John M. Baker
@jmbmn.bsky.social
Minneapolis attorney, advocate for planners, lover of old movies, refugee from Musk's mayhem, who rescues from obscurity fascinating people.
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November 9. A day to remember Heroes in Berlin #Mauerfall
November 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
November 9. A day to remember Heroes in Berlin #Mauerfall
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Reductions in Force not required by shutdowns, have never happened in any previous shutdown, and a judge has ruled they are illegal.
The shutdown is an excuse, not a reason, for them to do what they wanted to do: destroy government.
The shutdown is an excuse, not a reason, for them to do what they wanted to do: destroy government.
Lee Zeldin announces on Fox that there will be "severe" layoffs at the EPA if the shutdown continues
November 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Reductions in Force not required by shutdowns, have never happened in any previous shutdown, and a judge has ruled they are illegal.
The shutdown is an excuse, not a reason, for them to do what they wanted to do: destroy government.
The shutdown is an excuse, not a reason, for them to do what they wanted to do: destroy government.
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Trumpist rule consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: there must be a president and executive branch whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside its opponents and victims whom the law binds but does not protect.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/m...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/m...
November 2, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Trumpist rule consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: there must be a president and executive branch whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside its opponents and victims whom the law binds but does not protect.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/m...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/m...
November 2, 2025 at 5:23 AM
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All you peacenik liberals wringing hands over what to do: Yes, of course, vote. It's your primary responsibility as a citizen.
But now more than ever, fulfill your second civic responsibility: Serve on juries. Never has it been more imperative to thwart rogue injustice.
But now more than ever, fulfill your second civic responsibility: Serve on juries. Never has it been more imperative to thwart rogue injustice.
October 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM
All you peacenik liberals wringing hands over what to do: Yes, of course, vote. It's your primary responsibility as a citizen.
But now more than ever, fulfill your second civic responsibility: Serve on juries. Never has it been more imperative to thwart rogue injustice.
But now more than ever, fulfill your second civic responsibility: Serve on juries. Never has it been more imperative to thwart rogue injustice.
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Texas is preparing emergency resources for wildfires and floods. The Texas National Guard should be THERE — not in Illinois.
We stand ready to support their return home so they are best positioned for helping Texans respond to any natural disasters.
We stand ready to support their return home so they are best positioned for helping Texans respond to any natural disasters.
Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of growing wildfire threat, flood risk in Texas
With expected growing wildfire danger across Texas and the potential for a flood risk this weekend, Gov. Greg Abbott is activating more state emergency response resources Friday.
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October 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Texas is preparing emergency resources for wildfires and floods. The Texas National Guard should be THERE — not in Illinois.
We stand ready to support their return home so they are best positioned for helping Texans respond to any natural disasters.
We stand ready to support their return home so they are best positioned for helping Texans respond to any natural disasters.
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Huh. Gonna be an awkward day for Secretary of State-National Security Advisor-Acting Archivist Marco Rubio.
www.rickscott.senate.gov/services/fil...
www.rickscott.senate.gov/services/fil...
October 10, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Huh. Gonna be an awkward day for Secretary of State-National Security Advisor-Acting Archivist Marco Rubio.
www.rickscott.senate.gov/services/fil...
www.rickscott.senate.gov/services/fil...
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Get yourself a Congressperson who will codify Bivens.
October 5, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Get yourself a Congressperson who will codify Bivens.
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A lot of people think that every international student admitted means one fewer spot for domestic students, when the opposite is more likely true - the tuition revenue international students bring allows public universities to provide substantial discounts to domestic students, improving access.
September 29, 2025 at 8:18 PM
A lot of people think that every international student admitted means one fewer spot for domestic students, when the opposite is more likely true - the tuition revenue international students bring allows public universities to provide substantial discounts to domestic students, improving access.
@laurarbelin.bsky.social, I know it's been a crazy month, but there's a fascinating story waiting to be written about a former Iowa MOC who died early this month at 100: Merwin Coad. He imploded at age 36. Start with the links in the footnotes in his Wiki bio I wrote 17 years ago, and go from there.
September 24, 2025 at 1:25 AM
@laurarbelin.bsky.social, I know it's been a crazy month, but there's a fascinating story waiting to be written about a former Iowa MOC who died early this month at 100: Merwin Coad. He imploded at age 36. Start with the links in the footnotes in his Wiki bio I wrote 17 years ago, and go from there.
September 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The great unwritten piece of investigative journalism for this decade is "What Trump Was Up To" when he flew to Mar-a-Lago in 2021 with many boxes full of classified documents. There seemed to be general disinterest among the mainstream sleuths in trying to answer that question. Who will write it?
September 6, 2025 at 12:19 AM
The great unwritten piece of investigative journalism for this decade is "What Trump Was Up To" when he flew to Mar-a-Lago in 2021 with many boxes full of classified documents. There seemed to be general disinterest among the mainstream sleuths in trying to answer that question. Who will write it?
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I think Illinois can and should sue Texas in the Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction and seek a preliminary injunction against the use of any un-federalized Texas National Guard troops in Illinois.
September 2, 2025 at 10:55 PM
I think Illinois can and should sue Texas in the Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction and seek a preliminary injunction against the use of any un-federalized Texas National Guard troops in Illinois.
