Phil Storey
@eatstraw.bsky.social
Legal aid lawyer; husband; dog lover. I believe in love and justice and Jesus. From Calif to RVA.
If the last sentence is sarcasm, I’m sorry. I wasn’t trying to explain everyone’s feelings.
December 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM
If the last sentence is sarcasm, I’m sorry. I wasn’t trying to explain everyone’s feelings.
This is why I rarely comment… bad faith arguments & uncharitable assumptions abound.
December 9, 2025 at 10:12 PM
This is why I rarely comment… bad faith arguments & uncharitable assumptions abound.
That’s a long-term investment that, thankfully, many of us can afford to make & see it work out much later. But many people don’t have that luxury & the expense of higher ed these days is a barrier to basic economic stability for them. I don’t blame their resentment.
December 9, 2025 at 7:50 PM
That’s a long-term investment that, thankfully, many of us can afford to make & see it work out much later. But many people don’t have that luxury & the expense of higher ed these days is a barrier to basic economic stability for them. I don’t blame their resentment.
I can’t blame @alcibiades1234.bsky.social for viewing it as work training. Our economic system makes that a necessity for lots of folks without the luxury I had when I was college age. All kinds of nonessential learning has enriched my life, including my work. But the pressure many face…
December 9, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I can’t blame @alcibiades1234.bsky.social for viewing it as work training. Our economic system makes that a necessity for lots of folks without the luxury I had when I was college age. All kinds of nonessential learning has enriched my life, including my work. But the pressure many face…
Tom was my representative in Congress when he served. I will always admire his integrity and energy—from his improbable defeat of disastrous Virgil Goode to his risky vote for the ACA. ✊✌️
December 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Tom was my representative in Congress when he served. I will always admire his integrity and energy—from his improbable defeat of disastrous Virgil Goode to his risky vote for the ACA. ✊✌️
Just like the witches of Salem who were trying not to drown just so they could cast more spells, obviously.
December 5, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Just like the witches of Salem who were trying not to drown just so they could cast more spells, obviously.
This strategy of the establishment lining up en masse to endorse a safely centrist (passionless?) candidate seems to be the new way for Dems. Electorally it worked with Spanberger, didn’t work with McAuliffe.
December 3, 2025 at 11:48 PM
This strategy of the establishment lining up en masse to endorse a safely centrist (passionless?) candidate seems to be the new way for Dems. Electorally it worked with Spanberger, didn’t work with McAuliffe.
I hadn’t heard, but not surprised. I now see all the other endorsements she has. Very disappointing. Her platform looks to lean Republican, she’s taken a ton of money from Dominion, and seems seems to favor cop-first solutions. (Has she even condemned DHS immigration enforcement abuses?)
December 3, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I hadn’t heard, but not surprised. I now see all the other endorsements she has. Very disappointing. Her platform looks to lean Republican, she’s taken a ton of money from Dominion, and seems seems to favor cop-first solutions. (Has she even condemned DHS immigration enforcement abuses?)
Having worked with Salaam several years ago, I can vouch for his dedication, energy, creativity, and moral compass. He won’t sell anyone out. 👍✌️
December 3, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Having worked with Salaam several years ago, I can vouch for his dedication, energy, creativity, and moral compass. He won’t sell anyone out. 👍✌️
I kind of feel like it’s better if Spanberger avoids comment on the field of candidates, at least. I think she’s likely to support the least progressive, most accommodationist candidate. I look forward to the field giving us some options.
December 3, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I kind of feel like it’s better if Spanberger avoids comment on the field of candidates, at least. I think she’s likely to support the least progressive, most accommodationist candidate. I look forward to the field giving us some options.
When did “whites” first apear anyway?
December 3, 2025 at 12:27 AM
When did “whites” first apear anyway?
Yes! You need to demand accountability and transparency for domestic detention conditions, too. It’s outrageous the admin is defying the law, denying congress access to visit detention centers here. As bad as what we see on the streets is, can you imagine what DHS is doing to people in secret?
November 21, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Yes! You need to demand accountability and transparency for domestic detention conditions, too. It’s outrageous the admin is defying the law, denying congress access to visit detention centers here. As bad as what we see on the streets is, can you imagine what DHS is doing to people in secret?
For someone who criticized Trump for maybe being the American Hitler, Vance sure is trying to position himself to be the American Hitler when Trump is gone.
