Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

If you thought you’d already seen people saying the stupidest things possible on the internet, prepare yourselves.

Jack be nimble, jack be quick, hurry up and indict this prick.

We can show the world that autocracy can be defeated.

Anyone who bans teaching American history has no right to shape America’s future.

Michigan is a great lesson for Dems everywhere: when you have power…use it!

My years-long effort to drive family and friends away has really paid off this year.

How stupid are these people?

You are either for trump or for democracy. Pick one.

If rights aren’t universal, they are privilege, not rights.

If you can’t control your emotions, someone else will.

People identifying as christian while ignoring christ and his teachings is a strange thing indeed.

This isn’t Democrats spending madly. This is government catching up.

Democracy cannot function without a free press.

Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

Every one of the “Roberts Six” lied to get on the court.

Not all heroes wear capes.

The Giant Orange Man Baby is having a bad day.

We are aware of all internet traditions.

Baby steps, because the Republican Party is full of angry babies.

Many life forms that would benefit from greater intelligence, sadly, do not have it.

You are so fucked. Still, I wish you the best of luck.

Wake up. Grow up. Get in the fight.

You come for women, you’re gonna get your ass kicked.

This chaos was totally avoidable.

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Good news, if the ruling is actually enforced:

… Assistant District Attorney Thomas Binger said the state crime lab would destroy the gun, probably in April. Judge Bruce Schroeder, the Kenosha County judge who presided over Rittenhouse’s trial, approved the agreement. Rittenhouse was not in court for Friday’s hearing.

The judge also ordered that Rittenhouse’s $2 million bail be divided among his attorney, a foundation that solicited donations for his defense and actor Ricky Schroder, who donated to the defense fund…

Rittenhouse’s attorney, Mark Richards, filed a motion Jan. 19 asking prosecutors to return Rittenhouse’s rifle, his ammunition, his face mask and other clothing he was wearing the night of the shooting to him. Richards and David Hancock, a spokesman for Rittenhouse, said last week that Rittenhouse, who is now 19, wanted to destroy the rifle and throw the rest of the items away so nothing can be used as a political symbol or trophy celebrating the shootings.

“We didn’t think anyone should profit from it,” Richards told reporters after the hearing. Asked if anyone had reached out about purchasing the gun, Richards responded: “Lots of people.” He didn’t elaborate…

The judge approved an agreement that calls for splitting the money between Richards’ law firm and the #Fightback Foundation. Attorneys Lin Wood and John Pierce, who were representing Rittenhouse in the early days of case, formed the foundation to raise money for him. The agreement also calls for sending $150,000 to Schroder, the former star of the 1980s television series “Silver Spoons.”…

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  2. 2.

    Anne Laurie

    @Soprano2: I don’t believe the liar, he probably wants to sell the stuff.

    As long as it’s destroyed by the sheriff’s office, Rittenhouse’s motivations are not important.

    Could certainly be that his attorneys want the GoFundMe cash in hand, as against uncertain future funds from an auction that will only attract more bad publicity.

    But as long as the gun is destroyed, that’s a win for our side.

  5. 5.

    HumboldtBlue

    @Anne Laurie: 

    that’s a win for our side

    I just watched a very good Brazilian crime movie that focuses sharply on how small that win may be. The world can be a very hard place.

    Elite Squad 2: The Enemy Within is focused on a Rio Military Policeman who finds out shit ain’t what it appears.

  9. 9.

    prostratedragon

    January 30, also known as “Could you pick another day, please,” is a frequently rough day in history. After some strong early efforts, it really gets going after about 1930. An interesting range of people were born on the day, from Livia Augusta to Fred Korematsu, and with many great actors of our day in the mix. Speaking of Brazil, with their usual perfect pitch its arts community have chosen this day for the Day of Saudade.

    “Claustrofobia,” Martinho da Vila

    [Oh, and this year’s a round number for me.]

  16. 16.

    SFAW

    @germy:

    They punished the gun and let the shooter walk away.

    Which is interesting, since “guns don’t kill people; people kill people!”

  19. 19.

    JML

    @SFAW: I thought he was good on NYPB Blue. Too bad he’s apparently a total scumbag IRL.

    The other thing he’s probably known for is Lonesome Dove. But if only referencing Silver Spoons (a bad show that kids my age loved, because of the wish-fulfillment Richie Rich aspect) bothers him…let all else be ignored.

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    BruceFromOhio

    .. Rittenhouse, who is now 19, wanted to destroy the rifle and throw the rest of the items away so nothing can be used as a political symbol or trophy celebrating the shootings.

    is the tender young fascist expressing … regret for his actions? perhaps not comfy in the role of the pawn?

  22. 22.

    Bokonon

    I bet any time now, the NRA and gun nuts will start fundraising to FREE THAT POOR GUN FROM DEATH ROW.

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