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@anakhari.bsky.social

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Canadian. Former lawyer and executive in the federal government. Now retired from both. Opinions are my own. Popper's Paradox. Brandolini's Law, Russell's Teapot.

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anakhari.bsky.social @anakhari.bsky.social · Nov 25

Here's a moderation list in which some people may be interested. Feel free to subscribe.
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anakhari.bsky.social @anakhari.bsky.social · 6h

I'm no longer trusting Americans. Especially under the current self-styled King of the Universe. They can disable the F-35s under Canadian control in a flash, and we'd be defenseless if the US ever turns on us. Sweden is a much more reliable partner.

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anakhari.bsky.social @anakhari.bsky.social · 6h

As is the US econony.

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @judiciarydems.senate.gov · 1d

Sen. PADILLA: This Justice Department fired a 15-year career prosecutor who put away sex traffickers and transnational terrorists. She was marched out of her office. Why? Because she had the audacity to remind Border Patrol that it should follow court orders.

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anakhari.bsky.social @anakhari.bsky.social · 14h

Manifestly, the potato doesn't fall very far from the tree....

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Tea Pain @teapainusa.bsky.social · 15h

What a lyin' dumbass.

Mar-a-Lago was raided on August 8, 2022.

Jack Smith was appointed Special Counsel on November 18, 2022.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16h

Eric Trump accuses Jack Smith of "planting classified documents at Mar-a-Lago"

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 17h

Last night, my team filed a motion to defend voters in California.

DOJ sued 8 states. My firm has filed to protect voters in all 8 states.

We will never back down from the fight to protect free and fair elections.

Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 7d

DOJ has sued 8 states for refusing to turn over their full, unreacted voter files.

My team has now filed motions to defend voters in 7 of those cases in ME, MI, MN, NH, NY, OR and PA.

I suggest that DOJ monitor the docket in the remaining one in CA.

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anakhari.bsky.social @anakhari.bsky.social · 18h

The fundamental problem is a constitutional one IMHO, one that politicizes the judiciary and allows wealthy interests to significantly influence public policy.

anakhari.bsky.social @anakhari.bsky.social · 18h

Agreed. But there's a need to take a stand, before Russia capitalizes on its encroachment.

anakhari.bsky.social @anakhari.bsky.social · 20h

Then Russia has to explain why these drones were there in the first place. If they want to use it as an excuse to escalate, their presence has to withstand scrutiny. And if they do escalate, so be it. It will justify intervening more strongly on Ukraine's behalf.

anakhari.bsky.social @anakhari.bsky.social · 1d

As a resident of centre-town Ottawa, I find this absolutely disgusting. After what they put us through?? The Crown should appeal the sentence.

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Mad Girl @boomer4bs.bsky.social · 1d

Convoy protest leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber given conditional sentences - Ottawa Citizen

Democracy? Rule of law? Not here.

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timethiefmedia - Canadian forever🍁conservative never @timethiefmedia.bsky.social · 1d

'Freedom Convoy' leaders Tamara Lich, Chris Barber given ONLY conditional sentences and both will spend a year at home with limited freedom. NOT GOOD ENOUGH! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

'Freedom Convoy' leaders Tamara Lich, Chris Barber given conditional sentences | CBC News

Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, two major figures of the 2022 "Freedom Convoy," have been handed conditional sentences and spared further jail time.

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anakhari.bsky.social @anakhari.bsky.social · 1d

IMHO, the judiciary are naive. These two haven't repented in any way, and will continue their nonsense at the first opportunity. And Poilievre will be only to willing to enable them.

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anakhari.bsky.social @anakhari.bsky.social · 1d

Well, TBH, you have most of the politicians to blame. Some of them want to serve their communities, but most of them are there to line their pockets with welcome bribes.

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anakhari.bsky.social @anakhari.bsky.social · 1d

Ezra should know better, and he does. The judge may be dealing with an urgent motion in chambers, for instance. But true to form, levant wants to rage farm.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1d

How Democrats could reshape the public narrative around AG Pam Bondi

In eight short months, Attorney General Pam Bondi has left the Justice Department in chaos.

Opinion | Pam Bondi has a lot to answer for

In eight short months, Attorney General Pam Bondi has left the Justice Department in chaos.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 2d

Ms. Martinez’ lawyer says body cam footage shows the agent turned into HER car and yelled “do something bitch” before firing shots.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 2d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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anakhari.bsky.social @anakhari.bsky.social · 1d

Musk's personal philosophy and values system are now 'baked in'. Anyone with a shred of decency should avoid this guy and the products he sells.

anakhari.bsky.social @anakhari.bsky.social · 1d

Bondi is simply being evasive. Answer the damn question.

anakhari.bsky.social @anakhari.bsky.social · 1d

They're all at the trough, maneuvering for a piece of the action. That, and the focus on profit are prime examples of market failure.

anakhari.bsky.social @anakhari.bsky.social · 2d

The problem in the US is access to politicians. The health insurance industry and big pharma have politicians in their pockets. Election financing laws allow powerful financial interests to influence decision-makers.

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anakhari.bsky.social @anakhari.bsky.social · 2d

Other countries keep telling you, but your insurance companies and your health insurance industry stand in the way. 🍁🍁🍁

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anakhari.bsky.social @anakhari.bsky.social · 2d

Ditto. I'm a tad tired of this 'American exceptionalism' BS.

anakhari.bsky.social @anakhari.bsky.social · 2d

So much for the separation of church and state...

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JeffTrnka @jefftrnka.bsky.social · 2d

First military PUSHBACK against Trump’s illegal order takes place.
Illinois National Guard refuses to be deployed.

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First military PUSHBACK against Trump’s illegal order takes place

YouTube video by Brian Tyler Cohen

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