John E. Patchett, JD
@jphawk49.bsky.social
Law and Politics; Retired Attorney; Former Iowa Legislator; Podcasting; Prefense LLC; Iowa Hawkeyes; Chicago Cubs, Bears, Bulls, & Blackhawks; Golf; Craft Mixology.
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As an attorney, I find this ruling bizarre if not inexplicable. I haven't read the opinion but from the coverage it appears the judge admits the search was unconstitutional but still grants the rouge agents absolute immunity. That's just bullshit (a technical legal term) imo.
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“A federal lawsuit brought by more than 35 Iowa college athletes against state investigators was dismissed Wednesday, as a judge ruled that the investigators had immunity in obtaining the athletes' sports wagering data, even though their search would be classified as unconstitutional.”
November 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Congratulations to Scott Unash & Mark Dukes on their run as "The Gym Class on KGYM"
Another Rob Norton master stroke.
They did things their way. I did things my way. It worked, I think.
Please keep supporting what's left of local media, be it print, TV, radio, etc.
Another Rob Norton master stroke.
They did things their way. I did things my way. It worked, I think.
Please keep supporting what's left of local media, be it print, TV, radio, etc.
August 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Congratulations to Scott Unash & Mark Dukes on their run as "The Gym Class on KGYM"
Another Rob Norton master stroke.
They did things their way. I did things my way. It worked, I think.
Please keep supporting what's left of local media, be it print, TV, radio, etc.
Another Rob Norton master stroke.
They did things their way. I did things my way. It worked, I think.
Please keep supporting what's left of local media, be it print, TV, radio, etc.
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Chuck is not the person I got to know when we served together in the Iowa House + for several years thereafter. We may have had different perspectives on key issues but I always regarded him as a person of integrity. That appears to be no longer the case and it's sad to see that's how he fades away.
This isn't just taking a swing. This is sending one well over the center field fence.
Here’s my latest column: Donald Trump hurt Chuck Grassley’s feelings!
www.stormlake.com/stories/scra...?
www.stormlake.com/stories/scra...?
August 5, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Chuck is not the person I got to know when we served together in the Iowa House + for several years thereafter. We may have had different perspectives on key issues but I always regarded him as a person of integrity. That appears to be no longer the case and it's sad to see that's how he fades away.
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Morning Consult finds 49 out of 50 U.S. Governors have a net positive approval rating. The one exception? Kim Reynolds of Iowa, who is five points underwater
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April 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Morning Consult finds 49 out of 50 U.S. Governors have a net positive approval rating. The one exception? Kim Reynolds of Iowa, who is five points underwater
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Ding Dong the Witch is dead!
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has led the state for a decade, but has now made the surprise decision to not seek a third term in 2026.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will not run for reelection in 2026
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced Friday that she will not seek a third term in 2026, bringing an end to what will be nearly a decade as the state's chief
iowastartingline.com
April 11, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Ding Dong the Witch is dead!
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The next task for Ben McCollum is rebuilding Iowa's roster. He had to do it last year at Drake, and now he has to do it again. iowacollegehoops.com/2025/03/27/m...
McCollum’s Next Task Is Building Hawkeyes’ Roster
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP IOWA CITY, Iowa — Ben McCollum used his introductory press conference as Iowa’s new men’s basketball coach on Tuesday as a recruiting pitch to rebuild the Hawkeyes…
iowacollegehoops.com
March 27, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The next task for Ben McCollum is rebuilding Iowa's roster. He had to do it last year at Drake, and now he has to do it again. iowacollegehoops.com/2025/03/27/m...
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I didn't intend to get diverted this morning. Oh, well...
This is my best recollection of some of the "recent" (1970s on) history of certain aspects of the #Hawkeyes Athletic Department operations. Part of that comes from information provided to me at that time by the individuals directly involved.
This is my best recollection of some of the "recent" (1970s on) history of certain aspects of the #Hawkeyes Athletic Department operations. Part of that comes from information provided to me at that time by the individuals directly involved.
March 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I didn't intend to get diverted this morning. Oh, well...
