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Karp is pathetic and cowardly and deserves every bit of opprobrium the rest of the bar can bestow upon him.
November 9, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Karp is pathetic and cowardly and deserves every bit of opprobrium the rest of the bar can bestow upon him.
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If Murkowski votes for this she should never be elected to anything. ever. she is going to take healthcare away from her constituents cause she is too scared to stand up to Trump. Maybe she should have left public office before she got to this point.
Alaska’s Republican Senate Majority Leader on the GOP’s Medicaid cuts:“This actually jeopardizes ALL Alaskans, whether they’re the third of our population that receives Medicaid services or not.”
July 1, 2025 at 1:39 AM
If Murkowski votes for this she should never be elected to anything. ever. she is going to take healthcare away from her constituents cause she is too scared to stand up to Trump. Maybe she should have left public office before she got to this point.
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I am in downtown Los Angeles right now and it is completely surreal to hear that Trump is sending Marines here. We are listening to mariachi music. People have dogs. There are teenagers here. It is utterly and completely peaceful. Please tell your friends.
June 9, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I am in downtown Los Angeles right now and it is completely surreal to hear that Trump is sending Marines here. We are listening to mariachi music. People have dogs. There are teenagers here. It is utterly and completely peaceful. Please tell your friends.
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According to media reports, the list of Trump collaborator Big Law firms may grow to include:
A&O Shearman
Cadwalader
Kirkland & Ellis
Latham & Watkins
Simpson Thacher
If they do, they would join the already disgraced:
Skadden Arps
Paul Weiss
Milbank
Willkie Farr
A&O Shearman
Cadwalader
Kirkland & Ellis
Latham & Watkins
Simpson Thacher
If they do, they would join the already disgraced:
Skadden Arps
Paul Weiss
Milbank
Willkie Farr
April 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
According to media reports, the list of Trump collaborator Big Law firms may grow to include:
A&O Shearman
Cadwalader
Kirkland & Ellis
Latham & Watkins
Simpson Thacher
If they do, they would join the already disgraced:
Skadden Arps
Paul Weiss
Milbank
Willkie Farr
A&O Shearman
Cadwalader
Kirkland & Ellis
Latham & Watkins
Simpson Thacher
If they do, they would join the already disgraced:
Skadden Arps
Paul Weiss
Milbank
Willkie Farr
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10/ And once Trump has the lawyers, colleges and industry under his thumb, it becomes very hard for the opposition to have any viable space to maneuver.
Trump didn’t invent this strategy. It’s the playbook for democratically elected leaders who want to stay in power forever.
Trump didn’t invent this strategy. It’s the playbook for democratically elected leaders who want to stay in power forever.
April 3, 2025 at 3:29 AM
10/ And once Trump has the lawyers, colleges and industry under his thumb, it becomes very hard for the opposition to have any viable space to maneuver.
Trump didn’t invent this strategy. It’s the playbook for democratically elected leaders who want to stay in power forever.
Trump didn’t invent this strategy. It’s the playbook for democratically elected leaders who want to stay in power forever.
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11/ The tariffs aren’t economic policy. They are political weapons.
But as long as we see this clearly, we can stop him. Public mobilization is working. Today, a few Republicans joined Democrats to vote against one set of tariffs.
The people still have the power.
But as long as we see this clearly, we can stop him. Public mobilization is working. Today, a few Republicans joined Democrats to vote against one set of tariffs.
The people still have the power.
April 3, 2025 at 3:29 AM
11/ The tariffs aren’t economic policy. They are political weapons.
But as long as we see this clearly, we can stop him. Public mobilization is working. Today, a few Republicans joined Democrats to vote against one set of tariffs.
The people still have the power.
But as long as we see this clearly, we can stop him. Public mobilization is working. Today, a few Republicans joined Democrats to vote against one set of tariffs.
The people still have the power.
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8/ What could Trump demand as part of a quiet loyalty pledge?
Public shows of support from executives for all his economic policy. Contributions to his political efforts. Promises to police employees’ support for his political opposition.
Public shows of support from executives for all his economic policy. Contributions to his political efforts. Promises to police employees’ support for his political opposition.
April 3, 2025 at 3:29 AM
8/ What could Trump demand as part of a quiet loyalty pledge?
Public shows of support from executives for all his economic policy. Contributions to his political efforts. Promises to police employees’ support for his political opposition.
Public shows of support from executives for all his economic policy. Contributions to his political efforts. Promises to police employees’ support for his political opposition.
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7/ But the private sector also plays a rule to protect democracy. Independent industry has power.
The tariffs are Trump’s tool to erode that independence. Now, one by one, every industry or company will need to pledge loyalty to Trump in order to get sanctions relief.
The tariffs are Trump’s tool to erode that independence. Now, one by one, every industry or company will need to pledge loyalty to Trump in order to get sanctions relief.
April 3, 2025 at 3:29 AM
7/ But the private sector also plays a rule to protect democracy. Independent industry has power.
The tariffs are Trump’s tool to erode that independence. Now, one by one, every industry or company will need to pledge loyalty to Trump in order to get sanctions relief.
