Pickles’ Mom
@pickles-mom.bsky.social
Ph.D. Geologist, presently image analyst. Empty nester watching news unfold with trepidation.
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Grok is an Epistemic Weapon www.techpolicy.press/grok-is-an-e... by @mkirschenbaum.bsky.social
"...conditions for the collapse of consensus reality..."
@eliothiggins.bsky.social: “Reality has splintered. In its place, engagement-driven ecosystems amplify whatever resonates, truth optional.”
"...conditions for the collapse of consensus reality..."
@eliothiggins.bsky.social: “Reality has splintered. In its place, engagement-driven ecosystems amplify whatever resonates, truth optional.”
Grok is an Epistemic Weapon | TechPolicy.Press
Elon Musk's Grok claims to be truth-seeking while shaping discourse and amplifying ideology, argues Matthew Kirschenbaum.
www.techpolicy.press
January 14, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Grok is an Epistemic Weapon www.techpolicy.press/grok-is-an-e... by @mkirschenbaum.bsky.social
"...conditions for the collapse of consensus reality..."
@eliothiggins.bsky.social: “Reality has splintered. In its place, engagement-driven ecosystems amplify whatever resonates, truth optional.”
"...conditions for the collapse of consensus reality..."
@eliothiggins.bsky.social: “Reality has splintered. In its place, engagement-driven ecosystems amplify whatever resonates, truth optional.”
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Original sane washed edition, left, transcript which reveals it is even more a confession of psychological illness than NYT tried to sane wash, right.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
January 12, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Original sane washed edition, left, transcript which reveals it is even more a confession of psychological illness than NYT tried to sane wash, right.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
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A Minnesota state representative said two Richfield Target employees detained by U.S. Border Patrol on Jan. 8 were U.S. citizens and were both injured in the incident.
Target employees detained by federal officers were U.S. citizens, legislator says
Minnesota Rep. Michael Howard, who represents Richfield, said the employees also were injured in the incident.
bit.ly
January 13, 2026 at 12:47 AM
A Minnesota state representative said two Richfield Target employees detained by U.S. Border Patrol on Jan. 8 were U.S. citizens and were both injured in the incident.
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Mike Luckovich, Atlanta Journal Constitution
January 13, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Mike Luckovich, Atlanta Journal Constitution
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Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth have tried to silence me for speaking out.
Today, I’m fighting back because this isn’t just about me. This is about the rights of all retired veterans and all Americans, and I’m not going to let this Administration take those away.
Today, I’m fighting back because this isn’t just about me. This is about the rights of all retired veterans and all Americans, and I’m not going to let this Administration take those away.
January 12, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth have tried to silence me for speaking out.
Today, I’m fighting back because this isn’t just about me. This is about the rights of all retired veterans and all Americans, and I’m not going to let this Administration take those away.
Today, I’m fighting back because this isn’t just about me. This is about the rights of all retired veterans and all Americans, and I’m not going to let this Administration take those away.
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ORGANIZED GANGS OF WINE MOMS??? WTF
January 12, 2026 at 11:32 PM
ORGANIZED GANGS OF WINE MOMS??? WTF
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"A dramatic surge in 911 calls to Minneapolis police have reported arrests by ICE that left cars abandoned in the roadway, blocking traffic — sometimes with dogs still inside. "
www.startribune.com/in-new-york-...
www.startribune.com/in-new-york-...
In New York Times interview, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara rails against ICE tactics
He fears ICE actions in the Twin Cities are undermining public trust his department has rebuilt and could lead to a “breaking point.”
www.startribune.com
January 12, 2026 at 11:22 PM
"A dramatic surge in 911 calls to Minneapolis police have reported arrests by ICE that left cars abandoned in the roadway, blocking traffic — sometimes with dogs still inside. "
www.startribune.com/in-new-york-...
www.startribune.com/in-new-york-...
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Frey: "You cannot drag pregnant women through the snow. You're not allowed to take teenagers out of their car and detain them when they are in fact American citizens. That is against the law in every state. That is against our US Constitution."
