Scuba Steve 🏴☠️
@scubastevefromkc.bsky.social
Father. Texan. Civil Disobedient Pirate. Atheist. Past Army. Common Sense. Mostly in that Order.
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Guess they went with that great line from the Blues Brothers, "Unnecessary force is authorized."
8th circuit gives ICE go ahead to use force against peaceful demonstrators, a decision which will immediately lead to injury.
US appeals court pauses lower court order restraining immigration agents' use of force against Minnesota protesters
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals paused a lower court's order on Wednesday that had restrained federal immigration agents' use of force against peaceful protesters.
www.reuters.com
January 21, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Guess they went with that great line from the Blues Brothers, "Unnecessary force is authorized."
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You'll never guess who this guy is calling "Nazis" because they didn't vote for Hitler.
January 21, 2026 at 7:43 PM
You'll never guess who this guy is calling "Nazis" because they didn't vote for Hitler.
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A federal appeals court has paused an injunction barring immigration agents from “retaliating” against peaceful protesters and observers in Minnesota.
This photo from today shows a federal agent spraying a protester on the ground with a chemical irritant.
This photo from today shows a federal agent spraying a protester on the ground with a chemical irritant.
Live: Appeals court pauses order mandating ICE not ‘retaliate’ against protesters
A federal judge previously issued an injunction meant to prevent immigration agents from detaining and pepper-spraying ‘peaceful’ observers.
bit.ly
January 21, 2026 at 9:24 PM
A federal appeals court has paused an injunction barring immigration agents from “retaliating” against peaceful protesters and observers in Minnesota.
This photo from today shows a federal agent spraying a protester on the ground with a chemical irritant.
This photo from today shows a federal agent spraying a protester on the ground with a chemical irritant.
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Just get rid of him already. He should obviously not be the leader.
To quote one source:
“They’re terrified of being labeled anti–law enforcement. They want this to go away so they can talk about the cost of living more. Problem is, it’s not going away.”
prospect.org/2026/01/21/j...
“They’re terrified of being labeled anti–law enforcement. They want this to go away so they can talk about the cost of living more. Problem is, it’s not going away.”
prospect.org/2026/01/21/j...
Jeffries Won’t Whip Vote Against ICE Funding - The American Prospect
While the House Democratic leader announced personal opposition to a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, he won’t pressure his colleagues to do the same.
prospect.org
January 21, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Just get rid of him already. He should obviously not be the leader.
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(Content warning: ICE violence)
At around 1:40 this afternoon, I witnessed federal agents with ICE and CBP arresting a US citizen after hitting her car from behind, and then kneeling on the head of a legal observer in the snow, preventing breathing and bloodying their face.
At around 1:40 this afternoon, I witnessed federal agents with ICE and CBP arresting a US citizen after hitting her car from behind, and then kneeling on the head of a legal observer in the snow, preventing breathing and bloodying their face.
January 21, 2026 at 8:53 PM
(Content warning: ICE violence)
At around 1:40 this afternoon, I witnessed federal agents with ICE and CBP arresting a US citizen after hitting her car from behind, and then kneeling on the head of a legal observer in the snow, preventing breathing and bloodying their face.
At around 1:40 this afternoon, I witnessed federal agents with ICE and CBP arresting a US citizen after hitting her car from behind, and then kneeling on the head of a legal observer in the snow, preventing breathing and bloodying their face.
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This judge should haul Bovino in every time one of his goons violates the order.
January 21, 2026 at 9:27 PM
This judge should haul Bovino in every time one of his goons violates the order.
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I'm old enough to remember when Carter had to sell his peanut farm to avoid the appearance of conflict of interest.
January 21, 2026 at 9:30 PM
I'm old enough to remember when Carter had to sell his peanut farm to avoid the appearance of conflict of interest.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada's call to the world: Resist subordination to the “great powers” who “have the market size, the military capacity and the leverage to dictate terms.”
The Canadian PM’s Davos speech is unmissable in a time of “rupture”
I've been thinking about it all night.
www.motherjones.com
January 21, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada's call to the world: Resist subordination to the “great powers” who “have the market size, the military capacity and the leverage to dictate terms.”
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This is beyond fucked up. The person is ALREADY subdued.
An observer arrested in Suth Minneapolis. Photo by Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune
January 21, 2026 at 9:29 PM
This is beyond fucked up. The person is ALREADY subdued.
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"The worst of the worst"
January 21, 2026 at 9:29 PM
"The worst of the worst"
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Last week, federal trial court Judge Kate Menendez issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting use of tear gas and other riot control weapons by ICE in Minneapolis. She found ICE was using them in violation of protestors’ 1A rights. She also prohibited ICE from violating protestors’ 4A […]
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mastodon.social
January 21, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Last week, federal trial court Judge Kate Menendez issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting use of tear gas and other riot control weapons by ICE in Minneapolis. She found ICE was using them in violation of protestors’ 1A rights. She also prohibited ICE from violating protestors’ 4A […]
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Spraying pepper spray directly into the eyes of a detained person who’s already fully subdued
An observer arrested in Suth Minneapolis. Photo by Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune
January 21, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Spraying pepper spray directly into the eyes of a detained person who’s already fully subdued
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Minneapolis, today.
Note how three agents holding the civilian down.
Why spray?
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
Note how three agents holding the civilian down.
Why spray?
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
January 21, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Minneapolis, today.
Note how three agents holding the civilian down.
Why spray?
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
Note how three agents holding the civilian down.
Why spray?
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
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This is far from the most violent or horrific image to have come out of Minneapolis, but this one has hit me particularly hard.
