@ike-bickerstaff.bsky.social
Don't let the door hit ya on the way out....
The judge «warned that Halligan “and anyone who joins her on a pleading containing the improper moniker” could be subjected to potential disciplinary action.»
www.cnn.com/2026/01/20/p...
The judge «warned that Halligan “and anyone who joins her on a pleading containing the improper moniker” could be subjected to potential disciplinary action.»
www.cnn.com/2026/01/20/p...
Trump-appointed judge tears into Lindsey Halligan’s ‘vitriol’ and calls her leadership a ‘charade’ | CNN Politics
A federal judge on Tuesday ripped into Lindsey Halligan, President Donald Trump’s personal choice as the top federal prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia, after she used unusually sharp lang...
www.cnn.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Don't let the door hit ya on the way out....
The judge «warned that Halligan “and anyone who joins her on a pleading containing the improper moniker” could be subjected to potential disciplinary action.»
www.cnn.com/2026/01/20/p...
The judge «warned that Halligan “and anyone who joins her on a pleading containing the improper moniker” could be subjected to potential disciplinary action.»
www.cnn.com/2026/01/20/p...
Excellent frame-by-frame analysis of the Renee Good shooting, combining multiple videos from different angles. Well worth watching.
The agent didn't get run over; the #pussygrabber is lying.
www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
7 minute video from the NY Times. Also a transcript. Not paywalled AFAICT.
The agent didn't get run over; the #pussygrabber is lying.
www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
7 minute video from the NY Times. Also a transcript. Not paywalled AFAICT.
Video: Video Analysis of ICE Shooting Sheds Light on Contested Moments
Newly available videos and existing footage synchronized and assessed by The Times provides a frame-by-frame look at how an ICE officer ended up shooting and killing a motorist in Minneapolis.
www.nytimes.com
January 18, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Excellent frame-by-frame analysis of the Renee Good shooting, combining multiple videos from different angles. Well worth watching.
The agent didn't get run over; the #pussygrabber is lying.
www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
7 minute video from the NY Times. Also a transcript. Not paywalled AFAICT.
The agent didn't get run over; the #pussygrabber is lying.
www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
7 minute video from the NY Times. Also a transcript. Not paywalled AFAICT.
Marcy Wheeler fricassées Stephen Miller:
His scheme to murderbomb boats in the Caribbean and invade Venezuela and Greenland has direct ties to the latest invasion of Minneapolis
1 hour 40 minute video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIi6...
His scheme to murderbomb boats in the Caribbean and invade Venezuela and Greenland has direct ties to the latest invasion of Minneapolis
1 hour 40 minute video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIi6...
Murder on ICE and Water
YouTube video by emptywheel
www.youtube.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Marcy Wheeler fricassées Stephen Miller:
His scheme to murderbomb boats in the Caribbean and invade Venezuela and Greenland has direct ties to the latest invasion of Minneapolis
1 hour 40 minute video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIi6...
His scheme to murderbomb boats in the Caribbean and invade Venezuela and Greenland has direct ties to the latest invasion of Minneapolis
1 hour 40 minute video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIi6...
Call script:
Hi --
Quick question: Has congressman Ciscomani taken a position or made a statement about the recent events in Minneapolis?
<No, he hasn't, as of noon, Wed 14 Jan 2026>
If it's not something he's focused on, he needs to get focused real soon now.
Can I leave a brief message?
[1/4]
Hi --
Quick question: Has congressman Ciscomani taken a position or made a statement about the recent events in Minneapolis?
<No, he hasn't, as of noon, Wed 14 Jan 2026>
If it's not something he's focused on, he needs to get focused real soon now.
Can I leave a brief message?
[1/4]
January 14, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Call script:
Hi --
Quick question: Has congressman Ciscomani taken a position or made a statement about the recent events in Minneapolis?
<No, he hasn't, as of noon, Wed 14 Jan 2026>
If it's not something he's focused on, he needs to get focused real soon now.
