The legislature starts next week. What do you want from them?
For me, it’s time — it’s past time — to get density around transit stops. Come on. Let’s get it done.
I would also like as much funding for abortion as we can get. If we have the votes, and the polling looks good, we should have a constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion rights.
And for you, I hope that you wash your hands right now. And get vaccinated or boosted if you’re eligible.
It’s Tuesday! That means the Seattle Chapter of Drinking Liberally will be getting together to converse over some politics and bring in the new year with a toast. Stop by, if you will.
The Seattle Chapter of Drinking Liberally meets every Tuesday at the Roanoke Park Place Tavern (2409 10th Ave E, Seattle) starting at 8pm out on the back patio. Some folks may meet in the back room of the pub.
Chapters of Living Liberally are all over the place…if you can’t make it to the Seattle chapter, there is probably another nearby chapter for you.
I don’t necessarily think that if you have nothing positive to say about the dead, you should just zip it. But sometimes. So mum’s the word.
Anyway, please wash your hands right now. A for goodness sake, get vaccinated or boosted if you’re eligible.
Katie Phang: Historic gun safety reforms bust myth of NRA invincibility
NowThis: How to fight misinformation
The Cult of The Dotard:
LegalEagle: SBF is going to jail for a long time
NowThis: Student loan debt forgiveness—What’s next?
Jordan Klepper and Roy Wood, Jr: Constructive-ish criticism—our 2015 police bias training
Last week’s Friday Night Multimedia Extravaganza can be found here.
A rare Thursday thread. I am mostly not working, but maybe you are.
Hey…it is almost WARM outside. That means the Seattle Chapter of Drinking Liberally will be getting together to talk politics and share good cheer over drinks. Feel free to stop by.
The Seattle Chapter of Drinking Liberally meets every Tuesday at the Roanoke Park Place Tavern (2409 10th Ave E, Seattle) starting at 8pm out on the back patio. Some folks may meet in the back room of the pub.
Chapters of Living Liberally are all over the place…if you can’t make it to the Seattle chapter, there is probably another nearby chapter for you.
Cheers,
Darryl
Stephen Colbert: ALTER EGOS, part 4
The Dotard Трамп and Other Seditionists and Grifters:
NowThis: Crisis pregnancy centers caught spreading false info about abortions
Robert Reich: Don’t believe the lies—Your wages are not driving inflation
Last week’s Friday Night Multimedia Extravaganza can be found here.
We’re in the worst of all possible worlds regarding stand to the right. Most people at the underground light rail stations stand to the right on escalators. But! Enough people are standing 2 deep or just on the right that it’s ruining the whole thing. When I am in a hurry, I would like to be able to walk up them.
At least the Capitol Hill Station escalators work.
Anyway, please wash your hands right now. And get vaccinated or boosted if you’re eligible.
The Seattle Chapter of Drinking Liberally will be taking a hiatus for weather and holidays. I’ll post a notice when we start meeting again.
Oh…and happy holidays!
Is it snowing where you are? It snowed a bit in the Seattle urban core, but nothing stuck other than a bit on cars. Still, it’s nice to be able to walk in it last night. Hopefully, your commute isn’t bad.
Anyway, please wash your hands right now. And for God’s sake get vaccinated or boosted if you’re eligible. Get tested right before you see family or some other group of people over the holidays.
Jimmy Kimmel: Michelle Obama on Barack being called “fine,” raising their daughters & watching trash TV
LegalEagle: The most dangerous toys of all time
Stephen: A great day for love! Biden signs Respect For Marriage Act
Mrs. Betty Bowers, America’s Best Christian: Grooming Children with Bibles, Not Drag Queens!
Lewis Black: Florida politics
The Sedition Party:
Robert Reich: The Powell Memo—Corporate America’s blueprint
Ari Melber: FAUX hosts rage after Biden signs gay marriage law
Lauren Mayer: ♫ The Twitter Files ♬
NowThis: Biden, Pelosi, & Schumer react to passage of Respect for Marriage Act
Vox: A fact-checked debate about legal weed
Daily Show correspondents roast Trevor
Last week’s Friday Night Multimedia Extravaganza can be found here.
– Troubling but not surprising is a good way to describe the Troyer verdict. Probably better for a pastor to use than oh shit and no shit.
– Last chance for free COVID-19 tests from the Washington State government. Might as well get some. And get vaccinated or boosted if you’re eligible.
– I have maintained that Joe Kent is entitled to his recount and that it wasn’t going to change much. Well duh.
– Kevin McCarthy not being Speaker would be funny, but I imagine anyone else would be worse.
– Since Twitter has been made in its owner’s image: Everyone is talking about him, and it’s boring as hell, do you have a social media recommendation? I think I will probably just post longer open threads and maybe other posts if y’all can behave in them.
– The waterfront needs a lot more connections to the rest of Seattle. So yeah, I dig the new waterfront bridge. Yippee skippy for infrastructure!
– I am not a college student, so this interview with Congresswoman elect Marie Gluesenkamp Perez wasn’t for me. But I thought it was interesting.
– Overall, I am very happy with extending the outdoor dining rules in Seattle. 2 annoyances as they are doing business in my neighborhood: This time of year, a lot of leaves are getting caught in the structures and making more of a mess than usual when it rains. The only thing is that they can get pretty noisy, including during weekdays. I hope that they decide to be better on their own.
– Anyway, please wash your hands right now and get vaccinated or boosted if you’re eligible. Goddam miracle and some of you are just ignoring it.
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