So it appears that “Curtsy Kyrsten” has registered as an independent, even though she said she’ll caucus with Democrats (here).
I think it’s pretty damn obvious by now what kind of a thoroughly selfish political opportunist Sinema truly is, but she’s also figured out that she will get primaried for sure (probably from Ruben Gallego, but we’ll see) and she has no chance of winning. So, in a twisted way, I can see the logic to this (and yes, the Dems will still have their Senate majority). So yeah, this move makes things a little more interesting, but Sinema is completely toxic and running in a purple state. If I were to bet, I definitely wouldn’t want the odds of her getting another term because they’re pretty bad.
Now onto other stuff...Chris Hayes tells us in this clip that the SCOTUS heard arguments in a case this week from a Colorado web designer who doesn’t want to make web sites for “teh gay,” even though NO LGBTQ PERSON HAS ASKED HER TO DO THAT!!! (yep, High Council of Fox News Viewers sums it up, unfortunately...and yeah, I can sure as hell see how this case was “created in a lab” to find its way to the High Court of Hangin’ Judge JR...with Melissa Murray and Elie Mystal...interesting point by Mystal about “content-based” vs. ”status-based” discrimination...and yeah, that “reeducation camps” line from Gorsuch does indeed give away the game – oh, but we’re supposed to be happy that, apparently, the Supremes are leaning against this “independent legislative theory” BS as noted here...how pathetic a circumstance is it that, because of Republicans, we’re at the point where we have to hope and pray that the SCOTUS doesn’t take away our hard-earned rights)...
...and Cenk and Ana tell us about the conservative freakout in response to the news that WNBA star Brittney Griner will be coming home from her imprisonment in Russia (for possessing a jar of cannabis oil, to emphasize how ridiculous her capture was once again) in exchange for a Russian arms dealer, with Marine Paul Whelan’s case still up in the air...I realize we’re talking about right-wing bottom feeders like Steven Crowder and others, but the racism and sexism still takes your breath away as far as I’m concerned (unbelievable story about that bitch Karyn Turk at the end...and I don’t recall a word of criticism aimed at Our Treasonous Orange Pustule for doing exactly nothing to help Whelan...and oh yeah, Kari Lake would agree to be imprisoned at exactly half past freaking never!)...
Update 1 12/10/22: And for the reality-based perspective, I give you this.
...and David Doel tells us about Repug Vicky Hartzler losing it on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives as she spoke out against a bill codifying marriage equality...Doel brings us the back story of Hartzler’s gay nephew, and given that, you’d think she’d be supportive, but (and I'm absolutely shocked that @RepBrianFitz voted Yea as noted here - do NOT count me as a supporter of this guy, but to be fair, he's cast a string of good votes recently)...
Update 2 12/10/22: Another country heard from, you might say (here).
...and this Daily Show clip with Desi Lydic is ostensibly humorous I realize, but it plays up a serious issue that, unfortunately, isn’t going to go away now that our most recent elections are FINALLY OVER!!, and of course that has to do with harassment and threats aimed at election officials (and I’m glad this included an extended clip of Al Schmidt...and nice job on the Philly “wuh-ter” thing, I have to say...very mildly NSFW/H)...
...and here are more seasonal selections (and the first one if a bit of a back-handed tribute in light of this).
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