Rito
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Suffering from small dog owner’s delusion
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no I didn't see it but I was mad at people trying to come up with a smart take on 'MELANIA' when there's no such thing lol so I had a cold brew and skipped lunch and Spoke
February 4, 2026 at 8:22 PM
no I didn't see it but I was mad at people trying to come up with a smart take on 'MELANIA' when there's no such thing lol so I had a cold brew and skipped lunch and Spoke
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Arguing about masks probably delights Stephen Miller et al because it means people aren’t talking about ethnic cleansing.
February 4, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Arguing about masks probably delights Stephen Miller et al because it means people aren’t talking about ethnic cleansing.
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Today my kids' elementary school had to do a lockdown due to ICE circling the block so even one fed left in this town is too many
February 4, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Today my kids' elementary school had to do a lockdown due to ICE circling the block so even one fed left in this town is too many
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I'm still smarting about this a day later.
The layers of ideology and abstraction you must be on to believe that a protest poses an immediate threat to student safety, but the masked police who have already killed two residents are epistemologically incapable of being a 'dangerous situation.'
The layers of ideology and abstraction you must be on to believe that a protest poses an immediate threat to student safety, but the masked police who have already killed two residents are epistemologically incapable of being a 'dangerous situation.'
Just got an email from the U admin. This is a part of it. I have a question:
What if federal agents are breaking the law by attempting to kidnap a student, faculty or staff member who is here legally just on the basis of the color of their skin? Will UMPD "impede upon federal actions" then?
What if federal agents are breaking the law by attempting to kidnap a student, faculty or staff member who is here legally just on the basis of the color of their skin? Will UMPD "impede upon federal actions" then?
February 4, 2026 at 8:56 PM
I'm still smarting about this a day later.
The layers of ideology and abstraction you must be on to believe that a protest poses an immediate threat to student safety, but the masked police who have already killed two residents are epistemologically incapable of being a 'dangerous situation.'
The layers of ideology and abstraction you must be on to believe that a protest poses an immediate threat to student safety, but the masked police who have already killed two residents are epistemologically incapable of being a 'dangerous situation.'
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I often think of Cleopatra’s daughter who was paraded through Rome after her mother and father’s defeat but apparently delivered such a charismatic performance in the parade that the people demanded that she be spared. the highest-stakes standup routine in history perhaps
February 4, 2026 at 8:56 PM
I often think of Cleopatra’s daughter who was paraded through Rome after her mother and father’s defeat but apparently delivered such a charismatic performance in the parade that the people demanded that she be spared. the highest-stakes standup routine in history perhaps
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Suburban observers say ICE has only been more aggressive since Homan: “I think they’re getting angry that we’re winning and the country is rallying around us. We’re so organized and we act with such integrity. They don’t want to admit they feel threatened by us.”
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Pursued by federal agents, suburban ICE observers remain resolved
After a frightening pursuit by federal agents, suburban ICE observers say fear hasn’t stopped them from protecting their communities.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Suburban observers say ICE has only been more aggressive since Homan: “I think they’re getting angry that we’re winning and the country is rallying around us. We’re so organized and we act with such integrity. They don’t want to admit they feel threatened by us.”
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Folks, the east side of St. Paul has been getting slammed by ICE and needs help. Harding High on the east side is like 50-75% vulnerable families and is currently feeding 60 families a week. Please consider giving here. www.gofundme.com/f/vvtc6j-rel...
Donate to Relief for Harding Families in Crisis, organized by Harding Parents United
Some students are returning from school to find their parents have been d… Harding Parents United needs your support for Relief for Harding Families in Crisis
www.gofundme.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Folks, the east side of St. Paul has been getting slammed by ICE and needs help. Harding High on the east side is like 50-75% vulnerable families and is currently feeding 60 families a week. Please consider giving here. www.gofundme.com/f/vvtc6j-rel...
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again we do not really do a good job of explaining how wealthy people like Jeff Bezos are
his net worth is $253.2 billion.
so he could take one million dollars, and just light it on fire
and then do it again tomorrow
and again the day after that
and then do it every day for 693 years and 8 months
his net worth is $253.2 billion.
so he could take one million dollars, and just light it on fire
and then do it again tomorrow
and again the day after that
and then do it every day for 693 years and 8 months
February 4, 2026 at 5:41 PM
again we do not really do a good job of explaining how wealthy people like Jeff Bezos are
his net worth is $253.2 billion.
so he could take one million dollars, and just light it on fire
and then do it again tomorrow
and again the day after that
and then do it every day for 693 years and 8 months
his net worth is $253.2 billion.
so he could take one million dollars, and just light it on fire
and then do it again tomorrow
and again the day after that
and then do it every day for 693 years and 8 months
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My spouse has a theory that the UMN turkeys on the east bank have formed a community with the students where they mutually reinforce each other's norms of walking around the area.
The free-roaming turkeys of Saint Paul, Minnesota:
- are enormous
- don’t know where they’re going
- have no plans or motivations
- don’t understand roads
- or anything at all, really
- are enormous
- don’t know where they’re going
- have no plans or motivations
- don’t understand roads
- or anything at all, really
February 4, 2026 at 7:44 PM
My spouse has a theory that the UMN turkeys on the east bank have formed a community with the students where they mutually reinforce each other's norms of walking around the area.
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While Tom Homan was trying to grab headlines this morning ICE was again circling our schools. They’ve been out all morning and no “drawdown” is enough until every single one of these agents is out of our state and DHS is abolished.
February 4, 2026 at 6:29 PM
While Tom Homan was trying to grab headlines this morning ICE was again circling our schools. They’ve been out all morning and no “drawdown” is enough until every single one of these agents is out of our state and DHS is abolished.
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A lot of people have been asking questions about how many workers stayed off the job for Minnesota's Jan 23 shutdown against ICE. Here is some more specific info passed along to me by labor leaders in Minnesota. prospect.org/2026/02/04/t...
February 4, 2026 at 3:32 PM
A lot of people have been asking questions about how many workers stayed off the job for Minnesota's Jan 23 shutdown against ICE. Here is some more specific info passed along to me by labor leaders in Minnesota. prospect.org/2026/02/04/t...
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I’ve long thought it’s better to say “it’s nice to see you” than “how are you?” bc it doesn’t put ppl who‘re struggling on the spot to be cheerful
But an interesting thing about how collective the trauma is in Minnesota—when you start a work mtg w “how are you?”, you often just get an honest answer
But an interesting thing about how collective the trauma is in Minnesota—when you start a work mtg w “how are you?”, you often just get an honest answer
February 4, 2026 at 5:47 PM
I’ve long thought it’s better to say “it’s nice to see you” than “how are you?” bc it doesn’t put ppl who‘re struggling on the spot to be cheerful
But an interesting thing about how collective the trauma is in Minnesota—when you start a work mtg w “how are you?”, you often just get an honest answer
But an interesting thing about how collective the trauma is in Minnesota—when you start a work mtg w “how are you?”, you often just get an honest answer
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Right wing politics stem decades long. Its racists, anti-immigrant,-anti-black, anti-union, less regulatory and pro business talking points have taken a long time to become mainstream in American politics. The left or Democrats need to get adjusted and say things like abolish ICE. It’s a long fight.
February 4, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Right wing politics stem decades long. Its racists, anti-immigrant,-anti-black, anti-union, less regulatory and pro business talking points have taken a long time to become mainstream in American politics. The left or Democrats need to get adjusted and say things like abolish ICE. It’s a long fight.
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I think one thing people outside Minnesota don't understand is that after Good and Pretti were killed by feds while observing, the most normal people you could imagine have made peace with the fact that they could be next, and they are still out there because they say it's the right thing to do.
“If I am killed doing this, throw my body at the White House, martyr the shit out of me & raise hell. Do not be sad. Do not think I would do anything differently. I would do it over & over again — this is too important to sit down & shut up and not do anything.” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Pursued by federal agents, suburban ICE observers remain resolved
After a frightening pursuit by federal agents, suburban ICE observers say fear hasn’t stopped them from protecting their communities.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM
I think one thing people outside Minnesota don't understand is that after Good and Pretti were killed by feds while observing, the most normal people you could imagine have made peace with the fact that they could be next, and they are still out there because they say it's the right thing to do.
