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@askewqueue.bsky.social
Make the world a better place a little bit every day.
Or just don't fuck it up too much.
Rise & grind.
Or just don't fuck it up too much.
Rise & grind.
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In related news about the Washington Post and the state of journalism today, Amazon "ran a $1.2 billion tax bill last year, down from $9 billion the previous year, even as its profits jumped by 45% to nearly $90 billion."
That's in the wake of the 2025 tax bill
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
That's in the wake of the 2025 tax bill
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Amazon's tax bill plunges after GOP tax cuts
The 87 percent drop is largely due to a more generous depreciation break in the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act.'
www.politico.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:33 PM
In related news about the Washington Post and the state of journalism today, Amazon "ran a $1.2 billion tax bill last year, down from $9 billion the previous year, even as its profits jumped by 45% to nearly $90 billion."
That's in the wake of the 2025 tax bill
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
That's in the wake of the 2025 tax bill
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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The private sector is choosing not to invest in the United States because of Donald Trump. That's the story. www.eenews.net/articles/us-...
US clean energy project cancellations hit $34B
The business group E2 studied plans that were spiked or narrowed last year as President Donald Trump returned to office.
www.eenews.net
February 6, 2026 at 1:25 PM
The private sector is choosing not to invest in the United States because of Donald Trump. That's the story. www.eenews.net/articles/us-...
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Among its many other problems, crypto feels like a needlessly painful way to learn why New Deal financial regulations are important.
February 5, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Among its many other problems, crypto feels like a needlessly painful way to learn why New Deal financial regulations are important.
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The headline should be, "DHS to keep 2,000 immigration officers in Minnesota."
Instead, it seems the entirety of the traditional media went with, "DHS to withdraw 700 immigration officers from Minnesota."
This presser worked like a charm.
Instead, it seems the entirety of the traditional media went with, "DHS to withdraw 700 immigration officers from Minnesota."
This presser worked like a charm.
Homan in Minneapolis: "Effective immediately, we will draw down 700 people effective today."
February 4, 2026 at 3:43 PM
The headline should be, "DHS to keep 2,000 immigration officers in Minnesota."
Instead, it seems the entirety of the traditional media went with, "DHS to withdraw 700 immigration officers from Minnesota."
This presser worked like a charm.
Instead, it seems the entirety of the traditional media went with, "DHS to withdraw 700 immigration officers from Minnesota."
This presser worked like a charm.
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Thousands of people identifying as ICE and CPB agents are congregating in an online forum, where they’re going “boohoo” about everything from long hours to incompetent leadership to their agency’s image problem:
Killer scoop @telliotter.bsky.social
Killer scoop @telliotter.bsky.social
Inside the ICE Forum Where Agents Complain About Their Jobs
“I'm all for removing illegals, but snatching dudes off lawn mowers in Cali and leaving the truck and equipment just sitting there? Definitely not working smarter,” writes one forum user.
www.wired.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Thousands of people identifying as ICE and CPB agents are congregating in an online forum, where they’re going “boohoo” about everything from long hours to incompetent leadership to their agency’s image problem:
Killer scoop @telliotter.bsky.social
Killer scoop @telliotter.bsky.social
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Again, this is FALSE. Administrative warrants are NOT signed by an immigration judge (or any judge at all). They are generated and signed by ICE officers themselves with no external oversight whatsoever.
Here is a blank sample warrant. Note who signs off on it; an "immigration officer."
Here is a blank sample warrant. Note who signs off on it; an "immigration officer."
February 3, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Again, this is FALSE. Administrative warrants are NOT signed by an immigration judge (or any judge at all). They are generated and signed by ICE officers themselves with no external oversight whatsoever.
Here is a blank sample warrant. Note who signs off on it; an "immigration officer."
Here is a blank sample warrant. Note who signs off on it; an "immigration officer."
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3d Cir. holds that habeas corpus petitions challenging immigration detention are "civil actions," so prevailing noncitizens may be entitled to attorneys' fees and costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
Gonna be a loooooooooot of these.
www2.ca3.uscourts.gov/opinarch/242...
Gonna be a loooooooooot of these.
www2.ca3.uscourts.gov/opinarch/242...
February 2, 2026 at 6:20 PM
3d Cir. holds that habeas corpus petitions challenging immigration detention are "civil actions," so prevailing noncitizens may be entitled to attorneys' fees and costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
Gonna be a loooooooooot of these.
www2.ca3.uscourts.gov/opinarch/242...
