Carole V. Bell

Worth watching.

Trump knew crowd at rally was armed yet demanded they be allowed to march Cassidy Hutchinson, aide to ex-chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified former president didn’t care people had guns on them

For my friends, the right to keep and bear arms; for my enemies, the law

Hah. I kinda liked Saltburn but I get it.

#wutheringheightsmovie clinch cover for the win

Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi from the new movie version of Wuthering Heights are pictured as Cathy embraced by Heathcliff against stormy skyline on the special movie edition cover of Wuthering Heights.

Cathy in a passionate embrace with Heathcliff on the cover of Wuthering Heights. The literary characters are played by actors Margot Robbie and Jacobi Elordi

Attn Carina. This is how you do a movie tie-in

Thank YOU!!! So grateful for your perspective and knowledge.

This is a good headline

Fascinating thread on violence and occupation by a brilliant historian of Early America Karin Wulf.

Opinion | This Is the Only Card Trump Can Play

This Is the Only Card Trump Can Play www.nytimes.com/2026/01/17/o...

Wow.

Good. Some may only see OAN and newsmax . But visual evidence will go viral and reach many many people.

Videos Contradict U.S. Account of Minneapolis Shooting by Federal Agents See how immigration officers escalated a fatal confrontation on Saturday.

It’s important to note how (even?) the WSJ is reporting the killing of Alex Pretti rn based on a frame by frame analysis.

“Videos Contradict U.S. Account of Minneapolis Shooting by Federal Agents.
See how immigration officers escalated a fatal confrontation Saturday”

www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...

Thankfully I doubt it’s working.

As we grieve for Alex Pretti and Renee Good in MN, please do not forget Victor Manuel Diaz, who died in ICE custody after being taken from here. And all others who have died in their custody.

the star tribune’s live blog has no paywall right now

I’m old enough to remember when domestic terrorist was a label the FBI used — for people who blows up buildings (Mcveigh) or literally terrorize citizens by burning crosses. Not something tossed out every day like a magic spell to conquer the opposition.

Hey Star Tribune folks. We appreciate the work you’re doing and would love to support you. Any suggestions for how best to do so? @philpina.bsky.social @patcondon.bsky.social @deenawinter.bsky.social @vtuss.bsky.social

Same

I’m old enough to remember when domestic terrorist was a label the FBI used — for people who blows up buildings (Mcveigh) or literally terrorize citizens by burn crosses. Not something tossed out every day like a magic spell to conquer the opposition.

"They say they're coming to save us from some evil? They're talking about our neighbors who take care of us ... Alex was murdered while he was helping. Mr Rogers said look for the helpers, & right now the helpers have a target on our forehead ... Mr Rogers would be here right now too, so I'm here."

‘Heated Rivalry’ is a hit in Russia, where LGBTQ+ content is heavily censored Russian audiences connected deeply with the “Heated Rivalry” character Ilya Rozanov, whose country would never accept him or allow him to live in a relationship with another man.

‘Heated Rivalry’ is a hit in Russia, where LGBTQ content is heavily censored
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Cannot see the end of it.

Tucker Carlson’s Nationalist Crusade The pundit’s contrarianism has swerved into openly racist and antisemitic tropes. What does his rise mean for the future of MAGA media?

Saw an ad on Peacock for a new Carlson made “documentary” called “Replacing Europe” and sensed a disturbance in the system. Then: “Tucker Carlson’s Nationalist Crusade. FAKE NEWS
How Tucker Carlson became the most trusted voice in right-wing media.”
-Jason Zengerle
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...

These Gen-Z Trump voters don’t want JD Vance in 2028 A recent focus group of 18- to 24-year-old Trump voters suggests weaknesses for Vance among young Republicans.

We did a focus group this week with nine Gen Z men who voted for Trump in 2024. Only one said they wanted JD Vance to be the nominee in 2028.

So who would they like to see follow Trump? DeSantis, Rubio, Ramaswamy, Tom Cotton, or even James Fishback. www.politico.com/news/2026/01...

Even sports fans / readers of the Athletic aren’t buying it for best pic.

F1 The Movie receives four Oscar nominations, including Best Picture The movie has been nominated for the prestigious Best Picture, in addition to Best Film Editing, Best Sound and Best Visual Effects.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...

I don’t know about best picture but halfway through I started rooting for #F1movie to get a nod for sound and yup there it is.

It’s hard to accurately describe what is happening in Minneapolis without sounding crazy.

Unmarked rental vans all over the city, with people in military gear and no id jumping out of them to take captive anyone who looks nonwhite or who makes political speech they disagree with.

Of course I’m now watching the most inexplicable best picture nominee. #F1. Let’s go.

This is crazy! “F1 built a Best Picture bid without directing, writing, or acting nods” Best picture!?!?