Rusty Antel
@rustyantel.bsky.social
Mostly retired criminal defense attorney. Democrat. From blue dot Columbia, Missouri.
As a criminal defense attorney I never thought I’d read a document filed by the defense stating in plain language that the government’s attorneys were directly lying to the court.
Ten months in and Trump and Bondi have done incalculable damage to DOJ, damage that might never be repaired.
Ten months in and Trump and Bondi have done incalculable damage to DOJ, damage that might never be repaired.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers inform a federal judge about the Washington Post's bombshell: The government's claim that Costa Rica will no longer accept Abrego has been exposed as a lie.
More evidence—"if any were needed"—of vindictive prosecution.
Doc storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
More evidence—"if any were needed"—of vindictive prosecution.
Doc storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
November 23, 2025 at 9:33 PM
As a criminal defense attorney I never thought I’d read a document filed by the defense stating in plain language that the government’s attorneys were directly lying to the court.
Ten months in and Trump and Bondi have done incalculable damage to DOJ, damage that might never be repaired.
Ten months in and Trump and Bondi have done incalculable damage to DOJ, damage that might never be repaired.
I think Bessent just made that up. I don’t think blue states have higher rates of inflation.
Gee has anyone told Missourians this...pretty high here in the Show-Me-Red-State.
November 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I think Bessent just made that up. I don’t think blue states have higher rates of inflation.
Where the fuck does Trump find these people?
Bessent: "You know the best way to bring your inflation rate down? Move from a blue state to a red state. Blue state inflation is half a percent higher."
November 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Where the fuck does Trump find these people?
Mitch McConnell, possibly more than anyone, made it possible for Trump to be president in 2025.
Mitch McConnell:
“Putin has spent the entire year trying to play Trump for a fool. If Administration officials are more concerned with appeasing Putin than securing real peace, then the President ought to find new advisors. Rewarding Russian butchery would be disastrous to America’s interests”
“Putin has spent the entire year trying to play Trump for a fool. If Administration officials are more concerned with appeasing Putin than securing real peace, then the President ought to find new advisors. Rewarding Russian butchery would be disastrous to America’s interests”
November 22, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Mitch McConnell, possibly more than anyone, made it possible for Trump to be president in 2025.
What is the Rose Garden?
Odds Trump is asking turkey farms to invest in some Trump property/venture to be able to provide the pardoned turkey?
November 21, 2025 at 6:51 PM
What is the Rose Garden?
Honestly WTAF is Bill Ackman talking about?
"We own these two stocks that attract the gullible and conspiracy-minded and were surprised to learn that many of those same investors have lots of exposure to bitcoin..."
November 21, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Honestly WTAF is Bill Ackman talking about?
Explain to me in simple concrete terms why Hakeem Jeffries cannot understand that he needs to oppose every single ignorant thing that the Republicans come up with.
BREAKING: The House of Representatives voted 285–98 in favor of a resolution condemning socialism.
Eighty-six Democrats joined Republicans in supporting the measure, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Eighty-six Democrats joined Republicans in supporting the measure, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
November 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Explain to me in simple concrete terms why Hakeem Jeffries cannot understand that he needs to oppose every single ignorant thing that the Republicans come up with.
Can’t put my finger on it but what could Tilly’s have done when Kristi Noem was nominated?
Oh yes, I remember. He could have voted against her. But he didn’t.
And shockingly 7 Democrats voted to confirm her.
Fetterman
Kaine
Slotkin
Shaheen
Peters
Kim
Hassan
WTF were they thinking.
Oh yes, I remember. He could have voted against her. But he didn’t.
And shockingly 7 Democrats voted to confirm her.
Fetterman
Kaine
Slotkin
Shaheen
Peters
Kim
Hassan
WTF were they thinking.
Dang - how bad was the Border Patrol invasion in North Carolina?
None other than Thom Tillis himself is blasting DHS for gross overreach, and demanding lists of those detained, property damage caused by CBP agents, and their plan for restitution.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
None other than Thom Tillis himself is blasting DHS for gross overreach, and demanding lists of those detained, property damage caused by CBP agents, and their plan for restitution.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
November 20, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Can’t put my finger on it but what could Tilly’s have done when Kristi Noem was nominated?
Oh yes, I remember. He could have voted against her. But he didn’t.
And shockingly 7 Democrats voted to confirm her.
Fetterman
Kaine
Slotkin
Shaheen
Peters
Kim
Hassan
WTF were they thinking.
Oh yes, I remember. He could have voted against her. But he didn’t.
And shockingly 7 Democrats voted to confirm her.
Fetterman
Kaine
Slotkin
Shaheen
Peters
Kim
Hassan
WTF were they thinking.
