BethS
@bethstaton.bsky.social
Facebook refugee, lifelong Democrat, and proud Californian
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Shocked but not surprised…
Remember that midnight raid in Chicago supposedly to arrest Tren del Aragua members? Newly revealed court docs show that the raid was facilitated by the building owners who are now accused of using the raid to evict tenants. DHS never mentions TDA in their filings: www.propublica.org/article/chic...
The Real Story Behind the Midnight Immigration Raid on a Chicago Apartment Building
The Trump administration has claimed the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua had taken over the building. But new documents make no mention of the gang and reveal federal agents had information about “ille...
www.propublica.org
February 4, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Shocked but not surprised…
Incredibly frightening…
Floored by this story. A man wrote a pollite email to a federal prosecutor objecting to the deportation of an Afghan seeking asylum. DHS responded with an administrative warrant to get the man's info from Google, then visited his home to intimidate him.
DHS Hunts Down 67-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Who Criticized Them in Email
The Department of Homeland Security is using a little-known tool to go after its critics.
newrepublic.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:23 AM
Incredibly frightening…
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This cannot be something a civilian law enforcement agent is allowed to wear in the US — and an agency that has a culture that tolerates this cannot be saved.
Fucking surreal that people dressed like this and carrying assault rifles are permitted to kidnap people off our streets
February 4, 2026 at 12:53 AM
This cannot be something a civilian law enforcement agent is allowed to wear in the US — and an agency that has a culture that tolerates this cannot be saved.
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Buttigieg on Fox News: "When you see an American woman opening the door to her home and on her doorstep finds half a dozen federal agents in tactical gear that is more tricked out than what I would take outside the wire in Afghanistan -- I think most people get that that is wrong."
January 31, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Buttigieg on Fox News: "When you see an American woman opening the door to her home and on her doorstep finds half a dozen federal agents in tactical gear that is more tricked out than what I would take outside the wire in Afghanistan -- I think most people get that that is wrong."
He’s an economic genius!
The quote that launched a million campaign ads
Trump: "People that own their homes -- we're gonna keep them wealthy. We're gonna keep those prices up. We're not gonna destroy the value of their homes so that somebody who didn't work very hard can buy a home."
January 29, 2026 at 10:55 PM
He’s an economic genius!
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Exauctorate [eks-AWK-ter-it]
(v.)
- To deprive of authority; to depose or oust from office.
- To dismiss from service; to deprive of a benefice.
- To discharge.
Used in a sentence:
“Once that zounderkite is exauctorated, the record will show that no lubberwort was ever more deserving.”
(v.)
- To deprive of authority; to depose or oust from office.
- To dismiss from service; to deprive of a benefice.
- To discharge.
Used in a sentence:
“Once that zounderkite is exauctorated, the record will show that no lubberwort was ever more deserving.”
![A sepia-toned “Grandiloquent Word of the Day” graphic featuring the word “Exauctorate” with the pronunciation [eks-AWK-ter-it] and the definition “To deprive of authority; to depose or oust from office.” On the right, a vintage-style ink illustration shows a tiny-handed dumpy-looking figure reaching up to grab the crown that is being held up out of reach by another figure with a tricorne hat. A humorous example sentence appears at the bottom.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:uzkqphsznycugmyz7hqvna3f/bafkreif2w6wukz3mttkjv7pmxl7b2h7lalxdo5ljgty25ufz4bgpwbemkm@jpeg)
January 28, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Exauctorate [eks-AWK-ter-it]
(v.)
- To deprive of authority; to depose or oust from office.
- To dismiss from service; to deprive of a benefice.
- To discharge.
Used in a sentence:
“Once that zounderkite is exauctorated, the record will show that no lubberwort was ever more deserving.”
(v.)
- To deprive of authority; to depose or oust from office.
- To dismiss from service; to deprive of a benefice.
- To discharge.
Used in a sentence:
“Once that zounderkite is exauctorated, the record will show that no lubberwort was ever more deserving.”
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The date for the next No Kings Day is set.
But this is a save the date, not a “sit back and wait.” 🧵
But this is a save the date, not a “sit back and wait.” 🧵
January 28, 2026 at 3:04 PM
The date for the next No Kings Day is set.
