Fallible Father

One father bumping his way through the world, hoping to help guide his children through this crazy little thing called life

[𝙼𝚁. 𝙻𝙴𝙰𝙳𝚂𝙻𝙸𝙽𝙶𝙴𝚁 @MrLeadslinger]

I’ve watched this three times now and laughed until I could barely breathe.

[Fallible Father @Fallible_Father]

@MendezFlipz I was hoping to buy your nativity set on eBay, but save the $80 in shipping as we are in the same town.

[Matt Whitlock @MattWhitlock]

Maybe defensive players can put cartoon bananas in the base path to make runners fall down?

Or question marks floating on bases that players can jump into to get power up mushrooms.

They need to stop trying to make baseball for people who don’t like baseball.

[Fallible Father @Fallible_Father]

"Enjoy this wonderful time of year. Now that Thanksgiving is over, it is time to actually enjoy the festivities. I love you all. Have a very Merry Christmas season!"
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[Fallible Father @Fallible_Father]

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Merry Christmas!

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[Fallible Father @Fallible_Father]

Happy Thanksgiving! May everyone have an injury free Turkey bowl and way more food than necessary.

Grateful to be in a country that gives us freedom, and has a holiday to celebrate the blessings we have.

[Fallible Father @Fallible_Father]

It is my sincere wish that those who lost re-evaluate their strategy of demonizing so many people, and that those who won show grace and class in victory, despite not having received much themselves as of late.

[Fallible Father @Fallible_Father]

Please tell me @mtaibbi and @walterkirn are doing their live stream tonight. Need to warm up for tomorrow, plus, P'Nut needs to be discussed

[Walter Kirn @walterkirn]

People are suddenly talking about polls as if Peanut the Squirrel is yesterday's news

Not in this house

[Fallible Father @Fallible_Father]

For Halloween this year, I have decided to dress up as a Dodger fan who isn’t gloating.*

*Least believable costume ever, these clearly do not exist

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@esaagar Shouldn't there be some some fins to help your spirit swim around the Titanic?

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@KonstantinKisin @elonmusk My favorite graffiti of all time... credit to Dante, who used to leave these tidbits around my college walking path.

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@notcapnamerica Are the kids are the kids' lives improved? By what metric are we measuring?

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@maxwelltani If this is true, it means that the newspapers are so negligent in informing readers that they are this low-information in their politics

[Fallible Father @Fallible_Father]

After a wild week of chaos, what an epic Friday night!

Well done @Dodgers

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@KevinlyFather I am pretty sure he said Ted, which I took to mean Ed, not Tad. Either way, he was one letter off, but probably not the biggest deal in the world.

[Fallible Father @Fallible_Father]

@jordanbpeterson Very excited to go to see you for the first time with my wife. I am thrilled that I saw this in time to land tickets, or perhaps San Francisco is not the place most likely to sell out immediately. Either way, looking forward to it!

[Fallible Father @Fallible_Father]

@iproposethis I manage a fleet of about 175 cars, and accidents are quite common. The responsible insurance is on the hook for storage fees, although you may hit limits on the cost of the total loss and storage if the responsible party does not have sufficient insurance. Feel free to DM me.

[Fallible Father @Fallible_Father]

I believe if you do not realize that a lot of men do not recognize Doug Emhoff, Tim Walz and Pete Buttigieg as "strong role models" then you are unlikely to have much insight to offer into why men are not drawn to your messaging.

[Mike Nellis @MikeNellis]

I’ve seen a lot of questions about why white men—especially young white men—seem so angry, distrustful of the Democratic Party, or drawn to MAGA-ism. I've been studying this issue for awhile now and I wanted to share some thoughts. If we want to make inroads with white dudes, we need to understand what’s happening.

First, economic opportunities are shrinking. Young men are struggling with stagnant wages and fewer job prospects, making it harder for them to gain independence, start families, or even feel secure in adulthood. That instability makes many susceptible to the MAGA whirlpool.

Second, there’s a major education gap. Fewer men are graduating from college compared to women, which has serious consequences for their long-term economic and social stability. Kamala Harris is doing well with educated white men, but not with those who didn’t finish college. That difference impacts their prospects and feeds into larger societal issues, which is why we need to make it a lot easier for people to go to college without racking up debt.

Third, we’re facing a mental health and social isolation crisis. Young men are lonelier and struggling with mental health issues at higher rates, partly fueled by social media and the erosion of traditional community institutions (churches, men’s groups, etc.). White men in America are four times more likely to commit suicide than any other group. This is a national crisis, and we’re barely talking about it.

Fourth, there’s an identity crisis. Gender roles and societal expectations are shifting (which is a good thing!), and young men are left wondering where they fit in. Without positive role models, many gravitate toward toxic figures like Donald Trump, because at least someone is speaking to their frustrations—however inartfully (which is being generous). Democrats haven’t done enough to offer better alternatives, though I think we’re starting to, with people like Tim Walz, Pete Buttigieg, and Doug Emhoff stepping up as strong role models.

Fifth, forming relationships—especially romantic ones—has become harder. Economic pressures and the rise of online dating have created new dynamics that are disincentivizing young men (and women, for that matter) from building meaningful connections. This only adds to their sense of isolation and fuels resentment, particularly toward women and those who are economically better off.

Lastly, there's a deep cynicism and lack of trust in institutions. Many young men no longer believe the American Dream is for them, or that they have a place in a society that’s rapidly changing. The old American mythology is crumbling around them, and with it goes their belief in a stable future. That loss of trust is driving them toward more extreme solutions and making it harder for them to feel invested in collective progress.

All of these factors—along with others I haven’t mentioned—are creating a perfect storm of resentment and frustration among young white men. But these issues are real and addressable. The problem is, for too long, Democrats have retreated from engaging in spaces where these men are, leaving them to only hear from one side.

That’s why I’ve been pushing for @KamalaHarris to go on Joe Rogan and praising @PeteButtigieg for going on Fox News. We need to enter these spaces and have real conversations about the issues white men are facing. Will it win all of them over? No. But if we can win over even a small fraction, it makes it much harder for Trump and MAGAism to win nationally.

We can’t keep acting like white men don’t have real issues. Everyone is suffering from something, and everyone deserves to have that suffering addressed by their government. If we address these issues with the same seriousness we give to other communities, we won’t win them all—but we don’t have to. We’re building a multicultural coalition to move this country forward, but we can’t ignore the real challenges young white men are facing.

[Fallible Father @Fallible_Father]

@PalmguyActual @ConnieM86165611 @BradOnMessage Thank you for the clarification!