Ric
@bric-house.bsky.social
A government that does not serve its people, but instead seeks to subjugate and commodify them is tyranny. The only correct response to tyranny is revolution.
I also like art and weightlifting. 😗
I also like art and weightlifting. 😗
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The issue with ICE is not training, the issue with ICE is that it fundamentally should not exist. The violence is the purpose
January 11, 2026 at 9:32 PM
The issue with ICE is not training, the issue with ICE is that it fundamentally should not exist. The violence is the purpose
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Portland Police Press conference on the shooting of 2 Portlanders:
-DHS said the victims had been involved with a shooting. Nope!
-But they were def part of Tren de Aragua
-actually no
-But TdA is real and active in Portland
-We can't name single crime TdA has been involved with in this city
-DHS said the victims had been involved with a shooting. Nope!
-But they were def part of Tren de Aragua
-actually no
-But TdA is real and active in Portland
-We can't name single crime TdA has been involved with in this city
January 9, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Portland Police Press conference on the shooting of 2 Portlanders:
-DHS said the victims had been involved with a shooting. Nope!
-But they were def part of Tren de Aragua
-actually no
-But TdA is real and active in Portland
-We can't name single crime TdA has been involved with in this city
-DHS said the victims had been involved with a shooting. Nope!
-But they were def part of Tren de Aragua
-actually no
-But TdA is real and active in Portland
-We can't name single crime TdA has been involved with in this city
Dems continuing to be useless and enabling the fascist police state? Color me surprised
I am begging Democratic leadership to recognize that funding and legitimizing your authoritarian opponent’s secret police is a bad idea.
This should not be a difficult concept.
This should not be a difficult concept.
Top Democrats decline to say if they would rein in ICE after Minnesota shooting
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries denounce the killing but offer no concrete pledges
www.independent.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Dems continuing to be useless and enabling the fascist police state? Color me surprised
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The investigation appears to be the first since Oregon officials warned the federal government in November that they would investigate and prosecute any federal agents who use force “beyond the reasonable scope of their duties.”
Oregon DOJ will investigate Border Patrol shooting in Portland
AG Dan Rayfield announced the investigation hours after Thursday’s shooting of a man and a woman near a Portland hospital.
www.oregonlive.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:40 AM
The investigation appears to be the first since Oregon officials warned the federal government in November that they would investigate and prosecute any federal agents who use force “beyond the reasonable scope of their duties.”
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Partial confirmation of what my source told me. The victims only traveled a short distance- sounds like they just left the immediate area. Meanwhile the CBP officers left the scene and at least didn't pursue them very hard.
Did they panic and run? Get lost?
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
Did they panic and run? Get lost?
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
January 9, 2026 at 4:49 AM
Partial confirmation of what my source told me. The victims only traveled a short distance- sounds like they just left the immediate area. Meanwhile the CBP officers left the scene and at least didn't pursue them very hard.
Did they panic and run? Get lost?
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
Did they panic and run? Get lost?
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
I keep hearing "identify these people so they can face consequences later"
Brother, there arent going to BE consequences later. Who exactly do you think is gonna swoop in and fix things?
Do something about it now, not later.
Brother, there arent going to BE consequences later. Who exactly do you think is gonna swoop in and fix things?
Do something about it now, not later.
January 9, 2026 at 3:27 AM
I keep hearing "identify these people so they can face consequences later"
Brother, there arent going to BE consequences later. Who exactly do you think is gonna swoop in and fix things?
Do something about it now, not later.
Brother, there arent going to BE consequences later. Who exactly do you think is gonna swoop in and fix things?
Do something about it now, not later.
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As we begin 2026, a new development threatens to further undermine voting by mail. A recent rule change at the U.S. Postal Service means that postmarks will no longer reflect the date a piece of mail was deposited at a local post office. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/how-...
How new USPS rules put the right to vote at risk
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:41 PM
As we begin 2026, a new development threatens to further undermine voting by mail. A recent rule change at the U.S. Postal Service means that postmarks will no longer reflect the date a piece of mail was deposited at a local post office. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/how-...
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Do not accept the idea that local officials can't do anything because the FBI "cut them out."
They should run their own investigation. If the Feds try to stop them they should force them to arrest cops and DAs. The mayor should go on TV demanding the release of his officers.
No business as usual.
