@chitowndane.bsky.social
Tech pro, father, neighbor, citizen, making my way through life in the great American city of Chicago and trying do it my way without mucking things up for everyone else. 'Crusty' doesn't cut it...
Admittedly, 💩'ed my pants when this came across the wire...
Tom actually opened his f___ing wallet. Holy __________.
www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/...
Tom actually opened his f___ing wallet. Holy __________.
www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/...
MLB offseason grades: Cubs nab Bregman on five-year deal
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
www.espn.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Admittedly, 💩'ed my pants when this came across the wire...
Tom actually opened his f___ing wallet. Holy __________.
www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/...
Tom actually opened his f___ing wallet. Holy __________.
www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/...
Yep. Which is why I've stopped watching them almost altogether. And it is sad. The billionaire oligarchs see their moment under the incredibly corrupt tRump administration, and are moving to overtly take control.
📌Ahh, Sunday morning ... When the legacy media sane-washes Republican brutality and fascism.
January 11, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Yep. Which is why I've stopped watching them almost altogether. And it is sad. The billionaire oligarchs see their moment under the incredibly corrupt tRump administration, and are moving to overtly take control.
The billionaires are uniting to control us. Literally. Only by voting, and voting correctly (never vote for republicans again), can we regain control of our government. If we are united against them, we can tax them appropriately and throw off the yolk of their oppression with reasonable regulation.
In an industry town that has grown increasingly divided over politics, the proposal to tax 5% of California billionaires’ wealth has united Silicon Valley titans.
The Signal Chat Where Silicon Valley Is Plotting Against California’s Billionaire Tax
Tech elite exchange criticism and tips about a wealth-tax proposal that has sent some billionaires shopping for homes elsewhere.
on.wsj.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:35 PM
The billionaires are uniting to control us. Literally. Only by voting, and voting correctly (never vote for republicans again), can we regain control of our government. If we are united against them, we can tax them appropriately and throw off the yolk of their oppression with reasonable regulation.
Exactly.
From the Editorial Board: What moral authority does the U.S. now have if, say, China, removes the Taiwanese leadership, deeming it incompatible with Chinese interests? Not much.
Editorial: A positive change for Venezuela but a diminishment of US moral authority for years to come
A new dawn for Venezuela. But at what moral cost?
trib.al
January 11, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Exactly.
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If you think it’s ludicrous to even consider that the US might invade Greenland and this is just another of Trump’s idiotic wet dreams
You should know he wants to increase the military budget-which already greatly exceeds every other country in the world-from $900 billion to $1.5 trillion
You should know he wants to increase the military budget-which already greatly exceeds every other country in the world-from $900 billion to $1.5 trillion
January 11, 2026 at 3:53 AM
If you think it’s ludicrous to even consider that the US might invade Greenland and this is just another of Trump’s idiotic wet dreams
You should know he wants to increase the military budget-which already greatly exceeds every other country in the world-from $900 billion to $1.5 trillion
You should know he wants to increase the military budget-which already greatly exceeds every other country in the world-from $900 billion to $1.5 trillion
Filed under the category of "duh".👇
Rand Paul: "Let's say you want to buy Greenland. You don't get there by angering and denigrating the people who live there and saying, 'We're gonna march the Marines in and take it if you don't sell it to us.' It doesn't make them willing sellers."
January 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Filed under the category of "duh".👇
Due Process is one of the fundamental rights afforded to United States Citizens under the U.S. Constitution. And the 5th Amendment spells it out pretty clearly👇. But tRump and his ICE goons are trampling all over that. And 🫵 you, me, all of us my neighbors, need to be outraged by this. 👎
January 11, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Due Process is one of the fundamental rights afforded to United States Citizens under the U.S. Constitution. And the 5th Amendment spells it out pretty clearly👇. But tRump and his ICE goons are trampling all over that. And 🫵 you, me, all of us my neighbors, need to be outraged by this. 👎
Feed him his liver, David👇. I sure the h*ll don't agree with David Stockman on every point of economic policy (hello, trickle down economics are a proven failure), but he's right about the key point of tRump f*cking with free markets in a disastrous and unprecedented way. #tRumpenomics suck. 👎
January 11, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Feed him his liver, David👇. I sure the h*ll don't agree with David Stockman on every point of economic policy (hello, trickle down economics are a proven failure), but he's right about the key point of tRump f*cking with free markets in a disastrous and unprecedented way. #tRumpenomics suck. 👎
Lol.
