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Pam Spaulding
@pamspaulding.bsky.social
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Former natl political blogger, Pam's House Blend (2004-2013) during OG citizen journo era. Dipping back into pol discourse here. Spinal fusion vet (3x). DM only if I know IRL. Durham, NC native, now in Central Valley CA.

PHB history: https://is.gd/7GbAv2
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murshedz.bsky.social
Don’t forget - “The Eighth Circuit granted the Trump administration’s request to block, for the moment, a lower court’s injunction limiting how federal agents interact with protesters in Minnesota.”

Those judges should have to answer for the tragic loss of Alex Pretti’s life.
Court Removes Restrictions on ICE’s Use of Pepper Spray, for Now
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:27 AM
pamspaulding.bsky.social
@sarahlongwell25.bsky.social is joined by @weissmann.substack.com for his reaction to the second killing of a civilian in Minnesota by federal agents. They discuss the roles of the 1st and 2nd Amendments in the case, the contradictions & falsehoods issued by the govt...

📺 youtu.be/jq25vSlBFgg?...
The Minneapolis Shooting Demands a REAL Investigation (w/ Andrew Weissmann)
YouTube video by The Bulwark
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January 25, 2026 at 4:55 AM
pamspaulding.bsky.social
😭 I am crying tears of respect for the fallen — civilian Alex Pretti — & those who bravely served to protect the rights he was deprived of today.

And I cry tears of utter rage at what has become of this country.

Evil, greed, and apathy brought us here. Time to expel it.
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Source: ⬇️
badideas.bsky.social Aaron Stewart-Ahn @badideas.bsky.social · 15h
A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
January 25, 2026 at 4:48 AM
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maxwellfrost.bsky.social
I am okay. Thank you for all the well wishes. We are in scary times. Please stay safe and do not let these people silence you. Onwards.
phillewis.bsky.social Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 16h
Congressman Maxwell Frost says he was punched in the face at Sundance Festival by a man who told him "Trump was going to deport" him
Last night, I was assaulted by a man at Sundance Festival who told me that Trump was going to deport me before he punched me in the face. He was heard screaming racist remarks as he drunkenly ran off. The individual was arrested and I am okay. Thank you to the venue security and Park City PD for assistance on this incident.
January 25, 2026 at 2:49 AM
pamspaulding.bsky.social
The regime is being sued for removing an exhibit on slavery on display at the President’s House Site in Philly for, oh, making wingers remember that humans owned other humans in this nation's history. 🤣

(This opening made me laugh; I needed to laugh today.)
🧾 www.wonkette.com/p/trump-admi...
If we are getting the Trump administration’s view of American history correct, the sequence of our nation’s first 250 years went something like this: Benevolent white people showed up on the continent. Through their own grit and determination, they bloodlessly carved out a great nation all by themselves. Okay, maybe a few slaves helped here and there, but geez, how long do we have to keep hearing about it? Then some other stuff happened. Then America’s liberals got all woke and demanded we remember that other stuff. Then Donald Trump came along and made that other stuff go away so we — and by “we” we mean the white supremacists currently in charge of the country — can feel better about ourselves. All hail Great Leader Trump. https://www.wonkette.com/p/trump-administration-finds-history?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=1783367&post_id=185558557&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=y2hv&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
January 25, 2026 at 3:42 AM
pamspaulding.bsky.social
👀 These ICE assassins clearly check humanity at the door of when they arm up, walk out & hide behind a mask to work for the Trump/Miller regime.

To not assist —& not let a physician attend to— a shooting victim is sick.

I'd be seriously concerned if they had any sig other, kids, or pets.

