Eagle-Owl 🦉
@ipillyc.bsky.social
linguist, sanskritist, teacher, student. zoology, animal lover, religious left, translation. hard of hearing. Oz-US bicultural
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FOX: Where’s the protest against the regime that's killing people in the street right now?
Trent: They are doing those today. It’s called the ICE protests
FOX: Are they talking about Iran at the ICE protests?
Trent: No, I think they are talking about the regime that is shooting people in the face
Trent: They are doing those today. It’s called the ICE protests
FOX: Are they talking about Iran at the ICE protests?
Trent: No, I think they are talking about the regime that is shooting people in the face
January 11, 2026 at 5:44 PM
FOX: Where’s the protest against the regime that's killing people in the street right now?
Trent: They are doing those today. It’s called the ICE protests
FOX: Are they talking about Iran at the ICE protests?
Trent: No, I think they are talking about the regime that is shooting people in the face
Trent: They are doing those today. It’s called the ICE protests
FOX: Are they talking about Iran at the ICE protests?
Trent: No, I think they are talking about the regime that is shooting people in the face
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Kamlager-Dove: Nobody said that about the January 6ers, did they? So, they didn’t comply. You know what they got for not complying with the law? A pardon from Trump. And dozens of them have gone out to commit additional crimes. So, I am so sick of the hypocrisy and the bullshit.
January 12, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Kamlager-Dove: Nobody said that about the January 6ers, did they? So, they didn’t comply. You know what they got for not complying with the law? A pardon from Trump. And dozens of them have gone out to commit additional crimes. So, I am so sick of the hypocrisy and the bullshit.
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hey siri, what happens when denmark refuses to ship GLP-1 drugs to the US
January 11, 2026 at 4:01 AM
hey siri, what happens when denmark refuses to ship GLP-1 drugs to the US
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ken did a really great thread here that nicely articulates why i block doomers.
the only thing i’ll add is this: doomerism is a form of voter suppression. saying shit like “there won’t be elections” is saying there’s no point in fighting. it’s demotivating. fuck that.
the only thing i’ll add is this: doomerism is a form of voter suppression. saying shit like “there won’t be elections” is saying there’s no point in fighting. it’s demotivating. fuck that.
This kind of thing does point out a real ethical dilemma: block or mute?
January 10, 2026 at 6:48 PM
ken did a really great thread here that nicely articulates why i block doomers.
the only thing i’ll add is this: doomerism is a form of voter suppression. saying shit like “there won’t be elections” is saying there’s no point in fighting. it’s demotivating. fuck that.
the only thing i’ll add is this: doomerism is a form of voter suppression. saying shit like “there won’t be elections” is saying there’s no point in fighting. it’s demotivating. fuck that.
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They won't have the numbers to occupy the nation and force everyone to comply, and that's why they're engaged in such an aggressive show of force. They're hoping we all get cowed into submission and do their work of suppression ourselves.
Once again, no.
The mantra remains "fuck you, make me."
Once again, no.
The mantra remains "fuck you, make me."
January 10, 2026 at 7:37 PM
They won't have the numbers to occupy the nation and force everyone to comply, and that's why they're engaged in such an aggressive show of force. They're hoping we all get cowed into submission and do their work of suppression ourselves.
Once again, no.
The mantra remains "fuck you, make me."
Once again, no.
The mantra remains "fuck you, make me."
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Did I say we’re incredibly hard to govern centrally? Sorry, I should have said “fucking impossible”
They don’t have the people or the material resources to occupy more than one or two cities at a time. National martial law would be very hard to maintain for any significant length of time if at all
They don’t have the people or the material resources to occupy more than one or two cities at a time. National martial law would be very hard to maintain for any significant length of time if at all
January 10, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Did I say we’re incredibly hard to govern centrally? Sorry, I should have said “fucking impossible”
They don’t have the people or the material resources to occupy more than one or two cities at a time. National martial law would be very hard to maintain for any significant length of time if at all
They don’t have the people or the material resources to occupy more than one or two cities at a time. National martial law would be very hard to maintain for any significant length of time if at all
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I feel like I should also issue a reminder about *how ridiculously motherfucking BIG this country is*
Germany is tiny compared to us. Our population is massive and fractious and incredibly hard to govern centrally. Geography is a material reality that they don’t have the resources to overcome
Germany is tiny compared to us. Our population is massive and fractious and incredibly hard to govern centrally. Geography is a material reality that they don’t have the resources to overcome
They don’t have the juice or manpower for it. This is not late 1930s Germany. There is no state monopoly on media. They are wildly unpopular.
