Firsk.bsky.social
@firsk.bsky.social
Sailor, entrepreneur (electronic instrumentation), designer, woodworker, boat builder, potter.
Pacific Northwest resident, outdoorsy, classical liberal.
Parent of an adult trans child.
Date from the final days of the Truman administration.
Pacific Northwest resident, outdoorsy, classical liberal.
Parent of an adult trans child.
Date from the final days of the Truman administration.
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HS is“flooding the zone”w arrests they know are not constitutional& not lawful.Theyre driven by numbers then quickly moved over state lines to avoid MN courts.The main federal judges,are so busy they’re now pulling in federal district court judges from other districts
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#ICEOUT
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#ICEOUT
‘ICE conveyor belt’ illegally detaining, moving Minnesota children to Texas faster than courts can respond
ICE is pulling Minnesota immigrant families with legal status out of their driveways, homes and school commutes and sending them to Texas within hours — in at least two cases against a judge’s order. ...
www.mprnews.org
January 29, 2026 at 2:03 PM
HS is“flooding the zone”w arrests they know are not constitutional& not lawful.Theyre driven by numbers then quickly moved over state lines to avoid MN courts.The main federal judges,are so busy they’re now pulling in federal district court judges from other districts
Call TODAY2️⃣2️⃣2️⃣2️⃣2️⃣4️⃣3️⃣1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣
#ICEOUT
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#ICEOUT
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To be clear, what's happening with ballots in Georgia is less about him claiming victory in 2020, and more about him rigging all future elections.
THAT is what we need to be focused on.
Republicans always do what they're accusing Democrats of doing. It's their tell.
They're not that bright.
THAT is what we need to be focused on.
Republicans always do what they're accusing Democrats of doing. It's their tell.
They're not that bright.
January 29, 2026 at 5:25 PM
To be clear, what's happening with ballots in Georgia is less about him claiming victory in 2020, and more about him rigging all future elections.
THAT is what we need to be focused on.
Republicans always do what they're accusing Democrats of doing. It's their tell.
They're not that bright.
THAT is what we need to be focused on.
Republicans always do what they're accusing Democrats of doing. It's their tell.
They're not that bright.
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"I'm coming to Boston and I'm bringing hell with me."
--Homan in February
"Do I expect violence to escalate? Absolutely."
-- Tom Homan in March
"I actually thought about getting up and throwing that man a beating right there in the middle of the room"
-- Homan in July, referring to a D congressman
--Homan in February
"Do I expect violence to escalate? Absolutely."
-- Tom Homan in March
"I actually thought about getting up and throwing that man a beating right there in the middle of the room"
-- Homan in July, referring to a D congressman
Homan: "I begged for the last two months on TV for the rhetoric to stop. I said in March -- if the rhetoric doesn't stop, there is gonna be bloodshed. And there has been. I wish I wasn't right. I don't want to see anybody die."
January 29, 2026 at 3:32 PM
"I'm coming to Boston and I'm bringing hell with me."
--Homan in February
"Do I expect violence to escalate? Absolutely."
-- Tom Homan in March
"I actually thought about getting up and throwing that man a beating right there in the middle of the room"
-- Homan in July, referring to a D congressman
--Homan in February
"Do I expect violence to escalate? Absolutely."
-- Tom Homan in March
"I actually thought about getting up and throwing that man a beating right there in the middle of the room"
-- Homan in July, referring to a D congressman
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MAGA: We want our money back
Ukraine: Fine. Give us our nukes back & we'll call it even.
Ukraine: Fine. Give us our nukes back & we'll call it even.
Just a friendly reminder that Ukraine was disarmed by the US in coordination with russia. This is if you want to say that the US had no obligation towards Ukraine
January 29, 2026 at 9:44 AM
MAGA: We want our money back
Ukraine: Fine. Give us our nukes back & we'll call it even.
Ukraine: Fine. Give us our nukes back & we'll call it even.
