Ski Mom
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Prepare for the worst, expect the best, and take what comes.
Prepare for the worst, expect the best, and take what comes.
Hands up, everyone who expects that ICE had actually deep-cleaned the facility prior to Rep. Underwood's visit, besides emptying the building of detainees.
Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
November 25, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Hands up, everyone who expects that ICE had actually deep-cleaned the facility prior to Rep. Underwood's visit, besides emptying the building of detainees.
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This morning, the President of the United States publicly called for the execution of six Members of Congress.
Donald Trump must be removed from office. Today.
He is a clear & present danger to this country. Right now. Invoke the 25th Amendment, or impeach & convict him. Now.
Donald Trump must be removed from office. Today.
He is a clear & present danger to this country. Right now. Invoke the 25th Amendment, or impeach & convict him. Now.
November 21, 2025 at 5:02 AM
This morning, the President of the United States publicly called for the execution of six Members of Congress.
Donald Trump must be removed from office. Today.
He is a clear & present danger to this country. Right now. Invoke the 25th Amendment, or impeach & convict him. Now.
Donald Trump must be removed from office. Today.
He is a clear & present danger to this country. Right now. Invoke the 25th Amendment, or impeach & convict him. Now.
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NEW: Gregory Bovino is exactly who E.B. White — author of 'Charlotte's Web' — warned us about.
DHS named its North Carolina anti-immigrant effort "Operation Charlotte's Web." In 1940, White wrote of the "smell" that "rises" from those who "adjust to fascism" over freedom.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
DHS named its North Carolina anti-immigrant effort "Operation Charlotte's Web." In 1940, White wrote of the "smell" that "rises" from those who "adjust to fascism" over freedom.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
Gregory Bovino is exactly who E.B. White — author of 'Charlotte's Web' — warned us about
DHS named its North Carolina anti-immigrant effort "Operation Charlotte's Web." In 1940, White wrote of the "smell" that "rises" from those who "adjust to fascism" over freedom.
www.lawdork.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:26 AM
NEW: Gregory Bovino is exactly who E.B. White — author of 'Charlotte's Web' — warned us about.
DHS named its North Carolina anti-immigrant effort "Operation Charlotte's Web." In 1940, White wrote of the "smell" that "rises" from those who "adjust to fascism" over freedom.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
DHS named its North Carolina anti-immigrant effort "Operation Charlotte's Web." In 1940, White wrote of the "smell" that "rises" from those who "adjust to fascism" over freedom.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
Homan ought to brush up on his catechism, it's more than a little rusty if he thinks he knows better than the USCCB and the Pope --- not to mention, misrepresenting and lying about their statement. Hoo, boy.
US Bishops have responded to attacks by Border Czar Tom Homan: “The bishops of the United States have spoken together and in unity with Pope Leo XIV.”
November 16, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Homan ought to brush up on his catechism, it's more than a little rusty if he thinks he knows better than the USCCB and the Pope --- not to mention, misrepresenting and lying about their statement. Hoo, boy.
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A fatigue crack in the Keystone Pipeline led to an oil spill in ND earlier this year that released thousands of barrels of oil onto farmland, according to pipeline operator. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/11/14/preliminary-findings-show-fatigue-crack-caused-keystone-pipeline-oil-spill-north-dakota/
Preliminary findings show a fatigue crack caused a Keystone Pipeline oil spill in North Dakota
A fatigue crack in the Keystone Pipeline led to an oil spill in North Dakota earlier this year that released thousands of barrels of oil onto farmland, according to the pipeline operator.
www.kfyrtv.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:06 AM
A fatigue crack in the Keystone Pipeline led to an oil spill in ND earlier this year that released thousands of barrels of oil onto farmland, according to pipeline operator. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/11/14/preliminary-findings-show-fatigue-crack-caused-keystone-pipeline-oil-spill-north-dakota/
The Democratic leadership in the Senate has the strategic capabilities of a wet sock.
Seriously. Give it all away for a "show" vote that won't get anyone healthcare anyway, because only the Senate will vote on it (if the Senate even does it).
We need a new Minority Leader in the Senate.
Seriously. Give it all away for a "show" vote that won't get anyone healthcare anyway, because only the Senate will vote on it (if the Senate even does it).
We need a new Minority Leader in the Senate.
November 10, 2025 at 2:26 AM
The Democratic leadership in the Senate has the strategic capabilities of a wet sock.
Seriously. Give it all away for a "show" vote that won't get anyone healthcare anyway, because only the Senate will vote on it (if the Senate even does it).
We need a new Minority Leader in the Senate.
Seriously. Give it all away for a "show" vote that won't get anyone healthcare anyway, because only the Senate will vote on it (if the Senate even does it).
We need a new Minority Leader in the Senate.
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let me just say Harry Reid would NEVER have allowed this
November 10, 2025 at 12:19 AM
let me just say Harry Reid would NEVER have allowed this
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"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
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Pennsylvania has an important Supreme Court race coming up on Tuesday, November 4. If you live in the Keystone State, or know someone who does, vote YES to retain three justices who will protect your fundamental rights and freedoms.
