@CodfishJohnny@mattyglesias@grok So even intentionally lying journalists are protected. I remember making that argument years ago so thanks for reminding me.
Enjoy your morning and have a blessed day! 🙏
While introducing musicians who joined him onstage, Ed Sheeran said, "They said yes with the knowledge that the world may hate them too for standing onstage with me."
Our report from Philadelphia: https://t.co/jARIh2cASv
@CodfishJohnny@mattyglesias So by LAW, all media must have access to the physical White House? So every single local channel, magazine, podcaster, blogger must be given a press credential?
Obviously credentials are selective, which means they can be un-selected.
@brianeskow I used to be attracted to the Libertarians and orgs like the ACLU.
It should be okay for communities to restrict some rights for societal goods, like red lights for traffic safety.
Libertarians are inclined towards legal drug use, sex work, and miss the mark too often for me.
Now that he won’t stop talking, the folks who told us Hasan Piker is a serious voice who should be listened to ought to let us know which of these positions we’re supposed to take seriously:
1. That “pound for pound,” America is worse than al-Qaeda - a ridiculous statement on a normal day, but particularly vile the same week we’re reflecting on the loss of 3,000 Americans on the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
2. That Communist China’s repressive regime is the “model” for America.
3. That Mao was “a great man of history” while the collapse of the Soviet Union was "one of the greatest catastrophes of the 20th century."
The great thing about America is that everyone is entitled to their opinions and free to express them, however dumb or immoral. That includes ‘Comrade’ Piker. The rest of us are just as free - obligated even - to call out this vile, hateful speech that only divides America.
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Clancy defense attorney Kevin Reddington went after a single juror today — the lone holdout who kept this jury deadlocked.
The other jurors, he said, "were robbed by one man for whatever his agenda was, who stole seven weeks from the life of these other jurors." Then: "I hope that guy can sleep well at night."
Jonathan Turley called it "reckless" and "really offensive."
He's right. In a case this raw, a lawyer does not put a target on a juror.
Jurors have a job. It includes saying no without fear.
I will personally pay for any trans or queer person who has expressed support for Islam, while demonizing Christians, to visit a Muslim country of my choice for a full month, all expenses paid.
I’ll accept visits to Saudi Arabia, or Iran, Iraq, Dubai, Bahrain or Afghanistan. Also ANYWHERE Hamas or Hezbollah controls.
You must:
1. Self identify as queer and/or trans by wearing shirts, hats and visible rainbows.
2. Protest for queer/trans rights in highly dense areas in PUBLIC.
3. Stream it live.
4. Live to talk about it as a free person.
Let’s settle this unserious and gaslighting argument once and for all.
@brianeskow In which universe can any Dem beat back the Socialist Squad energy?
Bill Clinton made waves with his Sista Soulja moment. If a Dem did the same today and publicly ridiculed someone on their side, it would be pure theater. I wouldn’t believe it.
@harryjsisson Historically, it was the rich who built hospitals, libraries, and cultural centers.
That’s when people were more altruistic and didn’t act like Scrooge - “I pay taxes to help the poor, you don’t need me.”