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Marc Hershovitz

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Attorney / Legal Consigliere / UGA Football Fan

  1. Trump "sees this as a test run not just for takeovers in more cities, but also for his manufactured pretext for them. That context makes Trump’s declaration that he has near-unlimited power for extended operations in 'emergencies' even more menacing."

    newrepublic.com/article/1990...

    Top Democrats are demanding that the Pentagon release documentation of internal
conversations about future militarization of domestic law enforcement.

    “Alarming”: Trump’s Threat of Troops in Cities Just Got Much Scarier

    Top Democrats are demanding that the Pentagon release documentation of internal conversations about future militarization of domestic law enforcement.

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  2. I was in DC from Mon-Weds and there was absolutely no sign of the domestic hellscape that Trump portrays. I mean yeah, it was hot and humid, but I took the Metro, walked in the streets unscathed, and had a really fantastic time. It's all lies to promote an authoritarian agenda.

    News --> Top Dems are demanding that the Pentagon disclose any/all internal memos and policy guidance involving DHS's push for more militarization of domestic enforcement.

    It's a response to our reporting on DHS talks w/Pentagon on this. Details in my new piece: newrepublic.com/article/1990...

    Top Democrats are demanding that the Pentagon release documentation of internal
conversations about future militarization of domestic law enforcement.

    “Alarming”: Trump’s Threat of Troops in Cities Just Got Much Scarier

    Top Democrats are demanding that the Pentagon release documentation of internal conversations about future militarization of domestic law enforcement.

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  3. First recorded traffic stop case?

    In 1817, a constable pulled over a stage coach twice for traffic violations. The first time, it was for speeding in town—going at the "immoderate rate" of 8-9mph. The second time, it was for riding in the snow without bells on the horses.

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  4. "Trump will host the Kennedy Center honors" obviously won't be the worst news today but it sure does exemplify some of the worst things going on: the narcissism, the North Korea-style Great Leaderism, the drive to subjugate institutions, the cultural degradation, etc.

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