Un-bleeping-believable game.🤯
Un-bleeping-believable game.🤯
Unfortunately there is a meme that perfectly captures last night’s (and last month’s) Packers/Bears game.
Ugh.
Ugh.
January 11, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Lol.
Un-bleeping-believable game.🤯
Un-bleeping-believable game.🤯
No. Run. Run away. Seriously. ✌️
If women quit X because of Grok’s deepfake nudes, the predators win – so I’m staying
If women quit X because of Grok’s deepfake nudes, the predators win – so I’m staying
If women quit X because of Grok’s deepfake nudes, the predators win – so I’m staying
www.independent.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 6:47 AM
No. Run. Run away. Seriously. ✌️
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WE'VE UPDATED THIS POST TO SHARE THE 4+ MINUTE EXTENDED CUT THAT THE BEARS JUST DROPPED.
WATCH: Ben Johnson's "Good, Better, Best" After Beating the Packers (IN THE PLAYOFFS!)
www.bleachernation.com/bears/2026/0...
www.bleachernation.com/bears/2026/0...
WATCH: Ben Johnson’s “Good, Better, Best” After Beating the Packers (AGAIN!)
What. A. Win.
I'm out of words for that one. But, thankfully, Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson delivered with his "Good, Better, Best" speech after the game.
www.bleachernation.com
January 11, 2026 at 6:23 AM
WE'VE UPDATED THIS POST TO SHARE THE 4+ MINUTE EXTENDED CUT THAT THE BEARS JUST DROPPED.
Nice not-news report from the Oligarch rag. F*ck you for selling out Tony, you spineless puss. That's the story wapo. Print that. 🖕
Tony Dokoupil's vision for a more populist and personal version of the news broadcast started to come into focus during the first week as anchor for “CBS Evening News.”
Tony Dokoupil sets new tone for ‘CBS Evening News’ in first week as anchor
The storied newscast once helmed by Walter Cronkite now runs third behind its competitors and is being closely watched as CBS News’ top editor promises a political reset.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 10, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Nice not-news report from the Oligarch rag. F*ck you for selling out Tony, you spineless puss. That's the story wapo. Print that. 🖕
✊
We are currently live from the massive protests in Minneapolis.
LIVE STOP TRUMP'S ICE TERROR Rally After Murder of Renee Good | LIVE From Minneapolis
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
www.youtube.com
January 10, 2026 at 9:04 PM
✊
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This agency is out of control if leadership is no longer checking violations of constitutional rights. Congress absolutely must step in before more people are kidnapped/killed.
A woman recording an ICE agent tells him "Shame on you."
The agent responds, "Have you all not learned from the past couple of days?"
"Learned what?" she asks
Then he knocks her phone out of her hand
The agent responds, "Have you all not learned from the past couple of days?"
"Learned what?" she asks
Then he knocks her phone out of her hand
January 10, 2026 at 6:57 PM
This agency is out of control if leadership is no longer checking violations of constitutional rights. Congress absolutely must step in before more people are kidnapped/killed.
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This is illegal. As we have seen in New York, judges have ruled against this Trump administration policy issue orders soecifically requiring access to ICE facilities for congressional oversight. talkingpointsmemo.com/feature/how-...
January 10, 2026 at 7:52 PM
This is illegal. As we have seen in New York, judges have ruled against this Trump administration policy issue orders soecifically requiring access to ICE facilities for congressional oversight. talkingpointsmemo.com/feature/how-...
Speaking as a Bears fan, I am Juuuuussssst Fiiinnnnneee with this👇
Bears special teamer Jonathan Owens is celebrating a "special" season with his wife, 11-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles.
“She's been at every game, which I love my wife for that, man. She's making big sacrifices."
“She's been at every game, which I love my wife for that, man. She's making big sacrifices."
‘She’s been at every game’: Chicago Bears’ Jonathan Owens celebrating ‘special’ season with wife Simone Biles
During a playoff season, Chicago Bears special teamer Jonathan Owens has had a special relationship with wife and fellow athlete Simone Biles.
trib.al
January 10, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Speaking as a Bears fan, I am Juuuuussssst Fiiinnnnneee with this👇
So now we know who's starring in the spin-off of the Righteous Gemstones...🤡
Column: Erika Kirk, a mother to two toddlers, continues to take on public-facing leadership duties while promoting traditional ideas about prioritizing marriage and motherhood.
