T.RD
@diasrt.bsky.social
Portuguese-former British Columbian; Now a supporter of B.C. secession; Reader, writer, among other things while living abroad in the E.U.
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Dictator frees Venezuela from dictator
Dictator frees Venezuela from dictator
CARACAS, VENEZUELA ― In a stunning shift after over a decade of dictatorial rule, the government of Venezuela fell this weekend to a new, slightly different dictator.
www.thebeaverton.com
January 6, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Dictator frees Venezuela from dictator
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BBC journalists have been banned from describing the kidnapped Venezuelan leader as having been kidnapped.
The BBC News Editor has sent this to BBC journalists.
The BBC News Editor has sent this to BBC journalists.
January 5, 2026 at 1:19 PM
BBC journalists have been banned from describing the kidnapped Venezuelan leader as having been kidnapped.
The BBC News Editor has sent this to BBC journalists.
The BBC News Editor has sent this to BBC journalists.
America is not our ally. They are an enemy on our doorstep. A rogue state; a terrorist nation
i just don't think you get to say "America wants our land, our resources, our water, our country. But these are not idle threats. President Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us. That will never, that will never ever happen" in your election speech and then say stuff like this
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney clarifies position on the United States using military force to annex Greenland:
"We stand with Denmark, we stand with Greenland, our closest partnership is with the United States, and we'll work with everybody to make sure we move forward together"
"We stand with Denmark, we stand with Greenland, our closest partnership is with the United States, and we'll work with everybody to make sure we move forward together"
January 7, 2026 at 5:55 AM
America is not our ally. They are an enemy on our doorstep. A rogue state; a terrorist nation
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The fuck is this.
Our two largest parties are 1) actively cheering illegal kidnapping of a president and 2) acting like a kicked dog in the face of US aggression.
It’s pathetic cowardice, not leadership.
And this cowardice puts our country at risk.
We need actual options in the next election.
Our two largest parties are 1) actively cheering illegal kidnapping of a president and 2) acting like a kicked dog in the face of US aggression.
It’s pathetic cowardice, not leadership.
And this cowardice puts our country at risk.
We need actual options in the next election.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney clarifies position on the United States using military force to annex Greenland:
"We stand with Denmark, we stand with Greenland, our closest partnership is with the United States, and we'll work with everybody to make sure we move forward together"
"We stand with Denmark, we stand with Greenland, our closest partnership is with the United States, and we'll work with everybody to make sure we move forward together"
January 6, 2026 at 8:12 PM
The fuck is this.
Our two largest parties are 1) actively cheering illegal kidnapping of a president and 2) acting like a kicked dog in the face of US aggression.
It’s pathetic cowardice, not leadership.
And this cowardice puts our country at risk.
We need actual options in the next election.
Our two largest parties are 1) actively cheering illegal kidnapping of a president and 2) acting like a kicked dog in the face of US aggression.
It’s pathetic cowardice, not leadership.
And this cowardice puts our country at risk.
We need actual options in the next election.
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Good fixers don't have public profiles.
Innocent men don't hire shifty fixers.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Innocent men don't hire shifty fixers.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Podcaster accused of harassing former AHS board member says he was hired by Edmonton lawyer, court records show
Legal documents identify Bryan Ward, who has acted for Sam Mraiche on multiple occasions, as the lawyer
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:55 AM
Good fixers don't have public profiles.
Innocent men don't hire shifty fixers.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Innocent men don't hire shifty fixers.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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This is the bone bare truth right here. Carney is serving financial interests and not defending democracy, our sovereignty, and everyday Canadians.
January 6, 2026 at 9:55 PM
This is the bone bare truth right here. Carney is serving financial interests and not defending democracy, our sovereignty, and everyday Canadians.
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There’s a lesson for America from Iran’s burgeoning protests. When they were about freedoms they got traction but didn’t hit critical mass. This time the economy collapsed and everyone was burned, including the security forces. Look to the effects of Trump Tariffs in the coming months.
January 6, 2026 at 10:02 PM
There’s a lesson for America from Iran’s burgeoning protests. When they were about freedoms they got traction but didn’t hit critical mass. This time the economy collapsed and everyone was burned, including the security forces. Look to the effects of Trump Tariffs in the coming months.
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Glad to see this www.politico.com/live-updates...
Greenland war powers vote could be heading to Senate floor
Sen. Ruben Gallego said he will introduce a war powers resolution to forestall a U.S. invasion of the Danish territory.
www.politico.com
January 6, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Glad to see this www.politico.com/live-updates...
