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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Honestly, his defense of it was bad enough, but then reading it after the fact, knowing that today, this *professor* still sees nothing inappropriate about it? If I had a daughter at Yale I’d literally be throwing up right now.

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Right??? “Editoress” may be appropriate when used in connection with a historical literature/English class or erotica. Not in a modern-day job referral on behalf of a young, ambitious female student.

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Votes come in, Republicans go out. You can’t explain that!!

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Has Anyone Really Been Far Even as Decided to Use Even Go Want to do Look More Like?

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

My heart goes out to those impacted by the terrifying winter storm encroaching on huge swaths of the US this weekend, as well as to those whose cities have been invaded by our lawless, fascistic, murderous federal government.

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

I’m not a good photographer but I took these photos at a local Safeway the other day. Trying to make a point to live in the present and appreciate small things like readily available fresh, nutritious groceries. Trying to hold the good close because I don’t know how much longer we’ll have it 😕

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

And therefore it doesn’t matter who is elected in the meantime? Come on.

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Exactly what I was thinking. Have a rotating group of interns who come in early every day and put it back up again, if necessary. What, are the cops gonna stop them? How often do Dems have cops on *our* side?

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Maybe this just shows how much of a California bubble I’m in, but after watching the latest season of Loot I have to ask, do Delaware accents *actually* sound like that? I mean, how do you even describe an accent like that?

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

It takes both. For laws to change, we need elections, period. Organized action outside of the ballot box is of course an integral part of change, both because it raises awareness and political will in voters, and because it puts pressure on lawmakers.

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

I agree that the latter is the real problem. I don’t have a problem with people complaining more about Jeffries *if* their goal is fundamentally to stop Republicans from continuing their destruction. For some I think this is the case. There are some though who actually would just burn it all down.

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

“But Steffani, why didn’t YOU PERSONALLY stop the American military from invading your country??” Probably too busy eating avocado toast or bunching or something.

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Wonder if Steffani will still feel this way if Trump annexes Canada and now Canadians are Americans too. Oh, annexing Canada would be illegal? You mean like how voter suppression and intimidation are illegal? Like how an attempted coup of the government is illegal?

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

And to be clear I agree both that the official statement isn’t strong enough and isn’t enough on its own. A better statement would have been more unequivocal in its condemnation of Trump’s actions and also would have been more concrete about next steps for Democrats.

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

I can’t speak for the person who responded to you, but fwiw I am interested in hearing about proposed strategies. I think they are worth discussing and I think Democratic leadership needs to do a better job of considering some of the strategies I’ve heard in various contexts.

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Ahhh, gotcha. For sure I agree that people shouldn’t be expected to police public behavior purely on account of kids (any more than they should police themselves on account of just basic kindness/respect for others). Parents who expect that get a giant eye roll from me. Best to you as well 🫶

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

and contribute money when I can where I feel it will make a difference etc. But aside from running for office myself (not in the cards at least at this point in my life) what else can I do? As someone who voted in 2000 as a poli sci student I am DEEPLY skeptical of third parties…

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

I think where I struggle with these analogies is that while they certainly make sense, I’m not sure where they leave us. I, as a voter, am definitely pissed off at many Democrats and disappointed in the party as a whole. But where does that leave me? I support the best candidates I can in primaries/

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Is the concern that he made a statement instead of doing some specific thing (if so, what?) or that the statement doesn’t use strong enough words? If the latter, which words would have made what kind of a difference and how do we know that? TO BE CLEAR I am not defending Jeffries but asking a Q.

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Ooh good idea, stealing that one

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Huh, yet another accusation that looks like a quote and yet isn’t. Almost like there’s a pattern to how you construct your “arguments.” It’s like you haven’t even taken a few minutes to consider that there are things in the world you don’t know or understand.

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

I’m not sure who you are talking to with this? I’ve literally taken my kids to drag brunch and I’m firmly anti-shaming of any kind so I think maybe your irritation should probably be directed elsewhere?

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Your comments are also weird. What is with these bizarre lefty dudes today

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Your comments are so weird. I’m not “defending” any particulars about the Biden administration, and you continue to misstate what happened, because it is demonstrably false that they “decid[ed] not to prosecute” him given that they literally DID, even if not when and how you think they should have.

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

No, I was pointing out that he can’t read people’s minds, and neither can’t those authors 🤷🏻‍♀️ It’s one thing to argue that the an indictment should have been brought more quickly. It’s another to attribute a specific motive to a perceived delay.

