On March 25, my new book comes out. It's called "Bad Law: 10 Popular Laws That Are Ruining America" This is my Bill of Wrongs. Instead of saying "orange man bad," I drilled down on 10 laws most people like that are actually destroying us. You can preorder below: www.amazon.com/Bad-Law-Popu... - ThreadSky

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andreastables.bsky.social•40 days ago

Looking forward to it. Your "Allow me to retort" was terrific.

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ljlboulder.bsky.social•46 days ago

I would like to pre-order your book, but I no longer use Amazon. Are you using any other sites to sell and distribute your book?

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elienyc.bsky.social•46 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/elienyc.bsky.social/post/3lf5trenbks2a

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anastacya.bsky.social•46 days ago

Yesssss! I loved your last book! I'm so excited for this one!

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chefmtv.bsky.social•14 days ago

Cool 😎 Can't wait!

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scottinmi.net•46 days ago

Thanks.
Love your NO BS attitude.

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wasassquatch.bsky.social•46 days ago

Preordered - and I’m so happy you’re on Bluesky!

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drnotta.bsky.social•45 days ago

Pre-ordered on Apple Books.

I know, I know. But I also know if I order a paper book, I won't read it.

Just to plant a seed ... Cory Doctorow crowdfunds his ebooks on Kickstarter.

And while the book might not be @PMPress wheelhouse, they also publish ebooks.

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tthiking.bsky.social•29 days ago

just preordered from local dc bookstore! will there also be an audio book??!

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gr8champagne.bsky.social•18 days ago

Elie Mystal’s earlier book, ‘Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy’s Guide To The Constitution,’ was a good read. It contained solid facts laced with Elie’s unique selection of words to drive his point home. I highly recommend you read it. I look forward to next book ‘Bad Law’.

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mi-forest.bsky.social•46 days ago

That will be an excellent read! Thank you!

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xmku.bsky.social•1 day ago

Can’t wait to read it

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delighth.bsky.social•46 days ago

Done.

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ltorigian.bsky.social•46 days ago

I will purchase your book, but not from Amazon. Bezos is part of the problem. I can no longer support anyone (or entity) that supports Trump.

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davidkister.bsky.social•22 days ago

Good to catch up to you here.🤙

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noisybrooklyn1.bsky.social•43 days ago

YES!!
Also, I'm glad you're here.

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sunnysaundra.bsky.social•46 days ago

Allow Me to Retort made me think so hard I got a headache...but in a good way. Looking forward to this one, too.

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outofnames.bsky.social•46 days ago

Congrats!

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banallbans.bsky.social•24 days ago

Ellie will you give us feedback on our proposed #constitutional #amendment?

Your analysis would be valuable!

Our #BanALLBans amendment aims to strip power from paid-off lawmakers in both parties to pass cruel senseless #billionaire-backed #bans on activities that are not proven to harm others.🗽

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ksalwa.bsky.social•41 days ago

Yay! Coming out on my birthday 🎉

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plainbeauty.bsky.social•17 days ago

Can’t wait!!

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jsblue.bsky.social•46 days ago

If you do a book tour (please do), come to Chicago (please do).

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hoyainnj.bsky.social•46 days ago

Can we pre-order somewhere else?

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willsonc.bsky.social•45 days ago

Why would u send people to Amazon? Like why in the fuck would u provide that link?

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elienyc.bsky.social•44 days ago

Kindle

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willsonc.bsky.social•44 days ago

I know how to find it elsewhere. If Amazon is the only place for something I want, then I do without.

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geekeyegirl.bsky.social•44 days ago

Done! Can’t wait to read it.

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michele207.bsky.social•46 days ago

You can also pre-order by contacting your local bookstore.

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amyp-nobs.bsky.social•45 days ago

Put in on Barnes and Noble and post the link. Don’t give Amazon the credit, those fuckers.

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fishgot2swim.bsky.social•44 days ago

Just preordered this!

Can't comment on the content but it'll be a good companion to your red book.

Wish we'd have more discussions on legal cases in public places. Thanks for contributing to specificity.

