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adambirnbaum.bsky.social @adambirnbaum.bsky.social · 3h

Opened for Matt years ago in Boston. This is lousy news.

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Matt Tolfrey, influential artist and Leftroom founder, dies aged 44 · News ⟋ RA

The beloved UK DJ and producer died over the weekend.

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adambirnbaum.bsky.social @adambirnbaum.bsky.social · 8h

www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...

Public executions after Trump leaves Hamas in control of Gaza

Rivals and suspected collaborators are targeted as regional powers warn disarming the Palestinian terror group will be difficult

www.telegraph.co.uk

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adambirnbaum.bsky.social @adambirnbaum.bsky.social · 19h

Do people seriously think that's better?

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adambirnbaum.bsky.social @adambirnbaum.bsky.social · 19h

It does not. A dismissal isn't considered on the merits for something like this. Double jeopardy doesn't usually attach until the jury is sworn in.

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adambirnbaum.bsky.social @adambirnbaum.bsky.social · 19h

It's almost as though every single time libertarian ideas are put into practice, they fail spectacularly. Huh.

adambirnbaum.bsky.social @adambirnbaum.bsky.social · 19h

Know who's killing even more Gazans? Hamas. Today. They're summarily executing "collaborators" in the streets.

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adambirnbaum.bsky.social @adambirnbaum.bsky.social · 19h

Hey Desi and Jewish Republicans - see how they talk about you when they think you won't hear them?

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adambirnbaum.bsky.social @adambirnbaum.bsky.social · 20h

I'd say "wolves" but that would give them a tough guy edge they clearly don't deserve, ew.

adambirnbaum.bsky.social @adambirnbaum.bsky.social · 20h

I'm Tidal's only customer, and I cancelled YT Music halfway through my free trial.

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adambirnbaum.bsky.social @adambirnbaum.bsky.social · 20h

What than an entire country? Of course they do. But that doesn't mean that federal agents can break state laws at will with no consequences.

adambirnbaum.bsky.social @adambirnbaum.bsky.social · 21h

Yale Law School ladies and gentlemen.

adambirnbaum.bsky.social @adambirnbaum.bsky.social · 1d

[person on far-future interstellar voyage]: (opens PDA)

adambirnbaum.bsky.social @adambirnbaum.bsky.social · 1d

"When other cultures don't prioritize my personal needs that's woke."

adambirnbaum.bsky.social @adambirnbaum.bsky.social · 1d

The part where you pretend to know things. That's what i don't understand, Clarence.

adambirnbaum.bsky.social @adambirnbaum.bsky.social · 1d

PTSD? You mean like what you might have if a group of millionaires were working day and night to try to take your healthcare away?

adambirnbaum.bsky.social @adambirnbaum.bsky.social · 1d

He's running to be the mayor of all New Yorkers. What part of "all" don't you understand, Clarence?

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adambirnbaum.bsky.social @adambirnbaum.bsky.social · 1d

"Well gosh, what could they be so angry about? It's a mystery, the only possible answer is that a mysterious and poorly defined international conspiracy is paying them to be there."

adambirnbaum.bsky.social @adambirnbaum.bsky.social · 1d

Aw bless you're still living in the 19th century. That must be hard for you.

adambirnbaum.bsky.social @adambirnbaum.bsky.social · 2d

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adambirnbaum.bsky.social @adambirnbaum.bsky.social · 2d

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adambirnbaum.bsky.social @adambirnbaum.bsky.social · 2d

Lol the desperation

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adambirnbaum.bsky.social @adambirnbaum.bsky.social · 2d

Getting a little glimmer of an idea that maybe ICE isn't their friend, huh?

adambirnbaum.bsky.social @adambirnbaum.bsky.social · 2d

I wanted a replacement for my old Śpiewak waxed cotton jacket. I finally found one that was made in the USA but it was over $300. For a simple fall jacket.

adambirnbaum.bsky.social @adambirnbaum.bsky.social · 2d

LONG opinion? How about any explanation at all about why you're abrogating case law that's been binding for lifetimes? How about enough reasoning to give lower courts at least a hint about how you expect them to rule? It's not like any other court can overrule you, so what's the problem?

adambirnbaum.bsky.social @adambirnbaum.bsky.social · 2d

How would that be different from what's already happening? Does looking at your phone for hours count as community policing?