SpainCo
@spainco.bsky.social
Minnesota (he/him)
I wrangle IT folks for a living.
Whatever hobby I have this week is not the one I had last week.
I wrangle IT folks for a living.
Whatever hobby I have this week is not the one I had last week.
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Last week in Minnesota, I watched ordinary people risk their lives to protect their neighbors. In the process, they not only won a significant—though not final—victory against authoritarianism, they proved virtually every MAGA social theory wrong. (gift link) www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
January 27, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Last week in Minnesota, I watched ordinary people risk their lives to protect their neighbors. In the process, they not only won a significant—though not final—victory against authoritarianism, they proved virtually every MAGA social theory wrong. (gift link) www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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We call for a deescalation of tensions from both sides, the murderers and the people being murdered
January 26, 2026 at 5:34 AM
We call for a deescalation of tensions from both sides, the murderers and the people being murdered
'The purpose of a system is what it does' is hitting so much harder right now
January 25, 2026 at 5:48 AM
'The purpose of a system is what it does' is hitting so much harder right now
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“…despite a judge ordering the toddler’s release.”
January 23, 2026 at 9:54 PM
“…despite a judge ordering the toddler’s release.”
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Hey kids — if you know anyone looking for an experienced graphic designer, my better half was laid off and is seeking a new gig. TIA!
January 23, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Hey kids — if you know anyone looking for an experienced graphic designer, my better half was laid off and is seeking a new gig. TIA!
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If someone tries to tell you that what’s happening now is only about capturing undocumented people, just, no.
Among many things that are happening, they are stealing our children, shipping them across the country, and imprisoning them.
Liam is FIVE.
Among many things that are happening, they are stealing our children, shipping them across the country, and imprisoning them.
Liam is FIVE.
January 21, 2026 at 11:40 PM
If someone tries to tell you that what’s happening now is only about capturing undocumented people, just, no.
Among many things that are happening, they are stealing our children, shipping them across the country, and imprisoning them.
Liam is FIVE.
Among many things that are happening, they are stealing our children, shipping them across the country, and imprisoning them.
Liam is FIVE.
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White nationalists like Miller or Vance clearly think most white Americans are white nationalists at heart. That we we'll wake up one day and realize multiculturalism is taking something away from us.
They are wildly mistaken.
Minnesota's open door IS my cherished culture, and I'll fight for it.
They are wildly mistaken.
Minnesota's open door IS my cherished culture, and I'll fight for it.
January 19, 2026 at 11:35 PM
White nationalists like Miller or Vance clearly think most white Americans are white nationalists at heart. That we we'll wake up one day and realize multiculturalism is taking something away from us.
They are wildly mistaken.
Minnesota's open door IS my cherished culture, and I'll fight for it.
They are wildly mistaken.
Minnesota's open door IS my cherished culture, and I'll fight for it.
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National media: Please stop describing what’s happening in Minneapolis as “protests.” There has been a modest, sustained protest outside the Whipple federal building, about 10 miles from downtown, but... 1/3
January 18, 2026 at 3:07 PM
National media: Please stop describing what’s happening in Minneapolis as “protests.” There has been a modest, sustained protest outside the Whipple federal building, about 10 miles from downtown, but... 1/3
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Every day, maybe every hour, somebody somewhere in Minnesota asks "Wait how is that legal?" and then it is explained to them that we are so far beyond that being a relevant question.
January 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Every day, maybe every hour, somebody somewhere in Minnesota asks "Wait how is that legal?" and then it is explained to them that we are so far beyond that being a relevant question.
You and me both @infinitescream.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 2:52 AM
You and me both @infinitescream.bsky.social
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Fact checking the shooting and killing of Renee Good by an ICE officer.
January 8, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Fact checking the shooting and killing of Renee Good by an ICE officer.
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The Star Tribune has ID'd the murderer: his name is Jonathan Ross.
www.startribune.com/ice-agent-wh...
www.startribune.com/ice-agent-wh...
Star Tribune identifies ICE agent who fatally shot woman in Minneapolis
Jonathan Ross was dragged in a separate incident last year by a fleeing driver, according to court records.
www.startribune.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:10 PM
The Star Tribune has ID'd the murderer: his name is Jonathan Ross.
www.startribune.com/ice-agent-wh...
www.startribune.com/ice-agent-wh...
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For those keeping score, Bellingcat, The New York Times Visual Investigation Team, & Washington Post's Visual Forensic team have all published analysis showing the ICE shooter wasn't in the path of Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle when he shot her, contradicting statements by the President & his cronies
January 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
For those keeping score, Bellingcat, The New York Times Visual Investigation Team, & Washington Post's Visual Forensic team have all published analysis showing the ICE shooter wasn't in the path of Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle when he shot her, contradicting statements by the President & his cronies
Struggling between being too angry and not angry enough.
Take care out there today, Minnesota
Take care out there today, Minnesota
January 8, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Struggling between being too angry and not angry enough.
