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@jjgass.bsky.social
US lawyer living in England. Previously lived in 日本, NL, France. Motorbikes, cricket, opera, etc. He/him. Jew.
If you think my skeet might be sarcastic, it probably is.
If you think my skeet might be sarcastic, it probably is.
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Innocent🕷Abroad
@jjgass.bsky.social
· Oct 17
Lisa McClain: "We'll see mobs of radicals at the 'I Hate America Rally.'"
I’m a fat, bald, middle-aged white guy. Stop trying to make me sound cool.
When you’re my age, and if you’ve led a sufficiently privileged life, you even know some of them, or you know people who know them.
And you know they’re not the best of our generation. Not even close. At least a couple of standard deviations below the mean.
And you know they’re not the best of our generation. Not even close. At least a couple of standard deviations below the mean.
At some point it is pretty freeing to accept the fact that complete buffoons have taken over most of the things you thought were important institutions
December 14, 2025 at 7:39 AM
When you’re my age, and if you’ve led a sufficiently privileged life, you even know some of them, or you know people who know them.
And you know they’re not the best of our generation. Not even close. At least a couple of standard deviations below the mean.
And you know they’re not the best of our generation. Not even close. At least a couple of standard deviations below the mean.
I’m going to Curaçao & Bonaire next month.
If Trump & Hagueseth get me killed, I want all of you to politicize the hell out of it.
(“Near-miss between passenger airplane & American military aircraft over Curaçao”)
If Trump & Hagueseth get me killed, I want all of you to politicize the hell out of it.
(“Near-miss between passenger airplane & American military aircraft over Curaçao”)
‘Bijna-botsing tussen passagiersvliegtuig en Amerikaans militair toestel boven Curaçao’
‘Bijna-botsing tussen passagiersvliegtuig en Amerikaans militair toestel boven Curaçao’
Begin december vlogen twee Amerikaanse straaljagers boven de Golf van Venezuela. Vrijdag zouden in het luchtruim van Curaçao bijna twee vliegtuigen op elkaar zijn gebotst. Het Amerikaanse militaire tankvliegtuig zou niet zichtbaar zijn geweest op de radar, schrijft de NOS.
www.nrc.nl
December 14, 2025 at 7:36 AM
I’m going to Curaçao & Bonaire next month.
If Trump & Hagueseth get me killed, I want all of you to politicize the hell out of it.
(“Near-miss between passenger airplane & American military aircraft over Curaçao”)
If Trump & Hagueseth get me killed, I want all of you to politicize the hell out of it.
(“Near-miss between passenger airplane & American military aircraft over Curaçao”)
AI is really amazing. Usually, you need human non-Jews to post screwed-up Judaica, but even the most earnest evangelical Zionist can’t do anything this obviously wrong.
I don’t know wtf Effect Collective is, but their fucked up candelabra is hilarious.
December 14, 2025 at 6:11 AM
AI is really amazing. Usually, you need human non-Jews to post screwed-up Judaica, but even the most earnest evangelical Zionist can’t do anything this obviously wrong.
This isn’t a jab at Newsom; I really don’t like the ubiquitous “X has no place at Y” phrase in apologies & similar public statements.
In this example, gun violence undeniably & obviously has a place in this country.
In this example, gun violence undeniably & obviously has a place in this country.
Jennifer and I send our deepest condolences to the Brown University community.
Gun violence has no place in this country. These acts of violence are vile and devastating. We pray for the safety of everyone affected.
Gun violence has no place in this country. These acts of violence are vile and devastating. We pray for the safety of everyone affected.
December 14, 2025 at 3:43 AM
This isn’t a jab at Newsom; I really don’t like the ubiquitous “X has no place at Y” phrase in apologies & similar public statements.
In this example, gun violence undeniably & obviously has a place in this country.
In this example, gun violence undeniably & obviously has a place in this country.
I know kids can be irritating, & not everybody loves them or wants to have children of their own.
But I don’t understand why the Republican Party despises them so much that they want them dead.
See also school shootings.
Maybe it’s all about hating teachers’ unions?
But I don’t understand why the Republican Party despises them so much that they want them dead.