Denmark should cease allowing Americans into Denmark, and shoukd expel the Americans from their soil
What an absolute dereliction of duty by basically everyone in Congress, no?
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
January 6, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Denmark should cease allowing Americans into Denmark, and shoukd expel the Americans from their soil
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The Alberta Healthcare Disaster, with Dr. Paul Parks
Parks' unfiltered description of AB's health system catastrophe is unsettling.
Who's responsible? @abdaniellesmith.
Share this interview. Every Albertan should watch it.
#ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg
youtu.be/nZIUpRIY-c4
Parks' unfiltered description of AB's health system catastrophe is unsettling.
Who's responsible? @abdaniellesmith.
Share this interview. Every Albertan should watch it.
#ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg
youtu.be/nZIUpRIY-c4
The Alberta Healthcare Disaster, with Dr. Paul Parks
YouTube video by Energi Media
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January 6, 2026 at 9:51 PM
The Alberta Healthcare Disaster, with Dr. Paul Parks
Parks' unfiltered description of AB's health system catastrophe is unsettling.
Who's responsible? @abdaniellesmith.
Share this interview. Every Albertan should watch it.
#ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg
youtu.be/nZIUpRIY-c4
Parks' unfiltered description of AB's health system catastrophe is unsettling.
Who's responsible? @abdaniellesmith.
Share this interview. Every Albertan should watch it.
#ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg
youtu.be/nZIUpRIY-c4
Just putting this out into the universe:
If you are someone who has been collecting/hoarding greeting cards and have realized you’ll never use them, would you send them to me?
I’ve embarked on a project to send my mom as many greeting cards in 2026 as I possibly can. ✨
If you are someone who has been collecting/hoarding greeting cards and have realized you’ll never use them, would you send them to me?
I’ve embarked on a project to send my mom as many greeting cards in 2026 as I possibly can. ✨
January 6, 2026 at 9:14 PM
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In other words, we need to teach them about America
It’s 2026, but we need to teach our global & public health students about
Fascism
Colonialism, coloniality
Authoritarianism
Broligarchy & oligarchy
Anti-science
Anti-vaccine
Science denial
Genocides
Climate crisis
Conflicts
Patriarchy, misogyny
Structural Racism
Human rights violations
Fascism
Colonialism, coloniality
Authoritarianism
Broligarchy & oligarchy
Anti-science
Anti-vaccine
Science denial
Genocides
Climate crisis
Conflicts
Patriarchy, misogyny
Structural Racism
Human rights violations
January 6, 2026 at 4:54 PM
In other words, we need to teach them about America
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Link to the article below
Who’s who at X, the deepfake porn site formerly known as Twitter
A look inside Elon Musk’s big tent
www.ft.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Link to the article below
NATO should not be ended rn, but there needs to be consequences to the u.s. Either kick out or arrest ambassadors/diplomatic people or expel the American military from certain e.u. countries
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Denmark threatens to end postwar peace under NATO if Trump seizes Greenland
“If the United States chooses to attack another NATO country militarily, then everything stops,” PM Mette Frederiksen told Danish broadcaster TV2.
www.yahoo.com
January 6, 2026 at 8:27 AM
NATO should not be ended rn, but there needs to be consequences to the u.s. Either kick out or arrest ambassadors/diplomatic people or expel the American military from certain e.u. countries
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
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France at the UN Security Council:
"The military operation which led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro runs counter to the principle of peaceful dispute resolution and the principle of non use of force. Violations of the UN Charter... chips away at the very foundation of the international order."
"The military operation which led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro runs counter to the principle of peaceful dispute resolution and the principle of non use of force. Violations of the UN Charter... chips away at the very foundation of the international order."
January 5, 2026 at 4:48 PM
France at the UN Security Council:
"The military operation which led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro runs counter to the principle of peaceful dispute resolution and the principle of non use of force. Violations of the UN Charter... chips away at the very foundation of the international order."
"The military operation which led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro runs counter to the principle of peaceful dispute resolution and the principle of non use of force. Violations of the UN Charter... chips away at the very foundation of the international order."
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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has been dissolved, ending its 58 years as the primary funder for PBS, NPR and local TV and radio stations
Corporation For Public Broadcasting Is Dissolved After 58 Years Of Service
www.huffpost.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has been dissolved, ending its 58 years as the primary funder for PBS, NPR and local TV and radio stations
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This is designed to have a chilling effect on all retired service members. The message is that if you speak out, you risk your retirement pay.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Sen. Mark Kelly will face administrative action
January 5, 2026 at 3:27 PM
This is designed to have a chilling effect on all retired service members. The message is that if you speak out, you risk your retirement pay.
