Ed Teach
@realedteach.bsky.social
American living in Portugal. Parent, writer, part-time dufus, full-time sarcasm user. Trying to make sense of all this nonsense. Words at LisbonWire.com.
Top military official sounds alarm over threats to 'precious bodily fluids'
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January 19, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Top military official sounds alarm over threats to 'precious bodily fluids'
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This... is already a thing. You can already do this.
Seems odd for the **Wall Street Journal** to report this, as though it were something new.
Seems odd for the **Wall Street Journal** to report this, as though it were something new.
President Trump will issue a plan next week for letting Americans tap their 401(k)s for a down payment on a home, a senior White House official said Friday.
Trump Plan Would Let Americans Use 401(k)s for Down Payments on Homes, Official Says
President Trump will issue a plan next week for letting Americans tap their 401(k)s for a down payment on a home, a senior White House official said Friday.
on.wsj.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:10 PM
This... is already a thing. You can already do this.
Seems odd for the **Wall Street Journal** to report this, as though it were something new.
Seems odd for the **Wall Street Journal** to report this, as though it were something new.
These jokers are always like "NATO costs us waaay too much."
Then Trump asks to boost defense spendint to $1trn. And the same dudes say "If Dems don't support this they hate the troops, and the country."
Then Trump asks to boost defense spendint to $1trn. And the same dudes say "If Dems don't support this they hate the troops, and the country."
NEWSMAX: If we take Greenland, can we get out of NATO and stop paying $50 billion a year?
REP. RANDY FINE: NATO needs the US a lot more than the US needs NATO. Greenland should be part of the United States.
REP. RANDY FINE: NATO needs the US a lot more than the US needs NATO. Greenland should be part of the United States.
January 16, 2026 at 1:19 AM
These jokers are always like "NATO costs us waaay too much."
Then Trump asks to boost defense spendint to $1trn. And the same dudes say "If Dems don't support this they hate the troops, and the country."
Then Trump asks to boost defense spendint to $1trn. And the same dudes say "If Dems don't support this they hate the troops, and the country."
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I’m seeing posts from people (outside of MN) about how US citizens should carry their passports.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
January 16, 2026 at 12:17 AM
I’m seeing posts from people (outside of MN) about how US citizens should carry their passports.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
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part of the tied for fifth estate
Leavitt: "In our new media seat today, we have a familiar face -- Riley Gaines ..."
January 15, 2026 at 6:36 PM
part of the tied for fifth estate
Federal agents nearly killed an infant with a flashbang grenade. They are routinely snatching people off the streets of an American city. Citizens are filling the streets in protest.
Schumer: Our main focus is the housing affordability crisis.
Schumer: Our main focus is the housing affordability crisis.
Democrats are unveiling a new housing agenda to tackle the housing affordability crisis:
—The median price of a home has increased 55% since COVID
—Rent prices are up more than 30%
—The median age of a 1st-time homebuyer is 40
—America is short millions of homes—increasing costs
—The median price of a home has increased 55% since COVID
—Rent prices are up more than 30%
—The median age of a 1st-time homebuyer is 40
—America is short millions of homes—increasing costs
January 15, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Federal agents nearly killed an infant with a flashbang grenade. They are routinely snatching people off the streets of an American city. Citizens are filling the streets in protest.
Schumer: Our main focus is the housing affordability crisis.
Schumer: Our main focus is the housing affordability crisis.
As someone who's lived in conservative areas, I can attest this reflects the "respectful discourse" they often bang on about: I'll be slightly less insulting while you're in ear-shot. You shut up and listen."
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January 15, 2026 at 5:35 PM
As someone who's lived in conservative areas, I can attest this reflects the "respectful discourse" they often bang on about: I'll be slightly less insulting while you're in ear-shot. You shut up and listen."
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/u...
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You watch this tearful flag-waving navy vet breaking down at the end of the clip and you think to yourself about how the administration and all their shitbag followers think it'd be cool if she just got shot in the head and....I don't know man. I just don't know
🚨BREAKING: ICE agents just launched flash bang grenades at protesters in front of federal building in Minneapolis—causing massive explosions. "It's terrorizing, this isn't the America I served for 20 years in the U.S. Navy," tearful protester tells us.
WE'RE LIVE NOW ⬇️
WE'RE LIVE NOW ⬇️
January 14, 2026 at 4:19 AM
You watch this tearful flag-waving navy vet breaking down at the end of the clip and you think to yourself about how the administration and all their shitbag followers think it'd be cool if she just got shot in the head and....I don't know man. I just don't know
Ford: A company famously not associated with good takes on fascism.
UPDATE: TJ Sabula, the worker who shouted "pedophile protector" at Trump, has been suspended - WaPo
WATCH: Trump shows his middle finger and appears to say "fuck you" after Ford worker yells "pedophile protector" - TMZ
January 14, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Ford: A company famously not associated with good takes on fascism.
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Outside the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis tonight—
Around 100 protesters are gathered across from the facility. Some vehicles with masked agents inside have been periodically arriving.
DHS agents just gave another warning to stay out of the road and driveway, called out press as well.
Around 100 protesters are gathered across from the facility. Some vehicles with masked agents inside have been periodically arriving.
DHS agents just gave another warning to stay out of the road and driveway, called out press as well.
January 14, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Outside the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis tonight—
Around 100 protesters are gathered across from the facility. Some vehicles with masked agents inside have been periodically arriving.
