Getting Old
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Just a Bluesky lurker, for now. Interested in Chicago, biking, transit, urbanism, liberalism, baseball, tech, gaming, etc.
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BREAKING: Chicagoans can now vote to name one of Chicago’s snowplows “Abolish ICE,” linking the pun to efforts to oppose President Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign. @wttw.bsky.social
Voting Is Now Open in Chicago’s Annual Snowplow Naming Contest. ‘Abolish ICE’ Among 25 Finalists
“Abolish ICE” is one of 25 finalists that Chicagoans can vote on between Sunday and Feb. 14, with the top six vote-getters winning the honor of renaming one snowplow in each of Chicago’s six snow dist...
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February 1, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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RIP Alex Pretti
November 9, 1988 - January 24, 2026
A nurse who exhibited bravery and kindness. Murdered by U.S. government thugs.
November 9, 1988 - January 24, 2026
A nurse who exhibited bravery and kindness. Murdered by U.S. government thugs.
January 25, 2026 at 6:43 PM
RIP Alex Pretti
November 9, 1988 - January 24, 2026
A nurse who exhibited bravery and kindness. Murdered by U.S. government thugs.
November 9, 1988 - January 24, 2026
A nurse who exhibited bravery and kindness. Murdered by U.S. government thugs.
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All of this is fucking senseless. Minnesota did not have an immigration problem. Trump sent his Nazi thugs here because he's racist against Somali people and to own libs like Tim Walz. Now two Minnesotans are dead and Minneapolis is on the verge of going up in flames. None. Of. This. Was. Necessary.
January 24, 2026 at 4:55 PM
All of this is fucking senseless. Minnesota did not have an immigration problem. Trump sent his Nazi thugs here because he's racist against Somali people and to own libs like Tim Walz. Now two Minnesotans are dead and Minneapolis is on the verge of going up in flames. None. Of. This. Was. Necessary.
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Two days ago, 7 democrats voted to fund that execution
January 24, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Two days ago, 7 democrats voted to fund that execution
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When you watch the horrifying video of ICE agents murdering another human in Minneapolis at point-blank range, remember that these violent, untrained thugs have been empowered by a sadistic criminal who occupies our White House. This cannot go on.
January 24, 2026 at 4:49 PM
When you watch the horrifying video of ICE agents murdering another human in Minneapolis at point-blank range, remember that these violent, untrained thugs have been empowered by a sadistic criminal who occupies our White House. This cannot go on.
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We have to get rid of Schumer and Jeffries.
This is about saving our country now.
They have to go.
This is about saving our country now.
They have to go.
January 17, 2026 at 1:28 AM
We have to get rid of Schumer and Jeffries.
This is about saving our country now.
They have to go.
This is about saving our country now.
They have to go.
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It is impossible to overstate the degree to which the entire national political media's coverage of the 2024 presidential campaign, especially once Harris won the nomination, was deeply, fundamentally, shamefully unserious about the stakes & the candidates.
I can still recall all the tut-tutting from the media when Harris made this argument.
Kamala Harris at her closing campaign rally:
"Donald Trump intends to use the United States Military against American citizens who simply disagree with him."
"Donald Trump intends to use the United States Military against American citizens who simply disagree with him."
January 11, 2026 at 5:55 AM
It is impossible to overstate the degree to which the entire national political media's coverage of the 2024 presidential campaign, especially once Harris won the nomination, was deeply, fundamentally, shamefully unserious about the stakes & the candidates.
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What is the point of appropriations if the White House can just cut off spending against its enemies?
The USDA just cut off ag aid to MN
They’re targeting and invading Minnesota. Cutting off all of our federal funding and flooding our state with federal agents with no purpose. They’re here to terrorize, cause chaos to justify their unlawful cruelty. Enough.
January 10, 2026 at 4:11 AM
What is the point of appropriations if the White House can just cut off spending against its enemies?
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I frequently remind people that when given the chance, Republicans held DOZENS of hearings about Benghazi, knowing full well that it was nothing that would result in nothing, but it forced the media to discuss a right-wing buzzword for months on end. Dems think that stuff is petty, but it’s strategy
June 10, 2024 at 5:27 PM
I frequently remind people that when given the chance, Republicans held DOZENS of hearings about Benghazi, knowing full well that it was nothing that would result in nothing, but it forced the media to discuss a right-wing buzzword for months on end. Dems think that stuff is petty, but it’s strategy
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Immigration officers shot and killed a man and shot and severely injured a woman in/near Chicago w/in the last 4 mo
And lied about both incidents, as well as many other uses of force
It's responsible to wait for independent confirmation of any "fact" from officials before reporting or sharing it.
And lied about both incidents, as well as many other uses of force
It's responsible to wait for independent confirmation of any "fact" from officials before reporting or sharing it.
