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.
I cannot believe ICE would hire such a person. So out of character for this fine organization…
February 11, 2026 at 12:51 AM
I cannot believe ICE would hire such a person. So out of character for this fine organization…
Reposted by Tom Recane
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...
There were no alternatives when the Wright Brothers flew and there weren’t a long list of good reasons for them to NOT take off.
The GOP would love, love, love to be talking about those dems trying to disenfranchise GOP voters. AGAIN! As opposed to pedophiles. Wouldn’t you?
The GOP would love, love, love to be talking about those dems trying to disenfranchise GOP voters. AGAIN! As opposed to pedophiles. Wouldn’t you?
February 11, 2026 at 12:43 AM
There were no alternatives when the Wright Brothers flew and there weren’t a long list of good reasons for them to NOT take off.
The GOP would love, love, love to be talking about those dems trying to disenfranchise GOP voters. AGAIN! As opposed to pedophiles. Wouldn’t you?
The GOP would love, love, love to be talking about those dems trying to disenfranchise GOP voters. AGAIN! As opposed to pedophiles. Wouldn’t you?
Perhaps you guys haven’t heard the term “enshitification” yet.
February 10, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Perhaps you guys haven’t heard the term “enshitification” yet.
I’ll look for pigs nesting in the treetops.
February 10, 2026 at 11:37 PM
I’ll look for pigs nesting in the treetops.
Exactly! Wouldn’t Republicans rather be talking about impeachment than child molester? You bet they would!
February 10, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Exactly! Wouldn’t Republicans rather be talking about impeachment than child molester? You bet they would!
Impeachment is every GOP office holder’s wet dream. Don’t fall for it.
February 10, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Impeachment is every GOP office holder’s wet dream. Don’t fall for it.
Amen to that! No impeachment!
February 10, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Amen to that! No impeachment!
Leaving President Vance in charge? How long have you been a Republican?
February 10, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Leaving President Vance in charge? How long have you been a Republican?
Back from who? J D Vance?
February 10, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Back from who? J D Vance?
What’s the success rate of impeachment?
February 10, 2026 at 11:23 PM
What’s the success rate of impeachment?
Failure doesn’t usually lead to great outcomes. It hasn’t with Trump. He needs to lose and be seen to lose in a big way.
February 10, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Failure doesn’t usually lead to great outcomes. It hasn’t with Trump. He needs to lose and be seen to lose in a big way.
It would also be highly demoralizing if, as is likely, it fails. The average American would just see it as more “politics”.
The GOP would love to see an impeachment. It would give them a chance to focus on something other than child molesters.
The GOP would love to see an impeachment. It would give them a chance to focus on something other than child molesters.
February 10, 2026 at 11:20 PM
It would also be highly demoralizing if, as is likely, it fails. The average American would just see it as more “politics”.
The GOP would love to see an impeachment. It would give them a chance to focus on something other than child molesters.
The GOP would love to see an impeachment. It would give them a chance to focus on something other than child molesters.
Sorry but I’m not interested in posterity. This fall I want Trump hung from the necks of every Republican office holder in America. Impeachment would do the GOP a huge favor. Don’t do it!
February 10, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Sorry but I’m not interested in posterity. This fall I want Trump hung from the necks of every Republican office holder in America. Impeachment would do the GOP a huge favor. Don’t do it!
No impeachment unless GOP Senators beg for it on their knees. Why let them off the hook? Do you think they’ll be grateful?
February 10, 2026 at 11:13 PM
No impeachment unless GOP Senators beg for it on their knees. Why let them off the hook? Do you think they’ll be grateful?
Reposted by Tom Recane
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
Let me guess, zero prosecutions of the companies who’ve employed the “illegals” for decades. I’m shocked
February 10, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Let me guess, zero prosecutions of the companies who’ve employed the “illegals” for decades. I’m shocked
Valentine appears to not like me so I’m out of this discussion.
February 10, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Valentine appears to not like me so I’m out of this discussion.
I got an email from MA state wildlife telling us to start “hazing” coyotes. Garden hoses etc. I think you’ll need to do that soon.
February 10, 2026 at 5:50 PM
I got an email from MA state wildlife telling us to start “hazing” coyotes. Garden hoses etc. I think you’ll need to do that soon.
Chuck nobody wants you to be reasonable at this point.
February 10, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Chuck nobody wants you to be reasonable at this point.
You have everything worked out. Bye.
February 10, 2026 at 5:41 PM
You have everything worked out. Bye.
You’re quite correct. When faced with overwhelming challenges it really is best to just quit.
February 10, 2026 at 4:53 PM
You’re quite correct. When faced with overwhelming challenges it really is best to just quit.
How can we even tell?
February 10, 2026 at 4:11 PM
How can we even tell?
Yes unless you want Orange Jesus and his disciples to continue their rampage for 2 more years complete unabated.
Voting blue is your only option.
Voting blue is your only option.
February 10, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Yes unless you want Orange Jesus and his disciples to continue their rampage for 2 more years complete unabated.
Voting blue is your only option.
Voting blue is your only option.
Reposted by Tom Recane
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. 🧵