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Opinionated #gamedev and former member of the gaming media. This is a random collection of #facts, #opinions, #politics, & #indiegame news.

Los Angeles, CA
Joined December 2017
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Leaked audio from inside ICE detention—woman begs to self deport. Not receiving medication for her severe anemia. Hemoglobin levels so low—doctor said it's life threatening. "I only ask that you deport me," she cries. "I've been waiting 4 months since signing papers—nothing." "I just want to get to Venezuela with my children and my family." "It seems unfair to me that people who want to leave are being held... and people who want to stay are being forced out." Her hemoglobin level of 4.1 g/dL is critically low and life threatening. Carrying a high risk of heart failure, organ damage, and death—without immediate medical intervention such as a transfusion. Every week her deportation officer gives her the runaround making up different excuses for her remaining locked up. And no lawyer will take her case because she's already signed self deportation papers so her case is officially closed. Enderin Briceño is detained at the private GEO Group prison Mochano Valley ICE Facility in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. Her lawyer Lorena Vargas Hernández doesn’t have an active account on this platform—so posting first full length and credited video here to help raise awareness.
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Republican Thomas Massie filed eight articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth:
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Please remember all the anti-democratic dogs that did not bark today. ICE did not intimidate or arrest voters at polling stations. Trump's attempt to disenfranchise voters in California failed miserably. Trump's planned shenanigans in Alaska no longer matter. Dems already won the Senate. And we dont have to wait anxiously to see what the House clerk will do on January 3rd regarding the seating of newly elected members. This blowout makes that anti-democratic tactic completely untenable now. Democrats won big tonight. But so too did democracy. Those who predicted democracy's death in America were mistaken.
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Tonight, the American people sent a clear message — they want a politics that brings people together rather than divides them, and leaders who offer concrete solutions to the challenges they face. These results were only possible because outstanding candidates stepped forward in every region of the country — including in areas once considered long shots. They came from different backgrounds and represented a range of political perspectives, but were united by shared values, a belief in public service, and a commitment to putting the people of their districts and states first. We also owe a debt of gratitude to the thousands of election officials and volunteers from both parties who helped ensure a smooth election and carried out one of the most essential functions of our democracy. While this administration has another two years in office, our job now is to roll up our sleeves, make changes wherever we have the power to do so, prevent further damage, and lay the groundwork for the future.
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Things applauded at Trump rallies in 2024: “Release the Epstein files!” “No new wars!” “Bring our Troops home!” “Put America first!” Things that will get you kicked out of Trump rallies in 2026: “Release the Epstein files!” “No new wars!” “Bring our Troops home!” “Put America first!”
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BREAKING: FBI records reveal 16 Epstein-related items, including CLASSIFIED materials, were delivered to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s office in March 2025, yet their whereabouts remain unclear as millions of pages remain unreleased, according to CBS News.
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Need to see more people pushing back against this.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) criticizes the DOJ’s lawsuit against Alaska, saying it “should never have been filed.”
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LaRavia being questionable for tomorrow night's game instead of out is encouraging news. At the time of the injury it looked like he'd be out for a few weeks.
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Kessler looked good in his Lakers debut. The new look Lakers look great to start the season.
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The corruption is just staggering. Dozens of dozens of pardons being given out to wealthy criminals paying millions for them. The US government is for sale to the highest bidders & DOJ operates as Trump’s consigliere. Have you had enough of this yet America? I know the world has.
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Texas man dies in ICE detention center—was a legal permanent resident in U.S. ICE has admit in an official statement that he did have a green card. Despite this he was locked up for 4 months. Staff refused to give him his heart medication—and ignored his report of chest pain and trouble breathing the day before he died. ICE now claims that he obtained his green card fraudulently by failing to disclose a 2004 arrest for theft. His daughter says they are lying—that everything was properly disclosed and legally approved. Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias lived in Dallas, Texas for more than 30 years. He was the father of 3 U.S. born children and worked as a construction contractor. Posting first full length, English translated, and credited video here to help raise awareness.
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Asked who ordered the slowdown of Starlink internet speeds in Ukraine, Zelenskyy pointed to “the authorities, the White House,” citing unnamed “sources.” He said Starlink cuts out when speeds exceed 161 km/h (100 mph) in Ukraine, while working without restrictions outside the country.
NEW: President Zelensky accused Donald Trump of trying to pressure Ukraine into surrendering to Russia, escalating their week-long dispute. In a Bloomberg interview, Zelensky pointed to Washington’s moves against Kyiv, including slowing Starlink speeds and delaying deliveries of Patriot missiles. He offered to stop targeting Russian oil refineries in exchange for more Patriot missiles, but said Washington only wants Ukraine to halt the attacks. “I believe steps have been taken to convince Ukraine to capitulate,” Zelenskyy said
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Axios: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) vowed Saturday to force a House vote to block Russian oil purchases, challenging President Trump's diesel deal with President Vladimir Putin. Fitzpatrick, co-chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, said he would introduce the "Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act" and force a vote through a discharge petition
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Jack Smith: "Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in serious crimes against our nation ... rather than accept his defeat in the 2020 presidential election, President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results and prevent the lawful transfer of power"
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RETWEET if you stand with Kaitlan Collins against Trump!
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THE TRAILER IS HERE. 🇺🇸 8 tremendous games. Beautiful graphics. Accurate history. Absolutely nothing is rigged. Wishlist it. Everybody’s doing it. #GameDev #IndieDev #TrailerTuesday youtu.be/nmA12WtF44I?si=8vI7… via @YouTube
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ICE brutally detain 2 U.S. citizen teens—driving to hand in papers to join Marines. Now changing their minds about enlisting. "How can I serve a country that doesn't even uphold my basic rights?" Agents shot them with pepper spray—then punched them in the face. Just because they stopped to film an ICE operation arresting parents outside of a school. They were locked up for 8 hours—despite having proof they were U.S. citizens. Agent told them: "I don't give a damn... your parents can't help you now." Incident occurred near Santos Livas Elementary School in Alamo, Texas. Posting first full length English language credited video here to help raise awareness.
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i’m driving to DC right now and this is the price of fuel in the Midwest. Every lever Congress and the President can pull to affect the price of fuel have been pulled in the wrong direction. This is political malpractice seven weeks before an election.
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The Astracolypse v0.4 patch is now available in closed testing. This build features a slew of UI-related improvements. The entire UI has been reskinned and received a number of feature improvements. steamcommunity.com/games/333… #gaming_news via @steam
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I predicted they’d call off Congress until the election to stop our new Epstein bill. Johnson said on TV that was “stupid” and “nonsensical.” But then he got a call from “upstairs” and canceled Congress from the middle of September until the election.
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