Billy
@wavdl.blog
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This is my temporary posting place until it is enshittified just like Twitter. Permanently posting at wavdl.blog and sfba.social/@wavdl
Views are my own.
Transplanted to NYC
This is my temporary posting place until it is enshittified just like Twitter. Permanently posting at wavdl.blog and sfba.social/@wavdl
Views are my own.
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Billy
@wavdl.blog
· Dec 11
Support the Fired 50 Google Workers' Legal Defense Fund
Dear Friends, Family, Coworkers, and Supporters,
chuffed.org
There are a LOT of other causes out there more worthy of your help right now.
But if you are a tech worker or otherwise interested in trying to protect workers' right to organize, we would be grateful for your donation or a reshare. Litigation is expensive.
But if you are a tech worker or otherwise interested in trying to protect workers' right to organize, we would be grateful for your donation or a reshare. Litigation is expensive.
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imo a part of Zohran Mamdani's appeal is he interacts with regular people spontaneously and enthusiastically in an era where most nationally prominent politicians respond to a Normal Person like a vampire seeing a cross
January 18, 2026 at 11:05 PM
imo a part of Zohran Mamdani's appeal is he interacts with regular people spontaneously and enthusiastically in an era where most nationally prominent politicians respond to a Normal Person like a vampire seeing a cross
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Sir we have to go to break to show gambling ads marketed to children but before we do will you simply admit to your moral failings
January 18, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Sir we have to go to break to show gambling ads marketed to children but before we do will you simply admit to your moral failings
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Four days later, and Google News shows there's still no coverage from major outlets like the NYT or WaPo.
BREAKING: James Rodden, an ICE prosecutor who the Observer identified last year as the operator of an X account that posted “America is a White nation," “‘Migrants’ are all criminals,” and apparent praise of Adolf Hitler, appeared to be back at work Tuesday.
www.texasobserver.org/ice-prosecut...
www.texasobserver.org/ice-prosecut...
ICE Prosecutor Who Runs Racist X Account Returns to Dallas Immigration Court
James Rodden, who the Observer identified last year as the operator of the account that routinely posted hateful statements, appeared to be back at work Tuesday.
www.texasobserver.org
January 18, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Four days later, and Google News shows there's still no coverage from major outlets like the NYT or WaPo.
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In the last 18 days alone:
- Two men in ICE custody have killed themselves (jails are supposed to protect against this)
- Two men died of cardiac-related issues
- One man was reportedly choked to death by a guard
- One man died of fentanyl withdrawal (family question the medical care provided)
- Two men in ICE custody have killed themselves (jails are supposed to protect against this)
- Two men died of cardiac-related issues
- One man was reportedly choked to death by a guard
- One man died of fentanyl withdrawal (family question the medical care provided)
A third immigrant held at Camp East Montana has died, reportedly by suicide. Victor Manuel Díaz was detained in Minnesota. He is the sixth migrant to die since Jan. 1 in ICE detention.
My story:
www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/i...
My story:
www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/i...
January 18, 2026 at 5:40 PM
In the last 18 days alone:
- Two men in ICE custody have killed themselves (jails are supposed to protect against this)
- Two men died of cardiac-related issues
- One man was reportedly choked to death by a guard
- One man died of fentanyl withdrawal (family question the medical care provided)
- Two men in ICE custody have killed themselves (jails are supposed to protect against this)
- Two men died of cardiac-related issues
- One man was reportedly choked to death by a guard
- One man died of fentanyl withdrawal (family question the medical care provided)
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Whoa whoa whoa buddy who is this Jesus Christ you’re expecting me to emulate and what exactly did you say happened to him.
The Episcopal bishop of New Hampshire told priests protesting ICE to get their wills and affairs in order. Some praise the bishop, while other priests say they never signed up to be martyrs. n.pr/45TIwwT
Amid ICE clashes, New Hampshire bishop urges clergy to prepare their wills
The Episcopal bishop of New Hampshire told priests protesting ICE to get their wills and affairs in order. Some praise the bishop, while other priests say they never signed up to be martyrs.
n.pr
January 18, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Whoa whoa whoa buddy who is this Jesus Christ you’re expecting me to emulate and what exactly did you say happened to him.