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care116.bsky.social•43 days ago

Is it only on Amazon? I’m trying to boycott them as much as possible.

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lamarsbar.bsky.social•10 days ago

WE NEED A LEADER! Perhaps…

- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
- Hakeem Jeffries
- Jamie Raskin
- Elizabeth Warren
- Adam Kinzinger (wild card)
- Jasmine Crockett

Your thoughts?

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ladycolumbia.bsky.social•32 days ago

Clever pic of you on the cover!

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cariboume.bsky.social•46 days ago

Allow Me to Retort taught me so much, and I recommend it to everyone who will listen. I can’t wait for your new book!

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elienyc.bsky.social•46 days ago

And here is a NON-Amazon pre-order link, for those so inclined.

And... yes, next week, in fact, I am recording the Audible so if reading is not your thing you will be able to listen to me scream it to you. :)

https://bookshop.org/p/books/bad-law-ten-popular-laws-that-are-ruining-america-elie-mystal/21644222?ean=9781620978580

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rhettman417.bsky.social•46 days ago

Will there be a book tour?

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dajensen.bsky.social•45 days ago

This is definitely a tempting audiobook.

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toepicktrips.bsky.social•46 days ago

Anywhere to pre-order a signed copy perhaps?

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alrglobal.bsky.social•46 days ago

Here for the non-Amazon links.🫠

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eloisemichael.bsky.social•43 days ago

https://Libro.fm

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tcshappyplace.bsky.social•15 days ago

Ordered. Many thanks!

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deadmanace.bsky.social•46 days ago

Do you ever do signed copies?

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orighu.bsky.social•46 days ago

I was just gonna ask would there be an version you read, cause I love your delivery 😆😆

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tr6c.bsky.social•17 days ago

Yes, please!

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ksalwa.bsky.social•41 days ago

Ordered

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ksalwa.bsky.social•38 days ago

@elienyc.bsky.social liked my post! It is pinned because he is Awesome and I am Cool 😎

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madsciencepro.bsky.social•36 days ago

I would be able to get so much more done if I could have you scream it to me. But I can't wait to read this one.

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pastbriton.bsky.social•46 days ago

Dang I missed you. Can’t believe I didn’t know you were here.

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dajensen.bsky.social•45 days ago

I keep finding people who I had been following on Twitter who are here but I haven't yet followed. Olbermann was my find of today.

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pastbriton.bsky.social•45 days ago

Yes I found anthea butler today and am delighted.

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awinbauer.bsky.social•45 days ago

📌

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noisyfearless.bsky.social•45 days ago

OMG I'M SO EXCITED I'M TYPING ALL IN CAPS LIKE THE ORANGE DOUCHEBAG BUT WITH PROPER USE OF THE APOSTROPHE! YAY!

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zee207702.bsky.social•40 days ago

😂😂😂👏🏽

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kanekavi.bsky.social•40 days ago

🤣

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toshivy74.bsky.social•46 days ago

I like to read but I bought your last book on audible because hearing you read it was 10x better 👍

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deniseparadis3.bsky.social•46 days ago

I did the same, except I bought the hard copy and followed along listening to it on audible.

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oraclestwin.bsky.social•46 days ago

Yessssa!

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theroyalher.bsky.social•46 days ago

I'm getting a hard copy and a scream at me version.

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theviolenceoftruth.bsky.social•46 days ago

March 25th? Gives Donald just enough time to ban it! And order us all to prison!

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fusche.bsky.social•46 days ago

I will get both - because, frankly listening to you lay down the truth is always a great experience.

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betterhumannewname.bsky.social•46 days ago

Is there gratuitous use of "motherfuckers?" If not, I'll just read and not listen.

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mistykitty3.bsky.social•46 days ago

Perfect for listening while I'm in the gym. 1 bike ride, basically.

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carryon66.bsky.social•42 days ago

Thank you for the additional site info.

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kswisher.bsky.social•46 days ago

Don’t forget voice warmup exercises!

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zolascola.bsky.social•46 days ago

Ooh... Now you're talking!
Though I did love a bit of "Allow Me To Retort" reading in the bathtub in the evening.

