Alexandra ๐Ÿธ๐Ÿธ

Alexandra ๐Ÿธ๐Ÿธ

@nycbubbles.bsky.social

Writer, snarker, martini-er. All debatable careers. Pragmatic Progressive. Perpetually snitty. Unabashed Yankees *and* Dodgers fan. #UniversalCareNow #SmartWomenRule #VoteBlue ๐ŸŒป

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Ok. I know this is not an important issue. But, it made me cackle, and I always appreciate that.๐Ÿธ๐Ÿธ

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Bill Clinton: "I think Congress made a mistake not protesting turning the Rose Garden into what looks like the entrance to Liberace's bathroom"

Tell me again that both parties are the same. Whine more about weak messaging. Bitch some more about our party while you cosplay a revolution while waiting for your hand to be held. Or, get out of your selfish bubble & start *being* a messenger. And, at the very least, get off your butt and vote.๐Ÿธ๐Ÿธ

Meta Resistance@metaresistance.bsky.social

#VoteBlue #UnitedWeStand

This is such a solid post. This is a strong message about policies which will directly harm people and our country. Not the man, not the pure politics, the policies.๐Ÿธ๐Ÿธ

R. Souissi@rsouissivibes.bsky.social

Trump is not on the ballot, but the completion of Project 25 is.

Reposting this, because getting closer to midterms, the populist rhetoric and misinformation from people with their own, selfish agendas is growing exponentially and getting even more ridiculous.๐Ÿธ๐Ÿธ

Alexandra ๐Ÿธ๐Ÿธ@nycbubbles.bsky.social

Hello to my peeps! One quick request. If you are going to use terms like centrist, establishment or even corporate, particularly on my TL, be prepared to define your terms and name names. I am seeing these words too often weaponized and meaning โ€Dems I donโ€™t like.โ€ Seems like a reasonable ask, no?๐Ÿธ๐Ÿธ

One of my favorite people, one of my best friends, and an amazing old broad who I am lucky enough to also have as my grandma, turned 96 today. She was surrounded by her kids, grandkids & great grandkids while she feasted on my spread of quesadillas, tacos and lots of cake. What a perfect night.๐Ÿธ๐Ÿธ

I just watched the speech in Gander from former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrรฉtien. Absolutely incredible. At 92, a bit wobbly and unsteady in appearance, but his words were honest, powerful and needed. I watched live on c-span, but well worth tracking down. Canada should be so proud.๐Ÿธ๐Ÿธ

Hello to my peeps! One quick request. If you are going to use terms like centrist, establishment or even corporate, particularly on my TL, be prepared to define your terms and name names. I am seeing these words too often weaponized and meaning โ€Dems I donโ€™t like.โ€ Seems like a reasonable ask, no?๐Ÿธ๐Ÿธ

I just broke up w/ my Persian restaurant, and I am more upset than any break-up I have had, lol. For over a decade, itโ€˜s been my go-to to feed the fam, with drop-off for my grandma, but mainly for the only dish I can eat on a chemo night. Well, for โ€œbusiness reasonsโ€, the dish is gone. And so am I.๐Ÿฅฒ

A lot will be said about Gloria Steinem today, both good and bad. She was one of my earliest heroes and a true guiding light for my mom when she needed the courage to forge *her* own path. I will remain forever grateful. Fair wind and following seas to one of the most fearless women I have known.๐Ÿธ๐Ÿธ

Good Lord on the *fact* that too many people have zero idea of the job of the minority leader/Speaker. Nancy Pelosi was *not* known for her amazing speeches, lol. But, she was probably the best Speaker of all time. Has everyone simply memory holed that?๐Ÿธ๐Ÿธ

This thread is important. Too many not understanding the role of House minority leader combined with a certain faction/ the very online & their pet pundits spreading falsehoods about Jeffries has been insidious and destructive populist garbage. And the motives seem pretty clear to many of us.๐Ÿธ๐Ÿธ

Jill Sargent Russell, PhD@jsargentr.bsky.social

If you're more concerned that Jeffries won't mouth an empty slogan now than you are excited to help Democrats get the majorities needed in both Chambers of Congress to do many things, fuck you.

Great post. It would be swell if certain factions, pundits and some of the very online people stopped worrying about labeling and focused more on listening.๐Ÿธ

Justice for Justin (STILL!)@ish-not.bsky.social

White Leftists and their Adjacents: โ€œSo are you establishment, liberal, progressive, or DSA?โ€ Me: โ€œBitch-statistically now I am unemployed, hungry, and watching my civil rights erode furtherโ€ FOH!

Rock Star. You need an example of what we *should* be looking for from our Reps? Look no further. This is what we need. Workhorses not showponies. She is doing the job we *elected* her to do. You know, for the Legislative Branch.๐Ÿธ๐Ÿธ

Lauren Underwood@laurenunderwood.bsky.social

19 pieces of legislation and counting. Some Members of Congress measure their term in years served and viral moments, but I measure mine in legislation signed and dollars delivered to my community.

It is hard not to think that, while awful, unpatriotic and criminal, Nixonโ€™s crimes feel almost quaint watching the level of corruption, greed and pain causing decisions made by Trump and fully enabled by the GOP. Today seems like a great day for the press to take a good look at itself, as well.๐Ÿธ๐Ÿธ

JCassedy@jcassedy.bsky.social

When I picture this fine day, I will always picture it the Herblock way.

At this point, I think people who think M4A is the only option for universal care might make my head explode. It is one method, and not one the majority of the successful universal care countries use. Without the bizarre purity focus on M4A, we could truly be so much closer to universal care.๐Ÿธ

So much love & appreciation for Joe Biden. On a personal note, I held a hilariously petty grudge against him for calling me โ€œlittle ladyโ€ when I first met him on a Senate elevator in the 80s. Now, there are few people I hold in higher esteem for service to their country & love for their families.๐Ÿธ๐Ÿธ

Out of my lane, but GOP electeds better start paying attention. Trumpโ€˜s endorsement doesnโ€™t carry the same weight (see Ogles) and those on the way out, have rude awakenings coming. If looking for cushy jobs, note that some big Trump donors and corporations are starting to hedge their bets.๐Ÿธ

Real question: Is it possible to post a thread about Trump & the GOP that does not turn into a Dem attack/whinefest thread? It is an insidious, knee-jerk reaction that should really be stopped, at least through midterms. We are not the press. We can say the GOP sucks with no equal time needed.๐Ÿธ