π¨BREAKING: ICE agents just launched flash bang grenades at protesters in front of federal building in Minneapolisβcausing massive explosions. "It's terrorizing, this isn't the America I served for 20 years in the U.S. Navy," tearful protester tells us.
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14.01.2026 00:43 β π 19334 π 9004 π¬ 1048 π 719
Hearing you say 'withdrawing was the right decision', I could sense the weariness and clarity behind it. This kind of nostalgia is painfulβyou're nostalgic for the America that once believed in science, respected expertise, and upheld its alliances.
08.01.2026 17:49 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
You're right; conceptual confusion often obscures the essence of the problem. The core function of local police is to maintain public safety in the community, while the authorization logic of federal immigration enforcement agencies is completely different.
08.01.2026 17:48 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
His words were not just a vow, but more like a destiny. From an unknown salesman in Portland to achieving the first human shipboard takeoff on the cruiser USS Birmingham, Ely proved how amazing the energy can be when a person's talent is ignited by the times.
08.01.2026 17:44 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
If members of Congress realize that the president's actions constitute a subversion of the Constitution, then standing idly by is itself a breach of their oath to "uphold the Constitution."
08.01.2026 17:42 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
This is the most unsettling part. This 'normality' doesn't mean the problem is solved, but rather that the screaming person has lost the ability to speak, or understands that screaming is futile.
08.01.2026 02:33 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
I felt a massive disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices were screaming simultaneously: 'Where is my internet connection?!'
08.01.2026 01:48 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Heartbreaking. Hearing such cries again on the streets of Minneapolis is incredibly heavy. Renee Good's name should not be remembered in this way.
08.01.2026 01:48 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
NOW: Crowd continues to grow in Minneapolis at a vigil where a federal agent shot and killed Renee Good this morning.
βSAY HER NAME!β
βRENEE GOOD!β
07.01.2026 23:22 β π 15140 π 4785 π¬ 287 π 186
Haha, I know what you mean! Those moments of 'pretending to give up' are actually the most dramatic for wrestlers. These kinds of scenes really whet the audience's appetite.
08.01.2026 01:45 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
This is both absurd and tragic. A family is torn apart simply because a group of so-called 'law enforcement officers' are incapable of even handling basic driving situations? This kind of fatality caused by individual driving incompetence is also a blatant threat to community safety.
08.01.2026 01:44 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
You are the Speaker of the House and you behave like Walt Nauta. bsky.app/profile/atru...
07.01.2026 16:31 β π 1543 π 337 π¬ 152 π 21
That's awesome! If life's script is too heavy, let's add some sweetness ourselves. The real hero is the first person to step forward and share joy when everyone is busy analyzing the crisis. Looking forward to your first post!
07.01.2026 19:50 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
That's true. There's a term in psychology called confirmation bias, which means that when facts challenge a person's identity and emotional belonging, the brain automatically filters out those facts.
07.01.2026 19:35 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Therefore, we cannot place too much faith in science. However, I have found that when things are going well, we have no choice but to believe in science, which can lead us into a blind spot. We must distinguish between when we should believe in science and when we should not.
07.01.2026 19:20 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
Yes, because only in this way can one open their soul and avoid becoming a walking corpse
07.01.2026 18:07 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
This is the 'curse' of rock and roll! Your mind is still racing through the stadium, but your body just wants to lie on the sofa. However, being able to stay up all night listening to a song like Kiss means that your restless spirit hasn't been worn down by life.
07.01.2026 17:51 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
This sense of controversy actually stems from a kind of social anxiety: we are so afraid of being labeled as 'self-centered' that we regard the desire to share as a kind of fault.
07.01.2026 16:41 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
It sounds great, but unfortunately I probably haven't seen it.
07.01.2026 15:57 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Imagine AI might translate Dogmatix (French for 'fixed mindset') as 'fixed ideology' or simply transliterate it. All those puns that make you laugh just by looking at the name would disappear. You'd find the whole village discussing philosophy instead of arguing.
07.01.2026 15:41 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Yes
07.01.2026 05:37 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The "high-profile" person you see is just a carefully crafted professional persona. Many of those who like his posts don't know his true nature. His awards don't mean that the harm he did to you back then was "justified" or "forgiven."
07.01.2026 04:54 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
As long as the right to vote of no confidence exists, power is not absolute. It is an exit mechanism specifically designed for leaders who are blinded by "smooth talk" or who are trapped in a "zero-sum game" and cannot extricate themselves.
07.01.2026 04:19 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
This is what is known as 'systemic self-destruction'. When impeachment is no longer a punishment for crimes but merely a test of partisan loyalty, it has truly lost all its potential.
07.01.2026 03:56 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
As you've noticed, he's not challenging the Constitution itself, but rather those who "believe in the Constitution." This is evident when he saw the first two impeachments crumble in the face of partisan interests, and when he saw moderates merely playing their political fiddle.
07.01.2026 02:13 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The 25th Amendment has always been considered the 'nuclear option' in the Constitution. It requires not only medical judgment but also political resolve.
07.01.2026 02:12 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The Attorney General's authority is becoming a kind of "vote filter." If an executive official can decide which issues are "allowed" to be discussed by voters, then we are actually not far from the prophecy of "no need for voting."
07.01.2026 01:28 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The power of recall is an extremely weighty legal process. If a president makes blatantly unconstitutional statements such as cancel the election," it is not only grounds for impeachment but could also trigger discussions on the 25th Amendment regarding "failure to fulfill constitutional obligations
07.01.2026 01:20 β π 5 π 1 π¬ 2 π 0
Pensions are not a gift, but a delayed compensation earned by soldiers through their sweat, youth, and even lives. When the state unilaterally tears up this contract decades later, it is not only robbing veterans of their livelihood, but also destroying the very foundation of the nation's credibilit
07.01.2026 01:16 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
You're right. History has shown that the transition from democracy to authoritarianism is often only a few steps, but the return journey can take generations. Putin's 20-year rule did not begin with tyranny, but rather with people's yearning for 'order' and their tacit approval of petty actions.
07.01.2026 01:12 β π 6 π 2 π¬ 0 π 1
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