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I know it's not the point to this post, but I keep wondering why these ICE goons don't bring an extra thug to take the car under civil asset forfeiture law. It's a thin excuse, but geez, it's not like these assholes are obeying the law anyway.
Working in 2026 is sending an email to your client that you are an hour late delivering something because you had to figure out what to do with the running, unlocked car sitting in the middle of the street after the ethnic cleansing squad kidnapped somebody.
February 5, 2026 at 10:12 PM
I know it's not the point to this post, but I keep wondering why these ICE goons don't bring an extra thug to take the car under civil asset forfeiture law. It's a thin excuse, but geez, it's not like these assholes are obeying the law anyway.
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whoever figures out a way to bundle independent journalism subscriptions will be a hero
i know that this is an unpopular take, but everyone starting their own newsletter as a revenue stream is not a sustainable model for writing and reporting or for people who love and want to pay for media.
A lot of people cannot just start a paid newsletter or become freelancers to sustain their careers. The sports, metro, and international desks did work that requires *team* resources, like legal checks, documents, access to archives, and long-term beat experience.
February 4, 2026 at 8:05 PM
whoever figures out a way to bundle independent journalism subscriptions will be a hero
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"never having to work again" ha haha aaaahahahahaha
that's the sound of someone ready for parenthood alright lmao
that's the sound of someone ready for parenthood alright lmao
Sometimes I see these "get into farming and be trad" posts and think of this post:
February 5, 2026 at 10:20 PM
"never having to work again" ha haha aaaahahahahaha
that's the sound of someone ready for parenthood alright lmao
that's the sound of someone ready for parenthood alright lmao
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Bullshit scare tactic. ICE can't handle a single city, imagine them trying this shit nationwide in every city and town at the same time. They don't have enough resources, they don't have enough thugs.
Breaking:
The White House press secretary just said she "can't guarantee" that ICE won't be around polling locations in November.
The White House press secretary just said she "can't guarantee" that ICE won't be around polling locations in November.
February 5, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Bullshit scare tactic. ICE can't handle a single city, imagine them trying this shit nationwide in every city and town at the same time. They don't have enough resources, they don't have enough thugs.
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35,000 Munitions to use against Protestors?
They did not come in Peace
Nor is that what they are geared up for
They know using these at close range can cause death or injury
#Minneapolis
#ICEOffOurStreets
They did not come in Peace
Nor is that what they are geared up for
They know using these at close range can cause death or injury
#Minneapolis
#ICEOffOurStreets
February 5, 2026 at 10:27 PM
35,000 Munitions to use against Protestors?
They did not come in Peace
Nor is that what they are geared up for
They know using these at close range can cause death or injury
#Minneapolis
#ICEOffOurStreets
They did not come in Peace
Nor is that what they are geared up for
They know using these at close range can cause death or injury
#Minneapolis
#ICEOffOurStreets
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Also I've been trying to think how to frame this for awhile.
IF YOU CHOOSE TO RESIST COPS
I need you to think very long and very hard about what outcome you're looking for.
MOST of the time...it's better to fight shit later in a courtroom where you won't be murdered.
Do not let emotion rule.
IF YOU CHOOSE TO RESIST COPS
I need you to think very long and very hard about what outcome you're looking for.
MOST of the time...it's better to fight shit later in a courtroom where you won't be murdered.
Do not let emotion rule.
February 5, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Also I've been trying to think how to frame this for awhile.
IF YOU CHOOSE TO RESIST COPS
I need you to think very long and very hard about what outcome you're looking for.
MOST of the time...it's better to fight shit later in a courtroom where you won't be murdered.
Do not let emotion rule.
IF YOU CHOOSE TO RESIST COPS
I need you to think very long and very hard about what outcome you're looking for.
MOST of the time...it's better to fight shit later in a courtroom where you won't be murdered.
Do not let emotion rule.
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The Nazis did mass deportations too. And then when that failed, they built concentration camps.
