A. de Villiers
@tortoise2win.bsky.social
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"ICE is violence-prone because its main purpose has become theatrical. Under present leadership, ICE is less a law-enforcement agency than it is a content creator.
from David Frum:
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
from David Frum:
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Why Vance Committed So Hard to the Minneapolis Shooter
The vice president knows what ICE means to MAGA.
www.theatlantic.com
January 13, 2026 at 5:06 AM
"ICE is violence-prone because its main purpose has become theatrical. Under present leadership, ICE is less a law-enforcement agency than it is a content creator.
from David Frum:
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
from David Frum:
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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This video is the perfect encapsulation of the illegal, thuggish, unprovoked, violent conduct of ICE. Rep. @benniethompson.bsky.social, I trust that you and the House Homeland Security Committee will have interest in this.
January 13, 2026 at 2:19 AM
This video is the perfect encapsulation of the illegal, thuggish, unprovoked, violent conduct of ICE. Rep. @benniethompson.bsky.social, I trust that you and the House Homeland Security Committee will have interest in this.
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AOC: I want everybody to understand that the cuts to your health care are what’s paying for this. You get screwed over to pay a bunch of thugs in the street that are shooting mothers in the face.
January 13, 2026 at 1:20 AM
AOC: I want everybody to understand that the cuts to your health care are what’s paying for this. You get screwed over to pay a bunch of thugs in the street that are shooting mothers in the face.
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There is a longer version of the video of a kidnapping of this kid - there really is no other word for it - here. As he is being shoved into the DHS vehicle he breaks down. At about the 2 minute mark you hear a DHS agent say "wow - fucking child" sarcastically.
bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
January 13, 2026 at 12:10 AM
There is a longer version of the video of a kidnapping of this kid - there really is no other word for it - here. As he is being shoved into the DHS vehicle he breaks down. At about the 2 minute mark you hear a DHS agent say "wow - fucking child" sarcastically.
bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
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Any Democratic votes to fund DHS later this month as Minneapolis is being terrorized by DHS is going to be a major slap in the face to Americans living here. Demand major reforms or shut the government down.
January 13, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Any Democratic votes to fund DHS later this month as Minneapolis is being terrorized by DHS is going to be a major slap in the face to Americans living here. Demand major reforms or shut the government down.
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It would take a two-word amendment to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 to subject ICE agents and other federal law enforcement officers to the same liability for constitutional violations that local and state officers currently face.
If Congress actually cared about what it's seeing, it could pass that overnight.
If Congress actually cared about what it's seeing, it could pass that overnight.
January 12, 2026 at 10:56 PM
It would take a two-word amendment to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 to subject ICE agents and other federal law enforcement officers to the same liability for constitutional violations that local and state officers currently face.
If Congress actually cared about what it's seeing, it could pass that overnight.
If Congress actually cared about what it's seeing, it could pass that overnight.
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Keith Ellison: "These poorly trained, aggressive, and armed agents of the federal state have terrorized Minnesota with widespread unlawful conduct. They're making unconstitutional arrests and using excessive force ... this has to stop."
January 12, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Keith Ellison: "These poorly trained, aggressive, and armed agents of the federal state have terrorized Minnesota with widespread unlawful conduct. They're making unconstitutional arrests and using excessive force ... this has to stop."
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Ellison: "Enforcing federal immigration law and fighting fraud are just pretexts for this surge. The real reason is no secret -- Donald Trump and his administration have been targeting people, cities, and states that don't agree with them politically."
January 12, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Ellison: "Enforcing federal immigration law and fighting fraud are just pretexts for this surge. The real reason is no secret -- Donald Trump and his administration have been targeting people, cities, and states that don't agree with them politically."
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Trump Says Civil Rights Led to White People Being ‘Very Badly Treated’
www.nytimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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Trump's thugs are going hog wild and tossing gas around in one of the busiest commercial districts in Minneapolis, just a mile or so from where I live. Complete insanity.
(vid via Ford Fischer on X)
(vid via Ford Fischer on X)
January 12, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Trump's thugs are going hog wild and tossing gas around in one of the busiest commercial districts in Minneapolis, just a mile or so from where I live. Complete insanity.
(vid via Ford Fischer on X)
(vid via Ford Fischer on X)
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The justices gave Trump a loaded weapon. Of course, he’s using it.
Trump’s latest attack on the Federal Reserve is the Supreme Court's fault
The justices gave him a loaded weapon. Of course he's using it.
www.motherjones.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:24 PM
The justices gave Trump a loaded weapon. Of course, he’s using it.
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News --> Senator Mark Kelly just filed a lawsuit against Pete Hegseth, alleging that his campaign of retribution violates the First Amendment and is designed to silence congressional criticism of Trump. He calls on the court to end this harassment.
Strong stuff here:
Strong stuff here:
January 12, 2026 at 7:04 PM
News --> Senator Mark Kelly just filed a lawsuit against Pete Hegseth, alleging that his campaign of retribution violates the First Amendment and is designed to silence congressional criticism of Trump. He calls on the court to end this harassment.
Strong stuff here:
Strong stuff here:
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It really feels like America is moving from Culture Wars to Reality Wars, especially in the wake of the killing of Renee Nicole Good.
January 12, 2026 at 7:05 PM
It really feels like America is moving from Culture Wars to Reality Wars, especially in the wake of the killing of Renee Nicole Good.
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We are far past the stage of permissiveness with white-supremacist violence inside DHS. We are witnessing ICE transition into a death squad.
This cannot be reformed. The only question is who will fight to abolish it, and who will accommodate it instead.
This cannot be reformed. The only question is who will fight to abolish it, and who will accommodate it instead.
Either ICE Is Abolished or It Will Kill Many More Renee Goods
Minnesota is just the beginning of ICE's transformation into a right-wing death squad. But it can be the end
www.forever-wars.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:46 PM
We are far past the stage of permissiveness with white-supremacist violence inside DHS. We are witnessing ICE transition into a death squad.
This cannot be reformed. The only question is who will fight to abolish it, and who will accommodate it instead.
This cannot be reformed. The only question is who will fight to abolish it, and who will accommodate it instead.
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What ICE/BP is doing to Minneapolis is awful.
And it's taking everything they have. By population, Minneapolis is America's 45th largest city.
Keep both in mind at once: the regime's desire for authoritarian domination is bottomless, and they'll act on it, but their capacity to do so is limited.
And it's taking everything they have. By population, Minneapolis is America's 45th largest city.
Keep both in mind at once: the regime's desire for authoritarian domination is bottomless, and they'll act on it, but their capacity to do so is limited.
January 12, 2026 at 5:08 PM
What ICE/BP is doing to Minneapolis is awful.
And it's taking everything they have. By population, Minneapolis is America's 45th largest city.
Keep both in mind at once: the regime's desire for authoritarian domination is bottomless, and they'll act on it, but their capacity to do so is limited.
And it's taking everything they have. By population, Minneapolis is America's 45th largest city.
Keep both in mind at once: the regime's desire for authoritarian domination is bottomless, and they'll act on it, but their capacity to do so is limited.
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According to the MAGA crowd, you aren’t supposed to protest. You aren’t supposed to “yell at” or “challenge” the militarized federal agents occupying your city. And anyone who wants to be “protected” should probably just stay “in their homes.”
They want you to "quit demonstrating"
Trump's second-term crackdown on dissent started with pro-Palestinian activists. It didn’t end there.
www.motherjones.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:04 PM
According to the MAGA crowd, you aren’t supposed to protest. You aren’t supposed to “yell at” or “challenge” the militarized federal agents occupying your city. And anyone who wants to be “protected” should probably just stay “in their homes.”
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Ofcom investigating Elon Musk’s X after outcry over sexualised AI images www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Ofcom investigating Elon Musk’s X after outcry over sexualised AI images
Media regulator investigating site under Online Safety Act, with a de facto ban among possible punishments
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Ofcom investigating Elon Musk’s X after outcry over sexualised AI images www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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As numerous commentators point out, we are well past this. ICE agents are assaulting people with impunity. They are aggressively violating the 1st and 4th amendments. They are the regime’s heavily armed thugs. And they’re being cheered on by the right-wing propaganda machine.
I think it’s important to point out: ICE does NOT have the same authority as a police officer. They do NOT have the power to enforce laws, only to engage in their specific tasks.
IE: they don’t do traffic, etc. impeding traffic is not a penalty ICE can enforce against
IE: they don’t do traffic, etc. impeding traffic is not a penalty ICE can enforce against
January 12, 2026 at 3:40 PM
As numerous commentators point out, we are well past this. ICE agents are assaulting people with impunity. They are aggressively violating the 1st and 4th amendments. They are the regime’s heavily armed thugs. And they’re being cheered on by the right-wing propaganda machine.
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They want you to "quit demonstrating"
They want you to "quit demonstrating"
Trump's second-term crackdown on dissent started with pro-Palestinian activists. It didn’t end there.
www.motherjones.com
January 12, 2026 at 1:45 PM
They want you to "quit demonstrating"
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The Framers of the Constitution knew all abt guys like Trump--failsons of inherited fortunes, who could barely tie their own shoes but were highly skilled at making life miserable for their fellow citizens--which is why they insisted on eliminating inheritance practices that created those failsons.
The irony in watching Trump in the White House babble at the CEOs of some the world’s largest multinationals is that not one of them would ever hire him for anything. His stupidity and ineptitude comes through inside of five minutes. He’s also obnoxious and just weird as shit.
January 12, 2026 at 10:06 AM
The Framers of the Constitution knew all abt guys like Trump--failsons of inherited fortunes, who could barely tie their own shoes but were highly skilled at making life miserable for their fellow citizens--which is why they insisted on eliminating inheritance practices that created those failsons.
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Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, after authorities said it was being misused to generate sexually explicit and non-consensual images. n.pr/49BPyI1
Malaysia, Indonesia become first to block Musk's Grok over AI deepfakes
Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, after authorities said it was being misused to generate sexually explicit and non-consensual images.
n.pr
January 12, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, after authorities said it was being misused to generate sexually explicit and non-consensual images. n.pr/49BPyI1
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New research shows exercise is as effective as medication at reducing symptoms of depression. And you don't need to run a marathon to see benefits. So how much is enough? n.pr/4pyoy1I
Exercise is as effective as medication in treating depression, study finds
New research shows exercise is as effective as medication at reducing symptoms of depression. And you don't need to run a marathon to see benefits. So how much is enough?
n.pr
January 12, 2026 at 11:36 AM
New research shows exercise is as effective as medication at reducing symptoms of depression. And you don't need to run a marathon to see benefits. So how much is enough? n.pr/4pyoy1I
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The harassing investigation manufactured against Fed Chair Jerome Powell accuses him of renovating a federal building without proper approval from Congress, which Trump is really doing with the White House.
Because it isn’t only an attack on Fed independence, it’s also another attack on rule of law
Because it isn’t only an attack on Fed independence, it’s also another attack on rule of law
January 12, 2026 at 12:48 PM
The harassing investigation manufactured against Fed Chair Jerome Powell accuses him of renovating a federal building without proper approval from Congress, which Trump is really doing with the White House.
Because it isn’t only an attack on Fed independence, it’s also another attack on rule of law
Because it isn’t only an attack on Fed independence, it’s also another attack on rule of law
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MAGA doesn't just want "remigration." It also wants "recolonization" and "rechristianization." Clarifying @aselrod.bsky.social piece on MAGA's "theocratic" worldview blending "new age fascism and manosphere toxicity masquerading as a return to ancient wisdom."
www.liberalcurrents.com/remigration-...
www.liberalcurrents.com/remigration-...
Remigration, Recolonization, Rechristianization, Restoration: How Some of America’s Most Extreme Christian Nationalists See the New (Old) World Order
On the right's masculine, white nationalist, and theocratic framework.
www.liberalcurrents.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:49 PM
MAGA doesn't just want "remigration." It also wants "recolonization" and "rechristianization." Clarifying @aselrod.bsky.social piece on MAGA's "theocratic" worldview blending "new age fascism and manosphere toxicity masquerading as a return to ancient wisdom."
www.liberalcurrents.com/remigration-...
www.liberalcurrents.com/remigration-...