Ian D Smith
@iandsmith.bsky.social
Hobby writer of adult stories, keen photographer, learning the guitar. Family includes two delightful horses and a lively dog. Retired scientist. Live in SW England. Support your choices and lives. No to bitcoin. Rejoiner. Would join Antifa if it existed.
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I just got tear gassed along with thousands of union members, many of whom had their families with them. Federal agents at the ICE facility tear gassed children. We must abolish ICE, DHS, and we must have prosecutions. I expect to see enforcement of our city code prohibiting the use of tear gas.
February 1, 2026 at 1:23 AM
I just got tear gassed along with thousands of union members, many of whom had their families with them. Federal agents at the ICE facility tear gassed children. We must abolish ICE, DHS, and we must have prosecutions. I expect to see enforcement of our city code prohibiting the use of tear gas.
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MAGA, you say "this isn't what I voted for!", yet you continue to cheer it, justify it, argue, shriek "MAGA!", & call everyone who shows you facts "liars."
It's time to STOP. You were lied to. Conned. Manipulated.
But you have a choice, every day. Come back to decency.
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
It's time to STOP. You were lied to. Conned. Manipulated.
But you have a choice, every day. Come back to decency.
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
February 3, 2026 at 5:20 PM
MAGA, you say "this isn't what I voted for!", yet you continue to cheer it, justify it, argue, shriek "MAGA!", & call everyone who shows you facts "liars."
It's time to STOP. You were lied to. Conned. Manipulated.
But you have a choice, every day. Come back to decency.
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
It's time to STOP. You were lied to. Conned. Manipulated.
But you have a choice, every day. Come back to decency.
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
My wife's enthusiastically following a reduced-calorie diet with nothing sweet allowed.
I, of course, am supporting her and eating the same foods.
Would discreetly eating the lone white chocolate magnum choc ice I found in the freezer this morning, to remove temptation, count as "supporting her"?
I, of course, am supporting her and eating the same foods.
Would discreetly eating the lone white chocolate magnum choc ice I found in the freezer this morning, to remove temptation, count as "supporting her"?
February 3, 2026 at 2:25 PM
My wife's enthusiastically following a reduced-calorie diet with nothing sweet allowed.
I, of course, am supporting her and eating the same foods.
Would discreetly eating the lone white chocolate magnum choc ice I found in the freezer this morning, to remove temptation, count as "supporting her"?
I, of course, am supporting her and eating the same foods.
Would discreetly eating the lone white chocolate magnum choc ice I found in the freezer this morning, to remove temptation, count as "supporting her"?
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The DOJ was supposed to redact identifying data for Epstein victims. Not only did they NOT redact identifying data for the victims, they redacted the names of the rapists and killers! They broke the law. Again. When is Pam Bondi being impeached?
February 2, 2026 at 9:39 AM
The DOJ was supposed to redact identifying data for Epstein victims. Not only did they NOT redact identifying data for the victims, they redacted the names of the rapists and killers! They broke the law. Again. When is Pam Bondi being impeached?
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She was put on indefinite leave from the NIH because she spoke out against the abuses there.
The NIH “Director” says that science shouldn’t be political, then he purges dissent.
Well done @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social.
Her courage is inspiring and I believe that one day it will be rewarded.
The NIH “Director” says that science shouldn’t be political, then he purges dissent.
Well done @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social.
Her courage is inspiring and I believe that one day it will be rewarded.
NIH Scientist Files Whistleblower Complaint Alleging Retaliation by HHS and NIH for Speaking Out Against Politicization of Science and Unlawful Grant Terminations - Katz Banks Kumin LLP
In Complaint Filed with the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, Career NIH Program Director Alleges Unlawful Retaliation for Protected Whistleblowing Activity (Washington, D.C.) – Dr. Jenna Norton, a care...
katzbanks.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:21 AM
She was put on indefinite leave from the NIH because she spoke out against the abuses there.
The NIH “Director” says that science shouldn’t be political, then he purges dissent.
Well done @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social.
Her courage is inspiring and I believe that one day it will be rewarded.
The NIH “Director” says that science shouldn’t be political, then he purges dissent.
Well done @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social.
Her courage is inspiring and I believe that one day it will be rewarded.
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Lol the civil war is gunna do our work *nice recruit*
ICE Employees Vent on Reddit, Saying They're Not Getting Paid and Still No Insurance Despite Promises
Staff claim promised bonuses and insurance have failed to materialise, with some reporting they cannot afford medical care for sick children
www.ibtimes.co.uk/ice-employee...
Staff claim promised bonuses and insurance have failed to materialise, with some reporting they cannot afford medical care for sick children
www.ibtimes.co.uk/ice-employee...