You know what happens after that.
You know what happens after that.
February 5, 2026 at 10:34 PM
The Nazis did mass deportations too. And then when that failed, they built concentration camps.
You know what happens after that.
You know what happens after that.
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One of the things that does come through in many of these emails is just how many men think that being a creepy, abusive, predator is just like how everyone is. Way to tell on yourself.
February 5, 2026 at 10:36 PM
One of the things that does come through in many of these emails is just how many men think that being a creepy, abusive, predator is just like how everyone is. Way to tell on yourself.
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This is an authoritarian power grab, full stop.
Nationalizing elections would put the executive branch in control of who votes and how. That’s how dictators rig outcomes, crush opposition, and assault democratic self-government.
This should alarm everyone: www.ms.now/news/trump-s...
Nationalizing elections would put the executive branch in control of who votes and how. That’s how dictators rig outcomes, crush opposition, and assault democratic self-government.
This should alarm everyone: www.ms.now/news/trump-s...
Trump suggests federal control of elections in ‘some areas’
In a lengthy interview with NBC, the president said he will accept the results of the midterm elections if they are “honest.”
www.ms.now
February 5, 2026 at 10:46 PM
This is an authoritarian power grab, full stop.
Nationalizing elections would put the executive branch in control of who votes and how. That’s how dictators rig outcomes, crush opposition, and assault democratic self-government.
This should alarm everyone: www.ms.now/news/trump-s...
Nationalizing elections would put the executive branch in control of who votes and how. That’s how dictators rig outcomes, crush opposition, and assault democratic self-government.
This should alarm everyone: www.ms.now/news/trump-s...
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WE VOTE ANYWAY.
WE WILL NOT BE COWED.
WE WILL NOT BE COWED.
🚨BREAKING: The White House Thursday refused to rule out the presence of immigration enforcement at voting locations this November, a response that follows extremist rhetoric about placing federal forces at the polls. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
White House ‘can’t guarantee’ ICE won’t be at polls
The federal government has historically recognized polling places as off-limits for immigration enforcement precisely to avoid deterring lawful voters.
www.democracydocket.com
February 5, 2026 at 10:53 PM
WE VOTE ANYWAY.
WE WILL NOT BE COWED.
WE WILL NOT BE COWED.
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He’s insane, and they all should know it by now.
I want to reiterate that this shit is nuts. A federal invasion of state-run elections, an intelligence community invasion of federal law enforcement, a White House invasion of a criminal investigation, and a president’s insane treasonable sore loser obsession all rolled up and muddled together.
February 5, 2026 at 10:54 PM
He’s insane, and they all should know it by now.
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For similar reasons, I will never stop singing this book's praises:
Now comes the first resource:
Good and Cheap.
A book that's designed for incredibly tight budgets, and time constraints.
It's not just recipes, but how to shop, how to portion, and how to turn leftovers into new meals. It's a lifesaver. And it's free if you sign up for the author's newsletter.
Good and Cheap.
A book that's designed for incredibly tight budgets, and time constraints.
It's not just recipes, but how to shop, how to portion, and how to turn leftovers into new meals. It's a lifesaver. And it's free if you sign up for the author's newsletter.
Good and Cheap
All About Good and Cheap
Good and Cheap is a cookbook for people with very tight budgets, particularly those on SNAP/Food Stamps benefits. The PDF is free (ahora en Español!) when you sign up for my...
leannebrown.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM
For similar reasons, I will never stop singing this book's praises:
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mainly, I want to help more people learn to cook simple meals because it makes me *real* mad to see parasites like DoorDash and Uber Eats making big bucks off price-gouging both small restaurant businesses and stressed out normal people.
February 5, 2026 at 5:59 AM
mainly, I want to help more people learn to cook simple meals because it makes me *real* mad to see parasites like DoorDash and Uber Eats making big bucks off price-gouging both small restaurant businesses and stressed out normal people.
