@jcarmichael.bsky.social
Observations and comments, mostly political.
Always considered myself centrist: social liberal and fiscal conservative. But it seems the country shifts to the right and I don't.
Always considered myself centrist: social liberal and fiscal conservative. But it seems the country shifts to the right and I don't.
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Kanew: “One clapped. Another said it was like playing a video game. The way they are brazenly lying about Alex Pretti shows how full of 💩 they were about Renee Good. We are far off the cliff here, folks… Shame on anyone who tells you not to believe your own eyes.”
January 26, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Kanew: “One clapped. Another said it was like playing a video game. The way they are brazenly lying about Alex Pretti shows how full of 💩 they were about Renee Good. We are far off the cliff here, folks… Shame on anyone who tells you not to believe your own eyes.”
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Here's the thing, Greg — free speech is still protected by the First Amendment under the Constitution.
If you want folks to stop saying you're the secret police who are kidnapping and killing people, maybe stop acting like the secret police who are kidnapping and killing people.
If you want folks to stop saying you're the secret police who are kidnapping and killing people, maybe stop acting like the secret police who are kidnapping and killing people.
Bovino: "When politicians, community leaders, & some journalists engage in that heated rhetoric we keep talking about, when they make the choice to vilify law enforcement calling law enforcement 'Gestapo' or using the term 'kidnapping,' that is a choice & there are actions & consequences."
January 26, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Here's the thing, Greg — free speech is still protected by the First Amendment under the Constitution.
If you want folks to stop saying you're the secret police who are kidnapping and killing people, maybe stop acting like the secret police who are kidnapping and killing people.
If you want folks to stop saying you're the secret police who are kidnapping and killing people, maybe stop acting like the secret police who are kidnapping and killing people.
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I spoke to the President earlier. We had a productive conversation and I explained to him that his staff doesn’t have their facts straight about Minnesota. My thoughts in the Wall Street Journal:
www.wsj.com/opinion/tim-...
www.wsj.com/opinion/tim-...
Opinion | Tim Walz: The Un-American Assault on Minnesota
Federal officials are lying. My state’s Corrections Department honors all immigration detainers.
www.wsj.com
January 26, 2026 at 6:24 PM
I spoke to the President earlier. We had a productive conversation and I explained to him that his staff doesn’t have their facts straight about Minnesota. My thoughts in the Wall Street Journal:
www.wsj.com/opinion/tim-...
www.wsj.com/opinion/tim-...
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This black hole is erupting again for the first time in 100 million years
Back from the dead, a black hole is erupting after a 100-million-year hiatus
Radio images captured this “cosmic volcano” being reborn at the heart of the galaxy J1007+3540
www.scientificamerican.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:02 PM
This black hole is erupting again for the first time in 100 million years
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Just kinda seems like refusing to tell us which ICE agents murdered Alex Pretti undercuts the idea that they’re wearing masks to protect themselves — rather than to be able to kill people with impunity.
January 26, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Just kinda seems like refusing to tell us which ICE agents murdered Alex Pretti undercuts the idea that they’re wearing masks to protect themselves — rather than to be able to kill people with impunity.
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🚨"YOU'RE ALL UNDER ARREST" An ominous announcement can be heard on border patrol's radio just moments after their agents THREW Status Coup's reporter Tina-Desiree Berg, and deployed tear and flash bang grenades at the press indiscriminately.⬇️
January 26, 2026 at 8:06 PM
🚨"YOU'RE ALL UNDER ARREST" An ominous announcement can be heard on border patrol's radio just moments after their agents THREW Status Coup's reporter Tina-Desiree Berg, and deployed tear and flash bang grenades at the press indiscriminately.⬇️
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Honored to share the words of Former President Obama and Michelle Obama. Make your voice heard and contact your legislators at www.5calls.org.
Support with donations at standwithminnesota.com
Support with donations at standwithminnesota.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Honored to share the words of Former President Obama and Michelle Obama. Make your voice heard and contact your legislators at www.5calls.org.
Support with donations at standwithminnesota.com
Support with donations at standwithminnesota.com
Shoot yourself in the foot
Windows PCs ‘Suddenly’ Fail After Microsoft’s New Update
Windows PCs ‘Suddenly’ Fail After Microsoft’s New Update
Windows PCs may fail to start after update — Microsoft says this is the only workaround.
www.forbes.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:12 AM
Shoot yourself in the foot
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tRUMPSTEIN IS DESTROYING OUR CONSTITUTION!!
1st Amendment: GONE
Right to Assemble
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of the Press
Right to Petition
2nd Amendment: GONE
Right to Keep & Bear Arms
4th Amendment: GONE
Unreasonable Searches &
Seizures
1st Amendment: GONE
Right to Assemble
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of the Press
Right to Petition
2nd Amendment: GONE
Right to Keep & Bear Arms
4th Amendment: GONE
Unreasonable Searches &
Seizures
January 26, 2026 at 4:51 PM
tRUMPSTEIN IS DESTROYING OUR CONSTITUTION!!
1st Amendment: GONE
Right to Assemble
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of the Press
Right to Petition
2nd Amendment: GONE
Right to Keep & Bear Arms
4th Amendment: GONE
Unreasonable Searches &
Seizures
1st Amendment: GONE
Right to Assemble
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of the Press
Right to Petition
2nd Amendment: GONE
Right to Keep & Bear Arms
4th Amendment: GONE
Unreasonable Searches &
Seizures
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Bird Snuggles into Photographer’s Chest And Stayed With Her for Warmth on a Snowy Day (LOOK) www.goodnewsnetwork.org/bird-snuggle...
