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Lawyer (the government kind), Ottawa guy, Saskatchewan expat, pronoun libertarian, Tottenham Hotspur bore. Personal account. Non-partisan at work. Views are not those of my employer, obviously.
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Lawyer (the government kind), Ottawa guy, Saskatchewan expat, pronoun libertarian, Tottenham Hotspur bore. Personal account. Non-partisan at work. Views are not those of my employer, obviously.
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Dear Legal BlueSky: It will be my mission, in part, to convert you into becoming a fan of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.
If you are #Spurscurious, welcome!
If not, also welcome, but may I suggest muting the following words: Spurs, Tottenham, COYS, Ange, and Sonny.
If you are #Spurscurious, welcome!
If not, also welcome, but may I suggest muting the following words: Spurs, Tottenham, COYS, Ange, and Sonny.
If Reynolds and Mac get Wrexham to the PL next season (or even the one after that), I can’t think of a more successful investment within that time period.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
After five years of Reynolds and Mac, Wrexham are on cusp of Premier League
Feb. 9 marks five years since Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac completed their Wrexham takeover and already, they're on track for promotion to the Premier League.
www.espn.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:55 PM
If Reynolds and Mac get Wrexham to the PL next season (or even the one after that), I can’t think of a more successful investment within that time period.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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1. It was not an accident.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
February 6, 2026 at 5:42 PM
1. It was not an accident.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
But yes, let’s name an airport and a train station after him.
BREAKING: Madman President Promotes Racist Video of the Obamas as Apes
Trump’s policies and actions are fueled by explicit racism and election denial. The Obama-ape video encompasses both, writes @swin24.bsky.social.
Read now: zeteo.com/p/trump-obam...
Trump’s policies and actions are fueled by explicit racism and election denial. The Obama-ape video encompasses both, writes @swin24.bsky.social.
Read now: zeteo.com/p/trump-obam...
BREAKING: Madman President Promotes Racist Video of the Obamas as Apes
Trump’s policies and actions are fueled by explicit racism and election denial. The Obama-ape video encompasses both.
zeteo.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:43 PM
But yes, let’s name an airport and a train station after him.
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President Trump removes a racist video shared on his Truth Social account depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes following bipartisan outrage. https://cnn.it/4khadWs
February 6, 2026 at 5:41 PM
President Trump removes a racist video shared on his Truth Social account depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes following bipartisan outrage. https://cnn.it/4khadWs
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Reminder that even as Donald Trump is posting horrifically racist videos portraying the Obamas as monkeys, Trump will always have a loyal fart-catcher in Ezra Levant.
February 6, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Reminder that even as Donald Trump is posting horrifically racist videos portraying the Obamas as monkeys, Trump will always have a loyal fart-catcher in Ezra Levant.
This guy again?
"far-right YouTuber Jean-François Gariépy, whose own wife disappeared under mysterious circumstances in 2023 and was never found, wondered openly whether Schaffer was smart enough to murder his spouse without being discovered."
February 6, 2026 at 4:41 PM
This guy again?
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Congratulations on an unbelievable career to one of the best to ever do it.
February 6, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Congratulations on an unbelievable career to one of the best to ever do it.
The NDP is firmly in 'yikes' territory.
There is an interesting dynamic in Canada right now. The NDP is much stronger than the Liberals in many provinces, but is circling the drain federally.
There is an interesting dynamic in Canada right now. The NDP is much stronger than the Liberals in many provinces, but is circling the drain federally.
With these numbers Carney can confidently put forward any legislation he likes because no party would dare bring down the government. #cdnpoli
February 6, 2026 at 2:52 PM
The NDP is firmly in 'yikes' territory.
There is an interesting dynamic in Canada right now. The NDP is much stronger than the Liberals in many provinces, but is circling the drain federally.
There is an interesting dynamic in Canada right now. The NDP is much stronger than the Liberals in many provinces, but is circling the drain federally.
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waymo executives admit what we all knew to begin with, that their self driving AI is really just remote operators in the philippines.
