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fsinn

@fsinn@mas.to

Grateful for much and many.
Believer in the Rule Of Law.
Defender of truth.
#TeamDemocracy
#TeamHumanRights
#AbortionIsAPrivacyIssue
#AbortionIsHealthcare

Intellectual Property Lawyer, L.L.B. ‘98,
B.A. ‘92 Political Science & Economics

Images are my own unless otherwise identified. #1000Breaths

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mattblaze, to random
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Someone yelled at me for posting monochrome photos again.

That's kind of annonying, but this place still has fewer Nazis than that other place, so I'll be sticking around (along with my dreary monochrome photos, devoid of all color and joy as they may be).

fsinn,
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@mattblaze [heads to Matt’s threads from yesterday to see who to premptively block before I post whatever I want on my feed…]

GottaLaff, to Georgia
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👀 Via Tamar Hallerman:

New: prosecutors are floating plea deals to a number of defendants in the 2020 election interference case

Among those who received offers is Michael Roman, who worked as director of Election Day operations for the campaign in 2020. A member of Roman’s legal team told me they rejected the DA’s proposal and that no agreement has been reached

https://www.ajc.com/politics/fulton-prosecutors-float-plea-deals-to-trump-defendants/76Q5JTJHXVHHFPVYEW6YWORZO4/

fsinn, (edited )
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@GottaLaff Michael Roman, most recently Assistant to Stephen Harper, head of the IDU, and former advisor to Canadian Conservative politicians. Working against democracy in more than one country. Real peach, that one.

Edit to add link:

“If an election is worth winning, then there is someone willing to steal it.” — Mike Roman, Republican National Committee, and treasurer of the International Democratic Union

https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2019/08/06/Harper-Heads-Global-Org-Help-Elect-Right-Wing-Parties/

fsinn,
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@GottaLaff Exactly.

Background:
https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2019/08/06/Harper-Heads-Global-Org-Help-Elect-Right-Wing-Parties/

georgetakei, to random

Misogynist says what? https://www.comicsands.com/brian-glenn-ugly-liberal-women-2665783221.html?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=infeed&utm_campaign=linkprogram

fsinn,
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@georgetakei The man spends time with MTG, voluntarily. Nothing he says is worth my time.

Teri_Kanefield, to random

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    fsinn,
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    @Teri_Kanefield I agree with you; this seems the most plausible reason. He wants to be able to demonize and attack the process (and likely outcome), and that’s easier for him to do with a judge than a group of voters.

    fsinn, to random
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    Someone tell Peter Baker and the NYT.

    https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/sep/15/trump-biden-mainstream-politics-news-coverage

    fsinn,
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    Example number… let’s just say, kazillion or so (I’ve stopped counting). This is what I’m talking about:

    “New York Times chief White House correspondent Peter Baker defended Welker’s decision to interview the former president — arguing that it’s necessary for journalists to challenge political leaders.”

    As if he or they “challenge” Trump.

    https://www.mediaite.com/tv/watch-meet-the-press-panelist-defends-new-host-kristen-welker-against-critics-upset-she-interviewed-trump/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

    fsinn, to random
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    “In September 2010, the chief of the Justice Department’s public integrity section’s criminal division was leading the charge, warning that conservative organizations were misusing nonprofit money… asking if they could ever charge them with a conspiracy... That didn’t happen, but he still began covening meetings on a possible investigation into criminal viola...

    That lawyer was Jack Smith.”

    Jack Smith.

    This is my favourite part.

    https://open.substack.com/pub/statuskuo/p/what-about-ginni?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

    via @jaykuo

    Free_Press, to news
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    Jail for Proud Boys means they will be desperate for Trump win

    ‘Not proud boys but rather stupid boys!'

    https://socialistworker.co.uk/news/jail-for-proud-boys-means-they-will-be-desperate-for-trump-win/

    fsinn,
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    @Free_Press Yes, but where he says “The Proud Boys, the fascist militia that rallied behind Donald Trump, are in crisis” he falls short.

    “The Proud Boys, the fascist, armed, international terrorist group that rallied behind Donald Trump, are in crisis.”

    Fixed it.

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    fsinn,
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    @Grant_M my pleasure :)

    fsinn, to Russia
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    “at least 23 jurors in the case have had their personal information — including their names, ages, addresses and vehicle details —posted anonymously on "conspiracy theory websites" hosted by a Russian company as part of an effort to "harass and intimidate them."

    She and other members of her office were also doxed… included her family members' names, their dates of birth, home and work addresses, phone numbers, email addresses and "GPS coordinates."”

    https://www.axios.com/2023/09/07/trump-georgia-fani-willis-jurors-dox

    mentallyalex, to random
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    "Wait, you're..."

    "Just reading Mastodon and smoking cannabis today, yes."

    "And that's healthy?"

    "I spent 31 months working a upwards to 60hrs a week. Which translates to entire months in between what you could call a 'day off'"

    I don't feel guilty for being bad at picking which days are weekends.

    fsinn,
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    @mentallyalex Looks to me like a typo slipped in there. I read “I don’t feel guilty for picking which days are weekends.”

    Agreed. Don’t.

    fsinn,
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    @mentallyalex My pleasure. (I’m with you - I’m self employed, and my 5 day work week is spread out over 7 days depending on what else is going on.)

    fsinn,
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    @mentallyalex I have taken your lead and after a stressful day at the vet (all relatively okay, results pending), I am on the couch with Mastodon.

