Just One Thing: Big day for federal courts yesterday
Big day in federal courts yesterday:
A federal appeals court thrashed the lower court judge who approved former president Trump’s request for a so-called special master to review the documents taken from his estate at Mar a Lago. This clears the way for the investigation to begin led by recently appointed special counsel, Jack Smith, who has a reputation as an excellent and aggressive attorney but some conservatives think he’s biased against Republicans.
Special master: Appeals court halts review of Trump documents seized at Mar-a-Lago | CNN Politics
And, the Supreme Court left in place a stay preventing the implementation of Joe Biden’s illegal and immoral student loan scheme and said they will hear the case, with oral arguments in February. If anyone can get over the “standing” hurdle, I think Biden’s reprehensible plan is likely to get struck down. The only question is whether any liberal justice will vote correctly.
Miscellaneous Order (12/01/2022) (supremecourt.gov)
High court to rule on Biden student loan cancellation plan | AP News
Today's Guests
Realtor Ed Prather joins me to update us on the state of the Denver metro area's real estate market as rising interest rates have roiled the market.
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Psychiatrist and pediatrician Dr Pete Loper joins us to talk about "burnout". What is it really? (And what isn't it?) And how can someone prevent becoming victim to it?
Arrested Development: Debunking the Myth About What Causes Burnout (mediaambassadors.com)
Dr. Pete Loper - Top Curated Expert for Media Interviews (mediaambassadors.com)
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Other Stuff
Senate rejects proposal to give rail workers seven days of paid sick leave | The Hill
And six Republican senators (4 of whom are likely running for president and 2 of whom are likely running for governor) voted with all Democrats except Joe Manchin to support forcing the railroad companies to give a week of paid sick leave to railroad workers even though in prior negotiations the workers traded away that benefit in return for other benefits that they preferred more. So disgusting to see those "Republicans" side with unions as they pander for their future political aspirations. Of course it's also a cheap vote for them because they knew it wouldn't pass. (Cruz, Rubio, Kennedy, Braun, Graham, and the execrable Josh Hawley.)
Several Democrats voted against the bill to prevent the strike because it didn't contain the paid-leave provision, which was a separate amendment. Those were basically the socialists, including Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and, sadly, John "I'm not even pretending to be a moderate anymore" Hickenlooper.
Gotta give Joe Biden a little credit for pushing for the prior deal to be what Congress enforced. Imagine John Hickenlooper who always posed himself as a pragmatic moderate being to the left of Joe Biden. Ugh.
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A stupid debate at a stupid time: Maine Lobster Controversy Pinches Biden’s State Dinner With Macron (WSJ.com)
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For many Hawaiians, lava flows are a time to honor, reflect | AP News
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The second-fastest plunge in public opinion about a person this year is of Kanye West: Masked Ye goes on antisemitic tirade on Infowars: ‘I like Hitler’ | The Hill
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It's a good start. Now let's work harder to bury these guys until they stop the woke grift (which is often the best grift, right)? Florida, DeSantis yank billions in investments from 'woke' BlackRock over ESG investing (msn.com)
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Your Creativity Won't Save Your Job From AI - The Atlantic
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Other than not thinking handcuffs were necessary, I don't feel that sorry for "grandma": 'You ought to be ashamed': 82-year-old Alabama woman says arrest over $77 trash bill was unjust, unnecessary (cbs42.com)
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$250,000 to be able to drive 43 miles a day. Maybe the beginning of something interesting but for now, no thanks: First solar-powered production car now on sale for $260,000 | Fox News
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Supply can't meet demand as diabetes drugs' use surges for weight loss - UPI.com
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I'll call it PG-13 rated, maybe R: Mom accidentally wraps Christmas presents with X-rated wrapping paper (nypost.com)
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NYC is hiring a rat czar. ‘General aura of badassery’ required. - Gothamist
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People think my baby wears wig — he was born with Beatles hair (nypost.com)
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Great explainer on the incestual relationship between FTX and Alameda Trading that led to the downfall of both:
Today's Videos
Imagine you had a mental illness that caused you to believe you were living in something like "The Truman Show" (Jim Carrey movie) where everything around you is staged and everyone around you is an actor and your world is a set.
Fantastic geological history, and who knew that they caught it on camera?!?
Finally, Kanye West has truly lost his mind and he deserves everything that happens to him reputationally and financially for this.
Even Elon Musk isn't taking it: Elon Musk gives Kanye West the boot from Twitter over offensive posts: 'I tried my best' | Fox Business
This horrific mess of a person promoted the symbol for his potential presidential campaign: a Star of David (symbol of Judaism) with a swastika inside it. This is part of what caused Twitter (Elon Musk) to suspend Kanye's account, though only for 12 hours.
Elon Musk at the "delivery event" for Tesla's new semi-truck