Barred and Boujee aka Madiba Dennie
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Words at ballsandstrikes.org, and even more words in The Originalism Trap: How Extremists Stole the Constitution and How We the People Can Take It Back
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Whoa -- Sen. Durbin went to up Leader Thune during the vote last night to tell him that on the shutdown vote and ACA promise that "8 of us are sticking our neck out that you're going to keep your word. I hope you will. He said 'I assure you I will,'" Durbin says just now
November 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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This is a wild case for those of us that listened to it, and its impacts could be out there.
"wait you can sue me, that's not cool bro." Appears to be the entirety of their defense.
"wait you can sue me, that's not cool bro." Appears to be the entirety of their defense.
Lord have mercy the Supreme Court is hearing oral argument rn in an appeal from a case I wrote about last year
it's undisputed that Damon Landor suffered a *brazen* violation of his legal rights, yet the GOP justices sound skeptical that he can actually sue the prison guards who violated his rights
it's undisputed that Damon Landor suffered a *brazen* violation of his legal rights, yet the GOP justices sound skeptical that he can actually sue the prison guards who violated his rights
Louisiana prison guards subjected Damon Landor to horrible treatment--none of the judges who heard his case dispute that
Nor do they contest the flagrant illegality of the guards’ abuse
But they're divided on whether Damon—and the courts—can do anything about it
ballsandstrikes.org/legal-cultur...
Nor do they contest the flagrant illegality of the guards’ abuse
But they're divided on whether Damon—and the courts—can do anything about it
ballsandstrikes.org/legal-cultur...
November 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
This is a wild case for those of us that listened to it, and its impacts could be out there.
"wait you can sue me, that's not cool bro." Appears to be the entirety of their defense.
"wait you can sue me, that's not cool bro." Appears to be the entirety of their defense.
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They lost indivisible
November 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
They lost indivisible
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I forget which of my distinguished mufos said this first but that look really does begin to read as a pledge of loyalty once you think about it
November 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I forget which of my distinguished mufos said this first but that look really does begin to read as a pledge of loyalty once you think about it
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this goes to the bigger issue of SenateBrain, that it's a rarefied club with rules and subtleties to complex for us non-senators to understand and what the senate should do is above voters and non-senators pay grade. that attitude is the kernel problem.
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
this goes to the bigger issue of SenateBrain, that it's a rarefied club with rules and subtleties to complex for us non-senators to understand and what the senate should do is above voters and non-senators pay grade. that attitude is the kernel problem.
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Oh @durbin.senate.gov is out on this surrender publicly and he is openly being contemptuous of the base - sounding like the coward he has always been.
Via @notus.com
Via @notus.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Oh @durbin.senate.gov is out on this surrender publicly and he is openly being contemptuous of the base - sounding like the coward he has always been.
Via @notus.com
Via @notus.com
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November 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Honestly, this is the crux of Trumpism: The argument that the government and its agents should be allowed to break the law without consequence. They don't understand why they shouldn't be allowed this, nor do they care to understand.
what's so crazy-making about this oral argument (which I'll write about when it's done) is that the GOP justices are saying 'yes the officials knew they were violating his rights, but they didn't know they could be *sued and have to pay $$ for that, seems unfair'
ballsandstrikes.org/legal-cultur...
ballsandstrikes.org/legal-cultur...
Federal Court: Prison Guards Forcibly Shaving a Rastafarian’s Head Is Someone Else’s Problem
A Fifth Circuit decision prohibited guards from cutting Damon Landor’s hair. He gave them a copy. They literally threw it in the trash.
ballsandstrikes.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Honestly, this is the crux of Trumpism: The argument that the government and its agents should be allowed to break the law without consequence. They don't understand why they shouldn't be allowed this, nor do they care to understand.
Lord have mercy the Supreme Court is hearing oral argument rn in an appeal from a case I wrote about last year
it's undisputed that Damon Landor suffered a *brazen* violation of his legal rights, yet the GOP justices sound skeptical that he can actually sue the prison guards who violated his rights
it's undisputed that Damon Landor suffered a *brazen* violation of his legal rights, yet the GOP justices sound skeptical that he can actually sue the prison guards who violated his rights
Louisiana prison guards subjected Damon Landor to horrible treatment--none of the judges who heard his case dispute that
Nor do they contest the flagrant illegality of the guards’ abuse
But they're divided on whether Damon—and the courts—can do anything about it
ballsandstrikes.org/legal-cultur...
