Mike Rauth
@m-r-1.bsky.social
Retirement income planner / financial advisor. Progressive values, human rights & justice.
"It always seems impossible until it's done." - Nelson Mandela
"It always seems impossible until it's done." - Nelson Mandela
I think it might be fascism.
February 6, 2026 at 12:54 AM
I think it might be fascism.
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The Trump DOJ, led by Pamela Jo, lies and labels their political opponents “domestic terrorists” & they’re misusing an existing federal statute to jack-up routine prosecutions to "Material Support to Terrorism" cases.
My take on this perversion of justice that targets us:
youtu.be/R5BG26dtsXg?...
My take on this perversion of justice that targets us:
youtu.be/R5BG26dtsXg?...
OMG! Trump DOJ ABUSES Federal Law to TARGET Protestors
YouTube video by Katie Phang
youtu.be
February 4, 2026 at 7:09 PM
The Trump DOJ, led by Pamela Jo, lies and labels their political opponents “domestic terrorists” & they’re misusing an existing federal statute to jack-up routine prosecutions to "Material Support to Terrorism" cases.
My take on this perversion of justice that targets us:
youtu.be/R5BG26dtsXg?...
My take on this perversion of justice that targets us:
youtu.be/R5BG26dtsXg?...
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2 weeks ago, the El Paso Medical Examiner ruled the death of a Cuban ICE detainee a homicide.
This time, when a 32-year-old Nicaraguan man died, ICE bypassed the county medical examiner in favor of a military facility. They won’t publicly release a ruling.
www.texastribune.org/2026/02/03/t...
This time, when a 32-year-old Nicaraguan man died, ICE bypassed the county medical examiner in favor of a military facility. They won’t publicly release a ruling.
www.texastribune.org/2026/02/03/t...
ICE bypasses El Paso medical examiner for autopsy on migrant
ICE bypassed the county medical examiner in favor of a military facility for the autopsy of a Nicaraguan man and won’t release a ruling to the public.
www.texastribune.org
February 4, 2026 at 6:52 PM
2 weeks ago, the El Paso Medical Examiner ruled the death of a Cuban ICE detainee a homicide.
This time, when a 32-year-old Nicaraguan man died, ICE bypassed the county medical examiner in favor of a military facility. They won’t publicly release a ruling.
www.texastribune.org/2026/02/03/t...
This time, when a 32-year-old Nicaraguan man died, ICE bypassed the county medical examiner in favor of a military facility. They won’t publicly release a ruling.
www.texastribune.org/2026/02/03/t...
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“This ought to be the final nail in the coffin of congressional Republicans’ breathless efforts to gin up impeachment charges against a judge whose only actual sin, as it turns out, was to decline to roll over when the government defied one of his orders, and then lied about it.”
Me @ “One First”:
Me @ “One First”:
207. The Justice Department Beclowns Itself (Again)
The denouement of DOJ's misconduct complaint against Chief Judge Boasberg provides useful lessons relating to both the Department's continuing misbehavior and the emptiness of calls for impeachment.
www.stevevladeck.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:31 PM
“This ought to be the final nail in the coffin of congressional Republicans’ breathless efforts to gin up impeachment charges against a judge whose only actual sin, as it turns out, was to decline to roll over when the government defied one of his orders, and then lied about it.”
Me @ “One First”:
Me @ “One First”:
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As you read WSJ's piece on the super-secret abuse complaint about Tulsi Gabbard, remember that she tried unsuccessfully to wring counterintelligence function away from FBI last year.
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
Exclusive | Classified Whistleblower Complaint About Tulsi Gabbard Stalls Within Her Agency
Congress hasn’t seen the complaint, which was filed eight months ago with the U.S. intelligence community watchdog’s office.
www.wsj.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:47 PM
As you read WSJ's piece on the super-secret abuse complaint about Tulsi Gabbard, remember that she tried unsuccessfully to wring counterintelligence function away from FBI last year.
