🌠🐻 Margaret Abberley🌻🧩
@berryfields.bsky.social
The Bog at Frostbite Falls. Pointing north, measuring up, & changing the world day by day. Exploring patience, patterns, hiccups, & connections. MN, NZ, #BookSky, #bees 🐝, journalistic integrity. #GenX Quantum Realm #WWFRD 🚋 #Proginoskes #MGlit #Dragons
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We are starting to put out “Mission Implausible” - our podcast on conspiracy theories - on YouTube. Pls consider subscribing and following (free).
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Mission Implausible
As former high-level CIA operatives, John Sipher and Jerry O'Shea would create fake conspiracies around the world. Now, with the help of experts, they execute their own fun and fearless investigations...
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January 8, 2026 at 7:07 PM
We are starting to put out “Mission Implausible” - our podcast on conspiracy theories - on YouTube. Pls consider subscribing and following (free).
youtube.com/@missionimpl...
youtube.com/@missionimpl...
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Hypocrisy is the tribute vice pays to virtue when people are working from shared values. MAGA has a totally different worldview which prizes domination of the out-group as its highest good.
They’re fascists.
www.thebulwark.com/p/renee-good...
They’re fascists.
www.thebulwark.com/p/renee-good...
The Distance Between Renee Good and Ashli Babbitt Is Fascism
It’s not a hypocrisy. It’s a coherent worldview.
www.thebulwark.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Hypocrisy is the tribute vice pays to virtue when people are working from shared values. MAGA has a totally different worldview which prizes domination of the out-group as its highest good.
They’re fascists.
www.thebulwark.com/p/renee-good...
They’re fascists.
www.thebulwark.com/p/renee-good...
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New: we've obtained material explaining how an ICE surveillance system, called Webloc, works. Draw shape on a map, see all phones available there, follow them home. All without warrant
“This is a very dangerous tool in the hands of an out-of-control agency.” www.404media.co/inside-ices-...
“This is a very dangerous tool in the hands of an out-of-control agency.” www.404media.co/inside-ices-...
Inside ICE’s Tool to Monitor Phones in Entire Neighborhoods
404 Media has obtained material that explains how Tangles and Webloc, two surveillance systems ICE recently purchased, work. Webloc can track phones without a warrant and follow their owners home or t...
www.404media.co
January 8, 2026 at 2:03 PM
New: we've obtained material explaining how an ICE surveillance system, called Webloc, works. Draw shape on a map, see all phones available there, follow them home. All without warrant
“This is a very dangerous tool in the hands of an out-of-control agency.” www.404media.co/inside-ices-...
“This is a very dangerous tool in the hands of an out-of-control agency.” www.404media.co/inside-ices-...
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According to my sources, the FBI was initially open to a concurrent investigation with the MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (the state agency that would do this investigation).
Trumpy U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen heard about this and intervened, barring the FBI from cooperating with local police.
Trumpy U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen heard about this and intervened, barring the FBI from cooperating with local police.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota investigators say they can't access evidence after fatal ICE shooting and FBI won't work jointly on probe.
@reuters.com
@reuters.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:35 PM
According to my sources, the FBI was initially open to a concurrent investigation with the MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (the state agency that would do this investigation).
Trumpy U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen heard about this and intervened, barring the FBI from cooperating with local police.
Trumpy U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen heard about this and intervened, barring the FBI from cooperating with local police.
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Every accusation does indeed seem to be a confession with these people...
ICE has a growing pattern of claiming vehicles were used as weapons to justify shootings, only for evidence to later undermine that claim. At the same time, video footage increasingly shows ICE agents using their own vehicles aggressively against unarmed people.
January 8, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Every accusation does indeed seem to be a confession with these people...
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Walz: "I couldn't help but think, and it scares me a bit -- 'The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most important directive.' It certainly feels like that in this moment."
January 8, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Walz: "I couldn't help but think, and it scares me a bit -- 'The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most important directive.' It certainly feels like that in this moment."
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NEW: The FBI is actively covering up the murder of Renee Nicole Good. I’m going LIVE with @katiephang.bsky.social on Substack in FIVE MINUTES to discuss. Muellershewrote.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:58 PM
NEW: The FBI is actively covering up the murder of Renee Nicole Good. I’m going LIVE with @katiephang.bsky.social on Substack in FIVE MINUTES to discuss. Muellershewrote.com
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JUST NOW: At end of press conference, Gov Tim Walz (D-MN) quotes George Orwell
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears"
(Some Congressional Democrats used same quote Tuesday, on 5-year mark of Jan 6)
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears"
(Some Congressional Democrats used same quote Tuesday, on 5-year mark of Jan 6)
January 8, 2026 at 5:58 PM
JUST NOW: At end of press conference, Gov Tim Walz (D-MN) quotes George Orwell
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears"
(Some Congressional Democrats used same quote Tuesday, on 5-year mark of Jan 6)
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears"
(Some Congressional Democrats used same quote Tuesday, on 5-year mark of Jan 6)
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Ellison: "State authorities can investigate anyway. We don't need their authority. It's at least arguable that there's a violation of MN statues here. All of them depend on an investigation though. And the federal govt can't stop MN from doing it's own, but I would hope it wouldn't come to that."
