Brandon Cato
@brandoncato.bsky.social
I’m just a guy with opinions. Brooklyn in the House. Love my wife, our cat, good food, movies, music, democracy & justice. Pro-women’s bodily autonomy & LGBTQIA+ rights. Better to HAVE RIGHTS & not need them, than NEED RIGHTS & not have them.
Reposted by Brandon Cato
Years ago, my Christian friend was struggling through a divorce, losing her home, and feeding 4 kids. I called her pastor — the one she gave tithes to every week. He said there was nothing he could do. I was polite, but I shamed the fuck out of him. He didn't budge.
November 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Years ago, my Christian friend was struggling through a divorce, losing her home, and feeding 4 kids. I called her pastor — the one she gave tithes to every week. He said there was nothing he could do. I was polite, but I shamed the fuck out of him. He didn't budge.
Reposted by Brandon Cato
This right here.
From street marches to court battles to the ballot box - we’ve challenged the power of this exceptionally unpopular president.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
November 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM
This right here.
Reposted by Brandon Cato
Dem shutdown messaging should be:
1) "Donald Trump is willing to cancel flights at Thanksgiving and starve American citizens in order to deprive people of affordable health insurance"
2) "Donald is doing all this to cover up the Epstein Files"
3) "Donald controls all three branches of government."
1) "Donald Trump is willing to cancel flights at Thanksgiving and starve American citizens in order to deprive people of affordable health insurance"
2) "Donald is doing all this to cover up the Epstein Files"
3) "Donald controls all three branches of government."
November 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Dem shutdown messaging should be:
1) "Donald Trump is willing to cancel flights at Thanksgiving and starve American citizens in order to deprive people of affordable health insurance"
2) "Donald is doing all this to cover up the Epstein Files"
3) "Donald controls all three branches of government."
1) "Donald Trump is willing to cancel flights at Thanksgiving and starve American citizens in order to deprive people of affordable health insurance"
2) "Donald is doing all this to cover up the Epstein Files"
3) "Donald controls all three branches of government."
Watching these 7 Democrats (and 1 Independent) cave on the shutdown makes me think of that line from the movie “Aliens”, where Ripley asks the board members…..
“Did I.Q.s suddenly DROP SHARPLY when I left the room?”
Because that’s what happened here between last Tuesday and Sunday night.
“Did I.Q.s suddenly DROP SHARPLY when I left the room?”
Because that’s what happened here between last Tuesday and Sunday night.
November 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Watching these 7 Democrats (and 1 Independent) cave on the shutdown makes me think of that line from the movie “Aliens”, where Ripley asks the board members…..
“Did I.Q.s suddenly DROP SHARPLY when I left the room?”
Because that’s what happened here between last Tuesday and Sunday night.
“Did I.Q.s suddenly DROP SHARPLY when I left the room?”
Because that’s what happened here between last Tuesday and Sunday night.
Reposted by Brandon Cato
Reposted by Brandon Cato
Why hasn't @schumer.senate.gov resigned as minority leader yet? He has lost even the ability to control the Quislings
November 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Why hasn't @schumer.senate.gov resigned as minority leader yet? He has lost even the ability to control the Quislings
Reposted by Brandon Cato
Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison for assisting in & participating in the rape of countless children & without explanation, the Trump admin moved her to a Club Fed where she is now being waited on hand & foot & they even gave her a fucking puppy.
Anyone wanna explain that?
Anyone wanna explain that?
November 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison for assisting in & participating in the rape of countless children & without explanation, the Trump admin moved her to a Club Fed where she is now being waited on hand & foot & they even gave her a fucking puppy.
Anyone wanna explain that?
Anyone wanna explain that?
It is my fervent hope that these 8 Democratic Senators (and Charles Schumer) who caved, announce that they WILL NOT seek reelection when their term ends.
@halsparks.com @bobcesca.bsky.social @kimberleyjohnson.bsky.social @airborne1970.bsky.social @briantylercohen.bsky.social @bostonbrian.com
@halsparks.com @bobcesca.bsky.social @kimberleyjohnson.bsky.social @airborne1970.bsky.social @briantylercohen.bsky.social @bostonbrian.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
It is my fervent hope that these 8 Democratic Senators (and Charles Schumer) who caved, announce that they WILL NOT seek reelection when their term ends.
@halsparks.com @bobcesca.bsky.social @kimberleyjohnson.bsky.social @airborne1970.bsky.social @briantylercohen.bsky.social @bostonbrian.com
@halsparks.com @bobcesca.bsky.social @kimberleyjohnson.bsky.social @airborne1970.bsky.social @briantylercohen.bsky.social @bostonbrian.com
Reposted by Brandon Cato
This is a bad deal, and the old way of doing things is clearly not working.
