Minnesota got there own wildfires. Maybe Trump will cut their funding.

Minnesota funding got cut over things that there should have been control over.
On second thought, they knew it was happening so I guess they did have control over it.

There were storms around Lake Vermilion the last couple of days and hopefully put a damper on the fires, often the result of campers.
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area is opening up some areas to day trips and overnight use.

The Free Love days✌️

Hey man, when it comes to benevolence, be loathe to question the commitment of tempo.

Hey thanks, I'll keep that in mind.

You appear to be on a 'smear' campaign.
🥱

AI

No comprehensive evidence shows Nick Shirley harassed people, aggressively questioned everyone, refused to stop recording when asked, or refused to leave premises across all (or even most) locations in his Minnesota daycare video. His tactics have been criticized as reckless or sensationalized by some, but descriptions portray him as persistent investigative journalism rather than outright illegal harassment. 🤔

csmonitor.com

Summary from Reports and the Video ContextHarassment claims: Critics (including some media outlets, CAIR, and defenders of the centers) described his approach as biased, sensationalized, and potentially anti-immigrant in framing (many targeted centers were Somali-run). They argued it created a hostile environment or unfairly implied fraud without full context (e.g., locked doors for safety, holiday timing, or prior inspections). However, there are no widespread reports of physical harassment, threats, or repeated unwanted contact beyond his one-time visits and filming.

csmonitor.com

Aggressive questioning: Shirley used confrontational, direct questioning typical of investigative YouTubers (e.g., asking why places appeared empty, referencing public funding records, knocking on doors, and commenting on the spot). Not every location involved intense interrogation—some showed him observing locked/blacked-out buildings or minimal activity with narration. He did press staff or representatives at certain sites.

judiciary.house.gov

Recording and leaving premises: In similar later videos (e.g., New York adult daycares), staff told him to leave after questioning, and he appears to have complied (common in his style: film the interaction and depart).

@TrumpNews_Baby

No prominent reports or lawsuits from the Minnesota video indicate he refused to stop filming when explicitly asked or trespassed by refusing to leave. Centers often have locked doors for child safety, which he highlighted as suspicious. Critics noted he may not have always visited during peak hours or accounted for operational norms.

komonews.com

Recklessness of tactics: This is subjective and debated. Critics called it reckless because it risked doxxing businesses/owners, potentially endangering communities, spreading unverified claims (some centers had children present or were later found compliant in parts), and amplifying stereotypes without professional investigation standards. Some centers faced backlash, closures, or scrutiny post-video.

csmonitor.com

Supporters (and Shirley himself) viewed it as legitimate journalism using public records, open visits, and documentation of what he observed, which drew official attention to potential issues and led to investigations/charges in some cases.

judiciary.house.gov

The ~41-minute video involved visits to nearly a dozen centers. Behavior varied by site—some showed empty appearances with little interaction; others had more direct engagement. No evidence of systematic refusal to stop recording or leave, and no criminal charges against Shirley for his Minnesota actions.

mprnews.org

Overall, his methods align with aggressive citizen journalism that polarizes audiences: effective at spotlighting issues for some, overly confrontational or misleading for others. Legal experts generally note that filming in public or semi-public spaces (like business exteriors) is protected, but private property rules apply inside.

Trump defenders whining about weaponized lawfare is ludicrous. Tell that to Davy Hearn.

Potential does too mean squat. Conflicts of interest are usually taken seriously. There is a reason for the Emoluments Clauses.

Do you have a list of the court cases with decisions resulting in violations of the Emoluments Clause ?

I believe it's 0.

How many cases was Norm Eisen involved with ?

It's more than 0.

Woke AI
Concerns regarding corruption in the Trump administration cannot be simply dismissed as obsessive "Trump Derangement Syndrome" (TDS), as they are rooted in documented actions and unprecedented ethical challenges. Observers, legal experts, and government watchdogs point to a wide range of specific, verifiable issues that define the administration's approach to governance:

Lol.

The ones that sued?

"18.       Similarly, the amended notice to CLOUD claimed that a DHS OIG surveillance

operation had exposed overbilling from January through March 2025, nearly a full year before

DCYF sent the initial CCAP suspension notice to CLOUD in the aftermath of the Shirley video.

       19.       On information and belief, the purported “credible allegations” of fraud against

Plaintiffs HOPKINS CCC and CLOUD cited in the initial CCAP suspension notices in fact

reflected Defendants’ decision to simply accept the allegations in Shirley’s video as “credible” so

that Defendants could attempt to appease the federal government by “throwing Plaintiffs under the

bus” and did not reflect any objective or good-faith investigation of Plaintiffs’ childcare

operations.#

DCYF is a successor agency to the Minnesota Department of Human Services’ oversight of the
CCAP program in Minnesota.

https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72289831/4/hopkins-child-care-center-llc-v-brown/

The state had evidence of overbillings well before Shirley visited the centers.
Did they file suit because the state was forced to act by the video ? They appear to be saying 'yes, to appease the federal government.'
I'm not sure the state has shown much willingness to appease the federal government on many issues.