Ben Debney
@landcucumber.bsky.social
Dero/writer/historian, in that order. Feeder of people to alienation monsters when consumerism fails. Surviving CPTSD dissociation hole and the den of vipers that wrought it in the first place. More respectable than thou.
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Ben Debney
@landcucumber.bsky.social
· Dec 7
If you say bad things about crimes against humanity, you hate Jews. Would be weird if we were too busy applying this logic in other contexts to be able to combat it effectively.
Did you know also there's a tyranny of woke that isn't that mentality? I didn't even
bendebney.info/2020/07/12/t...
Did you know also there's a tyranny of woke that isn't that mentality? I didn't even
bendebney.info/2020/07/12/t...
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I updated my anti-ICE database this morning! If you have resource suggestions I missed, please reach out docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Anti-ICE Resource Directory
docs.google.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:39 PM
I updated my anti-ICE database this morning! If you have resource suggestions I missed, please reach out docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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In this wide-ranging interview, Laleh Khalili (@lalehkhalili.bsky.social) speaks with Thea Riofrancos (@triofrancos.bsky.social) about her new book, "Extraction: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism"—on lithium mining, prospects for a just climate transition, and more.
proteanmag.com/2025/12/22/e...
proteanmag.com/2025/12/22/e...
Extractive Frontiers: An Interview With Thea Riofrancos • Protean Magazine
In this extensive, wide ranging interview, Laleh Khalili speaks with Thea Riofrancos about her new book Extraction: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism, the political economy of lithium mining, the poss...
proteanmag.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:37 PM
In this wide-ranging interview, Laleh Khalili (@lalehkhalili.bsky.social) speaks with Thea Riofrancos (@triofrancos.bsky.social) about her new book, "Extraction: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism"—on lithium mining, prospects for a just climate transition, and more.
proteanmag.com/2025/12/22/e...
proteanmag.com/2025/12/22/e...
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ICE are the recycled J6 domestic terrorists with badges and guns.
January 20, 2026 at 5:01 PM
ICE are the recycled J6 domestic terrorists with badges and guns.
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don’t feed ICE don’t house ICE don’t sell ICE gas don’t offer ICE medical treatment there should be no quarter for ICE
ICE agents eat at small-town Mexican restaurant — then detain workers
“Would your mama be proud of you right now?” a bystander said as agents returned at closing time to nab the workers.
www.startribune.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:28 AM
don’t feed ICE don’t house ICE don’t sell ICE gas don’t offer ICE medical treatment there should be no quarter for ICE
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What ceasefire? These horrific numbers show Israel's genocide in Gaza isn’t over, despite Donald Trump announcing phase two of his so-called ‘peace deal.’
Check out the rest of the statistics here: zeteo.com/p/tracking-i...
Check out the rest of the statistics here: zeteo.com/p/tracking-i...
January 19, 2026 at 6:40 PM
What ceasefire? These horrific numbers show Israel's genocide in Gaza isn’t over, despite Donald Trump announcing phase two of his so-called ‘peace deal.’
Check out the rest of the statistics here: zeteo.com/p/tracking-i...
Check out the rest of the statistics here: zeteo.com/p/tracking-i...
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I published This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate in 2014. Lots of serious people explained that we didn't have time to tackle capitalism, climate was too important. Let the market fix it for us.
The track record is 12 wasted years and a world on fire. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/17/c...
The track record is 12 wasted years and a world on fire. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/17/c...
How Wall Street Turned Its Back on Climate Change
www.nytimes.com
January 19, 2026 at 6:20 PM
I published This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate in 2014. Lots of serious people explained that we didn't have time to tackle capitalism, climate was too important. Let the market fix it for us.
The track record is 12 wasted years and a world on fire. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/17/c...
The track record is 12 wasted years and a world on fire. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/17/c...
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This is the way forward.
From a comrade in Minneapolis: General Strike against ICE Jan. 23.
#AbolishICE
From a comrade in Minneapolis: General Strike against ICE Jan. 23.
#AbolishICE
January 21, 2026 at 9:58 AM
This is the way forward.
From a comrade in Minneapolis: General Strike against ICE Jan. 23.
#AbolishICE
From a comrade in Minneapolis: General Strike against ICE Jan. 23.
