🏳️🌈Karla Handley🏳️🌈
@quyke.bsky.social
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You would think that one of the approximately 30,000 reporters trudging through Iowa would think to ask the former member of the Boeing board of directors something about the Boeing plane that had a piece of fuselage fall off mid-flight a little over a week ago.
🚨NEWS: While serving on Boeing’s board in the wake of two 737 crashes, Nikki Haley helped the company kill shareholders' dark money transparency initiative designed to force executives to more expansively disclose whether and how the company influenced safety regulators.
Nikki Haley Helped Boeing Kill Dark Money Disclosure Initiative
Following 737 crashes, the GOP presidential hopeful helped crush a proposal to force more disclosure of Boeing’s spending to influence safety regulators.
www.levernews.com
January 15, 2024 at 9:58 PM
You would think that one of the approximately 30,000 reporters trudging through Iowa would think to ask the former member of the Boeing board of directors something about the Boeing plane that had a piece of fuselage fall off mid-flight a little over a week ago.
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What is the meaning of January 6? There is one scenario, one “history” in which it plays a crucial role in mobilizing both the system and civil society in the defense of constitutional government - a key moment in an intensified push towards egalitarian democracy even. 7/
January 7, 2024 at 2:23 PM
What is the meaning of January 6? There is one scenario, one “history” in which it plays a crucial role in mobilizing both the system and civil society in the defense of constitutional government - a key moment in an intensified push towards egalitarian democracy even. 7/
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The meaning of the Hitler Putsch wasn’t determined by the facts of 1923, but by Weimar’s fall thereafter. The historical significance of the Trump Putsch isn’t determined by the facts of January 6, but by the fate of American democracy going forward. 6/
January 7, 2024 at 2:22 PM
The meaning of the Hitler Putsch wasn’t determined by the facts of 1923, but by Weimar’s fall thereafter. The historical significance of the Trump Putsch isn’t determined by the facts of January 6, but by the fate of American democracy going forward. 6/
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Yet studying the past alerts us to the complexities and contingencies that decide our path; it raises awareness for the fundamental openness of history, of the vast universe of outcomes – good, bad, catastrophic, and everything in between – that are possible at any given moment. 5/
January 7, 2024 at 2:21 PM
Yet studying the past alerts us to the complexities and contingencies that decide our path; it raises awareness for the fundamental openness of history, of the vast universe of outcomes – good, bad, catastrophic, and everything in between – that are possible at any given moment. 5/
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It isn’t quite so simple, however, as history doesn’t repeat itself, it accumulates, and it doesn’t unfold according to abstract, generalizable rules. The past can indeed help us make sense of the present, but not through facile analogies. Twenty-first century America is not Weimar Germany. 4/
January 7, 2024 at 2:20 PM
It isn’t quite so simple, however, as history doesn’t repeat itself, it accumulates, and it doesn’t unfold according to abstract, generalizable rules. The past can indeed help us make sense of the present, but not through facile analogies. Twenty-first century America is not Weimar Germany. 4/
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I also reflect on the use and abuse of historical analogies - specifically about Hitler’s failed 1923 Beer Hall Putsch which has often been invoked as a warning for America: When extremists who attack the republic aren’t held to account, they will destroy democracy. 3/
January 7, 2024 at 2:18 PM
I also reflect on the use and abuse of historical analogies - specifically about Hitler’s failed 1923 Beer Hall Putsch which has often been invoked as a warning for America: When extremists who attack the republic aren’t held to account, they will destroy democracy. 3/
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I wrote about the historical significance of January 6, how “history” determines meaning and how we create “history” in a never-ending struggle that is shaped by ever-changing realities, interests, sensibilities, and conflicts in the present. “History” is constantly in flux. 2/
January 7, 2024 at 2:16 PM
I wrote about the historical significance of January 6, how “history” determines meaning and how we create “history” in a never-ending struggle that is shaped by ever-changing realities, interests, sensibilities, and conflicts in the present. “History” is constantly in flux. 2/
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What is the meaning of January 6? We don’t know yet, because January 6 won’t be over for quite some time. For now, we need to grapple with the fact that we are quickly running out of time to force the answers we desire.
More here:
More here:
January 6 in History
Was it a key moment in the republic’s eventual demise or a milestone on the road to democracy’s ultimate triumph? The meaning of January 6 is yet to be determined
thomaszimmer.substack.com
January 7, 2024 at 2:28 PM
What is the meaning of January 6? We don’t know yet, because January 6 won’t be over for quite some time. For now, we need to grapple with the fact that we are quickly running out of time to force the answers we desire.
More here:
More here:
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January 6 in History
Was it a key moment in the republic’s eventual demise or a milestone on the road to democracy’s ultimate triumph? The meaning of January 6 is yet to be determined.
