The Man Who Would Be Murphy loses again

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Ooops!

Connecticut’s aspiring senator, current Attorney General William Tong committed state resources — taxpayers’ money — to join in on 45 separate suits against the Trump Administration in 2025. In almost all of those suits, a temporary victory in a federal District Court has proved ephemeral when it’s heard on the appellate level of the Supreme Court. The latest blow to this little man landed earlier this week, on New Years Eve:

DEC. 31, 2025

Federal appellate court okays Planned Parenthood funding halt

(UPI) -- A three-judge panel on Tuesday overturned an injunction that stopped the Trump administration from halting Medicaid funding for abortion provider Planned Parenthood.

The First Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston placed a hold on U.S. District Court of Massachusetts Judge Indira Talwani's order blocking a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that eliminated Medicaid funding for providers of tax-exempt abortion services.

Talwani agreed with arguments made by respective attorneys general for 22 states and the District of Columbia that challenged the funding block on Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers that also provide reproductive health and family planning services if they received more than $800,000 in Medicaid funding in 2023.

California, New York and Connecticut are the lead plaintiffs in the case, and a spokesperson for California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the appellate court's ruling was disappointing but would not stop the state from "ensuring vulnerable Californians can access the healthcare they need," The Guardian reported.

Officials for Planned Parenthood said the measure targeted it and forced the closure of 20 Planned Parenthood centers since the act took effect in July.

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Talwani on Dec. 2 ruled the plaintiff states were likely to succeed in their case that claims the Republican-led Congress and President Donald Trump targeted Planned Parenthood in the OBBBA with an ambiguous law.

She said the law does not clearly identify which healthcare organizations are affected and created a retroactive restriction on Planned Parenthood's ability to participate in Medicaid programs intended to help low-income individuals and families.

…The appellate court's panel disagreed and said Congress has the authority to make such changes and that the law is not ambiguous, which makes it likely the Trump administration would win the case on appeal.

Talwani and the three judges on the appellate court panel that ruled against her order were appointed by presidents who were Democrats.

The same appellate court earlier overturned a prior ruling by Talwani that favored Planned Parenthood and the same 22 states and the District of Columbia.

‘Smorgasbord Of Stupid’: Gregg Jarrett Explains How Democrats Suing Trump ‘Over Everything’ Backfired ‘Big Time’

Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett said Wednesday that Democrats handed President Donald Trump one of his most consequential advantages this year after dragging him into court over nearly every major action he took.

The Trump administration has faced hundreds of lawsuits from Democrats and allied groups, a legal barrage that ultimately backfired. Appearing on “The Evening Edit,” Jarrett said Democrats’ court losses didn’t merely remove legal roadblocks to Trump’s policies but instead produced rulings that expanded presidential authority.

“It’s a smorgasbord of stupid. But the biggest was that Democrats sued Trump over everything, and it boomeranged against them big time. Yeah, they had some early wins, but when they ultimately lost in the higher courts, the rulings had the unintended effect of vastly expanding Trump’s presidential powers,” Jarrett told host Elizabeth MacDonald. “Every time he did anything, Democrats and their allies sued, more than 530 times in 11 months, which is pretty shocking. And the major cases, of course, went to the U.S. Supreme Court where Trump won an astounding 90% of the time.”

Jarrett said that Democrats’ relentless courtroom assaults on Trump didn’t just fail but fundamentally reshaped the balance of power in Trump’s favor.

“His biggest victory was ending the nationwide injunctions that had tried to block his policies. That’s all gone now. They’ve neutered the district court judges. But Trump also netted big wins on amnesty, transgender issues, third country removals, immigration enforcement, ending DEI funding,” Jarrett said. “And he’s poised to win the right to fire people at executive agencies. So in all, he’s actually racked up 21 Supreme Court wins, according to my count. And poised to win more, all of it thanks to Democrats who mistakenly challenged his authority, and they lost.”

The Trump administration is closing out the year with an impressive Supreme Court track record. Court data show the administration won in roughly 20 emergency appeals in 2025, suffering only a handful of setbacks. Those wins allowed the government to press ahead with policies barring passport changes tied to gender identity and restricting transgenders in the military. (RELATED: ‘Define Wins’: Dem Rep Spins Trump’s Victories After CNN Host Lists Off His Accomplishments)

The justices further cleared the way for the president to remove federal employees and dismiss Democratic appointees serving on independent agency boards. Immigration enforcement likewise benefited, with rulings permitting renewed third-country removals, termination of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans, and the end of parole programs that had shielded hundreds of thousands of migrants.

