Cooper Hamilton
@cooperhamilton.bsky.social
Around for a long time now. History major, Big Red One vet, decades in high tech, retired for the last time. Twitter refugee.
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I'm not a lawyer either, but "Trust me, bro!" isn't a legal concept. It's an argument for the immediate dismissal of all charges.
With prejudice.
With prejudice.
November 17, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I'm not a lawyer either, but "Trust me, bro!" isn't a legal concept. It's an argument for the immediate dismissal of all charges.
With prejudice.
With prejudice.
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I’m not a lawyer but I’m pretty sure you’re not allowed to tell the jury to “vote assuming we actually have a whole bunch more secret evidence”
November 17, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I’m not a lawyer but I’m pretty sure you’re not allowed to tell the jury to “vote assuming we actually have a whole bunch more secret evidence”
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THIS IS BIG
For non-academics who might not understand why:
1. Sen. Warren is still a Harvard professor so this is a call coming from inside the house
2. As a tenured law prof, Warren knows it is a VERY big deal from a labor standpoint to call on Harvard to ignore tenure. The bar for this is HIGH.
For non-academics who might not understand why:
1. Sen. Warren is still a Harvard professor so this is a call coming from inside the house
2. As a tenured law prof, Warren knows it is a VERY big deal from a labor standpoint to call on Harvard to ignore tenure. The bar for this is HIGH.
Per CNN, Elizabeth Warren is calling on Harvard to cut ties with Larry Summers after Jeffrey Epstein's emails released last week by House Dems featured Summers making sexist comments + asking for Epstein’s romantic advice.
November 18, 2025 at 12:43 AM
THIS IS BIG
For non-academics who might not understand why:
1. Sen. Warren is still a Harvard professor so this is a call coming from inside the house
2. As a tenured law prof, Warren knows it is a VERY big deal from a labor standpoint to call on Harvard to ignore tenure. The bar for this is HIGH.
For non-academics who might not understand why:
1. Sen. Warren is still a Harvard professor so this is a call coming from inside the house
2. As a tenured law prof, Warren knows it is a VERY big deal from a labor standpoint to call on Harvard to ignore tenure. The bar for this is HIGH.
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Phang: It is a fundamental premise of the law that there is no requirement that a criminal defendant be forced to testify to explain away the government’s evidence. Hallagan went to law school and knows better, but she’s so stupid that she made that misstatement of the law to the grand jury.
November 17, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Phang: It is a fundamental premise of the law that there is no requirement that a criminal defendant be forced to testify to explain away the government’s evidence. Hallagan went to law school and knows better, but she’s so stupid that she made that misstatement of the law to the grand jury.
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Whoever came up with these tariffs in the first place should be fired.
November 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Whoever came up with these tariffs in the first place should be fired.
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"Lindsey Halligan fundamentally mis-informed the jury, first by suggesting that Comey would have to testify at trial, and second by implying there was a bunch more evidence that would be used at trial..."
Halligan in way over her head.
www.emptywheel.net/2025/11/17/t...
Halligan in way over her head.
www.emptywheel.net/2025/11/17/t...
The 11 Fuck-Ups Pam Bondi's DOJ Made in Indicting Jim Comey - emptywheel
In an opinion granting access to grand jury materials, William Fitzpatrick lists 11 ways Pam Bondi's DOJ fucked up their efforts to indict Jim Comey.
www.emptywheel.net
November 18, 2025 at 1:08 AM
"Lindsey Halligan fundamentally mis-informed the jury, first by suggesting that Comey would have to testify at trial, and second by implying there was a bunch more evidence that would be used at trial..."
Halligan in way over her head.
www.emptywheel.net/2025/11/17/t...
Halligan in way over her head.
www.emptywheel.net/2025/11/17/t...
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NEW: Lindsey Halligan apparently told the grand jury in the Comey case that they should indict on promised future evidence, and that Comey is guilty until proven innocent. Check out my chat with @klasfeldreports.com about this incredible ruling today: www.muellershewrote.com/p/halligan-i...
