dramatic owl is a night owl (she/her/hers)
@dramaticowl.myatproto.social
joyful swimmer, avid reader, lover of coffee and cats. not a morning person.
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Jan Crawford’s Face the Nation comments attacking a “narrative” of Supreme Court corruption as “dangerous” was both a harsh accusation and completely lacking in specifics.
As such, confronting her comments is like nailing Jell-O to a wall.
Nonetheless, at Law Dork, I tried.
As such, confronting her comments is like nailing Jell-O to a wall.
Nonetheless, at Law Dork, I tried.
Jan Crawford's attack on SCOTUS "corruption" narrative was its own substance-free narrative
On Face the Nation, CBS News's chief legal correspondent went after Supreme Court critics as "dangerous." And yet, her court defense was completely lacking in specifics.
www.lawdork.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Jan Crawford’s Face the Nation comments attacking a “narrative” of Supreme Court corruption as “dangerous” was both a harsh accusation and completely lacking in specifics.
As such, confronting her comments is like nailing Jell-O to a wall.
Nonetheless, at Law Dork, I tried.
As such, confronting her comments is like nailing Jell-O to a wall.
Nonetheless, at Law Dork, I tried.
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Anyone who takes journalism seriously will be abandoning the sinking ship that is CBS "News" under Bari Weiss
December 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Anyone who takes journalism seriously will be abandoning the sinking ship that is CBS "News" under Bari Weiss
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A campaign to impeach RFK would be a public service. Are any of the many people who have been fired or have left HHS actively organizing around this?
December 30, 2025 at 2:39 PM
A campaign to impeach RFK would be a public service. Are any of the many people who have been fired or have left HHS actively organizing around this?
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We just ask for no fascism. And they say but what about different flavored fascism. Is Gavin Newsom who trashes homeless people’s belongings personally cool? Will you do with a Marjorie Taylor Greene pushing anti trans legislation as she has her coming out tour as part of the resistance?
December 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We just ask for no fascism. And they say but what about different flavored fascism. Is Gavin Newsom who trashes homeless people’s belongings personally cool? Will you do with a Marjorie Taylor Greene pushing anti trans legislation as she has her coming out tour as part of the resistance?
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Real talk: if you think MTG has made a genuine turn away from authoritarianism and toward liberal democracy, please reach out privately.
I have a bridge I really need someone to take off my hands, and I'm offering it at a discount price.
I have a bridge I really need someone to take off my hands, and I'm offering it at a discount price.
December 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Real talk: if you think MTG has made a genuine turn away from authoritarianism and toward liberal democracy, please reach out privately.
I have a bridge I really need someone to take off my hands, and I'm offering it at a discount price.
I have a bridge I really need someone to take off my hands, and I'm offering it at a discount price.
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I was forced to listen to a podcast featuring Kara Swisher and I was actually interested in her assessment of the Democratic Party which she sees as accommodating to big tech and more than that as unlikely to do much if anything to reign them in. Basically they have nothing to fear from the party...
December 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I was forced to listen to a podcast featuring Kara Swisher and I was actually interested in her assessment of the Democratic Party which she sees as accommodating to big tech and more than that as unlikely to do much if anything to reign them in. Basically they have nothing to fear from the party...
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In the New Year, I will need someone who is skilled at making an artful map for a project that I am working on. If this is you, please reach out in January - [email protected]
I need a visual representation of the circulation of a historical pamphlet.
I need a visual representation of the circulation of a historical pamphlet.
December 30, 2025 at 2:19 AM
In the New Year, I will need someone who is skilled at making an artful map for a project that I am working on. If this is you, please reach out in January - [email protected]
I need a visual representation of the circulation of a historical pamphlet.
I need a visual representation of the circulation of a historical pamphlet.
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something very important for Dems to realize is that the tech overlords are not people you can win back by promising a lighter touch and saying a few nice things
they’ve gotten a taste of mask-off fascism and they are not going back, they don’t want to play nice with the peons anymore
they’ve gotten a taste of mask-off fascism and they are not going back, they don’t want to play nice with the peons anymore
There’s a funny Politico story showing that the latest polling on AI shows 80-20 in favor of heavy regulations, an absolute slam dunk platform, but Dems are worried about not winning back mask-off tech CEO donors
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
December 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
something very important for Dems to realize is that the tech overlords are not people you can win back by promising a lighter touch and saying a few nice things
they’ve gotten a taste of mask-off fascism and they are not going back, they don’t want to play nice with the peons anymore
they’ve gotten a taste of mask-off fascism and they are not going back, they don’t want to play nice with the peons anymore
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normalize instead of “would this candidate have a beer with me” asking “would this candidate be folding laundry on a Monday night, and planning out the grocery list for Tuesday while doing so”
December 30, 2025 at 3:04 AM
normalize instead of “would this candidate have a beer with me” asking “would this candidate be folding laundry on a Monday night, and planning out the grocery list for Tuesday while doing so”
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This goes beyond postmarks. Every election cycle election officials reject hundreds of thousands of mail ballots because voters didn't follow proper procedures. This is disproportionately hurting Democrats. If you have an issue when voting in-person, poll workers can resolve it on the spot
December 30, 2025 at 3:33 AM
This goes beyond postmarks. Every election cycle election officials reject hundreds of thousands of mail ballots because voters didn't follow proper procedures. This is disproportionately hurting Democrats. If you have an issue when voting in-person, poll workers can resolve it on the spot
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With news today that the post office has stopped post-marking mail on the day it is dropped in the mail box, I humbly suggest that in states that don't offer ballot return drop boxes Democrats would do well rediscovering voting in-person early
December 30, 2025 at 3:30 AM
With news today that the post office has stopped post-marking mail on the day it is dropped in the mail box, I humbly suggest that in states that don't offer ballot return drop boxes Democrats would do well rediscovering voting in-person early
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Did US Special Forces just inadvertently confirm there was a CIA operation in Venezuela?