None of that matters to Tong; his sole concern is positioning himself for Chris Murphy’s senate seat if that adulterous midget succeeds in his own quixotic quest for the Democrats’ Presidential nomination.

He crowed about his temporary victory earlier:

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My guess is we won’t be hearing any more about this one, but we can be confident he’ll be announcing another me-too suit in the next few weeks.

Burning Madolf commented on the previous post and I was reminded to find the story behind this headline:

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Los Angeles Times

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Jun 24, 2025 — Scammers stole more than $10 million in financial aid last year by fraudulently enrolling in California's community colleges.Read more

AI Overview

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Yes, reports indicate around 1.2 million fraudulent applications were submitted to California community colleges recently, largely due to AI-driven schemes using stolen identities, which floods online classes, blocks real students from enrolling, and steals millions in financial aid funds, prompting colleges to invest in new verification tech

. This massive influx of "ghost students" exploits the shift to online learning for easy financial aid, impacting nearly 80% of the state's campuses. 

How the Fraud Works

  1. Stolen Identities: Scammers use stolen personal information (like Social Security numbers) and AI bots to create many fake student profiles.

  2. Exploiting Online Systems: They apply through online systems like CCCApply (CCCApply), which were less robust during the pandemic's shift to remote learning.

  3. Financial Aid Fraud: Once enrolled, these fake students quickly claim financial aid, receiving $2,000-$5,000 before dropping out, costing millions.

  4. Blocking Real Students: The fake enrollments take up spots in popular online classes, preventing legitimate students from registering. 

Impact

  • Financial Losses: Millions in federal and state funds are lost to fraud.

  • Enrollment Issues: Real students can't get into needed classes.

  • System Strain: The system faces unprecedented challenges, affecting at least 90 colleges. 

Now multiply that by 50 states

I thought they taught that in college?

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but doesn’t understand the citizens’ lack of trust in Congressional rinos

But wait, here’s great news! You don’t even have to complete your victimhood major!

Ask ChatGPD and Chat will answer”

Q: Does Starbucks train newly hired baristas?

A: Yes, Starbucks provides comprehensive, hands-on training for new baristas, covering everything from making drinks to embodying the brand's customer service culture, using a mix of on-the-job learning, mentorship, and online modules, so you can start with little to no prior experience. Their "Barista Basics" program immerses you in store routines with dedicated trainers, focusing on product knowledge and crafting perfect beverages to ensure you become a confident and skilled barista. 

What the training involves:

  • Barista Basics Program:

    Initial training for essential skills and knowledge, delivered one-on-one and on the job. 

  • The Starbucks Experience:

    A core class, often taught in a group setting, focusing on connecting with customers and the company's values. 

  • Hands-On Practice:

    You'll learn by doing, with support from your manager, in-store trainers, and coaches. 

  • 70/20/10 Model:

    Learning is broken down into 70% on-the-job experience, 20% feedback/mentorship, and 10% formal training. 

  • Advanced Training:

    Opportunities to develop into Shift Supervisors, Barista Trainers, and even store management roles. 

What to expect:

  • You can walk in with no prior experience and they will train you. 

  • Training includes learning recipes, handling customer interactions, and mastering store operations. 

  • It's an immersive program designed to build confidence and competence quickly. 

SNOPE idiots "debunk" one of these true stories, ignore the other; guess which one stirred their ire? (Don’t peek)

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This?

Or this one?

Can't say I’m all onboard with this (of course, I'm not jumping overboard either, like some narco-terrorists I've seen), but its effect on Democrats is delicious

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Update(s):

The good news: Mamdani is on the same team as Musk. The bad news: they're both Nazis

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Or so the experts of Media would have it.

Death of a nation (Updated)

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"We will replace the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism"

UPDATE:

METAPHOR ALERT: Zohran Mamdani fans disappointed by disastrous ‘block party’ with no food or bathrooms.

This “block party” was a bust.

Scores of Zohran Mamdani fans who braved freezing temperatures to celebrate the new mayor as he was publicly sworn into office Thursday were left disappointed by the bash the socialist pol had promised.

Around 10,000 supporters stood outside City Hall during the event — billed as an “Inauguration for a New Era Block Party” by Mamdani’s staff — crammed into several barricaded pens without access to bathrooms or any food concession stands.

“It’s definitely not a block party,” said Danny Mahabir, 30, an Astoria resident who told The Post he’d been expecting a mix of food and music at the New Year’s Day festivities.

Get used to disappointment, Danny.

Posted at 10:42 am by Stephen Green