The Progressive Cafe:  Desalination Is Vital To Our Future - And Our Present! A major facet of the US war against Iran is the focus on Desalination plants. Today we talk a little about why they're so important, and the promise they hold for making a better world!

A new #TheProgressiveCafe giving an overview of #Desalination and just how vital it is, especially in the context of the Iran war.

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Dem Primaries Show Citizens Are Galvanized. Good. Some Democratic primary results from last night inform us that the people are fed up with conservative-adjacent Democrats. Let's talk about it a bit.

A #TheProgressiveCafe where I talk about last night's primaries in North Carolina.

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An Unconstitutional, Unprovoked, Illegal War Against Iran Let's talk about the meaning of those words, and how they apply to today's war against Iran.

Was gonna make this a video, but decided it was better off in text instead of read-into-a-camera. #TheProgressiveCafe examines the new war in Iran.

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Medicare for All Is Popular — Even When Put Up Against Attacks Voters support Medicare for All, even after hearing that it would "eliminate most private insurance plans and replace premiums with higher taxes."

Took an old #TheProgressiveCafe from December 2022 that didn't import correctly and updated it a bit for modern day.

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Future Of The Progressive Cafe New platform, new plan, same incisive political tomfoolery that brought you here in the first place. Let's talk about TPC's Future!

New #TheProgressiveCafe giving y'all an update of what I'm planning to do with it now that it's on #Beehiiv and not that old Fash-aligned site.

Still got some work to do on the full transfer, but it's workin'.

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The Global Oligarchic Party (GOP) Thesis Is it creative? Not really. But this framework has helped me understand events dating back over a decade, and may prove helpful in understanding future Republican moves.

A little sad this #political #Politics article didn't get more views. Wanna read about how the GOP is actually not a Grand Old Party, but a Global Oligarchic Party?

Come through to #TheProgressiveCafe and check it out. Let me know what you think!

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The Global Oligarchic Party (GOP) Thesis Is it creative? Not really. But this framework has helped me understand events dating back over a decade, and may prove helpful in understanding future Republican moves.

I would really appreciate if you took a moment, read this #TheProgressiveCafe entry about the #GOP and its modern meaning, then spread the word.

This is just a thesis, but I hope it gives you a framework for understanding what we're up against.

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A Quick Rant - A Health Insurance Story, And A Reminder I recently had a surgery I want to discuss, especially in the light of certain events. I also have a reminder to share.

I wrote a...Thing...About the United Healthcare...Thing, along with some personal experiences with our 'friends' Anthem BCBS. #Healthcare #Substack #TheProgressiveCafe

It's kind of a #Rantpinion, but not entirely. Or, at least, not a thread of it.

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Some Framework For Why We Lost In 2024 I'm just one guy synthesizing weeks of data. I could be wrong, missing things, all that jazz! But here are some things I've figured out.

After much reading & hemming and hawing, here's my thoughts on why we #Democrats lost the 2024 presidential Election. It's nearly 5,000 words, so take your time and question everything.

I invite constructive commentary!

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A Quick Connection Between The Debate And September 11th Last night's Harris-Trump debate was interesting, but Kamala Harris was one factual jump away from the ultimate moment.

Gee, anyone remember when Trump welcomed the Taliban to Camp David around that years' anniversary of 9/11.

I did! And I even wrote about it before the debate.

Weird #Democrats never picked up on that argument, though.

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#TheProgressiveCafe #Substack

This started - at least w/Substacks - right around when I started #TheProgressiveCafe and my growth just stopped. Like THUMP.

TBH I could maybe give it a try, but I don't know what to say that'd add to any #politics / #political conversation

Maybe?:

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Wherein Jesse typoed in an April 28, 2023 article and wrote "Rober F. Kennedy Jr." Instead of "Robert."

Huh. Funny lil' typo I noticed in an April 28, 2023 article I wrote for my now-hiatused #Substack, #TheProgressiveCafe:

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Important miniexcerpt: "...primary debates discuss them....attracting more discussion...clarifying what ideas are best... ."