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6. The scene was chaotic. Many civilians were screaming and honking. Over the noise, I informed the ICE agents that I am a physician, and I asked to assess the victim. 7. At first, the ICE agents wouldn't let me through. They repeatedly asked me for my physician's license, which I obviously didn't have. But none of the ICE agents who were near the victim were performing CPR, and I could tell that the victim was in critical condition. I insisted that the agents let me assess him. Normally, I would not have been so persistent, but as a physician, I felt a professional and moral obligation to help this man, especially since none of the agents were helping him. 8. Finally, one agent agreed to let me assess the victim. He patted me down to "make sure I didn't have a weapon" and then let me approach the victim. 9. As I approached, I saw that the victim was lying on his side and was surrounded by several ICE agents. I was confused as to why the victim was on his side, because that is not standard practice when a victim has been shot. Checking for a pulse and administering CPR is standard practice. Instead of doing either of those things, the ICE agents appeared to be counting his bullet wounds. 10.I asked the ICE agents if the victim had a pulse, and they said they did not know. I then asked the agents to make space so I could assess the victim.
January 25, 2026 at 3:07 AM
pamspaulding.bsky.social
👀 Lookee here...the NRA does weigh in, more concerned about politicians "lowering the temperature" than masked, armed agents of the govt taking down & executing a law-abiding citizen w/a 2ndA right to carry, his weapon not drawn, w/only a phone in his R hand.

Via bsky.app/profile/yash... w/ALT
NRA NRA @NRA X.com NRA NRA @NRA X.com "For months, radical progressive politicians like Tim Walz have incited violence against law enforcement officers who are simply trying to do their jobs. Unsurprisingly, these calls to dangerously interject oneself into legitimate law-enforcement activities have ended in violence, tragically resulting in injuries and fatalities. As there is with any officer-involved shooting, there will be a robust and comprehensive investigation that takes place to determine if the use of force was justified. As we await these facts and gain a clearer understanding, we urge the political voices to lower the temperature to ensure their constituents and law enforcement officers stay safe." - @NRA 4:46 PM 1/24/26 533K Views This sentiment from the First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California is dangerous and wrong. Responsible public voices should be awaiting a full investigation, not making generalizations and demonizing law-abiding citizens. OF.A. United States Attorney Bill Essayli 8h If you approach law enforcement with a gun, there is a high likelihood they will be legally justified in shooting you. Don't do it! x.com/dhsgov/status/... https://bsky.app/profile/yasharali.bsky.social/post/3md7omet6kk2s
January 25, 2026 at 2:50 AM
pamspaulding.bsky.social
As an eyewitness (& hero herself) who recorded the execution of Alex Pretti by masked, armed agents of the Trump regime, this woman provides an affidavit of the events.

The fact she's afraid to go home shows you the terror that this govt wants people to feel.

Fear and compliance.
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January 25, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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jeffrueter.bsky.social
Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.

"Please get the truth out about our son."
Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti Parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti “We are heartbroken but also very angry. Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact. I do not throw around the ‘hero’ term lightly. However, his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He had his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper sprayed. Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you.
January 25, 2026 at 12:43 AM
pamspaulding.bsky.social
Regime's sadist, Chief Ethnic Cleanser & Acting President Stephen Miller is fact-checked by Community Notes after saying:

"A would-be assassin tried to murder federal law enforcement and the official Democrat account sides with the terrorists."

🌐 twitter-thread.com/t/2015132322...

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Stephen Miller @StephenM Verified. A would-be assassin tried to murder federal law enforcement and the official Democrat account sides with the terrorists. Democrats @TheDemocrats Verified. ICE agents shot and killed another person in Minneapolis this morning. Get ICE out of Minnesota NOW. Readers added context Videos of the encounter shows that the gun was never drawn. The weapon remains in the victim's holster until one agent removes it. After the victim is disarmed, a second agent shoots him repeatedly. Videos of full encounter: x.com/i/status/20150… x.com/i/status/20151… Victim disarmed prior to shots being fired: x.com/EoinHiggins_/s… https://twitter-thread.com/t/2015132322840850461
January 25, 2026 at 1:56 AM
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evansutton.bsky.social
The video pretty clearly shows the armed thugs taking the gun out of his waistband, throwing it to the side, then emptying a clip into his body. But you keep on licking those boots, Chip.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17h
Chip Roy: "As someone who carries a weapon in TX, if I'm in front of law enforcement or if I get stopped, I tell them that. I tell them that I've got a concealed carry permit. I show them my ID. I tell them where the weapon is bc that's what we're supposed to do. That's not what I think I saw here"
January 24, 2026 at 11:52 PM
pamspaulding.bsky.social
I see a domestic terrorist standing up there lying like a rug.

Kristi Noem needs to be impeached and imprisoned (shackled to her bully boytoy Lewandowski).

