@monstrousmollusc.bsky.social
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This is the Surrender Caucus:
November 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
This is the Surrender Caucus:
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That said I am lifting up the Senators who I KNOW fought, like my own @vanhollen.senate.gov. We need to press those Senators to demand a different kind of leadership internally. There’s still a lot more work ahead and we need the leadership to be chastened.
I have come to believe this as well. The list is too strange. I don’t think a majority wanted to cave, but many more than the 8.
I think that these 8 Senators are falling on the sword for Schumer and other Senators who wanted the shutdown to end. This allows the majority of Senators to save face; and only retiring or not up for reelection Senators take the heat.
It’s a ruse.
It’s a ruse.
November 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
That said I am lifting up the Senators who I KNOW fought, like my own @vanhollen.senate.gov. We need to press those Senators to demand a different kind of leadership internally. There’s still a lot more work ahead and we need the leadership to be chastened.
Well that's something at least, assuming it actually happens.
BREAKING: Speaker Johnson says "first order of business" will be to swear Rep.-elect Grijalva (D-AZ)
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Well that's something at least, assuming it actually happens.
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My entire life Republicans’ game has been to stymy, undercut & undermine when Democrats have power so they can point to the resulting failings as evidence progressive policies are dysfunctional & then they get power & aggressively gut every social gain & Dems are still like ‘maybe we can negotiate’
November 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
My entire life Republicans’ game has been to stymy, undercut & undermine when Democrats have power so they can point to the resulting failings as evidence progressive policies are dysfunctional & then they get power & aggressively gut every social gain & Dems are still like ‘maybe we can negotiate’
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why are so many of you still following the Maine Nazi
November 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
why are so many of you still following the Maine Nazi
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Hey, a lot of people are talking about changing affiliation from Democratic to Independent.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
November 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Hey, a lot of people are talking about changing affiliation from Democratic to Independent.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
This seems like a pretty reasonable take on the matter.
November 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This seems like a pretty reasonable take on the matter.
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like this is basically it, the melts melted under pressure
November 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
like this is basically it, the melts melted under pressure
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In addition to all the other benefits of getting new Democratic blood in the Senate through primaries, we would be replacing an outdated institutional memory in which Republicans are colleagues whose promises can be trusted. (Though Shaheen arrived in 2009, so I am not sure what her excuse is.)
Shaheen: "We've heard from a number of our colleagues on the other side of the aisle that they're willing to come to the table, they're willing to work with us once the govt is open to get this done. We've heard the same thing from the White House. So now we'll see if they're really gonna work w/us"
November 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
In addition to all the other benefits of getting new Democratic blood in the Senate through primaries, we would be replacing an outdated institutional memory in which Republicans are colleagues whose promises can be trusted. (Though Shaheen arrived in 2009, so I am not sure what her excuse is.)
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sorry to make a post like this but I have a very bad toothache that's causing some pretty severe symptoms and I can't afford to get it treated. If anyone can help out, even a little bit, I would really appreciate it.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
sorry to make a post like this but I have a very bad toothache that's causing some pretty severe symptoms and I can't afford to get it treated. If anyone can help out, even a little bit, I would really appreciate it.
paypal.me/alexandot
ko-fi.com/sparrowlucero/
paypal.me/alexandot
ko-fi.com/sparrowlucero/
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If nothing else, he seems to be one of the few who understands that there's going to be a whole world of hurt to get to the other side of this, *even if/when we win*. 2/x
November 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
If nothing else, he seems to be one of the few who understands that there's going to be a whole world of hurt to get to the other side of this, *even if/when we win*. 2/x
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"But there is no way to defend this. And you are right to be angry about it."
I know people think the entire caucus is performing kayfabe (many of them are), but either Murphy is an Oscar-worthy actor (he could be!), or he is not in step with much of the caucus (which is the right place to be). 1/x
I know people think the entire caucus is performing kayfabe (many of them are), but either Murphy is an Oscar-worthy actor (he could be!), or he is not in step with much of the caucus (which is the right place to be). 1/x
I got back to my office after the vote last night and recorded this. There's no way to sugarcoat what happened. And my fear is that Trump gets stronger, not weaker, because of this acquiescence. I'm angry - like you. But I choose to keep fighting.
