Declan Lynch

I suppose when Liverpool's new signing Ekitike was sitting down with financial advisers to discuss the move, it was a case of Eko and the Moneymen.

YouTube video by emptywheel John Durham's Crime

Here's an explanation of what the Durham annex ACTUALLY shows.

It actually shows that Durham committed precisely the crime he was investigating--getting warrants long after he knew the two prongs of his investigation were false.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3Mz...

There must be a massive opening for a picture about a family get together where everything goes OK really.

We can't go them all Colm.

Not there in person Colm -- but I've told Paul about it, and now tears are streaming down our faces at the thought of it.

Applebaum on Autocracy Anne Applebaum warns that Sudan’s descent into chaos shows what happens when institutions fail—and why a free press is essential to prevent America from following the same path.

Anne Applebaum: "If American media can’t convey how dangerous this behavior is—for our prosperity, for our health, for our democracy—then American media will eventually cease to exist."

More from our convo in @status.news: www.status.news/p/anne-apple...

Trump is building a massive ballroom in the White House. Almost as if he's settling in for a long spell there.

Mad Men, all day long.

Now you say it, I can’t un-see it! 😂

Top award here for Michael Parkinson.

Although he's well liked, j dont think he's appreciated enough. He's a radio craftsman, like Terry Wogan, Brendan Balfe, Larry Gogan were. Like all craftsman, he makes it look effortless.

UK gambling industry launches summer charm offensive to head off tax rise Exclusive: Lobbyists meet with ministers, and host a darts night with Labour advisers and MPs’ staff

Your regular reminder that the gambling industry operates one of the most well-connected and influential lobby groups in British politics, particularly when it comes to Labour.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

A newspaper wrecked on purpose.

A joyous listen every morning.

Charlie Rich now on @martylyricfm.bsky.social Where would we be without him?

Nelson is so grim. Particularly loved the admission that Reform is playing fast and loose with the truth but - wait for it - only because their opponents don’t have a better story themselves. WTF is he on about?
That it’s Labour’s fault that Farage lies?
What cynical and irresponsible horseshit.

YouTube video by emptywheel Trump's Ghislaine Maxwell problem

Reminder: Todd Blanche is not meeting with sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell to do justice. He's meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell bc she has damaging dirt on Donald Trump so Todd needs to find a way to get the sex trafficker out of prison.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae-Z...

Black Sabbath and Thin Lizzy @johncreedon.bsky.social
#Speirgorm

ustice demands courage. For the first time, the Department of Justice is reaching out to Ghislaine Maxwell to ask: what do you know? At @AGPamBondi ’s direction, I’ve contacted her counsel. I intend to meet with her soon. No one is above the law—and no lead is off-limits. Statement from @DAGToddBlanche : This Department of Justice does not shy away from uncomfortable truths, nor from the responsibility to pursue justice wherever the facts may lead. The joint statement by the DOJ and FBI of July 6 remains as accurate today as it was when it was written. Namely, that in the recent thorough review of the files maintained by the FBI in the Epstein case, no evidence was uncovered that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties. President Trump has told us to release all credible evidence. If Ghislane Maxwell has information about anyone who has committed crimes against victims, the FBI and the DOJ will hear what she has to say. Therefore, at the direction of Attorney General Bondi, I have communicated with counsel for Ms. Maxwell to determine whether she would be willing to speak with prosecutors from the Department. I anticipate meeting with Ms. Maxwell in the coming days. Until now, no administration on behalf of the Department had inquired about her willingness to meet with the government. That changes now.

Trump's defense attorney is going to meet with the sex trafficker.

This may be the most corrupt thing that Bondi/Blanche have ever done.

Trump's Defense Attorney Todd Blanche Will Meet with Sex Trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell to Make a Deal for His Client - emptywheel Todd Blanche has now made clear how he intends to help Donald Trump out of his pedophile problem. Having fired the prosecutor competent to discuss cooperation with Ghislaine Maxwell, Blanche has annou...

Folks are missing the likely goal of Defense Attorney Todd Blanche's meeting with sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell.

She will be released from prison as part of a cooperation agreement by implicating someone else, maybe someone like Bill Clinton.

www.emptywheel.net/2025/07/22/t...

Never, ever gets old.

There is a very big opportunity for a Democrat to run a presidential campaign explicitly against the Master Plan that legalized corruption.

MasterPlanPodcast.com

This from @ossoff.bsky.social is an example of what such a campaign could sound like. This is the message.

I'll say this again. I don't understand the point of the "White House Press Corps"

You are in the room.
The giant breaking story is Trump to fire Powell.
Trump flip flops and says among other things he doesn't understand how Powell is in the chair.

No follow up.

get a new fucking line of work

I surely will Colm. We will be meeting soon to celebrate this magnificent 'window' for Liverpool Football Club.

"Like so many things with #Trump, it’s important not to react to the media appearances or the headlines they provoke, without also paying attention to the policy and actions of his administration"

#Ukraine #Russia #TrumpRussia #UkraineWar

Who are Lester Bangs and Robert Christgau?

Rosenberg: Russia more relieved than rattled by US tariff threat The US is threatening Moscow with financial consequences if a deal to end the Ukraine war is not reached within 50 days.

Russia relieved by unserious US tariff threat. Moscow stock exchange rose 2.7%.
www.bbc.com/news/article...