📺 bsky.app/profile/acyn...
acyn.bsky.social Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 17h
Noem: This individual committed domestic terrorism. That is the facts.
January 25, 2026 at 1:28 AM
pamspaulding.bsky.social
👀 Noem has zero evidence to portray Alex Pretti as an aggressor w/multiple vids out there.

Pretti had his 1stA right to be there, & his 2ndA right (w/permit) to carry a gun — *that was not drawn*.

Did Kyle Rittenhouse have the right to carry (& brandish)?

Comment from NRA yet? 🧐
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Kyle Rittenhouse
January 25, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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jaredlholt.bsky.social
The new conservative position on gun control is apparently that lawfully carrying a licensed handgun means you deserve to be executed in the street by masked federal agents
January 24, 2026 at 8:05 PM
pamspaulding.bsky.social
📣 Pls read this piece about Alex Jeffrey Pretti.

He worked long hours as a nurse; his neighbor said “he has a great heart.”

Pretti had no criminal record, & had a legal permit to carry.

Alex Pretti was executed by the Trump regime's ICE today, FALSELY painted as an aggressor.
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January 25, 2026 at 12:14 AM
pamspaulding.bsky.social
It's a sad state of affairs when it is 💯% this predictable re: Senate Ds.

Rs & Ds in the Beltway rot bubble live to back-slap in the Senate gym, & schmooze at the next cocktail mixer — & staffs blast disingenuous fundraising appeals to you.

It's Kabuki theatre; we pay/die for it.
🦋 is.gd/gbAFE1
brandonfriedman.bsky.social Brandon Friedman @brandonfriedman.bsky.social · 19h
Senate Democrat: I cannot abide this lawlessness and murder. I will oppose funding DHS and its secret police.

Senate Republican: What if we add a requirement for six more hours of online firearms training?

Senate Dem: SOLD.

[Bipartisan, back-slapping, smiling photos are taken]

Just watch.
January 24, 2026 at 11:56 PM
pamspaulding.bsky.social
📣🔥 If you're catching up to the latest execution by ICE, here's a breakdown by Tim, Sarah, & Andrew...including footage of the shooting, the bullsh*t out of the mouth of Greg Bovino, Trump's post, & more.

Apparently legal 2ndA carry only applies to MAGAts.
📺 www.youtube.com/live/BdLhbQN...
BREAKING: MN Shooting Victim IDed, New Video of Incident
YouTube video by The Bulwark
www.youtube.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:05 PM
pamspaulding.bsky.social
Reposting the Catherine Cortez Masto statement w/ALT...
Sen. Cortez Masto Statement Opposing Current DHS Funding Bill "The Trump Administration and Kristi Noem are putting undertrained, combative federal agents on the streets with no accountability. They are oppressing Americans and are at odds with local law enforcement. This is clearly not about keeping Americans safe, it's brutalizing U.S. citizens and law-abiding immigrants. I will not support the current Homeland Security funding bill. We have bipartisan agreement on 96% of the budget. We've already passed six funding bills. Let's pass the remaining five bipartisan bills and fund essential agencies while we continue to fight for a Department of Homeland Security that respects Americans' constitutional rights and preserves federal law enforcement's essential role to keep us safe." Catherine Cortez Masto U.S. Senator for Nevada
January 24, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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reichlinmelnick.bsky.social
The DHS funding bill is effectively dead in the Senate.
January 24, 2026 at 9:35 PM
pamspaulding.bsky.social
🚨 Here's your psychopath, dementia-ridden, disgusting, Decomposing Dictator on the execution of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti (right screencap).

Footage shows ICE removed Pretti's weapon & continued to open fire, not whatever Trump "hallucinated."

