Maechael1916 (John)
@maechael1916.bsky.social
Father, husband, doer of work and fan of Magic the Gathering.
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the reason DHS officers wear masks is because it allows them to commit crimes with impunity. there is literally no legitimate reason for it.
January 29, 2026 at 4:36 AM
the reason DHS officers wear masks is because it allows them to commit crimes with impunity. there is literally no legitimate reason for it.
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US District Court Judge Patrick Schiltz ordered acting ICE director Todd Lyons to appear in court Friday & warned he could be held in contempt for repeatedly failing to comply with court orders.
ICE has repeatedly ignored or delayed bond hearings & release orders for detained immigrants.
ICE has repeatedly ignored or delayed bond hearings & release orders for detained immigrants.
US judge threatens ICE chief with contempt, orders court appearance
The chief judge of Minnesota's federal court ordered the acting chief of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to appear in court on Friday to personally explain why that agency has not complied wi...
www.reuters.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:40 AM
US District Court Judge Patrick Schiltz ordered acting ICE director Todd Lyons to appear in court Friday & warned he could be held in contempt for repeatedly failing to comply with court orders.
ICE has repeatedly ignored or delayed bond hearings & release orders for detained immigrants.
ICE has repeatedly ignored or delayed bond hearings & release orders for detained immigrants.
Abolishing DHS is the moderate position. By far.
This is the way, make “ok, abolish only ICE” the moderate position.
Amid growing calls for the abolition of ICE, Rep. Delia Ramirez is calling for the entire DHS to be dismantled. Highlighting how much experience the officers who killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti had, Ramirez said, “DHS was built to violate our rights and has been empowered to act with impunity.”
January 29, 2026 at 6:09 AM
Abolishing DHS is the moderate position. By far.
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As far as I know, Tom Suozzi here still does not have a primary challenger in his district (NY-3 on Long Island).
The filing deadline is April 6 for the primary on June 23, and if there's a remotely progressive town council member or PTA president in that district, this is the time to make a move.
The filing deadline is April 6 for the primary on June 23, and if there's a remotely progressive town council member or PTA president in that district, this is the time to make a move.
Confronted Congressman Tom Suozzi, one of seven Democrats casting the decisive votes to increase ICE funding by $10,000,000,000.
January 29, 2026 at 1:45 AM
As far as I know, Tom Suozzi here still does not have a primary challenger in his district (NY-3 on Long Island).
The filing deadline is April 6 for the primary on June 23, and if there's a remotely progressive town council member or PTA president in that district, this is the time to make a move.
The filing deadline is April 6 for the primary on June 23, and if there's a remotely progressive town council member or PTA president in that district, this is the time to make a move.
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Facebook memories reminded me of what I said the first time trump came around, and it is frustrating as hell that I could write this word for word today and have it be even truer than it was then
January 29, 2026 at 5:34 AM
Facebook memories reminded me of what I said the first time trump came around, and it is frustrating as hell that I could write this word for word today and have it be even truer than it was then
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Rules Of Engagement In A Warzone : “Use lethal force only if fired upon or if hostile intent is clearly demonstrated.”
Minnesota isn't a warzone. ICIS was NOT fired upon. There was NO hostile intent demonstrated towards ICIS & yet, they murdered 2 US citizens, In a way not done during a war...
Minnesota isn't a warzone. ICIS was NOT fired upon. There was NO hostile intent demonstrated towards ICIS & yet, they murdered 2 US citizens, In a way not done during a war...
January 28, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Rules Of Engagement In A Warzone : “Use lethal force only if fired upon or if hostile intent is clearly demonstrated.”
Minnesota isn't a warzone. ICIS was NOT fired upon. There was NO hostile intent demonstrated towards ICIS & yet, they murdered 2 US citizens, In a way not done during a war...
Minnesota isn't a warzone. ICIS was NOT fired upon. There was NO hostile intent demonstrated towards ICIS & yet, they murdered 2 US citizens, In a way not done during a war...
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After listening to a generation of Right-wingers bragging about how they're itching to stand up against a tyrannical government, it's ironic that the Democrats and Independents were the ones that actually did it.
January 28, 2026 at 10:14 PM
After listening to a generation of Right-wingers bragging about how they're itching to stand up against a tyrannical government, it's ironic that the Democrats and Independents were the ones that actually did it.
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Didn't plan on doing this but as my neighborhood still hasn't been plowed, I can't leave to doordash, and rent is next week.