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
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Two self loathing Latinos working for ICE killed Alex Pretti 🤢
February 2, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Two self loathing Latinos working for ICE killed Alex Pretti 🤢
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You’re really quiet about this JD!
Any update?
Any update?
February 1, 2026 at 7:46 PM
You’re really quiet about this JD!
Any update?
Any update?
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There is nothing fake about these photos and descriptions of Michelle Obama and Melania Trump, both in new documentaries.
One FLOTUS inspired principles and democracy.
The other inspired pedophiles and fascism.
Which movie would you want your young daughter to see?
One FLOTUS inspired principles and democracy.
The other inspired pedophiles and fascism.
Which movie would you want your young daughter to see?
February 2, 2026 at 12:29 AM
There is nothing fake about these photos and descriptions of Michelle Obama and Melania Trump, both in new documentaries.
One FLOTUS inspired principles and democracy.
The other inspired pedophiles and fascism.
Which movie would you want your young daughter to see?
One FLOTUS inspired principles and democracy.
The other inspired pedophiles and fascism.
Which movie would you want your young daughter to see?
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February 2, 2026 at 1:18 AM
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The president of the United States had his DOJ raid the Fulton County election office and seized ballots. This is clearly a dry run for 2026. Yet, this is treated by too many in legacy media as normal.
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January 31, 2026 at 11:15 PM
The president of the United States had his DOJ raid the Fulton County election office and seized ballots. This is clearly a dry run for 2026. Yet, this is treated by too many in legacy media as normal.
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Just returned home from the anti-ICE protest in Portland today. A 100% peaceful crowd that the Portland Police Department (PPD) estimated to be "in the thousands" marched past ICE's Portland HQ.
ICE, of course, responded with a barrage of tear gas and chemical rounds to suppress free speech.
ICE, of course, responded with a barrage of tear gas and chemical rounds to suppress free speech.
Thousands march to ICE facility in South Portland
A large protest took place in South Portland today from Elisabeth Caruthers Park to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility.
katu.com
February 1, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Just returned home from the anti-ICE protest in Portland today. A 100% peaceful crowd that the Portland Police Department (PPD) estimated to be "in the thousands" marched past ICE's Portland HQ.
ICE, of course, responded with a barrage of tear gas and chemical rounds to suppress free speech.
ICE, of course, responded with a barrage of tear gas and chemical rounds to suppress free speech.
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Abolish ICE and fire all agents is the moderate position.
I just got tear gassed along with thousands of union members, many of whom had their families with them. Federal agents at the ICE facility tear gassed children. We must abolish ICE, DHS, and we must have prosecutions. I expect to see enforcement of our city code prohibiting the use of tear gas.
February 1, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Abolish ICE and fire all agents is the moderate position.
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A little girl in Portland, OR after being tear gassed by ICE. what the actual fuck.
February 1, 2026 at 2:14 AM
A little girl in Portland, OR after being tear gassed by ICE. what the actual fuck.
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Why hasn't Trump been removed from office?
January 31, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Why hasn't Trump been removed from office?
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Donald J. Trump, 47th President of The United States must RESIGN today.
TODAY!!!!
TODAY!!!!
January 30, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Donald J. Trump, 47th President of The United States must RESIGN today.
TODAY!!!!
TODAY!!!!
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Authoritarian rule ⬇️
From Marc Elias:
The MEGA Act is a catastrophic proposal for democracy in the US. Voting would move from a fundamental right to where voters must repeatedly prove their eligibility, navigate bureaucratic obstacles and hope they are not wrongly flagged by a single database.
From Marc Elias:
The MEGA Act is a catastrophic proposal for democracy in the US. Voting would move from a fundamental right to where voters must repeatedly prove their eligibility, navigate bureaucratic obstacles and hope they are not wrongly flagged by a single database.