February 6, 2026 at 1:13 PM
waymo executives admit what we all knew to begin with, that their self driving AI is really just remote operators in the philippines.
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Not satire cybernews.com/news/waymo-o...
February 6, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Not satire cybernews.com/news/waymo-o...
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Apropos of that Trump video — there is a reason why, when researching my book, I came to believe that Barack Obama's election was the moment when America's democratic crisis began.
It set off a racial backlash to civil rights that has been the defining force in our politics since.
It set off a racial backlash to civil rights that has been the defining force in our politics since.
February 6, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Apropos of that Trump video — there is a reason why, when researching my book, I came to believe that Barack Obama's election was the moment when America's democratic crisis began.
It set off a racial backlash to civil rights that has been the defining force in our politics since.
It set off a racial backlash to civil rights that has been the defining force in our politics since.
Semi-related: I though that Walthamstow was pretty decent during my short visit there.
North, South, East or West. Which is the worst London?
February 6, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Semi-related: I though that Walthamstow was pretty decent during my short visit there.
The USA needs a second Reconstruction.
Read "'Racist and disgusting': Trump condemned for post depicting Obamas as apes" on SmartNews: l.smartnews.com/p-76ZMpEf6/c... / Trump and the republican party are filthy racist garbage
Trump Condemned Over Post Depicting Obamas as Apes: ‘Racist and Disgusting’ (Newsweek)
President Donald Trump has sparked online criticism after posting a video on Truth Social that contained a racist depiction of former President Barack Obama ...
l.smartnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:38 PM
The USA needs a second Reconstruction.
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No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Kernan’s wig is on too tight. It’s blocking blood circulation to his brain.
CNBC's Rebecca Quick and Joe Kernen brought Chris Coons on this morning so they could team up to berate him about how terrible they think the an idea shutting down the government again is, as though Democrats would be entirely to blame and ICE is just normal law enforcement
February 6, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Kernan’s wig is on too tight. It’s blocking blood circulation to his brain.
NY Post (probably): MAMDANI PRESS CONFERENCE DESCENDS INTO CHAOS
Child at the podium: “A woo woo woo.”
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
February 6, 2026 at 1:25 PM
NY Post (probably): MAMDANI PRESS CONFERENCE DESCENDS INTO CHAOS
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honestly feels unbelievable: Lindsay Vonn attempted and completed her training run today, a week after tearing her ACL, hitting a top speed of 74 mph.
They haven't fixed her ACL, it's just flopping around in there. And her other knee is made out of titanium. Very literally built different
They haven't fixed her ACL, it's just flopping around in there. And her other knee is made out of titanium. Very literally built different
February 6, 2026 at 12:47 PM
honestly feels unbelievable: Lindsay Vonn attempted and completed her training run today, a week after tearing her ACL, hitting a top speed of 74 mph.
They haven't fixed her ACL, it's just flopping around in there. And her other knee is made out of titanium. Very literally built different
They haven't fixed her ACL, it's just flopping around in there. And her other knee is made out of titanium. Very literally built different
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It’s a hungry life.
“Days after being removed from…Minneapolis, Bovino… was spotted drinking wine at the Bottled Blonde sports bar on the Las Vegas Strip.
A representative from the establishment told the 55-year-old officer [he] is no longer welcome there.”
lasvegassun.com/news/2026/fe...
“Days after being removed from…Minneapolis, Bovino… was spotted drinking wine at the Bottled Blonde sports bar on the Las Vegas Strip.
A representative from the establishment told the 55-year-old officer [he] is no longer welcome there.”
lasvegassun.com/news/2026/fe...
Border Patrol boss Gregory Bovino tossed from Las Vegas bar
Former U.S. Border Patrol Commander-at-Large Gregory Bovino was reportedly asked to leave a Las Vegas bar out of safety concerns for the venue’s customers.
lasvegassun.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:53 PM
It’s a hungry life.
“Days after being removed from…Minneapolis, Bovino… was spotted drinking wine at the Bottled Blonde sports bar on the Las Vegas Strip.
A representative from the establishment told the 55-year-old officer [he] is no longer welcome there.”
lasvegassun.com/news/2026/fe...