    I hope that you are now “free agent open to an unexpectedly interesting and rewarding opportunity…”. Putting that energy put there for you :)

    fsinn, to art
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    “Hello, it’s so nice to meet you. Our name is A. Rico Conspiracy and our pronouns are we/us/our.” - George Conway

    https://www.rawstory.com/meadows-screaming-guilty/

    fsinn, to random
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    https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/meadows-throw-trump-under-bus-georgia-1234818498/

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    fsinn, to anime_titties
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    “In 2019 The Washington Post revealed that, throughout his presidency, Donald Trump was having secret phone conversations with Russia’s President Putin (over 20 have been identified so far, including one just days before the 2020 election).

    … more than 270 known contacts between Russia-linked operatives and members of the Trump campaign and transition team, as well as at least 38 known meetings just leading up to the 2016 election.”

    https://www.rawstory.com/putin-and-trump-collusion/

    fsinn, to random
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    Periodic reminder that the “Proud Boys” have officially been identified as a terrorist group by at least Canada and New Zealand.

    Also, “Christian” crowdfunding site GiveSendGo enables and defends allowing “Proud Boys” to raise and route money through its platform in at least the United States and Canada.

    Teri_Kanefield, to random

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    @Teri_Kanefield I appreciate you and all of your time and expertise that you share with us. Thank you! 💕💕💕

    fsinn, to random
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    This is a real thing that has happened. No, seriously, doesn't the world understand the harm inflicted on her violated darling son, by that woman who stood there and was the subject of his sexual violence?! What is the world coming to when a man can assault a woman and be held to account?!!

    “Rubiales has refused to step down after… FIFA have since suspended him but now his mother has locked herself in a church and gone on hunger strike in protest at his treatment.”

    https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/12949641/luis-rubiales-spain-football-presidents-mother-goes-on-hunger-strike-after-kiss-controversy

    fsinn, to random
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    “at some point, to be effective activists on any level, we do have to play the board as it lies, not just claim none of this would be a problem if we set everything on fire and played an as-yet-uninvented game with no board at all, (or pieces, and hey, fingers crossed, maybe no players if this whole AI thing sets properly in the fridge!)”

    This, friends, this, on so many issues. Yes, of course, work to change the system for the better, but also, PLAY THE BOARD. Vote Dem.

    https://open.substack.com/pub/catvalente/p/it-may-not-be-praxis-but-we-need?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

    aral, to spain
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    Breaking: Neanderthals, once thought extinct, discovered at Spanish Football Federation.

    https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/aug/26/spain-football-federation-threatens-to-sue-protesting-female-players

    fsinn,
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    @aral Burn the whole thing down.

    fsinn, to random
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    Statement from Jenni Hermoso:

    https://twitter.com/Jennihermoso/status/1695155154067087413

    The situation shocked me given the celebrations that were taking place at the moment, and with the passage of time and after delving a little deeper into those initial feelings, | feel the need to report this incident because | believe that no person, in any work, sports, or social setting should be a victim of these types of non-consensual behaviors. I felt vul- nerable and a victim of an impulse-driven, sexist, out of place act without any con- senton my part. Simply put, | was not respected. | was asked to make a joint statement to alleviate the pressure on the president, but at that moment all | had in mind was to enjoy the historic milestone achieved with my teammates. For this reason, | always conveyed to the RFEF and its various interlocutors, as well as to media and people | trust, that | would not make any individual or joint state ments on this matter, as | understood that doing so would take even more prominence away from such a special moment for my teammates and me.
    Despite my decision, | must state that | have been under continuous pressure to make a statement that could justify Mr. Luis Rubiales' actions. Not only that, but in different ways and through different people, the RFEF has pressured my surroundings (family, friends, teammates, etc.) to give a testimony that had little or nothing to do with my feelings. It is not up to me to evaluate communication and integrity practices, but | am sure that as the World Champion, we as a team do not deserve such a manipulative, hostile, and controlling culture. These types of incidents add to a long list of situations that the players have been denouncing in recent years. This incident, one in which | have been involved, is the final straw and what everyone has been able to witness on live television during the celebration also comes with attitudes like the one we saw this morning and have been part of our team's daily life for years. For all these reasons, | want to reinforce the position I took from the beginning, considering that | do not have to support the person who has committed this action against my will, without respecting me, at a historic moment for me and for women's sports in this country. Under no circumstances can it be my responsibility to bear the consequences of conveying something | do not believe in, which is why | have refused the pressures received.
    I have ZERO TOLERANCE for these behaviors. | want to conclude by making it very clear that while it is | who is expressing these words, it is all the players from Spain and around the world who have given me the strength to come out with this statement. In the face of such a display of disrespect and in- ability to recognize one's own mistakes and take responsibility, | state here and now to ev- eryone of my decision not to play for the National Team again while the current leaders remain. Thank you all for the messages of support and encouraging words received. | know | am not alone, and thanks to all of you, we will push forward more united than ever. | leave this matter in the hands of TMJ and FUTPRO, and the people I trust. They will continue work- ing on the next necessary steps. Jenni Hermoso

    fsinn,
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    Thanks for boosting.

    Jenni Hermoso is the person who was grabbed and kissed without her consent. Watch the video of his actions, and then listen to the statements being made now by Luis Rubiales. No more.

    https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/25/spain-womens-football-team-will-refuse-to-play-until-rubiales-quits

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