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orlamccool.bsky.social•46 days ago

Living Amazon free baby!

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indiastkali.bsky.social•46 days ago

Excellent!

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miamoochi.bsky.social•46 days ago

Lol, reading is my thing, but having you read your book to me is too extra to pass up.

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trixterphillips.bsky.social•46 days ago

If you're going to scream at me, can you at least do it in the style of 90s Second Wave Norwegian Black Metal vocals, please...? :))

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brianmarron.bsky.social•46 days ago

Does it include a take on the existance of the corporate form itself? Corporations are creatures of the law created for the good of civilization. How is that working out?

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indiastkali.bsky.social•46 days ago

GTFOH! Corporations work for the good of civilization the way cancer cells work for the good of our bodies.

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olbermann.bsky.social•46 days ago

Consumer note: Elie is a good talker. And speedy. The book is 256 pages so the audio book is like 37 minutes :-)

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colorado80537.bsky.social•46 days ago

🤣🤣🤣

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leahpetersen.bsky.social•46 days ago

Just in time for this non-fiction audible bender I've been on.

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eloisemichael.bsky.social•43 days ago

Get your audiobooks from https://libro.fm same cost and you didn't support Amazon.

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millienyc.bsky.social•46 days ago

Elie Mystal and Keith Olbermann need to take over that morning show on MSNBC - - like now. ⚖️

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ferrisbuelller.bsky.social•45 days ago

Did he get John Moschitta to give him voice over lessons?

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elienyc.bsky.social•46 days ago

But people will still order the print version for the same reason some people put ice in their scotch. :)

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pjvelez.bsky.social•46 days ago

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keithmo.bsky.social•24 days ago

I think I bought 4 copies of your last book: hardback (which went to my brother), paperback (I kept), ebook (which I actually started reading), audiobook (Apple).

If you don't mind, I may not buy so many copies this time.

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olbermann.bsky.social•46 days ago

Sigh. They're supposed to order BOTH

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jencoleslaw.bsky.social•46 days ago

I ALWAYS ORDER the hardcover AND the audiobook.

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coopersfriend.bsky.social•46 days ago

let them eat cake

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kristinamcc.bsky.social•44 days ago

That's right!

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kswisher.bsky.social•46 days ago

Hey! People will take an actual book out of my cold dead hands!

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pbwisco.smokefleet.net•46 days ago

I ordered the Kindle...I only put ice in whiskey...lol

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greenman44.bsky.social•46 days ago

Love Elie he is funny

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kswisher.bsky.social•46 days ago

Ok!

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wksmith.bsky.social•46 days ago

Why don’t you start up another network — or maybe buy Spinco for eight dollars and some used office furniture, a multiple of its present value — so you could give this guy the TV show he so richly deserves. Wouldn’t mind seeing you back on the air either.

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busrules.bsky.social•46 days ago

Good to know!

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ncmc49.bsky.social•28 days ago

Are you doing a book tour, coming to Virginia? I guess I can wait until the Cruise in November, but I hate to wait that long.

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usageofantoinette.bsky.social•28 days ago

Yes, please add VA to your book tour! The East Coast would be ideal by flying into Norfolk Int'l and speak at Norfolk State, Old Dominion U. or VA Wesleyan U (which is closer to ORF). But, other nearby venues like Hampton U; William & Mary College in Williamsburg, or @ our capital of Richmond. Pls?

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church-bear.bsky.social•46 days ago

I love everytime I see you on the tube.... keep screaming my friend

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chi-ice.bsky.social•46 days ago

Done!!!! Am waiting with bated breath my friend. Thanks for the non-Amazon link, this was important for many (hopefully MOST) of us.

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eloisemichael.bsky.social•43 days ago

Yes and get your audiobooks from https://libro.fm

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bqvist.bsky.social•32 days ago

Given the executive orders issued today, you might want to add a few chapters.

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liberalgrannie.bsky.social•42 days ago

I’ll definitely order this one.

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lamedna09.bsky.social•43 days ago

Congratulations!

