Brad Martin

@bmartin427@techhub.social
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Software engineer with experience in robotics and avionics. Retro hardware enthusiast. Neurotech hobbyist. He/him
Brad Martin2d ago
Widdershins Smith 🐘2d ago

Drawn 8 years ago!

This is it. This is the cartoon.

Brad MartinJun 17
@GottaLaffJun 17
“👉🏼Miller👈🏼 is not just the architect of Trump’s gulag. He’s the guy with a stack of pieces of paper, sometimes blank pages, for Trump to sign, on all manner of policy topic.”

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:bbp2b224lro3bfnzcqwwnkfo/post/3lrslkyrv3c26
Brad MartinJun 15
hexJun 15

Y'all were wondering which way the army would break. This is as clear an answer as you're going to get.

This isn't a mistake. It's a message.

Edit: cut out "During drills they were perfectly in time" because I don't have receipts to show. Linking to a longer video in a threads post that shows a bit more intense of a juxtaposition between themselves and the division in front of them. This thread makes the same claim about drills, but I also don't see video.

https://www.threads.com/@davidmorehouse/post/DK7ExrKs5iw?xmt=AQF0w52awa66lUQeIuolzDaz8uSFcMmJLHALm9RZc4P75w

Edit: to clarify a bit, this is one division. The division in front of them in the longer video is in step. This isn't "the whole army is going to refuse" but this may be, "some units are fed up enough to make it clear they don't want to play, which is saying a lot."

Any division that exists needs to be cultivated. The way you cultivate that is absolutely not by lumping them all together. Some of the military voted for Trump, some don't care, some hate him. All of them are being treated like shit right now. All of them swore an oath to defend the constitution. Some of them probably know what that means.

I'm absolutely not a fan of the military, but I will take every opportunity I can to humanize these folks. Look for every opportunity you can to remind them that they are welcome on our side whenever they're ready to actually fulfill their oath, and we will appreciate every subtle bit of resistance they give to those who are violating it in the meantime.

Brad MartinJun 9
Peter GleickJun 8
Just watching the federalized Trump military tear gas a peaceful demonstration in LA and wondering when the media will remember Trump's failure to call out the National Guard to protect the US Capitol from a violent crowd trying to overthrow the US government and assaulting the Capitol police.
Brad MartinJun 9
נאריש זשלאָב מענטשJun 9
Watch this cop deliberately shoot a less lethal round into an Australian reporter who was not in the line of fire at all. 👀
Brad MartinJun 6
Dwight Jun 5
Gee Elon, I imagine that it's a bit frustrating and disconcerting to have federal funding that was promised to you for important work suddenly and haphazardly taken away.
Brad MartinMay 25
nullagentMay 25

Today hundreds of homophobic anti-trans haters swarmed Seattle's Capital Hill gayborhood on the exact same spot that the Black Lives Memorial Garden (#BLMG) once stood as a symbol against hate.

Last year Seattle Mayor Bruce Harroll razed the garden because it became a site of regular Mutual Aid outreach. The mayor claimed the garden was a disruption to the peace and had it destroyed!

https://partyon.xyz/@nullagent/111653304263261896

#Seattle #LGBTQIA #PNW #TransLivesMAtter #BlackLivesMatter #ACAB

Brad MartinMay 22
JubeiMay 21
Show threadBrad MartinMay 18
@foone Fun fact, when I worked on avionics at Garmin I worked with an aircraft panel display that legit booted with an NT4 "Press space bar now to invoke last known good configuration" blue screen.
Brad MartinMay 18
My latest project, inspired by @foone
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Show threadnullagentMay 26

Overnight the far right church leaders who led the fascist riot in Seattle yesterday vowed a night march starting from their church in U District tonight.

These guys typically march the one block around their church then call it quits. The issue tho is AFTER these events riled up fascists sometimes look for gay people to harass.

Most of their last minute events are a snoozefest, so likely to fizzle tonight imo.

#PursuitNW #WhiteNationalist #fascist #Zionist #FreeGaza #UDistrict

Show threadnullagentMay 26

This same church, Pursuit NW, last year led a march of zionist complete with flownin recent IDF soldiers and assailants from the 2024 UCLA zionist riot. They publicly described their event as a "buzzsaw" intended to destroy UW student #Gaza camp.

