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Ah, yes, the, "I have rights, therefore no one's rights are being infringed," argument.

Disney’s lawyers just argued in court that they have specifically changed their broadcasting to avoid issues with the Trump Regime.

How could this possibly have a chilling effect, all of this random unpredictable stuff

Maybe forward to the first amendment professor.

www.techdirt.com/2026/10/08/u...

That’s quite a catch 22 “if free speech was under attack, you could tell because I wouldn’t be able to say so”

imagine saying that in 2026 and believing you are correct? astounding!

Eugene Volokh?

Yeah, unless the conf was Chatham House, it’s time to start naming and shaming.

Was it @radiofreetom.bsky.social? Sounds just like him! Oh, wait. Tom says the US is not fascist, because we're still allowed to to wonder aloud whether it is.

So, a professor that doesn't understand his subject, then.

turley

The Usual Suspects

Got it on 3.

And this is coming from an old white guy

A couple weeks ago, professor I know met with a congressional rep about his subject matter expertise. The university sent a babysitter to make sure he didn't say anything that could result in Trump admin retaliation.

Were they wearing their Federalist Society T Shirt and cap while making this assertion, or did they more subtly demonstrate their bona fides by working a reference to the Supreme Court acting as a restraining influence on Trump into their comments?