Reticent Riel
@reticentriel.bsky.social
Christ Follower - Seeking his kingdom through love - Rejecting earthly kingdoms of hate
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My take on what is clearly murder: a bunch of insufficiently-trained ICE agents dog-pile — and subdue — the victim with multiple guns drawn (why were the guns out?!). One of agents accidentally discharges his improperly-drawn gun, spooks the rest, and then they all unload in to the unarmed victim.
January 24, 2026 at 4:29 PM
My take on what is clearly murder: a bunch of insufficiently-trained ICE agents dog-pile — and subdue — the victim with multiple guns drawn (why were the guns out?!). One of agents accidentally discharges his improperly-drawn gun, spooks the rest, and then they all unload in to the unarmed victim.
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In his last speech, Dr. King reminded us that the greatness of America is the right to protest for rights.
His words are as relevant today as they were then.
In the face of authoritarianism, we'll always remain active, engaged, and relentless in our pursuit of justice.
His words are as relevant today as they were then.
In the face of authoritarianism, we'll always remain active, engaged, and relentless in our pursuit of justice.
January 18, 2026 at 7:31 PM
In his last speech, Dr. King reminded us that the greatness of America is the right to protest for rights.
His words are as relevant today as they were then.
In the face of authoritarianism, we'll always remain active, engaged, and relentless in our pursuit of justice.
His words are as relevant today as they were then.
In the face of authoritarianism, we'll always remain active, engaged, and relentless in our pursuit of justice.
How can so many people be so blind to reality?
Oh, they're blinded by fear and hate.
So many people are missing the real threat in leadership, because they're focused on a perceived threat created by that same leadership.
Oh, they're blinded by fear and hate.
So many people are missing the real threat in leadership, because they're focused on a perceived threat created by that same leadership.
January 11, 2026 at 3:39 PM
How can so many people be so blind to reality?
Oh, they're blinded by fear and hate.
So many people are missing the real threat in leadership, because they're focused on a perceived threat created by that same leadership.
Oh, they're blinded by fear and hate.
So many people are missing the real threat in leadership, because they're focused on a perceived threat created by that same leadership.
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We take a look at what federal guidelines and training say about agents using deadly force. https://to.pbs.org/4swknpZ
What federal guidelines say about agents using deadly force
At the White House on Thursday, Vice President JD Vance strongly defended the ICE shooting in Minnesota, saying the officer was defending himself and called Renee Nicole Good's death "a tragedy of her...
to.pbs.org
January 9, 2026 at 2:40 AM
We take a look at what federal guidelines and training say about agents using deadly force. https://to.pbs.org/4swknpZ
1/Let's see...
Terrorist attack with more deaths than Pearl Harbor: Check
War of Attrition that lasts two decades: Check
War that uses removing a dictator as an excuse for acquiring oil: Check
Paranoid Criminal President who continually argue he's not a crook: Check
Terrorist attack with more deaths than Pearl Harbor: Check
War of Attrition that lasts two decades: Check
War that uses removing a dictator as an excuse for acquiring oil: Check
Paranoid Criminal President who continually argue he's not a crook: Check
January 4, 2026 at 3:27 PM
1/Let's see...
Terrorist attack with more deaths than Pearl Harbor: Check
War of Attrition that lasts two decades: Check
War that uses removing a dictator as an excuse for acquiring oil: Check
Paranoid Criminal President who continually argue he's not a crook: Check
Terrorist attack with more deaths than Pearl Harbor: Check
War of Attrition that lasts two decades: Check
War that uses removing a dictator as an excuse for acquiring oil: Check
Paranoid Criminal President who continually argue he's not a crook: Check
Can't forget this...
January 1, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Can't forget this...
And the 2025 collage.
January 1, 2026 at 4:06 AM
And the 2025 collage.
Yet another interesting year. Let's see what 2026 brings.
January 1, 2026 at 4:04 AM
Yet another interesting year. Let's see what 2026 brings.
This misinformation about the USCG hate symbol policy is driving me nuts. Did no one do research? The policy is clear:
2. Prohibition.
a. Divisive or hate symbols and flags are prohibited. These symbols and flags include, but
are not limited to, the following: a noose, a swastika, (etc.)
2. Prohibition.
a. Divisive or hate symbols and flags are prohibited. These symbols and flags include, but
are not limited to, the following: a noose, a swastika, (etc.)
December 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
This misinformation about the USCG hate symbol policy is driving me nuts. Did no one do research? The policy is clear:
2. Prohibition.
a. Divisive or hate symbols and flags are prohibited. These symbols and flags include, but
are not limited to, the following: a noose, a swastika, (etc.)
2. Prohibition.
a. Divisive or hate symbols and flags are prohibited. These symbols and flags include, but
are not limited to, the following: a noose, a swastika, (etc.)
Finished my graduate certificate up and admittedly took a little bit too much of a reading break.
December 1, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Finished my graduate certificate up and admittedly took a little bit too much of a reading break.