November 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
"But there is no way to defend this. And you are right to be angry about it."
I know people think the entire caucus is performing kayfabe (many of them are), but either Murphy is an Oscar-worthy actor (he could be!), or he is not in step with much of the caucus (which is the right place to be). 1/x
I know people think the entire caucus is performing kayfabe (many of them are), but either Murphy is an Oscar-worthy actor (he could be!), or he is not in step with much of the caucus (which is the right place to be). 1/x
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pretty sure you could launch a challenge at one of the senators up in 2026 and get an absolute groundswell of early donations, even this late
November 10, 2025 at 4:46 AM
pretty sure you could launch a challenge at one of the senators up in 2026 and get an absolute groundswell of early donations, even this late
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Oh look the thing that was always going to happen. But yeah the cave was a 10d chess move to stop the starvation campaign - people need to understand the game we’re actually in and not the one they want to be in
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TELLS U.S. SUPREME COURT IT CONTINUES TO SEEK HALT OF JUDGE'S ORDER THAT REQUIRED IT TO FULLY FUND FOOD AID THIS MONTH FOR 42 MILLION AMERICANS
November 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Oh look the thing that was always going to happen. But yeah the cave was a 10d chess move to stop the starvation campaign - people need to understand the game we’re actually in and not the one they want to be in
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TONIGHT in Philly, we're getting together to make art centered around activism (environmental or whatever's important to you)
This event is FREE!
I'll have everything you need!
I'll even give ya free beer & cheese (thanks to cheese sponsor Perrystead Dairy)!
You just need to RSVP
luma.com/w8v2xk5i
This event is FREE!
I'll have everything you need!
I'll even give ya free beer & cheese (thanks to cheese sponsor Perrystead Dairy)!
You just need to RSVP
luma.com/w8v2xk5i
November 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
TONIGHT in Philly, we're getting together to make art centered around activism (environmental or whatever's important to you)
This event is FREE!
I'll have everything you need!
I'll even give ya free beer & cheese (thanks to cheese sponsor Perrystead Dairy)!
You just need to RSVP
luma.com/w8v2xk5i
This event is FREE!
I'll have everything you need!
I'll even give ya free beer & cheese (thanks to cheese sponsor Perrystead Dairy)!
You just need to RSVP
luma.com/w8v2xk5i
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If you ever find yourself in Tasmania, GO TIDEPOOLING!!!
Normally a keyhole limpet would be a trip highlight, but I forgot about the poor thing because I was obsessively hunting Lomis (see below)
Normally a keyhole limpet would be a trip highlight, but I forgot about the poor thing because I was obsessively hunting Lomis (see below)
@franzanth.bsky.social however should have made the PRIMARY option for #InsertAnInvert2024 false crabs into the hairy stone crab, Lomis hirta!
MY FAVORITE CRAB!!!!!!
This species is its own false crab carcinization! Not porcelain, not king, just crab again 🦀🧪🦑😍
MY FAVORITE CRAB!!!!!!
This species is its own false crab carcinization! Not porcelain, not king, just crab again 🦀🧪🦑😍
November 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
If you ever find yourself in Tasmania, GO TIDEPOOLING!!!
Normally a keyhole limpet would be a trip highlight, but I forgot about the poor thing because I was obsessively hunting Lomis (see below)
Normally a keyhole limpet would be a trip highlight, but I forgot about the poor thing because I was obsessively hunting Lomis (see below)
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OMG I did not realize I had a photo of this and wish it had been my FIRST snailpost! 🐌🦑
See the big wacky black thing at the top? It's Scutus antipodes, a keyhole limpet!! A weirdo more closely related to abalone than true limpets (quoted) or slugs.
