Dennis Watson
@denniswatson.bsky.social
Attorney, travel enthusiast. My posts are my personal opinions, not legal advice. Engagement is interest, not necessarily agreement. Recovering indigent defense Trial Lawyer from Florida, did a Sabbatical in India and now living in Georgia.
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Lol the poor things.
Current and former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffers are growing increasingly concerned that the work they did slashing government programs and eliminating jobs will come back to haunt them with the possibility of criminal prosecutions.
'Suddenly exposed' DOGE employees fear prosecution after Musk abandoned them: report
Current and former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffers are growing increasingly concerned that the work they did slashing government programs and eliminating jobs will come back to haunt them with the possibility of criminal prosecutions.Worse still is their growing belief that the b...
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November 22, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Lol the poor things.
Going dark for a few days to detox from social media. Posting so my handful of friends and legion of dedicated followers won’t worry about me.
November 22, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Going dark for a few days to detox from social media. Posting so my handful of friends and legion of dedicated followers won’t worry about me.
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So, special election next year for MTG seat. Here's the Democrat already in the race. 40-year military vet, retired as an Army Brigadier General. 5 children, 4 grandchildren. Wife Karla works as a family doctor. Plus, they run their grass-fed cattle farm. www.shawnforgeorgia.com/meet-the-can...
Meet Shawn - Shawn Harris for Georgia
Kick-Off Speech. Shawn grew up in Blakely, Georgia, on his family’s farm. After high school, Shawn enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, rising to the rank of Sergeant. Later he got his B.A. in Agribusi...
www.shawnforgeorgia.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
So, special election next year for MTG seat. Here's the Democrat already in the race. 40-year military vet, retired as an Army Brigadier General. 5 children, 4 grandchildren. Wife Karla works as a family doctor. Plus, they run their grass-fed cattle farm. www.shawnforgeorgia.com/meet-the-can...
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A lot of the people lamenting Marjorie Taylor Greene’s departure from Congress—and celebrating her as some kind of principled maverick—are going to end up eating their words when she reemerges in 2028 to help lead a pro-groper, pro-Fuentes “America First” faction of the GOP.
November 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
A lot of the people lamenting Marjorie Taylor Greene’s departure from Congress—and celebrating her as some kind of principled maverick—are going to end up eating their words when she reemerges in 2028 to help lead a pro-groper, pro-Fuentes “America First” faction of the GOP.
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This week, I withdrew from a speaking engagement at a public university because they sent me a list of prohibited “words & concepts.” I will not humor this censorship. It does a disservice to the stories I’m discussing & the audience, who deserve unfettered access to information & conversation.
November 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
This week, I withdrew from a speaking engagement at a public university because they sent me a list of prohibited “words & concepts.” I will not humor this censorship. It does a disservice to the stories I’m discussing & the audience, who deserve unfettered access to information & conversation.
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This is just alarmism. Buildings naturally fluctuate in temperate over time and it's really nothing to worry about.
BREAKING: The UN climate talks COP30 have been evacuated due to a fire breaking out inside the venue in Belém, Brazil.
November 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
This is just alarmism. Buildings naturally fluctuate in temperate over time and it's really nothing to worry about.
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And lest there be any confusion... as I said, Wonder Woman would never.
November 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
And lest there be any confusion... as I said, Wonder Woman would never.
His hands and feet were tied in the hogtie position. That’s an execution.
November 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
His hands and feet were tied in the hogtie position. That’s an execution.
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Remember yesterday when I said we'd see a dramatic escalation of their threats and intimidation bc we are hitting the Extinction Burst and the desperation of the regime reaches a fever pitch as they're losing their grasp on power? Yeah.
We don't back down when the regime is in its death throes.
We don't back down when the regime is in its death throes.
Did Tr*mp just call for the death of veterans serving in Congress?
November 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Remember yesterday when I said we'd see a dramatic escalation of their threats and intimidation bc we are hitting the Extinction Burst and the desperation of the regime reaches a fever pitch as they're losing their grasp on power? Yeah.
We don't back down when the regime is in its death throes.
We don't back down when the regime is in its death throes.
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Dear Leader is the greatest economics teacher in all of history. He's reaching ppl previously thought unteachable.
28-74 on inflation. That’s digging into the Republican base.
Trump is absolutely cratering on economy in new Marquette poll:
Overall econ approval: 36-64
On tariffs: 37-63
On inflation/cost of living: 28-72 (!!!)
"We’re looking at a really grim downward spiral for Trump," says @timothynoah.bsky.social. All on the pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2034...
Overall econ approval: 36-64
On tariffs: 37-63
On inflation/cost of living: 28-72 (!!!)
"We’re looking at a really grim downward spiral for Trump," says @timothynoah.bsky.social. All on the pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2034...
November 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Dear Leader is the greatest economics teacher in all of history. He's reaching ppl previously thought unteachable.
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Massie: "I am sorry if one of your billionaire donors is gonna get embarrassed because he went to Rape Island. That is what they have coming. In fact, they need to be on the other side of bars, a lot of them."
November 19, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Massie: "I am sorry if one of your billionaire donors is gonna get embarrassed because he went to Rape Island. That is what they have coming. In fact, they need to be on the other side of bars, a lot of them."
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A queen
Cyclist turns down trans exclusionary honour for woman cyclists (and you can feel the BBC’s teeth grinding about it).
"If they don't want to ride with all women, then it's not the kind of ride I want to be part of".
"If they don't want to ride with all women, then it's not the kind of ride I want to be part of".
