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I found this bit, by a journalist who has written about CBP and ICE for many years, to be really instructive on how shockingly and persistently lawless those agencies, and especially CBP, have been for their entire existence, for more or less the same reason. www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/ice-101-ho...
"ICE 101" — How Trump changed ICE and CBP into a fascist secret police
ICE and CBP are fatally flawed products of the post-9/11 War on Terror — now Trump has weaponized those very flaws to occupy America.
www.doomsdayscenario.co
January 24, 2026 at 10:42 PM
I found this bit, by a journalist who has written about CBP and ICE for many years, to be really instructive on how shockingly and persistently lawless those agencies, and especially CBP, have been for their entire existence, for more or less the same reason. www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/ice-101-ho...
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The US government is at war against its citizens.
AOC: "An ICE officer had violently pushed a woman to the ground and he had come over to help get her up and that is what precipitated this incident that very quickly led to an execution in the streets. What we are seeing here is a momentous pivotal moment for the United States."
January 24, 2026 at 11:30 PM
The US government is at war against its citizens.
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🚨 "The truth is that he’s WEAK
He's not the muscular man he pretends to be on TV
When someone says no, & uses tools to ENFORCE that boundary, he stands down, because he is TERRIFIED of being defeated in a way he can’t SPIN IT as a secret victory,"
www.rawstory.com/donald-trump...
He's not the muscular man he pretends to be on TV
When someone says no, & uses tools to ENFORCE that boundary, he stands down, because he is TERRIFIED of being defeated in a way he can’t SPIN IT as a secret victory,"
www.rawstory.com/donald-trump...
Stinging defeats exposed Trump is 'weak' — and 'terrified': legal experts
Trump suffered a humiliating week of defeats that exposed cracks in his iron-fisted façade, legal experts said Friday. This week, President Donald Trump "suffered a string of defeats that exposed the ...
www.rawstory.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:21 AM
🚨 "The truth is that he’s WEAK
He's not the muscular man he pretends to be on TV
When someone says no, & uses tools to ENFORCE that boundary, he stands down, because he is TERRIFIED of being defeated in a way he can’t SPIN IT as a secret victory,"
www.rawstory.com/donald-trump...
He's not the muscular man he pretends to be on TV
When someone says no, & uses tools to ENFORCE that boundary, he stands down, because he is TERRIFIED of being defeated in a way he can’t SPIN IT as a secret victory,"
www.rawstory.com/donald-trump...
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At any time, Republican voters could organize recall elections, but they haven't even marched once. Republican voters want this; they condone this; they are the enemy of truth and goodness. They stand with the perpetrators of this terror, and they are protecting the rapists with their silence.
January 24, 2026 at 7:27 AM
At any time, Republican voters could organize recall elections, but they haven't even marched once. Republican voters want this; they condone this; they are the enemy of truth and goodness. They stand with the perpetrators of this terror, and they are protecting the rapists with their silence.
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Don’t waste a good crisis: the EU must prepare strategic autonomy.
“The old order is not coming back. We should not mourn it. Nostalgia is not a strategy.”
#DefendDemocracy
#HandsOffOurEU🇪🇺
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
“The old order is not coming back. We should not mourn it. Nostalgia is not a strategy.”
#DefendDemocracy
#HandsOffOurEU🇪🇺
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
‘No one can trust him’: Trump’s torched allies confront the world without America
In a week when the U.S. president wrecked the Western order, a wobbly new era is beginning to emerge.
www.politico.eu
January 24, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Don’t waste a good crisis: the EU must prepare strategic autonomy.
“The old order is not coming back. We should not mourn it. Nostalgia is not a strategy.”
#DefendDemocracy
#HandsOffOurEU🇪🇺
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
“The old order is not coming back. We should not mourn it. Nostalgia is not a strategy.”
#DefendDemocracy
#HandsOffOurEU🇪🇺
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
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Zelensky ha parlato da europeo, e la sua intenzione era quella di esortare l’Europa a fare di più, non per l’Ucraina, ma con l’Ucraina, sottolineando che nel perseguimento di un’autonomia europea è pronta a fare la sua parte. Oggi su La Stampa
January 24, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Zelensky ha parlato da europeo, e la sua intenzione era quella di esortare l’Europa a fare di più, non per l’Ucraina, ma con l’Ucraina, sottolineando che nel perseguimento di un’autonomia europea è pronta a fare la sua parte. Oggi su La Stampa
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Remind me—who else in history made lists of Jewish intellectuals and people with disabilities? www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-chil...
