Abdul-Hakim Shabazz @AttyAbdul Twitter profile

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

4 days

WTF???

Robinson under pressure to withdraw from gubernatorial race

North Carolina Republicans are bracing Thursday morning as word spreads about a damning news story looming regarding Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. Sources with direct knowledge have spoken with Carolina...

www.carolinajournal.com

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

This morning I filed a lawsuit against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita for violating my first amendment rights as a journalist for barring me from his press conferences. @AGToddRokita

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

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2 years

The day I announced my Mayoral run, some of my D friends immediately went after old tweets and columns (which I expected). If the Ds want to argue old tweets vs the 20 people murdered in Indianapolis last month and the really bad potholes, bring it on! Happy to have the debate.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

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2 years

A message from Gen X.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

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2 years

It's official. We are now a candidate for Mayor of Indianapolis.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

5 years

By this logic, I shouldn't take aspirin because every time I have to pick the cotton out of the bottle, I'm reminded of slavery.

Nike Pulls Shoes Featuring Betsy Ross Flag Over Concerns About Racist Symbolism

The design — featuring the Betsy Ross flag with 13 stars for the original 13 colonies — drew complaints that it celebrates an era when slavery was legal and commonplace in the U.S.

www.npr.org

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

Indiana House passes bill banning transgendered athletes from participating in female sports. The vote was 66-30.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

I just joined my other fellow journalists with filing an open records request regarding the cost and who attended @AGToddRokita 's trip last January to the southern border. I will keep you posted.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

5 years

After more than a decade my lovely Mother's fight against the effects of Alzheimer's ended today. She is in a better place and knowing her will not hesitate if she needs to and make a brief visit to tell me to stop talking.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

4 years

If you don't want to wear a mask, because you feel it violates your rights, fine. But don't get upset when businesses exercise their rights and require you to have one before entering their establishments. Problem solved.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

11 days

New polling shows the Indiana race for Governor and Attorney General are both dead heats.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

6 years

I was told that I don't understand poverty. They were correct. I don't understand not finishing HS, not getting a job and not waiting until I am married to have kids, especially since all the data shows doing that reduces your chances of being in poverty by 90%.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

So if Indiana can join 21 other states for the permitless carry of a handgun can we get on board with the other 37 states and legalize marijuana? #AskingForAFriend

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

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3 years

The view outside my window this morning.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

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3 years

This is my kind of panhandler.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

4 years

So what did breaking a bunch of downtown windows actually accomplish and how did it move the ball forward?

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

5 years

When progressive Democrats and conservative Republicans can sing your praise in death, you know you were a true statesman.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

Here's a thought. If you have the "liberty" to not get a COVID-19 vaccine, then your employer should have the "liberty" to discharge you and you both have the "liberty" to deal with the consequences of your actions. That's how freedom and liberty tend to work.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

4 years

Remember folks, no matter much we sane individuals get along and respectfully disagree from time to time, some people are just assholes. Plain and simple.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

4 years

I'm starting a new political party. It's called the Cocktail Party! Who's with me?

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

2 years

We beat @AGToddRokita . We reached a settlement and I now have access to his news conferences,

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

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2 years

This will be official later today.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

4 years

Some good news for a change. I passed my Social Studies—Government and Citizenship exam yesterday, which means now all I have to do is file the paperwork for my Indiana teacher's license.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

2 years

“Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.” Lincoln/Twain

AG Todd Rokita

@AGToddRokita

2 years

Great to be on @JessePrimetime tonight. We need more great journalists like him to combat the Fake News! @JesseBWatters @FoxNews

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

2 years

The US Senate race in Indiana is virtually tied.

New Poll Shows Close U.S. Senate Race

A survey conducted by Indy Politics and ARW Strategies of likely voters in Indiana between September 25th and 26th shows the United States Senate race ...

indypolitics.org

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

4 years

Today my wife and I are celebrating our 11th wedding anniversary. Or as she would say, six of the happiest non-consecutive years of her life!

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

2 years

Our little man passed away this morning. He had been ill for a couple of days. My wife is really torn up right now. Please keep her in your thoughts. We had Barack for 13 years.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

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6 years

A social media rule to live by.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

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4 years

Our guest today on Indiana Issues.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 months

I am all for bicycle safety, but cyclists need to follow the rules of the road also. How many times have you seen a cyclist run a stop sign, or for that matter a red light?