But this is a save the date, not a “sit back and wait.” 🧵
But this is a save the date, not a “sit back and wait.” 🧵
And MAGA is OK with this? When will they realize that he will eventually come for them too?
In a new fundraising email, Trump asks people to give him money or else ICE will assume they are an “illegal alien” and “track you down”
January 28, 2026 at 4:37 PM
And MAGA is OK with this? When will they realize that he will eventually come for them too?
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We finally got gun-control.
Trump: "With that being said, you can't have guns. You can't walk in with guns. You just can't. You can't walk in with guns. You can't do that. But it's just a very unfortunate incident."
January 27, 2026 at 5:47 PM
We finally got gun-control.
The Trump Administration Is Lying to Our Faces. Congress Must Act.
“The administration is urging Americans to reject the evidence of their eyes and ears.”
“The administration is urging Americans to reject the evidence of their eyes and ears.”
Opinion | The Trump Administration Is Lying to Our Faces. Congress Must Act.
www.nytimes.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:05 PM
The Trump Administration Is Lying to Our Faces. Congress Must Act.
“The administration is urging Americans to reject the evidence of their eyes and ears.”
“The administration is urging Americans to reject the evidence of their eyes and ears.”
Yup. Only the “right” kind of people have 2nd Amendment rights these days.
January 26, 2026 at 5:21 AM
Yup. Only the “right” kind of people have 2nd Amendment rights these days.
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Pam Bondi telling Minneapolis that ICE will be recalled *only* when that blue city turns over its voter rolls is a clear reveal that this isn't about immigration. It's about interfering with upcoming elections that may not favor Donald Trump.
It's extortion.
www.cbsnews.com/news/bondi-m...
It's extortion.
www.cbsnews.com/news/bondi-m...
Bondi seeks Minnesota voter rolls, welfare data to "help bring back law and order" in wake of shootings
Minnesota's secretary of state rejected a request from Attorney General Pam Bondi for federal access state voter rolls and welfare data, as tensions flare in Minneapolis after a man was shot and kille...
www.cbsnews.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Pam Bondi telling Minneapolis that ICE will be recalled *only* when that blue city turns over its voter rolls is a clear reveal that this isn't about immigration. It's about interfering with upcoming elections that may not favor Donald Trump.
It's extortion.
www.cbsnews.com/news/bondi-m...
It's extortion.
www.cbsnews.com/news/bondi-m...
Agreed! This is not the kind of “roaring” I was hoping for!
Alright 20’s you can stop roaring
January 25, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Agreed! This is not the kind of “roaring” I was hoping for!
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Wait until the 2d Amendment nuts find out that simply possessing a gun is now punishable by death.
DHS told Fox News the suspect was armed with a gun, which has been recovered by federal agents.
We are aware of reports of another shooting involving federal law enforcement in the area of 26th Street W and Nicollet Ave. We are working to confirm additional details. We ask the public to remain calm and avoid the immediate area.-City of Minneapolis
Alleged video of the shooting:
Alleged video of the shooting:
January 24, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Wait until the 2d Amendment nuts find out that simply possessing a gun is now punishable by death.
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Congratulations to Timothée Chalamet in making history with his third Best Actor Oscar. He's a double nominee this year with producer credits for the Best Picture nomination for Marty Supreme. Timmy is favored to win, but he still has a careful Oscar campaign to establish.
#oscar #timothéechalamet
#oscar #timothéechalamet
January 22, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Congratulations to Timothée Chalamet in making history with his third Best Actor Oscar. He's a double nominee this year with producer credits for the Best Picture nomination for Marty Supreme. Timmy is favored to win, but he still has a careful Oscar campaign to establish.
#oscar #timothéechalamet
#oscar #timothéechalamet
This is the result of decades of underfunding public education. And it was purposeful.
January 21, 2026 at 7:34 PM
This is the result of decades of underfunding public education. And it was purposeful.
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“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”
January 21, 2026 at 5:46 PM
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”
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Unbelievable!
A woman left a comment on Facebook criticizing the Mayor of Miami Beach,.
The Mayor of Miami Beach then sent the cops to her home.
The Mayor of Miami Beach then sent the cops to her home.
January 20, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Unbelievable!