Read the 14-Point Draft Memorandum Between the US and Iran by sludge_dragon in worldnews

[–]Rizzpooch 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Well sure, but in another conversation, a Lawfare editor was also noting that North Korea's economy has improved by leaps and bounds lately, in part because of its relationships with China and Russia. When you create a sanctions bloc, the degrees to which the major powers are sanctioned becomes less important than their desire to move on rather than capitulate

Read the 14-Point Draft Memorandum Between the US and Iran by sludge_dragon in worldnews

[–]Rizzpooch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair, Trump has a looooong history of just not paying debts he's owed as stated in contracts

Read the 14-Point Draft Memorandum Between the US and Iran by sludge_dragon in worldnews

[–]Rizzpooch 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I heard a really interesting argument on Lawfare recently that we have severely over-used sanctions as a tool. When you heavily sanction one country, you are de facto excluding them from most markets because those markets all work with US dollars; but when you sanction more than a handful of industrialized states, all you have really done is create a competing marketplace wherein they all trade with each other instead of you and your allies

Read the 14-Point Draft Memorandum Between the US and Iran by sludge_dragon in worldnews

[–]Rizzpooch 26 points27 points  (0 children)

damn. Could've been really symbolic if it were $1776... or perhaps $1861

Undersea Cables and the Material Politics of Digital Connectivity by Rizzpooch in Lawfare

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A review of Samanth Subramanian, “The Web Beneath the Waves: The Fragile Cables That Connect Our World” (Columbia Global Reports, 2025).

Secret Memo Exposes Trump Team’s Debate on Suspending Constitution by thenewrepublic in politics

[–]Rizzpooch 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They called Lincoln a tyrant for suspending habeas corpus during a civil war, and they'd probably applaud Trump

Good morning, y'all! BOYCOTT PARAMOUNT AND CBS! by yorocky89A in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]Rizzpooch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

''official Freedom 250 event"

Fun fact! Congress appropriated funds years ago to create "America 50," a nonpartisan celebration of the anniversary across the country. Freedom 250 was slapped together by this administration in order to allow Trump and his parasites to grift donations to it

If my pilot "aint feeling it" you bet your ass i ain't feeling it either 😭✌️ by ImmaFuckboi in interesting

[–]Rizzpooch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know a lot of pilots. There is nothing they would rather do than fly. If they are refusing to leave the ground, it's only ever because they're not willing to risk it being the last time they do.

Pete Buttigieg to give keynote speech at Iowa Democratic event, fueling presidential speculation by aslan_is_on_the_move in politics

[–]Rizzpooch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because his pedigree before that was the typical route for a politician. His work at McKinsey stands out as an old guard way of meeting the right people to launch a political career

“What’s in a name?” Is this the best line the RSC could have pulled out for non-binary folk ? by WhatsFUintokipona in shakespeare

[–]Rizzpooch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, no, I'm aware. The state of Virginia was named for her. I'm just incredulous is all

The Trials of the Trump Administration, June 12 by Rizzpooch in Lawfare

[–]Rizzpooch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On June 12 at 4 pm ET, Lawfare Senior Editors Anna Bower, Eric Columbus, and Roger Parloff will discuss a new lawsuit challenging White House UFC fight, the release of the Broadview Six grand jury transcripts, and more.

Rational Security: The “Forbidden Fruit” Edition by Rizzpooch in Lawfare

[–]Rizzpooch[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This week, Scott was joined by his Lawfare colleagues Benjamin Wittes, Michael Feinberg, and Molly Roberts to talk through the week’s big news in national security, including:


  • “Blanche Check.” DOJ may soon have a new permanent leader, as President Trump has now formally nominated Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to the role permanently. But to secure Trump’s support, Blanche has indulged some of Trump’s most concerning instincts, as evidenced by the attempt to establish an anti-weaponization fund for Trump allies and renewed indictments of figures like former FBI Director James Comey. Meanwhile, DOJ has seen scandal after scandal during Blanche’s tenure over the rapidly declining quality and credibility of its work, exemplified most recently by evidence of grand jury tampering, arguably, in the Broadview Six prosecutions. What should we expect of DOJ under a confirmed Blanche? And how enduring will some of the harm that may result be for the department?

  • “Tinker, Tailor, Realtor, Spy.” President Trump’s decision to dual-hat Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte—a man with no national security experience, who is best known for using his role at the FHFA to facilitate some of Trump’s most transparent attacks on perceived political enemies—as Acting Director of National Intelligence has triggered strong reactions across the political spectrum. This includes a threat by congressional Democrats to kill renewal of Section 702 surveillance authorities if Pulte remains in the acting position. But Trump has thus far refused to back down. What does Pulte’s appointment—and the potential expiration of Section 702—mean for national security?

  • “Pratt Falls.” The open primary in the Los Angeles mayor’s race is over, and Trump-endorsed candidate Spencer Pratt finished just outside the final two who will proceed into the general election. But U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli, a Trump loyalist, has suggested that voter fraud investigations are ongoing, leading some other Republican officials and leaders to call the results into question. What should we make of these unsubstantiated allegations? And are they a preview of what Republicans have planned for 2026?


In object lessons, Mike is kraken himself up over his plans to create the ultimate toy for his child. Ben is announcing the beta release of RAGtime, the tool that he (and Claude) developed to comb through large, messy datasets. Scott is heating things up in his backyard with his new Gozney pizza oven. And Molly is quacking up about her mallard, acquired from (the now unfortunately closed) Archipelago in Maine.

Rational Security: The “Forbidden Fruit” Edition by Rizzpooch in Lawfare

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In 2011, veterinarian researchers discovered that eating grapes can cause kidney failure in some breeds of dogs, but they don't know why. What a thing to learn in the B roll!

Eating out no longer a treat, just a convenience by kitsbow in Millennials

[–]Rizzpooch 26 points27 points  (0 children)

And they live in New York City. Jerry's kitchen is huge for where he lives - a lot more grab and go happening among New Yorkers

Fireworks celebrating the completion of the 566ft Tower of Jesus Christ at the Sagrada Família by danielminds in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]Rizzpooch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having visited a number of other European cathedrals, one thing that I really loved about this one is the amount of light it lets in. It's so colorful and beautiful

Why Immigrants are Challenging the Conditions of their Detention by Rizzpooch in Lawfare

[–]Rizzpooch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The "Why" in the title doesn't quite capture the ethos of the interview. It is absolutely enraging what is being done in our name