Nick Charles
@nickcharles.bsky.social
Real Seattle Private Eye. Former USAF SF, former fed, current rapscallion husband, & always an entertainer of a cocktail.
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Twin Cities has Been Through It
2016 Police kill Philando Castile
2017 Police kill Justine Damond
2020 Police kill George Floyd
2020 COVID
2021 Police kill Daunte Wright
2025 Annunciation massacre
2025 Assassinations of Melissa &Mark Hortman, attempts on John &Yvette Hoffman
2025-2026 (gestures)
2016 Police kill Philando Castile
2017 Police kill Justine Damond
2020 Police kill George Floyd
2020 COVID
2021 Police kill Daunte Wright
2025 Annunciation massacre
2025 Assassinations of Melissa &Mark Hortman, attempts on John &Yvette Hoffman
2025-2026 (gestures)
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 10:29 PM
Twin Cities has Been Through It
2016 Police kill Philando Castile
2017 Police kill Justine Damond
2020 Police kill George Floyd
2020 COVID
2021 Police kill Daunte Wright
2025 Annunciation massacre
2025 Assassinations of Melissa &Mark Hortman, attempts on John &Yvette Hoffman
2025-2026 (gestures)
2016 Police kill Philando Castile
2017 Police kill Justine Damond
2020 Police kill George Floyd
2020 COVID
2021 Police kill Daunte Wright
2025 Annunciation massacre
2025 Assassinations of Melissa &Mark Hortman, attempts on John &Yvette Hoffman
2025-2026 (gestures)
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The administration can't have it both ways. When it's a question of bypassing immigrants' constitutional rights under the Alien Enemies Act, they say we're at war. When they want to dodge congressional oversight, they say we're not at war. So which is it?
DUCKWORTH: If it's true that we are not at war with Venezuela, will you advise the president to rescind his invocation of the wartime Alien Enemies Act?
RUBIO: That was a mechanism to remove people from our country that present great danger
D: It's a wartime act. Are we currently at war?
R: No
RUBIO: That was a mechanism to remove people from our country that present great danger
D: It's a wartime act. Are we currently at war?
R: No
January 28, 2026 at 5:35 PM
The administration can't have it both ways. When it's a question of bypassing immigrants' constitutional rights under the Alien Enemies Act, they say we're at war. When they want to dodge congressional oversight, they say we're not at war. So which is it?
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that the president is a rapidly decaying lunatic is the worst kept secret in the world right now
when It Happens, we are going to get countless accounts about how bad it was and how everyone knew and it's absolute malpractice that the same media that went full court press on Biden Old ignores it
when It Happens, we are going to get countless accounts about how bad it was and how everyone knew and it's absolute malpractice that the same media that went full court press on Biden Old ignores it
"A key European ally of Trump said he was 'traumatized' by a meeting where the president’s 'psychological state' came across as 'dangerous.’ Robert Fico, the populist prime minister of Slovakia … characterized Trump as being 'out of his mind,' per a diplomat."
www.thedailybeast.com/trump-ally-s...
www.thedailybeast.com/trump-ally-s...
January 28, 2026 at 6:01 PM
that the president is a rapidly decaying lunatic is the worst kept secret in the world right now
when It Happens, we are going to get countless accounts about how bad it was and how everyone knew and it's absolute malpractice that the same media that went full court press on Biden Old ignores it
when It Happens, we are going to get countless accounts about how bad it was and how everyone knew and it's absolute malpractice that the same media that went full court press on Biden Old ignores it
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In Printz v. United States, #SCOTUS held that the Constitution bars the federal government from forcing or otherwise compelling local or state governments to enforce federal law.
The liberal squish who wrote the majority opinion in that case? Justice Antonin Scalia:
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The liberal squish who wrote the majority opinion in that case? Justice Antonin Scalia:
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January 28, 2026 at 1:41 PM
In Printz v. United States, #SCOTUS held that the Constitution bars the federal government from forcing or otherwise compelling local or state governments to enforce federal law.
The liberal squish who wrote the majority opinion in that case? Justice Antonin Scalia:
tile.loc.gov/storage-serv...
The liberal squish who wrote the majority opinion in that case? Justice Antonin Scalia:
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Well, “too” in it just being the wrong *type* of person for the violence.
