- Grunt’s-eye view: Rumsfeld to blame for ‘breaking’ the Army
- Hawks for Dissent
- West Point Graduates Against The War — being
suedthreatened with suit for a trademark violation by the military academy! As if this wasn’t classic nominative fair use as per Playboy Enterprises, Inc., v. Wells, 279 F.3d 796 (9th Cir. 2002) and Century 21 Real Estate Corporation v. LendingTree, Inc. , 425 F.3d 211 (3d Cir. 2005)! Not to mention that the chance of confusing Graduates Against the War with a military academy seems somewhat low. As for the possible dilutive effect, if any, see nominative fair use again, not to mention the First Amendment… - Iraq today (and yesterday): Forget the hearts and minds, worry about the corrupt cops and militias
- Domestic security: planning process years behind schedule
- But don’t worry, we’re ready to prosecute the reporters who tell you about it
- U. Chicago Prof. Geoffrey Stone’s powerful congressional testimony on why prosecuting journalists for publishing is, well, un-American
- At least the kids are all right (back home)
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Recent Bluessky Posts- There is: Reward your friends and those who pay you. Punish opponents and perceived enemies. June 13, 2026 Michael Froomkin
- I gather that Trump's name came off the Kennedy Center after the courts rejected the ridiculous 11th hour attempt (unhinged brief not signed by career lawyers) to block it, but the work was done behind a tarp to block the cameras. Missed opportunity to sell tickets; might have raised real money. June 13, 2026 Michael Froomkin
- Seen at MIA in the TSA departures queue, this invitation to 'self-deport' in exchange for a $1000 per person and a free flight. Although I recall reading they don't necessarily deliver. In any case a sour taste for the start of international travel. June 13, 2026 Michael Froomkin
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