Thanks to People Magazine for reporting on this. The convicted felon president’s language in speaking to a WH reporter is beyond disgusting.
November 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Thanks to People Magazine for reporting on this. The convicted felon president’s language in speaking to a WH reporter is beyond disgusting.
Says something about the news outlets that cover the White House that this story is from People Magazine.
When asked if there was anything "incriminating" in Epstein's emails, Trump pointed a finger in a female reporter's face and snapped. 'Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.'
people.com/donald-trump...
people.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Says something about the news outlets that cover the White House that this story is from People Magazine.
Trump caved, he saw that Republicans have abandoned him on the Epstein files and he can’t stand to lose.
But he is a notorious liar, there’s something going on here we don’t know yet.
Like he tells Bondi not to release the files and she takes a fall for him.
But he is a notorious liar, there’s something going on here we don’t know yet.
Like he tells Bondi not to release the files and she takes a fall for him.
Is this why Trump is suddenly saying “we have nothing to hide” and urging GOP lawmakers to vote to release the Epstein files? (And will they be unredacted?)
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 17, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Trump caved, he saw that Republicans have abandoned him on the Epstein files and he can’t stand to lose.
But he is a notorious liar, there’s something going on here we don’t know yet.
Like he tells Bondi not to release the files and she takes a fall for him.
But he is a notorious liar, there’s something going on here we don’t know yet.
Like he tells Bondi not to release the files and she takes a fall for him.
As it always is, the point of everything that Trump does is the cruelty, the desire to
make people needlessly suffer.
make people needlessly suffer.
After weaponizing the shutdown to block SNAP benefits for hungry people, the Trump Admin is using the oldest trick in the book to do more of the same.
This kind of red tape does nothing to prevent fraud — it just makes it harder for working people to get the benefits they need.
This kind of red tape does nothing to prevent fraud — it just makes it harder for working people to get the benefits they need.
Trump administration will require SNAP participants to reapply for benefits
Food aid recipients are already required to recertify their information regularly. But the move is part of USDA chief Brooke Rollins’ effort to overhaul the program.
www.politico.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM
As it always is, the point of everything that Trump does is the cruelty, the desire to
make people needlessly suffer.
make people needlessly suffer.
Great to see you posting @devincow.bsky.social. Hadn’t seen anything from everyone’s favorite cow for a long while.
Poor Ryan.
November 15, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Great to see you posting @devincow.bsky.social. Hadn’t seen anything from everyone’s favorite cow for a long while.
Yes Lisa sorry to confirm that is entirely correct. Insulting black and brown people is an important part of the intentional cruelty.
It’s as if these old racists are incapable of making a point in any discussion on any subject without insulting black or brown people.
Sen. Kennedy on releasing all of the Epstein files: “I just don't think this issue is going to go away until that issue is addressed and answered to the American people's satisfaction. And I may end up with a sombrero on my head for saying that, but that's the way I see it.”
November 13, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Yes Lisa sorry to confirm that is entirely correct. Insulting black and brown people is an important part of the intentional cruelty.
The best case isn’t much better than the worst case.
Best case: The President of the United States knew about a pedophilia ring and did nothing to stop it.
Medium case: He also used his office to protect the perpetrators.
Worst case: Because he was one of the perpetrators.
Medium case: He also used his office to protect the perpetrators.
Worst case: Because he was one of the perpetrators.
November 13, 2025 at 5:11 AM
The best case isn’t much better than the worst case.
This is now a certainty since the Democrats have caved in on protecting ACA subsidies.
We were winning the battle until they collapsed. We had a dramatic and meaningful set of victories last Tuesday night. Democratic voters supported candidates that were fighting for them.
#DemsCave
We were winning the battle until they collapsed. We had a dramatic and meaningful set of victories last Tuesday night. Democratic voters supported candidates that were fighting for them.
#DemsCave
My ACA current plan is going from $385/mo to $821/mo.
November 11, 2025 at 3:23 AM
This is now a certainty since the Democrats have caved in on protecting ACA subsidies.
We were winning the battle until they collapsed. We had a dramatic and meaningful set of victories last Tuesday night. Democratic voters supported candidates that were fighting for them.
#DemsCave
We were winning the battle until they collapsed. We had a dramatic and meaningful set of victories last Tuesday night. Democratic voters supported candidates that were fighting for them.
#DemsCave
And absolute certainty that if it passes in the Senate and the House that Trump will veto it.
No way to sugarcoat it. The Democrats caved.
#DemsCaved
No way to sugarcoat it. The Democrats caved.
#DemsCaved
⚡️ JUST NOW — Speaker Johnson will NOT guarantee a vote on ACA subsidies even if it passes the senate (after the Schumer-orchestrated cave)👇🏽
November 11, 2025 at 12:56 AM
And absolute certainty that if it passes in the Senate and the House that Trump will veto it.
