump" option every time like a good girl even if I hate it.
Watching Indiana Republicans suddenly discover math, self-preservation, and the concept of “no” feels less like courage and more like gravity finally kicking in.
Trump didn’t lose because they grew spines. He lost because even gerrymandering can’t save a party when the leader turns into electoral radiation.
Turns out the emperor doesn’t need critics when arithmetic shows up.
Thinking about it, the meaning of the actual quote could be the same: "The president's constantly shaking hands" as in "She was disturbed at the sight of his tremors, of the president's constantly shaking hands."
We might also blame the inherent difficulty of spotting the difference between the contraction and its resemblance to the possessive case. Anyway, a bit 19th Century British English sounding, Dickensian almost, but still...
“I fear for the state of Indiana and I fear for all states if we allow intimidation and threats to become the norm.” that horse left the barn and ran over the hill years ago.
I really think that the calls for these harassing tactics are coming from inside the house. Seems very likely that they have a potential nefarious hit team to bully people like the Mafia does.
Maybe somebody else has already mentioned this, but it's funny: Apparently, during her Grand Jury presentation, Lindsey Halligan kept talking about how they need to "in-diKt" Trump's foes. Finally one of the jurors spoke up and said, "Ms. Halligan, it's pronounced "in-diTe".
I watch such things with the sound off because, you know. The clip in question focused on the woman in blue behind him (who I still don't know the identity of. That sound thing.). Evidently, Chump filled his diaper while he was standing there, and it was so bad she couldn't keep her face blank. She reacted as one would expect to see someone react when suddenly and unexpectantly hit with the unmistakable stench of shit.
“We never had a president hosting the awards before, this is a first. I’m sure they’ll give me great reviews, right?”
“I’ve watched some of the people that host. Jimmy Kimmel was horrible. If I can’t beat out Jimmy Kimmel in terms of talent, then I don’t think I should be president…”
Spoiler..You won't beat out Kimmel. Suck it old man. Just leave and go outside and yell at clouds.
It will be interesting to see if at least some of the Repub gerrymandering blows up in their faces. Gerrymandering is done by switching voters around, concentrating Dems in a few blue districts while creating a bunch of still-majority Repub districts. The Repubs figure a strong red district can afford to lose some Repubs. Their aim is to keep Repub majorities strong, but not as strong as before the gerrymandering. If enough voters lean blue, those new Repub districts may be at risk.
I thing trying to bully them by calling one of the state senator’s daughter with Downs Syndrome a “retard” wasn’t the brightest idea he ever had. Not that all his ideas aren’t too bright already.
I'm not sure it is legitimate to use the word "ideas" in context with trumpy.
Incoherent remarks better?
First, I want to compliment you on another excellent article. I always appreciate serious reporting. 😜 Next, I would like to berate you for insulting all basset hounds. They would not lick those nasty balls. Your article also made me look up images for Kevin Roberts.... Eewww.
“I fear for the state of Indiana and I fear for all states if we allow intimidation and threats 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 to become the norm.”
FIFY
I'm feeling really good about our chances next year. Do I feel good about current Democratic leadership including Jeffries and Schumer capitalizing on a blue wave? I do not. Not even remotely. They're going to be timid and conciliatory and make noises about reaching across the aisle. "American voters have given us a clear mandate to complain ineffectually about things that are now in our power to fix!"
Lost track of the number of calls I've made asking for Schumer to be replaced.
I'd like a 260-seat majority in the House. I would not like Hakeem Jefferies to be the Speaker of that House.
He simply isn't the right person for this time. Neither is Schumer.
I've been disappointed of late in the current House leader but maybe we can make sure we have a blue House supermajority FIRST and then we can figure out who will be Speaker LATER.
Cart, horse, all that.
Honestly I don't know if we have that luxury. I think there are a lot of progressives checked out of politics who might be more inclined to vote if Democratic leadership presented a clear, bold vision and didn't suck so hard. And to be clear, I'm not talking about myself. I'll vote for the "not Trump" option every time like a good girl even if I hate it.
One day soon, everyone will be telling the prick to fuck, the fuck off.
Or raising a glass to his funeral. The man does not look healthy.
He will be extremely dangerous at that point. Should be interesting.
Watching Indiana Republicans suddenly discover math, self-preservation, and the concept of “no” feels less like courage and more like gravity finally kicking in.
Trump didn’t lose because they grew spines. He lost because even gerrymandering can’t save a party when the leader turns into electoral radiation.
Turns out the emperor doesn’t need critics when arithmetic shows up.
No. What Leavitt actually said is "The president's hands are constantly shaking".
Wouldn't you like one of our intrepid White House correspondents to point out that Joe Biden shook a lot of hands and never got hurt in the process?
EVERYONE KNOWS BIDEN USED THE AUTOHAND!!!!!
That would make a good cartoon.
Thinking about it, the meaning of the actual quote could be the same: "The president's constantly shaking hands" as in "She was disturbed at the sight of his tremors, of the president's constantly shaking hands."
We might also blame the inherent difficulty of spotting the difference between the contraction and its resemblance to the possessive case. Anyway, a bit 19th Century British English sounding, Dickensian almost, but still...
CODENAME : GOLDFINGER's (such a Cold Finger) little tiny damaged grip doth slip.
“I fear for the state of Indiana and I fear for all states if we allow intimidation and threats to become the norm.” that horse left the barn and ran over the hill years ago.
He means he fears if we let that shit become the norm against Republicans.
When even fucking Indiana of all places sees the writing on the wall.
Also, let's not forget that Obama won the state in 2008.
I was thinking the same thought...
Wonket hive mind!
Yup, the Indiana Pubs are scared for their own hides. And Trump is to stupid to realize all this gerrymander is going to bite him in the ass.
Business hears AI and only sees free labor.
Chump hears redistricting, and all he sees are free votes.
"Whaddaya mean "enantiodromia' isn't even wurd?"
I really think that the calls for these harassing tactics are coming from inside the house. Seems very likely that they have a potential nefarious hit team to bully people like the Mafia does.
Maybe somebody else has already mentioned this, but it's funny: Apparently, during her Grand Jury presentation, Lindsey Halligan kept talking about how they need to "in-diKt" Trump's foes. Finally one of the jurors spoke up and said, "Ms. Halligan, it's pronounced "in-diTe".
@J. David
@Evan Hurst
dishonoring
The Kennedy Center Honors
https://ojaiohana.substack.com/p/essay-and-video-dishonoring-the-kennedy?r=5chxge
Well, there goes any respect I ever had for Tiffany's. Wonder what Audrey Hepburn would think.
That's where that clip came from.
I watch such things with the sound off because, you know. The clip in question focused on the woman in blue behind him (who I still don't know the identity of. That sound thing.). Evidently, Chump filled his diaper while he was standing there, and it was so bad she couldn't keep her face blank. She reacted as one would expect to see someone react when suddenly and unexpectantly hit with the unmistakable stench of shit.
“We never had a president hosting the awards before, this is a first. I’m sure they’ll give me great reviews, right?”
“I’ve watched some of the people that host. Jimmy Kimmel was horrible. If I can’t beat out Jimmy Kimmel in terms of talent, then I don’t think I should be president…”
Spoiler..You won't beat out Kimmel. Suck it old man. Just leave and go outside and yell at clouds.
I don't believe we've ever had a convicted felon hosting the awards before either.
@J. David
@Evan Hurst
NEW Epstein/Trump emails, photos
https://open.substack.com/pub/ojaiohana/p/trump-i-need-you-right-now-pedophiles?r=5chxge&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true