Tom Recane
@trecane.bsky.social
Retired SW Engineer and oh so happy about it. Amateur carpenter/woodworker and volunteer.
“If you can convince the lowest white man that he’s better than the best black man, he won’t notice when you’re picking his pockets”
— President Lyndon Johnson
“If you can convince the lowest white man that he’s better than the best black man, he won’t notice when you’re picking his pockets”
— President Lyndon Johnson
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Tom Recane
@trecane.bsky.social
· Sep 20
Look at this hiring ad for ICE. Imagine what kind of goons this will appeal to.
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Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
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NEGUSE: AG Bondi, that man works for you now, right? The man in that video from J6 yelling 'kill them!' at cops. His name is Jared Wise.
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
February 11, 2026 at 6:28 PM
NEGUSE: AG Bondi, that man works for you now, right? The man in that video from J6 yelling 'kill them!' at cops. His name is Jared Wise.
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
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The so-called "pro-life," "pro-family" party is perfectly fine with an 18-month-old child almost dying because of the deplorable conditions at this detention center. Hello?
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/toddler-hospitalized-dilley-ice-detention-rcna257912
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/toddler-hospitalized-dilley-ice-detention-rcna257912
Toddler hospitalized with respiratory failure was returned to ICE detention and denied prescribed medication, lawsuit says
The 18-month-old was sent back to a South Texas facility after days in intensive care with severe respiratory distress,
www.nbcnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:51 PM
The so-called "pro-life," "pro-family" party is perfectly fine with an 18-month-old child almost dying because of the deplorable conditions at this detention center. Hello?
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/toddler-hospitalized-dilley-ice-detention-rcna257912
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/toddler-hospitalized-dilley-ice-detention-rcna257912
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A stunning detail the ICE chief shared in this hearing that was supposed to be a brag, except it isn't: ICE has arrested 379,000 people between Jan. 2025-Jan. 2026 -- but only 8,700 were suspected gang members or known suspected terrorists.
That's 2%! www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...
That's 2%! www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...
Congresswoman Uses Simple Math To Show How Broken ICE Is
www.huffpost.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:08 PM
A stunning detail the ICE chief shared in this hearing that was supposed to be a brag, except it isn't: ICE has arrested 379,000 people between Jan. 2025-Jan. 2026 -- but only 8,700 were suspected gang members or known suspected terrorists.
That's 2%! www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...
That's 2%! www.huffpost.com/entry/latest...
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Rep. Walkinshaw leaving today’s ICE hearing: “All of this comes from Stephen Miller’s sick, twisted, deranged Great Replacement Theory.” He says when Dems have the majority they will subpoena Miller to testify: “If he doesn’t he will end up in prison for contempt.” @pabloreports.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Rep. Walkinshaw leaving today’s ICE hearing: “All of this comes from Stephen Miller’s sick, twisted, deranged Great Replacement Theory.” He says when Dems have the majority they will subpoena Miller to testify: “If he doesn’t he will end up in prison for contempt.” @pabloreports.bsky.social
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1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
February 9, 2026 at 12:25 PM
1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
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"We saw it happen. It was a violent insurrection for the purpose of trying to prevent the peaceful transfer of power after a legitimately certified election... That's what it was."
-- Mitch McConnell, on Jan 6
-- Mitch McConnell, on Jan 6
February 9, 2026 at 3:21 PM
"We saw it happen. It was a violent insurrection for the purpose of trying to prevent the peaceful transfer of power after a legitimately certified election... That's what it was."
-- Mitch McConnell, on Jan 6
-- Mitch McConnell, on Jan 6
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Who Let The Dogs Out
February 10, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Who Let The Dogs Out
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Tim Scott is right: We give this one the top rating. Reposting a video that puts the faces of the first black president and first lady on the bodies of apes is old-fashioned racism. But here are all the other top examples of racism from this administration:
Trump 2.0’s Most Racist Moments, Ranked
The Obamas-as-apes video is the latest in a long line of racist acts and statements from this administration.
lnk.thebulwark.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Tim Scott is right: We give this one the top rating. Reposting a video that puts the faces of the first black president and first lady on the bodies of apes is old-fashioned racism. But here are all the other top examples of racism from this administration:
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Massachusetts is not defenseless. Know your rights. Memorize them. Share them.
A message from my office, @markey.senate.gov, @massgovernor.bsky.social, @mayorwu.boston.gov, @pressley.house.gov, @whipkclark.bsky.social, @repmcgovern.bsky.social, and @trahan.house.gov.
A message from my office, @markey.senate.gov, @massgovernor.bsky.social, @mayorwu.boston.gov, @pressley.house.gov, @whipkclark.bsky.social, @repmcgovern.bsky.social, and @trahan.house.gov.
February 7, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Massachusetts is not defenseless. Know your rights. Memorize them. Share them.
A message from my office, @markey.senate.gov, @massgovernor.bsky.social, @mayorwu.boston.gov, @pressley.house.gov, @whipkclark.bsky.social, @repmcgovern.bsky.social, and @trahan.house.gov.
A message from my office, @markey.senate.gov, @massgovernor.bsky.social, @mayorwu.boston.gov, @pressley.house.gov, @whipkclark.bsky.social, @repmcgovern.bsky.social, and @trahan.house.gov.
