John LaNear
@trainwreckturtle.bsky.social
Recovering attorney. Recovering academic. Reformed Twitter-er.
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Important. There has not been a deescalation.
January 28, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Important. There has not been a deescalation.
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Wow, the White House is so shaken by the turn in the public mood that they thought Chuck Schumer might actually rise up and "seize this moment" to get meaningful concessions.
That's how panicked they are. They thought Chuck Schumer would do something.
That's how panicked they are. They thought Chuck Schumer would do something.
“An administration official gave away the game to Punchbowl News, admitting that these “de-escalatory measures” are about placating Senate Democrats so they don’t seize this moment to demand restrictions on ICE as part of any government funding package.”
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
Donald Trump Is Frightened
Trump wants to appear eager to minimize out-of-control clashes between government militias and protesters. But he doesn’t want to stop the things causing those clashes in the first place.
newrepublic.com
January 28, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Wow, the White House is so shaken by the turn in the public mood that they thought Chuck Schumer might actually rise up and "seize this moment" to get meaningful concessions.
That's how panicked they are. They thought Chuck Schumer would do something.
That's how panicked they are. They thought Chuck Schumer would do something.
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Kristi Noem, Stephen Miller, Greg Bovino.
They must all resign and be held accountable.
They must all resign and be held accountable.
January 29, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Kristi Noem, Stephen Miller, Greg Bovino.
They must all resign and be held accountable.
They must all resign and be held accountable.
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Ilhan Omar: “He was saved by security”
January 29, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Ilhan Omar: “He was saved by security”
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Shirley Raines, founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz and known for her volunteer work serving homeless communities in Los Angeles and Nevada, has died
January 28, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Shirley Raines, founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz and known for her volunteer work serving homeless communities in Los Angeles and Nevada, has died
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Don't let anyone tell you that you are a blue dot in SC. There are more of us than them. Our job is to make certain everyone votes. Let's get out there and #savedemocracy.
January 28, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Don't let anyone tell you that you are a blue dot in SC. There are more of us than them. Our job is to make certain everyone votes. Let's get out there and #savedemocracy.
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WHEW.
Speechless. And grateful.
Speechless. And grateful.
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 6:12 PM
WHEW.
Speechless. And grateful.
Speechless. And grateful.
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Thank you, Mr. President.
January 28, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Thank you, Mr. President.
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Tammy Duckworth: “When I served in Iraq, there were Polish forces there with us - there were British forces there with us - there were Spanish forces there with us
Our NATO allies have stood beside us & we need to maintain the strength of that alliance”
Our NATO allies have stood beside us & we need to maintain the strength of that alliance”
January 28, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Tammy Duckworth: “When I served in Iraq, there were Polish forces there with us - there were British forces there with us - there were Spanish forces there with us
Our NATO allies have stood beside us & we need to maintain the strength of that alliance”
Our NATO allies have stood beside us & we need to maintain the strength of that alliance”
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Terrible times like this one are brightened by occasional exquisite acts of courage. Fortunately, not all are fatal, but all should be celebrated.
#ProudBlue
#ProudBlue
January 27, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Terrible times like this one are brightened by occasional exquisite acts of courage. Fortunately, not all are fatal, but all should be celebrated.
#ProudBlue
#ProudBlue
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“Imagine how they lie when there’s no evidence to contradict them.”
Watch this powerful message from Jon Stewart.
Watch this powerful message from Jon Stewart.
January 27, 2026 at 7:59 PM
“Imagine how they lie when there’s no evidence to contradict them.”
Watch this powerful message from Jon Stewart.
Watch this powerful message from Jon Stewart.
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Greg Bovino’s exit from Minneapolis is not enough.
Kristi Noem has lost the trust of the American people and must resign from her position as DHS Secretary.
Kristi Noem has lost the trust of the American people and must resign from her position as DHS Secretary.
January 27, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Greg Bovino’s exit from Minneapolis is not enough.
Kristi Noem has lost the trust of the American people and must resign from her position as DHS Secretary.
Kristi Noem has lost the trust of the American people and must resign from her position as DHS Secretary.
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Send this to every veteran you know.
Ian Austin, an Army veteran, was arrested for protesting ICE in Minneapolis. But he’s continued protesting. Senior reporter @julialurie.bsky.social spoke to him.
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
January 27, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Send this to every veteran you know.
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Alex Pretti dedicated his life to serving those who served us.
He was courageous and selfless — so naturally, the thugs in this Administration are seeking to tear him down.
Murder-slander of this patriot will not stand.
He was courageous and selfless — so naturally, the thugs in this Administration are seeking to tear him down.
Murder-slander of this patriot will not stand.
January 27, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Alex Pretti dedicated his life to serving those who served us.
He was courageous and selfless — so naturally, the thugs in this Administration are seeking to tear him down.
Murder-slander of this patriot will not stand.
He was courageous and selfless — so naturally, the thugs in this Administration are seeking to tear him down.
Murder-slander of this patriot will not stand.
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Donald Trump and Kristi Noem think you will believe them over your own eyes. No.
Alex Pretti wasn't a terrorist. He was a VA nurse.