They should run their own investigation. If the Feds try to stop them they should force them to arrest cops and DAs. The mayor should go on TV demanding the release of his officers.
No business as usual.
January 8, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Do not accept the idea that local officials can't do anything because the FBI "cut them out."
They should run their own investigation. If the Feds try to stop them they should force them to arrest cops and DAs. The mayor should go on TV demanding the release of his officers.
No business as usual.
They should run their own investigation. If the Feds try to stop them they should force them to arrest cops and DAs. The mayor should go on TV demanding the release of his officers.
No business as usual.
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KATU reporting says that Portland Police responded to a report about the shooting and found the two victims. Which suggests the CBP agent who fired was not still on scene, either bc he fled or bc the victims somehow got away while injured.
Replaced previous message w more measured one
Replaced previous message w more measured one
January 9, 2026 at 12:36 AM
KATU reporting says that Portland Police responded to a report about the shooting and found the two victims. Which suggests the CBP agent who fired was not still on scene, either bc he fled or bc the victims somehow got away while injured.
Replaced previous message w more measured one
Replaced previous message w more measured one
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🚨BREAKING: In the latest showcase of President Donald Trump’s influence over the Justice Department, two veteran federal prosecutors were fired for refusing to bring criminal charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) — further exposing how the DOJ is being weaponized.
Federal Prosecutors Fired After Refusing Trump’s Pressure to Charge His Political Adversary
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 18, 2025 at 1:21 AM
🚨BREAKING: In the latest showcase of President Donald Trump’s influence over the Justice Department, two veteran federal prosecutors were fired for refusing to bring criminal charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) — further exposing how the DOJ is being weaponized.
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the suspected Charlie Kirk shooter has been identified as 22 year old Tyler Robinson from Utah
very little in his family socials other than that Tyler was very online and dressed up on Halloween specifically to emulate this meme
knowyourmeme.com/memes/cultur...
very little in his family socials other than that Tyler was very online and dressed up on Halloween specifically to emulate this meme
knowyourmeme.com/memes/cultur...
September 12, 2025 at 1:54 PM
the suspected Charlie Kirk shooter has been identified as 22 year old Tyler Robinson from Utah
very little in his family socials other than that Tyler was very online and dressed up on Halloween specifically to emulate this meme
knowyourmeme.com/memes/cultur...
very little in his family socials other than that Tyler was very online and dressed up on Halloween specifically to emulate this meme
knowyourmeme.com/memes/cultur...
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🎉🎉🎉Shout out to Kaiser Permanente - they recently updated their website to say that they WILL be covering COVID-19 vaccines all of their members 6 months old and up!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you KP - let's hope their announcement kicks off more like it
kp.org/covidvaccine
Thank you KP - let's hope their announcement kicks off more like it
kp.org/covidvaccine
COVID-19 Vaccine Information | Kaiser Permanente
Get up-to-date information on the COVID-19 vaccine, including how to schedule an appointment and safety and effectiveness.
kp.org
September 11, 2025 at 11:29 PM
🎉🎉🎉Shout out to Kaiser Permanente - they recently updated their website to say that they WILL be covering COVID-19 vaccines all of their members 6 months old and up!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you KP - let's hope their announcement kicks off more like it
kp.org/covidvaccine
Thank you KP - let's hope their announcement kicks off more like it
kp.org/covidvaccine
Yeah that tracks
can't come up with words to describe how irresponsible and absurd this is.
Florida surgeon general admits he banned vaccine mandates based on no science, just vibes.
New @motherjones.com:
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
New @motherjones.com:
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
September 8, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Yeah that tracks
Every time I take a picture of Kiki she must check if my camera is, perhaps, food.
September 8, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Every time I take a picture of Kiki she must check if my camera is, perhaps, food.
I know some people who work at the portland Intel, and they say DHS is going to regularly be on site now. Disgusting.
In the past, the federal government has taken stakes in American companies during wars or economic crises. But now the government's motivation has more to do with the race for AI chips and technology.
The U.S. government is taking a stake in Intel. It's rare — and it has some risks
In the past, the federal government has taken stakes in American companies during wars or economic crises. But now the government's motivation has more to do with the race for AI chips and technology.
n.pr
September 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I know some people who work at the portland Intel, and they say DHS is going to regularly be on site now. Disgusting.
Collective action at work. We keep us safe.
