Henry George
@madkinggeorge.bsky.social
Not really a dog. Sometimes really a lawyer.
Not quite the same significance, but there was this story 20 years ago from when McDonald’s filed a frivolous IP lawsuit against a recognised IP expert.
www.abc.net.au/news/2005-03...
www.abc.net.au/news/2005-03...
McDonald's takes issue with rugby's McBrat pack
A Brisbane rugby union team is facing legal action from a fast food chain because it has put "McBrat" across the back of players' shorts.
www.abc.net.au
December 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Not quite the same significance, but there was this story 20 years ago from when McDonald’s filed a frivolous IP lawsuit against a recognised IP expert.
www.abc.net.au/news/2005-03...
www.abc.net.au/news/2005-03...
Wittes coined the phrase “malevolence tempered by incompetence” in the first administration. 2nd time around it was assumed there would be raptors who’d figured out the door handles. I’m somewhat comforted that the 2nd admin is populated by the worst, most inept, dumbf—cks one could hope for.
December 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Wittes coined the phrase “malevolence tempered by incompetence” in the first administration. 2nd time around it was assumed there would be raptors who’d figured out the door handles. I’m somewhat comforted that the 2nd admin is populated by the worst, most inept, dumbf—cks one could hope for.
Yeah, that’s going nowhere.
December 12, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Yeah, that’s going nowhere.
Go to Rebel Rebel in Acton for a long lunch.
December 8, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Go to Rebel Rebel in Acton for a long lunch.
If you dislike doing things, then Canberra is the place for you.
December 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
If you dislike doing things, then Canberra is the place for you.
It must have been a /really/ nice hat.
December 8, 2025 at 8:25 AM
It must have been a /really/ nice hat.
My favourite part is that the findings against Lehrmann got even worse for him as a result of his appeal.
December 8, 2025 at 7:21 AM
My favourite part is that the findings against Lehrmann got even worse for him as a result of his appeal.
Was the “Peace Prize” to stop him insisting on this?
December 6, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Was the “Peace Prize” to stop him insisting on this?
So … FIFA has been awful and corrupt for longer than Trump. He’s worse, but this is hardly new ground for them.
December 6, 2025 at 5:34 AM
So … FIFA has been awful and corrupt for longer than Trump. He’s worse, but this is hardly new ground for them.
I agree - seems like a good argument, but wouldn’t the current SCOTUS get to decide? Same for any change to the composition of the court. Presumably they could just say “no” (noting that they are more … outcomes- than reasons- oriented).
December 6, 2025 at 5:14 AM
I agree - seems like a good argument, but wouldn’t the current SCOTUS get to decide? Same for any change to the composition of the court. Presumably they could just say “no” (noting that they are more … outcomes- than reasons- oriented).
It’s a weird thing about American journalism, considering how much the free press is venerated, that effective follow-up questions are so rare.
December 6, 2025 at 5:10 AM
It’s a weird thing about American journalism, considering how much the free press is venerated, that effective follow-up questions are so rare.
I could’ve done it quicker.
December 6, 2025 at 5:05 AM
I could’ve done it quicker.
Also, “stay in the fight” is some breathtaking bullshit, given that the “fight” wasn’t even declared until after the strike. Hard to stay in a fight you’re unaware exists.
December 5, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Also, “stay in the fight” is some breathtaking bullshit, given that the “fight” wasn’t even declared until after the strike. Hard to stay in a fight you’re unaware exists.
In his defence, he’s very drunk right now.
December 5, 2025 at 1:49 AM
In his defence, he’s very drunk right now.
Can he even cover the HC filing fee at this point?
December 2, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Can he even cover the HC filing fee at this point?
Why are the idiots winning?
December 1, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Why are the idiots winning?
He’s rocking in a corner, realising how different life would have been if he had hair.
November 22, 2025 at 3:28 AM
He’s rocking in a corner, realising how different life would have been if he had hair.
So the invasion of Venezuela is happening when?
November 19, 2025 at 1:28 PM
So the invasion of Venezuela is happening when?
You’re about to get some more cranky texts from Lindsey.
November 7, 2025 at 10:42 PM
You’re about to get some more cranky texts from Lindsey.
That man needs to learn to leave the hat behind.
November 4, 2025 at 11:55 AM
That man needs to learn to leave the hat behind.
This was the first game of baseball (well, part of) that I’ve watched. Not sure I completely understood the rules, but was utterly compelling.
November 2, 2025 at 9:29 AM
This was the first game of baseball (well, part of) that I’ve watched. Not sure I completely understood the rules, but was utterly compelling.