Simulated Chollas
@simulatedchollas.bsky.social
An epileptic forever-bumpkin turned counter-forensic geographer
Abolish borders
Ruthlessly criticize what exists
Chinga la migra
Internationalism or bust
Abolish borders
Ruthlessly criticize what exists
Chinga la migra
Internationalism or bust
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Gaza Funds Spotlight Campaign
Find vetted fundraisers for Gaza here
www.gazafunds.com
“Gaza Funds is a project that connects people to crowdfunding campaigns for individuals and families from Gaza. Each time the page is reloaded, a different campaign appears.” www.gazafunds.com
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The slow motion stage. Amidst the destruction and death, Israel has moved the yellow line another three hundred meters west.
January 16, 2026 at 8:32 AM
The slow motion stage. Amidst the destruction and death, Israel has moved the yellow line another three hundred meters west.
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CBP “placed rush orders for cold weather gear, mirroring similar moves in Minnesota as cities [in Maine] brace for a large operation” www.bangordailynews.com/2026/01/16/m...
Maine's Border Patrol unit places ‘rapid’ order for cold-weather gear
The federal agents sought a contract with a tactical gear and apparel company, although the amount and dollar quantity remains unspecified.
www.bangordailynews.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:54 PM
CBP “placed rush orders for cold weather gear, mirroring similar moves in Minnesota as cities [in Maine] brace for a large operation” www.bangordailynews.com/2026/01/16/m...
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DHS is posting white nationalist shit every day on Twitter, something tells me that wearing bodycams isn’t going to impact their behavior. They’re already filming their own shit and performing cruelty for an audience. They would probably love their cameras to be subsidized.
January 16, 2026 at 8:19 PM
DHS is posting white nationalist shit every day on Twitter, something tells me that wearing bodycams isn’t going to impact their behavior. They’re already filming their own shit and performing cruelty for an audience. They would probably love their cameras to be subsidized.
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What you can even say?! After the BBB passed, their 2025 budget was almost TRIPLE their 2024 appropriation! Even if it was an uncontroversial agency functioning normally and legally (and it's none of those things), this would be absurd just on fiscal grounds! IT'S AN OVERFUNDED AGENCY!
January 16, 2026 at 7:29 PM
What you can even say?! After the BBB passed, their 2025 budget was almost TRIPLE their 2024 appropriation! Even if it was an uncontroversial agency functioning normally and legally (and it's none of those things), this would be absurd just on fiscal grounds! IT'S AN OVERFUNDED AGENCY!
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NEW — ICE violence has spread well beyond Minneapolis, with agents landing in small cities like St. Cloud. I spoke with Alice Valentine, a local queer trans woman, who protested ICE on Monday and was pepper sprayed, beaten and jailed as a result, along with her girlfriend.
This is Alice's story:
This is Alice's story:
Queer trans ICE protester in small Minn. city recounts agents' violence and humiliation
Alice Valentine of St. Cloud was pepper sprayed and jailed by ICE for trying to protect immigrant neighbors.
www.thehandbasket.co
January 16, 2026 at 6:58 PM
NEW — ICE violence has spread well beyond Minneapolis, with agents landing in small cities like St. Cloud. I spoke with Alice Valentine, a local queer trans woman, who protested ICE on Monday and was pepper sprayed, beaten and jailed as a result, along with her girlfriend.
This is Alice's story:
This is Alice's story:
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There's a very simple reason for this: The current news here makes Republicans look bad. That would violate rule #1 for Jean Taylor, the Republican billionaire who runs MPR
Once again, this light, breezy podcast/radio program from Santa Monica is completely out of tune with the current state of things in the service area of Minnesota Public Radio.
January 16, 2026 at 7:03 PM
There's a very simple reason for this: The current news here makes Republicans look bad. That would violate rule #1 for Jean Taylor, the Republican billionaire who runs MPR
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Another thing we saw in Chicago. They terrorize neighborhoods but pretend no one actually lives there. A man in my neighborhood just happened to be coming home during a CBP kidnapping and ended up with six broken ribs.