CNN has added this update to their story about the alleged CIA drone strike in Venezuela:
December 30, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Did US Special Forces just inadvertently confirm there was a CIA operation in Venezuela?
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Friend in Westchester NY is trying to place a very friendly cat that hangs out in their yard. The cat is good with other cats. Please spread the word. They’ll have to go to aspca if it gets much colder (yes they built a temp shelter plz read the screenshot). #adoptdontshop #Westchester #PeekskillNY
December 30, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Friend in Westchester NY is trying to place a very friendly cat that hangs out in their yard. The cat is good with other cats. Please spread the word. They’ll have to go to aspca if it gets much colder (yes they built a temp shelter plz read the screenshot). #adoptdontshop #Westchester #PeekskillNY
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PSA: You don’t owe anyone an explanation about the health reasons why you are wearing a mask.
Badgering others about the tools they need to survive is stigmatizing and ableist, and should have no place in decent society.
Badgering others about the tools they need to survive is stigmatizing and ableist, and should have no place in decent society.
December 29, 2025 at 7:56 PM
PSA: You don’t owe anyone an explanation about the health reasons why you are wearing a mask.
Badgering others about the tools they need to survive is stigmatizing and ableist, and should have no place in decent society.
Badgering others about the tools they need to survive is stigmatizing and ableist, and should have no place in decent society.
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If you are getting your insurance premium increase notices I’d love to hear the amount it went up a month and what state you are in. #aca
December 30, 2025 at 1:45 AM
If you are getting your insurance premium increase notices I’d love to hear the amount it went up a month and what state you are in. #aca
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“There's no ‘we’ of the Anthropocene. There's no single climate, there isn't even shared temporality: climate crisis is present for some, future for others, non-event for the wealthiest. We’re not ‘all in this together.’”
We’re Not in This Together | Ajay Singh Chaudhary
One of the most common misconceptions concerning climate change is that it produces, or even requires, a united humanity.
thebaffler.com
December 30, 2025 at 1:44 AM
“There's no ‘we’ of the Anthropocene. There's no single climate, there isn't even shared temporality: climate crisis is present for some, future for others, non-event for the wealthiest. We’re not ‘all in this together.’”
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That boring white man is trolling you and you keep falling for it.
December 29, 2025 at 10:52 PM
That boring white man is trolling you and you keep falling for it.
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Yep. And there are times in life when a postmark can be critical besides voting. This makes USPS less reliable as a shipping and delivery service, which is the point.
December 29, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Yep. And there are times in life when a postmark can be critical besides voting. This makes USPS less reliable as a shipping and delivery service, which is the point.
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Whenever freedoms we've always had become harder to access, some people can't help themselves with "just do X instead."
No, assholes. We should be trying to make life better and easier for everyone, not making it harder just because you don't think you'll be impacted by it.
Fuck's sake, people!
No, assholes. We should be trying to make life better and easier for everyone, not making it harder just because you don't think you'll be impacted by it.
Fuck's sake, people!
truly surprised how much ableism i'm seeing in replies. not everyone is physically able to get to a dropbox or stand in line at the post office for a postmark. and some red states have made it illegal for anyone else to drop off your ballot.
December 29, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Whenever freedoms we've always had become harder to access, some people can't help themselves with "just do X instead."
No, assholes. We should be trying to make life better and easier for everyone, not making it harder just because you don't think you'll be impacted by it.
Fuck's sake, people!
No, assholes. We should be trying to make life better and easier for everyone, not making it harder just because you don't think you'll be impacted by it.
Fuck's sake, people!
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Putin will ramp up hostilities on Ukraine in response to an attack on his property — just a day after Putin's supposed BFF Donald Trump said he was close to a deal for peace.
Poor Zelensky had to suffer through that presser for nothing. www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Poor Zelensky had to suffer through that presser for nothing. www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Russia again appears to throw cold water on hopes for a Ukrainian peace deal
The Kremlin Monday said hostilities will continue after an alleged Ukrainian attack on Vladimir Putin's home, less than a day after a hopeful meeting in Florida.
www.politico.com
December 29, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Putin will ramp up hostilities on Ukraine in response to an attack on his property — just a day after Putin's supposed BFF Donald Trump said he was close to a deal for peace.
Poor Zelensky had to suffer through that presser for nothing. www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Poor Zelensky had to suffer through that presser for nothing. www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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They still haven’t figured out that having one person that makes you lose multiple people is still a serious loss in the coalition regardless of whether or not you like the one person better.
December 29, 2025 at 11:25 PM
They still haven’t figured out that having one person that makes you lose multiple people is still a serious loss in the coalition regardless of whether or not you like the one person better.
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This is a win for public health that allows for research on issues like HIV prevention and Alzheimer’s disease to continue.
December 29, 2025 at 11:32 PM
This is a win for public health that allows for research on issues like HIV prevention and Alzheimer’s disease to continue.
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The years 2004-2021 (after Frasier but before Only Murders) were the Golden Age of Nobody Saying the Word “Jejune” on American Television.
December 29, 2025 at 11:47 PM
The years 2004-2021 (after Frasier but before Only Murders) were the Golden Age of Nobody Saying the Word “Jejune” on American Television.
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I wish the legacy media would talk about the fact that almost no one under 40 can buy a house, insurance premiums are set to skyrocket, and most Americans are living from paycheck to paycheck instead of *checks notes* the finer feelings of billionaires.
December 29, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I wish the legacy media would talk about the fact that almost no one under 40 can buy a house, insurance premiums are set to skyrocket, and most Americans are living from paycheck to paycheck instead of *checks notes* the finer feelings of billionaires.