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· Jan 23
Democracy is Based on Trust - Dictatorship is Based on Terror
YouTube video by Yuval Noah Harari
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Trump is working to destroy all trust in institutions which is why he's shutting down as many agencies that people rely on as possible causing pain, more fear,more uncertainty.
Yuval Harari is a historian. www.youtube.com/shorts/7T3LV...
Yuval Harari is a historian. www.youtube.com/shorts/7T3LV...
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Naming someone is not doxxing. They aren’t undercover. They aren’t intelligence agents overseas. This is outrageous - we are supposed to be a free Republic and these people want an authoritarian police state. Lawsuits should be filed & ranking Dems in Congress should act.
January 26, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Naming someone is not doxxing. They aren’t undercover. They aren’t intelligence agents overseas. This is outrageous - we are supposed to be a free Republic and these people want an authoritarian police state. Lawsuits should be filed & ranking Dems in Congress should act.
@samsteindc.bsky.social Thank you for your interview with Dr. Aasma Shaukat about Alex Pretti.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu7B...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu7B...
Alex Pretti’s Friend and Former Boss Describes Her Shock (w/ Dr. Aasma Shaukat)
YouTube video by The Bulwark
www.youtube.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:08 PM
@samsteindc.bsky.social Thank you for your interview with Dr. Aasma Shaukat about Alex Pretti.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu7B...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu7B...
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We are becoming a third-world, dangerous country.
That's not attractive to investors.
That's not attractive to investors.
January 27, 2026 at 7:56 AM
We are becoming a third-world, dangerous country.
That's not attractive to investors.
That's not attractive to investors.
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Major automaker Volkswagen has considered cancelling its plans for a US major factory over President Donald Trump's automotive tariffs, according to reports Monday.
Desperate major automaker mulls scrapping US factory plans due to Trump's tariffs
Major automaker Volkswagen has considered cancelling its plans for a US major factory over President Donald Trump's automotive tariffs, according to reports Monday. Oliver Blume, CEO of the Volkswagen Group, said in an interview with Handelsblatt that in the first nine months of 2025 levies issued b...
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January 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Major automaker Volkswagen has considered cancelling its plans for a US major factory over President Donald Trump's automotive tariffs, according to reports Monday.
Presidents are supposed to concentrate on the welfare, well being and security of the American people for the 4 or 8 yr. of presidential service. So many people told us that was NOT what DT was going to do.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Gfw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Gfw...
Trump finally OUTED in BIGGEST SCAM YET
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
www.youtube.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Presidents are supposed to concentrate on the welfare, well being and security of the American people for the 4 or 8 yr. of presidential service. So many people told us that was NOT what DT was going to do.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Gfw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Gfw...
How will Homan be any better than Bovino? At times he seems almost gleeful to do his "job."
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
The latest: Some federal agents will start leaving Tuesday, Frey says after phone call with Trump
The apparent move by the administration comes as White House border czar Tom Homan is dispatched to take over the federal immigration operation in Minneapolis.
www.startribune.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:35 AM
How will Homan be any better than Bovino? At times he seems almost gleeful to do his "job."
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
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The administration is "deeply frustrated"? To my mind, Noem/Bovino carried out what the White House wanted (see statements from Miller absolving ICE and smearing Good and Pretti), and now that its backfired, they are being used by Trump as scapegoats to absolve the WH of accountability.
Dont forget.
Dont forget.
BREAKING: Bovino is leaving MN: "Administration officials were left deeply frustrated this weekend over how Bovino and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem handled the fallout from the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis." www.cnn.com/us/live-news...
Live updates: Top Border Patrol official Bovino expected to leave Minneapolis as Trump sends Homan to the state | CNN
Tom Homan is headed to Minnesota after the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti in an encounter Saturday with federal agents deepened outrage over the Trump administration’s surge, part of its nati...
www.cnn.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:59 PM
The administration is "deeply frustrated"? To my mind, Noem/Bovino carried out what the White House wanted (see statements from Miller absolving ICE and smearing Good and Pretti), and now that its backfired, they are being used by Trump as scapegoats to absolve the WH of accountability.
Dont forget.
Dont forget.
