John W Dean

Love this. Superbly done. Please send this far and wide. @donwinslow.bsky.social

The “dual state” theory was invented to describe Nazis. The Supreme Court could take us there. Authoritarianism—but make it look like the rule of law.

Wonderful analysis addressing what to watch at the High Court in the coming months….

www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

If you missed Trump‘s speech to the military leadership, or have been snoozing since he resumed Office, it appears that he and roughly 30% of the voting population that support him, want the 70% that does not to give up our liberties and freedom. If we don’t, he will take them using our military.

Important work in progress….

Perplexity Perplexity is a free AI-powered answer engine that provides accurate, trusted, and real-time answers to any question.

Not possible as outlined!

www.perplexity.ai/search/c52c6...

Grand Juries must act now TikTok video by Richard Alvey, country lawyer

Certainly understand this attorney’s frustration but it’s going to take some creative legal work to ever be able to executed:

www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMRJJ8L2/

May this portion of the dissent by Ketanji Brown Jackson haunt John Roberts forever and be the final word on his tenure as Chief Justice.

Warren G. Harding quote youtu.be/ciXA544l0Hg?... @johnwdean.bsky.social

More on TRUMP TARIFFS: I have 6 AI platforms on my iPhone. Perplexity & ChatGPT5 do a decent job with legal analysis. AI’s bottom line is the Supreme Court (with CJ Roberts the swing vote) will strike down Trump‘s tariffs in a 5/4 decision. A good test for political/legal prognostication by AI.

Opinion – #159 in V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump (Fed. Cir., 25-1812) – CourtListener.com OPINION filed for the court Per Curiam. Opinion for the court joined by Circuit Judges Lourie, Dyk, Reyna, Hughes, Stoll, Cunningham, and Stark. Additional views filed by Circuit Judge Cunningham, joi...

Big ruling against Trump's blatantly illegal imposition of tariffs, which are taxes on every American. Working my way through the 127 pages of opinion, so more later. THIS IS A REALLY BIG DEAL, WITH NO LESS THAN THE FUTURE OF AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AT ISSUE! See:
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Laura Coates Live - John Dean + CNN/Laura Coates Live Powered by SnapStream Cloud Sharing

Visiting with Laura Coats, with whom I always enjoy visiting:
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Trump cancels Kamala Harris’ Secret Service detail that was extended by undisclosed Biden order | CNN Politics President Donald Trump revoked Kamala Harris’ Secret Service protection on Thursday, according to a copy of a letter reviewed by CNN.

Donald wins: SMALLEST MAN EVER PRESIDENT!

www.cnn.com/2025/08/29/p...

When the history of this era is written, it will be seen that the politicized US Supreme Court under CJ John Roberts is just another political body appended to the executive branch. The six conservatives on that court are in fact radicals.

Donald Trump is once again trying to rig the system. California refuses to stand back while Trump and red states try to dismantle our democracy. TikTok video by Gavin Newsom

This is not a false alarm!

www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Bj4QGJ/

ICYMI -- DON'T! California plans to end Donald's attack on American democracy!

YouTube video by MSNBC 'Donald Trump, you have poked the bear': Newsom calls for special election for map redrawing plan

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Governor Gavin Newsom and California leaders made a major announcement in response to Trump’s gerrymandering attempts in Texas.

Newsom indicated that he plans to redistrict in California, a plan he says will “end the Trump presidency.”

Apple has a new AI problem—this time from Elon Musk, who’s threatening ‘legal action’ if it doesn’t knock ChatGPT off the top of its App Store — FORTUNE Musk is threatening “legal action” if Apple doesn’t knock ChatGPT off the top of its App Store.

Elon makes clear everyday that he doesn’t want a level playing field so he pouts & shouts when he doesn’t get his way. This is not a lawsuit he can win. The case will get tossed for it can’t survive a motion to dismiss IF HE FILES IT! (BTW a really stupid headline!)

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The mainstream media is way too silent on Trump‘s enablers, his staff that is cooking up all these weird and radical schemes. For Pete’s sake, Trump doesn’t even know what he might be doing, let alone how to execute these absurd authoritarian ploys. EXPOSE THEM. Some are soluble in sunlight. :-)

Trump-Nvidia Chip Deal Is ‘Far Beyond Uncharted Waters.’ Expect Legal Scrutiny. The U.S. government plans to take 15% of revenue from certain Nvidia and AMD chip sales in China. That may be illegal, experts say.

I always thought export taxes were unconstitutional. With Trump, the constitution is irrelevant.

Trump-Nvidia Chip Deal Is ‘Far Beyond Uncharted Waters.’ Expect Legal Scrutiny. www.barrons.com/articles/nvi...

ABSOLUTELY! And too many mistake belief for knowledge!

An Open Letter to the Men and Women of the FBI from The Steady State Expressing Support and Alarm Over Politicization and Retribution – A Purge The Steady State | August 9, 2025

Speaks for itself…

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William H. Webster, Who Ran Both the F.B.I. and the C.I.A., Dies at 101

Bill Webster was a true American public servant. He gave his life for others, and making America a better place. Nice to see the NYT give him the front page and above the fold today. RIP, Bill.

William H. Webster, Who Ran Both the F.B.I. and the C.I.A., Dies at 101 www.nytimes.com/2025/08/08/u...

Trump’s use of emergency powers for policy and governing priorities rather than truly unexpected and serious crises is the short road to American autocracy. The GOP Congress will not stop him. Has the US Supreme Court realized that if they don’t, he will likely eliminate their significance as well?

Texas Republicans seek to remove Congressional representation from about half of the state's population.

University of Texas / Texas Tribune Poll (April 2023):
— 48% of Texans identified as Republican, 43% as Democrats, and 9% as Independents.

Nice to see a little (albeit very little) GOP spine:

www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...

Rachel Maddow is the first major media television host who I have heard report: TRUMP IS A DICTATOR and we are living in his dictatorship! It’s true and it’s going to get worse. Americans appear very confused about our government. Otherwise Trump would’ve never been elected. WAKE UP AMERICA!!!

Opinion | What to Do When the President Acts Like a Five-Year-Old?

Excellent analysis and insightful perception, worth your attention:

What to Do When the President Acts Like a Five-Year-Old? www.nytimes.com/2025/08/03/o...

The clown and chief fired the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner because he didn’t like the jobs numbers that came out. #jobs #trump #republican #democrats TikTok video by the_daily_pulse

www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8kuEeXd/

Swiss woman is denied entry at the US border and detained «You have no right to be here.» A teacher wanted to celebrate her birthday in New York. Instead, she was jailed in New Jersey before being deported. A lawyer warns that something similar could happen ...

What a horror story. Why would anyone come to the USA for a vacation?

Story of a Swiss woman detained in humiliating conditions at JFK + in NJ detention before being deported. www.nzz.ch/english/you-...