Trump’s Chilling Weaponization of Confidential Government Records
Remind me—who else in history made lists of Jewish intellectuals and people with disabilities?
www.thebulwark.com
January 24, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Remind me—who else in history made lists of Jewish intellectuals and people with disabilities? www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-chil...
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This is my late grandmother
When she was not much older than this the Nazis came to her town in Mlawa, Poland and broke into the homes of the Jews and marched the men out into the snow in the middle of the night in their pajamas, some with nothing but their underwear.
When she was not much older than this the Nazis came to her town in Mlawa, Poland and broke into the homes of the Jews and marched the men out into the snow in the middle of the night in their pajamas, some with nothing but their underwear.
January 24, 2026 at 2:18 AM
This is my late grandmother
When she was not much older than this the Nazis came to her town in Mlawa, Poland and broke into the homes of the Jews and marched the men out into the snow in the middle of the night in their pajamas, some with nothing but their underwear.
When she was not much older than this the Nazis came to her town in Mlawa, Poland and broke into the homes of the Jews and marched the men out into the snow in the middle of the night in their pajamas, some with nothing but their underwear.
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The The Power Vertical Podcast this week looks at the aftermath of Davos for Ukraine and the transatlantic alliance with Mike Carpenter and Eric Ciaramella. www.powervertical.org/2026/01/23/f...
FEAR AND LOATHING IN DAVOS
powervertical · FEAR AND LOATHING IN DAVOS Volodymyr Zelensky has thrown down the gauntlet – to Europe. In a fiery speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Ukrainian president assaile…
www.powervertical.org
January 24, 2026 at 2:38 AM
The The Power Vertical Podcast this week looks at the aftermath of Davos for Ukraine and the transatlantic alliance with Mike Carpenter and Eric Ciaramella. www.powervertical.org/2026/01/23/f...
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Correct.
This is not about immigrants.
It’s about dominance and control.
Fear.
This is not about immigrants.
It’s about dominance and control.
Fear.
Maine's immigrant population is less than 5%.
Minnesota's immigrant population is less than 9%.
Oregon's immigrant population is 10%.
But all have mayors, governors, and attorney generals who have opposed Trump's actions.
This is about dominance.
Minnesota's immigrant population is less than 9%.
Oregon's immigrant population is 10%.
But all have mayors, governors, and attorney generals who have opposed Trump's actions.
This is about dominance.
January 24, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Correct.
This is not about immigrants.
It’s about dominance and control.
Fear.
This is not about immigrants.
It’s about dominance and control.
Fear.
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The reason for the psychotic break in America is FoxNews convinced your neighbors, relatives, and coworkers that White People are the most discriminated-against race in America
They think THEY’RE Anne Frank hiding out in an attic from jack-booted cross-dressers
They think THEY’RE Anne Frank hiding out in an attic from jack-booted cross-dressers
January 24, 2026 at 1:21 AM
The reason for the psychotic break in America is FoxNews convinced your neighbors, relatives, and coworkers that White People are the most discriminated-against race in America
They think THEY’RE Anne Frank hiding out in an attic from jack-booted cross-dressers
They think THEY’RE Anne Frank hiding out in an attic from jack-booted cross-dressers
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We are off the cliff, folks 🇺🇸
ICE agent asked why he's taking pictures of a legal observer's car, replies: "Cuz we have a nice little database and now you're considered a domestic terrorist. So have fun with that."
January 23, 2026 at 5:37 PM
We are off the cliff, folks 🇺🇸
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ICE detain yet another minor child—chase him down his own street and tackle him to pavement.
"I am legal! I am legal!" he cries over and over in Spanish.
Agent pins the boy down in snow—he desperately tries to keep his exposed hands from freezing at -25°F wind chill temperature.
Minneapolis, MN
"I am legal! I am legal!" he cries over and over in Spanish.
Agent pins the boy down in snow—he desperately tries to keep his exposed hands from freezing at -25°F wind chill temperature.