January 28, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Well, “too” in it just being the wrong *type* of person for the violence.
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Tears of joy! SCOTLAND HAS JUST PASSED SWIFT BRICKS INTO LAW unanimously!
4 years of asking England & Scotland sorts it in a month led by ACE MARK RUSKELL MSP ♥️The RELIEF is unreal! Tell England to follow 🏴by emailing PlanningPolicyConsultation@communities.gov.uk now!WOOP!
4 years of asking England & Scotland sorts it in a month led by ACE MARK RUSKELL MSP ♥️The RELIEF is unreal! Tell England to follow 🏴by emailing PlanningPolicyConsultation@communities.gov.uk now!WOOP!
January 27, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Tears of joy! SCOTLAND HAS JUST PASSED SWIFT BRICKS INTO LAW unanimously!
4 years of asking England & Scotland sorts it in a month led by ACE MARK RUSKELL MSP ♥️The RELIEF is unreal! Tell England to follow 🏴by emailing PlanningPolicyConsultation@communities.gov.uk now!WOOP!
4 years of asking England & Scotland sorts it in a month led by ACE MARK RUSKELL MSP ♥️The RELIEF is unreal! Tell England to follow 🏴by emailing PlanningPolicyConsultation@communities.gov.uk now!WOOP!
We went from “57 dolls to 2 or 3 dolls” to “2 or 3 pencils” to “we didn’t get you a birthday gift, dear, look at this screen at these numbers!” -and hope they don’t tank.
So heartwarming.
So heartwarming.
Scott Bessent on Trump Accounts: "Rather than giving a toy for a birthday or holiday, they can contribute to these accounts"
January 28, 2026 at 4:44 PM
We went from “57 dolls to 2 or 3 dolls” to “2 or 3 pencils” to “we didn’t get you a birthday gift, dear, look at this screen at these numbers!” -and hope they don’t tank.
So heartwarming.
So heartwarming.
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Tuesday morning:
New CBS boss promises “huge emphasis on scoops.”
Tuesday evening:
CBS Evening News anchor interviews his mom.
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
New CBS boss promises “huge emphasis on scoops.”
Tuesday evening:
CBS Evening News anchor interviews his mom.
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
‘CBS Evening News’: Tony Dokoupil Under Fire for Interviewing His Own Mom
Viewers accuse CBS News of 'dumbing down.'
www.yahoo.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Tuesday morning:
New CBS boss promises “huge emphasis on scoops.”
Tuesday evening:
CBS Evening News anchor interviews his mom.
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
New CBS boss promises “huge emphasis on scoops.”
Tuesday evening:
CBS Evening News anchor interviews his mom.
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
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Look if Minnesota is the hub then it's a Purple Revolution.
If we're gonna have to have a color revolution, we should pick a good color.
January 28, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Look if Minnesota is the hub then it's a Purple Revolution.
C’s get degrees. Degrees don’t mean you’re smarter than others. It’s ok to ask for help. Lift with your knees. It’s not your fault. Everyone fakes it until they make it at one point. Everyone has imposter syndrome. Hydrate. People will die when you least expect it: cherish your time with them now.
If you’re over 30, quote this with some life advice 🤌🏼
January 28, 2026 at 7:59 AM
C’s get degrees. Degrees don’t mean you’re smarter than others. It’s ok to ask for help. Lift with your knees. It’s not your fault. Everyone fakes it until they make it at one point. Everyone has imposter syndrome. Hydrate. People will die when you least expect it: cherish your time with them now.
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Pro tip for any Hill journos, the Speaker can approve 24hr protection for Members who are under heightened threat. Omar used to have this, but Mike Johnson took it away. You should ask him about that
January 28, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Pro tip for any Hill journos, the Speaker can approve 24hr protection for Members who are under heightened threat. Omar used to have this, but Mike Johnson took it away. You should ask him about that
3-0 Seattle Kraken in the 2nd period and the Seattle Thunderbirds scored *5* this last period!!!
January 28, 2026 at 4:49 AM
3-0 Seattle Kraken in the 2nd period and the Seattle Thunderbirds scored *5* this last period!!!
No longer concerned.
