@mister_shade02X2 @jgg @gleick

And I wish them the best.

However, going forward the #EuropeanUnion must work with the assumption that #MAGA and #Trumpism are a permanent condition of the USA. The USA is not to be trusted, even if a Democratic candidate manages to get elected in the next election.

We thought that George W. Bush was an aberration, but we were wrong. We must not be fooled again.

"Nasra Ahmed, a St. Paul woman and U.S. citizen who was born in Minnesota, was released to her family without charges on Friday night after being detained by federal immigration enforcement agents and spending more than two days in detention."

~ Frederick Melo

Melo reports that Ahmed suffered cuts and bruises to her face and legs when ICE snatched her.

#Trump #MAGA #ICE #MaskedThugs #immigrants #cruelty #violence
/13

https://www.twincities.com/2026/01/17/st-paul-woman-u-s-citizen-released-from-ice-detention-after-two-days/

#MAGA #Trump #ConspiracyTheories #Covid19 #Vaccines #antivaxxers #memes #humour

"Nasra Ahmed, a St. Paul woman and U.S. citizen who was born in Minnesota, was released to her family without charges on Friday night after being detained by federal immigration enforcement agents and spending more than two days in detention."

~ Frederick Melo

Melo reports that Ahmed suffered cuts and bruises to her face and legs when ICE snatched her.

#Trump #MAGA #ICE #MaskedThugs #immigrants #cruelty #violence
/13

https://www.twincities.com/2026/01/17/st-paul-woman-u-s-citizen-released-from-ice-detention-after-two-days/

#MAGA #Trump #ConspiracyTheories #Covid19 #Vaccines #antivaxxers #memes #humour

"And yet something is happening. Trump’s blatant abuse of power really does seem to be radicalizing moderates and causing Trumpers to experience cognitive dissonance (a mental collision of diametric beliefs). I haven’t seen Republicans this anxious since a mob sacked and looted the Capitol."

Good luck with the project of trying to talk sense to the cultic true believers. And I say that sincerely, even as I'm dubious.

#Trump #MAGA #ICE #MaskedThugs #immigrants #cruelty #violence
/12

John Stoehr interviews former MAGA Rich Logis, who has founded a group to try to help MAGA folks to come to their senses. Stoehr writes,

"Trump can send his paramilitary (ICE, CBP) to execute frightened widowed mothers but still expect at least 33 percent of the population to back him. (The most recent Gallup survey that I have seen shows his approval rating to be 36 percent.)"

#Trump #MAGA #ICE #MaskedThugs #immigrants #cruelty #violence
/11

https://www.editorialboard.com/can-liberals-help-maga-find-the-off-ramp/

England’s contested 1,100-year anniversary passed with little public interest, reflecting a broadly unbothered national identity, even as a small but vocal far-right English nationalism gains visibility. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/01/19/world/being-properly-english/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #uk #england #tommyrobinson #donaldtrump #nigelfarage #mikenesbitt #georgeorwell #johnmajor #rishisunak #labour #tories #reformuk #conservativeparty #ulsterunionistparty #maga #englishdefenceleague

A message from the government of Greenland.

#MAGA
#MakeAmericaGoAway

January 23

No work, school, or shopping.

MINNEAPOLIS LABOR UNION DELEGATION AND LOCAL REGIONAL LABOR
BODIES ENDORSE JANUARY 23: DAY OF TRUTH AND FREEDOM
NO WORK, SCHOOL, OR SHOPPING

MINNEAPOLIS – The Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO along with
regional bodies throughout the state, including the Saint Paul Regional Labor
Federation, the West Area Labor Council, the North East Area Labor Council and the
East Central Labor Council, have joined in solidarity to endorse a powerful unified
statewide action on January 23: Day of Truth and Freedom. The Minnesota labor
movement is united against the violent ICE occupation of our beloved cities that has
directly impacted union members, our workplaces and our families.

Workers are essential for our communities to function. Since the ICE campaign of terror
began, both immigrant and non-immigrant workers have feared for their safety when
going to work, being at work, and coming home from work. Union members and our
families are being illegally detained at alarming rates, with workplaces and schools
facing increased challenges.

https://minneapolisunions.org/system/files/2026-01/press_release_-_january_16_2026.pdf

#Politics #USpol #Trump #MAGA #Fascism #Venezuela #Strike #GeneralStrike #Greenland #law #DueProcess #ExcessiveForce #UseOfForce #PoliceBrutality #Constitution #CivilRights #HumanRights #AbuseOfPower #ICE #CBP #Minneapolis #Jan23

A message from the government of Greenland.

