We have Democratic members of the redistricting commission. It’s the guy who is maybe most well known because he ran against Pramila Jayapal and a woman I had not heard of but sounds like she has done good work at the Labor Council.

If Washington gets another seat, hopefully they’ll make sure it is a Democratic seat.

If Washington doesn’t get that seat, I hope they can figure out how to make the Southwest Washington seat competitive. Also, for the last decade, the map of Washington Congressional Districts has featured a corgi standing on its front paws; The commission should commit to making at least one district that adorable.

And you should commit to washing your hands right now.

Jenny Durkan isn’t going to run for reelection. It’s not something I am going to shed a tear about.

One thing that strikes me, generally, is how many mayors are not good at mayoring. In Seattle every mayor since Rice has either lost the election or left at or before the end of their first term.

Nationally, I was struck during the Presidential primary how many of the candidates had been mayors and not a lot of successful ones. Other than Booker, they all seemed like either they were forgettable or bad mayors. Even people who did well in other jobs. Maybe there are different standards we hold mayors to, or maybe it’s the job.

Anyway, wash your hands right now.

Seattle has 2 self testing COVID-19 kiosks. If you can get to Northgate or the Central District, you can get a test. If you get one, let us know how it goes.

In any case, please wash your hands right now.

Forgor to post earlier, sorry. There is a lot to sort out if someone jumps from one city race to another. How will Democracy Vouchers work with different requirements per race? Reading the options, the one that makes the most sense is asking for permission.

Wash them hands right now.

Good morning to everyone but the Mossyrock City Council. Imagine gathering together in this difficult time to make sure that your community gets more COVID-19. What a bunch of jackasses.

I hope that they get $0 in relief money. Relief money should go to people who weren’t actively making the pandemic worse. I am sorry for the residents and businesses that are not dipshits.

Anyway, you are not a dipshit or a jackass, so please wash your hands right now.

I’m more of a tea person than coffee. But the other day, I needed a bigger jolt of caffeine so I made myself a big, strong pot of coffee. Then I masked up and went out.

Let me tell you folks, I cracked a code. It turns out that the anti mask folks just have stink breath. It was annoying for one day, but imagine living with it every time you leave the house. Not worth killing your neighbors and spreading a disease, but still. Yuck.

It also explains the people who keep taking their mask off, and then putting it back on when people approach. Gotta loose some of that stink.

Still, no matter how stinky your breath, you have to wear a mask. And wash your hands right now.

Good morning! If you are still planning to have a large Thanksgiving, please cancel it. There’s still time. Seriously tell your aunt you’ll see her after you both get vaccines. Do Zoom or phone calls. But please let’s stop this virus.

And while we’re stopping the virus, please wash your hands right now.

For God’s sake, don’t go to a big Thanksgiving. Don’t go outside of your bubble. Don’t infect your family or friends. If you have plans, please call the people who you were going to have Thanksgiving with and cancel. Let’s not get COVID-19 this Thanksgiving or any other upcoming holiday.

Also, wash your hands right now.

I know it’s hardly news, but I got my first COVID-19 test the other day.

I have been making a ton of calls for work. And my leave a voice mail voice is a bit deeper than my regular talking voice. At the end of a couple days, I was talking very raspy and had a bit of a frog in my throat. I assumed it was that and not COVID-19, but I wanted to know for sure.

I live in the urban core, so my best option was at King County Public Health. I took a late lunch, and walked there. It’s walk-in only. The line was social distanced — so it’s a bit tough to gage — but it wrapped around the block. It took a bit under an hour from getting there around 2:00 to getting the pipe cleaner up my nose.

Pipe cleaner nose is not a pleasant experience, but it was quickly done. When I came out bent, the doctor told me I had an oddly shaped nasal cavity.

The next day, I got a text directing me to their website. And I am covid free.

Still, wash your hands right now.

Congratulations to the 737 Max. Now to start getting out of the mothballs, and improve training. I suppose the pandemic is probably the best time to have people fly them. Notably without me in one. Good luck pilots and passengers.

Anyway, wash your hands right now.

I hate it. But I definitely agree with Governor Inslee’s shut down. It is going to be tough, but hopefully it stops the virus. I’m not optimistic unless there’s a strategy better coordinated with the rest of the country.

Anyway, wash your hands right now.

I agree with Governor Inslee. Thanksgiving, and probably Christmas, are going to have to be online only this year. It absolutely stinks. It’s the price we’re paying for not locking down fully, and for opening up before we should have. It’s also the collective manifestation of individual choices.

So, please wear a mask. Social distance. Avoid gathering. And wash your hands right now.

Still hyped about President Elect Biden. I would prefer a Democratic Senate. But overall still fuck yeah.

Anyway, please wash your hands right now.

Fuck yeah.

How were the election results for you? I think Biden is going to squeak out a victory but it’s not great that it’s too close to call. In Washington, it’s good. Inslee won as expected. The legislature is secure. Not sure if that means actually progressive legislation.

In fine but not my preferred candidate news, the 10th Congressional District and Lieutenant Governor the more conservative Democrat won the race between2 Democrats. The sex ed initiative is passing easily. King County charter amendments are going for police reform.

Anyway, wash your hands right now.