Lucy Vilchis
@lucyvilchis.bsky.social
Just a vet who loves hockey and law.
She/Her. AuDHD. Mom. USMC. MEd.
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Lucy Vilchis
@lucyvilchis.bsky.social
· Jul 4
"Let them call me rebel and welcome, I feel no concern from it; but I should suffer the misery of devils, were I to make a whore of my soul by swearing allegiance to one whose character is that of a sottish, stupid, stubborn, worthless, brutish man."
Thomas Paine, The Crisis, 1776
Thomas Paine, The Crisis, 1776
I think this is so important to remember. The US is absolutely massive compared to some other countries, and this administration is not staffed with seasoned professionals who understand how to correctly leverage the vast resources of the fed gov (thankfully). They are just incredibly incompetent.
“Trump is going to cancel elections” he would be hard-pressed to cancel one Fourth of July parade
January 25, 2026 at 12:41 AM
I think this is so important to remember. The US is absolutely massive compared to some other countries, and this administration is not staffed with seasoned professionals who understand how to correctly leverage the vast resources of the fed gov (thankfully). They are just incredibly incompetent.
How long until Americans get tired of waiting for help and start forming their own armed militias again?
January 24, 2026 at 8:41 PM
How long until Americans get tired of waiting for help and start forming their own armed militias again?
Cannot imagine that the NHL allows the Wild to play tonight. The NBA already postponed the Timberwolves game.
January 24, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Cannot imagine that the NHL allows the Wild to play tonight. The NBA already postponed the Timberwolves game.
Extremely disturbing. Video from the Lady in Red.
January 24, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Extremely disturbing. Video from the Lady in Red.
Horrific. There is no reason to comply if they're shooting us on the ground. There must only be escape and safety.
January 24, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Horrific. There is no reason to comply if they're shooting us on the ground. There must only be escape and safety.
Oh Brother Where Art Thou vibes in the Minneapolis airport today.
As a former Christian, I would okay going to church with these folks.
As a former Christian, I would okay going to church with these folks.
Singing
January 23, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Oh Brother Where Art Thou vibes in the Minneapolis airport today.
As a former Christian, I would okay going to church with these folks.
As a former Christian, I would okay going to church with these folks.
Cumberland County Sheriff confronting the reality of ICE being the Gestapo in a press conference is absolutely wild. They kidnapped his officer.
"I've come to the conclusion, I hope it's wrong, that if you're not a card-carrying US citizen...you must be illegal (to ICE)."
youtu.be/PQmF39dkors
"I've come to the conclusion, I hope it's wrong, that if you're not a card-carrying US citizen...you must be illegal (to ICE)."
youtu.be/PQmF39dkors
FULL PRESSER: Cumberland County sheriff addresses ICE's detainment of recruit
YouTube video by WMTW-TV
youtu.be
January 22, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Cumberland County Sheriff confronting the reality of ICE being the Gestapo in a press conference is absolutely wild. They kidnapped his officer.
"I've come to the conclusion, I hope it's wrong, that if you're not a card-carrying US citizen...you must be illegal (to ICE)."
youtu.be/PQmF39dkors
"I've come to the conclusion, I hope it's wrong, that if you're not a card-carrying US citizen...you must be illegal (to ICE)."
youtu.be/PQmF39dkors
Judge Menendez has set a hearing for Monday (1/26) at 9:00 a.m for the Minnesota vs DHS case.
It'll be interesting to see if DHS shifts its focus to Maine given the weather this weekend and bad press piling up before Monday.
It'll be interesting to see if DHS shifts its focus to Maine given the weather this weekend and bad press piling up before Monday.
January 22, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Judge Menendez has set a hearing for Monday (1/26) at 9:00 a.m for the Minnesota vs DHS case.
It'll be interesting to see if DHS shifts its focus to Maine given the weather this weekend and bad press piling up before Monday.
It'll be interesting to see if DHS shifts its focus to Maine given the weather this weekend and bad press piling up before Monday.
This could be my kid. Just absolutely horrifying that some people in this country is okay with kidnapping preschoolers.
www.startribune.com/preschooler-...
www.startribune.com/preschooler-...
Preschooler and three other students detained by ICE, school district leader says
The detentions of Columbia Heights students come after weeks of heightened concern and enforcement presence near and on Twin Cities school property.
www.startribune.com
January 22, 2026 at 1:09 AM
This could be my kid. Just absolutely horrifying that some people in this country is okay with kidnapping preschoolers.
www.startribune.com/preschooler-...
www.startribune.com/preschooler-...
