Rusty D. Pickens
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Rusty D. Pickens
@rusty.digital
· Nov 2
It’s been FIFTEEN YEARS and the media is still letting Republicans pretend they have some super-secret concept of a hidden plan to maybe consider a covert proposal that could theoretically be implemented in a hypothetical simulation of a Congress run by people who are not actually clowns.
Mike Johnson talks about the Republican "healthcare plan" like it's highly classified information: "We're not gonna be on a conference call explaining all our plans and strategies for healthcare reform, because they're leaked in real time."
One of the primary reasons the Republicans can’t produce a healthcare plan is because the ACA *is* their plan. Obama literally took their plan as the starting point in a—now quaint— stately attempt to court bipartisanship. And they still rail against it as if the core didn’t originate with them.
Chickasaw National urging citizens to carry tribal ID in light of increased ICE activity in Oklahoma 🤬✊🏼🔥🇺🇸
January 17, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Chickasaw National urging citizens to carry tribal ID in light of increased ICE activity in Oklahoma 🤬✊🏼🔥🇺🇸
His issue is that during the pitch to Ake to take over the Academy they extolled on how *absolutely terrible a policy of child separation* is--direct shots fired at Miller and his ilk.
I, for one, welcome a refreshing new Star Trek as a contrast of hope during this ugly political time.
I, for one, welcome a refreshing new Star Trek as a contrast of hope during this ugly political time.
Help me out here. Hasn't Star Trek always had "aliens" and non-traditional women?
I mean, sure, Uhuru was sexualized, but she was a smart-as-shit officer BEFORE women were admitted to West Point and non-white; she's the kind of person Stephen Miller is trying to denaturalize.
I mean, sure, Uhuru was sexualized, but she was a smart-as-shit officer BEFORE women were admitted to West Point and non-white; she's the kind of person Stephen Miller is trying to denaturalize.
January 16, 2026 at 2:54 PM
His issue is that during the pitch to Ake to take over the Academy they extolled on how *absolutely terrible a policy of child separation* is--direct shots fired at Miller and his ilk.
I, for one, welcome a refreshing new Star Trek as a contrast of hope during this ugly political time.
I, for one, welcome a refreshing new Star Trek as a contrast of hope during this ugly political time.
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Putin, failing in his east European war, summons his American clients to organize a diversion in western Europe.
January 16, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Putin, failing in his east European war, summons his American clients to organize a diversion in western Europe.
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They'll pass it as soon as they're briefed on who's getting all the Venezuelan oil infrastructure contracts.
Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY, and Ashley Moody, R-Fla., are introducing legislation that would ban members of Congress from trading or owning stocks.
January 15, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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Murphy: The United States Congress should not fund a Department of Homeland Security that is not obeying the laws of the United States of America
January 13, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Murphy: The United States Congress should not fund a Department of Homeland Security that is not obeying the laws of the United States of America
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Goldman: Until DHS reins in this rogue and authoritarian ICE secret police force, there should be no more funding provided to DHS.
January 13, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Goldman: Until DHS reins in this rogue and authoritarian ICE secret police force, there should be no more funding provided to DHS.
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Ansari: I think ICE is completely out of control, and there should be no more funding given to ICE. The funding that's already has been given to them through the big ugly bill should be stripped entirely
January 13, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Ansari: I think ICE is completely out of control, and there should be no more funding given to ICE. The funding that's already has been given to them through the big ugly bill should be stripped entirely
This sh*t will stop if congress will STOP funding ICE. Well-financed, machismo-fueled, military cosplay bros roaming the streets of America full time with questionable statutory duties, loaded firearms, no ID, and virtually no fear of accountability? What could possibly go wrong?
Today at 34 & Park in Minneapolis, a woman tried to drive down the street where a protest had broken out in front of a home ICE was raiding, saying she had a doctor apt to get to. ICE agents busted out her windows, cut off her seatbelt, and pulled her out before arresting her.
January 13, 2026 at 7:22 PM
This sh*t will stop if congress will STOP funding ICE. Well-financed, machismo-fueled, military cosplay bros roaming the streets of America full time with questionable statutory duties, loaded firearms, no ID, and virtually no fear of accountability? What could possibly go wrong?