When agents pushed a woman to the ground, he tried to help her up. His last words were “Are you okay?”
Enough.
Kristi Noem should resign.
Alex Pretti wasn't a terrorist. He was a VA nurse.
When agents pushed a woman to the ground, he tried to help her up. His last words were “Are you okay?”
Enough.
Kristi Noem should resign.
Alex Pretti wasn't a terrorist. He was a VA nurse.
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren
youtube.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Donald Trump and Kristi Noem think you will believe them over your own eyes. No.
Alex Pretti wasn't a terrorist. He was a VA nurse.
When agents pushed a woman to the ground, he tried to help her up. His last words were “Are you okay?”
Enough.
Kristi Noem should resign.
Alex Pretti wasn't a terrorist. He was a VA nurse.
When agents pushed a woman to the ground, he tried to help her up. His last words were “Are you okay?”
Enough.
Kristi Noem should resign.
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……….they don’t give punters a playbook :(
Minnesotans have all "studied the playbook."
(Please quote repost with your playbook, Minnesota. Have at it.)
(Please quote repost with your playbook, Minnesota. Have at it.)
January 26, 2026 at 9:17 PM
……….they don’t give punters a playbook :(
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WHY AREN’T WE SEEING THE UNREDACTED COURT ORDERED EPSTEIN FILES???
January 26, 2026 at 8:18 PM
WHY AREN’T WE SEEING THE UNREDACTED COURT ORDERED EPSTEIN FILES???
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The execution of Alex Pretti is playing so badly because you can look at his actions and life story - his last act was helping, boy scout, athlete, health care worker to veterans - and compare those to the men who killed him and know which you would want to be your son, brother, father, uncle.
January 26, 2026 at 4:18 PM
The execution of Alex Pretti is playing so badly because you can look at his actions and life story - his last act was helping, boy scout, athlete, health care worker to veterans - and compare those to the men who killed him and know which you would want to be your son, brother, father, uncle.
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
January 25, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
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❤️🩹 “It’s a demonstration of safety and security.”
The MN National Guard greeted protesters and the media with coffee, donuts, and hot chocolate in Minneapolis today.
“We’re here to help”
(via @wcconews.bsky.social on IG)
The MN National Guard greeted protesters and the media with coffee, donuts, and hot chocolate in Minneapolis today.
“We’re here to help”
(via @wcconews.bsky.social on IG)
January 26, 2026 at 12:56 AM
❤️🩹 “It’s a demonstration of safety and security.”
The MN National Guard greeted protesters and the media with coffee, donuts, and hot chocolate in Minneapolis today.
“We’re here to help”
(via @wcconews.bsky.social on IG)
The MN National Guard greeted protesters and the media with coffee, donuts, and hot chocolate in Minneapolis today.
“We’re here to help”
(via @wcconews.bsky.social on IG)
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I wish Democrats would start just speaking the truth:
“ICE is killing American citizens in public for exercising their freedom of speech because Donald Trump wants to be a king.
This isn’t about immigration—Trump wants to make it illegal to oppose him, and to stay in power until he dies.”
“ICE is killing American citizens in public for exercising their freedom of speech because Donald Trump wants to be a king.
This isn’t about immigration—Trump wants to make it illegal to oppose him, and to stay in power until he dies.”
January 24, 2026 at 6:08 PM
I wish Democrats would start just speaking the truth:
“ICE is killing American citizens in public for exercising their freedom of speech because Donald Trump wants to be a king.
This isn’t about immigration—Trump wants to make it illegal to oppose him, and to stay in power until he dies.”
“ICE is killing American citizens in public for exercising their freedom of speech because Donald Trump wants to be a king.
This isn’t about immigration—Trump wants to make it illegal to oppose him, and to stay in power until he dies.”
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I am watching what is happening in Minneapolis on Ali Velshi and one of the ICE officers (off camera) literally says, “It’s like Call of Duty. Pretty cool huh?” as they shoot whatever it is they are shooting. Agents walking around, guns unholstered for no reason. This is insanity
January 24, 2026 at 4:45 PM
I am watching what is happening in Minneapolis on Ali Velshi and one of the ICE officers (off camera) literally says, “It’s like Call of Duty. Pretty cool huh?” as they shoot whatever it is they are shooting. Agents walking around, guns unholstered for no reason. This is insanity
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Also, may I say that I don’t agree with people saying ICE and CBP need “more training.” They’re doing exactly what this administration has trained them to—impose a reign of fear in blue cities. They don’t need more training. They need to be ripped up root and branch.
January 24, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Also, may I say that I don’t agree with people saying ICE and CBP need “more training.” They’re doing exactly what this administration has trained them to—impose a reign of fear in blue cities. They don’t need more training. They need to be ripped up root and branch.
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Let’s.
BOVINO: He was in the scene actively impeding and assaulting law enforceme--
BASH: But he wasn't impeding. He was filming, which is a legal thing to do in the United States
BOVINO: Dana, let's not free frame adjudicate this now
BASH: But he wasn't impeding. He was filming, which is a legal thing to do in the United States
BOVINO: Dana, let's not free frame adjudicate this now
January 25, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Let’s.