Adam Old

adamold.bsky.social

20 October 2026 22:46

Not sure why he disnt use that same tactic during the General Election. Would have worked like a charm.

mtsw

mtsw.bsky.social

20 October 2026 22:44

The mainstream media basically manufacturing a fake story out of nothing and then criticizing a disfavored candidate's reaction to it is nothing new. Look up how they torpedoed Howard Dean's Presidential campaign with the "Dean Scream" — a literally fictional story

Borners

borners.bsky.social

17 October 2026 14:52

Its also de-facto a thing in Japan, which has been slow-walking OPTO and automation because until the last 5 years in urban areas because the Permanent Employment system is so strong in fiscal benefits and norms, especially for smaller operators.

Gruel of Law

grueloflaw.bsky.social

15 October 2026 13:57

I also don't see how any reform beyond expansion survives first contact with the Roberts court. At least with expansion, it doesn't matter what the current justices think about it.

LessBadProblems.bsky.social

lessbadproblems.bsky.social

15 October 2026 13:55

isn't the current Trump administration near absolute proof that the filibuster isn't even doing the job retaining it is supposed to? it's done such a "good" job of insulating both sides from the effects of their lawmaking that it seems that's the real reason they hold to it as a bedrock principle