At the time UW, much like the city of Seattle yesterday, gave the fash event formal blessing and scolded the students to disband to avoid conflict with imported IDF soldiers.

https://partyon.xyz/@nullagent/112409681343016166

#zionist #pursuitnw #UW #Seattle #fascists #UCLA

nullagent (@nullagent@partyon.xyz)

Attached: 1 image Just noticing that a local conservative church will be hosting a Zionist march through the Palestine camp. The church's bio reads on IG "It’s revival or we die." #UW #antifa #seattle #zionist #PursuitNW

PartyOn
Show threadnullagentMay 26

#MutualAidRequest

We have an urgent request for court watch support tomorrow, 1pm, for the so far 10 leftist activist facing felony charges for protesting these hate preachers.

It is absolutely critical that we pack these hearings!

If you want to have an impact but don't want to face the risk of arrests or police injuring you THIS is the activism for you!

It's highly effective and literally all you have to do is watch and possibly take notes.

#Seattle #CourtWatch #CalAnderson #lgbtqia

Show threadnullagentMay 26

For tomorrow's court watch please be aware the court room itself is fairly small so we hopefully will fill it and spill over into the halls.

So if you get there late please be aware that you may have to stand/sit in the halls and that the judges are made aware of how many people there are.

You will have an impact even if you don't make it in time to snag a court room seat.

So please do arrive early.

Thankfully these aren't 8am hearings!

#Seattle #CourtWatch #LGBTQIA

Show threadnullagentMay 26

If you've found my posts helpful please consider throwing me a few bucks.

I've been extremely bogged down with stressors and I need help staying afloat in a good week, and well this wasn't a good week lol.

On top of that, when my friends and neighbors are hurt by the state(yet again) I frequently drop everything to both report on and materially support my community.

Your donations really help me & my family but also to look out for my comrades.

Thanks for the support

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Show threadnullagentMay 26

Seattle's DSA chapter put out this video statement decrying the violent police riot that occurred at Cal Anderson on May 24th.

https://seattledsa.org

#Seattle #ACAB #SPD #DSA #SeattleDSA #CalAnderson #PursuitNW #PNW #LGBTQIA #CapitalHill #mayorbruceharrell

Show threadnullagentMay 26

Checking in from King County Jail where 10 Seattleites face felony charges in the wake of the combination Christian fascist rally + cop riot

Sadly phones are not allowed into this court so no live tooting, updates when I'm out of court.

https://partyon.xyz/@nullagent/114571520639905596

#courtwatch #spd #acab #seattle #lgbtqia #pursuitnw #pnw #fascists #cops

Show threadnullagentMay 26

It's standing room only at the security check point. Direct friends and family are being given priority. No one else is being let in.

Some people who made it in but were listening from the hall (which is typically allowed) were escorted out.

Show threadnullagentMay 26

There's around 50 ppl waiting to get in. We've only seen a few ppl let in.

The cops have stopped letting people in. They say they don't have the overflow spaces available and that they are not going to make any more accommodations such as zoom or rooms with a video stream.

Show threadnullagentMay 26

Traditional journalist were of course let and are recording the situation at the security checkpoint.

The crowd has swelled to 100+

#courtwatch #seattle #spd

Show threadnullagentMay 26

Update - No charges have been filed by the Seattle City Attorney yet and they were not ready today.

The city must file charges (or drop the cases) by tomorrow evening.

The judge says they will possibly set bail today or release people on "personal recognizance".

The judge should begin bringing in our comrades in as we speak.

Show threadnullagentMay 26

CW: using my "I need to speak to your commanding officer voice 🫠"

I continue to watch some journalists be allowed in specifically while other independent outlets are denied.

I and many others saw them deny Seattle Gay News entry and literally minutes later wave King 5 and Fox13 right on in without checking any press badges.

It appears the size of the camera and the stature of the reporter is what they are checking.

Show threadnullagentMay 26

I've returned with a press pass.

The cops seem not to recognize it, I mean I know cops can't fly but I was trying to give them the benefit of the doubt on reading skills.

Show threadnullagentMay 26

#MutualAidRequest

UPDATE - Call both Seattle City Atty and King County!

King County Prosecutor Leesa Manion

PHONE: 206-477-1200

EMAIL: prosecuting.attorney@kingcounty.gov

Seattle City Attorney Ann Davidson

206-684-8200

#Seattle #PNW #SPD #AnnDavidson #May24 #LeesaManion

Show threadnullagentMay 26

Major update, we're hearing two people has already had their cases dropped, the city attorney refused to take those two case and they will be released soon.

Please keep calling the city attorney's office(see previous toot)!

There's still a crowd of 100+ and we're really happy to get good news! 🎊🎉

#Seattle #CourtWatch #SPD #acab

Show threadnullagentMay 26

Update - another two conrades were released without bail but may still be charged. The city attempted to set a $10k bail for one of them but thankfully the judge denied.

