Sanho Tree
@sanho.bsky.social
Fellow, Inst. for Policy Studies. Ex-historian posting about drug policy, social justice, Ukraine, & such. Fighting culture wars since Pat Buchanan declared it in 1992. Professional border crosser. Interdisciplinary before it was cool. Personal account.
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Sanho Tree
@sanho.bsky.social
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Uncharted Waters: U.S. Military Action in the Caribbean, WOLA & Amnesty International
YouTube video by WOLA: Washington Office on Latin America
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I had the honor of speaking on a recent panel about the boat strikes with Laura Dib (WOLA), Brian Finucane (Crisis Group), Katherine Yon Ebright (Brennan Center for Justice), and Amanda Klasing (Amnesty Int.). This is the most comprehensive discussion I have yet seen on the topic. Please share.
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Well this is awkward!
NEW on CNN: In several old videos we found, Pete Hegseth blasted Trump in 2016 warning he could issue unlawful orders that troops should refuse, calling him an “armchair tough guy” with five draft deferments.
Now he’s attacking Democrats for saying same.
LINK: www.cnn.com/2025/12/08/p...
Now he’s attacking Democrats for saying same.
LINK: www.cnn.com/2025/12/08/p...
December 8, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Well this is awkward!
“In 2024 the company issuing tether made profits of more than $13bn, almost twice as much as BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager. Considering it has only around 150 employees, Tether may well have the highest profit per employee of any company ever.”
“‘Stablecoins are a money-launderer’s dream,’ said one. ‘But we don’t want to say that in public because we do not want to ruin our relationship with Tether.’”
by @economist.com
by @economist.com
How Tether became money-launderers’ dream currency
The stablecoin is fuelling a global shadow economy. And it’s never been more respectable
economist.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
“In 2024 the company issuing tether made profits of more than $13bn, almost twice as much as BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager. Considering it has only around 150 employees, Tether may well have the highest profit per employee of any company ever.”
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the orange turd's healthcare plan is "eat shit, suckers"
If you’re not familiar with the origins of Trump’s “I’ll unveil my healthcare plan in two weeks” meme, watch Jimmy Kimmel’s hilarious history.
December 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM
the orange turd's healthcare plan is "eat shit, suckers"
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The Washington Post is determined to put The Onion out of business.
Opinion | Actually, today’s food prices are a bargain
Measure the time needed to earn the money to pay for a meal. That’s what matters.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:52 AM
The Washington Post is determined to put The Onion out of business.
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Note: "Deportation Judges," not immigration judges. No need to apply if you don't get the agenda.
December 8, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Note: "Deportation Judges," not immigration judges. No need to apply if you don't get the agenda.
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The Kremlin is praising the new US security strategy.
Any questions?
Any questions?
December 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The Kremlin is praising the new US security strategy.
Any questions?
Any questions?
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Literally a week ago Musk said that falsely labeling people as Nazis "should be treated as incitement to murder." And here he is (falsely) labeling the EU as Nazis.
December 8, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Literally a week ago Musk said that falsely labeling people as Nazis "should be treated as incitement to murder." And here he is (falsely) labeling the EU as Nazis.
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"Are you impressed by Richard Hanania?" has become a good litmus test.
Value debate over substance? Influenced by X? Have trouble with bad faith? Taken in by fancier words? Think showing you're open to toxic ideas makes you better than people who aren't?
Matt Yglesias, Jared Polis — any others?
Value debate over substance? Influenced by X? Have trouble with bad faith? Taken in by fancier words? Think showing you're open to toxic ideas makes you better than people who aren't?
Matt Yglesias, Jared Polis — any others?
it’s been pretty funny to see Polis’ addiction to posting completely end any discussion of him as a potential 2028 candidate
December 8, 2025 at 12:32 AM
"Are you impressed by Richard Hanania?" has become a good litmus test.
Value debate over substance? Influenced by X? Have trouble with bad faith? Taken in by fancier words? Think showing you're open to toxic ideas makes you better than people who aren't?
Matt Yglesias, Jared Polis — any others?
Value debate over substance? Influenced by X? Have trouble with bad faith? Taken in by fancier words? Think showing you're open to toxic ideas makes you better than people who aren't?
Matt Yglesias, Jared Polis — any others?
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THREAD — 1849: When Europe Dreamed of Unity, Russia Built the Secret Police to Stop It
In 1849, Victor Hugo told the Paris Peace Congress that a day would come when Europe would lay down arms, form a fraternity of nations, and build a parliament for the continent.
In 1849, Victor Hugo told the Paris Peace Congress that a day would come when Europe would lay down arms, form a fraternity of nations, and build a parliament for the continent.
December 8, 2025 at 9:49 AM
THREAD — 1849: When Europe Dreamed of Unity, Russia Built the Secret Police to Stop It
In 1849, Victor Hugo told the Paris Peace Congress that a day would come when Europe would lay down arms, form a fraternity of nations, and build a parliament for the continent.
In 1849, Victor Hugo told the Paris Peace Congress that a day would come when Europe would lay down arms, form a fraternity of nations, and build a parliament for the continent.
Fraternity pledge?
can't stop watching this clip of a tesla Optimus teleoperator taking his headset off before properly logging out the robot
December 8, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Fraternity pledge?
Looks like FIFA’s peace prize was a bit premature.
Thailand launched airstrikes against Cambodia as fighting broke out in multiple areas along their disputed border.
Six weeks ago, Trump oversaw the signing of a "peace deal" between the two countries.
Six weeks ago, Trump oversaw the signing of a "peace deal" between the two countries.
December 8, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Looks like FIFA’s peace prize was a bit premature.
“Trump reportedly told Sarandos that Warner Bros. should sell to the highest bidder, and Sarandos argued that Netflix's acquisition of the company would not create a monopoly.”
They met for more than an hour. What did Donnie get out of this?
They met for more than an hour. What did Donnie get out of this?
Gift link: Netflix’s Sarandos wooed Trump personally ahead of Warner bid
Netflix’s Sarandos Wooed Trump Personally Ahead of Warner Bid
Netflix Inc. co-Chief Executive Officer Ted Sarandos ventured to the White House in mid-November for a meeting with President Donald Trump. Over more than an hour, the two discussed a range of topics,...
www.bloomberg.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:28 AM
“Trump reportedly told Sarandos that Warner Bros. should sell to the highest bidder, and Sarandos argued that Netflix's acquisition of the company would not create a monopoly.”
They met for more than an hour. What did Donnie get out of this?
They met for more than an hour. What did Donnie get out of this?
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If you’re not familiar with the origins of Trump’s “I’ll unveil my healthcare plan in two weeks” meme, watch Jimmy Kimmel’s hilarious history.
December 6, 2025 at 10:16 PM
If you’re not familiar with the origins of Trump’s “I’ll unveil my healthcare plan in two weeks” meme, watch Jimmy Kimmel’s hilarious history.
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Get you a mayor who
Know Your Rights When Dealing With ICE
YouTube video by Zohran Mamdani for NYC
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Get you a mayor who
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My theory is that is important to them to sully all things that are good hearted. They only thrive in fetid despair.
Anyone have a theory on the administration's sudden obsession with Franklin the turtle?
December 8, 2025 at 1:23 AM
My theory is that is important to them to sully all things that are good hearted. They only thrive in fetid despair.
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Cyan Cruz is a 5’6”, 230lb Texan who runs the 7th most influential Neo-Nazi account in the world. He was recently exposed and immediately lost half of his Twitter followers (because he's brown).
He's an unemployed deadbeat dad and a tax cheat. His only means of income is the hate account
Receipts:
He's an unemployed deadbeat dad and a tax cheat. His only means of income is the hate account
Receipts:
nexiswirereport.substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Cyan Cruz is a 5’6”, 230lb Texan who runs the 7th most influential Neo-Nazi account in the world. He was recently exposed and immediately lost half of his Twitter followers (because he's brown).