November 14, 2025 at 2:09 AM
For someone who criticized Trump for maybe being the American Hitler, Vance sure is trying to position himself to be the American Hitler when Trump is gone.
Yeah, that’s not exactly sticking her neck out for a substantive issue, though. We’ll see how she spends her political capital.
November 13, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Yeah, that’s not exactly sticking her neck out for a substantive issue, though. We’ll see how she spends her political capital.
I do wonder what substantive goals Spanberger would use a mandate to pursue. Moderation and bipartisanship seem to be her strongest principles. Besides reproductive healthcare and fair elections, what will she fight for? (Real question.)
November 12, 2025 at 11:52 PM
I do wonder what substantive goals Spanberger would use a mandate to pursue. Moderation and bipartisanship seem to be her strongest principles. Besides reproductive healthcare and fair elections, what will she fight for? (Real question.)
@kaine.senate.gov People can come together & donate to food banks to help feed their neighbors when SNAP is delayed. But when affordable health insurance is ripped away, we can’t just rally to help each other. You pulled a birthright-for-pottage exchange. SMH.
November 11, 2025 at 10:59 PM
@kaine.senate.gov People can come together & donate to food banks to help feed their neighbors when SNAP is delayed. But when affordable health insurance is ripped away, we can’t just rally to help each other. You pulled a birthright-for-pottage exchange. SMH.
Was the surrender last night really about assuring the billionaire and corporate donor class that elected Dems won’t rock their boat—despite the Mamdani win, blue wave, and 7 million protesters? A Sister Souljah moment, in a sense, throwing its base under the bus?
November 11, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Was the surrender last night really about assuring the billionaire and corporate donor class that elected Dems won’t rock their boat—despite the Mamdani win, blue wave, and 7 million protesters? A Sister Souljah moment, in a sense, throwing its base under the bus?
Honed over the years (not ‘honestly’).
November 10, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Honed over the years (not ‘honestly’).
Not what he heard from this Virginian today. (His phone lines were shut down last night.) Sadly, he’s a master of wasting leverage and losing negotiations, honestly over the years. I simply cannot trust him in a tough fight. He folds for SNAP, not even trying to defend things like the constitution.
November 10, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Not what he heard from this Virginian today. (His phone lines were shut down last night.) Sadly, he’s a master of wasting leverage and losing negotiations, honestly over the years. I simply cannot trust him in a tough fight. He folds for SNAP, not even trying to defend things like the constitution.
Next they'll build her a Pablo Escobar-style private prison, maybe even with its own zoo.
November 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Next they'll build her a Pablo Escobar-style private prison, maybe even with its own zoo.
If Schumer can’t hold Dems together, he needs to go. If you do t push for that, it’s because you are surrendering without admitting it. Kaine & retiring senators give you cover to vote no because you’re up for re-election. You’re betraying your constituents like me. Shame on you!
November 10, 2025 at 10:47 AM
If Schumer can’t hold Dems together, he needs to go. If you do t push for that, it’s because you are surrendering without admitting it. Kaine & retiring senators give you cover to vote no because you’re up for re-election. You’re betraying your constituents like me. Shame on you!
I know you’re up for re-election next year. I hope you’re doing this on principle. Unfortunately Kaine doesn’t have to face voters again for 5 years and he’s selling us out. I’m furious.
November 10, 2025 at 2:13 AM
I know you’re up for re-election next year. I hope you’re doing this on principle. Unfortunately Kaine doesn’t have to face voters again for 5 years and he’s selling us out. I’m furious.
This is surrender, after millions voted just Tuesday to fight for what’s right, just weeks after the largest protest in US history.
While the GOP torches the constitution, the rule of law, and basic human rights, you won’t even stand strong for affordable healthcare? Shame on you!
While the GOP torches the constitution, the rule of law, and basic human rights, you won’t even stand strong for affordable healthcare? Shame on you!
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 AM
This is surrender, after millions voted just Tuesday to fight for what’s right, just weeks after the largest protest in US history.
While the GOP torches the constitution, the rule of law, and basic human rights, you won’t even stand strong for affordable healthcare? Shame on you!
While the GOP torches the constitution, the rule of law, and basic human rights, you won’t even stand strong for affordable healthcare? Shame on you!