Joel Ellingson
@blackshoe96.bsky.social
Pragmatic Pessimist, Husband, SAHD, Retired Naval Officer, Em-Dash Enthusiast, Oxford Comma Stan, Packer Fan, Aspiring Old-Man-Shaking-Fist_at-Clouds
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If Dems are smart they will pull on the Lutnick thread.
Massie on Howard Lutnick: "He should just resign. Three people in Great Britain resigned for less than what we've seen Howard Lutnick lie about. He clearly went to the island, if we believe what's in these files. He was in business with Jeffrey Epstein."
February 8, 2026 at 5:53 PM
If Dems are smart they will pull on the Lutnick thread.
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The 5-year-old citizens freaking out about their friends being hauled off to concentration camps by masked men? Or the ones being grabbed in error for having the “wrong” color skin? Or the ones losing their parents? They would also like you to stop
Gonzales on Liam Ramos and his family: "They're not gonna qualify for asylum. So what do you do with all the people that go through the process and do not qualify for asylum? You deport them. I understand that 5-year-old and it breaks my heart. I also think, what about that 5-year-old US citizen?"
February 8, 2026 at 8:24 PM
The 5-year-old citizens freaking out about their friends being hauled off to concentration camps by masked men? Or the ones being grabbed in error for having the “wrong” color skin? Or the ones losing their parents? They would also like you to stop
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I keep trying to figure out wtf he means by "I also think what about that 5-year-old US citizen?"
Because I think that 5 year old US citizen is much more harmed by the knowledge that their friends could be kidnapped & disappeared than the fact that a kid in their class's family is seeking asylum.
Because I think that 5 year old US citizen is much more harmed by the knowledge that their friends could be kidnapped & disappeared than the fact that a kid in their class's family is seeking asylum.
Gonzales on Liam Ramos and his family: "They're not gonna qualify for asylum. So what do you do with all the people that go through the process and do not qualify for asylum? You deport them. I understand that 5-year-old and it breaks my heart. I also think, what about that 5-year-old US citizen?"
February 8, 2026 at 8:08 PM
I keep trying to figure out wtf he means by "I also think what about that 5-year-old US citizen?"
Because I think that 5 year old US citizen is much more harmed by the knowledge that their friends could be kidnapped & disappeared than the fact that a kid in their class's family is seeking asylum.
Because I think that 5 year old US citizen is much more harmed by the knowledge that their friends could be kidnapped & disappeared than the fact that a kid in their class's family is seeking asylum.
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there is a profound and cruel irony about how this administration, which is treated the like One True Avatar of the American Volk, is staffed entirely by the most fucked up weirdos you can find
RFK Jr on what he'll eat during the Super Bowl: "I am on a carnivore diet so I just eat meat and ferments, and I'm very happy with that. So I'm probably going to have yogurt."
February 8, 2026 at 5:58 PM
there is a profound and cruel irony about how this administration, which is treated the like One True Avatar of the American Volk, is staffed entirely by the most fucked up weirdos you can find
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The implication that Bad Bunny is not a natural born citizen because of language and appearance is a sign of our constitutional and moral decay.
The Super Bowl halftime show, with Bad Bunny showcasing Latin music before a global television audience expected to top 100 million, will illustrate the nation’s immigration divide whether or not the reggaeton star delivers an explicit political message.
The enthusiasm — and scorn — surrounding Bad Bunny’s star turn at the Super Bowl
The halftime show will illustrate the nation’s immigration divide whether or not the reggaeton star makes an explicit message about Trump’s deportation drive.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:23 AM
The implication that Bad Bunny is not a natural born citizen because of language and appearance is a sign of our constitutional and moral decay.
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Watergate, but if someone was killed.
NYT confirming MS NOW reporting:
Prosecutors began investigating Renee Good's killing, then Washington told them to stop.
Federal prosecutors had a warrant to collect evidence from Good's vehicle, but Trump leaders said to drop it. About a dozen prosecutors have since departed.
Prosecutors began investigating Renee Good's killing, then Washington told them to stop.
Federal prosecutors had a warrant to collect evidence from Good's vehicle, but Trump leaders said to drop it. About a dozen prosecutors have since departed.
Prosecutors Began Investigating Renee Good’s Killing. Washington Told Them to Stop.
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Watergate, but if someone was killed.
