@soloquestioner.bsky.social
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Ian Austin, an Army veteran, was arrested for protesting ICE in Minneapolis. But he’s continued protesting. Senior reporter @julialurie.bsky.social spoke to him.
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
January 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Ian Austin, an Army veteran, was arrested for protesting ICE in Minneapolis. But he’s continued protesting. Senior reporter @julialurie.bsky.social spoke to him.
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
This is a model citizen. Standing up for his community in the face of tyranny and evil.
My gosh. Alex Pretti was notifying neighbors that Trump and Vance's agents were chasing a family. A mob of agents then tackled him and broke his rib.
He thought he was going to die.
Then the very next week, he came back out to support his neighbors.
And a mob of agents killed him.
He thought he was going to die.
Then the very next week, he came back out to support his neighbors.
And a mob of agents killed him.
January 27, 2026 at 7:32 PM
This is a model citizen. Standing up for his community in the face of tyranny and evil.
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I found this comment in the substack telling:
"When I visited Auschwitz many years ago, someone in our group said that this is what happens when extremism flourishes. Our tour guide replied: “This place is not explained by extremism. It is explained by conformity.”"
"When I visited Auschwitz many years ago, someone in our group said that this is what happens when extremism flourishes. Our tour guide replied: “This place is not explained by extremism. It is explained by conformity.”"
December 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM
I found this comment in the substack telling:
"When I visited Auschwitz many years ago, someone in our group said that this is what happens when extremism flourishes. Our tour guide replied: “This place is not explained by extremism. It is explained by conformity.”"
"When I visited Auschwitz many years ago, someone in our group said that this is what happens when extremism flourishes. Our tour guide replied: “This place is not explained by extremism. It is explained by conformity.”"
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The murder of Alex Pretti might prove to be a political turning point for the GOP. It should be a turning point for Dems, too. For the current leadership, and the consultant-industrial complex, which just fatally endangered the careers of seven members who chose to put morality last.
A Failure In Plain Sight
Who, if anyone, will acknowledge the obvious, and do something about it?
www.offmessage.net
January 26, 2026 at 4:30 PM
The murder of Alex Pretti might prove to be a political turning point for the GOP. It should be a turning point for Dems, too. For the current leadership, and the consultant-industrial complex, which just fatally endangered the careers of seven members who chose to put morality last.
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“The secret fear of the morally depraved is that virtue is actually common” I love that gotta remember that one
January 27, 2026 at 1:21 PM
“The secret fear of the morally depraved is that virtue is actually common” I love that gotta remember that one
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If Canadians, travelling domestically, want to use the "good" security line at the airport, they need a NEXUS card, even if they aren't going to the US. And they need the blessing of Donald Trump's Homeland Security apparatus to get one. I'm calling on Canada to end this absurdity. #Canada #NEXUS
Why we need a Made-In-Canada Verified Traveller Program
YouTube video by Senator Paula Simons
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September 25, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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This is a terrific piece of rhetorical construction that also happens to be a very good point. A lot of us have been heartened by the courage and integrity so many Minnesotans have shown over this past week, in the face of intimidation and spiteful violence.
January 27, 2026 at 4:45 AM
This is a terrific piece of rhetorical construction that also happens to be a very good point. A lot of us have been heartened by the courage and integrity so many Minnesotans have shown over this past week, in the face of intimidation and spiteful violence.
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🚨BREAKING: State election leaders and voting rights advocates across the country are blasting U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi for exploiting the killing of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis by a federal immigration officer to “blackmail” Minnesota into handing over access to its unredacted voter rolls.
‘All-out assault on our democracy:’ Bondi’s Minnesota blackmail letter draws righteous fury from state election leaders
“This isn't leadership. This is blackmail," Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said. "This is the way organized crime works."
www.democracydocket.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:39 PM
🚨BREAKING: State election leaders and voting rights advocates across the country are blasting U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi for exploiting the killing of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis by a federal immigration officer to “blackmail” Minnesota into handing over access to its unredacted voter rolls.
