Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

Boeing: repeatedly making the case for high speed rail.

“What are Republicans afraid of?” Everything.

At some point, the ability to learn is a factor of character, not IQ.

Speaking of republicans, is there a way for a political party to declare intellectual bankruptcy?

There are more Russians standing up to Putin than Republicans.

We know you aren’t a Democrat but since you seem confused let me help you.

You can’t attract Republican voters. You can only out organize them.

Some judge needs to shut this circus down soon.

Trump makes a mockery of the legal system and cowardly judges just sit back and let him.

Israel is using food as a weapon of war. Unforgivable.

Tick tock motherfuckers!

When they say they’re pro-life, they don’t mean yours.

A thin legal pretext to veneer over their personal religious and political desires.

The republican caucus is covering themselves with something, and it’s not glory.

You can’t love your country only when you win.

One of our two political parties is a cult whose leader admires Vladimir Putin.

“The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.”

The words do not have to be perfect.

Never forget that he train is barreling down on Trump, even as he dances on the tracks.

The US Supreme Court is on the ballot in november.

Quote tweet friends, screenshot enemies.

rich, arrogant assholes who equate luck with genius

And we’re all out of bubblegum.

Give the craziest people you know everything they want and hope they don’t ask for more? Great plan.

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Our last zoom with VAAC (Voting Access for All) – two years ago – was quite possibly the most meaningful zoom we have had with any of the groups we support with fundraising.

Come join us for the zoom with them next week!  This is a very special group of people, come meet them.

Wednesday, May 15
7:30 pm

RSVP to WaterGirl via email.  Zoom links will sent out next week but please RSVP now if you think you can make it.

For more information about Voting Access for All (VAAC) check out the post from last week.

It’s Up To Us Now, Next Up: Michigan!

We have a brand-new BJ Angel to get us started on meeting this match, so the initial donations will be double-matched, so donations up to $50 per person will be 4x the donation amount.  (Match eligibility resets with each new angel match.)

To be matched: tell us about your donation in the comments, or send email to WaterGirl.

Out-raise them.  Out-organize them.  Out-strategize them.  Out vote them.

Oh, and if you want to read about the crazy Republican party disarray / clusterfuck in Michigan, you may enjoy this article!

Open thread.

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  3. 3.

    Steve in the ATL

    @WaterGirl:

    That should answer all your questions.

    It doesn’t address “why do bad things happen to good people?”

  6. 6.

    WaterGirl

    @Steve in the ATL:

    LOL.

    Hey, I posed a question to you in an earlier thread today.

    Shorter version of the question: Do you think Jack Smith has anything to gain or lose by filing something with the 11th circuit?

    I know about if you come at the king you best not miss, but if he does nothing, the case is likely DOA until after the election.  So it it worth taking a chance?

  8. 8.

    WaterGirl

    @Old School: There are people who are bothered by amounts that are not even dollars, so I think it may be an attempt to tempt someone into donating.

    And sometimes it even works. :-)

  13. 13.

    Anoniminous

    @WaterGirl: ​

    That should answer all your questions

    Does not address: if the raphe nuclei innervate the pyramidal cells in the dentate gyrus to what extent does that make cortical brain structures part of midbrain tectum-gigantocellularis complex?​

  15. 15.

    lowtechcyclist

    @Gin & Tonic: ​
     

    You have violated Robot’s Rules of Order, and will be asked to leave the Future immediately. Thank you.

  16. 16.

    Steve in the ATL

    @WaterGirl: he’s going to have to at some point.  I expect he’s waiting for the right moment, when he has all the ammunition he needs so he will almost certainly get a favorable ruling. I don’t think he has to do it right now—even if he did, the trial won’t happen any time soon—so he will wait until the 11th circuit can’t rule against him.  She can’t stop making mistakes.

  21. 21.

    bbleh

    MEANwhile, Marge demands attention

    And of course:

    Greene Motion To Vacate
    Will Energize Republicans
    Why Biden’s Team Should Worry
    A Times Panel Discussion

  23. 23.

    Barbara

    @Steve in the ATL: Bad things happen to bad people but we don’t stop to notice — like a fast lane/slow lane comparison.

