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Eli Omen @eliomen.bsky.social · 4h

To be clear, no laws were broken, but police were there... "Observing"?

Eli Omen @eliomen.bsky.social · 6h

And yeah, not sure how any actual proponent of peace could be proud of an award that they give to Kissinger.

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Eli Omen @eliomen.bsky.social · 6h

I like Obama, but I'm still confused as to why he got a Nobel Peace prize. Best I could reckon, folks were hopeful he'd earn it after he got it.

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Eli Omen @eliomen.bsky.social · 6h

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Eli Omen @eliomen.bsky.social · 6h

"However, regulatory review could be complicated by Simonds’ past business ties to China. He founded STX Entertainment in 2012 with investments from Hony Capital, [...] In 2016, additional investors joined, including Tencent and Hong Kong-based PCCW"

www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/ar...)

Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai @lorenzofb.bsky.social · 18h

SCOOP: Spyware maker NSO Group confirmed to us that the company has been acquired by a U.S. investment group.

NSO's spokesperson said the group "has invested tens of millions of dollars in the company and has acquired controlling ownership," but declined to say who is behind the investment.

Spyware maker NSO Group confirms acquisition by US investors | TechCrunch

NSO Group confirmed to TechCrunch that an unnamed group of American investors has taken “controlling ownership” of the surveillance tech maker.

techcrunch.com

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Dustrial @dustrial.net · 8h

This Froglin goes hard.

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Eli Omen @eliomen.bsky.social · 7h

I know nothing about Trump's doctor, beyond what in his wikipedia article. But of this, I can be certain; his official portrait photographer really really doesn't like the guy.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Ba...

Eli Omen @eliomen.bsky.social · 8h

This is worthy of your time.

I promise.

Mike Masnick @mmasnick.bsky.social · 9h

Always can use some more joy in the timeline, so check out this year's FISM close-up card magic winner (technically tied for 2nd place due to scoring, but still had the highest score - don't ask). www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrGg...

FRANCESCO FONTANELLI - FISM WINNER - WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF MAGIC - Card Magic

YouTube video by Francesco Fontanelli

www.youtube.com

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Matt Blaze @mattblaze.federate.social.ap.brid.gy · 16h

Rotary Converter, IRT Subway, Substation 13, Midtown Manhattan, NYC, 2017.

All the pixels, no hearing protection required, at https://www.flickr.com/photos/mattblaze/32992380451

#photography

An early 20th century electromechanical "rotary converter", resembling a generator, in an industrial space

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 9h

Can you think of a single movie in which there is a video from the government denouncing its political opponents playing on a loop in public spaces in which that government was the good guy?

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 9h

A new Noem video is being played at airports trashing Democrats.

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Eli Omen @eliomen.bsky.social · 13h

They got SEVEN sources for this story. In my imagination there are only ten people in the office.

Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 14h

Yes, "bypassing rules meant to ensure that federal officials don’t abuse their power for partisan purposes" is sort of their deal. www.yahoo.com/news/article...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump appointee accusing the president’s political foes of mortgage fraud skipped over his agency’s inspector general when making criminal referrals, according to seven people familiar with the matter, bypassing rules meant to ensure that federal officials don’t abuse their power for partisan purposes.

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Eli Omen @eliomen.bsky.social · 13h

He's not wrong, but I'd rather politicians discuss solutions than just point out problems.

I can do that.

Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 13h

Fewer than 1 in 10 of our Congressional races are considered competitive - in a country that's politically more or less 50-50.

This is madness. And it doesn't have to be this way.

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trickyNOtreat 🎃 @trickykat.bsky.social · 20h

real shitposters only use lower case because we are anti-capitalism

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Eli Omen @eliomen.bsky.social · 15h

Time to start talking about Elon's management style as "Musky".

"We got a new VP, he really stinks... Super Musky."

Oliver Darcy @oliverdarcy.bsky.social · 20h

News: Bari Weiss just sent a memo to staffers at CBS News asking them to produce a memo explaining "how you spend your working hours—and ideally, what you've made (or are making) that you're most proud of."

One CBS News staffer puts it like this to me: "We just got Elon Musked."

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Eli Omen @eliomen.bsky.social · 15h

Toothless advisory group sad when cops ignore their requests.

Time to give "watchdog" "oversight" group real power and authority.

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Eli Omen @eliomen.bsky.social · 15h

They are better than previous generations of vegetarian patties.

But feel free to yuck someone's yum, if you're into that sort of thing.

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Eli Omen @eliomen.bsky.social · 15h

They aren't adversarial. Only one side gets to provide testimony and evidence. Hence they adage that a GJ would induct a ham sandwich.

The fact that many grand juries have not inducted a slew of people recently is notable, unusual, and shows how weak the cases have been.

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Eli Omen @eliomen.bsky.social · 16h

"(After sending the messages, Hershowitz declared his comments “off the record,” which requires both parties to agree to the terms in advance. TechCrunch is publishing the responses as there was no agreement made.)"

