MadisonBelmar
@madisonbelmar.bsky.social
Retired attorney. Law, politics, history, wine, track & field, NY Mets, NJ Shore.
Should have heard my daughters tear into several GO Sunday School teachers a few years ago.
November 19, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Should have heard my daughters tear into several GO Sunday School teachers a few years ago.
A lot of converts in my wife’s Greek Orthodox church. Most of them did so just to facilitate marriage to a Greek spouse; they’re all pretty laid back. A few, however, are “more Catholic than the Pope” sorts.
November 19, 2025 at 10:37 PM
A lot of converts in my wife’s Greek Orthodox church. Most of them did so just to facilitate marriage to a Greek spouse; they’re all pretty laid back. A few, however, are “more Catholic than the Pope” sorts.
Worth noting the judge is a 79 year old Reagan appointee now on senior status. Perhaps it’s time for the Chief Circuit judge to confine Judge Smith’s duties to settlement conferences and ceremonies (like swearing in new citizens).
November 19, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Worth noting the judge is a 79 year old Reagan appointee now on senior status. Perhaps it’s time for the Chief Circuit judge to confine Judge Smith’s duties to settlement conferences and ceremonies (like swearing in new citizens).
It would likely be tossed in its entirety but possibly without prejudice, meaning the DOJ could try to indict again. Assuming the limitations period hasn’t expired.
November 19, 2025 at 7:11 PM
It would likely be tossed in its entirety but possibly without prejudice, meaning the DOJ could try to indict again. Assuming the limitations period hasn’t expired.
That’s what impeachment is for
November 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
That’s what impeachment is for
If that was the plan, they would have done that weeks, if not months ago, right?
November 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
If that was the plan, they would have done that weeks, if not months ago, right?
If they were covering for Trump or a billionaire GOP donor, maybe. But a nobody facing underage charges? Nope.
November 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
If they were covering for Trump or a billionaire GOP donor, maybe. But a nobody facing underage charges? Nope.
Big % swing to Dems in most towns here from 24 to 25, especially those with high % of Hispanic voters.
ofc, 26 is a year away, a week is a long time, etc.
ofc, 26 is a year away, a week is a long time, etc.
November 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Big % swing to Dems in most towns here from 24 to 25, especially those with high % of Hispanic voters.
ofc, 26 is a year away, a week is a long time, etc.
ofc, 26 is a year away, a week is a long time, etc.
Feds do not, and cannot, prosecute state crimes.
November 19, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Feds do not, and cannot, prosecute state crimes.
Last year my mom died on 12/22, dad and a few other close relatives are on the edge this year, but no way we’re letting that happen again. You SOBs are hanging on until mid January at least or I STG.
November 19, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Last year my mom died on 12/22, dad and a few other close relatives are on the edge this year, but no way we’re letting that happen again. You SOBs are hanging on until mid January at least or I STG.
Irish ofc
Trying to think of others
Trying to think of others
November 19, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Irish ofc
Trying to think of others
Trying to think of others
This is how you know I’m authentically Jersey, bc I had summer jobs that would leave RFK Jr sobbing in horror.
November 19, 2025 at 2:38 AM
This is how you know I’m authentically Jersey, bc I had summer jobs that would leave RFK Jr sobbing in horror.
Define “model” please
November 19, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Define “model” please
So, this is his resignation announcement?
bc it makes no sense in any other context.
bc it makes no sense in any other context.
November 19, 2025 at 2:29 AM
So, this is his resignation announcement?
bc it makes no sense in any other context.
bc it makes no sense in any other context.
Only if he pays for it
November 18, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Only if he pays for it
Wonder how many Nays are in vulnerable districts
November 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Wonder how many Nays are in vulnerable districts
“Correcting an earlier post of mine…”
November 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
“Correcting an earlier post of mine…”
1. Ad placement makes it look like the Mets would offer Capital One Bank in exchange for Marte. That deal I endorse!
2. I thought the idea was to get younger and more athletic, a 32 year old 2B with up to 6 years left on his contract isn’t that.
2. I thought the idea was to get younger and more athletic, a 32 year old 2B with up to 6 years left on his contract isn’t that.
November 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
1. Ad placement makes it look like the Mets would offer Capital One Bank in exchange for Marte. That deal I endorse!
2. I thought the idea was to get younger and more athletic, a 32 year old 2B with up to 6 years left on his contract isn’t that.
2. I thought the idea was to get younger and more athletic, a 32 year old 2B with up to 6 years left on his contract isn’t that.
Afraid to look up what Nuzzi means in Italian
November 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Afraid to look up what Nuzzi means in Italian
While teams like BRK and WAS would struggle to beat a CYO team
November 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
While teams like BRK and WAS would struggle to beat a CYO team
Look at how unpopular the East Wing demolition is
November 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Look at how unpopular the East Wing demolition is
They already made that, except a zebra wants to be a thoroughbred race horse. It stunk.
November 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM
They already made that, except a zebra wants to be a thoroughbred race horse. It stunk.
Imagining the HD Board of Directors huddled around a TV showing the Weather Channel, rooting *for* hurricanes to hit the US.
November 18, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Imagining the HD Board of Directors huddled around a TV showing the Weather Channel, rooting *for* hurricanes to hit the US.