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capodice.bsky.social•46 days ago

Never preordered a book so fast in my life.

"I know his movements, you know the LAWWWW."

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maryfeatherston.bsky.social•46 days ago

Oh, great, a new earworm.

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maryfeatherston.bsky.social•46 days ago

I SEE BAD THINGS ARISING

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pastbriton.bsky.social•46 days ago

Amazing fashion.

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richarddspatchcock.bsky.social•46 days ago

This Jesus must die.

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brycefb.bsky.social•33 days ago

Are you going to narrate this book on audible?

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scottnoddin8.bsky.social•43 days ago

Amazon, eew.

I’ll buy it but not from them. Hope it’s half as good as The Black Guy’s Guide to the Constitution. I’m still quoting it.

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jenlanepdx.bsky.social•1 day ago

You were great on @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social show today (as always)! I did a spit take on “Chip Westinghouse the Third!”

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xmku.bsky.social•22 hours ago

Thought of you immediately when news broke that General Brown had been fired

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xmku.bsky.social•22 hours ago

I second that

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laneactually.bsky.social•14 days ago

Please order from https://Bookshop.org to support your chosen local independent bookseller! BOYCOTT AMAZON & SUPPORT AUTHORS! Thx ❤️❤️❤️

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laurareeves.bsky.social•8 days ago

Just pre-ordered your book. I am so excited!

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marontheweb.bsky.social•46 days ago

Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

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truthmatters65.bsky.social•8 days ago

I believe the seeds of #constitutionalcrisis were sown by whoever devised the jackass rule that #SCOTUS rulings should be made by a partisan majority; instead of UNANIMOUS, like most juries. It's simple - if all justices can't agree - the lower court rulings STAND. No more partisan bullshit rulings!

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hkbs.bsky.social•46 days ago

I like the change up! I hope sales are obscene 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

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kristinamcc.bsky.social•44 days ago

I hope you meant obscenely high.

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tranquility-based.bsky.social•29 days ago

Thoughtful! I can’t wait to check this out.

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marianjp.bsky.social•21 days ago

I am preordering your book. BUT NOT ON AMAZON!
Thanks Elie. glad I found you on Bluesky.

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beccasmullet.bsky.social•46 days ago

📌

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buffyann1998.bsky.social•28 days ago

Do you know when it might come out on audiobook? I’m visually impaired, and I love your last book.

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elienyc.bsky.social•28 days ago

The Audio version should be available on launch day :)

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buffyann1998.bsky.social•28 days ago

Yay! Thank you!!

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transitfossil.bsky.social•24 days ago

oh, must read.

so glad to see you here on Bsky!

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mags234.bsky.social•30 days ago

Absolutely want to hear you screaming it to me. Waiting to be able to order the audio book.

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emer.net•43 days ago

I'm so excited! "Allow me to Retort" was so good!

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gregnap.bsky.social•46 days ago

Unfortunately, I must go the Amazon route. Everything is on my Kindle now.
Ordered.

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davemarc.us•46 days ago

Can't wait for the audio book, though maybe you should have had @olbermann.bsky.social read it and sprinkle in some extra cussing.

What does "popular" mean? Like, people support them despite the damage they're causing? Don't make me wait!

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elienyc.bsky.social•46 days ago

Popular as in passed with bipartisan support.

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davemarc.us•46 days ago

So less "the people didn't know what they were supporting" and more "the people didn't ask for that shit but got it anyway, good and hard"?

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elienyc.bsky.social•46 days ago

Little of column A, little of column B.

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davemarc.us•46 days ago

Stop reinforcing my desire to buy your damn book already. I love me some face-eating leopards.

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caroling2.bsky.social•46 days ago

Just preordered mine from my local bookstore. https://www.anunlikelystory.com/

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maggs.bsky.social•46 days ago

Allow Me To Retort both enlightened me and educated me. I was hoping you would grace us with another book and alas, you have. Just preordered it. Thank you for all you contribute to my sanity and clarity on the issues you cover.