Minneapolis, MN
January 23, 2026 at 4:45 PM
ICE detain yet another minor child—chase him down his own street and tackle him to pavement.
"I am legal! I am legal!" he cries over and over in Spanish.
Agent pins the boy down in snow—he desperately tries to keep his exposed hands from freezing at -25°F wind chill temperature.
Minneapolis, MN
"I am legal! I am legal!" he cries over and over in Spanish.
Agent pins the boy down in snow—he desperately tries to keep his exposed hands from freezing at -25°F wind chill temperature.
Minneapolis, MN
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It's not just Sweden and the Danes: Dutch pension fund ABP - among the largest in the world - has also been rapidly reducing its US Treasuries holdings over the past few months.
It still had $29 billion worth in March - down to $19 billion by September. May be lower now.
nos.nl/artikel/2599...
It still had $29 billion worth in March - down to $19 billion by September. May be lower now.
nos.nl/artikel/2599...
Pensioenfonds ABP heeft 10 miljard minder aan Amerikaanse staatsobligaties
Ook Deense pensioenfondsen hebben Amerikaans schuldpapier verkocht. Zo'n snelle afbouw zegt iets over het gebrek aan vertrouwen in de financiële stabiliteit van de VS, vinden experts.
nos.nl
January 23, 2026 at 1:34 PM
It's not just Sweden and the Danes: Dutch pension fund ABP - among the largest in the world - has also been rapidly reducing its US Treasuries holdings over the past few months.
It still had $29 billion worth in March - down to $19 billion by September. May be lower now.
nos.nl/artikel/2599...
It still had $29 billion worth in March - down to $19 billion by September. May be lower now.
nos.nl/artikel/2599...
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Trump's first year back: The consent of the governed has been withdrawn
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/one-year-o...
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/one-year-o...
The consent of the governed has been withdrawn
One year into his second term, Trump has suffered the largest approval collapse of any modern president (except the one who resigned in disgrace). He is underwater on every major policy area.
www.gelliottmorris.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Trump's first year back: The consent of the governed has been withdrawn
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/one-year-o...
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/one-year-o...
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Rule 1: You don't need to justify your decision to block someone.
20 top tips for staying sane on social media.
www.edrith.co.uk/p/staying-sa...
20 top tips for staying sane on social media.
www.edrith.co.uk/p/staying-sa...
January 23, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Rule 1: You don't need to justify your decision to block someone.
20 top tips for staying sane on social media.
www.edrith.co.uk/p/staying-sa...
20 top tips for staying sane on social media.
www.edrith.co.uk/p/staying-sa...
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putin lies from habit, but also from fear.
He lies because his military is underperforming even the lowest expectations & 🇷🇺’s economy is faltering.
Putin lies because his only path to victory runs through 🇺🇸’s self-deterrence & 🇪🇺’s indecisiveness
thehill.com/opinion/inte...
He lies because his military is underperforming even the lowest expectations & 🇷🇺’s economy is faltering.
Putin lies because his only path to victory runs through 🇺🇸’s self-deterrence & 🇪🇺’s indecisiveness
thehill.com/opinion/inte...
January 23, 2026 at 12:06 PM
putin lies from habit, but also from fear.
He lies because his military is underperforming even the lowest expectations & 🇷🇺’s economy is faltering.
Putin lies because his only path to victory runs through 🇺🇸’s self-deterrence & 🇪🇺’s indecisiveness
thehill.com/opinion/inte...
He lies because his military is underperforming even the lowest expectations & 🇷🇺’s economy is faltering.
Putin lies because his only path to victory runs through 🇺🇸’s self-deterrence & 🇪🇺’s indecisiveness
thehill.com/opinion/inte...
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"Europe has lost its fear", argues @derbernd.bsky.social for Die Zeit.
"[T]he disruptive behaviour of the US president has forced Europeans to adopt a new clarity. A space for possibilities has opened up, and with it, a to-do list of epic proportions for Europe."
www.zeit.de/politik/ausl...
"[T]he disruptive behaviour of the US president has forced Europeans to adopt a new clarity. A space for possibilities has opened up, and with it, a to-do list of epic proportions for Europe."
www.zeit.de/politik/ausl...
