Nikolaj Bill
@nikolajbill.bsky.social
Catholic without a home, Recovering ex-Trad, Social Democrat, Linguist, and Hockey Fan. I mistype a lot.
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Feeling helpless in the administration’s draconian measures? Here’s something local you can do (especially in Texas). Contact your local school district to see if they’re participating in this system. If they are, speak to the school board that they stop and if not that they won’t in the future.
Local police aid ICE by tapping school cameras amid Trump’s immigration crackdown
Local police assisted federal immigration agents by repeatedly searching school cameras that record license plate numbers, data show
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Feeling helpless in the administration’s draconian measures? Here’s something local you can do (especially in Texas). Contact your local school district to see if they’re participating in this system. If they are, speak to the school board that they stop and if not that they won’t in the future.
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Aaand there you go: Trump’s sudden about-face on the most important Canada-US border crossing came after meeting with the billionaire family that owns the rival bridge. Nice scoop, confirming suspicions of everyone who has followed this file and is familiar with Trump www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/w...
Bridge Owner Lobbied Administration Before Trump Blasted Competing Span to Canada
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Aaand there you go: Trump’s sudden about-face on the most important Canada-US border crossing came after meeting with the billionaire family that owns the rival bridge. Nice scoop, confirming suspicions of everyone who has followed this file and is familiar with Trump www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/w...
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Mixed Doubles F1
a cartoon character is riding a green vehicle with a red mushroom on the back
ALT: a cartoon character is riding a green vehicle with a red mushroom on the back
media.tenor.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Mixed Doubles F1
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February 10, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Just heard someone refer to the way Carrie Bradshaw (the character) treated other people as someone who is absolutely feral and honestly that’s a great adjective to describe her.
February 12, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Just heard someone refer to the way Carrie Bradshaw (the character) treated other people as someone who is absolutely feral and honestly that’s a great adjective to describe her.
Great headlines, Mr President
February 12, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Great headlines, Mr President
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Can we talk about how batshit crazy it was for Trump to post that China was going to permanently cancel the Stanley Cup if Canada signs a trade deal with them, or do we just assume at this point that he’s completely psychotic?
February 10, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Can we talk about how batshit crazy it was for Trump to post that China was going to permanently cancel the Stanley Cup if Canada signs a trade deal with them, or do we just assume at this point that he’s completely psychotic?
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This is why domestic "shuffle" flights between ICE detention centers have skyrocketed, much moreso than ICE deportation flights.
When you are moved to a different jurisdiction, you have to refile your habeas petition all over again. They want to wear people down so they'll give up on their cases.
When you are moved to a different jurisdiction, you have to refile your habeas petition all over again. They want to wear people down so they'll give up on their cases.
February 10, 2026 at 3:26 PM
This is why domestic "shuffle" flights between ICE detention centers have skyrocketed, much moreso than ICE deportation flights.
When you are moved to a different jurisdiction, you have to refile your habeas petition all over again. They want to wear people down so they'll give up on their cases.
When you are moved to a different jurisdiction, you have to refile your habeas petition all over again. They want to wear people down so they'll give up on their cases.
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"But not to worry: it's HSI, not ERO"
It's like saying "we can all rest easy because it's going to be RSHA Amt V 'Kripo,' not RSHA Amt IV 'Gestapo'"
It's like saying "we can all rest easy because it's going to be RSHA Amt V 'Kripo,' not RSHA Amt IV 'Gestapo'"
ICE Director Says It Will Play Key Security Role At World Cup
ICE Director Says It Will Play Key Security Role At World Cup
The acting ICE director did not confirm whether operations or raids would pause during matches and FIFA-sanctioned events, despite concerns from lawmakers.
www.forbes.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:58 PM
"But not to worry: it's HSI, not ERO"
It's like saying "we can all rest easy because it's going to be RSHA Amt V 'Kripo,' not RSHA Amt IV 'Gestapo'"
It's like saying "we can all rest easy because it's going to be RSHA Amt V 'Kripo,' not RSHA Amt IV 'Gestapo'"
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“‘This is probably the most extensive fraud that we’ve seen,’ [county clerk] Davidson told a local Fox News outlet. ‘They’re not just fraudulent signatures. [It’s] making up names and addresses. It’s like a non-existent person.’”
🚨BREAKING: A Trump-backed, GOP effort to repeal a Utah law that could give Democrats one extra U.S. House seat appears to be unraveling after county officials flagged thousands of potentially invalid and fraudulent petition signatures. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Utah GOP push to repeal anti-gerrymander law falters amid fraud allegations tied to firm backed by Trump Jr.
As a result of the growing controversy, the GOP ended its partnership with Patriot Grassroots.
www.democracydocket.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:41 PM
“‘This is probably the most extensive fraud that we’ve seen,’ [county clerk] Davidson told a local Fox News outlet. ‘They’re not just fraudulent signatures. [It’s] making up names and addresses. It’s like a non-existent person.’”
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If a person goes into a casino and plays blackjack or roulette, there are more limits on how much they’re likely to bet/lose. But it’s also kind of social. You have a dealer and other people around the table.
There’s something haunting about the loneliness of losing it all on a mobile betting app.
There’s something haunting about the loneliness of losing it all on a mobile betting app.
