Brandon @ CrucibleOfThought
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But God has shown me that I must not call any person impure or unclean. (Acts 10:28)
If we let it, this season can be a refining, a crucible experience, where the dross gets burned away and only pure gold remains. Blog at http://crucibleofthought.com
If we let it, this season can be a refining, a crucible experience, where the dross gets burned away and only pure gold remains. Blog at http://crucibleofthought.com
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Brilliant. Way to flip the script.
More than 200,000 Danish citizens have signed a petition to buy California as a response to Trump’s attempt to take Greenland.
They say they will provide Californians with “rule of law, universal health care, fact-based politics, and a lifetime supply of Danish pastries.”
They say they will provide Californians with “rule of law, universal health care, fact-based politics, and a lifetime supply of Danish pastries.”
January 17, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Brilliant. Way to flip the script.
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BREAKING: Judge enters TRO blocking feds from interfering with or arresting peaceful protesters in Minnesota. Judge Kate Menendez, Biden appointee. Order: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
January 17, 2026 at 1:02 AM
BREAKING: Judge enters TRO blocking feds from interfering with or arresting peaceful protesters in Minnesota. Judge Kate Menendez, Biden appointee. Order: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
The Nobel Committee needs to officially rescind Machado’s prize, and announce to the world that whatever medal and prize that Trump holds is fraudulent.
“Trump, who often speaks about his desire to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, had expressed displeasure when it was given to Machado and she decided to accept the honour last year.”
This is what media sane-washing of Trump looks like.
This is what media sane-washing of Trump looks like.
Machado presents Trump with her Nobel award at White House meeting
Trump thanked Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, calling it "a wonderful gesture of mutual respect".
www.bbc.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:38 PM
The Nobel Committee needs to officially rescind Machado’s prize, and announce to the world that whatever medal and prize that Trump holds is fraudulent.
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"They created a self-fulfilling prophecy where people who’ve experienced their behavior won’t go near their faith system with a ten-foot pole. It didn’t used to be a stain to be an evangelical Christian, but it sure is now." - @tialevingswriter.bsky.social
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tialevings.substack.com/p/heres-why-...
Here's Why MAGA Doesn't Care Fascism is Rising
We need to protect our First Amendment rights now more than ever
tialevings.substack.com
January 15, 2026 at 8:45 PM
"They created a self-fulfilling prophecy where people who’ve experienced their behavior won’t go near their faith system with a ten-foot pole. It didn’t used to be a stain to be an evangelical Christian, but it sure is now." - @tialevingswriter.bsky.social
tialevings.substack.com/p/heres-why-...
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Unfortunately it kinda makes sense when you realize that most of his supporters were brought up on a steady diet of “obey and honor those in authority over you, even if their actions are incomprehensible to you, because God’s ways are higher than ours.”
McBride: Look, people are clutching their pearls at this guy yelling something at the president. They are more offended by a worker standing up to the president and calling him out for his hypocrisy than they are by the president trying to cover up for a human trafficking ring
January 15, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Unfortunately it kinda makes sense when you realize that most of his supporters were brought up on a steady diet of “obey and honor those in authority over you, even if their actions are incomprehensible to you, because God’s ways are higher than ours.”
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Temporary power, permanent consequences 💥
January 14, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Temporary power, permanent consequences 💥
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Renée Nicole Good's famous last words.
(I drew this early this morning.)
(I drew this early this morning.)
January 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Renée Nicole Good's famous last words.
(I drew this early this morning.)
(I drew this early this morning.)
Worth reading. An anti-ICE activist journalist with active MJ use who applied as a journalistis stunt is hired by ICE. What does that say about their vetting the bad guys who really want to kill immigrants?
A few months ago, ICE hired me
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We're all finding out.
slate.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Worth reading. An anti-ICE activist journalist with active MJ use who applied as a journalistis stunt is hired by ICE. What does that say about their vetting the bad guys who really want to kill immigrants?
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Immediate report & block
January 12, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Immediate report & block
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BREAKING: Staggering scenes as brave Iranians stand up to their illegitimate government in Tehran... um, hang on, I'm being told this is actually Minneapolis. Forget I said anything...
January 11, 2026 at 11:54 AM
BREAKING: Staggering scenes as brave Iranians stand up to their illegitimate government in Tehran... um, hang on, I'm being told this is actually Minneapolis. Forget I said anything...
This is not who we are. We need to impeach and imprison that dementia-brained felonious fool immediately.
I can't believe I'm posting this video - but we actually have to have a conversation about the real world implications of America going to war over Greenland.
Let me walk you through it. It doesn't turn out well for us.
Let me walk you through it. It doesn't turn out well for us.
January 11, 2026 at 5:07 AM
This is not who we are. We need to impeach and imprison that dementia-brained felonious fool immediately.
This is not who we are. We need to run these Nazis out of our government.
Nazi forces frequently practiced collective punishment, which included massacring the inhabitants of entire towns and leveling villages in retaliation for partisan activity or the killing of German soldiers
That’s what this sign on the podium means.
That’s what this sign on the podium means.
January 11, 2026 at 5:06 AM
This is not who we are. We need to run these Nazis out of our government.
This was hard to watch, and 12 minutes long, but I’m glad I did.
IANAL but from what I read, if they don’t have a warrant then they have no right to enter, period, full stop.
IANAL but from what I read, if they don’t have a warrant then they have no right to enter, period, full stop.