The tariffs are Trump’s tool to erode that independence. Now, one by one, every industry or company will need to pledge loyalty to Trump in order to get sanctions relief.
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6/ Healthy democracies rely on an independent legal profession to maintain the rule of law, independent universities to guard objective truth and provide forums for dissent to authority, and independent state/local government to counterbalance a powerful federal government.
April 3, 2025 at 3:29 AM
6/ Healthy democracies rely on an independent legal profession to maintain the rule of law, independent universities to guard objective truth and provide forums for dissent to authority, and independent state/local government to counterbalance a powerful federal government.
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5/ Trump knows that he can weaken (and maybe destroy) democracy by using spending and taxation in the same way.
He is using access to government funds to bully universities, law firms and state and local governments into loyalty pledges.
He is using access to government funds to bully universities, law firms and state and local governments into loyalty pledges.
April 3, 2025 at 3:29 AM
5/ Trump knows that he can weaken (and maybe destroy) democracy by using spending and taxation in the same way.
He is using access to government funds to bully universities, law firms and state and local governments into loyalty pledges.
He is using access to government funds to bully universities, law firms and state and local governments into loyalty pledges.
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4/ British kings used taxation to reward loyalty and punish dissent.
Our own revolution was spurred by the King’s use of heavy taxation of the colonies to punish our push for self governance.
The King’s message was simple: stop protesting and I’ll stop taxing.
Our own revolution was spurred by the King’s use of heavy taxation of the colonies to punish our push for self governance.
The King’s message was simple: stop protesting and I’ll stop taxing.
April 3, 2025 at 3:29 AM
4/ British kings used taxation to reward loyalty and punish dissent.
Our own revolution was spurred by the King’s use of heavy taxation of the colonies to punish our push for self governance.
The King’s message was simple: stop protesting and I’ll stop taxing.
Our own revolution was spurred by the King’s use of heavy taxation of the colonies to punish our push for self governance.
The King’s message was simple: stop protesting and I’ll stop taxing.
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3/ You see, our founders created a President with limited and checked powers. They specifically put the power of spending and taxation in the hands of the legislature.
Why? Because they watched how kings and despots used spending and taxes to control their subjects.
Why? Because they watched how kings and despots used spending and taxes to control their subjects.
April 3, 2025 at 3:29 AM
3/ You see, our founders created a President with limited and checked powers. They specifically put the power of spending and taxation in the hands of the legislature.
Why? Because they watched how kings and despots used spending and taxes to control their subjects.
Why? Because they watched how kings and despots used spending and taxes to control their subjects.
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2/ This week you will read many confused economists and political pundits who won’t understand how the tariffs make economic sense.
That’s because they don’t. They aren’t designed as economic policy. The tariffs are simply a new, super dangerous political tool.
That’s because they don’t. They aren’t designed as economic policy. The tariffs are simply a new, super dangerous political tool.
April 3, 2025 at 3:29 AM
2/ This week you will read many confused economists and political pundits who won’t understand how the tariffs make economic sense.
That’s because they don’t. They aren’t designed as economic policy. The tariffs are simply a new, super dangerous political tool.
That’s because they don’t. They aren’t designed as economic policy. The tariffs are simply a new, super dangerous political tool.
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"Ives said that Wall Street financial analysts knew the first-quarter figures were likely to be bad, but that it was even worse than expected, calling them a 'disaster on every metric'...”
apnews.com/article/tesl...
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Tesla sales tumble 13% as Musk backlash, competition and aging lineup turn off buyers
Tesla sales fell in the first three months of the year in another sign that Elon Musk’s once high-flying electric car company is struggling to attract buyers.
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April 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM
"Ives said that Wall Street financial analysts knew the first-quarter figures were likely to be bad, but that it was even worse than expected, calling them a 'disaster on every metric'...”
apnews.com/article/tesl...
apnews.com/article/tesl...
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If you are in-house counsel, it's important to let your outside firms know that their actions matter.
If they have stood up, tell them you appreciate it.
If they have been silent, tell them (politely) that this matters to you.
And if they have caved, tell them their services are no longer needed.
If they have stood up, tell them you appreciate it.
If they have been silent, tell them (politely) that this matters to you.
And if they have caved, tell them their services are no longer needed.
April 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
If you are in-house counsel, it's important to let your outside firms know that their actions matter.
If they have stood up, tell them you appreciate it.
If they have been silent, tell them (politely) that this matters to you.
And if they have caved, tell them their services are no longer needed.
If they have stood up, tell them you appreciate it.
If they have been silent, tell them (politely) that this matters to you.
And if they have caved, tell them their services are no longer needed.
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In addition to protecting our democracy, you want to know that your outside counsel will zealously represent you without fear of retribution from the federal government or other powerful interests. You can't trust Paul Weiss, Skadden, or Wilkie to do that going forward.
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Your number one job is risk mitigation, and few things are riskier than having a critical partner who will throw you under the bus when things get tough.
April 2, 2025 at 5:43 PM
In addition to protecting our democracy, you want to know that your outside counsel will zealously represent you without fear of retribution from the federal government or other powerful interests. You can't trust Paul Weiss, Skadden, or Wilkie to do that going forward.