Nor do they contest the flagrant illegality of the guards’ abuse
But they're divided on whether Damon—and the courts—can do anything about it
ballsandstrikes.org/legal-cultur...
Federal Court: Prison Guards Forcibly Shaving a Rastafarian’s Head Is Someone Else’s Problem
A Fifth Circuit decision prohibited guards from cutting Damon Landor’s hair. He gave them a copy. They literally threw it in the trash.
ballsandstrikes.org
November 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Lord have mercy the Supreme Court is hearing oral argument rn in an appeal from a case I wrote about last year
it's undisputed that Damon Landor suffered a *brazen* violation of his legal rights, yet the GOP justices sound skeptical that he can actually sue the prison guards who violated his rights
it's undisputed that Damon Landor suffered a *brazen* violation of his legal rights, yet the GOP justices sound skeptical that he can actually sue the prison guards who violated his rights
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some good news: kim davis publicly ate shit, again
New: The Supreme Court DENIES Kim Davis' request to overturn Obergefell, the marriage equality decision. No noted dissents. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
some good news: kim davis publicly ate shit, again
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Everyone’s like “so what do these pardons DO??” and honestly I’d say it probably has more to do with this than anything substantive, at least for now
It’s a communicative pardon
It’s a communicative pardon
Notably, this pardon comes just days ahead of a Nov. 14 deadline for the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia to appoint a replacement prosecutor for Fani Willis, who was disqualified from pursuing the case.
Trump’s pardon attorney Ed Martin claims Trump is pardoning his Georgia co-defendants and other “alternate electors.”
Note: Trump’s Georgia co-defendants are charged under state law. The president can’t pardon people for state crimes.
Note: Trump’s Georgia co-defendants are charged under state law. The president can’t pardon people for state crimes.
November 10, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Everyone’s like “so what do these pardons DO??” and honestly I’d say it probably has more to do with this than anything substantive, at least for now
It’s a communicative pardon
It’s a communicative pardon
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Ed Martin seemed to explicitly link the pardons to his “No MAGA left behind” mantra—tweeting the news in reply to a post that said exactly that.
In addition to his role as pardon attorney, Martin leads the Weaponization Working Group, which probes alleged “politicization” of the Justice Department.
In addition to his role as pardon attorney, Martin leads the Weaponization Working Group, which probes alleged “politicization” of the Justice Department.
November 10, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Ed Martin seemed to explicitly link the pardons to his “No MAGA left behind” mantra—tweeting the news in reply to a post that said exactly that.
In addition to his role as pardon attorney, Martin leads the Weaponization Working Group, which probes alleged “politicization” of the Justice Department.
In addition to his role as pardon attorney, Martin leads the Weaponization Working Group, which probes alleged “politicization” of the Justice Department.
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Trump’s pardon attorney Ed Martin claims Trump is pardoning his Georgia co-defendants and other “alternate electors.”
Note: Trump’s Georgia co-defendants are charged under state law. The president can’t pardon people for state crimes.
Note: Trump’s Georgia co-defendants are charged under state law. The president can’t pardon people for state crimes.
November 10, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Trump’s pardon attorney Ed Martin claims Trump is pardoning his Georgia co-defendants and other “alternate electors.”
Note: Trump’s Georgia co-defendants are charged under state law. The president can’t pardon people for state crimes.
Note: Trump’s Georgia co-defendants are charged under state law. The president can’t pardon people for state crimes.
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A leader would not have lost eight colleagues tonight. This happened because you let it happen or because you’ve totally lost control of the caucus in one of the most important moments since you’ve been Democratic leader. Either way, it’s on you. You need to step down. We need someone who can lead.
Democrats have been fighting for months to address America's healthcare crisis
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
November 10, 2025 at 4:23 AM
A leader would not have lost eight colleagues tonight. This happened because you let it happen or because you’ve totally lost control of the caucus in one of the most important moments since you’ve been Democratic leader. Either way, it’s on you. You need to step down. We need someone who can lead.
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BREAKING: The First Circuit denies DOJ’s stay request in the SNAP case, refusing to stay the Nov. 6 enforcement order.
