George
@georged.bsky.social
270 followers 410 following 440 posts
You like tacos? I like tacos...
Posts Media Videos Starter Packs
Reposted by George
walkerbragman.bsky.social
Of course, this comes as bird flu cases tick up again.

Just a total disaster administration. Destructive, vengeful, and completely ignorant and incapable of what it takes to lead.
Reposted by George
walkerbragman.bsky.social
This is why Democrats need to keep the shutdown going indefinitely.

The administration is acting lawlessly. There’s no check from Congress and no effort to find a middle ground.

Refusal to cooperate is the only response.
Reposted by George
sherylnyt.bsky.social
BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:
Reposted by George
walkerbragman.bsky.social
If I were actively trying to destroy the United States from within, going after and dismantling its public health would be like the first thing I’d do.

Just pointing that out.

This is beyond dangerous. It’s leaving us vulnerable in a way we can’t really fathom until it’s too late.
sherylnyt.bsky.social
BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:
Reposted by George
gregpak.net
he should be impeached for this alone

fucking lies. forked tongue. evil.
atrupar.com
Trump: "Portland, I mean -- every time I look at that place it's burning down. There are fires all over the place. When a store -- there are very few of them left -- but when a store owner rebuilds a store they build it out of plywood. They don't put up storefronts anymore. They just put wood up."
georged.bsky.social
These lawyers are arguing that the president is the king lol
Reposted by George
jonseidel.bsky.social
"The district court impermissibly second-guessed the Commander in Chief's military judgments — something district courts lack the authority and competence to do."
Reposted by George
jonseidel.bsky.social
NEW: U.S. District Judge April Perry's 51-page written opinion in Illinois v. Trump is in.

Full opinion here: cst.brightspotcdn.com/6d/6a/8d3a44...
Reposted by George
djbyrnes1.bsky.social
Deleted an earlier tweet about @wgntv.com's (lack of) coverage/solidarity with this because it seems like they finally got a story up.

WGN now reporting that its employee, whom masked federal agents arrested this morning, was released in Lombard as of 3 p.m.

wgntv.com/news/operati...
georged.bsky.social
LoL they never get their stories straight. Smh
jimdaleywrites.bsky.social
When I talked to bystanders they said agents accused Brockman of “obstruction,” which sure sounds a lot different than this DHS claim
cjciaramella.bsky.social
UPDATE: In emailed statement to me / @reason.com, DHS alleges that WGN-TV producer Debbie Brockman "threw objects at Border Patrol’s car and she was placed under arrest for assault on a federal law enforcement officer."
Reposted by George
jimdaleywrites.bsky.social
When I talked to bystanders they said agents accused Brockman of “obstruction,” which sure sounds a lot different than this DHS claim
cjciaramella.bsky.social
UPDATE: In emailed statement to me / @reason.com, DHS alleges that WGN-TV producer Debbie Brockman "threw objects at Border Patrol’s car and she was placed under arrest for assault on a federal law enforcement officer."
Screencap of email from DHS public affairs: Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin:

 

“U.S. Border Patrol was conducting immigration enforcement operations and when several violent agitators used their vehicles to block in agents in an effort to impede and assault federal officers. In fear of public safety and of law enforcement, officers used their service vehicle to strike a suspect’s vehicle and create an opening. As agents were driving, Deborah Brockman, a U.S. citizen, threw objects at Border Patrol’s car and she was placed under arrest for assault on a federal law enforcement officer. 

 

“This incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of illegal aliens violently resisting arrest and agitators and criminals ramming cars into our law enforcement officers. These attacks highlight the dangers our law enforcement officers face daily—all while receiving no pay thanks to the Democrats’ government shutdown.”
georged.bsky.social
Bro, they're probably going to fire her
Reposted by George
djbyrnes1.bsky.social
The journalist feds grabbed this morning is reportedly Debbie Brockman, per her LinkedIn info a producer for @wgntv.com.

WGN gave a statement for this Trib story, but WGN's website has yet to mention one of its producers being seized by masked federal agents.

www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/10/w...
WGN-TV producer detained during ICE enforcement action in Lincoln Square
A WGN-TV video editor and producer was roughly detained by two Border Patrol agents on Friday morning during a highly visible rush hour enforcement action in Lincoln Square.
www.chicagotribune.com
Reposted by George
robertloerzel.bsky.social
"Once Brockman was handcuffed and placed in the van, the agents pulled out, clipping the rear bumper off of a stopped car partially blocking their path and speeding away past an approaching elongated CTA bus and through the busy intersection."
Reposted by George
heartlandsignal.bsky.social
BREAKING: Masked Border Patrol agents aggressively arrested WGN video producer Debbie Brockman in Lincoln Square Friday morning, supposedly for "obstructing justice." (Video via Josh Thomas on Facebook)

Follow @heartlandsignal for more.
Reposted by George
atrupar.com
Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."
Reposted by George
djbyrnes1.bsky.social
That's two Chicago journalists feds have arrested (that I know of) in the last few weeks.

We're less than 24 hours out from federal judge Sara Ellis entering a restraining order that was supposed to protect journalists, among others, from abuse by federal agents.
jimdaleywrites.bsky.social
I'm at the scene where ICE abducted multiple people from Lincoln and Foster this morning.

A WGN producer was among the people taken, allegedly because she was among a group of bystanders who tried to intervene. ICE agents hit this car while making their getaway.
Reposted by George
mskellymhayes.bsky.social
I donated some copies of Let This Radicalize You for distribution at an ICE watch training for folks who want to join school patrols in a nearby neighborhood. Not everyone got a copy, because 120 people showed up for that training tonight. I am endlessly proud of Chicago.
A display of copies of Let This Radicalize You on a table in front of a sign that reads: "Let This Radicalize You offers stories, strategy and heart for the kind of collective care and resistance we're building together today. It helps us move from reacting to organizing. Showing how ordinary people protect each other, build power, and keep hope alive. Take a copy. Read it. Stay connected."
Reposted by George
jonseidel.bsky.social
For those who have asked about the "in part" part of Judge Perry's ruling, it wasn't clear in the courtroom what she denied.

But, noticeable in the original prayer for relief (left) was a request to also block use of the "U.S. military" — something not mentioned in the final order (right).