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kristinamcc.bsky.social•44 days ago

DEFINITELY pre-order this book, but consider ordering what is sure to be a brilliant read at https://www.bookshop.org as I just did, and support an independent bookstore of your choice. Can't wait to read it. Will there be an audiobook, too?

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tirebiter.bsky.social•46 days ago

📌

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cakunzie.bsky.social•46 days ago

Congrats Elie!

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chijazz.bsky.social•46 days ago

Done!✔️

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saraivette.bsky.social•46 days ago

Will it be available on Audible? I looked for it so I could preorder but it is not listed.

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elienyc.bsky.social•46 days ago

I'm recording it next week. :)

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saraivette.bsky.social•46 days ago

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thesimplyfred.bsky.social•46 days ago

Good to find you here!!!!

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kathrynzalewski.bsky.social•46 days ago

Ordered!

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ubigdummy.bsky.social•8 days ago

You broke B&N Bro.

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georgejohnston.bsky.social•8 days ago

Fuck Amazon, tell people to order from https://www.powells.com/ or any other non-corrupt independent bookstore.

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daneshu.bsky.social•22 days ago

When do we fly the US Flag upside down? Elon Musk admitted that he is an illegal immigrant. He paid millions for people to vote for Trump in 2024. He has taken over the Governmental Office of Personnel & Management & implemented RAGE (Retire All Government Employees).
Not Funny

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freewillig.bsky.social•46 days ago

Is there anywhere else we can pre-order?

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kay-vandenberg.bsky.social•46 days ago

Pre-ordered!

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howshallwelive.bsky.social•46 days ago

What a wonderful actionable approach instead of rolling in the us vs them muck. Increasing transparency to force system change is the way! 🙌

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iamsam2025.bsky.social•7 days ago

So excited! I loved Allow Me to Retort!

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donnamct.bsky.social•20 days ago

📌

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smcdonnell.bsky.social•4 days ago

This sounds like a great book and an excellent conversation starter. Good luck!

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themod.bsky.social•8 days ago

💥💪🕺👍💥

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mhking.bsky.social•43 days ago

Desperately awaiting this one and really looking forward to it!!

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drsquishy.bsky.social•43 days ago

Just pre ordered it. Thank you for your incredible insight.

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truthtellerma.bsky.social•43 days ago

This woman knows the assignment. Loved your last book. Recommending it to my social media bookclub. Will be getting this one too! You provide my legal education so when Trumpers come at me with ignorant ish I know what to slap them with 😆

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gizmowc.bsky.social•23 days ago

But the orange man is still bad, right?

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ktap33.bsky.social•46 days ago

Is the "each state gets two senators" on the list?

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elienyc.bsky.social•46 days ago

That's not a bad "law" so much as a bad "structural constitutional issue"... but, yes, in fact, I address this in the epilogue. :)

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carryon66.bsky.social•42 days ago

Awesome.

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carryon66.bsky.social•42 days ago

Please find an additional place for selling your book, because some of us will not use Amazon commerce.

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carryon66.bsky.social•42 days ago

Dear Elie, please find an additional

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jackiegardina.bsky.social•46 days ago

📌

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sleepy3er1doc.bsky.social•45 days ago

Can't wait 😁

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noahdahl.bsky.social•46 days ago

📌

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tannytanny.bsky.social•46 days ago

This'll be fun. Congratulations, Elie. Will there be an audiobook?

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stephenspower.bsky.social•46 days ago

Great idea for a book. On my list.

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danadelibovi.bsky.social•44 days ago

And look what’s in my public library—in St. Charles County, Missouri! 😊

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danadelibovi.bsky.social•46 days ago

Honestly--this is a tantalizing book I really want to read.

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marthareynolds.bsky.social•3 days ago

Pre-ordered! Thank you, @elienyc.bsky.social

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stephmu00mls.bsky.social•33 days ago

*PLEASE* order this book from Reparations Club, an independently Black-owned and operated business -

or literally *ANY* other merchant besides Amazon, which treats employees like dirt underneath Jeff Bezos' feet, sometimes murdering them in the process!

