Leslie Street

How come “How are you going to pay for it?” is never asked about endless war?

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez: “Today more than ever, it is essential to remember that one can be against a hateful regime as is the case with the Iranian regime…and at the same time be against an unjustified, dangerous military intervention outside of international law.”

Seems like the emerging policy is: you people out there are responsible for setting up your own governments, but if the US doesn’t like who ends up in charge we’ll just assassinate or kidnap them and then the ball is back in your court.

i am distracted from the bombing of children by the raping of children, and from that by the kidnapping and caging of children, and then from that by the bombing of children and on and on "distracted" until there are no children left

Running your war from a private club for millionaires — ahead of a $1 million-a-plate dinner — is a choice.

Strongmen, like Trump, live in constant fear of being held accountable — which is why all of us should be concerned about what they might do to the upcoming midterms.

The best thing we can all do is pay attention, call them out for what they’re doing, & turn out in huge numbers in November.

No congress, no constitution, and a king.

What a way to celebrate 250 years.

For people who still care about this sort of thing, here's James Madison writing from 1793 (6 years after the delegates in Philadelphia signed the Constitution) about why the power to make war was vested in the legislature.

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Nope. Wrong answer.

In Iran, air power alone will not reshape the regime. Since WWI, dozens of U.S., Israeli & allied air campaigns have tried to force political change — none installed friendly governments. None! They strengthen nationalism and intensify resistance.

the guy who wrote the literal book on this stuff is dunking on the admin:

The United States has just begun a massive, open-ended war — and nobody knows why

BREAKING — 51 Iranian children are dead after a strike hits Minab girls elementary school in Iran.

The incompetence would almost be comical, except when you remember these stupid and incompetent people in control of all the weapons and can kill us all.

Yale Law, never beating the accusations. Honestly, this is what happens when you let your student write his fake memoir as a law school course rather than, you know, actual law classes.

They found him. He died.

Another murder by our immigration goon squads

I actually think Dulles is the most architecturally stunning airport in the country. The only thing that sucks is its reliance on those outdated people mover trucks. He will make everything uglier.

Since this will likely come up in the SOTU: Yes, US stock markets are up since Trump took office (14%).
But in the rest of the world, markets are up WAY more. Cumulative market gains are more than triple ours (43%)

Community meme: I CAN EXCUSE FASCISM. BUTI DRAW THE LINE AT MERCANTILISM.

The Supreme Court:

YouTube video by Rostam Rostam - "Campus (Original Version) [Instrumental]"

My kids are starting middle school this year and getting to that “too cool” for it stage, and I just want to thank Rostam for reminding us that cello is the coolest orchestral instrument and they should never think they are too cool for it. youtube.com/watch?v=mO3T...

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested: King Charles says ‘law must take its course’ as ex-prince taken into custody – live The police raided Andrew’s Norfolk home on Thursday

American colonists 250 years ago were very worked up about judicial independence and the rule of law. Now it seems it's only the British who still care

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...

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Good morning to, and I can’t believe I’m saying this, the Fifth Circuit

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Yoon and Prince Andrew wishing they had a friend like John Roberts.

Getting shown up in the arena of elite impunity by *the British monarchy* is an incredible “America at 250!” achievement

I teach legal research but am unsure how to teach law students to search “the depths of Legal Arguments not yet articulated or vetted.” HELP! How do I teach students how to research made-up or imaginary law?

The El Paso story is a perfect little slice of Trumpism. You take the combined incompetence of our Dep'ts of Transportation, Defense & Homeland Security and create a major public safety risk, shut down a major airport, alarm our neighbors that we are about attack them & shoot down a party balloon.

The DOJ, CFPB and state of Texas reached a $68 million settlement with the Houston developer Colony Ridge Development LLC to resolve a lawsuit alleging discrimination and predatory lending in a scheme that resulted in one-in-four loans going into foreclosure.  The settlement is unusual because no money has been set aside as redress for harmed consumers. Instead, DOJ is requiring that the private developer pay for a new police station and fund two full-time law enforcement officers for 10 years. Colony Ridge also has to purchase law enforcement equipment, gear, and vehicles at the discretion of the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office and Liberty County Constable. What began as a discrimination / fair lending case under the Biden administration turned into a focus on illegal immigrants under the Trump administration. #banks #bankingsector #corruption https://lnkd.in/gnWrMyAC

Kate is a reporter for the American Banker. Trump’s DOJ & CFPB turn a predatory lending discrimination lawsuit into an anti-immigrant crusade. Instead of providing restitution for victims of discrimination they use $ to fund more police resources aimed at “illegals.” (Full article paywalled.)

[frantically raising hand] ooh, ooh. I know. Because Americans have a constitutional right to vote but don't have a right to open a bank account or drive a car.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision; Arrival and Departure Record (Form I-94) and Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) excerpt full link in reply post

The Trump administration wants to collect five years of social media history from visitors from Visa Waiver countries. That’s invasive, creepy, and undermines trust with our closest allies. People should be able to visit loved ones and enjoy our country without being digitally stalked.

Immediate follow-up question from any thoughtful reporter: "Who was the staffer? Has that staffer now been fired for posting an obviously racist depiction?"