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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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One of the best things I’ve read in a while:
January 25, 2026 at 10:39 PM
One of the best things I’ve read in a while:
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🚨 NEW — Statement from the family of Alex Pretti:
"We are heartbroken but also very angry.
Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital... 1/
"We are heartbroken but also very angry.
Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital... 1/
January 25, 2026 at 1:32 AM
🚨 NEW — Statement from the family of Alex Pretti:
"We are heartbroken but also very angry.
Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital... 1/
"We are heartbroken but also very angry.
Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital... 1/
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Disarmed.
Restrained.
Shot 10 times at close range by masked federal agents.
Then the government lied about it.
This is not “law enforcement.”
This is a state execution and it is unconscionable.👇
Restrained.
Shot 10 times at close range by masked federal agents.
Then the government lied about it.
This is not “law enforcement.”
This is a state execution and it is unconscionable.👇
January 25, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Disarmed.
Restrained.
Shot 10 times at close range by masked federal agents.
Then the government lied about it.
This is not “law enforcement.”
This is a state execution and it is unconscionable.👇
Restrained.
Shot 10 times at close range by masked federal agents.
Then the government lied about it.
This is not “law enforcement.”
This is a state execution and it is unconscionable.👇
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Minnesota is the best of us.
January 23, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Minnesota is the best of us.
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Wow Minneapolis!!!
January 23, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Wow Minneapolis!!!
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-26° in Minneapolis and look at the turn out. Brave, dedicated Americans, trying to save their community ‼️
When else stands with the people of Minneapolis ⁉️ ⁉️
When else stands with the people of Minneapolis ⁉️ ⁉️
January 23, 2026 at 10:44 PM
-26° in Minneapolis and look at the turn out. Brave, dedicated Americans, trying to save their community ‼️
When else stands with the people of Minneapolis ⁉️ ⁉️
When else stands with the people of Minneapolis ⁉️ ⁉️
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They are never, ever going to win in Minnesota.
January 23, 2026 at 8:56 PM
They are never, ever going to win in Minnesota.
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Florida has 10x the 'illegal' immigrant population of MN, and has the highest % in relation to population. TX has almost 18x as many. NV has a much higher %.
They reason they are terrorizing Minneapolis and not Miami or Dallas or Las Vegas is purely political.
They reason they are terrorizing Minneapolis and not Miami or Dallas or Las Vegas is purely political.
January 23, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Florida has 10x the 'illegal' immigrant population of MN, and has the highest % in relation to population. TX has almost 18x as many. NV has a much higher %.
They reason they are terrorizing Minneapolis and not Miami or Dallas or Las Vegas is purely political.
They reason they are terrorizing Minneapolis and not Miami or Dallas or Las Vegas is purely political.
It’s been tough to get anything done with what’s going on in Minneapolis right now (my former hometown). I finally managed to get a website up and running for my pool cues. chrisblackcues.com
Chris Black - Custom Pool Cues
chrisblackcues.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:09 PM
It’s been tough to get anything done with what’s going on in Minneapolis right now (my former hometown). I finally managed to get a website up and running for my pool cues. chrisblackcues.com
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It's time to state clearly that if MAGA and Republicans can't condemn any part of this shooting, continue to blame the victim for it, and even hint that it's a just outcome that others "deserve," that's a crossing of the line that the rest of us won't ever be able to forget.
Rep. Randy Fine: "If you impede the actions of our law enforcement as they seek to repel foreign invaders from our country, you get what's coming to you. I do not feel bad for the woman that was involved."
January 8, 2026 at 8:19 PM
It's time to state clearly that if MAGA and Republicans can't condemn any part of this shooting, continue to blame the victim for it, and even hint that it's a just outcome that others "deserve," that's a crossing of the line that the rest of us won't ever be able to forget.
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Hand painted decrepit dragon. This dragon didn’t balance well on the base so I created a custom wooden base with extra support for the tail. #dragontuesday #miniature
December 16, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Hand painted decrepit dragon. This dragon didn’t balance well on the base so I created a custom wooden base with extra support for the tail. #dragontuesday #miniature
Google sells ad space to scammers. I’ve been transitioning to Duck Duck Go but accidentally used Google to look for Barebells protein bars. The top result was a scammer that stole my credit card info. Luckily, my credit card company flagged the fraudulent transactions.
December 4, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Google sells ad space to scammers. I’ve been transitioning to Duck Duck Go but accidentally used Google to look for Barebells protein bars. The top result was a scammer that stole my credit card info. Luckily, my credit card company flagged the fraudulent transactions.
My grandparents used to make lefse at all of the family gatherings. I haven’t had it in years and decided to try making it this year. It turned out really well!
November 27, 2025 at 10:35 PM
My grandparents used to make lefse at all of the family gatherings. I haven’t had it in years and decided to try making it this year. It turned out really well!
Made a few ornaments today.
November 19, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Made a few ornaments today.
Busy week so far! Voted yesterday, finished up a new pool cue, replaced a tip and built a cue extension (still needs another coat of black and poly).
November 5, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Busy week so far! Voted yesterday, finished up a new pool cue, replaced a tip and built a cue extension (still needs another coat of black and poly).
Weekend project. Pool cue made from walnut and oak. Adding the black leather grip was definitely the hardest part. Hopefully that will get easier with practice. #woodworking #billiards #pool
November 3, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Weekend project. Pool cue made from walnut and oak. Adding the black leather grip was definitely the hardest part. Hopefully that will get easier with practice. #woodworking #billiards #pool
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My secret goal for the month was/is to get enough funds together to grab a harbor freight mini-lathe so I could spend November turning wood spindle ornaments out of my considerable tiny wood block collection.
Grabbing something from my shop would help considerably!
www.galdrecraft.com
Grabbing something from my shop would help considerably!
www.galdrecraft.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
My secret goal for the month was/is to get enough funds together to grab a harbor freight mini-lathe so I could spend November turning wood spindle ornaments out of my considerable tiny wood block collection.
Grabbing something from my shop would help considerably!
www.galdrecraft.com
Grabbing something from my shop would help considerably!
www.galdrecraft.com
Made this pool cue rest out of walnut, wenge and oak. Initials are printed in acrylic paint prior to the poly coat.
October 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Made this pool cue rest out of walnut, wenge and oak. Initials are printed in acrylic paint prior to the poly coat.
These cinnamon rolls have >1g of sugar in the entire pan. Sweetened with a mix of swerve brown sugar, erythritol and monk fruit. Icing (not pictured) was made with plant based butter, vanilla protein powder, tapioca flour and unsweetened almond milk.
October 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
These cinnamon rolls have >1g of sugar in the entire pan. Sweetened with a mix of swerve brown sugar, erythritol and monk fruit. Icing (not pictured) was made with plant based butter, vanilla protein powder, tapioca flour and unsweetened almond milk.
My Saturday evening project, a wooden rondel dagger made out of walnut.
October 5, 2025 at 2:01 AM
My Saturday evening project, a wooden rondel dagger made out of walnut.
Today was more chalk holders!
September 24, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Today was more chalk holders!
Did some commission work last week. Sticker display, jacket hanger and sign.
September 24, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Did some commission work last week. Sticker display, jacket hanger and sign.