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April 27, 2026
Cole Allen “manifesto”

I’m always reluctant to share these so-called “manifestos”. Very rarely can any good come out of it, But I do believe they should all be treated similarly in terms of disclosure. It’s not because of how it may be misused or propagandized that we should fall into the trap of censorship.

What I find astonishing about this “manifesto” is the level of arrogance in it. The level of narcissistic delusion - “self sacrifice” for some “greater good” that these unhinged lunatics have convinced themselves of.

Everyone is the hero in their own story, even when they are engaging in attempted murder.

Cole thought security was weak. Ultimately, security at this event did its job. But only for the threat it faced.

That threat being a delusional, radicalized idiot with no meaningful training who thought he was going to LARP his way into a political assassination by kamikaze running into martyrdom.

A stupid plan carried out by someone who thought he is smarter than he is. And security did his job.

For the threat it faced.

The reality is that holding this event, with the president and the vice president together in one room, at a hotel, where there was apparently no meaningful security done in the periphery - had the weapon of attack been different, like a bomb in the garage, or something along those lines, followed by trained armed attackers, it’s not clear what might have been.

A chain is only as strong as the weakest link.

An organization is only as strong as its weakest individual.

We are now seeing poor decision after poor decision by the apparent weakest links at the highest levels of government, for the most important political players of our time.

They say never attribute to malice what can be explained through incompetence.

Once is an accident. Twice is a coincidence, three times is enemy action.

We are well beyond incompetence.

https://nypost.com/2026/04/26/us-news/read-whcd-gunman-cole-allens-full-anti-trump-manifesto/

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I’m concerned we’re going to miss the week of the mango harvest.

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Nithya Raman concession speech

From Nithya Raman’s “concession speech”:

“a few months ago, this campaign was a longshot, no one knew who I was, I was the last to enter this race…”

Yup.

Also “where we stand up against ICE!”

Someone who would brazenly and openly defy federal law would never cheat in an election… 😂

And watching her try to squeeze out a tear at the end - about as convincing as watching Mr. Burns pretend to enjoy the taste of Blinky.

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Appearance on Richard Syrette

I did a quick hit on Richard Syrette yesterday. Gotta keep Canadians apprised of the U.S. madness.

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The Barnes Brief, Podcast Format: Monday, July 17, 2023

Closing Argument: Birthright citizenship is deeply American, and wholly Constitutional.

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Declaration of Independence

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This was a request from a community member - a 24/7 Live Chat.

To run parallel to all streams and chats. If it goes down. will set up another.

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RIP

The good man, good friend & great advocate Warner Mendenhall who passed away yesterday. My obit: Warner walked in the room like a hurricane, bringing boundless energy, limitless hope, and a bounty of smiles and laughs. Undeterred by the kind of obstacles that barricade and block most, Warner turned an obstacle course into opportunities to conquer. When the local powers-that-be tried to block his reformist agenda as a local official using legal tricks and techniques, he figured he'd go to law school to learn how to defeat it. He advocated for the outcast, the underdog, the ordinary person, and never blinked at the power of those he went up against, doing it all cheerfully with a heart full of hope and a mind determined to prevail, no matter the odds. To all lawyers who wish to do a little justice in the world, there are few better examples than Warner Mendenhall. Rest in peace, brother.

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Questions for Bourbon with Barnes: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Ask in replies and answering Live at 9ish eastern tonight.

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Weekend Barnes Brief: June 5, 2026

I. THE INTRODUCTION 

*Limited tickets available. 1776lawcenter.com 

  • A. Art of the Day
    “She’ll be riding 7 white horses when she comes, when she comes. She’ll be riding around the bend when she comes, when she comes.” So may father sang some version of his own of the famed spiritual son that used to echo off the ridges and mountains and riverbeds that make Chattanooga home as returned from our morning paper route beneath the mountains and by this famed river bend.

B. Wisdom of the Day

  • "From the hands of the mother and daughter, Through the mists of the past revealing, The herbs and the cinnamon water, Hold all the mysteries of healing." The Sorrow Songs, preceding the Blues. 

