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Dan Mandell

@dhistoryman.bsky.social

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Author of THE LOST TRADITION OF ECONOMIC EQUALITY IN AMERICA, 1600-1870, and many works on Native peoples in New England 1600-1900. Emeritus prof of history, Truman State University, now happy to be in Worcester Mass., aka Nipmuc homelands. He/him/FDJT

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Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · Jul 2

"But, will some say is it a crime to be rich? Yes, certainly. AT THE PUBLICK EXPENCE, or to the Danger of the Publick." An important lesson in 1748; seems even more important today.

My piece in TIME, part of Historians for 2026, abridged version; full text to be posted online in a few days.

Short article (474 words ) on "The Founders saw the dangers of concentrated wealth."

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Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 3h

I had to look up that reference. Indeed. :-/

Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 3h

. . . thugs straight out of central casting like Tom Homan, Bond-style villains like RFK Jr., cosplay "soldiers" like Pete Hegseth . . .

Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 3h

If Trump saves, what's left for Jesus to do?

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 4h

NEW: Counsel for James Comey confirms that his defense team plans to file a motion challenging the lawfulness of Lindsey Halligan’s appointment as interim U.S. Attorney.

Motion will be heard and decided by an out-of-district judge.

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA
Alexandria Division
United States of America
v.
James Comey
Defendant.
Case No. 1:25CR272-MSN
NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE MOTION ON UNLAWFUL APPOINTMENT
Please take notice that on October 20, 2025, James Comey, by counsel, will
file his motion to dismiss challenging the lawfulness of the appointment of the
United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. See, e.g., United States
v. Garcia, Crim No. 2:25-CR-00230-DGC-BNW, ECF No. 39 D. Nev. Sept. 30,
2025); United States v. Giraud, et al., Crim No. 1:24-768-MWB, ECF Nos. 144, 145
(D.N.J. Aug. 21, 2025).
The Court advised at arraignment that such motion will require designation
of and assignment to an out-of-district judge to hear and resolve that motion. See 28
U.S.C. § 292(b); Minute Order, ECF No. 19 (Oct. 8, 2025). Thus, in the interest of efficiency and to avoid any unnecessary delay in such process, Mr. Comey files the
instant Notice to formally alert the Court.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES COMEY
By Counsel
Is/
Patrick J. Fitzgerald
Michigan Bar No. P86579 (pro hac vice)
Jessica N. Carmichael

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Dennis K Jr @dkjrhi.bsky.social · 17h

“This is, simply put, bullshit.” - @chrisgeidner.bsky.social

www.lawdork.com/p/barrett-tu...

Barrett turns to Fox News, rather than the docket, to explain her silence in key rulings

Justice Barrett wrote nothing in the racial profiling shadow docket ruling, but had something to say on Fox News Sunday. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.

www.lawdork.com

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Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 7h

I hear that Logan (Boston) also refused to show the Noem video.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 20h

It’s a start. Keep making phone calls to keep partisan politics out of airport safety PSAs.

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Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 17h

They've got the zoomies like our two kittens!

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Democrats @democrats.org · 1d

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor our country's first people and celebrate their culture, traditions, and contributions.

We remain committed to honoring Tribal sovereignty and working in true partnership to strengthen Native communities every day.

Graphic that reads. 'Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day.'

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Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 1d

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Worcester, MA” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS Worcester, MA · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

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Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 1d

MIT and Penn faculty are rejecting the Trump regime’s “compact.” The other seven need to do the same.

join, or die — with nine colleges forming the segments.

Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 2d

Alas the ignorant #corruptJackass is spiraling deeper into dementia and (thanks to the rest of the GOP) taking this country with him.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 2d

In the last week, Donald Trump has insisted that there are no more stores left in war-ravaged Portland, asserted that Joe Biden was president during the January 6th insurrection, hosted conspiracy theorists for an "Antifa" summit, and said he'd consider pardoning his good friend the sex trafficker.