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

4 years

I got it confirmed this morning that the @GovHolcomb wasn't at the residence yesterday during the protests. He and his team were at the Statehouse and government center and one of the things there were working on...wait for it...plans on how they would safely reopen #IN .

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

2 years

I wanted to take a moment and thank all of you (friend and foe alike) for your kind words and support during my legal fight with @AGToddRokita . It made the battle that much easier knowing I had your support. Thanks again!

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

So here's the question when it comes to "constitutional" or carry. If you don't need the govt's permission to exercise your constitutional right to own a weapon, then why do we need to show an ID in order to exercise our constitutional right to vote?

Senate panel scraps plan to eliminate Indiana's handgun carry license requirement

A controversial plan allowing all adult Hoosiers legally entitled to own a firearm to carry a handgun in public without obtaining a state license is no more.

www.nwitimes.com

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

2 years

For my grown-up friends on social media...

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

5 years

During an argument tonight I was told to go back to where I came from, so I headed over to the Columbia Club.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

All, my wife's father passed away today. He had been ill for a while but is now in a better place. Please keep my wife and her family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

7 years

Don't hate someone because of race, sex, religion, ethnicity or LGBT status, hate them because they're an asshole.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

1 year

One year ago we weighed 262. Today, 201. Yeah!! Now the task is to tone up and keep the extra pounds off. Wish me luck.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

6 years

Remember, nothing is free. There is always a price to pay.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

2 years

I'm hearing the votes ARE NOT there (at this moment) to pass an abortion bill out of the Indiana Senate.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

4 months

" If I went out to dinner with 11 of my friends to get pizza, I don’t think all 12 of us could agree on what toppings to get. And yet you had 12 strangers who had not met each other six weeks ago come to a unanimous guilty verdict on all 34 counts. That is incredible."

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

5 years

Don't confuse disliking your government with not liking your country.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

Thank God he wasn't teaching critical race theory and indoctrinating his students.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

2 years

If you wouldn't have a 10-year old babysit, how could anyone force her to become a mother?

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

I wonder if students and parents could opt out of "white" history? Just a thought.

Brown County school's viral letter gives families choice to opt out of Black History Month lessons

A photo of a letter allegedly sent by a counselor at Spurnica Elementary School is drawing plenty of controversy.

www.wthr.com

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

So correct me if i'm wrong,, but Rokita basically said my Cheat Sheet material is part of my non journalism income, which means I must have income from being a journalist? Which means he's admitting I am a journalist? Am I missing something here?

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

When you are hated by the far left and despised by the far right you know you have it going on!

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

2 months

We can have a rational discussion on @POTUS 's decision to not run again, but for Republicans to say he is "invalidating" the will of the voters. I have two words for that, Jan 6.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

One question I have is that if this was an official trip to study the border, why did @AGToddRokita take his son and did taxpayers foot the bill for Ryan's transportation, meals and lodging?

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

I had no idea that filing an open records request about a taxpayer-funded trip @AGToddRokita and his son took to the border, a Trump rally and Bill Clinton's boyhood home was "professional harassment" What am I missing?

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

2 years

To say today's kids are snowflakes is not accurate. We never had to worry about getting shot at school when we were their age.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

8 years

Jesse Jackson says the shootings of young black men must stop. I hope the young black men who are usually shooting them are listening.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

2 years

Draw your own conclusions.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

4 years

I fundamentally believe that Indy is a great city with great people. However, right now we have our challenges. It will take all of us working together to solve them and holding our elected officials accountable if things don't improve.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

6 years

It's been one year since #IN has had Sunday retail alcohol sales. And the wold is still here. Imagine that.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

Another solution looking for a problem goes away.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

2 years

A Marion County Judge has temporarily blocked Indiana's abortion law, citing RFRA.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

2 years

Want better elections in Indiana? Get rid of primaries, eliminate straight-ticket voting, and let's have a serious discussion about implementing ranked-choice voting.

A Couple of Post-Election Suggestions

by Abdul-Hakim Shabazz Now that the election is over and we have divided government nationwide and Republicans control state government in Indiana, I’ve been thinking ...

indypolitics.org

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

My Dad raised men, not boys! Happy Father's Day!