As to whether its legal: Observing is completely legal. You know whats NOT legal? Detaining people without due process.
As to whether its legal: Observing is completely legal. You know whats NOT legal? Detaining people without due process.
Citizens are tracking ICE in real time to warn migrants. Is that legal?
As President Donald Trump ramps up his mass deportation efforts, civilian surveillance of federal immigration agents is becoming increasingly assertive, according to interviews with a dozen activists, legal experts, and historians.
www.reuters.com
September 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Collective action at work. We keep us safe.
As to whether its legal: Observing is completely legal. You know whats NOT legal? Detaining people without due process.
As to whether its legal: Observing is completely legal. You know whats NOT legal? Detaining people without due process.
Badass. I hope they manage to release it without getting supressed or disappeared 😬
"Stay tuned for more details" -- Epstein survivor announces that survivors are creating their own list of Epstein-related abusers
September 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Badass. I hope they manage to release it without getting supressed or disappeared 😬
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A judge ruled that Trump can't act as national police chief, declaring that the president broke the law when he deployed troops to Los Angeles.
Judge rules Trump can't act as national police chief
The president broke the law when he deployed troops to Los Angeles, Judge Charles Breyer ruled.
www.politico.com
September 2, 2025 at 3:36 PM
A judge ruled that Trump can't act as national police chief, declaring that the president broke the law when he deployed troops to Los Angeles.
Convinced MAGA have some sort of daddy dom subjugation kink, the way they talk about Trump and his cabinet. They loooove being told what to do and what to think. Gets em stiff in their khakis😩
September 3, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Convinced MAGA have some sort of daddy dom subjugation kink, the way they talk about Trump and his cabinet. They loooove being told what to do and what to think. Gets em stiff in their khakis😩
Covid was never over.
Put a buffoon in charge of the nations health agency, and, cut funding for anything Covid related, and then, wait for a pandemic to happen all over again.
You all should know that I have said this was coming for 8 months.
Be ready. Be safe.
#TheAlliedForces
www.huffpost.com/entry/covid-...
You all should know that I have said this was coming for 8 months.
Be ready. Be safe.
#TheAlliedForces
www.huffpost.com/entry/covid-...
If You Live In These Areas Of The U.S., You Need To Be Extra Careful With COVID Right Now
While everyone should take precautions to stay well, folks in certain states should be extra careful.
www.huffpost.com
September 2, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Covid was never over.
Lowering quality control standards in literally every single aspect of the government. The temu-fication continues.
The move comes after the Justice Department last week made changes to who could qualify as a temporary immigration judge —effectively lowering the requirements and removing the need to have prior immigration experience. n.pr/41v8FAb
Military lawyers called up to relieve a shortfall in immigration judges
The move comes after the Justice Department last week made changes to who could qualify as a temporary immigration judge —effectively lowering the requirements and removing the need to have prior immigration experience.
n.pr
September 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Lowering quality control standards in literally every single aspect of the government. The temu-fication continues.
Violent men federally deputized and shipped to Portland to abduct people w no due process, unleash chemical warfare on unarmed citizens, contaminate our neighborhoods in the process, and assault protestors. Its been over 2 months and all city council has is to say 'we're working on it.'
September 2, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Violent men federally deputized and shipped to Portland to abduct people w no due process, unleash chemical warfare on unarmed citizens, contaminate our neighborhoods in the process, and assault protestors. Its been over 2 months and all city council has is to say 'we're working on it.'
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The National Institutes of Health will partner with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to create a database of Americans with autism, using insurance claims, medical records and smartwatch data.
RFK Jr. says autism database will use Medicare and Medicaid info
The National Institutes of Health will partner with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to create a database of Americans with autism, using insurance claims, medical records and smartwatch data.
www.npr.org
May 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The National Institutes of Health will partner with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to create a database of Americans with autism, using insurance claims, medical records and smartwatch data.
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I don’t see why anyone would be mad about this it’s not like a far right authoritarian government having a list or large database of individuals who they openly deem less mentally able to do things has ever backfired on those people. www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
RFK Jr. Wants an Autism 'Registry.' People Are Pissed
It's just the latest announcement from Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. to anger the autism community.
www.rollingstone.com
April 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I don’t see why anyone would be mad about this it’s not like a far right authoritarian government having a list or large database of individuals who they openly deem less mentally able to do things has ever backfired on those people. www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...