The goal here is martial law. It’s martial law. Let’s be clear about that.
January 10, 2026 at 7:35 PM
I feel like I should also issue a reminder about *how ridiculously motherfucking BIG this country is*
Germany is tiny compared to us. Our population is massive and fractious and incredibly hard to govern centrally. Geography is a material reality that they don’t have the resources to overcome
Germany is tiny compared to us. Our population is massive and fractious and incredibly hard to govern centrally. Geography is a material reality that they don’t have the resources to overcome
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This is a good point. And of course it also makes singular regime-toppling protests harder compared to smaller countries.
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I feel like I should also issue a reminder about *how ridiculously motherfucking BIG this country is*
Germany is tiny compared to us. Our population is massive and fractious and incredibly hard to govern centrally. Geography is a material reality that they don’t have the resources to overcome
Germany is tiny compared to us. Our population is massive and fractious and incredibly hard to govern centrally. Geography is a material reality that they don’t have the resources to overcome
They don’t have the juice or manpower for it. This is not late 1930s Germany. There is no state monopoly on media. They are wildly unpopular.
January 10, 2026 at 7:52 PM
This is a good point. And of course it also makes singular regime-toppling protests harder compared to smaller countries.
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Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal warns ICE:
"No law enforcement professional wears a mask... Those that come into our communities wearing a mask to commit crime... You getting arrested".
"Fake wannabe law enforcement... The criminal in the WH will not be able to keep you from going to jail".
"No law enforcement professional wears a mask... Those that come into our communities wearing a mask to commit crime... You getting arrested".
"Fake wannabe law enforcement... The criminal in the WH will not be able to keep you from going to jail".
January 10, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal warns ICE:
"No law enforcement professional wears a mask... Those that come into our communities wearing a mask to commit crime... You getting arrested".
"Fake wannabe law enforcement... The criminal in the WH will not be able to keep you from going to jail".
"No law enforcement professional wears a mask... Those that come into our communities wearing a mask to commit crime... You getting arrested".
"Fake wannabe law enforcement... The criminal in the WH will not be able to keep you from going to jail".
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A great thread (with great nuance).
This kind of thing does point out a real ethical dilemma: block or mute?
January 10, 2026 at 7:35 PM
A great thread (with great nuance).
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They spent all that time complaining about crime in cities so they could implement their solution of killing people in cities.
January 7, 2026 at 7:06 PM
They spent all that time complaining about crime in cities so they could implement their solution of killing people in cities.
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It’s important for ICE officers to wear masks to stop people like … [checks note] … the DHS secretary from doxxing them.
Kristi Noem, herself, supplied the method used to ID the agent. She said he "been dragged by a vehicle” in an earlier incident.
@startribune.com reporters, who know their way around court records, quickly unearthed his name and confirmed his identity.
@startribune.com reporters, who know their way around court records, quickly unearthed his name and confirmed his identity.
The agent, Jonathan Ross, was dragged by a vehicle and injured during a June operation in the Twin Cities, court records show.
January 8, 2026 at 8:18 PM
It’s important for ICE officers to wear masks to stop people like … [checks note] … the DHS secretary from doxxing them.
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Second, and probably most importantly, it's tactically wrong. "No point discussing political opposition to fascism, there won't be elections anyway" cedes victory to your enemies. It's defeatism and nihilism.
January 8, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Second, and probably most importantly, it's tactically wrong. "No point discussing political opposition to fascism, there won't be elections anyway" cedes victory to your enemies. It's defeatism and nihilism.
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Far too often we see news stories about "sanctuaries" that are exposed as frauds and abusers, and we're sure you see those stories, too. We hope that by achieving GFAS accreditation our supporters can be reassured that we are exactly who we present ourselves to be. sanctuaryfederation.org
Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS)
GFAS ensures that abandoned, displaced, or injured animals receive the highest standards of care during rescue, rehabilitation, and the rest of their life.
sanctuaryfederation.org
January 10, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Far too often we see news stories about "sanctuaries" that are exposed as frauds and abusers, and we're sure you see those stories, too. We hope that by achieving GFAS accreditation our supporters can be reassured that we are exactly who we present ourselves to be. sanctuaryfederation.org
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We made the front page of our town's newspaper! They published our press release about achieving GFAS accreditation! They got the photo captions a little mixed up but otherwise YAY! 🥳 www.charlottenewsvt.org/2026/01/08/f...