The kid reminds me so much of my sons at that age. I feel vaguely nauseated when I look at it. A very powerful mix of rage and sadness.
It's a devastating photo.
The kid reminds me so much of my sons at that age. I feel vaguely nauseated when I look at it. A very powerful mix of rage and sadness.
It's a devastating photo.
Every Stephen Miller tantrum and DHS recruitment ad speaks in these existential terms about "defending your culture" to elide the fact that they need people with the courage to wear a mask while interrogating a sixth grader
January 21, 2026 at 9:34 PM
This is far from the most violent or horrific image to have come out of Minneapolis, but this one has hit me particularly hard.
The kid reminds me so much of my sons at that age. I feel vaguely nauseated when I look at it. A very powerful mix of rage and sadness.
It's a devastating photo.
The kid reminds me so much of my sons at that age. I feel vaguely nauseated when I look at it. A very powerful mix of rage and sadness.
It's a devastating photo.
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Ryan: I think the clear thing is the president is failing and flailing all across the board. And this is another attempt. He can't even get the country's name right, for goodness sakes, which is just pathetic.
January 21, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Ryan: I think the clear thing is the president is failing and flailing all across the board. And this is another attempt. He can't even get the country's name right, for goodness sakes, which is just pathetic.
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The incredibly lukewarm Democratic response on Greenland is being noticed in Europe, incidentally.
Chuck Schumer not finding a stronger word than “quixotic” for Trump’s plan to seize Greenland has been name checked to me more than once.
Chuck Schumer not finding a stronger word than “quixotic” for Trump’s plan to seize Greenland has been name checked to me more than once.
But Americans who want to save the alliance with Europe must have no illusions about how bad a condition this transatlantic partnership is in.
January 18, 2026 at 10:05 PM
The incredibly lukewarm Democratic response on Greenland is being noticed in Europe, incidentally.
Chuck Schumer not finding a stronger word than “quixotic” for Trump’s plan to seize Greenland has been name checked to me more than once.
Chuck Schumer not finding a stronger word than “quixotic” for Trump’s plan to seize Greenland has been name checked to me more than once.
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Walz: "What's happening in MN defies belief. News reports simply don't do justice to the level of chaos & disruption & trauma the federal govt is raining down... This long ago stopped being a matter of immigration enforcement. Instead, it's a campaign of organized brutality against the people of MN"
January 15, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Walz: "What's happening in MN defies belief. News reports simply don't do justice to the level of chaos & disruption & trauma the federal govt is raining down... This long ago stopped being a matter of immigration enforcement. Instead, it's a campaign of organized brutality against the people of MN"
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🚨"This is nuts! What the f*ck is going on, this is insane! ICE is just trying to scare people; they tell you it's only immigrants—it's f*cking anybody!" -furious Minneapolis resident tells our @zdroberts.bsky.social after ICE shot a man in the leg tonight. LIVE NOW ⬇️
January 15, 2026 at 3:59 AM
🚨"This is nuts! What the f*ck is going on, this is insane! ICE is just trying to scare people; they tell you it's only immigrants—it's f*cking anybody!" -furious Minneapolis resident tells our @zdroberts.bsky.social after ICE shot a man in the leg tonight. LIVE NOW ⬇️
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Frey: "This is not sustainable. This is an impossible situation our city is being put in. We cannot be at a place in America where we have 2 governmental agencies literally fighting one another. We are put in this position b/c we have approximately 600 police officers & there are 3,000 ICE agents."
January 15, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Frey: "This is not sustainable. This is an impossible situation our city is being put in. We cannot be at a place in America where we have 2 governmental agencies literally fighting one another. We are put in this position b/c we have approximately 600 police officers & there are 3,000 ICE agents."
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the most important thing in 2028 is electing someone who is a true believer in the project of dismantling right-wing power. if you don't get that, then nothing else will matter very much.
January 12, 2026 at 11:12 PM
the most important thing in 2028 is electing someone who is a true believer in the project of dismantling right-wing power. if you don't get that, then nothing else will matter very much.
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Pipe bomb suspect voted for Trump twice, per his legal team. www.fox5dc.com/news/dc-pipe...
DC pipe bomb suspect voted for Trump twice, attorney says
For the first time, lawyers representing accused pipe bomber Brian Cole, Jr., are speaking out on behalf of their client.
www.fox5dc.com
January 13, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Pipe bomb suspect voted for Trump twice, per his legal team. www.fox5dc.com/news/dc-pipe...
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Any Democratic votes to fund DHS later this month as Minneapolis is being terrorized by DHS is going to be a major slap in the face to Americans living here. Demand major reforms or shut the government down.
January 13, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Any Democratic votes to fund DHS later this month as Minneapolis is being terrorized by DHS is going to be a major slap in the face to Americans living here. Demand major reforms or shut the government down.
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I can't believe we are living in a world where this needs to be said, much less reported as news in the New York Times
"Mike Fox, a legal fellow at @cato.org.... said that even if Mr. Trump’s allegation that Ms. Good was a 'professional agitator' were true, that would not justify her killing.... You don’t get to kill someone because they engage in conduct that you disagree with or find distasteful or deplorable."
Trump Has Another Justification for the Shooting of Renee Good: Disrespect
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:37 AM
I can't believe we are living in a world where this needs to be said, much less reported as news in the New York Times
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ALERT: Jack Smith will testify publicly at House Judiciary Cmte on Jan 22
January 13, 2026 at 3:13 AM
ALERT: Jack Smith will testify publicly at House Judiciary Cmte on Jan 22