Justice Jackson’s 48-hour clock started just before midnight Sunday, meaning the administrative stay she issued Friday ends at the end of the day Tuesday.
Justice Jackson’s 48-hour clock started just before midnight Sunday, meaning the administrative stay she issued Friday ends at the end of the day Tuesday.
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 AM
BREAKING: The First Circuit denies DOJ’s stay request in the SNAP case, refusing to stay the Nov. 6 enforcement order.
Justice Jackson’s 48-hour clock started just before midnight Sunday, meaning the administrative stay she issued Friday ends at the end of the day Tuesday.
Justice Jackson’s 48-hour clock started just before midnight Sunday, meaning the administrative stay she issued Friday ends at the end of the day Tuesday.
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I recognize this is, to some extent, cope/bargaining, but
this is the the first of several votes necessary to end the shutdown, right? so even the present unfathomable fecklessness doesn't mean it's over over, and there are multiple potential blockage points ahead to reject a no-concessions 'deal'?
this is the the first of several votes necessary to end the shutdown, right? so even the present unfathomable fecklessness doesn't mean it's over over, and there are multiple potential blockage points ahead to reject a no-concessions 'deal'?
November 10, 2025 at 2:58 AM
I recognize this is, to some extent, cope/bargaining, but
this is the the first of several votes necessary to end the shutdown, right? so even the present unfathomable fecklessness doesn't mean it's over over, and there are multiple potential blockage points ahead to reject a no-concessions 'deal'?
this is the the first of several votes necessary to end the shutdown, right? so even the present unfathomable fecklessness doesn't mean it's over over, and there are multiple potential blockage points ahead to reject a no-concessions 'deal'?
Imagine being outflanked by Ro Khanna, I'd be sick
Ro Khanna calls for Schumer‘ ouster
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Imagine being outflanked by Ro Khanna, I'd be sick
2026 Primary thread!
okay, so, with Dems successfully keeping anyone up in 2026 for voting for this turd let's take a look at who's up in 2026 anyway:
1. Cory Booker - apparently involved behind the scenes, constantly looking for bipartisanship. I don't dislike him personally but he doesn't have what we need. Primary.
1. Cory Booker - apparently involved behind the scenes, constantly looking for bipartisanship. I don't dislike him personally but he doesn't have what we need. Primary.
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 AM
2026 Primary thread!
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No Kings includes Angus
King: So I believe that we are closer tonight to a vote on the ACA tax credits than we were this morning. This agreement tonight is a win for the American people.
November 10, 2025 at 2:31 AM
No Kings includes Angus
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This right here.
Chris Murphy: "There will be pretty substantial damage to a Dem brand that has been rehabilitated if on the heels of an election in which the people told us to keep fighting, we immediately stop... if we surrender without having gotten anything, I worry it'll be hard to get them back up off the mat"
November 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
This right here.
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6. However, if the Dems concede now, what will that say? That voters shouldn’t bother empowering them, because the Dems won’t do what they say they’ll do, even after voters give their consent.
Lesson: Don’t be afraid of power.
Using it inspires trust. Failing to use it inspires outrage.
Lesson: Don’t be afraid of power.
Using it inspires trust. Failing to use it inspires outrage.
November 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
6. However, if the Dems concede now, what will that say? That voters shouldn’t bother empowering them, because the Dems won’t do what they say they’ll do, even after voters give their consent.
Lesson: Don’t be afraid of power.
Using it inspires trust. Failing to use it inspires outrage.
Lesson: Don’t be afraid of power.
Using it inspires trust. Failing to use it inspires outrage.
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Shutting down the government is a big deal. People have been hurt in big ways as a result of the decision. To have that suffering be for nothing—to re-open the government without actually having protected people’s health insurance and economic well-being—is unconscionable.
November 9, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Shutting down the government is a big deal. People have been hurt in big ways as a result of the decision. To have that suffering be for nothing—to re-open the government without actually having protected people’s health insurance and economic well-being—is unconscionable.
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i think this is key. taking the deal would amount to taking the blame. it would turn a clear political victory into an unambiguous defeat.
If the Dems blink after all of this, for a deal that all but ensures no ACA subsidies in 2026 anyway, then what was the purpose of letting the shutdown go for 40 days in the first place?
November 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
i think this is key. taking the deal would amount to taking the blame. it would turn a clear political victory into an unambiguous defeat.