some things never change:
Bernie Sanders explains how modern Republicans win the American divide (2003)
"There is a push, I think just a societal norm that if somebody is your family that they are entitled to your time," said Calhoun, "and I think the answer is absolutely not."
This is a really good rule of thumb for dealing with toxic people in general.
speaking of which...
"How do we stop the Democrats from learning all the wrong lessons from this loss?"
Jon Stewart on Trump's Win and What's Next w/ Heather Cox Richardson | The Weekly Show
Somewhat related, from Los Angeles Times, 1993:
It's yet another example of so-called "conservatives" wasting taxpayer dollars on this shit.
She has consistently spoken out against allowing trans women to compete in women’s sports (despite taking part in women’s golf tournaments herself).
No wonder she has an affinity for Trump -- the rules apply to everyone else, but not her.
If it's too cold out maybe it can be postponed until Mother's Day.
It's exactly what they've done, and it can work both ways.
They should do another one of these as the opening salvo.
Iowa Traction Railway: 1920s-era trolley locomotives still working on shortline in 2024
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Trump resistance rises in states led by Democratic governors (The Hill, via archive.today)
> "When you elect a president of one party, often, states of the party that oppose that president have enormous ability to try to block or push back on directions that the president might want to go, especially if Congress can't function or pass legislation," said Barry Rabe, a public policy professor at the University of Michigan's Ford School and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.
North Shore Electroliner (interurban) test run - Illinois Railway Museum, 8-29-2021
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Governor Newsom convenes a special session of the Legislature to protect California values
> The special session responds to the public statements and proposals put forward by President-elect Trump and his advisors, and actions taken during his first term in office — an agenda that could erode essential freedoms and individual rights, including women's rights and LGBTQ+ rights. A special session allows for expedited action that will best protect California and its values from attacks. The special session will begin December 2, when the Legislature convenes.