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While I will admit to a certain cynicism, the fact is that I’m a naysayer and hatchet man in the fight against violence.
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Fairly sure it’s unintentional, but the end date on this mug being sold by the Smithsonian does make it sound a little like they’re saying America dies in 2026…
January 19, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Fairly sure it’s unintentional, but the end date on this mug being sold by the Smithsonian does make it sound a little like they’re saying America dies in 2026…
AMEN.
i think this MLK day the thing to focus on is the strategic focus and tactical brilliance of the civil rights movement and the way it was laser focused on a set of achievable goals
January 19, 2026 at 10:48 PM
AMEN.
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This kind of messaging is intended to drown moms in research, risk, and responsibility.
The goal is to keep them so anxious and so busy that they can't work for pay--especially not in high-powered "mens" jobs--or get involved in any kind of efforts to push for progressive change.
The goal is to keep them so anxious and so busy that they can't work for pay--especially not in high-powered "mens" jobs--or get involved in any kind of efforts to push for progressive change.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr: "This idea that you should trust the experts, a good mother doesn't do that"
January 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM
This kind of messaging is intended to drown moms in research, risk, and responsibility.
The goal is to keep them so anxious and so busy that they can't work for pay--especially not in high-powered "mens" jobs--or get involved in any kind of efforts to push for progressive change.
The goal is to keep them so anxious and so busy that they can't work for pay--especially not in high-powered "mens" jobs--or get involved in any kind of efforts to push for progressive change.
As the Trump administration increases the presence of federal agents in U.S. cities, a local group identifying as part of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense has become more active in Philadelphia.
As Minneapolis shooting stirs fears of state violence, several Black Panther Party members made their presence known in Philly
www.inquirer.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:35 AM
In some ways, the current situation is even worse than having the military deployed. The military at least has things like “basic training” & a “code of ethics” that seem to be entirely absent from ICE.
The Insurrection Act is already happening. Martial law is already here.
There are armed soldiers with military-grade equipment running around creating their own laws via violence.
In what possible way, aside from naming conventions of the forces, has Trump not unleashed the military on the USA?
There are armed soldiers with military-grade equipment running around creating their own laws via violence.
In what possible way, aside from naming conventions of the forces, has Trump not unleashed the military on the USA?
January 15, 2026 at 6:50 PM
In some ways, the current situation is even worse than having the military deployed. The military at least has things like “basic training” & a “code of ethics” that seem to be entirely absent from ICE.
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ICE shot someone, ran off and left paperwork in their vehicle, which was then raided.
Super secret details of these images that include ALL the information for the ICE attacks in MN.
Definitely don't call the phone numbers or bother the nazis or share their information or hack them.
Super secret details of these images that include ALL the information for the ICE attacks in MN.
Definitely don't call the phone numbers or bother the nazis or share their information or hack them.
January 15, 2026 at 5:51 AM
ICE shot someone, ran off and left paperwork in their vehicle, which was then raided.
Super secret details of these images that include ALL the information for the ICE attacks in MN.
Definitely don't call the phone numbers or bother the nazis or share their information or hack them.
Super secret details of these images that include ALL the information for the ICE attacks in MN.
Definitely don't call the phone numbers or bother the nazis or share their information or hack them.
$2 billion in cuts to mental health and drug addiction recovery services. Same GOP policies for almost 50 years and we wonder why there are so many people in crisis on the streets.
“Trump wants more junkies camped in front of your house” needs to be part of any 2026 campaign.
“Trump wants more junkies camped in front of your house” needs to be part of any 2026 campaign.
Trump administration slashes funding for substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide
The Trump administration has made significant cuts to substance abuse and mental health programs
abcnews.go.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:57 AM
$2 billion in cuts to mental health and drug addiction recovery services. Same GOP policies for almost 50 years and we wonder why there are so many people in crisis on the streets.
“Trump wants more junkies camped in front of your house” needs to be part of any 2026 campaign.
“Trump wants more junkies camped in front of your house” needs to be part of any 2026 campaign.
Hell yes. Let’s start by inventing the replicator so that we can eliminate money, just like they did in the Star Trek Federation. Then, let’s put Elon on the first starship and blast him towards Alpha Centauri. Good luck, Elon!
"We want to make Star Trek real," said Elon Musk.
"We want to make Starfleet Academy real so that it's not always science fiction, but one day the science fiction turns to science fact."
"We want to make Starfleet Academy real so that it's not always science fiction, but one day the science fiction turns to science fact."
January 14, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Hell yes. Let’s start by inventing the replicator so that we can eliminate money, just like they did in the Star Trek Federation. Then, let’s put Elon on the first starship and blast him towards Alpha Centauri. Good luck, Elon!
I’d love to see those numbers even higher. I just don’t want to see ICE continue to do the things that will make that happen.
Wow — New YouGov / Economist poll:
46% support abolishing ICE
43% oppose abolishing ICE
This is the first time that abolishing ICE has received net positive support
46% support abolishing ICE
43% oppose abolishing ICE
This is the first time that abolishing ICE has received net positive support
January 14, 2026 at 12:03 AM
I’d love to see those numbers even higher. I just don’t want to see ICE continue to do the things that will make that happen.
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Did you know that in Oregon, you have the power to delete your data and ask for a list of third parties that got it?
You can learn more about the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act – and how to take control of your personal data – at https://ow.ly/AsHi50XVLJK.
