Bribleck
@bribleck.bsky.social
(He/him) Dem politics, sci-fi, law, humor. I repost a lot of stuff.
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Troublemaker is my middle name.
February 1, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Troublemaker is my middle name.
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It has been two days since Professor Ilan Wurman acknowledged that there is an inaccurate statement in the brief that submitted to the Supreme Court in the birthright citizenship case. To my knowledge, he has no plans to amend the brief. This is a problem to which I will continue to draw attention.
February 1, 2026 at 3:57 PM
It has been two days since Professor Ilan Wurman acknowledged that there is an inaccurate statement in the brief that submitted to the Supreme Court in the birthright citizenship case. To my knowledge, he has no plans to amend the brief. This is a problem to which I will continue to draw attention.
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ICYMI, the state of this:
1. AMK posted a viral thread systematically critiquing Ilan's brief
2. I endorsed it and added some critiques
3. Ilan ignored AMK and claimed I had blatantly misread him
4. He got called out for it and admitted there is at least one inaccurate claim in his brief
1. AMK posted a viral thread systematically critiquing Ilan's brief
2. I endorsed it and added some critiques
3. Ilan ignored AMK and claimed I had blatantly misread him
4. He got called out for it and admitted there is at least one inaccurate claim in his brief
Prof. Wurman has already begun to critique @evanbernick.bsky.social’s evaluation of Ilan’s birthright citizenship brief before the Supreme Court. If he elects to engage with mine, I’ve offered some very basic historical methods and English history questions that should guide the conversation:
January 31, 2026 at 3:03 PM
ICYMI, the state of this:
1. AMK posted a viral thread systematically critiquing Ilan's brief
2. I endorsed it and added some critiques
3. Ilan ignored AMK and claimed I had blatantly misread him
4. He got called out for it and admitted there is at least one inaccurate claim in his brief
1. AMK posted a viral thread systematically critiquing Ilan's brief
2. I endorsed it and added some critiques
3. Ilan ignored AMK and claimed I had blatantly misread him
4. He got called out for it and admitted there is at least one inaccurate claim in his brief
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Absolutely losing my mind over Ava, THE ROCK'S DAUGHTER, quitting WWE despite them offering her a raise to keep working a pretty cushy kayfabe general manager gig and then the day after her contract ends she posts this
February 1, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Absolutely losing my mind over Ava, THE ROCK'S DAUGHTER, quitting WWE despite them offering her a raise to keep working a pretty cushy kayfabe general manager gig and then the day after her contract ends she posts this
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What's becoming clearer to everyone - even though Miller never hid it - is they consider 5 year old Liam and every other immigrant in this country, no matter their status, among the "worst of the worst"
Their mass deportation is really ethnic cleansing
Their mass deportation is really ethnic cleansing
STEPHANOPOULOS: Trump said he was going to prioritize those with criminal records, but about 70% at least of those who have been detained don't have criminal records
BLANCHE: The fact they're here illegally is a crime
S: The lawyer for Liam Ramos and his dad says they were following legal process
BLANCHE: The fact they're here illegally is a crime
S: The lawyer for Liam Ramos and his dad says they were following legal process
February 1, 2026 at 6:10 PM
What's becoming clearer to everyone - even though Miller never hid it - is they consider 5 year old Liam and every other immigrant in this country, no matter their status, among the "worst of the worst"
Their mass deportation is really ethnic cleansing
Their mass deportation is really ethnic cleansing
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One more note: it is also my opinion that much of this is a result of affirmative action towards conservative scholars. We were so affected by being blamed for biased hiring, we lowered our standards to get the Wurmans in.
February 1, 2026 at 5:47 PM
One more note: it is also my opinion that much of this is a result of affirmative action towards conservative scholars. We were so affected by being blamed for biased hiring, we lowered our standards to get the Wurmans in.
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California has never had a governor from Santa Clara County. California has never had an Asian American governor. California has never had a woman governor. California has never had a governor with direct experience helping people buy homes.
Here me out: Governor Lydia Kou
Here me out: Governor Lydia Kou
February 1, 2026 at 5:22 PM
California has never had a governor from Santa Clara County. California has never had an Asian American governor. California has never had a woman governor. California has never had a governor with direct experience helping people buy homes.
Here me out: Governor Lydia Kou
Here me out: Governor Lydia Kou
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Still think the rule should be that parking is charged for during any hour that transit is charged for.
February 1, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Still think the rule should be that parking is charged for during any hour that transit is charged for.
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Because I'm talking about measles. It is also A VERY VERY VERY CONTAGIOUS VIRUS. If someone is in a room and has measles and then leaves that room and you enter that room within TWO HOURS (depending on humidity) you can get measles.
And people are contagious for four days before the rash appears.
And people are contagious for four days before the rash appears.
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beyond being an absolutely miserable illness, measles can cause immune amnesia. It wipes out your immune systems memory of how to fight every infection, every vaccine you've ever had.
beyond being an absolutely miserable illness, measles can cause immune amnesia. It wipes out your immune systems memory of how to fight every infection, every vaccine you've ever had.
