Bradly Mason
@alsoacarpenter.bsky.social
Husband, Father, Catholic Parishioner. Also a Carpenter. Anti-racist, anti-fascist, anti-capitalist (but I repeat myself).
Email: brad@alsoacarpenter.com
Email: brad@alsoacarpenter.com
A long quote for SM, yes. But one of my favorite quotes, to kick off Black History Month. From Stokely (Ture) and Carmichael's Black Power:
"Nevertheless, some observers have labeled those who advocate Black Power as racists; 1/
"Nevertheless, some observers have labeled those who advocate Black Power as racists; 1/
February 1, 2026 at 11:31 PM
A long quote for SM, yes. But one of my favorite quotes, to kick off Black History Month. From Stokely (Ture) and Carmichael's Black Power:
"Nevertheless, some observers have labeled those who advocate Black Power as racists; 1/
"Nevertheless, some observers have labeled those who advocate Black Power as racists; 1/
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Leading American companies — including Palantir, Deloitte, and private prison giant GEO Group — raked in over $22B from ICE and CBP contracts last year.
Do not forget who is profiting from cruelty and human suffering.
Do not forget who is profiting from cruelty and human suffering.
January 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Leading American companies — including Palantir, Deloitte, and private prison giant GEO Group — raked in over $22B from ICE and CBP contracts last year.
Do not forget who is profiting from cruelty and human suffering.
Do not forget who is profiting from cruelty and human suffering.
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The arrests of Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and Jamael Lundy are unacceptable and a clear violation of the Constitution.
This is a dangerous abuse of power that threatens the rights of every single American.
They must be released immediately.
This is a dangerous abuse of power that threatens the rights of every single American.
They must be released immediately.
January 30, 2026 at 4:54 PM
The arrests of Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and Jamael Lundy are unacceptable and a clear violation of the Constitution.
This is a dangerous abuse of power that threatens the rights of every single American.
They must be released immediately.
This is a dangerous abuse of power that threatens the rights of every single American.
They must be released immediately.
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Georgia Fort, an independent journalist and vice president of the Minnesota NABJ chapter, was also arrested by federal agents this morning
I was sent this video of agents at her door:
I was sent this video of agents at her door:
January 30, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Georgia Fort, an independent journalist and vice president of the Minnesota NABJ chapter, was also arrested by federal agents this morning
I was sent this video of agents at her door:
I was sent this video of agents at her door:
"New video uncovered verifies that she was flirting with him 11 days prior to the incident."
It's the same. The Right disgusts me.
It's the same. The Right disgusts me.
January 30, 2026 at 4:25 PM
"New video uncovered verifies that she was flirting with him 11 days prior to the incident."
It's the same. The Right disgusts me.
It's the same. The Right disgusts me.
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In a blistering ruling, a Bush-appointed conservative federal judge said that ICE "has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence."
Congress must not give one more cent to this rogue agency.
Congress must not give one more cent to this rogue agency.
January 29, 2026 at 7:15 PM
In a blistering ruling, a Bush-appointed conservative federal judge said that ICE "has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence."
Congress must not give one more cent to this rogue agency.
Congress must not give one more cent to this rogue agency.
So, if agents killed Pretti because he kicked in a tail light 11 days prior, that just makes it murder one.
Beyond that possibility, I fail to see your point.
Beyond that possibility, I fail to see your point.
January 29, 2026 at 8:32 PM
So, if agents killed Pretti because he kicked in a tail light 11 days prior, that just makes it murder one.
Beyond that possibility, I fail to see your point.
Beyond that possibility, I fail to see your point.
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More authoritarianism and intimidation. This is not about 2020. That’s the smokescreen. This is about the midterms and 2028. There will be a lot more of this in the coming months.
January 28, 2026 at 5:45 PM
More authoritarianism and intimidation. This is not about 2020. That’s the smokescreen. This is about the midterms and 2028. There will be a lot more of this in the coming months.
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Donald J. Trump: "We're bringing back God"
God:
God:
January 27, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Donald J. Trump: "We're bringing back God"
God:
God:
To my eyes, Pretti wasn't even protesting, just observing, until agents tossed a woman to the ground. As such, I won't even call him a protestor. I mean, he wasn't even at a protest!
January 28, 2026 at 10:30 PM
To my eyes, Pretti wasn't even protesting, just observing, until agents tossed a woman to the ground. As such, I won't even call him a protestor. I mean, he wasn't even at a protest!
The VAST majority of undocumented immigrants have brought great value to our nation. This is just a matter of fact.
January 28, 2026 at 10:25 PM
The VAST majority of undocumented immigrants have brought great value to our nation. This is just a matter of fact.
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Did Bovino have a speck of decency to apologize, at least just for what he said about Pretti? No.
Did JD Vance? No.
Did Stephen Miller? No.
Did Kristi Noem? No.
They simply lack basic human decency and have no business being in senior positions of the US government.
Did JD Vance? No.
Did Stephen Miller? No.
Did Kristi Noem? No.
They simply lack basic human decency and have no business being in senior positions of the US government.
January 27, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Did Bovino have a speck of decency to apologize, at least just for what he said about Pretti? No.
Did JD Vance? No.
Did Stephen Miller? No.
Did Kristi Noem? No.
They simply lack basic human decency and have no business being in senior positions of the US government.
Did JD Vance? No.
Did Stephen Miller? No.
Did Kristi Noem? No.
They simply lack basic human decency and have no business being in senior positions of the US government.
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New: DHS now says that two weeks of missing surveillance footage from ICE's Broadview Detention center isn't "missing," it was never recorded in the first place and thus can't be produced in an abuse lawsuit. An utter shitshow:
www.404media.co/dhs-says-cri...
www.404media.co/dhs-says-cri...
DHS Says Critical ICE Surveillance Footage From Abuse Case Was Actually Never Recorded, Doesn't Matter
Court records reveal the incredibly sad state of ICE's evidence retention systems.
www.404media.co
January 27, 2026 at 4:42 PM
New: DHS now says that two weeks of missing surveillance footage from ICE's Broadview Detention center isn't "missing," it was never recorded in the first place and thus can't be produced in an abuse lawsuit. An utter shitshow:
www.404media.co/dhs-says-cri...
www.404media.co/dhs-says-cri...
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One armed goon loses his shit at an observer who's backing up, and then several more armed goons tackle the observer to the ground, and then even more armed goons form a protective shield around the armed goons handcuffing the observer for hurting an armed goon's feelings.
This can't be "reformed"
This can't be "reformed"
January 27, 2026 at 3:20 PM
One armed goon loses his shit at an observer who's backing up, and then several more armed goons tackle the observer to the ground, and then even more armed goons form a protective shield around the armed goons handcuffing the observer for hurting an armed goon's feelings.
This can't be "reformed"
This can't be "reformed"
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Exactly right.
Bovino's leaving? Great, get Noem to resign.
Noem resigns? Great, defund and dismantle ICE.
Go after Stephen Miller too. Bring charges against ICE thugs at the state and local level. Lawsuits. New state laws restricting them.
Every possible angle.
Bovino's leaving? Great, get Noem to resign.
Noem resigns? Great, defund and dismantle ICE.
Go after Stephen Miller too. Bring charges against ICE thugs at the state and local level. Lawsuits. New state laws restricting them.
Every possible angle.
They are wounded and flailing. Press the advantage.
January 27, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Exactly right.
Bovino's leaving? Great, get Noem to resign.
Noem resigns? Great, defund and dismantle ICE.
Go after Stephen Miller too. Bring charges against ICE thugs at the state and local level. Lawsuits. New state laws restricting them.
Every possible angle.
Bovino's leaving? Great, get Noem to resign.
Noem resigns? Great, defund and dismantle ICE.
Go after Stephen Miller too. Bring charges against ICE thugs at the state and local level. Lawsuits. New state laws restricting them.
Every possible angle.
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Okay. Time to call your democratic senators and tell them that Bovino’s demotion and humiliation WILL NOT SUFFICE to fund DHS.
January 27, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Okay. Time to call your democratic senators and tell them that Bovino’s demotion and humiliation WILL NOT SUFFICE to fund DHS.
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I recently finished 👇🏻 book where the author recasts the current moment in the North American church as primarily one of Simony, but not as the world buying positions in the church, but the church using its symbols and language to gain power in the world. He then relates other heresies to this moment
January 26, 2026 at 8:47 PM
I recently finished 👇🏻 book where the author recasts the current moment in the North American church as primarily one of Simony, but not as the world buying positions in the church, but the church using its symbols and language to gain power in the world. He then relates other heresies to this moment
Seems to me that you say "Jesus" but mean "Caesar."
January 26, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Seems to me that you say "Jesus" but mean "Caesar."
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"ICE will leave Minnesota if you hand over your voter rolls" tells you everything you need to know.
This was never about immigration or fraud. It was always about rigging elections.
This was never about immigration or fraud. It was always about rigging elections.
January 25, 2026 at 11:01 PM
"ICE will leave Minnesota if you hand over your voter rolls" tells you everything you need to know.
This was never about immigration or fraud. It was always about rigging elections.
This was never about immigration or fraud. It was always about rigging elections.
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This lawless administration is now operating under the “what are you gonna do about it” doctrine. A John Roberts creation.
January 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM
This lawless administration is now operating under the “what are you gonna do about it” doctrine. A John Roberts creation.
THE DAY George Bush et. al. created DHS I complained to everyone I know that it would be a totalitarian nightmare. Back then I was a libertarian (yes, silly, I know). But it seemed so obvious from the beginning that this was where it would end up.
January 25, 2026 at 4:31 PM
THE DAY George Bush et. al. created DHS I complained to everyone I know that it would be a totalitarian nightmare. Back then I was a libertarian (yes, silly, I know). But it seemed so obvious from the beginning that this was where it would end up.
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A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
January 25, 2026 at 1:18 AM
A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
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America as you have known it dying because we have to build this country better. Full stop. Holding on to the fantasy nostalgia doesn't help the people of Minneapolis, or anyone captured by ICE. You have lived with an illusion of freedom, but this is Authoritarianism 101.
January 25, 2026 at 4:08 PM
America as you have known it dying because we have to build this country better. Full stop. Holding on to the fantasy nostalgia doesn't help the people of Minneapolis, or anyone captured by ICE. You have lived with an illusion of freedom, but this is Authoritarianism 101.
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ANOTHER ANGLE: the original video was deleted but I screen capped it. Here it is.
January 24, 2026 at 8:39 PM
ANOTHER ANGLE: the original video was deleted but I screen capped it. Here it is.