Halligan is in DEEP trouble in the Comey case
A recording from Allison Gill's live video
www.muellershewrote.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
NEW: Lindsey Halligan apparently told the grand jury in the Comey case that they should indict on promised future evidence, and that Comey is guilty until proven innocent. Check out my chat with @klasfeldreports.com about this incredible ruling today: www.muellershewrote.com/p/halligan-i...
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“I’d release my taxes but they’re under audit.”
“I’d release the Epstein files but they’re part of an active investigation.”
“You’ll have it in two weeks.”
America is tired of the excuses and lies.
“I’d release the Epstein files but they’re part of an active investigation.”
“You’ll have it in two weeks.”
America is tired of the excuses and lies.
November 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
“I’d release my taxes but they’re under audit.”
“I’d release the Epstein files but they’re part of an active investigation.”
“You’ll have it in two weeks.”
America is tired of the excuses and lies.
“I’d release the Epstein files but they’re part of an active investigation.”
“You’ll have it in two weeks.”
America is tired of the excuses and lies.
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Many communities in Charlotte, North Carolina, were reeling after federal Customs and Border Protection teams descended on the city at the weekend and arrested at least 81 people.
Charlotte, North Carolina reels as 81 people arrested in immigration raids
Thriving business districts in North Carolina city now at a ‘standstill’ after at least 81 were arrested over the weekend
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Many communities in Charlotte, North Carolina, were reeling after federal Customs and Border Protection teams descended on the city at the weekend and arrested at least 81 people.
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I can usually translate him, but either I’m losing my mind, or he is.
November 18, 2025 at 12:26 AM
I can usually translate him, but either I’m losing my mind, or he is.
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FBI assets currently exist primarily to serve Kash’s social life and calendar. www.ms.now/msnbc/news/k...
November 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
FBI assets currently exist primarily to serve Kash’s social life and calendar. www.ms.now/msnbc/news/k...
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i think the synthesis so far of the LA/DC/Chicago experiences is:
1) vulnerable people should hide and wait it out to whatever extent they can
2) other people should help them do that, financially and otherwise
3) other people should also get loud
4) not violent though
1) vulnerable people should hide and wait it out to whatever extent they can
2) other people should help them do that, financially and otherwise
3) other people should also get loud
4) not violent though
Greg Bovino is leading a rebel cavalry terrorizing America—and it's important to recognize that it's in retreat. While the trauma and terror Bovino’s raiders instill is real and damaging, it’s remarkable to note how ineffective the force has turned out to be. www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/trump-bord...
Trump, Border Patrol Retreat in Failure from Chicago
Five important lessons of the first six months of Trump’s immigration raids — and why CBP’s Greg Bovino is the Nathan Bedford Forrest of the Trump era.
www.doomsdayscenario.co
November 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
i think the synthesis so far of the LA/DC/Chicago experiences is:
1) vulnerable people should hide and wait it out to whatever extent they can
2) other people should help them do that, financially and otherwise
3) other people should also get loud
4) not violent though
1) vulnerable people should hide and wait it out to whatever extent they can
2) other people should help them do that, financially and otherwise
3) other people should also get loud
4) not violent though
“Starbucks workers across the country are on an Unfair Labor Practices strike, fighting for a fair contract. While workers are on strike, I won’t be buying any Starbucks, and I’m asking you to join us.” - Zohran Mamdani
www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2025/11/mamd...
www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2025/11/mamd...
Mamdani Wants a Starbucks Boycott - Lawyers, Guns & Money
One thing we can definitely expect is for Mamdani to do what he can to support workers and that’s what he is doing with the Starbucks workers. Zohran Mamdani doesn’t want you to shop at Starbucks righ...
www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
“Starbucks workers across the country are on an Unfair Labor Practices strike, fighting for a fair contract. While workers are on strike, I won’t be buying any Starbucks, and I’m asking you to join us.” - Zohran Mamdani
www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2025/11/mamd...
www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2025/11/mamd...
