Absinthean
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"Courage of the heart is very rare. The stone has a power, when it's there." - NIcodemus, The Secret of NIMH
¡Chinga la migra!
Dog dad | Texas Queer | Atheist | Cancer Survivor
¡Chinga la migra!
Dog dad | Texas Queer | Atheist | Cancer Survivor
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Downtown Dallas protest from the Booker T. Washington High School students happening right now.
February 10, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Downtown Dallas protest from the Booker T. Washington High School students happening right now.
Wait, ICE is lying to deport people? I would never have guessed.
Judge orders 3 families returned to US after finding agents used 'lies' to deport them - ABC News share.google/OfTFZkmaBiLo...
Judge orders 3 families returned to US after finding agents used 'lies' to deport them - ABC News share.google/OfTFZkmaBiLo...
Judge orders 3 families returned to US after finding agents used 'lies' to deport them
A judge has ordered the administration to return three immigrant families to the U.S. after finding that immigration agents used "deception and coercion" to remove them.
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February 7, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Wait, ICE is lying to deport people? I would never have guessed.
Judge orders 3 families returned to US after finding agents used 'lies' to deport them - ABC News share.google/OfTFZkmaBiLo...
Judge orders 3 families returned to US after finding agents used 'lies' to deport them - ABC News share.google/OfTFZkmaBiLo...
I've been looking at TikTok alternatives. I really want to like Skylight, but it's absolute dogshit. I can barely login. Nothing works. And that's assuming the app ever gets past the purple opening screen.
Other suggestions?
Other suggestions?
February 7, 2026 at 6:09 PM
I've been looking at TikTok alternatives. I really want to like Skylight, but it's absolute dogshit. I can barely login. Nothing works. And that's assuming the app ever gets past the purple opening screen.
Other suggestions?
Other suggestions?
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In light of Trump’s post yesterday, some history:
“On Memorial Day 1927, 1,000 white-robed Klansmen marched through the Jamaica neighborhood, eventually spurring an all-out brawl in which seven men were arrested. One of those arrested was Fred Trump.” www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix...
“On Memorial Day 1927, 1,000 white-robed Klansmen marched through the Jamaica neighborhood, eventually spurring an all-out brawl in which seven men were arrested. One of those arrested was Fred Trump.” www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix...
In 1927, Donald Trump’s father was arrested after a Klan riot in Queens
On Sunday, Trump declined to disavow the support of white supremacists.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:46 PM
In light of Trump’s post yesterday, some history:
“On Memorial Day 1927, 1,000 white-robed Klansmen marched through the Jamaica neighborhood, eventually spurring an all-out brawl in which seven men were arrested. One of those arrested was Fred Trump.” www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix...
“On Memorial Day 1927, 1,000 white-robed Klansmen marched through the Jamaica neighborhood, eventually spurring an all-out brawl in which seven men were arrested. One of those arrested was Fred Trump.” www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix...
February 7, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Did you hear about the pregnant woman shot in the belly by ICE? I understand she lost the baby.
This from the pro-life crowd. Don't ever let them justify their hypocrisy and cruelty.
Roll that into their racism and greed, and here's the recipe for the most vile type of people in existence.
This from the pro-life crowd. Don't ever let them justify their hypocrisy and cruelty.
Roll that into their racism and greed, and here's the recipe for the most vile type of people in existence.
February 7, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Did you hear about the pregnant woman shot in the belly by ICE? I understand she lost the baby.
This from the pro-life crowd. Don't ever let them justify their hypocrisy and cruelty.
Roll that into their racism and greed, and here's the recipe for the most vile type of people in existence.
This from the pro-life crowd. Don't ever let them justify their hypocrisy and cruelty.
Roll that into their racism and greed, and here's the recipe for the most vile type of people in existence.
Received this note from a vendor yesterday. Fully anticipating that this will spread.
February 7, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Received this note from a vendor yesterday. Fully anticipating that this will spread.
MAGA unironically quiet about this.
February 5, 2026 at 10:52 PM
MAGA unironically quiet about this.
Trump is mentioned over 38,000 times in the Epstein files.
Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Larry Ellison, Richard Branson, Steven Bannon, "Prince" Andrew, Peter Thiel, and so many others.
Who isn't mentioned?
Not one drag queen. Not one trans person.
The call is always coming from inside the house.
Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Larry Ellison, Richard Branson, Steven Bannon, "Prince" Andrew, Peter Thiel, and so many others.
Who isn't mentioned?
Not one drag queen. Not one trans person.
The call is always coming from inside the house.
February 5, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Trump is mentioned over 38,000 times in the Epstein files.
Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Larry Ellison, Richard Branson, Steven Bannon, "Prince" Andrew, Peter Thiel, and so many others.
Who isn't mentioned?
Not one drag queen. Not one trans person.
The call is always coming from inside the house.
Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Larry Ellison, Richard Branson, Steven Bannon, "Prince" Andrew, Peter Thiel, and so many others.