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You may recall that in January of 2025, artist Ann Telnaes announced that she had quit The Washington Post after editors killed a cartoon that depicted owner Jeff Bezos, among others, genuflecting to Trump.
This cartoon feels even more relevant this week.
This cartoon feels even more relevant this week.
February 7, 2026 at 12:01 AM
You may recall that in January of 2025, artist Ann Telnaes announced that she had quit The Washington Post after editors killed a cartoon that depicted owner Jeff Bezos, among others, genuflecting to Trump.
This cartoon feels even more relevant this week.
This cartoon feels even more relevant this week.
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According to Heritage foundation, since 1979, 1412 cases of voter fraud (mail, in person, non-citizens) in 2 BILLION or so ballots (24 POTUS/midterm elections). That's about 0.00000000706% of votes. So, yeah, it's all about "secure elections!" www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
www.dailykos.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:24 PM
According to Heritage foundation, since 1979, 1412 cases of voter fraud (mail, in person, non-citizens) in 2 BILLION or so ballots (24 POTUS/midterm elections). That's about 0.00000000706% of votes. So, yeah, it's all about "secure elections!" www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
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Mainstream outlets are now confirming that the FBI has called state election officials into an unusual midterm briefing.
February 7, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Mainstream outlets are now confirming that the FBI has called state election officials into an unusual midterm briefing.
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The man who told reporters it’s time to move on from the Epstein files won’t shut up about the 2020 election.
February 7, 2026 at 3:18 PM
The man who told reporters it’s time to move on from the Epstein files won’t shut up about the 2020 election.
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Fact Check: AI Image Of Zuckerberg, Hoffman, Epstein Eating Sushi Is NOT Real -- Published By Parody Account
#CheckTok #FactCheck #MarkZuckerberg #ReidHoffman #JeffreyEpstein #AIImage
leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2...
#CheckTok #FactCheck #MarkZuckerberg #ReidHoffman #JeffreyEpstein #AIImage
leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2...
February 7, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Fact Check: AI Image Of Zuckerberg, Hoffman, Epstein Eating Sushi Is NOT Real -- Published By Parody Account
#CheckTok #FactCheck #MarkZuckerberg #ReidHoffman #JeffreyEpstein #AIImage
leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2...
#CheckTok #FactCheck #MarkZuckerberg #ReidHoffman #JeffreyEpstein #AIImage
leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2...
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Bad idea. ICE is pre-funded by the BBB. Also, CBP is just as bad if not worse and also pre-funded by the BBB. Severing ICE gives away any leverage we have to shut down the rest of DHS. We should be demanding to defund ICE/CBP of its BBB money and shut down ALL of DHS if they don’t agree.
February 6, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Bad idea. ICE is pre-funded by the BBB. Also, CBP is just as bad if not worse and also pre-funded by the BBB. Severing ICE gives away any leverage we have to shut down the rest of DHS. We should be demanding to defund ICE/CBP of its BBB money and shut down ALL of DHS if they don’t agree.
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Brad Karp was pushed out of his top job at one of the country's biggest law firms over his newly revealed Epstein emails.
Good timing, too, since he was just about to appear at a WSJ conference.
The topic: "Leadership in uncertain times."
🎁 link:
www.wsj.com/business/a-r...
Good timing, too, since he was just about to appear at a WSJ conference.
The topic: "Leadership in uncertain times."
🎁 link:
www.wsj.com/business/a-r...
Exclusive | A Revolt Inside Paul Weiss Over the Epstein Files Took Down Brad Karp
The latest batch of Epstein emails prompted partners to push elite law firm’s leader from chairman role.
www.wsj.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Brad Karp was pushed out of his top job at one of the country's biggest law firms over his newly revealed Epstein emails.
Good timing, too, since he was just about to appear at a WSJ conference.
The topic: "Leadership in uncertain times."
🎁 link:
www.wsj.com/business/a-r...
Good timing, too, since he was just about to appear at a WSJ conference.
The topic: "Leadership in uncertain times."
🎁 link:
www.wsj.com/business/a-r...
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Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
NO KINGS: Eyes on ICE: Document and Record
YouTube video by No Kings
m.youtube.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:06 AM
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Gestapos opened fire, striking Martinez 5 times in the arm, chest & both legs
1 gestapo had body cam ... Martinez has said in court that it shows an officer shouting "do something b--"
The gestapo who shot her, in a group text: "I fired 5 rounds & she had 7 holes. Put that in your book, boys."
1 gestapo had body cam ... Martinez has said in court that it shows an officer shouting "do something b--"
The gestapo who shot her, in a group text: "I fired 5 rounds & she had 7 holes. Put that in your book, boys."
'My own government attempted to execute me,' Chicago woman shot by Border Patrol testifies
Marimar Martinez said she believes that she survived her encounter with Border Patrol agents so she could share her story.
www.yahoo.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Gestapos opened fire, striking Martinez 5 times in the arm, chest & both legs
1 gestapo had body cam ... Martinez has said in court that it shows an officer shouting "do something b--"
The gestapo who shot her, in a group text: "I fired 5 rounds & she had 7 holes. Put that in your book, boys."
1 gestapo had body cam ... Martinez has said in court that it shows an officer shouting "do something b--"
The gestapo who shot her, in a group text: "I fired 5 rounds & she had 7 holes. Put that in your book, boys."