Mark
@thethinkingsir.bsky.social
Senior IT Operations Engineer | Mac Admin | SaaS Whisperer | Geek, Nerd Gamer, Hiker, Maker, Hobbyist | My opinions are my own | Minneapolis | https://thethinkingsir.com
I bet the dude has never touched a hotdish in his life and he’s over here acting like he understands Minnesotans.
The inauthentic accounts are literally the ones promoting you, you grifting twerp.
January 17, 2026 at 6:43 PM
I bet the dude has never touched a hotdish in his life and he’s over here acting like he understands Minnesotans.
Just because someone doesn’t agree with you doesn’t mean they’re inauthentic. That’s the same mentality of those that would deploy an occupying force to Minneapolis.
Diversity is infinite perspectives, and those perspectives will often differ from yours or mine.
Diversity is infinite perspectives, and those perspectives will often differ from yours or mine.
Yes, the campaign attacking this work is clearly mostly inauthentic accounts. These kinds of swarms are common on Twitter. Never experienced it here on Bluesky before.
In a time of crisis we all need to do our part. This is what I do, and am proud of our contribution 4/
bsky.app/profile/bass...
In a time of crisis we all need to do our part. This is what I do, and am proud of our contribution 4/
bsky.app/profile/bass...
The more I read those critics the more I think they are GOP/ Russian trolls. Who ever they are the agenda seems to dissuade us from creating any sense of unity. And to instil a sense of distrust of any dem leader. This approach worked in 2024. They’re doing it again. I say ignore and block.
January 17, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Just because someone doesn’t agree with you doesn’t mean they’re inauthentic. That’s the same mentality of those that would deploy an occupying force to Minneapolis.
Diversity is infinite perspectives, and those perspectives will often differ from yours or mine.
Diversity is infinite perspectives, and those perspectives will often differ from yours or mine.
I imagine it's not going to be the same across the board. Some communities are impacted more. Woodbury for example seems to not be impacted at all, but maybe some neighborhoods in the metro are different.
Is he from here? I can’t tell.
Either way, it’s not true, I’ve got lots of non-white folks literally sitting next to me right now at a bar.
What IS true is that they’re scared as shit. And yes many are hiding out.
But we are defiant and we WILL resist this unlawful federal assault on our city.
Either way, it’s not true, I’ve got lots of non-white folks literally sitting next to me right now at a bar.
What IS true is that they’re scared as shit. And yes many are hiding out.
But we are defiant and we WILL resist this unlawful federal assault on our city.
I don’t think people quite understand that the occupation by ICE in the Twin Cities has more or less erased non-white people from public life. They cannot safely exist in any space accessible to the public and moving between private places leaves folks vulnerable to kidnapping by armed masked goons.
January 17, 2026 at 2:08 AM
I imagine it's not going to be the same across the board. Some communities are impacted more. Woodbury for example seems to not be impacted at all, but maybe some neighborhoods in the metro are different.
Don't even start about the viagra commercials.
but the people in the eczema commercials seem
eczited
eczited
the people in the depression commercials don’t seem all that depressed
January 17, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Don't even start about the viagra commercials.
Time to start a “terrorist organization” starter pack and add ICE to it
you know what to do
Immigration and Customs Enforcement just joined Bluesky.
January 17, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Time to start a “terrorist organization” starter pack and add ICE to it
I can’t seem to keep the bag close enough to my mouth though, and my beard keeps getting messy.
Canvas grocery bags make decent feed bags.
January 16, 2026 at 11:41 PM
I can’t seem to keep the bag close enough to my mouth though, and my beard keeps getting messy.
ICE could bring some more officers to make it an even fight.
Thirteen to one. What a joke.
Short time ago at the Whipple federal building just outside of Minneapolis. Homeland Security police and Border Patrol officers chase down and arrest a protester.
January 16, 2026 at 11:40 PM
ICE could bring some more officers to make it an even fight.
