Shawn "Smith" Peirce
@silversmith1.bsky.social
Co-Host & Co-Producer at The Politics Bar thepoliticsbar.com | Fmr. Exec. Producer The Randi Rhodes Show | Longtime Producer, Host, Editor, Writer, Journalist. | Born In Neb | Also at Mastodon, Threads, & Twitter
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I 100% support getting rid of legit lawyers who could help Trump and Bondi reach their aims. We need more people like Lindsey Halligan and Jeanine Pirro since they have such a high success rate.
MAGA accuses Trump of not doing enough to purge DOJ of 'holdovers' www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...
MAGA accuses Trump of not doing enough to purge DOJ of 'holdovers' www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...
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media.tenor.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:24 PM
I 100% support getting rid of legit lawyers who could help Trump and Bondi reach their aims. We need more people like Lindsey Halligan and Jeanine Pirro since they have such a high success rate.
MAGA accuses Trump of not doing enough to purge DOJ of 'holdovers' www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...
MAGA accuses Trump of not doing enough to purge DOJ of 'holdovers' www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...
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I saw an elderly woman with a walker out patrolling with a whistle the other day in 3 degrees. They dramatically underestimated Minneapolis.
January 20, 2026 at 3:43 PM
I saw an elderly woman with a walker out patrolling with a whistle the other day in 3 degrees. They dramatically underestimated Minneapolis.
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This is Minneapolis:
There are retirees, child-free 20-somethings, and parents standing outside the local elementary schools in -10°F (-23°C) to keep watch and make sure there aren't any abductions by the federal government at school drop off & pick up.
There are retirees, child-free 20-somethings, and parents standing outside the local elementary schools in -10°F (-23°C) to keep watch and make sure there aren't any abductions by the federal government at school drop off & pick up.
January 20, 2026 at 3:40 PM
This is Minneapolis:
There are retirees, child-free 20-somethings, and parents standing outside the local elementary schools in -10°F (-23°C) to keep watch and make sure there aren't any abductions by the federal government at school drop off & pick up.
There are retirees, child-free 20-somethings, and parents standing outside the local elementary schools in -10°F (-23°C) to keep watch and make sure there aren't any abductions by the federal government at school drop off & pick up.
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At this point Im hoping Trump lives long enough so he can be tried at the Hague for his war crimes.
January 21, 2026 at 12:16 AM
At this point Im hoping Trump lives long enough so he can be tried at the Hague for his war crimes.
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What I wrote in 2023: “We need to respond to the methodical efforts underway to undermine the will of the people…to insert dictatorship and fascism in America…history has shown what can happen when people of good will stop paying attention or remain silent.”
www.americaamerica.news/p/the-goal-w...
www.americaamerica.news/p/the-goal-w...
The Goal Was (And Is) Dictatorship
This was clear years ago: Trump hungered for total power and retribution, while extremist Republicans mocked liberal government and right-wing groups plotted a fascist takeover.
www.americaamerica.news
January 21, 2026 at 12:27 PM
What I wrote in 2023: “We need to respond to the methodical efforts underway to undermine the will of the people…to insert dictatorship and fascism in America…history has shown what can happen when people of good will stop paying attention or remain silent.”
www.americaamerica.news/p/the-goal-w...
www.americaamerica.news/p/the-goal-w...
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Heading to SCOTUS this morning to attend oral arguments in the case of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook v. Trump.
This is my first time covering SCOTUS as a member of independent media so scoring a seat inside to watch and listen in-person is even more meaningful for me.
Grateful for this day.
This is my first time covering SCOTUS as a member of independent media so scoring a seat inside to watch and listen in-person is even more meaningful for me.
Grateful for this day.
January 21, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Heading to SCOTUS this morning to attend oral arguments in the case of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook v. Trump.
This is my first time covering SCOTUS as a member of independent media so scoring a seat inside to watch and listen in-person is even more meaningful for me.
Grateful for this day.
This is my first time covering SCOTUS as a member of independent media so scoring a seat inside to watch and listen in-person is even more meaningful for me.
Grateful for this day.
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Immediate punishment for speaking out against the regime.
Mischief Toy Store in St. Paul has until Wednesday to turn over employment records to the Department of Homeland Security as part of a surprise audit launched Friday, just hours after one of the shop's owners criticized ICE agents during a television interview. bit.ly/4r5AFol
January 21, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Immediate punishment for speaking out against the regime.
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Mischief Toy Store in St. Paul has until Wednesday to turn over employment records to the Department of Homeland Security as part of a surprise audit launched Friday, just hours after one of the shop's owners criticized ICE agents during a television interview. bit.ly/4r5AFol
January 21, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Mischief Toy Store in St. Paul has until Wednesday to turn over employment records to the Department of Homeland Security as part of a surprise audit launched Friday, just hours after one of the shop's owners criticized ICE agents during a television interview. bit.ly/4r5AFol
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New in PN: Kristi Noem's assault on the Fourth Amendment
"The Department of Homeland Security deliberately confuses reasonable suspicion and probable cause in hopes that no one will notice that ICE and CBP are making illegal arrests as standard operating procedure."
