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Independent Journalist in Portland Associate Producer of The Palestine Exception https://linktr.ee/kevinfoster

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The โ€œdual stateโ€ theory was invented to describe Nazis. The Supreme Court could take us there. Authoritarianismโ€”but make it look like the rule of law.

Under the Third Reich, most Germans generally lived in the law-bound normative state, while Jews and other disfavored people were victims of the arbitrary and violent prerogative state.

The dual state is characterized by the facade of normalcy obscuring the fact of an authoritarian state.

07.10.2025 16:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 364    ๐Ÿ” 166    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 13    ๐Ÿ“Œ 28

Robert Taylor is not f*ckng around.

07.10.2025 00:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Matt Tardio โ€ข @angertab โ€ข 15m
Coordinating Instructions
RP - Rally Point
Date/Time: Today - 10.06.2025 - 1200 hours
Location: 4310 S. Macadam Ave
Parking - Off-Site and Walk In (ARRIVE EARLY)
Dress - Patriotic (RED/WHITE/BLUE, Vets - old fatigues, Jeans and Boots, IDC)
-=-
What to bring:
Water, Food, Sunglasses, Jacket/Hoodie, Umbrellas - A LOT. Trash Bag.
INSTRUCTIONS
When you first arrive, please begin filling up RP-1, then RP-2, then RP-3. Feel free to cheer, sing patriotic music, play it over a loud speaker, IDC. Have fun, be proud, let ICE know you support them. Do not block the road-ways, traffic will be operating.
TIMELINE:
1130-1200 - Gather and FILL THE RP's!
1200 - Myself and @nicksortor will arrive to attempt to parlay with ANTIFA, I will ask for you to be silent at that time, please be respectful.
1230 - End Parlay
If ANTIFA refuses to cooperate, all patriots will legally cross the street from RP 2 to RP 1 via the cross walk, RP-1/ RP-2 will make their way over towards RP-3 via the cross walk.
These are public sidewalks. You have a right to walk on them, and walk on them we will. You have a right to self defense should you be in imminent danger for your physical safety.
On command, we will then begin our PATRIOT MARCH along the sidewalk from S. Bancroft and through the ANTIFA camp on a public sidewalk they illegally annexed and think they own.
Assigned Patriots will establish basecamp and security upon my instruction. We will continue to legally and freely travel upon the sidewalks free from ANTIFA interruption as is our right.
We are simply peacefully protesting with the right to self-defense should you feel it is required.
While we are out for our stroll, I ask that some patriots clean the trash off of the street for those who have been terrorized in the apartments across the street.
Remember, THIS IS AMERICA.
END MESSAGE
@ImFiredUp2

Matt Tardio โ€ข @angertab โ€ข 15m Coordinating Instructions RP - Rally Point Date/Time: Today - 10.06.2025 - 1200 hours Location: 4310 S. Macadam Ave Parking - Off-Site and Walk In (ARRIVE EARLY) Dress - Patriotic (RED/WHITE/BLUE, Vets - old fatigues, Jeans and Boots, IDC) -=- What to bring: Water, Food, Sunglasses, Jacket/Hoodie, Umbrellas - A LOT. Trash Bag. INSTRUCTIONS When you first arrive, please begin filling up RP-1, then RP-2, then RP-3. Feel free to cheer, sing patriotic music, play it over a loud speaker, IDC. Have fun, be proud, let ICE know you support them. Do not block the road-ways, traffic will be operating. TIMELINE: 1130-1200 - Gather and FILL THE RP's! 1200 - Myself and @nicksortor will arrive to attempt to parlay with ANTIFA, I will ask for you to be silent at that time, please be respectful. 1230 - End Parlay If ANTIFA refuses to cooperate, all patriots will legally cross the street from RP 2 to RP 1 via the cross walk, RP-1/ RP-2 will make their way over towards RP-3 via the cross walk. These are public sidewalks. You have a right to walk on them, and walk on them we will. You have a right to self defense should you be in imminent danger for your physical safety. On command, we will then begin our PATRIOT MARCH along the sidewalk from S. Bancroft and through the ANTIFA camp on a public sidewalk they illegally annexed and think they own. Assigned Patriots will establish basecamp and security upon my instruction. We will continue to legally and freely travel upon the sidewalks free from ANTIFA interruption as is our right. We are simply peacefully protesting with the right to self-defense should you feel it is required. While we are out for our stroll, I ask that some patriots clean the trash off of the street for those who have been terrorized in the apartments across the street. Remember, THIS IS AMERICA. END MESSAGE @ImFiredUp2

Right-wing agitators and media are planning a rally, a โ€œPATRIOT MARCH,โ€ seemingly to intimidate protesters at the ICE facility.

Thereโ€™s a lot of talk about โ€œself defenseโ€ in this post, but the intent is clearly escalatory.

06.10.2025 17:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 14    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7

Basically this week:

Trump: National Guard!
Kotek: nah
Trump: ok maybe?
Hegseth: NATIONAL GUARD!
Trump: YES!
Trump-Appointed Judge Immergut: No
Trump: CALIFORNIA GUARD!
Judge Immergut: NO!

Everyone else: wtf is happening, the ICE facility is literally one block.

06.10.2025 04:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 146    ๐Ÿ” 26    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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California governor says Trump is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon Gov. Gavin Newsom pledged Sunday to fight the move in court.

There was no official announcement from Washington that the California National Guard was being called up and sent to Oregon, just as was the case when Illinoisโ€™ governor made a similar announcement Saturday about troops in his state being activated.

