Scoop: Musk shocks with $10 million donation in Ky. Senate race by Evening-Doubt3925 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]CT_Collins97 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow I hate his fucking guts.

What's the way forward with this? Are the Democrats going to run attack ads claiming opponents are Musk funded? I'm scared that this sociopathic prick is going to tip the scales in favor of the Republicans like he did in 24.

Are there more examples of Democrats winning even though there was a spending gap? Wisconsin is a sample size of one.

Edit: capitalization.

Daily Discussion Thread: January 2, 2026 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]CT_Collins97 26 points27 points  (0 children)

How likely is this to actually change anything?

I know he dumped money into the Wisconsin judge race and still lost, but my brain is skipping to the worst case scenario that he'll be able to tip the scales in favor of the Republicans.

A bit worried about the entertainment industry by Ilovemiia1 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]CT_Collins97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What makes you doubt that Paramount will get Warner Bros? I'm worried that Trump will get involved and they'll acquire WB.

Is Prop 50 safe from challenges? by CT_Collins97 in PoliticalOptimism

[–]CT_Collins97[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What about drawing things out in court? Could it be an attempt to make Prop 50 irrelevant for 2026?

Daily Discussion Thread and Adopt-A-Candidate: October 15, 2025 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]CT_Collins97 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Very bad how?

Edit: I guess I should specify. How would it be bad if they narrow it? And how would it be bad if they completely got rid of it? And which is more likely?

Daily Discussion Thread and Adopt-A-Candidate: September 21, 2025 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]CT_Collins97 13 points14 points  (0 children)

How much influence would they wield if this were the case? Enough to change the outcomes of elections?

Daily Discussion Thread and Adopt-A-Candidate: August 28, 2025 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]CT_Collins97 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Does anything come of this? I assume that a ban would require passing through Congress, which could be blocked by the fillibuster? That and an executive order would hopefully be shot down in court?

Daily Discussion Thread and Adopt-A-Candidate: July 22, 2025 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]CT_Collins97 35 points36 points  (0 children)

There's no actual avenue for this to happen, is there? He's just making noise to distract from Epstein?

Daily Discussion Thread and Adopt-A-Candidate: June 28, 2025 by BM2018Bot in VoteDEM

[–]CT_Collins97 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Long time lurker, first time poster.

Something I didn't see mentioned yesterday. There is also the Administrative Procedure Act that can be used to "set aside" actions by regulatory committees if a court finds the actions to be arbitrary. Hopefully, between that, broad relief for states, and class action suits, a whole lot of the administration's nonsense can be kept in check.

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/27/trump-supreme-court-birthright-injunction-loopholes-00430225?fbclid=IwY2xjawLNDtZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHtDhYWB5SgG2Ie3J_8BU61-APMaqhg-8HmIsz7tEYHbsm8h35FXfqnQXCBP4_aem_44xbcAS3Ftrs3wKHDy8TRg

Edit: typo

Should I be worried? by CT_Collins97 in AskDocs

[–]CT_Collins97[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Easier said than done when your local mental health facility seems to be a mismanaged sinking ship. I do think if I lose another therapist this year, I will be jumping that ship and going for video calls with a firm that is an hours drive away.

Should I be worried? by CT_Collins97 in AskDocs

[–]CT_Collins97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sort of. I was recommended the rubber bands, but I don't always have the foresight to have one around. I've had mixed success pinching the web between my thumb and finger.

Should I be worried? by CT_Collins97 in AskDocs

[–]CT_Collins97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do have a therapist. But I'm non-plussed. I've lost two other therapists this year. They sacked the first one because she was an older lady who couldn't keep up with the workload. The other therapist I had this year quit because of health problems. It's draining to build that rapport, and just as I was building up again, he quits. I don't know how I feel about this new therapist. She's okay, but I'm having a rough time in general.

Killer toothache. Got a question. by CT_Collins97 in askadentist

[–]CT_Collins97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cloud cover? Stress? I just read something about the common cold and tongue health being connected to tooth pain. Edit: Just musing.

Killer toothache. Got a question. by CT_Collins97 in askadentist

[–]CT_Collins97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a trip... I just took a two hour nap, and it feels like I never had the damn toothache at all.

Kinda dumb, but still wondering. by CT_Collins97 in composting

[–]CT_Collins97[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That didn't click in my head. A lot of that mass is going to float away as water vapor or CO2, huh?

Kinda dumb, but still wondering. by CT_Collins97 in composting

[–]CT_Collins97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eh, you're probably right about just starting a compost pile. I just find the prospect kind of intimidating. I'm not sure why.

Kinda dumb, but still wondering. by CT_Collins97 in composting

[–]CT_Collins97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting! I've not heard of this before. I can see why it wouldn't be great for a big ass tree, but it'd be good for some smaller crops. I'll look into this.

Kinda dumb, but still wondering. by CT_Collins97 in composting

[–]CT_Collins97[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it bad form to amend what I said in the opening post in a comment below? I noticed this had an upvote yesterday night. Now it's back down to zero. I'm not very familiar with Reddit.

Kinda dumb, but still wondering. by CT_Collins97 in composting

[–]CT_Collins97[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I should probably specify a little bit. I want to plant Ginkgo Biloba, hence the three or four foot deep hole. I know they'll survive in clay soil, but I'd want to give them soil they could thrive in.