Christopher Cole
@ccole2025.bsky.social
Retired lawyer; husband; father; and, I am hopeful, friend of the Constitution. Resist Trump, even when it feels futile. We have a Golden Retriever, and she’s smarter than Orange Moron.
Fifteen years of complaining about the ACA, and they don’t know what to do. In their zeal to divide and rule, they forgot how to govern.
December 16, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Fifteen years of complaining about the ACA, and they don’t know what to do. In their zeal to divide and rule, they forgot how to govern.
As in “AI slop“?
December 16, 2025 at 1:14 AM
As in “AI slop“?
You have it made already, George. But happily you will outlive this roasted piece of shit.
December 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
You have it made already, George. But happily you will outlive this roasted piece of shit.
other assets on or in the ground of one of the treaty aspirants. Peace equals delivering a mediator bully to the Czar. So no, inexperienced, super conflicted, rapacious no-nothings as diplomats simply hurts the participants, and shames the nation styling itself as the fair-handed mediator.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:58 PM
other assets on or in the ground of one of the treaty aspirants. Peace equals delivering a mediator bully to the Czar. So no, inexperienced, super conflicted, rapacious no-nothings as diplomats simply hurts the participants, and shames the nation styling itself as the fair-handed mediator.
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They require, when mediated to conclusion or signing by a third-party, a lack of conflicts of interest and ulterior motives on the part of the mediator. Trump is famously transactional. Peace equals a Peace Prize. Peace equals access to rare earths and minerals and
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December 15, 2025 at 12:58 PM
They require, when mediated to conclusion or signing by a third-party, a lack of conflicts of interest and ulterior motives on the part of the mediator. Trump is famously transactional. Peace equals a Peace Prize. Peace equals access to rare earths and minerals and
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International agreements are contracts, complicated agreements concerning land, people, protections, remedies in the event of breach, and the like. These take time, empathy and clear-eyed understanding.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:58 PM
International agreements are contracts, complicated agreements concerning land, people, protections, remedies in the event of breach, and the like. These take time, empathy and clear-eyed understanding.
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Read the article. Ugh.
As the article notes, most or all of these "successes" have unraveled in one way or another, and that may well be because of the flimsy underlying diplomacy, a problematic or non-existent "meeting of the minds," etc.
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As the article notes, most or all of these "successes" have unraveled in one way or another, and that may well be because of the flimsy underlying diplomacy, a problematic or non-existent "meeting of the minds," etc.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Read the article. Ugh.
As the article notes, most or all of these "successes" have unraveled in one way or another, and that may well be because of the flimsy underlying diplomacy, a problematic or non-existent "meeting of the minds," etc.
1/4
As the article notes, most or all of these "successes" have unraveled in one way or another, and that may well be because of the flimsy underlying diplomacy, a problematic or non-existent "meeting of the minds," etc.
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Exactly. "Donner, you should be ashamed of yourself."
December 15, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Exactly. "Donner, you should be ashamed of yourself."
I've always thought that Rudolph was the poster child of "eww, he looks different; let's ostracize him." Even his father is like a bad parent when his kid comes to him and says, "Dad, I'm gay, do you still love me?" And Dad is a dick. All until they realize Rudolph has something they need....
December 15, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I've always thought that Rudolph was the poster child of "eww, he looks different; let's ostracize him." Even his father is like a bad parent when his kid comes to him and says, "Dad, I'm gay, do you still love me?" And Dad is a dick. All until they realize Rudolph has something they need....
Another episode of Tom Nichols's cable show, The Death of Expertise? It's been great having Witkoff flounder around playing at diplomacy and looking for good deals for Trump, and their children. Against a longtime Czar and former KGB operative. Yeah, terrific.
December 15, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Another episode of Tom Nichols's cable show, The Death of Expertise? It's been great having Witkoff flounder around playing at diplomacy and looking for good deals for Trump, and their children. Against a longtime Czar and former KGB operative. Yeah, terrific.
Yes, candidate choice depends, at least to some degree, on location and the electorate there. This is why Talarico might be the best choice for a statewide office in Texas: his religious chops are absolutely real. He is in fact progressive, but it is tempered with compassion rather than fire.
December 14, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Yes, candidate choice depends, at least to some degree, on location and the electorate there. This is why Talarico might be the best choice for a statewide office in Texas: his religious chops are absolutely real. He is in fact progressive, but it is tempered with compassion rather than fire.
So sorry. So very sorry.
December 13, 2025 at 9:43 PM
So sorry. So very sorry.
Always a little concerned about his speed, keeping up with the wings. But he played a nice match today, and his work rate was admirable.
I think Florian is finally finding his feet. His adjustment to the PL is actually a tribute to the league, after tearing up the Bundeslige last season.
I think Florian is finally finding his feet. His adjustment to the PL is actually a tribute to the league, after tearing up the Bundeslige last season.
December 13, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Always a little concerned about his speed, keeping up with the wings. But he played a nice match today, and his work rate was admirable.
I think Florian is finally finding his feet. His adjustment to the PL is actually a tribute to the league, after tearing up the Bundeslige last season.
I think Florian is finally finding his feet. His adjustment to the PL is actually a tribute to the league, after tearing up the Bundeslige last season.
Thanks; much appreciated.
December 12, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Thanks; much appreciated.
soon to be out of work politician auditions for job with corrupt administration.
December 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
soon to be out of work politician auditions for job with corrupt administration.
True. But there is the great constitutionalist, Raf Cruz, standing as a toady within the circle of odor
December 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
True. But there is the great constitutionalist, Raf Cruz, standing as a toady within the circle of odor
Is this on the Schoodic side of the Park?
December 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Is this on the Schoodic side of the Park?
He was a great hockey player.
That’s it.
That’s it.
December 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
He was a great hockey player.
That’s it.
That’s it.
Winter walks are glorious:
December 12, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Winter walks are glorious: