I know I've completely abandoned what has become a right-wing hellhole website he runs/owns, Mediaite. It used to be a place you could go and actually have a conversation -- yes, an ACTUAL conversation, with people that were outside of your own bubble, but now it's all, "demonrat communist" this, and "you're a pedo if you support whatever" that, so the hell with them. One guy told me once that the flag in the background of my avatar was a "pedo-flag." I'm like, wut? It's just Breitbart-lite now. Horrid place. But Dan Abrams? Yeah, I don't have a problem seeing him as a douchebag.
I'm a public transport and bike guy myself so I'm right there with you in appreciating a good train ride. Looking forward to your writing explosion (you already came out of the wedding with both guns blazing!). Incidentally, if you know of a good reference on electorate analysis, I'm all ears - the google isn't giving me much that is useful, just a lot of academic papers and I'm so over those...
Thanks for your recap! As always, spot on. I get such good value from my subscription and I recommend you to others! Thanks always for watching the clown show so I don’t have to!
Oh Rick, I am so sorry you not only had to endure the GOP debate folly but were subjected to another of dumpies clown shows with all his Maggot friends. Thanks for taking this on for us, Rick. David and I salute you with our Lincoln Project coffee mugs!
Rick.....thank you for all you do. I will listen tonight as I usually do. Here's what I would really like since you talked about the community you are building here. Please give us some actions that we can take. Obviously the "main stream media" isn't taking the threat of another Trump administration seriously. There are so many grassroots groups doing what we can but it would help, with your years of experience in these things, to let us know more of what we can do for the next 12 months.
P.S. I am getting so fed up with all things Florida that I am seriously considering moving somewhere else. I may be going from the frying pan into another frying pan, but I really can't stay here.
We'd love for you to join us here in absolutely blue Massachusetts. (You would have to adjust to the cold weather for part of the year, but hey, it's well worth it to be among intelligent, caring people who believe in defending our freedom and our democracy).
Thanks. Probably a bit too cold for this Floridian. Looking at Raleigh/Durham. I know the legislature there is gerrymandering the state but I’m hoping that since the state is a bit more purple we can move the needle.
Now they just have to extend it to Jacksonville with a branch to Tallahassee. Maybe a branch to Tampa from Orlando too. Surely there’s enough old right of way to reuse for that extended service. Safe travels.
Hey Rick! I love this train ride video!!!! It is what I have been missing. I get tired of my endless daily email newsletters, tweeting, and watching MSNBC is only about 100th as satisfying as it used to be. I miss real people. Smart people. Funny people. Actually talking to me while they do cool things like ride on a train. Could you please do more of these? Maybe from diners and coffee shops. Please. Please. Talk to me more! I want to hear your voice and see your face. You are so real!
Train looks great. Much better than commercial flights. Looking forward to this PM, your thoughts on the R Double Header and what happened in VA, OH and KY.
OK I give up. Web site does not indicate duration. How long is the ride from West Palm to Orlando? (is that the current terminus?)
I didn’t watch the debate last night. None of the candidates at the kid’s table are going to win the nomination so isn’t it irrelevant? I look forward to hearing your take!
Yes, it is. And it’s happened a few times in my extended family. There’s something about being evil that seems to keep certain people alive longer. In reality, it seems like Trump should’ve had a massive coronary years ago, but he just keeps on going.
I know, right? The meanness seems to prolong their lives. Trump should have had a massive coronary years ago, but he trades off drinking and smoking for food and hate. Jesus! Could you imagine him if he drank? Ugh! I can't think about him anymore today. My 91-year-old, old-school Catholic mother calls him, "a very evil man." She also starts a lot of sentences with, "I never thought I'd live to see the day when..."
Wondered how the Brightline was…better than Tri-Rail?
BTW, Dan abrams imo has been kind of a douche lately about biden and polls, any thoughts?
I know I've completely abandoned what has become a right-wing hellhole website he runs/owns, Mediaite. It used to be a place you could go and actually have a conversation -- yes, an ACTUAL conversation, with people that were outside of your own bubble, but now it's all, "demonrat communist" this, and "you're a pedo if you support whatever" that, so the hell with them. One guy told me once that the flag in the background of my avatar was a "pedo-flag." I'm like, wut? It's just Breitbart-lite now. Horrid place. But Dan Abrams? Yeah, I don't have a problem seeing him as a douchebag.
