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Gestalt-ing Raspberry @clothwhole.bsky.social · Feb 6
“The problems are solved, not by giving new information, but by arranging what we have known since long.”

― Ludwig Wittgenstein, Philosophical Investigations
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jonseidel.bsky.social
When federal prosecutors assured Judge April Perry last spring they'd had no contact with top DOJ brass while pursuing the "Broadview Six," she took them at their word.

Those days are over.

From me and @sophiesherry.bsky.social on Perry's fact-finding effort: chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/1...
'Broadview Six' judge wants to put prosecutors under oath, keeps contempt charges on the table
U.S. District Judge April Perry on Thursday raised the specter of a "cover-up" and questioned whether federal prosecutors in Chicago talked to top officials in Washington about the politically charged...
chicago.suntimes.com
October 2, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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mouthyrenegade.bsky.social
Lionesses keep the male lions in check out in the wild. I’d love to see women doing similar things here in society.
October 1, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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brettangell.bsky.social
Early morning summer sunrise at Pemaquid.

#pleinairwatercolor #maine #pemaquid #watercolor
October 1, 2026 at 10:52 AM
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collinswatch.bsky.social
The New York Times reported in August that Susan Collins met with one of these dark money groups at a DC townhouse owned by Oracle. (Can't make this stuff up!)

What was said at the meeting? Who are the people behind the dark money group? Only Susan Collins knows! tinyurl.com/ywn24d67 #MEpolitics
October 1, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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mainenewsroom.com
10/1 Maine Democrats bring giant copy of illegal donation check to Senator Susan Collins's super PAC to her Portland office #maine #MEpolitics
October 1, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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espinsegall.bsky.social
Are people ready for the Court’s big religion case this term where the justices are going to require your and my tax dollars to go to private religious schools even if they discriminate against LGBTQ folks. Heller was pay back for Roe (really) and this case is pay back for Obergefell.
#notacourt
October 1, 2026 at 4:28 PM
clothwhole.bsky.social
re-up
#notacourt
espinsegall.bsky.social Eric Segall @espinsegall.bsky.social · 4d
“Until the American public sees the Court in a fundamentally different way, not because of disagreement with decisions, but as an institution defective in original design, the chances of [major SCOTUS reform] are slim.” www.dorfonlaw.org/2026/09/if-y...
If You Come at the the King, You Best not Miss: The Uphill Battle for Supreme Court Reform
Critiques of judicial supremacy and proposals limiting the Supreme Court's power are common on the left side of the legal academy these days...
www.dorfonlaw.org
October 1, 2026 at 7:45 PM
clothwhole.bsky.social
#MEpolitics

#SenSusanCollins getting the job done for #Maine
October 1, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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universalhub.com
Judge who ordered #ICE to release an immigrant it grabbed illegally also has to order it to give him back his work permit because it didn't want to
www.universalhub.com/2026/judge-w...

#immigrants #lawsuits #Boston #Maine
Judge who ordered ICE to release an immigrant it grabbed illegally also has to order it to give him back his work permit because it didn't want to
A Boston federal judge yesterday ordered the regime to restore a Maine resident's work permit - and his right to stay here  - several months after she had ordered him freed from illegal detention, and...
www.universalhub.com
October 1, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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jonseidel.bsky.social
Sharing a bit of background about the "Broadview Six" case as we wait for this afternoon's hearing.

I'll start with our "what to know" primer from this summer, published one month after the case fell apart. chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/0...
What to know about the 'Broadview Six' scandal rocking Chicago's federal courthouse
High-profile cases are collapsing, judges want answers, and defense attorneys are calling for an investigation — and the possible prosecution — of Chicago’s top federal law enforcement official. Here'...
chicago.suntimes.com
October 1, 2026 at 3:09 PM
clothwhole.bsky.social
Water is life
October 1, 2026 at 4:05 PM
clothwhole.bsky.social
I wish people could focus on the institution itself, rather than directing their anger at people. They are unelected lawmakers & always have been. Directed anger at individuals is simply giving more reason for the court(s) to request more money for security. Stop.
October 1, 2026 at 3:08 PM
clothwhole.bsky.social
This is all you will learn from this news -
"Regional dynamics also will affect any investigation."

