Jack Smith: "My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in our country for so long that many of us have come to take it for granted. The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it."
January 22, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Jack Smith: "My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in our country for so long that many of us have come to take it for granted. The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it."
JACK SMITH: “I have seen how the rule of law can erode. My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in our country for so long many of us have come to take it for granted. The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it.”
January 22, 2026 at 5:16 PM
JACK SMITH: “I have seen how the rule of law can erode. My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in our country for so long many of us have come to take it for granted. The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it.”
First rule of self-publishing: If there's not already a market for your book, create one.
After a Utah mother of three self-published a children’s book that she said helped her sons cope with the death of their father, she was arrested and charged with murdering her husband: on.nbc10.com/XxoGGQF
A mom wrote a book to help her kids process their dad's death. Now she's on trial for his killing
A mother of three in Utah self-published a children’s book to help her sons cope with the death of their father. Now she is on trial accused of murder
on.nbc10.com
February 21, 2026 at 3:45 PM
First rule of self-publishing: If there's not already a market for your book, create one.
It’s time for the British people to accept that all their attempts at self-government in the past 1600 years have failed, and resubmit to Roman rule
June 22, 2026 at 2:24 PM
It’s time for the British people to accept that all their attempts at self-government in the past 1600 years have failed, and resubmit to Roman rule
With no self-awareness, Trump says of Iran's leaders: "They rule through violence."
January 12, 2026 at 1:43 PM
With no self-awareness, Trump says of Iran's leaders: "They rule through violence."
It’s still hard to believe the simple fact that this is all self-imposed. Everything that’s happening right now wasn’t the result of some foreign adversary destroying the country. We did this all to ourselves by electing the dumbest motherfucker to ever rule a nation.
April 2, 2025 at 11:11 PM
It’s still hard to believe the simple fact that this is all self-imposed. Everything that’s happening right now wasn’t the result of some foreign adversary destroying the country. We did this all to ourselves by electing the dumbest motherfucker to ever rule a nation.
the conservative legal movement is a conspiracy against the rule of law and self-government, and they're close to winning.
Remember that DOJ sought expedited review of this issue from the Court last year (skipping the circuit courts). They refused and punted it to the DC Circuit, which took months; then dilly dallied all this time after the DC Circuit’s decision, before finally issuing a grant. It’s pretty transparent.
February 28, 2024 at 10:37 PM
the conservative legal movement is a conspiracy against the rule of law and self-government, and they're close to winning.
Republicans pretend to want “small government,” but the second they get power, they crown a self-proclaimed king and let him rule unchecked.
March 30, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Republicans pretend to want “small government,” but the second they get power, they crown a self-proclaimed king and let him rule unchecked.
These executive orders on banning federally funded entities from recognizing trans people or disallowing them from using the bathroom are not self-executing or immediately enforceable. They require formal rule making at a minimum. They are a scare tactic. Ignore and do not comply in advance.
January 20, 2025 at 6:40 PM
These executive orders on banning federally funded entities from recognizing trans people or disallowing them from using the bathroom are not self-executing or immediately enforceable. They require formal rule making at a minimum. They are a scare tactic. Ignore and do not comply in advance.
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The people of the original 13 states of the USA were fearful of a hateful demagogue rising one day to rule over them.
They invented a Congress and Judiciary to check gross overreach of a tyrannical criminal Executive.
In cowardice and self-interest, both have abandoned that sacred role.
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The people of the original 13 states of the USA were fearful of a hateful demagogue rising one day to rule over them.
They invented a Congress and Judiciary to check gross overreach of a tyrannical criminal Executive.
In cowardice and self-interest, both have abandoned that sacred role.
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August 26, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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The people of the original 13 states of the USA were fearful of a hateful demagogue rising one day to rule over them.
They invented a Congress and Judiciary to check gross overreach of a tyrannical criminal Executive.
In cowardice and self-interest, both have abandoned that sacred role.
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The people of the original 13 states of the USA were fearful of a hateful demagogue rising one day to rule over them.
They invented a Congress and Judiciary to check gross overreach of a tyrannical criminal Executive.
In cowardice and self-interest, both have abandoned that sacred role.