We need new leaders in the Senate.
We need new leaders in the Senate.
November 10, 2025 at 3:10 AM
This is a bad deal, and the old way of doing things is clearly not working.
We need new leaders in the Senate.
We need new leaders in the Senate.
Reposted by Brandon Cato
Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
Reposted by Brandon Cato
If I were @schumer.senate.gov, I would not agree to help Republicans fund this regime on the "promise" of an ACA vote at a later date. It didn't work the last time when they promised to fund DC. It won't work this time either. The House won't touch it.
November 9, 2025 at 9:56 PM
If I were @schumer.senate.gov, I would not agree to help Republicans fund this regime on the "promise" of an ACA vote at a later date. It didn't work the last time when they promised to fund DC. It won't work this time either. The House won't touch it.
This is what those Senate Democrats (who are voting YES to end the shutdown)….. ARE LACKING. 😖
a man in a suit and tie is standing next to a white cooler .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is standing next to a white cooler .
media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:59 AM
This is what those Senate Democrats (who are voting YES to end the shutdown)….. ARE LACKING. 😖
Why do i get the feeling that this shutdown compromise is a trap laid by republicans?
They have NO INTENTION of funding the ACA.
Why can’t the Democrats in the Senate see this?
The public is blaming the republicans for the shutdown. Don’t give them an out. That’s what I think.
They have NO INTENTION of funding the ACA.
Why can’t the Democrats in the Senate see this?
The public is blaming the republicans for the shutdown. Don’t give them an out. That’s what I think.
November 10, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Why do i get the feeling that this shutdown compromise is a trap laid by republicans?
They have NO INTENTION of funding the ACA.
Why can’t the Democrats in the Senate see this?
The public is blaming the republicans for the shutdown. Don’t give them an out. That’s what I think.
They have NO INTENTION of funding the ACA.
Why can’t the Democrats in the Senate see this?
The public is blaming the republicans for the shutdown. Don’t give them an out. That’s what I think.
I am not sure hope i should feel about ending this shutdown.
Can we trust these republicans to keep their word that there would even BE a vote on extending ACA subsidies?
The House GOP surely doesn’t want it. It doesn’t matter what the Senate wants. All spending legislation begins in the House.
Can we trust these republicans to keep their word that there would even BE a vote on extending ACA subsidies?
The House GOP surely doesn’t want it. It doesn’t matter what the Senate wants. All spending legislation begins in the House.
November 10, 2025 at 1:46 AM
I am not sure hope i should feel about ending this shutdown.
Can we trust these republicans to keep their word that there would even BE a vote on extending ACA subsidies?
The House GOP surely doesn’t want it. It doesn’t matter what the Senate wants. All spending legislation begins in the House.
Can we trust these republicans to keep their word that there would even BE a vote on extending ACA subsidies?
The House GOP surely doesn’t want it. It doesn’t matter what the Senate wants. All spending legislation begins in the House.
Reposted by Brandon Cato
BREAKING: Trump was just viciously BOOED at the Washington Commanders Detroit Lions game.
I’ve never heard a president booed this loudly in my life. Holy cow!
I’ve never heard a president booed this loudly in my life. Holy cow!
November 9, 2025 at 11:29 PM
BREAKING: Trump was just viciously BOOED at the Washington Commanders Detroit Lions game.
I’ve never heard a president booed this loudly in my life. Holy cow!
I’ve never heard a president booed this loudly in my life. Holy cow!
Reposted by Brandon Cato
The weathiest country in the world doesn't mean a thing if it won’t feed its own people.
November 9, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The weathiest country in the world doesn't mean a thing if it won’t feed its own people.
Let’s say democrats vote to end the shutdown.
Sen. Thune said he will bring a vote on ACA subsidies in December.
Can Republicans even be trusted on their word?
Would a vote on funding the ACA even pass in December?
It’s a crap shoot.
@halsparks.com @briantylercohen.bsky.social @meidastouch.com
Sen. Thune said he will bring a vote on ACA subsidies in December.
Can Republicans even be trusted on their word?
Would a vote on funding the ACA even pass in December?
It’s a crap shoot.
@halsparks.com @briantylercohen.bsky.social @meidastouch.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Let’s say democrats vote to end the shutdown.
Sen. Thune said he will bring a vote on ACA subsidies in December.
Can Republicans even be trusted on their word?