Ordinary people protecting their neighbors is the story of the year.
Miller's push is not about immigration, that's just the pretext.
This is 100% a campaign of ethnic cleansing.
Miller's push is not about immigration, that's just the pretext.
This is 100% a campaign of ethnic cleansing.
Great point from @virginiaheffernan.bsky.social: The spectacle of ordinary people in Minneapolis courageously protecting each other from the ICE invasion is itself inspiring and contrasts powerfully with Miller/Bovino totalitarian cruelties.
Check out this exchange:
newrepublic.com/article/2058...
Check out this exchange:
newrepublic.com/article/2058...
January 29, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Ordinary people protecting their neighbors is the story of the year.
Miller's push is not about immigration, that's just the pretext.
This is 100% a campaign of ethnic cleansing.
Miller's push is not about immigration, that's just the pretext.
This is 100% a campaign of ethnic cleansing.
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1970, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, "Ohio."
2026, Bruce Springsteen, "Streets of Minneapolis."
This is true patriotism.
2026, Bruce Springsteen, "Streets of Minneapolis."
This is true patriotism.
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 7:31 PM
1970, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, "Ohio."
2026, Bruce Springsteen, "Streets of Minneapolis."
This is true patriotism.
2026, Bruce Springsteen, "Streets of Minneapolis."
This is true patriotism.
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New: Tesla 4th quarter profit plunges 61% year-over-year; annual profit down 46%
the brand damage:
-1 million lost vehicle sales, per study
-Declining revenue, profits, deliveries in 1st half of '25
-Lower total production/deliveries than '24
-Lost crown as world's leading EV seller
wapo.st/3LYTef1
the brand damage:
-1 million lost vehicle sales, per study
-Declining revenue, profits, deliveries in 1st half of '25
-Lower total production/deliveries than '24
-Lost crown as world's leading EV seller
wapo.st/3LYTef1
Tesla bet big on Elon Musk. His politics continue to haunt it.
Tesla struggles to regain its footing in the electric vehicle market, hindered by Elon Musk’s political activity, impacting its stock price and performance.
wapo.st
January 28, 2026 at 9:26 PM
New: Tesla 4th quarter profit plunges 61% year-over-year; annual profit down 46%
the brand damage:
-1 million lost vehicle sales, per study
-Declining revenue, profits, deliveries in 1st half of '25
-Lower total production/deliveries than '24
-Lost crown as world's leading EV seller
wapo.st/3LYTef1
the brand damage:
-1 million lost vehicle sales, per study
-Declining revenue, profits, deliveries in 1st half of '25
-Lower total production/deliveries than '24
-Lost crown as world's leading EV seller
wapo.st/3LYTef1
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Pay attention to this. The purpose of these investigations is not just to manufacture evidence to support Trump’s 2020 “voter fraud” accusations, but also to set the stage for another round of efforts to suppress votes and delegitimize election results in 2026 (which the GOP is likely to lose).
1/ NEW: @propublica.org has obtained a search warrant that the FBI is executing for records related to the contested 2020 election in Fulton County, Ga., which has not yet been widely shared. It’s an extraordinary document.
Link: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
Link: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
1-28-26 Fulton Warrant
www.documentcloud.org
January 28, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Pay attention to this. The purpose of these investigations is not just to manufacture evidence to support Trump’s 2020 “voter fraud” accusations, but also to set the stage for another round of efforts to suppress votes and delegitimize election results in 2026 (which the GOP is likely to lose).