Gonna be a loooooooooot of these.
www2.ca3.uscourts.gov/opinarch/242...
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The "violent criminal illegal alien" that agents were pursuing when they killed Alex Pretti has been in the U.S. for two decades. He had a single misdemeanor conviction for disorderly conduct (domestic assault) eight years ago that was expunged from his record. He did not have a deportation order.
Agents were pursuing an immigrant when they killed Alex Pretti. Now, he shares his story.
"I was there. I saw everything," Jose Huerta Chuma, who remains in hiding, told CBS News.
www.cbsnews.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:33 PM
The "violent criminal illegal alien" that agents were pursuing when they killed Alex Pretti has been in the U.S. for two decades. He had a single misdemeanor conviction for disorderly conduct (domestic assault) eight years ago that was expunged from his record. He did not have a deportation order.
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I genuinely have no idea how to convey this to the American people, but I think the biggest impediment to any kind of immigration reform is that people are convinced that "legal" and "illegal" are immutable, intrinsic categories instead of a rapidly-shifting arbitrary constellation of regulations.
February 1, 2026 at 10:24 PM
I genuinely have no idea how to convey this to the American people, but I think the biggest impediment to any kind of immigration reform is that people are convinced that "legal" and "illegal" are immutable, intrinsic categories instead of a rapidly-shifting arbitrary constellation of regulations.
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An explosive whistleblower complaint about National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard is currently "locked in a safe" and remains inaccessible to lawmakers trying to review it, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday.
Explosive whistleblower claim against Tulsi Gabbard 'locked in safe' by Trump admin: WSJ
An explosive whistleblower complaint about National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard is currently “locked in a safe” and remains inaccessible to lawmakers trying to review it, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday.“A cloak-and-dagger mystery reminiscent of a John le Carré novel is swirling arou...
bit.ly
February 2, 2026 at 3:07 PM
An explosive whistleblower complaint about National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard is currently "locked in a safe" and remains inaccessible to lawmakers trying to review it, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday.
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worth scanning the whole 50-page document here, but even this topline is stunning. imagine if, say, the fbi had a crime rate like this.
February 1, 2026 at 10:12 PM
worth scanning the whole 50-page document here, but even this topline is stunning. imagine if, say, the fbi had a crime rate like this.
I think we should all wear bunny hats.
February 1, 2026 at 10:32 PM
I think we should all wear bunny hats.
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“I don’t know anything about it” says the guy who posted 3x about it on Friday and Saturday
February 1, 2026 at 5:56 PM
“I don’t know anything about it” says the guy who posted 3x about it on Friday and Saturday
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I can’t believe people are going to make me say this but I’ve now had to post it no less than half a dozen times on quote posts:
Pam Bondi was the state attorney for Hillsborough County (Tampa) during the time of Epstein’s first investigation.
Pam Bondi was the state attorney for Hillsborough County (Tampa) during the time of Epstein’s first investigation.
January 31, 2026 at 8:13 PM
I can’t believe people are going to make me say this but I’ve now had to post it no less than half a dozen times on quote posts:
Pam Bondi was the state attorney for Hillsborough County (Tampa) during the time of Epstein’s first investigation.
Pam Bondi was the state attorney for Hillsborough County (Tampa) during the time of Epstein’s first investigation.
Had a chat with a local ACLU attorney about a year ago and predicted this would become a problem for the DOJ.
Even a right wing attorney that is competent knows that having a dumbass, won't-shut-up client is a case killer. And this fed admin is the biggest, dumbest, never shuts up client ever.
Even a right wing attorney that is competent knows that having a dumbass, won't-shut-up client is a case killer. And this fed admin is the biggest, dumbest, never shuts up client ever.
DM me? We used to get hundreds of highly qualified applicants for a single job posting. Good prosecutors are increasingly hesitant to work for this DOJ.
January 31, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Had a chat with a local ACLU attorney about a year ago and predicted this would become a problem for the DOJ.
Even a right wing attorney that is competent knows that having a dumbass, won't-shut-up client is a case killer. And this fed admin is the biggest, dumbest, never shuts up client ever.
Even a right wing attorney that is competent knows that having a dumbass, won't-shut-up client is a case killer. And this fed admin is the biggest, dumbest, never shuts up client ever.
