Michael M
@bedwyr.bsky.social
Drone dude. Sometimes athlete. Sometimes nerd.
I hope when all this is over Mark Burnett is chased out of the country permanently by people wielding tear and feathers.
February 2, 2026 at 3:52 AM
I hope when all this is over Mark Burnett is chased out of the country permanently by people wielding tear and feathers.
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As I argued yesterday:
www.pbump.net/o/its-worse-...
www.pbump.net/o/its-worse-...
January 31, 2026 at 8:33 PM
As I argued yesterday:
www.pbump.net/o/its-worse-...
www.pbump.net/o/its-worse-...
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To be clear, we're in such bad shape because the U.S. regime has been a detention regime for a very long time. Now the long-term crisis is getting exponentially worse, with funding already allocated to do incalculable harm. But not all the necessary materials are at hand yet, and we can still act.
January 30, 2026 at 8:28 PM
To be clear, we're in such bad shape because the U.S. regime has been a detention regime for a very long time. Now the long-term crisis is getting exponentially worse, with funding already allocated to do incalculable harm. But not all the necessary materials are at hand yet, and we can still act.
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"Also note that MS NOW’s Carol Leonnig is reporting that career prosecutors in Minnesota and Los Angeles refused to be involved in the prosecution of Lemon"
So who presented this to a grand jury, in criminal violation of the First Amendment? Lindsey Halligan?
So who presented this to a grand jury, in criminal violation of the First Amendment? Lindsey Halligan?
There's video of Don Lemon outside the protest stating explicitly: "I'm just chronicling. I'm not with the group." Bondi went to grand jury for an indictment after the courts declined to approve arrest warrant *twice.*
Legal experts explain here why this is so ugly:
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
Legal experts explain here why this is so ugly:
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
January 30, 2026 at 6:23 PM
"Also note that MS NOW’s Carol Leonnig is reporting that career prosecutors in Minnesota and Los Angeles refused to be involved in the prosecution of Lemon"
So who presented this to a grand jury, in criminal violation of the First Amendment? Lindsey Halligan?
So who presented this to a grand jury, in criminal violation of the First Amendment? Lindsey Halligan?
One move, no look-ahead to further moves. Just the one move over and over and over again. It's worked for him because pissant elite people and institutions let it work for him. They must be restrained in favor of the public interest after this is over.
the entire goal here is to terrify people into submission, to push civil society to a point where nobody fights back or even protests what they’re doing
does it look like that’s working to you? or does all of this just keep making people angrier?
does it look like that’s working to you? or does all of this just keep making people angrier?
January 30, 2026 at 7:20 PM
One move, no look-ahead to further moves. Just the one move over and over and over again. It's worked for him because pissant elite people and institutions let it work for him. They must be restrained in favor of the public interest after this is over.
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it is really important to recognize that the administration does a lot of things that are terrifying and dangerous and at the same time stupid and counterproductive
arresting journalists is very bad and also this will end in humiliation for them
arresting journalists is very bad and also this will end in humiliation for them
the practical effect of arresting lemon et al is to spark widespread condemnation, especially since these arrests will certainly be thrown out. this doesn't mean the action isn't a dangerous escalation, it does mean the white house doesn't know what to do but spam its only attack
January 30, 2026 at 6:53 PM
it is really important to recognize that the administration does a lot of things that are terrifying and dangerous and at the same time stupid and counterproductive
arresting journalists is very bad and also this will end in humiliation for them
arresting journalists is very bad and also this will end in humiliation for them
Col Mustard, in the bedroom, with the hooker.
Wearing a cross outside the mustard suit brings the ensemble all together.
January 30, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Col Mustard, in the bedroom, with the hooker.
White House did not study the manual to execute a proper hadoken.
the practical effect of arresting lemon et al is to spark widespread condemnation, especially since these arrests will certainly be thrown out. this doesn't mean the action isn't a dangerous escalation, it does mean the white house doesn't know what to do but spam its only attack
January 30, 2026 at 5:12 PM
White House did not study the manual to execute a proper hadoken.