Europäische Außenpolitik: Europa hat seine Angst verloren
Am Ende einer verrückten Woche steht die EU verblüfft da: Sie kann richtig mächtig sein. Und hat sogar die Chance auf ein ganz neues globales Bündnis.
www.zeit.de
January 23, 2026 at 11:46 AM
"Europe has lost its fear", argues @derbernd.bsky.social for Die Zeit.
"[T]he disruptive behaviour of the US president has forced Europeans to adopt a new clarity. A space for possibilities has opened up, and with it, a to-do list of epic proportions for Europe."
www.zeit.de/politik/ausl...
"[T]he disruptive behaviour of the US president has forced Europeans to adopt a new clarity. A space for possibilities has opened up, and with it, a to-do list of epic proportions for Europe."
www.zeit.de/politik/ausl...
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Absolutely spot on.
January 23, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Absolutely spot on.
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Dozens of shadow fleet tankers have traversed the English Channel since promises of tougher stance.
Danish Straits see about the same numbers.
BBC is not clear on if they mean flagless or flagged tankers, but either way there are lots.
Pic related, sanctioned tankers this minute.
Danish Straits see about the same numbers.
BBC is not clear on if they mean flagless or flagged tankers, but either way there are lots.
Pic related, sanctioned tankers this minute.
January 23, 2026 at 6:39 AM
Dozens of shadow fleet tankers have traversed the English Channel since promises of tougher stance.
Danish Straits see about the same numbers.
BBC is not clear on if they mean flagless or flagged tankers, but either way there are lots.
Pic related, sanctioned tankers this minute.
Danish Straits see about the same numbers.
BBC is not clear on if they mean flagless or flagged tankers, but either way there are lots.
Pic related, sanctioned tankers this minute.
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🧵 @jburnmurdoch.ft.com is spot on about the conditions in his FT piece. Liberal democracy held it together thanks to growth, good demographics, and the promise of a better future. Those days are gone, and that’s the "why" behind the erosion. However...
Democratic politicians have, though, pursued growth in GDP at the expense of other values. One response to @jburnmurdoch.ft.com pessimistic scenario is refocus on those values, combined with egalitarianism, sufficiency and quality of life. Not "it's the economy, stupid" but "it's the the society"
Is liberal democracy in terminal decline?
The old system worked under a set of conditions that are no longer present
www.ft.com
January 23, 2026 at 9:07 AM
🧵 @jburnmurdoch.ft.com is spot on about the conditions in his FT piece. Liberal democracy held it together thanks to growth, good demographics, and the promise of a better future. Those days are gone, and that’s the "why" behind the erosion. However...
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We set out to determine how many images of women and girls Grok created during its nudifying spree. What we found was “industrial-scale abuse,” experts said. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/t...
Musk’s Chatbot Flooded X With Millions of Sexualized Images in Days, New Estimates Show
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:56 PM
We set out to determine how many images of women and girls Grok created during its nudifying spree. What we found was “industrial-scale abuse,” experts said. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/t...
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In a sane world, Jack Smith would be getting a medal.
In Testimony, Jack Smith Defends Decision to Prosecute Trump
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:36 AM
In a sane world, Jack Smith would be getting a medal.
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US SOVEREIGN BASES IN GREENLAND proposed
YES Trump would agree to this proposal because it means the Praxis Nation Acquisition can be attained with OWNERSHIP of parts of Greenland, protected by US military, mining the natural resources. THIS STILL SPEAKS TO PRAXIS GETTING ITS FIRST 'CITY'.
YES Trump would agree to this proposal because it means the Praxis Nation Acquisition can be attained with OWNERSHIP of parts of Greenland, protected by US military, mining the natural resources. THIS STILL SPEAKS TO PRAXIS GETTING ITS FIRST 'CITY'.
January 23, 2026 at 4:43 AM
US SOVEREIGN BASES IN GREENLAND proposed
YES Trump would agree to this proposal because it means the Praxis Nation Acquisition can be attained with OWNERSHIP of parts of Greenland, protected by US military, mining the natural resources. THIS STILL SPEAKS TO PRAXIS GETTING ITS FIRST 'CITY'.
YES Trump would agree to this proposal because it means the Praxis Nation Acquisition can be attained with OWNERSHIP of parts of Greenland, protected by US military, mining the natural resources. THIS STILL SPEAKS TO PRAXIS GETTING ITS FIRST 'CITY'.