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Ian D Smith
@iandsmith.bsky.social
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Hobby writer of adult stories, keen photographer, learning the guitar. Family includes two delightful horses and a lively dog. Retired scientist. Live in SW England. Support your choices and lives. No to bitcoin. Rejoiner. Would join Antifa if it existed.
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thorbenson.bsky.social
Yeah, uh, that is the right kind of censorship
January 10, 2026 at 5:59 AM
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lagunabeachdems.bsky.social
YOU CAN CHOOSE TO LOOK THE OTHER WAY, BUT YOU CAN NEVER SAY AGAIN THATE YOU DID NOT KNOW
January 10, 2026 at 7:34 AM
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aletheia225.bsky.social
It seems we have discrepancy in the understanding of how this works here in the US government system.

The American people DO NOT TAKE an oath to uphold the law and constitution, the elected officials do.

They're the overseers for the American people, that's their job.

Stop blaming the masses.
January 8, 2026 at 10:26 PM
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lexultimaveritas.bsky.social
Yes. ICE agents are trying to kill us and we have to defend ourselves before they do 🇺🇸
lowrhoufo.bsky.social LOWρUFO 🇺🇦🇵🇸🇻🇪 @lowrhoufo.bsky.social · 7h
Say what you will about Nick Decker, but...
January 10, 2026 at 7:34 AM
iandsmith.bsky.social
Janel Comeau @VeryBadLlama my parents at 30: whew, we weren't expecting to have a third kid and a new car this year, but I think we can swing it me at 30: I was not expecting to have to replace an extra lightbulb in my home this year and now financial ruin is upon me
January 10, 2026 at 7:34 AM
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atrupar.com
Frey: "This notion of inflammatory comments -- c'mon guys. I dropped an F bomb, they killed someone. Which one of those is more inflammatory? I'm going with the killing somebody."
January 9, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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jerasikehorn.bsky.social
BREAKING: Venezuela oil money going to offshore accounts, NOT US Treasury; Distribution to be overseen by Trump…👇

What could possibly go wrong?!

#Venezuela #Trump #Oil
January 9, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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ericschmeltzer.com
Not unreasonable for every Mayor to call on ICE and CBP to leave their cities immediately, to protect the citizens of their cities.

