James Wooten
@jameswooten.bsky.social
Born in Chicago, raised in Toronto, 40-year resident of Ottawa. I voted for Harris in '24, Biden in '20, HRC in '16 and Libs in '15, ‘19, ‘21 and ‘25. I mute idiots/trolls.
In a way - a very small way - I feel sorry for these guys. Two Latinos brainwashed into arresting others who yearn to be free.
If they *are* the ones who shot Pretti they deserve to go to jail for their crimes. But you have to ask yourself: what did America do to make them into monsters?
If they *are* the ones who shot Pretti they deserve to go to jail for their crimes. But you have to ask yourself: what did America do to make them into monsters?
NEW: This isn't about "training." The two agents who murdered Alex Pretti - Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez - have been with Border Patrol for 8 and 12 years respectively. You can't reform CBP. Abolish ICE/CBP. www.propublica.org/article/alex...
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
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February 2, 2026 at 2:24 AM
In a way - a very small way - I feel sorry for these guys. Two Latinos brainwashed into arresting others who yearn to be free.
If they *are* the ones who shot Pretti they deserve to go to jail for their crimes. But you have to ask yourself: what did America do to make them into monsters?
If they *are* the ones who shot Pretti they deserve to go to jail for their crimes. But you have to ask yourself: what did America do to make them into monsters?
Not only did the Conservatives lose the general election, but Mr. Poilievre lost the district he had represented for more than two decades.”
I guess calling the “district” Poilievre represented a “riding” would be too confusing for @nytimes.com readers. 🙄
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/w...
I guess calling the “district” Poilievre represented a “riding” would be too confusing for @nytimes.com readers. 🙄
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/w...
Canada’s Conservatives Give Their Trump-esque Leader a Second Chance
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February 2, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Not only did the Conservatives lose the general election, but Mr. Poilievre lost the district he had represented for more than two decades.”
I guess calling the “district” Poilievre represented a “riding” would be too confusing for @nytimes.com readers. 🙄
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/w...
I guess calling the “district” Poilievre represented a “riding” would be too confusing for @nytimes.com readers. 🙄
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/w...
“Canada’s main opposition leader, Pierre Poilievre, a populist sometimes compared to President Trump”
In the print edition, it reads:
“Canada’s main opposition leader, Pierre Poilievre, a populist inspired by President Trump”
No, PP is his own shit weasel.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/w...
In the print edition, it reads:
“Canada’s main opposition leader, Pierre Poilievre, a populist inspired by President Trump”
No, PP is his own shit weasel.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/w...
Canada’s Conservatives Give Their Trump-esque Leader a Second Chance
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:22 AM
“Canada’s main opposition leader, Pierre Poilievre, a populist sometimes compared to President Trump”
In the print edition, it reads:
“Canada’s main opposition leader, Pierre Poilievre, a populist inspired by President Trump”
No, PP is his own shit weasel.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/w...
In the print edition, it reads:
“Canada’s main opposition leader, Pierre Poilievre, a populist inspired by President Trump”
No, PP is his own shit weasel.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/w...
“Putin won 87.8% of the vote, the highest ever result in Russia's post-Soviet history, according to an exit poll by pollster (FOM).”
Poilievre only got 87.4% of the conservative members votes.
PP still has a lot to learn about being an autocrat.
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Poilievre only got 87.4% of the conservative members votes.
PP still has a lot to learn about being an autocrat.
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
January 31, 2026 at 2:40 PM
“Putin won 87.8% of the vote, the highest ever result in Russia's post-Soviet history, according to an exit poll by pollster (FOM).”
Poilievre only got 87.4% of the conservative members votes.
PP still has a lot to learn about being an autocrat.
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Poilievre only got 87.4% of the conservative members votes.
PP still has a lot to learn about being an autocrat.
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
The Conservative Party faithful drink the kool-aid, continue their self-destructive ways.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wins leadership review with 87.4% approval | CBC
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January 31, 2026 at 2:02 PM
The Conservative Party faithful drink the kool-aid, continue their self-destructive ways.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
January 31, 2026 at 2:50 AM
As usual, Trump gets it wrong. 🙄
“Gulfstream has changed the electronics and navigation system of some of its models to extend their flying range and payload … the Canadian aviation regulator is reviewing the changes … ‘We haven’t decertified the Gulfstream; we are looking at the paperwork’”
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Trump threatens 50% tariff on Canadian planes sold in U.S.
