Elise
@eliserothberg.bsky.social
“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” - Philip K. Dick
“Many people would sooner die than think; In fact, they do so.” - Bertrand Russell
“Many people would sooner die than think; In fact, they do so.” - Bertrand Russell
They warn when you’re exposed to measles or HIV but #Covid? Nah
Biohazard level 2
Hepatitis A B C
HIV
Lyme
Measles
Mumps
Salmonella
Staph
Biohazard level 3
Anthrax
COVID-19*
Hantavirus
Malaria
Tuberculosis
West Nile
Yellow fever
Biohazard level 4
Ebola
Lassa
Marburg
*why is this “you do you!”?!
Biohazard level 2
Hepatitis A B C
HIV
Lyme
Measles
Mumps
Salmonella
Staph
Biohazard level 3
Anthrax
COVID-19*
Hantavirus
Malaria
Tuberculosis
West Nile
Yellow fever
Biohazard level 4
Ebola
Lassa
Marburg
*why is this “you do you!”?!
February 13, 2026 at 7:06 AM
They warn when you’re exposed to measles or HIV but #Covid? Nah
Biohazard level 2
Hepatitis A B C
HIV
Lyme
Measles
Mumps
Salmonella
Staph
Biohazard level 3
Anthrax
COVID-19*
Hantavirus
Malaria
Tuberculosis
West Nile
Yellow fever
Biohazard level 4
Ebola
Lassa
Marburg
*why is this “you do you!”?!
Biohazard level 2
Hepatitis A B C
HIV
Lyme
Measles
Mumps
Salmonella
Staph
Biohazard level 3
Anthrax
COVID-19*
Hantavirus
Malaria
Tuberculosis
West Nile
Yellow fever
Biohazard level 4
Ebola
Lassa
Marburg
*why is this “you do you!”?!
Criminal in MN!
Not found by ICE- IS ICE
Not found by ICE- IS ICE
Police announce 30 arrests in sex trafficking sting operation in Bloomington, MN:
"Rashad Johnson out of Maple Grove. This is the most disturbing arrest that we've had here. He is a backgrounder for ICE, Homeland Security, and federal agencies."
#DefundICE #ICEout #Minnesota #ProudBlue
"Rashad Johnson out of Maple Grove. This is the most disturbing arrest that we've had here. He is a backgrounder for ICE, Homeland Security, and federal agencies."
#DefundICE #ICEout #Minnesota #ProudBlue
February 12, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Criminal in MN!
Not found by ICE- IS ICE
Not found by ICE- IS ICE
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Crockett: "The US is falling apart, partially bc he's allowing for killings in the street, but also bc we have a 34 count convicted felon being shielded from any type of accountability as it relates to a child sex trafficking ring. I don't understand why we're pretending any of this is normal."
February 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Crockett: "The US is falling apart, partially bc he's allowing for killings in the street, but also bc we have a 34 count convicted felon being shielded from any type of accountability as it relates to a child sex trafficking ring. I don't understand why we're pretending any of this is normal."
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The social contract is ablaze.
February 8, 2026 at 7:32 PM
The social contract is ablaze.
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Encouraging to see some members of the US Olympic team wearing masks to protect their health ahead of competition.
February 6, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Encouraging to see some members of the US Olympic team wearing masks to protect their health ahead of competition.
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That Jeff Bezos's Amazon gave Brett Ratner, someone photographed with Jeffrey Epstein and in the Epstein Files, $75 million to make a doc about Melania Trump, while he chooses to destroy The Washington Post, says about all you need to know.
February 4, 2026 at 9:48 PM
That Jeff Bezos's Amazon gave Brett Ratner, someone photographed with Jeffrey Epstein and in the Epstein Files, $75 million to make a doc about Melania Trump, while he chooses to destroy The Washington Post, says about all you need to know.
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This powerful scene shows something survivors have been trying to explain for decades.
Freeze. Comply. Dissociate. These are not choices — they’re automatic trauma responses.
F*ck those who don’t understand.
