AOC Represents her District

This post is a follow-up post to the one I wrote about Pelosi representing her district. As you will see, the demographics of AOC’s district make it an excellent one for her. My hope is that by sharing posts like these, I can demonstrate that there is data to support what Congress does–even if it’s… Continue reading AOC Represents her District

Pelosi Represents her District

As you will see, Pelosi represents a very wealthy district. With that wealth, comes very few people living without insurance and a poverty level far below the national average. The reality that Pelosi represents a district with a demographic profile much more befitting of a Republican is why she governs from the right. The speaker… Continue reading Pelosi Represents her District

House Progressives Could Choose the Speaker

The verdict for this episode is: since they are Democrats, House progressives will not use the power they have. In this episode, I discuss how House progressives could remove Pelosi choose the next speaker, and get real benefits for using their power to choose the next speaker. I also discuss why this option is much… Continue reading House Progressives Could Choose the Speaker

The Left Needs a McConnell

The verdict for this episode is: no one in Congress is really fighting for the people. In this episode, I discuss how no one on the left fights with the skill and determination as McConnell. Yes, he is unethical and immoral. But he delivers for the wealthy and corporations way better than anyone thinks of… Continue reading The Left Needs a McConnell

Unity is a Tool of Oppression

The verdict for this episode is: unity will not result in change. In this episode, I discuss how Biden’s focus on unity is promoting the status quo, refusing to change, and upholding systemic oppression. https://media.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/content.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/Unity_Oppression.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 9:36 — 4.4MB) | Embedsubscribe to my podcast Apple Podcasts | TuneIn |… Continue reading Unity is a Tool of Oppression

Predicting the 2020 Election

The verdict for this episode is: Biden will win, but will he win? In this episode, I make all kinds of predictions related to the 2020 election and explain my reasoning for those predictions. https://media.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/content.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/Predicting_the_2020_Election.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 20:00 — 9.2MB) | Embedsubscribe to my podcast Apple Podcasts | TuneIn |… Continue reading Predicting the 2020 Election

Democrats Should Pack the Supreme Court

The verdict for this episode is: I now support packing the Supreme Court. In this episode, I discuss the historical support for court packing, and I propose a constitutional amendment. https://media.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/content.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/Court_Packing.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 12:50 — 5.9MB) | Embedsubscribe to my podcast Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | RSS | Subscribe to… Continue reading Democrats Should Pack the Supreme Court

You Won’t Push Biden Left

The verdict for this episode is: be honest about why you’re voting for Biden. In this episode, I discuss those who say they are voting because they want to remove Trump, but who are promising to move Biden to the left. https://media.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/content.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/Be_Honest_about_your_vote.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:37 — 2.1MB) | Embedsubscribe to… Continue reading You Won’t Push Biden Left

I Don’t Have a Reason

The verdict for this episode is: if I had one or two reasons, I would vote for Biden. In this episode, I discuss the fact that Biden and I agree on no important policy issues. Since we don’t, I don’t have a reason to vote for him. https://media.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/content.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/I_don_t_have_a_reason.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration:… Continue reading I Don’t Have a Reason