With news of yet another DHS shooting breaking, a reminder that DHS’s initial statements should not be trusted without further verification, given previous post-shooting statements which crumbled under further investigation. In addition, be wary of short context-free video clips shared virally.
"My public safety team is working to gather information on an ICE related shooting this morning" near Portland Avenue and 34th Street in Minneapolis, says Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
"We will share information as we learn more. In the meantime, I ask folks to remain calm."
"We will share information as we learn more. In the meantime, I ask folks to remain calm."
January 7, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Immigration officers shot and killed a man and shot and severely injured a woman in/near Chicago w/in the last 4 mo
And lied about both incidents, as well as many other uses of force
It's responsible to wait for independent confirmation of any "fact" from officials before reporting or sharing it.
And lied about both incidents, as well as many other uses of force
It's responsible to wait for independent confirmation of any "fact" from officials before reporting or sharing it.
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People who consider themselves decent, progressive, or left leaning should not only be embarrassed to remain on X in any active capacity - they should be deeply ashamed. The line was crossed long ago.
January 7, 2026 at 1:22 PM
People who consider themselves decent, progressive, or left leaning should not only be embarrassed to remain on X in any active capacity - they should be deeply ashamed. The line was crossed long ago.
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Chicago Local News Quiz 2025
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December 26, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Dick Durbin can room with Merrick Garland in the Neville Chamberlain Retirement Home.
November 10, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Dick Durbin can room with Merrick Garland in the Neville Chamberlain Retirement Home.
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One thing today has solidified for me is that I'm voting for Kat Abu, even though in most ways I like Biss better. I just don't feel as certain he will fight
November 10, 2025 at 3:06 AM
One thing today has solidified for me is that I'm voting for Kat Abu, even though in most ways I like Biss better. I just don't feel as certain he will fight
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Dick Durbin wanted his legacy to be killing your mother because she can’t afford cancer treatment.
November 10, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Dick Durbin wanted his legacy to be killing your mother because she can’t afford cancer treatment.
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imagine, just imagine agreeing to compromise with the authoritarian government that has their boots fully on the neck of the city in your state that gave you your entire career. congratulations, you are coward Sen. Dick Durbin.
November 10, 2025 at 2:29 AM
imagine, just imagine agreeing to compromise with the authoritarian government that has their boots fully on the neck of the city in your state that gave you your entire career. congratulations, you are coward Sen. Dick Durbin.
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This is the time to keep fighting to bring costs down and protect the American people.
November 10, 2025 at 1:33 AM
This is the time to keep fighting to bring costs down and protect the American people.
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Any Democrat in Congress who would accept a promise from a Republican in Congress should undergo a cognitive test.
November 10, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Any Democrat in Congress who would accept a promise from a Republican in Congress should undergo a cognitive test.
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this “deal” is embarrassingly bad and every Dem who supports it deserves to be primaried
Trump is reeling right now, his popularity is crumbling, and he keeps flailing and making stupid decisions. bailing him out now is fucking insane
Trump is reeling right now, his popularity is crumbling, and he keeps flailing and making stupid decisions. bailing him out now is fucking insane
Welp, that’s the Senate side of the shutdown over, it seems.
November 9, 2025 at 11:56 PM
this “deal” is embarrassingly bad and every Dem who supports it deserves to be primaried
Trump is reeling right now, his popularity is crumbling, and he keeps flailing and making stupid decisions. bailing him out now is fucking insane
Trump is reeling right now, his popularity is crumbling, and he keeps flailing and making stupid decisions. bailing him out now is fucking insane
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I am NOT donating to the DNC or DLCC until the leadership stands up to Trump; the party doesn't cave into his demands. What part of "he's on the ropes now" does the party leadership not get. Cave in again and the party has once again lost credibility. DO NOT CAVE; compromise to our strengths.
November 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
I am NOT donating to the DNC or DLCC until the leadership stands up to Trump; the party doesn't cave into his demands. What part of "he's on the ropes now" does the party leadership not get. Cave in again and the party has once again lost credibility. DO NOT CAVE; compromise to our strengths.
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“What I need you to know is we are organized.
“What I need you to know is that you need to get organized.
“What I need you to know is they are coming.
“What I need you to know is you can stop them.”
“What I need you to know is that you need to get organized.
“What I need you to know is they are coming.
“What I need you to know is you can stop them.”
What I Need You To Understand, Notes from Chicago in Late October | dansinker.com
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October 25, 2025 at 1:17 AM
“What I need you to know is we are organized.
“What I need you to know is that you need to get organized.
“What I need you to know is they are coming.
“What I need you to know is you can stop them.”
“What I need you to know is that you need to get organized.
“What I need you to know is they are coming.
“What I need you to know is you can stop them.”