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Washington, DC. U.S.A.
Joined December 2009
Elvis when asked about protests and whether he’d let himself be drafted again. “Honey… I’m just an entertainer.”
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He produces great tunes along with his messages.
AND GAZA HAS ITS TUNNELS Every society around the world has built monuments to declare who they are, reflecting their history, culture, achievements and pride. The Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, the Sydney Opera House and countless other wonders reflect humanity’s creativity, beauty and ambition. But what monuments did Hamas build in Gaza? Miles of underground tunnels, reflecting their obsession with hatred, war and destruction. Gaza could have become a beautiful Mediterranean paradise. Instead, Hamas chose tunnels and rockets over peace and prosperity. And today, we see the devastating consequences of those choices. Lyrics, Music and Artistic Direction by Yehuda Meitav
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“How Earp’s lunatic Revenge Tour of Murder was pretty much real and the cops had to be like hey … you’re not actually allowed to do that.” He died in Los Angeles, California, on January 13, 1929, at age 80.
Things I love about Tombstone: - Kurt Russell leaving his boring wife for some rando skank and this is presented as heroic - It came out in 1993 but Sam Elliott looks exactly the same as he does now - Everything Val Kilmer does - Everything Billy Zane does - The opening scene where the bad guys come into town and shoot everyone at a wedding. I stood up and CHEERED. You could have ended the movie right there and I would have been happy. - How Earp’s lunatic Revenge Tour of Murder was pretty much real and the cops had to be like hey … you’re not actually allowed to do that.
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Me: Hey @X, got any good news for me today? X: Other than the @chicagobears and @Northwestern Wildcats tied for 20 in the @AP rankings, uh, that’s a negative.
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Where does a federal judge go for great BBQ?Judge Josh Divine shares his picks! 🍽️ @FedSoc @RandyEBarnett
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If Dems control Congress in 2027 the downside is non-stop investigations, impeachment hearings, and no new presidential appointments/judges. The upside for 2028 is this.👇
Here's what is going to happen if the Dems capture majorities in both the House and Senate. They cannot help themselves. They are going to pass all kinds of crazy legislation that they know will be vetoed -- but that's the point. BUT, to get to that point, they are going to have to give in to some of the most stupid and crazy ideas of their radical wing, and those stupid and crazy ideas are going to be within the legislation. Think Green New Deal, but where the effort is to reconstitute the parts of the NGO-Admin. State complex that supported Democrat Party interest groups. They are going to try to rebuild the parts of Govt that Trump has dismantled. While Trump's personal approval rating might be down, there was no disapproval of what he did to reorganized Govt operations in his first 18 months. It will be fun to watch if it happens.
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Here's what is going to happen if the Dems capture majorities in both the House and Senate. They cannot help themselves. They are going to pass all kinds of crazy legislation that they know will be vetoed -- but that's the point. BUT, to get to that point, they are going to have to give in to some of the most stupid and crazy ideas of their radical wing, and those stupid and crazy ideas are going to be within the legislation. Think Green New Deal, but where the effort is to reconstitute the parts of the NGO-Admin. State complex that supported Democrat Party interest groups. They are going to try to rebuild the parts of Govt that Trump has dismantled. While Trump's personal approval rating might be down, there was no disapproval of what he did to reorganized Govt operations in his first 18 months. It will be fun to watch if it happens.
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Randy Barnett retweeted
Replying to @DataRepublican
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“The Insurrection Act is powerful medicine… Blue state governors might find themselves opposed by a new government in their state, loyal to the United States, that claims to be the legitimate government of the state and is recognized as such.”
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Click through and read the whole thing by @instapundit: “we’re talking about this because a group of 1500 senior government, military, and NGO officials have been talking about overthrowing the government among themselves.” What to do about it👇
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What an Amazing Edit! Who made this?! Needs to be Awarded Jai Shri Ram
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I wish you could get tavern cut thin crust pizza outside of Chicago. The closest is Domino’s thin and crispy with extra cheese and sausage.
