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Get Your Dunkin' Thursday

Winter is coming. We've been blessed with warm weather this week, but it's about to turn. And I'm not ready. I'm ill-prepared this year. It's been a particularly tough year, personally. A lot has changed. AND ON TOP OF THAT. It's dark too early now; the seasonal depression is creeping in. I need to pick a list of shows and movies, as well as some hot chocolate, to cope. Send flowers.  Here are your highlights: Nancy Pelosi will not be running again . The best Speaker of the House of my lifetime, but also an example of not knowing when to retire. She and her crew stuck around too long.  Dems are feeling the Blue Wave. Ask for Trump to cave . I think this is smart. Trump hates looking bad more than anything. He seems willing to throw Republicans under the bus .  Maine passes "red flag law" to prevent mass shootings.   Ruh-roh. Layoffs soared in October .  *taps mic "Guys, Climate Change is still a thing." The UAE is supporting the RSF in Sudan ...

Get Your Dunkin' Wednesday

  BLUE WAVE!!! I don't want to get overly optimistic, but damn, it feels good. We won everywhere we needed to win. The message has been sent. It seems the No Kings protests weren't just paid actors. This should also send a message to Centrist hacks that there are more ways to win. We don't have to compromise and move to the center on every issue. Run good candidates that fit their districts, states, and areas. I'm going to let myself feel good today.  Here are your highlights:  ICE to Urbana . More harassment is expected from the goons.  California didn't disappoint. Prop 50 passes . The potential to have 5 more seats is promising.  UPS cargo plane crashes in Louisville.   Mamdani wins, as expected, and declares a mandate . Every Dem should declare one.  Virginia elects its first female governor. Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger . I've followed her career for some time. She has star quality like Mamdani. We can run a diverse set of candidates.  ...

Get Your Dunkin' Tuesday

 I'm back from a fantastic weekend in Chicago. Despite Ireland losing, we had fun, laughed, and did the touristy things. I will definitely be attending another rugby match in the future. One thing that Chicago isn't is a war zone. I'm convinced Trump's handlers have been feeding him AI footage of the great city. That or old footage from foreign conflicts. Either way, it was safe, relatively clean, and friendly. Of course, with a side of no bullshit.  Here are your highlights:   Donald Trump's popularity is at an all-time low .  Israel is shutting down the truth by  arresting a military lawyer . ICE shoots a U.S. citizen trying to protect kids.  More layoffs. I fear the AI boom will bring even more .  Terrorist attack at Harvard Medical School.   NYC, do your thing. Elect Mamdani and tell Cuomo to fuck off forever .  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

Get Your Dunkin' Friday

 Chicago, I'm coming for you. And I'm ready to throw down and watch some rugby. If anyone is headed to the match, hit me up. Would love to meet fellow "resistance libs" at the tailgate. I'll be with Paddy K and his Irish mates. I assume tomfoolery will be had.  Here are your highlights: King Charles is stripping Prince Andrew of his titles and kicking him out . America?  Furloughed employees are visiting food banks.   We're not built for the ongoing Climate Crisis. NY reports 2 dead.   Ruining Halloween to own the Libs .  Ukraine is rattling Russia with drone strikes .  John Roberts betrayed America .  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

Get Your Dunkin' Thursday

 This weekend I'm headed back to Chicago. Ireland vs. New Zealand rugby match at Soldier Field . It will be epic. The last time I was at Soldier Field, the Commanders (then the Skins) played the Bears. And if I remember correctly, Jay Cutler, known MAGA loser, threw a bunch of interceptions, and the Commanders won. This will be more fun because I'm an amateur rugby fan, and I'm sure the Irish will show out. Plus, Paddy K from the old Trans-Atlantic Throwdown days will be there. The old band is getting back together.  Here are your highlights:  Justice for Sonya Massey . It's a rare win, but it feels good to know cops can be tried and convicted.  ICE is a criminal organization. They've come for Kat Abughazaleh .  The majority of Californians support Prop 50 .  Trump will claim victory over China. The truth is different .  No big deal. The president, suffering from mental decline, will play with nukes .  What is happening in Sudan is horrifying. ...

Get Your Dunkin' Wednesday

Trump is in major decline. He has been for a while, and if he were a Democrat...well, you know how it goes. As Steve Bannon tries to get Trump a third term, I'm not so sure Trump makes it that long. One could hope. His showing in Japan has been bleak. Yet as the government continues to be shut down, he parades about Asia, soon to sell out Taiwan. It's all so blah.  Here are your highlights: Right-wing figures are drumming up more fake election controversies .  Powell to cut rates as the Fed is worried about the economy.  Israel breaks the ceasefire, then says it won't break the ceasefire. There was never a peace deal .  Jamaica devastated by Hurricane Melissa .  Bari Weiss at CBS, it's a problem, not sure how big yet, but it ain't starting out great .  NYC to pick its mayor today. Mamdani looks to win handily. Let's see how he can change the biggest city in the United States.  Nvidia becomes the first $5 trillion company . I don't know why, but somet...

Get Your Dunkin' Tuesday

 SNAP benefits are about to expire . All because Republicans think it's only the Blahs that use the benefits. Republicans could fix this; there is a way around the shutdown to still supply necessary benefits....BUT they won't. I know of folks in our rural town who are on SNAP. All of them are white. Nearly 40% of SNAP recipients are white. Companies could, you know, pay a living wage. We could, you know, have a functioning economic system. But Republicans... Here are your highlights:  Trump is declining quickly now . It's beyond obvious.  Jeff Bezos spent over $50 million on his wedding. Amazon to lay off 14,000 people .  Texas AG Ken Paxton, yes THAT Ken Paxton, is suing Tylenol cuz of autism .  Tear gassing Halloween. Border Patrol is made up of idiotic thugs .  No one in these big tech companies learned anything from iRobot .  Prayers up for Jamaica. Melissa is a Category 5 hurricane .  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message.