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by John Cole|  August 7, 20229:27 pm| 48 Comments

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It’s been a great week for Democrats and you should be in a better mood.

Open Thread 31

So smile or I get Steve after you.

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48Comments

  1. 1.

    Belafon

    August 7, 2022 at 9:29 pm

    “So smile or”

    Not only are they on a roll, but ABC framed the insulin part being removed as Republican’s fault.

  2. 2.

    dmsilev

    August 7, 2022 at 9:33 pm

    @Belafon: Accuracy in ascribing blame? Is that even legal?

  3. 3.

    geg6

    August 7, 2022 at 9:33 pm

    @Belafon:

    So did CBS.  I almost fell over.

  4. 4.

    Danielx

    August 7, 2022 at 9:42 pm

    @geg6:

    Color me shocked.

  5. 5.

    Raoul Paste

    August 7, 2022 at 9:43 pm

    I suppose Steve persuaded those last-minute vote holdouts.

    It could happen

  6. 6.

    C Stars

    August 7, 2022 at 9:47 pm

    We need a Steve in Congress.

  7. 7.

    Nicole

    August 7, 2022 at 9:47 pm

    @Belafon:

    @geg6:

    Holy cow, the GOP actually being called out for their own bad actions by the MSM?  Now I worry the world is coming to an end…

  8. 8.

    eclare

    August 7, 2022 at 9:51 pm

    I am happy today.  Nancy says she has the votes, so she has the votes.  Great day.

    And I am astounded by the patience of Joe, Schumer, and Nancy.  I am so glad people like they enter politics.  I would have throttled Manchin and Sinema months ago.

  9. 9.

    dmsilev

    August 7, 2022 at 9:54 pm

    Even the FTNYT has this as a headline: ‘Republicans force the removal of a measure that would cap insulin prices at $35 for private insurers.’

  10. 10.

    Ken

    August 7, 2022 at 9:56 pm

    @dmsilev: No subhead “Breath of fiscal responsibility contrasts with Democrat sea of red ink”?

  11. 11.

    Emmyelle

    August 7, 2022 at 9:57 pm

    @dmsilev: Here’s why that’s bad news for Biden.

  12. 12.

    Percysowner

    August 7, 2022 at 9:59 pm

    Well, this is interesting Michigan AG calls for special prosecutor in case now involving her Trump-backed opponent

    Trump sure can pick them.

  13. 13.

    randy khan

    August 7, 2022 at 10:01 pm

    I am in a pretty good mood already – an excellent week for the Dems and also an excellent week for my Mets (except, naturally, for the game I attended on Tuesday, but that is expected and so did not dampen my mood, and besides, I got to see somebody hit a home run in his first Major League game, and that’s both rare and a wonderful thing, even when he plays for the team you’re rooting against).

  14. 14.

    randy khan

    August 7, 2022 at 10:02 pm

    @dmsilev: The WaPo headline is even better:

    “Republicans block cap on insulin costs for millions of patients.”

  15. 15.

    Starfish

    August 7, 2022 at 10:05 pm

    @eclare: And stripped them of important committee assignments.

  16. 16.

    BC in Illinois

    August 7, 2022 at 10:06 pm

    Here is a protest sign, featured by Paul Bronks:

    I don’t normally do political tweets but in these times of hate and divisiveness,

    I think this is a message we can all get behind.

  17. 17.

    Raoul Paste

    August 7, 2022 at 10:08 pm

    Now quote these headlines from major newspapers, and there’s your campaign commercial.

    Easy peasy

  18. 18.

    different-church-lady

    August 7, 2022 at 10:10 pm

    FINE. I’M IN A BETTER MOOD! ARE YOU HAPPY NOW??

  19. 19.

    dmsilev

    August 7, 2022 at 10:11 pm

    @Ken: Maybe the subhead writers take Sundays off?

  20. 20.

    NotMax

    August 7, 2022 at 10:12 pm

    (Repeated.) Slightly reticent about asking because of rhymes-with-lowbid, so consider this tentative feeler as to whether or not folks may be interested in a B-J meet-up.

    Planning to travel to NYC area August 24th through September 8th. Most popular days in the past have been on weekends, so that would mean a choice of

    Friday, August 26
    Saturday, August 27
    Sunday, August 28
    Friday, September 2
    Saturday, September 3
    Sunday, September 4
    Monday, September 5 (Labor Day)
    .
    Preference as to a date? Also too, afternoon or evening? Any strike-throughs are dates someone already has mentioned as not being amenable to their schedule.

  21. 21.

    eclare

    August 7, 2022 at 10:14 pm

    @different-church-lady:   I AM!

  22. 22.

    Eric S.

    August 7, 2022 at 10:17 pm

    @Nicole: The world has been in a downward spiral since The Cubs won the World Series.

    /snark

    /sportsball

  23. 23.

    eclare

    August 7, 2022 at 10:17 pm

    @NotMax:   I have pondered this.  What rhymes with lowbid?  I can’t think of anything.

