Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
That’s the best acting he’s ever done.
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view profile on Bluesky Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
That’s the best acting he’s ever done.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
The weight of things he does not understand could stop a train in its tracks.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social)
Where is Jake Tapper now? Hmmmm.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
Whatever it is won’t be pretty.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
I’d prefer he was just gone for good.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
Its also our problem. A problem that has to be dealt with not coddled or ignored. Its antithetical to all we used to stand for and believe.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
This groveling crap makes me retch.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
Utter lunacy.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
I await the day someone, anyone, in the military remembers their oath. I'm very disappointed in this "just following orders" attitude that seems to prevail, or perhaps worse but I won't go there.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
Somebody, anybody.... please. Just not him. Never again. Ever.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
Bruce Shocksteen.
Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen.bsky.social) reposted
But I was told by everyone on the right that the only person who could deploy the National Guard (or prevent the deployment of the National Guard) was Nancy Pelosi.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
Its because our media is its own marketing tool, and not for the benefit of society as a whole. They are failing us, and we allow it and unfortunately support it by our clicks. Integrity doesn't sell.
Jack Hopkins-The Original (@therealjackhopkins.bsky.social) reposted
This should be a Five Alarm Fire on every G'ddamned media outlet in the world. I very rarely post a link to someone else's newsletter...as I have my own. This, however...is a MUST see. open.substack.com/pub/thiswill...
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social)
I still think that the last scene of "Justified" is one of the best in TV history, if you watched the series from the beginning.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
I think hairball is spot on. I see it in my practice (and in life in general) as well, but could not articulate it as well as he orshe has.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
At least 30% of Americans are stupid enough to believe this drivel.
The Bulwark (@thebulwark.com) reposted
Rep. Robert Garcia: "We should not be scared of what's in those files. We don't care who you are, how powerful you are, if you're in politics, what party you are, the amount of money you have — if you've committed these horrific crimes, it should be out to the American public."
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted
Absolutely surreal to watch White House reporters ask Leavitt questions about tariffs moments after she and Gabbard used this briefing to baselessly accuse Obama of crimes punishable by death. We’re a sick joke of a country.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
If these ICE agents don’t think there will be a reckoning for their abuses, they are sorely mistaken.
Adam Kinzinger (@adamkinzinger.substack.com) reposted
The story about Colbert being cancelled because…. Trump doesn’t like him, should be a warning shot to everyone. The oligarchy has the power… they will use their money to silence you. Time to rise up.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
Me thinks he doth protest too much.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
Add @cbsnews.com @cbssports.bsky.social etc to my list of "do not watch" list.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
The "I was just doing my job" excuse won't fly for ANYONE who participates in the inhuman and patently un-American ( or at least I thought so...) deprivation.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
Inhuman. A crime against humanity. There is no other way to see this.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
Our enemies have learned that we will destroy ourselves from within and tapped into that.
Will Stancil (@whstancil.bsky.social) reposted
one potential avenue to give nationwide bite to injunctions: equal protection. it’s obviously incoherent for one person to be a citizen and another one not (or any other arbitrary enforcement of clear rights) to depend entirely on the ability to seek relief. consistent treatment is mandated by law
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
Ok. Let’s put it in all EPA offices first and see how that goes.
Deadly Headley (@deadlyheadley.bsky.social) reposted
She hates him lmfao #NoKings
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
This is disgraceful and repugnant to what America used to be. I’m speechless from shock, sadness and rage, all in combination.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh, so NOW they are interested in prosecuting those who beat up cops. Hmmmmmm No pardons???
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
The definition of douchebag in a photo.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
They trusted someone they should have known to be a narcissistic liar. This is on them and their ignorance.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social)
www.threads.com/@mike_nellis...
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
10 will get you 10,000,000 its going to be a self-inflicted or manufactured crisis by this "administration."
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
Also his incredible ignorance. Dr. Jill BIden is not a medical doctor, and even a medical doctor needs tests, scans, etc to diagnose it. Finally, there is no Stage 5. Stage 4 is the highest. You need to know the T M N scores at a minimum and so much more.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
He's no longer part of "we". He sold out. He's one of them. Once you lose your integrity, you can't get it back. His is gone.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
Thomas and Alito are irredeemable.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh good, then therefore it is a "state actor" (and the Bivens case applies here) and thus subject to civil rights suits under section 1983 (and Bivens) as such. Thanks for that admission.