Everybody should watch this and see this woman, who has a baby in her arms and is thrust into basically a standoff, develop courage in real time.
From the minnesota community on Reddit: ST. PAUL, MN: A sobbing resident calls 911 as federal agents force their way into her home to chase down a DoorDash driver who was just trying to deliver food.
Explore this post and more from the minnesota community
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January 10, 2026 at 10:04 PM
This was hard to watch, and 12 minutes long, but I’m glad I did.
IANAL but from what I read, if they don’t have a warrant then they have no right to enter, period, full stop.
IANAL but from what I read, if they don’t have a warrant then they have no right to enter, period, full stop.
There IS good in this world. After raising $1.5M: "Thank you for your generosity. We’ve closed this GoFundMe and will place the funds in a trust for the family. If you’re looking to donate, we encourage you to support others in need. We’re truly grateful." www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
January 10, 2026 at 3:50 PM
There IS good in this world. After raising $1.5M: "Thank you for your generosity. We’ve closed this GoFundMe and will place the funds in a trust for the family. If you’re looking to donate, we encourage you to support others in need. We’re truly grateful." www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
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If the executive branch can unilaterally cut off federal funding to specific states the union has already been dissolved.
January 10, 2026 at 1:34 AM
If the executive branch can unilaterally cut off federal funding to specific states the union has already been dissolved.
Depends on what you're looking for. For MAGA supporters, all they see is the lesbian partner taunting the ICE cop. But for any progressive or liberal, the lesbian aspect barely registers, and the pushback against authority seems appropriate. This isn't about a legal case, but targeted propaganda.
So an officer has his phone out recording obviously distracted, shoots a woman and calls her a “f’ing Bitch” and they think that HELPS the case?!?
January 10, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Depends on what you're looking for. For MAGA supporters, all they see is the lesbian partner taunting the ICE cop. But for any progressive or liberal, the lesbian aspect barely registers, and the pushback against authority seems appropriate. This isn't about a legal case, but targeted propaganda.
New video blog post: This week we watched another expression of extreme injustice by a government official caught on camera. What does the Bible mean by justice? What does God expect of us in bringing justice, on earth as in heaven?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqcF...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqcF...
Bringing Justice to Earth
YouTube video by Crucible Of Thought
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January 9, 2026 at 10:02 PM
New video blog post: This week we watched another expression of extreme injustice by a government official caught on camera. What does the Bible mean by justice? What does God expect of us in bringing justice, on earth as in heaven?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqcF...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqcF...
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FREY: “.. the administration is sending a message to the entire country: If you show up for your immigrant neighbors, or even are simply present when those neighbors are taken, your rights will not be protected by the law and your life will be at risk.”
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/o...
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/o...
January 9, 2026 at 12:33 AM
FREY: “.. the administration is sending a message to the entire country: If you show up for your immigrant neighbors, or even are simply present when those neighbors are taken, your rights will not be protected by the law and your life will be at risk.”
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/o...
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/o...
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🧵In my expert opinion as a researcher of vehicle ramming attacks, what has been publicly described in the video evidence does not support the claim that Renee Nicole Good was attempting a deliberate ramming attack when she was shot in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026. 1/7
January 8, 2026 at 9:13 PM
🧵In my expert opinion as a researcher of vehicle ramming attacks, what has been publicly described in the video evidence does not support the claim that Renee Nicole Good was attempting a deliberate ramming attack when she was shot in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026. 1/7
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This comes from the NYT's analysis of all the available video. Put aside whatever you think of NYT; this is extremely valuable, careful, and absolutely damning analysis that literally step by step debunks every lie fascism may manufacture about this murder. www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
Video: Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
An analysis of footage from three camera angles shows that the motorist was driving away from — not toward — a federal officer when he opened fire.
www.nytimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:46 PM
This comes from the NYT's analysis of all the available video. Put aside whatever you think of NYT; this is extremely valuable, careful, and absolutely damning analysis that literally step by step debunks every lie fascism may manufacture about this murder. www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
Liberty dies. A political cartoon by a Chinese refugee in Australia. Sometimes it takes a foreigner to call out the sins of a nation.
January 8, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Liberty dies. A political cartoon by a Chinese refugee in Australia. Sometimes it takes a foreigner to call out the sins of a nation.
Five fairly recent court cases explaining exactly why the ICE agent was wrong to fire on Renee Good.
1 of 5) Adam’s vs. Speers (2007): Once Speers was no longer in the path of the vehicle, the justification for the use of deadly force ended.
1 of 5) Adam’s vs. Speers (2007): Once Speers was no longer in the path of the vehicle, the justification for the use of deadly force ended.
January 8, 2026 at 3:36 AM
Five fairly recent court cases explaining exactly why the ICE agent was wrong to fire on Renee Good.
1 of 5) Adam’s vs. Speers (2007): Once Speers was no longer in the path of the vehicle, the justification for the use of deadly force ended.
1 of 5) Adam’s vs. Speers (2007): Once Speers was no longer in the path of the vehicle, the justification for the use of deadly force ended.
Gee… I kinda remember something from my history classes in high school about this… Germany, 1930s, right?
The madman in the White House has started his campaign to take over the entire Western Hemisphere and Congress is doing nothing to stop him as we watch in horror. 😱😱😱
January 6, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Gee… I kinda remember something from my history classes in high school about this… Germany, 1930s, right?
This comment wins the Internet today.
January 5, 2026 at 11:32 PM
This comment wins the Internet today.