U.S. President says he is ‘decertifying’ all Canadian-made aircraft
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January 30, 2026 at 3:51 PM
As usual, Trump gets it wrong. 🙄
“Gulfstream has changed the electronics and navigation system of some of its models to extend their flying range and payload … the Canadian aviation regulator is reviewing the changes … ‘We haven’t decertified the Gulfstream; we are looking at the paperwork’”
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Trump threatens 50% tariff on Canadian planes sold in U.S.
U.S. President says he is ‘decertifying’ all Canadian-made aircraft
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:50 PM
“Gulfstream has changed the electronics and navigation system of some of its models to extend their flying range and payload … the Canadian aviation regulator is reviewing the changes … ‘We haven’t decertified the Gulfstream; we are looking at the paperwork’”
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January 29, 2026 at 3:37 AM
For all those who continue to whine “Why don’t former Presidents doooo something!!!”
January 28, 2026 at 4:28 PM
For all those who continue to whine “Why don’t former Presidents doooo something!!!”
This is North America. We are the frogs in the boiling pot. We don’t realize how quickly our society is deteriorating because the deterioration, like the temperature of the water, has been gradual.
One only has to get out of the pot and visit other countries to realize how bad it’s become.
One only has to get out of the pot and visit other countries to realize how bad it’s become.
January 27, 2026 at 6:22 PM
This is North America. We are the frogs in the boiling pot. We don’t realize how quickly our society is deteriorating because the deterioration, like the temperature of the water, has been gradual.
One only has to get out of the pot and visit other countries to realize how bad it’s become.
One only has to get out of the pot and visit other countries to realize how bad it’s become.
Amazing how everyone who has been paying attention will immediately get this.
January 27, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Amazing how everyone who has been paying attention will immediately get this.
This is bad news. A growing population creates jobs, as new migrants buy consumer goods, buy homes, pay taxes.
Low population growth means low economic growth and stagnation.
Low population growth means low economic growth and stagnation.
The [U.S,] population grew last year at one of the slowest rates in its history, according to … the Census Bureau. The immigration numbers plunged by more than 50 percent from the previous year, under the aggressive anti-immigration policies of President Trump.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u...
U.S. Population Growth Slows Sharply as Immigration Numbers Plunge
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:13 PM
This is bad news. A growing population creates jobs, as new migrants buy consumer goods, buy homes, pay taxes.
Low population growth means low economic growth and stagnation.
Low population growth means low economic growth and stagnation.
The [U.S,] population grew last year at one of the slowest rates in its history, according to … the Census Bureau. The immigration numbers plunged by more than 50 percent from the previous year, under the aggressive anti-immigration policies of President Trump.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u...
U.S. Population Growth Slows Sharply as Immigration Numbers Plunge
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:12 PM
The [U.S,] population grew last year at one of the slowest rates in its history, according to … the Census Bureau. The immigration numbers plunged by more than 50 percent from the previous year, under the aggressive anti-immigration policies of President Trump.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u...
“U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will have a security role during the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Games, according to information shared with local media by sources at the U.S. Embassy in Rome.”
I did not believe this until I saw this report.
Absurd.🙄
www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...
I did not believe this until I saw this report.
Absurd.🙄
www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...
ICE agents will have a security role at Milano-Cortina Olympics | CBC Sports
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will have a security role during the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Games , according to information shared with local media by sources at the U.S. Emba...
www.cbc.ca
January 27, 2026 at 2:53 PM
“U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will have a security role during the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Games, according to information shared with local media by sources at the U.S. Embassy in Rome.”
I did not believe this until I saw this report.
Absurd.🙄
www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...
I did not believe this until I saw this report.
Absurd.🙄
www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...
Greg Bovino is reported to have become a border patrol officer after seeing the movie “The Border” at the tender age of twelve.
Question is: did he most admire the evil character played by Harvey Keitel, or the character who discovers his morality, played by Jack Nicholson?