#MAGA
#MakeAmericaGoAway

January 23

No work, school, or shopping.

MINNEAPOLIS LABOR UNION DELEGATION AND LOCAL REGIONAL LABOR
BODIES ENDORSE JANUARY 23: DAY OF TRUTH AND FREEDOM
NO WORK, SCHOOL, OR SHOPPING

MINNEAPOLIS – The Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO along with
regional bodies throughout the state, including the Saint Paul Regional Labor
Federation, the West Area Labor Council, the North East Area Labor Council and the
East Central Labor Council, have joined in solidarity to endorse a powerful unified
statewide action on January 23: Day of Truth and Freedom. The Minnesota labor
movement is united against the violent ICE occupation of our beloved cities that has
directly impacted union members, our workplaces and our families.

Workers are essential for our communities to function. Since the ICE campaign of terror
began, both immigrant and non-immigrant workers have feared for their safety when
going to work, being at work, and coming home from work. Union members and our
families are being illegally detained at alarming rates, with workplaces and schools
facing increased challenges.

https://minneapolisunions.org/system/files/2026-01/press_release_-_january_16_2026.pdf

#Politics #USpol #Trump #MAGA #Fascism #Venezuela #Strike #GeneralStrike #Greenland #law #DueProcess #ExcessiveForce #UseOfForce #PoliceBrutality #Constitution #CivilRights #HumanRights #AbuseOfPower #ICE #CBP #Minneapolis #Jan23

Ooh this hat - I want it. Surely THE look of 2026 right here. #BoycottUSA #MAGA #MakeAmericaGoAway
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/greenland-maga-hat-make-america-go-away-b2902855.html

Ooh this hat - I want it. Surely THE look of 2026 right here. #BoycottUSA #MAGA #MakeAmericaGoAway
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/greenland-maga-hat-make-america-go-away-b2902855.html

It's hard for average citizens of the world to express their rightful displeasure with the #Trump regime

You can start with a #boycott of #Olympics2028 and #WorldCup2026

I say this as an American

Fuck my stupid fucking country

Shun us

As for my fellow Americans:

We HAVE to #vote in the #midterms

#MAGA and nonvoters are our enemies, our downfall. Shame and condemn them

#USA

Das gemeinsame Statement der pro #Grönland aktiven #EU - Mitgliedsländer auch zur Solidarität mit #Dänemark finde ich gut. Noch besser hätte ich es gefunden, wenn die #Bundeswehr länger & gerne auch dauerhaft im bedrohten Territorium geblieben wäre. Nach meiner leider langjährigen Erfahrung mit #Trump - Rechtsdualisten halten die #MAGA - Leute diplomatische Zurückhaltung für Schwäche.

https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/aktuelles/statement-by-denmark-finland-france-germany-the-netherlands-norway-sweden-and-the-united-kingdom-2403016

I propose that Minneapolis adopt a new sister city...

Tbilisi, Georgia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minneapolis#Sister_cities

Protests in Georgia have been continuous for over 416 days.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024%E2%80%932026_Georgian_protests

https://www.eng.kavkaz-uzel.eu/articles/72057

#Politics #USpol #Trump #MAGA #Fascism #Venezuela #Strike #GeneralStrike #Greenland #law #DueProcess #ExcessiveForce #UseOfForce #PoliceBrutality #Constitution #CivilRights #HumanRights #AbuseOfPower #ICE #CBP #Minneapolis

I propose that Minneapolis adopt a new sister city...

Tbilisi, Georgia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minneapolis#Sister_cities

Protests in Georgia have been continuous for over 416 days.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024%E2%80%932026_Georgian_protests

https://www.eng.kavkaz-uzel.eu/articles/72057

#Politics #USpol #Trump #MAGA #Fascism #Venezuela #Strike #GeneralStrike #Greenland #law #DueProcess #ExcessiveForce #UseOfForce #PoliceBrutality #Constitution #CivilRights #HumanRights #AbuseOfPower #ICE #CBP #Minneapolis