No way to sugarcoat it. The Democrats caved.
#DemsCaved
No way to sugarcoat it. The Democrats caved.
#DemsCaved
Mike Johnson just said he will not commit to a vote on ACA subsidies.
Time for one or more of the 8 Senators to change their mind and vote no.
Especially Durbin and Kaine.
Time for one or more of the 8 Senators to change their mind and vote no.
Especially Durbin and Kaine.
There’s still time to call senators. Let me explain. Sorry not sorry about the cat. He’s also really upset about this deal.
November 10, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Mike Johnson just said he will not commit to a vote on ACA subsidies.
Time for one or more of the 8 Senators to change their mind and vote no.
Especially Durbin and Kaine.
Time for one or more of the 8 Senators to change their mind and vote no.
Especially Durbin and Kaine.
Since at least 2015 Trump has wanted to destroy the ACA.
The Republican Party has wanted to destroy the ACA since 2010.
They have never put forward an alternative. The truth is they don’t care if people have health insurance or access to healthcare.
The Republican Party has wanted to destroy the ACA since 2010.
They have never put forward an alternative. The truth is they don’t care if people have health insurance or access to healthcare.
Senate Dems, do not cave. Ensuring healthcare premiums don’t surge is an 80-20 issue. They want to gut the ACA because their disdain for Obama far outweighs their concern for anyone’s health.
November 9, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Since at least 2015 Trump has wanted to destroy the ACA.
The Republican Party has wanted to destroy the ACA since 2010.
They have never put forward an alternative. The truth is they don’t care if people have health insurance or access to healthcare.
The Republican Party has wanted to destroy the ACA since 2010.
They have never put forward an alternative. The truth is they don’t care if people have health insurance or access to healthcare.
That is a frighteningly large number of civilian deaths.
UR has released 73 videos of 45 Minneapolis Police body-worn cameras from the mass arrest of over 646 people on Nov. 4, 2020. Strikingly, more than 24% of the 45 officers represented in this release have killed community members while on duty. View all videos, full story, & media guide at our site.
November 9, 2025 at 3:24 AM
That is a frighteningly large number of civilian deaths.
Unreal to think of the amount of personal vanity that would cause the convicted felon president to appear in public with makeup like this.
And yes, a remarkable recovery to the right ear.
And yes, a remarkable recovery to the right ear.
November 9, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Unreal to think of the amount of personal vanity that would cause the convicted felon president to appear in public with makeup like this.
And yes, a remarkable recovery to the right ear.
And yes, a remarkable recovery to the right ear.
Thanks to Gen. Hertling for saying that. We need many more retired military to speak truth to power.
Forgive the Revolutionary War symbolism.
Today, NJ & VA were at a pivotal moment — just like during 2 defining periods of the Revolution. This time, two strong women stood against the pull of authoritarianism.
NJ & VA became beacons of victory & democratic strength for a nation needing it.
Today, NJ & VA were at a pivotal moment — just like during 2 defining periods of the Revolution. This time, two strong women stood against the pull of authoritarianism.
NJ & VA became beacons of victory & democratic strength for a nation needing it.
November 5, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Thanks to Gen. Hertling for saying that. We need many more retired military to speak truth to power.
Judge Luttig is a retired federal court of appeals judge. Surely it could be arranged for him to have a conversation with CJ Roberts?
If I had the opportunity, says Judge Michael Luttig; "I would tell the Chief Justice that he is presiding over the end of the rule of law in America. That's what he is doing."
For anyone concerned with what remains of US democracy, this is a must listen podcast.
For anyone concerned with what remains of US democracy, this is a must listen podcast.
always an immense honor to talk with @judgeluttig.bsky.social about what it means for judges to stand up to monarchic power, and then to Rick Woldenberg of Learning Resources who brought the tariffs case to SCOTUS for . . . precisely the same reason. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
November 2, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Judge Luttig is a retired federal court of appeals judge. Surely it could be arranged for him to have a conversation with CJ Roberts?
Rojas had something to say!
I don’t know the answer to this! With 2 out and no on I might do it?????
Do you walk Ohtani here or give him a shot to tie the game with one swing?
Holy shit
Holy shit
November 2, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Rojas had something to say!
And Whiskey Pete replies “Yes sir.”
And what a way to conduct diplomacy.
And what a way to conduct diplomacy.
He is planning to start wars everywhere. Nigeria is next, I guess can no one stop him?
November 2, 2025 at 12:23 AM
And Whiskey Pete replies “Yes sir.”
And what a way to conduct diplomacy.
And what a way to conduct diplomacy.