Can I leave a brief message?
[1/4]
Hi --
Quick question: Has congressman Ciscomani taken a position or made a statement about the recent events in Minneapolis?
<No, he hasn't, as of noon, Wed 14 Jan 2026>
If it's not something he's focused on, he needs to get focused real soon now.
Can I leave a brief message?
[1/4]
Now up to at least 6 resigned from DoJ in Minnesota.
Plus at least 4 resigned in EDVA.
Plus at least 1 fired in DC.
This is not normal.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u...
Plus at least 4 resigned in EDVA.
Plus at least 1 fired in DC.
This is not normal.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u...
Six Prosecutors Quit Over Push to Investigate ICE Shooting Victim’s Widow
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Now up to at least 6 resigned from DoJ in Minnesota.
Plus at least 4 resigned in EDVA.
Plus at least 1 fired in DC.
This is not normal.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u...
Plus at least 4 resigned in EDVA.
Plus at least 1 fired in DC.
This is not normal.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u...
* The fruit stand that *only* sells whole foods cannot double from 100% to 200%, so they have to stop accepting SNAP.
* The snack bar that *never* sells whole foods is unaffected.
* Stores stock what people buy. Stocking more perishables just increases waste.
* This is malice, not mere stupidity.
* The snack bar that *never* sells whole foods is unaffected.
* Stores stock what people buy. Stocking more perishables just increases waste.
* This is malice, not mere stupidity.
RFK Jr: "One of the things we're doing is Brooke Rollins is requiring that any facility, and store that accepts food stamps will have to double the amount of whole food that is now available to recipients. So that will change the marketplace around the country."
January 13, 2026 at 7:11 PM
* The fruit stand that *only* sells whole foods cannot double from 100% to 200%, so they have to stop accepting SNAP.
* The snack bar that *never* sells whole foods is unaffected.
* Stores stock what people buy. Stocking more perishables just increases waste.
* This is malice, not mere stupidity.
* The snack bar that *never* sells whole foods is unaffected.
* Stores stock what people buy. Stocking more perishables just increases waste.
* This is malice, not mere stupidity.
Reposted
This has been an issue and a dangerous tactic by DHS for at least 12 years.
January 12, 2026 at 9:10 PM
This has been an issue and a dangerous tactic by DHS for at least 12 years.
«The departures – including that of the chief of the section, as well as the principal deputy chief, deputy chief and acting deputy chief – represent the most significant mass resignation at the Justice Department since February.»
www.ms.now/news/doj-civ...
www.ms.now/news/doj-civ...
A new spate of Justice Department officials quit because their section didn't want to probe Renee Good's shooting
At least four leaders of the Civil Rights Division resigned because the section's head, Harmeet Dhillon, decided not to investigate shooting of Renee Good.
www.ms.now
January 13, 2026 at 7:56 AM
«The departures – including that of the chief of the section, as well as the principal deputy chief, deputy chief and acting deputy chief – represent the most significant mass resignation at the Justice Department since February.»
www.ms.now/news/doj-civ...
www.ms.now/news/doj-civ...
Erik Siebert, Halligan’s predecessor, was forced out of his job in September after he determined there was not enough evidence to bring charges against James. At least four other career prosecutors have been terminated in the office for the same reasons.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Federal prosecutor in Virginia fired after refusing to lead Comey case
Robert McBride, deputy to Trump ally Lindsey Halligan, is latest in series of dismissals
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Erik Siebert, Halligan’s predecessor, was forced out of his job in September after he determined there was not enough evidence to bring charges against James. At least four other career prosecutors have been terminated in the office for the same reasons.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
The space station will be highly visible from Tucson on Sunday evening for a few minutes starting at 06:16:27 PM.
It's very bright and it moves.
Reference:
www.astroviewer.net/iss/en/obser...
It's very bright and it moves.
Reference:
www.astroviewer.net/iss/en/obser...