New piece:
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Was it a key moment in the republic’s eventual demise or a milestone on the road to democracy’s ultimate triumph? The meaning of January 6 is yet to be determined.
New piece:
🧵1/
January 6 in History
Was it a key moment in the republic’s eventual demise or a milestone on the road to democracy’s ultimate triumph? The meaning of January 6 is yet to be determined
thomaszimmer.substack.com
January 7, 2024 at 2:14 PM
January 6 in History
Was it a key moment in the republic’s eventual demise or a milestone on the road to democracy’s ultimate triumph? The meaning of January 6 is yet to be determined.
New piece:
🧵1/
Was it a key moment in the republic’s eventual demise or a milestone on the road to democracy’s ultimate triumph? The meaning of January 6 is yet to be determined.
New piece:
🧵1/
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"If the court concludes that the law, fairly read, disqualifies Trump...then the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling should be affirmed. Section 3 implicitly bars the court from giving an insurrectionist official an exemption for pragmatic reasons."
Great Magliocca piece
www.nytimes.com/2024/01/05/o...
Great Magliocca piece
www.nytimes.com/2024/01/05/o...
Opinion | What the Supreme Court Should Not Do in Trump’s Disqualification Case
If anyone is going to do so, elected representatives must be the ones to forgive Donald Trump.
www.nytimes.com
January 7, 2024 at 12:17 AM
"If the court concludes that the law, fairly read, disqualifies Trump...then the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling should be affirmed. Section 3 implicitly bars the court from giving an insurrectionist official an exemption for pragmatic reasons."
Great Magliocca piece
www.nytimes.com/2024/01/05/o...
Great Magliocca piece
www.nytimes.com/2024/01/05/o...
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I was flipping through radio channels on a drive this afternoon and heard the end of a conversation on a conservative station: "sure there were some random criminal acts, but this was not an insurrection"; "thank you, that was Hans von Spakovsky."
Haven't heard from that racist asshole in awhile.
Haven't heard from that racist asshole in awhile.
January 7, 2024 at 12:36 AM
I was flipping through radio channels on a drive this afternoon and heard the end of a conversation on a conservative station: "sure there were some random criminal acts, but this was not an insurrection"; "thank you, that was Hans von Spakovsky."
Haven't heard from that racist asshole in awhile.
Haven't heard from that racist asshole in awhile.
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January 5, 2024 at 1:12 PM
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Rebuttals to Eric Trump's Talking Points about His Daddy's Corruption
www.emptywheel.net/2024/01/05/r...
www.emptywheel.net/2024/01/05/r...
Rebuttals to Eric Trump's Talking Points about His Daddy's Corruption - emptywheel
Eric Trump's excuses for his Daddy's funding from foreign governments while he was President don't really help him.
www.emptywheel.net
January 5, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Rebuttals to Eric Trump's Talking Points about His Daddy's Corruption
www.emptywheel.net/2024/01/05/r...
www.emptywheel.net/2024/01/05/r...
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I wrote about the many problems with this ridiculous argument
January 5, 2024 at 1:14 PM
I wrote about the many problems with this ridiculous argument
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“Is it anti-democratic to disqualify Trump for office and deny him a place on the ballot? …
The answer is no, of course not. There is no rule that says democracies must give endless and unlimited grace to those who used the public trust to conspire, for all the world to see, against them.”
The answer is no, of course not. There is no rule that says democracies must give endless and unlimited grace to those who used the public trust to conspire, for all the world to see, against them.”
January 5, 2024 at 1:35 PM
“Is it anti-democratic to disqualify Trump for office and deny him a place on the ballot? …
The answer is no, of course not. There is no rule that says democracies must give endless and unlimited grace to those who used the public trust to conspire, for all the world to see, against them.”
The answer is no, of course not. There is no rule that says democracies must give endless and unlimited grace to those who used the public trust to conspire, for all the world to see, against them.”
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Jamie Raskin on MSNBC pointing out that the House report showing Trump took $7.8 million in office is based on receipts from just FOUR of Trump’s five hundred businesses for just two years of his term
January 5, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Jamie Raskin on MSNBC pointing out that the House report showing Trump took $7.8 million in office is based on receipts from just FOUR of Trump’s five hundred businesses for just two years of his term
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Honestly, Bill Barr is REALLY competent at corruption. One of the most competently corrupt AGs ever.
I'm pretty sure that Jeffrey Clark would not be so competent.
I'm pretty sure that Jeffrey Clark would not be so competent.
January 5, 2024 at 2:01 PM
Honestly, Bill Barr is REALLY competent at corruption. One of the most competently corrupt AGs ever.
I'm pretty sure that Jeffrey Clark would not be so competent.
I'm pretty sure that Jeffrey Clark would not be so competent.
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It's unfortunate that the courts slow-walked lawsuits against Trump for violating the emoluments clause while he was in office, and the House did not vote impeachment articles based on this.