“Days after being removed from…Minneapolis, Bovino… was spotted drinking wine at the Bottled Blonde sports bar on the Las Vegas Strip.
A representative from the establishment told the 55-year-old officer [he] is no longer welcome there.”
lasvegassun.com/news/2026/fe...
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Gutter racism
A screenshot from a video posted on Trump's Truth Social account: truthsocial.com/@realDonaldT...
February 6, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Gutter racism
Add another data point to the authoritarian rule side of the ledger.
New, from me: Trump finalized his Schedule F policy, allowing him to remove job protections from career civil servants.
The new rule is dishonest and unmoored from reality in its effort to formalize the politicization of the federal government 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/trumps-sch...
The new rule is dishonest and unmoored from reality in its effort to formalize the politicization of the federal government 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/trumps-sch...
Trump's Schedule F Rule Finalized
A bizarro rule formally justifies politicizing public services
donmoynihan.substack.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Add another data point to the authoritarian rule side of the ledger.
The icing on the Brexit cake will be electing Farage as PM. Europe will find it easy to say “no” to the UK over and over again.
🇪🇺 British officials fear that excluding the U.K. could lock its firms out of key supply chains and skew procurement decisions in favor of EU-based competitors.
🇬🇧 Britain needs Europe. We need deeper alignment with our largest market on goods and services.
❌ Brexit harms British business.
🇬🇧 Britain needs Europe. We need deeper alignment with our largest market on goods and services.
❌ Brexit harms British business.
Britain’s trade chief races to Brussels to avoid ‘Made in Europe’ shutout
U.K. officials fear that planned industry act could lock British firms out of key European supply chains.
www.politico.eu
February 6, 2026 at 12:23 PM
The icing on the Brexit cake will be electing Farage as PM. Europe will find it easy to say “no” to the UK over and over again.
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Imagine if any other country was doing this.
Senior state department official Sarah Rogers travelled to European cities in December and has spoken to key figures in Nigel Farage’s populist Reform UK party about deploying grants to spread ‘American values’. ft.trib.al/Kx8ta8a
February 6, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Imagine if any other country was doing this.
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Also on the daily podcast: China’s annual migration and why “Heated Rivalry” is so hot
Elon shot: will Musk’s mega-merger work?
Also on the daily podcast: China’s annual migration and why “Heated Rivalry” is so hot
econ.st
February 6, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Also on the daily podcast: China’s annual migration and why “Heated Rivalry” is so hot
Mid-table teams have a hard time attracting star players.
Teams heading towards relegation have a hard time holding on to the star players that have.
#COYS
Teams heading towards relegation have a hard time holding on to the star players that have.
#COYS
New Thomas Frank quotes as he admits he doesn't know if Cristian Romero will be at Spurs next season. www.football.london/tottenham-ho...
Thomas Frank has 'no idea' if Cristian Romero will be at Spurs next season
The Tottenham Hotspur boss has been speaking about his captain after another social media outburst from the Argentine World Cup winner
www.football.london
February 6, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Mid-table teams have a hard time attracting star players.
Teams heading towards relegation have a hard time holding on to the star players that have.
#COYS
Teams heading towards relegation have a hard time holding on to the star players that have.
#COYS
The 134 charges against Manchester City is a scandal. So is how the league has dealt with it. It’s a farce.
And a compromise resolution would be unfair to all the other clubs, but especially to those clubs penalized for lesser offences.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
And a compromise resolution would be unfair to all the other clubs, but especially to those clubs penalized for lesser offences.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Three years on: what is the latest with Premier League charges against Manchester City? | Paul MacInnes
In February 2023 more than 100 charges were laid against the serial champions but we are still waiting for the verdict
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:16 AM
The 134 charges against Manchester City is a scandal. So is how the league has dealt with it. It’s a farce.
And a compromise resolution would be unfair to all the other clubs, but especially to those clubs penalized for lesser offences.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
And a compromise resolution would be unfair to all the other clubs, but especially to those clubs penalized for lesser offences.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...