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“The proposal that is now sitting before the Senate [gives ICE and CBP more funds]. Instead of cutting those agencies another big check from taxpayer money, Congress should use its constitutional power over spending to pull back the funding it gave DHS in July.”
www.justsecurity.org/130972/exper...
www.justsecurity.org/130972/exper...
Expert Survey on DHS, CBP, and ICE Reforms
Experts detail targeted reforms and legislative pathways Congress could enact to improve ICE and CBP accountability.
www.justsecurity.org
February 7, 2026 at 8:49 PM
“The proposal that is now sitting before the Senate [gives ICE and CBP more funds]. Instead of cutting those agencies another big check from taxpayer money, Congress should use its constitutional power over spending to pull back the funding it gave DHS in July.”
www.justsecurity.org/130972/exper...
www.justsecurity.org/130972/exper...
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“These violations are now established as a matter of law,” wrote Judge Young, who was nominated to the bench by Ronald Reagan.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/c...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/c...
A Secret Panel to Question Climate Science Was Unlawful, Judge Rules
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:06 PM
“These violations are now established as a matter of law,” wrote Judge Young, who was nominated to the bench by Ronald Reagan.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/c...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/c...
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Interesting amicus brief by @democracyforward.org in Trump's $10b tax lawuit. They convincingly make the claim that there is no case or controversy if the President is on both sides of the litigation.
Interesting consequence of the UET.
democracyforward.org/wp-content/u...
Interesting consequence of the UET.
democracyforward.org/wp-content/u...
February 6, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Interesting amicus brief by @democracyforward.org in Trump's $10b tax lawuit. They convincingly make the claim that there is no case or controversy if the President is on both sides of the litigation.
Interesting consequence of the UET.
democracyforward.org/wp-content/u...
Interesting consequence of the UET.
democracyforward.org/wp-content/u...
So when those postings occur at, say, 2am, are you telling me it’s a staffer with insomnia?
Wait, White House now arguing some staffer has access to Trump social media accounts? But DoJ argued his social media posts were pronouncements? So, is that same staffer signing pardons and EOs?
February 6, 2026 at 8:42 PM
So when those postings occur at, say, 2am, are you telling me it’s a staffer with insomnia?
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Been offline most of today -- has Mike Johnson denied seeing Trump's racist post yet?
February 6, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Been offline most of today -- has Mike Johnson denied seeing Trump's racist post yet?
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The scapegoat staffer in question.
February 6, 2026 at 5:21 PM
The scapegoat staffer in question.
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Reviewing video from Fulton County elections raid.
Taken aback by the dismissive & sneering attitude from FBI agents toward the cop politely asking to see the warrant.
Looked him up: He's an immigrant w/ a doctorate in philosophy. His thesis? "Force by police officers toward African Americans."
Taken aback by the dismissive & sneering attitude from FBI agents toward the cop politely asking to see the warrant.
Looked him up: He's an immigrant w/ a doctorate in philosophy. His thesis? "Force by police officers toward African Americans."
February 6, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Reviewing video from Fulton County elections raid.
Taken aback by the dismissive & sneering attitude from FBI agents toward the cop politely asking to see the warrant.
Looked him up: He's an immigrant w/ a doctorate in philosophy. His thesis? "Force by police officers toward African Americans."
Taken aback by the dismissive & sneering attitude from FBI agents toward the cop politely asking to see the warrant.
Looked him up: He's an immigrant w/ a doctorate in philosophy. His thesis? "Force by police officers toward African Americans."
Uh, Coons actually won his election. THATS WHY HE’S A SENATOR!
COONS: Joe, it's same rules NYPD follows. Do you see roving bands of NYPD w/ masks using bear spray on people?
KERNEN: You lost the election! That doesn't give you right to shut down govt
C: I have to fight for the core value of our democracy, including law enforcement that doesn't murder citizens
KERNEN: You lost the election! That doesn't give you right to shut down govt
C: I have to fight for the core value of our democracy, including law enforcement that doesn't murder citizens
February 6, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Uh, Coons actually won his election. THATS WHY HE’S A SENATOR!
Not the point, but anyone with the name “Calvin Ball” should probably change it if they ever decide to move from public service to elective office.
February 6, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Not the point, but anyone with the name “Calvin Ball” should probably change it if they ever decide to move from public service to elective office.
Am I the only one who thinks that somebody from the media ought right now to be asking Tim Scott:
(1) How many other racist things that have come out of the White House can you point us to?
