You are getting really good at this Ben. Thanks for carrying the torch. Unless we vote like so many did in Michigan tonight to move the needle incrementally, none of the armchair political philosophy will be worth anything because this time these guys are not screwing around. We are way past the point where we have the luxury to throw away elections to prove a point.
Aug 5, 2026, 7:42 AM@mastodonmigration @majorlinux
I'm just vibing with marcus. It's all good
It looks like el sayed has it by a tiny margin now
A nail biter
He got it. Not by as much as the polls indicated, but a win is a win.
And this is an excellent example of why voting matters. This race could well determine the future leadership of the Senate. Not only are the Drmocrats poised to take back the Senate, but progressives like El-Sayed will certainly replace Schumer. They have the numbers.
From that foundation progressives and folks like Marcus have a much better platform to push issues that are important to them.
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Totally get that this sort of incrementalism is frustrating for people who feel like the system is totally fucked up, but short of armed revolution, there is no other way than putting in the hard work to win elections, move the ball forward, then win more elections. And, to win elections people need to vote for the winner.
RE: https://mastodon.social/@pallenberg/117043093887400189
Probably followed Google maps.
Trans-Atlantic delivery at record dampness!
@benroyce @mastodonmigration @majorlinux I just read the whole thread, and I don’t know how you do it, Ben. You just keep putting the facts out there—I have to believe it makes a difference.
Aug 5, 2026, 5:27 PM@grammasaurus @mastodonmigration @majorlinux
i'm not sure if it does but it's good catharsis