This is out of control.
January 9, 2026 at 12:28 AM
iandsmith.bsky.social
failuresoup So if I get out of my car I get taken to a concentration camp regardless of my citizenship, but if I don't get out of my car I get a shot in the head, do I have that right?
January 9, 2026 at 3:27 PM
iandsmith.bsky.social
hahnscratch To all the nincompoops saying, "But she defied an order from law enforcement". Stop. They are ICE. They only have jurisdiction over immigration. They cannot stop a vehicle for a traffic violation. They cannot remove a person from a car because they are blocking a road. THEY AREN'T COPS. They're taxpayer-funded bounty hunters. If orders were issued to Renee Nicole Good by ICE, they were unlawful. And they murdered her.
January 9, 2026 at 2:57 PM
iandsmith.bsky.social
Ooo... maybe someone was given a gun but not adequate training?
From Title 1, U.S. DOJ Policy on Use of Force: "Firearms may not be discharged solely to disable moving vehicles. Specifically, firearms may not be discharged at a moving vehicle unless: (1) a person in the vehicle is threatening the officer or another person with deadly force by means other than the vehicle; or (2) the vehicle is operated in a manner that threatens to cause death or serious physical injury .. and no other objectively reasonable means of defense appear to exist, which includes moving out of the path of the vehicle." Also, placing oneself in the path of a moving vehicle constitutes officer-created jeopardy and undermines any claim that deadly force was necessary,
January 9, 2026 at 6:14 AM
iandsmith.bsky.social
No English dictionary has been able to adequately explain the difference between complete and finished. However, in a recent linguistic conference held in London, England, and attended by some of the best linguists in the world, Samsunder Balgogin, a Guanese, was the clear winner. His final challenge was this: "Some say there is no difference between complete and finished. Please explain the difference between complete and finished in a way that is easy to understand." His astute answer: "When you marry the right woman you are complete. But, when you marry the wrong woman, you are finished. If the right one catches you with the wrong one, you are completely finished." His answer was received with a standing ovation.
January 9, 2026 at 6:08 AM
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politicsgirl.bsky.social
This is the kind of response I want from the Democrats.
simplyskye.bsky.social Skye @simplyskye.bsky.social · 2d
AOC: “ICE has less accountability than virtually any law enforcement agency in the U.S. — yet are some of the most well funded, operating with impunity & we just saw them murder an American citizen in cold blood — I hope this is prosecuted to the full extent of the law. The agency must be reined in”
AOC speaking with reporters on the steps of the capitol
January 8, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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whodat35.bsky.social
52-47: Senate votes to take up a war powers resolution to block future military action against Venezuela without Congressional approval, following the recent military strikes & the capture of President Maduro. Republicans Collins, Hawley, Murkowski, Paul, &Young voted Yes with all Democrats.
U.S. CAPITOL 11:47 AM TED STATE S * * SENATE YEA 52 NAY 47 Motion to Discharge S.J. Res. 98, a joint res LIVE - 11:41 to direct the remóval of United States Armed C-SPAN2 from hostilities within or against Venezue U.S. SENATE
January 8, 2026 at 4:51 PM
iandsmith.bsky.social
Looks like we're in for an uncomfortable evening in my part of the UK... if you have to go out, stay safe.
Met Office weather warnings issued for: Cornwall Red warning of wind Areas affected: South West England Starts: 16:00 on Thu 8 January Ends: 23:00 on Thu 8 January Storm Goretti will bring dangerous stormy winds for a time on Thursday evening - Damage to buildings and homes, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down. Flying debris resulting in danger to life. - Roads, bridges and railway lines closed, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights - Power cuts affecting other services, such as mobile phone coverage - Very large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and homes
January 8, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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kackbro.bsky.social
ICE NEEDS TO BE CRUSHED......
January 8, 2026 at 10:35 AM
iandsmith.bsky.social
dcphotog > Minneapolis I watched a woman be shot through her windshield in the face. I watched a doctor who happened to be there try to render aid get threatened that they too would be shot in the face if they didn't back away. I watched the murderer be allowed to flee the scene. ...and now l'm making dinner for my family and later 1'll play Uno with my seven year old. 'Murica.
January 8, 2026 at 1:43 PM
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joncooper-us.bsky.social
Cartoon by @badiucao.bsky.social.
January 8, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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sillymickel.bsky.social
the trauma & rage in the aftermath of this #ICE hole shooting an innocent defenseless woman in the face who was trying to navigate around ICE vehicles blocking the road.

#TruthWarriors ... Trump America -- traumatized enraged & insane

#resist #resistance #BlueCrew #ProudBlue #StrongerTogether
50501movement.bsky.social 50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 2d
ICE/Border Patrol agents have shot a woman, who was a legal observer, in the face and killed her in a Minneapolis neighborhood. Details are still emerging, and the exact circumstances have not yet been officially confirmed.

Credit:
@thejfreakinc.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 10:46 AM
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govpritzker.illinois.gov
For months, Trump’s DHS has wreaked lawless havoc in our neighborhoods. Tear gassing infants, families, and police. Firing their weapons at peaceful citizens. Killing innocent people.

It’s brutal, unconstitutional, and out of control.

It must stop.

Kristi Noem must go. Now.
January 8, 2026 at 2:32 AM
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normcharlatan.bsky.social
Oh sorry, I haven’t been online that much tonight, I’ve been forced to help organize a safety patrol at my kid’s daycare, because ICE stopped by today.
January 8, 2026 at 4:29 AM
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ericschmeltzer.com
ICE has murdered an American citizen in Minneapolis. They're claiming self defense but witnesses say the woman they killed was complying with their orders to get her car out of their way.

www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Live updates: ICE says agent, ‘fearing for his life,’ kills woman in south Minneapolis
ICE officials say the woman was shot and killed Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis after attempting to run over agents with her car. Witnesses dispute ICE’s version of what happened. Mayor Jacob F...
www.mprnews.org
January 7, 2026 at 6:25 PM
iandsmith.bsky.social
michaelbranda Throughout the four Gospels, Jesus never said a word about gay and trans people. He did have something to say about greedy rich people, though.
January 8, 2026 at 6:09 AM
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donellgmab.bsky.social
Never forget this day.
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mjfree.bsky.social Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · May 21
🚨🚨🚨 I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget what the 34x convicted felon & adjudicated rapist Trump did. 🚨🚨🚨
January 6, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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mrsbettybowers.bsky.social Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 6d
Isn't it odd that the United States has enough money to suddenly run Venezuela, but not enough to run our own country?

There is always cash in the piggy bank for bombs to kill people, but never for healthcare to keep them alive.
January 4, 2026 at 12:48 AM