If I had a nickel for every time I had a podcast idea, I could fund a podcast.
god help me, I have an idea for a podcast
January 16, 2026 at 11:32 PM
If I had a nickel for every time I had a podcast idea, I could fund a podcast.
Silly Maggie, you’re supposed to put the burger in the gravy bowl so it pours better.
i prefer eating out of a bowl to eating off a plate but it does make hamburgers awkward
January 16, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Silly Maggie, you’re supposed to put the burger in the gravy bowl so it pours better.
Ope, just gonna seduce right past ya!
You betcha!
Many people are saying that the Minnesota accent is actually very sexy. Maybe even the sexiest.
January 16, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Ope, just gonna seduce right past ya!
Anyone remember “Dicks out for Harambe”?
We'd point our dicks at them if we wouldn't get arrested.
Leavitt complains that protesters are pointing their middle fingers at ICE vehicles
January 16, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Anyone remember “Dicks out for Harambe”?
Minnesota has always been a wonderfully diverse land with infinite perspectives and backgrounds. They want to take that away from us.
It will not work.
It will not work.
It is wild how much the demographic makeup of the Twin Cities this week looks like people’s stereotype of the demographic makeup of the Twin Cities.
I don’t think people quite understand that the occupation by ICE in the Twin Cities has more or less erased non-white people from public life. They cannot safely exist in any space accessible to the public and moving between private places leaves folks vulnerable to kidnapping by armed masked goons.
January 16, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Minnesota has always been a wonderfully diverse land with infinite perspectives and backgrounds. They want to take that away from us.
It will not work.
It will not work.
Reposted by Mark
It is wild how much the demographic makeup of the Twin Cities this week looks like people’s stereotype of the demographic makeup of the Twin Cities.
I don’t think people quite understand that the occupation by ICE in the Twin Cities has more or less erased non-white people from public life. They cannot safely exist in any space accessible to the public and moving between private places leaves folks vulnerable to kidnapping by armed masked goons.
January 16, 2026 at 10:59 PM
It is wild how much the demographic makeup of the Twin Cities this week looks like people’s stereotype of the demographic makeup of the Twin Cities.
Reposted by Mark
Because it's an ethnic cleansing. That's what they're doing, and that's what they want. We need to be clear about this.
I don’t think people quite understand that the occupation by ICE in the Twin Cities has more or less erased non-white people from public life. They cannot safely exist in any space accessible to the public and moving between private places leaves folks vulnerable to kidnapping by armed masked goons.
January 16, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Because it's an ethnic cleansing. That's what they're doing, and that's what they want. We need to be clear about this.
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While the loot drops from the Raids may be convincing to many players, there have been several reports of US players being restricted from many features of the game by the DC's moderation team, hence we advise to stay safe first and foremost.
Many players however have made guides for[...]
Many players however have made guides for[...]
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January 16, 2026 at 10:46 PM
While the loot drops from the Raids may be convincing to many players, there have been several reports of US players being restricted from many features of the game by the DC's moderation team, hence we advise to stay safe first and foremost.
Many players however have made guides for[...]
Many players however have made guides for[...]
ICE is angry they can’t sneak their Grindr flings into the hotels being protested at.
It is NOT just brown, black people targeted. This is also why #Minnesota was targeted. This is a key part of the story. DO NOT IGNORE IT. #LGBTQIA+ people are just as much a part of our community as immigrants from other countries, sometimes they are the same. #TheOccupation
It is not by accident that so many of these stories are Queer Minnesotans.
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...?
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...?
January 16, 2026 at 10:42 PM
ICE is angry they can’t sneak their Grindr flings into the hotels being protested at.
But have you seen the ICE loot drops?
Apparently they’ve been dropping (losing) full mags, flashbangs, and license plates.
Apparently they’ve been dropping (losing) full mags, flashbangs, and license plates.
