Somewhat related, but I am also very annoyed that Tom Steyer strolled right into a party super late where no one was waiting for him to come and he’s thisclose to getting on the debate stage and people like Gillibrand aren’t.
Somewhat related, but I am also very annoyed that Tom Steyer strolled right into a party super late where no one was waiting for him to come and he’s thisclose to getting on the debate stage and people like Gillibrand aren’t.
Re: inslee as a cabinet member- I saw this tweet and thought it was interesting.
Inslee as cheif of staff, because climate change needs to be a thought on EVERY topic. (Twitter note: This dude is a energy/climate change/infrastructure resilience researcher and professor at my alma mater. I think he was a pdh student when I was there? Or maybe already a professor. Generally interesting twitter follow if you're into that stuff. As you should be)
If I were president, I would make Inslee a climate czar (aka a senior advisor to the president). His job would be to coordinate climate policy among different agencies - Agriculture, EPA, Interior, even Defense.
So ESF and I were chatting last night and started staffing up an administration. I added a couple of things without consulting her, but here’s what I got so far:
President: Warren VP: Castro AG: Harris Climate czar (coordinate multiple agencies): Inslee UN ambassador: Pete HHS: Gillibrand HUD: Booker Education: Bennet VA: Jason Kander
Did you take that picture while driving? DON'T DO THAT! You can just, like, TELL us about what you see. I'll believe you.
I have to assume she was stopped in traffic.
That doesn't make it OK. Even when traffic is stopped, you are operating a motor vehicle. If you are stopped in traffic and witness a wreck or a crime, sure, snap a picture. But a picture of something interesting? NO. STOP IT. STOP USING YOUR PHONES WHILE OPERATING ONE-TON DEATH MACHINES!
I have one FB "friend" who is all in for her. I roll my eyes every time.
I have to assume she was stopped in traffic.
That doesn't make it OK. Even when traffic is stopped, you are operating a motor vehicle. If you are stopped in traffic and witness a wreck or a crime, sure, snap a picture. But a picture of something interesting? NO. STOP IT. STOP USING YOUR PHONES WHILE OPERATING ONE-TON DEATH MACHINES!
I don't disagree! I was just pointing out I would assume based on the photo that she was not actively driving. 100% agree with you.
Did you take that picture while driving? DON'T DO THAT! You can just, like, TELL us about what you see. I'll believe you.
Nope, it was at the coffee shop drive thru. I was in park. Which I understand is still questionable, but I definitely was not driving. This particular coffee shop takes forever, and I honestly sometimes turn my car off so I'm not idling.
Somewhat related, but I am also very annoyed that Tom Steyer strolled right into a party super late where no one was waiting for him to come and he’s thisclose to getting on the debate stage and people like Gillibrand aren’t.
Being a billionaire helps - he's spent millions of dollars of his own money buying data on voters.
So ESF and I were chatting last night and started staffing up an administration. I added a couple of things without consulting her, but here’s what I got so far:
President: Warren VP: Castro AG: Harris Climate czar (coordinate multiple agencies): Inslee UN ambassador: Pete HHS: Gillibrand HUD: Booker Education: Bennet VA: Jason Kander
And nominate Stacey Abrams to SCOTUS.
Also, it’s possible I need to find some hobbies.
Uh, your hobby should be staffing the WH, Cabinet and SCOTUS.
So ESF and I were chatting last night and started staffing up an administration. I added a couple of things without consulting her, but here’s what I got so far:
President: Warren VP: Castro AG: Harris Climate czar (coordinate multiple agencies): Inslee UN ambassador: Pete HHS: Gillibrand HUD: Booker Education: Bennet VA: Jason Kander
And nominate Stacey Abrams to SCOTUS.
Also, it’s possible I need to find some hobbies.
Extra points for not making stupid Moulton head of the VA!
So ESF and I were chatting last night and started staffing up an administration. I added a couple of things without consulting her, but here’s what I got so far:
President: Warren VP: Castro AG: Harris Climate czar (coordinate multiple agencies): Inslee UN ambassador: Pete HHS: Gillibrand HUD: Booker Education: Bennet VA: Jason Kander
And nominate Stacey Abrams to SCOTUS.
Also, it’s possible I need to find some hobbies.
Extra points for not making stupid Moulton head of the VA!
Moulton should get whatever ambassadorship Scott Brown has/had
(And a MA dem primary comment, but wtf Joe Kennedy? I like him and all and I know Markey is old, but I’m not trading a old white progressive guy for a young white guy. Wait two years and RUN FOR F*CKING GOVERNOR FOR GOD’S SAKE, JOE!)
Extra points for not making stupid Moulton head of the VA!
Moulton should get whatever ambassadorship Scott Brown has/had
(And a MA dem primary comment, but wtf Joe Kennedy? I like him and all and I know Markey is old, but I’m not trading a old white progressive guy for a young white guy. Wait two years and RUN FOR F*CKING GOVERNOR FOR GOD’S SAKE, JOE!)
Seriously. Although to be honest I really don’t think Joe is running for that seat. I think Markey is fine and his current challenger likely won’t get anywhere but I kind of dig that a woman of color is running against him from the left!
I’d like to see Joe run for Governor but if Maura Healey runs that will kind of make my life.
LOL. The one thing I will give Moulton credit for is opening up about having PTSD. I was disappointed that the mental health plan he put forward was so military-focused. Yes, service members have unique mental health needs, and those should be addressed. But plenty of people outside the military have mental illnesses, including PTSD, and struggle to find care. That said, any presidential candidate opening up about mental illness is a good thing, even if it’s a knob like Moulton.
Post by 5kcandlesinthewind on Aug 23, 2019 8:29:32 GMT -5
I will laugh for at least a month straight if Moulton dropped out and still loses his Congressional race.
And seeyalater52 , I really hope Healey runs. I hoped she'd run last time, but I also understood why she'd wait until after another term.
ETA: Just finished reading an article on it, and of course that empty suit (Moulton) thinks Biden should win the nomination and is cautioning against "veering left." GTFOH Politibot.
I will laugh for at least a month straight if Moulton dropped out and still loses his Congressional race.
And seeyalater52 , I really hope Healey runs. I hoped she'd run last time, but I also understood why she'd wait until after another term.
ETA: Just finished reading an article on it, and of course that empty suit (Moulton) thinks Biden should win the nomination and is cautioning against "veering left." GTFOH Politibot.
Of fucking course he does. OF COURSE. Because he is the worst. God I hope with everything I have that he loses that seat, his district is a tough one but even they are too good for him.
Also: SETH MOULTON IS DROPPING OUT! THIS IS NOT A DRILL!
Post by StrawberryBlondie on Aug 23, 2019 9:00:04 GMT -5
At the fair yesterday the DFL booth had the bean counters (Warren was winning, btw) and there was a random woman I'd never heard of. I wish I remembered her name so I could look it up.