You can learn more about the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act – and how to take control of your personal data – at https://ow.ly/AsHi50XVLJK.
January 12, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Did you know that in Oregon, you have the power to delete your data and ask for a list of third parties that got it?
You can learn more about the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act – and how to take control of your personal data – at https://ow.ly/AsHi50XVLJK.
You can learn more about the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act – and how to take control of your personal data – at https://ow.ly/AsHi50XVLJK.
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Less than 400 Venezuelans live in Portland, according to U.S. census data. Elliott Young, a Lat. Am. history professor at Lewis and Clark U who has researched Tren de Aragua in Venezuela, surrounding countries and the U.S., said he has not seen any evidence of the gang’s presence in Portland.
Residents at Portland's Bria Apartments, where two people shot by federal agents called for help yesterday, told the Capital Chronicle many immigrants live in the complex and that they haven't seen gang activity in or around the complex.
Feds identify two people shot in Portland • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The Department of Homeland Security claims the two are affiliated with a Venezuelan gang but has not yet provided any evidence
buff.ly
January 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Less than 400 Venezuelans live in Portland, according to U.S. census data. Elliott Young, a Lat. Am. history professor at Lewis and Clark U who has researched Tren de Aragua in Venezuela, surrounding countries and the U.S., said he has not seen any evidence of the gang’s presence in Portland.
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Remember the Epstein files, lol? Yeah, we’re never seeing those.
January 8, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Remember the Epstein files, lol? Yeah, we’re never seeing those.
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Do you know what to do if approached by I.C.E. or law enforcement?
For FREE Know Your Rights information and materials, visit www.ojrc.info/KYR
For FREE Know Your Rights information and materials, visit www.ojrc.info/KYR
January 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Do you know what to do if approached by I.C.E. or law enforcement?
For FREE Know Your Rights information and materials, visit www.ojrc.info/KYR
For FREE Know Your Rights information and materials, visit www.ojrc.info/KYR
I want to see this kind of energy in Portland tonight.
January 9, 2026 at 1:15 AM
I want to see this kind of energy in Portland tonight.
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Is your dumb ass really asking why someone would try to drive away from a platoon of masked, Full Metal Jacket lookin' wockaflockas, stompin' into neighborhoods, breaking down doors and windows, draggin' men, women and children away with "absolute immunity"?
January 9, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Is your dumb ass really asking why someone would try to drive away from a platoon of masked, Full Metal Jacket lookin' wockaflockas, stompin' into neighborhoods, breaking down doors and windows, draggin' men, women and children away with "absolute immunity"?
ICE is outta fucks now that they know they won’t be held accountable for anything. They’re just gonna start shooting first and not asking questions later.
January 8, 2026 at 11:55 PM
ICE is outta fucks now that they know they won’t be held accountable for anything. They’re just gonna start shooting first and not asking questions later.
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Here is the DHS policy (h/t @klasfeldreports.com) www.dhs.gov/sites/defaul...
January 7, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Here is the DHS policy (h/t @klasfeldreports.com) www.dhs.gov/sites/defaul...
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A reminder - before Trump, MAGA, Musk and Fox rewrote history - that this is what the entire country agreed had happened five years ago today:
January 6, 2026 at 12:40 PM
A reminder - before Trump, MAGA, Musk and Fox rewrote history - that this is what the entire country agreed had happened five years ago today:
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater was and remains the best game of 1999.
January 5, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater was and remains the best game of 1999.
Parasite Eve then, and still Parasite Eve. Where is my remake, Square Soft?!
Also had the most banging opening of almost any video game ever. The credits go way harder than they needed to:
youtu.be/PM2cBVf9XJs?...
Also had the most banging opening of almost any video game ever. The credits go way harder than they needed to:
youtu.be/PM2cBVf9XJs?...
January 5, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Parasite Eve then, and still Parasite Eve. Where is my remake, Square Soft?!
Also had the most banging opening of almost any video game ever. The credits go way harder than they needed to:
youtu.be/PM2cBVf9XJs?...
Also had the most banging opening of almost any video game ever. The credits go way harder than they needed to:
youtu.be/PM2cBVf9XJs?...
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This all seems pretty unbecoming of a FIFA Peace Prize winner
January 3, 2026 at 2:42 PM
This all seems pretty unbecoming of a FIFA Peace Prize winner
Oh goodie. New year same as the old year.
January 2, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Oh goodie. New year same as the old year.
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I wrote about Grok's CSAM problem and how journalists keep fumbling the story
www.readtpa.com/p/grok-cant-...
www.readtpa.com/p/grok-cant-...
Grok Can't Apologize. Grok Isn't Sentient. So Why Do Headlines Keep Saying It Did?
Elon Musk’s chatbot has been “undressing” women and children in public. Journalists are letting xAI off the hook by pretending the bot is responsible.
www.readtpa.com
January 2, 2026 at 5:58 PM
I wrote about Grok's CSAM problem and how journalists keep fumbling the story
www.readtpa.com/p/grok-cant-...
www.readtpa.com/p/grok-cant-...
All AI visual & audio generation should be banned, as I’ve been saying. At this point, I would probably vote for any politician who takes this position, regardless or their other policy preferences.
January 2, 2026 at 8:19 PM
All AI visual & audio generation should be banned, as I’ve been saying. At this point, I would probably vote for any politician who takes this position, regardless or their other policy preferences.