@jellytoad.bsky.social
Your comment sparked me to search more on this - I found a good article from Duke. The courts are hamstrung after the 21 day period is past, I understand that now. There is some risk to the courts in a government shutdown, but they are protected for some time - only twice has that met or passed 3wks
How a U.S. Government Shutdown Impacts Courts
With less funding under a government shutdown, courts may delay cases, reduce operating hours, and suspend certain court functions.
judicialstudies.duke.edu
May 7, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Your comment sparked me to search more on this - I found a good article from Duke. The courts are hamstrung after the 21 day period is past, I understand that now. There is some risk to the courts in a government shutdown, but they are protected for some time - only twice has that met or passed 3wks
Like you call out, the courts themselves would define their resources. There isn't any risk of the courts being slashed/cut without their say-so.
If you interpret that as risk that justifies Chuck Schumer's flip on the CR, then I can't convince you otherwise, but you're plainly incorrect.
If you interpret that as risk that justifies Chuck Schumer's flip on the CR, then I can't convince you otherwise, but you're plainly incorrect.
May 7, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Like you call out, the courts themselves would define their resources. There isn't any risk of the courts being slashed/cut without their say-so.
If you interpret that as risk that justifies Chuck Schumer's flip on the CR, then I can't convince you otherwise, but you're plainly incorrect.
If you interpret that as risk that justifies Chuck Schumer's flip on the CR, then I can't convince you otherwise, but you're plainly incorrect.
How does this read as the courts operate with reduced resources? The courts operate under Article III. Full stop. They are funded as needed to meet their duties in the Constitution.
This isn't an "agree to disagree" moment, I believe you've not been thinking or are acting in bad faith.
This isn't an "agree to disagree" moment, I believe you've not been thinking or are acting in bad faith.
May 7, 2025 at 11:18 AM
How does this read as the courts operate with reduced resources? The courts operate under Article III. Full stop. They are funded as needed to meet their duties in the Constitution.
This isn't an "agree to disagree" moment, I believe you've not been thinking or are acting in bad faith.
This isn't an "agree to disagree" moment, I believe you've not been thinking or are acting in bad faith.
Define what's risky is or please stop replying.
May 7, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Define what's risky is or please stop replying.
I've given you all you need to understand you made a wrong assumption here.
In this situation - The courts operate, they do not shut down. The government is shut down. If the government isn't funded and running in three weeks, the courts operate under Article III of the Constitution without issue.
In this situation - The courts operate, they do not shut down. The government is shut down. If the government isn't funded and running in three weeks, the courts operate under Article III of the Constitution without issue.
constitution.congress.gov
May 7, 2025 at 11:11 AM
I've given you all you need to understand you made a wrong assumption here.
In this situation - The courts operate, they do not shut down. The government is shut down. If the government isn't funded and running in three weeks, the courts operate under Article III of the Constitution without issue.
In this situation - The courts operate, they do not shut down. The government is shut down. If the government isn't funded and running in three weeks, the courts operate under Article III of the Constitution without issue.
@tonygoldmark.bsky.social What say you?
What I see: You've casually created or spread misinfo to defend Chuck Schumer, some people will have read your post without verifying its content and believe it - perhaps even spread it themselves.
I suggest you should share a correction, please do better.
What I see: You've casually created or spread misinfo to defend Chuck Schumer, some people will have read your post without verifying its content and believe it - perhaps even spread it themselves.
I suggest you should share a correction, please do better.
May 7, 2025 at 11:05 AM
@tonygoldmark.bsky.social What say you?
What I see: You've casually created or spread misinfo to defend Chuck Schumer, some people will have read your post without verifying its content and believe it - perhaps even spread it themselves.
I suggest you should share a correction, please do better.
What I see: You've casually created or spread misinfo to defend Chuck Schumer, some people will have read your post without verifying its content and believe it - perhaps even spread it themselves.
I suggest you should share a correction, please do better.
"...which allows work to continue during a lapse in appropriations if it is necessary to support the exercise of Article III judicial powers. Under this scenario, each court and federal defender’s office would determine the staffing resources necessary to support such work."
