The Febrile Muse

Salesforce CEO says National Guard should patrol San Francisco — stunning his own PR team Though Benioff's shift mirrors Silicon Valley's broader accommodation of Trump, the exchange offered a rare glimpse of just how far that repositioning can go. The question now: will other Bay Area tech CEOs follow Benioff's lead and call for federal troops in their own backyard?

Another tech billionaire leaps through the Overton Window 😳

Salesforce CEO says National Guard should patrol San Francisco — stunning his own PR team

https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/10/salesforce-ceo-says-national-guard-should-patrol-san-francisco-stunning-his-own-pr-team/

The father of a family in our apartment complex has been kidnapped by ICE.

My daughter found out when she went to walk our dog and heard one of the children crying from the hallway.

The Verge headline: "Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would 'kill' the AI industry."

"Asking enslaved people if they actually want to work the plantations for free would kill the cotton industry."

-- Nick Clegg

#AI #AIcon #exploitation #BigTech

RE: https://infosec.exchange/@vxdb/115338982793901975

I've been trying to get the cybercrime journalist @vxdb to abandon their seat at the Nazi Bar, or at least to also post here. So please join me in giving them a follow and a friendly hello.

I just posted about the woman who was shot by BP in Chicago on Saturday.

DHS had circulated an internal memo last week that said to keep an eye out on her because she released info on an agent.

This is the thug agent she doxxed.

Right after she was shot, this is what he did to someone else.

While many of the statements made by the Executive Official Defendants about Abrego raise cause for concern, one stands out amongst the rest. Deputy Attorney General Blache—the DOJ official responsible for overseeing the criminal division and Acting U.S. Attorney McGuire—told the public on television on the day of Abrego’s arrest that the government started “investigating” Abrego after “a judge in Maryland . . . questioned” the government’s decision to deport Abrego, found that it “had no right to deport him,” and “accus[ed] [the government] of doing something wrong.” Kilmar Abrego Garcia was indicted on ‘very serious’ charges, US deputy attorney general says, Fox News (June 6, 2025), https://www.foxnews.com/video/6373969491112. He further stated that Abrego was not returned “for any other reason than to face justice.” Id. To remove any doubt, Deputy Attorney General Blanche said that the criminal case was brought to return Abrego to the United States, “not [because of] a Judge,” but instead, because of “an arrest warrant issued by a grand jury in the Middle District of Tennessee.” Id. This could be direct evidence of vindictiveness.

The most important statement is that of Todd Blanche, who could well be implicated in vindictive prosecution claims in the LaMonica McIver and Jim Comey cases, too.

“This morning, the #Trump Administration’s *Department of War* gave me an ultimatum: call up your troops, or we will,” #JBPritzker said in a statement. “It is absolutely outrageous & un-American to demand a Governor send #military #troops within our own borders & against our will.”

The […]

"FBI severed ties w Southern Poverty Law Center, civil rts watchdog, after push from MAGA on social media...

Musk called the group “an evil organization that spreads hate propaganda relentlessly” and accused it of “incitement to murder Charlie Kirk” […]

"RFK Jr. has fired a top official with the NIH who blew the whistle on internal clashes over vaccine research in the early months of the Trump administration.

On Wednesday, Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo received a letter from Kennedy" […]

If you're a #Netflix subscriber, please call
1-866-952-4456 to tell Netflix that you do NOT want #ElonMusk & his troll army to be allowed to limit what you watch.

I called and got through to a real person in just a few seconds. I told them that I wanted them to continue showing #LGBTQ+ […]

The great Dr Jane Goodall, ethologist and campaigner for great apes and much else, has died at the age of 91.

She loved this _Far Side_ cartoon, and wrote a forward for a later Gary Larson collection.

Who responded " F off. Make me."?

The #Trump admin Wednesday sent letters to 9 of the #US’ top public & private #universities, urging campus leaders to pledge support for Trump’s political agenda to access federal #research #funding.