    I am the kind of person who has to bite my tongue when people ask this question.  I was in a Bible study where one of the other people got upset about why such a good person like her mother had to die of breast cancer.  It was all I could do not to say that it was remarkable that she hadn’t yet noticed that everyone — good or bad — dies of something.  That would not have been appropriate.

    These questions come from a place of pain, not stupidity.

  28. 28.

    Mousebumples

    Got my promotion details from my boss today, so while I won’t see my raise in my paycheck for a few more weeks (2% merit increase + 5% for the promotion), I’ll toss in $50 to celebrate and support my Midwestern partner state. Here’s hoping Wisconsin can follow in their steps by making progressive positive changes!

  29. 29.

    Another Scott

    @bbleh:

    TheHill – Motion Failed:

    The House on Wednesday overwhelmingly voted to protect Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from a conservative coup, torpedoing an effort by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) to oust the GOP leader from the top job.

    The chamber voted 359-43-7 on a motion to table Greene’s motion to vacate, preventing the removal resolution from hitting the floor for a vote.

    […]

    [ womp, womp ]

    Cheers,
    Scott.

  30. 30.

    Anoniminous

    Comment obsolete due to Congressional Vote.

    (darn it. it was a nice comment. humorous and witty, giving deep insights into the nature of American politics and society)

  34. 34.

    Another Scott

    @Anoniminous: Your comment might still be appropriate!

    https://nitter.poast.org/fritschner (19 minutes ago)

    While they vote, just noting that as a matter of House procedure the success of this motion to table does not prevent Greene or anyone else from forcing floor consideration of a resolution to remove Johnson again at a later date, and they may do so.

    (No direct link to the Tweet to avoid seeing Twitter comment spam)

    Cheers,
    Scott.

  35. 35.

    bbleh

    @Anoniminous:

    Dems Vote With Republicans
    To Save Johnson’s Speakership
    is Biden Losing Control?
    A Times Panel Discussion

    … ok ok I’ll stop

  36. 36.

    WaterGirl

    @Steve in the ATL:

    So far, she seems to know exactly how far she can go without leaving him anything he can take to the 11th circuit.  That’s why I believe she is being coached.

    So I’m not sure that day will ever come, where she steps on the one or goes over it.  It’s maddening.

  37. 37.

    WaterGirl

    @Mousebumples: I was too late to congratulate you last night, but the promotion is awesome.

    Having a boss who fights for you is awesome enough, but one who fights for you and wins?  Priceless!  (as they say)

    thanks for the donation!

  38. 38.

    WaterGirl

    @Another Scott: I loathe Mike Johnson and I think he is a huge enemy of democracy.  So I can’t celebrate keeping the worst thing that has ever been Leader of the House.

    So while I know it was the right thing to do, Mike Johnson is a very dangerous man.

  39. 39.

    bbleh

    @WaterGirl: she is CERTAINLY being coached. Her experience is both evidently and by all accounts far too narrow and shallow for even a case like this without the political implications.

    What I increasingly suspect is that, in the best Trumpian fashion, she is being used by actors who care nothing at all about her, know better than she does the damage this is doing to her reputation and career, and consider her utterly disposable in the end.

    @WaterGirl: I trust Jeffries to know what he’s doing. This weakens Johnson — he can’t survive without Democrats — puts him in their debt, and further divides Republicans. It’s not just right as a policy; it’s good politics.

  40. 40.

    Another Scott

    @WaterGirl: Democrats have him in check in the House.

    Yeah, he’s a bad dude on many levels.

    But the House needs a Speaker to get anything done (like the FAA Reauthorization that expires on Friday).

    Politics is slow.  Politics is messy.

    Thanks for all you do.

    Hang in there.

    Cheers,
    Scott.

  41. 41.

    Anoniminous

    @Another Scott:
    @bbleh:
    If I hadn’t deleted it you’d know the comment was about a naked mud wresting match between MTG and Johnson.  On streaming Pay-Per-View.  But I did delete it so now you’ll never know.​

  54. 54.

    Jesse

    Chipped in $10.

    BTW WaterGirl: in the thread that introduced the VAAC campaign (3-4 days ago), a few donations showed up in the comments way after (like, 2-3 days) the final update from you about the angel match.

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