October 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Pennsylvania has an important Supreme Court race coming up on Tuesday, November 4. If you live in the Keystone State, or know someone who does, vote YES to retain three justices who will protect your fundamental rights and freedoms.
There are many important policy issues to repair/implement at what point democracy & the Constitution return -- but I'm pondering the possibility of implementing a national holiday, "No Kings Day." It could be Election Day - or, the Great Cheato's birthday? Petty says the latter ...
October 19, 2025 at 12:36 AM
There are many important policy issues to repair/implement at what point democracy & the Constitution return -- but I'm pondering the possibility of implementing a national holiday, "No Kings Day." It could be Election Day - or, the Great Cheato's birthday? Petty says the latter ...
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This two-parter below is exactly why it's hard to make clothes in the United States.
Let's look at how much it costs to produce a button-up shirt in the US. 🧵
Let's look at how much it costs to produce a button-up shirt in the US. 🧵
October 12, 2025 at 9:38 PM
This two-parter below is exactly why it's hard to make clothes in the United States.
Let's look at how much it costs to produce a button-up shirt in the US. 🧵
Let's look at how much it costs to produce a button-up shirt in the US. 🧵
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Gov. Mark Gordon and the Campbell County Board of Commissioners cheered news that Sens. Lummis and Barrasso and Rep. Hageman will try to reverse the outcome of a public process with the Congressional Review Act. wyofile.com/wyoming-cong...
Wyoming congressional delegation wants to override BLM coal lease ban - WyoFile
Unusual use of the Congressional Review Act, also being deployed in some other states, disregards years of public input, critics say.
wyofile.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Gov. Mark Gordon and the Campbell County Board of Commissioners cheered news that Sens. Lummis and Barrasso and Rep. Hageman will try to reverse the outcome of a public process with the Congressional Review Act. wyofile.com/wyoming-cong...
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found exactly the one use of “evil recoils in the presence of Christ” I am willing to sign off on, HOOOOOOOOLY SHIT
Father Larry did not come here to fuck around
Father Larry did not come here to fuck around
Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”
October 12, 2025 at 3:24 AM
found exactly the one use of “evil recoils in the presence of Christ” I am willing to sign off on, HOOOOOOOOLY SHIT
Father Larry did not come here to fuck around
Father Larry did not come here to fuck around
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Things to consider:
Document the violence & violations--on camera, w/photos, saving images--any way you can. Speaking as a historian- it will matter
Point out violations--w/images & text--even if you think it won't matter. It will. It needs to be called out & exposed
You are a witness.
Expose it.
Document the violence & violations--on camera, w/photos, saving images--any way you can. Speaking as a historian- it will matter
Point out violations--w/images & text--even if you think it won't matter. It will. It needs to be called out & exposed
You are a witness.
Expose it.
October 5, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Things to consider:
Document the violence & violations--on camera, w/photos, saving images--any way you can. Speaking as a historian- it will matter
Point out violations--w/images & text--even if you think it won't matter. It will. It needs to be called out & exposed
You are a witness.
Expose it.
Document the violence & violations--on camera, w/photos, saving images--any way you can. Speaking as a historian- it will matter
Point out violations--w/images & text--even if you think it won't matter. It will. It needs to be called out & exposed
You are a witness.
Expose it.
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history teacher in 50 years: So in September, that’s when the president signed an executive order criminalizing anti-fascism and saying all resistance would be crushed
student: oh so that’s when the whole country realized they were living under fascism
teacher: haha what? oh no lol not at all. no.
student: oh so that’s when the whole country realized they were living under fascism
teacher: haha what? oh no lol not at all. no.
October 4, 2025 at 11:14 PM
history teacher in 50 years: So in September, that’s when the president signed an executive order criminalizing anti-fascism and saying all resistance would be crushed
student: oh so that’s when the whole country realized they were living under fascism
teacher: haha what? oh no lol not at all. no.
student: oh so that’s when the whole country realized they were living under fascism
teacher: haha what? oh no lol not at all. no.
A. This is something Faux understands, that's why they're cynically airing old footage they know misleads their viewers & VIP viewer.
B. So, the solution is to set up a phony network he can stream all the time, drooling & believing that all is going the way he wants it.
B. So, the solution is to set up a phony network he can stream all the time, drooling & believing that all is going the way he wants it.
"I spoke to the governor, she was very nice," Trump said. "But I said, 'Well wait a minute, am I watching things on television that are different from what's happening? My people tell me different.'"
Almost ... a glimmer ... "am I in an anti-reality bubble populated by sycophants?" ... and gone.
Almost ... a glimmer ... "am I in an anti-reality bubble populated by sycophants?" ... and gone.
Trump seems to back off Portland military plan: 'Am I watching things on television that are different from what's happening?'
President Trump had said he will send troops to Portland to protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities, which he said were "under attack."
www.kgw.com
September 28, 2025 at 11:31 PM
A. This is something Faux understands, that's why they're cynically airing old footage they know misleads their viewers & VIP viewer.