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This is who voted against establishing DHS
January 18, 2026 at 3:23 PM
This is who voted against establishing DHS
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I've been feeling blue about the world, so to cheer me up, my friend and I did some DIY benching. There are new & improved community AC Transit bus benches at:
6 : Telegraph & Wesbter @ Whole Foods
6 : Telegraph & Woolsey @ Smokehouse
12 : MLK & University @ Trader Joes
27 : Ashby & Shattuck
6 : Telegraph & Wesbter @ Whole Foods
6 : Telegraph & Woolsey @ Smokehouse
12 : MLK & University @ Trader Joes
27 : Ashby & Shattuck
January 18, 2026 at 12:57 AM
I've been feeling blue about the world, so to cheer me up, my friend and I did some DIY benching. There are new & improved community AC Transit bus benches at:
6 : Telegraph & Wesbter @ Whole Foods
6 : Telegraph & Woolsey @ Smokehouse
12 : MLK & University @ Trader Joes
27 : Ashby & Shattuck
6 : Telegraph & Wesbter @ Whole Foods
6 : Telegraph & Woolsey @ Smokehouse
12 : MLK & University @ Trader Joes
27 : Ashby & Shattuck
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Early Dilbert comics were funny but also harmful to society because they turned us against the noble cubicle. Cubicles were civilization’s apex - a cloth box for everyone, millennia of progress ending in a private paradise cube - but Dilbert made them uncool and we’ve paid the price ever since
January 17, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Early Dilbert comics were funny but also harmful to society because they turned us against the noble cubicle. Cubicles were civilization’s apex - a cloth box for everyone, millennia of progress ending in a private paradise cube - but Dilbert made them uncool and we’ve paid the price ever since
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70% of all Harris voters in 2024 and 65% of all self identified Democrats believe Israel has committed genocide
60% of Democrats believe Israel kills children intentionally and whopping 77% overall have a negative view of Israel.
60% of Democrats believe Israel kills children intentionally and whopping 77% overall have a negative view of Israel.
January 17, 2026 at 8:48 PM
70% of all Harris voters in 2024 and 65% of all self identified Democrats believe Israel has committed genocide
60% of Democrats believe Israel kills children intentionally and whopping 77% overall have a negative view of Israel.
60% of Democrats believe Israel kills children intentionally and whopping 77% overall have a negative view of Israel.
Every day, new horrors that are increasingly so outrageous I don't even understand why the rich and powerful just go along with it
January 17, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Every day, new horrors that are increasingly so outrageous I don't even understand why the rich and powerful just go along with it
Everyone in New York is all about their doorman but idk, I don't see why I'd want some guy all up in my business
January 17, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Everyone in New York is all about their doorman but idk, I don't see why I'd want some guy all up in my business
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The best part is how he handles the kid who doesn’t want to be there. He’s not like “OH HAVING A BAD DAY??? Give us a big smile!!!” Mamdani has empathy for the kid, recognizes he’s not into it and moves on!
Outside Gracie Mansion. This is his job. But dare I day it he seems genuinely affected and happy to be there. There’s potentially immense power in that.
January 17, 2026 at 2:45 PM
The best part is how he handles the kid who doesn’t want to be there. He’s not like “OH HAVING A BAD DAY??? Give us a big smile!!!” Mamdani has empathy for the kid, recognizes he’s not into it and moves on!
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if you vote for another cent for this you are a collaborator. this is a litmus test for every politician for the rest of my life
Yesterday, these incompetent fucks were just going door-to-door in a neighborhood near my house at 8:30 in the morning. School buses were driving through trying to pick up kids, people were out walking their dogs, and people were taking out their trash cans.
January 17, 2026 at 2:11 AM
if you vote for another cent for this you are a collaborator. this is a litmus test for every politician for the rest of my life
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"i saw a bad post on x" ok well i saw a turd in the toilet but i'm not making you look at a screenshot of it
January 16, 2026 at 4:42 PM
"i saw a bad post on x" ok well i saw a turd in the toilet but i'm not making you look at a screenshot of it
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Having seen several abductions up close, it is really hard to convey how much the thing they’re doing is roaming in military convoys until they see someone who is alone and isn’t white, and then jumping out in large numbers, pulling them into a van, and screeching off, all in 90 seconds or so.
"“They specifically asked me if I knew where the Hmong families lived on my street & in the neighborhood.” Lugert-Thom responded, “I don’t know anything about that” & she said they then asked, “Well, what about the Asian families?”"
"“I was a bit shaken & a bit shocked of what I was asked to do.”"
"“I was a bit shaken & a bit shocked of what I was asked to do.”"
A St. Paul resident says federal officers knocked on her door and asked her to identify Hmong and Asian households in her North End neighborhood last week.
January 14, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Having seen several abductions up close, it is really hard to convey how much the thing they’re doing is roaming in military convoys until they see someone who is alone and isn’t white, and then jumping out in large numbers, pulling them into a van, and screeching off, all in 90 seconds or so.