This is my best recollection of some of the "recent" (1970s on) history of certain aspects of the #Hawkeyes Athletic Department operations. Part of that comes from information provided to me at that time by the individuals directly involved.
This is my best recollection of some of the "recent" (1970s on) history of certain aspects of the #Hawkeyes Athletic Department operations. Part of that comes from information provided to me at that time by the individuals directly involved.
One new thing we've learned is that Chuck Schumer is an excellent spelunker. He definitely knows how to cave. And being spineless is apparently a benefit when doing so.
March 14, 2025 at 9:21 PM
One new thing we've learned is that Chuck Schumer is an excellent spelunker. He definitely knows how to cave. And being spineless is apparently a benefit when doing so.
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Mostly try to avoid politics on this feed - but this is just posted from the White House Deputy Chief of Staff - and......it is horrifically disturbing and sick (regardless of what your politics are). Good God!
February 19, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Mostly try to avoid politics on this feed - but this is just posted from the White House Deputy Chief of Staff - and......it is horrifically disturbing and sick (regardless of what your politics are). Good God!
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Tesla's stock is ridiculously overvalued, and even a modest consumer boycott could tank the company, which accounts for the majority of Elon Musk's wealth.
The divestment movement weakened apartheid South Africa. Let's do that again. slate.com/business/202...
The divestment movement weakened apartheid South Africa. Let's do that again. slate.com/business/202...
Don’t Buy a Tesla. Sell Your Tesla. Refuse a Tesla at the Rental Counter. Yes—It Will Help.
Elon Musk’s car company is in a precarious spot.
slate.com
February 12, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Tesla's stock is ridiculously overvalued, and even a modest consumer boycott could tank the company, which accounts for the majority of Elon Musk's wealth.
The divestment movement weakened apartheid South Africa. Let's do that again. slate.com/business/202...
The divestment movement weakened apartheid South Africa. Let's do that again. slate.com/business/202...
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Cooper (That Was Not a Fair Catch Signal) DeJean!!!
Note to #NFL Teams. If you're drafting defensive backs or tight ends - the first place you should always look is at the Iowa #Hawkeyes.
Especially stop drafting over-rated Notre Dame players! I'm looking at you #Bears...
Note to #NFL Teams. If you're drafting defensive backs or tight ends - the first place you should always look is at the Iowa #Hawkeyes.
Especially stop drafting over-rated Notre Dame players! I'm looking at you #Bears...
February 10, 2025 at 12:51 AM
This is what we now have: "Project 2025" running the government + Trump as President for his ego, to avoid criminal prosecution, and more importantly to line his own pockets - graft/corruption (self-dealing, "bribes", business deals here & abroad), likely pocketing much of the inauguration $$, etc.
Serious question: can the president just spend all his time in office suing people and then use the litigation as a "legal" way of accepting bribes via "settlements"?
January 29, 2025 at 11:29 PM
This is what we now have: "Project 2025" running the government + Trump as President for his ego, to avoid criminal prosecution, and more importantly to line his own pockets - graft/corruption (self-dealing, "bribes", business deals here & abroad), likely pocketing much of the inauguration $$, etc.
At this rate the #Hawkeyes aren't going to earn a NIT appearance - so no worries for the (extremely few) fans pondering that possibility. Right now the MBB program looks like it should be moved to hospice.
Don’t get swept up and spend money on an NIT final four appearance.
January 22, 2025 at 4:18 AM
At this rate the #Hawkeyes aren't going to earn a NIT appearance - so no worries for the (extremely few) fans pondering that possibility. Right now the MBB program looks like it should be moved to hospice.
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3 things about this NFC game.
Phenomenal TD catch by Sam LaPorta - 1 of the best I've ever seen.
Tom Brady shouldn't even be allowed to do this game - blatant and notorious tampering with Ben Johnson. What a joke.
And, 3rd, #Bears just offer Ben Johnson the world and get this done.
Phenomenal TD catch by Sam LaPorta - 1 of the best I've ever seen.
Tom Brady shouldn't even be allowed to do this game - blatant and notorious tampering with Ben Johnson. What a joke.