#AbolishICE
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Here's a list of stores that will be closed in solidarity of the general strike in the Twin Cities planned for Friday.
January 21, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Here's a list of stores that will be closed in solidarity of the general strike in the Twin Cities planned for Friday.
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oh man, the Walker Art Center is going to be closed on Friday
(If you're not from the Twin Cities, this is like MoMA closing in support of a general strike—a very big deal)
(If you're not from the Twin Cities, this is like MoMA closing in support of a general strike—a very big deal)
Walker Art Center joins growing list of organizations closing on Jan. 23
"This reflects our institutional values to center our community, support our staff, and to approach our work with care and safety in mind," a representative says.
bringmethenews.com
January 21, 2026 at 11:28 PM
oh man, the Walker Art Center is going to be closed on Friday
(If you're not from the Twin Cities, this is like MoMA closing in support of a general strike—a very big deal)
(If you're not from the Twin Cities, this is like MoMA closing in support of a general strike—a very big deal)
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"Without Fear"
Seen in Minneapolis
Seen in Minneapolis
January 22, 2026 at 2:41 AM
"Without Fear"
Seen in Minneapolis
Seen in Minneapolis
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January 18, 2026 at 5:56 AM
Fuck. These words have a nerve passing my fingers eh. It would not be entirely unlikely at this point if the research screed was screeded doubletime tbh
January 21, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Fuck. These words have a nerve passing my fingers eh. It would not be entirely unlikely at this point if the research screed was screeded doubletime tbh
Fiends. A truly diabolical conspiracy, wake up sheeple. Not woke but
Leftists and Islamists have teamed up to ‘fight America everywhere and all the time’: Schweizer
An excerpt from Peter Schweizer’s latest bo delves into how leftists and Islamists have teamed up to “fight America everywhere and all the time.” At the inane […]
www.bizpacreview.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Fiends. A truly diabolical conspiracy, wake up sheeple. Not woke but
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Disability advocacy organisation calls for hate speech reform for all minorities.
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) President, Jeremy Hope, argues other minority groups also deserve to feel safe under improved, cohesive protective legislation.
Read more: https://loom.ly/usMn-lg
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) President, Jeremy Hope, argues other minority groups also deserve to feel safe under improved, cohesive protective legislation.
Read more: https://loom.ly/usMn-lg
January 20, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Disability advocacy organisation calls for hate speech reform for all minorities.
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) President, Jeremy Hope, argues other minority groups also deserve to feel safe under improved, cohesive protective legislation.
Read more: https://loom.ly/usMn-lg
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) President, Jeremy Hope, argues other minority groups also deserve to feel safe under improved, cohesive protective legislation.
Read more: https://loom.ly/usMn-lg
Imagine if there was an example of One Nation politics in government somewhere in the world right now, and it was doing things no one could write because some shit couldn't be believed unless it was happening for realisies.
What's not to love about #Australia: 'Ooo I'll have a govt of that please"
What's not to love about #Australia: 'Ooo I'll have a govt of that please"
Pauline Hanson is now operating as the alternate PM of this country.
Sussan Ley, this is your shocking legacy. #auspol
Sussan Ley, this is your shocking legacy. #auspol
January 21, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Imagine if there was an example of One Nation politics in government somewhere in the world right now, and it was doing things no one could write because some shit couldn't be believed unless it was happening for realisies.
What's not to love about #Australia: 'Ooo I'll have a govt of that please"
What's not to love about #Australia: 'Ooo I'll have a govt of that please"
If you're going to get on the counterterrorist conspiracism bandwagon, go balls deep I always say
Uganda’s president calls opponents 'terrorists' in victory speech
Yoweri Museveni wins seventh term but poll criticised by observers and rights groups over repression of opposition and internet blackout
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:15 AM
If you're going to get on the counterterrorist conspiracism bandwagon, go balls deep I always say
Watched a History Channel doco this afternoon on Nazis and Pervitin. Look that up lol. That was a mother fucking pearler that buy. Found it in the shed at the #Ballarat tip for good measure, winning.
Nb. Now which scurvy sea-dog sent a gem like that to the tip
Nb. Now which scurvy sea-dog sent a gem like that to the tip
January 20, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Watched a History Channel doco this afternoon on Nazis and Pervitin. Look that up lol. That was a mother fucking pearler that buy. Found it in the shed at the #Ballarat tip for good measure, winning.
