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Joe

@JoeR42

Economics geek. Left-of-center politics. Yankees & Manchester United fan. Jets sufferer. joer42 on bsky.

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Joined January 2010
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I personally dislike religious conservatism and I think modesty culture is inherently sexist and also women get to dress how they like and have whatever religious beliefs they like. This is a woman with a career, her own resources, and her own mind. I’d assume her choices are hers. The promise of feminism - and America - isn’t that you’ll always agree with everyone’s choices, but that individuals should be fully free to make them regardless of gender or religion.
Mac (@maquialifraco) profile pictureMac
@maquialifracoNov 4
De un lado el senador electo Abdul El-Sayed con remerita ajustada mostrando bíceps, jean, reloj, gafas y pose de canchero. Del otro lado su mujer tapada con dos manteles de pies cabeza. Sí, el Islam debería darte FOBIA si sos mujer.
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I have never witnessed anything like these midterms. Extraordinary does not begin to cover it.
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This is going better than I ever could have imagined in my wildest dreams.
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BLEXAS IS REAL. I have been waiting for this day since like 2009.
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All NYC pro permit streamlining ballot initiatives are at 60-40 or better. Abundance on the ballot (and winning)!
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God bless my country, the Atlantic Seaboard.
umichvoter (@umichvoter) profile pictureumichvoter
@umichvoterNov 4
what is happening on the east coast
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What was that, Haley? 👂 Extraordinary numbers for AES.
Jacob N. Kornbluh (@jacobkornbluh) profile pictureJacob N. Kornbluh
@jacobkornbluhNov 4
🚨 Exit poll of early Jewish vote in #MISen: Abdul El-Sayed 60% Mike Rogers 36% Blank 5% Among Jewish voters who said they backed Elissa Slotkin in 2024, 23% voted for Rogers. forward.com/news/860246/mich…
Most Jewish voters backed El-Sayed, but many Michigan Democrats crossed party lines, early exit...

Most Jewish voters backed El-Sayed, but many Michigan Democrats crossed party lines, early exit...

A survey of Jewish early voters found that many Democrats crossed party lines to back Republican Mike Rogers, largely over concerns about Israel and antisemitism

forward.com
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I think Democratic commentators need to stop pretending voters care intensely about fringe culture war crap or policy spreadsheets. They’re angry and whoever can channel the anger wins. That’s why Abdul, Talarico, Andrew, Ossoff, despite being very different people were all great candidates.
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Now announce the exploratory committee tomorrow, Jon Ossoff.
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Big markets tend to draw larger audiences. LA was in the World Series two years in a row (one of those against NY!). Ratings were up. Milwaukee/TB? Ratings went down. NY was in the NBA Finals this year. Ratings went up. It's usually that simple.
Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA) profile pictureBrett Siegel
@BrettSiegelNBAOct 30
The NBA outperformed the MLB by a mile this year. Whereas the 2026 World Series only averaged 12M viewers for the series, the 2026 NBA Finals averaged 20.6M viewers for the series. The World Series Game 5 clincher averaged 14.2M viewers, while the NBA Finals’ Game 5 clincher averaged 24.5M viewers. Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals was 23.8 Mviewers. Game 3 of the 2026 World Series was 8.3M viewers. So much for the small “NBA is dead” population.
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I'd love to see the counterexample where it was Yankees vs. Astros or Rangers in the World Series and Bucks vs. Magic in the NBA Finals. (Yes, I'm aware none of those matchups are possible, but just going on markets here.) I can guarantee MLB would look a lot better in comparison
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This isn't the NFL. The NFL is insanely nationalized -- no local TV contracts, easy to watch any team from anywhere, geographically dispersed fanbases. NBA and MLB (and NHL) just are not like that. They're all pretty localized (especially baseball).
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Milwaukee winning a World Series going exactly as I expected it would.
Nick Whalen (@wha1en) profile pictureNick Whalen
@wha1enOct 30
one of the best moments in wisconsin sports history
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Congratulations Gary Sanchez, World Series Champion. (And the rest of the Brewers, I guess.)
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(But seriously, the Brewers are both incredible and super likable. Amazing season and great fanbase.)
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The Brewers knocked out the Dodgers and the Rays. I am forever grateful.
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So the entire State of Wisconsin is drinking straight out of a keg right now, right? The Brewers are really going to do this.
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This centerfield camera angle on Fox is way too off center. Can barely tell how pitches are moving.
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This is where I feel ancient, because I remember the 1994 midterms. Vaguely remember my parents talking about the 1992 election but had no clue what it was about.
King Abert (@Abert_Squirrel) profile pictureKing Abert
@Abert_SquirrelOct 21
What is the oldest political news story you can remember? For me it's Joe Biden being selected as Obama's VP.
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DODGERS SWEPT. That's it.
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