So, I'm putting these back up for sale. Shares are massively appreciated. Payments are made via PayPal and you can DM to claim. Each painting will come with a random Alter
So, I'm putting these back up for sale. Shares are massively appreciated. Payments are made via PayPal and you can DM to claim. Each painting will come with a random Alter
Now that Christmas has come and passed, I wanted to throw these back out there! I am still selling these original pieces.
I am asking $150, which includes shipping.
Gorillaz and LOOT are on 9x14 Panel Canvas
The others are on 9x11 Mixed Media Parchment.
All are acrylic and micron pen.
#fanart
I am asking $150, which includes shipping.
Gorillaz and LOOT are on 9x14 Panel Canvas
The others are on 9x11 Mixed Media Parchment.
All are acrylic and micron pen.
#fanart
January 28, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Didn't plan on doing this but as my neighborhood still hasn't been plowed, I can't leave to doordash, and rent is next week.
So, I'm putting these back up for sale. Shares are massively appreciated. Payments are made via PayPal and you can DM to claim. Each painting will come with a random Alter
So, I'm putting these back up for sale. Shares are massively appreciated. Payments are made via PayPal and you can DM to claim. Each painting will come with a random Alter
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Marjorie Taylor Greene accidentally telling the truth.
She knows the difference between lawful carry and brandishing. She knows incitement when she sees it. She even admits people are being pushed toward civil war.
She knows the difference between lawful carry and brandishing. She knows incitement when she sees it. She even admits people are being pushed toward civil war.
January 29, 2026 at 4:04 AM
Marjorie Taylor Greene accidentally telling the truth.
She knows the difference between lawful carry and brandishing. She knows incitement when she sees it. She even admits people are being pushed toward civil war.
She knows the difference between lawful carry and brandishing. She knows incitement when she sees it. She even admits people are being pushed toward civil war.
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Imagine having Bruce Springsteen AND Billy Bragg release songs about how much you fucking suck and how much the people fighting you rule you within the same 48 hours
January 28, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Imagine having Bruce Springsteen AND Billy Bragg release songs about how much you fucking suck and how much the people fighting you rule you within the same 48 hours
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"We are not going to stand for a government that is run by a bunch of CEO kings!" - New York activists occupied a Hilton hotel where ICE agents are reportedly staying at. 70 protesters were arrested. Our Michelle Dao reports.⬇️
January 28, 2026 at 10:17 PM
"We are not going to stand for a government that is run by a bunch of CEO kings!" - New York activists occupied a Hilton hotel where ICE agents are reportedly staying at. 70 protesters were arrested. Our Michelle Dao reports.⬇️
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Creating a new position to prosecute fraud and report directly to the White House destroys 40 years of post Watergate reforms to protect DOJ independence.
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
Trump Nominates US Prosecutor as Top National Fraud Investigator
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced the nomination of a veteran federal prosecutor to lead a new Justice Department unit focused on fraud, as the administration looks to refocus attention on...
news.bloomberglaw.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Creating a new position to prosecute fraud and report directly to the White House destroys 40 years of post Watergate reforms to protect DOJ independence.
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
Has anyone here seen the video of Giancarlo Esposito being a fucking badass?
Specifically in regards to current America bullshit.
Specifically in regards to current America bullshit.
January 29, 2026 at 5:55 AM
Has anyone here seen the video of Giancarlo Esposito being a fucking badass?
Specifically in regards to current America bullshit.
Specifically in regards to current America bullshit.
It really feels like every day is a crime, because every day they don't comply.
On top of the thousands of other crimes they commit every day.
On top of the thousands of other crimes they commit every day.
We are now 40 days beyond the statutory deadline for the full release of the Epstein files
January 29, 2026 at 5:52 AM
It really feels like every day is a crime, because every day they don't comply.
On top of the thousands of other crimes they commit every day.
On top of the thousands of other crimes they commit every day.
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You wanna annoy ICE but cant get to a protest?
File FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests for anything/everything, be specific.
File FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests for anything/everything, be specific.
January 29, 2026 at 1:29 AM
You wanna annoy ICE but cant get to a protest?
File FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests for anything/everything, be specific.
File FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests for anything/everything, be specific.
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did you know you can file foia requests with any public organization? 🙃
You wanna annoy ICE but cant get to a protest?
File FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests for anything/everything, be specific.
File FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests for anything/everything, be specific.
