"Lovely, friendly gamesmanship, Knicks!"
June 11, 2026 at 3:45 AM
"Lovely, friendly gamesmanship, Knicks!"
Judge Reed O'Connor complaining about gamesmanship is rich.
Elon Musk sued @mmfa.bsky.social in a SLAPP suit for writing an accurate article about X. He sued them in North Texas for no reason other than there was a (Tesla-stock owning) MAGA friendly judge. MMFA asked to transfer. Judge O'Connor not only says no, but says he may sanction them...
![CONCLUSION
Because Defendants have litigated this case for over a year without requesting transfer,
Defendants’ Motion to Transfer Venue based on the forum selection clause, 28 U.S.C. § 1404, or
28 U.S.C. § 1406 is DENIED. The Court also DENIES Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss based on
28 U.S.C. § 1406(a).
Defendants’ Motion reflects a pattern of “[g]amesmanship,” which the Court previously
warned Defendants about.21 As Plaintiff explains, Defendants’ present Motion may indicate that
they waited to “learn[] ‘which way the wind was blowing’” before requesting transfer.22
Accordingly, Plaintiff is ORDERED to file a brief explaining whether Defendants’ conduct
should be sanctioned and, if so, detailing the Court’s authority to sanction Defendants’ conduct.
Plaintiff shall file this brief no later than May 21, 2025.
SO ORDERED on this 2nd day of May, 2025.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cak4klqoj3bqgk5rj6b4f5do/bafkreid2uj4ljq72enewirj3qlsm543o2nui2drppu3glrhdgr3sbhfvcy)
May 3, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Judge Reed O'Connor complaining about gamesmanship is rich.
WaPo editorial board when TX imposes a legislative gerrymander: don't freak out guys! Not a threat to democracy!
When VA responds to TX with *referendum* on their own gerrymander: brass-knuckled hypocrisy, anti-democratic gamesmanship.
There is hypocrisy here, all right, but not from VA.
When VA responds to TX with *referendum* on their own gerrymander: brass-knuckled hypocrisy, anti-democratic gamesmanship.
There is hypocrisy here, all right, but not from VA.
February 8, 2026 at 12:08 AM
WaPo editorial board when TX imposes a legislative gerrymander: don't freak out guys! Not a threat to democracy!
When VA responds to TX with *referendum* on their own gerrymander: brass-knuckled hypocrisy, anti-democratic gamesmanship.
There is hypocrisy here, all right, but not from VA.
When VA responds to TX with *referendum* on their own gerrymander: brass-knuckled hypocrisy, anti-democratic gamesmanship.
There is hypocrisy here, all right, but not from VA.
Justice Sotomayor dissenting on birthright citizenship case: "The gamesmanship in this request is apparent and the Government makes no attempt to hide it. Yet, shamefully, this Court plays along. Because I will not be complicit in so grave an attack on our system of law, I dissent."
June 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Justice Sotomayor dissenting on birthright citizenship case: "The gamesmanship in this request is apparent and the Government makes no attempt to hide it. Yet, shamefully, this Court plays along. Because I will not be complicit in so grave an attack on our system of law, I dissent."
From Sotomayor’s dissent: “The gamesmanship in this request is apparent and the Government makes no attempt to hide it. Yet, shamefully, this Court plays along.”
June 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
From Sotomayor’s dissent: “The gamesmanship in this request is apparent and the Government makes no attempt to hide it. Yet, shamefully, this Court plays along.”
And here is ‘real’ gamesmanship…👇
February 7, 2026 at 3:35 PM
And here is ‘real’ gamesmanship…👇
Someone should tell that puritanical pixie that "political gamesmanship" is the *entire* purpose of Congress.
July 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Someone should tell that puritanical pixie that "political gamesmanship" is the *entire* purpose of Congress.
Reporter: You had to pull the rule because of fear of Epstein votes—
Johnson: No. We don’t have any fear. There is no fear here. I will not allow the house to be dragged into political gamesmanship
Johnson: No. We don’t have any fear. There is no fear here. I will not allow the house to be dragged into political gamesmanship
July 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Reporter: You had to pull the rule because of fear of Epstein votes—
Johnson: No. We don’t have any fear. There is no fear here. I will not allow the house to be dragged into political gamesmanship
Johnson: No. We don’t have any fear. There is no fear here. I will not allow the house to be dragged into political gamesmanship
Disgusting. You engaged in political gamesmanship using them as pawns knowing they would get harmed and now you question *their* patriotism because some of them aren't wealthy like you and didn't want to work a high stress job for no pay?
