Joel Mendelson

Joel Mendelson

@jpmendelson.bsky.social

Comms and campaigns guy. Worked with a whole bunch of orgs and campaigns--some more fun than others. Don't know what I'm doing, but maybe I'll figure it out one day. (he/him)

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Joel Mendelson
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Chekov was a deeply strange character who wasn't in TOS much and didn't really feel like part of the crew until the movies. With that said, Walter Koenig made that goober of an ensign his own thing and it worked. RIP to another crewmember of the U.S.S. Enterprise.

Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

Another fact: Donald Trump looks more like a pumpkin than the Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins.

FactPost@factpostnews.bsky.social

The price of Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins has increased nearly 25% in 2026.

Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

We could cause the end of humanity, but please join our IPO. You will make plenty of money before AI launches a Dr. Strangelove-like doomsday event.

Unusual Whales@unusualwhales.bsky.social

BREAKING: Anthropic is warning investors that AI could pose catastrophic and even existential risks to humanity. The warning comes from its IPO filing, which Reuters reported devotes about 80 of its 261 pages to risk factors.

Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

In democracies, right-wing movements rarely succeed on the issues, so they resort to fuckery like this. Absurd levels of election interference from Bolsonaro’s allies across Brazil today.

Mike Elk@mikeelk.bsky.social

BREAKING: Lula calls for arrests of Mayors, who shut off bus service on election day in key Brazilian strongholds. Voting has been extended two hours till 7 PM paydayreport.com/breaking-lul...

paydayreport.comBREAKING: Lula Calls for Arrests of Brazilian Mayors Who Cut Off Bus Service on Election DayLula calls for arrests of officials, who cut down on bus service.
Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

Nothing like double-checking your fantasy lineup at 12:59 p.m. ET, seeing someone in your lineup is out for the day, but then the clock hits 1:00 p.m. and you're stuck with him. WOMP WOMP.

Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

Yeah, it’s crazy. No one drives in California. The highways are empty. Never any traffic because everyone swore off those evil cars.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Larry Kudlow, interviewing Trump, claims that Californians "hate cars"

Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

TIL the Speaker of the House doesn’t understand how polling works.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Mike Johnson: "When I'm in these big arenas, I ask for hands -- 'Show me your hand if you've answered a poll in the last six months.' There will be like three hands among 300 people. I'm telling you, these polls are off. All of them."

Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

Oil executives are getting rich while you’re paying $4+ a gallon for gas.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Trump: "While oil prices are temporarily high ... the United States oil and gas business is making hundreds of billions of dollars"

Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

To paraphrase M in Casino Royale, “In the old days, they’d have the good sense to defect. Christ, I miss the Cold War.”

Kyle Griffin@kylegriffin1.bsky.social

Trump says he's spoken to Elon Musk about Ukraine but won't reveal what the conversations were about.

Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

They keep thinking the rules don't apply to them. For a select few, that might be true, but these folks keep screwing around and still find out there are consequences for their lack of decorum.

Phil Lewis@phillewis.bsky.social

Britt McHenry is no longer in her role as a press advisor for Trump’s Department of State following a viral video that showed her throwing a drink at a Wizards game, FOS reports She had just joined the admin last month

frontofficesports.comBritt McHenry Out at Trump Admin After Drink-Throwing IncidentFormer ESPN reporter Britt McHenry Is no longer with the State Department after footage of her throwing a drink at a Wizards game went viral.
Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

Spending a shit load of money doesn’t guarantee results.

The Wall Street Journal@wsj.com

The Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers are meeting in the Fall Classic despite their low payrolls. It’s a matchup that runs counter to MLB’s relentless quest to bring a salary cap to baseball. ⚾️: on.wsj.com/4BoCSku

Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

Do not count Florida out. The last time the governor's race was an open seat, it was the closest gubernatorial election in America. Jolly and Nixon could very well win.

FactPost@factpostnews.bsky.social

Florida voter: Everybody on my block is Republican and told me for the first time they are voting blue straight out.

Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

Just a monstrously shitty human being. Not a single redeeming quality. Repugnant.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

😳 WOMAN REPORTER: Do sexual abuse allegations mean nothing to you, sir? TRUMP: Wait. Wait! Wait wait wait. Slow down. Who are you with? REPORTER: NBC, sir. But they are very serious sex abuse allegations TRUMP: Quiet! Isn't she a fresh person? You're a horrible little reporter, aren't you?

Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

Because his music sucks now (and has for a very long time), the only way Billy can get press is by being a repugnant piece of shit.

Stereogum@stereogum.com

Billy Corgan defends his friendship with Marilyn Manson, compares himself to Kanye West, and explains his resentment toward the "hipster writer class"

stereogum.comBilly Corgan Defends Friendship With Marilyn Manson, Compares Himself To Kanye West, And Explains Resentment Toward "The Hipster Writer Class"It’s combative Billy Corgan interview time! Right now, Corgan’s band the Smashing Pumpkins — the the in the name seems to be important to Corgan — are experiencing a bit of a resurgence. Their ’90s hi...
Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

Yep. And I'm playing shortstop for the Braves next season.

The Associated Press@apnews.com

BREAKING: First lady Melania Trump helps broker a ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky for humanitarian aid and evacuations, the White House says.

bit.lyMelania Trump helps forge a ceasefire deal in Russian-occupied Oleshky, the White House saysThe White House says first lady Melania Trump has brokered an upcoming ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the war-ravaged city of Oleshky to allow for humanitarian aid and the evacuation of civilians.
Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

Now folks can see why Rick Jackson is shitting his britches over low early voting turnout among rural Georgians.