See also school shootings.
Maybe it’s all about hating teachers’ unions?
Florida moves toward eliminating four vaccine mandates, expanding exemption www.tampabay.com/news/florida...
Note: you can submit comments to: [email protected].
Note: you can submit comments to: [email protected].
Florida moves toward eliminating four vaccine mandates, expanding exemption
The state Department of Health heard public feedback on a proposed change to vaccine requirements.
www.tampabay.com
December 14, 2025 at 2:45 AM
I know kids can be irritating, & not everybody loves them or wants to have children of their own.
But I don’t understand why the Republican Party despises them so much that they want them dead.
See also school shootings.
Maybe it’s all about hating teachers’ unions?
But I don’t understand why the Republican Party despises them so much that they want them dead.
See also school shootings.
Maybe it’s all about hating teachers’ unions?
This is actually a pretty good schtick. If you’ve been to the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria, you know. As an origin myth (with roots in historical fact), it’s an emotive story of an escape from oppression to a land of freedom.
Beats any grievance tale white college kids in NY could come up with.
Beats any grievance tale white college kids in NY could come up with.
Ernst Roets, one of the two Afrikaners, goes on about the Boer struggle in the 1830s. Not sure the history lesson here is landing with the crowd
December 14, 2025 at 2:37 AM
This is actually a pretty good schtick. If you’ve been to the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria, you know. As an origin myth (with roots in historical fact), it’s an emotive story of an escape from oppression to a land of freedom.
Beats any grievance tale white college kids in NY could come up with.
Beats any grievance tale white college kids in NY could come up with.
My son graduated from Brown last year. His girlfriend graduated this year.
Regular campus massacres are a policy choice. Personally, I’m opposed. But much of our political leadership is in favor, including all of one party & the majority of the Supreme Court.
I guess they have their reasons.
Regular campus massacres are a policy choice. Personally, I’m opposed. But much of our political leadership is in favor, including all of one party & the majority of the Supreme Court.
I guess they have their reasons.
December 14, 2025 at 2:24 AM
My son graduated from Brown last year. His girlfriend graduated this year.
Regular campus massacres are a policy choice. Personally, I’m opposed. But much of our political leadership is in favor, including all of one party & the majority of the Supreme Court.
I guess they have their reasons.
Regular campus massacres are a policy choice. Personally, I’m opposed. But much of our political leadership is in favor, including all of one party & the majority of the Supreme Court.
I guess they have their reasons.
Brits got emoji game
I consider blocking it daily because it is so bad, but I want to see what the w⚓️s are saying.
December 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Brits got emoji game
This photo would make a great campaign ad.
No matter what the Newsomites say, there’s got to be a bloc of independent voters who aren’t sure what they think about trans people but who would see this & think: “waste of govt time/$”; “stupid”; “you’re not looking down my ‘tomboy’ daughter’s pants.”
No matter what the Newsomites say, there’s got to be a bloc of independent voters who aren’t sure what they think about trans people but who would see this & think: “waste of govt time/$”; “stupid”; “you’re not looking down my ‘tomboy’ daughter’s pants.”
They need three guards? This is wild. I may need to start an interview project. How do you really feel about guarding a restroom? Is this what you expected when you became a state trooper? Or for Capitol duty?
Enforcement of Texas’ bathroom bill draws challenges
In its first week, one group’s test of the new restrictions was met with ID checks at women’s restrooms at the Capitol while the Austin City Council moved to circumvent the law's intent.
www.texastribune.org
December 13, 2025 at 10:57 PM
This photo would make a great campaign ad.
No matter what the Newsomites say, there’s got to be a bloc of independent voters who aren’t sure what they think about trans people but who would see this & think: “waste of govt time/$”; “stupid”; “you’re not looking down my ‘tomboy’ daughter’s pants.”
No matter what the Newsomites say, there’s got to be a bloc of independent voters who aren’t sure what they think about trans people but who would see this & think: “waste of govt time/$”; “stupid”; “you’re not looking down my ‘tomboy’ daughter’s pants.”
Andy Zaltzman made the New York Times?