Question is: did he most admire the evil character played by Harvey Keitel, or the character who discovers his morality, played by Jack Nicholson?
January 26, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Greg Bovino is reported to have become a border patrol officer after seeing the movie “The Border” at the tender age of twelve.
Question is: did he most admire the evil character played by Harvey Keitel, or the character who discovers his morality, played by Jack Nicholson?
Question is: did he most admire the evil character played by Harvey Keitel, or the character who discovers his morality, played by Jack Nicholson?
This is how it’s going, right?
January 26, 2026 at 4:34 PM
This is how it’s going, right?
The Michigan UP references may be lost on many, but I find this funny as hell. Or as a frozen wasteland.
January 26, 2026 at 4:34 PM
The Michigan UP references may be lost on many, but I find this funny as hell. Or as a frozen wasteland.
Ooh! How brave of the @nytimes.com Editorial Board! After years of vilifying Democrats and normalizing Trump’s behaviour, it decides to speak out!🙄
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/o...
Opinion | The Trump Administration Is Lying to Our Faces. Congress Must Act.
www.nytimes.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Ooh! How brave of the @nytimes.com Editorial Board! After years of vilifying Democrats and normalizing Trump’s behaviour, it decides to speak out!🙄
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/o...
How absurd is this? A man accused of participating in a $100M jewelry theft is on bail and, before he can be prosecuted, ICE deports him to Ecuador where, presumably, he gets off scot-free. Well done, DHS! 🙄
Gift article for y’all.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/u...
Gift article for y’all.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/u...
Man Accused in $100 Million Jewel Heist Is Deported, Thwarting Trial
www.nytimes.com
January 26, 2026 at 1:28 AM
How absurd is this? A man accused of participating in a $100M jewelry theft is on bail and, before he can be prosecuted, ICE deports him to Ecuador where, presumably, he gets off scot-free. Well done, DHS! 🙄
Gift article for y’all.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/u...
Gift article for y’all.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/u...
F.B.I. Agent Who Tried to Investigate ICE Officer in Shooting Resigns
www.nytimes.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Jee-SUS! This is an inappropriate headline. Calling this a “win” for a man killed 70 years ago is pretty fucked, TBH.
January 26, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Jee-SUS! This is an inappropriate headline. Calling this a “win” for a man killed 70 years ago is pretty fucked, TBH.
Notice how the @nytimes.com subtly normalizes the crazy ideas Trump has? No, the U.S. has *not* had a “fixation” on Greenland since the 1940s. This is bullshit.
January 26, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Notice how the @nytimes.com subtly normalizes the crazy ideas Trump has? No, the U.S. has *not* had a “fixation” on Greenland since the 1940s. This is bullshit.
What do you notice about this list of the more reprehensible members of Trump Administration v2.0? Hmmm?
Bondi - 1965 - Gen-X
Patel - 1980 - Gen-X
Lutnick - 1961 - Boomer
Bessent - 1962 - Boomer
Noem - 1971 - Gen-X
Miller - 1985 - Gen-X
RFK Jr. - 1954 - Boomer
Vance - 1984 - Gen-X
Bondi - 1965 - Gen-X
Patel - 1980 - Gen-X
Lutnick - 1961 - Boomer
Bessent - 1962 - Boomer
Noem - 1971 - Gen-X
Miller - 1985 - Gen-X
RFK Jr. - 1954 - Boomer
Vance - 1984 - Gen-X
January 26, 2026 at 12:21 AM
What do you notice about this list of the more reprehensible members of Trump Administration v2.0? Hmmm?
Bondi - 1965 - Gen-X
Patel - 1980 - Gen-X
Lutnick - 1961 - Boomer
Bessent - 1962 - Boomer
Noem - 1971 - Gen-X
Miller - 1985 - Gen-X
RFK Jr. - 1954 - Boomer
Vance - 1984 - Gen-X
Bondi - 1965 - Gen-X
Patel - 1980 - Gen-X
Lutnick - 1961 - Boomer
Bessent - 1962 - Boomer
Noem - 1971 - Gen-X
Miller - 1985 - Gen-X
RFK Jr. - 1954 - Boomer
Vance - 1984 - Gen-X