Chris Wellens

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@Dr_Bombay@mstdn.social @samlitzinger@journa.host Iceland — The Althing (930 CE) Most scholars consider this the oldest functioning democracy because: It began as an assembly of free citizens in 930 CE It created laws and settled disputes It has operated (with interruptions) for over 1,000 years It evolved into a modern parliament in the 19th century Even though Iceland later came under Norwegian and Danish rule, the Althing itself never fully disappeared, which is why it holds the title.

Melania Trump demands that ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel, calling him corrosive, because of a joke about her as an "expectant widow".

Melania does not seem to know about the Supreme Court case of Hustler v. Falwell, where the Court held that parodies of public figures, even those intending to cause emotional distress, are protected by the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Imagine that! Melania, an immigrant
to the U.S. on a "genius" visa, with the entire Department of Justice available to advise her, does not understand this.

#Melania #Kimmel #SupremeCourt #FirstAmendment

On the "Shrinking Trump" podcast yesterday, a psychologist stated that he drove around the neighborhood and jotted down the addresses of houses with Trump signs in their front yards. He then wrote them this anonymous letter: "I am really concerned about your support for a pedophile, and I really hope you can clarify for the sake of the safety of the women and children in the neighborhood." All the signs came down. In two instances, he sent a follow up letter, and then signs came down. #pedophile #psychology