Gordon Luster
@gordonluster.bsky.social
I'm an old American guy living in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. I have been a geologist, statistician, English teacher, web editor, and cafe boss. I deplore fascism, racism, nationalism, sexism, and irrationalism. I like classical music and jazz. (No DMs)
Take 'em to the cleaners!
Breaking NBC:
Family members of two Trinidadian men who were killed in a U.S. boat strike in October have sued the U.S. government — accusing it of wrongful death and extrajudicial killings.
The lawsuit is the first of its kind to be filed against the Trump admin.
Family members of two Trinidadian men who were killed in a U.S. boat strike in October have sued the U.S. government — accusing it of wrongful death and extrajudicial killings.
The lawsuit is the first of its kind to be filed against the Trump admin.
January 28, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Take 'em to the cleaners!
People keep saying that LA, Portland, Chicago, Minneapolis, etc, have been set up to distract us from the Epstein files.
I keep wondering if the Epstein files are a distraction to keep us from asking about the donald's relationship with those clowns in Moscow. Putin wants us dead, does he not?
I keep wondering if the Epstein files are a distraction to keep us from asking about the donald's relationship with those clowns in Moscow. Putin wants us dead, does he not?
January 28, 2026 at 5:47 AM
People keep saying that LA, Portland, Chicago, Minneapolis, etc, have been set up to distract us from the Epstein files.
I keep wondering if the Epstein files are a distraction to keep us from asking about the donald's relationship with those clowns in Moscow. Putin wants us dead, does he not?
I keep wondering if the Epstein files are a distraction to keep us from asking about the donald's relationship with those clowns in Moscow. Putin wants us dead, does he not?
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"White Evangelical Christians are the source of everything afflicting our nation: all of this violence, chaos, dehumanization, and suffering."
They must be effectively opposed and stopped.
They must be effectively opposed and stopped.
January 28, 2026 at 5:25 AM
"White Evangelical Christians are the source of everything afflicting our nation: all of this violence, chaos, dehumanization, and suffering."
They must be effectively opposed and stopped.
They must be effectively opposed and stopped.
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Shit’s so bad in Minnesota that he’s gonna have to release the Epstein files to distract from it
January 26, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Shit’s so bad in Minnesota that he’s gonna have to release the Epstein files to distract from it
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This five year old is still in jail
January 27, 2026 at 1:38 PM
This five year old is still in jail
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I heard a great plan yesterday.
1. Win the midterms and take control of the House and Senate.
2. DO NOT IMPEACH TACO.
3. Impeach Vance.
4 Refuse to confirm any TACO VP nominee.
5. Impeach TACO and that elevates the Democratic Speaker to the job.
Then use EOs to undo the EOs.
Sounds good.
1. Win the midterms and take control of the House and Senate.
2. DO NOT IMPEACH TACO.
3. Impeach Vance.
4 Refuse to confirm any TACO VP nominee.
5. Impeach TACO and that elevates the Democratic Speaker to the job.
Then use EOs to undo the EOs.
Sounds good.
January 27, 2026 at 10:22 AM
I heard a great plan yesterday.
1. Win the midterms and take control of the House and Senate.
2. DO NOT IMPEACH TACO.
3. Impeach Vance.
4 Refuse to confirm any TACO VP nominee.
5. Impeach TACO and that elevates the Democratic Speaker to the job.
Then use EOs to undo the EOs.
Sounds good.
1. Win the midterms and take control of the House and Senate.
2. DO NOT IMPEACH TACO.
3. Impeach Vance.
4 Refuse to confirm any TACO VP nominee.
5. Impeach TACO and that elevates the Democratic Speaker to the job.
Then use EOs to undo the EOs.
Sounds good.
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This isn't about "training issues." The murderer who executed Renee Good has been with ICE for 10 years, and according to DHS, the murderer who executed Alex Pretti has been there for 8 years.
These aren't "new recruits," or officers that can be "retrained." ICE can't be reformed. Abolish ICE.
These aren't "new recruits," or officers that can be "retrained." ICE can't be reformed. Abolish ICE.
January 26, 2026 at 11:04 PM
This isn't about "training issues." The murderer who executed Renee Good has been with ICE for 10 years, and according to DHS, the murderer who executed Alex Pretti has been there for 8 years.
These aren't "new recruits," or officers that can be "retrained." ICE can't be reformed. Abolish ICE.
These aren't "new recruits," or officers that can be "retrained." ICE can't be reformed. Abolish ICE.
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BREAKING:
Minnesota's chief federal judge has demanded the acting head of ICE personally appear in court Friday to explain what the judge described as repeated failures to comply with dozens of court orders amid its enforcement efforts in the state.
Minnesota's chief federal judge has demanded the acting head of ICE personally appear in court Friday to explain what the judge described as repeated failures to comply with dozens of court orders amid its enforcement efforts in the state.
January 27, 2026 at 1:36 PM
BREAKING:
Minnesota's chief federal judge has demanded the acting head of ICE personally appear in court Friday to explain what the judge described as repeated failures to comply with dozens of court orders amid its enforcement efforts in the state.