You need to get back on bill maher and smack him for almost outright support for Dean Phillips. You have any plans to be on on the near future?
So it's not the bright line death train. At least not yet. Lol. Thanks Rick be on tonight. Can't wait
Joined your substack subscription this week. Your commentary is always valuable!
I'm a public transport and bike guy myself so I'm right there with you in appreciating a good train ride. Looking forward to your writing explosion (you already came out of the wedding with both guns blazing!). Incidentally, if you know of a good reference on electorate analysis, I'm all ears - the google isn't giving me much that is useful, just a lot of academic papers and I'm so over those...
Excellent as always, a voice of reason and good sense.
Thanks for your recap! As always, spot on. I get such good value from my subscription and I recommend you to others! Thanks always for watching the clown show so I don’t have to!
Oh Rick, I am so sorry you not only had to endure the GOP debate folly but were subjected to another of dumpies clown shows with all his Maggot friends. Thanks for taking this on for us, Rick. David and I salute you with our Lincoln Project coffee mugs!
Rick.....thank you for all you do. I will listen tonight as I usually do. Here's what I would really like since you talked about the community you are building here. Please give us some actions that we can take. Obviously the "main stream media" isn't taking the threat of another Trump administration seriously. There are so many grassroots groups doing what we can but it would help, with your years of experience in these things, to let us know more of what we can do for the next 12 months.
P.S. I am getting so fed up with all things Florida that I am seriously considering moving somewhere else. I may be going from the frying pan into another frying pan, but I really can't stay here.
We'd love for you to join us here in absolutely blue Massachusetts. (You would have to adjust to the cold weather for part of the year, but hey, it's well worth it to be among intelligent, caring people who believe in defending our freedom and our democracy).
Thanks. Probably a bit too cold for this Floridian. Looking at Raleigh/Durham. I know the legislature there is gerrymandering the state but I’m hoping that since the state is a bit more purple we can move the needle.
Raleigh/Durham could use more people like you and I'll bet you will definitely move the needle!
Now they just have to extend it to Jacksonville with a branch to Tallahassee. Maybe a branch to Tampa from Orlando too. Surely there’s enough old right of way to reuse for that extended service. Safe travels.
Hey Rick! I love this train ride video!!!! It is what I have been missing. I get tired of my endless daily email newsletters, tweeting, and watching MSNBC is only about 100th as satisfying as it used to be. I miss real people. Smart people. Funny people. Actually talking to me while they do cool things like ride on a train. Could you please do more of these? Maybe from diners and coffee shops. Please. Please. Talk to me more! I want to hear your voice and see your face. You are so real!
Train looks great. Much better than commercial flights. Looking forward to this PM, your thoughts on the R Double Header and what happened in VA, OH and KY.
OK I give up. Web site does not indicate duration. How long is the ride from West Palm to Orlando? (is that the current terminus?)
That looks like a beautiful ride to Orlando. I look forward to seeing Tara and you later.
I love being here.
I didn’t watch the debate last night. None of the candidates at the kid’s table are going to win the nomination so isn’t it irrelevant? I look forward to hearing your take!
They feel they are one congested artery away from replacing an old dude who eats nothing but fast food.
Seriously, I think that’s why they hang on. I’d be surprised if Trump is still alive by November 2024.
From your post to...
But remember, only the good die young. I've seen it over and over in the public sphere and in life in general. Anecdotally, it's true.
Yes, it is. And it’s happened a few times in my extended family. There’s something about being evil that seems to keep certain people alive longer. In reality, it seems like Trump should’ve had a massive coronary years ago, but he just keeps on going.
I know, right? The meanness seems to prolong their lives. Trump should have had a massive coronary years ago, but he trades off drinking and smoking for food and hate. Jesus! Could you imagine him if he drank? Ugh! I can't think about him anymore today. My 91-year-old, old-school Catholic mother calls him, "a very evil man." She also starts a lot of sentences with, "I never thought I'd live to see the day when..."
We shall speak no more of him this evening. In fact, let’s go on a trump fast for the entire weekend.😊
One can only hope.
Made me laugh!