Reaction Shots (John Barrett)

Exclusive: HPD and ICE are working closer than ever. Experts say it's unlawful. Houston police in at least two instances have arrested drivers and transported them to immigration agents, a move experts say could be unconstitutional.

I’ve gotten so sidetracked from a piece on ICE in Houston, but this is the crux of the matter here. Mayor Whitmire lied early on about HPD assisting ICE, then mumbled something about having to help where needed. It’s all garbage and Whitmire is no more a Democrat than Ted Cruz.

completely shit-can Noem. “The Shield of the Americas.” The bullshit continues to drift downstream yet more.

Ok. Noem’s to be Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, the new Security Initiative in the Western Hemisphere the Regime is on Saturday in Doral, Florida. And Sen. Markwayne Mullin (OK) will take her place.

I’ll give Mullin a small benefit of the doubt, but I should have known Trump wouldn’t

2/2 will be another unqualified chump to take her place and the best we can hope for is that whoever it is, will be held to higher account.

So Trump fired Noem and this should be celebrated. She should never have held the appointment, but it’s telling that there was enough pressure put on the reps to bring her to account and the heat was hot enough even doofus couldn’t ignore.

That said, there’s time to rest on laurels later. There 1/2

I thought the same. There’s that Army National Guard base way out Westheimer, but/and the were flying due east (to Ellington?). I dunno. If anyone makes a statement that I catch, I’ll surely share it.

Thanks. Part of me is curious to know more about the maneuvers/training, but the response from HPD that this isn’t unusual rankles me. I’d be curious to know how flight paths are chosen.

Some of my neighbors are apprehensive because they think this is unusual (I’m in the Galleria area).

Never too late to start!

#GobIron should do the trick!

Another helicopter flyover

Two following the first

Two bringing up the rear

Oh why not? Our tax dollars at work. Five more copters just flew over.

I have other stuff to do, but I’d be curious if other Houstonians have more info.

Stuff to Do: Texas primaries edition This will be short and sweet, but I’ll be posting and reposting reminders like this in the coming weeks. This is quite simply the most valua...

Military helicopters over San Antonio and Houston make you nervous?

Get out and vote and grab a friend to go with you. This state needs a completely makeover. We have a legislature that willingly aligns itself with the regime.

They need to be run out of office on their knees.

For last-minuters:

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It is a big deal when you’re flying military aircraft over major metropolitan areas. It is a big deal when people are shaken by it, and it is a big deal when you live in a city where the PD partners with the military as a matter of course.

Get to those primaries, gang. Texas needs a change.

'Don't like this': Helicopter spotting in San Antonio sparks concern "I've never experienced something like this," one resident said of the sighting.

My assumption is that the helicopter flyovers are for the same purpose as the ones last fall: military training.

This is from back in September: archive.ph/GGvoh.

Today in San Antonio, they’re seeing the same.

Houston PD acted like this was no big deal 6 months ago, but I have disagree.
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Two military helicopters flying over the Galleria area of Southwest Houston

Two helicopters against the clouds

Fuuuuuck me. 2nd flyover in half an hour.

Military helicopters flying in from the west, heading due east. There were 3 the first run and five this time.

This bodes ill.

Also, really not related: I thought of your comment about the harmonica/harp etymology and have been confused by it myself. Enough to root around and find this:

patmissin.com/ffaq/q3.html

Thanks, we so need it. Not primary related: about 15 minutes ago, 3 military helicopters flew over my part of Houston in triangle formation, heading due east.

Maybe it is primary related. We’re trying to vote out assholes who support this regime and by extension, the $1 trillion military budget.

Stuff to Do: Texas primaries edition This will be short and sweet, but I’ll be posting and reposting reminders like this in the coming weeks. This is quite simply the most valua...

Okay Texans!

Early voting’s over and tomorrow is primary day!

I’ve got a bunch of resources here for your use, so help yourself!

Let’s turn this place blue like the sky from the Hill Country to the Perdinales, from the Panhandle to the Gulf Coast and the Valley! Let’s do this!

Austin shooting spurs Texas political fights Days out from the March primary, Republicans called for changes to immigration law. Democrats repeated their calls for stricter gun laws.

There are times when - & I try to watch my responses to this stuff because the GOP demands our attention and the news cycle inflames it - I really just want to take a big swig on a deep single malt and tell the whole goddamn state of Texas to fuck itself stupid.

…except it’s already there.

Good morning Brenda & #BreakfastCrew! (I’ve got 15 minutes left here in Houston before noon.)

Another maddening Monday but there’s still room for laughter and friendship.

Can’t hang but wanted to drop by and say hi!

An awesome day to all!

Good morning, Jaye!

Both of those sound yummy and I suspect I’ll have to make one of each later this afternoon!

Hope your Monday isn’t manic after the road.

just checking in on you hope you feel better soon with a heart ALT: just checking in on you hope you feel better soon with a heart

I think I may have to write a kids book about “Judith Turtle” (that’s a great name for a character).

I get the slow motion recuperation, though. I’m sure you’ve had plenty of “take your time” well-wishes, so add mine to those.

Here’s to healing coming quicker, as well!

I can’t say no to a muppet:

No notes. Says it all.

Coyote vs. Acme (2026) | Animation, Adventure, Comedy | PG

Thanks buddy!

I’m pulling together an overview of summer releases for May, and of course, a big movie for your esteemed self is due out in August.

Memes in the Time of Trump 2.0: a parade of parody, piss, and vinegar Epstein, Epstein, Epstein   DON’T STOP TALKING ABOUT THE EPSTEIN FILES: ask why they’re so heavily redacted? Why didn’t Trump release them a...

Here’s the latest from a couple of weeks back. I’m gearing up for another when I’ve got a moment (maybe next week?)

Huh…am I your uncle?

Hey all! How about a little Sunday fun?

I like @allie-froglegs.bsky.social ‘s idea! I dropped four; who wants to play?

With the document “Iran Nuclear Deal” torn up on a desk, an EU representative asks a sulking DJ Trump, “What was so bad about that Iran deal?”, to which Sad Lil Donny replies, “Obama’s signature”

“Trump is everything we teach our children not to be “

Three dragon. One with the S Korean flag on its crown with a label: “Give a life sentence to a former president for attempting an insurrection “; another with the UK flag: “Arrest a member of the royal family for being in the Epstein Files”; last dragon with US flag: DOW AT 50,000”. The first two dragons look pretty imperious and commanding. The last guy? Pretty goddam dopey.

The Orange Occupier - sorry - the Pedo in Chief sitting next to a young girl (old photo) with the label: “For the Epsteinth time, an ‘underage woman’ is called a CHILD”

Hey Allie! This IS fun! Once or twice a month I post a column called Memes in the Time of Trump 2.0. These are 4 for the upcoming entry.

And vice versa, Mr. A! You’re pretty dang cool, yourself, bud!

Judith, I’m so glad you’re on the mend and this is a glorious pack.

I think I better get off my ass and see if I can’t get my number 7 out there. You’re in it (always), but talk about Johnny DragginHisFeet? Yep. That’s me.

Hugs (gentle ones!)!

I saved the best for last! Judith is back! She’s been through the wringer and I suggest we celebrate by spreading this fine work of hers around!

Hey gang! @schultziepie.bsky.social to the rescue! Not one, but TWO posts of packs for your expansion of your community (& by extension, everyone else’s)!

Cheers, all!

#ImpeachThePedoWarCriminal