Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
not sure they want to disprove it
Former president, LWV of Los Angeles. Redistricting Commissioner. Lawyer. Founder, Los Angeles Voters For Instant Runoff Elections. Longtime public health scientist (California EPA). Former air quality hearing officer, SCAQMD. Former disc jockey, WPRB.
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not sure they want to disprove it
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
SNL is so gerrymandered, amiright?
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
pay him attention
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
Holy shit. www.livingitwitholiviatroye.com/p/the-greenl...?
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
Amazon Prime Video is promoting Superman as “the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way” -- *not* the “American Way.” How ’bout that? comicbook.com/movies/news/...
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
ha.
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
Tonight on PBS! ICYMI, air quality was my career. I know the narrators. My TV is set to record. Yours? legal-planet.org/2025/08/25/w...
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
tanking the dollar is an administration goal - it reduces the trade deficit and makes stock prices higher in dollars
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
but Kristi’s sexy!
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
are the applications public records?
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
yes, faithfully executing the law includes respecting the limits it imposes on you.
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
Faithfully executing the law includes respecting the limits it imposes on you.
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
Faithfully executing the law includes respecting the limits it imposes on you.
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
tanking the dollar is an administration goal - it reduces the trade deficit and makes stock prices higher in dollars
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
sorry, didn’t mean to include that study
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
Faithfully executing the law includes respecting the limits it imposes on you.
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
Faithfully executing the law includes respecting the limits it imposes on you.
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I have a new theory about what’s wrong with bluesky
FIT CHECK FOR MY FACEPALM ERA (@suede.bsky.social) reposted
Our longevity as an entire functioning ecosystem AS A PLANET depends a shocking amount on bees sticking around, so this is worth celebrating 🍾
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
unseparatepower.
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
you’re sounding like a boring old tatertot or the initials thereof. Please tell me your personal opinion of the method I asked you about and your experience with it (as a voter, concerned resident, donor, or otherwise). it’s the subject of the post you commented on, and it’s what I’m interested in.
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
yup. so what do you think about San Francisco’s election method? what has been your experience with it?
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
Stress fracture. Bummer.
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
correct. where are you eligible to vote?
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
oh, i have downloaded WhatsApp. not sure if i still have it.
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
oh, i meant where are you eligible to vote? (not who you vote for)
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
I think so. Where do you vote?
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
furious? cmon.
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
Sure. What company? What holiday?
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
The Power Broker is a horror movie in book form. Damn.
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
fight fight fight
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
Cool. When did you go to Switzerland?
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
Why?
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh wow Daisy (if real), You'll make the best progress if you contact or donate to FairVote.
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
I hope so!
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
Such clear reporting can only help. 🙂
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
better if pixelated
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
Look what can happen with #RCV - majority winners allowed! 🙂 "Because Coleman received more than 50% of the votes, there will be no reallocation of second-, third- or fourth-choice votes in the ranked-choice election." www.startribune.com/st-paul-cole...
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
Roger Waters tried this too. Didn't work. Never show the asshole's face.
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
And crypto?
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
Isn't it nice when someone comes along and says what you've been saying for years ... updated and better? You've gotta tally some of the social aspects of #tobacco and #marijuana on the BENEFITS side. #PublicHealth #culture www.nytimes.com/2025/08/05/o...
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
When we were kids, Cam Stracher was a close friend of my brother, and really of my whole family. Glad to see him put this out in the paper. #hushmoney #catchandkill www.nytimes.com/2025/08/08/o...
Sammy (@deadheadlawyer.bsky.social) reposted
"The really strong man is he who overcomes himself." - Lao-Tsu
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
What does that word mean anyway? Try another.
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
What counts as Jewish enuf by Israel to be given automatic Citizenship?
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
so it's the other way around
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a genocide for a genocide!
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
but he's a commie, right? so no private property - or parties!
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
Gazacide…
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
Asshole suffocates planet www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/c...
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
JACO too... www.nytimes.com/live/2025/07...
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
No more #PornStar onscreen? #Sad!
