Rob Storrs
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Awful: Trump's $230 million shakedown from DOJ can be paid to him confidentially at first, without the public ever finding out about it until later, Rep Jamie Raskin tells me.
Raskin will formally demand full communications between WH and DOJ on this.
New from me:
newrepublic.com/article/2021...
Raskin will formally demand full communications between WH and DOJ on this.
New from me:
newrepublic.com/article/2021...
Trump’s Vile New $230 Million Shakedown of DOJ Just Got Even Worse
It’s bad enough that Trump wants—and DOJ will likely fork over—this tribute payment. Now, get this: It can probably be done at first without even being revealed publicly.
newrepublic.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Awful: Trump's $230 million shakedown from DOJ can be paid to him confidentially at first, without the public ever finding out about it until later, Rep Jamie Raskin tells me.
Raskin will formally demand full communications between WH and DOJ on this.
New from me:
newrepublic.com/article/2021...
Raskin will formally demand full communications between WH and DOJ on this.
New from me:
newrepublic.com/article/2021...
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Every few months now I re-read this "Who Goes Nazi?" piece from 1941 and am blown away by how it captures the people we are dealing with 80 years later.
harpers.org/archive/1941...
harpers.org/archive/1941...
Who Goes Nazi?, by Dorothy Thompson
harpers.org
October 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Every few months now I re-read this "Who Goes Nazi?" piece from 1941 and am blown away by how it captures the people we are dealing with 80 years later.
harpers.org/archive/1941...
harpers.org/archive/1941...
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AAUP v. Rubio is out, and look at how it starts. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
September 30, 2025 at 4:37 PM
AAUP v. Rubio is out, and look at how it starts. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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When I was 7 years old, Cal Ripken broke Lou Gehrig’s record in the 2131 game — an iconic night for impressionable kids.
Back then, I really thought the Iron Man was invincible. Now, 30 years later, I talked with my childhood hero about the truth of the Streak: www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...
Back then, I really thought the Iron Man was invincible. Now, 30 years later, I talked with my childhood hero about the truth of the Streak: www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...
September 4, 2025 at 12:11 PM
When I was 7 years old, Cal Ripken broke Lou Gehrig’s record in the 2131 game — an iconic night for impressionable kids.
Back then, I really thought the Iron Man was invincible. Now, 30 years later, I talked with my childhood hero about the truth of the Streak: www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...
Back then, I really thought the Iron Man was invincible. Now, 30 years later, I talked with my childhood hero about the truth of the Streak: www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...
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Valued users!
We understand that over the past 250-odd years, you have come to rely on the services provided by the U.S. of A.: postal delivery, representative government, edible food, clean water, lifesaving vaccines, and no kings—ever, guaranteed. Well, 250 years of free is enough.
We understand that over the past 250-odd years, you have come to rely on the services provided by the U.S. of A.: postal delivery, representative government, edible food, clean water, lifesaving vaccines, and no kings—ever, guaranteed. Well, 250 years of free is enough.
Apologies: You Have Reached the End of Your Free-Trial Period of America!
Want rule of law? That’s premium.
www.theatlantic.com
September 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Valued users!
We understand that over the past 250-odd years, you have come to rely on the services provided by the U.S. of A.: postal delivery, representative government, edible food, clean water, lifesaving vaccines, and no kings—ever, guaranteed. Well, 250 years of free is enough.
We understand that over the past 250-odd years, you have come to rely on the services provided by the U.S. of A.: postal delivery, representative government, edible food, clean water, lifesaving vaccines, and no kings—ever, guaranteed. Well, 250 years of free is enough.
Straight filth.
August 6, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Straight filth.
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So you've decided you want to lead with integrity! That's cute.
Oh, you're serious? Cool. Just know that it's expensive, lonely, and rarely gets you promoted.
Come meet the idiot archetypes we become while trying to survive in a system that doesn't care.
open.substack.com/pub/jamesjbo...
Oh, you're serious? Cool. Just know that it's expensive, lonely, and rarely gets you promoted.
Come meet the idiot archetypes we become while trying to survive in a system that doesn't care.
open.substack.com/pub/jamesjbo...
A Cautionary Tale For Stupid Idiots Who Think They Can Lead With Integrity
It's a terrible career move, but hey—at least you can sleep at night.
open.substack.com
July 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
So you've decided you want to lead with integrity! That's cute.
Oh, you're serious? Cool. Just know that it's expensive, lonely, and rarely gets you promoted.
Come meet the idiot archetypes we become while trying to survive in a system that doesn't care.
open.substack.com/pub/jamesjbo...
Oh, you're serious? Cool. Just know that it's expensive, lonely, and rarely gets you promoted.
Come meet the idiot archetypes we become while trying to survive in a system that doesn't care.
open.substack.com/pub/jamesjbo...
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New post up, with a bunch of thoughts on what drives me personally, and my own 40-year career (h/t @lethain.com).
I have a pretty unusual life story. But one of the reasons I love the tech industry so much is how common unusual stories like mine have historically been.
charity.wtf/2025/07/09/t...
I have a pretty unusual life story. But one of the reasons I love the tech industry so much is how common unusual stories like mine have historically been.
charity.wtf/2025/07/09/t...
Thoughts on Motivation and My 40-Year Career
I’ve never published an essay quite like this. I’ve written about my life before, reams of stuff actually, because that’s how I process what I think, but never for public consumption. I’ve been pus…
charity.wtf
July 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
New post up, with a bunch of thoughts on what drives me personally, and my own 40-year career (h/t @lethain.com).
I have a pretty unusual life story. But one of the reasons I love the tech industry so much is how common unusual stories like mine have historically been.
charity.wtf/2025/07/09/t...
I have a pretty unusual life story. But one of the reasons I love the tech industry so much is how common unusual stories like mine have historically been.
charity.wtf/2025/07/09/t...
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Kenyan #journalist Alvin Kaunda was reporting live from Nairobi when a curious baby #elephant, Kindani, decided to join the broadcast. The playful elephant stuck her trunk in Alvin's mouth, making for a hilarious moment! A joyful reminder of wildlife's charm and the work of the Sheldrick Trust!
April 20, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Kenyan #journalist Alvin Kaunda was reporting live from Nairobi when a curious baby #elephant, Kindani, decided to join the broadcast. The playful elephant stuck her trunk in Alvin's mouth, making for a hilarious moment! A joyful reminder of wildlife's charm and the work of the Sheldrick Trust!
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The Prime Minister of the Heard / McDonald Islands Speaks on Trump’s Tariffs
April 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The Prime Minister of the Heard / McDonald Islands Speaks on Trump’s Tariffs