January 11, 2026 at 4:10 AM
The space station will be highly visible from Tucson on Sunday evening for a few minutes starting at 06:16:27 PM.
It's very bright and it moves.
Reference:
www.astroviewer.net/iss/en/obser...
It's very bright and it moves.
Reference:
www.astroviewer.net/iss/en/obser...
«So many institutions are just trying to survive this iteration of the Trump administration, and saying and doing whatever they have to in order to get by. But Treanor knows that surviving by betraying the principles you hold near and dear is no victory.»
abovethelaw.com/2025/03/geor...
abovethelaw.com/2025/03/geor...
Georgetown Law To Ed Martin: F All The Way Off - Above the Law
It's a good day to be a Hoya.
abovethelaw.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:20 PM
«So many institutions are just trying to survive this iteration of the Trump administration, and saying and doing whatever they have to in order to get by. But Treanor knows that surviving by betraying the principles you hold near and dear is no victory.»
abovethelaw.com/2025/03/geor...
abovethelaw.com/2025/03/geor...
The judge is really ticked off. Read the order. This judge is hearing a carjacking / bank robbery / murder case, unrelated to the James Comey and Tish James prosecutions for which Halligan is infamous.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
3 page pdf:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
3 page pdf:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Trump lawyer ordered to defend using US attorney title despite ruling it’s unlawful
Lindsey Halligan was installed in the position by the president to prosecute Letitia James and James Comey
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:14 PM
The judge is really ticked off. Read the order. This judge is hearing a carjacking / bank robbery / murder case, unrelated to the James Comey and Tish James prosecutions for which Halligan is infamous.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
3 page pdf:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
3 page pdf:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
I was wondering whether something like this could be done, to make it unnecessary for top DoJ officials to testify. The judge made a Solomonic decision: Half a baby now, half a baby later if necessary.
This article links to the decision itself.
lawandcrime.com/high-profile...
This article links to the decision itself.
lawandcrime.com/high-profile...
Judge cancels criminal trial for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, gives government one more chance
"If the government fails to carry its burden at the evidentiary hearing...the [defense motion to dismiss] would be granted without need for any further discovery."
lawandcrime.com
December 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I was wondering whether something like this could be done, to make it unnecessary for top DoJ officials to testify. The judge made a Solomonic decision: Half a baby now, half a baby later if necessary.
This article links to the decision itself.
lawandcrime.com/high-profile...
This article links to the decision itself.
lawandcrime.com/high-profile...
AI fail du jour:
In reality the Continental Divide does not "start" in or near Chihuahua.
Crossing a border is not the same as starting or stopping. It crosses the /northern/ border of Chihuahua at an elevation around 4300 ft; farther south it is much higher.
In reality the Continental Divide does not "start" in or near Chihuahua.
Crossing a border is not the same as starting or stopping. It crosses the /northern/ border of Chihuahua at an elevation around 4300 ft; farther south it is much higher.
![> Continental Divide Chihuahua?
The chatbot falsely says:
«The Continental Divide [...] starts low in the south
near the Mexico border (around 4,300 ft) and climbs
to high plateaus and peaks [....]»](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:dykbuohspyomat4omwda3bkh/bafkreidhfy7rd6adoaoxe5yeofac6ffo7dt65nmp24uw2ljet4sfbiy7yq@jpeg)
December 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
AI fail du jour:
In reality the Continental Divide does not "start" in or near Chihuahua.
Crossing a border is not the same as starting or stopping. It crosses the /northern/ border of Chihuahua at an elevation around 4300 ft; farther south it is much higher.
In reality the Continental Divide does not "start" in or near Chihuahua.
Crossing a border is not the same as starting or stopping. It crosses the /northern/ border of Chihuahua at an elevation around 4300 ft; farther south it is much higher.
Y'all really should watch the "Inside CECOT" segment that CBS produced, only to have fascist toady Bari Weiss try to suppress it.
It's only 13 minutes long. Well researched, well organized.