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Seth Cotlar @sethcotlar.bsky.social · 2d

Multi billionaire conducts months of historical and theological research into the Antichrist. Discovers, shockingly, that one thing the Antichrist would definitely do is tax billionaires. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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He believes the Armageddon will be ushered in by an antichrist-type figure who cultivates a fear of existential threats such as climate change, Al and nuclear war to amass inordinate power. The idea is this figure will convince people to do everything they can to avoid something like a third world war, including accepting a one-world order charged with protecting everyone from the apocalypse that implements a complete restriction of technological progress. In his mind, this is already happening. Thiel said that international financial bodies, which make it more difficult for people to shelter their wealth in tax havens, are one sign the antichrist may be amassing power and hastening Armageddon, saying: "It's become quite difficult to hide one's money."

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Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 2d

Four days until we find out whether it's TACOs for that absurd lawsuit against the NYTimes. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/b...

Judge Dismisses Trump’s Lawsuit Against The New York Times

www.nytimes.com

Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 2d

I added more.

a man is standing in front of a shelf full of oxi clean

ALT: a man is standing in front of a shelf full of oxi clean

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Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 2d

The "Jewish Blessing" WAS written by a congregation in Richmond VA, in 1789 in honor of GW's first birthday after becoming president, but it was not delivered by one of a series of clergymen as part of the ceremonies; in fact, there were no sermons given during the brief ceremony.

Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 2d

Another "Historic prayer"--the only non-Christian one--is the "Jewish Blessing" supposedly during GW's inauguration. This is really an excuse to repeat many myths about GW's inauguration, including that supposedly GW said "So help me God" -- which no one actually heard or reported at afterward.

Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 2d

The website also contains "Historic prayers." The first three supposedly mark important events before the Revolution, but only one was real: Robinson's letter to the "Pilgrims" as they left Leyden for America. The other two were likely "invented" in the 19th century.

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Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 2d

And speaking of hypocrisy, below the "God Bless America" trope, the only President ever convicted of felonies and impeached twice for other offense has the gall to quote GW's "Farewell Address" stressing how "political prosperity" depend on the twin pillars of "religion and morality."

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Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 2d

There's that hypocritical call for unity, "rededication of the United States as one nation," just a few lines below the nasty lying slam at the political party representing around half of all voters in the country.

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 2d

vought's view is that the president is an elected dictator and lo and behold he is seizing outright the power of the purse

Kevin Elliott @kjephd.bsky.social · 2d

Unconstitutionally taking money that the law says must be spent on one purpose & using it for something else—when it's to establish personalist control over the FUCKING MILITARY—is about as dangerous a constitutional crisis/failure as you can imagine

Via: www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

The Office of Management and Budget sent a notification to Congress about their intent to use research and development funds to pay members of the military, two sources with direct knowledge tell NBC News.

A spokesperson for the OMB confirmed to NBC News that it plans to use the research and development funds and that there are two years' worth of funds available within the Department of Defense.

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Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 3d

Also there’s the list of participating organizations, including the openly anti-semitic (Jack Posobiec), notorious liars about history (WallBuilders), and a large smorgasbord of reactionary theocratic evangelical and Catholic groups.

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Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 3d

There are SO many things wrong this drech. Begin with the deliberate shattering of long-held church-state norms and the clear advocacy of particularly reactionary Christianity. Then the embrace of ahistorical crap, highlighted by that image of GW praying — probably never happened.

The U.S. govt website for the Trump regime’s “America Prays” effort.

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Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 3d

An update from WGN on Debbie Brockman: "Earlier today, a WGN-TV creative services employee was detained by ICE. She has since been released, and no charges were filed against her. Out of respect for her privacy, we will have no further statements about this incident.”

Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 3d

This morning, masked Border Patrol agents violently pinned a longtime WGN-TV producer to the ground after detaining another unidentified male in Chicago, eventually arresting her and hauling her off in an unmarked silver van.

www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

WGN-TV producer violently detained during Chicago ICE enforcement action

A DHS spokesperson said that Debbie Brockman was placed under arrest for ‘assault on a federal law enforcement officer,’ claiming the WGN employee threw objects at the agent.

www.independent.co.uk

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Dan Mandell @dhistoryman.bsky.social · 7d

Whatdayaknow, the Trump regime has found another law to violate.

White House signals it may try to deny back pay to furloughed federal workers.