Truth will set us free. We hold these truths to be self-evident, all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men,
SCOTUS' power comes from the constitution. Nowhere is it enumerated SCOTUS can simply toss the constitution, nullify Congress, the lower courts, and checks & balances, and install a king. These per incuriam actions are illegitimate. SCOTUS is not above the law. Time to impeach. #scotusiscorrupt
It has been clear for some time that we need new leadership at the Office of Homeless Services, and these numbers show why. We've wasted $50 million on ego, incompetence, and bloated bureaucracy, with no end in sight. Are you listening, @freddieoconnell.bsky.social? This is your legacy.
Judith Tackett@judytacketttn.bsky.social · 2mo agoNashville saw an increase of 4%. And an increase of 14% since 2022 when the cities started investing millions more than in previous years. Nashville's encampment closure strategy clearly is not working, no matter how the city spins it. We should do better. Other cities have!
When asked today on WPLN's "Ask The Mayor" about the just launched MNPD drone deployment & how it bypasses the mandates in Section 13.08.080 of the Metro Code, which require a full Council resolution & a public hearing for any technology capable of public recording, Mayor Freddie O'Connell said,
The last time anyone truly spoke truth to power, and something that should shame every so-called journalist at the farce that is the White House correspondent's dinner 2026. m.youtube.com/watch?v=DDbx...
Michelle Wolf COMPLETE REMARKS at 2018 White House Correspondents' Dinner (C-SPAN)
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War. What is it good for? Absolutely nothing.
Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social · 4mo ago53 years ago today, the last U.S. combat troops left South Vietnam, ending America’s direct role in the Vietnam War. I remember seeing this anti-war PSA back then. Its message is sadly still very relevant today as Trump drags us into another unpopular war.
If only we would see.
Omg. WTF is Happening?@lalahaenzy.bsky.social · 6mo agoSir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again. #Pinks #ProudBlue
The Titans gave Nashville $250k to help people behind on their rent or mortgage because of the ice storm, accessed through the Metro Action Commission. 8000 more gifts and we'll have recouped the money we put out for the stadium! #housingfund #rooftopnashville #legalaidnashville
Please check on your neighbors, especially if you are without power. The warming stations in Nashville have opened. Now would be the time to get there before the roads refreeze. @whittlz.bsky.social @themanaen.bsky.social
Why does @mayor.nashville.gov continue to stand behind incompetent leadership at OHS & praise folks as our homeless numbers increase by 40%? With a weeks notice of a major storm coming we hand out flyers with the wrong address for the shelter. Indefensible. We wasted $50 million to stroke egos.
We need @aoc.bsky.social @crockett.house.gov to start a party that will actually oppose this horror. Jeffries & Shumer are all that is wrong right now. Pelosi politics are of another century. We can't wait for deadheads to wake up. Oppose fascism or die. That's the choice. @thetnholler.bsky.social
Had to snap a quick pic before Wally dives into his favorite liver and garbage cake, with butt-sniff sprinkles. Nothing but the best for the birthday boy! #cowdog #supermutt
whitney pastorek@whittlz.bsky.social · 7mo agoEverybody say happy 10th birthday, Wally! #cowdog #supermutt
Border Patrol has literally no jurisdiction in Minneapolis. They are limited to 100 miles from border. They are rogue, acting illegally, immorally, and unconstitutionally and it's time for democratic leadership to stand up and start taking action. Rest them, then sue them. Not the other way around.
Status Coup News@statuscoupnews.bsky.social · 7mo ago🚨"Get the f*ck out!"-Minneapolis residents scream at SWARM of Border Patrol agents as they launch tear gas, pepper balls, and pepper spray at unarmed residents who came to the aide of...a vehicle Border Patrol rammed into. FULL VIDEO ⬇️
@aoc.bsky.social @crockett.house.gov we can't wait for your leadership to grow a spine.We need action now! Arrest ICE lawbreakers, freeze Trump assets, strip corporate charters, stop waiting for courts. Do, don't sue. People's lives are on the line. Action not words. MAKE them take the gloves off.
Nashville representing for our immigrant neighbors. #iceoutforgood
Why can't we ID faces under masks? If we can undress people we should be able to remove masks & show the fascists for who they are. Where is that technology? We can't let these thugs walk around with impunity. They are not above the law, ever. @youranoncentral.bsky.social @youranonnews.bsky.social
Republicans quitting Congress & Massie should switch parties or become independent to switch control of the house. You have nothing to lose, and everything to gain: your dignity, your country, and your place on the right side of history. We need you today. #bloodonyourhands #saveourddmocracy #nohate
Lynn@lynnf.bsky.social · 7mo agoEvery Republican quitting Congress & Thomas Massie should switch parties to swap control of the house & stop this Trumpian nightmare now. If you care about our country, constitution & the rule of law, it's your duty. @maddow.bsky.social @meidastouch.com @muellershewrote.com @thetnholler.bsky.social
This is great news. But it is absolutely unacceptable that it took so long and the voices of so many women were deemed not enough to move on this a long time ago. Do better @mayor.nashville.gov #believewomen
So I guess we now know for sure that 'assassination' attempt was staged. With that much aspirin in his system his ear wouldn't have clotted and stopped bleeding for hours. Instead it didn't even stain his shirt! #illiterati
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 7mo agoTrump admits to taking more aspirin than his docs recommend: “They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don’t want thick blood pouring through my heart. I want nice, thin blood pouring through my heart. Does that make sense?” What could possibly go wrong! (2/6)
Here’s a laugh to start your New Year, a musical short from 2004 24-Hour Film Festival in Nashville, when the facsists first came to DC town. It’s a good reminder that some things will never change. You may recognize a few folks, but don’t hold it against them! youtu.be/bbvaXoNfCBs?...
Overdue
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Must be something in the water in Indiana. 1st Pence & then the state Senate telling Trump to fuck off in his effort to overturn our democracy. True patriotism is the line that runs through all of us & that is the tie that binds. We will prevail against this evil. @indivisible.org @meidastouch.com
The GOP has always had the power, but now they must band together & throw Trump aside. A handful can stop this nightmare. He won’t save them & they will go down for the dumbest traitor to ever live. His power comes from their fear & he counts on it. Fools. @thetnholler.bsky.social @meidastouch.com
Time for someone to throw their hat in the ring to bring this quockerwodger down. Massive disappointment. @mayor.nashville.gov @freddieoconnell.bsky.social readrichtext.substack.com/p/no-means-n...
"No" means "No", Freddie. The Mayor's Office is trying to pass FUSUS on steroids while you're on Thanksgiving break.
Write to your council member and tell them no public safety technology without our consent. Surveillance of us, without us, isn't for us.
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Wally’s human @whittlz.bsky.social is back and after all his canine carousing and treat treats, Wally’s ready to sit around and watch while she produces @citycastnash.bsky.social. If you see her, mums the word on the dog man’s escapades. He’s covered his tracks, so let’s let this partying dog lie!
Wally’s hanging at the Villager today with his bud Neil. They’re commiserating after the Nash SC loss last night & some hair of the human is definitely helping sooth the pain. Wally’s got one more solo night out before @whittlz.bsky.social returns and he has to shape up. Hmmm! #WallyDoesNashville
