Kathleen Hunker

A classical liberal obsessed with #law, #politics, and #constitutionalism. J.D./ LL.M in Comparative Law and Human Rights. Standard disclaimers apply.

[Kathleen Hunker @KathleenHunker]

There’s hope for civilization yet.

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America’s flagship deserves better than a watery grave.

[Titanic New York @TitanicNewYork]

SS United States passing Key West on her Final Voyage. Longer than Titanic at 1,000 ft, she still holds the fastest transatlantic crossing record—3 days, 10 hours, 40 mins.

Will America save her or sink her in USA 250th?

#SSUnitedStates #America250 #savessunitedstates

[Kathleen Hunker @KathleenHunker]

@NancyAFrench My favorite is West Loop from @Walgreens. The only trouble is that ever since COVID, it’s harder to find any pantyhose, much less my favorite brand.

[Kathleen Hunker @KathleenHunker]

@NancyAFrench Depends on the brand. Typically, I get three to four wears out of them, although a full work week is not uncommon. Since there are three per pack, I often only go through two packs a month, maybe three.

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@LeahLibresco @museofhistory Your father was a magnificent teacher. I had him for multiple classes and consider them to be a highlight of my time at Hofstra. He’ll truly be missed by his students. I’ll be sure to add him to my prayers tonight. God bless!

[Kathleen Hunker @KathleenHunker]

“The terrorists soon discovered that a random group of Americans is an exceptional group of people. . .These Americans were brave, strong, and united in ways that shocked the terrorists – but should not surprise any of us. This is the nation we know.”
 
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[Kathleen Hunker @KathleenHunker]

Of the 1,200-person American University of Afghanistan community — local staff, faculty and students—perhaps 50 have been able to get out. Not acceptable. We need to #SaveThemAll. #DigitalDunkirk https://t.co/scWb1BWfud

[Bethany S. Mandel @bethanyshondark]

This thread is filled with donation opportunities for those dealing with the situation in Afghanistan. Please RT it and consider donating.

First the Commander of the USAF in Qatar is accepting donations that will go directly to US military personnel in Qatar and in Kabul.

[Kathleen Hunker @KathleenHunker]

But for the generosity of friends, I would have spent the last few days in a 35 degree apartment, with no heat, electricity, or water. To all those Texans who opened up their homes, thank you! You saved lives. #TexasStrong #TexasBlackout #ERCOTFail #prayfortexas

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@RichieARomero My only point is that a capacity market, from explanations given, does not cure that particular problem. Even if Texas had one, there would not be an added incentive to winterize when Texans culturally and from past experience do not expect Arctic freezes across the state.

[Kathleen Hunker @KathleenHunker]

Lots of chatter about creating a TX capacity market. The current debacle, however, doesn’t seem to stem from lack of capacity, so much as existing capacity failing due to a deep freeze. I have yet to hear how capacity market would insulate infrastructure to cold. #TexasBlackout

[Kathleen Hunker @KathleenHunker]

@RichieARomero Agreed. The failure to winterize played a massive role. It represents a lack of imagination and basic precautions that should not go unanswered.

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Any patience I had with the so-called “rolling” blackout dissipated the moment I could I see my breadth in my apartment. Is #austinenergy even pretending to rotate load at this point? It’s been 33 hours. #Austinblackout

[Kathleen Hunker @KathleenHunker]

Dancing at the Broken Spoke was the first time I felt like a Texan. To James White, the man who made that possible, may God bless you on your final two-step. #brokenspoke

[Kathleen Hunker @KathleenHunker]

@jordanlperkins That said, I never stopped checking my Twitter feed. Your tweets are pretty amusing.

[Kathleen Hunker @KathleenHunker]

@jordanlperkins I got out of the habit during my time with the U.S. Senate. Silence seemed to be the safest option then. I only tweet now on occasion, typically when my feelings override my instincts for self-preservation.

[Catholic Sat @CatholicSat]

Pope Francis imparts the Urbi et Orbi Blessing, to Rome and to the World, in the form of a Eucharistic Benediction, in a world gripped by the coronavirus covid-19 pandemic.

[Kathleen Hunker @KathleenHunker]

Well done, @Outback! Your curbside takeaway tasted just as good as if I were sitting in the dining room. I'll be sure to come back real soon.