Chris Sherbak (Drubear)

We are in the second week of the Republican shutdown.

Where are House Republicans? On vacation.

Went looking around the Capitol to see if any Republicans had the common sense to come back. Featuring @mcbride.house.gov.

Showing my age here, but this reminds me of the "zaps" the Yippies (Zippies?) used to do "back in the day." GOGO Portland!! #SolidarityFromChicagoland

I’ve been working on this for a WHILE and would be so grateful if you could check it out and share—Dems need a vision, and they keep missing the mark. We built it for them, grassroots, and have a plan to make it happen.

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ana_del_castillo o To the restaurants refusing ICE service, the hoteliers locking their doors, the tow truck drivers trailing their vehicles—with tears in my eyes, I say, thank you. I love this town. Stay salty, Chicago.

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To the restaurants refusing ICE service, the hoteliers locking their doors, the tow truck drivers trailing their vehicles—with tears in my eyes, I say, thank you.
I love this town. Stay salty, Chicago.

With #ALT text

"It is a puzzlement..."

... by Oscar Hammerstein II for the musical The King and I.

Trying to psych myself up for the No Kings protest on 10/18. Everyone has such funny/kewl/smart/thoughtful signs.

Workshopping: "Druids are First Function but we still say NO KINGS!"

Excellent point. Not sure the Dems would be happy about that but I suppose at some point NOT having the filibuster would inject some reality into our political system. Gotta wonder if the GOP would actually be happy about being able to pass their not-really-popular-beyond-their-base proposals.

YouTube video by Banned Books Week George Takei, Banned Books Week 2025 Honorary Chair

"Those who ban books want to lock away ideas they fear. But in truth, they are trying to steal our freedom."

#BannedBooksWeek honorary chair @georgetakei.bsky.social encourages all of us to stand up for the freedom to read! #CensorshipIsSo1984

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Need to check if my Senators have similar. In the mean time, here ya go. Thank you Senator!

Thank you Senator.

She's amazing.

People of Illinois, we need your help.

Get your cell phones out – record what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors.

We need to let the world know this is happening – and that we won’t stand for it.

A federal government shutdown is nearing. Here's a guide for what to expect. WASHINGTON — Congress’ failure to pass a short-term government funding bill before midnight Tuesday will lead to the first shutdown in nearly seven years and give President Donald Trump broad authorit...

A federal government shutdown is nearing. Here's a guide for what to expect. www.newsfromthestates.com/article/fede...

Quick Google says in '22 it was 69% white so MAYBE a 30% cut would be workable? But ya gotta believe it's skewed 99% white in the top ranks so impact would be greater in lowest levels. Guess we'll see, eh?

To Donald Trump:

Stop using military troops and ICE to invade and disrupt American cities.

Stop calling your political opponents “enemies” of the US.

Stop attacking the 1st Amendment.

Our troops and our nation deserve better than you acting as a petty tyrant.

Trump: 'Am I watching things on television that are different from what's happening?' | Press Watch Why is this quote not all over the national media? Because it raises questions about his mental competence.

Other than MSNBC, Colbert and Jon Stewart, the national media is still ignoring this revelatory quote. presswatchers.org/2025/09/trum...

I'm convinced Zelinski, knowing what Trump wants most of all, told the President that getting Russia out and Ukraine returning to its borders is Nobel quality work. (stop laughing) AND if he's being extra ballsy, he'd tell Trump that he'd sign the nomination... WITH A SHARPIE.

This brought out a bunch of doomers "...but! but!"-ing with all of the obstacles facing a pro-democracy movement in the USA, but I think it is worth thinking about the question from the other side.

What does MAGA need to do to do (not how, just what) to hold power long-term? Are they doing it?

Good grief. Like women need any MORE sh-t dumped on them.

BEST failed rapture take ev-uh! 🤣🤣🤣

N=1 - I was told yesterday by Meijer Pharm (Midwest grocery) that I'd need a Dr. prescription. I'm over 65 (maybe they didn't clock that? but they didn't ask either) and had gotten all previous COVID vax ( #TeamPhizer) for free and no script needed. Call and ask.

Well, poopies. I should have checked that he's here. Patheos doesn't have buttons for BlueSky. ;(

Excellent review/reply. Not sure if this is a flash in the pan or Something To Worry Over. Guess we'll see. Forwarned / forearmed etc. etc.

I Read Pagan Threat So You Don’t Have To I wish Pagans were the threat “Pagan Threat” says we are. I wish we had the power, the influence, and the organizational competency it says we have. Instead, this book tries to make Pagans the scapego...

John does a good review/wrapup and reply. Not sure this isn't more than 80's Satanic Panic - it's deja vu all over again! - and basic Xtian doom saying and grift (Charlie Kirk wrote the forward but they only got the eBook out now.) www.patheos.com/blogs/johnbe...

Fun story this morning. I spoke with Curtis Evans, the retired Marine in the viral photo below who took part in the anti-ICE protest at Broadview. He's a thoughtful guy, well read and with a dry sense of humor. Story @taskandpurpose.com taskandpurpose.com/news/marine-...

Jimmy Kimmel Returns: ABC Ends Suspension Starting Tuesday Jimmy Kimmel will return to late night on Tuesday

"Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that."

Looking forward to seeing Jimmy back on the air.

Hadn't thought of it this way but, ya. They don't like being called out so they continuously try the "I'm rubber and you're glue..." defense.

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