Curmudge1

@curmudge1.bsky.social

Juneau political activist, lifetime resident of Tlingit Aani, for which I thank the Aak Kwaan, the traditional caretakers of this land. Democrat, Keynesian, antiFedSoc. Musician, former broadcaster, IT guru, annoyer of public officials, sailboater

El-Sayed: "My commitment to Jewish safety is the same commitment that I have to the safety of my own daughters. Because if there is one question of political philosophy that ought to animate us all, it's what would we do if we treated all our kids like they were all of our kids?"

RFKJr claims Lyme disease was created by scientists,which is the closest he’s come to admitting that science exists. Meanwhile, Ötzi the Iceman, who died more than 5.3K years ago, had Lyme disease. Apparently prehistoric humans are part of the conspiracy. Get me off this timeline

“Milei announced a congressional bill built on three pillars: keep AI unregulated, create a new legal category called the non-human corporation, & offer a low corporate tax rate to attract tech investment. The historical reference he chose to anchor it was the Dutch East India Company…” 7/30/26 …1/

The man himself, chainsaw in hand at conservative gatherings one year, rewriting corporate law the next. I'll give him this: he knows how to make headlines.
In a Financial Times op-ed published in early June, Milei announced a
congressional bill built on three pillars: keep Al unregulated, create a new legal category called the non-human corporation, and offer a low corporate tax rate to attract tech investment. The historical reference he chose to anchor it was the Dutch East India Company, founded in 1602, which he positioned as the legal innovation that made capitalism possible. Buenos Aires, he suggested, could do for Al what Amsterdam did for the age of sail.
It is a genuinely bold premise. And it you only read the headlines, it sounds revolutionary. If you, however, read the actual bill, it gets considerably more complicated.

Firefighters in Spokane are working around the clock to battle the wildfires, and WCK & our local partners are there to support them no matter what time it is. Chef Chad & his team at Trail Feast served up a hearty breakfast at 6:00 AM to first responders stationed at Mt. Spokane High School. (1/2)

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Incredible nonsense from John Cornyn. True, the harm to Epstein’s victims can’t be remedied by a “no” vote. But why should Blanche’s corrupt cover-up of the Epstein files—in violation of a Congressional mandate(!)—be rewarded by “yes”? Can’t get any more craven than this.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · yesterday

Cornyn justifies his support for Blanche: "That's one of those things that can't be remedied by a 'no' vote"

"Today's vote to advance Todd Blanche is a slap in the face to the rule of law ... the senators with concerns about the slush fund & the Epstein files asked for a legally binding commitment & settled for a pinky promise." Our full @democracydefendersaction.org statement👇 -TN

Judiciary Committee Vote Advancing Blanche’s Nomination Is Deeply Troubling for Rule of Law | Democracy Defenders Action

Following is a statement from Amb. Norm Eisen (ret.), on the Judiciary Committee’s vote today advancing Todd Blanche’s nomination to attorney general.

democracydefendersaction.org