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jetvirago.bsky.social

@jetvirago.bsky.social
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he/him Middle-aged, queer, former resident of Minneapolis, current resident of Prague, Czech Republic. Foe of Frey, friend of Minneapolis Twitter, stirrer of shit.

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jetvirago.bsky.social @jetvirago.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
If Democrats were competent, they'd cut through the media noise and make it impossible for Trump to ignore his apostates, opening up a gulf and maybe even a war of words between them. But they're not. www.yahoo.com/news/politic...
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Byron Donalds pulls prominent mentions of Trump from campaign website
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds launched an updated campaign website this week, stripping away numerous prominent references to his endorsement from Donald Trump as the presid...
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jetvirago.bsky.social @jetvirago.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Can we get a psychological profile on people for whom it is a surprise that a big-money Democrat donor flips to Republican? This is as surprised as turning a doorknob and it magically opens. www.msn.com/en-us/news/o...
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jetvirago.bsky.social @jetvirago.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Many in the media don't acknowledge facts that are threatening to many in the media.
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jetvirago.bsky.social @jetvirago.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
One of the biggest stories of the Trump era is the utter dereliction of duty seen across a wide swath of the media.
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jetvirago.bsky.social @jetvirago.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Imagine the power of a Democratic Party that focused its money and resources on defeating Republicans and not a large segment of its own coalition. Imagine it, because it's likely all you'll be able to do.
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jetvirago.bsky.social @jetvirago.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
You know what the best kind of ice is? Crushed ice.
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jetvirago.bsky.social @jetvirago.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
I 100% understand the frustration with these gangs. I 100% don't understand how this could possibly work: "The injunctions can’t outright ban alleged gang members from attending the fair, but ... state that [they] can’t publicly associate with each other on the fairgrounds." Bring in the drones?
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jetvirago.bsky.social @jetvirago.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
So we're on to the next big question in American politics: Will the ongoing alliance between establishment Democrats and the Republican Party be sufficient to defeat progressive candidates for office?
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jetvirago.bsky.social @jetvirago.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Regarding the GOP race for governor: Kendall Qualls was endorsed by the state GOP Mike Lindell was endorsed by Trump Yet Lisa Demuth won. Strangely, I don't see the "GOP in disarray!" stories all over the media. Now why is that, I wonder? (actually, I don't really wonder)
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jetvirago.bsky.social @jetvirago.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Given that the GOP is a lost cause on the matter, and it is up to the remaining political spectrum to make real change, is there a woman who has done more to reify a permission structure for sxual assault in the name of political expediency? So surprised at her recent bad takes on politics. /s
picture of Hilary Clinton
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jetvirago.bsky.social @jetvirago.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Centrist Dems would like us to continue moving the deck chairs on the Titanic.
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jetvirago.bsky.social @jetvirago.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Final vote percentages for Ilhan Omar's seat: Omar (DFL) - 73.80% Latonya Reeves (Pseudo-Dem) - 10.26% Will worthless corporate mouthpiece Mayor Frey be bragging about the vote swing this cycle?
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David Brauer @dbrauer.net · 11/08/2026
Don’t hesitate to come to the polls; DOJ monitors will be outside the 100-foot zone, you don’t have to talk, you also don’t have to freak out, if you see them talking to anyone before they vote (they can only do so after) or engaging otherwise, tell the precinct head judge. We’re trained to help.
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jetvirago.bsky.social @jetvirago.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Could these progressive "failures" be significantly due to the fact that they are under sustained attack by Democratic centrists from the primaries all the way through to the general elections? www.politico.com/news/2026/07...
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‘It’s scary’: Scandal sends Wisconsin Dems into freakout mode over governor’s race
The Democratic establishment is alarmed that a top candidate’s collapse and the surge from a democratic socialist could cost them the governorship.
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jetvirago.bsky.social @jetvirago.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Corporate Centrist Dems who have an appalling record of supporting male predators for political expediency will hypocritically take a victory lap this week, until yet another one of their candidates blows up for exactly the same reason.
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jetvirago.bsky.social @jetvirago.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Park Board takes step toward closing Minnehaha dog park www.axios.com/local/twin-c...