Minnesota's chief federal judge has demanded the acting head of ICE personally appear in court Friday to explain what the judge described as repeated failures to comply with dozens of court orders amid its enforcement efforts in the state.
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We should have all known that the moment progressives pulled out their own guns and the black panthers were back in the news defending their communities, that would be the time for common sense gun control. Not 20 some school shootings back, don't be silly.
January 27, 2026 at 12:26 PM
We should have all known that the moment progressives pulled out their own guns and the black panthers were back in the news defending their communities, that would be the time for common sense gun control. Not 20 some school shootings back, don't be silly.
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It's not quite the most pressing issue at the moment, but the American people absolutely have a right to know the names of the federal officials who shot and killed a man peacefully protesting, who was on his knees, prone in the street when they shot him in the back.
January 27, 2026 at 1:58 PM
It's not quite the most pressing issue at the moment, but the American people absolutely have a right to know the names of the federal officials who shot and killed a man peacefully protesting, who was on his knees, prone in the street when they shot him in the back.
Interesting idea
Fuck Face's picture should be on The National Sex Offender website until the Epstein files are released proving otherwise.
January 27, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Interesting idea
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Anti-ICE protester blinded by federal agent during demonstration in Santa Ana…
LA Protester Permanently Blinded After DHS Agent Unloads ‘Nonlethal’ Round Into His Face…
The victim said federal agents mocked him, saying, “You’re going to lose your eye.”
www.commondreams.org/news/ice-pro...
LA Protester Permanently Blinded After DHS Agent Unloads ‘Nonlethal’ Round Into His Face…
The victim said federal agents mocked him, saying, “You’re going to lose your eye.”
www.commondreams.org/news/ice-pro...
LA Protester Permanently Blinded After DHS Agent Unloads 'Nonlethal' Round Into His Face | Common Dreams
An anti-ICE protester in Santa Ana was left blind in one eye and nearly died after a DHS agent fired a "nonlethal" round at his face at point-blank range. The victim said federal agents mocked him, sa...
www.commondreams.org
January 14, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Anti-ICE protester blinded by federal agent during demonstration in Santa Ana…
LA Protester Permanently Blinded After DHS Agent Unloads ‘Nonlethal’ Round Into His Face…
The victim said federal agents mocked him, saying, “You’re going to lose your eye.”
www.commondreams.org/news/ice-pro...
LA Protester Permanently Blinded After DHS Agent Unloads ‘Nonlethal’ Round Into His Face…
The victim said federal agents mocked him, saying, “You’re going to lose your eye.”
www.commondreams.org/news/ice-pro...
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January 19, 2026 at 2:56 AM
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Abolish ICE is not enough.
Stern words for Greg Bovino or Kristi Noem is not enough.
We need prosecutions and trials.
Anything short of this position fails to address the gravity of this moment.
Stern words for Greg Bovino or Kristi Noem is not enough.
We need prosecutions and trials.
Anything short of this position fails to address the gravity of this moment.
January 26, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Abolish ICE is not enough.
Stern words for Greg Bovino or Kristi Noem is not enough.
We need prosecutions and trials.
Anything short of this position fails to address the gravity of this moment.
Stern words for Greg Bovino or Kristi Noem is not enough.
We need prosecutions and trials.
Anything short of this position fails to address the gravity of this moment.
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There MUST be accountability.
January 26, 2026 at 11:46 AM
There MUST be accountability.
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Bipartisan is a good thing when we’re talking about something like an infrastructure bill. But more funding for ICE abuse with our tax dollars shouldn’t have a single Democrat’s name on it.
THIS IS WHAT PLAYING “BOTH SIDES” LOOKS LIKE.
THIS IS WHAT PLAYING “BOTH SIDES” LOOKS LIKE.
January 26, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Bipartisan is a good thing when we’re talking about something like an infrastructure bill. But more funding for ICE abuse with our tax dollars shouldn’t have a single Democrat’s name on it.
THIS IS WHAT PLAYING “BOTH SIDES” LOOKS LIKE.
THIS IS WHAT PLAYING “BOTH SIDES” LOOKS LIKE.
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Just kinda seems like refusing to tell us which ICE agents murdered Alex Pretti undercuts the idea that they’re wearing masks to protect themselves — rather than to be able to kill people with impunity.
January 26, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Just kinda seems like refusing to tell us which ICE agents murdered Alex Pretti undercuts the idea that they’re wearing masks to protect themselves — rather than to be able to kill people with impunity.
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Yeah, but it's even worse.
She warned us all. Nobody wanted to listen. She was right about all of it. He’s even more unhinged than we imagined. We could be just living our peaceful lives right now.
But, no.
But, no.
January 26, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Yeah, but it's even worse.
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Sen. Angus King: "I can't vote for a bill that includes ICE funding under these circumstances"
January 25, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Sen. Angus King: "I can't vote for a bill that includes ICE funding under these circumstances"