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

Some food for thought this morning.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

Just dropped off my public records request to @AGToddRokita in hopes of finding out why I was denied access to his news conference earlier this month. I'll keep you posted.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

Now this is gerrymandering.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

1 year

Outgoing Congresswoman @RepSpartz called Congress a "shit show"

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

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3 years

I admit I am a total geek and loving every minute of it.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

4 years

Yes, I do believe Black Lives Matter, but they should matter whether they're taken by a black or white person.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

5 years

I must be getting old. Whatever happened to the days when people wanted more freedom and less govt dependency? Why would anyone want govt to do for them what they should be doing for themselves? And did I miss the day they taught personal responsibility? Now get off my lawn!!!

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

1 month

Not to get all schadenfreude here, but had I been elected Mayor, none of this would happened under my watch. Just saying.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

11 months

Today is election day. While I encourage participation, please only do it if you're familiar with the candidates and the issues. Walking in and blindly voting D or R does no one any good, and to be frank, I'd rather you stay home.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

2 months

Indiana finished the fiscal year with a $2.6 billion dollar surplus.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

Statehouse Democrats call for a temporary suspension of the gas tax and excise tax on gasoline. They say it would save the average Hoosier $15-$20 per tank and cost the state about $300 million.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

27 days

All, my lovely older sister Deborah Knox passed away this evening. She had been fighting an illness for a while. She is in a better place with our parents. She was a great daughter, mother and grandmother. Love you, sis.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

4 years

I should have moderated this debate.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

6 years

FYI, if an illegal immigrant is "taking your job" in a universe of 3.5 percent unemployment and a skilled worker shortage, maybe your real problem lies in the mirror and not in Mexico.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

2 years

We are forming an exploratory committee for a possible Mayoral run,

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

2 years

While driving this morning I was pulled over for swerving. The officer asked if had I been drinking? I said no, just avoiding potholes. He told me to have a nice day.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

Your tax dollars a work.

Indiana AG Todd Rokita billing Texas trip to taxpayers

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita took a state-paid trip to the U.S-Mexican border last week and attended a Donald Trump rally along the way.

www.wrtv.com

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

2 years

I have to wonder if lawmakers who want to get rid of the rape exemption in SB 1 would have a different opinion if their wife or daughter got pregnant via sexual assault.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

As God is my witness...

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

I've been asked why I chose the @ACLUIndiana to represent me in my 1st Amendment case against @AGToddRokita and why not do it myself. Two reasons; first when it comes to the 1st Amendment, the ACLU folks are about the best there is in this town. 1/2

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

2 years

Why do schools in Indiana still charge a textbook fee?

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

Raise your glass, if this is you!

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

Indiana has $5 billion in the bank. Which would you rather have them do, cut taxes, pay down teacher pension liability or spend/invest in new programs and teacher pay?

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

It would be nice if elected officials had all the facts first before making political statements!

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

Lest we forget what today is really about...

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

FYI, the people who stormed the U.S. Capitol a year ago tomorrow to halt the certification of the Electoral vote were not patriots, they were traitors and should have been charged with treason.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

I truly believe in Dr. King's philosophy of judging others, not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character, which is why I don't like most people.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

Since everytime we declare "war" on something in this country we get more of it (poverty, drugs, terrorism) how about we declare war on common sense and good judgment? Just a thought.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

7 years

I am starting a new movement called #NotMe because my parents taught me how to behave around women and not be a pig.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

Driving around town for the past few days, I have seen "Help Wanted" signs everywhere. If you can't find a job in this environment, absent a mental or serious physical impairment, the problem is very likely you.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

5 years

Before we jump to blame every mass shooting on mental illness, I think we need to remember that there are a lot of people in this country who struggle with mental health issues, but don't go around shooting their fellow citizens.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

5 years

Just like I don't think many of Barack Obama's critics "hated America", I don't believe many of Trump's critics do either. As an American, it is your God-given right (and sometimes your responsibility) to bitch about your government when you think things are going off the rails.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

6 months

Oops!

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

Cheers!!!

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

2 years

Eleven years ago a gallon of gas was $4.19. Ponder that.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

4 years

Some folks picked the wrong hill to die on today.

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

6 years

Some people will never be happy unless they are complaining about something, especially when it's something they have no intention of wanting to fix because then they would have nothing to complain about. It really must suck to be them. Can I get an "Amen"?

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Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

@AttyAbdul

3 years

It is better to be thought a fool, rather than post on social media and leave no doubt!

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