Freeze. Comply. Dissociate. These are not choices — they’re automatic trauma responses.
F*ck those who don’t understand.
February 2, 2026 at 4:47 PM
This powerful scene shows something survivors have been trying to explain for decades.
Freeze. Comply. Dissociate. These are not choices — they’re automatic trauma responses.
F*ck those who don’t understand.
Freeze. Comply. Dissociate. These are not choices — they’re automatic trauma responses.
F*ck those who don’t understand.
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Takeaway:
Any time the Trump administration says "AI" or anything about software or data, what you should hear is "repression as a service"
This has 2 parts:
1. AI as an excuse to consolidate data
2. AI to execute orders that humans would refuse
Any time the Trump administration says "AI" or anything about software or data, what you should hear is "repression as a service"
This has 2 parts:
1. AI as an excuse to consolidate data
2. AI to execute orders that humans would refuse
January 31, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Takeaway:
Any time the Trump administration says "AI" or anything about software or data, what you should hear is "repression as a service"
This has 2 parts:
1. AI as an excuse to consolidate data
2. AI to execute orders that humans would refuse
Any time the Trump administration says "AI" or anything about software or data, what you should hear is "repression as a service"
This has 2 parts:
1. AI as an excuse to consolidate data
2. AI to execute orders that humans would refuse
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I hate it when slews of experienced law and order get removed or forced to quit their jobs.
Terrorists attack the defenders.
It's what they do.
Terrorists attack the defenders.
It's what they do.
The acting MN FBI Chief Removed After Disputes with DOJ. (MSNOW)
January 30, 2026 at 10:19 PM
I hate it when slews of experienced law and order get removed or forced to quit their jobs.
Terrorists attack the defenders.
It's what they do.
Terrorists attack the defenders.
It's what they do.
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Huh. This entire administration is an Epstein Island afterparty.
January 31, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Huh. This entire administration is an Epstein Island afterparty.
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The reality of the situation is that whatever Trump personally thinks about anything, he is allowing Stephen Miller to run his administration because he is lazy and stupid, and the entire decision-making apparatus on immigration has been infested with Nazis.
January 27, 2026 at 2:31 PM
The reality of the situation is that whatever Trump personally thinks about anything, he is allowing Stephen Miller to run his administration because he is lazy and stupid, and the entire decision-making apparatus on immigration has been infested with Nazis.
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It’s common and sort of understandable to see Miller as this evil genius. Important to remember he’s actually a complete fucking moron who, when he got a chance, immediately engineered a PR disaster that shitcanned Trump’s best-polling issue. Always the way with these types.
January 27, 2026 at 3:15 AM
It’s common and sort of understandable to see Miller as this evil genius. Important to remember he’s actually a complete fucking moron who, when he got a chance, immediately engineered a PR disaster that shitcanned Trump’s best-polling issue. Always the way with these types.
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This is not “law-enforcement”… this is state sanctioned domestic terrorism!!!
Get ICE the fuck off our streets now!
Get ICE the fuck off our streets now!
January 24, 2026 at 7:45 PM
This is not “law-enforcement”… this is state sanctioned domestic terrorism!!!
Get ICE the fuck off our streets now!
Get ICE the fuck off our streets now!
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Journalists aren’t supposed to report “both sides.”
They are supposed to report the truth.
DHS is not telling the truth. Stop reporting their lies.
They are supposed to report the truth.
DHS is not telling the truth. Stop reporting their lies.
January 24, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Journalists aren’t supposed to report “both sides.”
They are supposed to report the truth.
DHS is not telling the truth. Stop reporting their lies.
They are supposed to report the truth.
DHS is not telling the truth. Stop reporting their lies.
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Journalists, please remember that repeating obviously false statements is not balance or fairness. It is actively participating in deception.
January 25, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Journalists, please remember that repeating obviously false statements is not balance or fairness. It is actively participating in deception.
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Memory is a fragile thing in this moment, so it is important to keep in mind that Hakeem Jeffries refused to whip his caucus against ICE funding earlier this week.