So we have four comrades coming home later tonight and we're still waiting on word on up to six.

#courtwatch #seattle #spd

Show threadnullagentMay 26

More mostly good news, we're now at 7 total who will be released without bail. 5 of those will likely still faces charges.

However an 8th person had initial bail set at $100k, it's been reduced to $20k after a ba k and forth between their defense and the judge. (Update, bail is being posted as we toot, will be out tonight or tomorrow)

I believe existing bail funds should be able to handle it but will update as we learn more.

#courtwatch #seattle #pnw #spd #acab #capitalism

Show threadnullagentMay 26

One of the people who was released without bail the city tried really hard to keep them in jail because they allegedly broke a cops finger.

Speaking to people who were on the ground at the time its seems this person was punched in the head by an SPD officer, which is how the cop's finger was broken 🫠

So obviously we think a lot of the people who will be back in court will handily beat the charges.

#SPD #Seattle #ACAB

Show threadnullagentMay 26

Update - Just got word that the final two people will be released without bail but may still be charged.

Really sounding like the city doesn't have much of a case if they can even get bail placed on more than one person.

Show threadnullagentMay 27

Ok heading out, for now. Stay tuned for future court support, this is clearly turning into a larger political football with Donald Trump likely taking an interest in Mayor Bruce Harrell's handling of Saturday's right wing rally.

In echo's of Mayor Jenny Durkan, Harrell is obviously no supporter of leftists activitist and is naturally inclined to crack down on local activist. Much like Durkan, I expect Bruce to attempt to crack down on us more than even Trump desires to keep the right wing happy

Show threadnullagentMay 27
Jail support is ongoing late into the night. Sounds like most people have been released but a few comrades are still in jail.
Show threadMoritz Poldrack May 27
@nullagent @roknrol if true, this gives me "catch the thief, he has my knife in his back"-vibes.
Show threadMs. Que BanhMay 26
@nullagent I'm in BC but I called to leave a message. A few of my Canadian comrades are calling the number too. It can't hurt to tell them that we have seen their police protect bigots & it's all over social media.
Show threadnullagentMay 26

Thank you so much from the solidarity from up north 🖤

@PhoenixSerenity

Show threadMs. Que BanhMay 26
@nullagent Solidarity ❤️🙌
Show threadLaukidhMay 27
@nullagent Seems legit.
Show threadEVHasteMay 27

@nullagent Oof, I’m sorry you got gatekept. If it helps, I recorded what I could remember.

https://mastodon.social/@Haste/114577320001356514

Show threadThe Great Llama May 27
@nullagent
You may already know, and it's utter bullshit to be asked to "pay to play," for your first amendment rights, but the Freelance Journalists Union (part of the IWW) provides press passes to members in good standing. I doubt these pricks would respect it anyway, but I feel like it's good information to put out there for anyone who isn't aware. The price is fairly reasonable and the IWW is a decent outfit.
Show threadLukefromDCMay 27
@nullagent That dancing cop is showing contempt for us
Show threadLisPiMay 30
@nullagent Perhaps bringing a very large (but nonfunctional and so cheaper) camera as a prop would work?
Show threadEVHasteMay 27

@nullagent I had this same problem! They took my devices at the door; I eventually asked the staff to show me the policy where only broadcast networks qualified as “real” journalists. It turns out what they wanted was a formal press pass.

The bailiff was quite patient with me and eventually we were able to reach one “Captain Allan”, not sure on spelling. I explained there is no central credential authority for press passes, and they agreed to let me through next time.

Show threadYzaMay 26
@nullagent brilliant reporting. ty
Show threadnullagentMay 26

Aww, thanks for the kind words

@Yza

Show threadMedea Vanamonde🏳️‍⚧️ ♀May 26
@nullagent @hyenagirl64
Courts are open there on Memorial Day?
Show threadnullagentMay 26

Sadly, YES, state violence takes no holidays.

@MishaVanMollusq @hyenagirl64

Show threadLethMay 26
@MishaVanMollusq @nullagent @hyenagirl64 Not always. They need a probable cause determination within 48 hours, so it's kind of a special session.
Show threadMedea Vanamonde🏳️‍⚧️ ♀May 26
@lethargilistic @nullagent @hyenagirl64 is that state law there?
Show threadLethMay 26
@MishaVanMollusq @nullagent @hyenagirl64 It's federal con law. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/County_of_Riverside_v._McLaughlin
County of Riverside v. McLaughlin - Wikipedia

Show threadPteryx the Puzzle SecretaryMay 27
@nullagent While I heard about this specific thing late, thanks for pointing out this specific category of activism! I hadn't heard about it before.