Jason Daniel Randolph

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Wait. Wha—- what!? 😳😮 Even if he was joking, that’s still just as bad.

Aww this is great! It’s one of my favorite Chicago buildings too. Love the cross-bracing beams. My only gripe is the shortening of the second antenna/ mast some years ago. I’ve not gotten over that 😩

How are the same people who led the party to defeat by a megalomaniac still in leadership positions?

I’ve heard that Chicago’s transit service declined a lot during the pandemic. I last used it in 2019 - quite frequently. I had *very* few to no complaints. What’s your current experience, besides what’s posted?

This is really the stupidest shit we’ve ever lived through. And there’s no easy way out of it.

I have been involved in politics on some level for the past 20 years. But now I feel defeated. Like I live amongst a bunch of people who couldn’t give a shit about the country or me. So why should I. And as I type this, I’m just getting angrier.

Detachment. Anger. Just like the days and weeks after Nov 5. Every time I hear about “resistance” I get even angrier though - which is a weird emotion considering the circumstances. I feel politically paralyzed. The few weeks over the holidays when I briefly forgot about this shit were the best.

All the executive orders Donald Trump signed during his inauguration parade Donald Trump signed several executive orders while attending his inauguration parade on Monday. Here's a list of them.

More executive actions here:

Following his inauguration, Trump hastily signed numerous executive orders including the rescission of 78+ Biden EOs, pardoning of 1,500+ Jan 6 convicted criminals, a freeze on all federal hiring, withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, among many others.

Thank you

100% this. And don’t ask me fucking protest shit. Americans don’t care anyway. Everyone who voted for this will get what’s coming and I guess the rest of us, and the world, are collateral damage. Stupidest people on the planet who don’t deserve super power status.

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Right. Must be DEI

It’s always important to zoom out get the broader context of what’s happening. Nov 5, 2024, should not have been a surprise when taking broader context into account – growing national dissatisfaction, international backlash to incumbency, proliferation of disinformation, etc.

Trump likely would have been convicted if Jack Smith’s case went to trial. But after a stunning electoral comeback, his cases have all been ended. Instead of facing possible justice had he lost, Trump will assume the most important position on the planet, the US presidency.

I went to Altadena the other day and was surprised. I didn’t know it had such a big Black population. But in general, it was heartbreaking seeing so many people lose so much.

What a great life of service.
Good night, Mr President.

Seems as though people aren’t able to separate out overall economy and conditions that lead to high prices (including greed). And they’re generalizing their overall unhappiness to the economy.

Why are people having an aneurism over such a simple truth? Housing is unaffordable and also the overall economy is good. I see how Trump won. Americans in general are really unwell.

I need to try this. I’m finding it very difficult to delete X though. It’s like an addiction. But your post may just be the inspiration I need.

I don’t have enough popcorn for all this 😆

It’s like Twitter circa 2013

South Korean President Yoon has been impeached by a second impeachment vote after the first one failed which sparked public outrage and protest. Interestingly, in South Korea, an impeachment means that its president will be suspended pending trial. Quite a departure from the American system.

Glad you’re here, Billy! It’s a far better atmosphere and my heart’s not constantly racing 😅😳

Glad to see you here, Max, and nice hosting for Zerlina this morning!

We’ll see what the GOP will be able to get done with the smallest governing majority in generations. Trump has an extensive agenda that he wants to get passed but that may quickly meet up against reality.

After flipping CA–13, Democrats netted +1 seat in the House. All races are called and the seat distribution stands at 220 GOP, 215 Democratic. The special elections being held next year are in somewhat safe districts but there’s also large uncertainty about the political environment next year.

The greatest of eyes