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Brian U. Garrison @bugthewriter.bsky.social · 2h

Bullets beget bullets. Speak out before it turns more deadly.

Brian U. Garrison @bugthewriter.bsky.social · 2h

Standing up to government overreach means pointing to amendments that cover unreasonable search and seizure, due process, public trials, witnesses, counsel, equal protection.

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Brian U. Garrison @bugthewriter.bsky.social · 2h

If a pack of officers believes they can raid an apartment complex overnight, firing a few bullets at them isn't going to get you very far.

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Brian U. Garrison @bugthewriter.bsky.social · 2h

The fatal flaw in 2nd amendment exceptionalism is that most laws broken by tyrannical governments do not call for a murderous response.

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 2d

Wondering what’s going on with National Guard in Oregon? Here’s a quick timeline of the legal developments over the past week.

NOTE: This information is current as of Monday morning, October 6. We’ll continue to share updates as the situation evolves.

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Brian U. Garrison @bugthewriter.bsky.social · 2d

Right? It's the same ignorant mindset from Covid: if you don't test, there's no disease. No numbers on the economy, no problems.

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Brian U. Garrison @bugthewriter.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks. The overall, immediate safety of Portlanders seems good at the moment. The administration's flagrant disregard of the court's authority is definitely concerning, and they have shown what atrocities they are willing to commit with the Chicago raid.

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Brian U. Garrison @bugthewriter.bsky.social · 2d

If congress has the same courage as Judge Immergut to uphold the constitution, a good start would be to remove Stephen Miller from office, and to impeach and remove the President from office.

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Brian U. Garrison @bugthewriter.bsky.social · 2d

In the future, everyone will be Taylor Swift for 15 minutes.

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David Niall Wilson @davidniallwilson.com · 2d

As a retired US Navy vet, if you are ordered to invade US homes, break their doors, zip-tie kids? - and you do that? YOu should read up on Neuremberg because those are NOT lawful orders, and you should be fucking ashamed of yourselves. Your families shoulid be ashamed of you. Stand the fuck up.

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Brian U. Garrison @bugthewriter.bsky.social · 2d

stay out!

Beaver Bones Darick @darickr.bsky.social · 2d

"Trump’s team has studied how to bypass district judges and court blocks. They are implementing a blueprint — the same blueprint I’ve been warning you about: Project 2025."

Breaking: Trump Defies Federal Judge — Federalizes California National Guard to Bypass Block in Portland

After a federal judge halted his Portland crackdown, Trump bypasses the courts and orders California’s Guard under federal control — a move insiders say is just the beginning.

levremembers.substack.com

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Brian U. Garrison @bugthewriter.bsky.social · 4d

The IRS does not recognize Portland as a combat zone. DO NOT SEND TROOPS.

www.irs.gov/individuals/...

Combat zones | Internal Revenue Service

Find combat zones recognized by the IRS for combat pay tax benefits.

www.irs.gov

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SF & F Poetry Assn @sfpoetry.bsky.social · 6d

Chapbook Category

First Place: The Inca Weaver's Tales • Katherine Quevedo • (Sword & Kettle Press, 2024)

Second Place: Water-Kin • @mahailasmith.ca • (Metatron Press, 2024)

Third Place: Micropoetry for Microplanets • @bugthewriter.bsky.social • (Space Cowboy Books, 2024)

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Richard Leis @richardleis.com · 6d

Congratulations! I just love this book.

Brian U. Garrison @bugthewriter.bsky.social · 6d

We don't have a government, but I've got an award!
My chapbook scored 3rd for the 2025 Elgin Award.
I'm excited to be on the list with so many excellent writers.

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Brian U. Garrison @bugthewriter.bsky.social · 6d

yay! Such a compliment. If you happen to know any science or english teachers working at public schools, let them know they could get a free visit from a poet!

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Brian U. Garrison @bugthewriter.bsky.social · 6d

thanks!

Brian U. Garrison @bugthewriter.bsky.social · 6d

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2025 Elgin and Rhysling Winners Announced – Science Fiction & Fantasy Poetry Association

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Brian U. Garrison @bugthewriter.bsky.social · 6d

We don't have a government, but I've got an award!
My chapbook scored 3rd for the 2025 Elgin Award.
I'm excited to be on the list with so many excellent writers.

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Brian U. Garrison @bugthewriter.bsky.social · 9d

Glad you were able to make it! Thanks!

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Brian U. Garrison @bugthewriter.bsky.social · 9d

Views from Portland on Saturday. Skateboarding. Solar Panels. Electric-powered lawn care.

No military intervention needed.
ICE GO HOME.

A section of the street is closed off where skateboarders have built a large series of ramps.

An advertisement for lawn care with a moose mascot and their electric machines. A small grid of solar panels and a rainbow umbrella are in the background.

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Brian U. Garrison @bugthewriter.bsky.social · 10d

L.A. stood strong and Portland will too! Terrible decisions continue by the so-called U.S. Department of War, pointing the cannons at its own citizens. Enjoy this lovely poem by @gwynnega.bsky.social

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