The letters came attached to a 10-pg “compact”—a priority statement for the admin’s educational […]

Trump's decision to mobilize military forces in U.S. cities appears to be an attempt to goad demonstrators into acts of violence, which can become a justification for additional measures of repression.

This leaves military and security personnel with a choice: to execute illegal/immoral orders […]

Do they sell Epstein masks? Like can everyone in #Portland start wearing one all the time?

A colorful advertisement featuring a figure wearing headphones and sunglasses, alongside the text: “It’s not legally classified as sweatshop labor if they’re musicians.” The Spotify logo is displayed at the bottom.

The Onion on point as always.

A third batch of Jeffrey Epstein documents released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee. They mention Elon Musk, Steve Bannon and Peter Thiel […]

“U.S. military officials are drawing up options to target drug traffickers inside Venezuela, and strikes within that country’s borders could potentially begin in a matter of weeks, four sources told NBC News.” […]

THANK YOU

Via Timothy Snyder just now:

Why do headlines say "norms shattered" when what is meant is "laws broken" or "Constitution violated"?

Trump quips he’d make TikTok algorithm ‘100% MAGA’ as he signs order for China sale The president signed an executive order Thursday, declaring that the deal – which has qualified to meet national security concerns – would allow the social media app to continue to operate in the U.S.

Trump quips he’d make TikTok algorithm ‘100% MAGA’ as he signs order for China sale to US group | The Independent

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/tiktok-deal-trump-china-announcement-b2833916.html

Fully Booked at DMPL: Tantalizing Time-Benders Agents arrest Jorge Elieser Gonzalez Ochoa, at his workplace in downtown Iowa City, Bread Garden Market, around 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in stills from a video shared by Escucha Mi Voz. Shortly before 11 on Thursday morning, two men who eventually identified themselves as “federal agents” violently seized a worker at Bread Garden Market on the Ped Mall in Iowa City. Neither man was wearing a uniform or displaying a badge or identification as they tackled Jorge Elieser González Ochoa, forcing him to the floor. After handcuffing him while one agent held a sparking Taser, the two marched González to the store’s rear entrance, then placed him in an unmarked minivan and drove off. The whole time González was calling out in Spanish, asking for someone to help him. _**Your charitable gifts** support freely accessible, independent reporting on Iowa news, culture and events._ Donate Now Members of Escucha Mi Voz were able to positively identify one of the two federal agents as Billy Walker, an ICE agent from the ICE field office in Cedar Rapids. The other is also believed to be an ICE agent. _Little Village_ emailed ICE, asking for information about the incident, but did not receive an immediate response. Escucha Mi Voz is a nonprofit that advocates on behalf of and assists immigrants in Iowa. The group put out a written statement following the seizure of González. “Escucha Mi Voz Iowa condemns today’s unprovoked and dangerous ICE action at Bread Garden Market in Iowa City,” the statement said. “In the middle of a busy grocery store, ICE officers — including agent Billy Walker — used excessive force to abduct Jorge Elieser González Ochoa, disrupting business operations and endangering workers and customers alike.” González is a member of Escucha Mi Voz. He and his wife are from Columbia. They arrived in Iowa City late last year, and have since had a baby. González and his family live at the Catholic Worker House in Iowa City, according to the statement. “Jorge and his wife came like all of us, looking for a better life, for opportunities, for a peaceful life,” Alejandra Escobar of Escucha Mi Voz told _Little Village_. “He is the main provider for his family. Now his wife and baby are left behind.” González was preparing to apply for asylum, and at the time he was seized was in ICE’s Alternatives to Detention (ATD) program, in which immigrants remain free while their immigration cases are being resolved. There are more than 180,000 people enrolled in ATD nationwide. As a condition of their release, they must agree to attend regularly scheduled check-ins with ICE. Some are required to keep a tracking device, usually an ankle monitor, on them at all times. Prior to June, only about 24,000 ATD enrollees were required to wear tracking devices, but as the _Washington Post_ reported in late July, on June 9, ICE changed its policy and instructed agents to tag ATD participants with tracking devices “whenever possible.” González was wearing an ankle monitor when he was seized. ICE agents were able to track his whereabouts and knew his location at all times, and decided to take him into custody at Bread Garden, just as the daily lunch rush was about to commence. The seizure of González by the two agents in plainclothes was captured on video by bystanders, one of whom kept shouting for agents to identify themselves, and for someone to call the police. Eventually, one of the two says they are federal agents, but doesn’t identify the agency they work for. The agents in plainclothes first attempt to seize González while he is working in the Bread Garden’s outdoor seating area, and an obviously frightened González, who is shouting for help, retreats inside the market. He’s tackled by both agents and is held down on the floor, and one of the agents kneels on his head as he continues to call for help. As the agents struggle to handcuff González one of them unholsters a Taser and appears to be about to use it on González, while people shout at him not to do it. The Taser is not used. The video ends after González is forced into the unmarked minivan, and the minivan drives away. In its statement, Escucha Mi Voz said ICE’s action was “an attack not only on Jorge and his family, but on our entire community. Immigration enforcement has no place in grocery stores, schools, churches, or neighborhoods. By storming a local business and terrifying customers, ICE trampled on the dignity and safety of Iowa City residents.” The nonprofit called for “Jorge’s immediate release and an end to the violent tactics of ICE that put our communities at risk.” _To suggest an update, emaileditor@littlevillagemag.com._ * * * ## Become a Little Village Print Subscriber ##### Are you a print fan? Become a $10/month subscriber and receive the magazine in your mailbox every month. Monthly Annually Monthly Donation amount per month $ Annually Donation amount per year $ As an independent publication, we rely on contributions from readers like you to fund our journalism. 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ICE marauding in Iowa. https://littlevillagemag.com/ice-seizes-an-immigrant-worker-at-bread-garden-market-in-iowa-city/

