Deborah Gavrin Frangquist she/her

Shutdown Averted How ironic is it that the Republicans are trying to preemptively blame Democrats for a possible government shutdown when they are trying to shut down as much of the federal government as they possibly...

This pretty well covers it:

Shutdown Averted open.substack.com/pub/nickande...

Project 2025 warned us of the intention to disrupt civil society, but I am baffled by tariffs and other actions to destroy the US economy. Don't they know that it's a crap shoot who ends up profiting from economic and social chaos? It's pure hubris to imagine they will "win."

About the idea of combining Canada and the US: If Canada acquires the US, we get universal health care, sane gun laws, and another time zone for domestic travel. Sounds good to me.
But I doubt they want the hassle of a bunch of unruly folks from the south.

Really heartened by reactions to my newsletter out today, with my thoughts on activism and staying sane in these times. mailchi.mp/16ec10165316...

Mumpian (Truskian?) Newspeak definition: Efficiency = activity from which rich people can make more money.
To be distinguished from effectiveness, which has to do with accomplishing something useful.

I've always liked the genre of scifi speculative fiction in which all the peoples of Terra become united in the face of an alien threat. It never occurred to me before that the alien threat might actually be from my own country, but here we are. The world is watching.

"I think it's good for the American people to see what's going on." (Trump to Zelensky)
I agree, and I hope enough people actually see.

Joyce Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social on Olivia Troye @oliviaoftroye.com and her response to Kash Patel's threats:

"Olivia and others like her are going to need our support. But courage is contagious and far more fulfilling than fear. Maybe we can all catch it from her."

Thanks, Joyce!

Exactly what I'm doing. Welcome, Tom!