Take care out there today, Minnesota
Take care out there today, Minnesota
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I spent a bunch of this evening picturing this Venn Diagram in my head. I feel like all my local peeps will understand.
January 8, 2026 at 3:59 AM
I spent a bunch of this evening picturing this Venn Diagram in my head. I feel like all my local peeps will understand.
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Homeland Security’s description of what happened and the narrative they’re pushing clearly doesn’t match up with the videos we’re all seeing.
They’re asking people not to believe what we can all see with our own eyes.
I’ve been in contact with DHS demanding more information.
They’re asking people not to believe what we can all see with our own eyes.
I’ve been in contact with DHS demanding more information.
January 7, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Homeland Security’s description of what happened and the narrative they’re pushing clearly doesn’t match up with the videos we’re all seeing.
They’re asking people not to believe what we can all see with our own eyes.
I’ve been in contact with DHS demanding more information.
They’re asking people not to believe what we can all see with our own eyes.
I’ve been in contact with DHS demanding more information.
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A US citizen has apparently been shot by ICE agents in Minneapolis. I’m gathering information, but the situation on the ground is volatile.
ICE should leave now for everyone’s safety.
ICE should leave now for everyone’s safety.
January 7, 2026 at 5:25 PM
A US citizen has apparently been shot by ICE agents in Minneapolis. I’m gathering information, but the situation on the ground is volatile.
ICE should leave now for everyone’s safety.
ICE should leave now for everyone’s safety.
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A big reason we have strong immigrant communities, especially in the Twin Cities, is because they were welcomed. Because people knew it makes our society better.
I mean, it sure ain’t the weather.
It’s not just our neighbors being attacked, it’s our way of life. Our ethos.
I mean, it sure ain’t the weather.
It’s not just our neighbors being attacked, it’s our way of life. Our ethos.
December 31, 2025 at 7:42 PM
A big reason we have strong immigrant communities, especially in the Twin Cities, is because they were welcomed. Because people knew it makes our society better.
I mean, it sure ain’t the weather.
It’s not just our neighbors being attacked, it’s our way of life. Our ethos.
I mean, it sure ain’t the weather.
It’s not just our neighbors being attacked, it’s our way of life. Our ethos.
Ruin 2 bands by combining them:
And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead Gorillaz
And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead Gorillaz
ruin 2 bands by combining them: X Postal Service
ruin two bands by combining them:
Man or Astromannheim Steamroller
Twisted Sister Sledge
Bel Biv Devo
Men Without Foghats
Sixpence None the Richard Thompson
I’m no good at this because I want to hear all these bands.
Man or Astromannheim Steamroller
Twisted Sister Sledge
Bel Biv Devo
Men Without Foghats
Sixpence None the Richard Thompson
I’m no good at this because I want to hear all these bands.
December 29, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Ruin 2 bands by combining them:
And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead Gorillaz
And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead Gorillaz
Airport Part II today.
This time it's personal
This time it's personal
December 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Airport Part II today.
This time it's personal
This time it's personal
Some folks from Calgary are already on day 2 here at the airport, so the Minnesotans can't whine too much.
Can't get out-polited by the away team
Can't get out-polited by the away team
December 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Some folks from Calgary are already on day 2 here at the airport, so the Minnesotans can't whine too much.
Can't get out-polited by the away team
Can't get out-polited by the away team
A question for the citizens of Broward County Florida - did Costco have a deal on Sheriff's Deputies or something?
I'd swear there's more BSO Deputies at the airport than airport staff.
I'd swear there's more BSO Deputies at the airport than airport staff.
December 28, 2025 at 9:51 PM
A question for the citizens of Broward County Florida - did Costco have a deal on Sheriff's Deputies or something?
I'd swear there's more BSO Deputies at the airport than airport staff.
I'd swear there's more BSO Deputies at the airport than airport staff.
It is 12 pm and our flight leaves in 3 hours.
It is 2 pm and our flight leaves in 3 hours
It is 4 pm and our flight leaves in 3 hours.
It is 2 pm and our flight leaves in 3 hours
It is 4 pm and our flight leaves in 3 hours.
December 28, 2025 at 9:48 PM
It is 12 pm and our flight leaves in 3 hours.
It is 2 pm and our flight leaves in 3 hours
It is 4 pm and our flight leaves in 3 hours.
It is 2 pm and our flight leaves in 3 hours
It is 4 pm and our flight leaves in 3 hours.
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It’s hard to believe but there was a cartoon about an immigrant mouse and it was seen as totally fine and not controversial and not woke because it was an aspirational and nice thing about America that people could come here and find a better life
November 5, 2025 at 9:08 PM
It’s hard to believe but there was a cartoon about an immigrant mouse and it was seen as totally fine and not controversial and not woke because it was an aspirational and nice thing about America that people could come here and find a better life