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Big John @dcbigjohn.bsky.social · 18m

So this looks like an illegal end run around pretty basic (if technical and arcane) law to allow Trump to deploy troops at will without having to fund stop his shutdown of the government.

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Big John @dcbigjohn.bsky.social · 18m

This thread is really interesting and has huge implications for New Orleans. Currently, Trump can’t occupy the city with troops under Gov. Clownfish’s request. That’s because national guard can’t be deployed without pay — and the mechanism they used puts the feds on the hook to pay them.

Bobby Kogan @bbkogan.bsky.social · 1h

Trump's mechanism to pay the troops during the shutdown is by far the most illegal budgetary action he's taken as POTUS, potentially setting the stage to break everything.

It's also needless because Congress would easily pass a troop pay bill if Johnson were willing to gavel in.

Long thread.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/10/national-security-presidential-memorandum-nspm-8/

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Bobby Kogan @bbkogan.bsky.social · 1h

Trump's mechanism to pay the troops during the shutdown is by far the most illegal budgetary action he's taken as POTUS, potentially setting the stage to break everything.

It's also needless because Congress would easily pass a troop pay bill if Johnson were willing to gavel in.

Long thread.

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Jeff Asher @jeffasher.bsky.social · 2h

DC violent crimes rolling over 12 months with data through September as published by the FBI today (September data is probably slightly underreported right now). I don't really see any clear change in the city's pattern post-federal intervention.

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Big John @dcbigjohn.bsky.social · 22h

We are officially in doors and windows open all day weather in New Orleans and my lord it is glorious

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Big John @dcbigjohn.bsky.social · 1d

For me Black Messiah is one of the top 5 greatest records made in the last three decades. Just absolutely stunning. D'Angelo was such an extraordinary human

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Big John @dcbigjohn.bsky.social · 1d

I sat down with data wiz @jeffasher.bsky.social to talk about how and why people think about crime in New Orleans, particularly the disconnect between what’s really happening and the fear a lot of people have. Here’s the Spotify link

spotify.link/vht6neGMsXb

The Get Down Interview: Crime Data Analyst Jeff Asher

spotify.link

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Big John @dcbigjohn.bsky.social · 2d

John Gotti

Katelyn Boo-urns @katelynburns.com · 2d

name an italian more worthy of an american holiday than columbus

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Big John @dcbigjohn.bsky.social · 2d

YES PREACH REV

Big John @dcbigjohn.bsky.social · 3d

Michelle Woodfork ousts Susan Hutson as New Orleans Sheriff

www.nola.com/gambit/news/...

Michelle Woodfork ousts Susan Hutson as New Orleans Sheriff

Former Acting NOPD Superintendent Michelle Woodfork Saturday defeated incumbent Susan Hutson to become the next sheriff of New Orleans, bringing an end to Hutson’s disastrous time in office.

www.nola.com

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Big John @dcbigjohn.bsky.social · 3d

Helena Moreno headed towards win in New Orleans mayors race

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Helena Moreno headed towards win in New Orleans mayors race

New Orleans City Council Vice President Helena Moreno appeared headed towards becoming New Orleans' next mayor Saturday evening, defeating City Council member Oliver Thomas and state Sen. Royce Duples...

www.nola.com

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Big John @dcbigjohn.bsky.social · 3d

Eugene Green on track to win second term to New Orleans City Council

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Eugene Green on track to win second term to New Orleans City Council

New Orleans City Council member Eugene Green appeared set to easily win his bid for a second term Saturday, besting perennial candidate Beldon “Noonie Man” Batiste and political newcomer Leilani

www.nola.com

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Big John @dcbigjohn.bsky.social · 3d

Matthew Willard set to win at-large seat on New Orleans City Council

www.nola.com/gambit/news/...

Matthew Willard set to win at-large seat on New Orleans City Council

State Rep. Matthew Willard Saturday appeared set to defeat state Rep. Delisha Boyd in the race to replace outgoing New Orleans City Council Vice President Helena Moreno on the council.

www.nola.com

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Big John @dcbigjohn.bsky.social · 3d

New Orleans City Council President JP Morrell expected to win second term

www.nola.com/gambit/news/...

New Orleans City Council President JP Morrell expected to win second term

New Orleans voters were on pace to re-elect City Council President JP Morrell to a second term as an at-large member Saturday, defeating community organizer and climate activist Rev. Gregory

www.nola.com

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Big John @dcbigjohn.bsky.social · 3d

Silas Lee's eyeglasses game is fuckin tight as a mug

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Big John @dcbigjohn.bsky.social · 3d

Chip Forstall looks like the Batman villain of New Orleans attorneys

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Gabrielle A. Perry, MPH @geauxgabrielle.bsky.social · 3d

McDonald’s back to making them BET-esque commercials with throwaway T-Pain beats. So you know its a recession.

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Big John @dcbigjohn.bsky.social · 3d

bruh she is one of dem generational talent type people! i love her music so much

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Eric Flynt @eflynt.bsky.social · 3d

Calvin Duncan is impressive as hell, and the fact that Murrill is against him clenches my vote. apnews.com/article/new-...

A New Orleans candidate's murder conviction was tossed but the state still challenges his past

A down-ballot race for New Orleans clerk of criminal court has turned contentious as candidate Calvin Duncan faces attacks over whether he was truly exonerated for murder.

apnews.com

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Big John @dcbigjohn.bsky.social · 4d

Voted, went to bug fest and now at the dog park, so a pretty great Saturday so far!

My ballot fwiw was Moreno, Willard, Morrell, King, Woodfork (under duress cause the choices were bad), anybody but Williams, yes on the amendment and Duncan. Lombard is way too sketchy and basically a Republican

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Big John @dcbigjohn.bsky.social · 4d

It definitely is electioneering

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Big John @dcbigjohn.bsky.social · 4d

It is super sketchy that Clerk of Court Lombard gave folks from his office working polling places lanyards with his name on them and badges with his name and face.

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Big John @dcbigjohn.bsky.social · 4d

And they say there’s no art on Bluesky

Nun Ya @ishfery.bsky.social · 4d

I strongly recommend Banana Ball youtube.com/@officialban...

It's so much fun to watch that we actually had a platonic room party to watch it while at a swingers' retreat

Banana Ball

Banana Ball has become the fastest and most entertaining game in sports. With its fast-paced rules and emphasis on continuous play, Banana Ball strips away the often criticized lulls and lengthy pause...

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Big John @dcbigjohn.bsky.social · 4d

Wait what is bug fest

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Big John @dcbigjohn.bsky.social · 5d

I blame Tylenol

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