Joe Miller
@jmil.bsky.social
Unofficial Chicago historian | Public Policy | USAF Vet | Former Nonpartisan Mayoral Candidate
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*views and opinions expressed here are my own*
Texas Governor Abbott has previously used the Texas National Guard for political reasons, and deploying them to Chicago is another case of misusing taxpayer dollars. The costs associated with mobilizing guard personnel are considerable, see below. But he doesn't care.
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Operation Lone Star takes toll on National Guard troops tasked with enforcing it
Operation Lone Star is intended to deter illegal migration. It's also taking a toll on some of the Texas National Guardsmen tasked with enforcing it.
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September 4, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Texas Governor Abbott has previously used the Texas National Guard for political reasons, and deploying them to Chicago is another case of misusing taxpayer dollars. The costs associated with mobilizing guard personnel are considerable, see below. But he doesn't care.
www.npr.org/2024/12/26/n...
www.npr.org/2024/12/26/n...
I regret to say that I was correct. @heathercherone.bsky.social has reported my prediction.
First, Governor Abbott trafficked asylum seekers to Chicago, and now he is violating more laws.
This administration will destroy everything to protect Trump from his Epstein collaborations.
First, Governor Abbott trafficked asylum seekers to Chicago, and now he is violating more laws.
This administration will destroy everything to protect Trump from his Epstein collaborations.
The Trump administration has until 12Sept to appeal.
Chicago's Mexican community celebrates Mexican Independence Day on 16Sept.
🔮 The administration appeals, troops are sent to Chicago for an "immigration and crime" crackdown. Historically, CPD escalates tensions for violence. This will be bad.
Chicago's Mexican community celebrates Mexican Independence Day on 16Sept.
🔮 The administration appeals, troops are sent to Chicago for an "immigration and crime" crackdown. Historically, CPD escalates tensions for violence. This will be bad.
Violating the posse comitatus act is a felony by the way. Hegseth has criminal liability here. Trump doesn't thanks to the Supreme Court. Not like anyone will actually prosecute them anyways.
September 2, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I regret to say that I was correct. @heathercherone.bsky.social has reported my prediction.
First, Governor Abbott trafficked asylum seekers to Chicago, and now he is violating more laws.
This administration will destroy everything to protect Trump from his Epstein collaborations.
First, Governor Abbott trafficked asylum seekers to Chicago, and now he is violating more laws.
This administration will destroy everything to protect Trump from his Epstein collaborations.
The Trump administration has until 12Sept to appeal.
Chicago's Mexican community celebrates Mexican Independence Day on 16Sept.
🔮 The administration appeals, troops are sent to Chicago for an "immigration and crime" crackdown. Historically, CPD escalates tensions for violence. This will be bad.
Chicago's Mexican community celebrates Mexican Independence Day on 16Sept.
🔮 The administration appeals, troops are sent to Chicago for an "immigration and crime" crackdown. Historically, CPD escalates tensions for violence. This will be bad.
Violating the posse comitatus act is a felony by the way. Hegseth has criminal liability here. Trump doesn't thanks to the Supreme Court. Not like anyone will actually prosecute them anyways.
BREAKING: Trump, Hegseth violated the Posse Comitatus Act with their troop deployment to Los Angeles, Judge Charles Breyer rules after trial. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
September 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The Trump administration has until 12Sept to appeal.
Chicago's Mexican community celebrates Mexican Independence Day on 16Sept.
🔮 The administration appeals, troops are sent to Chicago for an "immigration and crime" crackdown. Historically, CPD escalates tensions for violence. This will be bad.
Chicago's Mexican community celebrates Mexican Independence Day on 16Sept.
🔮 The administration appeals, troops are sent to Chicago for an "immigration and crime" crackdown. Historically, CPD escalates tensions for violence. This will be bad.
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President Trump's use of military troops to go after immigrant communities, people of color, and people protesting the government is unjustified, dangerous, and puts our rights at high risk of being violated.
Trump Order Deepens National Guard’s Role in US Law Enforcement
The order requires Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to create a specialized unit within the D.C. National Guard “dedicated to ensuring public safety and order in the nation's capital.”
www.military.com
August 26, 2025 at 7:36 PM
President Trump's use of military troops to go after immigrant communities, people of color, and people protesting the government is unjustified, dangerous, and puts our rights at high risk of being violated.
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This ruling is now final, and the case is closed.
