David Byrd
@winstondoodle.bsky.social
Tennessee husband, dad, and lawyer
“(The government’s attorney) said that many at DHS…don’t understand the seriousness of an order from a federal judge.”
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ICE attorney to judge: ‘This job sucks’
A federal judge admonished DHS for repeatedly defying court orders to release detainees, as government lawyers described widespread noncompliance during Minnesota’s immigration crackdown.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:45 AM
“(The government’s attorney) said that many at DHS…don’t understand the seriousness of an order from a federal judge.”
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Read the opinion.
Read it again.
"Observing human behavior confirms that for some among us, the perfidious lust for unbridled power and the imposition of cruelty in its quest know no bounds and are bereft of human decency. And the rule of law be damned."
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Read it again.
"Observing human behavior confirms that for some among us, the perfidious lust for unbridled power and the imposition of cruelty in its quest know no bounds and are bereft of human decency. And the rule of law be damned."
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January 31, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Read the opinion.
Read it again.
"Observing human behavior confirms that for some among us, the perfidious lust for unbridled power and the imposition of cruelty in its quest know no bounds and are bereft of human decency. And the rule of law be damned."
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Read it again.
"Observing human behavior confirms that for some among us, the perfidious lust for unbridled power and the imposition of cruelty in its quest know no bounds and are bereft of human decency. And the rule of law be damned."
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The contrast between this and the Tennessee congressional delegation who won’t even hold town halls because they’re afraid someone might challenge them.
REP. OMAR after being attacked with liquid: “We will continue! These fucking assholes are not gonna get away with this! Here is the reality people like this ugly man don’t understand — we are Minnesota Strong. We’ll stay resilient in the face of whatever they might throw at us.”
January 28, 2026 at 2:36 AM
The contrast between this and the Tennessee congressional delegation who won’t even hold town halls because they’re afraid someone might challenge them.
My god, Noem. My god. We’ve seen the video.
January 24, 2026 at 10:34 PM
My god, Noem. My god. We’ve seen the video.
Trump keeps calling Greenland 'Iceland' during speech in Davos
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January 21, 2026 at 5:21 PM
“Faith shaped by authority is not faith; it is conformity. Authentic religious life grows in homes, houses of worship and communities, not when government institutions organize devotional practice and label it ‘voluntary.’”
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What Rep. Bulso gets wrong about prayer in TN public schools | Opinion
The TN GOP is pushing a bill to allow for "voluntary" prayer in public schools. A local rabbi writes on the necessity of church/state separation.
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January 20, 2026 at 11:47 AM
“Faith shaped by authority is not faith; it is conformity. Authentic religious life grows in homes, houses of worship and communities, not when government institutions organize devotional practice and label it ‘voluntary.’”
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We are now 30 days beyond the statutory deadline for the full release of the Epstein files
January 18, 2026 at 1:40 PM
We are now 30 days beyond the statutory deadline for the full release of the Epstein files
Days before the MLK holiday, the Tennessee House of Representatives passed a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk. Who remembers what Charlie Kirk said and thought about MLK?
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January 15, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Days before the MLK holiday, the Tennessee House of Representatives passed a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk. Who remembers what Charlie Kirk said and thought about MLK?
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Has anyone asked where Sexton was going and why he needed to get there so fast?
“Pull over! You need to yield to the police, I don’t care who you think you are.”
FULL VIDEO of Speaker Sexton’s TN Highway Patrol detail speeding though NASHVILLE (30mph over) and refusing to pull over for MNPD — then popping off when he did
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FULL VIDEO of Speaker Sexton’s TN Highway Patrol detail speeding though NASHVILLE (30mph over) and refusing to pull over for MNPD — then popping off when he did
(From Jerry Barlar: www.facebook.com/share/v/1LhB...)
December 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Has anyone asked where Sexton was going and why he needed to get there so fast?
In 2025, someone actually took the time to “think” through what HE believed needed to be said, put HIS “reasoning” and “ideas” into a
letter to the editor, and hit send. This is the vile crap HE produced. There are many HIMs out there, but there are a lot more HERs. SHE should vote accordingly.
letter to the editor, and hit send. This is the vile crap HE produced. There are many HIMs out there, but there are a lot more HERs. SHE should vote accordingly.
November 8, 2025 at 10:30 PM
In 2025, someone actually took the time to “think” through what HE believed needed to be said, put HIS “reasoning” and “ideas” into a
letter to the editor, and hit send. This is the vile crap HE produced. There are many HIMs out there, but there are a lot more HERs. SHE should vote accordingly.
letter to the editor, and hit send. This is the vile crap HE produced. There are many HIMs out there, but there are a lot more HERs. SHE should vote accordingly.
“Outside of armed conflict, there is a word for the premeditated killing of people, and that word is 'murder.’”
Because of the president’s actions, the United States of America, you and me, is committing murder.
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Because of the president’s actions, the United States of America, you and me, is committing murder.
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As strikes on alleged drug boats grow, so do questions about their legality and goal
President Trump says he has authority to carry out the strikes, but international experts are asking if the attacks are truly about countering narcotics or instead toppling Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro.
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October 24, 2025 at 10:44 AM
“Outside of armed conflict, there is a word for the premeditated killing of people, and that word is 'murder.’”
Because of the president’s actions, the United States of America, you and me, is committing murder.
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Because of the president’s actions, the United States of America, you and me, is committing murder.