The following article links to the video, and provides a bit of context:
www.wonkette.com/p/lets-watch...
It's only 13 minutes long. Well researched, well organized.
The following article links to the video, and provides a bit of context:
www.wonkette.com/p/lets-watch...
Let's Watch '60 Minutes' Segment On Salvador Torture Camp That Bari Weiss Didn't Want Us To See
Can't say it would have been improved by Stephen Miller lying about it.
www.wonkette.com
December 27, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Y'all really should watch the "Inside CECOT" segment that CBS produced, only to have fascist toady Bari Weiss try to suppress it.
It's only 13 minutes long. Well researched, well organized.
The following article links to the video, and provides a bit of context:
www.wonkette.com/p/lets-watch...
It's only 13 minutes long. Well researched, well organized.
The following article links to the video, and provides a bit of context:
www.wonkette.com/p/lets-watch...
A pox on all their houses.
Here's a good writeup: background plus context plus appropriate snark:
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Here's a good writeup: background plus context plus appropriate snark:
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Heritage Foundation killed by MAGA
Antisemitism in the GOP? The devil you say!
substack.com
December 25, 2025 at 12:27 AM
A pox on all their houses.
Here's a good writeup: background plus context plus appropriate snark:
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Here's a good writeup: background plus context plus appropriate snark:
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Fascist juggernaut hits a speed bump.
I always expect the worst from this supreme court, so when there are "only" three votes for unrestrained dicktatorship, it feels like a win. A temporary win.
It would be a bigger deal if it were permanent.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
I always expect the worst from this supreme court, so when there are "only" three votes for unrestrained dicktatorship, it feels like a win. A temporary win.
It would be a bigger deal if it were permanent.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Supreme Court Upholds Block to Trump’s Chicago Military Takeover
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 24, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Fascist juggernaut hits a speed bump.
I always expect the worst from this supreme court, so when there are "only" three votes for unrestrained dicktatorship, it feels like a win. A temporary win.
It would be a bigger deal if it were permanent.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
I always expect the worst from this supreme court, so when there are "only" three votes for unrestrained dicktatorship, it feels like a win. A temporary win.
It would be a bigger deal if it were permanent.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
AI fail du jour:
As usual, the chatbot has no idea what it's talking about. It is the mechanization of modern politics; It spews words it thinks will "sound good", without regard to whether they are true or even meaningful.
As usual, the chatbot has no idea what it's talking about. It is the mechanization of modern politics; It spews words it thinks will "sound good", without regard to whether they are true or even meaningful.
December 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
AI fail du jour:
As usual, the chatbot has no idea what it's talking about. It is the mechanization of modern politics; It spews words it thinks will "sound good", without regard to whether they are true or even meaningful.
As usual, the chatbot has no idea what it's talking about. It is the mechanization of modern politics; It spews words it thinks will "sound good", without regard to whether they are true or even meaningful.
New: White House «Media Bias Offender Tipline»
☞ Please submit at least one tip per day. And tell your friends. Pick some Pox Network article at random, or take suggestions from mediaite.com.
You aren't required (or allowed) to say /what/ is wrong with the article, which makes it super easy.
☞ Please submit at least one tip per day. And tell your friends. Pick some Pox Network article at random, or take suggestions from mediaite.com.
You aren't required (or allowed) to say /what/ is wrong with the article, which makes it super easy.
December 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM
New: White House «Media Bias Offender Tipline»
☞ Please submit at least one tip per day. And tell your friends. Pick some Pox Network article at random, or take suggestions from mediaite.com.
You aren't required (or allowed) to say /what/ is wrong with the article, which makes it super easy.
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Astrology: There are 12 signs of the zodiac:
Astronomy: There are 13 constellations along the ecliptic. Right now the sun is in Ophiuchus.
Astrology: The first sign is Aries: March 21 – April 19.
Astronomy: On March 21, the sun is in Pisces. It won't get to Aries until 4 weeks later.