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the practical effect of arresting lemon et al is to spark widespread condemnation, especially since these arrests will certainly be thrown out. this doesn't mean the action isn't a dangerous escalation, it does mean the white house doesn't know what to do but spam its only attack
January 30, 2026 at 4:40 PM
the practical effect of arresting lemon et al is to spark widespread condemnation, especially since these arrests will certainly be thrown out. this doesn't mean the action isn't a dangerous escalation, it does mean the white house doesn't know what to do but spam its only attack
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the arrest of journalists in minneapolis, including don lemon, is more evidence that the only move the administration knows how to make is to use force, and does not know how to respond when that force is met with defiance and indifference.
January 30, 2026 at 4:40 PM
the arrest of journalists in minneapolis, including don lemon, is more evidence that the only move the administration knows how to make is to use force, and does not know how to respond when that force is met with defiance and indifference.
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A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:55 AM
A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
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What's morale like at CBP & ICE right now? New survey data are damning.
*21% of CBP respondents (9% of ICE respondents) believe their agencies' political leaders maintain high standards of integrity.
*Only 23% at CBP (18% at ICE) feel confident they could report illegal acts without retribution
*21% of CBP respondents (9% of ICE respondents) believe their agencies' political leaders maintain high standards of integrity.
*Only 23% at CBP (18% at ICE) feel confident they could report illegal acts without retribution
January 29, 2026 at 10:10 PM
What's morale like at CBP & ICE right now? New survey data are damning.
*21% of CBP respondents (9% of ICE respondents) believe their agencies' political leaders maintain high standards of integrity.
*Only 23% at CBP (18% at ICE) feel confident they could report illegal acts without retribution
*21% of CBP respondents (9% of ICE respondents) believe their agencies' political leaders maintain high standards of integrity.
*Only 23% at CBP (18% at ICE) feel confident they could report illegal acts without retribution
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"Require" -- of agents already demonstrating their willingness to break the law.
"Enforce" -- how? See above.
You cannot trust the honor of Nazis. *ABOLISH* ICE and the DHS, none of this slap-on-the-wrist nonsense!
"Enforce" -- how? See above.
You cannot trust the honor of Nazis. *ABOLISH* ICE and the DHS, none of this slap-on-the-wrist nonsense!
SCHUMER says Democrats are “united” behind three DHS reforms
1/ End roving patrols; tighten the rules on warrants and require ICE to coordinate with local authorities.
2/ Enforce accountability; a uniform code of conduct.
3/ Require masks off, body cameras on, agents carry ID.
1/ End roving patrols; tighten the rules on warrants and require ICE to coordinate with local authorities.
2/ Enforce accountability; a uniform code of conduct.
3/ Require masks off, body cameras on, agents carry ID.
January 28, 2026 at 8:56 PM
"Require" -- of agents already demonstrating their willingness to break the law.
"Enforce" -- how? See above.
You cannot trust the honor of Nazis. *ABOLISH* ICE and the DHS, none of this slap-on-the-wrist nonsense!
"Enforce" -- how? See above.
You cannot trust the honor of Nazis. *ABOLISH* ICE and the DHS, none of this slap-on-the-wrist nonsense!
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my grandmother, an Auschwitz survivor, was Anne Frank’s neighbor in Amsterdam, and Oma thinks this comparison is perfectly apt
The Minnesota governor is getting widespread criticism for comparing children dealing with immigration enforcement to Holocaust victim Anne Frank.
Tim Walz condemned for comparing Minnesota children to Anne Frank
The Minnesota governor is getting widespread criticism for comparing children dealing with immigration enforcement to Holocaust victim Anne Frank.
bit.ly
January 28, 2026 at 2:37 AM
my grandmother, an Auschwitz survivor, was Anne Frank’s neighbor in Amsterdam, and Oma thinks this comparison is perfectly apt
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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 5:02 PM
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
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But lots of these are rape whistles, why would Republicans want to ban ooohhhhh right
January 27, 2026 at 11:07 PM
But lots of these are rape whistles, why would Republicans want to ban ooohhhhh right
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There are people with principled takes on the 2nd Amendment, like the 1st.
But if you ever believed that the American Right broadly supported 2nd Amendment rights, as opposed to rights for people who agreed with them, you are a fool.
But if you ever believed that the American Right broadly supported 2nd Amendment rights, as opposed to rights for people who agreed with them, you are a fool.