February 1, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Because I'm talking about measles. It is also A VERY VERY VERY CONTAGIOUS VIRUS. If someone is in a room and has measles and then leaves that room and you enter that room within TWO HOURS (depending on humidity) you can get measles.
And people are contagious for four days before the rash appears.
And people are contagious for four days before the rash appears.
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"When in doubt, draw a distinction."
Not sure where he got it, but in grad school one of my teachers taught me that.
This (long) thread is about the key distinctions I rely on as a critic. There's a Twitter version from 2021. This one builds on that one.
I will post them one at a time. Ready?
Not sure where he got it, but in grad school one of my teachers taught me that.
This (long) thread is about the key distinctions I rely on as a critic. There's a Twitter version from 2021. This one builds on that one.
I will post them one at a time. Ready?
February 1, 2026 at 4:31 PM
"When in doubt, draw a distinction."
Not sure where he got it, but in grad school one of my teachers taught me that.
This (long) thread is about the key distinctions I rely on as a critic. There's a Twitter version from 2021. This one builds on that one.
I will post them one at a time. Ready?
Not sure where he got it, but in grad school one of my teachers taught me that.
This (long) thread is about the key distinctions I rely on as a critic. There's a Twitter version from 2021. This one builds on that one.
I will post them one at a time. Ready?
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I am deeply concerned that it is not the same hat. I feel like someone gave him a new one, which is nice, but doesn't obviate what it means if ICE destroyed a five year old's property.
This is a detail worth reporting on, as I fear Castro's post obscured it. And it matters.
This is a detail worth reporting on, as I fear Castro's post obscured it. And it matters.
Today I drew Liam’s hat. So glad that he and his dad and the hat are back in Minnesota.
February 1, 2026 at 4:37 PM
I am deeply concerned that it is not the same hat. I feel like someone gave him a new one, which is nice, but doesn't obviate what it means if ICE destroyed a five year old's property.
This is a detail worth reporting on, as I fear Castro's post obscured it. And it matters.
This is a detail worth reporting on, as I fear Castro's post obscured it. And it matters.
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And impeachments and arrests. Lots.
Real talk: if the environment is anything close to what yesterday’s special election implies in November, there need to be people working very hard on a serious agenda for a substantial Democratic majority in both houses of Congress, focused on voting rights, democracy, and court reform.
February 1, 2026 at 4:42 PM
And impeachments and arrests. Lots.
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We need to realize this time that a good portion of the damage from the Biden debate was our collective freak out, and preemptively apologizing for ourselves, and we can neuter that by telling the press to go fuck themselves if they try this shit.
The national press desperately misses having Biden around to beat up, so they are vowing to make the 2028 Dem primary all about Biden ... and having the gall to pretend that it's *voters* who want this.
February 1, 2026 at 4:39 PM
We need to realize this time that a good portion of the damage from the Biden debate was our collective freak out, and preemptively apologizing for ourselves, and we can neuter that by telling the press to go fuck themselves if they try this shit.
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Todd Blanche admitting today on tv that “the worst of the worst” just meant everyone including children.
February 1, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Todd Blanche admitting today on tv that “the worst of the worst” just meant everyone including children.
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I need people to understand that it’s not just Epstein, it’s the entire rape culture that existed before and after him at every socioeconomic level. That’s why Epstein, who I’ve never thought was particularly smart or interesting, was able to pull this all off—he recognized how abuse functions
February 1, 2026 at 3:48 PM
I need people to understand that it’s not just Epstein, it’s the entire rape culture that existed before and after him at every socioeconomic level. That’s why Epstein, who I’ve never thought was particularly smart or interesting, was able to pull this all off—he recognized how abuse functions
Fuck these despicable mother fuckers
4 federal agents pull over an elderly US citizen for the suspected crime of being brown, break her car window, throw her to the ground, then drive off after they find her US Passport in her purse. The Salem Police, when called, say there’s nothing they can do. www.salemreporter.com/2026/01/31/u...
U.S. citizen injured by federal agents in Salem who demanded to see “papers,” union says - Salem Reporter
A home care worker and union worker was pulled from her car and injured by federal agents Thursday according to a statement by SEIU 503. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the repor...
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February 1, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Fuck these despicable mother fuckers
I would take this one step further in the filibuster.
Republicans could have eliminated but did not. Because they have more to gain with it in place. Electorally, it would be suicide to enact their agenda.
Republicans could have eliminated but did not. Because they have more to gain with it in place. Electorally, it would be suicide to enact their agenda.
I've said this a bunch over the past seven years: Dems not expanding SCOTUS when in power is a valid and possibly even wise choice, but it shouldn't be made because "if we do Republicans will do [bad thing]" (e.g.: expand it themselves), because Republicans are going to do [bad thing] regardless.
The Utah governor just signed a bill to expand his state's supreme court by two seats.
Conservatives have been angry at a series of judicial rulings, including one that safeguarded direct democracy in 2024 & one that struck down their gerrymander. 1st step of their retaliation.