David Rothkopf (@djrothkopf.bsky.social) reposted
How about some basic rules? --All law enforcement officers should wear identification --No law enforcement officers should be allowed masks --All law enforcement officers should wear and use body cams ...oh and... --All law enforcement officers should understand, respect & follow the law
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
So, when does he leave so we're saved and whatnot?
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
He's an utter moron. So stupid he has no clue how stupid he is. Jesus.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
But a billionaire needs another billion. Got it.
Mrs. Betty Bowers (@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social) reposted
If you think a just-fertilized ovary is entitled to life but are indifferent to what happens to a kidnapped 4-year-old with cancer, sent to a dangerous country without meds, you don’t give a fuck about the lives of children. You are just in a cult that fetishizes being against abortions.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
Let me ask Jeeves and see……
What’s the Hold Up Pod Dan (@jacketdan.bsky.social) reposted
I rebuke this. I would like to unsee this and get it out of my brain where now I cannot stop thinking about
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
Whelp, now we know she has a new book coming out soon….
The Bulwark (@thebulwark.com) reposted
Q: "How do you respond to Governor Newsom?" Sen. Van Hollen: "I think Americans are tired of elected officials or politicians who are all finger to the wind...Anybody who can't stand up for the Constitution and the right of due process doesn't deserve to lead."
Alt National Park Service (@altnps.bsky.social) reposted
The turnout in small towns across the country has been incredible drawing crowds of thousands. We’re already seeing over one million in attendance nationwide, and events are still underway. Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Ohio all had especially surprising showings.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
I don’t think that two of them use a bed. They hang from cave ceilings…..
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
They created this mess. They can clean it up. No tears here.
Mark Joseph Stern (@mjsdc.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
It is SO unusual for the Supreme Court to issue an order this late at night and honestly incredible only Thomas and Alito noted their dissents. Also fascinating that SCOTUS rushed out the order before Alito could finish writing his dissent. That basically never happens! Again—majority seems pissed.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
I’m a 3 time survivor (kidney, throat and prostate). Rock on, sister.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
It would have to come wrapped with an all expenses paid trip to the Bahamas or similar first. Gotta out-bribe the rich folks apparently
judgeluttig.bsky.social (@judgeluttig.bsky.social) reposted
The President of the United States fears only those who do not fear him.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
That's where we're different. We wouldn't do that. We'd have the rule of law. Like the old days. Alas.....
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
So, by her logic, if her daughter had been killed by a MAGA, we should send all MAGA to concentration camps? Its all just absurd. I'm sorry for her loss, but other people shouldn't have to pay for it, just the perpetrator. This is not hard. Yet, millions will fall for this political theater.
Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes.bsky.social) reposted
This is an obvious point, but cannot overstated. There is an enormous difference between deporting someone - where they get off a plane as a free citizen in their home country AND FUNNELING THEM INTO A BRUTAL PRISON FROM WHICH THEY HAVE NO CHANCE OF EVER EMERGING!!!
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
Good on you! Standing up and doing the right thing.
Senator Chris Van Hollen (@vanhollen.senate.gov) reposted
I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen.bsky.social) reposted
Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski says the quiet part out loud: “We are all afraid… I am oftentimes very anxious about using my voice because retaliation is real.”
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
Good on you, finally someone doing something!
Senator Chris Van Hollen (@vanhollen.senate.gov) reposted
Mr. Abrego Garcia was illegally abducted by the Trump Admin and, by their own admission, wrongly deported to El Salvador. He shouldn’t have to spend another second away from his family. I'm flying to El Salvador tomorrow morning to check on his condition and discuss his return.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social)
This. 100% Like what we used to be.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
Watching it live at the stadium was an utter embarrassment. No urgency. The energy just not there.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
My word, they have to be sick of the taste of his ass in their mouth at some point. Just sickening.. not a moral fiber to be found amongst all of those sycophants.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social)
I'm afraid that fairly soon all of us will have to choose if we are willing to die for our country or die because of our country.
