Benjamin Seltzer
@seltsamerweise.bsky.social
Minnesota transplant. Beard appreciator (moustache envier).
I HAD A DOCTORATE IN INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY BUT ON JULY 1ST 2024 I BARGAINED AWAY MY KNOWLEDGE FOR MADNESS AND A VARIETY OF SILLY COSTUMES AND I HAVE YET TO REGRET THIS EXCHANGE.
I HAD A DOCTORATE IN INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY BUT ON JULY 1ST 2024 I BARGAINED AWAY MY KNOWLEDGE FOR MADNESS AND A VARIETY OF SILLY COSTUMES AND I HAVE YET TO REGRET THIS EXCHANGE.
To the best of my knowledge, this senator has yet to deny unanimous consent in the senate.
Or call for a full reading of a bill on the senate floor.
Or filibuster.
Or basically use any of her enumerated powers: www.alexrikleen.us/minoritypowers
If she won't use her power, then she should resign.
Or call for a full reading of a bill on the senate floor.
Or filibuster.
Or basically use any of her enumerated powers: www.alexrikleen.us/minoritypowers
If she won't use her power, then she should resign.
February 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM
To the best of my knowledge, this senator has yet to deny unanimous consent in the senate.
Or call for a full reading of a bill on the senate floor.
Or filibuster.
Or basically use any of her enumerated powers: www.alexrikleen.us/minoritypowers
If she won't use her power, then she should resign.
Or call for a full reading of a bill on the senate floor.
Or filibuster.
Or basically use any of her enumerated powers: www.alexrikleen.us/minoritypowers
If she won't use her power, then she should resign.
I would like to remind both politicians and their voters that politicians have Actual Powers that they should be using right now.
If your representative, at any level, isn't using every single power at their disposal to fight then they're just an aristocrat with a title.
Never support them again.
If your representative, at any level, isn't using every single power at their disposal to fight then they're just an aristocrat with a title.
Never support them again.
February 16, 2026 at 6:21 PM
I would like to remind both politicians and their voters that politicians have Actual Powers that they should be using right now.
If your representative, at any level, isn't using every single power at their disposal to fight then they're just an aristocrat with a title.
Never support them again.
If your representative, at any level, isn't using every single power at their disposal to fight then they're just an aristocrat with a title.
Never support them again.
HAIL TO THEE, MY PASSIVE KING.
JUST GASSED TO SEE YOU SAYING THINGS WHEN YOU HAVE THE POWERS OF DOING THINGS.
JUST GASSED TO SEE YOU SAYING THINGS WHEN YOU HAVE THE POWERS OF DOING THINGS.
Minnesota needs impartial investigations into the shootings of American citizens on our streets. Trump’s left hand cannot investigate his right hand. The families of the deceased deserve better.
www.keyc.com/2026/02/16/f...
www.keyc.com/2026/02/16/f...
FBI denies BCA access to evidence in Minnesota ICE-involved shooting investigations
Despite the FBI's refusal to cooperate, the BCA has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting thorough, independent, and transparent investigations into all three incidents.
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February 16, 2026 at 6:13 PM
HAIL TO THEE, MY PASSIVE KING.
JUST GASSED TO SEE YOU SAYING THINGS WHEN YOU HAVE THE POWERS OF DOING THINGS.
JUST GASSED TO SEE YOU SAYING THINGS WHEN YOU HAVE THE POWERS OF DOING THINGS.
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Tim, you've lost all credibility. You've encouraged night raids. You oversaw MNDOT, DNR, State Patrol, and National Guard protecting ICE from law-abiding community members observing Whipple.
Get bent.
Get bent.
"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?
February 16, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Tim, you've lost all credibility. You've encouraged night raids. You oversaw MNDOT, DNR, State Patrol, and National Guard protecting ICE from law-abiding community members observing Whipple.
Get bent.
Get bent.
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I was at a campaign event yesterday & a politician friend made this very important point to me: we can talk about all the different MN elections in Nov, but none of them is as close and crucial to fighting fascism than reelecting Keith Ellison
February 16, 2026 at 4:17 PM
I was at a campaign event yesterday & a politician friend made this very important point to me: we can talk about all the different MN elections in Nov, but none of them is as close and crucial to fighting fascism than reelecting Keith Ellison
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Again, all I'm asking is that any Democrat who wants my vote support 1. Reverting Trump's anti-trans policies, 2. Commit to fighting against the future erosion of trans rights, and 3. Support legislation codifying trans rights into law.
