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Mark Thompson
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A Cartoonerer. The New Yorker..er. My posts are unreliably narrated. Native Upper Midwesterner now in Colorado.
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Mark Thompson @sonofathomp.bsky.social · Nov 20
My Bluesky posts are artisanal, handcrafted and scented with lavender.
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shakespeare.lol
They kill us for their sport.
January 26, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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mmasnick.bsky.social
Because if anyone knows about illegally taking cash in fraudulent schemes, it's Tom Homan...
ilhanmn.bsky.social Ilhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 1h
Sorry, Trump, your support is collapsing and you’re panicking.

Right on cue, you’re deflecting from your failures with lies and conspiracy theories about me. Years of “investigations" have found nothing.

Get your goons out of Minnesota.
I am sending Tom Homan to Minnesota tonight. He has not been involved in that area, but knows and likes many of the people there. Tom is tough but fair, and will report directly to me. Separately, a major investigation is going on with respect to the massive 20 Billion Dollar, Plus, Welfare Fraud that has taken place in Minnesota, and is at least partially responsible for the violent organized protests going on in the streets. Additionally, the DOJ and Congress are looking at "Congresswoman" Illhan Omar, who left Somalia with NOTHING, and is now reportedly worth more than 44 Million Dollars. Time will tell all. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DJT
January 26, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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wesburdine.bsky.social
Tina's my homey.
smith.senate.gov Tina Smith @smith.senate.gov · 7m
Supplies for legal observers in Minneapolis.

ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA
Photos of grocery bags filled with snacks and paper towels in the back of a vehicle.
January 26, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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adampknave.com
"Sure we have to write rules for AIRLINE SAFETY but eh...close enough will be fine. It's not like planes will ... oh... well. Whatever, fuck you."
January 26, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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thefarce.org
"The actions of the Trump administration violate the most sacred promise of our Constitution: that our freedom never be trampled by our own government."
How to Message the Occupation of Minnesota
"One-pager" and more from Antonia Scatton and the Minnesota Messaging Group
open.substack.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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joparkerbear.bsky.social
is good. can confirm.
archive.is/2026.01.26-0...
At times, Minneapolis reminded me of what I saw during the Arab Spring in 2011, a series of street clashes between protesters and police that quickly swelled into a much larger struggle against autocracy. As in Cairo's Tahrir Square, Minneapolis has seen a layered civic uprising where a vanguard of protesters has gained strength as many others who don't share progressive convictions joined in feeling, if not always in person. I heard the same tones of outrage from parents, ministers, school teachers, and elderly residents of an affluent suburb. Some of the quarrels that divided Minneapolis city leaders only a few weeks ago, over policing or Gaza or the budget, have faded as people have come together to oppose ICE. "Overall, this community has exercised enormous restraint," Allison Sharkey, the executive director of the Lake Street Council, which represents many minority-owned businesses that have been hit hard by the ICE raids, told me. "But we have been pushed, probably intentionally, towards civil unrest." And as with the Arab uprisings, there is profound unease about where it is all leading especially now that two people have been shot dead in scenes like the one I witnessed-alongside an undertow of hope that Minnesota can provide the rest of the country with a model of democratic resistance.
January 26, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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progavalanche.bsky.social
Can you imagine seeing your son murdered, in broad daylight on a public street, by your own government? Then that government launch a smear campaign against your child to justify the murder?

The parents of Alex Pretti don’t have to imagine.
January 24, 2026 at 18:42 Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti Parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti "We are heartbroken but also very angry. Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact. I do not throw around the 'hero' term lightly. However, his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump's murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He had his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper sprayed. Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you.
January 26, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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helenkennedy.bsky.social
I thought the thing about Trump forgetting the word for Alzheimer’s was a clumsy joke. Apparently not. It’s among several good anecdotes in this NY Mag takeout on Trump’s health. (It’s almost more about his nauseating sycophants.)

nymag.com/intelligence...
Fred Trump died in 1999 at age 93. He had, Trump said, a "heart that couldn't be stopped" with almost no health conditions to speak of throughout his long life. "He had one problem," Trump said. "At a certain age, about 86, 87, he started getting, what do they call it?" He pointed to his forehead and looked to his press secretary for the word that escaped him. "Alzheimer's," Leavitt said. "Like an Alzheimer's thing," Trump said. "Well, I don't have it." "Is it something you think about at all?" | asked. "No, I don't think about it at all. You know why?" he said. "Because whatever it is, my attitude is whatever."
January 26, 2026 at 5:41 PM
sonofathomp.bsky.social
The evolution of the Both-Sides Journal.
amishsupermodel.bsky.social Amish Super Model @amishsupermodel.bsky.social · 37m
This is an amazing article about the Trump Administration’s fascist tactics.
theatlantic.com The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 19h
"Recent events have brought Trump’s governing style into sharper focus," Jonathan Rauch argues. "'Fascist' best describes it, and reluctance to use the term has now become perverse." theatln.tc/wVq7MFaa
January 26, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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amishsupermodel.bsky.social
This is an amazing article about the Trump Administration’s fascist tactics.
theatlantic.com The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 19h
"Recent events have brought Trump’s governing style into sharper focus," Jonathan Rauch argues. "'Fascist' best describes it, and reluctance to use the term has now become perverse." theatln.tc/wVq7MFaa
January 26, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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schooley.bsky.social
Wonder if Kristi Noem is planning on going to the Super Bowl to “oversee security” from a luxury box.
January 26, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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jfallows.bsky.social
Here's a diff from public violence of protest and repression from mid-1960s through mid-1970s.