DHS agents just gave another warning to stay out of the road and driveway, called out press as well.
Around 100 protesters are gathered across from the facility. Some vehicles with masked agents inside have been periodically arriving.
DHS agents just gave another warning to stay out of the road and driveway, called out press as well.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Claudette Colvin, whose refusal to move seats on a segregated bus helped spark the civil rights movement, dies at 86.
January 13, 2026 at 9:49 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Claudette Colvin, whose refusal to move seats on a segregated bus helped spark the civil rights movement, dies at 86.
The first Trump administration culminated in a months-long police riot. And the 2nd go has picked up exactly where they left off.
We must stress: The only violence is coming from CBP/ICE. They are rioting in the face of sustained nonviolent protests by thousands of Americans across the country.
They are today’s Alabama State Troopers at the Selma bridge. They are Bull Connor’s police with firehoses in Birmingham.
They are today’s Alabama State Troopers at the Selma bridge. They are Bull Connor’s police with firehoses in Birmingham.
Protester blinded, skull fractured by DHS agent during Santa Ana demonstration, family says
January 13, 2026 at 3:46 PM
The first Trump administration culminated in a months-long police riot. And the 2nd go has picked up exactly where they left off.
The murders will continue until you stop calling them murders.
Homan: "We gotta stop the hateful rhetoric. Saying this officer is a murderer is dangerous. It's just ridiculous. It's gonna infuriate people more which means there's gonna be more incidents like this."
January 11, 2026 at 5:19 PM
The murders will continue until you stop calling them murders.
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Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal warns ICE:
"No law enforcement professional wears a mask... Those that come into our communities wearing a mask to commit crime... You getting arrested".
"Fake wannabe law enforcement... The criminal in the WH will not be able to keep you from going to jail".
"No law enforcement professional wears a mask... Those that come into our communities wearing a mask to commit crime... You getting arrested".
"Fake wannabe law enforcement... The criminal in the WH will not be able to keep you from going to jail".
January 10, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal warns ICE:
"No law enforcement professional wears a mask... Those that come into our communities wearing a mask to commit crime... You getting arrested".
"Fake wannabe law enforcement... The criminal in the WH will not be able to keep you from going to jail".
"No law enforcement professional wears a mask... Those that come into our communities wearing a mask to commit crime... You getting arrested".
"Fake wannabe law enforcement... The criminal in the WH will not be able to keep you from going to jail".
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We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
Yes, this is freedom.
Rep. Wesley Hunt: "The bottom line is this: when a federal officer gives you instructions, you abide by them and then you get to keep you life"
January 8, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Yes, this is freedom.
Eagerly awaiting the statement from Chuck Schumer, assuring us that Democrats won't let the murder of American citizens in the streets by federal agents distract them from the real issue: rising healthcare and grocery costs under Donald Trump.
January 7, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Eagerly awaiting the statement from Chuck Schumer, assuring us that Democrats won't let the murder of American citizens in the streets by federal agents distract them from the real issue: rising healthcare and grocery costs under Donald Trump.
Patronizing Homer Simpson voice: The most damaging CIA traitor... *so far*.
January 7, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Patronizing Homer Simpson voice: The most damaging CIA traitor... *so far*.
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The Washpost editorial board just realized this Venezuela thing could go, erm, south pretty quickly
From “A victory for America” to “Grave challenges remain”
From “A victory for America” to “Grave challenges remain”
January 5, 2026 at 9:35 AM
The Washpost editorial board just realized this Venezuela thing could go, erm, south pretty quickly
From “A victory for America” to “Grave challenges remain”
From “A victory for America” to “Grave challenges remain”
It's gonna be pretty funny when they can't get the grand jury to indict Maduro.
January 5, 2026 at 9:56 AM
It's gonna be pretty funny when they can't get the grand jury to indict Maduro.
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Imagine the ballroom Trump can build when he tears down the House and Senate chambers.
January 4, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Imagine the ballroom Trump can build when he tears down the House and Senate chambers.
My "The rule of law is still intact" T-shirt is raising a lot of questions already answered by my T-shirt.
Amid rising concerns about the health of the nation’s democracy, Chief Justice John Roberts expressed faith that the nation’s founding charters and key principles are proving resilient.
Chief justice says rule of law is strong at time of rising concerns
Chief Justice John Roberts said in his annual year-end report on the judiciary that the nation’s founding charters remain robust.
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January 1, 2026 at 1:28 AM
My "The rule of law is still intact" T-shirt is raising a lot of questions already answered by my T-shirt.
Here's my pitch: An FM radio station, but we choose not to pay any royalties to the artists who write the songs.
“I just don’t know how you go around, asking everyone first. I just don’t see how that would work.”
From May 2025: www.theverge.com/news/674366/...
From May 2025: www.theverge.com/news/674366/...
December 31, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Here's my pitch: An FM radio station, but we choose not to pay any royalties to the artists who write the songs.
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The Washpost edit board calls Trump’s bombing in Nigeria “a welcome change in a part of the world that has always been little more than an afterthought for the president” — and has zero mention of the thousands in Africa facing starvation because of USAID cuts
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Opinion | Why West Africa is worth worrying about
Strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria are welcome but insufficient.
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December 27, 2025 at 11:52 PM
The Washpost edit board calls Trump’s bombing in Nigeria “a welcome change in a part of the world that has always been little more than an afterthought for the president” — and has zero mention of the thousands in Africa facing starvation because of USAID cuts
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...