Ben
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It would be a very, very low bar for elected Democrats to behave in a way which reflects the urgency of the situation on the ground in Minneapolis. And I am struggling to think of more than a few who have cleared that bar.
I don't give a fuck what insipid slogan Democrats come up with about ICE. they are not coming to help the people or they would have by now. The ordinary people of Minneapolis have done more for our rights over the past week than elected Democrats have done in decades
January 13, 2026 at 7:31 PM
It would be a very, very low bar for elected Democrats to behave in a way which reflects the urgency of the situation on the ground in Minneapolis. And I am struggling to think of more than a few who have cleared that bar.
Democrats have to be prepared for ICE to be outside every polling place in swings states in blue areas. I dunno what can be done.
January 13, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Democrats have to be prepared for ICE to be outside every polling place in swings states in blue areas. I dunno what can be done.
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Caught in another flagrant lie. ICE claimed this 17 yo American citizen assaulted them, but this 17 year old did what is the God-given right of all Americans: told the cops to fk off.
That is maybe something for his mom or dad to talk to him about but is not a crime.
That is maybe something for his mom or dad to talk to him about but is not a crime.
January 13, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Caught in another flagrant lie. ICE claimed this 17 yo American citizen assaulted them, but this 17 year old did what is the God-given right of all Americans: told the cops to fk off.
That is maybe something for his mom or dad to talk to him about but is not a crime.
That is maybe something for his mom or dad to talk to him about but is not a crime.
There’s so many angles we’re gonna be able to stick together a Matrix bullet-time shot of this
January 12, 2026 at 12:31 PM
There’s so many angles we’re gonna be able to stick together a Matrix bullet-time shot of this
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but this faction fully and openly embraces fascist aesthetics and directly resuscitates slogans of historical fascists. though they may try to split hairs, i think that in substance they do rather proudly identify as fascists. /fin
January 12, 2026 at 3:25 AM
but this faction fully and openly embraces fascist aesthetics and directly resuscitates slogans of historical fascists. though they may try to split hairs, i think that in substance they do rather proudly identify as fascists. /fin
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January 11, 2026 at 11:15 PM
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ugh man, your heart’s in the right place but that is a very bad caption for an AI generated image lol
January 10, 2026 at 10:51 PM
ugh man, your heart’s in the right place but that is a very bad caption for an AI generated image lol
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I want to emphasize for people again: there's a bunch of AI stuff going around of people confronting ICE agents. It's fake. It's slop.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:36 PM
I want to emphasize for people again: there's a bunch of AI stuff going around of people confronting ICE agents. It's fake. It's slop.
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They bet the media would adopt their framing if they released the video and they were right
USA Today: “Vance uses new video to defend agent”
WP: “hotly disputed”
Reuters: “White House shares new video”
The NYT even embedded DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin as if she’s a credible source
USA Today: “Vance uses new video to defend agent”
WP: “hotly disputed”
Reuters: “White House shares new video”
The NYT even embedded DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin as if she’s a credible source
January 10, 2026 at 1:27 PM
They bet the media would adopt their framing if they released the video and they were right
USA Today: “Vance uses new video to defend agent”
WP: “hotly disputed”
Reuters: “White House shares new video”
The NYT even embedded DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin as if she’s a credible source
USA Today: “Vance uses new video to defend agent”
WP: “hotly disputed”
Reuters: “White House shares new video”
The NYT even embedded DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin as if she’s a credible source
note how the sheriff's office almost fucks this
January 9, 2026 at 10:31 PM
note how the sheriff's office almost fucks this
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And Renee Good’s last words appear to be “We’re not mad at you.”
In the video that the shooter took, which I believe was leaked to be exculpatory, he appears to yell “fucking bitch” after he shoots Renee Good.
January 9, 2026 at 6:51 PM
And Renee Good’s last words appear to be “We’re not mad at you.”
every new video more damning
January 9, 2026 at 7:26 PM
every new video more damning
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i just watched this video and the fact that they believe this to be exculpatory is genuinely insane
January 9, 2026 at 6:57 PM
i just watched this video and the fact that they believe this to be exculpatory is genuinely insane
Har-Mar, Roseville 4, and Pavilion Place (almost forgot about that one).
January 9, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Har-Mar, Roseville 4, and Pavilion Place (almost forgot about that one).
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Think about the mindset, and the expectation of immunity, of someone who texts this to friends.
January 9, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Think about the mindset, and the expectation of immunity, of someone who texts this to friends.
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While other papers, including the New York Times and Washington Post, do forensic work undermining the administration’s propaganda, the Strib trots out Steven Schier to both-sides it. No, I won’t link.
fairly disgusted by a Strib article decrying “political tribalism” that neglects to take a stand on what happened
January 9, 2026 at 1:42 PM
While other papers, including the New York Times and Washington Post, do forensic work undermining the administration’s propaganda, the Strib trots out Steven Schier to both-sides it. No, I won’t link.
It’s so funny (not) that like everyone was forced to take right wingers seriously when they pretended to be upset about free speech issues or foreign intervention or pedophilia for a few years
January 9, 2026 at 12:25 AM
It’s so funny (not) that like everyone was forced to take right wingers seriously when they pretended to be upset about free speech issues or foreign intervention or pedophilia for a few years
I just saw — then lost a fundraiser related to this — anyone have it handy?
For parents in Minneapolis: I've been told that ICE grabbed someone from the Jardin Longfellow spanish immersion daycare
January 8, 2026 at 11:33 PM
I just saw — then lost a fundraiser related to this — anyone have it handy?
does ANYONE at the state level know the killer's name?
January 8, 2026 at 4:43 PM
does ANYONE at the state level know the killer's name?
this was very predictable. I do wonder what could've been done to prevent this. I don't know how 'FBI taking over investigations' works outside of TV procedurals.
The state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says they've been informed by the FBI that US DOJ has said FBI will solely lead the investigation into Renee Nicole Good's killing by a federal officer. State investigators no longer have access to "case materials, scene evidence/investigative interviews"
January 8, 2026 at 4:27 PM
this was very predictable. I do wonder what could've been done to prevent this. I don't know how 'FBI taking over investigations' works outside of TV procedurals.
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this is your mission. roll up to this daycare in full tactical gear to harass some kids and teachers. when you get spooked by your own shadow like a panicked horse and start shooting your gun, our pedophile president will call the person you shot a terrorist. good luck soldier
January 8, 2026 at 2:33 PM
this is your mission. roll up to this daycare in full tactical gear to harass some kids and teachers. when you get spooked by your own shadow like a panicked horse and start shooting your gun, our pedophile president will call the person you shot a terrorist. good luck soldier
It is fuckin relentless, isn’t it
Thinking about the trauma the Twin Cities has been through in the last five years, and how rightly exhausted we all are:
-COVID shutdown
-George Floyd
-Melissa Hortman
-Annunciation
-ICE occupation
-Renee Good.
If you are having a rough time, reach out to others.
-COVID shutdown
-George Floyd
-Melissa Hortman
-Annunciation
-ICE occupation
-Renee Good.
If you are having a rough time, reach out to others.
January 8, 2026 at 2:34 PM
It is fuckin relentless, isn’t it
January 7, 2026 at 6:29 PM
DHS statement is bullshit. This is murder. CW, obviously.
This is the video.
January 7, 2026 at 5:48 PM
DHS statement is bullshit. This is murder. CW, obviously.
I love the freedom we enjoy, as Americans
ICE agents stopped by protesters after the shooting an observer in Minneapolis, according to witnesse. ICE deployed pepper spray and tear gas.
January 7, 2026 at 5:40 PM
I love the freedom we enjoy, as Americans