Dakota Samuels
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50% Teacher 50% Lawyer 100% Family Man. 1995 Pecan Picking Champ. Another world is possible
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I’m starting to wonder if looking genuinely happy and acting like you really love the city is a more effective way to campaign (and govern) than scowling about what a shithole the city is and how many more cops it will take to subdue it.
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 1:09 PM
I’m starting to wonder if looking genuinely happy and acting like you really love the city is a more effective way to campaign (and govern) than scowling about what a shithole the city is and how many more cops it will take to subdue it.
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every single successful general strike in US history has had union backing through the local AFL-CIO
this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s
this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s
January 16, 2026 at 9:24 PM
every single successful general strike in US history has had union backing through the local AFL-CIO
this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s
this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s
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Everything about conservatism is a variation on "black people are stealing from me." Anti-welfarism, anti-foreign aid, anti-DEI/Affirmative action, anti-urbanism, crime panic, all of it. And yes that includes Black conservatism, where the twist is "black people poorer than me are stealing from me."
Making this the new primary picture for the Wikipedia entry on America.
January 15, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Everything about conservatism is a variation on "black people are stealing from me." Anti-welfarism, anti-foreign aid, anti-DEI/Affirmative action, anti-urbanism, crime panic, all of it. And yes that includes Black conservatism, where the twist is "black people poorer than me are stealing from me."
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One thing I noticed is that the thugs keep moving to smaller cities.
They started in L.A. and kept pretty tame while hoping the National Guard would do their dirt.
Then tried going into Chicago but got scared.
Now getting stopped by a city with 450k people.
Next stop: rural Maine.
They started in L.A. and kept pretty tame while hoping the National Guard would do their dirt.
Then tried going into Chicago but got scared.
Now getting stopped by a city with 450k people.
Next stop: rural Maine.
January 15, 2026 at 4:13 PM
One thing I noticed is that the thugs keep moving to smaller cities.
They started in L.A. and kept pretty tame while hoping the National Guard would do their dirt.
Then tried going into Chicago but got scared.
Now getting stopped by a city with 450k people.
Next stop: rural Maine.
They started in L.A. and kept pretty tame while hoping the National Guard would do their dirt.
Then tried going into Chicago but got scared.
Now getting stopped by a city with 450k people.
Next stop: rural Maine.
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“Every one of us, whether we were born in the United States of America or on the North Pole, we all are given that gift of being created the image and likeness of God.
“And the day we forget that is a day we forget who we are. We forget who Christ has called us to be.” — Pope Leo (August 7, 2024)
“And the day we forget that is a day we forget who we are. We forget who Christ has called us to be.” — Pope Leo (August 7, 2024)
January 16, 2026 at 12:05 AM
“Every one of us, whether we were born in the United States of America or on the North Pole, we all are given that gift of being created the image and likeness of God.
“And the day we forget that is a day we forget who we are. We forget who Christ has called us to be.” — Pope Leo (August 7, 2024)
“And the day we forget that is a day we forget who we are. We forget who Christ has called us to be.” — Pope Leo (August 7, 2024)
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🚨WHOA. The El Paso Medical Examiner says it will rule the death of a 55-year-old Cuban man at ICE's "Camp East Montana" tent camp as a homicide.
He was allegedly choked to death by a guard during a "struggle" after he refused to enter a housing unit without his medications.
He was allegedly choked to death by a guard during a "struggle" after he refused to enter a housing unit without his medications.
January 15, 2026 at 11:03 PM
🚨WHOA. The El Paso Medical Examiner says it will rule the death of a 55-year-old Cuban man at ICE's "Camp East Montana" tent camp as a homicide.
He was allegedly choked to death by a guard during a "struggle" after he refused to enter a housing unit without his medications.
He was allegedly choked to death by a guard during a "struggle" after he refused to enter a housing unit without his medications.
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Our story: www.propublica.org/article/vide...
We Found More Than 40 Cases of Immigration Agents Using Banned Chokeholds and Other Moves That Can Cut Off Breathing
Civilians have had apparent seizures. One had his eyes roll back. Another had ribs broken. “I felt like I was going to pass out and die,” said a 16-year-old citizen put in a chokehold. The government ...
www.propublica.org
January 15, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Our story: www.propublica.org/article/vide...
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they’ll blame you for being in their way even when they’re the ones who invaded the neighborhood where your baby was sleeping inside your home
January 15, 2026 at 2:34 PM
they’ll blame you for being in their way even when they’re the ones who invaded the neighborhood where your baby was sleeping inside your home
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His 6 month old stopped breathing!
HIS SIX MONTH OLD STOPPED BREATHING!
A father was getting his kids out of the neighborhood because it was unsafe & ICE threw flash bangs & tear gas at his car with children & a baby inside!
