JEdel
@jedelfelt.bsky.social
Retired lawyer, thinker and peripatetic flaneur. 😜
So Tyler Robinson isn't the wild-eyed leftie that MAGA had hoped. He is just another confused young man raised in a conservative gun loving family who wanted notoriety for killing a public figure. Just someone famous, or here infamous. This is a sad story, but it is not "political violence."
September 13, 2025 at 2:56 AM
So Tyler Robinson isn't the wild-eyed leftie that MAGA had hoped. He is just another confused young man raised in a conservative gun loving family who wanted notoriety for killing a public figure. Just someone famous, or here infamous. This is a sad story, but it is not "political violence."
The Posse Comitatus Act forbids the use of the Army or Air Force to enforce domestic laws unless expressly authorized by Congress or the Constitution. This means military personnel cannot make arrests, conduct searches, or seize property in civilian settings.
August 17, 2025 at 11:06 PM
The Posse Comitatus Act forbids the use of the Army or Air Force to enforce domestic laws unless expressly authorized by Congress or the Constitution. This means military personnel cannot make arrests, conduct searches, or seize property in civilian settings.
Did they forget about the Nazi salute? If I was a shareholder I'd fire the board.
Tesla proposes giving Elon Musk $29 billion so he stays CEO — The Verge
Tesla approved a restricted stock award of 96 million shares, worth about $29 billion, to “incentivize” the controversial billionaire to remain at the head of the company during a protracted legal bat...
stocks.apple.com
August 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Did they forget about the Nazi salute? If I was a shareholder I'd fire the board.
What do you bet Ghislaine Maxwell gets a pardon out of this. Either she says "Trump Who?" and Trump pardons her or she implicates Trump and JD Vance pardons her after Trump resigns. We're dealing with a gangster regime here so anything is possible.
Live updates: Trump administration news and the latest on the Epstein files | CNN Politics
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is meeting with Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell today, sources tell CNN, as the Trump administration continues to face questions over its handling of ...
www.cnn.com
July 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM
What do you bet Ghislaine Maxwell gets a pardon out of this. Either she says "Trump Who?" and Trump pardons her or she implicates Trump and JD Vance pardons her after Trump resigns. We're dealing with a gangster regime here so anything is possible.
Trump has plans to rename Washington D.C. to "Trumpengrad"
July 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Trump has plans to rename Washington D.C. to "Trumpengrad"
Awful. Just Awful. How can we sit by and let this happen again.
‘We faced hunger before, but never like this’: skeletal children fill hospital wards as starvation grips Gaza
For months Israel kept food shipments to Gaza far below starvation rations. Now the death toll is rising rapidly
www.theguardian.com
July 24, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Awful. Just Awful. How can we sit by and let this happen again.
I'm not a christian, but those of you who claim to be might think about this.
Democratic Wins Media (@demwinsmedia)
BREAKING: Texas State Senator James Talarico just delivered a remarkable sermon explaining why his faith demands he be a Democrat that cares for others. This is amazing.
substack.com
July 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I'm not a christian, but those of you who claim to be might think about this.
"Weakling supporters have bought into this ‘bullshit,’ hook, line, and sinker."
Trump calls Epstein conspiracy a ‘hoax’ and turns on Maga ‘weaklings’
President faces Maga backlash over claims of hiding details of Epstein’s crimes to protect rich elite – including Trump
www.theguardian.com
July 16, 2025 at 6:56 PM
"Weakling supporters have bought into this ‘bullshit,’ hook, line, and sinker."
Another reason Americans don't like soccer!
Chelsea put on show in Club World Cup final — only to have Trump steal their moment
Leave it to Donald Trump to deliver a cringeworthy moment that is the lasting image of the FIFA Club World Cup.
www.usatoday.com
July 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Another reason Americans don't like soccer!
I normally judge people by how well they treat their robots. So don't kick my Roomba!
June 25, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I normally judge people by how well they treat their robots. So don't kick my Roomba!
Musk says he is shifting his focus away from politics and back into his companies. I know Americans have short memories but let's not forget this:
May 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Musk says he is shifting his focus away from politics and back into his companies. I know Americans have short memories but let's not forget this:
Not the Onion. You can't make stuff up more amusing than this!