Greg Bluestein@bluestein.bsky.social

A new analysis shows early in-person voting among Black Georgians is up 33% compared with the first nine days of voting in 2022, while turnout among voters under 30 has jumped 54%. Among young Black voters, the increase is an eye-popping 80%. #gapol www.ajc.com/politics/202...

ajc.comDemocrats see promising signs in Georgia’s early voteBlack and younger voters are heading to the polls at a significantly faster clip than during the last midterm election, a new analysis finds.
Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

Of course it won't. He's just offering lies and empty promises in a desperate attempt to win back voters abandoning his movement in droves.

Carl Quintanilla@carlquintanilla.bsky.social

* TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S $8 BILLION IN DIESEL AID FOR FARMERS WILL NOT ARRIVE BEFORE NOVEMBER 3 ELECTION, SAYS ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL @reuters.com

Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

Ratfuckers gonna ratfuck

CNN@cnn.com

A mysterious group that has spent at least $2 million boosting a little-known socialist candidate in Ohio’s highly competitive Senate race is being funded by Republicans, according to a new campaign finance filing. https://cnn.it/3W3ugQi

Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

It's no longer Democrat v. Republican. Liberal v. Conservative. It's decency vs. indecency. Vote for decency. This year and every year thereafter.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Trump on what he told Vivek Ramaswamy about his vile ad: "I told him, Leave it up! And look upstairs and say, Thank you God very much, I appreciate it!"

Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

Imagine living in a bubble this thick or be so willing to lie that these words leave your mouth?

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Ashley Hinson praises Trump: "We have a president who actually listens. Who actually listens to us and helps us deliver those results to get things done. So I am so grateful to him for coming back to Iowa."

Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

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Greg Bluestein@bluestein.bsky.social

Turnout is surging in metro Atlanta's suburbs and other population centers around the state -- and lagging in much of rural Georgia. Republicans are worried. “We have to overperform in rural Georgia, or we're not going to win," says Rick Jackson. #gapol www.ajc.com/politics/202...

ajc.comEarly voting is surging in Georgia suburbs. Rural counties tell another story.Democratic and Republican strongholds around Atlanta are posting big gains over 2022. But many rural counties are struggling to keep pace.
Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

If you want to fight this war so badly, Senator, throw on a pair of combat boots and get your ass over there.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Rick Scott on the Iran war: "Unfortunately, we're going to have to continue to fight ... it's gonna take a while"

Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

The most despicable man to ever hold the presidency.

American Bridge 21st Century@ab21.bsky.social

Trump just called the mother who sided with the man charged with raping her 12 year old daughter “brave.” He called Amy Acton, a survivor of horrific abuse, “defective.” There is no bottom with this man or extreme MAGA Republicans.

Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

They try this shit and it’s bye-bye, Miss American Pie.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

🚨🚨🚨 Q: Is there any scenario in which DOJ would try to block states from certifying the election? AG TODD BLANCHE: Yes, of course. It is not DOJ's intention to improperly interfere with elections or the state certification process, but ...

Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

Thrilled that the James Bond casting process is in its final stages. I am sure the entire fandom will act totally normal and accept whoever is cast in the role. People are far more sane than they were in 2005, right?

Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

Many great things about 80s ballplayers, but one of the lesser-discussed things is that it's often hard to tell whether someone was an MLB player or part of a rec league softball team that played Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. (Larry is on beer duty this week, guys)

Vintage Jerseys & Hats@polyesterunis.com

Larry McWilliams, circa 1981 @braves.com #Baseball

Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

Among the myriad flaws with these evil bastards is an unwillingness to ever admit they were wrong or show contrition. Face blowback? Double down. Chorus of boos grows louder? Triple down. Can't wait for this political era to end.

Philip Bump@pbump.com

Vivek putting money behind it now.

Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

Spectre. Such a missed opportunity. You bring Blofeld back into the mix, but his motivations are absurd, and much of the film (especially the final third) falls flat. The first third is plenty fun and enjoyable enough.

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Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

About as clandestine as this guy.

The Washington Post@washingtonpost.com

Exclusive: The Pentagon is looking to build a more robust deep-cover spying program to conduct economic warfare against China and other U.S. competitors, according to people familiar with the initiative.

washingtonpost.comPentagon looks to build a deep-cover spy program to confront ChinaEconomic espionage is a new priority at the Defense Department. But the Pentagon doesn’t have a great track record with human spying.
Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

Conspiratorial and presented without a shred of evidence, but it sure seems like they want to dramatically escalate the war in Iran by dropping very large bombs just after the election.

Carl Quintanilla@carlquintanilla.bsky.social

(NBC News) - The U.S. military has quietly been scaling back its troop presence at bases across the Middle East in recent days, and the State Department is ordering a further reduction in staff at multiple diplomatic posts in the region .. @nbcnews.com www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...

Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

When this all goes kaput, and it will go kaput, I hope the new economy we start up has guardrails from jump street to prevent this kind of Weyland-Yutani like bullshit.

Carl Quintanilla@carlquintanilla.bsky.social

“.. I predict .. that you’ll see a global output deal for Skydance with SpaceX, and an investment by SpaceX into Skydance, to delever Skydance and take a little bit of the burden off .. Ellison’s shoulders, because he’s taking on a pretty big pile of debt.” www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...

Joel Mendelson
@jpmendelson.bsky.social

Wait, wait, the guy who had people arrested for the tiniest of medical debts said what now?

FactPost@factpostnews.bsky.social

Roger Marshall on skyrocketing gas prices: "There are things more important than money to Kansans"