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“'Just the way he conducts himself is somebody — he repels people,' DeSantis said.
'He’s repelled people in the legislature.... and now he's going to be in Congress'...”
Quite the endorsement!
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
'He’s repelled people in the legislature.... and now he's going to be in Congress'...”
Quite the endorsement!
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
April 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
“'Just the way he conducts himself is somebody — he repels people,' DeSantis said.
'He’s repelled people in the legislature.... and now he's going to be in Congress'...”
Quite the endorsement!
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
'He’s repelled people in the legislature.... and now he's going to be in Congress'...”
Quite the endorsement!
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
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After getting some rest, I am in awe of everyone who continues to lift their voice and speak out. This is a moment for our country, and we must make a choice about the America we want to be.
April 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
After getting some rest, I am in awe of everyone who continues to lift their voice and speak out. This is a moment for our country, and we must make a choice about the America we want to be.
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Senator Cory Booker has now beaten Ted Cruz' record for a speech on the Senate floor (21 hours and 19 minutes) in 2013.
Way to go, Cory!!!!!!
Next up: Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon who lasted 22 hours and 26 minutes in 1953.
And only 3 hours to beat Strom Thurman's all-time record!
Keep going!
Way to go, Cory!!!!!!
Next up: Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon who lasted 22 hours and 26 minutes in 1953.
And only 3 hours to beat Strom Thurman's all-time record!
Keep going!
April 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Senator Cory Booker has now beaten Ted Cruz' record for a speech on the Senate floor (21 hours and 19 minutes) in 2013.
Way to go, Cory!!!!!!
Next up: Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon who lasted 22 hours and 26 minutes in 1953.
And only 3 hours to beat Strom Thurman's all-time record!
Keep going!
Way to go, Cory!!!!!!
Next up: Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon who lasted 22 hours and 26 minutes in 1953.
And only 3 hours to beat Strom Thurman's all-time record!
Keep going!
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Wisconsin folks: please, I am begging y’all to go vote today. Don’t assume this race is won. Every vote is gonna matter. We need EVERYONE to go cast a ballot for Susan Crawford.
Polls close at 8pm.
Go here to find out where you’re supposed to vote: myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Find-M...
Polls close at 8pm.
Go here to find out where you’re supposed to vote: myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Find-M...
Find My Polling Place
myvote.wi.gov
April 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Wisconsin folks: please, I am begging y’all to go vote today. Don’t assume this race is won. Every vote is gonna matter. We need EVERYONE to go cast a ballot for Susan Crawford.
Polls close at 8pm.
Go here to find out where you’re supposed to vote: myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Find-M...
Polls close at 8pm.
Go here to find out where you’re supposed to vote: myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Find-M...
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Another large law firm capitulates. Absolutely shameful. These firms are helping Trump destroy the rule of law and democracy.
If Willkie Farr & Gallagher won't defend itself, why on earth would any client trust it to defend the client?
If Willkie Farr & Gallagher won't defend itself, why on earth would any client trust it to defend the client?
April 1, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Another large law firm capitulates. Absolutely shameful. These firms are helping Trump destroy the rule of law and democracy.
If Willkie Farr & Gallagher won't defend itself, why on earth would any client trust it to defend the client?
If Willkie Farr & Gallagher won't defend itself, why on earth would any client trust it to defend the client?
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The dead possum approach of Chuck Schumer or the raging filibuster of Cory Booker.
Which one is more effective?
Which one is more effective?
April 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The dead possum approach of Chuck Schumer or the raging filibuster of Cory Booker.
Which one is more effective?
Which one is more effective?
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Cory Booker, a Black Democratic Senator from Jersey, beating racist Strom Thurmond's record for longest filibuster would be something special.
April 1, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Cory Booker, a Black Democratic Senator from Jersey, beating racist Strom Thurmond's record for longest filibuster would be something special.
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22 hours after he began his marathon speech, Senator Cory Booker is tired but still speaking. “I don’t have that much gas in the tank,” he says.
Since Monday night, Senator Booker has forced the Senate and the country to address the crisis of the Trump administration.
Since Monday night, Senator Booker has forced the Senate and the country to address the crisis of the Trump administration.
April 1, 2025 at 9:17 PM
22 hours after he began his marathon speech, Senator Cory Booker is tired but still speaking. “I don’t have that much gas in the tank,” he says.
Since Monday night, Senator Booker has forced the Senate and the country to address the crisis of the Trump administration.
Since Monday night, Senator Booker has forced the Senate and the country to address the crisis of the Trump administration.
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I'm not a programming guy but MSNBC and CNN should be airing this Cory Booker thing in the same way you take over programming if there's a no-hitter or a basketball player with 60 points in three quarters. It's a physical feat! Cut in for this kind of thing. Costs nothing, gooses ratings, good TV.
April 1, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I'm not a programming guy but MSNBC and CNN should be airing this Cory Booker thing in the same way you take over programming if there's a no-hitter or a basketball player with 60 points in three quarters. It's a physical feat! Cut in for this kind of thing. Costs nothing, gooses ratings, good TV.