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The American Federation of Government Employees, which represents border patrol officers at the National Border Patrol Council, calls on Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller to resign or be fired
January 27, 2026 at 2:07 AM
The American Federation of Government Employees, which represents border patrol officers at the National Border Patrol Council, calls on Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller to resign or be fired
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The same people who cannot control a city of 400,000 are manifestly incapable of cancelling a midterm or ending the peaceful transition of power. Keep reminding yourself that you are a lot stronger than they are.
![01/26/2026 15:27:26[TWT]
Priscilla Alvarez
@priscialva
BREAKING: Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino and some of his
agents are expected to leave Minneapolis and return to their respective
sectors, sources tell me, @KristenhCNN + @kaitlancollins.
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January 26, 2026 at 8:39 PM
The same people who cannot control a city of 400,000 are manifestly incapable of cancelling a midterm or ending the peaceful transition of power. Keep reminding yourself that you are a lot stronger than they are.
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The courage of Minnesotans is contagious.
This administration is cooked. Literally no one is scared of them.
January 25, 2026 at 7:23 PM
The courage of Minnesotans is contagious.
It is heartening that so many brave and courageous Americans are standing up against the regime.
Let us all have the courage displayed by the residents of Minneapolis.
January 25, 2026 at 4:45 PM
It is heartening that so many brave and courageous Americans are standing up against the regime.
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In seeking a fed court order to stop fed agents from “destroying or altering evidence” re the Pretti shooting, granted last night by a Trump-appointed judge, MN’s BCA chief said feds blocked his inquiry for 1st time in his 20+ yrs—even after he got a search warrant to inspect the public space.
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January 25, 2026 at 2:29 PM
In seeking a fed court order to stop fed agents from “destroying or altering evidence” re the Pretti shooting, granted last night by a Trump-appointed judge, MN’s BCA chief said feds blocked his inquiry for 1st time in his 20+ yrs—even after he got a search warrant to inspect the public space.
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Bullshit.
Q: If these are targeted arrests, why are these immigration agents going after civilian protests out of their way?
NOEM: This individual attacked law enforcement officers. These agents took action to defend their lives.
NOEM: This individual attacked law enforcement officers. These agents took action to defend their lives.
January 24, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Bullshit.
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Holy crap.
This is the most damning video yet.
It shows Border Patrol agents clearly taking Alex's firearm, running it away, and THEN executed him in cold blood by emptying a clip into his face.
Murder.
This is the most damning video yet.
It shows Border Patrol agents clearly taking Alex's firearm, running it away, and THEN executed him in cold blood by emptying a clip into his face.
Murder.
January 24, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Holy crap.
This is the most damning video yet.
It shows Border Patrol agents clearly taking Alex's firearm, running it away, and THEN executed him in cold blood by emptying a clip into his face.
Murder.
This is the most damning video yet.
It shows Border Patrol agents clearly taking Alex's firearm, running it away, and THEN executed him in cold blood by emptying a clip into his face.
Murder.
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A call to Federal law enforcement officers:
I have represented countless of you over 20 years. I personally know many of you. I have had civil and professional interactions with untold numbers of you throughout my time as a practicing attorney. I never cared about your party affiliation.
I have represented countless of you over 20 years. I personally know many of you. I have had civil and professional interactions with untold numbers of you throughout my time as a practicing attorney. I never cared about your party affiliation.
January 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM
A call to Federal law enforcement officers:
I have represented countless of you over 20 years. I personally know many of you. I have had civil and professional interactions with untold numbers of you throughout my time as a practicing attorney. I never cared about your party affiliation.
I have represented countless of you over 20 years. I personally know many of you. I have had civil and professional interactions with untold numbers of you throughout my time as a practicing attorney. I never cared about your party affiliation.
There it is; separate from Canada to join the US. Anyone who says Albertan separation is about freedom is either lying or profoundly ignorant.
Bessent pushes Albertan independence from Canada: "Albertans are very independent people. There's a rumor they may have a referendum on whether they want to stay in Canada or not. People are talking. People want sovereignty. They want what the US has got."