Kristi Noem wants migrants to battle for citizenship on reality TV
Kristi Noem is now pushing for a reality show that would see immigrants compete 'for the honor of fast-tracking their way to U.S. citizenship,' DailyMail.com has learned.
www.dailymail.co.uk
May 17, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Not the Onion. You can't make stuff up more amusing than this!
I read Bluesky. It sounds similar to what you read on X and Truth Social only from lefties (my people). But even if it were all true (and a lot is) dumping on tRump and complaining isn't going to stop tRump. How about some constructive tips about to how to thwart a dictator.
May 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I read Bluesky. It sounds similar to what you read on X and Truth Social only from lefties (my people). But even if it were all true (and a lot is) dumping on tRump and complaining isn't going to stop tRump. How about some constructive tips about to how to thwart a dictator.
This was posted by tRump on his propaganda platform Truth Social. Nuf said?
May 3, 2025 at 12:20 PM
This was posted by tRump on his propaganda platform Truth Social. Nuf said?
I'm okay with YOU being poor. Me? Not so much. 😜
The Trump Administration Thinks You Should Be OK With Being Poor
As the country's economic outlook bleakens, Trump officials are trying to convince us that actually, being poor is a good thing.
www.huffpost.com
May 2, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I'm okay with YOU being poor. Me? Not so much. 😜
Scary, classic fascist intimidation. Funny they haven't sent a letter to Fox News asking if Fox is biased against certain views and influenced by external pressures.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/h...
‘Vaguely Threatening’: Federal Prosecutor Queries Leading Medical Journal
The New England Journal of Medicine received a letter suggesting that it was biased and compromised by external pressure. Other journals have also received the letter.
www.nytimes.com
April 25, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Scary, classic fascist intimidation. Funny they haven't sent a letter to Fox News asking if Fox is biased against certain views and influenced by external pressures.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/h...
Is this the Onion?
Hegseth orders makeup studio installed at Pentagon
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not given any press briefings in the briefing room but has used the room as a backdrop for TV hits with Fox News.
www.cbsnews.com
April 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Is this the Onion?
Pope Francis dies at 88, one day after meeting with JD Vance.
April 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Pope Francis dies at 88, one day after meeting with JD Vance.
Trump is mad at Harvard University because Trump's daddy couldn't bribe Harvard into enrolling him.
April 16, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Trump is mad at Harvard University because Trump's daddy couldn't bribe Harvard into enrolling him.
Who predicted that the Republicans would fuck up the stock market and the economy? Me. But I didn't predict that their ignorance and incompetence would affect the bond market
too. Bond yields have gone up over 500 bp this week (meaning bond prices have gone down). There is no safe haven.
too. Bond yields have gone up over 500 bp this week (meaning bond prices have gone down). There is no safe haven.
April 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Who predicted that the Republicans would fuck up the stock market and the economy? Me. But I didn't predict that their ignorance and incompetence would affect the bond market
too. Bond yields have gone up over 500 bp this week (meaning bond prices have gone down). There is no safe haven.
too. Bond yields have gone up over 500 bp this week (meaning bond prices have gone down). There is no safe haven.
On Bluesky do you ever feel like you are shouting in a dark empty room?
April 9, 2025 at 10:26 PM
On Bluesky do you ever feel like you are shouting in a dark empty room?
I can't attend the Anti-Elon protest at the Tesla dealership because I'd have to drive my car (a Tesla purchased several years ago). Bummer!
April 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I can't attend the Anti-Elon protest at the Tesla dealership because I'd have to drive my car (a Tesla purchased several years ago). Bummer!
Make those freakin' penguins pay! They have been ripping us off for years. Damn freeloaders! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump imposes tariffs on uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands near Antarctica
Australian prime minister surprised after remote external territories – including islands home to penguins – targeted by US president
www.theguardian.com
April 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Make those freakin' penguins pay! They have been ripping us off for years. Damn freeloaders! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Okay this is where I put my foot down! RFK is going after Little Debbie's Oatmeal creme pies. No more! We must resist with everything were've got! Free Little Debbie!
How MAHA Moms and RFK Jr. Are Spooking Food Companies
For months food companies have been concerned the health secretary’s efforts would quickly shift from synthetic colors, influencing how food looks, to ingredients that thicken, flavor or preserve food...
www.wsj.com
March 16, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Okay this is where I put my foot down! RFK is going after Little Debbie's Oatmeal creme pies. No more! We must resist with everything were've got! Free Little Debbie!