For the love of animals - The Charlotte News
Charlotte Vermont
www.charlottenewsvt.org
January 10, 2026 at 6:38 PM
We made the front page of our town's newspaper! They published our press release about achieving GFAS accreditation! They got the photo captions a little mixed up but otherwise YAY! 🥳 www.charlottenewsvt.org/2026/01/08/f...
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He kidnapped the president of Venezuela for them
And oil companies are like
Meh
And oil companies are like
Meh
January 10, 2026 at 6:41 PM
He kidnapped the president of Venezuela for them
And oil companies are like
Meh
And oil companies are like
Meh
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A Black man was killed by ICE (off duty) in Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve. And like Renée Good, he was an American citizen. But most people have not heard about Keith Porter.
I need y’all to realize this. Black people experience this lack of visibility all the time when it comes to being victims.
I need y’all to realize this. Black people experience this lack of visibility all the time when it comes to being victims.
January 10, 2026 at 3:24 PM
A Black man was killed by ICE (off duty) in Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve. And like Renée Good, he was an American citizen. But most people have not heard about Keith Porter.
I need y’all to realize this. Black people experience this lack of visibility all the time when it comes to being victims.
I need y’all to realize this. Black people experience this lack of visibility all the time when it comes to being victims.
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Weird for the whole world to understand how violent Border & immigration police are when I’ve been terrified my whole life.
Listen: when I was 11-14 years old I lived in a safe house for undocumented workers, mostly hosted teenagers
At 12 I saw for the first, and not the last time, a 16 year old farm worker who had been beaten to a horrific pulp by US Border Patrol- under the Carter Adm.
I see the enemy and it is us
At 12 I saw for the first, and not the last time, a 16 year old farm worker who had been beaten to a horrific pulp by US Border Patrol- under the Carter Adm.
I see the enemy and it is us
January 10, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Weird for the whole world to understand how violent Border & immigration police are when I’ve been terrified my whole life.
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Listen: when I was 11-14 years old I lived in a safe house for undocumented workers, mostly hosted teenagers
At 12 I saw for the first, and not the last time, a 16 year old farm worker who had been beaten to a horrific pulp by US Border Patrol- under the Carter Adm.
I see the enemy and it is us
At 12 I saw for the first, and not the last time, a 16 year old farm worker who had been beaten to a horrific pulp by US Border Patrol- under the Carter Adm.
I see the enemy and it is us
November 4, 2023 at 1:22 AM
Listen: when I was 11-14 years old I lived in a safe house for undocumented workers, mostly hosted teenagers
At 12 I saw for the first, and not the last time, a 16 year old farm worker who had been beaten to a horrific pulp by US Border Patrol- under the Carter Adm.
I see the enemy and it is us
At 12 I saw for the first, and not the last time, a 16 year old farm worker who had been beaten to a horrific pulp by US Border Patrol- under the Carter Adm.
I see the enemy and it is us
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Having some thoughts about the nature of my fears as a Canadian that I want to try to express in deep solidarity with everyone in Minnesota and elsewhere fighting our common enemy. This thread will not be in the "Canadian asshole" genre. (The opposite, I hope). Still, mute if you want.
January 10, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Having some thoughts about the nature of my fears as a Canadian that I want to try to express in deep solidarity with everyone in Minnesota and elsewhere fighting our common enemy. This thread will not be in the "Canadian asshole" genre. (The opposite, I hope). Still, mute if you want.
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The financial instability of The NewsHour is a civic crisis. PBS’s flagship nightly news broadcast can’t fund a weekend broadcast or keep its last bureau — Phoenix — open.
PBS News notes this Sunday will be “PBS News Weekend’s” last due to federal budget cuts
January 10, 2026 at 6:01 PM
The financial instability of The NewsHour is a civic crisis. PBS’s flagship nightly news broadcast can’t fund a weekend broadcast or keep its last bureau — Phoenix — open.
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PBS News notes this Sunday will be “PBS News Weekend’s” last due to federal budget cuts
January 10, 2026 at 1:46 AM
PBS News notes this Sunday will be “PBS News Weekend’s” last due to federal budget cuts