Who isn't mentioned?
Not one drag queen. Not one trans person.
The call is always coming from inside the house.
Deny them at every turn. They're unlawful and don't deserve the benefit of our existing laws.
‘I don’t support ICE’: Gas station refusal ignites debate over denying service to federal agents
ICE agents denied service at gas stations and hotels sparks legal debate over discrimination vs. private business rights in controversial incidents.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Deny them at every turn. They're unlawful and don't deserve the benefit of our existing laws.
Punk ass MAGA bitch arrested after starting a fight with children.
Tried to shave his head and facial hair to evade arrest.
Tried to shave his head and facial hair to evade arrest.
Man arrested in connection with physical altercation during Buda high school student walkout, police say
A man was arrested in connection with a physical altercation during a high school student walkout, according to the Buda Police Department.
www.ksat.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Punk ass MAGA bitch arrested after starting a fight with children.
Tried to shave his head and facial hair to evade arrest.
Tried to shave his head and facial hair to evade arrest.
MAGA cultist attacks children during an ICE protest at the Hayes Consolidated ISD between Austin and San Antonio, Texas.
I'm very glad to see the kids backing each other up.
I'm very glad to see the kids backing each other up.
February 3, 2026 at 2:28 PM
MAGA cultist attacks children during an ICE protest at the Hayes Consolidated ISD between Austin and San Antonio, Texas.
I'm very glad to see the kids backing each other up.
I'm very glad to see the kids backing each other up.
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The death of Alex Pretti has been ruled a homicide, the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office said. Pretti was shot Jan. 24 during a chaotic encounter with federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez were named as the two officers who fired at Pretti.
Alex Pretti’s death ruled homicide after Minneapolis shooting by federal agents
The death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis man killed by federal agents, has been ruled a homicide, the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office said.
www.aol.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:20 PM
The death of Alex Pretti has been ruled a homicide, the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office said. Pretti was shot Jan. 24 during a chaotic encounter with federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez were named as the two officers who fired at Pretti.
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They want us working earlier and til we die to pay for their tax cuts for the rich. Supervillains.
February 3, 2026 at 4:15 AM
They want us working earlier and til we die to pay for their tax cuts for the rich. Supervillains.
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"Four hours after his arrest, he was taken to a hospital emergency room in Edina with swelling and bruising around his right eye and bleeding. A CT scan revealed at least eight skull fractures and life-threatening hemorrhages in at least five areas of his brain..."
apnews.com/article/immi...
apnews.com/article/immi...
ICE claim that a man shattered his skull running into wall triggers tension at a Minnesota hospital
Nurses in Minneapolis doubted federal immigration officers' claims about a Mexican immigrant's severe injuries.
apnews.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:04 AM
"Four hours after his arrest, he was taken to a hospital emergency room in Edina with swelling and bruising around his right eye and bleeding. A CT scan revealed at least eight skull fractures and life-threatening hemorrhages in at least five areas of his brain..."
apnews.com/article/immi...
apnews.com/article/immi...
Best use of AI in the history of the universe.
February 2, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Best use of AI in the history of the universe.
City of Dallas installing homeless deterrent fencing less than a block away from the arts district downtown. Wouldn't want to upset the wealthy whites coming to the opera by having the poor folk around.
This ain't the way, y'all.
This ain't the way, y'all.
February 1, 2026 at 3:01 AM
City of Dallas installing homeless deterrent fencing less than a block away from the arts district downtown. Wouldn't want to upset the wealthy whites coming to the opera by having the poor folk around.
This ain't the way, y'all.
This ain't the way, y'all.
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Fuck yeah, Minnesota!
January 31, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Fuck yeah, Minnesota!
This is small potatoes given the state of the world, but I'm sick of my workplace having no help, no budget, and expecting huge returns on our work.
It's Saturday fucking morning, I'm off, and all I'm doing is sitting here worrying that I can't "make it work".
Tim Gunn deserves a smack for that.
It's Saturday fucking morning, I'm off, and all I'm doing is sitting here worrying that I can't "make it work".
Tim Gunn deserves a smack for that.
January 31, 2026 at 4:29 PM
This is small potatoes given the state of the world, but I'm sick of my workplace having no help, no budget, and expecting huge returns on our work.
It's Saturday fucking morning, I'm off, and all I'm doing is sitting here worrying that I can't "make it work".
Tim Gunn deserves a smack for that.
It's Saturday fucking morning, I'm off, and all I'm doing is sitting here worrying that I can't "make it work".
Tim Gunn deserves a smack for that.
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The MELANIA reviews are in.
January 31, 2026 at 1:28 PM
The MELANIA reviews are in.
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Brutal column in the Kansas City Star about a local real estate company trying to avoid public scrutiny for selling ICE a property for a massive prison camp:
www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti...
www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti...
January 30, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Brutal column in the Kansas City Star about a local real estate company trying to avoid public scrutiny for selling ICE a property for a massive prison camp:
www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti...
www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti...