Rick Ladd
@retreado.bsky.social
Feminist - Marxist - anti-capitalist - anti-imperialist - atheist - resident of the Haight in '67 - progressive AF - 1st time adoptive father at 55; again at 59. JD, MKM
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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 6:51 AM
We are being trained to accept things that would have been unthinkable a few years ago.
Federal force used casually & defended reflexively.
Legal limits dismissed as technicalities.
Open talk of dictatorship reframed as realism.
None of this is normal. And none of it is accidental. -- George Conway
Federal force used casually & defended reflexively.
Legal limits dismissed as technicalities.
Open talk of dictatorship reframed as realism.
None of this is normal. And none of it is accidental. -- George Conway
January 30, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Here we go again.
Republicans don’t have the votes to pass their budget bills.
All they need to do is stop the harsh and illegal ICE practices that a large majority of Americans are demanding.
So if the government shuts down again . . .
It’s because Republicans won’t listen to you.
Republicans don’t have the votes to pass their budget bills.
All they need to do is stop the harsh and illegal ICE practices that a large majority of Americans are demanding.
So if the government shuts down again . . .
It’s because Republicans won’t listen to you.
January 29, 2026 at 5:40 PM
January 29, 2026 at 4:41 PM
I wonder if Donald and Melania are going to insist that someone like George Soros is secretly buying up all the tickets to the Melania movie so it will look like she's bombed. I mean, they're stupid enough (as are MAGA) to work that angle, no?
January 29, 2026 at 2:15 AM
I wonder if Donald and Melania are going to insist that someone like George Soros is secretly buying up all the tickets to the Melania movie so it will look like she's bombed. I mean, they're stupid enough (as are MAGA) to work that angle, no?
That's ok then, right? She was just following orders. 🤪
Kristi Noem: "Everything I've done, I've done at the direction of the president and Stephen"
January 28, 2026 at 10:42 PM
That's ok then, right? She was just following orders. 🤪
If you work for ICE or Border Patrol and have information about unlawful conduct taking place at your agency, please speak up.
House Judiciary Dems want to hear from you. America needs to know about crimes committed in our name. As a whistleblower, you can share anonymously:
House Judiciary Dems want to hear from you. America needs to know about crimes committed in our name. As a whistleblower, you can share anonymously:
Whistleblower Tipline
Do you have a tip to share about unlawful or unconstitutional activity-or other wrongdoing-in a federal agency or other organization? Now more than ever, Congress depends on insiders to conduct its co...
democrats-judiciary.house.gov
January 28, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Who the hell are the 39% that are in favor of this crap? They need to be named and shunned.
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll found Trump’s approval rating on his handling of immigration sank to the lowest level since his return to office. The poll showed just 39% of Americans approved of how Trump was dealing with immigration while 53% disapproved.
#OUCH
www.nj.com/politics/202...
#OUCH
www.nj.com/politics/202...
Trump’s approval rating on his favorite issue just dropped to a record low
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll found Trump’s approval rating on his handling of immigration sank to the lowest level since his return to office.
www.nj.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Who the hell are the 39% that are in favor of this crap? They need to be named and shunned.
Pass this on!
"You raise your voice, I erase your voice." Meet 𝐄𝐝𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐨 𝐆𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐳, an ICE Deportation Officer from Miami, FL (originally from Puerto Rico). Gonzalez has lived in Miami and Hollywood, FL. He decided it would be fun to travel to Miami to kidnap and threaten people. #OneOfOursAllOfYours #UnmaskICE
January 28, 2026 at 6:05 AM
Pass this on!
January 28, 2026 at 5:58 AM
Dear White people:
Whose side are you on? The grifting, raping, racist, misogynist pedophile horribly cosplaying President, or the American people?
Whose side are you on? The grifting, raping, racist, misogynist pedophile horribly cosplaying President, or the American people?
January 28, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Dear White people:
Whose side are you on? The grifting, raping, racist, misogynist pedophile horribly cosplaying President, or the American people?
Whose side are you on? The grifting, raping, racist, misogynist pedophile horribly cosplaying President, or the American people?
Well … boo fucking hoo.
Yes because then they’d have to face the reality of what people think of them
January 27, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Well … boo fucking hoo.
Thieves (actually murderers) guarding the henhouse. Lying MFers all.
This is complete bullshit, and it's a criminal administration's transparent effort to cover up a crime.
www.ms.now/news/no-civi...
www.ms.now/news/no-civi...
January 27, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Thieves (actually murderers) guarding the henhouse. Lying MFers all.
Trump says Americans cant have guns at protests, which is not only FALSE, it’s anti-Constitutional.
www.instagram.com/reel/DUBjvjm...
www.instagram.com/reel/DUBjvjm...
January 27, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Yep!
Kristi Noem must resign.
And if she won’t, she must be held accountable and impeached by Congress.
And if she won’t, she must be held accountable and impeached by Congress.
January 27, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Yep!
Bovino is just the patsy - a noxious and odious fall guy. Stephen Miller is the architect and prime mover of the whole thing. Everything they do is at his direction - often after his threats. As long as he runs policy in the WH, nothing will change no matter how many Bovinos come and go.
January 27, 2026 at 2:45 AM
I remember! I've also been preparing for this since the late 60s. Unfortunately, our worst fears have been realized. We've always been on our own, IMO. Apologies to Neil.
People seem to have forgotten that the establishment of Homeland Security was highly controversial as it was seen as a danger to democracy. It was feared that it would one day be used AGAINST the American people. And here we are.
Tin soldiers and HOMELAND coming
We’re finally on our own
Tin soldiers and HOMELAND coming
We’re finally on our own
January 27, 2026 at 12:25 AM
I remember! I've also been preparing for this since the late 60s. Unfortunately, our worst fears have been realized. We've always been on our own, IMO. Apologies to Neil.
I remember! I've also been preparing for this since the late 60s. Unfortunately, our worst fears have been realized. We've always been on our own, IMO. Apologies to Neil.
People seem to have forgotten that the establishment of Homeland Security was highly controversial as it was seen as a danger to democracy. It was feared that it would one day be used AGAINST the American people. And here we are.
Tin soldiers and HOMELAND coming
We’re finally on our own
Tin soldiers and HOMELAND coming
We’re finally on our own
January 27, 2026 at 12:24 AM
I remember! I've also been preparing for this since the late 60s. Unfortunately, our worst fears have been realized. We've always been on our own, IMO. Apologies to Neil.
I am in awe of, and deeply grateful for, the people of Minneapolis and Minnesota. Their courage is inspiring.
January 26, 2026 at 11:06 PM
I am in awe of, and deeply grateful for, the people of Minneapolis and Minnesota. Their courage is inspiring.
Where are the damned patriots in this country? Why aren't more of our electeds standing up to ICE, Noem, and Bovino? Please get off your fat, overfed, entitled asses and do your duty as you swore to when you took your oath of office. NOW!
Chris Madel leaving the MN governor’s race & the GOP:
Racial profiling is wrong.
Forcing Americans to carry citizenship papers & live in fear is wrong.
Violating the Constitution is wrong.
Your turn Murkowski, Collins, Tillis, & Cassidy.
(Just Ctrl+C Ctrl+V)
Racial profiling is wrong.
Forcing Americans to carry citizenship papers & live in fear is wrong.
Violating the Constitution is wrong.
Your turn Murkowski, Collins, Tillis, & Cassidy.
(Just Ctrl+C Ctrl+V)
January 26, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Where are the damned patriots in this country? Why aren't more of our electeds standing up to ICE, Noem, and Bovino? Please get off your fat, overfed, entitled asses and do your duty as you swore to when you took your oath of office. NOW!
ICE goons should pay handsomely for what they're doing and how they're doing it.
CALL TO ACTIVISM (@calltoactivism)
🚨GRAPHIC VIDEO: ICE just shot a woman with “less than lethal” ammo and blew off a piece of her hand.
You can see her run and collapse into the snow while calling for a medic. The incident took place...
substack.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:16 PM
ICE goons should pay handsomely for what they're doing and how they're doing it.