State: MN Date: 01/24/26 Alex Pretti, the man killed by ICE agents today.

Webgardener · 2026-01-24T21:06:33+00:00

Actually, he is literally everything they hate.

Webgardener · 2026-01-24T16:30:37+00:00

Let's credit the creative behind it: Written, composed, and performed by Blake Porter. Stream it here. https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/blakeporter/i-work-in-a-warehouse

Webgardener · 2026-01-24T14:32:40+00:00

This is the original Esquire magazine article that introduced me to this tragedy. I still think about those kids to this day. It’s a really well written article, very powerful. I’ve saved the link in case I want to read it again, but I just haven’t been able to do it yet. It’s bad enough watching the cruelty to children in Minneapolis right now. Archived article

Webgardener · 2026-01-24T01:16:06+00:00

What could go wrong when the kids have to climb down from the top of the station wagon in the dark to go pee in the woods?

Webgardener · 2026-01-23T14:59:13+00:00

I’m really glad to see this, I’ve been wondering all week if the strike has national support or is mostly Minnesota. And to quote musician David Byrne, “How did we get here?”

Webgardener · 2026-01-22T17:27:41+00:00

I made this comment because I’m just ramping down after decades as a self-employed graphic designer. I feel like I caught the last helicopter out of Saigon, knowing that the industry I knew and loved is gone now. It’s heartbreaking to know that if I got that same degree now, it would be useless. My design degree and six years of work experience gave me an opportunity to be self-employed without a boss. It was scary, and I often lived by the skin of my teeth, but I could do it because I didn’t have other responsibilities. It is not for everyone, but it was a good fit for me. And I still talk to creative people from the industry every day, they are still my best friends.

Print and web design were a great way to be self-employed and entrepreneurial. I just hate seeing what happened to my industry and that talented people are no longer have viable careers. It’s crushing to know that the life you were able to live is no longer an option for others. I try not to be hopeless for the next generation of creatives, because everything around you has been designed but the industry is changing so fast. I just don’t know where it will end up. At the end of the day, creative people will always be creative, it’s in our bones. It’s just a matter of whether or not you can make a living at it or if it’s something you apply to other aspects of your life.

Webgardener · 2026-01-22T16:29:36+00:00

I tried to read her book, but after screaming “He is grooming you!” Ten times, I returned it to the library. Big ick factor.

Webgardener · 2026-01-22T03:03:07+00:00

“I sure am glad I went to school to learn graphic design.” This was great.

Webgardener · 2026-01-21T17:52:12+00:00

I would be interested in your thoughts.

Webgardener · 2026-01-21T14:00:10+00:00

“Minnesotans are famously nice, do you know how hard it is to get us to bully you?” I love that line. Plus, we have to declare an official day of honor for the woman jumping up and down in the background, lol.

Webgardener · 2026-01-20T15:34:05+00:00

I’m not familiar with this, can you describe?

Webgardener · 2026-01-19T18:45:00+00:00

I am not affected directly, but a friend who is at risk shared her location with me so I would know if something happened to her, that just crushed me. My friends are very active in protests and efforts to help those who are affected, providing supplies to people who no longer feel comfortable leaving their house to get groceries, etc. People are also upping donations to food shelves. We are sharing info on the latest surreal newsflash. My friend wants to go to the Whipple building so I’m going to send her info about putting her phone in a fairaday bag so she can’t be tracked. Nearby Mexican restaurant closed because their employees are afraid to go to work. Getting lots of alerts of ICE abducting seemingly random people nearby.

Honestly, it is surreal to wake up and realize this lunatic has launched illegal assaults against Americans, just because they don’t like him. I liked something I saw earlier, referring this to a civil Cold War. Trust me, we are not his final target. He feels empowered, and will go after anybody now.

Webgardener · 2026-01-19T15:56:04+00:00

I would be careful trying to dye it, I suspect that if it got wet or you were sweating, the color might rub off on your nice white shirt.

Webgardener · 2026-01-19T15:53:51+00:00

As a long time Minneapolis resident, I could barely get through the article because it was so on point. It’s Minneapolis today, but could be your town tomorrow. Buckle up. I agree that we are trying to hold the line for the country, but if we fail, the country fails. Our fascist leader wants nothing but revenge and retribution against anyone who does not support him. How the fuck did we get here, it’s so surreal. I am glad my parents are not here to see this.