President Donald Trump does not have the authority yo invalidate Chicago & Illinois laws that ban local law enforcement officials from helping federal immigration agents, U.S. District Court Judge Lindsay Jenkins ruled. @wttw.bsky.social
President Donald Trump does not have the authority yo invalidate Chicago & Illinois laws that ban local law enforcement officials from helping federal immigration agents, U.S. District Court Judge Lindsay Jenkins ruled. @wttw.bsky.social
Federal Judge Upholds Chicago, Cook County and Illinois Protections for Undocumented Immigrants, Tosses Trump Lawsuit
Forcing Chicago and Illinois law enforcement officials to help federal agents conduct deportation operations is unconstitutional, U.S. District Judge Lindsay Jenkins ruled.
news.wttw.com
August 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
This ruling is now final, and the case is closed.
President Donald Trump does not have the authority yo invalidate Chicago & Illinois laws that ban local law enforcement officials from helping federal immigration agents, U.S. District Court Judge Lindsay Jenkins ruled. @wttw.bsky.social
President Donald Trump does not have the authority yo invalidate Chicago & Illinois laws that ban local law enforcement officials from helping federal immigration agents, U.S. District Court Judge Lindsay Jenkins ruled. @wttw.bsky.social
Chicago's FOP president, Illinois Policy, Chicago Business, Paul Vallas, and Ray Lopez will eagerly embrace the prospect of violating the US Constitution. To clarify, anyone who supports this blatant disregard for our nation's founding principles should be cast into the Lake at a minimum.
🚨Trump is threatening to send the “regular military” — Army and Marines — into US cities, with Chicago “probably next.”
Make no mistake: This isn’t about safety. It’s about control.
Using our Troops as political weapons erodes trust in the military and betrays the Constitution he swore to defend.
Make no mistake: This isn’t about safety. It’s about control.
Using our Troops as political weapons erodes trust in the military and betrays the Constitution he swore to defend.
August 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Chicago's FOP president, Illinois Policy, Chicago Business, Paul Vallas, and Ray Lopez will eagerly embrace the prospect of violating the US Constitution. To clarify, anyone who supports this blatant disregard for our nation's founding principles should be cast into the Lake at a minimum.
I have a revenue idea for Chicago's city council. Consider an annual drive-thru tax for fast-food chains that impact city streets. Traffic cost tax payers in more ways than they know.
*Seems I found another item for the research pile 😂
*Seems I found another item for the research pile 😂
August 21, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I have a revenue idea for Chicago's city council. Consider an annual drive-thru tax for fast-food chains that impact city streets. Traffic cost tax payers in more ways than they know.
*Seems I found another item for the research pile 😂
*Seems I found another item for the research pile 😂
Lil'Sebastian didn't die for this!
And overlook the awful? Not a chance.
Chris Pratt Sparks Backlash After Defending All The 'Great' Things RFK Jr. Is Doing
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August 21, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Lil'Sebastian didn't die for this!
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I'm never get over the fact that this administration's war on trans people is being carried out with the pretext of "protecting women and girls" while the president is a pedophile rapist.
August 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I'm never get over the fact that this administration's war on trans people is being carried out with the pretext of "protecting women and girls" while the president is a pedophile rapist.
"I'm not a politician" when asked about the U.S. Constitution, while taxpayer dollars are subsidizing security for a privately owned event, and has registered for the Selective Service is a—POLITICAL STATEMENT...
www.reddit.com/r/baseball/c... #PatMcAfee
www.reddit.com/r/baseball/c... #PatMcAfee
From the baseball community on Reddit: Dave Roberts and Pat McAfee deflect a question about why the MLB All-Star Game was back in Atlanta despite no change to Georgia's disenfranchising voting laws.
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July 15, 2025 at 11:53 AM
"I'm not a politician" when asked about the U.S. Constitution, while taxpayer dollars are subsidizing security for a privately owned event, and has registered for the Selective Service is a—POLITICAL STATEMENT...
www.reddit.com/r/baseball/c... #PatMcAfee
www.reddit.com/r/baseball/c... #PatMcAfee
A concise analysis provided by #TerryMorgan. It is noteworthy that he was suspended in relation to his expressed opinion.
June 8, 2025 at 6:29 PM
A concise analysis provided by #TerryMorgan. It is noteworthy that he was suspended in relation to his expressed opinion.
I have serious doubts about the legitimacy of these so-called agents or law enforcement officials. Their gear doesn’t match what you’d expect from a legitimate agency...
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From the MarchAgainstNazis community on Reddit: Goose Step or Loose Step 😬
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June 1, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I have serious doubts about the legitimacy of these so-called agents or law enforcement officials. Their gear doesn’t match what you’d expect from a legitimate agency...
www.reddit.com/r/MarchAgain...
www.reddit.com/r/MarchAgain...