  24. 24.

    Eric S.

    August 7, 2022 at 10:19 pm

    @eclare:

    Thanks for asking! I’ve been curious too.

  25. 25.

    Gin & Tonic

    August 7, 2022 at 10:19 pm

    @eclare: How about a respiratory virus that’s been in the news for a while?

  26. 26.

    eclare

    August 7, 2022 at 10:25 pm

    Covid=lowbid.  OK, I guess.  The only thing I could come up with was obit.  Which did not make sense.

  27. 27.

    MobiusKlein

    August 7, 2022 at 10:25 pm

    @Eric S.: Or since the BoSox did (2004).  Your choice.

  28. 28.

    Yutsano

    August 7, 2022 at 10:26 pm

    @different-church-lady: FINE. I’M IN A BETTER MOOD

    UNPOSSIBLE!!!

  29. 29.

    MagdaInBlack

    August 7, 2022 at 10:27 pm

    I just watched Hal Sparks watch the tfg speech at CPAC. I think Hals strategic use of a fart machine really put the whole rambling whining presentation in the proper perspective.

  30. 30.

    satby

    August 7, 2022 at 10:28 pm

    @Yutsano: Hope you’re doing ok.

  31. 31.

    different-church-lady

    August 7, 2022 at 10:30 pm

    @Yutsano: NOWHERE TO GO BUT UP AFTER LAST MONTH!!1!

  32. 32.

    JoyceH

    August 7, 2022 at 10:31 pm

    Jorts the Cat tweeted: “I do not understand the details but I’ve heard we are halfway to doing a thing everyone keeps talking about”

  33. 33.

    Eric S.

    August 7, 2022 at 10:47 pm

    @MobiusKlein: As a Cardinals’ fan I have issues with both.

  34. 34.

    Yutsano

    August 7, 2022 at 10:59 pm

    @satby: What is really making the difference I think for all of us right now is that he really made the choice. They could have intervened to save his life, but he said no. After that, the hospital and the hospice both made him comfortable until the end. The fact that he took the dignity to end his life at the time of his choosing I think is making his loss easier. It’s also possible it hasn’t hit me yet.

  35. 35.

    Steve in the ATL

    August 7, 2022 at 11:02 pm

    @different-church-lady: and all is right with the world

  36. 36.

    geg6

    August 7, 2022 at 11:19 pm

    @Yutsano:

    Oh my, I must have missed what is happening with you!  Sending you good thoughts, whatever it may be.

  37. 37.

    Jackie

    August 7, 2022 at 11:19 pm

    @eclare: Several Progressive Dems have already stated on the record, they’re eager to vote and pass “as is!” Every”one” is willing to get this Bill to Biden.

    Democrats are pumped about the Nov election, and hopefully win both Chambers to pass more Bills that include everything the Republicans shut down because they could. The ability to remove the filibuster will be huge.

  38. 38.

    Glidwrith

    August 7, 2022 at 11:54 pm

    @different-church-lady: IF YOU’RE HAPPY, THEN I’M HAPPY!

  39. 39.

    Stuart in Austin

    August 8, 2022 at 12:00 am

    @eclare: morbid, putrid, hybrid, wretched and I’ll stop there but there are more!

     

    @eclare:

  40. 40.

    Goku (aka Amerikan Baka)

    August 8, 2022 at 12:06 am

    @Yutsano:

    My condolences

  41. 41.

    NotMax

    August 8, 2022 at 12:14 am

    @eclare

    Too subtle? Okay, amended the text for the next time it comes around in a thread.

    Reaction thus far has been somewhat tepid.

  42. 42.

    prostratedragon

    August 8, 2022 at 12:44 am

    @randy khan: Sometimes sports are good no matter the rooting interest.

    Happy tune: “Song of the Wind,” Carlos Santana

  43. 43.

    prostratedragon

    August 8, 2022 at 12:45 am

    @Eric S.:  So have the Cubs.

  44. 44.

    West of the Rockies

    August 8, 2022 at 12:56 am

    What a handsome catboy!  I can almost hear his thoughts:  “I’ve seen things you wouldn’t believe…”

  45. 45.

    CaseyL

    August 8, 2022 at 1:18 am

    @Yutsano: I am so sorry!

  46. 46.

    mrmoshpotato

    August 8, 2022 at 1:51 am

    Sir!  Yes, sir!

    (Talking to Steve, not you, Cole.)

  47. 47.

    JAFD

    August 8, 2022 at 8:55 am

    @NotMax: Salutations, Not Max !

    Can probably make it, all possible days. Hope to see all youze there !

    Not going to make arrangements this time.  Renovating my building, so have to pack up my stuf, move out for week in later September.  Fun fun fun.

  48. 48.

    Miss Bianca

    August 8, 2022 at 11:12 am

    OK, the Democrats kicking ass and passing legislation is awesome and all, but for truly awesome? Steve, aka That Magnificent Bastard, on his pink shag poof.

    *That* is awesome. Thank you, JC!

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