May 7, 2025 at 10:45 AM
"...which allows work to continue during a lapse in appropriations if it is necessary to support the exercise of Article III judicial powers. Under this scenario, each court and federal defender’s office would determine the staffing resources necessary to support such work."
You can lead a horse to water... your answer is the fourth paragraph of the USGov source I shared.
"If the shutdown were to continue past three weeks and exhaust the federal Judiciary’s resources, the courts would then operate under the terms of the Anti-Deficiency Act,..."
"If the shutdown were to continue past three weeks and exhaust the federal Judiciary’s resources, the courts would then operate under the terms of the Anti-Deficiency Act,..."
May 7, 2025 at 10:44 AM
You can lead a horse to water... your answer is the fourth paragraph of the USGov source I shared.
"If the shutdown were to continue past three weeks and exhaust the federal Judiciary’s resources, the courts would then operate under the terms of the Anti-Deficiency Act,..."
"If the shutdown were to continue past three weeks and exhaust the federal Judiciary’s resources, the courts would then operate under the terms of the Anti-Deficiency Act,..."
According to this USGov source, that's not correct. I agree that the courts have proven to be the last defense against Trump's actions, yet they aren't at risk of stopping during a shutdown.
The Dems as a party aren't being nearly as oppositional as they should, I stand by that. Primary weak dems.
The Dems as a party aren't being nearly as oppositional as they should, I stand by that. Primary weak dems.
Judiciary Operating During Shutdown
Despite a partial shutdown of the federal government, the Judiciary remains open and can continue operations for approximately three weeks, through Jan. 11, 2019, by using court fee balances and other...
www.uscourts.gov
May 6, 2025 at 11:19 PM
According to this USGov source, that's not correct. I agree that the courts have proven to be the last defense against Trump's actions, yet they aren't at risk of stopping during a shutdown.
The Dems as a party aren't being nearly as oppositional as they should, I stand by that. Primary weak dems.
The Dems as a party aren't being nearly as oppositional as they should, I stand by that. Primary weak dems.
I'd argue we should direct protest and upheaval at democratic seats that aren't doing enough. Chuck Schumer and all who voted with him on the CR for the budget, for example.
Watch the midterms. At all levels of governance, support primarying democratic seats from the left. Then we'll see in 2028.
Watch the midterms. At all levels of governance, support primarying democratic seats from the left. Then we'll see in 2028.
May 6, 2025 at 11:08 AM
I'd argue we should direct protest and upheaval at democratic seats that aren't doing enough. Chuck Schumer and all who voted with him on the CR for the budget, for example.
Watch the midterms. At all levels of governance, support primarying democratic seats from the left. Then we'll see in 2028.
Watch the midterms. At all levels of governance, support primarying democratic seats from the left. Then we'll see in 2028.
Biden was the most progressive president in my lifetime.
Yet he also overstayed his welcome, didn't pass the torch, and fumbled the bag. The Dems should have held primaries. The party is more undemocratic* than the Rs and needs to receive unending flak and left-primaries for it.
*superdelegates 😪☠️
Yet he also overstayed his welcome, didn't pass the torch, and fumbled the bag. The Dems should have held primaries. The party is more undemocratic* than the Rs and needs to receive unending flak and left-primaries for it.
*superdelegates 😪☠️
May 6, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Biden was the most progressive president in my lifetime.
Yet he also overstayed his welcome, didn't pass the torch, and fumbled the bag. The Dems should have held primaries. The party is more undemocratic* than the Rs and needs to receive unending flak and left-primaries for it.
*superdelegates 😪☠️
Yet he also overstayed his welcome, didn't pass the torch, and fumbled the bag. The Dems should have held primaries. The party is more undemocratic* than the Rs and needs to receive unending flak and left-primaries for it.
*superdelegates 😪☠️
FIN.) If you read through and have a game recommendation in a vaguely similar style/niche to Spyro the Dragon, please share!