Nb. Now which scurvy sea-dog sent a gem like that to the tip
Nb. Now which scurvy sea-dog sent a gem like that to the tip
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this is what it has come to for Mexican restaurants in the Twin Cities
January 19, 2026 at 2:12 AM
this is what it has come to for Mexican restaurants in the Twin Cities
January 19, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Watched Machete this afternoon. Jesus fuck that film has aged like fine wine heh
January 19, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Watched Machete this afternoon. Jesus fuck that film has aged like fine wine heh
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The following post is a comprehensive, formal analysis of the Australian Labor Party’s exposure draft Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026 (the Bill), first released on 13 January 2026.
It’s now appears to be dead in the water, as it should be
blakandblack.com/2026/01/18/a...
It’s now appears to be dead in the water, as it should be
blakandblack.com/2026/01/18/a...
Analysing the Draft: Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026
The Bill's exposure draft posed significant risks to core rule-of-law principles, crucial to the underlying premise of democracy.
blakandblack.com
January 17, 2026 at 11:16 PM
The following post is a comprehensive, formal analysis of the Australian Labor Party’s exposure draft Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026 (the Bill), first released on 13 January 2026.
It’s now appears to be dead in the water, as it should be
blakandblack.com/2026/01/18/a...
It’s now appears to be dead in the water, as it should be
blakandblack.com/2026/01/18/a...
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Nine Jewish groups have written to Albanese Government calling on it to reject Segal’s “Antisemitism” plan that “risks undermining democratic and multicultural values”, by “conflating antisemitism” with “criticisms of the policies or actions of the State of Israel”. theklaxon.com.au/segal-threat...
Segal “threatening Australia’s freedoms and democracy”, Jewish groups warn - The Klaxon
Nine Jewish organisations have labelled Envoy Jillian Segal's "Antisemitism Report" an attack on Australia's “democracy” and “freedoms”, and say it must be rejected.
theklaxon.com.au
December 29, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Nine Jewish groups have written to Albanese Government calling on it to reject Segal’s “Antisemitism” plan that “risks undermining democratic and multicultural values”, by “conflating antisemitism” with “criticisms of the policies or actions of the State of Israel”. theklaxon.com.au/segal-threat...
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A pattern of appeasement, not moral clarity, has shaped the Albanese Government’s response to Gaza, Israel and the politics of antisemitism at home.
Gaza to Bondi: How appeasement shaped Albanese’s response to antisemitism
~ Paul Begley
Gaza to Bondi: How appeasement shaped Albanese’s response to antisemitism
~ Paul Begley
Gaza to Bondi: How appeasement shaped Albanese’s response to antisemitism
A pattern of appeasement, not moral clarity, has shaped the Albanese Government’s response to Gaza, Israel and the politics of antisemitism at home
buff.ly
January 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM
A pattern of appeasement, not moral clarity, has shaped the Albanese Government’s response to Gaza, Israel and the politics of antisemitism at home.
Gaza to Bondi: How appeasement shaped Albanese’s response to antisemitism
~ Paul Begley
Gaza to Bondi: How appeasement shaped Albanese’s response to antisemitism
~ Paul Begley
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With the exception of the UAE, Israel and America are uniting the entire Middle East against the greatest threat in the region - Israel
No, it isn't antisemitism - Anthony Albanese - its illegal occupation and criminal behaviour #auspol
www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/why-...
No, it isn't antisemitism - Anthony Albanese - its illegal occupation and criminal behaviour #auspol
www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/why-...
Why Arab states now oppose a US-Israel attack on Iran
Arab governments that once tolerated the idea of US-led regime change in Iran are now urging restraint, recognising that Israeli expansionism has become the region's main threat
www.middleeasteye.net
January 16, 2026 at 9:25 PM
With the exception of the UAE, Israel and America are uniting the entire Middle East against the greatest threat in the region - Israel
No, it isn't antisemitism - Anthony Albanese - its illegal occupation and criminal behaviour #auspol
www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/why-...
No, it isn't antisemitism - Anthony Albanese - its illegal occupation and criminal behaviour #auspol
www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/why-...