B. So, the solution is to set up a phony network he can stream all the time, drooling & believing that all is going the way he wants it.
B. So, the solution is to set up a phony network he can stream all the time, drooling & believing that all is going the way he wants it.
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I hear the President has decreed that it is possibly a crime to refer to Americans as "fascists," but "fascism" is a word that has a relatively clear meaning that's worth understanding. Here's how an official publication of the US Army defined "fascism" in 1945.
The central point is that when fascism came to America it wouldn't call itself that, nor would it be wearing a swastika. It would call itself "patriotic" and "100% American."
September 26, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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Realizing that the endpoint here is probably massively scaling back screening for autism spectrum disorders, limiting resources for people who need them, but leading to a decline in cases & declaration of victory.
"If we stopped testing right now, we'd have very few cases, if any."
"If we stopped testing right now, we'd have very few cases, if any."
September 22, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Realizing that the endpoint here is probably massively scaling back screening for autism spectrum disorders, limiting resources for people who need them, but leading to a decline in cases & declaration of victory.
"If we stopped testing right now, we'd have very few cases, if any."
"If we stopped testing right now, we'd have very few cases, if any."
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People missing an important point about folks getting fired for whatever they said about Charlie Kirk: Americans are being conditioned to be snitches on their fellow citizens who don’t toe a party line on what is “allowed” to be expressed. And employers are going along. It’s the new secret police
September 14, 2025 at 3:32 AM
People missing an important point about folks getting fired for whatever they said about Charlie Kirk: Americans are being conditioned to be snitches on their fellow citizens who don’t toe a party line on what is “allowed” to be expressed. And employers are going along. It’s the new secret police
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Alright, so I've been afraid to say this out loud, but I think after today, I can say it: In the first Battle of Los Angeles, the good people of LA County have prevailed. We beat ICE back. 1/
September 7, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Alright, so I've been afraid to say this out loud, but I think after today, I can say it: In the first Battle of Los Angeles, the good people of LA County have prevailed. We beat ICE back. 1/
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Let's be clear what this image represents.
Those skull masks were first popularized on the far right by a very specific Nazi terror movement that began on the pro-terror Ironmarch forums and entered mainstream news with the Atomwaffen Nazi terrorist murders.
THAT is the reference here.
Those skull masks were first popularized on the far right by a very specific Nazi terror movement that began on the pro-terror Ironmarch forums and entered mainstream news with the Atomwaffen Nazi terrorist murders.
THAT is the reference here.
September 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Let's be clear what this image represents.
Those skull masks were first popularized on the far right by a very specific Nazi terror movement that began on the pro-terror Ironmarch forums and entered mainstream news with the Atomwaffen Nazi terrorist murders.
THAT is the reference here.
Those skull masks were first popularized on the far right by a very specific Nazi terror movement that began on the pro-terror Ironmarch forums and entered mainstream news with the Atomwaffen Nazi terrorist murders.
THAT is the reference here.
THIS thread, in its entirety.
And yes, the "wedgers" need to drop their wedge and get in with the rest of us, if they want to solve our problems with us.
And yes, the "wedgers" need to drop their wedge and get in with the rest of us, if they want to solve our problems with us.
I agree with much of this thread, but I think it needs to be said: if unity is the way to get around fascists, we need to fucking unify, and that means at this stage, swiftly discouraging the wedge issue dividers in our own party.
🧵 Authoritarianism, Democratization, and Coalition Politics.
The consensus around here is, more or less, that the United States is currently a consolidating authoritarian regime controlled by a mix of reactionary populists and fascists.
The consensus around here is, more or less, that the United States is currently a consolidating authoritarian regime controlled by a mix of reactionary populists and fascists.
September 7, 2025 at 6:39 PM
THIS thread, in its entirety.
And yes, the "wedgers" need to drop their wedge and get in with the rest of us, if they want to solve our problems with us.
And yes, the "wedgers" need to drop their wedge and get in with the rest of us, if they want to solve our problems with us.
Politicians who act like America has been/is "great" rely on the fact that most Americans barely leave their own state, let alone visit other countries.
Our politicians (esp those in control in DC now) are spending $$ that could have gone to infrastructure like this, on concentration camps.
Our politicians (esp those in control in DC now) are spending $$ that could have gone to infrastructure like this, on concentration camps.
The Everglades Concentration Camp costs 3x one of these trains.
I enjoyed this. And what an infectious laugh. ❤️
"Reporter left speechless after witnessing Japan's new $70 million Maglev train in action at 310 mph"
"Reporter left speechless after witnessing Japan's new $70 million Maglev train in action at 310 mph"
September 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Politicians who act like America has been/is "great" rely on the fact that most Americans barely leave their own state, let alone visit other countries.
Our politicians (esp those in control in DC now) are spending $$ that could have gone to infrastructure like this, on concentration camps.
Our politicians (esp those in control in DC now) are spending $$ that could have gone to infrastructure like this, on concentration camps.
On RFK, Jr's testimony today and it's spot-on.
September 5, 2025 at 5:25 AM
On RFK, Jr's testimony today and it's spot-on.