Astronomy: There are 13 constellations along the ecliptic. Right now the sun is in Ophiuchus.
Astrology: The first sign is Aries: March 21 – April 19.
Astronomy: On March 21, the sun is in Pisces. It won't get to Aries until 4 weeks later.
November 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Astrology: There are 12 signs of the zodiac:
Astronomy: There are 13 constellations along the ecliptic. Right now the sun is in Ophiuchus.
Astrology: The first sign is Aries: March 21 – April 19.
Astronomy: On March 21, the sun is in Pisces. It won't get to Aries until 4 weeks later.
Astronomy: There are 13 constellations along the ecliptic. Right now the sun is in Ophiuchus.
Astrology: The first sign is Aries: March 21 – April 19.
Astronomy: On March 21, the sun is in Pisces. It won't get to Aries until 4 weeks later.
AI fail du jour:
The AI chatbot is the mechanization of modern politics: It spews words it thinks will "sound good" without regard to whether they are true or even meaningful.
I'm pretty sure Serp is not the three-letter abbreviation for anything. And Serpens Cauda is not the genitive of anything.
The AI chatbot is the mechanization of modern politics: It spews words it thinks will "sound good" without regard to whether they are true or even meaningful.
I'm pretty sure Serp is not the three-letter abbreviation for anything. And Serpens Cauda is not the genitive of anything.
November 27, 2025 at 9:11 PM
AI fail du jour:
The AI chatbot is the mechanization of modern politics: It spews words it thinks will "sound good" without regard to whether they are true or even meaningful.
I'm pretty sure Serp is not the three-letter abbreviation for anything. And Serpens Cauda is not the genitive of anything.
The AI chatbot is the mechanization of modern politics: It spews words it thinks will "sound good" without regard to whether they are true or even meaningful.
I'm pretty sure Serp is not the three-letter abbreviation for anything. And Serpens Cauda is not the genitive of anything.
Words fail to describe how surprised I am not:
1) Major MAGA influencers are foreign enemy trolls.
2) Lone Smuk is stupid enough to out them even though he loves them.
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
1) Major MAGA influencers are foreign enemy trolls.
2) Lone Smuk is stupid enough to out them even though he loves them.
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
X's Top MAGA Trolls Revealed to Be Foreign Accounts
Elon Musk's X hosts large troll accounts that purport to be American voters who back Trump, but many of them are living in Asia, Africa, and Europe.
www.rollingstone.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Words fail to describe how surprised I am not:
1) Major MAGA influencers are foreign enemy trolls.
2) Lone Smuk is stupid enough to out them even though he loves them.
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
1) Major MAGA influencers are foreign enemy trolls.
2) Lone Smuk is stupid enough to out them even though he loves them.
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
AI fail du jour:
Pray tell, how can the frame be 36 mm wide when 35 mm movie film is only 35 mm wide? In reality, a Cinemascope frame is 21.95 × 18.6 mm, which is about the best you can do, after allowing for soundtrack and perforations. Cinemascope is widescreen by virtue of anamorphic lenses.
Pray tell, how can the frame be 36 mm wide when 35 mm movie film is only 35 mm wide? In reality, a Cinemascope frame is 21.95 × 18.6 mm, which is about the best you can do, after allowing for soundtrack and perforations. Cinemascope is widescreen by virtue of anamorphic lenses.
November 26, 2025 at 12:19 PM
AI fail du jour:
Pray tell, how can the frame be 36 mm wide when 35 mm movie film is only 35 mm wide? In reality, a Cinemascope frame is 21.95 × 18.6 mm, which is about the best you can do, after allowing for soundtrack and perforations. Cinemascope is widescreen by virtue of anamorphic lenses.
Pray tell, how can the frame be 36 mm wide when 35 mm movie film is only 35 mm wide? In reality, a Cinemascope frame is 21.95 × 18.6 mm, which is about the best you can do, after allowing for soundtrack and perforations. Cinemascope is widescreen by virtue of anamorphic lenses.