His 6 month old stopped breathing & all the children were hospitalized!
HIS SIX MONTH OLD STOPPED BREATHING!
A father was getting his kids out of the neighborhood because it was unsafe & ICE threw flash bangs & tear gas at his car with children & a baby inside!
His 6 month old stopped breathing & all the children were hospitalized!
January 15, 2026 at 9:19 AM
His 6 month old stopped breathing!
HIS SIX MONTH OLD STOPPED BREATHING!
A father was getting his kids out of the neighborhood because it was unsafe & ICE threw flash bangs & tear gas at his car with children & a baby inside!
His 6 month old stopped breathing & all the children were hospitalized!
HIS SIX MONTH OLD STOPPED BREATHING!
A father was getting his kids out of the neighborhood because it was unsafe & ICE threw flash bangs & tear gas at his car with children & a baby inside!
His 6 month old stopped breathing & all the children were hospitalized!
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"Most everything is controlled by the city"
YES. THAT'S WHAT CIVILIZATION IS! THAT IS WHAT STATES AND COUNTRIES ARE!
YES. THAT'S WHAT CIVILIZATION IS! THAT IS WHAT STATES AND COUNTRIES ARE!
Republicans control all 3 branches of government. Even when they don't, both parties pump out constant rhetoric about "real Americans" living in rural areas.
The entire premise of this article is a conservative-fluffing myth. Cities have more political power because that's where most people live!
The entire premise of this article is a conservative-fluffing myth. Cities have more political power because that's where most people live!
January 15, 2026 at 4:34 PM
"Most everything is controlled by the city"
YES. THAT'S WHAT CIVILIZATION IS! THAT IS WHAT STATES AND COUNTRIES ARE!
YES. THAT'S WHAT CIVILIZATION IS! THAT IS WHAT STATES AND COUNTRIES ARE!
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Demonstrators apparently retrieved from the cars belonging to ICE these "challenge coins" that ICE mercenaries receive when they carry out arrests.
This one is decorated with a skull wearing a crown.
ICE mercenaries serve king death. They are evil incarnate.
This one is decorated with a skull wearing a crown.
ICE mercenaries serve king death. They are evil incarnate.
January 15, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Demonstrators apparently retrieved from the cars belonging to ICE these "challenge coins" that ICE mercenaries receive when they carry out arrests.
This one is decorated with a skull wearing a crown.
ICE mercenaries serve king death. They are evil incarnate.
This one is decorated with a skull wearing a crown.
ICE mercenaries serve king death. They are evil incarnate.
SNL Idea - ICE goes to Sesame Street
January 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM
SNL Idea - ICE goes to Sesame Street
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"The baby was released to her family. Her grandmother says she had a bruised cheek, but is otherwise OK." oh ok, the baby had bruising but was otherwise fine other than the bruising, otherwise, being randomly abducted by ICE, otherwise the baby was fine, just the bruising
January 14, 2026 at 12:25 PM
"The baby was released to her family. Her grandmother says she had a bruised cheek, but is otherwise OK." oh ok, the baby had bruising but was otherwise fine other than the bruising, otherwise, being randomly abducted by ICE, otherwise the baby was fine, just the bruising
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Confirming the NYT's reporting: FBI agents arrived at Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's home this morning and conducted a search. Natanson penned this outstanding first-person piece last month about being "the federal government whisperer." www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
I am The Post’s ‘federal government whisperer.’ It’s been brutal.
One reporter’s effort to show how Trump was transforming government brought her 1,168 new sources — and nearly broke her.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Confirming the NYT's reporting: FBI agents arrived at Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's home this morning and conducted a search. Natanson penned this outstanding first-person piece last month about being "the federal government whisperer." www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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"Hey Tony, welcome back! What'll ya have?"
"Same as always: the frickin' news, straight up....and make it a double."
"Same as always: the frickin' news, straight up....and make it a double."
Update — Here is what the new apparent CBS News segment "Whiskey Fridays with Tony Dokoupil" may look like:
January 13, 2026 at 11:13 PM
"Hey Tony, welcome back! What'll ya have?"
"Same as always: the frickin' news, straight up....and make it a double."
"Same as always: the frickin' news, straight up....and make it a double."
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There are countless examples like this just stacking up with absolutely no accountability from any case, just operating with absolute impunity to commit overt crimes and trample any semblance of rights to US citizens and immigrants alike
A Minnesota state representative said two Richfield Target employees detained by U.S. Border Patrol on Jan. 8 were U.S. citizens and were both injured in the incident.
