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Rhiannon12866

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2. He's my senator and I've never heard of the Baileys before

Reply to Uncle Joe (Reply #1)

Mon Sep 1, 2025, 12:44 AM

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But I can see how they could be useful, used as an example of how constituents are reacting to every offensive move the Republicans are making - and we can be sure that Senator Schumer is hearing from them, especially now!

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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) - The Baileys [View all] Rhiannon12866 Monday OP

That's the plus side of creating imaginary constituents, you can ascribe or promote any stance on a policy or issue, Uncle Joe Monday #1

He's my senator and I've never heard of the Baileys before Rhiannon12866 Monday #2

I hadn't either, this blew me away! Uncle Joe Monday #3

"So the Baileys came up to me with tears running down their cheeks... rubbersole Monday #6

K&R burrowowl Monday #4

We need all the humor we can get right now! Rhiannon12866 Monday #5

How is Oliver's take on this different than Velshi's? BigmanPigman Monday #7

Well, John Oliver does use humor, but I would never bash Ali Velshi since he does his homework Rhiannon12866 Monday #8

I would be if he singled mine out, too. BigmanPigman Monday #9