Trump: "With that being said, you can't have guns. You can't walk in with guns. You just can't. You can't walk in with guns. You can't do that. But it's just a very unfortunate incident."
January 27, 2026 at 8:34 PM
There are people with principled takes on the 2nd Amendment, like the 1st.
But if you ever believed that the American Right broadly supported 2nd Amendment rights, as opposed to rights for people who agreed with them, you are a fool.
But if you ever believed that the American Right broadly supported 2nd Amendment rights, as opposed to rights for people who agreed with them, you are a fool.
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It's similar to policing. Voters love "cops stopping criminals"; they don't love "cops brutalizing minorities and the poor"
But our current system means you don't get one without the other, so when ppl hear "Defund the Police" they just reflexively vote for brutality
It sucks
But our current system means you don't get one without the other, so when ppl hear "Defund the Police" they just reflexively vote for brutality
It sucks
I think both calling for abolishing ICE is fine and casting what ICE is doing as inherent to immigration enforcement is an extremely bad idea because if you frame the choice as "open borders or this" lots of people will choose this. It also just isn't true, Canada has borders and IRCC don't do this
January 27, 2026 at 6:49 PM
It's similar to policing. Voters love "cops stopping criminals"; they don't love "cops brutalizing minorities and the poor"
But our current system means you don't get one without the other, so when ppl hear "Defund the Police" they just reflexively vote for brutality
It sucks
But our current system means you don't get one without the other, so when ppl hear "Defund the Police" they just reflexively vote for brutality
It sucks
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One ticket.
One lonely person, couldn't even find a friend.
One lonely person, couldn't even find a friend.
January 27, 2026 at 1:40 AM
One ticket.
One lonely person, couldn't even find a friend.
One lonely person, couldn't even find a friend.
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#GVerse Bravo #London just joined #Minnesota!
Trafalgar Square filled with protesters demanding justice for Alex Pretti while opposing Farage.
When state violence goes unchecked, the world notices.
Solidarity doesn’t stop at borders. 🇬🇧
Trafalgar Square filled with protesters demanding justice for Alex Pretti while opposing Farage.
When state violence goes unchecked, the world notices.
Solidarity doesn’t stop at borders. 🇬🇧
January 27, 2026 at 2:06 AM
#GVerse Bravo #London just joined #Minnesota!
Trafalgar Square filled with protesters demanding justice for Alex Pretti while opposing Farage.
When state violence goes unchecked, the world notices.
Solidarity doesn’t stop at borders. 🇬🇧
Trafalgar Square filled with protesters demanding justice for Alex Pretti while opposing Farage.
When state violence goes unchecked, the world notices.
Solidarity doesn’t stop at borders. 🇬🇧
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ICE Agents Still in Hospital After Being Shot Repeatedly by iPhones: tinyurl.com/36ud2nxf
January 27, 2026 at 3:38 AM
ICE Agents Still in Hospital After Being Shot Repeatedly by iPhones: tinyurl.com/36ud2nxf
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Evangelical teachings on masculinity and authority are a perversion.
January 26, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Evangelical teachings on masculinity and authority are a perversion.
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I am just gonna say it, these guys are completely emasculated by the knowledge that they have been out-organized by a group that is significantly made up of women, and all the bullshit call of duty nonsense is cope for their wounded egos bsky.app/profile/jeet...
MAGA military geniuses are talking about Minnesota protestors like they are the Iraqi insurgency, the Taliban, and the Viet Cong all rolled into one.
January 26, 2026 at 6:12 PM
I am just gonna say it, these guys are completely emasculated by the knowledge that they have been out-organized by a group that is significantly made up of women, and all the bullshit call of duty nonsense is cope for their wounded egos bsky.app/profile/jeet...
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I would go so far as to say you also shouldn't share a video clip of someone speaking without the link to the entire conversation/appearance/context, if available.
you should not share a post that's a screenshot without a link to a news item. you should not share a post that's a video or picture without some kind of sourcing. we're in a new bad era and these are now basic practices.
... also photogs and journos gotta eat so share their work.
... also photogs and journos gotta eat so share their work.
January 26, 2026 at 3:10 PM
I would go so far as to say you also shouldn't share a video clip of someone speaking without the link to the entire conversation/appearance/context, if available.