Originally published at: Defiant Protesters Face Noem After ICE Shooting: ‘We Have To Be Here’ - TPM – Talking Points Memo
The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good shows that the people who have been resisting President Trump’s mass deportation push are risking their lives. However, waves of protests in the aftermath of her death show the threat is not stopping anyone from showing up. This dynamic was clear as Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi…
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“I like the president,” Hawley said. “I feel like we’ve had a good relationship, and I support him. I take no offense to that.”
World-class sprinter proclaims love for Der Fuhrer. Asks for another swat, before suggesting his wife and children should be released from reeducation camp for good grades.
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Will somebody from the media please ask those clowns in the WH admin what the heck is wrong with them? There are three videos (each from different angles) showing the truth, yet the clowns keep on spitting out their lies.
The ice vehicles were not stuck in the snow - there was no snow. The lady was not aiming for the agents - she was moving away from them. And I bet they had body cameras but they were probably a) not turned on or b) broken.
It is time to charge them with murder. And if no one can identify the shooter - jail Bovino or Noem or better yet - Miller. Jail the shooter and the one who gave them the orders to kill.
Thank you for letting me rant.
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Another fucking shooting. In a hospital parking lot. In Portland.
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They are speaking to their base and FOX where truth is a 4 letter word.
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The reality is that this has been a PR disaster of epic proportions for Trump, Noem and Ice. I thought the most telling moment in the videos was the woman recording the main view who is spouting the usual ‘shame’ taunts, but when the shots rang out she started screaming in literal shock ‘what the fuck did you just do?’ over and over. My guess is thatis pretty much the same reaction most Americans felt seeing that. Even I’m sure Republicans had that sinking ‘this is not going to end well feeling!’ So Noem etc have got to get out there, get ahead of the scandal and keep feeding their base a narrative that will allow the to absolve Trump et al of responsibility. Not sure its working!
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Fed shooting now here in Portland.
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NYT hits Peak Onion.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01/08/us/trump-nyt-interview
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Just drove into Spokane for a doctor’s appointment. The two pedestrian overpasses over i-90 were filled with protesters, holding signs, in support of the people of Minneapolis.
It felt good to see that.
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If they thought this was a winning issue, Trump would be the one doing the talking. They sent Noem and Vance out to eat the shit sandwich. The fact they’re tasking Patel with doing a coverup is a reassuring sign that gravity still applies and they still need to lie. And privately Trump has been screaming that they need to come up with more ways to cheat in the midterms or he’ll be impeached.
The moderate position is now that everyone from Trump down needs to be prosecuted by the next administration. Democrats who don’t have the stomach to face the moment are retiring or will be primaried. But if the frenzy of violence and sneering contempt for the law continues this way for the whole year, it’s going to end even uglier for them.
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Breaking News
Gov. Kathy Hochul, partnering with Mayor Zohran Mamdani, will unveil a plan to expand free or affordable child care for New Yorkers across the state.
–NYT, today
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The murderer’s name is Jonathan E. Ross, and he works out of the St. Paul, MN field office.
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The evolution of Hochul is fascinating. I think the combination of a progressive policy (congestion pricing in NYC) succeeding by every metric and facing a primary challenger from the left has forced her out of her centrist complacency. It’s not enough to just oppose Trump; you’ve got to actually use your office to help people and build a coalition.
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From the linked article:
“My own morality. My own mind. It’s the only thing that can stop me,” Mr. Trump said…
His own morality?!? I think that he’s forgotten his own mortality.
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Meanwhile, Keystone Kash announces FBI investigation of “paid protest campaigns throughout the country including organizers, protesters, and funding sources that drive illicit activities.”
“the protests appear to be organized by a Chinese Communist Party-linked financial network in the United States.”
WTF? I don’t know if Trump’s USA is now Nazi Germany, Stalinist Russia, or Keystone Cops. Probably all 3.
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FOX is a 3 letter word. Truth = 5 letters. 3+5=8. 2 words 8 letters. 8 divided by 2 is 4.
I’ve had a couple glasses of wine. That’s how I got here.
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I think Hawley does this maybe twice a year where he shows a little bit of backbone. I guess he’s trying t show that he’s not a puppet.
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I’m worried about her passenger. She has been described as her partner. And hasn’t the story about Ms. Good being a protester collapsed?
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