The 6-month-old that DHS is tweeting about here lived in the neighborhood and the baby’s father was just trying to evacuate his family after federal agents had shot someone.
January 16, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Another thing we saw in Chicago. They terrorize neighborhoods but pretend no one actually lives there. A man in my neighborhood just happened to be coming home during a CBP kidnapping and ended up with six broken ribs.
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Would you have asked to "reform" and "retrain" the SS?
January 16, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Would you have asked to "reform" and "retrain" the SS?
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There have been 5 deaths in ICE custody in the first 15 days of 2026. As
@austinkocher.com
points out, that is a death every three days.
At least one of those deaths may be a homicide, with a witness reporting guards choked a man, according to the
@washingtonpost.com
(links below)
@austinkocher.com
points out, that is a death every three days.
At least one of those deaths may be a homicide, with a witness reporting guards choked a man, according to the
@washingtonpost.com
(links below)
January 16, 2026 at 6:56 PM
There have been 5 deaths in ICE custody in the first 15 days of 2026. As
@austinkocher.com
points out, that is a death every three days.
At least one of those deaths may be a homicide, with a witness reporting guards choked a man, according to the
@washingtonpost.com
(links below)
@austinkocher.com
points out, that is a death every three days.
At least one of those deaths may be a homicide, with a witness reporting guards choked a man, according to the
@washingtonpost.com
(links below)
Pretty sure I’ll be doing it more often once my Chinese manufactured meds are no longer available in the U.S. (As long as the port of entry is still open and I’m allowed to cross. Reckon I’ll see how long that lasts.)
People leave to get healthcare in Mexico all the time, it’s a cliche that you can find throughout film and television...
Oz: People often say does health care stink in America? Would you leave America to get health care elsewhere? Nobody leaves.
January 16, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Pretty sure I’ll be doing it more often once my Chinese manufactured meds are no longer available in the U.S. (As long as the port of entry is still open and I’m allowed to cross. Reckon I’ll see how long that lasts.)
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ICE has kidnapped one of my MN News Guild siblings
January 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM
ICE has kidnapped one of my MN News Guild siblings
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two stupid hogs bumping their stupid hog heads together. squealing with delight at making the rest of the world live in the mud with them
NEW from me:
Towards the end of Trump's interview with 60 Minutes in November, Bari Weiss rushed into the room to introduce herself and the pair exchanged kisses on the cheek, leaving 60 Minutes staff stunned at the "overly chummy" embrace.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Towards the end of Trump's interview with 60 Minutes in November, Bari Weiss rushed into the room to introduce herself and the pair exchanged kisses on the cheek, leaving 60 Minutes staff stunned at the "overly chummy" embrace.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Bari Weiss and Trump exchanged kisses on the cheek following ‘60 Minutes’ interview
EXCLUSIVE: In a moment that sources said led to stunned reactions and dropped jaws, Bari Weiss excitedly introduced herself to the president and leaned in for a kiss on the cheek following his ‘60 Min...
www.independent.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 4:07 PM
two stupid hogs bumping their stupid hog heads together. squealing with delight at making the rest of the world live in the mud with them
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jd vance wants you to believe he showed up at yale law school some OSU bumpkin who didnt know what carbonated water is; what he omits is he was dining with david frum before he ever got into yale
January 16, 2026 at 6:16 PM
jd vance wants you to believe he showed up at yale law school some OSU bumpkin who didnt know what carbonated water is; what he omits is he was dining with david frum before he ever got into yale
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I hate the Nazgûl’s treatment of the hobbits as much as you do but the security of Middle Earth is critical in this age. I believe we can strike a balance between the rights of Shire residents and black land border enforcement with proper training and funding.
January 12, 2026 at 4:21 PM
I hate the Nazgûl’s treatment of the hobbits as much as you do but the security of Middle Earth is critical in this age. I believe we can strike a balance between the rights of Shire residents and black land border enforcement with proper training and funding.