January 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Memory is a fragile thing in this moment, so it is important to keep in mind that Hakeem Jeffries refused to whip his caucus against ICE funding earlier this week.
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Man, I bet the NRA is going to be furious when they hear that jack-booted thugs from the federal government executed a law-abiding citizen for exercising his Second Amendment right to carry a handgun.
Any second now, I'm sure.
He was a white guy, if that helps?
Hello? NRA?
Any second now, I'm sure.
He was a white guy, if that helps?
Hello? NRA?
January 24, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Man, I bet the NRA is going to be furious when they hear that jack-booted thugs from the federal government executed a law-abiding citizen for exercising his Second Amendment right to carry a handgun.
Any second now, I'm sure.
He was a white guy, if that helps?
Hello? NRA?
Any second now, I'm sure.
He was a white guy, if that helps?
Hello? NRA?
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💯 Every. Fucking. Word.
January 22, 2026 at 11:32 PM
💯 Every. Fucking. Word.
Everyone who ever got turned down for a car loan or a mortgage or credit card should sue the bank!
Embrace the new normal!
Embrace the new normal!
January 22, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Everyone who ever got turned down for a car loan or a mortgage or credit card should sue the bank!
Embrace the new normal!
Embrace the new normal!
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His not being impeached by the end of the business day as a result of this threat is as much a problem as the threat itself. It’s not just Trump that the world has to worry about, it’s a GOP that supports him and Democrats who suck their thumbs and refuse to even discuss pushing to remove him
January 21, 2026 at 2:21 PM
His not being impeached by the end of the business day as a result of this threat is as much a problem as the threat itself. It’s not just Trump that the world has to worry about, it’s a GOP that supports him and Democrats who suck their thumbs and refuse to even discuss pushing to remove him
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16 years after the Supreme Court decided Citizens United, the damage is unmistakable.
Unlimited money has warped our politics, empowered the wealthiest and biggest special interests, and pushed everyday voters to the sidelines.
Unlimited money has warped our politics, empowered the wealthiest and biggest special interests, and pushed everyday voters to the sidelines.
January 21, 2026 at 3:09 PM
16 years after the Supreme Court decided Citizens United, the damage is unmistakable.
Unlimited money has warped our politics, empowered the wealthiest and biggest special interests, and pushed everyday voters to the sidelines.
Unlimited money has warped our politics, empowered the wealthiest and biggest special interests, and pushed everyday voters to the sidelines.
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Donald Trump can tell you exactly, in detail, what it takes to rape a child- you don't need to wonder what it entails.
But you don't care about that, little man.
But you don't care about that, little man.
Bovino: "Think about it just for a second -- what the rape of a child actually entails"
January 20, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Donald Trump can tell you exactly, in detail, what it takes to rape a child- you don't need to wonder what it entails.
But you don't care about that, little man.
But you don't care about that, little man.
Mamdani is awesome.
Mamdani: "I am in support of abolishing ICE. What we see is an entity that has no interest in fulfilling its stated reason to exist. We're seeing a government agency that is supposed to be enforcing some kind of immigration law, but instead what it's doing is terrorizing people."
January 20, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Mamdani is awesome.
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TNR has been chronicling the community response to ICE, from LA to Chicago to Minneapolis. But one thing we haven’t done is simply say this: we all owe them a debt of gratitude.
And to the ICE agents out there causing violence and mayhem, let me say—from the heart—get fucked. trib.al/NMhe5o8
And to the ICE agents out there causing violence and mayhem, let me say—from the heart—get fucked. trib.al/NMhe5o8
January 20, 2026 at 8:30 PM
TNR has been chronicling the community response to ICE, from LA to Chicago to Minneapolis. But one thing we haven’t done is simply say this: we all owe them a debt of gratitude.
And to the ICE agents out there causing violence and mayhem, let me say—from the heart—get fucked. trib.al/NMhe5o8
And to the ICE agents out there causing violence and mayhem, let me say—from the heart—get fucked. trib.al/NMhe5o8