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If you have never heard it before, here is a glorious 8 minutes of Tolkien reading from The Ride of the Rohirrim!
Tolkien Reading LOTR!
YouTube video by The Wonder of Tolkien
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November 8, 2025 at 12:15 AM
If you have never heard it before, here is a glorious 8 minutes of Tolkien reading from The Ride of the Rohirrim!
I've almost finished my graduate certificate. Soon I can set a better reading routine.
But let's be honest. I may just end up playing more video games.
But let's be honest. I may just end up playing more video games.
November 1, 2025 at 1:08 PM
I've almost finished my graduate certificate. Soon I can set a better reading routine.
But let's be honest. I may just end up playing more video games.
But let's be honest. I may just end up playing more video games.
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Mike Johnson refuses to open the House. Refuses to do oversight. Refuses to defend the Constitutional rights that only protect so long as they are enforced. Refuses to stand up to child predators. So we organized our own hearing in Chicago yesterday. youtu.be/2ihL3DpXj2A
Sean Casten Calls Trump A 'Child Predator', Accuses Mike Johnson, GOP Of Protecting Epstein List
YouTube video by Forbes Breaking News
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October 25, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Mike Johnson refuses to open the House. Refuses to do oversight. Refuses to defend the Constitutional rights that only protect so long as they are enforced. Refuses to stand up to child predators. So we organized our own hearing in Chicago yesterday. youtu.be/2ihL3DpXj2A
And there it is....
That "peace" didn't last long.
That "peace" didn't last long.
NEWS: Israel has launched new strikes in Gaza after accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire. The IDF says Hamas fighters fired on troops in Rafah, prompting retaliation. Netanyahu ordered forces to “act forcefully.” Hamas denies the charge, claiming it’s honoring the truce.
October 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
And there it is....
That "peace" didn't last long.
That "peace" didn't last long.
This irks me so much, from a scholarly and Christian standpoint.
These lies from the media are what create the divisiveness in our country and they are doing it to make a buck.
These lies from the media are what create the divisiveness in our country and they are doing it to make a buck.
October 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This irks me so much, from a scholarly and Christian standpoint.
These lies from the media are what create the divisiveness in our country and they are doing it to make a buck.
These lies from the media are what create the divisiveness in our country and they are doing it to make a buck.
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Getting back on track! It was a busy month!
October 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Getting back on track! It was a busy month!
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Where the separate divisions of ANTIFA landed on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944:
September 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Where the separate divisions of ANTIFA landed on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944:
What is wrong with these people? The same people who feel like Christianity is under persecution.
Maybe it's because you're doing it wrong. Please, show me the verse where Jesus says, "kill the hungry, the poor, the foreigner, and the addicted. Kill all the sinners."
Oh, it's in Two Trump 3:16.
Maybe it's because you're doing it wrong. Please, show me the verse where Jesus says, "kill the hungry, the poor, the foreigner, and the addicted. Kill all the sinners."
Oh, it's in Two Trump 3:16.
Brian Kilmeade endorses euthanizing homeless people: "Involuntary lethal injection, or something. Just kill them."
September 13, 2025 at 9:47 PM
What is wrong with these people? The same people who feel like Christianity is under persecution.
Maybe it's because you're doing it wrong. Please, show me the verse where Jesus says, "kill the hungry, the poor, the foreigner, and the addicted. Kill all the sinners."
Oh, it's in Two Trump 3:16.
Maybe it's because you're doing it wrong. Please, show me the verse where Jesus says, "kill the hungry, the poor, the foreigner, and the addicted. Kill all the sinners."
Oh, it's in Two Trump 3:16.
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Today’s act of political violence in Utah against Charlie Kirk is absolutely disgusting and unacceptable.
We don’t have to agree on everything, but we should all agree on this: political violence is wrong, and has no place in our democracy
We don’t have to agree on everything, but we should all agree on this: political violence is wrong, and has no place in our democracy
September 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Today’s act of political violence in Utah against Charlie Kirk is absolutely disgusting and unacceptable.
We don’t have to agree on everything, but we should all agree on this: political violence is wrong, and has no place in our democracy
We don’t have to agree on everything, but we should all agree on this: political violence is wrong, and has no place in our democracy
So... we're changing to the Department of War while declaring war on Chicago...
So Trump started the second American Civil War....
Now, fighting back is an act of self defense. Right?
So Trump started the second American Civil War....
Now, fighting back is an act of self defense. Right?
September 9, 2025 at 12:38 AM
So... we're changing to the Department of War while declaring war on Chicago...
So Trump started the second American Civil War....
Now, fighting back is an act of self defense. Right?
So Trump started the second American Civil War....
Now, fighting back is an act of self defense. Right?
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JD Vance Just cursed me out for calling out his breaking of International Law:
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JD Vance Just Cursed Me Out Like a Child
After I called him out for breaking International Law.
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September 6, 2025 at 3:37 PM
JD Vance Just cursed me out for calling out his breaking of International Law:
krassencast.com/p/jd-vance-j...
krassencast.com/p/jd-vance-j...