Very weird how many of you centrists think that's unreasonable
Very weird how many of you centrists think that's unreasonable
February 16, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Again, all I'm asking is that any Democrat who wants my vote support 1. Reverting Trump's anti-trans policies, 2. Commit to fighting against the future erosion of trans rights, and 3. Support legislation codifying trans rights into law.
Very weird how many of you centrists think that's unreasonable
Very weird how many of you centrists think that's unreasonable
This is your periodic reminder that exactly ZERO of your federal representatives have been using their powers to slow fascism in a meaningful way.
Yes, even [that one you like thanks to parasocial relationships].
Here's what ALL of them should be doing:
www.alexrikleen.us/minoritypowers
Yes, even [that one you like thanks to parasocial relationships].
Here's what ALL of them should be doing:
www.alexrikleen.us/minoritypowers
Powers of the Minority — Alex Rikleen | Democrat for Senate
www.alexrikleen.us
February 16, 2026 at 2:53 PM
This is your periodic reminder that exactly ZERO of your federal representatives have been using their powers to slow fascism in a meaningful way.
Yes, even [that one you like thanks to parasocial relationships].
Here's what ALL of them should be doing:
www.alexrikleen.us/minoritypowers
Yes, even [that one you like thanks to parasocial relationships].
Here's what ALL of them should be doing:
www.alexrikleen.us/minoritypowers
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How many ICE and CBP agents are in Minnesota right now? We deserve to know. How many will be here as of Tuesday? Thursday? We deserve to know.
February 15, 2026 at 9:03 PM
How many ICE and CBP agents are in Minnesota right now? We deserve to know. How many will be here as of Tuesday? Thursday? We deserve to know.
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To clarify, 2 vehicles at the same time.
February 14, 2026 at 10:20 PM
To clarify, 2 vehicles at the same time.
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If CEOs want to fund parties, they can give $100k to every restaurant in town to cater something in their immediate neighborhoods
February 14, 2026 at 3:52 PM
If CEOs want to fund parties, they can give $100k to every restaurant in town to cater something in their immediate neighborhoods
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hate to break it to you but this also applies to the vast majority of democratic politicians
February 14, 2026 at 4:03 PM
hate to break it to you but this also applies to the vast majority of democratic politicians
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When they say "courts are the firewall" it means we can count on personal injury law firms to put up so many billboards asking if you've been injured in a crash intentionally caused by federal agents.
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Car Accidents Caused By ICE Vehicles | Blaszkow Legal, PLLC
Blaszkow Legal, PLLC helps car accident victims pursue claims against ICE vehicles with strong legal representation.
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February 14, 2026 at 1:57 AM
When they say "courts are the firewall" it means we can count on personal injury law firms to put up so many billboards asking if you've been injured in a crash intentionally caused by federal agents.
alexandriainjuryattorney.com/blog/car-acc...
alexandriainjuryattorney.com/blog/car-acc...
I JUST FIGURED OUT MY PROBLEM. 🧵
I GREW UP WITH STUFF LIKE THIS AND REALITY HAS BEEN A MARKED DISAPPOINTMENT IN COMPARISON:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjBd...
I GREW UP WITH STUFF LIKE THIS AND REALITY HAS BEEN A MARKED DISAPPOINTMENT IN COMPARISON:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjBd...
Square One TV - "Angle Dance"
YouTube video by Life in Analog
www.youtube.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:31 AM
I JUST FIGURED OUT MY PROBLEM. 🧵
I GREW UP WITH STUFF LIKE THIS AND REALITY HAS BEEN A MARKED DISAPPOINTMENT IN COMPARISON:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjBd...
I GREW UP WITH STUFF LIKE THIS AND REALITY HAS BEEN A MARKED DISAPPOINTMENT IN COMPARISON:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjBd...
It's been yet another LOOOOOOOOOOOOONG week, friends.
I am out of sense.
So, for the next several of hours, you get varying flavors of nonsense.
I am out of sense.
So, for the next several of hours, you get varying flavors of nonsense.
February 13, 2026 at 10:41 PM
It's been yet another LOOOOOOOOOOOOONG week, friends.
I am out of sense.
So, for the next several of hours, you get varying flavors of nonsense.
I am out of sense.
