Mike Fragassi
@refrag.bsky.social
He/him
Chicagoan, stroke survivor, dev, moving further to the Left as I get older & more pissed off.
I probably repost too damn much.
And make too many grammatical errors & tpyos.
Also @[email protected], but that's dormant.
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Mike Fragassi
@refrag.bsky.social
· Jan 26
A good read, and I particularly would like to highlight this, which I hadn't seen before.
A voice acting behind-the-scenes video that ends with conversational jujutsu tips for women
youtu.be/4fWZKLEcRFs?...
youtu.be/4fWZKLEcRFs?...
How to sound cool: voice actor explains
YouTube video by Tawny Platis
youtu.be
January 15, 2026 at 5:58 AM
A voice acting behind-the-scenes video that ends with conversational jujutsu tips for women
youtu.be/4fWZKLEcRFs?...
youtu.be/4fWZKLEcRFs?...
The Simpsons already got it right about President Trump ruining the government, so it's possible they got this one as well
youtu.be/QLoUdTpMo_8?...
youtu.be/QLoUdTpMo_8?...
January 15, 2026 at 5:38 AM
The Simpsons already got it right about President Trump ruining the government, so it's possible they got this one as well
youtu.be/QLoUdTpMo_8?...
youtu.be/QLoUdTpMo_8?...
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When you talk about ladies all the time but rarely mention tramps
January 15, 2026 at 12:24 AM
When you talk about ladies all the time but rarely mention tramps
Thread. I'm surprised to see ICE/CBP on the streets this late; again, another shift from how they were operating in Chicago
Near Lyndale and 24th Ave in Minneapolis tonight, feds have reportedly shot another person.
Preliminary info is shaky for now, hearing two people injured.
BORTAC just rolled up in an armored vehicle. A crowd is gathering outside the police tape—MPD presence as well.
Preliminary info is shaky for now, hearing two people injured.
BORTAC just rolled up in an armored vehicle. A crowd is gathering outside the police tape—MPD presence as well.
January 15, 2026 at 5:13 AM
Thread. I'm surprised to see ICE/CBP on the streets this late; again, another shift from how they were operating in Chicago
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Update: broadcast now reporting feds shot one man in the leg, he's expected to survive
Obligatory DHS copaganda disclaimer etc etc:
Obligatory DHS copaganda disclaimer etc etc:
ICE officer shoot man in leg in north Minneapolis after shovel attack, officials say
A shooting occurred Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after ICE officers were attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
www.cbsnews.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Update: broadcast now reporting feds shot one man in the leg, he's expected to survive
Obligatory DHS copaganda disclaimer etc etc:
Obligatory DHS copaganda disclaimer etc etc:
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"When Scott Adams died, and his life flashed before his eyes, there was at least a slight chance that it contained at least a fleeting glimpse of 'Shasta McNasty,' possibly of Verne Troyer wearing a giant sombrero designed to hold tortilla chips and salsa."
In Honor of Scott Adams Passing Away, I'm Rerunning This Piece on Shasta McNasty, the Obscurity He Held Responsible for the Failure of the Dilbert Cartoon — Nathan Rabin's Happy Place
Shasta McNasty marked an embarrassing nadir for television/western civilization. But it did God’s work in helping Scott Adams’ Dilbert get cancelled.
www.nathanrabin.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:50 AM
"When Scott Adams died, and his life flashed before his eyes, there was at least a slight chance that it contained at least a fleeting glimpse of 'Shasta McNasty,' possibly of Verne Troyer wearing a giant sombrero designed to hold tortilla chips and salsa."
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call midway “moo and oink international” and you can probably get away with not changing the airport code
January 15, 2026 at 2:06 AM
call midway “moo and oink international” and you can probably get away with not changing the airport code
Not even all of the Progressive Caucus
Seriously, WTF
Seriously, WTF
The House voted 341 to 79 to fund Trump's war-mongering foreign policy agenda.
Only 57 Democrats voted NO.
clerk.house.gov/evs/2026/rol...
Only 57 Democrats voted NO.
clerk.house.gov/evs/2026/rol...
January 15, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Not even all of the Progressive Caucus
Seriously, WTF
Seriously, WTF
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Hey @quigley.house.gov @schakowsky.house.gov @underwood.house.gov @repericsorensen.bsky.social @budzinski.house.gov quick question: what the hell???
The House voted 341 to 79 to fund Trump's war-mongering foreign policy agenda.
Only 57 Democrats voted NO.
clerk.house.gov/evs/2026/rol...
Only 57 Democrats voted NO.
clerk.house.gov/evs/2026/rol...
January 15, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Hey @quigley.house.gov @schakowsky.house.gov @underwood.house.gov @repericsorensen.bsky.social @budzinski.house.gov quick question: what the hell???
If it takes polling to shift the clowns who have been dragging their feet, fine. We still need to get a bunch of them thrown out in primaries, so that any remaining know the taste of fear
Remarkable: David Shor's firm is circulating a memo among Dems that finds footage of ICE shooting significantly drives up Trump's disapproval. I obtained the memo here.
It also finds broad support for Dem plans to rein in ICE. If even Shor's firm is finding this...
newrepublic.com/article/2052...
It also finds broad support for Dem plans to rein in ICE. If even Shor's firm is finding this...
newrepublic.com/article/2052...
January 15, 2026 at 12:02 AM
If it takes polling to shift the clowns who have been dragging their feet, fine. We still need to get a bunch of them thrown out in primaries, so that any remaining know the taste of fear
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Impeaching Noem is symbolic and symbols matter. And it should be used as an organizing tool and a way to keep the issues about ICE/DHS fresh in people's minds and importantly to propose ACTUAL ways to dismantle these institutions. This is the point I've been making for the past few weeks.
January 14, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Impeaching Noem is symbolic and symbols matter. And it should be used as an organizing tool and a way to keep the issues about ICE/DHS fresh in people's minds and importantly to propose ACTUAL ways to dismantle these institutions. This is the point I've been making for the past few weeks.
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"Do you think it would be a good idea or a bad idea for the U.S. to use military force to take possession of Greenland from Denmark?"
Good idea: 4%
Bad idea: 71%
(Ipsos)
4%. He did it. He finally hit Lizardman's Constant.
Good idea: 4%
Bad idea: 71%
(Ipsos)
4%. He did it. He finally hit Lizardman's Constant.
January 14, 2026 at 7:03 PM
"Do you think it would be a good idea or a bad idea for the U.S. to use military force to take possession of Greenland from Denmark?"
Good idea: 4%
Bad idea: 71%
(Ipsos)
4%. He did it. He finally hit Lizardman's Constant.
Good idea: 4%
Bad idea: 71%
(Ipsos)
4%. He did it. He finally hit Lizardman's Constant.
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So the Progressive Caucus is defunding ICE. Interesting... Turns out this is easily communicated and will likely be popular.
January 14, 2026 at 8:09 PM
So the Progressive Caucus is defunding ICE. Interesting... Turns out this is easily communicated and will likely be popular.
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Unlike other businesses in Minneapolis, Starbucks is allowing ICE agents into stores against the concerns of baristas and our community.
That's why our union is taking action. Across Minnesota, baristas are demanding that Starbucks update their guidance around ICE immediately.
That's why our union is taking action. Across Minnesota, baristas are demanding that Starbucks update their guidance around ICE immediately.
January 14, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Unlike other businesses in Minneapolis, Starbucks is allowing ICE agents into stores against the concerns of baristas and our community.
That's why our union is taking action. Across Minnesota, baristas are demanding that Starbucks update their guidance around ICE immediately.
That's why our union is taking action. Across Minnesota, baristas are demanding that Starbucks update their guidance around ICE immediately.
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The absolute feeding frenzy to get the Democratic nomination for the more competitive (still strong republican) house district in Montana makes me feel like somebody is thinking some pretty out-of-reach districts are going to be in reach.
January 14, 2026 at 8:32 PM
The absolute feeding frenzy to get the Democratic nomination for the more competitive (still strong republican) house district in Montana makes me feel like somebody is thinking some pretty out-of-reach districts are going to be in reach.
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Students from multiple St. Paul Public Schools walked out of class on Wednesday to demonstrate against the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis. They marched to the Capitol for a rally on the building's steps.
Video Laura Yuen/The Minnesota Star Tribune.
Video Laura Yuen/The Minnesota Star Tribune.
January 14, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Students from multiple St. Paul Public Schools walked out of class on Wednesday to demonstrate against the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis. They marched to the Capitol for a rally on the building's steps.
Video Laura Yuen/The Minnesota Star Tribune.
Video Laura Yuen/The Minnesota Star Tribune.
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Chicago cops steal not just phones from people. They steal money too. They do this REGULARLY. It has been documented over and over again.
January 14, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Chicago cops steal not just phones from people. They steal money too. They do this REGULARLY. It has been documented over and over again.
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it's funny how anyone with a linear concept of time is aware Trump started demanding Greenland first and then backfilled the 'uhh... to protect from Russia!' thing later but it's considered unacceptable for neutral media to mention this
January 14, 2026 at 9:06 PM
it's funny how anyone with a linear concept of time is aware Trump started demanding Greenland first and then backfilled the 'uhh... to protect from Russia!' thing later but it's considered unacceptable for neutral media to mention this
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for anyone honestly worried, call your county auditor or Secretary of State’s office. I guarantee they’ll have lots to say about the elections happening this year
And if you’re still a trenchant doomer after that, fuck off
And if you’re still a trenchant doomer after that, fuck off
"he's gonna cancel midterms!" is one of the most annoyingly sticky doomerist positions on this site that seems completely impervious to logic
Folks, Trump has brought the full force of ICE to bear on a mid-sized city and he can't even stop the demonstrations there. He's not going to be able to cancel the midterm elections by fiat or station his goons outside more than a handful of polling places.
January 14, 2026 at 9:18 PM
for anyone honestly worried, call your county auditor or Secretary of State’s office. I guarantee they’ll have lots to say about the elections happening this year
And if you’re still a trenchant doomer after that, fuck off
And if you’re still a trenchant doomer after that, fuck off
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If you're not foregrounding that the Greenland debacle would be illegal, immoral, and requires resources that are not the president's to use then you need to get a job outside of journalism. Exact same failings as the 51st state stuff last year. These people are morons but this isn't a joke
January 14, 2026 at 9:42 PM
If you're not foregrounding that the Greenland debacle would be illegal, immoral, and requires resources that are not the president's to use then you need to get a job outside of journalism. Exact same failings as the 51st state stuff last year. These people are morons but this isn't a joke
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Shiva Ayyadurai blocked me on Twitter for pointing out that whenever I couldn't remember his name I'd just Google "fake inventor of email".
Google isn’t what it used to be but under all the bloat the search algorithm still has it
January 14, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Shiva Ayyadurai blocked me on Twitter for pointing out that whenever I couldn't remember his name I'd just Google "fake inventor of email".
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It's horrific but also this is pretty much a regular arrest. That's how violent arrests are. I am glad people can see it and be horrified -- that's what police are out there doing every day, legally. Every 3 seconds basically.
New video shows ICE agents detaining a US citizen legal observer in Minneapolis.
The agents smashed his car window, dragged him out, and placed a knee on his neck.
The agents smashed his car window, dragged him out, and placed a knee on his neck.
January 14, 2026 at 10:09 PM
It's horrific but also this is pretty much a regular arrest. That's how violent arrests are. I am glad people can see it and be horrified -- that's what police are out there doing every day, legally. Every 3 seconds basically.
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every accusation...
January 14, 2026 at 10:16 PM
every accusation...
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related: it's funny reading the french retired general who is just salivating to fight the yanks
assuming the Europeans won't fight back is a giant assumption that i don't think this is born out at all seeing as they're already deploying tripwire forces
If Trump invades Greenland, the Europeans won't fight back, Republicans will defend it, Democrats will issue statements, there will be protests, and most Americans will disapprove of it enough to earn Democrats a bit more of the vote in November. Then on to the next thing.
January 14, 2026 at 10:47 PM
related: it's funny reading the french retired general who is just salivating to fight the yanks