Greasy Thug II
@smarka.bsky.social
Civil rights/disability rights lawyer, Indianapolis.
Always the Billy Lyons, never the Stagger Lee
Always the Billy Lyons, never the Stagger Lee
John Darnielle (he’s on here if, and a good follow) is a real one. I saw a tMGs show in Bloomington IN and he led a sing along of “Solidarity Forever” in support of striking grad students at IU.
February 9, 2026 at 12:19 AM
John Darnielle (he’s on here if, and a good follow) is a real one. I saw a tMGs show in Bloomington IN and he led a sing along of “Solidarity Forever” in support of striking grad students at IU.
People will take justice into their own hands. As always, predicted by the Simpsons
February 6, 2026 at 6:14 PM
People will take justice into their own hands. As always, predicted by the Simpsons
I initially thought that was a gritty version of Leela from Futurama
February 6, 2026 at 1:09 PM
I initially thought that was a gritty version of Leela from Futurama
That’s really hard to do stealthily. I was doing that but they heard me yelling “timber” and called the police.
February 5, 2026 at 9:18 PM
That’s really hard to do stealthily. I was doing that but they heard me yelling “timber” and called the police.
(I’m not there, so I’m making some assumptions that may be incorrect, so take with a grain of salt)
February 5, 2026 at 3:23 PM
(I’m not there, so I’m making some assumptions that may be incorrect, so take with a grain of salt)
What you’re describing is deterrent first, evidentiary secondary (though obviously a necessary and intended element). Also, I think there is a more active element (including whistles) intended to stop govt action/alerting targets that traditional LOs wouldn’t do (most of the time)
February 5, 2026 at 3:20 PM
What you’re describing is deterrent first, evidentiary secondary (though obviously a necessary and intended element). Also, I think there is a more active element (including whistles) intended to stop govt action/alerting targets that traditional LOs wouldn’t do (most of the time)
I think you’re right that it’s an evolution, but there is a significant shift. Traditionally, legal observers are primarily there for evidence collection in anticipation of legal action (either defensive or offensive), and any deterrent effects were secondary (though intended)
February 5, 2026 at 3:17 PM
I think you’re right that it’s an evolution, but there is a significant shift. Traditionally, legal observers are primarily there for evidence collection in anticipation of legal action (either defensive or offensive), and any deterrent effects were secondary (though intended)
The Magnetic Fields - Two Characters in Search of a Country Song
YouTube video by fadetherally
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February 5, 2026 at 2:08 AM
I worked as a research assistant for him, and he was my advisor for my law review note (it was bad, but that was all my fault and not his). He’s great in the classroom in addition to his scholarly work
February 4, 2026 at 4:46 PM
I worked as a research assistant for him, and he was my advisor for my law review note (it was bad, but that was all my fault and not his). He’s great in the classroom in addition to his scholarly work
Would you like to buy any of my artisanal glues, pastes, or other adhesives?
February 4, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Would you like to buy any of my artisanal glues, pastes, or other adhesives?
It doesn’t get a ton of credit because it’s so popular, but elephant is pretty tight too
February 2, 2026 at 10:57 PM
It doesn’t get a ton of credit because it’s so popular, but elephant is pretty tight too
I saw this at a film festival. Definitely worth watching
February 2, 2026 at 2:07 AM
I saw this at a film festival. Definitely worth watching
Thanks for sharing those excerpts! I’m not gonna read the opinion (at least not today), but that at least gives some context that no other reporting I’ve seen yet has (that it’s due to the supreme
Court’s convoluted interpretation of badly written statutes)
Court’s convoluted interpretation of badly written statutes)
January 30, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Thanks for sharing those excerpts! I’m not gonna read the opinion (at least not today), but that at least gives some context that no other reporting I’ve seen yet has (that it’s due to the supreme
Court’s convoluted interpretation of badly written statutes)
Court’s convoluted interpretation of badly written statutes)
There’s a King Crimson sample in there too, if I remember correctly
January 30, 2026 at 3:39 PM
There’s a King Crimson sample in there too, if I remember correctly
It’s a good record
January 28, 2026 at 11:44 PM
It’s a good record
Just told my wife that
January 28, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Just told my wife that
Congratulations on understanding the different forms of Chotiner interviews. Unfortunately, since this wasn’t the kind where he embarrasses you, it will not be seen.
January 27, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Congratulations on understanding the different forms of Chotiner interviews. Unfortunately, since this wasn’t the kind where he embarrasses you, it will not be seen.