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CJB

@cbrolaw.bsky.social

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Retired attorney, masters sprinter, fly fisherman, long ago lead singer, grandfather and dog lover. Believer in truth, justice, kindness and compassion. Proud member of the resistance

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CJB @cbrolaw.bsky.social · 3h

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Motivation is good, but discipline is better | Psyche Notes to Self

The Ukrainian boxing champion Usyk’s recent claim that ‘discipline is better than motivation’ was psychologically astute

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CJB @cbrolaw.bsky.social · 5h

Thought it was

CJB @cbrolaw.bsky.social · 7h

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Opinion | You Beat Trumpism by Banding Together. It’s as Hard and as Simple as That.

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CJB @cbrolaw.bsky.social · 19h

Harvest moon at Longbranch

CJB @cbrolaw.bsky.social · 1d

When there is no evidence, they make it up
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Republicans post fake image of Oregon protest – using photos of South America

A federal judge had blocked Trump’s request to deploy California national guard to Portland

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CJB @cbrolaw.bsky.social · 2d

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Trump slashed funding for universities that helped create these vital drugs

Medications that prevent HIV, shrink tumors and treat seizures were invented with government funding. At research universities, that money is now canceled or in jeopardy.

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CJB @cbrolaw.bsky.social · 2d

Doesn't anyone remember The Milgram experiment?

CJB @cbrolaw.bsky.social · 2d

More proof he's nuts.
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Fact check: Trump falsely claims his 2000 book demanded the killing of Osama bin Laden | CNN Politics

After announcing the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, President Donald Trump on Sunday took questions from journalists – and made a major false claim about his past statements on Osama bin L...

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CJB @cbrolaw.bsky.social · 3d

Follow Oregon's example

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Andy Churnwell @churnwell.bsky.social · 4d

When they release the DSM-6 they should include whatever crisis of #MensMentalHealth causes them to post stuff like this.

Voice it out
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Oct 3
Carrying a lunchbox to work is a feminine trait. There’s absolutely nothing manly about that.

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Leah McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 4d

New poll of Jewish Americans:

• 61% say Israel is committing war crimes in Gaza.
• 39% say Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

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Many American Jews sharply critical of Israel on Gaza, Post poll finds

Most Jews say Israel is committing war crimes — and 39 percent say genocide — while often distinguishing between the country and its leadership.

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CJB @cbrolaw.bsky.social · 3d

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CJB @cbrolaw.bsky.social · 3d

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Judge temporarily blocks Trump from deploying troops in Portland

Oregon officials had challenged President Donald Trump’s move to send troops to the state’s largest city, calling it “patently unlawful.”

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CJB @cbrolaw.bsky.social · 4d

I went back to check it out and have been pleasantly surprised. I'm not seeing the same level of "depravity" of which you speak. I'd like to see what others have to say.

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CJB @cbrolaw.bsky.social · 7d

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Jane Fonda relaunches free speech group started by her father during the McCarthy era

In wake of the Trump administration’s censorship threats, the actor re-established the Committee for the First Amendment with A-list support

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CJB @cbrolaw.bsky.social · 7d

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Opinion | These 6 Charts Explain Why the Government Shut Down

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CJB @cbrolaw.bsky.social · 7d

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Texas Paul @realtexaspaul.com · 8d

The meeting with our senior military leadership was exactly what I feared. DO NOT PANIC!

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Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 8d

A 5x draft dodger lecturing 800 generals, telling them they can clap if they want?
This is delusional insanity.

The silence in that room said it all: America’s top military brass had more discipline & dignity than the man disgracing the stage.

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CJB @cbrolaw.bsky.social · 8d

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