"The Department of Homeland Security deliberately confuses reasonable suspicion and probable cause in hopes that no one will notice that ICE and CBP are making illegal arrests as standard operating procedure."
Kristi Noem's assault on the Fourth Amendment
Thanks, Brett Kavanaugh.
www.publicnotice.co
January 21, 2026 at 12:27 PM
New in PN: Kristi Noem's assault on the Fourth Amendment
"The Department of Homeland Security deliberately confuses reasonable suspicion and probable cause in hopes that no one will notice that ICE and CBP are making illegal arrests as standard operating procedure."
"The Department of Homeland Security deliberately confuses reasonable suspicion and probable cause in hopes that no one will notice that ICE and CBP are making illegal arrests as standard operating procedure."
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Setting 1000s of these people loose on our community is aimed at making us less safe, less free.
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Welcome to Minnesota, fuckers. Also this is super disturbing because the ICE agent's assault rifle appears to fire as he falls down.
This was filmed by a friend near Chicago and Lake last night.
This was filmed by a friend near Chicago and Lake last night.
January 21, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Setting 1000s of these people loose on our community is aimed at making us less safe, less free.
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It's gonna be -10F during the general strike march in Minneapolis on Friday at 2pm.
Will it deter Minnesotans from showing up?
We have a kite festival on our lake every January! No bad weather, just bad gear.
Minnesotans will own the streets. #ICEOut
Will it deter Minnesotans from showing up?
We have a kite festival on our lake every January! No bad weather, just bad gear.
Minnesotans will own the streets. #ICEOut
January 21, 2026 at 12:20 PM
It's gonna be -10F during the general strike march in Minneapolis on Friday at 2pm.
Will it deter Minnesotans from showing up?
We have a kite festival on our lake every January! No bad weather, just bad gear.
Minnesotans will own the streets. #ICEOut
Will it deter Minnesotans from showing up?
We have a kite festival on our lake every January! No bad weather, just bad gear.
Minnesotans will own the streets. #ICEOut
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A boy can dream….
Han Duck-soo, a former prime minister and acting president of South Korea, was sentenced to 23 years in prison on Wednesday after a three-judge panel in Seoul convicted him of collaborating in former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief imposition of martial law in late 2024.
South Korean Ex-Premier Gets 23 Years in Prison for Role in Martial Law
Han Duck-soo was convicted of playing a key role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s imposition of martial law, which a court said was an insurrection.
nyti.ms
January 21, 2026 at 12:29 PM
A boy can dream….
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January 21, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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ECB President Christine Lagarde says another volley of tariffs from US President Donald Trump would have only a minor impact on inflation in Europe.
ECB’s Lagarde Sees Little Impact on Inflation From More Tariffs
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said another volley of tariffs from US President Donald Trump would have only a minor impact on inflation in Europe.
bloom.bg
January 21, 2026 at 12:30 PM
ECB President Christine Lagarde says another volley of tariffs from US President Donald Trump would have only a minor impact on inflation in Europe.
Q: What goals do you have for '26 in Congress for your agenda?
TRUMP: I have great executive orders. Like, water coming out of a sink. The water wouldn't come out. They had all sorts of restrictions. I took them off. Straws. They don't have to be paper anymore. I'd like to have all that confirmed.
TRUMP: I have great executive orders. Like, water coming out of a sink. The water wouldn't come out. They had all sorts of restrictions. I took them off. Straws. They don't have to be paper anymore. I'd like to have all that confirmed.
January 21, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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Finally for now, and just to include it in the thread, here was the original pool report info about the turnaround:
January 21, 2026 at 5:49 AM
Finally for now, and just to include it in the thread, here was the original pool report info about the turnaround:
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Pool report timed 11:53pm:
“Pool didn’t see POTUS board replacement AF1, which is the smaller aircraft (757). Sending now as cell coverage poor inside this plane. We will be wheels up for Zurich at some point soon.”
“Pool didn’t see POTUS board replacement AF1, which is the smaller aircraft (757). Sending now as cell coverage poor inside this plane. We will be wheels up for Zurich at some point soon.”
January 21, 2026 at 5:17 AM
Pool report timed 11:53pm:
“Pool didn’t see POTUS board replacement AF1, which is the smaller aircraft (757). Sending now as cell coverage poor inside this plane. We will be wheels up for Zurich at some point soon.”
“Pool didn’t see POTUS board replacement AF1, which is the smaller aircraft (757). Sending now as cell coverage poor inside this plane. We will be wheels up for Zurich at some point soon.”