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This is precisely what happened to the transcript of the Zelensky call that led to Trump’s first impeachment. They stashed it in a code-word classified system for political reasons.
The whistleblower complaint against Gabbard was allegedly that info was being classified for political reasons.
Now seems like a good time for the intelligence community IG to have its own FOIA office so you don't have to submit your requests for IG records through DNI headquarters first.
Now seems like a good time for the intelligence community IG to have its own FOIA office so you don't have to submit your requests for IG records through DNI headquarters first.
Congress Receives Redacted Version of Whistleblower Complaint Against Gabbard
Significant portions of the document had been blacked out for executive privilege.
www.wsj.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:54 PM
This is precisely what happened to the transcript of the Zelensky call that led to Trump’s first impeachment. They stashed it in a code-word classified system for political reasons.
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Here's what Republicans think is "unrealistic"
1) Need a judicial warrant to enter private property
2) Require verification that someone is not a US citizen before sending them to immigration detention
3) No masks
4) No secret police: Officers must have ID
5) Keep enforcement away from
1) Need a judicial warrant to enter private property
2) Require verification that someone is not a US citizen before sending them to immigration detention
3) No masks
4) No secret police: Officers must have ID
5) Keep enforcement away from
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that demands made by Democrats for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are “unrealistic” and warned that the Department of Homeland Security will shut down next week if they do not work with Republicans and the White House.
Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democratic demands for ICE
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that demands made by Democrats for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are “unrealistic” and warned that the Department of Homeland Secu…
trib.al
February 5, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Here's what Republicans think is "unrealistic"
1) Need a judicial warrant to enter private property
2) Require verification that someone is not a US citizen before sending them to immigration detention
3) No masks
4) No secret police: Officers must have ID
5) Keep enforcement away from
1) Need a judicial warrant to enter private property
2) Require verification that someone is not a US citizen before sending them to immigration detention
3) No masks
4) No secret police: Officers must have ID
5) Keep enforcement away from
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I’m just going to say it: I was molested from 12 to 16.
I was definitely not an adult even at the last time that man did what he did and you have to be the worlds biggest asshole pedophile apologist to think that being sixteen when an ancient man puts his fingers in you makes a fcking difference.
I was definitely not an adult even at the last time that man did what he did and you have to be the worlds biggest asshole pedophile apologist to think that being sixteen when an ancient man puts his fingers in you makes a fcking difference.
This level of apologia (from Megan McArdle in a podcast with Josh Barro and Ross Douthat) is fucking appalling. Idk what else there is to say.
February 5, 2026 at 10:52 PM
I’m just going to say it: I was molested from 12 to 16.
I was definitely not an adult even at the last time that man did what he did and you have to be the worlds biggest asshole pedophile apologist to think that being sixteen when an ancient man puts his fingers in you makes a fcking difference.
I was definitely not an adult even at the last time that man did what he did and you have to be the worlds biggest asshole pedophile apologist to think that being sixteen when an ancient man puts his fingers in you makes a fcking difference.
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My least favorite trope in "strong woman dresses up as a man to take a family members place for war/school/service to the crown" is when she gets in trouble and suddenly needs help to beat up the low rank lackeys.
You're supposed to be strong, why are you suddenly helpless?!
You're supposed to be strong, why are you suddenly helpless?!
February 5, 2026 at 11:13 PM
My least favorite trope in "strong woman dresses up as a man to take a family members place for war/school/service to the crown" is when she gets in trouble and suddenly needs help to beat up the low rank lackeys.
You're supposed to be strong, why are you suddenly helpless?!
You're supposed to be strong, why are you suddenly helpless?!
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This is sorta old news but trumpRx relevant.
His nonsense claim to lower drug prices by a fabulous % is now explained.
Example: inflate the drug cost 600%, advertise it at this amount, then offer it at a 600% discount, so you're just charging the already overcharged consumer cost.
Old school scam.
His nonsense claim to lower drug prices by a fabulous % is now explained.