January 8, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Ellison: "State authorities can investigate anyway. We don't need their authority. It's at least arguable that there's a violation of MN statues here. All of them depend on an investigation though. And the federal govt can't stop MN from doing it's own, but I would hope it wouldn't come to that."
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Quite a statement by judge who ruled a 4th Trump-appointed acting US Attorney (John Sarcone in NY) is unlawfully appointed
Judge says Trump Admin made "choice to invoke that power thru a statutory end-run & then leverage that power against a perceived rival of the President.
Judge says Trump Admin made "choice to invoke that power thru a statutory end-run & then leverage that power against a perceived rival of the President.
January 8, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Quite a statement by judge who ruled a 4th Trump-appointed acting US Attorney (John Sarcone in NY) is unlawfully appointed
Judge says Trump Admin made "choice to invoke that power thru a statutory end-run & then leverage that power against a perceived rival of the President.
Judge says Trump Admin made "choice to invoke that power thru a statutory end-run & then leverage that power against a perceived rival of the President.
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“The move to cut Gabbard out of the meetings was so well-known that some White House aides joked that the acronym of her title, DNI, stood for “Do Not Invite.”
New: US spy chief Tulsi Gabbard was excluded from meetings on Venezuela, with aides joking her DNI title stood for "Do Not Invite."
US Spy Chief Gabbard Excluded From Maduro Plan Over Past Views
The White House excluded Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard from months of planning to oust Nicolas Maduro because her previous opposition to military action in Venezuela cast doubt on her willingness to support the operation, people familiar with the matter said.
bloom.bg
January 8, 2026 at 6:11 PM
“The move to cut Gabbard out of the meetings was so well-known that some White House aides joked that the acronym of her title, DNI, stood for “Do Not Invite.”
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BLITZER: Noem says Renee Good was 'stalking and impeding' the officers' work all throughout the day. Has your investigation shown that?
ELLISON: No. It is perfectly legal to observe the apparatus of government, which ICE is
ELLISON: No. It is perfectly legal to observe the apparatus of government, which ICE is
January 8, 2026 at 6:11 PM
BLITZER: Noem says Renee Good was 'stalking and impeding' the officers' work all throughout the day. Has your investigation shown that?
ELLISON: No. It is perfectly legal to observe the apparatus of government, which ICE is
ELLISON: No. It is perfectly legal to observe the apparatus of government, which ICE is
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Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest. www.wired.com/story/how-to...
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest. www.wired.com/story/how-to...
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Senate advances war powers measure to halt Trump military action in Venezuela @benjaminweiss.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/senate-advan...
Senate advances war powers measure to halt Trump military action in Venezuela
Four Republican lawmakers voted in favor of the Democrat-led resolution, in a blow to the White House’s expansive view of executive authority.
www.courthousenews.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Senate advances war powers measure to halt Trump military action in Venezuela @benjaminweiss.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/senate-advan...
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Protests are planned throughout Thursday around the Twin Cities in response to an ICE agent killing a woman in Minneapolis Wednesday. Thursday morning, people marched to the Whipple Federal Building, which is being used as a base for immigration enforcement agents.
Protests continue after Renee Good shot and killed by ICE agent in Minneapolis
Protests continue Thursday after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed a woman Wednesday. People are marching Thursday morning to the Whipple Federal Building, which is being us...
www.mprnews.org
January 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Protests are planned throughout Thursday around the Twin Cities in response to an ICE agent killing a woman in Minneapolis Wednesday. Thursday morning, people marched to the Whipple Federal Building, which is being used as a base for immigration enforcement agents.
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The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Thursday it was told the FBI is now in sole control of the investigation around the killing of a woman in Minneapolis Wednesday by an ICE agent. The BCA has been denied access to evidence.
State agents ousted from ICE shooting probe, feds take control
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Thursday it was told the FBI is now in sole control of the investigation around the killing of a woman in Minneapolis Wednesday by an ICE agent.
www.mprnews.org
January 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Thursday it was told the FBI is now in sole control of the investigation around the killing of a woman in Minneapolis Wednesday by an ICE agent. The BCA has been denied access to evidence.