Understand there are simply sick people that can fly a plane.

www.wsj.com/world/middle...
U.A.E. Investigates Whether Terrorism Played Role in FlyDubai Attack
An Emirati probe will look at all possible motives for cockpit attack.
www.wsj.com
October 1, 2026 at 2:54 PM
clothwhole.bsky.social
Clock is ticking and your voice can be heard. ⤵️
heidelyn.bsky.social Lyn Heideman @heidelyn.bsky.social · 1d
this is a gift to his logging buddies. You can say NO. @earthjustice.org makes it fast to send a comment you can personalize and they'll deliver for you: earthjustice.org/action/prote.... It takes minutes to save our roadless forests for generations. Please respond by EOD Oct. 5. Thank you! 🌎
Protect forests from massive expansion of logging
Protect forests from massive expansion of logging
earthjustice.org
October 1, 2026 at 12:59 AM
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stolenrelations.bsky.social
(3/4) In light of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence this year, it is important to remember the diverse reasons that many on American soil opposed independence.
September 30, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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stolenrelations.bsky.social
(1/4) On this day in history, 296 years ago, a collection of seven representatives of the Cherokee nation traveled to London, England, to meet with King George II and form an alliance referred to as the Articles of Agreement. #Indigenoushistory #Indigenous #Cherokeehistory #Cherokee #America250
September 30, 2026 at 9:35 PM
clothwhole.bsky.social
Facebook/Meta accounts out there ...
#SenSusanCollins
#Maine
#TroyJackson
collinswatch.bsky.social Collins Watch @collinswatch.bsky.social · 5d
Hey folks. We're not on Facebook.

If anyone ever wants to take our Bluesky posts, copy/paste or screenshot them and post them there...have at it. You have our permission. #MEpolitics
September 30, 2026 at 9:42 PM
clothwhole.bsky.social
A lot here to digest-
1) Security is important.
2) Some states take years to update legislature websites
3) Not sure if the national press & clampdowns on reporting is hearing from other states that may experiencing similar.

Anyway 👀
September 30, 2026 at 8:26 PM
clothwhole.bsky.social
www.reuters.com/business/aer...
Explainer: Why Russia's Kaliningrad is a potential flashpoint with NATO
Russia has warned NATO that it would be ready to resort to nuclear weapons if the Western alliance tried to cut off or attack the Russian region of Kaliningrad.
www.reuters.com
September 30, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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asfried.bsky.social
Susan Collins says she’s the oh so powerful chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee but she hasn’t done anything to stop this corruption. Instead she’s voting with Trump 96% of the time after Trump stopped a corruption probe into her getting a contract for a crooked donor. #mepolitics
zacheverson.com Zach Everson @zacheverson.com · 2d
Here's a $20 million order, paid for by CBP's Office of Public Affairs, awarded to LMD Agency for a national media campaign starting on Sept. 20.

The first pro-Trump ad aired on Sept. 23.

www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_A...
U.S. flag An official website of the United States government Here’s how you know USAspending.gov Search Award Data Explore the Data Download the Data Find Resources Contract Summary Download Share Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Call PIID 70B06C26F00001137 In Progress (11 months remain) Unlinked Award Awarding Agency Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Recipient LMD AGENCY, INC. 5950 SYMPHONY WOODS RD STE 500 COLUMBIA, MD 21044-3592 UNITED STATES Congressional District: MD-03 Related Awards Parent Award Unique Key CONT_IDV_70Z02323ACGRC0001_7008 Dates Today Start Date Sep 20, 2026 Current End Date Sep 19, 2027 Potential End Date Sep 19, 2027 $ Award Amounts $20.0 Million Current Award Amount $20.0 Million Obligated Amount $20.0 Million Potential Award Amount Outlayed Amount $0.00 Obligated Amount $20,000,000.00 Current Award Amount $20,000,000.00 Potential Award Amount $20,000,000.00 View Transaction History Description NATIONAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)Code 54 : Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 5418: Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services 541810: Advertising Agencies Product or Service Code(PSC) SERVICES R: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) R7: MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES R701: SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: ADVERTISING Contract Activity $0$5 M$10 M$15 M$20 M$25 MSEP FY '26OCT FY '27DEC FY '27JAN FY '27FEB FY '27APR FY '27MAY FY '27JUN FY '27AUG FY '27SEP FY '27StartTodayCurrent EndPotential End View transactions table Federal Accounts This award has not been linked to any federal account. Award History This section displays the awards: Transaction History - Displays modification records for an award. Each modification appears as a row in the table below. Sub-Awards - Displays any sub-contracts reported by this contract's recipient (the 'prime recipient' in the sub-award context). Sub-contracts are contractual agreements that a prime recipient makes with another entity (sub-reci
September 30, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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brettangell.bsky.social
Summer light looking at John’s Island, Maine.