This is the way.

Chris Bing @chrisbing.bsky.social · 17h

Spyware maker NSO Group confirms acquisition by US investors techcrunch.com/2025/10/10/s...

Spyware maker NSO Group confirms acquisition by US investors | TechCrunch

NSO Group confirmed to TechCrunch that an unnamed group of American investors has taken “controlling ownership” of the surveillance tech maker.

techcrunch.com

Eli Omen @eliomen.bsky.social · 18h

The frogs were phase one.

Surrender now, Ice, before this escalates.

Chiitan🌈ちぃたん☆ @chiitan.love · 1d

Chiitan has a dream.
I hope that one day the term LGBT will become a thing of the past.
I will continue to spread my message until we live in a world where everyone can love freely and is free from persecution and discrimination.
Until then, let's all support each other🤍

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Stansaid Airport @stansaidairport.bsky.social · 21h

Our new Ann Summers opened today! We have a giant inflatable to let people kno...oh ffs.

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Eli Omen @eliomen.bsky.social · 20h

They are both great food cities though. I have enjoyed visiting both of them, but do not expect nice weather.

Eli Omen @eliomen.bsky.social · 20h

I like Chicago, I enjoy Portland...

But let's stop pretending these are idyllic vacation spots.

Chicago's nickname is 'The windy city', and that isn't even talking about their winters.

I see all these Portland photos of beautiful sunny days and wonder if the sunshine is photoshopped.

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Eli Omen @eliomen.bsky.social · 21h

Buy that costume while you still can, folks, it's going to be sold out soon.*

*Only buy it if you are going to use it in political demonstrations against ICE.

Bill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · 21h

“It only made sense that more frogs join in the fight.”

— A frog

The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 1d

Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.

Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

Eli Omen @eliomen.bsky.social · 21h

They would be more efficient if they were told to use magic beans instead of AI.

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Eli Omen @eliomen.bsky.social · 1d

Requiring identification on uniforms is great! More rulings that say this, please.

No more secret police!

Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: Federal judge issues a TRO in the Northern District of Illinois (including Chicago and the Broadview ICE facility), providing protections for protesters and journalists covering the protests.

storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Some of the key elements:

1. It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants,' their officers, agents, assigns, and all
persons acting in concert with them (hereafter referred to as "Federal Agents"), are temporarily ENJOINED in this judicial district from:
Dispersing, arresting, threatening to arrest, threatening or using physical
force against any person whom they know or reasonably should know is a Journalist, unless
Defendants have probable cause to believe that the individual has committed a crime.
Defendants may order a Journalist to change location to avoid disrupting law enforcement,
' President Trump, one of the named Defendants, is not included in this Order.
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as long as the Journalist has an objectively reasonable time to comply and an objectively
reasonable opportunity to report and observe;

b. Issuing a crowd dispersal order requiring any person to leave a public place
that they lawfully have a right to be, unless dispersal is justified by exigent circumstances as defined by Department of Homeland Security Use of Force Policy (updated Feb. 6,
2023), Sections III.F and XII.E;
С.
For purposes of this Order, a crowd dispersal order is a lawful command
given by a Federal Agent for all persons to leave a designated area when three or more persons are committing acts of disorderly conduct that are likely to cause substantial harm in the immediate vicinity;
d. Using riot control weapons including kinetic impact projectiles (KIPs), Compressed Air Launchers (e.g., PIS and FN303), Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray, CS gas, CN gas, or other chemical irritants, 40 mm Munitions Launchers, less-lethal shotguns,
Less-Lethal Specialty Impact-Chemical Munitions (LLSI-CM), Controlled Noise and Light Distraction Devices (CNLDDs), Electronic Control Weapons (ECWs) - on members of the press, protesters, or religious practitioners who are not posing an immediate threat to the safety of a law enforcement officer or others;

To facilitate the Defendants' identification of Journalists protected under
this Order, the following are examples of indicia of being a Journalist: visual identification as a member of the press, such as by carrying a professional press pass, badge or credentials; wearing distinctive clothing or patches that identify the wearer as a member of the press; or carrying professional gear such as professional photographic or videography
equipment. Other indicia of being a Journalist under this Order include that the person is standing off to the side of a protest, not engaging in chanting, sign holding, shouting slogans, or otherwise protesting, and documenting protest activities, although these are not
requirements. These indicia are illustrative, and a person need not exhibit every indicium
to be considered a Journalist under this Order. Defendants shall not be liable for unintentional violations of this Order in the case of an individual who does not wear a press pass, badge, or other official press credential, professional gear, or distinctive clothing that identifies the person as a member of the press.

It is further ORDERED that all Federal Agents, excepting those who do not wear a
uniform or other distinguishing clothing or equipment in the regular performance of their official
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duties or are engaged in undercover operations in the regular performance of their official duties, must have visible identification (for which a unique recognizable alphanumeric identifier sequence
will suffice) affixed to their uniforms or helmets and prominently displayed, including when
wearing riot gear.

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