January 12, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Frey: "You cannot drag pregnant women through the snow. You're not allowed to take teenagers out of their car and detain them when they are in fact American citizens. That is against the law in every state. That is against our US Constitution."
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Minneapolis Is in Mourning. It’s Also Very, Very Pissed Off
In the hours after an ICE officer shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, the city came together — and found a difficult balance of grief and rage.
In the hours after an ICE officer shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, the city came together — and found a difficult balance of grief and rage.
Minneapolis Is in Mourning. It's Also Very, Very Pissed Off
In the hours after an ICE officer shot and killed Rennee Nicole Good, the city came together — and found a difficult balance of grief and rage.
www.rollingstone.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Minneapolis Is in Mourning. It’s Also Very, Very Pissed Off
In the hours after an ICE officer shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, the city came together — and found a difficult balance of grief and rage.
In the hours after an ICE officer shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, the city came together — and found a difficult balance of grief and rage.
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This woman is harder than goddamn steel dealing with these goddamn thugs. I want her to be my neighbor.
January 12, 2026 at 6:47 PM
This woman is harder than goddamn steel dealing with these goddamn thugs. I want her to be my neighbor.
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John Bolton: “What I have to say, the most stunning part about the press conference was probably saying the U.S. was going to run the country. But the second most stunning was the assault on Mrs. Machado, the leader of the Democratic forces.”
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via @kaitlancollins.bsky.social
January 4, 2026 at 6:39 PM
John Bolton: “What I have to say, the most stunning part about the press conference was probably saying the U.S. was going to run the country. But the second most stunning was the assault on Mrs. Machado, the leader of the Democratic forces.”
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ALL-NEW COUNTDOWN PODCAST DROPS AT MIDNIGHT: Trump makes himself military dictator of Venezuela - until Big Oil selects his successor
Did he cut a deal with Putin? Venezuela for Ukraine?
ANOTHER Cognitive Test? Why do they keep having to GIVE him Cognitive Tests?
At midnight Eastern
Did he cut a deal with Putin? Venezuela for Ukraine?
ANOTHER Cognitive Test? Why do they keep having to GIVE him Cognitive Tests?
At midnight Eastern
January 4, 2026 at 10:41 PM
ALL-NEW COUNTDOWN PODCAST DROPS AT MIDNIGHT: Trump makes himself military dictator of Venezuela - until Big Oil selects his successor
Did he cut a deal with Putin? Venezuela for Ukraine?
ANOTHER Cognitive Test? Why do they keep having to GIVE him Cognitive Tests?
At midnight Eastern
Did he cut a deal with Putin? Venezuela for Ukraine?
ANOTHER Cognitive Test? Why do they keep having to GIVE him Cognitive Tests?
At midnight Eastern
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The year 2020, Russian state television ⬇️
January 4, 2026 at 4:40 AM
The year 2020, Russian state television ⬇️
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Veteran diplomat, Richard Haass, weighs in on Venezuela, Maduro's capture, and the future of US foreign policy. Watch Katie Couric's in-depth conversation with Richard on Katie's Substack channel.
January 4, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Veteran diplomat, Richard Haass, weighs in on Venezuela, Maduro's capture, and the future of US foreign policy. Watch Katie Couric's in-depth conversation with Richard on Katie's Substack channel.
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TRUMP: “We need Greenland”
The guardrails are gone
The guardrails are gone
January 4, 2026 at 8:21 PM
TRUMP: “We need Greenland”
The guardrails are gone
The guardrails are gone
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Yesterday, we focused on Miller’s wife’s post about Greenland (myself included), instead of sharing this ⬇️
January 4, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Yesterday, we focused on Miller’s wife’s post about Greenland (myself included), instead of sharing this ⬇️
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People are "fixating on that?" Are you surprised, Marco, when you and the president said we were taking over the country, going to run and going to steal its oil? Did you think you could just slip that in there behind the veil of a lie about drugs and "law enforcement?"
WELKER: Mr. Secretary, are you running Venezuela right now?