And, 3rd, #Bears just offer Ben Johnson the world and get this done.
January 19, 2025 at 2:43 AM
3 things about this NFC game.
Phenomenal TD catch by Sam LaPorta - 1 of the best I've ever seen.
Tom Brady shouldn't even be allowed to do this game - blatant and notorious tampering with Ben Johnson. What a joke.
And, 3rd, #Bears just offer Ben Johnson the world and get this done.
Phenomenal TD catch by Sam LaPorta - 1 of the best I've ever seen.
Tom Brady shouldn't even be allowed to do this game - blatant and notorious tampering with Ben Johnson. What a joke.
And, 3rd, #Bears just offer Ben Johnson the world and get this done.
With apologies (sort of) to my friends who are long-time Packers fans (and none to Domers)...
Just like my 2nd favorite college football team is whichever one is playing Notre Dame -- my 2nd favorite NFL team is whichever one is playing the Packers.
#Bears
Just like my 2nd favorite college football team is whichever one is playing Notre Dame -- my 2nd favorite NFL team is whichever one is playing the Packers.
#Bears
January 12, 2025 at 11:22 PM
With apologies (sort of) to my friends who are long-time Packers fans (and none to Domers)...
Just like my 2nd favorite college football team is whichever one is playing Notre Dame -- my 2nd favorite NFL team is whichever one is playing the Packers.
#Bears
Just like my 2nd favorite college football team is whichever one is playing Notre Dame -- my 2nd favorite NFL team is whichever one is playing the Packers.
#Bears
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Enjoy kicking the shit out of those Indiana assholes. The gods of basketball farts.
January 12, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Enjoy kicking the shit out of those Indiana assholes. The gods of basketball farts.
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Maybe there are football gods after all...
Why even bother to have the targeting rule anymore. #B1G Officials COMPLETELY blow that call (before and after the review). Almost like somebodies want Texas to win this game...
January 1, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Maybe there are football gods after all...
You kind of live on the outskirts of town. Are you sure it was a costume?
Somebody dressed in a bear costume just walked into the apartment building next-door.
December 30, 2024 at 10:25 PM
You kind of live on the outskirts of town. Are you sure it was a costume?
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Off-topic, but...
Courtesy of The Onion - and boy is it accurate (including in Iowa)...
Courtesy of The Onion - and boy is it accurate (including in Iowa)...
December 18, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Off-topic, but...
Courtesy of The Onion - and boy is it accurate (including in Iowa)...
Courtesy of The Onion - and boy is it accurate (including in Iowa)...
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And Cole Kmet is no George Kittle - not even remotely close. Could say more but will just leave it at that.
#Bears
#Bears
For #Bears fans my forever green tweet/bleet. Always remember: Ryan Pace had the chance to draft life-long Bears fan George Kittle and skipped over him - just like he skipped Patrick Mahomes to draft Mitch Trubisky. I don't know how stupid a person can be but hard to imagine much worse than that.
December 8, 2024 at 11:16 PM
And Cole Kmet is no George Kittle - not even remotely close. Could say more but will just leave it at that.
#Bears
#Bears
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For #Bears fans my forever green tweet/bleet. Always remember: Ryan Pace had the chance to draft life-long Bears fan George Kittle and skipped over him - just like he skipped Patrick Mahomes to draft Mitch Trubisky. I don't know how stupid a person can be but hard to imagine much worse than that.
December 8, 2024 at 10:53 PM
For #Bears fans my forever green tweet/bleet. Always remember: Ryan Pace had the chance to draft life-long Bears fan George Kittle and skipped over him - just like he skipped Patrick Mahomes to draft Mitch Trubisky. I don't know how stupid a person can be but hard to imagine much worse than that.
Kind of like The Wheel of Time...
December 7, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Kind of like The Wheel of Time...
That's interesting and kind of fun. I've been lucky enough to have been to 47 out of those 50. Which means I really spent too much time in the air back in the day...
18 and I’m actually impressed.
December 7, 2024 at 4:52 PM
That's interesting and kind of fun. I've been lucky enough to have been to 47 out of those 50. Which means I really spent too much time in the air back in the day...