Ray Pride
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Ray Pride
@raypride.bsky.social
· Dec 15
Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
It’s not like either of them need more millions, but they covet them dearly.
Tucker Carlson: "Saudi Arabia [...] is kind of a weirdly free place.”
Hillary Clinton: "The example that the kingdom is setting for the right kind of development [...] that is a very strong model for other parts of the world"
Quotes from a real estate conference in Riyadh
Hillary Clinton: "The example that the kingdom is setting for the right kind of development [...] that is a very strong model for other parts of the world"
Quotes from a real estate conference in Riyadh
Hillary Clinton and Tucker Carlson Walk Into a Saudi Real Estate Forum
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:49 AM
It’s not like either of them need more millions, but they covet them dearly.
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Shame on Donald Trump for single-handedly discrediting and dismantling the liberal rules-based international order all by himself without any assistance
Tucker Carlson: "Saudi Arabia [...] is kind of a weirdly free place.”
Hillary Clinton: "The example that the kingdom is setting for the right kind of development [...] that is a very strong model for other parts of the world"
Quotes from a real estate conference in Riyadh
Hillary Clinton: "The example that the kingdom is setting for the right kind of development [...] that is a very strong model for other parts of the world"
Quotes from a real estate conference in Riyadh
Hillary Clinton and Tucker Carlson Walk Into a Saudi Real Estate Forum
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Shame on Donald Trump for single-handedly discrediting and dismantling the liberal rules-based international order all by himself without any assistance
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It seems that Tom Homan’s shift to a more humane approach is just ICE agents targeting local schools. Reports of parents getting abducted outside of schools, agents entering schools, hanging out around children’s bus stops.
January 29, 2026 at 9:32 PM
It seems that Tom Homan’s shift to a more humane approach is just ICE agents targeting local schools. Reports of parents getting abducted outside of schools, agents entering schools, hanging out around children’s bus stops.
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i was actually shocked to see the numbers on new research from Global Energy Monitor on new gas projects in the US: nearly 100 gigawatts of power—enough to power tens of millions of homes—are currently in development explicitly to power data centers. At the end of 2023 that number was 4 gigawatts
Data Centers Are Driving a US Gas Boom
Gas projects in the US pipeline explicitly linked to data centers increased by almost 25 times over the past two years, according to new research from Global Energy Monitor.
www.wired.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:38 PM
i was actually shocked to see the numbers on new research from Global Energy Monitor on new gas projects in the US: nearly 100 gigawatts of power—enough to power tens of millions of homes—are currently in development explicitly to power data centers. At the end of 2023 that number was 4 gigawatts
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Democrats Sick Of Being Blamed For Cowardice On Issues They Actually Just Don’t Care About https://theonion.com/democrats-sick-of-being-blamed-for-cowardice-on-issues-1847675639/
January 30, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Democrats Sick Of Being Blamed For Cowardice On Issues They Actually Just Don’t Care About https://theonion.com/democrats-sick-of-being-blamed-for-cowardice-on-issues-1847675639/
“Glam-hagiography”
I'm honestly a little scared what hes gonna do when hes big mad tomorrow when they can no longer prevent the press from talking about the melaniamentary
January 30, 2026 at 7:58 AM
“Glam-hagiography”
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It is literally impossible to dox federal workers for the same reason it's not doxxing when McDonalds management asks workers to wear name tags
Every single person in the United States government works for us. We are management and we need to know who our employees are
Every single person in the United States government works for us. We are management and we need to know who our employees are
Tillis says he opposes ICE being barred from wearing masks: "I've seen people dox me. I've seen people take pictures and identify law enforcement officers and then put their families at risk. So, I think that's a step too far."
January 30, 2026 at 5:45 AM
It is literally impossible to dox federal workers for the same reason it's not doxxing when McDonalds management asks workers to wear name tags
Every single person in the United States government works for us. We are management and we need to know who our employees are
Every single person in the United States government works for us. We are management and we need to know who our employees are
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MINNESOTA — Mom goes outside to warm up her car, ICE grabs her: "Please, my car kids are all alone in the house!”