A Hat in Time is the most recent foray I've made into modern platformers. It's awesome.
A Hat in Time is the most recent foray I've made into modern platformers. It's awesome.
April 23, 2025 at 6:18 AM
FIN.) If you read through and have a game recommendation in a vaguely similar style/niche to Spyro the Dragon, please share!
A Hat in Time is the most recent foray I've made into modern platformers. It's awesome.
A Hat in Time is the most recent foray I've made into modern platformers. It's awesome.
3.2) ..technically challenging to pull off (@Mario). It's difficult because Spyro controls like a boat when at speed, plus speed is necessary for certain maneuvers.
Spyro the Dragon has several aha! moments that feel like solving a classic Legend of Zelda puzzle.
Spyro the Dragon has several aha! moments that feel like solving a classic Legend of Zelda puzzle.
April 23, 2025 at 6:14 AM
3.2) ..technically challenging to pull off (@Mario). It's difficult because Spyro controls like a boat when at speed, plus speed is necessary for certain maneuvers.
Spyro the Dragon has several aha! moments that feel like solving a classic Legend of Zelda puzzle.
Spyro the Dragon has several aha! moments that feel like solving a classic Legend of Zelda puzzle.
3.1) LEVEL DESIGN. I sell short this aspect of the game, the platforming aspect of Spyro the Dragon shine brightly.
Don't know what I'm on about? Go 100% Treetops and Haunted Towers guideless, this is the kind of puzzle platforming that I miss in most modern offerings. It's not hard because it's..
Don't know what I'm on about? Go 100% Treetops and Haunted Towers guideless, this is the kind of puzzle platforming that I miss in most modern offerings. It's not hard because it's..
April 23, 2025 at 6:09 AM
3.1) LEVEL DESIGN. I sell short this aspect of the game, the platforming aspect of Spyro the Dragon shine brightly.
Don't know what I'm on about? Go 100% Treetops and Haunted Towers guideless, this is the kind of puzzle platforming that I miss in most modern offerings. It's not hard because it's..
Don't know what I'm on about? Go 100% Treetops and Haunted Towers guideless, this is the kind of puzzle platforming that I miss in most modern offerings. It's not hard because it's..
3.) NOVELTY. Throughout Spyro, seldom - if ever - does the game repeat enemies or level design.
One realm you're flaming gnorcs, another you're dashing with matadors, how 'bout big man eating trees? you got it, literally devils, druids and wizards, shrink/grow rays, and mf goats.
Spyro is elite
One realm you're flaming gnorcs, another you're dashing with matadors, how 'bout big man eating trees? you got it, literally devils, druids and wizards, shrink/grow rays, and mf goats.
Spyro is elite
April 23, 2025 at 6:04 AM
3.) NOVELTY. Throughout Spyro, seldom - if ever - does the game repeat enemies or level design.
One realm you're flaming gnorcs, another you're dashing with matadors, how 'bout big man eating trees? you got it, literally devils, druids and wizards, shrink/grow rays, and mf goats.
Spyro is elite
One realm you're flaming gnorcs, another you're dashing with matadors, how 'bout big man eating trees? you got it, literally devils, druids and wizards, shrink/grow rays, and mf goats.
Spyro is elite
2.1) MUSIC. Music comp'd to MIDI and sized to fit on a PS1 disc does not always hit, but golly it's good.
All composed by Stewart Copeland, the drummer of The Police. He's shared in interviews that he played Spyro demos then crafted the music to fit how he'd imagine the Realms should sound like.
All composed by Stewart Copeland, the drummer of The Police. He's shared in interviews that he played Spyro demos then crafted the music to fit how he'd imagine the Realms should sound like.
Spyro
Stewart Copeland · Album · 1998 · 49 songs
open.spotify.com
April 23, 2025 at 5:53 AM
2.1) MUSIC. Music comp'd to MIDI and sized to fit on a PS1 disc does not always hit, but golly it's good.
All composed by Stewart Copeland, the drummer of The Police. He's shared in interviews that he played Spyro demos then crafted the music to fit how he'd imagine the Realms should sound like.