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I can confirm via friend that works at MSP….”there was a confrontation with Ice and tsa yesterday. They were confronting the tsa in the checkpoints and asking for THEIR papers”
January 16, 2026 at 4:19 AM
I can confirm via friend that works at MSP….”there was a confrontation with Ice and tsa yesterday. They were confronting the tsa in the checkpoints and asking for THEIR papers”
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It’s been reported locally, but I’m not sure how much national notice this has gotten. As part of this invasion by shithead goons, they are putting ICE agents in jetbridges and other parts of the airport at Minneapolis-Saint Paul. If you are flying Delta via MSP, you are putting yourself at risk.
ICE agents to begin checking documents at MSP airport, patrol jet bridges - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will begin checking documents of travelers and workers at MSP airport, with patrols inside jet bridges.
www.bizjournals.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:11 AM
It’s been reported locally, but I’m not sure how much national notice this has gotten. As part of this invasion by shithead goons, they are putting ICE agents in jetbridges and other parts of the airport at Minneapolis-Saint Paul. If you are flying Delta via MSP, you are putting yourself at risk.
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DHS:
"PLEASE STOP ENDANGERING YOUR CHILDREN BY TRYING TO PROTECT THEM FROM US"
"PLEASE STOP ENDANGERING YOUR CHILDREN BY TRYING TO PROTECT THEM FROM US"
January 16, 2026 at 6:05 PM
DHS:
"PLEASE STOP ENDANGERING YOUR CHILDREN BY TRYING TO PROTECT THEM FROM US"
"PLEASE STOP ENDANGERING YOUR CHILDREN BY TRYING TO PROTECT THEM FROM US"
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“The border industrial complex…is motivated by revenue, thrives off our era’s divisive and violent language and narratives, and becomes a force unto itself. As more companies gain contracts, they get the access… they lavish campaign contributions, and lobby for ever-increasing budgets.”
The border industrial complex hit $14.2B in contracts in 2025, a record. ICE boosted weapons spending 600%. Biden or Trump, the business of border enforcement keeps growing. Who's really profiting from border security?
Read the full investigation🦂🔗:
Read the full investigation🦂🔗:
Profitable Violence: A New Era of the Border Industrial Complex
In 2025, a dramatic increase in contracts to private industry correlates with increasing violence committed by border and immigration police forces.
open.substack.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:24 AM
“The border industrial complex…is motivated by revenue, thrives off our era’s divisive and violent language and narratives, and becomes a force unto itself. As more companies gain contracts, they get the access… they lavish campaign contributions, and lobby for ever-increasing budgets.”
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"If you can stay warm you are fortunate.
Here in Gaza we are facing the cold without any means of heating
Gas firewood and coal have become beyond our reach
Your support today is what protects our family from the harsh cold
Donate or share even sharing can help save us 🙏"
please help 💜
Here in Gaza we are facing the cold without any means of heating
Gas firewood and coal have become beyond our reach
Your support today is what protects our family from the harsh cold
Donate or share even sharing can help save us 🙏"
please help 💜
Help Mohammad and Lubna evacuate to safety!
Hi my loves! My name is Caroline, and I’ve created this fundraiser to help my dear friends Mohammad and Lubna, who are currently living in unthinkable conditions in Gaza.
chuffed.org
January 16, 2026 at 4:33 PM
"If you can stay warm you are fortunate.
Here in Gaza we are facing the cold without any means of heating
Gas firewood and coal have become beyond our reach
Your support today is what protects our family from the harsh cold
Donate or share even sharing can help save us 🙏"
please help 💜
Here in Gaza we are facing the cold without any means of heating
Gas firewood and coal have become beyond our reach
Your support today is what protects our family from the harsh cold
Donate or share even sharing can help save us 🙏"
please help 💜
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The 6-month-old that DHS is tweeting about here lived in the neighborhood and the baby’s father was just trying to evacuate his family after federal agents had shot someone.
January 16, 2026 at 3:38 PM
The 6-month-old that DHS is tweeting about here lived in the neighborhood and the baby’s father was just trying to evacuate his family after federal agents had shot someone.
Atlantic publishes piece calling reality pedantic
It is not "pedantic" to acknowledge that a college protest against Iran makes zero sense. Protests are typically against things, not in favor of rights movements in other countries!
January 16, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Atlantic publishes piece calling reality pedantic