He's an unemployed deadbeat dad and a tax cheat. His only means of income is the hate account
Receipts:
He's an unemployed deadbeat dad and a tax cheat. His only means of income is the hate account
Receipts:
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
December 8, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
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I just checked and we missed the 10th anniversary of Erick Erickson shooting a copy of the New York Times with a gun. Incredibly, it was just two days before the "no Asian food on Dec. 7" tweet.
That dude was on quite a streak in 2015.
That dude was on quite a streak in 2015.
December 7, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I just checked and we missed the 10th anniversary of Erick Erickson shooting a copy of the New York Times with a gun. Incredibly, it was just two days before the "no Asian food on Dec. 7" tweet.
That dude was on quite a streak in 2015.
That dude was on quite a streak in 2015.
Newsmax exists solely to gargle Trump’s balls.
TRUMP: *calls Somalis "garbage"*
OMAR: The president is a bigot
NEWSMAX:
OMAR: The president is a bigot
NEWSMAX:
December 7, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Newsmax exists solely to gargle Trump’s balls.
So Adm. Bradley ordered a murder because he was afraid of losing his paycheck?
BRENNAN: Do you have confidence in Admiral Bradley?
HIMES: What it raises is what happens when an apparently good man like Admiral Bradley is placed in a context where he knows that if he countermands an order he's uncomfortable with it's very likely he'll be fired
HIMES: What it raises is what happens when an apparently good man like Admiral Bradley is placed in a context where he knows that if he countermands an order he's uncomfortable with it's very likely he'll be fired
December 7, 2025 at 10:36 PM
So Adm. Bradley ordered a murder because he was afraid of losing his paycheck?
Typical campesinos, eh?
BESSENT: I run a soybean farm
BRENNAN: You don't own one. You invest in it
BESSENT: People in my family go out and work on it
BRENNAN: You don't own one. You invest in it
BESSENT: People in my family go out and work on it
December 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Typical campesinos, eh?
He was always scum:
“Dick Morris, the well-known political consultant who helped Bill Clinton win his 1996 re-election bid, came to Trump’s defense Saturday by launching into a racist rant directed at Muslims, who he said immigrate to the US to “open up colonies” and take “over the country.”
“Dick Morris, the well-known political consultant who helped Bill Clinton win his 1996 re-election bid, came to Trump’s defense Saturday by launching into a racist rant directed at Muslims, who he said immigrate to the US to “open up colonies” and take “over the country.”
‘They open up colonies’: Trump advisor launches into racist rant in support of president
‘They open up colonies’: Trump advisor launches into racist rant in support of president
Dick Morris, the well-known political consultant who helped former President Bill Clinton win his 1996 re-election bid, came to President Donald Trump’s defense Saturday by launching into a racist rant directed at Muslims, who he said immigrate to the United States to “open up colonies” and take “ov...
bit.ly
December 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
He was always scum:
“Dick Morris, the well-known political consultant who helped Bill Clinton win his 1996 re-election bid, came to Trump’s defense Saturday by launching into a racist rant directed at Muslims, who he said immigrate to the US to “open up colonies” and take “over the country.”
“Dick Morris, the well-known political consultant who helped Bill Clinton win his 1996 re-election bid, came to Trump’s defense Saturday by launching into a racist rant directed at Muslims, who he said immigrate to the US to “open up colonies” and take “over the country.”
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Honestly, if I was married to Stephen Miller I would also want to die.
December 7, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Honestly, if I was married to Stephen Miller I would also want to die.
All that’s missing is Kristi Noem and her shotgun.
An art installation titled "Regular Animals," features the likenesses of Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk and other tech moguls on robot dogs.
December 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
All that’s missing is Kristi Noem and her shotgun.
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My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’
December 7, 2025 at 8:31 AM
My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’