Bird Snuggles into Photographer’s Chest And Stayed With Her for Warmth on a Snowy Day (LOOK)
A photographer Fay was visiting a park when a friendly robin came over and nestled right atop her camera near the warmth of her jacket.
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
January 27, 2026 at 7:05 AM
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NEW: A Texas county medical examiner found that Geraldo Lunas Campos was choked to death by a guard while he was held in ICE custody earlier this month.
Geraldo is the sixth person to die in ICE detention this year.
Geraldo is the sixth person to die in ICE detention this year.
January 26, 2026 at 6:39 PM
NEW: A Texas county medical examiner found that Geraldo Lunas Campos was choked to death by a guard while he was held in ICE custody earlier this month.
Geraldo is the sixth person to die in ICE detention this year.
Geraldo is the sixth person to die in ICE detention this year.
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Anyone know if this is actually true? (Yeah I could look it up but this is more fun... you guys know a lot!!)
January 27, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Anyone know if this is actually true? (Yeah I could look it up but this is more fun... you guys know a lot!!)
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Border czar Tom Homan will be heading to Minnesota, while Gregory Bovino, the bombastic and controversial Border Patrol chief leading the surge, will soon leave the state. n.pr/49GFyyi
Amid lawsuits and protests, Trump sends border czar to Minnesota
Border czar Tom Homan will be heading to Minnesota, while Gregory Bovino, the bombastic and controversial Border Patrol chief leading the surge, will soon leave the state.
n.pr
January 27, 2026 at 6:35 AM
Border czar Tom Homan will be heading to Minnesota, while Gregory Bovino, the bombastic and controversial Border Patrol chief leading the surge, will soon leave the state. n.pr/49GFyyi
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Amazon Web Services hosts massive surveillance systems for both ICE and DHS.
Citizens Bank provides nearly $1 trillion in credit & bonds to private prison companies.
AT&T has a $147 million contract to provide communications services to DHS.
Know who is profiting from ICE’s cruelty.
Citizens Bank provides nearly $1 trillion in credit & bonds to private prison companies.
AT&T has a $147 million contract to provide communications services to DHS.
Know who is profiting from ICE’s cruelty.
January 26, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Amazon Web Services hosts massive surveillance systems for both ICE and DHS.
Citizens Bank provides nearly $1 trillion in credit & bonds to private prison companies.
AT&T has a $147 million contract to provide communications services to DHS.
Know who is profiting from ICE’s cruelty.
Citizens Bank provides nearly $1 trillion in credit & bonds to private prison companies.
AT&T has a $147 million contract to provide communications services to DHS.
Know who is profiting from ICE’s cruelty.
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NGC 2264-The Christmas Tree Cluster.
Data from 2024 reprocessed in HOO
Esprit 100ED, ASI294 MC Pro, Optolong L-Ultimate dual narrowband filter.
#astronomy #astrophotography
Data from 2024 reprocessed in HOO
Esprit 100ED, ASI294 MC Pro, Optolong L-Ultimate dual narrowband filter.
#astronomy #astrophotography
January 26, 2026 at 7:24 PM
NGC 2264-The Christmas Tree Cluster.
Data from 2024 reprocessed in HOO
Esprit 100ED, ASI294 MC Pro, Optolong L-Ultimate dual narrowband filter.
#astronomy #astrophotography
Data from 2024 reprocessed in HOO
Esprit 100ED, ASI294 MC Pro, Optolong L-Ultimate dual narrowband filter.
#astronomy #astrophotography
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This video contains graphic imagery. Eyewitness video shows a US Border Patrol agent shooting and killing a man in Minneapolis on January 24.
January 26, 2026 at 2:09 AM
This video contains graphic imagery. Eyewitness video shows a US Border Patrol agent shooting and killing a man in Minneapolis on January 24.
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The Washington Post published a clear video of federal agents removing Alex Pretti's handgun moments before he was fatally shot. There's nothing in the video to suggest Pretti even reached for his weapon.
wapo.st/49Zqv1L
wapo.st/49Zqv1L
January 25, 2026 at 6:11 PM
The Washington Post published a clear video of federal agents removing Alex Pretti's handgun moments before he was fatally shot. There's nothing in the video to suggest Pretti even reached for his weapon.
wapo.st/49Zqv1L
wapo.st/49Zqv1L
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
January 25, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
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Minnesota National Guard members have arrived at a federal building and were directed to distribute donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters. Guard members were issued reflective vests so they would not be mistaken for federal agents.
January 25, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Minnesota National Guard members have arrived at a federal building and were directed to distribute donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters. Guard members were issued reflective vests so they would not be mistaken for federal agents.
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Reporter: You received a letter from AG Pam Bondi making several demands….
Walz: I would just give a pro tip to the AG. There's 2 million documents in the Epstein files we're still waiting on. Go ahead and work on those
Walz: I would just give a pro tip to the AG. There's 2 million documents in the Epstein files we're still waiting on. Go ahead and work on those
January 25, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Reporter: You received a letter from AG Pam Bondi making several demands….
Walz: I would just give a pro tip to the AG. There's 2 million documents in the Epstein files we're still waiting on. Go ahead and work on those
Walz: I would just give a pro tip to the AG. There's 2 million documents in the Epstein files we're still waiting on. Go ahead and work on those
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And now your moment of zen…
January 23, 2026 at 2:36 AM
And now your moment of zen…