Joshua R. Hall

Interdisciplinary scholar with interests in legal theory, public banking, and history (JD Willamette U. | PhD Cardiff U.)

[Joshua R. Hall @JoshuaRHall3]

An interesting conversation happened to me the other day, and I can't get it out of my head.

Talking to a friend at law school about "the Founders" (say "Framers," the first is cringe AF), I said that one of Scalia's statements about history in a dissent was entirely wrong. 🧵

[Joshua R. Hall @JoshuaRHall3]

@FlintDibble @netflix

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With political ads in full swing, I would love both the @DanRayfield and @LathropWill campaigns to explain how the goals set out in their advertising fit within the statutory powers of the Oregon Attorney General.

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@FlintDibble I remember this episode of Man in the High Castle! Oh, wait ... someone actually wrote this ... in real life ... on a public forum ... hooray...

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@sentantiq @AntigoneJournal To be fair, this childish outburst did lead to @BretDevereaux getting a pretty cool, and unique nickname 🤣

Astonishing, still, that nobody had the courage to sign those posts and that they were made from behind the veil of the publication's name.

[Joshua R. Hall @JoshuaRHall3]

I rarely comment on popular-facing ancient world things anymore, but the video linked below really annoyed me. Much of it is just made-up nonsense, yet it has tens of thousands of views. I absolutely hate this.

https://t.co/J4Sr7SfRld

[Joshua R. Hall @JoshuaRHall3]

@whatlawfoxsays Ah, really? Good to know that. Given that I have heard colleagues say /similar/ things, it didn't feel too unrealistic.

[Joshua R. Hall @JoshuaRHall3]

This is one of the most laughable takes I have ever seen from a faculty member.

For those in graduate or professional programs, yes, networking is important. A mental health break at the /airport/ after what might be your first conference is just as important.

[Tim Gill @timgill924]

I caught a grad student of mine watching anime at the airport after a conference once. I was pretty furious. You’re basically saying ‘I’d rather watch this than network with my peers.’ I snapped a photo and told him someone sent me it. That woke him up real fast.

[Joshua R. Hall @JoshuaRHall3]

@geeta_minocha I can only imagine what a nightmare of a supervisor this person must be.

[Bad Ancient @BadAncient]

Mary Beard dropping some hard truths to the Musk-ateers on here. His ignorance of ancient history is matched only by his confidence in spouting it publicly. #BadAncient

[Joshua R. Hall @JoshuaRHall3]

@JamesWardenMN @BretDevereaux @SydneyFreedberg It's a good overview, as are any of Hoyos' other books.

I still recommend Serge Lancel's "Carthage: A History" to folks who are first approaching Carthage, as well.

[Josh RR Jokien @joshcarlosjosh]

but they were, all of them, deceived, for another Ring was made. but it was an official act so there was not much they could do about it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[The Onion @TheOnion]

Clarence Thomas Torn Over Case Where Both Sides Offer Compelling Scuba Trips https://t.co/zX6V4eThGV

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@Nakhthor John Roberts once touted his duty as chief was to ensure that the Court maintained its institutional legitimacy. He has clearly done a "180" on that perspective.

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By not giving lower courts any guidance, Loper just created a mountain of work for the judiciary that it is not equipped to handle. Hoozah for “judicial economy” and all that!

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Is it common for a law review to send articles to press without first sending proofs to authors? Asking as a scholar from a different field beginning to publish in law reviews.

[Public Banking Institute @PublicBanksNow]

ICYMI: Tennessee State Senator Frank Niceley on why a public bank is imperative for credit unions and small banks.

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@geeta_minocha Are you threatening to lighten my workload? Oh, no!

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Hey all! A friend has a GoFundMe setup to help with some unexpected veterinary bills. If you can help, a tiny and affectionate squirrel will be very happy 😊

https://t.co/VhF2AJRe0I