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In GA, they might find small problems, errors, things that don’t quite line up. They’ll suggest these are intentional, tip of the iceberg, that they’ve found evidence of some grand conspiracy. That won’t be true, but it won’t matter for those looking for evidence to justify what they already believe
January 28, 2026 at 11:50 PM
In GA, they might find small problems, errors, things that don’t quite line up. They’ll suggest these are intentional, tip of the iceberg, that they’ve found evidence of some grand conspiracy. That won’t be true, but it won’t matter for those looking for evidence to justify what they already believe
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The Haitians, many refugees, many.. went into a neighborhood that was failing.. repaired, rebuilt, houses no one else wanted.. rebuilt a community, a booming friendly and kind neighborhood.. pulled it up by it's bootstraps ..
then became the tRump vance cannon fodder to divide the country🤬
🕯️
then became the tRump vance cannon fodder to divide the country🤬
🕯️
January 29, 2026 at 2:14 AM
The Haitians, many refugees, many.. went into a neighborhood that was failing.. repaired, rebuilt, houses no one else wanted.. rebuilt a community, a booming friendly and kind neighborhood.. pulled it up by it's bootstraps ..
then became the tRump vance cannon fodder to divide the country🤬
🕯️
then became the tRump vance cannon fodder to divide the country🤬
🕯️
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Every one of those Haitians makes a more positive contribution to our country than ANY member of the Trump administration.
January 29, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Every one of those Haitians makes a more positive contribution to our country than ANY member of the Trump administration.
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Haitians in Springfield, Ohio lose temporary protected status on February 3rd. There will very likely be a major ICE incursion the next day. Haitians in Springfield were the targets of Vance’s lying during the campaign.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/28/t...
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/28/t...
'The folks are fearful.' Haitians living in Ohio may soon lose temporary protected status • Ohio Capital Journal
Thousands of Haitians living in Ohio will lose their temporary protected status next week unless a federal court blocks it.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Haitians in Springfield, Ohio lose temporary protected status on February 3rd. There will very likely be a major ICE incursion the next day. Haitians in Springfield were the targets of Vance’s lying during the campaign.
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/28/t...
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/28/t...
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Yes - until you see it firsthand, it’s hard to understand how upsetting and enraging it is to see these guys operate in your community. They are dressed for war, they beat civilians up, they openly antagonize neighbors, they’re masked, they carry people away. Everyone is livid at every scene.
This video clip also demonstrates that Alex Pretti was made very angry by the brutal, lawless violence of the DHS. That makes him just like me, and a large part of America.
Until he was shot 10 times in the back.
Until he was shot 10 times in the back.
January 29, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Yes - until you see it firsthand, it’s hard to understand how upsetting and enraging it is to see these guys operate in your community. They are dressed for war, they beat civilians up, they openly antagonize neighbors, they’re masked, they carry people away. Everyone is livid at every scene.
These three posts sum it up.
Trump has always groveled before the world's worst dictators.
He is dragging the USA down to his level.
Trump has always groveled before the world's worst dictators.
He is dragging the USA down to his level.
After 3 years working under Putin’s missiles and drones as our Ambassador to Ukraine, I resigned when Trump kept appeasing Putin.
The America I proudly served for 28 years does not bow to dictators. It’s not who we are.
But the Trump Admin keeps doing exactly that.
1/3
The America I proudly served for 28 years does not bow to dictators. It’s not who we are.
But the Trump Admin keeps doing exactly that.
1/3
January 28, 2026 at 7:19 PM
These three posts sum it up.
Trump has always groveled before the world's worst dictators.
He is dragging the USA down to his level.
Trump has always groveled before the world's worst dictators.
He is dragging the USA down to his level.
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This needs to happen at the very least
January 28, 2026 at 4:56 PM
This needs to happen at the very least
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Warnock: "You can't ask me to be an accomplice to the killing of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. It's to make a butchery of my conscience."
January 28, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Warnock: "You can't ask me to be an accomplice to the killing of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. It's to make a butchery of my conscience."
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'Hageman then gathered her folders, waved goodbye to the audience and exited the stage through a side door while people booed and one man shouted “coward” and “chickenshit.”'
GOP Rep. Harriet Hageman - of WYOMING - was booed out of her town hall last night.
wyofile.com/hageman-cuts...