Feeling Like A Lot Is Happening? It Is. Let’s Talk. While we’re a technically bit early for a genuine “October Surprise,” there are so many things going on in the U.S. and the world at large that it’s worth taking a minute to assess this all.

Here you are, friends! This episode of #TheProgressiveCafe covers four ongoing #news stories that'll be important in the next 24-72 hours, at least.

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A Quick Connection Between The Debate And September 11th Last night's Harris-Trump debate was interesting, but Kamala Harris was one factual jump away from the ultimate moment.

New article on #TheProgressiveCafe. Hope you'll give it a read. It's about how something said in #Debate2024 about Trump negotiating with the Taliban connects to the anniversary of 9/11.

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On The State Of The Progressive Cafe - And Trump's Words On The Medal Of Honor Rumors of our demise may be premature, but it's natural to respond to repeated defeats with change. Let's talk about this publication's future, then talk about Trump's thoughts on the Medal Of Honor.

An Update on #theprogressivecafe and it's future. Your feedback is absolutely welcome! #substack

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Settle Down - The Veepstakes Takes A While While it's great to advocate for specific candidates, here's a reminder that, ultimately, VP/Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris should, and will, take her time deciding.

It's time for this week's #TheProgressiveCafe over on #Substack, where we talk about #KamalaHarris and her search for a #VicePresident! Personally, I'm hoping for #TimWalz, but that's a sidetrack to discussing pacing of the #Veepstakes.

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The U.K Prime Minister Wants To Institute National Service. Would That Fit In America? Obviously we wouldn’t want a direct comparison to Rishi Sunak’s program - for a lot of reasons - but might America benefit from such a policy? Do we already have something of that with PSLF?

I mean, you can read the title. It's a #theprogressivecafe over on #substack about #nationalservice. Enjoy!

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Pardon Me: How Texas Governor Greg Abbott Legalized Murder - And Is Getting Away With It With his recent pardon of one Daniel Perry, Abbott has sent a clear signal that he approves of the murder of pro-equality protesters. It’s a dangerous escalation that demands immediate response.

Here's this week's #TheProgressiveCafe on #Substack, about the #texaspardon. It's...Kinda dystopian, so I guess we're keeping with the theme.

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Trump May Avoid Clinton's Mistake And Appoint Haley As VP Whereas Hillary Clinton eschewed an opportunity to unify the party by making Bernie Sanders her VP, Donald Trump might be considering primary rival Nikki Haley for the nom.

Hello, friends! Here's this week's #theprogressivecafe on my #substack. Today we talk about Trump maybe outplaying Hillary Clinton. Again.

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The Man Who Wrote Protostar Is Dead. In 2011, I wrote a Star Trek-Esque semi-utopian space opera set in 2483 under the belief that things were getting better. I was wrong, and I want to talk about it.

This week's #TheProgressiveCafe on #Substack isn't exactly a happy one, but I hope you'll consider reading it, anyway. theprogressivecafe.substack.com/p/the-man-wh...

Hello! Here's this week's #TheProgressiveCafe over on #Substack! It's about gas prices!

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Hello friends! Time for this week's #TheProgressiveCafe over on #Substack. Today we talk about #MSNBC hiring Ronna McDaniel and why it's a terrible, terrible idea.

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This week's #TheProgressiveCafe over on #Substack, covering the TikTok Ban and Elon's kid-gloves treatment of Nazis.

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Just this week's article over on my #Substack, #TheProgressiveCafe about Biden's #StateOfTheUnion address:

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An article about some recent right-wing lunacy over on my #Substack, #TheProgressiveCafe.

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For anyone with #Diabetes, especially those who need #insulin. #Substack #TheProgressiveCafe

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Just wrote an article on my #substack, #theprogressivecafe, about AI ‘art’ you may be interested in. #GenerativeAI

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This week's #TheProgressiveCafe over at #Substack is all about the #Texas standoff and what Biden can and must do. Fun, right?

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In this week's #TheProgressiveCafe over on #Substack, we discuss the #USPS - That's right! The United States Postal System!

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This week's #TheProgressiveCafe over on my #Substack is about the #OvertonWindow and the way language can influence its scope. Especially when you call terrorists "hostages."

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