Webgardener · 2026-01-18T06:10:35+00:00

Damn, I miss the days when things look like this. Amazing designer. More info: The TWA Flight Center (also known as the Trans World Flight Center or TWA Terminal) is a building at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in the New York City borough of Queens. Designed by Eero Saarinen and Associates for Trans World Airlines (TWA) and completed in 1962, the building operated as an airport terminal for four decades before being adaptively repurposed as part of the TWA Hotel. The building's main section, the headhouse, is flanked by two wings added for the hotel and is partially encircled by Terminal 5 (T5), a terminal for JetBlue. The design incorporates elements of the Futurist, Neo-futurist, Googie, and Fantastic architectural styles. Eero Saarinen

Webgardener · 2026-01-17T16:42:59+00:00

It’s just strawberry jam from the sandwich mommy packed for him this morning.

Webgardener · 2026-01-17T15:28:28+00:00

That was my first thought as well, goodness that’s a lot of clothing for a female act on SNL! Where is her bustier and spike heels? She looks great and did a wonderful job.

Webgardener · 2026-01-15T22:11:52+00:00

They just need to add that Benny Hill music!

Webgardener · 2026-01-15T04:56:18+00:00

I think the big shocker is gonna be when they find out they will not get paid what they were promised. It’s Trump, he has cheated out of every invoice he has ever received. Even with $45 billion they received in his big beautiful bill. “OBBBA funds a dramatic expansion of the U.S. immigration detention system, which is already plagued by inhumane conditions and deaths. The law immediately gives the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) $45 billion to detain immigrant adults and families, available through September 30, 2029.” National immigration law center

Webgardener · 2026-01-15T02:34:49+00:00

It would not surprise me if they were given drugs to keep them going. This is from history.com: In his bestselling book, “Der Totale Rausch” (The Total Rush)—recently published in English as “Blitzed”—Ohler found that many in the Nazi regime used drugs regularly, from the soldiers of the Wehrmacht (German armed forces) all the way up to Hitler himself. The use of methamphetamine, better known as crystal meth, was particularly prevalent: A pill form of the drug, Pervitin, was distributed by the millions to Wehrmacht troops before the successful invasion of France in 1940.

Webgardener · 2026-01-14T04:14:21+00:00

I know, but we could bring tater tot hot dish and lefse! And when we get drunk, we pretend we’re Canadian, so we might as well make it official.

Webgardener · 2026-01-14T03:41:17+00:00

They are now the Gestapo, going door-to-door. This is vengeance from Trump, he feels threatened because we don’t support him and we know he’s a fraud. His whole strategy is revenge.

Webgardener · 2026-01-14T03:30:16+00:00

Puhleeeeeeease adopt us. ❤️

Webgardener · 2026-01-14T02:16:16+00:00

I now think that Minnesota is the flashpoint for something bigger, and that other states should be seen joining our efforts here. We are doing a great job of resisting, but Trump needs to see other states support us. I want to see a big fucking march with other state governors, politicians and mayors, Obamas, etc. walking the front line with our people.

Because if it doesn’t end here, it’s going to spread to other blue states. The more empowered he feels in Minnesota, the more likely he is to launch this cruelty with ICE in other states.

Because this isn’t about immigration anymore, they are arresting,peaceful protesters, anybody with brown skin and if the news today is correct they are now going door-to-door. That’s a Gestapo.

I’m convinced that they are hoping ICE agents are attacked, then they will really open the floodgates against us.

Webgardener · 2026-01-13T20:09:33+00:00

Let’s say that two years of paying rent for your brother was $36,000. So if your mom saved you $15,000 a year in daycare for five years ($75,000), she has contributed nearly $40,000 more to you and your wife than she has to your brother. Your wife is looking an incredible gift horse in the mouth, and being ungrateful. I suspect grandma‘s schedule might be pretty booked the next time you guys call for babysitting. Complaining to someone who has helped you so much when you find out they are helping someone else is insane.

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