ICE employees on Reddit complain about late salaries and missing insurance, despite promises made upon hiring
ICE employees have reported delayed pay and missing health insurance on Reddit, while critics question how staff tolerate dangerous duties for little or no compensation.
www.ibtimes.co.uk
February 3, 2026 at 5:32 AM
Lol the civil war is gunna do our work *nice recruit*
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I'm thinking of looking at the scholastic book club model - a catalogue you pick titles from.
Something that changes per quarter or season.
Something that changes per quarter or season.
I'm looking at making an indie distribution company for indie books and idk if a model for that exists already, but if anyone has information on how indie book stores order (before I contact a bunch) that would be cool.
I'm specifically looking at Naarm/Melbourne but all info is good info
I'm specifically looking at Naarm/Melbourne but all info is good info
February 3, 2026 at 5:32 AM
I'm thinking of looking at the scholastic book club model - a catalogue you pick titles from.
Something that changes per quarter or season.
Something that changes per quarter or season.
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Summer Teases 2 is a semi-finalist in this year´s best erotica anthology of the year category!
Please support me & all of the other contributing writers by voting by 14 Feb here:
alexasommers.com/the-golden-p...
@jkmill.bsky.social @polly-liticat.bsky.social @iandsmith.bsky.social
Please support me & all of the other contributing writers by voting by 14 Feb here:
alexasommers.com/the-golden-p...
@jkmill.bsky.social @polly-liticat.bsky.social @iandsmith.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Summer Teases 2 is a semi-finalist in this year´s best erotica anthology of the year category!
Please support me & all of the other contributing writers by voting by 14 Feb here:
alexasommers.com/the-golden-p...
@jkmill.bsky.social @polly-liticat.bsky.social @iandsmith.bsky.social
Please support me & all of the other contributing writers by voting by 14 Feb here:
alexasommers.com/the-golden-p...
@jkmill.bsky.social @polly-liticat.bsky.social @iandsmith.bsky.social
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The media is only part of the problem.
February 1, 2026 at 12:31 AM
The media is only part of the problem.
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Wouldn't it make more sense to legalize 2 or 3 million of these non-criminal immigrants and collect billions in tax revenue rather than paying billions of taxpayer dollars to round them up and house them in detention centers and transport them to their home countries?
a man is sitting in the back seat of a car and making a funny face .
ALT: a man is sitting in the back seat of a car and making a funny face .
media.tenor.com
February 1, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Wouldn't it make more sense to legalize 2 or 3 million of these non-criminal immigrants and collect billions in tax revenue rather than paying billions of taxpayer dollars to round them up and house them in detention centers and transport them to their home countries?
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February 2, 2026 at 1:18 AM
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2/2 🧵
Let’s find all these Corporations who contribute and enable ICE, who post record profits at the expense of human suffering, and expose them for what they are. SHUT THEM AND THIS COUNTRY DOWN‼️
Let’s find all these Corporations who contribute and enable ICE, who post record profits at the expense of human suffering, and expose them for what they are. SHUT THEM AND THIS COUNTRY DOWN‼️
February 1, 2026 at 7:36 PM
2/2 🧵
Let’s find all these Corporations who contribute and enable ICE, who post record profits at the expense of human suffering, and expose them for what they are. SHUT THEM AND THIS COUNTRY DOWN‼️
Let’s find all these Corporations who contribute and enable ICE, who post record profits at the expense of human suffering, and expose them for what they are. SHUT THEM AND THIS COUNTRY DOWN‼️
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Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
February 1, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
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{𝙖𝙅𝙎𝘿} Gift article, gentlefolk…
𝙸𝙲𝚈𝙼𝙸︱Trump aides declared 16 DHS shootings since July justified before probes completed
The Trump administration’s rush to defend the officers and accuse the victims of attacking them has sparked widespread outrage and demands for accountability. ↘ wapo.st/4rm9cif
𝙸𝙲𝚈𝙼𝙸︱Trump aides declared 16 DHS shootings since July justified before probes completed
The Trump administration’s rush to defend the officers and accuse the victims of attacking them has sparked widespread outrage and demands for accountability. ↘ wapo.st/4rm9cif
Trump aides declared 16 DHS shootings since July justified before probes completed
The Trump administration’s rush to defend the officers and accuse the victims of attacking them has sparked widespread outrage and demands for accountability.
wapo.st
January 31, 2026 at 7:30 PM
{𝙖𝙅𝙎𝘿} Gift article, gentlefolk…
𝙸𝙲𝚈𝙼𝙸︱Trump aides declared 16 DHS shootings since July justified before probes completed
The Trump administration’s rush to defend the officers and accuse the victims of attacking them has sparked widespread outrage and demands for accountability. ↘ wapo.st/4rm9cif
𝙸𝙲𝚈𝙼𝙸︱Trump aides declared 16 DHS shootings since July justified before probes completed
The Trump administration’s rush to defend the officers and accuse the victims of attacking them has sparked widespread outrage and demands for accountability. ↘ wapo.st/4rm9cif
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Spead the good word!!! Absolutely phenomenal outcome in Texas, in a county Dems haven’t won since Bush 1 was president.