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He gets it.
The UK under Starmer is a lost cause, he'll sit quisling on the sidelines looking to Dear Leader Trump for what to do, if Farage gains power he'll be on Putin's side (to be fair Putin did pay for it).
Poland and the rest of Europe need to NATO up right now and take out Putin.
The UK under Starmer is a lost cause, he'll sit quisling on the sidelines looking to Dear Leader Trump for what to do, if Farage gains power he'll be on Putin's side (to be fair Putin did pay for it).
Poland and the rest of Europe need to NATO up right now and take out Putin.
January 5, 2026 at 3:51 PM
He gets it.
The UK under Starmer is a lost cause, he'll sit quisling on the sidelines looking to Dear Leader Trump for what to do, if Farage gains power he'll be on Putin's side (to be fair Putin did pay for it).
Poland and the rest of Europe need to NATO up right now and take out Putin.
The UK under Starmer is a lost cause, he'll sit quisling on the sidelines looking to Dear Leader Trump for what to do, if Farage gains power he'll be on Putin's side (to be fair Putin did pay for it).
Poland and the rest of Europe need to NATO up right now and take out Putin.
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If you follow a few authors on Instagram, you might be under the impression that we spend all our time working in coffee shops. But aesthetics aren't everything, and these three points are probably the most important things to consider when deciding where to write. New Patreon post:
3 Essential Things to Consider when Creating your Workspace | Gareth L. Powell
Get more from Gareth L. Powell on Patreon
www.patreon.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:12 PM
If you follow a few authors on Instagram, you might be under the impression that we spend all our time working in coffee shops. But aesthetics aren't everything, and these three points are probably the most important things to consider when deciding where to write. New Patreon post:
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Keir Starmer's spokesman asked if Government will still use X now it posts indecent images of children, replies "we always keep communication channels under review to reach public in most appropriate way possible”
"Operators are under obligation to act appropriately. We always hope they would do"
"Operators are under obligation to act appropriately. We always hope they would do"
January 5, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Keir Starmer's spokesman asked if Government will still use X now it posts indecent images of children, replies "we always keep communication channels under review to reach public in most appropriate way possible”
"Operators are under obligation to act appropriately. We always hope they would do"
"Operators are under obligation to act appropriately. We always hope they would do"
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My latest with the phenomenal @rgoodlaw.bsky.social and @mikeschmitt.bsky.social:
International Law and the U.S. Military and Law Enforcement Operations in Venezuela
www.justsecurity.org/127981/inter...
International Law and the U.S. Military and Law Enforcement Operations in Venezuela
www.justsecurity.org/127981/inter...
International Law and the U.S. Military and Law Enforcement Operations in Venezuela
Experts survey the international law issues of Operation Absolute Resolve.
www.justsecurity.org
January 5, 2026 at 5:14 AM
My latest with the phenomenal @rgoodlaw.bsky.social and @mikeschmitt.bsky.social:
International Law and the U.S. Military and Law Enforcement Operations in Venezuela
www.justsecurity.org/127981/inter...
International Law and the U.S. Military and Law Enforcement Operations in Venezuela
www.justsecurity.org/127981/inter...
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Again, a *venture capitalist* at the *top of the military* was the one *who led the mission* to get Maduro.
Important, General Dan Caine is literally a venture capitalist from one of the major firms funding weapons startups, Shield Capital.
What I tell you that venture capitalists are running our military would you believe me?
What I tell you that venture capitalists are running our military would you believe me?
January 5, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Again, a *venture capitalist* at the *top of the military* was the one *who led the mission* to get Maduro.
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Important, General Dan Caine is literally a venture capitalist from one of the major firms funding weapons startups, Shield Capital.
What I tell you that venture capitalists are running our military would you believe me?
What I tell you that venture capitalists are running our military would you believe me?
January 5, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Important, General Dan Caine is literally a venture capitalist from one of the major firms funding weapons startups, Shield Capital.
What I tell you that venture capitalists are running our military would you believe me?
What I tell you that venture capitalists are running our military would you believe me?
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Canadian officials are correct, and it’s truly a tragedy.
Canadian officials say US health institutions no longer dependable for accurate information
Misinformation from the Trump administration is cited as fuelling Canadians’ concerns over childhood vaccinations
www.theguardian.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:51 AM
Canadian officials are correct, and it’s truly a tragedy.