Let's try and remember what Europe's history on appeasement is.
I'll wait.
I'll wait.
According to an agreement on Greenland, Denmark would cede sovereignty over small pockets of Greenlandic territory to the United States, where the United States could build military bases, according to three senior officials familiar with the discussion.
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
Live Updates: Trump Drops Tariff Threat Over Greenland After Assailing Europe
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Let's try and remember what Europe's history on appeasement is.
I'll wait.
I'll wait.
Have to take a moment to pause my anxiety for the state of the world and go prep for the insane winter storm this weekend, which is obviously not caused by climate change at all.
January 20, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Have to take a moment to pause my anxiety for the state of the world and go prep for the insane winter storm this weekend, which is obviously not caused by climate change at all.
Even the biggest military power in the world cannot fight a war in Greenland AND Venezuela AND Iran AND Panama without allies. Every military leader in the country is losing their minds right now.
Q: Early last year you indicted you wanted to take back the Panama Canal. We've heard a lot about Greenland. Is that still on the table?
TRUMP: I don't want to tell you that. Sort of. I must say. Sort of. That's sort of on the table.
TRUMP: I don't want to tell you that. Sort of. I must say. Sort of. That's sort of on the table.
January 20, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Even the biggest military power in the world cannot fight a war in Greenland AND Venezuela AND Iran AND Panama without allies. Every military leader in the country is losing their minds right now.
Have they considered just trying to bribe SCOTUS and/or members of Congress to do their jobs?
Sometimes the easiest solution is the best one.
Sometimes the easiest solution is the best one.
EU leaders are "desperately searching for an off-ramp from the standoff" with Trump, as they are "terrified of needlessly exploding transatlantic ties."
www.politico.eu/article/eu-r...
www.politico.eu/article/eu-r...
EU clings to hope it can defuse Trump at Davos
European leaders are in watch-and-wait mode ahead of the U.S. president’s visit to the continent this week.
www.politico.eu
January 20, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Have they considered just trying to bribe SCOTUS and/or members of Congress to do their jobs?
Sometimes the easiest solution is the best one.
Sometimes the easiest solution is the best one.
As a baby Marine PCSing to my first duty station, the airline refused to let me bring 3 bags without charging an outrageous fee. I was essentially a kid and had no clue what to do, as I was also entirely broke. An older couple stepped up, dealt with the agent, got my bags tagged, and gave me a hug.
TIMELINE CLEANSE
When's a time that a stranger helped you in an unexpected, maybe even small way?
When's a time that a stranger helped you in an unexpected, maybe even small way?
January 19, 2026 at 7:57 PM
As a baby Marine PCSing to my first duty station, the airline refused to let me bring 3 bags without charging an outrageous fee. I was essentially a kid and had no clue what to do, as I was also entirely broke. An older couple stepped up, dealt with the agent, got my bags tagged, and gave me a hug.
A sign of the current times that should be absolutely terrifying for the GOP: A major Christian Homeschooling publisher has made an official statement against DHS/ICE.
Folks, this is crazy. When you've lost the conservative homeschooling community, you've lost almost everyone.
Folks, this is crazy. When you've lost the conservative homeschooling community, you've lost almost everyone.
January 19, 2026 at 5:56 PM
A sign of the current times that should be absolutely terrifying for the GOP: A major Christian Homeschooling publisher has made an official statement against DHS/ICE.
Folks, this is crazy. When you've lost the conservative homeschooling community, you've lost almost everyone.
Folks, this is crazy. When you've lost the conservative homeschooling community, you've lost almost everyone.
Today (1900EST) is the deadline for DHS to file a response to Minnesota's request for a TRO.
MN has until Thursday to respond. Which means another week of chaos and fear.
Judge Menendez just issued an injunction in favor of protestors, so she is very aware of the timeline. Should be interesting.
MN has until Thursday to respond. Which means another week of chaos and fear.
Judge Menendez just issued an injunction in favor of protestors, so she is very aware of the timeline. Should be interesting.
January 19, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Today (1900EST) is the deadline for DHS to file a response to Minnesota's request for a TRO.
MN has until Thursday to respond. Which means another week of chaos and fear.
Judge Menendez just issued an injunction in favor of protestors, so she is very aware of the timeline. Should be interesting.
MN has until Thursday to respond. Which means another week of chaos and fear.