Dr. Lucky Tran (@luckytran.com) reposted
Spectacular view of 100,000 people attending the #HandsOff march in NYC
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social)
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social)
I've had advanced kidney cancer (caught just in time and removed) and throat cancer, by far the worst of the two, and prostate as well. I have a lot of experience with the treatments, side effects, and how to cope. I say all of this so that if I can help, PM me. I want to be a resource.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social)
Unfortunately, I think we're all just screaming in a small room in a big house. We all agree, but the people who need to hear us are not in the room. They're isolated in their own social media world. We are just another echo chamber, we're not reaching anyone who needs to be reached.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
Damn. Unfortunately, he is spot on. My country is dying.
Atticus Finch (of Georgia) (@atticus59914029.bsky.social) reposted
Sobering as it gets. I wish I could argue JVL’s points here but … I got nothin’. The American Age Is Over open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
At least he wore a tuxedo to the oval office though, so he's got that going for him.... which is nice.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
MAGA certainly does not, but they won't ever blame Trump. It will be someone else's fault, of course. Cult.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
Being consistently wrong is not an asset. Its evidence of mental and moral weakness, i.e. Trump in a nutshell
Mikel Jollett (@mikeljollett.bsky.social) reposted
Trump says he'll offset the tariff price increases by lowering taxes. But we all know he'll lower taxes more for the rich. The thing is, tariffs are essentially a consumption tax and are paid by WORKING PEOPLE buying goods. So…when the dust settles on all this, guess who will suffer most?
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
The billionaires will win, initially. Trump will justify their tax cuts by claiming the tariffs are taxes on other countries (their actually paid by us). Eventually, when the masses can't buy the what the rich sell, they will suffer, but Trump is a transactional guy. He'll benefit then die.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
Why don't we just have the billionaires bail them out? Oh, wait... nevermind.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social)
So, me, just a regular old lawyer, is learning that those rich DC prick lawyers are really just a bunch of pussies willing to cave on principle just to keep making money. I hope they choke on it.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
What a coincidence, neither does he!
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
The law firm, founded and chaired by Democratic election lawyer Marc Elias, said in a statement Saturday that there would be "no negotiation" with the White House about the clients it represents or the lawsuits it brings on their behalf. www.aol.com/no-negotiati...
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
YES!!!!!!!
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
“But no one in the wider world can appreciate how stressful it is to confront an executive order like this until one is directed at you.” --Brad Karp. Fuck you, you coward.
David Corn (@davidcorn.bsky.social) reposted
Americans, look and learn.
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
If a law firm won't risk everything to defend itself, what makes you think it will risk anything to defend you? My advice: Find a law firm that will not back down and will never bend a knee.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
A child died because her parents are morons, who choose to believe what other morons tell them is the truth, rather than listening to the experts. Fuck them. They should be prosecuted for criminal negligence at the least.
Kai Ryssdal (@kairyssdal.bsky.social) reposted
This is really good
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social)
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Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
A man that can listen and admit he was wrong is a good man. I'm glad he was willing to listen. I wish more people would.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
Beat me to it
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social)
@schumer.senate.gov Resign. You're not up for this moment. Let someone with a spine and guts take over. Your vote with the Republicans is pathetic and weak. You're not up to the moment. Read the room!
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
This. This is what is wrong with politics. He wouldn't do the right thing when he wanted re-election so he sold his soul. Only now does he regain it? No, once lost it is forever lost. He had his chance and failed. He's not the only one, for sure, but he is the poster child.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
Its already too late. Its why we're in this position we are in, and getting this administration to do any such thing is impossible. It's antithetic to what they are and what they want.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
It doesn't matter. As long as he is in power nothing matters but ending this madness. Democrats and the people need to wake up, grab a pair, and stop it. Period.
Chris Heil (@chrisheil.bsky.social) reply parent
Hint: No. No, they won't. They'll be removed, and/or fired by the mainstream media that wants access even if it means cowering to get it. Maddening time in addition to being weird.