05.10.2025 18:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 60    ๐Ÿ” 32    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 11
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Massive escalation at the ICE facility. Federal agents made multiple arrests (at least 4), threw out gas, and shot tons of pepper balls.

Heard one of the people arrested screaming minutes later. Not possible to get a visual.

04.10.2025 20:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 448    ๐Ÿ” 249    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 37    ๐Ÿ“Œ 48
Federal agents pile onto someone theyโ€™re arresting

Federal agents pile onto someone theyโ€™re arresting

Federal agents made one arrest as far as I can tell

04.10.2025 20:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Protesters have crossed the blue line and Feds are lining up most likely to make arrests.

04.10.2025 20:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

A number of progressive city councilors have said theyโ€™re doing everything they can.

Protesters also noted frustrations with the rhetoric of โ€œdonโ€™t take the bait.โ€

04.10.2025 19:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 35    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Over 150 protesters at Elizabeth Caruthers park near the Portland ICE facility.

Over 150 protesters at Elizabeth Caruthers park near the Portland ICE facility.

Over 150 people at a rally down by the Portland ICE facility.

Speakers with the protest continue to call on Portland City Council to take further action to revoke ICEโ€™s permit for the facility.

City Council has issued a land use violation notice.

04.10.2025 19:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 76    ๐Ÿ” 24    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Iโ€™m fairly certain these are almost all counter protesters. And thereโ€™s many more around as well.

04.10.2025 05:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 29    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

There are actually police liaisons here too. This is just Feds. Thereโ€™s a whole line of cops to my right in this photo.

04.10.2025 04:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thereโ€™s an absurd number of counter-protesters here. Easily dozens of people.

04.10.2025 04:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 33    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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There are at least 50 federal agents at the Portland ICE facility tonight.

04.10.2025 04:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 156    ๐Ÿ” 62    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 18    ๐Ÿ“Œ 17
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PPB just arrested a right-wing agitator at the ICE facility. I believe they said it was for blocking traffic.

04.10.2025 03:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 95    ๐Ÿ” 15    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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PPB on the intercom telling people to get across the street. More people now in front of the gate. Seems like it may heat up.

04.10.2025 03:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 32    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Definitely some right-wing agitators on the ground at least.

04.10.2025 03:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Is ICE continuing the trend of letting right-wing influencers hang out on the rooftop? Or are these guys with the DHS press team?

04.10.2025 02:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 55    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Oh and the Blackhawk is still on the prowl.

04.10.2025 02:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Around 15-20 people approached the front of the facility when DHS and border patrol agents opened a path for an ambulance in the facility. Protesters dancing again.

No less-lethals were used but I could definitely feel something in the air.

04.10.2025 02:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 28    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Portland ICE facility currently very quiet. More people across the street than in front of the gate.

04.10.2025 02:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 55    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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The โ€œwar-ravagedโ€ Portland only exists in Trumpโ€™s head. My video report paints a very Portland scene of defianceโ€”and dance.

โ€œWar-ravagedโ€ Portland only exists in Trumpโ€™s head.

Check out my video in Mother Jones to learn about the federal crackdown nobody asked for.

03.10.2025 19:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 152    ๐Ÿ” 37    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
News In Depth on 10/02/25

Listen to KBOO News in Depth tonight at 5:30 if you wanna hear me talk about the Portland ICE facility and community activism in Los Angeles.

02.10.2025 23:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Both Paul Reid and Stephen Wahab, two Portlanders on the Global Sumud Flotilla, have been intercepted and taken by Israeli forces.

I will try to update when I can, but it may be some time before we hear anything.

02.10.2025 05:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 15    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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BREAKING: Israel Begins Intercepting 44-Ship Global Sumud Flotilla The massive flotilla, which Italian and Spanish ships shadowed until it approached Gaza, is the fourth one attacked in the last year.

BREAKING: Israel has begun intercepting the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is carrying 500 people from around the world seeking to bring aid to Palestinians starved by Israel's siege.

The crew includes 24 Americans, EU Members of Parliament, Nelson Mandelaโ€™s grandson, and Greta Thunberg.

01.10.2025 20:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 449    ๐Ÿ” 251    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 15    ๐Ÿ“Œ 16

National Guard in Portland, government shutdown, flotilla nearing Gaza and getting threats. My head is fucking spinning.

Not to mention multiple local stories Iโ€™m trying to get done that wonโ€™t get enough attention this week.

01.10.2025 03:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Sounds like the alert has been lowered and there wonโ€™t be an interception tonight.

01.10.2025 02:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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24/7 LIVESTREAM OF GLOBAL SUMUD FLOTILLA YouTube video by Global Sumud Flotilla

The Global Sumud Flotilla is nearing Gaza and reports indicate it may be attacked or intercepted by the Israeli navy tonight. That includes two Portlanders onboard. Here is their livestream:

01.10.2025 00:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And there it is. Almost all of the sources are from the far-right outlet The Post Millennial (Andy Ngo is an editor) and Fox News.

If you watch interviews with people who live in the area, they agree that federal agents are most often the ones instigating.

30.09.2025 16:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Again, there were quite a few right-wing media people and agitators at the Portland ICE facility.

The aim of these groups is to get the worst possible moments from protesters for the content farm.

Itโ€™s possible thatโ€™s what gets to Trump, on top of AI stuff.

30.09.2025 07:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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