MDouglas
@mdsdoug.bsky.social
Concerned American worried about America and the world at large.
Democracy Matters, Truth Matters, Science Matters, People Matter!
Democracy Matters, Truth Matters, Science Matters, People Matter!
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Republican congressman 👇🏽
January 5, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Republican congressman 👇🏽
Another great read from @timothysnyder.bsky.social
today where he calls on history to give us a glimpse of the potential future outcomes of our invasion of Venezuela.
snyder.substack.com/p/venezuela-...
today where he calls on history to give us a glimpse of the potential future outcomes of our invasion of Venezuela.
snyder.substack.com/p/venezuela-...
Venezuela: The Precedents
And America: The Future
snyder.substack.com
January 4, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Another great read from @timothysnyder.bsky.social
today where he calls on history to give us a glimpse of the potential future outcomes of our invasion of Venezuela.
snyder.substack.com/p/venezuela-...
today where he calls on history to give us a glimpse of the potential future outcomes of our invasion of Venezuela.
snyder.substack.com/p/venezuela-...
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This is how it's done. If incumbent Democrats won't do the job, their primary challengers can and will use this to make sure someone else does
The Republican Congress has chosen to give away its authority and power and now we are being told Trump plans to occupy Venezuela. We don't cry for Maduro. We demand the following of our laws and Constitution. He is already threatening Mexico and Cuba will be next. Ann Wagner is silent.
January 3, 2026 at 9:39 PM
This is how it's done. If incumbent Democrats won't do the job, their primary challengers can and will use this to make sure someone else does
Pathetic. Why aren't they in DC right now drafting articles of impeachment. What could possible be said, even if you believe whatever you're told, that would justify this?
Stop talking - Take Action - Impeach!
Stop talking - Take Action - Impeach!
This is *extremely* weak leadership from Jeffries and Schumer. When the wannabe king ignores congress to initiate regime change abroad, they are requesting a fucking briefing sometime soon.
January 3, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Pathetic. Why aren't they in DC right now drafting articles of impeachment. What could possible be said, even if you believe whatever you're told, that would justify this?
Stop talking - Take Action - Impeach!
Stop talking - Take Action - Impeach!
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When America abdicates its role as a defender of freedom and becomes the oppressor, it emboldens dictators everywhere.
We are about to learn some hard lessons.
One being how instrumental we used to be at preventing the world from descending into madness.
We are about to learn some hard lessons.
One being how instrumental we used to be at preventing the world from descending into madness.
January 3, 2026 at 3:07 PM
When America abdicates its role as a defender of freedom and becomes the oppressor, it emboldens dictators everywhere.
We are about to learn some hard lessons.
One being how instrumental we used to be at preventing the world from descending into madness.
We are about to learn some hard lessons.
One being how instrumental we used to be at preventing the world from descending into madness.
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So for months they have tried to blame the entire fentanyl crisis on Venezuela and the indictment only mentions cocaine, which they pardoned a different guy for weeks ago
January 3, 2026 at 2:03 PM
So for months they have tried to blame the entire fentanyl crisis on Venezuela and the indictment only mentions cocaine, which they pardoned a different guy for weeks ago
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It’s not about drugs. If it was, Trump wouldn’t have pardoned one of the largest narco traffickers in the world last month.
It’s about oil and regime change.
And they need a trial now to pretend that it isn’t. Especially to distract from his sinking under Epstein and skyrocketing healthcare costs.
It’s about oil and regime change.
And they need a trial now to pretend that it isn’t. Especially to distract from his sinking under Epstein and skyrocketing healthcare costs.
January 3, 2026 at 3:34 PM
It’s not about drugs. If it was, Trump wouldn’t have pardoned one of the largest narco traffickers in the world last month.
It’s about oil and regime change.
And they need a trial now to pretend that it isn’t. Especially to distract from his sinking under Epstein and skyrocketing healthcare costs.
It’s about oil and regime change.
And they need a trial now to pretend that it isn’t. Especially to distract from his sinking under Epstein and skyrocketing healthcare costs.
Ironically, how stupid yet true.
Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
January 3, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Ironically, how stupid yet true.
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A good read about what we're actually trying to do ... and how NOT to do it.
"When the United States treats regime change as a discrete military option rather than a whole-of-government, generational commitment, it repeats mistakes we have made very recently."
New from @markhertling.bsky.social: lnk.thebulwark.com/4beO4pi
New from @markhertling.bsky.social: lnk.thebulwark.com/4beO4pi
What ‘Regime Change’ in Venezuela Would Really Mean
It’s not clear the administration has settled on a goal, much less considered the consequences.
lnk.thebulwark.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:42 PM
A good read about what we're actually trying to do ... and how NOT to do it.
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Mike Luckovich, Atlanta Journal Constitution
January 1, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Mike Luckovich, Atlanta Journal Constitution
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I love the smell of panic in the evening. Smells like…victory
December 27, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I love the smell of panic in the evening. Smells like…victory
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A criminal PARTY. Republicans could stop the kidnapping, imprisonment, and torture of people any time they want with congressional orders. They could stop the consolidation of media empires to hide the truth. Instead they choose to allow it. We are the bad guys because of them.