C. Appearances

D. Daily Picks

E. 1776 Conference Guest Speaker

II. THE EVIDENCE: CURATED ITEMS FROM BARNES LIBRARY

A. Cultural/Historical

B. Economical

C. Political

D. Legal

E. Global 

Bonus: Board Post

III. HOMEWORK: SUNDAY SCHOOL

  1. Bolton sweetheart deal. https://vivabarneslaw.locals.com/post/7978416/john-bolton-receives-2-million-dollar-slap-on-the-wrist-because-he-is-a-made-man-any-podunk-sta
  2. SCOTUS: Patents & generic meds https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-889_5i36.pdf
  3. SCOTUS: SEC & Jury Trialshttps://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/25-466_5i26.pdf
  4. SCOTUS: FCC & Forfeiture https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/25-406_nmip.pdf
  5. SCOTUS: Racial Redistricting https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/25a1314_7m58.pdf
  6. Bricks & Minifigs https://johndoesthings2026.github.io/bricksminifigslawsuit/BAM-Franchising-Bricks-and-Minifigs-v-Benjamin-Paul-Schneider-Reckless-Ben-Bryan-Mansell-Utah-Case-260400253-Verified-Complaint.pdf
  7. Kash GF Libel Suit https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.tnmd.109449/gov.uscourts.tnmd.109449.1.0.pdf
  8. Settlement Fund https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.vaed.596617/gov.uscourts.vaed.596617.39.1_1.pdf
  9. Superseding SPLC Indictment https://www.cbsnews.com/news/southern-poverty-law-center-superseding-indictment/
  10. Karmelo Anthony Murder Trial https://www.courttv.com/tag/karmelo-anthony/
  11. War Powers Vote on Iran War https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/IF13134
  12. Arkansas Justice https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/local-regional-news/2026-06-05/murder-charge-dismissed-against-arkansas-man-running-for-county-sheriff
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The Barnes Brief: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
I. THE INTRODUCTION
 
 
A. Art of the Day 
  • The colorful, blurry, swimming-in-the-mind sense of a jazz cafe, balanced blissfully against the cacophony of conversation in the drum beat of the street surrounding, the blending of indoors and outdoors, the real and the surreal, the deeply honest and flagrantly fake, the warm cafe amidst the cold streets, with hope still stirring amidst. 
 
B. Wisdom of the Day
  •  "Avoid the necessity of those overgrown military establishments, which, under any form of government, are inauspicious to liberty, and which are to be regarded as particularly hostile to Republican Liberty.” George Washington. 
 
C. Appearances
 
  • LIVE w/ Baris: 
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D. Daily Picks
 
E. Guest Speaker Resume: Jim Webb
 
II. THE EVIDENCE: BARNES LIBRARY
 
A. Cultural/Historical
  • The problem w/ Mr. Beast 
 
B. Economical
  • Streaming war problems. 
 
C. Political
 
D. Legal
 
E. Geopolitical 
 
*Bonus: Board Post of Note
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The Barnes Brief, Weekend of May 29, 2026

BRIEF

I. THE INTRODUCTION
 
A. Art of the Day 
  • The Battle of Bunker Hill, by early American artist John Trumbull, a battle the British managed to lose while winning. By holding off the British as long as they did, the Americans seized the narrative and strategic victory. Legend grew of a young farmer turned Colonel of the Minute Men, promising to hold the Hill or periosh trying for at least one more night, with the famous phrase echoed: “Don’t Fire Boys Till You See the Whites of Their Eyes”, or at least legend would have it. I admit my fondness for the legend with its Sun Tsu style proverbial wisdom, but also for a more direct reason: Colonel Prescott was a great, great granddaddy of mine. 
 
B. Wisdom of the Day
  • “Don’t Fire Till You See the Whites of Their Eyes.” Colonel Prescott, according to legend. 
 
C. Appearances
 
D. Daily Picks
 
E. Guest Speaker Resume Larry Johnson
 
II. THE EVIDENCE: CURATED FROM THE BARNES LIBRARY
 
A. Cultural
 
B. Historical
 
C. Economical
 
D. Political
 
E. Legal
 
F. World
 
G. Board Post of Note
 
 
III. HOMEWORK: Sunday Cases TBD
 
  1. SCOTUS: Racial jury picks. https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-7351_jiel.pdf
  2. SCOTUS: Arbitration & Interstate Commerce. https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-935_k53m.pdf
  3. Waiting on SCOTUS. https://katiecouric.com/news/politics-and-policy/controversial-supreme-court-cases-predictions-2026/
  4. DOJ on Vaccine Mandate Religious Discrimination https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24/24-1015/409182/20260518162120878_Does%20CVSG_final.pdf
  5. Corporations right to vote? https://courts.delaware.gov/opinions/download.aspx?id=395960
  6. Return of racial districts. https://apnews.com/article/redistricting-congress-alabama-voting-rights-trump-b67125657b36e9b915ea9bc5d587d08c
  7. IRS Fund halted. https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/floyd-v-doj-order.pdf
  8. Recusal rights. https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/california-blanket-challenges-opinion.pdf
  9. Election order upheld. https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/nichols-rejects-DNC-pi-in-election-overhaul-eo-case.pdf
  10. 2A challenge in Virginia. https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/wilson-v-katz-show-cause.pdf
  11. No exculpatory no to libel. https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/abadi-elfman-appeal-opinion.pdf
  12. Bondi blames Blanche. https://x.com/ShadowofEzra/status/2060397382022390220?s=20
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