@waitingforrousseau.bsky.social
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Operation Barbarossa
January 12, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Operation Barbarossa
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It's a cotdamned masterpiece of a photo. @pulitzerprizes.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 9:39 PM
It's a cotdamned masterpiece of a photo. @pulitzerprizes.bsky.social
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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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things off the top of my head that i can think of that conservatives have called tyranny
- health care subsidies
- seeing pronouns in an email
- being suspended from a social media platform
- pride month
- baking a cake for a same sex wedding
- legal rulings against donald trump
- EV benchmarks
- health care subsidies
- seeing pronouns in an email
- being suspended from a social media platform
- pride month
- baking a cake for a same sex wedding
- legal rulings against donald trump
- EV benchmarks
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 9:51 PM
things off the top of my head that i can think of that conservatives have called tyranny
- health care subsidies
- seeing pronouns in an email
- being suspended from a social media platform
- pride month
- baking a cake for a same sex wedding
- legal rulings against donald trump
- EV benchmarks
- health care subsidies
- seeing pronouns in an email
- being suspended from a social media platform
- pride month
- baking a cake for a same sex wedding
- legal rulings against donald trump
- EV benchmarks
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Students at Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis are walking out to protest ICE days after a clash between U.S. Border Patrol agents and protesters at the school.
📸: Jerry Holt
📸: Jerry Holt
January 12, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Students at Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis are walking out to protest ICE days after a clash between U.S. Border Patrol agents and protesters at the school.
📸: Jerry Holt
📸: Jerry Holt
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for example in this one he's pretending he's a Serious Journalist and she's like oh he's a badass, he's such a big man, look at this big man, he's so intelligent, What A Big Man
and it totally breaks his scene
and it totally breaks his scene
Oh my god this lady rules. I love this.
Just make fun of these poseurs.
Just make fun of these poseurs.
January 12, 2026 at 8:04 PM
for example in this one he's pretending he's a Serious Journalist and she's like oh he's a badass, he's such a big man, look at this big man, he's so intelligent, What A Big Man
and it totally breaks his scene
and it totally breaks his scene
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The point is to turn the lights on in the theater and make them feel self-conscious and embarassed about having been cheering along so they will stop participating. Break the spell.
January 12, 2026 at 7:55 PM
The point is to turn the lights on in the theater and make them feel self-conscious and embarassed about having been cheering along so they will stop participating. Break the spell.
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There are a lot of different types and qualities of mockery; probably everyone reading this has something different in mind and what works in one situation isn't going to be what works in another situation. The point is that if people are enchanted into belief by a vibe, make that vibe sour somehow.
January 12, 2026 at 7:53 PM
There are a lot of different types and qualities of mockery; probably everyone reading this has something different in mind and what works in one situation isn't going to be what works in another situation. The point is that if people are enchanted into belief by a vibe, make that vibe sour somehow.
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If you look at fascist participation as collective make-believe (ie people participate through vibes and suspension of disbelief instead of being convinced by evidence and reasoned argument), mockery can be a way to break up the play-act and spoil the game for the participants.
This isn't just a casual observation. Fascism scholars have long made this point. It's why calling them "weird" was a more effective strategy than talking about the prices of eggs. Fascism is an aesthetic political movement - you need to make people feel embarassed and horrified by it.
one of the most effective weapons we have against fascism is mockery, especially when its really funny
January 12, 2026 at 6:59 PM
If you look at fascist participation as collective make-believe (ie people participate through vibes and suspension of disbelief instead of being convinced by evidence and reasoned argument), mockery can be a way to break up the play-act and spoil the game for the participants.
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Sen. Kelly: “If Pete Hegseth succeeds in silencing me, then he and every other Secretary of Defense who comes after him will have license to punish any retired veteran of any political persuasion for the things that they say.”
January 12, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Sen. Kelly: “If Pete Hegseth succeeds in silencing me, then he and every other Secretary of Defense who comes after him will have license to punish any retired veteran of any political persuasion for the things that they say.”
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Fundraiser for Minneapolis ICE shooter that’s already raised $178,000 casually points out that the mayor is Jewish 😬
January 12, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Fundraiser for Minneapolis ICE shooter that’s already raised $178,000 casually points out that the mayor is Jewish 😬
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Something even crazier is that facial recognition is notoriously bad at correctly identifying non-white people. Almost like it's on purpose.
January 12, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Something even crazier is that facial recognition is notoriously bad at correctly identifying non-white people. Almost like it's on purpose.
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And the fact that they’re apparently using a facial recognition app on her (to bypass her refusal to provide ID) while keeping their own faces covered
January 12, 2026 at 8:57 PM
And the fact that they’re apparently using a facial recognition app on her (to bypass her refusal to provide ID) while keeping their own faces covered
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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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First of all, good for her for calmly standing her ground and ignoring all the empty threats -- "we're gonna put you in the car and ID you!" -- until these goons give up and slink away.
Second, the irony of masked agents of the state with no name plates demanding *other* people identify themselves?
Second, the irony of masked agents of the state with no name plates demanding *other* people identify themselves?
This woman is harder than goddamn steel dealing with these goddamn thugs. I want her to be my neighbor.
January 12, 2026 at 8:55 PM
First of all, good for her for calmly standing her ground and ignoring all the empty threats -- "we're gonna put you in the car and ID you!" -- until these goons give up and slink away.
Second, the irony of masked agents of the state with no name plates demanding *other* people identify themselves?
Second, the irony of masked agents of the state with no name plates demanding *other* people identify themselves?
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“He’s got nothin’ to say! He’s got nothin’ to say!”
Minnesota woman 👸 drags right-wing propaganda outlet reporter
Minnesota woman 👸 drags right-wing propaganda outlet reporter
January 11, 2026 at 4:25 AM
“He’s got nothin’ to say! He’s got nothin’ to say!”
Minnesota woman 👸 drags right-wing propaganda outlet reporter
Minnesota woman 👸 drags right-wing propaganda outlet reporter
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one of the most effective weapons we have against fascism is mockery, especially when its really funny
It occurs to me all the yelling at ICE in MPLS isn't merely funny. Getting made fun of like this is awful for morale. ICE is losing field officers faster than it can wave them through training, and a big part of it is how little of this these little weasels can take.
ICE at Midway Target and seem to possible be leaving. Lots of community members here
January 12, 2026 at 5:14 PM
one of the most effective weapons we have against fascism is mockery, especially when its really funny
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They can’t tell people they meet at parties what their job is. They cant show their faces in public.
And wearing masks all day, especially when doing physically activity is uncomfortable.
Keep up the shame!
And wearing masks all day, especially when doing physically activity is uncomfortable.
Keep up the shame!
January 12, 2026 at 7:17 PM
They can’t tell people they meet at parties what their job is. They cant show their faces in public.
And wearing masks all day, especially when doing physically activity is uncomfortable.
Keep up the shame!
And wearing masks all day, especially when doing physically activity is uncomfortable.
Keep up the shame!
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It occurs to me all the yelling at ICE in MPLS isn't merely funny. Getting made fun of like this is awful for morale. ICE is losing field officers faster than it can wave them through training, and a big part of it is how little of this these little weasels can take.
ICE at Midway Target and seem to possible be leaving. Lots of community members here
January 12, 2026 at 12:46 AM
It occurs to me all the yelling at ICE in MPLS isn't merely funny. Getting made fun of like this is awful for morale. ICE is losing field officers faster than it can wave them through training, and a big part of it is how little of this these little weasels can take.
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ICE at Midway Target and seem to possible be leaving. Lots of community members here
January 11, 2026 at 7:57 PM
ICE at Midway Target and seem to possible be leaving. Lots of community members here
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It's not too early to start preparing for impeachment.
Embracing Impeachment
The case against Trump and his cabinet keeps growing—and the argument for waiting is no longer convincing.
lnk.thebulwark.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:30 PM
It's not too early to start preparing for impeachment.
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Trump’s line is that disrespect to law enforcement is punishable by death. Impeach and remove. This is not tolerable.
Q: "Do you believe that deadly force was necessary?"
Trump: "It was highly disrespectful of law enforcement. The woman and her friend were highly disrespectful of law enforcement…Law enforcement should not be in a position where they have to put up with this stuff."
Trump: "It was highly disrespectful of law enforcement. The woman and her friend were highly disrespectful of law enforcement…Law enforcement should not be in a position where they have to put up with this stuff."
January 12, 2026 at 4:52 AM
Trump’s line is that disrespect to law enforcement is punishable by death. Impeach and remove. This is not tolerable.
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I highly recommend “sound on” for this new angle
January 12, 2026 at 3:07 AM
I highly recommend “sound on” for this new angle