Bears players Kyler Gordon and Colston Loveland dropped a pizza review after last night’s win We cannot confirm or deny if they were trolling any Patriots fans that do pizza reviews
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D’andre Swift’s reaction to Cairo’s FG 😭😂😮‍💨
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Randy Barnett retweeted
A senator asked me during my confirmation hearing to be a federal judge: "What's the most important characteristic in a federal judge?" I said, "Rachmanus," and I explained that Rachmanus is a Yiddish word, and it means that but for the grace of God, I could be in that person's shoes who is appearing before me today. One misstep, one different parent, one different experience as a youngster and I could be sitting where that defendant is sitting today with my whole life on the line, in front of somebody, a judge I've never met and would never otherwise interact with. And I have to remember that every day. I've got two hundred cases on my docket, but each one of them is—for the person living through it—the most important thing by far going on in that person's life right now. What happened was that Senator Blumenthal from Connecticut, who is a Democrat, he asked for some time as a result of my answer. He said, "Let me tell you, I've been in this chamber for eight years, and I have never heard an answer like that. And I've never heard Yiddish spoken in this chamber." And I think he said something like, "I wasn't going to vote for you, or I haven't voted for many Trump appointees," or something like that. And he said, "But based on that answer, your parents should be so proud of you." And he said, "I'm going to vote for you." And there was like a collective gasp in the audience. This was right at the beginning of the first Trump administration, where most of the judges were getting through with, like, 51, 52, 55 votes. And so rachmanus has a special place in my heart.
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Randy Barnett retweeted
Holy guacamole: In a judicial smackdown, Judge J.E. Smith tears into Judge Wingate for his "careless[] exercise" of judicial power and "sloppy edicts based on falsehoods and fabrications." Mississippi's anti-DEI law can go into effect. Judicial AI use takes a beating. Reassigned.
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The @GUConstitution and @shbarclay keep on rolling.
Highlights from yesterday’s book workshop at Worcester College, Oxford, for Professor Stephanie Barclay’s forthcoming book, Constitutional Rights in a Democracy. Over the course of a full day, distinguished judges, professors, and other scholars from across the United Kingdom, Canada, Spain, and the United States engaged with the manuscript chapter by chapter. They explored principles of democracy and good governance, the nature of constitutional adjudication, constitutional design, and the understanding of constitutional rights as protected reasons. Thanks to those who joined us for a rigorous exchange of ideas and incredibly valuable feedback. @shbarclay @GeoffSigalet @revdlaura @PiaChible @PieroRios13 @HPMHall @aacostamasso @GeorgetownLaw @ucl @UBC @BalliolOxford @NottmTrentUni @unav @TrinityOxford @PKUSTL @UniofOxford @StJohnsOx @OxfordLawFac @Cambridge_Uni @WorcCollegeOx @derecho_unav
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Highlights from yesterday’s book workshop at Worcester College, Oxford, for Professor Stephanie Barclay’s forthcoming book, Constitutional Rights in a Democracy. Over the course of a full day, distinguished judges, professors, and other scholars from across the United Kingdom, Canada, Spain, and the United States engaged with the manuscript chapter by chapter. They explored principles of democracy and good governance, the nature of constitutional adjudication, constitutional design, and the understanding of constitutional rights as protected reasons. Thanks to those who joined us for a rigorous exchange of ideas and incredibly valuable feedback. @shbarclay @GeoffSigalet @revdlaura @PiaChible @PieroRios13 @HPMHall @aacostamasso @GeorgetownLaw @ucl @UBC @BalliolOxford @NottmTrentUni @unav @TrinityOxford @PKUSTL @UniofOxford @StJohnsOx @OxfordLawFac @Cambridge_Uni @WorcCollegeOx @derecho_unav
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Impressive
Abdul El-Sayed on the Second Amendment: "When they promised the right to bear arms, they had muskets. So, yeah, everyone should have equal rights to a musket."
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