So nothing has changed and Homan was just to put a new face on the cruelty, got it
(H/T longtimehistory)
So nothing has changed and Homan was just to put a new face on the cruelty, got it
(H/T longtimehistory)
January 30, 2026 at 2:43 AM
MINNESOTA — Mom goes outside to warm up her car, ICE grabs her: "Please, my car kids are all alone in the house!”
So nothing has changed and Homan was just to put a new face on the cruelty, got it
(H/T longtimehistory)
So nothing has changed and Homan was just to put a new face on the cruelty, got it
(H/T longtimehistory)
Oh shit
January 30, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Oh shit
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The USA, where the summary execution of an unarmed man can now be justified by the actual president, because on a separate occasion he kicked the tail light of a "very expensive government vehicle."
January 30, 2026 at 7:24 AM
The USA, where the summary execution of an unarmed man can now be justified by the actual president, because on a separate occasion he kicked the tail light of a "very expensive government vehicle."
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The issue isn't whether "Melania" is a good movie or a bad one. It's that one of the richest men in America, with business interests affected by public policy, gave the President's family $75 million to make it. Like that's somehow legal.
January 30, 2026 at 7:39 AM
The issue isn't whether "Melania" is a good movie or a bad one. It's that one of the richest men in America, with business interests affected by public policy, gave the President's family $75 million to make it. Like that's somehow legal.
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Grace.
Dignity.
Heroes.
Dignity.
Heroes.
Looking at the mug shots Bondi posted of folks who allegedly impeded ICE officers... I'm reminded me of some of the iconic 1960s images of 'criminals' from counter sitins and freedom rides
January 30, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Grace.
Dignity.
Heroes.
Dignity.
Heroes.
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Jared Leto, wandering into an empty premiere of the melania film, assuming it's one of his
January 28, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Jared Leto, wandering into an empty premiere of the melania film, assuming it's one of his
Hey the NYSE boss was at the White House premiere, gobbling that hot-butlered popcorn
Ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange to commemorate the premiere of MELANIA, a movie that is real
It’s really funny watching all these powerful people and entities pretend that MELANIA is a real movie. No it’s not man. You don’t need to make a limited edition popcorn bucket for that (although it’s funny that you did)
January 30, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Hey the NYSE boss was at the White House premiere, gobbling that hot-butlered popcorn
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always amazed this is the best haircut billions of dollars can buy
January 30, 2026 at 3:40 AM
always amazed this is the best haircut billions of dollars can buy
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Für die Premiere des "Melania" Filmes in London wurde bislang 1 (!) Ticket verkauft.
Melania documentary struggles to sell UK cinema tickets, despite Trump 'sold out' claims | LBC
Melania Trump's newly-released documentary is projected to tank at the UK box office amid lacklustre ticket sales - despite Amazon reportedly paying $40m for the film.
www.lbc.co.uk
January 28, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Für die Premiere des "Melania" Filmes in London wurde bislang 1 (!) Ticket verkauft.
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Yup, Trump is sure de-escalating alright.
He just called Alex Pretti an agitator and insurrectionist and said this murdered man's "stock has gone way down."
He just called Alex Pretti an agitator and insurrectionist and said this murdered man's "stock has gone way down."
January 30, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Yup, Trump is sure de-escalating alright.
He just called Alex Pretti an agitator and insurrectionist and said this murdered man's "stock has gone way down."
He just called Alex Pretti an agitator and insurrectionist and said this murdered man's "stock has gone way down."
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🚨"They're stealing the car!"
As Tom Homan vows "safer" ICE operations, ICE rammed into a driver's car in Minneapolis—in front of an elementary school—then chased him. After failing to catch him—they stole his car. "Back up before I f*cking spray you!" ICE yelled at observers ⬇️
As Tom Homan vows "safer" ICE operations, ICE rammed into a driver's car in Minneapolis—in front of an elementary school—then chased him. After failing to catch him—they stole his car. "Back up before I f*cking spray you!" ICE yelled at observers ⬇️
January 29, 2026 at 7:28 PM
🚨"They're stealing the car!"