I wouldn't mind putting some pen to paper if letter submissions are open to the public.
www.wbez.org/politics/202...
www.wbez.org/politics/202...
With Michael Madigan’s sentencing for corruption coming, friends write hundreds of letters urging leniency
“A gentleman.” “A rule follower.” “Mr. Integrity.” As the feds seek a prison sentence for the former house speaker, supporters paint Madigan as a good man who “made mistakes.”
www.wbez.org
May 31, 2025 at 2:35 PM
I wouldn't mind putting some pen to paper if letter submissions are open to the public.
www.wbez.org/politics/202...
www.wbez.org/politics/202...
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Come see us and our friends @ilepa.bsky.social tomorrow to get your soil screened for lead! 🌱
Got soil? Get it tested! 🧪
Join us and the @idph.bsky.social at the soilSHOP this weekend! Bring a soil sample and get it screened for lead—free of charge.
See the event page for more information: www.facebook.com/events/69255...
Can't wait to see you there!
Join us and the @idph.bsky.social at the soilSHOP this weekend! Bring a soil sample and get it screened for lead—free of charge.
See the event page for more information: www.facebook.com/events/69255...
Can't wait to see you there!
May 9, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Come see us and our friends @ilepa.bsky.social tomorrow to get your soil screened for lead! 🌱
Windy City to Vatican City!
May 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Windy City to Vatican City!
Cubs fans need to repent for their sin! IL PAPA IS A WHITE SOX FAN!
May 8, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Cubs fans need to repent for their sin! IL PAPA IS A WHITE SOX FAN!
WE HAVE A NEW POPE! Chicago born, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost! Pope Leo XIV to lead the Catholic faithful and carry the legacy of Pope Francis.
May 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
WE HAVE A NEW POPE! Chicago born, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost! Pope Leo XIV to lead the Catholic faithful and carry the legacy of Pope Francis.
Fun fact, Chicago was supposed to be initially developed at the mouth of the Calumet River vs the Chicago River.
May 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Fun fact, Chicago was supposed to be initially developed at the mouth of the Calumet River vs the Chicago River.
Imagine a scenario where Chicago could effectively balance its budget in under a year, all by simply having the Chicago Police Department issue tickets to drivers who obstruct intersections. It’s a straightforward solution that could pave the way for a more financially sound city! 😂😂😂
May 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Imagine a scenario where Chicago could effectively balance its budget in under a year, all by simply having the Chicago Police Department issue tickets to drivers who obstruct intersections. It’s a straightforward solution that could pave the way for a more financially sound city! 😂😂😂
Many evangelicals seem more aligned with a neo-Confederate mindset than traditional Christianity, often straying from Jesus' core teachings. This raises questions about true discipleship and highlights the gap between their beliefs and the compassion Jesus advocated. #TheSouthWillRiseAgain
May 2, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Many evangelicals seem more aligned with a neo-Confederate mindset than traditional Christianity, often straying from Jesus' core teachings. This raises questions about true discipleship and highlights the gap between their beliefs and the compassion Jesus advocated. #TheSouthWillRiseAgain
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All the news about measles can be scary and overwhelming, so we put together answers to some of the most common questions. 👇
April 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM
All the news about measles can be scary and overwhelming, so we put together answers to some of the most common questions. 👇
This is a solid video about the Cold War. It still boggles my mind that there are US citizens, like Tim Pool, who are podcasters receiving payments from Russia, and not a single person has been arrested for it.
Historian Answers Cold War Questions | Tech Support | WIRED
YouTube video by WIRED
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April 30, 2025 at 11:33 PM
This is a solid video about the Cold War. It still boggles my mind that there are US citizens, like Tim Pool, who are podcasters receiving payments from Russia, and not a single person has been arrested for it.
Haiti paid reparations to France for their freedom...
'The Greatest Heist In History': How Haiti Was Forced To Pay Reparations For Freedom : Planet Money
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'The Greatest Heist In History': How Haiti Was Forced To Pay Reparations For Freedom : Planet Money
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April 29, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Haiti paid reparations to France for their freedom...
'The Greatest Heist In History': How Haiti Was Forced To Pay Reparations For Freedom : Planet Money
www.npr.org/sections/mon...
'The Greatest Heist In History': How Haiti Was Forced To Pay Reparations For Freedom : Planet Money
www.npr.org/sections/mon...