🧾 KARE: is.gd/hyKOh6

MORE: the footage. ⬇️⬇️
This is the gunman’s gun, loaded (with two additional full magazines!), and ready to go – What is that all about? Where are the local Police? Why weren’t they allowed to protect ICE Officers? The Mayor and the Governor called them off? It is stated that many of these Police were not allowed to do their job, that ICE had to protect themselves — Not an easy thing to do! Why does Ilhan Omar have $34 Million Dollars in her account? And where are the Tens of Billions of Dollars that have been stolen from the once Great State of Minnesota? We are there because of massive Monetary Fraud, with Billions of Dollars missing, and Illegal Criminals that were allowed to infiltrate the State through the Democrats’ Open Border Policy. We want the money back, and we want it back, NOW. Those Fraudsters who stole the money are going to jail, where they belong! This is no different than a really big Bank Robbery. Much of what you’re witnessing is a COVER UP for this Theft and Fraud. The Mayor and the Governor are inciting Insurrection, with their pompous, dangerous, and arrogant rhetoric! Instead, these sanctimonious political fools should be looking for the Billions of Dollars that has been stolen from the people of Minnesota, and the United States of America. LET OUR ICE PATRIOTS DO THEIR JOB! 12,000 Illegal Alien Criminals, many of them violent, have been arrested and taken out of Minnesota. If they were still there, you would see something far worse than you are witnessing today! https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/115951636521315703 Man shot and killed by federal agents identified as Alex Pretti The man's parents confirmed the 37-year-old man's death to the Associated Press. Author: KARE 11 Staff Published: 2:06 PM CST January 24, 2026 Updated: 3:05 PM CST January 24, 2026 MINNEAPOLIS — The man shot and killed by a federal agent in Minneapolis on Saturday has been identified as Alex Pretti. The Associated Press reported Pretti's parents confirmed his identity, and that he worked as an ICU nurse. State records show Pretti was issued a nursing license in 2021. KARE also confirmed he worked for some time at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a nurse. https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/ice-in-minnesota/man-shot-and-killed-by-federal-agents-identified-as-alex-pretti/89-e53a862d-56cc-4b63-bf00-238bdc7cd807
January 24, 2026 at 9:29 PM
pamspaulding.bsky.social
The whole ball game. Why does the DOJ need to access voter rolls in this moment?

It's all about the midterms. D electeds, are you not hearing the message loud & clear enough?!

Your hopes of regaining control of Congress are *wholly dependent* on Rs relinquishing it via elections.
📺 is.gd/NVvWBP
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 21h
Fox News: "I've gotten my hands that AG Bondi said she sent to Gov. Tim Walz. It is strongly worded. The AG calls for the governor to support the men and women of ICE, to repeal the state's sanctuary policies, and to allow the DOJ to access state voter rolls."
January 24, 2026 at 8:42 PM
pamspaulding.bsky.social
ICE is itching to explode more violence...in Maine.

WHERE'S SUSAN COLLINS? 🦗

📺 bsky.app/profile/atru...
January 24, 2026 at 8:29 PM
pamspaulding.bsky.social
This is the regime's response to peaceful protest:
- don't have any printed signs;
- don't get any gas masks to protect yourself from ICE & BP casually gassing anyone in the area.

Pam Bondi says:
"We're not going to have it." 👀

Think a D stern letter will help at this point?
📺 is.gd/Wp0TET
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 21h
Bondi: "It's extremely organized. The signs they have are all matching, they're well written. And look at what's happening today. How did these people go out & get gas masks? These protesters. Would you know how to walk out on the street and buy a gas mask? Think about that. We're not gonna have it"
January 24, 2026 at 8:12 PM
pamspaulding.bsky.social
🚨 👀 Critical footage is now out. Miller/Noem/MAGA will try justify this public execution.

Terror is the point, regardless of the lies & gaslighting.

Goal: crush dissent.

What Ds still think ICE can be "reformed"?

BTW, Rs have seen Ds are conflict-averse to point of failure.
📺 is.gd/5b3t8K
alexip718.com Alex Ip 葉清霖 @alexip718.com · 22h
UPDATE: @dropsitenews.com has obtained the very graphic video from the lady in the pink coat, which shows ICE executing yet another person in broad daylight:
January 24, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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murshedz.bsky.social
Oh just checking in on soulless hacks and grifters in DC who have been advising Dems to be MAGA Republican light (comfortable for corporate donors).

They are seeing writing on the wall.

How it started and how it is going version … these people need to fuck off.
Sam Stein scoop on x “SCOOP: An upstart Dem firm is pleading with members to resist the temptation to call for ICE's abolition. In fact, their proposal isn't even to call for cuts to ICE's funding, just a redirection of it” Adam Jentleson post on X “Reupping this from last week. Senate Dems should block ICE funding to force an end to lawless thugs killing people in the streets.”
January 24, 2026 at 6:45 PM