Threat Level: “We should pause the murdering.”
Threat Level: “We should pause the murdering.”
January 28, 2026 at 3:59 AM
No longer concerned.
Threat Level: “We should pause the murdering.”
Threat Level: “We should pause the murdering.”
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This mid-afternoon Alex Pretti vigil at the Portland VA was not heavily promoted. But the crowd probably stretches a quarter mile or more. Americans are galvanized and grieving.
January 27, 2026 at 11:47 PM
This mid-afternoon Alex Pretti vigil at the Portland VA was not heavily promoted. But the crowd probably stretches a quarter mile or more. Americans are galvanized and grieving.
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I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
January 28, 2026 at 2:26 AM
I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
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Two Democratic members of Congress attacked in three days. Maxwell Frost was assaulted on Saturday, Ilan Omar tonight.
January 28, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Two Democratic members of Congress attacked in three days. Maxwell Frost was assaulted on Saturday, Ilan Omar tonight.
Date night! I’m exhausted and wanting to close out the last 7? 8? cases on my desk tomorrow before my trip in less than 2 weeks. 🙃
And oh wow am I going to sleep hard tonight. (Not pleasant sleep, but just sleep)
And oh wow am I going to sleep hard tonight. (Not pleasant sleep, but just sleep)
What’s this? On a Tuesday? Yep, it’s an unusual weeknight junior hockey game. Brandon is in southern Manitoba, which is a HELL of a haul to the Seattle area.
January 28, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Date night! I’m exhausted and wanting to close out the last 7? 8? cases on my desk tomorrow before my trip in less than 2 weeks. 🙃
And oh wow am I going to sleep hard tonight. (Not pleasant sleep, but just sleep)
And oh wow am I going to sleep hard tonight. (Not pleasant sleep, but just sleep)
…are they threatening him and his family? Because this is just so weird.
"I'm gonna give Homan the benefit of the doubt"
"They should coordinate with local law enforcement, pick these people up in the middle of the night when they're not suspecting it"
Walz is capitulating to fascists and encouraging night raids. Genuinely disgusting. Why would anyone settle for this?
"They should coordinate with local law enforcement, pick these people up in the middle of the night when they're not suspecting it"
Walz is capitulating to fascists and encouraging night raids. Genuinely disgusting. Why would anyone settle for this?
January 28, 2026 at 2:11 AM
…are they threatening him and his family? Because this is just so weird.
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Ilhan Omar is an American hero. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
January 28, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Ilhan Omar is an American hero. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
deleting Signal now it’s compromised. Find me in the hotel bar. -You’ll know right where I’ll be.
deleting Signal now it’s compromised. Find me in LiveJournal group comments circa 2007.
deleting Signal now it’s compromised. Find me in the off-topic boards on TWoP in 2002.
January 28, 2026 at 1:50 AM
deleting Signal now it’s compromised. Find me in the hotel bar. -You’ll know right where I’ll be.
Ok, apparently my Nora and I are doing another shutdown this Friday as well.
We have a date with our DVR and cocktail bar that day. 🕵️♂️🍸🕵️♀️🍸
We have a date with our DVR and cocktail bar that day. 🕵️♂️🍸🕵️♀️🍸
BPAL will definitely be participating in the national strike on 1/30 in some capacity, TBA (we still have tech matters to iron out from last week's). We must keep up the pressure!
In the meantime, here's a poster Tom made from a vintage photograph.
In the meantime, here's a poster Tom made from a vintage photograph.
January 28, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Ok, apparently my Nora and I are doing another shutdown this Friday as well.
We have a date with our DVR and cocktail bar that day. 🕵️♂️🍸🕵️♀️🍸
We have a date with our DVR and cocktail bar that day. 🕵️♂️🍸🕵️♀️🍸
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American Federation of Government Employees, the largest federal employee union, also represented Alex Pretti, issued a statement Monday night calling for the resignations of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller.
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Largest federal employee union calls for Noem, Miller's resignations
abcnews.go.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:34 PM
American Federation of Government Employees, the largest federal employee union, also represented Alex Pretti, issued a statement Monday night calling for the resignations of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller.
abcnews.go.com/US/live-upda...
abcnews.go.com/US/live-upda...