(Chitons and tubeworms photobombing)
See the big wacky black thing at the top? It's Scutus antipodes, a keyhole limpet!! A weirdo more closely related to abalone than true limpets (quoted) or slugs.
(Chitons and tubeworms photobombing)
November 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
OMG I did not realize I had a photo of this and wish it had been my FIRST snailpost! 🐌🦑
See the big wacky black thing at the top? It's Scutus antipodes, a keyhole limpet!! A weirdo more closely related to abalone than true limpets (quoted) or slugs.
(Chitons and tubeworms photobombing)
See the big wacky black thing at the top? It's Scutus antipodes, a keyhole limpet!! A weirdo more closely related to abalone than true limpets (quoted) or slugs.
(Chitons and tubeworms photobombing)
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Look at this beautiful keyhole limpet! Saw this one off Anacapa a few weeks ago
November 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Look at this beautiful keyhole limpet! Saw this one off Anacapa a few weeks ago
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LOL I FORGOT SHE HAS TO PAY $360,000 FOR BEING A HOMOPHOBIC BITCH
November 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
LOL I FORGOT SHE HAS TO PAY $360,000 FOR BEING A HOMOPHOBIC BITCH
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Space Unicorns! Behold the Uncanny Magazine 2025 Award Eligibility post! buff.ly/2OBnGgP
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Space Unicorns! Behold the Uncanny Magazine 2025 Award Eligibility post! buff.ly/2OBnGgP
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recession indicator: Nintendo is actually allowing discounts on 7 year old Mario games
Nintendo Holiday Offers - Black Friday/Cyber Monday announced www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...
-Select Switch titles at $39.99/$29.99
-$10 off select Switch 2 launch amiibo (Zelda/SF6)
-$20 off MSRP Samsung MicroSD Express Cards
-Select Switch titles at $39.99/$29.99
-$10 off select Switch 2 launch amiibo (Zelda/SF6)
-$20 off MSRP Samsung MicroSD Express Cards
November 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
recession indicator: Nintendo is actually allowing discounts on 7 year old Mario games
Begging people to understand that the answer is not to give up and stop voting, it's to vote whenever possible for people like Kat Abughazaleh, who has repeatedly demonstrated that she actually gives a fuck.
This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
November 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Begging people to understand that the answer is not to give up and stop voting, it's to vote whenever possible for people like Kat Abughazaleh, who has repeatedly demonstrated that she actually gives a fuck.
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I like that Kim Davis fails at everything she tries to do, including destroying marriages, maintaining her own marriages, and her hair.
New: The Supreme Court DENIES Kim Davis' request to overturn Obergefell, the marriage equality decision. No noted dissents. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I like that Kim Davis fails at everything she tries to do, including destroying marriages, maintaining her own marriages, and her hair.
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Hearing from more people after this went out.
"We're all pissed. This was a lot of unnecessary stress on people and their families for nothing. And if I win the lottery tonight I absolutely will spend millions to hire people to follow these 8 Dems around for a year and make their lives miserable."
"We're all pissed. This was a lot of unnecessary stress on people and their families for nothing. And if I win the lottery tonight I absolutely will spend millions to hire people to follow these 8 Dems around for a year and make their lives miserable."
I heard from a bunch of federal employees last night and this morning. They aren't happy.
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something. All this for a fucking meaningless vote."
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something. All this for a fucking meaningless vote."
'A Slap in the Face': Federal Employees Feel Betrayed by Democrats' Shutdown Cave
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something."
www.gravityisgone.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Hearing from more people after this went out.
"We're all pissed. This was a lot of unnecessary stress on people and their families for nothing. And if I win the lottery tonight I absolutely will spend millions to hire people to follow these 8 Dems around for a year and make their lives miserable."
"We're all pissed. This was a lot of unnecessary stress on people and their families for nothing. And if I win the lottery tonight I absolutely will spend millions to hire people to follow these 8 Dems around for a year and make their lives miserable."