Target employees detained by federal officers were U.S. citizens, legislator says
Minnesota Rep. Michael Howard, who represents Richfield, said the employees also were injured in the incident.
bit.ly
January 13, 2026 at 2:15 AM
There are countless examples like this just stacking up with absolutely no accountability from any case, just operating with absolute impunity to commit overt crimes and trample any semblance of rights to US citizens and immigrants alike
Imagine if your babysitter left your kid in the car and they died. Then imagine telling your sitter you’re upset with their performance. Then the sitter becomes violent and threatens to kill more children if you don’t raise their pay.
This is how I would explain American policing to a foreigner
This is how I would explain American policing to a foreigner
January 12, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Imagine if your babysitter left your kid in the car and they died. Then imagine telling your sitter you’re upset with their performance. Then the sitter becomes violent and threatens to kill more children if you don’t raise their pay.
This is how I would explain American policing to a foreigner
This is how I would explain American policing to a foreigner
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Note that the fascist is not using the pepper spray for crowd control. He is entering a vehicle unimpeded to depart. He is simply using the pepper spray to physically punish an unarmed citizen he doesn't like.
Big clash this afternoon between DHS agents and protesters in a residential street in Minneapolis, following a DHS agent hitting another vehicle. Tear gas was deployed in people’s yards and agents pepper prayed people.
January 12, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Note that the fascist is not using the pepper spray for crowd control. He is entering a vehicle unimpeded to depart. He is simply using the pepper spray to physically punish an unarmed citizen he doesn't like.
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You notice how thousands and thousands of cops aren't coming out to condemn Jonathan Ross for senselessly killing Renee Good?
This is what people mean by "all cops are bastards". If this were any other profession, the entire group would condemn it. With cops it's the reverse, they all justify it.
This is what people mean by "all cops are bastards". If this were any other profession, the entire group would condemn it. With cops it's the reverse, they all justify it.
January 12, 2026 at 4:33 PM
You notice how thousands and thousands of cops aren't coming out to condemn Jonathan Ross for senselessly killing Renee Good?
This is what people mean by "all cops are bastards". If this were any other profession, the entire group would condemn it. With cops it's the reverse, they all justify it.
This is what people mean by "all cops are bastards". If this were any other profession, the entire group would condemn it. With cops it's the reverse, they all justify it.
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People lost their jobs for saying that about Kirk...
for the second time today, Leavitt calls Renee Good "a lunatic" and then she storms away from reporters
January 12, 2026 at 6:40 PM
People lost their jobs for saying that about Kirk...
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i think the public-facing message re: ICE needs to be something like “let’s pump the brakes and investigate these bad apples” and then you take power and wipe the whole thing out
January 12, 2026 at 8:17 PM
i think the public-facing message re: ICE needs to be something like “let’s pump the brakes and investigate these bad apples” and then you take power and wipe the whole thing out
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(Looking around at the melting planet and rising fascism around the world) the problem is we don’t appeal to elected moderates in the United States enough
January 12, 2026 at 6:03 PM
(Looking around at the melting planet and rising fascism around the world) the problem is we don’t appeal to elected moderates in the United States enough
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the thing about “ICE needs training” is that Jonathan Ross was a ten year DHS vet and a firearms instructor
he’s the kind of guy they get training from
the whole institution is rotten, throw it out
he’s the kind of guy they get training from
the whole institution is rotten, throw it out
Democrats officially going all in on the mealy mouthed “ICE needs training” narrative.
No. ABOLISH ICE.
No. ABOLISH ICE.
WARNER: It used to take 5 to 6 months to get trained. They've now lowered the training period to 47 days. Why 47 days? Because Donald Trump's the 47th president. Tell me that's a rational approach
KERNEN: I'm not taking that bait
WARNER: Joe! You can't pick your facts
KERNEN: I'm not taking that bait
WARNER: Joe! You can't pick your facts
January 12, 2026 at 4:45 PM
the thing about “ICE needs training” is that Jonathan Ross was a ten year DHS vet and a firearms instructor
he’s the kind of guy they get training from
the whole institution is rotten, throw it out
he’s the kind of guy they get training from
the whole institution is rotten, throw it out
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It really is upsetting to see the Department of Labor—once headed by Frances Perkins, the woman behind the New Deal, who unapologetically bent immigration rules to save thousands of Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany—posting fascist Reichslop like this
A recent Department of Labor post uses a slogan similar to the Nazi propaganda slogan "One People, One Empire, One Leader”
January 12, 2026 at 8:46 PM
It really is upsetting to see the Department of Labor—once headed by Frances Perkins, the woman behind the New Deal, who unapologetically bent immigration rules to save thousands of Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany—posting fascist Reichslop like this
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Banning X and allowing direct-to-consumer auto sales would destroy the American right
January 12, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Banning X and allowing direct-to-consumer auto sales would destroy the American right