The courtroom scenes in #MyFavoriteWife are the best I've seen in any screwball comedy - especially the scene near the end of the film (with all the stars lined up before the bench, and the judge delivering advice about what should have been included in the brief). #SummerUnderTheStars #TCMParty
September 1, 2025 at 12:42 AM
The courtroom scenes in #MyFavoriteWife are the best I've seen in any screwball comedy - especially the scene near the end of the film (with all the stars lined up before the bench, and the judge delivering advice about what should have been included in the brief). #SummerUnderTheStars #TCMParty
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Dearest Martha,
The National Guard stand solemn watch at the Krispy Kreme tonight. I cannot tell if they defend the people from the donuts, or the donuts from the people. Powdered sugar hangs in the air like cannon smoke. Jensen took a hot coffee to the face, he may never recover.
Yours in glaze,
The National Guard stand solemn watch at the Krispy Kreme tonight. I cannot tell if they defend the people from the donuts, or the donuts from the people. Powdered sugar hangs in the air like cannon smoke. Jensen took a hot coffee to the face, he may never recover.
Yours in glaze,
August 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Dearest Martha,
The National Guard stand solemn watch at the Krispy Kreme tonight. I cannot tell if they defend the people from the donuts, or the donuts from the people. Powdered sugar hangs in the air like cannon smoke. Jensen took a hot coffee to the face, he may never recover.
Yours in glaze,
The National Guard stand solemn watch at the Krispy Kreme tonight. I cannot tell if they defend the people from the donuts, or the donuts from the people. Powdered sugar hangs in the air like cannon smoke. Jensen took a hot coffee to the face, he may never recover.
Yours in glaze,
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I really think RFK Jr. has a great shot at making his uncle and father mere footnotes in American history. Such is the devastation he has already wrought and will continue to wreak.
August 24, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I really think RFK Jr. has a great shot at making his uncle and father mere footnotes in American history. Such is the devastation he has already wrought and will continue to wreak.
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Wonder if Trump or anyone asked Putin why he hacked the U.S. Court Systems this past week.
www.techradar.com/pro/security...
www.techradar.com/pro/security...
The US Federal Court Filing System has been breached - and all the fingers are pointing to Russia
Recent breach is allegedly the work of Russia
www.techradar.com
August 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Wonder if Trump or anyone asked Putin why he hacked the U.S. Court Systems this past week.
www.techradar.com/pro/security...
www.techradar.com/pro/security...
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Nice pull from my childhood, and on the nose
He's like Chester who admires Spike the Bulldog in those Looney Tunes shorts
August 16, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Nice pull from my childhood, and on the nose
Dark humor seldom gets darker than #Network’s contract negotiations scene. #TCMParty
July 27, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Dark humor seldom gets darker than #Network’s contract negotiations scene. #TCMParty
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In response to White House staffer Stephen Miller’s comments, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said: “If we wanted a white supremacist’s opinion, we’d ask. But we don’t. So we won’t. Also, Minneapolis is great.”
Watch: Senior Trump adviser dumps on Minneapolis, prompting retort from Mary Moriarty
Stephen Miller’s comments are the latest in a recent string from Trump loyalists targeting Minneapolis.
bit.ly
July 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
In response to White House staffer Stephen Miller’s comments, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said: “If we wanted a white supremacist’s opinion, we’d ask. But we don’t. So we won’t. Also, Minneapolis is great.”
Cool trivia: John Davis Lodge, the actor who played long-haired, deep-voiced Count Alexei, became Connecticut's 79th governor in 1951. #TheScarlettEmpress #TCMParty
July 13, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Cool trivia: John Davis Lodge, the actor who played long-haired, deep-voiced Count Alexei, became Connecticut's 79th governor in 1951. #TheScarlettEmpress #TCMParty
Someone already has a logo T-shirt for #DoubleIndemnity fans #TCMParty
June 29, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Someone already has a logo T-shirt for #DoubleIndemnity fans #TCMParty
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I’ve had a license to practice law for 36 years and I am morally certain that I’ve never met a lawyer who couldn’t truthfully, emphatically, and categorically deny ever having counseled anyone to say “fuck you” to a court.
SCHIFF: Did you suggest telling the courts 'fuck you' in any manner?
BOVE: I don't recall
SCHIFF: You just don't remember that
BOVE: I don't recall
SCHIFF: You just don't remember that
June 26, 2025 at 10:07 AM
I’ve had a license to practice law for 36 years and I am morally certain that I’ve never met a lawyer who couldn’t truthfully, emphatically, and categorically deny ever having counseled anyone to say “fuck you” to a court.
The fictional ending of #TheUndercoverMan (solved by a jury panel switch) led to the even more fictional ending of The Untouchables (with DeNiro), with the added legal fiction that one jury would hear a divorce case. There are no juries in equitable matters like family law. #TCMParty #NoirAlley
June 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The fictional ending of #TheUndercoverMan (solved by a jury panel switch) led to the even more fictional ending of The Untouchables (with DeNiro), with the added legal fiction that one jury would hear a divorce case. There are no juries in equitable matters like family law. #TCMParty #NoirAlley