Sean Duffy threatens "action" against air traffic controllers who didn't come to work during the shutdown: "I'm concerned about their patriotism."
November 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Disgusting. You engaged in political gamesmanship using them as pawns knowing they would get harmed and now you question *their* patriotism because some of them aren't wealthy like you and didn't want to work a high stress job for no pay?
KAGAN: “.. Any agreement resembling the JCPOA will be presented by opponents as proof that the entire enterprise was a costly exercise in political gamesmanship that ended where it began, or somewhere worse.”
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
May 24, 2026 at 3:28 PM
KAGAN: “.. Any agreement resembling the JCPOA will be presented by opponents as proof that the entire enterprise was a costly exercise in political gamesmanship that ended where it began, or somewhere worse.”
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
political gamesmanship *monocle breaks* IN CONGRESS???!?!
July 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
political gamesmanship *monocle breaks* IN CONGRESS???!?!
President Zelensky — a symbol of courage in defending democracy and the international rule of law — was met with boorish taunts and political gamesmanship in the Oval.
Week Six: Heroes And Villains
Behind BTH Vol, 2.6.b
open.substack.com
March 1, 2025 at 2:20 PM
President Zelensky — a symbol of courage in defending democracy and the international rule of law — was met with boorish taunts and political gamesmanship in the Oval.
hmm yes more rules for them to ignore brilliant gamesmanship, Democrats
Abolition or STFU
Abolition or STFU
Dems coalescing around 5 restrictions on ICE, I'm told:
DHS required to cooperate with state probes (big)
CBP stays at border
warrants for arrests
IDs, bodycams
ICE out of churches, schools
"That package unites a lot of Dems," Sen Chris Murphy tells me on the pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
DHS required to cooperate with state probes (big)
CBP stays at border
warrants for arrests
IDs, bodycams
ICE out of churches, schools
"That package unites a lot of Dems," Sen Chris Murphy tells me on the pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
A Dem Senator’s Harsh Takedown of Trump Hits Home: “Breaking Point”
As Trump scrambles to contain the damage from the latest ICE horrors, Senator Chris Murphy offers a sharp indictment of Trump-ICE lawlessness—and explains how Dems can meet the urgency of the moment.
newrepublic.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:39 PM
hmm yes more rules for them to ignore brilliant gamesmanship, Democrats
Abolition or STFU
Abolition or STFU
I honestly don't understand the gamesmanship Dolan is engaged in with Mamdani and this whole MSG watch party situation. To what end? Just wants to mess with Mamdani because he doesn't like him? Has some other angle? The whole thing is bizarre. @thecity.nyc ?
June 10, 2026 at 9:40 PM
I honestly don't understand the gamesmanship Dolan is engaged in with Mamdani and this whole MSG watch party situation. To what end? Just wants to mess with Mamdani because he doesn't like him? Has some other angle? The whole thing is bizarre. @thecity.nyc ?
When Republicans do it / When Democrats do it
February 7, 2026 at 11:41 PM
When Republicans do it / When Democrats do it
He's just an anti-trans bigot - this isn't some gamesmanship on his part - it's part of his core beliefs.
September 30, 2026 at 9:10 PM
He's just an anti-trans bigot - this isn't some gamesmanship on his part - it's part of his core beliefs.
The House is nothing BUT political gamesmanship.
July 24, 2025 at 3:48 AM
The House is nothing BUT political gamesmanship.
As he employs his special brand of political gamesmanship.
July 24, 2025 at 12:21 AM
As he employs his special brand of political gamesmanship.
it's exactly a replay of right wing "media bias" gamesmanship over the last 40 years.
January 8, 2025 at 12:52 AM
it's exactly a replay of right wing "media bias" gamesmanship over the last 40 years.
Incredible gamesmanship sir, what would we do without you
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday said House Democrats will demand a ban on the deportation of American citizens as a condition of winning their support for legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Jeffries demands ban on deportation of US citizens as part of DHS reforms
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday said House Democrats will demand a ban on the deportation of American citizens as a condition of winning their support for legislation fun…
www.kget.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Incredible gamesmanship sir, what would we do without you
Bashear should just declare McConnell dead & begin following the procedures to replace him, whatever they may be, unless & until proof of life is provided.
McConnell would respect the gamesmanship.
McConnell would respect the gamesmanship.
July 5, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Bashear should just declare McConnell dead & begin following the procedures to replace him, whatever they may be, unless & until proof of life is provided.
McConnell would respect the gamesmanship.
McConnell would respect the gamesmanship.