Kairon
@caired.bsky.social
Nintendo Junkie; Netflix Addict; Jane Austen Fanboy: Not necessarily in that order! He/Him, but Singular They/Them has been English since the 14th century!
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holy fucking shit:
sought to persuade sectors of the U.S. government that a “Madurismo without Maduro” could enable a peaceful transition in Venezuela—preserving political stability without dismantling the ruling apparatus.
sought to persuade sectors of the U.S. government that a “Madurismo without Maduro” could enable a peaceful transition in Venezuela—preserving political stability without dismantling the ruling apparatus.
January 4, 2026 at 4:24 AM
holy fucking shit:
sought to persuade sectors of the U.S. government that a “Madurismo without Maduro” could enable a peaceful transition in Venezuela—preserving political stability without dismantling the ruling apparatus.
sought to persuade sectors of the U.S. government that a “Madurismo without Maduro” could enable a peaceful transition in Venezuela—preserving political stability without dismantling the ruling apparatus.
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So this is sort of fascinating because on the one hand obviously the Roman imperial senate was a shadow of what, say, the Senate of the third and second centuries BC had been, but at the same time it was a pretty crucial component of imperial governance into the third century.
You ever think about how the Roman Senate kept meeting centuries into the reigns of emperors. Hanging out, shooting the shit, giving speeches, and play-acting that their positions of privilege remained positions of power.
January 4, 2026 at 2:43 AM
So this is sort of fascinating because on the one hand obviously the Roman imperial senate was a shadow of what, say, the Senate of the third and second centuries BC had been, but at the same time it was a pretty crucial component of imperial governance into the third century.
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It seems to me a notable bit of worldbuilding that the empire forms in 19BBY, is basically stable (if evil) for almost two decades and then Palpatine abolishes the Senate thinking the Death Star solves his problems and in under 4 years he's dead and the empire is gone roughly a year later.
January 4, 2026 at 2:52 AM
It seems to me a notable bit of worldbuilding that the empire forms in 19BBY, is basically stable (if evil) for almost two decades and then Palpatine abolishes the Senate thinking the Death Star solves his problems and in under 4 years he's dead and the empire is gone roughly a year later.
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#StoryofSeasons
#HarvestMoon
#牧場物語
"Because of you, I was very happy this year… No, it’s already last year. Let’s try our best this year too."
Happy new year.
#HarvestMoon
#牧場物語
"Because of you, I was very happy this year… No, it’s already last year. Let’s try our best this year too."
Happy new year.
January 1, 2025 at 5:00 AM
#StoryofSeasons
#HarvestMoon
#牧場物語
"Because of you, I was very happy this year… No, it’s already last year. Let’s try our best this year too."
Happy new year.
#HarvestMoon
#牧場物語
"Because of you, I was very happy this year… No, it’s already last year. Let’s try our best this year too."
Happy new year.
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People are treating this like it's a good analogy, but I can't help but notice the use of words and phrases like "hired," "selling" and "in the market."
If you think this is a good analogy, that means you think political parties are companies and voting is shopping.
IT'S FUCKING NOT.
If you think this is a good analogy, that means you think political parties are companies and voting is shopping.
IT'S FUCKING NOT.
January 4, 2026 at 5:27 AM
People are treating this like it's a good analogy, but I can't help but notice the use of words and phrases like "hired," "selling" and "in the market."
If you think this is a good analogy, that means you think political parties are companies and voting is shopping.
IT'S FUCKING NOT.
If you think this is a good analogy, that means you think political parties are companies and voting is shopping.
IT'S FUCKING NOT.
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Reminder for everyone operating at situationally-diminished capacity.
January 3, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Reminder for everyone operating at situationally-diminished capacity.
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President Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro sparked widespread discussion on Chinese social media, with some users saying the operation offered a template for how Beijing could handle tensions with Taiwan
China Social Media Hails Trump’s Maduro Move as Taiwan Template
President Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro sparked widespread discussion on Chinese social media, with some users saying the operation offered a template for how Beijing could handle tensions with Taiwan.
bloom.bg
January 4, 2026 at 6:31 AM
President Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro sparked widespread discussion on Chinese social media, with some users saying the operation offered a template for how Beijing could handle tensions with Taiwan
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CIA handbook for how to ruin young queer spaces and gain influence in then by posting really toxic tumblr opinions all the time
February 23, 2025 at 11:30 PM
CIA handbook for how to ruin young queer spaces and gain influence in then by posting really toxic tumblr opinions all the time
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Man Spends Whole Day Dreading Fun Activity He Signed Up For https://theonion.com/man-spends-whole-day-dreading-fun-activity-he-signed-up-1819579571/
January 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Man Spends Whole Day Dreading Fun Activity He Signed Up For https://theonion.com/man-spends-whole-day-dreading-fun-activity-he-signed-up-1819579571/
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American journalist and author, Chris Hedges, delivered a speech in 2013 on progress and collapse that still resonates today, with one part focusing on why resistance to fascism is a moral duty in itself.
