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stu @stu-lowfuel.bsky.social · 17h

"Why would you be against the bullshit gang databases?"

Chris Sprigman @cjsprigman.bsky.social · 17h

Yeah, but that jacket is also a crime.

stu @stu-lowfuel.bsky.social · 17h

When I started the week I would never have thought I'd finish it being named the "rock band audio consultant" for a musical theater production.

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stu @stu-lowfuel.bsky.social · 18h

I know Mike Johnson looks like an innocent rosy cheeked little boy, but it's just that his skin is deeply embarrassed to be attached to his skeleton.

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stu @stu-lowfuel.bsky.social · 1d

Good luck! It saved my mother's life when they caught the cancer in her early 70's, and she's now 80 and cancer free.

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The TRiiBE @thetriibe.com · 1d

NEW — A message of support has been circulating online for Chicago Ald. Jessie Fuentes, who was temporarily detained by federal agents last week.

A few signatures were noticeably missing: 13, to be specific.

thetriibe.com/2025/10/so-a...

So, about that letter of support for Chicago Ald. Jessie Fuentes: 13 alderpeople didn’t sign it • The TRiiBE

The letter describes what the agents did to Fuentes as an “abuse of power.” Mayor Brandon Johnson, City Clerk, Anna Valencia and City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin also signed it.

thetriibe.com

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stu @stu-lowfuel.bsky.social · 1d

If not for the helicopter stunt they pulled, I'd re-up my theory that the most effective resistance is a 4th floor walkup.

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stu @stu-lowfuel.bsky.social · 1d

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emily moonlight @threnody.bsky.social · 1d

hi, cis folks in california!

this headline leaves out that newsom has another 5 days to sign these bills into law. if you’d like to tell him he should do that to protect trans californians, you should to reach out.

he also has a phone: (916) 445-2841

want to know what to say? next post! 🧵

stu @stu-lowfuel.bsky.social · 1d

"Dear god, I've sacrificed animals to you. I'm now sacrificing people to you. What else can I do to enter your glorious white kingdom? Eat a baby? You know I'll eat a baby."

Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 1d

Apropos of nothing, Sec. Kristi Noem is currently praying over Burgerville with Portland ICE officials.

A screenshot of a video of Noem praying at a conference table with other people wearing suits. Fast food bags and water bottles sit on the table.

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stu @stu-lowfuel.bsky.social · 1d

I deleted that Newsom post because I'm now seeing conflicting reports that he hasn't vetoed yet and has til the 12th to do so. I'm sure he probably will, but I'll wait to get mad when that's confirmed.

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stu @stu-lowfuel.bsky.social · 1d

If you really want everyone to do nothing to provoke violence, then stop sharing videos of the feds' conduct since the simple act of documenting is one of their favorite reasons to get violent.

stu @stu-lowfuel.bsky.social · 1d

Reading Kelly's thread I was thinking about peoples' very cherry-picked knowledge of protest history they use as their weapon in their arguments. Then I saw a reply where someone called Kelly fucking Hayes a keyboard warrior and I'm still wrapping my head around that.

Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 1d

Y'all who keep lecturing protesters to "not give them an excuse" need to pause for a minute. Imagine yourself telling a DV victim, "Be sure not to mouth off or make any mistakes so he won't hit you. Don't give him an excuse! It's what he wants!" That's what you fools sound like.

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stu @stu-lowfuel.bsky.social · 1d

I for one am uninterested in the opinions of people defining what an atrocity is who consider a spike in their wealth and fame as being "cancelled"

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stu @stu-lowfuel.bsky.social · 1d

Many politicians and the MIC will let you die if you're broke, but a movie featuring acid piss will work harder to keep you alive.

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stu @stu-lowfuel.bsky.social · 1d

Because it took like 2 years to get released after its festival premiere I expected zero marketing, so I thought it was pretty incredible this was the main marketing focus. Glad I saw it in the theatre!

io9 @io9dotcom.bsky.social · 1d

'The Toxic Avenger' Has Helped Eliminate Over $15 Million in Medical Debt

The ooey-gooey, proudly raunchy horror comedy launched a fundraiser ahead of its theatrical release—and it's still going along with its arrival at home.

gizmodo.com

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stu @stu-lowfuel.bsky.social · 1d

A story about extreme state terrorism, abusive landlords, state sponsored forced displacement, and purposeful limitations on charity for the benefit of capital.

South Side Weekly @southsideweekly.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: In the weeks leading up to a massive ICE raid at a South Shore apartment building, neighbors saw drones surveilling the area, and teachers at a nearby school regularly saw agents in the neighborhood.

✍️ Jose Abonce for the Weekly and Maira Khwaja for @invisible.institute

Federal Agents Storm South Shore Building, Detaining Families and Children

Families were woken by flashbangs and helicopters as hundreds of federal agents raided their homes. Days later, neighbors are still searching for the missing.

southsideweekly.com

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stu @stu-lowfuel.bsky.social · 1d

I had a feeling it was mox!

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stu @stu-lowfuel.bsky.social · 1d

It's prob more the earnest "we got her!" quality of posts that bothers me since the right also gets the exact clips they want from the same exchanges. It's a theater of the absurd even more than usual. Or, I'm just on 2 hours of sleep.

stu @stu-lowfuel.bsky.social · 1d

On one hand it's good to see clips from hearings and stay up to date. On the other, they're all the same spoiled child saying exactly what you assume they would and I don't need to spoil my crossword and coffee time.

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The People's Fabric @peoplesfabric.com · 2d

“Body-camera video of a Border Patrol agent involved in the shooting of a woman who was allegedly chasing agents in Brighton Park over the weekend shows an officer saying, “Do something, b----,” before pulling over & shooting the woman five times.”

DHS has lied, a lot, about every act of violence.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 2d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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stu @stu-lowfuel.bsky.social · 2d

I don't think this is the last time we'll see this argument

Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 2d

Def. atty now getting into the definitions of journalism vs protest on another rebuttal, claiming that "presence" at a protest by itself could constitute participation in that protest.

Ellis says she doesn't want to go down that rabbit hole.

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stu @stu-lowfuel.bsky.social · 2d

Talking to my co-workers and employers (all foreign) a couple months ago: Hey here's what you should keep in mind at the border.

Today: Hey, I know we have to go to Vegas in a couple weeks, but in addition to all that border stuff, there may be no air traffic controllers so it may all be moot.

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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 2d

@unraveledpress.com & other press have been threatened, shot with less-lethals and arrested while reporting on federal immigration activities in Chicagoland and on the resulting protests at Broadview.

I'm now at a hearing asking the federal court to rein ICE & co in. I'll let you know how it goes.

unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 2d

Well, yeah, we're suing ICE.

This wasn't really a hard decision. As little faith as we have in institutions, we recognize the value of drawing visible lines in the sand. We drew ours personally a while ago, but better late than never.

May every protester be freed and may this occupation end.

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stu @stu-lowfuel.bsky.social · 3d

That reads like a donation plea email that was accidentally tweeted

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stu @stu-lowfuel.bsky.social · 3d

You'd think tech CEO's could afford therapy

stu @stu-lowfuel.bsky.social · 4d

Holy shit. I assumed they were some random

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