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Kev McG
Kev McG
@ramburger.bsky.social
Dad, husband. Ram, Met, Bruin fan. Music enthusiast. Democracy lover.
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Oh boy. Be prepared for Garland-level disappointment if Hakeem gets the gavel. Current Dem leaders will offer only cosplay resistance.
What @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social told me the House agenda will be next year if Democrats win —Reverse Trump’s Medicaid cuts —Extend expired ACA tax credits —Restore Congress’s authority on tariffs —“Decisively” end the Iran war Beyond that: “We’ve established five working groups on affordability”
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WELKER: Senator, your house is on fire. Shouldn’t you call the fire department. KAINE: I think that’s premature. The forecast calls for rain later in the week.
WELKER: Massie and Khanna say they are looking at options including impeachment and contempt for DOJ officials. Would you support those steps? KAINE: I think that's premature
Multiple articles in the Economist about why Dems are unpopular and what leadership is doing wrong. No mention of leadership’s unflinching support of Israeli genocide in Gaza turning off millions of young voters. Sure, let’s ask Ezra Klein again what went wrong and how to fix it.
The fact that Democrats can neither constrain the president nor even communicate clearly leaves their base angry. And on many important issues, including crime and immigration, voters prefer Republicans
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Best short run show ever. Another great one: youtu.be/oSLqKvpJzzo?...
I don't think I've ever laughed so hard at a throwaway gag in a TV show as I did at this one:
Why print what “He says”? He also said “There’s no vaccine that is safe and effective”. Try to report FACTS.
JUST IN: Health Secretary RFK Jr. has removed all 17 members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. He says replacing them with new members will help restore 'public trust' in vaccines.
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Replying to @emptywheel.bsky.social
I scratched at this same piece in my article today. The PIA appears to have been an attempt to retroactively justify *not* initially conducting a PIA for the outside email server. slate.com/news-and-pol...
How the hell are Dems not doing commercials with this stuff front and center? Musk Nazi salutes, Musk obviously high on drugs at an Oval Office presser admitting he’s been lying, Musk employing teenage white supremacists to steal Americans personal info. Make him public enemy #1. It’s easy to do.
Elon Musk on spreading misinformation about condoms for Hamas: "Some of the things that I say will be incorrect."
How can anyone have faith in the Democratic Party when this is their leader? What a joke. Please don’t donate another cent to these people.
It is time to look to the future. The challenges that face America are many and great. The Senate must respond with resolve, bipartisanship, and fidelity to the working and middle class of this country.
Agreed. Pair this episode with # 155 (Waterloo Sunset). The backstory on the early Kinks is insane. A near, intra-band, onstage murder is just another detour on the road to success.
The Kinks episodes of A History of Rock and Roll in 500 Songs are really wonderful. The research and care and storytelling but also compassion for a range of parties.. (Especially Rasa)
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Actually, the idea isn't a bad one. While the Ds are in control, they can subpoena material (such as the unreleased House Ethics report on Gaetz) and make clear the depths of Trump's Kakistocratic appointments. Note: Reminder, Kakistocracy: government by the least competent, least ethical.
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