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New pool report: “Pool left AF1 and was in position for President Trump to walk off. But then we were directed back on the same plane and now holding.
Two replacement planes are on tarmac.”
Two replacement planes are on tarmac.”
January 21, 2026 at 4:48 AM
New pool report: “Pool left AF1 and was in position for President Trump to walk off. But then we were directed back on the same plane and now holding.
Two replacement planes are on tarmac.”
Two replacement planes are on tarmac.”
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Federal agents are pulling over off duty cops based on the color of their skin.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
January 20, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Federal agents are pulling over off duty cops based on the color of their skin.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
@apnews.com What the holy f*** was that bullsh** propaganda piece on AP radio news this evening trying to make Trump sound like he gave a damn about Renee Good?
Do that again and you'll lose even more affiliates.
Whatever a**hole producer pushed that propaganda BS should be fired.
Do that again and you'll lose even more affiliates.
Whatever a**hole producer pushed that propaganda BS should be fired.
January 21, 2026 at 6:03 AM
@apnews.com What the holy f*** was that bullsh** propaganda piece on AP radio news this evening trying to make Trump sound like he gave a damn about Renee Good?
Do that again and you'll lose even more affiliates.
Whatever a**hole producer pushed that propaganda BS should be fired.
Do that again and you'll lose even more affiliates.
Whatever a**hole producer pushed that propaganda BS should be fired.
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"I’ll add right up front that nobody sane now thinks the answer to abuses at Dachau was to give the guards more training."
Essential reading from Andrea Pitzer, and while you're at it, also read her book ONE LONG NIGHT: A GLOBAL HISTORY OF CONCENTRATION CAMPS.
Essential reading from Andrea Pitzer, and while you're at it, also read her book ONE LONG NIGHT: A GLOBAL HISTORY OF CONCENTRATION CAMPS.
January 20, 2026 at 1:01 PM
"I’ll add right up front that nobody sane now thinks the answer to abuses at Dachau was to give the guards more training."
Essential reading from Andrea Pitzer, and while you're at it, also read her book ONE LONG NIGHT: A GLOBAL HISTORY OF CONCENTRATION CAMPS.
Essential reading from Andrea Pitzer, and while you're at it, also read her book ONE LONG NIGHT: A GLOBAL HISTORY OF CONCENTRATION CAMPS.
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I flew down to south Texas today to do my job - investigate why people are dying in ICE detention centers.
I was just illegally denied entry to Dilley Detention Center. Because they have something to hide.
I was just illegally denied entry to Dilley Detention Center. Because they have something to hide.
January 20, 2026 at 10:21 PM
I flew down to south Texas today to do my job - investigate why people are dying in ICE detention centers.
I was just illegally denied entry to Dilley Detention Center. Because they have something to hide.
I was just illegally denied entry to Dilley Detention Center. Because they have something to hide.
It's a two-fer Tuesday, and we've got TWO guests tonight - plus, of course, you and all our friends here at The Politics Bar. Grab a drink & join us in just a few minutes on great stations like Progressive Voices Radio!
While Trump & his regime are waging war on Americans & our allies, we know he's going to lose in the end. So we're laughing tonight, as @paulapoundstone.bsky.social drops by. Plus, @ittnerphilip.bsky.social is back with an update from Ukraine. Join us!
www.thepoliticsbar.com
www.thepoliticsbar.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:02 PM
It's a two-fer Tuesday, and we've got TWO guests tonight - plus, of course, you and all our friends here at The Politics Bar. Grab a drink & join us in just a few minutes on great stations like Progressive Voices Radio!
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After Trump's festival of BS today, we pour out the facts in the "News On Tap" today, We've got updates on Trump's stupid wars, both foreign & domestic, & how after one year things are looking better for us & worse for him. Read up & get informed!
www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-ta...
www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-ta...
January 20, 2026 at 8:08 PM
After Trump's festival of BS today, we pour out the facts in the "News On Tap" today, We've got updates on Trump's stupid wars, both foreign & domestic, & how after one year things are looking better for us & worse for him. Read up & get informed!
www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-ta...
www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-ta...
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While Trump & his regime are waging war on Americans & our allies, we know he's going to lose in the end. So we're laughing tonight, as @paulapoundstone.bsky.social drops by. Plus, @ittnerphilip.bsky.social is back with an update from Ukraine. Join us!
www.thepoliticsbar.com
www.thepoliticsbar.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:23 PM
While Trump & his regime are waging war on Americans & our allies, we know he's going to lose in the end. So we're laughing tonight, as @paulapoundstone.bsky.social drops by. Plus, @ittnerphilip.bsky.social is back with an update from Ukraine. Join us!
www.thepoliticsbar.com
www.thepoliticsbar.com