It’s the year 2025 and Americans have to watch a bootlegged international version of a news program because it was censored here in our country to protect a criminal president.
December 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
A criminal PARTY. Republicans could stop the kidnapping, imprisonment, and torture of people any time they want with congressional orders. They could stop the consolidation of media empires to hide the truth. Instead they choose to allow it. We are the bad guys because of them.
It was only a matter of time before this was going to be the case.
December 22, 2025 at 3:10 AM
It was only a matter of time before this was going to be the case.
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Trump and Republicans claim they want to "protect children."
But they've rolled back child labor laws and environmental protections, blocked gun safety reform, and spread lies about vaccines that save children from deadly diseases.
Hello?
But they've rolled back child labor laws and environmental protections, blocked gun safety reform, and spread lies about vaccines that save children from deadly diseases.
Hello?
December 18, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Trump and Republicans claim they want to "protect children."
But they've rolled back child labor laws and environmental protections, blocked gun safety reform, and spread lies about vaccines that save children from deadly diseases.
Hello?
But they've rolled back child labor laws and environmental protections, blocked gun safety reform, and spread lies about vaccines that save children from deadly diseases.
Hello?
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NEW: Democrats threaten lawsuit as DOJ says it will miss Epstein files deadline
Democrats "exploring all legal options" as DOJ says it will miss Epstein files deadline
"The Department of Justice is now making clear it intends to defy Congress itself," said Reps. Raskin and Garcia.
www.axios.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
NEW: Democrats threaten lawsuit as DOJ says it will miss Epstein files deadline
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Hey MAGA is this what you voted for? Prices did NOT go down and DJT is looking to declare war without congressional approval. Where are the Epstein files and why are you losing the ACA ext. subsidies? Yes MAGA, this IS what you voted for and I hold you responsible for every vile action taken by DJT.
The is a declaration and act of war without congressional approval, and imperialistic jingoism.
December 17, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Hey MAGA is this what you voted for? Prices did NOT go down and DJT is looking to declare war without congressional approval. Where are the Epstein files and why are you losing the ACA ext. subsidies? Yes MAGA, this IS what you voted for and I hold you responsible for every vile action taken by DJT.
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Has Donald Trump Finally Lost It?
YouTube video by Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Massachusetts Church Keeps Anti-ICE Nativity Scene, Defying Diocese Leaders
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Yep - What she said!
It doesn’t have to be like this…
youtube.com/shorts/0mcdj...
youtube.com/shorts/0mcdj...
I Blame You
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl
youtube.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Yep - What she said!
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-Bust up monopolies
-Boost unions
-$20/hr fed minimum wage
-Ban Wall Street from buying homes
-Pass M4A
-Universal childcare
-Get rid of Trump’s tariffs
-Enact UBI
-Tax the rich
These are crucial steps to making America affordable again. Every Democrat must fight for this.
-Boost unions
-$20/hr fed minimum wage
-Ban Wall Street from buying homes
-Pass M4A
-Universal childcare
-Get rid of Trump’s tariffs
-Enact UBI
-Tax the rich
These are crucial steps to making America affordable again. Every Democrat must fight for this.
December 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
-Bust up monopolies
-Boost unions
-$20/hr fed minimum wage
-Ban Wall Street from buying homes
-Pass M4A
-Universal childcare
-Get rid of Trump’s tariffs
-Enact UBI
-Tax the rich
These are crucial steps to making America affordable again. Every Democrat must fight for this.
-Boost unions
-$20/hr fed minimum wage
-Ban Wall Street from buying homes
-Pass M4A
-Universal childcare
-Get rid of Trump’s tariffs
-Enact UBI
-Tax the rich
These are crucial steps to making America affordable again. Every Democrat must fight for this.
Wrong as gerrymandering may be, especially off-cycle, at least Virginia Dems are doing something to counter the Republican voting rights abuse.
Hey Dems in Congress, Take note ... Action Counts, words of dismay do not!
Hey Dems in Congress, Take note ... Action Counts, words of dismay do not!
December 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Wrong as gerrymandering may be, especially off-cycle, at least Virginia Dems are doing something to counter the Republican voting rights abuse.
Hey Dems in Congress, Take note ... Action Counts, words of dismay do not!
Hey Dems in Congress, Take note ... Action Counts, words of dismay do not!
Absolutely!
Voting for Trump the first time could POTENTIALLY be forgiven since MAYBE you believed what he was saying.
But if you voted for him the second time, you KNEW what you were doing and did it anyway.
Voting for Trump the first time could POTENTIALLY be forgiven since MAYBE you believed what he was saying.
But if you voted for him the second time, you KNEW what you were doing and did it anyway.
Nailed. It.
This is the kind of man you want leading your country.
This is the kind of man you want leading your country.
December 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Absolutely!
Voting for Trump the first time could POTENTIALLY be forgiven since MAYBE you believed what he was saying.
But if you voted for him the second time, you KNEW what you were doing and did it anyway.
Voting for Trump the first time could POTENTIALLY be forgiven since MAYBE you believed what he was saying.
But if you voted for him the second time, you KNEW what you were doing and did it anyway.
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My former political party is now officially the “participation trophy” party.
December 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM
My former political party is now officially the “participation trophy” party.