🇺🇸

https://rep.club/products/bad-law?srsltid=AfmBOoq_B1sGbie_IKq-KlJJW9TDklM-V-DxuGWTsCHhYRah7RACv7xG

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kalenaaleka.bsky.social•43 days ago

📌

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bawalker.bsky.social•39 days ago

Always learn a lot from you- laugh a bit as well! Thx

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conbnewman.bsky.social•45 days ago

Excellent!! Looking forward to reading. I hope it’s available on https://Libro.fm and not just Audible (like your first book). Thank you!

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hoobajoob.bsky.social•46 days ago

📌

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textilemama.bsky.social•23 days ago

Can’t wait to read this! And thrilled to see you’re on BlueSky 🔥

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morninglark.bsky.social•1 day ago

Listening to you on @thebrianlehrershow.bsky.social and LOVING it! Fire in the belly! Thanks for fighting the good fight.

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saneplanet.bsky.social•11 days ago

"Our intervention no matter how how disruptive, will only be a temporary roadblock unless you, the PEOPLE, rise. This is your warning. This is your chance."

https://bsky.app/profile/saneplanet.bsky.social/post/3lhukfzqhm22e

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saneplanet.bsky.social•15 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/saneplanet.bsky.social/post/3lhkvnnynfc2z

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saneplanet.bsky.social•19 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/saneplanet.bsky.social/post/3lhcsldsuuc2a

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saneplanet.bsky.social•25 days ago

WHY are you not addressing this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NfY2I75fdI

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emsid42.bsky.social•11 days ago

I am buying your book and I plan to read it, but only because I love you. I am not convinced that anything about the law, good or bad, is still relevant to the world we live in. But please keep speaking-- your speaking raises my morale, and I'm so grateful for your existence and the noise you make.

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llcoola.bsky.social•4 days ago

📌 📚

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cbkingsley.bsky.social•46 days ago

Done. Can’t wait to read it.

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dustbunny44.bsky.social•46 days ago

Is the "Presidential pardon power" one of them? While it can't be high on the list that affects people day to day, it's hard to see the lot of good it does, especially when wielded by a grifting criminal. Blagojevich's "this thing is golden" comes to mind.

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salentz.bsky.social•46 days ago

Another book to add to my TBR list!

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salentz.bsky.social•46 days ago

Also, please give us a heads up when you are making appearances for the book so we can tune in. Thank you!

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mdhawk.bsky.social•46 days ago

Can't wait!!!

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recommendedhighly.bsky.social•46 days ago

Can I give it a lousy review now and not waste my time?

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elienyc.bsky.social•46 days ago

Couldn't you be a mensch and buy it and then give it a lousy review without reading it? It would give your bad review more heft and gravitas if you pointed out that you bought it while talking out of your ass about why it's bad. :)

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recommendedhighly.bsky.social•46 days ago

Actually I never review anything I haven't actually read.
But I've read some of your other stuff & watched you on tv & other than Joyless Reid, can't think of anything who matches you for racism thinking and hatred.
To hear you, one might think Andrew Johnson was still president & Bull Connor his VP

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recommendedhighly.bsky.social•46 days ago

I'm sure you'll want to come back saying that would be Trump & Vance but we all know better

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nuuson.bsky.social•45 days ago

📌

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mellycumberbatch.bsky.social•43 days ago

And I was just about to ask you to please write another book! I loved “Allow Me To Retort”

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yellieyell.bsky.social•46 days ago

Yay! I can't wait! I always tell people to read Allow Me To Retort! 🙌🏽

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arrscott.bsky.social•46 days ago

Preordered. Can’t wait to read it!

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oldjavaguy.bsky.social•46 days ago

Is there going to be an audible version of this? Please?

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willbearsmom.bsky.social•46 days ago

Can’t wait! Thank you for your labor

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filmalicia.bsky.social•1 day ago

My brother practiced law for 35+ years, and I would describe him as a political moderate who probably voted for as many Republicans as Democrats in his life.

I sent him your first book and he absolutely loved it. Wish I could send him your second — he died of cancer on Nov. 19. He also hated Trump.

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