Jay Wendland

a woman from schitts creek says we ve done the best we can ALT: a woman from schitts creek says we ve done the best we can

She was the absolute best. Her performances were always terrific, but Moira Rose was perfection. The world is less funny tonight.

Spent a wonderful couple of days learning about electoral politics at the State of the Parties conference. Always a wonderful conference! Honored to have been a part of it!

If we cant elect people with trolly social media posts that grow up, mature, and realize they were stupid when younger, we will never elect anyone under the age of 50 ever again. I wish the media would put this much energy into taking down actual Nazis...

Great turnout in Buffalo today! #NoKings

Cubs postseason starts today and we're all doing our part! #GoCubsGo #FlyTheW 💙❤️🐻⚾️

But, we also don't have to ignore the fact that Kirk made a career out of peddling hate and misinformation. Two things can be true at the same time. And sometimes staying silent rather than contributing to the nonsense out there is the best response.

Be careful with the information you're taking in and passing along. What happened to Kirk is terrible. No one should be killed for talking about their political beliefs. A death shouldn't be celebrated.

I'd argue a bigger part of this contagion is social media. Everyone feels pressured to have a take on everything. Even when they are completely ignorant of the topic. Sometimes silence is OK. Reliable information is hard to come by on social media these days.

Stop pointing blame and instead reflect on how we ended up with a young guy in his early 20s so fed up with our messed up system that the only solution he came up with involved the use of a gun.

Now there is blame being shifted to his university educators and their "liberal indoctrination." He was enrolled for a semester. That's it. And more importantly, college educators do not "indoctrinate" anyone.

Part of the contagion is due to the escalation of rhetoric - the name calling, the quickness to point blame, never taking accountability for anything. The past few days have seen blame pointed at those on the left. Turns out the shooter is not a leftist.

Before this we saw the killing of United Health's CEO, an assassination attempt on Trump, a plot to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer, Paul Pelosi attacked in his home with a hammer, and a violent mob attack the White House on Jan. 6, 2021. It has only increased - it is contagious.

Political violence begets political violence. Nothing good comes from it. It's wrong and should be condemned.

2 months ago the former Minnesota state House Speaker, her husband, and their dog were assassinated. 3 days ago Charlie Kirk was killed at a speaking event at a Utah University.

Go Cubs Go!! Beatlutiful day to Fly the W in Wrigley!

Active denial that there is a semester looming ahead. Making as much blueberry goodness as I can. 🫐🤤

Living in denial that the start of the semester is getting closer. Blueberry picking and extra baking!

Democrats are lost. The more "extremist" members are told to vote blue no matter who when their fav loses a primary. Then when the "extemist" candidate wins the establishment loses their shit and runs a has-been sexual predator to split the Dem vote. Absolutely ridiculous #nycmayor #FuckCuomo

Anyone claiming Amy Coney Barrett is gonna save democracy is absolutely wrong. The Roberts Court will absolutely endorse Trump's bullshit. Hope Roberts is happy with his legacy. Fuck #SCOTUS

All tired after a long day of travel. Dogs are the best 🐕🐾

Damn the man, save the Empire! Happy #RexManningDay! Cupcakes to celebrate, of course 😉

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Really enjoying the MPSA conference this year! I missed last year, but very happy to be back and seeing several great papers. Plus, Chicago, as always, is wonderful!

Cubs get their first W of the season! Love to see it!

Literally living through VEEP

Hillary used a private email server and had an FBI investigation opened again her, costing her the presidency. Trumps team of advisors texted their war plans to a journalist via an app. Watch lit America, your sexism is showing.

Happy National Puppy Day!

Happiest of Birthdays to this pup right here! Tig turns 12 today and is getting extra love and super spoiled!

Some exciting news to receive today!

Democrats really shit the bed this week. Schumer leads 9 Dems to vote FOR a Republican CR, Gavin Newsom is talking to Steve Bannon, and there's been a completely disjointed response to the stock market collapse. Being in the opposition is much easier than governing, but the Dems can't even do that.