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The NYT does a masterful job walking us through the video of the murder of Mr Pretti by ICE agents operating under Trump authority and policies. Frame by frame www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
Video: New Video Analysis Reveals Flawed and Fatal Decisions in Shooting of Pretti
A frame-by-frame assessment of actions by Alex Pretti and the two officers who fired 10 times shows how lethal force came to be used against a target who didn’t pose a threat.
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:35 AM
The NYT does a masterful job walking us through the video of the murder of Mr Pretti by ICE agents operating under Trump authority and policies. Frame by frame www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
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The way I see it: the Trump Administration gave full license to ICE to act with impunity. And then covered up two ICE murders conducted as a result of such impunity.
January 27, 2026 at 4:38 AM
The way I see it: the Trump Administration gave full license to ICE to act with impunity. And then covered up two ICE murders conducted as a result of such impunity.
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THIS. Strike while they're vulnerable.
The killing of Alex Pretti and the grotesque lying was an overreach by the administration. They've paid a price and had to pull back a bit. But it's when there's some disarray that the democratic opposition needs to intensify the offensive, and turn a marginal tactical success into a major victory.
January 27, 2026 at 2:25 AM
THIS. Strike while they're vulnerable.
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We have until Friday to block a 10 billion dollar funding raise for ICE expansion.
Call your senators and representatives.
Capitol switchboard 1 202 224 3121
Tell them no more of our money can be given to ICE
Call your senators and representatives.
Capitol switchboard 1 202 224 3121
Tell them no more of our money can be given to ICE
January 27, 2026 at 2:34 AM
We have until Friday to block a 10 billion dollar funding raise for ICE expansion.
Call your senators and representatives.
Capitol switchboard 1 202 224 3121
Tell them no more of our money can be given to ICE
Call your senators and representatives.
Capitol switchboard 1 202 224 3121
Tell them no more of our money can be given to ICE
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May his memory be for blessings and democracy. RIP Angel.
January 26, 2026 at 10:33 PM
May his memory be for blessings and democracy. RIP Angel.
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People seem to have forgotten that the establishment of Homeland Security was highly controversial as it was seen as a danger to democracy. It was feared that it would one day be used AGAINST the American people. And here we are.
Tin soldiers and HOMELAND coming
We’re finally on our own
Tin soldiers and HOMELAND coming
We’re finally on our own
January 26, 2026 at 11:16 PM
People seem to have forgotten that the establishment of Homeland Security was highly controversial as it was seen as a danger to democracy. It was feared that it would one day be used AGAINST the American people. And here we are.
Tin soldiers and HOMELAND coming
We’re finally on our own
Tin soldiers and HOMELAND coming
We’re finally on our own
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Went to my local library this morning to do a bit of research for my current book project and my goodness such a life-affirming space! There was an adult being taught to read on the next table, children enjoying story time, countless people taking out books. So grateful for our libraries ❤️
January 26, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Went to my local library this morning to do a bit of research for my current book project and my goodness such a life-affirming space! There was an adult being taught to read on the next table, children enjoying story time, countless people taking out books. So grateful for our libraries ❤️
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January 26, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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Trump turned his power into a racial crusade a long time ago. Calling that out isn’t stirring division. This is telling the truth.
January 26, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Trump turned his power into a racial crusade a long time ago. Calling that out isn’t stirring division. This is telling the truth.
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January 26, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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This isn't about "training issues." The murderer who executed Renee Good has been with ICE for 10 years, and according to DHS, the murderer who executed Alex Pretti has been there for 8 years.
These aren't "new recruits," or officers that can be "retrained." ICE can't be reformed. Abolish ICE.
These aren't "new recruits," or officers that can be "retrained." ICE can't be reformed. Abolish ICE.
January 26, 2026 at 11:04 PM
This isn't about "training issues." The murderer who executed Renee Good has been with ICE for 10 years, and according to DHS, the murderer who executed Alex Pretti has been there for 8 years.
These aren't "new recruits," or officers that can be "retrained." ICE can't be reformed. Abolish ICE.
These aren't "new recruits," or officers that can be "retrained." ICE can't be reformed. Abolish ICE.