There are two types of Instagram Reels:
1) New Yorkers interviewing other New Yorkers on the street
2) non-New Yorkers recording while driving and screaming at other drivers
1) New Yorkers interviewing other New Yorkers on the street
2) non-New Yorkers recording while driving and screaming at other drivers
January 16, 2026 at 10:19 PM
There are two types of Instagram Reels:
1) New Yorkers interviewing other New Yorkers on the street
2) non-New Yorkers recording while driving and screaming at other drivers
1) New Yorkers interviewing other New Yorkers on the street
2) non-New Yorkers recording while driving and screaming at other drivers
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JUST IN: Virginia's legislature just adopted a constitutional amendment that would end Virginia's rules that ban people from voting for life.
Virginia currently is the only state that strips people of voting rights for life for any felony. Youngkin rolled back reforms.
Now going to a referendum.
Virginia currently is the only state that strips people of voting rights for life for any felony. Youngkin rolled back reforms.
Now going to a referendum.
Virginia Lawmakers Ask Voters to Repeal a Jim Crow-Era Lifetime Ban on Voting - Bolts
Voters will decide this year whether to end Virginia’s uniquely harsh felony disenfranchisement rules. They'll also vote on abortion, gay marriage, and redistricting.
boltsmag.org
January 16, 2026 at 6:21 PM
JUST IN: Virginia's legislature just adopted a constitutional amendment that would end Virginia's rules that ban people from voting for life.
Virginia currently is the only state that strips people of voting rights for life for any felony. Youngkin rolled back reforms.
Now going to a referendum.
Virginia currently is the only state that strips people of voting rights for life for any felony. Youngkin rolled back reforms.
Now going to a referendum.
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Huge story from @spotlightdelaware.bsky.social on how police in Laurel Delaware decided to do some freelance fascism, and compile a list of immigrant targets.
Laurel police created a list of Haitian immigrants' addresses, shared it with FBI
Laurel Police created a list last year of where they believe Haitian immigrants spend their time, and then sent it to federal officials.
spotlightdelaware.org
January 16, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Huge story from @spotlightdelaware.bsky.social on how police in Laurel Delaware decided to do some freelance fascism, and compile a list of immigrant targets.
What a scumbag
January 15, 2026 at 6:51 PM
What a scumbag
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Cripes a’mighty people, Steven Miller is not staging a militarized ethnic cleansing and sending the border cops to murder people in the street to distract from the Epstein files. He’s doing it because he and Trump (and Vance and Homan and Noem etc) really really want to.
January 15, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Cripes a’mighty people, Steven Miller is not staging a militarized ethnic cleansing and sending the border cops to murder people in the street to distract from the Epstein files. He’s doing it because he and Trump (and Vance and Homan and Noem etc) really really want to.
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this morning I stood out on the street corner watching for feds while a family with kids frantically threw their suitcases into a waiting car, trying to escape my neighborhood
January 14, 2026 at 5:27 PM
this morning I stood out on the street corner watching for feds while a family with kids frantically threw their suitcases into a waiting car, trying to escape my neighborhood
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noticing that if what donald trump wants is violence in the streets, and citizens are responsible for making sure that doesnt happen, the conclusion being made is that ICE agents are not performing violence in the streets because the state doesnt count as “violence”
State investigators have been on the scene in North Minneapolis.
I know you’re angry. I’m angry. What Donald Trump wants is violence in the streets.
But Minnesota will remain an island of decency, of justice, of community, and of peace.
Don’t give him what he wants.
I know you’re angry. I’m angry. What Donald Trump wants is violence in the streets.
But Minnesota will remain an island of decency, of justice, of community, and of peace.
Don’t give him what he wants.
January 15, 2026 at 5:53 AM
noticing that if what donald trump wants is violence in the streets, and citizens are responsible for making sure that doesnt happen, the conclusion being made is that ICE agents are not performing violence in the streets because the state doesnt count as “violence”
I guess the whole "the president used to be a role model for the kids!" Is actually the entire problem. No he's not, he's the fucking president! and he has an important job to do. If all these years you thought it was just symbolic bullshit maybe that's why our democracy is gonna fail. Grow up
January 15, 2026 at 2:57 AM
I guess the whole "the president used to be a role model for the kids!" Is actually the entire problem. No he's not, he's the fucking president! and he has an important job to do. If all these years you thought it was just symbolic bullshit maybe that's why our democracy is gonna fail. Grow up
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“ICE is doing what ICE is designed to do” played over video of ICE engaging in acts of violence should be the wall to wall DNC media strategy right now
Mike Johnson comes out against additional guardrails on ICE as Democrats call for it.
“I think there's a lot of Democrats playing games right now with national security and with law enforcement. And I think it's dangerous. Ice is doing what ice is designed to do by its very name.”
“I think there's a lot of Democrats playing games right now with national security and with law enforcement. And I think it's dangerous. Ice is doing what ice is designed to do by its very name.”
January 15, 2026 at 12:47 AM
“ICE is doing what ICE is designed to do” played over video of ICE engaging in acts of violence should be the wall to wall DNC media strategy right now