Woman refuses Cycling UK award over trans women being left out
Claire Sharpe says she disagrees with Cycling UK only naming biological women in their top 100 list.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
A queen
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I thought it was just me 😭
November 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I thought it was just me 😭
Oh wow. Anyone who frequently interacts with mentally ill individuals (Yes, public defenders and defense attorneys, I mean you) needs to read this thread. The random all caps words and strange underlines in handwritten screeds won’t be automatic tells in this brave new world we are building.
Bellingcat’s contact email has always been a magnet for people with fairly unusual views; paranoid delusions, sprawling conspiracies, the works. But recently, the pattern has shifted, we’re seeing more and more emails clearly written with ChatGPT.
November 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Oh wow. Anyone who frequently interacts with mentally ill individuals (Yes, public defenders and defense attorneys, I mean you) needs to read this thread. The random all caps words and strange underlines in handwritten screeds won’t be automatic tells in this brave new world we are building.
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Did you read my post from last week about how contract woes caused me to withdraw an accepted story from F&SF, ending my 54-year quest to be published in that magazine? But wait (as the saying goes) — there's more! Scroll down at the link for an update. www.scottedelman.com/wordpress/20...
A dream denied: My 54-year quest to publish a short story in F&SF ‹ Scott Edelman
www.scottedelman.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Did you read my post from last week about how contract woes caused me to withdraw an accepted story from F&SF, ending my 54-year quest to be published in that magazine? But wait (as the saying goes) — there's more! Scroll down at the link for an update. www.scottedelman.com/wordpress/20...
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RFK Jr.: ‘The President Having Sex With Children Is Fine From A Purely Nutritional Standpoint’
November 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
RFK Jr.: ‘The President Having Sex With Children Is Fine From A Purely Nutritional Standpoint’
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Look, sometimes posting here can be a grind, but you have to jump in feet first and everything will come out fine on the other side
First off, my suspension has ended. Got a little harsh with a post a few days ago but I didn’t have my feet on the ground and I’m sorry if I offended anyone. Will try to be more chipper. Knock on wood!
November 17, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Look, sometimes posting here can be a grind, but you have to jump in feet first and everything will come out fine on the other side
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Discworld QOTD, from Men at Arms
November 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Discworld QOTD, from Men at Arms
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if you really want leadership to take you seriously on the primary front you've got to knock off some prominent figures - remember when Eric Cantor went down to Dave Brat?
this is going to be an uphill battle but I'm glad he's going for it
this is going to be an uphill battle but I'm glad he's going for it
NEW: Chi Ossé, an ally of Mamdani, has filed paperwork to challenge Jeffries from the left.
Chi Ossé files paperwork to challenge Hakeem Jeffries from the left
The NYC City Council member said in a statement that Democratic leadership is "failing to effectively fight back against Donald Trump."
www.axios.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
if you really want leadership to take you seriously on the primary front you've got to knock off some prominent figures - remember when Eric Cantor went down to Dave Brat?
this is going to be an uphill battle but I'm glad he's going for it
this is going to be an uphill battle but I'm glad he's going for it
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I refuse to believe politicians are forgetting how rancid MTG is. Sure we can have a big tent but we do not need to welcome someone like her. Please everyone get a fucking hold of yourselves.
November 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I refuse to believe politicians are forgetting how rancid MTG is. Sure we can have a big tent but we do not need to welcome someone like her. Please everyone get a fucking hold of yourselves.
Today appears to be a draft a reply then delete because I don’t want to actually join that discussion day.
November 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Today appears to be a draft a reply then delete because I don’t want to actually join that discussion day.
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A discussion sparked by a piece whose opening argument was that Larry Summers was the tragic, rational victim of a feminized woke mob
Never forget that just a week ago, Ross Douthat and the NYTimes were asking if women ruined the workplace.
I mean
November 17, 2025 at 7:21 AM
A discussion sparked by a piece whose opening argument was that Larry Summers was the tragic, rational victim of a feminized woke mob
I was a criminal defense attorney in Florida for many years. Consensual sex between a 22 year old teacher and 16 year old student in Florida is punishable by Life in Prison.
People REALLY need to not admit to Life Felonies on social media. JFC.
People REALLY need to not admit to Life Felonies on social media. JFC.
epstein emails released and everyone coming out as a pedophile to defend donald trump
November 17, 2025 at 2:44 AM
I was a criminal defense attorney in Florida for many years. Consensual sex between a 22 year old teacher and 16 year old student in Florida is punishable by Life in Prison.
People REALLY need to not admit to Life Felonies on social media. JFC.
People REALLY need to not admit to Life Felonies on social media. JFC.
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Just to pick up on this:
One reason my mates and i loved playing Star Wars as kids was BECAUSE it threw out all these references to events that weren't explained.
We were used to adults around us doing that IRL about WW2 or whatever. So it didn't feel weird. It made the universe feel REAL.
One reason my mates and i loved playing Star Wars as kids was BECAUSE it threw out all these references to events that weren't explained.
We were used to adults around us doing that IRL about WW2 or whatever. So it didn't feel weird. It made the universe feel REAL.
A good story is as long as it needs to be. We don’t need to expand every detail, uncover every facet, some things can be left as mystery. A battle can be a sentence, a romance can be a look, a tragedy a word.
Brevity is as useful a technique as verbosity.
Brevity is as useful a technique as verbosity.
November 16, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Just to pick up on this:
One reason my mates and i loved playing Star Wars as kids was BECAUSE it threw out all these references to events that weren't explained.
We were used to adults around us doing that IRL about WW2 or whatever. So it didn't feel weird. It made the universe feel REAL.
One reason my mates and i loved playing Star Wars as kids was BECAUSE it threw out all these references to events that weren't explained.
We were used to adults around us doing that IRL about WW2 or whatever. So it didn't feel weird. It made the universe feel REAL.