Knox Liberal

Knox Liberal

@liberalknox.bsky.social

Politics nerd. Twitter refugee- sick of feeding the beast. Episcopalian who has learned that my church practice is not really "high", but I don't mind the incense.

211 Followers 323 Following 308 Posts Joined Nov 2024
1 week ago

Can they recall him and then court-martial his ass?

He’s a Seal, FFS. A disgrace.

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1 week ago
Image of a Facebook post describing unconstitutional religious activism by officers of the US military

Ridiculous. As in, literally, worthy of ridicule.

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1 week ago
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1 week ago
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This 28 second clip alone could help to bring down the US President.

Trump clearly says this "war" is "not for now", showing there is no immediate risk by Iran. That means, as per the War Powers Act 1973, he has broken the law by not gaining Congress's approval for this action.

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2 weeks ago

-Failure of a president to appoint replacement is an assumed reappointment, or cedes choice to next president
-But, failure of Senate to hold hearings within 90 days waives their right to advice and consent. Silence cannot continue to be a method of withholding consent.

2/2

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2 weeks ago

I generally agree, but it can be easier:

-12 year term
-3 successive president terms each get 3 full appointments, all of which start on Inauguration Day of next presidential term
-Appointments for death or impeachment just fill remaining term
-Eligible for one reappointment (total 24 years)

1/2

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2 weeks ago

That describes a lot of the modern human condition: energy, climate change, healthcare…

I’m not sure it describes this. Food production takes space, and that’s not infinite.

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2 weeks ago

Ok, but don’t overhype this. Just because Rs aren’t voting in the primaries doesn’t mean they won’t fall in line in November.

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2 weeks ago
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Dude, your definition of “burden” leaves something to be desired.

Did nobody at Wharton ever explain the reason for a progressive tax system in the context of the relative size of the “burden”?

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2 weeks ago

Um… sure…

I admit, I don’t know the context of you bringing this up.

The question, though, is: could all of us grow/hunt/gather/catch enough food on said acre to sustain us?

It’s not population density that’s the problem. It’s food availability.

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3 weeks ago

@dioet.bsky.social

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1 month ago
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A) This is a lie. Other countries have it.
B) Trump uses it regularly.

Bottom line: They are afraid of you voting.

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1 month ago

It was only a matter of time before the mom from last week's SNL skit called in to CSPAN

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1 month ago
Text of statement by Bishop Daniel Gutierrez of the diocese of Pennsylvania (the whole text is here): As you know, I am not one who issues statements based on every news item that crosses the wire. However, as a Bishop and more importantly a follower of Jesus Christ, I was repulsed and sickened by the meme that was on the President’s feed depicting two children of God who served this nation as apes.
 
It is a sin against the Lord. This is not just politics or someone being themselves. It is an affront to Christ. Either you apologize, Mr. President, or you resign.
 
If that doesn’t happen, Congress and Mr. Speaker, who claims to be Christian, need to do something.
 
Death, the separation of families, and hate are not Christian. It is time for some courage on all issues. People are more important than your power or position.
 
In the event you need some scripture to justify courage, here is a start: Genesis 1:27, Acts 10:34-35, Galatians 3:28, Deuteronomy 10:17-19, James 2:8, Revelation 7:9-10, 1 John 4:19-21, Ephesians 2:1 Post image Post image

The (Episcopal) Bishop of the Diocese of Pennsylvania

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1 month ago

Massie especially, and every Congressperson who voted for this, have the responsibility to publicize identities of redacted powerful people in these files.

Trump signed this. He has no right to protection now.

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1 month ago

Just convince JD it’s time for a coup. I certainly don’t think he’s beneath it- it’s the only way he’s ever going to get to be president.

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1 month ago
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BREAKING: Rep Ted Lieu just called for Deputy AG Todd Blanche’s resignation, and points out why partying with Epstein actually would be illegal.

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1 month ago

I am the stereotype.

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1 month ago

No, it’s not a justification or a defense.

But yes, they should absolutely go down with you- and hard.

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1 month ago
Screenshot of TruthSocial post by President Trump complaining that Mayor Frey won't enforce federal immigration law, and calling it a "very serious violation of the Law."

In Printz v. United States, #SCOTUS held that the Constitution bars the federal government from forcing or otherwise compelling local or state governments to enforce federal law.

The liberal squish who wrote the majority opinion in that case? Justice Antonin Scalia:

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1 month ago

Ban whistles. Go ahead.

You’ll just create a whole new generation of bagpipers.

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1 month ago

If money is speech, surely being loud and annoying using any means necessary is too.

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1 month ago
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But no, our education system isn’t failing our kids. American Government, especially, is doing just fine.

(Spoiler alert: they do. See Yick Wo v. Hopkins, Plyler v. Doe, Zadvydas v. Davis, etc. Those 3 cases alone cover 115 years of SCOTUS precedent.)

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1 month ago

If this were written by my friend @metricmodulation.bsky.social it would somehow end with the sentence:

This story is not about hot dogs.

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1 month ago

Boy, you had to clean that up right quick, didn’t you?

You should probably tell the AUSA in Central CA

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1 month ago
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It’s a sight to behold, for sure.

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1 month ago

Ok. Here we go.

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1 month ago

Oh good Lord…

Susan Collins is concerned again.

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1 month ago
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They ought to be.

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1 month ago
NRA post suggesting it’s wrong to blame a victim of public execution just because he was legally carrying a handgun.

It’s about goddamn time these fucks decide to be consistent

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