#pleinairwatercolor #maine #summerlight #watercolor
September 30, 2026 at 10:07 AM
clothwhole.bsky.social
This was a good listen & will read the book. Unreal as to the information ignored here.

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
September 30, 2026 at 1:42 PM
clothwhole.bsky.social
Once I got past the news gnats who flock to trend, muted along the way, found latest updates, I wondered ... why?

To each his own.

www.egyptindependent.com/how-dubai-be...
www.egyptindependent.com
September 30, 2026 at 1:37 PM
clothwhole.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JeW...
Mark Knopfler - 5.15 a.m. (The Studio Albums 1996-2007)
YouTube video by Mark Knopfler
www.youtube.com
September 30, 2026 at 10:36 AM
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jonseidel.bsky.social
The "Broadview Six" are in with an "ICYMI" for Judge April Perry, making sure she's aware of ex-AUSA Sheri Mecklenburg's "widely published" retirement letter:
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISION UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ) Plaintiff, ) v. ) ) MICHAEL RABBITT, ) KATHERINEMARIEABUGHAZALEH, ) ANDRE MARTIN, BRIAN STRAW, ) and CATHERINE SHARP ) Defendants. ) No. 25 CR 693 Judge April M. Perry DEFENDANTS’ NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Defendants, by and through their respective counsel, respectfully seek to supplement the record with the attached resignation letter from the proposed intervenor, Sheri Mecklenburg, which has been widely published in the local and national news media (attached as Exhibit A). Included in Ms. Mecklenburg’s resignation letter are additional facts that directly and materially implicate issues in the pending motions before the Court (Dkt. 225, 226, and 227). Specifically, the following factual disclosures made by Ms. Mecklenburg in her letter are of particular note: • The Front Office threatened to discipline and/or terminate Ms. Mecklenburg, thereby resulting in a loss of healthcare benefits, if she attempted to file anything with the Court to provide her recollection of events. (Ex. A, AUSA Mecklenburg’s Forced Resignation Letter, at 1; id. at 2 (“you [U.S. Attorney Boutros] have threatened to terminate me if I attempt to rebut the false allegations and bring additional matters to the Court’s attention.”). • Ms. Mecklenburg “repeatedly sought guidance from, kept informed, and followed the directions of the Front Office — including [U.S. Attorney Boutros] — at every consequential stage” of this failed prosecution. Id. at 2. • U.S. Attorney Boutros “personally directed” a felony prosecution of the Defendants be pursued over Ms. Mecklenburg’s objection. Id. • In May 2026, U.S. Attorney Boutros “placed [Ms. Mecklenburg] on leave and cut off [her] devices and credentials without any notice.” Id. • Ms. Mecklenburg expresses her severe disappointment in the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s handling of the post-dismissal briefing to the Court because she expected that “the leaders who directed or approved the prosecution would accept responsibility for their own roles and decisions rather than assigning the consequences to me alone.” Id. at 3. In response to Ms. Mecklenburg’s resignation letter which was published in the media, the Department of Justice in Washington D.C. (not the local U.S. Attorney’s Office) disputed one of Ms. Mecklenburg’s factual assertions about the involvement of U.S. Attorney Boutros (and perhaps other higher-ups in the DOJ) in the prosecutorial decisions and conduct here as flat-out “false,” based on what it claims is contained in Ms. Mecklenburg’s written recommendation on this case: The claim that AUSA Mecklenburg proposed a misdemeanor and was told instead to file a felony charge is false. Mecklenburg’s recommendation in writing to the supervisory chain of the U.S. Attorney’s Office included the section 372 felony as the strongest charge. Jason Meisner, ‘Broadview Six’ prosecutor pens fiery resignation letter saying US attorney pushed for felony charges, CHI. TRIBUNE, Sept. 25, 2026, available at: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/09/25/broadview-six-prosecutor-resignation- letter-us-attorney/ (last visited Sept. 29, 2026). The Defendants will be prepared to further discuss the materiality of the information contained in Ms. Mecklenburg’s “Forced Resignation letter,” which reinforces Defendants’ position that there are ripe factual disputes concerning positions taken by the U.S. Attorney’s Office before the Court at Thursday’s hearing or as directed by the Court in writing. Respectfully submitted,
September 29, 2026 at 9:34 PM