Judge Menendez just issued an injunction in favor of protestors, so she is very aware of the timeline. Should be interesting.
and they wonder why we keep comparing them to Nazis.
Kevin Hassett praises "the people at the National Economic Council who come in every day and make sure the trains are running on time"
January 18, 2026 at 4:32 PM
and they wonder why we keep comparing them to Nazis.
Judge Menendez's order is so carefully tailored, it's going to be a shame when the 8th Circuit rips it up.
Although I did enjoy her note that the declarations made by Homeland Security weren't worth the paper they were printed on.
Although I did enjoy her note that the declarations made by Homeland Security weren't worth the paper they were printed on.
January 17, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Judge Menendez's order is so carefully tailored, it's going to be a shame when the 8th Circuit rips it up.
Although I did enjoy her note that the declarations made by Homeland Security weren't worth the paper they were printed on.
Although I did enjoy her note that the declarations made by Homeland Security weren't worth the paper they were printed on.
Reposted by Lucy Vilchis
BREAKING: Judge enters TRO blocking feds from interfering with or arresting peaceful protesters in Minnesota. Judge Kate Menendez, Biden appointee. Order: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
January 17, 2026 at 1:02 AM
BREAKING: Judge enters TRO blocking feds from interfering with or arresting peaceful protesters in Minnesota. Judge Kate Menendez, Biden appointee. Order: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
I'm going to guess that the locals are much more prepared to deal with this than ICE/CBP.
Not sure what MAGAt decided to invade Minnesota in January.
Not sure what MAGAt decided to invade Minnesota in January.
January 17, 2026 at 1:32 AM
I'm going to guess that the locals are much more prepared to deal with this than ICE/CBP.
Not sure what MAGAt decided to invade Minnesota in January.
Not sure what MAGAt decided to invade Minnesota in January.
For non-Virginians, Spanberger is not in any sense a Liberal. She won because the alternative was absolutely insane. With the Dems in full control of the House and Senate, I fully expect that she will be forced into much more progressive positions then she would like. Which is hilarious honestly.
Wow
The night before Spanberger’s inauguration
She’s cleared house at UVA
Top Youngkin appointees resign
Spanberger should be able to easily replace them given Dem trifecta
The former CIA officer asserting her control
The night before Spanberger’s inauguration
She’s cleared house at UVA
Top Youngkin appointees resign
Spanberger should be able to easily replace them given Dem trifecta
The former CIA officer asserting her control
January 17, 2026 at 12:22 AM
For non-Virginians, Spanberger is not in any sense a Liberal. She won because the alternative was absolutely insane. With the Dems in full control of the House and Senate, I fully expect that she will be forced into much more progressive positions then she would like. Which is hilarious honestly.
Just like to say that it took me NINE MONTHS, two interviews, and an in-person background check to get hired at the Social Security Administration.
A few months ago, ICE hired me
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We're all finding out.
slate.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Just like to say that it took me NINE MONTHS, two interviews, and an in-person background check to get hired at the Social Security Administration.
Wait wait, we can't let DC or Puerto Rico into the club because they'll vote Blue but somehow Representative Fine thinks that the good people of Greenland will be clamoring to join the GOP after we've kidnapped their country?
I would like some of whatever he's having.
I would like some of whatever he's having.
A House Republican today introduced legislation that would give President Trump the authority to annex Greenland and turn it into a U.S. state.
House Republican introduces bill to let Trump annex Greenland
The bill would authorize Trump to take "such steps as may be necessary" to take control of the island territory.
www.axios.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Wait wait, we can't let DC or Puerto Rico into the club because they'll vote Blue but somehow Representative Fine thinks that the good people of Greenland will be clamoring to join the GOP after we've kidnapped their country?
I would like some of whatever he's having.
I would like some of whatever he's having.
RIP Independent Fed and the US economy.
Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
YouTube video by Federal Reserve
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:56 AM
RIP Independent Fed and the US economy.
Mic drop.
FOX: Where’s the protest against the regime that's killing people in the street right now?
Trent: They are doing those today. It’s called the ICE protests
FOX: Are they talking about Iran at the ICE protests?
Trent: No, I think they are talking about the regime that is shooting people in the face
Trent: They are doing those today. It’s called the ICE protests
FOX: Are they talking about Iran at the ICE protests?
Trent: No, I think they are talking about the regime that is shooting people in the face
January 11, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Mic drop.