January 30, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Authoritarian rule ⬇️
From Marc Elias:
The MEGA Act is a catastrophic proposal for democracy in the US. Voting would move from a fundamental right to where voters must repeatedly prove their eligibility, navigate bureaucratic obstacles and hope they are not wrongly flagged by a single database.
From Marc Elias:
The MEGA Act is a catastrophic proposal for democracy in the US. Voting would move from a fundamental right to where voters must repeatedly prove their eligibility, navigate bureaucratic obstacles and hope they are not wrongly flagged by a single database.
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"As a member of the press, I filmed the church protest a few weeks ago and now I'm being arrested for that," Indipendent journalist Georgia Fort said. "It's hard to understand how we have a Constitution, Constitutional rights, when we can just be arrested for being a member of the press."
Journalists Don Lemon, Georgia Fort arrested in connection with church protest against ICE
Lemon's attorney said he was taken into custody by federal officers Thursday night in Los Angeles, where he was covering the Grammy Awards.
www.kare11.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:51 PM
"As a member of the press, I filmed the church protest a few weeks ago and now I'm being arrested for that," Indipendent journalist Georgia Fort said. "It's hard to understand how we have a Constitution, Constitutional rights, when we can just be arrested for being a member of the press."
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🚨BREAKING: The FBI confirmed that it was carrying out a “lawful” search at the Fulton County Elections Hub and Operation Center in Union City, Georgia, but offered few details beyond saying the raid was authorized by a court and related to the 2020 election. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
FBI raids Fulton County, Georgia election hub, probing 2020
The FBI confirmed to news outlets it was carrying out a “lawful” search at the Fulton County Elections Hub and Operation Center but offered few details beyond saying the raid was authorized by a court...
www.democracydocket.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:51 PM
🚨BREAKING: The FBI confirmed that it was carrying out a “lawful” search at the Fulton County Elections Hub and Operation Center in Union City, Georgia, but offered few details beyond saying the raid was authorized by a court and related to the 2020 election. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Tonight on The Briefing!
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GA Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan
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GA Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan
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January 28, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Tonight on The Briefing!
Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social
GA Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan
Ezra Levin @ezralevin.bsky.social
Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social
GA Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan
Ezra Levin @ezralevin.bsky.social
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Look, if you had a party scheduled at your house, and the pipes broke and the floor was covered in raw sewage, you’d tell your friends not to come over.
In that spirit: world, skip the World Cup until we get this sewage worked out. And don’t be too sure about the Olympics.
In that spirit: world, skip the World Cup until we get this sewage worked out. And don’t be too sure about the Olympics.
January 27, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Look, if you had a party scheduled at your house, and the pipes broke and the floor was covered in raw sewage, you’d tell your friends not to come over.
In that spirit: world, skip the World Cup until we get this sewage worked out. And don’t be too sure about the Olympics.
In that spirit: world, skip the World Cup until we get this sewage worked out. And don’t be too sure about the Olympics.
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Two Democratic members of Congress attacked in three days. Maxwell Frost was assaulted on Saturday, Ilan Omar tonight.
January 28, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Two Democratic members of Congress attacked in three days. Maxwell Frost was assaulted on Saturday, Ilan Omar tonight.
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If Democrats haven't announced their proposal for the Donald Trump No Guns in Public bill by the end of the day, they're missing an easy shot
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 6:06 PM
If Democrats haven't announced their proposal for the Donald Trump No Guns in Public bill by the end of the day, they're missing an easy shot
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I seem to recall MAGA saying that all Teachers should be armed with guns in order to justify the mass murder of kids in school shootings and now they’re saying legal gun owners are terrorists to justify the brutal execution of Alex Pretti. What dramatic shift in bullshit.
January 27, 2026 at 6:27 PM
I seem to recall MAGA saying that all Teachers should be armed with guns in order to justify the mass murder of kids in school shootings and now they’re saying legal gun owners are terrorists to justify the brutal execution of Alex Pretti. What dramatic shift in bullshit.