All composed by Stewart Copeland, the drummer of The Police. He's shared in interviews that he played Spyro demos then crafted the music to fit how he'd imagine the Realms should sound like.
2.) ART. Spyro the Dragon was made with great care and it shows.
The world's skyboxes each are an expressive watercolor backdrop that colors the stages. Travel to different homeworlds & the vibe and color palate change in kind. Artisans, Magic Crafters, Beast Makers, Dreamweavers - to name a few
The world's skyboxes each are an expressive watercolor backdrop that colors the stages. Travel to different homeworlds & the vibe and color palate change in kind. Artisans, Magic Crafters, Beast Makers, Dreamweavers - to name a few
April 23, 2025 at 5:47 AM
2.) ART. Spyro the Dragon was made with great care and it shows.
The world's skyboxes each are an expressive watercolor backdrop that colors the stages. Travel to different homeworlds & the vibe and color palate change in kind. Artisans, Magic Crafters, Beast Makers, Dreamweavers - to name a few
The world's skyboxes each are an expressive watercolor backdrop that colors the stages. Travel to different homeworlds & the vibe and color palate change in kind. Artisans, Magic Crafters, Beast Makers, Dreamweavers - to name a few
1.) GAMEPLAY. I started playing Spyro at around 3 years old, I'm qualified to say it offers new gamers a fair challenge to grow skill and begin to fly. I credit Spyro for my love of games.
I never beat Spyro the Dragon as a kid - but making it to High Caves and Dark Passage formed core memories.
I never beat Spyro the Dragon as a kid - but making it to High Caves and Dark Passage formed core memories.
April 23, 2025 at 5:38 AM
1.) GAMEPLAY. I started playing Spyro at around 3 years old, I'm qualified to say it offers new gamers a fair challenge to grow skill and begin to fly. I credit Spyro for my love of games.
I never beat Spyro the Dragon as a kid - but making it to High Caves and Dark Passage formed core memories.
I never beat Spyro the Dragon as a kid - but making it to High Caves and Dark Passage formed core memories.
Do-nothing-Democrats like Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries need to be deposed so we might prevent the backsliding of American democracy to a fascist failed state.
The rhetoric of Illinois candidate Kat Abughazaleh is more of what we need tbh.
The rhetoric of Illinois candidate Kat Abughazaleh is more of what we need tbh.
April 3, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Do-nothing-Democrats like Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries need to be deposed so we might prevent the backsliding of American democracy to a fascist failed state.
The rhetoric of Illinois candidate Kat Abughazaleh is more of what we need tbh.
The rhetoric of Illinois candidate Kat Abughazaleh is more of what we need tbh.
@hillaryclinton.bsky.social Thank you for coming to bat for today's WI special election so very late in the game.
You might have effectively mitigated the chance of soiling Crawford's chances by association with your fetid corpse of a political career.
You might have effectively mitigated the chance of soiling Crawford's chances by association with your fetid corpse of a political career.
April 1, 2025 at 6:09 AM
@hillaryclinton.bsky.social Thank you for coming to bat for today's WI special election so very late in the game.
You might have effectively mitigated the chance of soiling Crawford's chances by association with your fetid corpse of a political career.
You might have effectively mitigated the chance of soiling Crawford's chances by association with your fetid corpse of a political career.
I am a Wisconsinite, and I do not like you. I have early-voted and canvassed for Judge Crawford, plus my local downballot.
Please stay far away from Midwestern politics, Hillary - you are not broadly liked. Actually, quite the opposite.
Please stay far away from Midwestern politics, Hillary - you are not broadly liked. Actually, quite the opposite.
April 1, 2025 at 5:58 AM
I am a Wisconsinite, and I do not like you. I have early-voted and canvassed for Judge Crawford, plus my local downballot.
Please stay far away from Midwestern politics, Hillary - you are not broadly liked. Actually, quite the opposite.
Please stay far away from Midwestern politics, Hillary - you are not broadly liked. Actually, quite the opposite.