January 29, 2026 at 1:33 AM
did you know you can file foia requests with any public organization? 🙃
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Murdoch and Fox News hard at work trying to get Trump to pull back
January 29, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Murdoch and Fox News hard at work trying to get Trump to pull back
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Raskin: ICE and CBP — these are not law enforcement entities, and at this point they’re completely lawless. They’re outside of the Constitution.
January 28, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Raskin: ICE and CBP — these are not law enforcement entities, and at this point they’re completely lawless. They’re outside of the Constitution.
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NEW: Several MI legislators are headed to Minneapolis to stand in solidarity with their legislators and lawmakers from several other states. Of those headed there tonight or tomorrow are Reps. Emily Dievendorf, Veronica Paiz, Erin Byrnes and Natalie Price.
Awaiting Senate list. @michiganadvance.com
Awaiting Senate list. @michiganadvance.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:10 AM
NEW: Several MI legislators are headed to Minneapolis to stand in solidarity with their legislators and lawmakers from several other states. Of those headed there tonight or tomorrow are Reps. Emily Dievendorf, Veronica Paiz, Erin Byrnes and Natalie Price.
Awaiting Senate list. @michiganadvance.com
Awaiting Senate list. @michiganadvance.com
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Word. Best way I’ve seen this put.
sometimes people get angry when I "destroy" magic cards with stamps
I am reminded of paul desilva's reasoning why old school players sign cards at events
I am reminded of paul desilva's reasoning why old school players sign cards at events
January 29, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Word. Best way I’ve seen this put.
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Right now, Democrats have the power to defund and abolish ICE. We should do it. This is about right and wrong—and the murder we are seeing on the streets is just plain wrong. Anyone who supports funding DHS and ICE is supporting the murder of Americans. We can stop this.
January 28, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Right now, Democrats have the power to defund and abolish ICE. We should do it. This is about right and wrong—and the murder we are seeing on the streets is just plain wrong. Anyone who supports funding DHS and ICE is supporting the murder of Americans. We can stop this.
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Run for president. Run for the house. the senate. Run for public office. Go on. I’ll wait.
How much money does that take? how much time? Someone’s buying them. Maybe a little. Maybe a lot. Is it you? Probably not.
How much money does that take? how much time? Someone’s buying them. Maybe a little. Maybe a lot. Is it you? Probably not.
January 29, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Run for president. Run for the house. the senate. Run for public office. Go on. I’ll wait.
How much money does that take? how much time? Someone’s buying them. Maybe a little. Maybe a lot. Is it you? Probably not.
How much money does that take? how much time? Someone’s buying them. Maybe a little. Maybe a lot. Is it you? Probably not.
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It's amazing they can hear the calls to abolish ICE and respond with shit like this. It's embarrassing.
America does not want us to fund a lawless out of control ICE.
- No more roving patrols or profiling. ICE/CBP are not trained to do this. And it's wrong. Require warrants.
- No more secret police. Take off the masks. Show ID.
- And real accountability for murder and assault.
- No more roving patrols or profiling. ICE/CBP are not trained to do this. And it's wrong. Require warrants.
- No more secret police. Take off the masks. Show ID.
- And real accountability for murder and assault.
January 29, 2026 at 12:48 AM
It's amazing they can hear the calls to abolish ICE and respond with shit like this. It's embarrassing.
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reminds me of a friend who explained why recent years have felt so weird to so many millennials here and it’s because “we went into the pandemic young people and came out of it old”
I spoke to a woman at the protest in minneapolis and she explained she wanted to be there in part because "i was a kid when george floyd got killed" and i nearly dropped my recorder
January 28, 2026 at 10:41 PM
reminds me of a friend who explained why recent years have felt so weird to so many millennials here and it’s because “we went into the pandemic young people and came out of it old”
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Since we published this, Pam Bondi's X account has started posting mugshots of Minnesotans arrested for impeding ICE/CBP. Sharing a defendant's photo publicly in this way is forbidden under DOJ rules
ICE and CBP are at the head of Trump's campaign to terrorize Minnesotans. But the Justice Department is not far behind.
ICE’s No. 1 Ally
The Department of Justice has rushed to shield federal agents from accountability and launched needless criminal investigations into Minnesota officials and residents.
www.theatlantic.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Since we published this, Pam Bondi's X account has started posting mugshots of Minnesotans arrested for impeding ICE/CBP. Sharing a defendant's photo publicly in this way is forbidden under DOJ rules