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4. He is asking the court to declare the censure and grade-reduction proceedings unlawful, halt their enforcement, and preserve congressional independence from military discipline by the executive branch.
January 12, 2026 at 7:16 PM
4. He is asking the court to declare the censure and grade-reduction proceedings unlawful, halt their enforcement, and preserve congressional independence from military discipline by the executive branch.
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Time to withhold all funding and haul her in for hearings until the lawlessness stops.
January 12, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Time to withhold all funding and haul her in for hearings until the lawlessness stops.
Pete Sessions has no business still being in congress after he threw-in with Russia and we beat him and ran him out of TX-32. But, you know, the GOP does not know shame. So, somehow the traitor still has a voice.
Rep. Pete Sessions: "This protesting that goes on -- honking of horns, obstructing federal law enforcement -- should not be tolerated ... I stand completely with the administration on this effort."
January 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Pete Sessions has no business still being in congress after he threw-in with Russia and we beat him and ran him out of TX-32. But, you know, the GOP does not know shame. So, somehow the traitor still has a voice.
Good. We need at LOT more oversight of this lawless administration from congress 💪🏼🇺🇸
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski: “After speaking with Chair Powell this morning, it’s clear the administration’s investigation is nothing more than an attempt at coercion.“
January 12, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Good. We need at LOT more oversight of this lawless administration from congress 💪🏼🇺🇸
Absolutely not @colorado.gov! Accountability for every one of these lawless folks at every level for as long as it takes. ✊🏼🇺🇸
If we’re not running on that starting from today until we close this sorry chapter of our history, we’re doing it wrong.
If we’re not running on that starting from today until we close this sorry chapter of our history, we’re doing it wrong.
The very definition of spinelessness.
After pressure from Trump, Colorado gov. signals possible clemency for election denier Tina Peters
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 10, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Absolutely not @colorado.gov! Accountability for every one of these lawless folks at every level for as long as it takes. ✊🏼🇺🇸
If we’re not running on that starting from today until we close this sorry chapter of our history, we’re doing it wrong.
If we’re not running on that starting from today until we close this sorry chapter of our history, we’re doing it wrong.
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Looks like ICE is now cracking down on … Native Americans.
This letter was just posted by the chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North/South Dakota:
“Our Nation is a sovereign government and our members are not immigrants. We are not subject to immigration enforcement on our own lands.”
This letter was just posted by the chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North/South Dakota:
“Our Nation is a sovereign government and our members are not immigrants. We are not subject to immigration enforcement on our own lands.”
January 10, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Looks like ICE is now cracking down on … Native Americans.
This letter was just posted by the chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North/South Dakota:
“Our Nation is a sovereign government and our members are not immigrants. We are not subject to immigration enforcement on our own lands.”
This letter was just posted by the chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North/South Dakota:
“Our Nation is a sovereign government and our members are not immigrants. We are not subject to immigration enforcement on our own lands.”
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BONUS THREAD: 🧵 This poised Rockstar chose the perfect response:
AOC: “I understand that VP Vance believes shooting a mother of 3 in the face 3 times is an acceptable America that he wants to live in, & I do not — That is a fundamental difference between VP Vance & I."
AOC: “I understand that VP Vance believes shooting a mother of 3 in the face 3 times is an acceptable America that he wants to live in, & I do not — That is a fundamental difference between VP Vance & I."
January 10, 2026 at 12:41 AM
BONUS THREAD: 🧵 This poised Rockstar chose the perfect response:
AOC: “I understand that VP Vance believes shooting a mother of 3 in the face 3 times is an acceptable America that he wants to live in, & I do not — That is a fundamental difference between VP Vance & I."
AOC: “I understand that VP Vance believes shooting a mother of 3 in the face 3 times is an acceptable America that he wants to live in, & I do not — That is a fundamental difference between VP Vance & I."
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Stephen Colbert on the ICE murder of Renee Nicole Good: “The message from this administration is clear. Only they determine the truth. And when their forces come to your city: obey or die. And if you die, you clearly didn’t obey. This should be an alarm bell for the entire country.”
