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Opportunity favors the prepared.
Louis Pasteur
The modern dogma is comfort at any cost.
Aldo Leopold
In absolute governments the king is law, so in free countries the law ought to be king.
Thomas Paine
What we do in this life echoes in eternity.
Maximus
Louis Pasteur
The modern dogma is comfort at any cost.
Aldo Leopold
In absolute governments the king is law, so in free countries the law ought to be king.
Thomas Paine
What we do in this life echoes in eternity.
Maximus
Pinned
The only justice in this world is what we demand & ensure.
'This is the training.'
She states that what cbp is doing to Minneapolis is what they've been doing at the border for decades & any misconduct/incident investigations are completed by cbp agents. 😑
She states that what cbp is doing to Minneapolis is what they've been doing at the border for decades & any misconduct/incident investigations are completed by cbp agents. 😑
Jenn Budd worked as a Border Patrol agent from 1995 to 2001. Since then, she has become an outspoken immigrants' rights activist.
"The management of the Border Patrol has been corrupt for many generations," says Budd.
"The management of the Border Patrol has been corrupt for many generations," says Budd.
January 28, 2026 at 6:56 PM
'This is the training.'
She states that what cbp is doing to Minneapolis is what they've been doing at the border for decades & any misconduct/incident investigations are completed by cbp agents. 😑
She states that what cbp is doing to Minneapolis is what they've been doing at the border for decades & any misconduct/incident investigations are completed by cbp agents. 😑
Meanwhile, back at colonialism...
Thou shalt not resist our peeing on your sovereignty, stealing your oil, kidnapping your president* & surrounding your coast with our navy.
You must smile, nod & profess to love the taste of boot.
(*yes, he's still an a-hole, that doesn't justify this)
Thou shalt not resist our peeing on your sovereignty, stealing your oil, kidnapping your president* & surrounding your coast with our navy.
You must smile, nod & profess to love the taste of boot.
(*yes, he's still an a-hole, that doesn't justify this)
Rubio is set to warn of future military action if Venezuela's new leaders stray from US goals
A Republican senator plans to open a Foreign Relations Committee hearing by lauding Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump for making Americans safer with their military actions in ...
apnews.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Meanwhile, back at colonialism...
Thou shalt not resist our peeing on your sovereignty, stealing your oil, kidnapping your president* & surrounding your coast with our navy.
You must smile, nod & profess to love the taste of boot.
(*yes, he's still an a-hole, that doesn't justify this)
Thou shalt not resist our peeing on your sovereignty, stealing your oil, kidnapping your president* & surrounding your coast with our navy.
You must smile, nod & profess to love the taste of boot.
(*yes, he's still an a-hole, that doesn't justify this)
Hate to keep piling on the bad news, but ice (so gestapo barbie & pee wee german) effectively caused Wael's death by depriving him of his primary caregiver, his father.
ice needs to be abolished & those two need to be in prison.
ice needs to be abolished & those two need to be in prison.
Maher Tarabishi, who has been detained by ICE since October, was the primary caretaker of his disabled adult child, Wael.
On Jan. 23, Wael died from complications related to Pompe disease, a rare genetic condition.
ICE has now denied Maher’s request to attend his funeral, his attorney says.
On Jan. 23, Wael died from complications related to Pompe disease, a rare genetic condition.
ICE has now denied Maher’s request to attend his funeral, his attorney says.
ICE Denies Detainee's Request to Attend His Son's Funeral, Attorney Says
Maher Tarabishi was the primary caretaker of his son, Wael Tarabishi, 30, who died on Friday, Jan. 23, from complications related to Pompe disease.
people.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Hate to keep piling on the bad news, but ice (so gestapo barbie & pee wee german) effectively caused Wael's death by depriving him of his primary caregiver, his father.
ice needs to be abolished & those two need to be in prison.
ice needs to be abolished & those two need to be in prison.
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*watching Trump shut down two dozen extremely important and critical public institutions within six months voice* we can't just suddenly ABOLISH a government agency like ICE. that's ridiculous
January 27, 2026 at 2:57 PM
*watching Trump shut down two dozen extremely important and critical public institutions within six months voice* we can't just suddenly ABOLISH a government agency like ICE. that's ridiculous
This isn't a training issue.
It's state-sponsored terrorism.
Abolish ice asap, full stop.
It's state-sponsored terrorism.
Abolish ice asap, full stop.
Video from this morning shows ICE agents deploying tear gas outside a Minneapolis preschool as parents shout, “This is a preschool! There’s kids here!”
January 27, 2026 at 8:51 PM
This isn't a training issue.
It's state-sponsored terrorism.
Abolish ice asap, full stop.
It's state-sponsored terrorism.
Abolish ice asap, full stop.
'Minneapolis was supposed to shatter. It did not.
In Minnesota, all of the ideological cornerstones of MAGA have been proved false at once.
