bmaz
@bmaz.bsky.social
Criminal defense, civil rights, and occasionally civil, trial lawyer. Former Emptywheel legal writer, husband, father and generally cranky observateur. Lifetime F1 fan.
Just comes naturally to some of us!
December 15, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Just comes naturally to some of us!
"... it's not just me being a curmudgeon." No, but at least in my case, that is a significant part of it.
December 15, 2025 at 2:10 AM
"... it's not just me being a curmudgeon." No, but at least in my case, that is a significant part of it.
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DHS was hastily cobbled together in the aftermath of 9/11.
We need a Church/Pike Committee equivalent to conduct a clear assessment whether this Cabinet level Department has functioned, and if not then what to do about.
And bring back INS. Carving out ICE and CBP guaranteed the toxic worst.
We need a Church/Pike Committee equivalent to conduct a clear assessment whether this Cabinet level Department has functioned, and if not then what to do about.
And bring back INS. Carving out ICE and CBP guaranteed the toxic worst.
December 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM
DHS was hastily cobbled together in the aftermath of 9/11.
We need a Church/Pike Committee equivalent to conduct a clear assessment whether this Cabinet level Department has functioned, and if not then what to do about.
And bring back INS. Carving out ICE and CBP guaranteed the toxic worst.
We need a Church/Pike Committee equivalent to conduct a clear assessment whether this Cabinet level Department has functioned, and if not then what to do about.
And bring back INS. Carving out ICE and CBP guaranteed the toxic worst.
Was kind of rooting for Piastri, but will take Lando in a heartbeat. It's good for F1.
December 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Was kind of rooting for Piastri, but will take Lando in a heartbeat. It's good for F1.
Lol, it is literally probably the only hope I have for ever being selected. Would LOVE to be a juror...just once.
December 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Lol, it is literally probably the only hope I have for ever being selected. Would LOVE to be a juror...just once.
On a positive note, maybe I could finally get selected as a juror!
December 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM
On a positive note, maybe I could finally get selected as a juror!
You would have to triple or quadruple criminal court capacity, both state and federal. Not happening.
December 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
You would have to triple or quadruple criminal court capacity, both state and federal. Not happening.
Kel, were you picturing Pam being shot, or shooting someone?
December 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Kel, were you picturing Pam being shot, or shooting someone?
As I was typing that, was pondering who in the upper echelons of Trump world is actually a decent human. Couldn't think of one still remaining.
December 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
As I was typing that, was pondering who in the upper echelons of Trump world is actually a decent human. Couldn't think of one still remaining.
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My god those Uvalde cops were fucking cowards
December 14, 2025 at 2:23 PM
My god those Uvalde cops were fucking cowards
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