Ignacio Gallup-Diaz
@igallupd.bsky.social
College teacher, Atlantic World historian, Poirot + Morse aficionado
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Remarkable: Trump's deranged threat to block the bridge connecting Detroit to Canada is backfiring, giving Dems a big issue in 2026 races in Michigan, which could help decide control of Congress.
Michigan Dems tell me they'll use this against Republicans big time:
newrepublic.com/article/2064...
Michigan Dems tell me they'll use this against Republicans big time:
newrepublic.com/article/2064...
Trump Tirade over Bridge to Canada Backfires, Handing Dems 2026 Weapon
His corrupt threat to block the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge is about to become a big albatross around the necks of GOP candidates in pivotal Michigan.
newrepublic.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Remarkable: Trump's deranged threat to block the bridge connecting Detroit to Canada is backfiring, giving Dems a big issue in 2026 races in Michigan, which could help decide control of Congress.
Michigan Dems tell me they'll use this against Republicans big time:
newrepublic.com/article/2064...
Michigan Dems tell me they'll use this against Republicans big time:
newrepublic.com/article/2064...
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So DOD risked civilian airspace to obliterate some fucking balloons; when FAA found out and asked them to stop they refused; FAA did what it had to keep people safe; when the public rightly freaked out, DOD relented, lied, and blamed the FAA.
Sounds like Hegseth!
www.cnn.com/2026/02/11/u...
Sounds like Hegseth!
www.cnn.com/2026/02/11/u...
February 11, 2026 at 10:58 PM
So DOD risked civilian airspace to obliterate some fucking balloons; when FAA found out and asked them to stop they refused; FAA did what it had to keep people safe; when the public rightly freaked out, DOD relented, lied, and blamed the FAA.
Sounds like Hegseth!
www.cnn.com/2026/02/11/u...
Sounds like Hegseth!
www.cnn.com/2026/02/11/u...
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The person photographed here who is in their bathrobe filming armed, masked federal agents in St. Paul is MPR News journalist @samstroozas.bsky.social @mprnews.org . She is an incredible journalist and person. We do not deserve her.
A high-speed car chase involving a federal agent in St. Paul ended with a multi-vehicle crash and injuries to the fleeing driver, who was taken away in an ambulance. bit.ly/4kvJo0M
📸: Leila Navidi
📸: Leila Navidi
February 11, 2026 at 9:26 PM
The person photographed here who is in their bathrobe filming armed, masked federal agents in St. Paul is MPR News journalist @samstroozas.bsky.social @mprnews.org . She is an incredible journalist and person. We do not deserve her.
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Every photo from Minneapolis looks like this. Cops decked out with guns and full tac gear facing off against people in bathrobes, parkas, and sweatpants armed only with whistles and cell phones.
Yet every verified MAGA chode on X dutifully calls it a riot or violent insurrection.
Yet every verified MAGA chode on X dutifully calls it a riot or violent insurrection.
February 11, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Every photo from Minneapolis looks like this. Cops decked out with guns and full tac gear facing off against people in bathrobes, parkas, and sweatpants armed only with whistles and cell phones.
Yet every verified MAGA chode on X dutifully calls it a riot or violent insurrection.
Yet every verified MAGA chode on X dutifully calls it a riot or violent insurrection.
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Because of my own bad decisions (fed a squirrel) I must now face dire consequences (being stalked by squirrel).
February 11, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Because of my own bad decisions (fed a squirrel) I must now face dire consequences (being stalked by squirrel).
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NEGUSE: AG Bondi, that man works for you now, right? The man in that video from J6 yelling 'kill them!' at cops. His name is Jared Wise.
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
February 11, 2026 at 6:28 PM
NEGUSE: AG Bondi, that man works for you now, right? The man in that video from J6 yelling 'kill them!' at cops. His name is Jared Wise.
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
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Since I found a dark brown Polychromos pencil, I ran the experiment again.
Which one do you like best?
Which one do you like best?
February 11, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Since I found a dark brown Polychromos pencil, I ran the experiment again.
Which one do you like best?
Which one do you like best?
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Pam Bondi really triggering that fight or flight for anyone who’s ever worked a cash register
February 11, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Pam Bondi really triggering that fight or flight for anyone who’s ever worked a cash register
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All of this stuff about "sanctuary cities" is false. (Also, no one agrees on what a "sanctuary city" is)
Sen. Katie Britt, who just a week ago was allegedly crying over the plight of Liam Ramos: "We have got to crack down on sanctuary cities"
February 11, 2026 at 9:36 PM
All of this stuff about "sanctuary cities" is false. (Also, no one agrees on what a "sanctuary city" is)
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What a bunch of aholes hahaha
February 11, 2026 at 8:49 PM
What a bunch of aholes hahaha
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Among the cache of documents reported by WIRED about ICE expanding its physical footprint is a listing for office space near UCF in what’s known as Research Park, home to several technology and space companies. The NSA also happens to have a building there.