Should people be allowed to gamble on sports? In limited ways, sure. But the current system of mobile sports betting is both dangerous for addicts and far more likely to lead to athlete misconduct.
The prop bets are a big part of this.
The prop bets are a big part of this.
February 10, 2026 at 5:36 PM
If a person goes into a casino and plays blackjack or roulette, there are more limits on how much they’re likely to bet/lose. But it’s also kind of social. You have a dealer and other people around the table.
There’s something haunting about the loneliness of losing it all on a mobile betting app.
There’s something haunting about the loneliness of losing it all on a mobile betting app.
I CAN put I in team. What’s your superpower?
February 12, 2026 at 3:45 PM
I CAN put I in team. What’s your superpower?
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One of my most foundational beliefs is that it’s good and healthy to make your child suffer through your music. How can they prepare for the forty-year-old steely dan phase if you’ve only raised them on a diet of kids’ movie soundtracks?
February 10, 2026 at 3:16 PM
One of my most foundational beliefs is that it’s good and healthy to make your child suffer through your music. How can they prepare for the forty-year-old steely dan phase if you’ve only raised them on a diet of kids’ movie soundtracks?
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both the president and literally everyone else understand any statement of a moral principle -- any moral principal -- as a denunciation
February 9, 2026 at 4:08 AM
both the president and literally everyone else understand any statement of a moral principle -- any moral principal -- as a denunciation
I understand a lot of it was through his own actions and imprudence but it has honestly always hit my heart when Esau pleads with his father if there’s at least one blessing remaining
February 12, 2026 at 2:06 PM
I understand a lot of it was through his own actions and imprudence but it has honestly always hit my heart when Esau pleads with his father if there’s at least one blessing remaining
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Thin Lizzy: Guess who just got back today?
Me: Is it the boys? It's the boys isn't it
Me: Is it the boys? It's the boys isn't it
November 23, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Thin Lizzy: Guess who just got back today?
Me: Is it the boys? It's the boys isn't it
Me: Is it the boys? It's the boys isn't it
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I sometimes say that Jesus taught God and Christians teach The Church, and obviously not all christians etc etc but
this is a pretty good example of that
this is a pretty good example of that
the first choice is literally what Jesus would teach, i feel like i'm losing my mind
February 10, 2026 at 12:44 PM
I sometimes say that Jesus taught God and Christians teach The Church, and obviously not all christians etc etc but
this is a pretty good example of that
this is a pretty good example of that
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How is Tuesday going for you? These folk found in MS. B.2.25 have been waiting for a tea break since the 14th century. mss-cat.trin.cam.ac.uk/Manuscript/B...
February 10, 2026 at 10:34 AM
How is Tuesday going for you? These folk found in MS. B.2.25 have been waiting for a tea break since the 14th century. mss-cat.trin.cam.ac.uk/Manuscript/B...
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example of the former
February 10, 2026 at 6:44 PM
example of the former
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The other week, we went to do a final clean out my late MiL’s house and a non-binary friend came out to help us get rid of heavy garden stuff.
Several days later, our toddler goes “I have a question about Alex”
I was like oh dear here we go but then the question was “why didn’t they have a table?”
Several days later, our toddler goes “I have a question about Alex”
I was like oh dear here we go but then the question was “why didn’t they have a table?”
always so funny to me when people are like “how am I supposed to explain Gay to my kids?” my kid asks me way harder shit all the time. “why did they build the road this way? why are some people bad?” I don’t know. please ask me about Gay
February 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
The other week, we went to do a final clean out my late MiL’s house and a non-binary friend came out to help us get rid of heavy garden stuff.
Several days later, our toddler goes “I have a question about Alex”
I was like oh dear here we go but then the question was “why didn’t they have a table?”
Several days later, our toddler goes “I have a question about Alex”
I was like oh dear here we go but then the question was “why didn’t they have a table?”
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Gun Owners of America is lobbying Congress to pass the SAVE Act, which would require a majority of Americans to show a passport to register to vote.
But GOA opposes any law that requires showing a drivers license to buy a gun.
These are not serious people.
But GOA opposes any law that requires showing a drivers license to buy a gun.
These are not serious people.
February 9, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Gun Owners of America is lobbying Congress to pass the SAVE Act, which would require a majority of Americans to show a passport to register to vote.
But GOA opposes any law that requires showing a drivers license to buy a gun.
These are not serious people.
But GOA opposes any law that requires showing a drivers license to buy a gun.
These are not serious people.
Basically Grok at this point is what would happen if you programmed an LLM just listening to Matt Walsh
![Cartoon.
A person named Matt Walsh is standing in front of a desktop computer.
PERSON: Say "I am alive"
COMPUTER: [typed text] I AM ALIVE, Matt you liberal loser
PERSON: oh my god.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:rlapoep7m55e7ncsm4cjlqw7/bafkreicgw3ctd6qwcne2y63ur4cp3jepnmiwgeectzhddlsnyaahof4iqq@jpeg)
February 12, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Basically Grok at this point is what would happen if you programmed an LLM just listening to Matt Walsh
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Someone should study the (frequent) representation of folkloric/pagan events and beliefs in Midsomer Murders!
February 10, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Someone should study the (frequent) representation of folkloric/pagan events and beliefs in Midsomer Murders!