Nate Cook
@cooknh.bsky.social
Wilmington, NC
Husband, dad, lawyer, fan of live music, and supporter of public radio!
Husband, dad, lawyer, fan of live music, and supporter of public radio!
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Per NY Times’s Michael Grynbaum on X, this is Sharyn Alfonsi’s email to her “60 Minutes” colleagues in full:
December 22, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Per NY Times’s Michael Grynbaum on X, this is Sharyn Alfonsi’s email to her “60 Minutes” colleagues in full:
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If nothing else, the last nine months should have made it clear that elections matter. But what’s remarkable about America is that we have the power, as citizens, to change this country by voting. Go to IWillVote.com.
November 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
If nothing else, the last nine months should have made it clear that elections matter. But what’s remarkable about America is that we have the power, as citizens, to change this country by voting. Go to IWillVote.com.
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“One of the reasons I am so eagerly awaiting the government’s responses to these motions is that I honestly have no idea how it will or can possibly respond to them.”
"I have never seen a set of pretrial motions quite like this one in its power and breadth and its attempt comprehensively to dismember the legitimacy of, process behind, and substance of an indictment."
@BenjaminWittes.lawfaremedia.org summarizes Comey's recent motions to dismiss the indictment.
@BenjaminWittes.lawfaremedia.org summarizes Comey's recent motions to dismiss the indictment.
The Situation: James Comey Is Just Asking Questions
So many motions; so many options for dismissal.
www.lawfaremedia.org
October 31, 2025 at 3:17 PM
“One of the reasons I am so eagerly awaiting the government’s responses to these motions is that I honestly have no idea how it will or can possibly respond to them.”
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The entire American economy is being held hostage to the whims of a guy who doesn’t understand how the economy works
October 10, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The entire American economy is being held hostage to the whims of a guy who doesn’t understand how the economy works
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My opponents are *still* competing for love from Trump and the billionaires.
And I’m going to let them fight it out at whatever unofficial debates pop up this month.
We’re bringing this campaign to you.
And I’m going to let them fight it out at whatever unofficial debates pop up this month.
We’re bringing this campaign to you.
September 3, 2025 at 12:52 PM
My opponents are *still* competing for love from Trump and the billionaires.
And I’m going to let them fight it out at whatever unofficial debates pop up this month.
We’re bringing this campaign to you.
And I’m going to let them fight it out at whatever unofficial debates pop up this month.
We’re bringing this campaign to you.
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By taxing American businesses and consumers…?
August 11, 2025 at 12:18 PM
By taxing American businesses and consumers…?
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WU-TANG FOREVER 👐🏽
July 24, 2025 at 11:40 PM
WU-TANG FOREVER 👐🏽
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Freedom from kings.
Freedom from fascism.
Power to the people forever. ♥️
Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸
Freedom from fascism.
Power to the people forever. ♥️
Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸
July 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Freedom from kings.
Freedom from fascism.
Power to the people forever. ♥️
Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸
Freedom from fascism.
Power to the people forever. ♥️
Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸
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Gen Z/Alpha: the 2000s were cool we should bring some of that back
Millennials: ok, let us tell you about some of our fav-
Z/Alpha: *blasting creed and trying on low waisted jncos*
Millennials: no wait
The Govt: oh hell yeah! *frantically starts fabricating evidence of WMDs in the Middle East*
Millennials: ok, let us tell you about some of our fav-
Z/Alpha: *blasting creed and trying on low waisted jncos*
Millennials: no wait
The Govt: oh hell yeah! *frantically starts fabricating evidence of WMDs in the Middle East*
June 19, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Gen Z/Alpha: the 2000s were cool we should bring some of that back
Millennials: ok, let us tell you about some of our fav-
Z/Alpha: *blasting creed and trying on low waisted jncos*
Millennials: no wait
The Govt: oh hell yeah! *frantically starts fabricating evidence of WMDs in the Middle East*
Millennials: ok, let us tell you about some of our fav-
Z/Alpha: *blasting creed and trying on low waisted jncos*
Millennials: no wait
The Govt: oh hell yeah! *frantically starts fabricating evidence of WMDs in the Middle East*
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a nation on edge holds its breath as the former host of celebrity apprentice huddles with his advisors, the wrestlemania ceo and the former co-host of fox & friends weekends
June 17, 2025 at 9:27 PM
a nation on edge holds its breath as the former host of celebrity apprentice huddles with his advisors, the wrestlemania ceo and the former co-host of fox & friends weekends
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Right now newsrooms need to do a better job of incorporating Constitution 101 into their news coverage. And while we're at it, maybe "Schoolhouse Rock" needs to make a comeback... cnn.it/432o0Ii
May 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Right now newsrooms need to do a better job of incorporating Constitution 101 into their news coverage. And while we're at it, maybe "Schoolhouse Rock" needs to make a comeback... cnn.it/432o0Ii
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You can’t say criminals don’t deserve due process when due process is the thing that decides if they're criminals. Otherwise you're just kidnapping people you don't like.
