Chris Jones
@cjonesny.com
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Alabama→Texas→NYC (25 years)
Alabama→Texas→NYC (25 years)
It would be terrible if it comes to this, but protesters could just dress like this and chaos would ensue.
I don't remotely think it's a good idea, but there is a reason actual uniforms exist.
I don't remotely think it's a good idea, but there is a reason actual uniforms exist.
Fucking surreal that people dressed like this and carrying assault rifles are permitted to kidnap people off our streets
February 4, 2026 at 4:04 AM
It would be terrible if it comes to this, but protesters could just dress like this and chaos would ensue.
I don't remotely think it's a good idea, but there is a reason actual uniforms exist.
I don't remotely think it's a good idea, but there is a reason actual uniforms exist.
It's wild to be so out of touch that you think everything isn't being litigated (and mostly successfully!)
www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
February 4, 2026 at 3:47 AM
It's wild to be so out of touch that you think everything isn't being litigated (and mostly successfully!)
www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...
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If you see this post a ship.
The NS Savannah (1959). The only merchant/passenger nuclear powered ship. And, an incredible example of mid-century design inside and out.
The NS Savannah (1959). The only merchant/passenger nuclear powered ship. And, an incredible example of mid-century design inside and out.
December 8, 2023 at 11:15 PM
If you see this post a ship.
The NS Savannah (1959). The only merchant/passenger nuclear powered ship. And, an incredible example of mid-century design inside and out.
The NS Savannah (1959). The only merchant/passenger nuclear powered ship. And, an incredible example of mid-century design inside and out.
"when people cite passages out of the old testament..."
Q: Pope Leo cited Matthew 25:35 to critique Donald Trump's mass deportation agenda. How would you respond to Pope Leo in scripture?
MIKE JOHNSON: Sovereign borders are biblical and right and just. It's not because we hate the people on the outside. It's because we love the people on the inside.
MIKE JOHNSON: Sovereign borders are biblical and right and just. It's not because we hate the people on the outside. It's because we love the people on the inside.
February 3, 2026 at 10:10 PM
"when people cite passages out of the old testament..."
I hadn't seen this. Here's the source: blueprint2024.com/polling/why-...
February 3, 2026 at 6:32 PM
I hadn't seen this. Here's the source: blueprint2024.com/polling/why-...
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The reason the Constitution is cumbersome for what you want to do is that it was expressly written to prevent you from doing it.
Mike Johnson speaks out against the use of judicial warrants in immigration cases:
"Imagine if we had to go through the process of getting a judicial warrant"
"Imagine if we had to go through the process of getting a judicial warrant"
February 3, 2026 at 5:59 PM
The reason the Constitution is cumbersome for what you want to do is that it was expressly written to prevent you from doing it.
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"The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof"
February 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
"The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof"
Interesting, but it seems like there could be some confounders here.
Is AI replacing junior workers and entry level jobs?
via @theeconomist
via @theeconomist
February 3, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Interesting, but it seems like there could be some confounders here.
"Live Free or Die"
WOW: State leaders say NH Governor Kelly Ayotte lied about her knowledge of ICE's plan to build a giant human warehouse in the state.
Documents obtained by @aclu-nh.bsky.social show the state government has known for weeks about the Merrimack facility bc ICE is actively pursuing legal approval.
Documents obtained by @aclu-nh.bsky.social show the state government has known for weeks about the Merrimack facility bc ICE is actively pursuing legal approval.
State Knew ICE Plans for Merrimack As Early As Jan. 12
Documents obtained by the New Hampshire ACLU show state officials have known for weeks that Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to turn a Merrimack warehouse into a prison.
indepthnh.org
February 3, 2026 at 5:55 PM
"Live Free or Die"
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House now voting on the Republican rule (procedural measure) to bring the funding bill to the floor. All Dems present and voting against. R leaders were broadcasting a lot of confidence about winning this vote, which once again was misplaced. Likely they get it eventually but it's not going well rn
February 3, 2026 at 5:08 PM
House now voting on the Republican rule (procedural measure) to bring the funding bill to the floor. All Dems present and voting against. R leaders were broadcasting a lot of confidence about winning this vote, which once again was misplaced. Likely they get it eventually but it's not going well rn
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A note on attendance- this is the 11th time House Dems have achieved full attendance in 2026 (out of 51 votes); we had just 1 on absence on another 8. R's have had full attendance 0 times and 1 absence just once. Attendance is a huge factor with the party breakdown so close, and Dems are crushing it
February 3, 2026 at 5:21 PM
A note on attendance- this is the 11th time House Dems have achieved full attendance in 2026 (out of 51 votes); we had just 1 on absence on another 8. R's have had full attendance 0 times and 1 absence just once. Attendance is a huge factor with the party breakdown so close, and Dems are crushing it
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Three rules in FBI firearm training:
1. Always point your weapon downrange
2. Do not point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot
3. Don’t put your finger on the trigger unless you intend to shoot
Guns are not for threatening compliance for unarmed people doing things you don’t like
1. Always point your weapon downrange
2. Do not point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot
3. Don’t put your finger on the trigger unless you intend to shoot
Guns are not for threatening compliance for unarmed people doing things you don’t like
happening this morning in Minneapolis -- ICE agents drawing guns on observers. I reiterate again that it is only a matter of time before DHS kills more innocent people in Minnesota. Congress needs to shut this shit down right now.