Microsoft blocks Israel’s use of its technology in mass surveillance of Palestinians Exclusive: Tech firm ends military unit’s access to AI and data services after Guardian reveals secret spy project

Microsoft blocks Israel’s use of its technology in mass surveillance of Palestinians https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/25/microsoft-blocks-israels-use-of-its-technology-in-mass-surveillance-of-palestinians?CMP=share_btn_url

4 little words: "Fuck you. Make me."

That's all it takes.

Stand up to him. He's weak. He loses court case after court case (that doesn't go to SCOTUS).

Go after his little underlings. They're vulnerable. They have no immunity.

Don't cave. Fight back. It works.

https://calmatters.org/economy/technology/2025/09/chatgpt-lawyer-fine-ai-regulation/

The attorney must pay a $10,000 fine.

"The court of appeals said 21 of 23 quotes in an opening brief were fake"

“We therefore publish this opinion as a warning,” it continued. “Simply stated, no brief […]

Ericka Simone (@ErickaSimone@mastodon.social) Attached: 2 images Forever thinking about Alabama AG (and eventually governor) Bill Baxley who, when threatened by the KKK for pursuing justice for the 4 girls killed in a KKK Black church bombing back in 1968 (Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, Addie Mae Collins and Cynthia Wesley, say their names), responded with the most legendary retort you could ever put on government letterhead paper: KISS MY ASS.

Haha. I like the Dr. In ""
From: @ErickaSimone
https://mastodon.social/@ErickaSimone/115260148691557944

More of this please:

#NY judge in #LuigiMangione case warns #DOJ over comments

A federal judge on Wednesday warned DOJ ofcls that continued public comments about the case against #Mangione could result in #sanctions for violating rules about what #attorneys can say publicly about open […]

Wow. Disney+/Hulu announcing a rate hike right now, as a bunch of people are cancelling their service over the Jimmy Kimmel fiasco, is a fascinating decision on their part.

I can't help but wonder if the manufacturer of Tylenol failed to make an appropriately worthy campaign contribution.

Dr. Oz is a large investor in and global advisor for iHerb, a company that sells supplements for folinic acid, which is the the non-prescription version of leucovorin, the medication which is being recommended for the treatment of autism by Dr. Oz.

I will NOT memorialize a white supremacist.