Minnesotans have shown that their community is socially cohesive—because of its diversity and not in spite of it.'
In Minnesota, all of the ideological cornerstones of MAGA have been proved false at once.
Minnesotans have shown that their community is socially cohesive—because of its diversity and not in spite of it.'
January 27, 2026 at 7:19 PM
'Minneapolis was supposed to shatter. It did not.
In Minnesota, all of the ideological cornerstones of MAGA have been proved false at once.
Minnesotans have shown that their community is socially cohesive—because of its diversity and not in spite of it.'
In Minnesota, all of the ideological cornerstones of MAGA have been proved false at once.
Minnesotans have shown that their community is socially cohesive—because of its diversity and not in spite of it.'
What many of us knew already but bears repeating.
January 27, 2026 at 5:21 PM
What many of us knew already but bears repeating.
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"The court's patience is at an end," U.S. District Judge Patrick J. Schiltz wrote.
"…ordering the head of a federal agency to personally appear is an extraordinary step. But the extent of ICE's violation of court orders is likewise extraordinary, and lesser measures have been tried and failed."
"…ordering the head of a federal agency to personally appear is an extraordinary step. But the extent of ICE's violation of court orders is likewise extraordinary, and lesser measures have been tried and failed."
BREAKING:
Minnesota's chief federal judge has demanded the acting head of ICE personally appear in court Friday to explain what the judge described as repeated failures to comply with dozens of court orders amid its enforcement efforts in the state.
Minnesota's chief federal judge has demanded the acting head of ICE personally appear in court Friday to explain what the judge described as repeated failures to comply with dozens of court orders amid its enforcement efforts in the state.
January 27, 2026 at 1:55 PM
"The court's patience is at an end," U.S. District Judge Patrick J. Schiltz wrote.
"…ordering the head of a federal agency to personally appear is an extraordinary step. But the extent of ICE's violation of court orders is likewise extraordinary, and lesser measures have been tried and failed."
"…ordering the head of a federal agency to personally appear is an extraordinary step. But the extent of ICE's violation of court orders is likewise extraordinary, and lesser measures have been tried and failed."
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All of this happened with basically no help from elected officials of the opposition party. This was entirely the people.
January 26, 2026 at 8:56 PM
All of this happened with basically no help from elected officials of the opposition party. This was entirely the people.
About as close to nawlins as we get up here.
26th and nicollet in minneapolis is closed to vehicle traffic now as brass solidarity performs
January 27, 2026 at 1:20 AM
About as close to nawlins as we get up here.
ofc there's not a major federal investigation into Alex Pretti's murder. 🙄
My guess is this is choreography for an exit from Minnesota. Homan will make a "recommendation" to Trump that victory has been achieved, and no further ICE/CBP intervention is required.
January 26, 2026 at 1:44 PM
ofc there's not a major federal investigation into Alex Pretti's murder. 🙄
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Bondi gives the game away. ICE is not in Minnesota to catch undocumented migrants but to gain control over the state's elections and politics.
"In Minnesota, we will continue to follow the letter of the law, which requires us to protect the private data of our voters.
"It is deeply disturbing that the US AG would make this unlawful request a part of an apparent ransom to pay for our state’s peace & security.*
www.kttc.com/2026/01/25/m...
"It is deeply disturbing that the US AG would make this unlawful request a part of an apparent ransom to pay for our state’s peace & security.*
www.kttc.com/2026/01/25/m...
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon releases statement in response to U.S. AG Pam Bondi letter
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon has issued a statement in response to a letter written by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to Governor Tim Walz.
www.kttc.com
January 26, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Bondi gives the game away. ICE is not in Minnesota to catch undocumented migrants but to gain control over the state's elections and politics.
not a fan of the Atlantic but this is solid from an outsider's perspective.
January 26, 2026 at 3:55 AM
not a fan of the Atlantic but this is solid from an outsider's perspective.
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Scoop: Trump admin plans to remove ~400 individuals, including children and families, to Mexico in first known restart of controversial “Remain in Mexico” policy during Trump’s 2nd term, sources tell me and Jake Traylor @ms.now
They’re set to be removed as early as Tuesday from TX and AZ to Mexico
They’re set to be removed as early as Tuesday from TX and AZ to Mexico
January 25, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Scoop: Trump admin plans to remove ~400 individuals, including children and families, to Mexico in first known restart of controversial “Remain in Mexico” policy during Trump’s 2nd term, sources tell me and Jake Traylor @ms.now
They’re set to be removed as early as Tuesday from TX and AZ to Mexico
They’re set to be removed as early as Tuesday from TX and AZ to Mexico
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My friend Sara posted this about the superb care her father received from with Alex Pretti
Absolutely heartbreaking
Absolutely heartbreaking
January 25, 2026 at 4:19 PM
My friend Sara posted this about the superb care her father received from with Alex Pretti
Absolutely heartbreaking
Absolutely heartbreaking
Beware the raging wrath of the Edina mum.