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Park Board takes step toward closing Minnehaha dog park
Commissioners sounded supportive of the idea, citing the sacred burial grounds.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Scott Pelley on being fired: “I have been in combat in Afghanistan. I have been in combat in Iraq. I have been in the war zone in Ukraine multiple times, risking my life and the happiness of my family because of my devotion to the broadcast.” {gift link} www.nytimes.com/2026/06/02/b...
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CBS News Fires Scott Pelley of ‘60 Minutes’
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jetvirago.bsky.social @jetvirago.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
O'Hara's departure can be 'reset' for Minneapolis policing www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0... "[Christy Lopez, professor at Georgetown Law] said people don’t “hold mayors responsible enough for how the police department is being run." ...Mayor Frey was not available for an interview. "
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O'Hara's departure can be 'reset' for Minneapolis policing settlement agreement
People who follow the City of Minneapolis’ settlement agreement with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights say the sudden departure of former police chief Brian O’Hara may not necessarily impede th...
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jetvirago.bsky.social @jetvirago.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
😂 Good. Demuth was their only chance.
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👻👹 boo-rit 👹👻 @britculpsapp.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
via @startribune.com goddamn @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social you messy messy bitch
Cedric Alexander, O'Hara's former boss, said Frey failed to heed repeated warnings regarding O'Hara's "problematic behavior" in 2022 and 2023, and scoffed at the mayor's decision to allow him to resign.
"The signs were there very early on," said Alexander, who served as the city's first community safety commissioner. "I went to [Frey] a number of times and Jacob turned a deaf ear to it."
In an interview, Alexander recalled how he raised the alarm that O'Hara regularly bucked his authority, blew off meetings with other department heads and disrespected MPD front office staff. Officers also anonymously filed complaints that O'Hara failed to turn on his body-worn camera or file a use-of-force report after an arrest early in his tenure, incidents later verified by the Minnesota Star Tribune.
When Alexander elevated concerns regarding O'Hara's conduct, either in the street or the office, Frey "downplayed everything, he did not want to hear it," Alexander said, noting that he felt unsupported in his desire to manage O'Hara. "Now he's acting all brand-new to all this."
Although some of the rumors were based on anonymous allegations, there seemed to be "a preponderance of them."
"Everybody heard about these improprieties before this guy was hired, after he was hired," Alexander said.
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jetvirago.bsky.social @jetvirago.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
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jetvirago.bsky.social @jetvirago.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
His confidence has been unerring so far.
"Assistant Chief Katie Blackwell will serve as the Acting Chief effective immediately. I am confident in her ability to provide steady leadership for the department moving forward."
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Disco @discosaurus.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
You can zamboni over so much of the legacy of the last five years, but what will always live on for me is the tough talk in December 2025 how MPD will stand up for citizens against ICE, and what is charitably described as cold shoulder treatment we all got one month later.
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Elliott Payne @elliottpayne.org · 27/05/2026
It was a massive error in judgment for Mayor Frey to nominate Chief O’Hara while there were active investigations into very serious accusations that had been rumored for months. This is what happens when you prioritize optics and political expediency over governance and accountability.
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jetvirago.bsky.social @jetvirago.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
NEWS: Florida House Republicans have passed a new Congressional map that will eliminate four Democratic held seats. Bill is set to pass the Senate soon, but will face major legal hurdles. Philly sports
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jetvirago.bsky.social @jetvirago.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
BREAKING: Morgan McSweeney accused Peter Mandelson of not sharing the 'necessary information' with Keir Starmer before his appointment as US ambassador 🔴 dailyexpress #mcsweeney #mandelson #starmer Read more >>>
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jetvirago.bsky.social @jetvirago.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
BREAKING: Morgan McSweeney accused Peter Mandelson of not sharing the 'necessary information' with Keir Starmer before his appointment as US ambassador 🔴 dailyexpress #mcsweeney #mandelson #starmer Read more >>>
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maryannmowatt.bsky.social @maryannmowatt.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Trump is one of the most destructive politicians I have witnessed.
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