Would a vote on funding the ACA even pass in December?
It’s a crap shoot.
@halsparks.com @briantylercohen.bsky.social @meidastouch.com
Sen. Thune said he will bring a vote on ACA subsidies in December.
Can Republicans even be trusted on their word?
Would a vote on funding the ACA even pass in December?
It’s a crap shoot.
@halsparks.com @briantylercohen.bsky.social @meidastouch.com
Reposted by Brandon Cato
The gratuitous cruelty of profoundly damaged people.
Any food which has gotten to poor families the states must send agents to reclaim the food before it is eaten or face new federal penalties
“.. The Agriculture Department issued the command in a late-night Saturday memo .. That guidance threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not “comply” quickly with the government’s new orders.”
@tonyromm.bsky.social #SNAP
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
@tonyromm.bsky.social #SNAP
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
November 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The gratuitous cruelty of profoundly damaged people.
Reposted by Brandon Cato
Literally stealing food out of peoples’ mouths.
FLAG: The Trump admin has told states to "immediately undo" any actions to provide full food stamp benefits to low-income families for the month of November — threatening financial penalties if they do not comply.
SNAP helps roughly one in eight Americans buy groceries.
SNAP helps roughly one in eight Americans buy groceries.
November 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Literally stealing food out of peoples’ mouths.
Reposted by Brandon Cato
Thou Shalt Never Again Complain About Egg Prices If You Voted For The Guy Who Canceled Food.
November 9, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Thou Shalt Never Again Complain About Egg Prices If You Voted For The Guy Who Canceled Food.
Reposted by Brandon Cato
Yes, Mr. President: You’re right. We do have “the worst health care” of any major country.
Despite spending twice as much per capita, we are the only major country not to guarantee health care to all as a human right.
The solution: Medicare for All.
Despite spending twice as much per capita, we are the only major country not to guarantee health care to all as a human right.
The solution: Medicare for All.
November 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Yes, Mr. President: You’re right. We do have “the worst health care” of any major country.
Despite spending twice as much per capita, we are the only major country not to guarantee health care to all as a human right.
The solution: Medicare for All.
Despite spending twice as much per capita, we are the only major country not to guarantee health care to all as a human right.
The solution: Medicare for All.
Reposted by Brandon Cato
Voters:
Here’s what trump & the GOP are doing to us.
Either we give up subsidized ACA health insurance costs…..
Or we watch hungry people go without SNAP benefits.
This is the evil that is trump & the GOP. Think “Sophie’s Choice”.
@bostonbrian.com @meidastouch.com @muellershewrote.com
Here’s what trump & the GOP are doing to us.
Either we give up subsidized ACA health insurance costs…..
Or we watch hungry people go without SNAP benefits.
This is the evil that is trump & the GOP. Think “Sophie’s Choice”.
@bostonbrian.com @meidastouch.com @muellershewrote.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Voters:
Here’s what trump & the GOP are doing to us.
Either we give up subsidized ACA health insurance costs…..
Or we watch hungry people go without SNAP benefits.
This is the evil that is trump & the GOP. Think “Sophie’s Choice”.
@bostonbrian.com @meidastouch.com @muellershewrote.com
Here’s what trump & the GOP are doing to us.
Either we give up subsidized ACA health insurance costs…..
Or we watch hungry people go without SNAP benefits.
This is the evil that is trump & the GOP. Think “Sophie’s Choice”.
@bostonbrian.com @meidastouch.com @muellershewrote.com
Reposted by Brandon Cato
All I know is that trump says hungry Americans don’t need SNAP.
But he needs a palace ballroom.
But he needs a billion dollar refit for Air Force One.
But he needs 2 private jets for Kristy Noem.
But he needs $40 billion for Venezuela.
But he needs massive tax cuts for his billionaire friends.
But he needs a palace ballroom.
But he needs a billion dollar refit for Air Force One.
But he needs 2 private jets for Kristy Noem.
But he needs $40 billion for Venezuela.
But he needs massive tax cuts for his billionaire friends.
November 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
All I know is that trump says hungry Americans don’t need SNAP.
But he needs a palace ballroom.
But he needs a billion dollar refit for Air Force One.
But he needs 2 private jets for Kristy Noem.
But he needs $40 billion for Venezuela.
But he needs massive tax cuts for his billionaire friends.
But he needs a palace ballroom.
But he needs a billion dollar refit for Air Force One.
But he needs 2 private jets for Kristy Noem.
But he needs $40 billion for Venezuela.
But he needs massive tax cuts for his billionaire friends.