So, for the next several of hours, you get varying flavors of nonsense.
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too many liberals on here who think criticizing democrats from a further left position means you are just helping republicans. as if these democrats are above reproach and we should support them unconditionally and not want them to move left as republicans keep shifting the overton window rightward
February 13, 2026 at 3:34 PM
too many liberals on here who think criticizing democrats from a further left position means you are just helping republicans. as if these democrats are above reproach and we should support them unconditionally and not want them to move left as republicans keep shifting the overton window rightward
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In this thread I will list the things the mayor did during the occupation:
1. He said the F word
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1. He said the F word
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February 13, 2026 at 2:21 PM
In this thread I will list the things the mayor did during the occupation:
1. He said the F word
1/
1. He said the F word
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Here's the opinion and order from Brasel, finding a likely Fifth Amendment violation: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
This echoes the D.C. rulings I discussed at Law Dork earlier today: www.lawdork.com/p/the-dc-dis...
This echoes the D.C. rulings I discussed at Law Dork earlier today: www.lawdork.com/p/the-dc-dis...
The D.C. District Court strikes back
Three judges issued three rulings protecting constitutional rights in cases relating to Trump admin actions against federal inmates, Alien Enemies Act deportees, and Sen. Mark Kelly.
www.lawdork.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Here's the opinion and order from Brasel, finding a likely Fifth Amendment violation: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
This echoes the D.C. rulings I discussed at Law Dork earlier today: www.lawdork.com/p/the-dc-dis...
This echoes the D.C. rulings I discussed at Law Dork earlier today: www.lawdork.com/p/the-dc-dis...
My eternal thanks to @coachfinstock.bsky.social for the video clip representing @klobuchar.senate.gov's behavior during the ongoing attack on Minnesota.
Here's the full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6lq...
And the original song: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXs0...
Here's the full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6lq...
And the original song: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXs0...
It's Behind You! Dancer Performs Exercise Routine During Myanmar Military Coup
YouTube video by On Demand News
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February 12, 2026 at 11:49 PM
My eternal thanks to @coachfinstock.bsky.social for the video clip representing @klobuchar.senate.gov's behavior during the ongoing attack on Minnesota.
Here's the full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6lq...
And the original song: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXs0...
Here's the full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6lq...
And the original song: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXs0...
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@governorwalz.mn.gov What are the updates? When do we see a draw down? What is the timeline?
We need answers and we have been waiting for months.
We need answers and we have been waiting for months.
February 12, 2026 at 9:35 PM
@governorwalz.mn.gov What are the updates? When do we see a draw down? What is the timeline?
We need answers and we have been waiting for months.
We need answers and we have been waiting for months.
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people have been calling on your office for an eviction moratorium & anything else that can help us protect each other, where mutual aid has been doing all the heavy lifting & you have the fucking gall to send out this spam text asking for contributions to your fucking legal fund??
beyond parody.
beyond parody.
February 12, 2026 at 9:07 PM
people have been calling on your office for an eviction moratorium & anything else that can help us protect each other, where mutual aid has been doing all the heavy lifting & you have the fucking gall to send out this spam text asking for contributions to your fucking legal fund??
beyond parody.
beyond parody.
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I am wary of any politicians doing a victory lap today before we’ve seen on the ground that ICE has left. Their surety makes me think that they negotiated something and I think they owe it to us to be as transparent as possible about what that is.
February 12, 2026 at 8:27 PM
I am wary of any politicians doing a victory lap today before we’ve seen on the ground that ICE has left. Their surety makes me think that they negotiated something and I think they owe it to us to be as transparent as possible about what that is.
Okay, I suspect I'm pissing on the third rail here AND I need to understand my community better. 🧵
I am universally contemptuous of federal representatives.
Universally - with zero exceptions.
Not a single one of them has used their enumerated powers to the fullest.
1/
I am universally contemptuous of federal representatives.
Universally - with zero exceptions.
Not a single one of them has used their enumerated powers to the fullest.
1/
February 12, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Okay, I suspect I'm pissing on the third rail here AND I need to understand my community better. 🧵
I am universally contemptuous of federal representatives.
Universally - with zero exceptions.
Not a single one of them has used their enumerated powers to the fullest.
1/
I am universally contemptuous of federal representatives.
Universally - with zero exceptions.
Not a single one of them has used their enumerated powers to the fullest.
1/
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