Wes
@wescontreras.com
Psychology, politics, philosophy, technology, larp, psychedelics, ADHD.
Portland, OR.
Portland, OR.
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ICE agents are, simply put, fucking clowns. Some observations from four days on the ground in Minneapolis.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:53 PM
ICE agents are, simply put, fucking clowns. Some observations from four days on the ground in Minneapolis.
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Note that the fascist is not using the pepper spray for crowd control. He is entering a vehicle unimpeded to depart. He is simply using the pepper spray to physically punish an unarmed citizen he doesn't like.
Big clash this afternoon between DHS agents and protesters in a residential street in Minneapolis, following a DHS agent hitting another vehicle. Tear gas was deployed in people’s yards and agents pepper prayed people.
January 12, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Note that the fascist is not using the pepper spray for crowd control. He is entering a vehicle unimpeded to depart. He is simply using the pepper spray to physically punish an unarmed citizen he doesn't like.
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This is what the European financial sector is waking up to.
January 12, 2026 at 6:57 AM
This is what the European financial sector is waking up to.
This feels like it's aimed at a very specific audience.
Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
YouTube video by Federal Reserve
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:28 AM
This feels like it's aimed at a very specific audience.
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"The freedom of individuals verbally to oppose or challenge police action without thereby risking arrest is one of the principal characteristics by which we distinguish a free nation from a police state."
—William J. Brennan Jr., joined by White, Blackmun, Stevens, & Marshall, Houston v. Hill, 1987
—William J. Brennan Jr., joined by White, Blackmun, Stevens, & Marshall, Houston v. Hill, 1987
Q: "Do you believe that deadly force was necessary?"
Trump: "It was highly disrespectful of law enforcement. The woman and her friend were highly disrespectful of law enforcement…Law enforcement should not be in a position where they have to put up with this stuff."
Trump: "It was highly disrespectful of law enforcement. The woman and her friend were highly disrespectful of law enforcement…Law enforcement should not be in a position where they have to put up with this stuff."
January 12, 2026 at 3:26 AM
"The freedom of individuals verbally to oppose or challenge police action without thereby risking arrest is one of the principal characteristics by which we distinguish a free nation from a police state."
—William J. Brennan Jr., joined by White, Blackmun, Stevens, & Marshall, Houston v. Hill, 1987
—William J. Brennan Jr., joined by White, Blackmun, Stevens, & Marshall, Houston v. Hill, 1987
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This is the kind of shit I like about America
Somali aunties were giving out samosas to the anti ICE protesters in Minneapolis.
January 11, 2026 at 11:08 PM
This is the kind of shit I like about America
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It's *good* that public people who lots of folks pay attention to wore anti-ICE pins to a swanky event. It has gotten coverage. People who do not closely follow politics might get curious and look for information. And under fascism, making public your ethical stance is important in and of itself.
January 12, 2026 at 4:49 AM
It's *good* that public people who lots of folks pay attention to wore anti-ICE pins to a swanky event. It has gotten coverage. People who do not closely follow politics might get curious and look for information. And under fascism, making public your ethical stance is important in and of itself.
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Great thread
My "What You Need To Know About Tear Gas" thread:
First, tear gas is a particulate, not an actual vapor or gas. In some cases, this means you can get some of the tear gas off your clothes by standing in a stiff breeze or strong fan.
First, tear gas is a particulate, not an actual vapor or gas. In some cases, this means you can get some of the tear gas off your clothes by standing in a stiff breeze or strong fan.
January 12, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Great thread
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Temu ICE. Protestor detained escapes.
January 11, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Temu ICE. Protestor detained escapes.
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Whoa‼️
This article from 2014: US Border Agents Intentionally Stepped in Front of Moving Vehicles to Justify Shooting at Them.
And remember, Jonathan Ross was a firearms trainer, a veteran, and spent over a decade working for DHS.
This article from 2014: US Border Agents Intentionally Stepped in Front of Moving Vehicles to Justify Shooting at Them.
And remember, Jonathan Ross was a firearms trainer, a veteran, and spent over a decade working for DHS.
January 11, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Whoa‼️
This article from 2014: US Border Agents Intentionally Stepped in Front of Moving Vehicles to Justify Shooting at Them.
And remember, Jonathan Ross was a firearms trainer, a veteran, and spent over a decade working for DHS.
This article from 2014: US Border Agents Intentionally Stepped in Front of Moving Vehicles to Justify Shooting at Them.
And remember, Jonathan Ross was a firearms trainer, a veteran, and spent over a decade working for DHS.
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A mutual aid organizer in Minneapolis told us that Ilhan Omar pops in to help with the foodbank.
No press, no photos, she just shows up and asks the organizers where she should pitch in.
No press, no photos, she just shows up and asks the organizers where she should pitch in.
January 11, 2026 at 4:34 AM
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This is the way and every single Democrat should be on board.
It won't get anywhere before the midterms, but it will make the midterms easier for Democrats to win and easier to take action on these promises once they do.
Be the party of accountability. Own that space, starting now.
It won't get anywhere before the midterms, but it will make the midterms easier for Democrats to win and easier to take action on these promises once they do.
Be the party of accountability. Own that space, starting now.
January 11, 2026 at 6:09 PM
This is the way and every single Democrat should be on board.
It won't get anywhere before the midterms, but it will make the midterms easier for Democrats to win and easier to take action on these promises once they do.
Be the party of accountability. Own that space, starting now.
It won't get anywhere before the midterms, but it will make the midterms easier for Democrats to win and easier to take action on these promises once they do.
Be the party of accountability. Own that space, starting now.