Let us celebrate!
(BTW, his main job is still doing comedy, including on occasion with John Oliver. I’ve had the twin pleasures of seeing him being funny live & of hearing him doing the cricket stats on TMS.)
Let us celebrate!
(BTW, his main job is still doing comedy, including on occasion with John Oliver. I’ve had the twin pleasures of seeing him being funny live & of hearing him doing the cricket stats on TMS.)
'How John Oliver’s comedy partner transitioned from stand up to statistics'
www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
How John Oliver’s comedy partner transitioned from stand up to statistics
Andy Zaltzman was hooked on cricket after watching Ian Botham in the 1981 Ashes and is now a fixture on the BBC's Test Match Special
www.nytimes.com
December 13, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Andy Zaltzman made the New York Times?
Let us celebrate!
(BTW, his main job is still doing comedy, including on occasion with John Oliver. I’ve had the twin pleasures of seeing him being funny live & of hearing him doing the cricket stats on TMS.)
Let us celebrate!
(BTW, his main job is still doing comedy, including on occasion with John Oliver. I’ve had the twin pleasures of seeing him being funny live & of hearing him doing the cricket stats on TMS.)
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for dick van dyke's 100th birthday, let's agree that that is actually how english chimney sweeps sound like, he nailed it, if you're an english chimney sweep and don't sound like that, you're doing it wrong
December 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
for dick van dyke's 100th birthday, let's agree that that is actually how english chimney sweeps sound like, he nailed it, if you're an english chimney sweep and don't sound like that, you're doing it wrong
Remember, ex-ladies, to read carefully the hospital’s post-op care notes. Within 10 days of the hysterectomy, you must re-register with all government authorities as a non-woman.
December 13, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Remember, ex-ladies, to read carefully the hospital’s post-op care notes. Within 10 days of the hysterectomy, you must re-register with all government authorities as a non-woman.
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The real lesson here is not to have ten kids so you don’t wake up someday and think I’d rather be hit by 300 pound men
The Colts will start QB Philip Rivers on Sunday against the Seahawks, sources tell The Insiders.
Age 44, out of retirement, after a full week of practice, Rivers is a go.
Age 44, out of retirement, after a full week of practice, Rivers is a go.
December 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The real lesson here is not to have ten kids so you don’t wake up someday and think I’d rather be hit by 300 pound men
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Is Trump going to force the mint to print new $20 bills with a big hole in the ground on the back to represent the East Wing?
December 12, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Is Trump going to force the mint to print new $20 bills with a big hole in the ground on the back to represent the East Wing?
This includes the @judiciarydems.senate.gov, though perhaps they've set it out somewhere else:
I've yet to see anyone opposed to Section 230 correctly state what 230 does.
Hence, I've also never seen them say how they'd protect websites from SLAPPs & other vexatious litigation.
I've yet to see anyone opposed to Section 230 correctly state what 230 does.
Hence, I've also never seen them say how they'd protect websites from SLAPPs & other vexatious litigation.
December 13, 2025 at 1:12 AM
This includes the @judiciarydems.senate.gov, though perhaps they've set it out somewhere else:
I've yet to see anyone opposed to Section 230 correctly state what 230 does.
Hence, I've also never seen them say how they'd protect websites from SLAPPs & other vexatious litigation.
I've yet to see anyone opposed to Section 230 correctly state what 230 does.
Hence, I've also never seen them say how they'd protect websites from SLAPPs & other vexatious litigation.
The administration flouted a court order. Trump judges (Rao, Walker, & Katsas) have prevented the district court from protecting the integrity of its process for many months, even though it’s clear that a majority of the judges on the circuit think normal procedures should be allowed to continue.
BREAKING: Judges Rao and Walker — both Trump appointees — issue an "administrative stay" blocking Judge Boasberg's contempt proceedings set to begin on Monday.
The administrative stay is issued over the objection of Judge Childs, a Biden appointee.
The administrative stay is issued over the objection of Judge Childs, a Biden appointee.
December 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The administration flouted a court order. Trump judges (Rao, Walker, & Katsas) have prevented the district court from protecting the integrity of its process for many months, even though it’s clear that a majority of the judges on the circuit think normal procedures should be allowed to continue.