"I do not fight fascists because I will win. I fight fascists because they are fascists."
"I do not fight fascists because I will win. I fight fascists because they are fascists."
January 4, 2026 at 4:57 AM
American journalist and author, Chris Hedges, delivered a speech in 2013 on progress and collapse that still resonates today, with one part focusing on why resistance to fascism is a moral duty in itself.
"I do not fight fascists because I will win. I fight fascists because they are fascists."
"I do not fight fascists because I will win. I fight fascists because they are fascists."
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Statement on Trump’s military actions in Venezuela.
January 3, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Statement on Trump’s military actions in Venezuela.
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Watch this. Watch again.
"This incredible thing last night... We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us."
"This incredible thing last night... We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us."
January 4, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Watch this. Watch again.
"This incredible thing last night... We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us."
"This incredible thing last night... We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us."
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I swear to god, a kid I went to high school with who was posting the “Harris will send me to war” memes reposted this with “we’re so back”
Trump posts footage of the Maduro raid set to "Fortunate Son" -- a protest song about the Vietnam War draft
January 3, 2026 at 5:59 PM
I swear to god, a kid I went to high school with who was posting the “Harris will send me to war” memes reposted this with “we’re so back”
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even if you are completely powerless, keeping hope alive is valuable, no matter what. please keep living. please keep caring. please keep believing that we can make things better.
January 4, 2026 at 1:21 AM
even if you are completely powerless, keeping hope alive is valuable, no matter what. please keep living. please keep caring. please keep believing that we can make things better.
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Saturday’s raid makes good on President Trump’s long-held desire to remove Venezuelan President Maduro, but was done without congressional authorization, is in apparent violation of international law and leaves open questions about Venezuela’s future.
Audacious Maduro raid relied on months of preparation, surprise strike
Under cover of darkness, highly trained Delta Force troops arrived by helicopter and descended into a compound to grab the Venezuelan president and his wife.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Saturday’s raid makes good on President Trump’s long-held desire to remove Venezuelan President Maduro, but was done without congressional authorization, is in apparent violation of international law and leaves open questions about Venezuela’s future.
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I find myself thinking about Robert Heinlein's "Starship Troopers" again today, in particular its dimensions where it ruminates about politics.
January 3, 2026 at 11:42 PM
I find myself thinking about Robert Heinlein's "Starship Troopers" again today, in particular its dimensions where it ruminates about politics.
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Okay here’s an actual take: the fascist international is at war with the very concept of legitimacy.
Their messaging is so fucking incoherent. Maduro was an illegitimate leader who lost in 2024, which is why we're replacing him with his VP instead of the person who won in 2024. We did this to stop fentanyl, which is why he's indicted for cocaine.
We're also occupying Venezuela via Zoom call.
We're also occupying Venezuela via Zoom call.
January 3, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Okay here’s an actual take: the fascist international is at war with the very concept of legitimacy.
Just found out about this and WTF
Trump says US will now ‘run’ Venezuela, serving a warning to other world leaders
Trump says US will now ‘run’ Venezuela, serving a warning to other world leaders
ebx.sh
January 3, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Just found out about this and WTF
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Trump's chief contribution to American politics is revealing that you don't need a respectable veneer for evil, corrupt behavior. You can rob the bank, say you did it because you like money and you'll do it again, and challenge anyone to stop you
I feel like I haven’t even been properly lied to about the purposes of this war
January 3, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Trump's chief contribution to American politics is revealing that you don't need a respectable veneer for evil, corrupt behavior. You can rob the bank, say you did it because you like money and you'll do it again, and challenge anyone to stop you
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Sending my stupid correspondence to friggen John Fetterman, even if he's a turd who will either reply sassily or not at all, because you gotta. Write to your representatives everybody. Even if they're like, total turds. We gotta.
January 3, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Sending my stupid correspondence to friggen John Fetterman, even if he's a turd who will either reply sassily or not at all, because you gotta. Write to your representatives everybody. Even if they're like, total turds. We gotta.
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Me birding yesterday with windchill of 10F/ -12C when I already have nasty frostbite on my toes from birding two weeks ago in the icy wind
then wondering why my toes are ghastly today
then wondering why my toes are ghastly today
January 3, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Me birding yesterday with windchill of 10F/ -12C when I already have nasty frostbite on my toes from birding two weeks ago in the icy wind
then wondering why my toes are ghastly today
then wondering why my toes are ghastly today
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U.S. military spending is set to hit a record $1 trillion.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed EIGHT straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed EIGHT straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
January 3, 2026 at 10:01 PM
U.S. military spending is set to hit a record $1 trillion.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed EIGHT straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed EIGHT straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
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That title is a journey
January 3, 2026 at 7:46 PM
That title is a journey