Srsly, shooting poets in the face & nurses in the back is a no-brainer for picking sides.
Srsly, shooting poets in the face & nurses in the back is a no-brainer for picking sides.
I came here to eat cake and fight Nazis and I'm all out of cake
January 25, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Beware the raging wrath of the Edina mum.
Srsly, shooting poets in the face & nurses in the back is a no-brainer for picking sides.
Srsly, shooting poets in the face & nurses in the back is a no-brainer for picking sides.
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Mood in minneapolis right now
January 24, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Mood in minneapolis right now
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I don’t want to hear anything from an elected official unless it’s a plan to defund the DHS and impeach Noem, Bovino, etc. No texts. No emails. No talk about the economy. Step up or step off.
January 24, 2026 at 7:23 PM
I don’t want to hear anything from an elected official unless it’s a plan to defund the DHS and impeach Noem, Bovino, etc. No texts. No emails. No talk about the economy. Step up or step off.
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Several thousand rallying in solidarity for our city & everyone that calls it home.
In -10°F.
Stronger together.
More than a match for the cowards in DC & their lackeys terrorizing our streets.
In -10°F.
Stronger together.
More than a match for the cowards in DC & their lackeys terrorizing our streets.
A coworker took this from her apartment. I haven't seen a crowd this size before. Maybe the first Women's March? But it was much much warmer that day. ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA!
January 24, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Several thousand rallying in solidarity for our city & everyone that calls it home.
In -10°F.
Stronger together.
More than a match for the cowards in DC & their lackeys terrorizing our streets.
In -10°F.
Stronger together.
More than a match for the cowards in DC & their lackeys terrorizing our streets.
Horrifying.
Whatever you thought this place was, it's far, far worse.
Whatever you thought this place was, it's far, far worse.
ICE is sending these kids to the concentration camp in Dilley, Texas, where they're preparing to have so many children that they're opening a new school there. They're actively hiring teachers now. I reported on it last month. We have to get people out of there.
January 24, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Horrifying.
Whatever you thought this place was, it's far, far worse.
Whatever you thought this place was, it's far, far worse.
Note the flyers on the pole. 🤌
NOW: At 32nd and 15th in South Minneapolis. federal agents smash up their car, leaving the car there while hopping in another vehicle, per bystanders. Reports of a person taken as well.
Minneapolis January 23, 2026
Minneapolis January 23, 2026
January 23, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Note the flyers on the pole. 🤌
I don't think the regime can comprehend the culture of resistance & resilience that they've unintentionally created by f'ng with mpls.
They've triggered a community response that is teaching, by example, the next generation that resistance, far from futile, is viable, normal, natural.
🧵
They've triggered a community response that is teaching, by example, the next generation that resistance, far from futile, is viable, normal, natural.
🧵
January 23, 2026 at 7:58 PM
I don't think the regime can comprehend the culture of resistance & resilience that they've unintentionally created by f'ng with mpls.
They've triggered a community response that is teaching, by example, the next generation that resistance, far from futile, is viable, normal, natural.
🧵
They've triggered a community response that is teaching, by example, the next generation that resistance, far from futile, is viable, normal, natural.
🧵
For the non-locals, the MSP airport is right next to Fort Snelling, which the iceholes are using as their headquarters (in the Whipple bldg) so MSP is where the abducted are trafficked/flown out to private prisons, esp in texass.
Blocking terminal 1 won't stop that, but its as close they can get.
Blocking terminal 1 won't stop that, but its as close they can get.
MINNESOTA SHUTDOWN: Clergy have blocked the road in front of Terminal 1 at MSP while a crowd of thousands sings "before this campaign fails, we'll all go down to jail, everybody has a right to live." Photos are members of UNITE HERE 17 who've been abducted. I'll be updating here throughout the day.
A Huge Group of Faith Leaders Are Blocking a Key Road Outside the Minneapolis–St. Paul Airport
The major act of civil disobedience comes as throngs of residents are braving freezing temperatures to make their voices heard.
inthesetimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:41 PM
For the non-locals, the MSP airport is right next to Fort Snelling, which the iceholes are using as their headquarters (in the Whipple bldg) so MSP is where the abducted are trafficked/flown out to private prisons, esp in texass.
Blocking terminal 1 won't stop that, but its as close they can get.
Blocking terminal 1 won't stop that, but its as close they can get.
There are people that call themselves Christians.
Then are those that actually follow his example.
Then are those that actually follow his example.
Happening now: a large group of mostly clergy — primarily local faith leaders, some not — are staging an anti-ICE protest at the Minneapolis airport.
January 23, 2026 at 4:33 PM
There are people that call themselves Christians.
Then are those that actually follow his example.
Then are those that actually follow his example.