February 3, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Three rules in FBI firearm training:
1. Always point your weapon downrange
2. Do not point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot
3. Don’t put your finger on the trigger unless you intend to shoot
Guns are not for threatening compliance for unarmed people doing things you don’t like
1. Always point your weapon downrange
2. Do not point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot
3. Don’t put your finger on the trigger unless you intend to shoot
Guns are not for threatening compliance for unarmed people doing things you don’t like
This and the following post happened to end up adjacent in my TL.
I just don't buy that dems are bad communicating compared to Rs. It's more about how this stuff is reported and disseminated.
I just don't buy that dems are bad communicating compared to Rs. It's more about how this stuff is reported and disseminated.
Q: You're a constitutional lawyer. Can you detail the 4th Amendment protections someone has if ICE approaches their home w/an administrative warrant?
MIKE JOHNSON: When ICE goes to execute a warrant, it's issued by an immigration judge, & that is a sufficient legal authority to go apprehend someone
MIKE JOHNSON: When ICE goes to execute a warrant, it's issued by an immigration judge, & that is a sufficient legal authority to go apprehend someone
February 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
This and the following post happened to end up adjacent in my TL.
I just don't buy that dems are bad communicating compared to Rs. It's more about how this stuff is reported and disseminated.
I just don't buy that dems are bad communicating compared to Rs. It's more about how this stuff is reported and disseminated.
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Imagine having to pretend to like Kid Rock’s music.
February 3, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Imagine having to pretend to like Kid Rock’s music.
Pirro Threatens Jail Time for Lawful Gun Owners Who Travel to D.C. With Firearms
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Cream cheesed stuffed everything naan won the night.
February 3, 2026 at 6:44 AM
Cream cheesed stuffed everything naan won the night.
I "temporarily" patched a high pressure plumbing leak in a joint using silicone tape, and I'm afraid it's now permanent.
(that stuff is amazing)
(that stuff is amazing)
February 3, 2026 at 4:12 AM
I "temporarily" patched a high pressure plumbing leak in a joint using silicone tape, and I'm afraid it's now permanent.
(that stuff is amazing)
(that stuff is amazing)
I was forced to change the conversation after she became belligerent after mild pushback.
This information environment - mostly due to Zuck - totally sucks.
This information environment - mostly due to Zuck - totally sucks.
80 year old mom is totally convinced that the snow in Texas is plastic due to cloud seeding.
February 3, 2026 at 4:05 AM
I was forced to change the conversation after she became belligerent after mild pushback.
This information environment - mostly due to Zuck - totally sucks.
This information environment - mostly due to Zuck - totally sucks.
80 year old mom is totally convinced that the snow in Texas is plastic due to cloud seeding.
February 3, 2026 at 3:28 AM
80 year old mom is totally convinced that the snow in Texas is plastic due to cloud seeding.
Having naan tacos. America rocks.
February 2, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Having naan tacos. America rocks.
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PIMCO: “.. Democrats would likely need to only have a so-so night to likely take back the House.”
February 2, 2026 at 8:08 PM
PIMCO: “.. Democrats would likely need to only have a so-so night to likely take back the House.”
Seeing Johnson and Jeffries back to back on the Sunday shows and really wondering how anyone could think Jeffries is outclassed as a communicator.
February 2, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Seeing Johnson and Jeffries back to back on the Sunday shows and really wondering how anyone could think Jeffries is outclassed as a communicator.
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BREAKING: Judge Jia Cobb issues a TRO blocking DHS Sec Noem's Jan 8 memo purporting to require 7-day notices by members of Congress to perform oversight visits to immigration detention facilities.
The effect is that congressional oversight visits are allowed on request, as is required by Sec. 527.
The effect is that congressional oversight visits are allowed on request, as is required by Sec. 527.
February 2, 2026 at 4:50 PM
BREAKING: Judge Jia Cobb issues a TRO blocking DHS Sec Noem's Jan 8 memo purporting to require 7-day notices by members of Congress to perform oversight visits to immigration detention facilities.
The effect is that congressional oversight visits are allowed on request, as is required by Sec. 527.
The effect is that congressional oversight visits are allowed on request, as is required by Sec. 527.
Wordles can be recycled as of today. Beware.
February 2, 2026 at 5:49 AM
Wordles can be recycled as of today. Beware.
I'm excited about the quality of Chinese cars like BYD. At the same time, about 1/4 of their profits are government subsidies (Tesla is about the same - Ford is not far behind).
Everyone has a long way to catch up with Toyota.
Everyone has a long way to catch up with Toyota.
February 2, 2026 at 4:34 AM
I'm excited about the quality of Chinese cars like BYD. At the same time, about 1/4 of their profits are government subsidies (Tesla is about the same - Ford is not far behind).
Everyone has a long way to catch up with Toyota.
Everyone has a long way to catch up with Toyota.