Tim
@thedieselat91.bsky.social
Contrarian. Defiant. Neurodivergent. I’m even contrary with the contrarians. Big truck style backpacker. Sometime mathematician. “A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.” -William James.
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Tim
@thedieselat91.bsky.social
· Sep 18
All opinions I express here are my own only. Who else’s would they be?
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Biometric locks for phones aren’t just convenient for you, they are convenient for the cops.
“explicitly authorized law enforcement personnel to obtain Natanson’s phone and both hold the device in front of her face and to forcibly use her fingers to unlock it”
theintercept.com/2026/01/30/w...
“explicitly authorized law enforcement personnel to obtain Natanson’s phone and both hold the device in front of her face and to forcibly use her fingers to unlock it”
theintercept.com/2026/01/30/w...
Washington Post Raid Is a Frightening Reminder: Turn Off Your Phone’s Biometrics Now
The search warrant to raid a Washington Post reporter’s home shows how authorities can open your phone without your consent.
theintercept.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Biometric locks for phones aren’t just convenient for you, they are convenient for the cops.
“explicitly authorized law enforcement personnel to obtain Natanson’s phone and both hold the device in front of her face and to forcibly use her fingers to unlock it”
theintercept.com/2026/01/30/w...
“explicitly authorized law enforcement personnel to obtain Natanson’s phone and both hold the device in front of her face and to forcibly use her fingers to unlock it”
theintercept.com/2026/01/30/w...
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A reminder that the New England Patriots plane is flown by Omni air who contracts with ICE to fly people in chains to Africa and Asia several times per week.
Go Seahawks.
Go Seahawks.
February 2, 2026 at 12:16 AM
A reminder that the New England Patriots plane is flown by Omni air who contracts with ICE to fly people in chains to Africa and Asia several times per week.
Go Seahawks.
Go Seahawks.
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BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
www.propublica.org
February 1, 2026 at 9:10 PM
BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
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Of course he’s being rewarded.
Outrage as feds in Alex Pretti's killing get 'paid vacation' rather than arrest
Outrage erupted Wednesday after the two Border Patrol agents believed to have killed 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis were placed on paid leave. The Department of Homeland Security has...
www.rawstory.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Of course he’s being rewarded.
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Finished @naomialderman.bsky.social "Don’t Burn Anyone At The Stake Today" which is a short, but meaningful book about the information crisis we find ourselves living in.
"Never talk about a culture-war topic with anyone who only wants to talk to you about that topic." Words to live by, esp online.
"Never talk about a culture-war topic with anyone who only wants to talk to you about that topic." Words to live by, esp online.
January 30, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Finished @naomialderman.bsky.social "Don’t Burn Anyone At The Stake Today" which is a short, but meaningful book about the information crisis we find ourselves living in.
"Never talk about a culture-war topic with anyone who only wants to talk to you about that topic." Words to live by, esp online.
"Never talk about a culture-war topic with anyone who only wants to talk to you about that topic." Words to live by, esp online.
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Can Minnesota pay Tom Homan $50,000 to get ICE out?
January 29, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Can Minnesota pay Tom Homan $50,000 to get ICE out?
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It’s easy to forget since he’s still a high public official but Homan straight up took $50,000 in cash from undercover agents on camera and then nothing happened
January 29, 2026 at 2:53 PM
It’s easy to forget since he’s still a high public official but Homan straight up took $50,000 in cash from undercover agents on camera and then nothing happened
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Truly insane
January 29, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Truly insane
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The House Freedom Caucus just sent a letter asking Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota cause they didn’t mean *that kind* of “freedom,” ok?
(They really did send a letter asking for this)
(They really did send a letter asking for this)
January 27, 2026 at 7:32 PM
The House Freedom Caucus just sent a letter asking Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota cause they didn’t mean *that kind* of “freedom,” ok?
(They really did send a letter asking for this)
(They really did send a letter asking for this)
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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UPDATE: The Trump regime did NOT let Wael’s father attend his funeral.
Monstrous.
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Monstrous.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:12 AM
UPDATE: The Trump regime did NOT let Wael’s father attend his funeral.
Monstrous.
x.com/thetnholler/...
Monstrous.
x.com/thetnholler/...
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An ICE agent attempted to enter the Ecuadorian Consulate in Minneapolis, threatening the staff member who prevented him from entering.
Hello? ICE is so out of control that its agents think they can break international law.
Congress needs to rein them in yesterday.
Hello? ICE is so out of control that its agents think they can break international law.
Congress needs to rein them in yesterday.