“So by saying ‘Oversight’ can have ‘what they are legally entitled to,’ Trump is saying he intends to have DOJ provide Oversight selective files and withhold the rest under ‘active investigation’ terms – possibly without even revealing that to Oversight.”
www.rawstory.com/jeffrey-epst...
www.rawstory.com/jeffrey-epst...
Trump's dramatic U-turn 'accidentally revealed' secret plan to block Epstein files: report
President Donald Trump called on House Republicans Sunday to vote in favor of releasing files on Jeffrey Epstein, but according to journalist Adam Cochran, he may have also “accidentally revealed” a p...
www.rawstory.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
“So by saying ‘Oversight’ can have ‘what they are legally entitled to,’ Trump is saying he intends to have DOJ provide Oversight selective files and withhold the rest under ‘active investigation’ terms – possibly without even revealing that to Oversight.”
www.rawstory.com/jeffrey-epst...
www.rawstory.com/jeffrey-epst...
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'Unprofessional and overwhelmed': Trump's FEMA chief resigns just 6 months into job
www.rawstory.com
'Unprofessional and overwhelmed': Trump's FEMA chief resigns just 6 months into job
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November 17, 2025 at 6:59 PM
'Unprofessional and overwhelmed': Trump's FEMA chief resigns just 6 months into job
"Richardson, a loyalist to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, was tapped to lead FEMA even though he lacked experience in disaster management."
Unaware that the US has a hurricane season. AWOL during the killer floods in Texas. And, aware that he was about to be fired. So, he quit.
Unaware that the US has a hurricane season. AWOL during the killer floods in Texas. And, aware that he was about to be fired. So, he quit.
FEMA chief steps down as Trump administration prepared to oust him | CNN Politics
The embattled acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency will step down after hurricane season following months of public controversy and internal frustration.
edition.cnn.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
"Richardson, a loyalist to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, was tapped to lead FEMA even though he lacked experience in disaster management."
Unaware that the US has a hurricane season. AWOL during the killer floods in Texas. And, aware that he was about to be fired. So, he quit.
Unaware that the US has a hurricane season. AWOL during the killer floods in Texas. And, aware that he was about to be fired. So, he quit.
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Let’s be clear: The DOJ has already been subpoenaed. They’re legally obligated to release the full Epstein files—and they’re still dragging their feet.
It’s a shame we’ve even gotten to the point of needing a discharge petition.
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It’s a shame we’ve even gotten to the point of needing a discharge petition.
(1/2)
November 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Let’s be clear: The DOJ has already been subpoenaed. They’re legally obligated to release the full Epstein files—and they’re still dragging their feet.
It’s a shame we’ve even gotten to the point of needing a discharge petition.
(1/2)
It’s a shame we’ve even gotten to the point of needing a discharge petition.
(1/2)
"A new report released Monday shows that international student enrollment in the United States is down 17%, the most in years, following the implementation of President Donald Trump’s harsh anti-immigrant policies and rhetoric."
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
Kicking out immigrants is hurting college enrollment—and the economy
A new report released Monday shows that international student enrollment in the United States is down 17%, the most in years, following the implementation of President Donald Trump’s harsh anti-immigr...
www.dailykos.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
"A new report released Monday shows that international student enrollment in the United States is down 17%, the most in years, following the implementation of President Donald Trump’s harsh anti-immigrant policies and rhetoric."
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene knows Trump's MAGA ship is sinking www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news...
Bucktin on the MAGA ship sinking - with Trump drilling new holes in the hull
Marjorie Taylor Greene can see what the rest of the party won’t admit: the MAGA ship is going under and Trump is the one punching fresh holes in the hull
www.mirror.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Marjorie Taylor Greene knows Trump's MAGA ship is sinking www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news...