GOP Rep. Harriet Hageman - of WYOMING - was booed out of her town hall last night.
wyofile.com/hageman-cuts...
Hageman cuts short Casper town hall after contentious exchanges over ICE killings - WyoFile
The congresswoman faced questions about the shootings of Alex Pretti and Renée Good, saying she'd have to see a completed investigation, drawing shouts and insults.
wyofile.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:17 PM
'Hageman then gathered her folders, waved goodbye to the audience and exited the stage through a side door while people booed and one man shouted “coward” and “chickenshit.”'
GOP Rep. Harriet Hageman - of WYOMING - was booed out of her town hall last night.
wyofile.com/hageman-cuts...
GOP Rep. Harriet Hageman - of WYOMING - was booed out of her town hall last night.
wyofile.com/hageman-cuts...
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The Episcopal Church has put together a very impressive toolkit for protesting, including tips for clergy in particular. Truly inspiring. This is how Christians ought to be engaging the moment.
www.episcopalchurch.org/protesting-f...
www.episcopalchurch.org/protesting-f...
January 28, 2026 at 3:59 PM
The Episcopal Church has put together a very impressive toolkit for protesting, including tips for clergy in particular. Truly inspiring. This is how Christians ought to be engaging the moment.
www.episcopalchurch.org/protesting-f...
www.episcopalchurch.org/protesting-f...
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While talking about Alex Pretti, Trump suggests he feels even worse about Renee Good because her parents were Trump fans.
January 27, 2026 at 9:34 PM
While talking about Alex Pretti, Trump suggests he feels even worse about Renee Good because her parents were Trump fans.
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Please this needs to be SHARED. Let’s do our part. Watch & Share.
January 25, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Please this needs to be SHARED. Let’s do our part. Watch & Share.
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Bank robbers investigating bank robbery.
This morning, MSNOW reported that the Alex Pretti homicide is being investigated by “Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Professional Responsibility”…
Or, former Border Patrol agents from the agency’s secret, illegal *coverup* teams
jennbudd.substack.com/p/former-bor...
Or, former Border Patrol agents from the agency’s secret, illegal *coverup* teams
jennbudd.substack.com/p/former-bor...
Former Border Patrol chief known for illegal coverups leads Pretti homicide investigation.
Pretti’s investigation is being done by illegal and corrupt investigators.
jennbudd.substack.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Bank robbers investigating bank robbery.
If they had an ounce of decency they would not be in their jobs.
Anderson Cooper played side-by-side video of Noem and Bovino smearing the victim of Saturday's shooting, then said, "If either of these public officials had an ounce of decency, they would call up Alex Pretti's parents and apologize."
January 28, 2026 at 6:01 AM
If they had an ounce of decency they would not be in their jobs.
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Something important to understand about ICE thugs in the Twin Cities is that they're harassing innocent kids and parents at bus stops and schools every single day. Even after the Pretti shooting. It's terrorism.
January 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Something important to understand about ICE thugs in the Twin Cities is that they're harassing innocent kids and parents at bus stops and schools every single day. Even after the Pretti shooting. It's terrorism.
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Exactly right, and therefore important not to give credit for an investigation of an obvious atrocity. Appropriate responses are apologies, resignations, firings, impeachments. The individuals who killed people should be tried before a judge and jury.
Okay, so this is an authoritarian playbook trick, once the evidence is overwhelming say everyone needs to wait for the official investigation then either fix it or attack it when its completed. Same shit Russian pulled with MH17 and chemical attacks in Syria, very predictable.
Reporter: Will Stephen Miller be apologizing to the family of Alex Pretti for calling him an assassin?
Leavitt: This incident remains under investigation.
Leavitt: This incident remains under investigation.
January 27, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Exactly right, and therefore important not to give credit for an investigation of an obvious atrocity. Appropriate responses are apologies, resignations, firings, impeachments. The individuals who killed people should be tried before a judge and jury.