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Toxic @toxic.sf.ca.us · 6h

This is pure horseshit. ICE helps the cartels.

The cartels are enjoying a nearly unprecedented period of low enforcement as DEA agents, FBI, and border patrol that used to catch 10% of their shipments have all been reassigned to the interior of the country to pepper spray frogs and kidnap abuelas.

MFordTheRiver @prynnford.bsky.social · 11h

Of all the things that didn’t happen

Screen shot of ABC article with the headline “cartels issuing bounties up to 50k for hits on ICE and CBP agents, DHS says.”

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innes @innes.bsky.social · 13h

Text: A computer can never be horny, therefore a computer can never make art

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The Ass is the father of the legs @internethippo.bsky.social · 15h

You pay taxes so he can illegally weaponize that money against you and your community

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16h

Trump and Bessent clarify that they will only help out Argentina as long as Milei is in power. Trump adds that the same thing goes with NYC, where the White House will hold up funds if Mamdani wins.

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Tim Price @timprice.bsky.social · 14h

We’re converting the world’s most powerful military into a private army under the control of Republican donors. How about that

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16h

Trump: "I had a very wealthy person who called -- a donor, a great gentleman -- and he said, 'if there's any money necessary, shortfall, for the paying of the troops, then I will pay it.' Meaning he will pay it. How about that?"

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20h

Q: We've seen images out of Chicago of federal agents shooting faith leaders with pepper balls and arresting journalists. Where's the limit for you on what's acceptable conduct by federal agents?

MIKE JOHNSON: I've not seen them cross the line yet.

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Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 18h

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Again, this all boils down to the central crisis being the total failure of Article I of the Constitution. An imperial presidency unbound from legislative constraint & unsanctioned for violating laws & ratified treaties makes it impossible for 🇺🇸 to make credible commitments in int’l relations.

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The Ass is the father of the legs @internethippo.bsky.social · 19h

Watching people being brutalized by the state, secure in the knowledge that I'm safe because I don't do anything wrong. And the best part? The state can't suddenly and arbitrarily redefine what "wrong" means

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Tim Dickinson @timdickinson.bsky.social · 1d

The Portland ICE protest camp literally has a rack full of inflatable costumes for demonstrators who want to try one on...

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Jef Poskanzer @jef.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 1d

"Their conduct was completely unprofessional in my experience in combat infantry,” Cerrone said. “Even in Afghanistan, we had very clear rules of engagement. The conduct of these agents was such that if it occurred in Afghanistan, they would be removed from the front line. They would be […]

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House on Huntered Hill (1959) @drhbus.bsky.social · 2d

Tomorrow is Columbo's Day, so remember to eat the traditional chili dogs, wear your best disheveled raincoat, and above all, don't let any rich assholes get away with anything

A pencil drawing of Columbo by Peter Falk himself.

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Jessica Kant @jessdkant.bsky.social · 1d

As we all know, the right to protest is foundational to a functioning democracy. This is why my administration vigorously supports your right to do it quietly in your own home where no one can see it.

Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 1d

Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson's full statement, in which she says she will sign an EO permitting protest "only at the safety zone located at the ICE facility on Beach Street," is up on the village's website.

"There are too many protesters abusing their right to protest," Thompson says.

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Broadview Shrinks Protest Safety Zones

The following statement can be attributed to Village of Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson:

“The protests at the ICE facility on Saturday night degenerated into chaos. There were 15 arrests, and 10 of those were around the age of my own daughter. As a mother and a mayor, I am mad. Broadview didn’t choose to have the ICE facility in our community. But it’s here. And so are Broadview residents. There are too many protesters abusing their right to protest. Too many are raising their fists rather than their voices, creating chaos at the expense of the people who call Broadview home. Broadview residents lack the protestors’ privilege to return to calm, quiet neighborhoods for undisturbed rest.

Therefore, I have issued a new executive order, in consultation with the Illinois State Police and Cook County Sheriff, that permits protests only at the safety zone located at the ICE facility on Beach Street.

There will no longer be a designated protest safety zone at 2000 South 25th Avenue between Lexington and Fillmore.

Additionally, it has been only God’s grace alone that a protester has not been struck and killed by a motorist on 25th Avenue given how frequently protesters dash onto this busy, four-lane street. This new
measure will provide for both the serenity of residents and safety of protestors.

As I have repeatedly said, I respect, support, and defend the protesters’ free and – peaceful – speech against the outrageous injustices and deplorable unprovoked chemical arms attacks by ICE agents against American citizens, journalists, and ministers that put Broadview police and firefighters in harms’ way.

Nevertheless, my first priority is to defend public safety and the residents who live here and people who work here. They deserve stability, safety, and respect, a quality of life that is currently being denied to them. They deserve the love and kindness that they expect by being Broadview residents.”

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MachinePix @machinepix.bsky.social · 1d

Laser weeder by Carbon Robotics.

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Alex @goldendenizen.bsky.social · 1d

Wintry mix of rain and snow as we head up EB to Donner Summit. Now just snow at the summit. @robmayeda.bsky.social @edwardsanthonyb.bsky.social

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2d

Crazy week.

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bleary @bleary.off-the-records.com · 1d

If anyone needs me I will be in the museum, lying down next to the bog bodies.

Did people really memorize phone numbers before cell phones, or is that just a movie thing?
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I was watching some old shows from the 90s and noticed people would just dial numbers from memory - like they'd call their friends or family without looking anything up.
Made me wonder if that was actually normal back then? Did people genuinely have all their important numbers memorized, or did most folks keep a little address book or written list nearby?

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Trump's conversation with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is caught on a hot mic. Hard to tell exactly what they are talking about, but Subianto asks Trump about meeting Eric Trump and Don Jr, who supposedly have nothing to do with government while they run the family business.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2d

When they tell you they plan on throwing out the constitution, believe them.

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DMC ❌👑 @dcombes.bsky.social · 2d

Saturday, we’re having a large Antifa meeting! All members are included. Make sure to bring posters, Frog suits & know the password. 😀

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Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 2d

No institutional design can overcome a lawbreaking president, a Congress defending lawbreaking and forfeiting its own power, a Supreme Court that pretends legal text doesn’t count to facilitate lawbreaking, and a citizenry that votes for all that.
Need at least one that wants rule of law. Maybe two.

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 2d

Trump was President on January 6th.

The FBI agents were sent by his FBI in response to the riot at the Capitol.

The lies are either getting more ridiculous and dangerous, or his grip on reality is. Either way, this is not a man who should have nuclear codes.

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Jason Adams @jamnpp.bsky.social · 3d

Sometimes there's so much beauty in the world,... I feel like I can't take it. And my heart is just going to cave in.

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Matthew @dlthings.bsky.social · 3d

YES . . . HA HA
HA . . . YES!

Inflatable Frog Costume Adult in its box. Made in China!

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Kevin Elliott @kjephd.bsky.social · 3d

Unconstitutionally taking money that the law says must be spent on one purpose & using it for something else—when it's to establish personalist control over the FUCKING MILITARY—is about as dangerous a constitutional crisis/failure as you can imagine

Via: www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

The Office of Management and Budget sent a notification to Congress about their intent to use research and development funds to pay members of the military, two sources with direct knowledge tell NBC News.

A spokesperson for the OMB confirmed to NBC News that it plans to use the research and development funds and that there are two years' worth of funds available within the Department of Defense.

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kim-mn.bsky.social @kim-mn.bsky.social · 3d

IMLS’s new team decided that nearly all of the $14.1 million allocated to the Nat'l Leadership Grants for Libraries(in 2025) is going to 1 recipient, the U.S. Semiquincentennial Co.

So instead of our taxes going to support our libraries, we're paying for a UFC fight on the white house lawn.

skellyton bones jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 3d

It's October 2025 and the federal government is shut down.

So what's currently going on at the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)? Well, a lot of money seems to be "missing," among other things.

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The Current State of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (October 2025 Edition)

Grant money that should be going to library projects is going to state-sponsored propaganda, among other IMLS updates.

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Matthew Segal @segalmr.bsky.social · 3d

Whatever you think of the propriety of their decision to talk to the NYT, the fact that federal judges did so — reportedly more than three dozen! — means they are pulling the proverbial fire alarm.

Leah Litman @leahlitman.bsky.social · 3d

More judges speak to the press (the NYT) about what a disaster the Supreme Court (specifically the shadow docket) has been - “incredibly demoralizing & troubling”; a “judicial crisis”; a “slap in the face to district courts.” www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...

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