And it's unfortunate that pundits and judges now don't want to enforce the insurrection clause on Trump.
And it's unfortunate that pundits and judges now don't want to enforce the insurrection clause on Trump.
Jamie Raskin on MSNBC pointing out that the House report showing Trump took $7.8 million in office is based on receipts from just FOUR of Trump’s five hundred businesses for just two years of his term
January 5, 2024 at 2:14 PM
It's unfortunate that the courts slow-walked lawsuits against Trump for violating the emoluments clause while he was in office, and the House did not vote impeachment articles based on this.
And it's unfortunate that pundits and judges now don't want to enforce the insurrection clause on Trump.
And it's unfortunate that pundits and judges now don't want to enforce the insurrection clause on Trump.
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New in PN: @lizdye.bsky.social takes down a talking point Trump and his lawyers have been yelling about since nearly the second he was indicted for trying to overturn his 2020 loss
No, Donald Trump, the January 6 Committee did not destroy evidence
No, Donald Trump, the January 6 Committee did not destroy evidence
No, Donald Trump, the January 6 Committee did not destroy evidence
It's a nesting doll of mendacity.
www.publicnotice.co
January 5, 2024 at 2:21 PM
New in PN: @lizdye.bsky.social takes down a talking point Trump and his lawyers have been yelling about since nearly the second he was indicted for trying to overturn his 2020 loss
No, Donald Trump, the January 6 Committee did not destroy evidence
No, Donald Trump, the January 6 Committee did not destroy evidence
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A ruling from Israel’s Supreme Court struck a blow against Netanyahu’s autocratic plans and is a victory for judicial independence. The historic decision comes at a time of war and deep division. And it also carries important lessons for the U.S. open.substack.com/pub/statusku...
January 2, 2024 at 6:50 PM
A ruling from Israel’s Supreme Court struck a blow against Netanyahu’s autocratic plans and is a victory for judicial independence. The historic decision comes at a time of war and deep division. And it also carries important lessons for the U.S. open.substack.com/pub/statusku...
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Right, the insistence that clearly written parts of the Constitution just didn’t apply to Trump has been there from the start.
The United States of America is based on the rule of law … except in the case of our most special boy.
The United States of America is based on the rule of law … except in the case of our most special boy.
Remember when people brought up emoluments and then for whatever reason all the very serious people decided it just didn’t matter? I do.
During Donald Trump’s presidency, his businesses received at least $7.8 million in payments from the foreign governments and officials of 20 countries, including China, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, according to a report released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee.
January 4, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Right, the insistence that clearly written parts of the Constitution just didn’t apply to Trump has been there from the start.
The United States of America is based on the rule of law … except in the case of our most special boy.
The United States of America is based on the rule of law … except in the case of our most special boy.
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Remember when people brought up emoluments and then for whatever reason all the very serious people decided it just didn’t matter? I do.
During Donald Trump’s presidency, his businesses received at least $7.8 million in payments from the foreign governments and officials of 20 countries, including China, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, according to a report released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee.
Report: Trump businesses received $7.8 million in foreign payments during presidency
The report argues the payments were in violation of the Constitution’s foreign emoluments clause.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 4, 2024 at 3:15 PM
Remember when people brought up emoluments and then for whatever reason all the very serious people decided it just didn’t matter? I do.
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Angry right wing parents organize to get their local school board to fire a teacher they consider too liberal. Many of those parents are involved with a national right wing organization, and a good number don't even send their kids to this district's schools. The year is 1962.
January 2, 2024 at 11:32 PM
Angry right wing parents organize to get their local school board to fire a teacher they consider too liberal. Many of those parents are involved with a national right wing organization, and a good number don't even send their kids to this district's schools. The year is 1962.
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If you're into sado masochism, replace Trump with Biden and tell your Trump friends that Biden's companies were caught making all this money from foreign when he was in office. Tell them you're questioning your faith in Biden and ask them what they think should happen to Biden.
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee just released a 156-page report documenting the millions of dollars Trump received from foreign governments during his time in office. Mostly from China oversightdemocrats.house.gov/sites/democr...
January 4, 2024 at 4:35 PM
If you're into sado masochism, replace Trump with Biden and tell your Trump friends that Biden's companies were caught making all this money from foreign when he was in office. Tell them you're questioning your faith in Biden and ask them what they think should happen to Biden.
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Today's a good day to remember that Trump's own taxes show him bringing in $160 million from foreign sources during his time as president www.citizensforethics.org/reports-inve...
Trump made up to $160 million from foreign countries as president - CREW | Citizens for Responsibili...
Trump and his company pledged to pause foreign business. They did not.
www.citizensforethics.org
January 4, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Today's a good day to remember that Trump's own taxes show him bringing in $160 million from foreign sources during his time as president www.citizensforethics.org/reports-inve...