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I used to drink the dirty snow slush that accumulated on the corners in NYC. It would make me deliriously sick but after two weeks of extreme fever/dysentery I was able to see four seconds into the future for 36 hours. This would be an invaluable asset in combat but unfortunately I am a man of peace
February 4, 2026 at 4:56 PM
I used to drink the dirty snow slush that accumulated on the corners in NYC. It would make me deliriously sick but after two weeks of extreme fever/dysentery I was able to see four seconds into the future for 36 hours. This would be an invaluable asset in combat but unfortunately I am a man of peace
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The behavior of our big beautiful billionaires over the past several decades is psychologically what I can only describe as "Crying out for consequences." They can't stop themselves and deep down they need to be stopped. They need it as much as we do
February 4, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The behavior of our big beautiful billionaires over the past several decades is psychologically what I can only describe as "Crying out for consequences." They can't stop themselves and deep down they need to be stopped. They need it as much as we do
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MAGA is a movement of America haters who despise this country and are conspiring to destroy it
February 4, 2026 at 4:58 PM
MAGA is a movement of America haters who despise this country and are conspiring to destroy it
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video of angie craig getting booed at a caucus in eagan via kevin holst on twitter
people in minnesota are fired up against ICE, and we have no appetite for a politician like craig who voted for the laken riley act and a resolution in support of ICE
this campaign is going nowhere
people in minnesota are fired up against ICE, and we have no appetite for a politician like craig who voted for the laken riley act and a resolution in support of ICE
this campaign is going nowhere
February 4, 2026 at 4:14 PM
video of angie craig getting booed at a caucus in eagan via kevin holst on twitter
people in minnesota are fired up against ICE, and we have no appetite for a politician like craig who voted for the laken riley act and a resolution in support of ICE
this campaign is going nowhere
people in minnesota are fired up against ICE, and we have no appetite for a politician like craig who voted for the laken riley act and a resolution in support of ICE
this campaign is going nowhere
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It’s very true that Homan is retreating but it’s also true that 2,300 agents — or even fewer — can continue to inflict state terrorism on a broad scale here. I reject doomerism but also the inevitability of victory based on today’s events. Keep fighting & prepare for the long haul.
3,000 wasn’t enough to break Minnesota and they’re removing 23% without any concessions.
Homan has already talked about how they needed to rotate agents because it’s tough being “in the theater”. And they’re cutting their forces 23%? Might as well pull them all out.
They are so cooked.
Homan has already talked about how they needed to rotate agents because it’s tough being “in the theater”. And they’re cutting their forces 23%? Might as well pull them all out.
They are so cooked.
Trump's border czar Tom Homan announces he's removing 700 immigration officers from Minnesota, effective immediately.
February 4, 2026 at 2:58 PM
It’s very true that Homan is retreating but it’s also true that 2,300 agents — or even fewer — can continue to inflict state terrorism on a broad scale here. I reject doomerism but also the inevitability of victory based on today’s events. Keep fighting & prepare for the long haul.
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NY Times with searing look at the trauma ICE is inflicting on local children and families: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/u... (gift link)
A Winter of Anguish for Minneapolis Children
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:51 PM
NY Times with searing look at the trauma ICE is inflicting on local children and families: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/u... (gift link)
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So, not only are they trampling the Constitution, detaining children, and shooting people in the street in this outrageous federal overreach of an "Operation," it's costing the local economy "upwards of $20 million every week." www.kare11.com/article/news...
New data shows Minneapolis economy reeling since ICE's Operation Metro Surge began
The director of community planning and economic development estimates the city is losing $10 to $20 million every week.
www.kare11.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:58 PM
So, not only are they trampling the Constitution, detaining children, and shooting people in the street in this outrageous federal overreach of an "Operation," it's costing the local economy "upwards of $20 million every week." www.kare11.com/article/news...
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there are obviously a million of these every day but: it should be an administration-ending scandal that they're all referring to ICE agents being "in theater" in Minneapolis. They are literally talking about being at war with the civilians of an American city
February 4, 2026 at 3:05 PM
there are obviously a million of these every day but: it should be an administration-ending scandal that they're all referring to ICE agents being "in theater" in Minneapolis. They are literally talking about being at war with the civilians of an American city
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Kindergarten teacher called a prank ICE hotline thinking it was real. She called to report her 6 year old student to ICE to try to get them and their family deported.
6 years old.
She does not enjoy hearing her own words and actions played back to her.
6 years old.
She does not enjoy hearing her own words and actions played back to her.
Kindergarten teacher wants kindergartener deported
YouTube video by Ben Palmer
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February 4, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Kindergarten teacher called a prank ICE hotline thinking it was real. She called to report her 6 year old student to ICE to try to get them and their family deported.
6 years old.
She does not enjoy hearing her own words and actions played back to her.
6 years old.
She does not enjoy hearing her own words and actions played back to her.