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dumb nazi bitch lmao 😂
January 11, 2026 at 6:15 PM
dumb nazi bitch lmao 😂
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Multiple eyewitness accounts of ICE's shooting of two people in Portland agree that ICE opened fire AFTER the pickup truck with the two individuals was already driving away, violating DHS's own rules.
They opened fire in a public area, near a hospital, without regard for safety.
Lawless thugs.
They opened fire in a public area, near a hospital, without regard for safety.
Lawless thugs.
January 10, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Multiple eyewitness accounts of ICE's shooting of two people in Portland agree that ICE opened fire AFTER the pickup truck with the two individuals was already driving away, violating DHS's own rules.
They opened fire in a public area, near a hospital, without regard for safety.
Lawless thugs.
They opened fire in a public area, near a hospital, without regard for safety.
Lawless thugs.
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Somali aunties were giving out samosas to the anti ICE protesters in Minneapolis.
January 11, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Somali aunties were giving out samosas to the anti ICE protesters in Minneapolis.
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Scenes of protest at the #ICEOutforGood happening in Portland
January 10, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Scenes of protest at the #ICEOutforGood happening in Portland
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I broke the story yesterday that masked ICE agents (not DOJ) were removing items including a personal computer from the home of Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent who shot Renee Good. I have yet to see a single news outlet cover this or an elected official even acknowledge it.
NEW: These are ICE agents removing evidence from the shooter's home. They are not DOJ, they are Jonathan Ross's friends and coworkers, not DOJ.
This agent removing Ross's personal computer was reported yesterday Jan 9 for boxing in a volunteer and telling them "I'll dedicate my next arrest to you"
This agent removing Ross's personal computer was reported yesterday Jan 9 for boxing in a volunteer and telling them "I'll dedicate my next arrest to you"
January 10, 2026 at 7:32 PM
I broke the story yesterday that masked ICE agents (not DOJ) were removing items including a personal computer from the home of Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent who shot Renee Good. I have yet to see a single news outlet cover this or an elected official even acknowledge it.
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Overheard in the crowd, a mother explaining to her young child who is holding a cymbal: "Do you remember? This is the same road we marched on for George Floyd. Another man who was killed."
January 10, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Overheard in the crowd, a mother explaining to her young child who is holding a cymbal: "Do you remember? This is the same road we marched on for George Floyd. Another man who was killed."
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NEW: Meanwhile, remarkable scenes right now close to the site where Renee Nicole Good was murdered by ICE.
Around 10,000 have gathered in the Minneapolis neighborhood in protest.
Around 10,000 have gathered in the Minneapolis neighborhood in protest.
January 10, 2026 at 9:04 PM
NEW: Meanwhile, remarkable scenes right now close to the site where Renee Nicole Good was murdered by ICE.
Around 10,000 have gathered in the Minneapolis neighborhood in protest.
Around 10,000 have gathered in the Minneapolis neighborhood in protest.
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Common Sense, published 250 years ago today.
January 10, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Common Sense, published 250 years ago today.
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This is Minneapolis:
-drop the kids off for a day with their grandparents
-go to brunch with your wife
-get a text from neighbors who don’t have enough food & can’t leave home or they might be abducted by fed govt
-get groceries as helicopters roar overhead
-deliver food & this vehicle passes you
-drop the kids off for a day with their grandparents
-go to brunch with your wife
-get a text from neighbors who don’t have enough food & can’t leave home or they might be abducted by fed govt
-get groceries as helicopters roar overhead
-deliver food & this vehicle passes you
January 10, 2026 at 8:20 PM
This is Minneapolis:
-drop the kids off for a day with their grandparents
-go to brunch with your wife
-get a text from neighbors who don’t have enough food & can’t leave home or they might be abducted by fed govt
-get groceries as helicopters roar overhead
-deliver food & this vehicle passes you
-drop the kids off for a day with their grandparents
-go to brunch with your wife
-get a text from neighbors who don’t have enough food & can’t leave home or they might be abducted by fed govt
-get groceries as helicopters roar overhead
-deliver food & this vehicle passes you
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They aren't bright, but they do understand provocation.
They watched Jan 6 and they know what these misfits will do when they think they have a pardon lined up.
They don't WANT them competently managing protest and crowds.
They want Boston Massacre.
They watched Jan 6 and they know what these misfits will do when they think they have a pardon lined up.
They don't WANT them competently managing protest and crowds.
They want Boston Massacre.
January 10, 2026 at 9:54 PM
They aren't bright, but they do understand provocation.
They watched Jan 6 and they know what these misfits will do when they think they have a pardon lined up.
They don't WANT them competently managing protest and crowds.
They want Boston Massacre.
They watched Jan 6 and they know what these misfits will do when they think they have a pardon lined up.
They don't WANT them competently managing protest and crowds.
They want Boston Massacre.
“If AI were already replacing labour at scale, productivity growth should be accelerating. Generally, it isn’t.”
January 10, 2026 at 8:10 PM
“If AI were already replacing labour at scale, productivity growth should be accelerating. Generally, it isn’t.”
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They won't have the numbers to occupy the nation and force everyone to comply, and that's why they're engaged in such an aggressive show of force. They're hoping we all get cowed into submission and do their work of suppression ourselves.
Once again, no.
The mantra remains "fuck you, make me."
Once again, no.
The mantra remains "fuck you, make me."
January 10, 2026 at 7:37 PM
They won't have the numbers to occupy the nation and force everyone to comply, and that's why they're engaged in such an aggressive show of force. They're hoping we all get cowed into submission and do their work of suppression ourselves.
Once again, no.
The mantra remains "fuck you, make me."
Once again, no.
The mantra remains "fuck you, make me."