-Some of the thugs were masked. Mainly the Klan

-I don't remember any of them dressing up as Nazis. (Probably because more people remembered WW II.) Now, w Noem/Miller/Trump support, Bovino paves the way
markfollman.bsky.social Mark Follman @markfollman.bsky.social · 3h
DHS is using explosives on people’s homes???

“Bovino has often used the phrase “turn and burn” to describe Border Patrol operations, a reference to actions like smashing windshields, using explosives to blow down the doors of homes and engaging in car chases.” www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/u...
Bovino has often used the phrase “turn and burn” to describe Border Patrol operations, a reference to actions like smashing windshields, using explosives to blow down the doors of homes and engaging in car chases.
January 26, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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tvmojoe.bsky.social
It wasn’t pro-ICE or pro-Trump spin at all. But it was copsplaining and made zero sense to have as the lead live interview. King actually did try to get him to criticize this a bit, but not really, which is probably why Mama MoJoe was disappointed.

Kinda wonder who decided to book this guest
January 26, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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tvmojoe.bsky.social
So I’ve now seen this segment and CBS Mornings’ coverage of MN.

The good: Field reporting far more complete about what happened than Sat and Sun Evening News. Clearly states video contradicts DHS. Interview with Pretti friend.

The bad: Having on an ex-cop to try to “explain” why ICE shot
tvmojoe.bsky.social Joe Adalian @tvmojoe.bsky.social · 1h
I have not seen the segment in question. I don’t know what the cop said or how King handled it, or what the overall tenor of the coverage was. I don’t pass this on as a report on how CBS Mornings handled MN, but rather one indication of how normie moms like mine are reacting to media coverage.
January 26, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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limeylizzie.bsky.social
Well, the soothing, dulcet tones of Tom Homan should fix everything.
January 26, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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kylegriffin1.bsky.social
Minnesota has quickly rejected Pam Bondi's request for the state's voter rolls:

"The answer to AG Bondi's request is no. Her letter is an outrageous attempt to coerce Minnesota into giving the federal government private data on millions of U.S. Citizens in violation of state and federal law."
Minnesota quickly rejects AG Pam Bondi’s request for the state’s voter rolls
Minnesota’s secretary of state accused Bondi of making an “unlawful request a part of an apparent ransom to pay for our state’s peace and security.”
www.ms.now
January 26, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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govwesmoore.bsky.social
The team at our Emergency Operations Center has been working around the clock throughout this winter storm.

I appreciate them sacrificing the comforts of their own home to help keep Marylanders safe and informed.
Governor Moore greeting members of the Emergency Operations Center and thanking them for their work during the winter storm. Governor Moore greeting members of the Emergency Operations Center and thanking them for their work during the winter storm. Governor Moore greeting members of the Emergency Operations Center and thanking them for their work during the winter storm. Governor Moore greeting members of the Emergency Operations Center and thanking them for their work during the winter storm.
January 26, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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jamellebouie.net
an administration that understood it needed at least *some* public opinion on its side would dump bovino immediately
markfollman.bsky.social Mark Follman @markfollman.bsky.social · 3h
DHS is using explosives on people’s homes???

“Bovino has often used the phrase “turn and burn” to describe Border Patrol operations, a reference to actions like smashing windshields, using explosives to blow down the doors of homes and engaging in car chases.” www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/u...
Bovino has often used the phrase “turn and burn” to describe Border Patrol operations, a reference to actions like smashing windshields, using explosives to blow down the doors of homes and engaging in car chases.
January 26, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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atrupar.com
Moriarty: "I was working with the BCA all day. What happened at the scene was that the federal agents stood about 2 feet apart w/ large batons & they physically prevented the BCA from entering the scene ... DHS prevented them from even entering the scene with a lawfully signed, by a judge, warrant."
January 26, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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markjacob.bsky.social
Fox News is a form of pollution that's as dangerous to our health as toxic sludge dumped into our rivers.
mattgertz.bsky.social Matthew Gertz @mattgertz.bsky.social · 3h
Meanwhile this is the top of FoxNews.com right now.
January 26, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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cliffhorman.bsky.social
Australia Day, it was of course a BBQ, I focused on the salad. The salad I decided on was a nice watermelon & feta, with sliced red onion in lime, black olives, spring onion, parsley & mint with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. In a 38 degree Melbourne day.
January 26, 2026 at 7:43 AM
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ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
Today we will find out that Mike Johnson knows nothing about the shooting in MN.
January 26, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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joshtpm.bsky.social
pretty stunning
taniel.bsky.social Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 1h
Wow: A top GOP candidate for governor in Minnesota just announced that he is dropping out from the race. *And* that he is leaving the Republican Party.

He blamed the GOP's "stated retribution on the citizens of our state."

www.startribune.com/chris-madel-...
Chris Madel ends GOP bid for governor, says he can’t support federal ‘retribution’ against Minnesota
His exit comes as some other Republicans have started to distance themselves from the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the state.
www.startribune.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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denverwaxfiend.bsky.social
How many new law enforcement shows does CBS have coming?
January 25, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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gastropoda.bsky.social
Not even the grimmest part is that "support the troops" was a rallying cry that helped lead to "homeland security/ICEstapo" and now they've murdered a VA nurse. At the bidding of the draft evader who called vets "suckers and losers."
January 26, 2026 at 4:41 PM