Example: inflate the drug cost 600%, advertise it at this amount, then offer it at a 600% discount, so you're just charging the already overcharged consumer cost.
Old school scam.
February 5, 2026 at 11:15 PM
This is sorta old news but trumpRx relevant.
His nonsense claim to lower drug prices by a fabulous % is now explained.
Example: inflate the drug cost 600%, advertise it at this amount, then offer it at a 600% discount, so you're just charging the already overcharged consumer cost.
Old school scam.
His nonsense claim to lower drug prices by a fabulous % is now explained.
Example: inflate the drug cost 600%, advertise it at this amount, then offer it at a 600% discount, so you're just charging the already overcharged consumer cost.
Old school scam.
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NEW: According to Punchbowl News, Trump told Schumer he'd remove a block on the Gateway Tunnel funds if Schumer helped name Dulles Airport and Penn Station after him. The Gateway Development Commission has already sued Trump for blocking the funds: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/n...
Trump Administration Sued Over Cutting Off Funds for $16 Billion Tunnel
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 11:22 PM
NEW: According to Punchbowl News, Trump told Schumer he'd remove a block on the Gateway Tunnel funds if Schumer helped name Dulles Airport and Penn Station after him. The Gateway Development Commission has already sued Trump for blocking the funds: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/n...
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A fair & reasonable way to address @odnigov.bsky.social's one sided criticisms is to have @wbaidlaw.bsky.social's client meet w/ Congress & provide greater details abt serious concerns.
There is nothing partisan or politicized abt lawful whistleblower process so long as truth is ultimate objective
There is nothing partisan or politicized abt lawful whistleblower process so long as truth is ultimate objective
Our whistleblower client is willing to speak, w/appropriate protections, w/Gang of Eight & cleared staffs to provide addt'l details about complaint & address credibility & concerns of politicization, as well as answer questions @odnigov.bsky.social is refusing to address.
We all want the truth.
We all want the truth.
February 5, 2026 at 11:21 PM
A fair & reasonable way to address @odnigov.bsky.social's one sided criticisms is to have @wbaidlaw.bsky.social's client meet w/ Congress & provide greater details abt serious concerns.
There is nothing partisan or politicized abt lawful whistleblower process so long as truth is ultimate objective
There is nothing partisan or politicized abt lawful whistleblower process so long as truth is ultimate objective
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@joaquincastrotx.bsky.social actually visited the detention center, and reported back what he saw. He also picked up Liam and his dad when they were released.
This puff piece about pearl clutching is just disgusting.
This puff piece about pearl clutching is just disgusting.
Senator Katie Britt of Alabama stands fully behind President Trump in public, but at times seeks to wield influence behind the scenes, guided by her personal values as a mother and a Christian. Her approach faces an acute test as federal immigration agents pursue aggressive tactics in Minnesota.
The G.O.P. Senator Who Can’t Stop Thinking About the Boy ICE Detained
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 11:29 PM
@joaquincastrotx.bsky.social actually visited the detention center, and reported back what he saw. He also picked up Liam and his dad when they were released.
This puff piece about pearl clutching is just disgusting.
This puff piece about pearl clutching is just disgusting.
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Where are the people who screamed nonstop about “FREEDUM”? Or was it all just about who was in charge at the time?
February 5, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Where are the people who screamed nonstop about “FREEDUM”? Or was it all just about who was in charge at the time?
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Good god, Schumer has to go. "No masks" is not hard. It's like having a "no pedophiles" rule. If you have to caveat it, you need to just quit and find a better use of your life, like watching paint dry.
Chuck Schumer says ICE should be allowed to wear masks in "unusual circumstances—you know, some guy's picture was put up by a terrorist group or something."
February 5, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Good god, Schumer has to go. "No masks" is not hard. It's like having a "no pedophiles" rule. If you have to caveat it, you need to just quit and find a better use of your life, like watching paint dry.