JUST IN: Democrats flip a red seat in the Texas Senate.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
February 1, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Spead the good word!!! Absolutely phenomenal outcome in Texas, in a county Dems haven’t won since Bush 1 was president.
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There’s no justification for shooting someone ten times in the back.
There’s no justification for shooting someone ten times in the back.
The debate about what Alex Pretti did or didn’t do is irrelevant.
The agents committed murder.
It wasn’t a “bad shoot”. It was a killing
There’s no justification for shooting someone ten times in the back.
The debate about what Alex Pretti did or didn’t do is irrelevant.
The agents committed murder.
It wasn’t a “bad shoot”. It was a killing
January 30, 2026 at 8:17 AM
There’s no justification for shooting someone ten times in the back.
There’s no justification for shooting someone ten times in the back.
The debate about what Alex Pretti did or didn’t do is irrelevant.
The agents committed murder.
It wasn’t a “bad shoot”. It was a killing
There’s no justification for shooting someone ten times in the back.
The debate about what Alex Pretti did or didn’t do is irrelevant.
The agents committed murder.
It wasn’t a “bad shoot”. It was a killing
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“Gift Article”
Except:
… He [Enrique Tarrio, a longtime leader of the Proud Boys] no longer felt compelled to show up with other Proud Boys to fight left-wing protesters, because the federal government was doing the job itself.
😱 👿 ICE is a human trafficker 👿
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Except:
… He [Enrique Tarrio, a longtime leader of the Proud Boys] no longer felt compelled to show up with other Proud Boys to fight left-wing protesters, because the federal government was doing the job itself.
😱 👿 ICE is a human trafficker 👿
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Meet the New Proud Boys
The far-right group’s views and tactics are now emulated by federal agents.
www.theatlantic.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:50 PM
“Gift Article”
Except:
… He [Enrique Tarrio, a longtime leader of the Proud Boys] no longer felt compelled to show up with other Proud Boys to fight left-wing protesters, because the federal government was doing the job itself.
😱 👿 ICE is a human trafficker 👿
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Except:
… He [Enrique Tarrio, a longtime leader of the Proud Boys] no longer felt compelled to show up with other Proud Boys to fight left-wing protesters, because the federal government was doing the job itself.
😱 👿 ICE is a human trafficker 👿
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
My nomination for "thread of the week"...
February 1, 2026 at 12:40 PM
My nomination for "thread of the week"...
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When the cure is worse than the disease.
February 1, 2026 at 3:19 AM
When the cure is worse than the disease.
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Democrat Christian Menefee wins the special election for CD-18, narrowing the GOP’s very slim majority after Governor Greg Abbott held the seat open to give Republicans an unearned advantage in Congress.
February 1, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Democrat Christian Menefee wins the special election for CD-18, narrowing the GOP’s very slim majority after Governor Greg Abbott held the seat open to give Republicans an unearned advantage in Congress.
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Today, and every day, the Green Party stands with LGBTIQA+ people 💚🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
February 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Today, and every day, the Green Party stands with LGBTIQA+ people 💚🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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We should never be afraid of our government. This goes against our constitution. The government is our servant. But Vance, Miller,47 are trying to make the government our enemy. This needs to stop. Follow and keep fighting the good fight.
We should never be afraid of our government. This goes against our constitution. The government is our servant. But Vance, Miller,47 are trying to make the government our enemy. This needs to stop. Follow and keep fighting the good fight.
February 1, 2026 at 10:42 AM
go.bsky.app/GDBmqvx
We should never be afraid of our government. This goes against our constitution. The government is our servant. But Vance, Miller,47 are trying to make the government our enemy. This needs to stop. Follow and keep fighting the good fight.
We should never be afraid of our government. This goes against our constitution. The government is our servant. But Vance, Miller,47 are trying to make the government our enemy. This needs to stop. Follow and keep fighting the good fight.
The February image from my personal photo calendar for 2026. A tree in a pasture, with a snow-dusted Dartmoor in the distance
February 1, 2026 at 7:12 AM
The February image from my personal photo calendar for 2026. A tree in a pasture, with a snow-dusted Dartmoor in the distance