Is Trump going to force the mint to print new $20 bills with a big hole in the ground on the back to represent the East Wing?
December 12, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Is Trump going to force the mint to print new $20 bills with a big hole in the ground on the back to represent the East Wing?
“Two villains, one goal”
(Yes, I had to look it up)
(Yes, I had to look it up)
December 11, 2025 at 8:37 PM
“Two villains, one goal”
(Yes, I had to look it up)
(Yes, I had to look it up)
Obviously, I had to check it out
December 11, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Obviously, I had to check it out
Looking forward to Hagueseth's congressional testimony
Bombed? Yeah, I was bombed.
…oh, is that not what you asked? Uh, could you repeat the question?
…oh, is that not what you asked? Uh, could you repeat the question?
December 11, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Looking forward to Hagueseth's congressional testimony
I’m sure he’ll recuse from any case in which administration policies are at issue
NEW: Judge Emil Bove Faces Ethics Complaint for Attending Trump Rally
🎁
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/u...
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www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/u...
Judge Emil Bove Faces Ethics Complaint for Attending Trump Rally
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:05 PM
I’m sure he’ll recuse from any case in which administration policies are at issue
If the oligarch visa costs $1 million, he’s projecting that we’re going to get thousands of international criminals (& some, I assume, are good people).
Just ask the people of Malta how this works. Or visit Mayfair in London.
Just ask the people of Malta how this works. Or visit Mayfair in London.
Trump says the Gold Card proceeds will go "an account where we can do things positive for the country. Many billions of dollars"
December 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
If the oligarch visa costs $1 million, he’s projecting that we’re going to get thousands of international criminals (& some, I assume, are good people).
Just ask the people of Malta how this works. Or visit Mayfair in London.
Just ask the people of Malta how this works. Or visit Mayfair in London.
Not only must the Dems pass statutory Bivens; it must be retrospective.
This is exactly how Justice Kavanaugh told us things would go, right?
ICE detain U.S. citizen for looking Somali—use illegal chokehold to tackle him to ground.
Man repeatedly begs agents to look at his digital passport ID—they refuse.
Drove him 7 miles away before releasing him alone into Minnesota snow storm—told him to "walk home" in freezing weather advisory.
Man repeatedly begs agents to look at his digital passport ID—they refuse.
Drove him 7 miles away before releasing him alone into Minnesota snow storm—told him to "walk home" in freezing weather advisory.
December 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Not only must the Dems pass statutory Bivens; it must be retrospective.
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Rao, J., announcing the decision of the court:
Pick me!
Katsas, J., concurring in the judgment:
No, pick me!
Pillard, J., dissenting:
I’m so tired of this horseshit. Can we please do some law at some point?
Pick me!
Katsas, J., concurring in the judgment:
No, pick me!
Pillard, J., dissenting:
I’m so tired of this horseshit. Can we please do some law at some point?
December 9, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Rao, J., announcing the decision of the court:
Pick me!
Katsas, J., concurring in the judgment:
No, pick me!
Pillard, J., dissenting:
I’m so tired of this horseshit. Can we please do some law at some point?
Pick me!
Katsas, J., concurring in the judgment:
No, pick me!
Pillard, J., dissenting:
I’m so tired of this horseshit. Can we please do some law at some point?
Rotherhithe represent!
I was disappointed that they canceled the pedestrian/cycle bridge, but this is an OK alternative.
I was disappointed that they canceled the pedestrian/cycle bridge, but this is an OK alternative.
London now has its first fully electric cross-river ferry.
The Orbit Clipper is faster, greener and can carry up to 100 bikes. It means cleaner and faster trips between North and South London - a big win for a more connected city.
The Orbit Clipper is faster, greener and can carry up to 100 bikes. It means cleaner and faster trips between North and South London - a big win for a more connected city.
December 10, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Rotherhithe represent!
I was disappointed that they canceled the pedestrian/cycle bridge, but this is an OK alternative.
I was disappointed that they canceled the pedestrian/cycle bridge, but this is an OK alternative.