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it’s not necessarily that all these people in the epstein files participated in the raping of girls it’s that none of them cared and if he hadn’t been arrested and died they’d still be out there trying to be his friend
January 31, 2026 at 5:45 PM
it’s not necessarily that all these people in the epstein files participated in the raping of girls it’s that none of them cared and if he hadn’t been arrested and died they’d still be out there trying to be his friend
Liars. We need a Red Wedding for all of these liars. Rip them out. Root and stem.
l.smartnews.com/p-74Hveynm/V...
l.smartnews.com/p-74Hveynm/V...
ICE claim that a man shattered his skull running into wall triggers tension at a Minnesota hospital (ABC 7 Chicago)
Intensive care nurses immediately doubted the word of federal immigration officers when they arrived at a Minneapolis hospital with a Mexican immigrant who h...
l.smartnews.com
January 31, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Liars. We need a Red Wedding for all of these liars. Rip them out. Root and stem.
l.smartnews.com/p-74Hveynm/V...
l.smartnews.com/p-74Hveynm/V...
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New NHTSA crash data, combined with Tesla’s new disclosure of robotaxi mileage, reveals Tesla’s autonomous vehicles are crashing at a rate much higher than human drivers, and that’s with a safety monitor in every car.
Tesla has reported 9 crashes involving its robotaxi fleet in Austin, TX.
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Tesla has reported 9 crashes involving its robotaxi fleet in Austin, TX.
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Tesla's own Robotaxi data confirms crash rate 3x worse than humans even with monitor
Tesla’s nascent robotaxi program is off to a rough start. New NHTSA crash data, combined with Tesla’s new disclosure of...
electrek.co
January 30, 2026 at 5:09 PM
New NHTSA crash data, combined with Tesla’s new disclosure of robotaxi mileage, reveals Tesla’s autonomous vehicles are crashing at a rate much higher than human drivers, and that’s with a safety monitor in every car.
Tesla has reported 9 crashes involving its robotaxi fleet in Austin, TX.
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Tesla has reported 9 crashes involving its robotaxi fleet in Austin, TX.
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Correct. Homan saying “in theater” says it all — they view themselves as at war with other Americans
January 30, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Correct. Homan saying “in theater” says it all — they view themselves as at war with other Americans
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"The war on terror has become a war against ourselves. That forever war must come to an end. Enough with the military gear. Enough with the mass surveillance. Enough with the constant fear of an ever-shifting Other." www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/o...
Opinion | The Rot Goes Deeper Than ICE
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:56 PM
"The war on terror has become a war against ourselves. That forever war must come to an end. Enough with the military gear. Enough with the mass surveillance. Enough with the constant fear of an ever-shifting Other." www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/o...
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A Bad Heir Day at the Fed
No, Kevin Warsh isn’t qualified
paulkrugman.substack.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:57 PM
This is a big fucking problem
A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:56 PM
This is a big fucking problem
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I wrote about the long history of Border Patrol racism and violence for the New York Times www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/o...
Opinion | The Border Patrol Was Always Out of Control
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:04 PM
I wrote about the long history of Border Patrol racism and violence for the New York Times www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/o...
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"I'm coming to Boston and I'm bringing hell with me."
--Homan in February
"Do I expect violence to escalate? Absolutely."
-- Tom Homan in March
"I actually thought about getting up and throwing that man a beating right there in the middle of the room"
-- Homan in July, referring to a D congressman
--Homan in February
"Do I expect violence to escalate? Absolutely."
-- Tom Homan in March
"I actually thought about getting up and throwing that man a beating right there in the middle of the room"
-- Homan in July, referring to a D congressman
Homan: "I begged for the last two months on TV for the rhetoric to stop. I said in March -- if the rhetoric doesn't stop, there is gonna be bloodshed. And there has been. I wish I wasn't right. I don't want to see anybody die."
January 29, 2026 at 3:32 PM
"I'm coming to Boston and I'm bringing hell with me."
--Homan in February
"Do I expect violence to escalate? Absolutely."
-- Tom Homan in March
"I actually thought about getting up and throwing that man a beating right there in the middle of the room"
-- Homan in July, referring to a D congressman
--Homan in February
"Do I expect violence to escalate? Absolutely."
-- Tom Homan in March
"I actually thought about getting up and throwing that man a beating right there in the middle of the room"
-- Homan in July, referring to a D congressman
Sometimes I wonder how much of the support for the Clown Regime that hasn't crumbled yet is tied to the crypto holders and how much more bitcoin has to tank for them to bail.
January 29, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Sometimes I wonder how much of the support for the Clown Regime that hasn't crumbled yet is tied to the crypto holders and how much more bitcoin has to tank for them to bail.