April 26, 2025 at 11:25 PM
You can’t say criminals don’t deserve due process when due process is the thing that decides if they're criminals. Otherwise you're just kidnapping people you don't like.
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And, wildest thing about it, Tesla's first big factory...financed by the LPO. Textbook pulling up the ladder behind you. Elon got that loan...now no one else can have one.
Short-sighted, petty, infuriating.
Short-sighted, petty, infuriating.
April 23, 2025 at 11:46 PM
And, wildest thing about it, Tesla's first big factory...financed by the LPO. Textbook pulling up the ladder behind you. Elon got that loan...now no one else can have one.
Short-sighted, petty, infuriating.
Short-sighted, petty, infuriating.
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the arc of the universe is long, but it bends towards "it's one banana, michael. would could it cost, $10?"
April 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
the arc of the universe is long, but it bends towards "it's one banana, michael. would could it cost, $10?"
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I don’t do this often and promise not to make a habit of it, but just this once: WE TRIED TO WARN YOU!!!!!
April 2, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I don’t do this often and promise not to make a habit of it, but just this once: WE TRIED TO WARN YOU!!!!!
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Yes. As I tried to argue in my piece yesterday, this is precisely the ideal that they reject:
newrepublic.com/article/1934...
newrepublic.com/article/1934...
April 2, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Yes. As I tried to argue in my piece yesterday, this is precisely the ideal that they reject:
newrepublic.com/article/1934...
newrepublic.com/article/1934...
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WEDBUSH: “.. it is becoming crystal clear this tariff/US policy will cause pure chaos to the global auto industry ..
“.. the concept of a US car maker with parts all from the US is a fictional tale that does not exist and would take years to make this concept a reality.” $GM $F $STLA
“.. the concept of a US car maker with parts all from the US is a fictional tale that does not exist and would take years to make this concept a reality.” $GM $F $STLA
March 31, 2025 at 12:27 PM
WEDBUSH: “.. it is becoming crystal clear this tariff/US policy will cause pure chaos to the global auto industry ..
“.. the concept of a US car maker with parts all from the US is a fictional tale that does not exist and would take years to make this concept a reality.” $GM $F $STLA
“.. the concept of a US car maker with parts all from the US is a fictional tale that does not exist and would take years to make this concept a reality.” $GM $F $STLA
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Whatever happened to the "5 things " DoGe emails ? Talked to someone really smart who just left gov, who said all the emails bounced back as inbox full.
Already forgotten
Typical
Ready Fire Aim
Already forgotten
Typical
Ready Fire Aim
March 26, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Whatever happened to the "5 things " DoGe emails ? Talked to someone really smart who just left gov, who said all the emails bounced back as inbox full.
Already forgotten
Typical
Ready Fire Aim
Already forgotten
Typical
Ready Fire Aim
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"the truth is these are not very bright guys and things got out of hand"
March 26, 2025 at 1:59 PM
"the truth is these are not very bright guys and things got out of hand"
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WILMINGTON, NC — A unique town hall for US Representative David Rouzer was held Friday evening at Cape Fear Community College.
Rouzer, who was invited to the event, but did not make an appearance, has not held a town hall since 2017.
#WhereIsRouzer
www.wwaytv3.com/grassroots-g...
Rouzer, who was invited to the event, but did not make an appearance, has not held a town hall since 2017.
#WhereIsRouzer
www.wwaytv3.com/grassroots-g...
Grassroots group holds town hall for Rep. Rouzer constituents - WWAYTV3
The "Where is Rouzer" town hall was held to allow constituents of the area Rouzer represents to take part in a town hall.
www.wwaytv3.com
March 24, 2025 at 6:41 AM
WILMINGTON, NC — A unique town hall for US Representative David Rouzer was held Friday evening at Cape Fear Community College.
Rouzer, who was invited to the event, but did not make an appearance, has not held a town hall since 2017.
#WhereIsRouzer
www.wwaytv3.com/grassroots-g...
Rouzer, who was invited to the event, but did not make an appearance, has not held a town hall since 2017.
#WhereIsRouzer
www.wwaytv3.com/grassroots-g...
Time for my first post on Bluesky! Lots of baby snuggles these past few weeks with my son, it’s pretty great!
March 23, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Time for my first post on Bluesky! Lots of baby snuggles these past few weeks with my son, it’s pretty great!