ICE outside UCF? Agency may be looking at office space near university
ICE locations have become the focus of protest and controversy, with plans for a new detention center in an East Orlando warehouse generating particular ire locally.
www.orlandosentinel.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Among the cache of documents reported by WIRED about ICE expanding its physical footprint is a listing for office space near UCF in what’s known as Research Park, home to several technology and space companies. The NSA also happens to have a building there.
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Georgia army veteran deported to Jamaica after routine traffic stop speaks out on ICE detention, systemic failures - CBS Atlanta share.google/AVC4YS2YAPXA...
Georgia army veteran deported to Jamaica after routine traffic stop speaks out on ICE detention, systemic failures
A Georgia Army veteran who spent nearly five decades in the United States was deported to Jamaica following a routine traffic stop.
share.google
February 11, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Georgia army veteran deported to Jamaica after routine traffic stop speaks out on ICE detention, systemic failures - CBS Atlanta share.google/AVC4YS2YAPXA...
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February 11, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
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"Young metoo bitch" really gets to the gist of the last ~10 years huh
Lawrence Krauss being endearing again: "good news btw is that woman on conciliation committee seems like a sweetie.. she is old…. not some young metoo bitch."
February 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM
"Young metoo bitch" really gets to the gist of the last ~10 years huh
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To be clear, we're saying they have no money and no documentation but somehow they're snatching up homes? In this economy?
HUD Secretary Scott Turner: "When tens of millions of people come across our borders unchecked and unvetted and they take the homes that the American people are supposed to have, including HUD funded homes, that puts a strain on the housing supply"
February 11, 2026 at 7:53 PM
To be clear, we're saying they have no money and no documentation but somehow they're snatching up homes? In this economy?
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Maybe the immigrants affected can all sue for $10 billion. 🤡
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
February 11, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Maybe the immigrants affected can all sue for $10 billion. 🤡
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Getting reports and videos from friends on the scene. One person taken by ambulance.
Apparently caused by a high speed chase — in one of the oldest, densest corners of Saint Paul.
Apparently caused by a high speed chase — in one of the oldest, densest corners of Saint Paul.
February 11, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Getting reports and videos from friends on the scene. One person taken by ambulance.
Apparently caused by a high speed chase — in one of the oldest, densest corners of Saint Paul.
Apparently caused by a high speed chase — in one of the oldest, densest corners of Saint Paul.
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this is a level of complicity that had not occurred to me
Gallup will no longer measure presidential approval after 88 years thehill.com/homenews/med...
February 11, 2026 at 7:28 PM
this is a level of complicity that had not occurred to me
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JUST IN: U.S. Customs and Border Protection says Border Patrol agent Charles Exum, who shot Chicago's Marimar Martinez, "was placed on administrative leave":
February 11, 2026 at 10:27 PM
JUST IN: U.S. Customs and Border Protection says Border Patrol agent Charles Exum, who shot Chicago's Marimar Martinez, "was placed on administrative leave":
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NJ Gov. Sherrill issues order restricting ICE activities on state property https://gothamist.com/news/nj-gov-sherrill-issues-order-restricting-ice-activities-on-state-property
NJ Gov. Sherrill issues order restricting ICE activities on state property
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill
Sherrill said the federal enforcement activities are making "everybody less safe." [ more › ]
gothamist.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:19 PM
NJ Gov. Sherrill issues order restricting ICE activities on state property https://gothamist.com/news/nj-gov-sherrill-issues-order-restricting-ice-activities-on-state-property
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Tech executives have finally amassed their ultimate, long dreamed-of power: to summarily fire anyone who speaks ill of their desire to have sex with robots
OpenAI fired one of its top safety execs, on the grounds of sexual discrimination, after she voiced opposition to the controversial rollout of AI erotica in its ChatGPT product.
OpenAI told her the term was related to her sexual discrimination against a male colleague.
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/open...
OpenAI told her the term was related to her sexual discrimination against a male colleague.
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/open...
Exclusive | OpenAI Executive Who Opposed ‘Adult Mode’ Fired for Sexual Discrimination
Ryan Beiermeister, who served as the vice president leading OpenAI’s product policy team, had raised concerns about the upcoming launch of erotic content.
www.wsj.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Tech executives have finally amassed their ultimate, long dreamed-of power: to summarily fire anyone who speaks ill of their desire to have sex with robots
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Couldn’t find the cat
February 11, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Couldn’t find the cat
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I’ve never felt unsafe in this bougie neighborhood a day in my life. This is a 25 mph zone, full of fancy bars and restaurants, a curling club, salons, boutiques, and one of the busiest coffee shops around. They are doing their damndest to wreck everything here.
This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.
February 11, 2026 at 6:10 PM
I’ve never felt unsafe in this bougie neighborhood a day in my life. This is a 25 mph zone, full of fancy bars and restaurants, a curling club, salons, boutiques, and one of the busiest coffee shops around. They are doing their damndest to wreck everything here.