As Tom Homan vows "safer" ICE operations, ICE rammed into a driver's car in Minneapolis—in front of an elementary school—then chased him. After failing to catch him—they stole his car. "Back up before I f*cking spray you!" ICE yelled at observers ⬇️
As Tom Homan vows "safer" ICE operations, ICE rammed into a driver's car in Minneapolis—in front of an elementary school—then chased him. After failing to catch him—they stole his car. "Back up before I f*cking spray you!" ICE yelled at observers ⬇️
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Massachusetts is preparing for the ICE surge we know is coming. (ICE recently shipped 3 truckloads of unmarked SUVs here)
@massgovernor.bsky.social is stepping up & taking some action. We need more of this!
youtu.be/Sf2lEryIJLo?...
@massgovernor.bsky.social is stepping up & taking some action. We need more of this!
youtu.be/Sf2lEryIJLo?...
Gov. Healey proposes limits to ICE arrests in Massachusetts
YouTube video by WCVB Channel 5 Boston
youtu.be
January 30, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Massachusetts is preparing for the ICE surge we know is coming. (ICE recently shipped 3 truckloads of unmarked SUVs here)
@massgovernor.bsky.social is stepping up & taking some action. We need more of this!
youtu.be/Sf2lEryIJLo?...
@massgovernor.bsky.social is stepping up & taking some action. We need more of this!
youtu.be/Sf2lEryIJLo?...
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We already have a warrant requirement. It's called the US Constitution. If that's not fucking binding them, what the hell does your little agreement mean?
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said the party agreed on three main goals:
° Require warrants in some cases and ICE coordination with state and local law enforcement
° Create a code of conduct and enforce it
° Require agents to wear body cams and not masks
° Require warrants in some cases and ICE coordination with state and local law enforcement
° Create a code of conduct and enforce it
° Require agents to wear body cams and not masks
Democrats demand new ICE restrictions as government shutdown looms
After federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Senate Democrats say they’ll block a massive government funding package without policy changes.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:26 AM
We already have a warrant requirement. It's called the US Constitution. If that's not fucking binding them, what the hell does your little agreement mean?
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📉Russia's tax trap is getting worse as oil and gas revenue keeps falling.
Desperate for money, they are increasing taxes. But this will contribute to a faster economic collapse and reduce spending further, causing another tax increase...🔄📉💥
Make Russia Broke Again.
Desperate for money, they are increasing taxes. But this will contribute to a faster economic collapse and reduce spending further, causing another tax increase...🔄📉💥
Make Russia Broke Again.
January 30, 2026 at 7:09 AM
📉Russia's tax trap is getting worse as oil and gas revenue keeps falling.
Desperate for money, they are increasing taxes. But this will contribute to a faster economic collapse and reduce spending further, causing another tax increase...🔄📉💥
Make Russia Broke Again.
Desperate for money, they are increasing taxes. But this will contribute to a faster economic collapse and reduce spending further, causing another tax increase...🔄📉💥
Make Russia Broke Again.
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Please make the case to continue funding and supporting ICE after reading this.
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/i...
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/i...
The powerful tools in ICE’s arsenal to track suspects — and protesters
Biometric trackers, cellphone location databases and drones are among the surveillance technologies agents are using in their immigration enforcement campaign.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:10 AM
Please make the case to continue funding and supporting ICE after reading this.
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/i...
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/i...
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Since I'm pretty sure this administration doesn't realize this document exists, it would be worth downloading the 2020 Intelligence Community Assessment on foreign threats to the U.S. elections before it disappears, which includes the following finding:
www.dni.gov/index.php/ne...
www.dni.gov/index.php/ne...
January 30, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Since I'm pretty sure this administration doesn't realize this document exists, it would be worth downloading the 2020 Intelligence Community Assessment on foreign threats to the U.S. elections before it disappears, which includes the following finding:
www.dni.gov/index.php/ne...
www.dni.gov/index.php/ne...
“Break a new and very expensive tail light, my goons will murder you in cold blood”
Trump: “Agitator and, perhaps, insurrectionist, Alex Pretti’s stock has gone way down with the just released video of him screaming and spitting in the face of a very calm and under control ICE Officer, and then crazily kicking in a new and very expensive government vehicle, so hard and violent.”
January 30, 2026 at 7:34 AM
“Break a new and very expensive tail light, my goons will murder you in cold blood”