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
JACO? Trump Administration Live Updates: House [Mike Johnson] Moves Up Summer Break to Avoid Epstein Vote as President Seethes www.nytimes.com/live/2025/07...
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
A clean environment helps enable freedom. U.S. EPA scientists, thank you for your service. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/c...
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
The court *could not have* explained its action to anyone's satisfaction. If it had to explain its shadow docket actions, it would have had to rule correctly - that is, the other way.
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
Reported here: "state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, R-Spring Hill, said, ... “I was in one of the areas where I actually laid down in the bed and ***the bed was probably more comfortable than my bed at home”"*** www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/07/12/f...
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
**How about a bed exchange?** Go to GOPper houses and make the switch! Haul their beds out and put internment camp beds in. Deliver their beds to the camp. (De-louse them first.) 😇😈
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
The point is the court *could not have* explained its action to anyone's satisfaction, so if it had to explain its shadow docket actions, it would have had to rule correctly - that is, the other way.
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
#ICYMI 🙄
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
BAD data
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
The NA continues to destroy America. #yourenotgoingtohaveacountryanymore
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
The NA continues to destroy America. #yourenotgoingtohaveacountryanymore
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
WTF??
Charlotte Garden (@charlottegarden.bsky.social) reposted
I'm not pollyannaish about the Court, but I'm still shocked by this - there will be an enormous amount of chaos, and damage that cannot be undone. And zero explanation from the 6 justices in the majority.
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
thanks for sharing this
Rick Hasen (@rickhasen.bsky.social) reposted
Elvis Costello opens his L A show with “What’s so funny about peace, love and understanding?”
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
fire the cop
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
Deaths and wounds.
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
disuniting the States because he hates the United States of America
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
Laffer.
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
Impeach, remove, sing out for a new day! Let our hearts be open to love!
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
ya think?
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
Doesn't grok the multiplier effect.
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
if it ain't broke, don't fix it
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
or Big Budget-Busting Bill for Billionaires and Bad People
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
And all-Gopper "majority" votes in the US Senate actually speak for only a minority of the population represented in the Senate. So, I think the "B" in Adam B. Schiff stands for Boychick. #Amiright? @schiff.senate.gov
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
Think too of the legal liabilities and costs sure to follow!
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
and Ineffectiveness rather than efficiency
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
Big Bad Budget-Busting Bill for Billionaires.
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
some people like being vicious and mean
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
America First? No, America ONLY!
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
KEEP MANUFACTURING ABROAD
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
Many Alabaman faces voted for the Face-Eating Leopards Party
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
& she still could pass for a porn star
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
or the new U.S. Senator from Montana - who is a commercial pilot.
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
The NA failed to bring home the #airplane. He could have had NA#2 fly it here.
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
$millions in damages liability for US #taxpayers
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
amazing equivalence! which side are you on?
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
@budget.senate.gov Please be sure to include money for everything the Administration is doing that can lead courts to order monetary payments. Thank You. The financial liability is piling up. /2 of 2
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
In the current budget process, please demand appropriation and commitment to escrow of enough money to cover the legal liabilities accumulating from actions of the current Administration. /1 of 2
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
@housebudgetdems.bsky.social Please be sure to include money for everything the Administration is doing that can lead courts to order monetary payments. Thank You. The financial liability is piling up. /2 of 2
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
@housebudgetdems.bsky.social Request To Members of Congress: In the current budget process, please demand appropriation and commitment to escrow of enough money to cover the legal liabilities accumulating from actions of the current Administration. /1 of 2
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social)
it's all about building coalitions
Rachel Holliday Smith (@rachelholliday.bsky.social) reposted
big first effect of the ranked choice system in the 2025 mayoral race — Mamdani encourages his supporters to not only support but donate to another candidate
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
Please be sure to include money for everything the Administration is doing that can lead courts to order monetary payments. Thank You. The financial liability is piling up.
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
Request To Members of Congress: In the current budget process, please demand appropriation and commitment to escrow of enough money to cover the legal liabilities accumulating from actions of the current Administration.
Smilin' Dave Holtzman, MPH JD (@smidave.bsky.social) reply parent
Impeach and Remove - ASAP