• midribbon_action@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    11 days ago

    I’m not upset about a work retreat held during a Senate recess that was likely scheduled at the beginning of the year. This trip has likely been planned long before the threat of a shutdown, and the focus on ‘Tuscan vibes’ or whatever and ‘wine caves’ strikes me as pure rage bait.

    • Substance_P@lemmy.world
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      11 days ago

      Definitely a rage bait post, like we are all are supposed to believe she booked the retreat a few days ago. Meanwhile Trump is going ahead with building his $340 million ballroom with at least $7 million of gold leafing and crystal chandeliers. But yeah, look at those evil Democrats.

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      11 days ago

      Yeah, rage bait.

      It’s a nice hotel, yes, but it’s bookable on Travelocity. We’re not in the world of exclusive, unattainable luxury.
      We’re deep in the realm of “middle class luxury”. Your typical fare for dentist conventions. 4 stars, two night, a nice dinner and vineyard tour package.

      Tuscan vibes means “warm, dry and brown”. A wine cave is a fancy word for “basement with climate control”. If they were renting a Tuscan vineyard I’d be more upset.

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        11 days ago

        RIP to a real one. He’s in HFIL now, as well as our hearts, perpetually reacting incredulously to news that something could be over 9,000

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      11 days ago

      Napa Valley is a place in California, just north of San Francisco, well known for its wine production. I presume the retreat will take place there?

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        11 days ago

        Most likely. Napa County is known for wine tours and wine touristy as much as they’re known for their wine.

        While billionaires may scoff at California’s progressive policies, they certainly like going there. The wine and weed regions of California are some of the most temperate in the United States and it’s also one of the most expensive places in the country to live.

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      NAPA means “Not A Paycheck Amongst,” as in “if you’ve ever had to receive a paycheck to make a living, you can’t afford to attend.”

      And no, that isn’t a thing I clearly just made up, why do you ask? 🙃

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    11 days ago

    Sure would be a shame if protestors disrupted their spa treatments and wine cave tour.

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      11 days ago

      To… tell them they should give Trump what he wants and end the shutdown? (if it happens)