Conservatives have been angry at a series of judicial rulings, including one that safeguarded direct democracy in 2024 & one that struck down their gerrymander. 1st step of their retaliation.
February 1, 2026 at 4:32 PM
I would take this one step further in the filibuster.
Republicans could have eliminated but did not. Because they have more to gain with it in place. Electorally, it would be suicide to enact their agenda.
Republicans could have eliminated but did not. Because they have more to gain with it in place. Electorally, it would be suicide to enact their agenda.
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I've said this a bunch over the past seven years: Dems not expanding SCOTUS when in power is a valid and possibly even wise choice, but it shouldn't be made because "if we do Republicans will do [bad thing]" (e.g.: expand it themselves), because Republicans are going to do [bad thing] regardless.
The Utah governor just signed a bill to expand his state's supreme court by two seats.
Conservatives have been angry at a series of judicial rulings, including one that safeguarded direct democracy in 2024 & one that struck down their gerrymander. 1st step of their retaliation.
Conservatives have been angry at a series of judicial rulings, including one that safeguarded direct democracy in 2024 & one that struck down their gerrymander. 1st step of their retaliation.
February 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
I've said this a bunch over the past seven years: Dems not expanding SCOTUS when in power is a valid and possibly even wise choice, but it shouldn't be made because "if we do Republicans will do [bad thing]" (e.g.: expand it themselves), because Republicans are going to do [bad thing] regardless.
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"What we know from research is, if you don’t have compulsory voting, the people least likely to vote are poorer people, people from new migrant groups, and often the young," says an Australian scholar on what it means that Australia requires voting.
“An Egalitarian Pressure”: Australia Has Been Requiring People to Vote for 100 Years
As Australia compels voters to show up at the polls this weekend, a scholar lays out the genesis of
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February 1, 2026 at 2:08 PM
"What we know from research is, if you don’t have compulsory voting, the people least likely to vote are poorer people, people from new migrant groups, and often the young," says an Australian scholar on what it means that Australia requires voting.
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The most important part of the Rehmet campaign (in my humble opinion as a local political scientist whose opinion nobody asked for) is that Rehmet ran as a union man.
Rehmet is a union president, and this was an unapologetically pro labor campaign.
Rehmet is a union president, and this was an unapologetically pro labor campaign.
February 1, 2026 at 1:13 PM
The most important part of the Rehmet campaign (in my humble opinion as a local political scientist whose opinion nobody asked for) is that Rehmet ran as a union man.
Rehmet is a union president, and this was an unapologetically pro labor campaign.
Rehmet is a union president, and this was an unapologetically pro labor campaign.
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You could add up all the corruption in US history from every Administration and not even sniff Trump’s year in office.
Every other President in history gets impeached unanimously for this. Every one.
Every other President in history gets impeached unanimously for this. Every one.
WSJ: “.. The deal marked something unprecedented in American politics: a foreign government official taking a major ownership stake in an incoming U.S. president's company."
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February 1, 2026 at 2:04 PM
You could add up all the corruption in US history from every Administration and not even sniff Trump’s year in office.
Every other President in history gets impeached unanimously for this. Every one.
Every other President in history gets impeached unanimously for this. Every one.
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just so award applicants are aware, "CEO said a thing" journalism requires absolutely no historical context that the exec you're parroting has ever been incorrect or made repeated, poor decisions
it's also essential you never quote or speak to an objective expert in the field you are writing about
it's also essential you never quote or speak to an objective expert in the field you are writing about
February 1, 2026 at 2:36 PM
just so award applicants are aware, "CEO said a thing" journalism requires absolutely no historical context that the exec you're parroting has ever been incorrect or made repeated, poor decisions
it's also essential you never quote or speak to an objective expert in the field you are writing about
it's also essential you never quote or speak to an objective expert in the field you are writing about
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News: drawdown, scaling back
Signal: abduction, abduction, abduction
Signal: abduction, abduction, abduction
January 29, 2026 at 7:17 PM
News: drawdown, scaling back
Signal: abduction, abduction, abduction
Signal: abduction, abduction, abduction
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my "fuck all of you" point was Mahmoud Khalil, whose specific struggle is not very important to me but whom I am intensely offended was persecuted illegally. like: blatantly illegally, "none of us have rights any more" illegally
if they had persecuted him legally i would not remember his name
if they had persecuted him legally i would not remember his name
Right, the vibe I get from the middle class is not caring or empathy but "how fucking dare they"
February 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM
my "fuck all of you" point was Mahmoud Khalil, whose specific struggle is not very important to me but whom I am intensely offended was persecuted illegally. like: blatantly illegally, "none of us have rights any more" illegally
if they had persecuted him legally i would not remember his name
if they had persecuted him legally i would not remember his name
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Yeah if this Tarrant result holds we are in full "the dem is no worse than a tossup in Texas senate" territory.
February 1, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Yeah if this Tarrant result holds we are in full "the dem is no worse than a tossup in Texas senate" territory.