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Theresa @ussterraesa.bsky.social · Mar 4
a man with long hair and a beard says " all we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us
Alt: Gandalf, a man with long hair and a beard says " all we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us
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warrenterra.bsky.social
A screencap so the sign can be read:
One frame from the video, showing that the sign held by one dancer reads "JUSTICE FOR RENEE GOOD"
January 10, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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sarahkendzior.bsky.social
It's important to know who said what and when because 1) it shows who to trust in terms of analysis 2) it shows potential targets of the state who to trust in terms of protection.

If they had power and didn't take Epstein or ICE seriously before 2025, they're bullshitting now. And that's dangerous.
January 10, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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leahmcelrath.bsky.social
Citrinowicz’s analysis of events in Iran continued:

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F. In the background, it should be remembered that there is no real opposition to the regime inside Iran, while outside Iran the opposition is conflicted and weak, perhaps challenging the regime on a symbolic level (calls for the return of the monarchy) but influence on on the ground except spreading disinformation in massive numbers. G. We must also remember that quite a few Iranians who oppose the regime fear the collapse of the regime into a vacuum that will lead to instability in the country, along with fears of Iran disintegrating into provinces. This fact is especially important if the current government can offer something that is not the current policy. In other words, there are many people who oppose the regime but at the same time are very afraid of their fate if this regime collanses. H. The Achilles heel of the Iranian security system is the army. It is doubtful that we will see any defections in the Revolutionary Guards in light of their deep commitment to the regime, but the army is precisely the body that will be challenged given a significant escalation in the regime's repressive efforts. I. Against the backdrop of the expected dramatic increase in repression efforts, the dilemma in Washington will worsen regarding the question of their involvement and support for the protesters in light of President Trump's statements on the subject. But let us not be surprised that the administration could take advantage of the current situation and once again offer Iran (as it did during the war a new diplomatic agreement in which Iran forgo enriching uranium on its territory. Bottom line: The regime is been challenged with an unprecedented demonstrations, perhaps the most serious since the 1979 revolution. But those expecting a rerun of Syria case may be disappointed, as the regime still has significant pockets of support that will lead a tough crackdown in the coming days. Based on the protesters' reactions, significant changes may be taking place within the government ranks before any collapse that might not occur… 4:22 AM • 1/10/26 • 103K Views
January 10, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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leahmcelrath.bsky.social
This thread by Danny Citrinowicz is the most well-informed analysis I’ve seen of events in Iran.

I’ve hesitated to post it because he was formerly head of the Iran branch of Israeli defense intelligence—but his nuanced and non-ideological perspective merits sharing.

(We live in wild times.)

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Danny (Dennis) Citrin... • X.com @citrinowicz The situation in #ranProtests - short summary: A. First of all, we must remember - there is a lot of disinformation, mainly from elements who seek to establish the understanding that "the regime is breathing its last breaths." Reports of the collapse of cities, the defection of senior officials, and the preparation of a refuge for the Iranian supreme leader in Russia are part of an ongoing effort to create the feeling that the regime is just days away from collapse. B. What do we know? The regime has no intention of giving up. #Khamenei's speech yesterday likely signaled a significant increase in the regime's repressive efforts, and so it appears that there were serious clashes between protesters and regime officials tonight. C. The regime's main problem remains - it is unable to stop the protests even after measures such as cutting off the internet. This fact and the increase in repression efforts will probably lead to a significant increase in the number of casualties in the coming days. But even if the protests calm down, the regime's situation will still be extremely complicated. D. It should be remembered that the regime in Iran has a stable support base. It should be noted that over 13 million people voted for the ultra-conservative candidate - #Jalili - in the last presidential election. Such a support base constitutes a support for the regime and the activities of the Basij and Revolutionary Guards. These are not going to disappear easily. E. And yet, given the fact that the regime is not a "Monolith," it is likely that behind the scenes there are struggles regarding the policy that the regime should adopt. This fact is important because, contrary to the expectation that the regime will collapse in one day, the high probability right now is actually for changes within it, whether a dramatic change in policy led by figures like President Pazhakian, Ali Larijani eith the support of former President#Rouhani, or extreme changes in the regime's policy if the IRGC takes responsibility for the country.
January 10, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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I spoke today with my Danish and Greenlandic counterparts, Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Vivian Motzfeldt, to reiterate Canada’s steadfast support for the Kingdom of Denmark and Greenland’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
January 10, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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John Lewis www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-r...
January 10, 2026 at 9:14 PM
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John Lewis? www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-r...
January 10, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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leahmcelrath.bsky.social
Joint statement by the leaders of Greenland’s political parties:

We are united as a people.
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We do not want to be Americans. We do not want to be Danes. We want to be Greenlanders.
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The future of Greenland must be decided by Greenlanders.

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Inuiattut ataatsimoorpugut • 09/01/2026
January 10, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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acabylonbee.bsky.social
if i were trump id release the epstein files to distract from ice
January 10, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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marynmck.bsky.social
We get to sit back and watch the animal fat lobby (beef, pork, dairy) fight the seed oils lobby (soy, corn) for pyramid space.
January 10, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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johncluverius.bsky.social
i'm not saying this as anyone who knows anything about health; i'm saying it as someone who is an alleged expert in interest group politics: the American beef industry is all over MAHA, wellness, and podcast spaces.

remember "bacon mania?" totally a marketing strategy by the pork industry.
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · 13h
New federal dietary guidelines give federal approval to beef tallow, a fat that both cardiologists and the U.S. government told Americans to avoid for nearly half a century.
Beef Tallow Rises to the Top of the U.S. Food Pyramid
The new dietary guidelines give federal approval to a fat that has slowly caught on with consumers, even as doctors have warned against it.
nyti.ms
January 10, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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jamellebouie.net
yes! a good number of MAHA-approved products are just repurposed waste from beef production
johncluverius.bsky.social John Cluverius @johncluverius.bsky.social · 12h
i'm not saying this as anyone who knows anything about health; i'm saying it as someone who is an alleged expert in interest group politics: the American beef industry is all over MAHA, wellness, and podcast spaces.

remember "bacon mania?" totally a marketing strategy by the pork industry.
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · 13h
New federal dietary guidelines give federal approval to beef tallow, a fat that both cardiologists and the U.S. government told Americans to avoid for nearly half a century.
January 10, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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atrupar.com
I’ve heard from multiple friends today about daycares being raided and parents being ripped out of cars (in one case with a child left behind in the backseat). Grim times here.
whstancil.bsky.social Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 2d
The situation in Minneapolis is insane: seemingly many large convoys of heavily armed masked men, blocking off streets at random, grabbing people nearly at random, racing around the city with no discernible plan or aim. Under attack by our own government the day after it killed someone
January 8, 2026 at 11:12 PM
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drf5n.bsky.social
Run. Masked irregulars ain't Officer Friendly.

If it is a carjacking, you're supposed to give them the car

But if it looks like an abduction, you're not supposed to let them take you to the second crime scene.

www.artofmanliness.com/skills/manly...

www.thefreefinancialadvisor.com/road-rage-6-...
How to Survive (and Prevent) a Carjacking
You’re sitting in your car at an intersection listening to the Blend on Sirius XM. Suddenly your door swings open and a gun is shoved in your face. “Out of the car!” a voice yells. You’re getting carj...
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January 9, 2026 at 1:48 AM
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ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
Naming a police officer is not doxxing. We aren’t supposed to have secret police in America.
January 9, 2026 at 12:10 AM
ussterraesa.bsky.social
Poor people eating too much Kraft dinner and sugar? RFK: Let them eat avocados and steak

text.npr.org/nx-s1-5667021
RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid puts meat, cheese and vegetables at the top
text.npr.org
January 8, 2026 at 6:22 AM
ussterraesa.bsky.social
She had pronouns! 😫
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d
Jesse Watters highlights that Renee Nicole Good, the woman killed by ICE, had "pronouns in her bio" and "leaves behind a lesbian partner and a child from a previous marriage"
January 8, 2026 at 5:46 AM
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Posted this earlier, in fact.
January 8, 2026 at 4:35 AM
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mattdelong.bsky.social
“Disney princess ears” is a pretty good line
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d
Q: After you told ICE to get the F out, Republicans are criticizing you for escalating tensions

FREY: I'm sorry if I offered their Disney princess ears, but if we're talking about what's inflammatory, on one hand you got someone who dropped an F bomb & on other you have someone who killed someone
January 8, 2026 at 4:39 AM
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they are recruiting for the worst, bottom-of-the-barrel chuds imaginable and those chuds are behaving exactly as you'd expect
wesburdine.bsky.social Wes Burdine @wesburdine.bsky.social · 3d
MPR playing an eye witness account right now of ICE shooting directly through the windshield at her face and not giving her medical care for 10 minutes.
gretchenbrown.bsky.social gretchen brown, real snoopy enjoyer @gretchenbrown.bsky.social · 3d
MPR News is live right now bringing you updates on this. mprnews.org/listen
January 7, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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wesburdine.bsky.social
Please go follow @mprnews.org
This happened just blocks from George Floyd Square.
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
January 7, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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When I was able to watch the security footage of this officer distracting/leading the ravenous mob of frothing rabid lunatics, I was having a full-blown panic attack.

He saved a good number of lives that day, including the Vice President. Definition of a selfless hero.
January 6, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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figgityfigs.bsky.social
This is what I don’t get either. They say 2020 was stolen and they know who stole it and now they control DoJ and they haven’t done shit about it. If true it would be one of the biggest crimes in American history but it’s just a rage bait meme.
goldwagnathan.bsky.social Nathan Goldwag @goldwagnathan.bsky.social · 4d
I'm not even talking just about Democrats here; Republicans claim to believe that there was a conspiracy to rig the 2020 election and almost none of them act like that was true. It gets treated with the same level of scrutiny and emotional investment as Cracker Barrel changing their fucking logo.
January 6, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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miafarrow.bsky.social
US oil companies say Trump did NOT inform them of his intention to take over Venezuela. They say extracting oil there would be too costly & take years to build the infrastructure - in a place too chaotic & dangerous for their workers

Trump is impulsively doing things with no viable end vision.
January 6, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.

There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.

Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
www.forbes.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:25 AM