January 28, 2026 at 8:45 PM
An ICE agent attempted to enter the Ecuadorian Consulate in Minneapolis, threatening the staff member who prevented him from entering.
Hello? ICE is so out of control that its agents think they can break international law.
Congress needs to rein them in yesterday.
Hello? ICE is so out of control that its agents think they can break international law.
Congress needs to rein them in yesterday.
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Abolish. ice. 💔
January 27, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Abolish. ice. 💔
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This five year old is still in jail
January 27, 2026 at 1:38 PM
This five year old is still in jail
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Trump is not doing this and the media is lying to you because they want to take him to the dance and kiss
January 27, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Trump is not doing this and the media is lying to you because they want to take him to the dance and kiss
EMERGENCY RENT FUND: Support Workers in Minnesota chuffed.org/project/1671...
EMERGENCY RENT FUND: Support Workers in Minnesota
Rent is due FEBRUARY 1st. Support our Emergency Rent Fund for Minnesotan workers and families facing eviction due to ICE Raids. We are calling for a rent moratorium, but regardless of if that happens ...
chuffed.org
January 27, 2026 at 3:41 PM
EMERGENCY RENT FUND: Support Workers in Minnesota chuffed.org/project/1671...
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Pope Leo’s top U.S. ally — Cardinal Joseph Tobin — calls on Congress to defund ICE.
January 27, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Pope Leo’s top U.S. ally — Cardinal Joseph Tobin — calls on Congress to defund ICE.
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Amazon Web Services hosts massive surveillance systems for both ICE and DHS.
Citizens Bank provides nearly $1 trillion in credit & bonds to private prison companies.
AT&T has a $147 million contract to provide communications services to DHS.
Know who is profiting from ICE’s cruelty.
Citizens Bank provides nearly $1 trillion in credit & bonds to private prison companies.
AT&T has a $147 million contract to provide communications services to DHS.
Know who is profiting from ICE’s cruelty.
January 26, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Amazon Web Services hosts massive surveillance systems for both ICE and DHS.
Citizens Bank provides nearly $1 trillion in credit & bonds to private prison companies.
AT&T has a $147 million contract to provide communications services to DHS.
Know who is profiting from ICE’s cruelty.
Citizens Bank provides nearly $1 trillion in credit & bonds to private prison companies.
AT&T has a $147 million contract to provide communications services to DHS.
Know who is profiting from ICE’s cruelty.
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NEW: The Atlantic reports Greg Bovino has been REMOVED from his role as Border Patrol “Commander at Large” and will return to his former job in El Centro, California, where he is expected to retire soon.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and “adviser” Corey Lewandowski are at risk of losing their jobs.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and “adviser” Corey Lewandowski are at risk of losing their jobs.
January 27, 2026 at 12:01 AM
NEW: The Atlantic reports Greg Bovino has been REMOVED from his role as Border Patrol “Commander at Large” and will return to his former job in El Centro, California, where he is expected to retire soon.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and “adviser” Corey Lewandowski are at risk of losing their jobs.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and “adviser” Corey Lewandowski are at risk of losing their jobs.
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"DHS has suspended Gregory Bovino’s access to his social media accounts effective immediately," CNN reports
January 27, 2026 at 12:31 AM
"DHS has suspended Gregory Bovino’s access to his social media accounts effective immediately," CNN reports
I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: It's time to abolish ICE. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/it...
It's time to abolish ICE
Federal immigration agents have shot and killed another person in Minneapolis, the third such incident in just weeks amid aggressive federal enforcement. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agen...
actionnetwork.org
January 26, 2026 at 4:08 PM
I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: It's time to abolish ICE. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/it...
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Saw this and it’s just wild
January 26, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Saw this and it’s just wild
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The Washington Post published a clear video of federal agents removing Alex Pretti's handgun moments before he was fatally shot. There's nothing in the video to suggest Pretti even reached for his weapon.
wapo.st/49Zqv1L
wapo.st/49Zqv1L
January 25, 2026 at 6:11 PM
The Washington Post published a clear video of federal agents removing Alex Pretti's handgun moments before he was fatally shot. There's nothing in the video to suggest Pretti even reached for his weapon.
wapo.st/49Zqv1L
wapo.st/49Zqv1L
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Also, may I say that I don’t agree with people saying ICE and CBP need “more training.” They’re doing exactly what this administration has trained them to—impose a reign of fear in blue cities. They don’t need more training. They need to be ripped up root and branch.
January 24, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Also, may I say that I don’t agree with people saying ICE and CBP need “more training.” They’re doing exactly what this administration has trained them to—impose a reign of fear in blue cities. They don’t need more training. They need to be ripped up root and branch.