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The four Republicans who have voted NO on the rule to advance Trump’s big bill
Clyde
Fitzpatrick
Self
Spartz
Clyde
Fitzpatrick
Self
Spartz
July 3, 2025 at 2:48 AM
The four Republicans who have voted NO on the rule to advance Trump’s big bill
Clyde
Fitzpatrick
Self
Spartz
Clyde
Fitzpatrick
Self
Spartz
Jack Smith: "My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in our country for so long that many of us have come to take it for granted. The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it."
January 22, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Jack Smith: "My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in our country for so long that many of us have come to take it for granted. The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it."
the first rule of bluesky is self promotion is good and encouraged here
October 16, 2023 at 4:02 AM
the first rule of bluesky is self promotion is good and encouraged here
“The Rule of Law is not self-executing. It depends on our commitment to apply it.” — Jack Smith
September 29, 2026 at 2:59 PM
“The Rule of Law is not self-executing. It depends on our commitment to apply it.” — Jack Smith
31 years ago today, Moe gave us the 4-1-1 on a basic rule of Funk Dancing for Self Defense.
May 19, 2025 at 8:28 PM
31 years ago today, Moe gave us the 4-1-1 on a basic rule of Funk Dancing for Self Defense.
NEW: In his first public testimony, former special counsel Jack Smith warned Trump’s targeted attacks against civil servants in the DOJ pose a grave threat to the rule of law — a standard he affirmed “is not self-executing.”
Trump’s attacks on civil servants threaten rule of law, ex-special counsel Jack Smith warns
“The rule of law is not self-executing,” Smith warned Thursday.
www.democracydocket.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:08 PM
NEW: In his first public testimony, former special counsel Jack Smith warned Trump’s targeted attacks against civil servants in the DOJ pose a grave threat to the rule of law — a standard he affirmed “is not self-executing.”
I've stated in another post what I think Ds shld *do* at the moment. but everything they do shld be wrapped in "we're Americans, the billionaires don't get to rule us" language. this isn't just true but polls are screaming that people don't want billionaire rule. (self womps blocked on sight)
February 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I've stated in another post what I think Ds shld *do* at the moment. but everything they do shld be wrapped in "we're Americans, the billionaires don't get to rule us" language. this isn't just true but polls are screaming that people don't want billionaire rule. (self womps blocked on sight)
President Donald Trump is threatening the primacy of law in the United States by attacking civil servants previously assigned to probes against him, Jack Smith, the former special counsel for the Department of Justice (DOJ), said in a congressional hearing Thursday.
Trump’s attacks on civil servants threaten rule of law, ex-special counsel Jack Smith warns
“The rule of law is not self-executing,” Smith warned Thursday.
www.democracydocket.com
January 22, 2026 at 8:49 PM
President Donald Trump is threatening the primacy of law in the United States by attacking civil servants previously assigned to probes against him, Jack Smith, the former special counsel for the Department of Justice (DOJ), said in a congressional hearing Thursday.
new personal rule that I am not going to engage with self-deprecating comments under my posts.
we are encouraging confidence in this house.
we are encouraging confidence in this house.
September 27, 2026 at 1:18 AM
new personal rule that I am not going to engage with self-deprecating comments under my posts.
we are encouraging confidence in this house.
we are encouraging confidence in this house.
Not only this, he wants to get rid of the crash reporting rule for self-driving cars!
December 17, 2024 at 2:12 AM
Not only this, he wants to get rid of the crash reporting rule for self-driving cars!
Some very good news on an ugly day
United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy
The newly repealed rule prohibited “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” from being ordained or appointed as ministers.
www.nbcnews.com
May 1, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Some very good news on an ugly day
Seeing a lot of self-congratulation from people abt Trump's third term INTENTIONAL DISTRACTION from all the things that can only be understood as the groundwork for permanent MAGAt rule.
What do you think the EO on elections is, if not a bid for permanent MAGAt rule?
What do you think the EO on elections is, if not a bid for permanent MAGAt rule?
March 31, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Seeing a lot of self-congratulation from people abt Trump's third term INTENTIONAL DISTRACTION from all the things that can only be understood as the groundwork for permanent MAGAt rule.
What do you think the EO on elections is, if not a bid for permanent MAGAt rule?
What do you think the EO on elections is, if not a bid for permanent MAGAt rule?
Taking Down Trump 2.0 - Rule 3
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Taking Down Trump 2.0 - Rule 3
One of the keys to beating Trump? Convincing other politicians that bucking Trump is in their self-interest and personally beneficial.
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January 22, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Taking Down Trump 2.0 - Rule 3
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