Paul Turner
@pst1953.bsky.social
Retired with more time now for history and science. One of the ex-X jackals who have moved here.
The best part of today's brilliant decision enjoining the Texas gerrymander is the brief introduction, which doesn't pause for boilerplate, tells a fascinating story of federal and state government self-own, and then explains the principal ground of decision in language anyone can understand. 1/2
storage.courtlistener.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:23 PM
The best part of today's brilliant decision enjoining the Texas gerrymander is the brief introduction, which doesn't pause for boilerplate, tells a fascinating story of federal and state government self-own, and then explains the principal ground of decision in language anyone can understand. 1/2
Krugman this morning has the best and most succinct take on Hegseth’s speech. After calling it both morally vile and profoundly stupid, which it was, he adds, “Hegseth seems to have gotten his ideas about what an effective military looks like by watching the movie 300.”
October 1, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Krugman this morning has the best and most succinct take on Hegseth’s speech. After calling it both morally vile and profoundly stupid, which it was, he adds, “Hegseth seems to have gotten his ideas about what an effective military looks like by watching the movie 300.”
No matter how sincerely you object to the cruelty and illegality of ICE's methods, no matter how many stories you hear and videos you see, the emotions hit deeper when it happens to someone you know. I can only imagine how it feels to yourself be the subject of this authoritarian bullying.
September 25, 2025 at 8:48 PM
No matter how sincerely you object to the cruelty and illegality of ICE's methods, no matter how many stories you hear and videos you see, the emotions hit deeper when it happens to someone you know. I can only imagine how it feels to yourself be the subject of this authoritarian bullying.
I thought this was one of the funniest things I ever read. I am curious whether my daughter agrees, although I understand she may have been raptured today and unable to see this.
I have taken
the Tylenol
that was in
the medicine cabinet
and which
they think probably
is the reason
you like trains
forgive me
but that’s bullshit
you got autism
from your dad
the Tylenol
that was in
the medicine cabinet
and which
they think probably
is the reason
you like trains
forgive me
but that’s bullshit
you got autism
from your dad
September 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I thought this was one of the funniest things I ever read. I am curious whether my daughter agrees, although I understand she may have been raptured today and unable to see this.
Reposted by Paul Turner
Live Updates: Trump Attacks U.N. and Lectures Nations in Address to General Assembly
www.nytimes.com
September 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM
By bluster and repetition, Trump habituates the press and others to treat executive orders for which he has no authority as meaningful and with the force of law. The Lisa Cook “firing” is an opportunity to start ignoring such orders as nullities. Everyone should treat them as impotent gestures.
August 26, 2025 at 11:50 AM
By bluster and repetition, Trump habituates the press and others to treat executive orders for which he has no authority as meaningful and with the force of law. The Lisa Cook “firing” is an opportunity to start ignoring such orders as nullities. Everyone should treat them as impotent gestures.
Reposted by Paul Turner
Listening to this press conference it seems clear that Trump is mentally gone and that his team is consolidating power for President J.D. Vance.
August 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Listening to this press conference it seems clear that Trump is mentally gone and that his team is consolidating power for President J.D. Vance.