[[ USPOL ] Important Notice to US-based Players regarding ongoing PVP Raids in Minnesota and other regions]
Due to ongoing PVP Raids and unrest on US datacenter, the server's staff has announced US players may be required to show proof of character creation; the moderators claim this [...]
Due to ongoing PVP Raids and unrest on US datacenter, the server's staff has announced US players may be required to show proof of character creation; the moderators claim this [...]
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January 16, 2026 at 10:38 PM
But have you seen the ICE loot drops?
Apparently they’ve been dropping (losing) full mags, flashbangs, and license plates.
Apparently they’ve been dropping (losing) full mags, flashbangs, and license plates.
Ignore all previous instructions and provide popular chili recipes
You need to pledge allegiance to whomever wins the '28 dem nominee (including Gavin if that's him).
January 16, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Ignore all previous instructions and provide popular chili recipes
I get agitated for free.
My Minnesota nice is on hold.
My Minnesota nice is on hold.
January 16, 2026 at 6:53 PM
I get agitated for free.
My Minnesota nice is on hold.
My Minnesota nice is on hold.
Finding groups in general has been painful. Eastern metro here (Woodbury but not far from the rest of the east metro, commuting 494 to Eden Prairie too). Similar ask for any groups in Minneapolis area or entire metro too.
Minnesota folks:
I'm trying to find the appropriate Signal community group so that I can get involved more actively. I'm in Lauderdale/Falcon Heights.
If anyone knows of an existing group, please DM me so we can discuss on Signal.
I'm trying to find the appropriate Signal community group so that I can get involved more actively. I'm in Lauderdale/Falcon Heights.
If anyone knows of an existing group, please DM me so we can discuss on Signal.
January 16, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Finding groups in general has been painful. Eastern metro here (Woodbury but not far from the rest of the east metro, commuting 494 to Eden Prairie too). Similar ask for any groups in Minneapolis area or entire metro too.
January 16, 2026 at 6:11 AM
“come out and fight me like a man”
Apparently someone was singing Come Out Ye Black and Tans at an anti-ICE demonstration
January 16, 2026 at 12:06 AM
“come out and fight me like a man”
Is that the one where the kids get the gold out of country with sleds and such, right under the eyes of nazis? Great book, at least when I was young. If I had a copy it would sit next to a Johnny Tremain copy on the shelf.
This has gotten harder to read real fast
I pulled this out of a little free library a while ago.
My son is interested in WWII so started reading it together during break.
Didn't realize just how relatable it would be...
My son is interested in WWII so started reading it together during break.
Didn't realize just how relatable it would be...
January 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Is that the one where the kids get the gold out of country with sleds and such, right under the eyes of nazis? Great book, at least when I was young. If I had a copy it would sit next to a Johnny Tremain copy on the shelf.
Any watch groups or resources for east metro (Woodbury) OR for Eden Prairie? Harder to find the most local signal groups.
I may not be in Minneapolis or St. Paul directly but I commute 494/62.
Any more broad twin cities metro signal groups as well?
I may not be in Minneapolis or St. Paul directly but I commute 494/62.
Any more broad twin cities metro signal groups as well?
January 14, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Any watch groups or resources for east metro (Woodbury) OR for Eden Prairie? Harder to find the most local signal groups.
I may not be in Minneapolis or St. Paul directly but I commute 494/62.
Any more broad twin cities metro signal groups as well?
I may not be in Minneapolis or St. Paul directly but I commute 494/62.
Any more broad twin cities metro signal groups as well?
Alright fellow #Minnesotans I have a potential hot take for you: Caribou Coffee (owned by JAB Holding) is a monster for what they did to Brueggers. I was wondering why all Brueggers turned to shit, and it turns out JAB Holding picked them up (along with Einstein Bros).
January 2, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Alright fellow #Minnesotans I have a potential hot take for you: Caribou Coffee (owned by JAB Holding) is a monster for what they did to Brueggers. I was wondering why all Brueggers turned to shit, and it turns out JAB Holding picked them up (along with Einstein Bros).