January 9, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Stephen Colbert on the ICE murder of Renee Nicole Good: “The message from this administration is clear. Only they determine the truth. And when their forces come to your city: obey or die. And if you die, you clearly didn’t obey. This should be an alarm bell for the entire country.”
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ICE’s budget now rivals the militaries of nations around the world and that money is building an enormous domestic surveillance machine. Learn about the surveillance tactics they’re using and how you can protect yourself and your community. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
ICE Is Going on a Surveillance Shopping Spree
We need to have a hard look at the surveillance industry. It is a key enabler of vast and untold violations of human rights and civil liberties, and it continues to be used by aspiring autocrats to
www.eff.org
January 9, 2026 at 5:59 PM
ICE’s budget now rivals the militaries of nations around the world and that money is building an enormous domestic surveillance machine. Learn about the surveillance tactics they’re using and how you can protect yourself and your community. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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Walz: "I couldn't help but think, and it scares me a bit -- 'The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most important directive.' It certainly feels like that in this moment."
January 8, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Walz: "I couldn't help but think, and it scares me a bit -- 'The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most important directive.' It certainly feels like that in this moment."
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Swalwell: You better believe that accountability is coming. Immunity is going to be stripped. And to Kristi Noem, Tom “Cashbag” Homan, Greg Bovino—your asses are going to be in these witness chairs.
January 8, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Swalwell: You better believe that accountability is coming. Immunity is going to be stripped. And to Kristi Noem, Tom “Cashbag” Homan, Greg Bovino—your asses are going to be in these witness chairs.
The Department of Homeland Security are now the domestic terrorists under this corrupt regime. Noem needs to resign or be removed--she oversaw the murder of a US citizen.
This stops here or else there will be more bloodshed if they are allowed to roam our streets with guns & no accountability.
This stops here or else there will be more bloodshed if they are allowed to roam our streets with guns & no accountability.
Every word here is a lie except “and” and “the.”
First things first. The call must be for this woman and Greg Bovino who was on the scene today to IMMEDIATELY RESIGN.
First things first. The call must be for this woman and Greg Bovino who was on the scene today to IMMEDIATELY RESIGN.
January 8, 2026 at 6:53 PM
The Department of Homeland Security are now the domestic terrorists under this corrupt regime. Noem needs to resign or be removed--she oversaw the murder of a US citizen.
This stops here or else there will be more bloodshed if they are allowed to roam our streets with guns & no accountability.
This stops here or else there will be more bloodshed if they are allowed to roam our streets with guns & no accountability.
Government is derived from the *consent* of the governed & this community did NOT consent. ICE murdered this woman in broad daylight--why? Because she dared defy their questionable authority & tried to flee from masked, armed thugs?
This is not normal. They must all be held accountable. Now.
This is not normal. They must all be held accountable. Now.
The New York Times states it plainly in display type:
Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
Video: Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
An analysis of footage from three camera angles shows that the motorist was driving away from — not toward — a federal officer when he opened fire.
www.nytimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Government is derived from the *consent* of the governed & this community did NOT consent. ICE murdered this woman in broad daylight--why? Because she dared defy their questionable authority & tried to flee from masked, armed thugs?
This is not normal. They must all be held accountable. Now.
This is not normal. They must all be held accountable. Now.
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Your regular reminder that ~90% of the lawless authoritarianism could end today, simply by these Senators & about 7 other people in Congress caucusing with the Democrats & giving them governing majorities in both chambers until the crimes & fascism stop.
Todd Young has voted YES on the Venezuela war powers resolution; Murkowski, Collins and Paul are a YES. This will have the simple-majority vote needed to pass unless one or more Democrats vote NO.
January 8, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Your regular reminder that ~90% of the lawless authoritarianism could end today, simply by these Senators & about 7 other people in Congress caucusing with the Democrats & giving them governing majorities in both chambers until the crimes & fascism stop.
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Ongoing and obvious reminder that firing chemical weapons directly at people's heads like this *is* deadly force.
January 8, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Ongoing and obvious reminder that firing chemical weapons directly at people's heads like this *is* deadly force.