(2) Why would you continue to support the President if his White House is doing racist things?
(1) How many other racist things that have come out of the White House can you point us to?
(2) Why would you continue to support the President if his White House is doing racist things?
February 6, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Am I the only one who thinks that somebody from the media ought right now to be asking Tim Scott:
(1) How many other racist things that have come out of the White House can you point us to?
(2) Why would you continue to support the President if his White House is doing racist things?
(1) How many other racist things that have come out of the White House can you point us to?
(2) Why would you continue to support the President if his White House is doing racist things?
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Trump keeps getting away with all of his criminality & rampant corruption. 🤬
February 6, 2026 at 6:06 AM
Trump keeps getting away with all of his criminality & rampant corruption. 🤬
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Now seeing lawyers take over MN Criminal cases w/no record in PACER (so perhaps the JAGs we've heard about).
February 6, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Now seeing lawyers take over MN Criminal cases w/no record in PACER (so perhaps the JAGs we've heard about).
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Every American needs to watch this:
February 5, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Every American needs to watch this:
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Anti-woke, worse—a lot worse, tbh—than woke.
“The National Park Service has removed visitor brochures from the Medgar & Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. Among the anticipated changes? No longer calling his murderer a ‘racist.’”
mississippitoday.org/2026/02/05/m...
“The National Park Service has removed visitor brochures from the Medgar & Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. Among the anticipated changes? No longer calling his murderer a ‘racist.’”
mississippitoday.org/2026/02/05/m...
Medgar Evers’ killer was a Klansman, but Trump administration says stop calling him a racist - Mississippi Today
Among anticipated changes to a new visitor brochure for the Medgar & Myrlie Evers Home National Monument is no longer using "racist" to describe the killer of the civil rights leader.
mississippitoday.org
February 5, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Anti-woke, worse—a lot worse, tbh—than woke.
“The National Park Service has removed visitor brochures from the Medgar & Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. Among the anticipated changes? No longer calling his murderer a ‘racist.’”
mississippitoday.org/2026/02/05/m...
“The National Park Service has removed visitor brochures from the Medgar & Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. Among the anticipated changes? No longer calling his murderer a ‘racist.’”
mississippitoday.org/2026/02/05/m...
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If you want to FINALLY watch Scott Bessent get pinned down on specifics about the illegal money laundering operation being conducted by the Trump admin from someone who knows WTF he’s talking about, this clip is your chance. Bessent gets destroyed.
February 4, 2026 at 8:22 PM
If you want to FINALLY watch Scott Bessent get pinned down on specifics about the illegal money laundering operation being conducted by the Trump admin from someone who knows WTF he’s talking about, this clip is your chance. Bessent gets destroyed.
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What impact are the US boat strikes having, besides killing >124 people?
- October-December 2024: 7,764 pounds of cocaine seized at the US-Mexico border.
- October-December 2025: 10,593 pounds of cocaine seized.
Cocaine is up 34% year-over-year *despite* the boat strikes.
Data: bit.ly/4bJOeFs
- October-December 2024: 7,764 pounds of cocaine seized at the US-Mexico border.
- October-December 2025: 10,593 pounds of cocaine seized.
Cocaine is up 34% year-over-year *despite* the boat strikes.
Data: bit.ly/4bJOeFs
February 5, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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Men resigning after the horrors revealed in the Epstein files is NOT justice.
February 5, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Men resigning after the horrors revealed in the Epstein files is NOT justice.
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With a few exceptions, the items in this list are already the law. Republicans are saying it’s unrealistic for Trump’s goons to follow the law.
Here's what Republicans think is "unrealistic"
1) Need a judicial warrant to enter private property
2) Require verification that someone is not a US citizen before sending them to immigration detention
3) No masks
4) No secret police: Officers must have ID
5) Keep enforcement away from
1) Need a judicial warrant to enter private property
2) Require verification that someone is not a US citizen before sending them to immigration detention
3) No masks
4) No secret police: Officers must have ID
5) Keep enforcement away from
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that demands made by Democrats for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are “unrealistic” and warned that the Department of Homeland Security will shut down next week if they do not work with Republicans and the White House.
February 5, 2026 at 10:27 PM
With a few exceptions, the items in this list are already the law. Republicans are saying it’s unrealistic for Trump’s goons to follow the law.