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

This might come as a surprise to you, but I am aware that other people share that guy’s opinion. I mean, there are over 8 billion people in the world, hard for anyone really to have an original thought.

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

I didn’t say you have to accept reality. Obviously you don’t have to (and haven’t). I didn’t say Mamdani hasn’t criticized Democrats. Anyway, happy Saturday, have fun

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Right - not speaking about legal restrictions (which are valid) but cultural norms, which also vary somewhat by region. Some people feel kids shouldn’t be in nice restaurants for instance unless they already act like mini adults. Or high end stores/boutiques, casual gastropubs, etc.

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Obviously the only *possible* conclusion to draw. Cool thanks

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Sorry, where’s the quote about not wanting to look indecorous? Or are you just using your mind reading powers (in which case, why didn’t you use those powers to help the J6 prosecutors amass more evidence more quickly?)

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Re Mamdani, precisely my point. He could have rejected “Democrats” and spent his time criticizing instead of finding a way to build his own foothold in the system. You can accept the reality of power structures or be big mad and yell about them. Accepting them means finding what works too.

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Huh? I don’t see much value in talking about the election, which is done. My point is that we need to be realistic and pragmatic, especially given how stacked against us things are right now.

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Ok this is my last response. You’re being deeply unhelpful and you continue turning this into personal attacks instead of understanding my point. It’s really unfortunate that this is the state of the left electorate while the right destroys our country and the world.

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

……… Sorry, who is in power? And whom am I criticizing? Critiquing arguments isn’t the same as criticizing.

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

out the baby with the bath water. I think there are some really good Dems doing good work including folks like AOC, Jon Ossoff, Warren, etc. Are they perfect? Of course not. But cutting off our nose to spite our face isn’t the answer. I’m also super psyched about Mamdani and glad he won - as a Dem.

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Wasn’t trying to create a strawman though I can see how it came across that way. I was trying to get you to clarify what specifically they did wrong about the shutdown. I see you take issue with Jeffries and Schumer. So do I. I’m in favor of replacing them as leaders. I’m not in favor of throwing/

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Ok, thank you for acknowledging that you can only name 2 Dems. Someone in this thread was going on about J6, sorry I got you mixed up. I can read. I presume you can too, so pls try reading my comments more carefully, including my explanation of the point I’m making. Open to hearing what yours is.

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

to get all kinds of awful shit done? Because if EFFECTS and IMPACTS have a bearing on the question, then Democrats actually ARE stuck in and damned if they do/damned if they don’t quandary. But if effects/impacts are secondary to, I don’t know, messaging, then please clarify what is most important.

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

you don’t think the recent shutdown was a good enough response by Democrats, even though it was the longest shutdown in US history. Ok. Why? Because 8 Dems eventually caved? If so, is that their fault or is it *all* Dems’ fault? Or, is the problem that, despite the shutdown, Trump still managed/

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

In case you aren’t understanding the point I am trying to make: You pointed out that the GOP obstructed Democrats in 2009-2015. I take it you see this as them being effective bad guys even though you later tried to “gotcha” me by calling Obama a war criminal, but we’ll move on for now. Presumably/

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Again, you are not being specific. Who “rolled over and complained they weren’t being briefed”? Is it your position that not a single Democratic politician did anything reasonable in response to J6?

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Throw them “all” out “if they won’t grow a spine”? Ok so who? Be specific. Is there a single one with a spine? No? So throw them all out and then do what, exactly? What’s your plan? Be specific.

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

I mean, they could have impeached him 2000 times and I guarantee you there would still be angry people yelling about how that wasn’t enough. And he still wouldn’t have been removed from office. So, sincerely: what is your point?

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

My sibling in [deity], there is a difference between noting that someone followed the law and norms and saying “therefore everything he did was ethically sound.” Please respond to statements people actually make instead of statements they haven’t made.

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

What? Why are you getting aggressive with me? How do you know what I am or am not demanding from politicians? I’m a lawyer (& a weirdo) so in my spare time I sometimes enjoy critiquing arguments. That’s what I’m doing here. Are you saying every single Dem is like Schumer? Throw the lot of ‘em out?

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Who reacted that way? Please be specific.

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Bethany Quinn @bethanyq.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Of course I do. I also remember how Obama actually obeyed the law and respected norms as president. Blaming Dems for not doing as much as possibly they could, fine. Blaming them for not perfectly predicting and countering every single unlawful act by this administration? Interesting choice.

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