January 23, 2026 at 3:13 PM
There it is; separate from Canada to join the US. Anyone who says Albertan separation is about freedom is either lying or profoundly ignorant.
Seems relevant.
January 11, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Seems relevant.
Great thread.
This kind of thing does point out a real ethical dilemma: block or mute?
January 10, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Great thread.
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MUST READ ARTICLE!
”The too-cute-by-half game she’s been playing with the separatists who dominate her United Conservative Party has now gotten deadly serious — and threatens the future of both her province and country.”
#ForeverCanadian #ableg #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/08/o...
”The too-cute-by-half game she’s been playing with the separatists who dominate her United Conservative Party has now gotten deadly serious — and threatens the future of both her province and country.”
#ForeverCanadian #ableg #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/08/o...
Danielle Smith's separatism games are coming at a dangerous moment
Alberta's premier loves to talk about standing up for her province. Will she ever show the same enthusiasm when it comes to Canada?
www.nationalobserver.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:21 AM
MUST READ ARTICLE!
”The too-cute-by-half game she’s been playing with the separatists who dominate her United Conservative Party has now gotten deadly serious — and threatens the future of both her province and country.”
#ForeverCanadian #ableg #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/08/o...
”The too-cute-by-half game she’s been playing with the separatists who dominate her United Conservative Party has now gotten deadly serious — and threatens the future of both her province and country.”
#ForeverCanadian #ableg #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/08/o...
This applies to more than America, we here in Canada are also in this battle for our democracy.
When you succumb to the cynicism, you are helping Trump. He wants you to think that all is lost, that he is all powerful, and that there is nothing we can do.
The fight for democracy is hard, but it is worth having. We have shown we can stand tall. We have shown we can win.
The fight for democracy is hard, but it is worth having. We have shown we can stand tall. We have shown we can win.
Many of you have become drama-addicted doomers, and you seem to think it's important for the rest of us to join you.
Yes, things are bad. But change is within our power. Grow up. Act like sober, responsible adults in a democracy instead of cynical, all-is-lost teenagers.
Now get off my lawn.
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Yes, things are bad. But change is within our power. Grow up. Act like sober, responsible adults in a democracy instead of cynical, all-is-lost teenagers.
Now get off my lawn.
/5x
January 10, 2026 at 1:48 PM
This applies to more than America, we here in Canada are also in this battle for our democracy.
A brave American. Someone we can all respect and take inspiration from.
Pastor: I said to this ICE agent, 'Take me, stop harassing her.' The agent got in my face, pointed a gun at me, and said, 'Are you afraid now?' To which I said, 'I am not afraid.'
January 9, 2026 at 3:25 AM
A brave American. Someone we can all respect and take inspiration from.
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Danielle Smith's willingness to cater to Alberta separatists was always a dangerous game.
Now, in the wake of America's attack on Venezuela and its covetous advances on Greenland, she's effectively risking Canada's future in order to save her own. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/08/o...
Now, in the wake of America's attack on Venezuela and its covetous advances on Greenland, she's effectively risking Canada's future in order to save her own. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/08/o...
Danielle Smith's separatism games are coming at a dangerous moment
Alberta's premier loves to talk about standing up for her province. Will she ever show the same enthusiasm when it comes to Canada?
www.nationalobserver.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Danielle Smith's willingness to cater to Alberta separatists was always a dangerous game.
Now, in the wake of America's attack on Venezuela and its covetous advances on Greenland, she's effectively risking Canada's future in order to save her own. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/08/o...
Now, in the wake of America's attack on Venezuela and its covetous advances on Greenland, she's effectively risking Canada's future in order to save her own. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/08/o...
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You will be executed if you “get in the way” of ICE. This is the Republican Party. bsky.app/profile/atru...
Rep. Randy Fine: "It's time for Americans to say 'enough,' and if you get in the way of the government repelling a foreign invasion, you're gonna end up just like that lady did yesterday."
January 8, 2026 at 3:19 PM
You will be executed if you “get in the way” of ICE. This is the Republican Party. bsky.app/profile/atru...