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Doug Lindner
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Democracy nerd, DC politics guy, public-interest lawyer, Jewish American. Live Free or Die. Views and puns solely my fault; everything else is fedsoc’s fault.
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I asked four different AIs a question any sixth grader with Wikipedia could easily answer, and they all got it wrong.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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When I set this reminder five years ago today, I did not expect it to be bittersweet
12:00 TIME SENSITIVE Four seasons total landscaping Today, 12:00 PM 89 now
November 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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When you’re definitely not an antisemite but getting invited to a Jewish dinner party is a nightmare scenario

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Roberts's speechwriter, Evan Myers, suggested that Heritage's attempts to address accusations of antisemitism would eventually mean he would be required to attend a Shabbat dinner, which he said would conflict with his faith.
November 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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November 1, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Jewish Americans have never been on board with MAGA
Religion 22,966 total respondents Jewish 2% Harris 78% • Trump 22%
October 31, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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As a lawyer and democracy expert I cannot overstate how rock-solid the presidential term limit is. Thread.
The Economist + @economist.com Follow There is a legal case for a third term—but it is strewn with obstacles 647 USA Trump 2028 There is a legal case for a third term—but it is strewn with obstacles econ.st October 30, 2025 at 10:50 AM & Everybody can reply
October 31, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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Sigh
Doug Lindner Jul 22, 2016 • 8: There is only one issue in this campaign and it's that Donald Trump cannot be trusted with nuclear weapons. That's it. Everything else is nothing compared to that. Trump himself has repeatedly suggested using nuclear weapons. The ghostwriter of Trump's memoir/manifesto The Art of the Deal who spent 18 months observina the •
October 30, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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< F Trump v. United States dissenting). *685 The President of the United States is the most powerful person in the country, and possibly the world. When he uses his official powers in any way, under the majority's reasoning, he now will be insulated from criminal prosecution. Orders the Navy's Seal Team 6 to assassinate a political rival? Immune. Organizes a military coup to hold onto power? Immune. Takes a bribe in exchange for a pardon? Immune. Immune, immune, immune.
October 29, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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October 27, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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(Yes there really are eighty thousand dollar F-150s)
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October 25, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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I'm sorry If you're reading this, I owe you an apology. I dropped the ball. And it's time to acknowledge my screw-up: I haven't posted the phrase "Epstein Ballroom" in over 12 hours. No excuses, won't happen again!
October 24, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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seems legit

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settlement with Mr. Trump, a Justice Department spokesman, Chad Gilmartin, said, “In any circumstance, all officials at the Department of Justice follow the guidance of career ethics officials.” In July, Ms. Bondi fired the agency’s top ethics adviser.
October 21, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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October 21, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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Halfway through the Careless People audiobook when i get a Venmo notification that this happened:
Facebook Consumer Privacy User + $38.36 Profile Litigation Settlement Administrator paid you 2m . Private transaction A Your Facebook Consumer Privacy User Profile Litigation settlement payment is now available in Venmo.
October 21, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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2024 exit poll, Jewish voters:
Kamala 78, Trump 22
October 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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The 125 countries that recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court at The Hague

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October 20, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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Freedom of speech rockwell meme that says “good things are good, bad things are bad”
October 19, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Bernie says No Kings
October 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Dictators seek to control the capital so they can control the country. Free DC. No Kings.
October 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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October 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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October 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Bill Nye the No Kings Guy
October 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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DC has no kings
October 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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DEPARTMEN 유 Homeland Security ® @homelandgov.bsky.social Follow Hello, Patriots! DHS is here to appeal to your patriotic spirit and ask that you lend us a hand in stopping the Democrats' government shutdown. To all the Americans on Bluesky, your homeland needs all of us to work together. Post Cancel Post IS THIS THING ON? 含
October 17, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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No Kings protests are happening everywhere tomorrow. Go to lcv.org/nokings and find the closest one. History has its eyes on you.
October 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM