ImagineBGP
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She, her. Pearl’s mother, gardener, doer of sporadic attempts at art. Lefty but with discernment. If you only want a perfect echo chamber of Lefty Establishment thought, don’t follow *me*.
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ImagineBGP
@bearku.bsky.social
· Jan 29
Seeking the middle Way between panic and head-in-the-sand is tricky. I may not always get it right; it’s a work in progress.
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I second everything John said here. I already knew Greg Ketter from DreamHaven Books was a good person so this really isn’t surprising, but at 70 he shouldn’t have to be walking through tear gas on a Minneapolis street to try to protect his neighbors. Abolish Ice.
Remember the other day when I was saluting my friend Greg Ketter, owner of Minneapolis’ DreamHaven Books? This is him the following day. Greg will never say this, so I will — now is a great time to buy books from DreamHaven. Support Americans who stand up vs. 🧊. dreamhavenbooks.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:58 PM
I second everything John said here. I already knew Greg Ketter from DreamHaven Books was a good person so this really isn’t surprising, but at 70 he shouldn’t have to be walking through tear gas on a Minneapolis street to try to protect his neighbors. Abolish Ice.
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THIS! For God Sake, THIS!
A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
January 25, 2026 at 4:10 PM
THIS! For God Sake, THIS!
lol. Good!
Hey remember PublicSquare, that website where MAGA humpers listed their own businesses in the deluded idea that it would work out well for them?
It backfired spectacularly.
It backfired spectacularly.
Website For MAGA-Friendly Businesses Backfires As People Use It For Boycotts
Social media posts about PublicSquare have gone viral as Trump critics use it to find companies not to support – the opposite of what the site was set up for.
www.huffpost.com
January 25, 2026 at 3:34 PM
lol. Good!
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I would not visit a country where a rogue terrorist police force was hunting, assaulting, kidnapping, and murdering their own citizens.
For the safety of all visitors and citizens, all sporting events should be boycotted.
January 25, 2026 at 3:29 PM
I would not visit a country where a rogue terrorist police force was hunting, assaulting, kidnapping, and murdering their own citizens.
Character attack? Really? Summary executions are not legal regardless of the character of the executed person. Besides - they were really nice people.
January 25, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Character attack? Really? Summary executions are not legal regardless of the character of the executed person. Besides - they were really nice people.
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"You look around and think, 'Yep, this is it. Paramilitary deportations, apocalyptic foreign policy, and private corporations looting the federal government. This has to be the Fourth Reich.' Not so fast. It’s only the Fourth Reich if it comes from the Reich region of Germany."
It’s Only the Fourth Reich If It Comes from the Reich Region of Germany, Otherwise It’s Just Sparkling Fascism
Don’t be embarrassed, it’s a common mistake. You look around and think, Yep, this is it. Paramilitary deportations, apocalyptic foreign policy, and...
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January 25, 2026 at 3:20 AM
"You look around and think, 'Yep, this is it. Paramilitary deportations, apocalyptic foreign policy, and private corporations looting the federal government. This has to be the Fourth Reich.' Not so fast. It’s only the Fourth Reich if it comes from the Reich region of Germany."
Isn't extortion a Thing anymore? Has that become legal, somehow?
January 25, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Isn't extortion a Thing anymore? Has that become legal, somehow?
Extortion. Wow, for organized crime, they’re so unoriginal.
January 25, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Extortion. Wow, for organized crime, they’re so unoriginal.
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Absolutely reprehensible that AG Bondi is offering ICE stand down in exchange for access to voting rolls. Outrageous and disgusting. It shows ICE is in Minneapolis is not for law enforcement purposes. Instead it’s a way to stir up shit in blue states and extort them.
In the wake of another fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
AG Pam Bondi sends Gov. Walz a letter today making several asks including:
"Allow DOJ Civil Rights division access to state voter rolls"
AG Pam Bondi sends Gov. Walz a letter today making several asks including:
"Allow DOJ Civil Rights division access to state voter rolls"
January 25, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Absolutely reprehensible that AG Bondi is offering ICE stand down in exchange for access to voting rolls. Outrageous and disgusting. It shows ICE is in Minneapolis is not for law enforcement purposes. Instead it’s a way to stir up shit in blue states and extort them.
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Van Hollen: "They really think the American people are stupid. I mean, we can all see the video. We saw the video with Renee Good. We saw the video with Alex Pretti. The real domestic terrorists are in the White House right now."
January 25, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Van Hollen: "They really think the American people are stupid. I mean, we can all see the video. We saw the video with Renee Good. We saw the video with Alex Pretti. The real domestic terrorists are in the White House right now."
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A lot of self described Christians seem to be banking on there not actually being a hell.
January 25, 2026 at 12:55 AM
A lot of self described Christians seem to be banking on there not actually being a hell.
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Be determined, not just angry. Let your righteous fury be transformed into actions of solidarity.
I wonder if I’ll ever stop being angry all of the time.
January 24, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Be determined, not just angry. Let your righteous fury be transformed into actions of solidarity.
Ok, my favorite bit of zen for today was JD Vance suggesting that only feds should investigate feds in order to avoid kangaroo courts. Ok, JD. If I get in trouble, it should only be me investigating me thus avoiding kangaroo courts. I see. It all makes sense.
January 24, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Ok, my favorite bit of zen for today was JD Vance suggesting that only feds should investigate feds in order to avoid kangaroo courts. Ok, JD. If I get in trouble, it should only be me investigating me thus avoiding kangaroo courts. I see. It all makes sense.
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The federal government is gunning people down in the streets, lying about what happened and then preventing any independent investigation of the killings
January 24, 2026 at 9:36 PM
The federal government is gunning people down in the streets, lying about what happened and then preventing any independent investigation of the killings
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Please share
January 24, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Please share
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they're executing moms and nurses in the street. they're using preschoolers as bait. they're stealing people's dads and grandmas and children. they're tear gassing babies. they're staking out schools. there is no remedy but abolition. any proposal that doesn't start there is an act of violence.
January 24, 2026 at 7:48 PM
they're executing moms and nurses in the street. they're using preschoolers as bait. they're stealing people's dads and grandmas and children. they're tear gassing babies. they're staking out schools. there is no remedy but abolition. any proposal that doesn't start there is an act of violence.
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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.
I'm trying to stay ok because if I get upset, the dog gets upset and she doesn't understand what's going on. Her high strung little pea brain doesn't need this. Calming her helps me to calm, too. Which is good.
January 24, 2026 at 8:35 PM
I'm trying to stay ok because if I get upset, the dog gets upset and she doesn't understand what's going on. Her high strung little pea brain doesn't need this. Calming her helps me to calm, too. Which is good.
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ICE is now responsible for 66% of the homicides in Minneapolis this year.
January 24, 2026 at 4:51 PM
ICE is now responsible for 66% of the homicides in Minneapolis this year.
All I ever wanted is to read, make things, keep a garden, bake bread, take forest walks & have curly-headed children. That's all. The simplest of lives. I'm bereft that this has all been taken from me by one spoiled despot. We all have to pay attention now like never before. Our neighbors need us.
January 24, 2026 at 6:38 PM
All I ever wanted is to read, make things, keep a garden, bake bread, take forest walks & have curly-headed children. That's all. The simplest of lives. I'm bereft that this has all been taken from me by one spoiled despot. We all have to pay attention now like never before. Our neighbors need us.
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“Everyone should be allowed to carry a gun for their safety but the government can murder you in the street if you have a gun” is an incredible endpoint for the conservative moment
January 24, 2026 at 5:48 PM
“Everyone should be allowed to carry a gun for their safety but the government can murder you in the street if you have a gun” is an incredible endpoint for the conservative moment
I guess I’ll just take a minute & have a good cry then get back on the phone to tell our legislators they need to put an end to this.
January 24, 2026 at 5:51 PM
I guess I’ll just take a minute & have a good cry then get back on the phone to tell our legislators they need to put an end to this.
People thought I was over-the-top back in January of last year - and February. I’ve never in my life been so sorry to have been so right.
January 24, 2026 at 5:09 PM
People thought I was over-the-top back in January of last year - and February. I’ve never in my life been so sorry to have been so right.
Trump is responsible for these murders. Directly responsible.
January 24, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Trump is responsible for these murders. Directly responsible.
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BREAKING: The Tribune confirmed on Instagram that the man shot has died, according to two sources with knowledge of the incident.
ICE attempted to order local police from the scene, but Chief Brian O'Hara refused, sources also told the Tribune. O'Hara instructed his officers to preserve the scene.
ICE attempted to order local police from the scene, but Chief Brian O'Hara refused, sources also told the Tribune. O'Hara instructed his officers to preserve the scene.
Man shot by federal agent in south Minneapolis www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
January 24, 2026 at 4:36 PM
BREAKING: The Tribune confirmed on Instagram that the man shot has died, according to two sources with knowledge of the incident.
ICE attempted to order local police from the scene, but Chief Brian O'Hara refused, sources also told the Tribune. O'Hara instructed his officers to preserve the scene.
ICE attempted to order local police from the scene, but Chief Brian O'Hara refused, sources also told the Tribune. O'Hara instructed his officers to preserve the scene.