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According to MPR, Good's ex-husband said she was a stay-at-home mom and an active Christian who had gone on missionary trips. It isn't even clear she was there to protest. She had just dropped her kid off at school.
January 8, 2026 at 5:34 PM
According to MPR, Good's ex-husband said she was a stay-at-home mom and an active Christian who had gone on missionary trips. It isn't even clear she was there to protest. She had just dropped her kid off at school.
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I just voted for the bipartisan bill to prevent President Trump from continuing his war in Venezuela without authorization from Congress. In an unexpected move 5 Republicans joined us to move this forward.
We need to lower costs in America, not try to “run” another country.
We need to lower costs in America, not try to “run” another country.
January 8, 2026 at 5:38 PM
I just voted for the bipartisan bill to prevent President Trump from continuing his war in Venezuela without authorization from Congress. In an unexpected move 5 Republicans joined us to move this forward.
We need to lower costs in America, not try to “run” another country.
We need to lower costs in America, not try to “run” another country.
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Moskowitz on Noem: "Is she hiding her face like her ICE agents now? By the way - is this what the $800b went to? Every day we see her after some new tragedy, she's wearing a different outfit with a different hat. She looks ridiculous. She deserves to be removed from her job, & if not impeached."
January 8, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Moskowitz on Noem: "Is she hiding her face like her ICE agents now? By the way - is this what the $800b went to? Every day we see her after some new tragedy, she's wearing a different outfit with a different hat. She looks ridiculous. She deserves to be removed from her job, & if not impeached."
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The other day I argued that we would do well to use the conspiracism and grievance that Trump stokes against him.
It's a minor reason why the Epstein files worked.
There are people who'll respond to that on FBI refusal to cooperate on Renee Good killing.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/02/w...
It's a minor reason why the Epstein files worked.
There are people who'll respond to that on FBI refusal to cooperate on Renee Good killing.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/02/w...
Where We Go from Here - emptywheel
Here are ten things we can do in 2026 to hold Trump accountable.
www.emptywheel.net
January 8, 2026 at 5:26 PM
The other day I argued that we would do well to use the conspiracism and grievance that Trump stokes against him.
It's a minor reason why the Epstein files worked.
There are people who'll respond to that on FBI refusal to cooperate on Renee Good killing.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/02/w...
It's a minor reason why the Epstein files worked.
There are people who'll respond to that on FBI refusal to cooperate on Renee Good killing.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/02/w...
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A despicable U.S. government murdered Renee Nicole Good with 3 bullets, then tried to assassinate her character with absurd lies
But brave resisters with cameras pulled back the mask and showed America the truth. Let Jan. 7, 2026 mark a turning point. My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/minn...
But brave resisters with cameras pulled back the mask and showed America the truth. Let Jan. 7, 2026 mark a turning point. My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/minn...
Minneapolis ICE murder is Trump’s Waterloo in America’s war for the truth | Will Bunch
After federal agents' senseless killing of Renee Good, will Americans believe a rogue government or their own eyes?
www.inquirer.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:27 PM
A despicable U.S. government murdered Renee Nicole Good with 3 bullets, then tried to assassinate her character with absurd lies
But brave resisters with cameras pulled back the mask and showed America the truth. Let Jan. 7, 2026 mark a turning point. My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/minn...
But brave resisters with cameras pulled back the mask and showed America the truth. Let Jan. 7, 2026 mark a turning point. My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/minn...
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The invasion of MN is, I strongly believe, an attempt to create cause to invoke Insurrection Act.
It is a pivotal moment to attempt to discredit the goons or face civil war.
Greg Bovino's job, from day one, has been to create excuses to invade military.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/07/t...
It is a pivotal moment to attempt to discredit the goons or face civil war.
Greg Bovino's job, from day one, has been to create excuses to invade military.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/07/t...
Time to Ask if Stephen Miller Has Authorized Assault and Murder of Peaceful ICE Observers - emptywheel
Given how consistently Greg Bovino is at the scene of unjustified violence against ICE observers, including today's shooting, and given Bovino's refusal to answer whether Stephen Miller has given him ...
www.emptywheel.net
January 8, 2026 at 5:29 PM
The invasion of MN is, I strongly believe, an attempt to create cause to invoke Insurrection Act.
It is a pivotal moment to attempt to discredit the goons or face civil war.
Greg Bovino's job, from day one, has been to create excuses to invade military.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/07/t...
It is a pivotal moment to attempt to discredit the goons or face civil war.
Greg Bovino's job, from day one, has been to create excuses to invade military.
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/07/t...