MARCO RUBIO: Yeah. People are fixating on that. Here's the bottom line -- we expect to see changes in Venezuela
MARCO RUBIO: Yeah. People are fixating on that. Here's the bottom line -- we expect to see changes in Venezuela
January 4, 2026 at 3:12 PM
People are "fixating on that?" Are you surprised, Marco, when you and the president said we were taking over the country, going to run and going to steal its oil? Did you think you could just slip that in there behind the veil of a lie about drugs and "law enforcement?"
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BASH: There's no question that Maduro was a destabilizing force in the region. People are celebrating in the streets all over. Is it fair to say there's some benefit in him not being in power?
CHRIS MURPHY: What changes? You just heard Sen. Cotton not be able to explain who's running the country
CHRIS MURPHY: What changes? You just heard Sen. Cotton not be able to explain who's running the country
January 4, 2026 at 2:48 PM
BASH: There's no question that Maduro was a destabilizing force in the region. People are celebrating in the streets all over. Is it fair to say there's some benefit in him not being in power?
CHRIS MURPHY: What changes? You just heard Sen. Cotton not be able to explain who's running the country
CHRIS MURPHY: What changes? You just heard Sen. Cotton not be able to explain who's running the country
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a lot of interesting revelations between the lines of this story www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
January 3, 2026 at 9:27 PM
a lot of interesting revelations between the lines of this story www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
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Watch this. Watch again.
"This incredible thing last night... We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us."
"This incredible thing last night... We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us."
January 4, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Watch this. Watch again.
"This incredible thing last night... We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us."
"This incredible thing last night... We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us."
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth:
"The American people believed Donald Trump when he promised on the campaign trail that he would get our nation out of foreign wars, but this morning we awoke to another stark reminder that he is—and has always been—a liar who has never cared about keeping his promises."
"The American people believed Donald Trump when he promised on the campaign trail that he would get our nation out of foreign wars, but this morning we awoke to another stark reminder that he is—and has always been—a liar who has never cared about keeping his promises."
January 3, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Sen. Tammy Duckworth:
"The American people believed Donald Trump when he promised on the campaign trail that he would get our nation out of foreign wars, but this morning we awoke to another stark reminder that he is—and has always been—a liar who has never cared about keeping his promises."
"The American people believed Donald Trump when he promised on the campaign trail that he would get our nation out of foreign wars, but this morning we awoke to another stark reminder that he is—and has always been—a liar who has never cared about keeping his promises."
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this is the midwest’s statue of liberty
As people in the U.S. prepared to ring in the new year, temperatures plunged as much as 20 degrees below normal across much of the country. nyti.ms/4jgj9uI
January 1, 2026 at 12:18 AM
this is the midwest’s statue of liberty
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Smith: He was getting calls from people he trusts, people he relies on—and he still refused to come to the aid of the people at the Capitol. That’s very important evidence for criminal intent in our case.
December 31, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Smith: He was getting calls from people he trusts, people he relies on—and he still refused to come to the aid of the people at the Capitol. That’s very important evidence for criminal intent in our case.
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🇺🇦😅 LOL… “Russian warship, go f*ck yourself”: This is how the broadcast of the press conference on the official channel of the Presidential Office ended.
December 28, 2025 at 10:39 PM
🇺🇦😅 LOL… “Russian warship, go f*ck yourself”: This is how the broadcast of the press conference on the official channel of the Presidential Office ended.
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It appears the whole Putin “Ukraine tried to kill me with 91 drones last night” was entirely made up. And of course Trump repeated it and said he was mad at Ukraine.
Nightly Russia launched drones and missiles at innocent people.
And tried to Kill Zelensky every day
Spare me the gaslight
Nightly Russia launched drones and missiles at innocent people.
And tried to Kill Zelensky every day
Spare me the gaslight
December 29, 2025 at 8:41 PM
It appears the whole Putin “Ukraine tried to kill me with 91 drones last night” was entirely made up. And of course Trump repeated it and said he was mad at Ukraine.
Nightly Russia launched drones and missiles at innocent people.
And tried to Kill Zelensky every day
Spare me the gaslight
Nightly Russia launched drones and missiles at innocent people.
And tried to Kill Zelensky every day
Spare me the gaslight