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Kudos to Mississippi State. I don’t have second favorite team in the SEC, but they’re my least hated after this game.
September 28, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Kudos to Mississippi State. I don’t have second favorite team in the SEC, but they’re my least hated after this game.
“How do I accept people who choose to ignore or destroy our very core of ‘Liberty and Justice for All?’”
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I don't understand what's happening to the people I once called friends | Opinion
How do I forgive those who so visibly support actions that cause so much damage and suffering to so many people?
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August 14, 2025 at 11:11 AM
“How do I accept people who choose to ignore or destroy our very core of ‘Liberty and Justice for All?’”
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Big if true
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Trump Says He Will Get Drug Prices Down By 500% To 1500%
President Donald Trump just sent letters to heads of 17 major pharmaceutical companies pushing them to drop drug prices in the U.S. down to the level of other countries.
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August 4, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Big if true
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“Not showing up has become standard practice for many of Tennessee’s Repub politicians. They’ve grown so comfortable, so confident and so entitled in their one-party rule that they seem to think they no longer owe voters any real accessibility or accountability.”
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Tennesseans deserve leaders who will show up for them | Opinion
Tennessee's U.S. Congressman enjoy one-party rule. As a result, most avoid accountability to their constituents and refuse to attend open meetings.
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July 22, 2025 at 10:41 AM
“Not showing up has become standard practice for many of Tennessee’s Repub politicians. They’ve grown so comfortable, so confident and so entitled in their one-party rule that they seem to think they no longer owe voters any real accessibility or accountability.”
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“It seems (Burchett’s) allegiance is not to the citizens of his congressional district, but to those who are most likely to richly benefit from the tax cuts and other perks of the OBBB. Citizens of the 2nd Congressional District deserve better. “
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Rep. Tim Burchett disregards his district with vote for Trump's mega tax law | Opinion
2nd District congressman's unprincipled inconsistency and loyalty to wealthy elites become clear after his "cool" talk with the president.
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July 14, 2025 at 10:29 AM
“It seems (Burchett’s) allegiance is not to the citizens of his congressional district, but to those who are most likely to richly benefit from the tax cuts and other perks of the OBBB. Citizens of the 2nd Congressional District deserve better. “
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Burchett is the most constipated man in Tennessee. He's full of ...
Please stop calling Burchett a “holdout” — he was never holding out.
This was the same performance we have seen him do every single time, because he craves attention like a man crawling through the desert craves water. #BumblinBurchett
This was the same performance we have seen him do every single time, because he craves attention like a man crawling through the desert craves water. #BumblinBurchett
July 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Burchett is the most constipated man in Tennessee. He's full of ...
"We have to get to a place where we're balancing our budget again. I don't think we do that on the backs of nursing home residents."
-Jason Barrett, West Virginia state senator (REPUBLICAN)
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-Jason Barrett, West Virginia state senator (REPUBLICAN)
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"Big, beautiful bill" cuts to Medicaid could be devastating for nursing home residents
Some 63% of nursing home residents nationwide rely on Medicaid, which is facing steep cuts from President Trump's spending bill.
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July 3, 2025 at 11:56 AM
"We have to get to a place where we're balancing our budget again. I don't think we do that on the backs of nursing home residents."
-Jason Barrett, West Virginia state senator (REPUBLICAN)
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-Jason Barrett, West Virginia state senator (REPUBLICAN)
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“Tennessee cries for leaders who will speak and act boldly to throw water on the flames of hateful speech; mere talk of “civility” isn’t enough, either. Addressing what is clearly a serious issue is incumbent on both Republican and Democratic leaders.”
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Editor's notebook: Tennessee needs state political leaders to denounce violence • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, said nothing in the wake of the murder of a Minnesota lawmaker. Tennessee leaders need to denounce violence.
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June 25, 2025 at 10:41 AM
“Tennessee cries for leaders who will speak and act boldly to throw water on the flames of hateful speech; mere talk of “civility” isn’t enough, either. Addressing what is clearly a serious issue is incumbent on both Republican and Democratic leaders.”
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“Police asked Coffman to write an apology letter to the victim.”
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Warrants: 19-year-old beat man, stuffed a plunger in his mouth and poured bleach on him before kidnapping child
Charles Coffman is charged with attempted second-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, theft and tampering with evidence, warrants show.
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June 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
“Police asked Coffman to write an apology letter to the victim.”
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When your state rep reveals himself to be opposed to representative democracy, it’s time for your state rep to go.
June 17, 2025 at 11:15 AM
When your state rep reveals himself to be opposed to representative democracy, it’s time for your state rep to go.
“When you hitch your political wagon to a brand of Christianity that has been bastardized by a powerful group of people hellbent on power, your personal witness automatically falters.”
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Gov. Bill Lee's performative Christianity places political agenda over faith • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's emphasis on performative Christianity places political agendas above faith and humanity, writes Gabe Hart.
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June 16, 2025 at 9:54 PM
“When you hitch your political wagon to a brand of Christianity that has been bastardized by a powerful group of people hellbent on power, your personal witness automatically falters.”
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Tennessee starves public schools while giving almost $1 billion to private schools.
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Campbell County school board weighs major budget cuts, appoints school director to take over fiscal officer role
The board heard several proposed staffing cuts to close the gap on a $2 million budget deficit. Those measures now await a final vote from the full board.
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May 31, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Tennessee starves public schools while giving almost $1 billion to private schools.
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