Tyler Holmes
@holmestsj.bsky.social
American atty working to advance democratic rule of law. Past: Angola/CAR/Ghana/Southern Africa for the American Bar, 2ded to the Malawi Police, volunteer Southern Africa Litigation Centre, trial lawyer, KU Law, candidate for #ksleg.
While there are some who jersey chase as much as KS electeds, I think the public largely disapproves of the giveaways. The problem is our politicians seem to get away with it because other issues are top of mind.
Would love to see how an affirmative vision (likely led by KC's mayor) might fare.
Would love to see how an affirmative vision (likely led by KC's mayor) might fare.
December 24, 2025 at 1:41 AM
While there are some who jersey chase as much as KS electeds, I think the public largely disapproves of the giveaways. The problem is our politicians seem to get away with it because other issues are top of mind.
Would love to see how an affirmative vision (likely led by KC's mayor) might fare.
Would love to see how an affirmative vision (likely led by KC's mayor) might fare.
Agreed. I grew up within three miles of the state line (mostly in KS). The separation is real.
But we go about our lives, enjoying what both states offer. While our leaders compete instead of collaborating. Even this "border war": MO passed a law, Gov. Kelly signed an executive order.
But we go about our lives, enjoying what both states offer. While our leaders compete instead of collaborating. Even this "border war": MO passed a law, Gov. Kelly signed an executive order.
December 24, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Agreed. I grew up within three miles of the state line (mostly in KS). The separation is real.
But we go about our lives, enjoying what both states offer. While our leaders compete instead of collaborating. Even this "border war": MO passed a law, Gov. Kelly signed an executive order.
But we go about our lives, enjoying what both states offer. While our leaders compete instead of collaborating. Even this "border war": MO passed a law, Gov. Kelly signed an executive order.
I vaguely remember an exercise in a political science theory wherein I/we made the five counties their own political entity.
Not sure statehood would be necessary, but a cogent development of the area would be nice (or at least not wasting all this money on corporate incentives).
Not sure statehood would be necessary, but a cogent development of the area would be nice (or at least not wasting all this money on corporate incentives).
December 24, 2025 at 1:12 AM
I vaguely remember an exercise in a political science theory wherein I/we made the five counties their own political entity.
Not sure statehood would be necessary, but a cogent development of the area would be nice (or at least not wasting all this money on corporate incentives).
Not sure statehood would be necessary, but a cogent development of the area would be nice (or at least not wasting all this money on corporate incentives).
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Kavanaugh spends a footnote pretty much saying STOP CALLING THEM KAVANAUGH STOPS
![arrests in Illinois. The State and the Government disagree about whether the immigration officers have violated the Constitution in making certain immigration stops and arrests. The basic constitutional rules governing that dispute are longstanding and clear: The Fourth Amendment requires that immigration stops must be based on reasonable suspicion of illegal presence, stops must be brief, arrests must be based on probable cause, and officers must not employ excessive force.
Moreover, the officers must not make interior immigration stops or arrests based on race or ethnicity. Cf. Whren v. United States, 517 U. S. 806, 813 (1996) ("IT]he Constitution prohibits selective enforcement of the law based on considerations such as race"). This application does not require us to delve into the parties' underlying dispute and to determine whether any particular immigration encounter or series of encounters in Illinois has violated those basic constitutional principles.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:beirch5u3d3ybvuct27mtyxd/bafkreidbc22r5os5mrbh3jyph7t4l5ymdbdmzd7gmqkqwhmu4com7l373q@jpeg)
December 23, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Kavanaugh spends a footnote pretty much saying STOP CALLING THEM KAVANAUGH STOPS
I wish the local and state officials in this area didn't seem to think offering corporate incentives are part of their job.
On the teams: I have carried my fandom to the ends of the earth. But this exchange of free public money for undying loyalty is a rip off. How about an ownership stake instead?
On the teams: I have carried my fandom to the ends of the earth. But this exchange of free public money for undying loyalty is a rip off. How about an ownership stake instead?
December 22, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I wish the local and state officials in this area didn't seem to think offering corporate incentives are part of their job.
On the teams: I have carried my fandom to the ends of the earth. But this exchange of free public money for undying loyalty is a rip off. How about an ownership stake instead?
On the teams: I have carried my fandom to the ends of the earth. But this exchange of free public money for undying loyalty is a rip off. How about an ownership stake instead?
What's wild is the opposition to this amongst KS leaders was tiny. Majority and minority leaders in both chambers (and obviously the governor) have offered vociferous support for 18 months.
Somehow the emotion attached to (winning) sports wins out?
Somehow the emotion attached to (winning) sports wins out?
December 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
What's wild is the opposition to this amongst KS leaders was tiny. Majority and minority leaders in both chambers (and obviously the governor) have offered vociferous support for 18 months.
Somehow the emotion attached to (winning) sports wins out?
Somehow the emotion attached to (winning) sports wins out?
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So they're moving from Kansas City at the intersection of 70 and 435 to Kansas City at the intersection of 70 and 435.
December 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
So they're moving from Kansas City at the intersection of 70 and 435 to Kansas City at the intersection of 70 and 435.
I appreciate this line from the KC Star story: "The seismic decision comes after a year and a half of the Chiefs playing Kansas and Missouri officials off of each other to secure the most favorable stadium deal."
The only folks who don't think they got played? Our elected officials. #ksleg #moleg
The only folks who don't think they got played? Our elected officials. #ksleg #moleg
Kansas City Chiefs will announce move to Kansas to build new stadium: sources
Sources close to the decision say the Chiefs have informed officials of their intent to move to Kansas.
www.kansascity.com
December 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Among the nominees just confirmed is Leo Brent Bozell III, a far-right activist and critic of the fight to end apartheid, who Collins just approved to be the United States AMBASSADOR TO SOUTH AFRICA.
Vile and irredeemable. tinyurl.com/5fwv4dzc #MEpolitics
Vile and irredeemable. tinyurl.com/5fwv4dzc #MEpolitics
Trump’s Pick For Ambassador To South Africa Actively Opposed Fight To End Apartheid
As Black activists in South Africa fought against their country’s racist apartheid...
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December 19, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Among the nominees just confirmed is Leo Brent Bozell III, a far-right activist and critic of the fight to end apartheid, who Collins just approved to be the United States AMBASSADOR TO SOUTH AFRICA.
Vile and irredeemable. tinyurl.com/5fwv4dzc #MEpolitics
Vile and irredeemable. tinyurl.com/5fwv4dzc #MEpolitics