Here’s how her clothes are attempting to walk the same line: https://wapo.st/3N3czMn
Here’s how her clothes are attempting to walk the same line: https://wapo.st/3N3czMn
January 10, 2026 at 9:02 PM
So now we know who's starring in the spin-off of the Righteous Gemstones...🤡
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January 10, 2026 at 8:15 PM
That's right Dave👇. That's exactly right. Well...neighors...what would you say? ✊
DAVE MATTHEWS: “I don’t want my taxes to pay for masked thugs to roam our streets & terrorize our communities... She was trying to get away. He shot her 3x in the head. Murdered in cold blood. They’re trying to tell us not to believe what we see. FUCK ICE.”
(H/T @marcofoster.bsky.social )
(H/T @marcofoster.bsky.social )
January 10, 2026 at 8:57 PM
That's right Dave👇. That's exactly right. Well...neighors...what would you say? ✊
Yes sir, that is exactly what has happened. And I'm done with CBS news.
LETTERMAN: “.. CBS News is a wreck. It’s just gone. .. The integrity of CBS News .. has been trampled on, pissed on and eviscerated by these idiots that have taken it over.”
@letterman.bsky.social $PSKY
youtu.be/CHYksa07oQA?...
@letterman.bsky.social $PSKY
youtu.be/CHYksa07oQA?...
January 10, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Yes sir, that is exactly what has happened. And I'm done with CBS news.
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I broke the story yesterday that masked ICE agents (not DOJ) were removing items including a personal computer from the home of Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent who shot Renee Good. I have yet to see a single news outlet cover this or an elected official even acknowledge it.
NEW: These are ICE agents removing evidence from the shooter's home. They are not DOJ, they are Jonathan Ross's friends and coworkers, not DOJ.
This agent removing Ross's personal computer was reported yesterday Jan 9 for boxing in a volunteer and telling them "I'll dedicate my next arrest to you"
This agent removing Ross's personal computer was reported yesterday Jan 9 for boxing in a volunteer and telling them "I'll dedicate my next arrest to you"
January 10, 2026 at 7:32 PM
I broke the story yesterday that masked ICE agents (not DOJ) were removing items including a personal computer from the home of Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent who shot Renee Good. I have yet to see a single news outlet cover this or an elected official even acknowledge it.
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"All of us, citizens and immigrants alike, are being ruled by people who think life is a privilege bestowed by authority, and death is a fair penalty for disobedience."
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/o...
Opinion | By Killing Renee Good, ICE Sent a Message to Us All
www.nytimes.com
January 10, 2026 at 5:33 PM
"All of us, citizens and immigrants alike, are being ruled by people who think life is a privilege bestowed by authority, and death is a fair penalty for disobedience."
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/o...
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WSJ investigation: In the past 6 months ICE agents have fired at vehicles 13 times, leading to:
* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon
The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire
www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon
The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire
www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
Videos Show How ICE Vehicle Stops Can Escalate to Shootings
A WSJ visual investigation found that the Minneapolis ICE killing is one of 13 incidents where federal immigration agents have used deadly force against civilians in vehicles since July.
www.wsj.com
January 10, 2026 at 3:44 PM
WSJ investigation: In the past 6 months ICE agents have fired at vehicles 13 times, leading to:
* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon
The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire
www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon
The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire
www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
Shame on you, Timothy👎. And, speaking of pedophiles, there's one in the Oval Office, too. Let's arrest him.🖕
A judge in New Mexico on Friday issued a warrant for the arrest of Timothy Busfield, an actor and director, on charges of child sex abuse.
Timothy Busfield, Actor and Director, Is Accused of Child Sex Abuse
The Emmy Award-winning actor is accused of abusing two child actors while working on a television series. An arrest warrant was issued in New Mexico.
nyti.ms
January 10, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Shame on you, Timothy👎. And, speaking of pedophiles, there's one in the Oval Office, too. Let's arrest him.🖕
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The public deserves full transparency about every ICE agent, including their identities, backgrounds, and training. Recent events suggest these agents lack even the basic professional standards expected of law-enforcement officers. Who are these amateurs terrorizing our streets?
Frey: "An individual from a car that was in the middle of a street was detained. ICE left the car in the middle of the street. The car wasn't even in park, so you got it just rolling down the street w/nobody in it. It could've hit anybody, including my own family. This is not about safety"
January 10, 2026 at 6:14 PM
The public deserves full transparency about every ICE agent, including their identities, backgrounds, and training. Recent events suggest these agents lack even the basic professional standards expected of law-enforcement officers. Who are these amateurs terrorizing our streets?