Andy Butrica
@thetruthtooth.bsky.social
Historian of science and technology, USA and Europe. Also a devotee of movies and TV for nearly all of my life and a fan of Eurovision.
"Chinese automaker BYD sold more EVs in 2025 than Tesla for the first time in a full year: 2.26 million for BYD vs. 1.64 million for Tesla" No problem BYD sells EVs in the United States! Don't like Musk or Tesla? BYD!
www.axios.com/2026/01/02/t...
www.axios.com/2026/01/02/t...
Tesla sales fall to lowest point since 2022
Vehicle sales are critical to funding CEO Elon Musk's AI ambitions.
www.axios.com
January 4, 2026 at 12:00 AM
"Chinese automaker BYD sold more EVs in 2025 than Tesla for the first time in a full year: 2.26 million for BYD vs. 1.64 million for Tesla" No problem BYD sells EVs in the United States! Don't like Musk or Tesla? BYD!
www.axios.com/2026/01/02/t...
www.axios.com/2026/01/02/t...
The grab for Venezuela's oil explains the administration's attacks on alternative energy sources, like wind turbines and solar panels, and electric vehicles. Tesla, no longer #1 in EV production, has been passed by China's BYD ( which sells cars in the United States).
www.npr.org/2026/01/03/g...
www.npr.org/2026/01/03/g...
Trump says U.S. will 'run' Venezuela and sell seized oil in remarks on the strikes
President Trump says the United States conducted a strike in Venezuela and captured that country's president, Nicolás Maduro along with his wife, Cilia Flores.
www.npr.org
January 3, 2026 at 11:37 PM
The grab for Venezuela's oil explains the administration's attacks on alternative energy sources, like wind turbines and solar panels, and electric vehicles. Tesla, no longer #1 in EV production, has been passed by China's BYD ( which sells cars in the United States).
www.npr.org/2026/01/03/g...
www.npr.org/2026/01/03/g...
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Trump campaigned on an “America First” platform. Now he wants to "run" Venezuela?
60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Health care is collapsing. Housing is unaffordable.
Trump should address these major crises at home and end his illegal military adventurism abroad.
60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Health care is collapsing. Housing is unaffordable.
Trump should address these major crises at home and end his illegal military adventurism abroad.
January 3, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Trump campaigned on an “America First” platform. Now he wants to "run" Venezuela?
60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Health care is collapsing. Housing is unaffordable.
Trump should address these major crises at home and end his illegal military adventurism abroad.
60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Health care is collapsing. Housing is unaffordable.
Trump should address these major crises at home and end his illegal military adventurism abroad.
All of this mess that's going on is totally legal, according to the Himmler Institute. Thank you "America's Finest News Source"
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Think Tank Called ‘The Himmler Institute’ Assures Nation This All Legal
WASHINGTON—In an effort to assuage any fears over the constitutionality of the Trump administration’s flurry of executive actions, a D.C.-area think tank called the Himmler Institute reportedly assure...
theonion.com
January 3, 2026 at 11:26 PM
All of this mess that's going on is totally legal, according to the Himmler Institute. Thank you "America's Finest News Source"
theonion.com/think-tank-c...
theonion.com/think-tank-c...
Campaign promise made: promise broken! He said "no regime change" and now, What?? The Liar in Chief strikes again. Who will be the US puppet in Venezuela?
www.bbc.com/news/live/c5...
www.bbc.com/news/live/c5...
Venezuela latest: Trump says US will 'run' Venezuela until 'safe transition can take place'
The president says the US launched an
www.bbc.com
January 3, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Campaign promise made: promise broken! He said "no regime change" and now, What?? The Liar in Chief strikes again. Who will be the US puppet in Venezuela?
www.bbc.com/news/live/c5...
www.bbc.com/news/live/c5...
Too bad this Pinocchio's nose doesn't grow every time he lies. Sigh.
January 2, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Too bad this Pinocchio's nose doesn't grow every time he lies. Sigh.
With Kennedy Center cancelations increasing and attendance shrinking, this seems to sum it all up:
January 1, 2026 at 4:57 PM
With Kennedy Center cancelations increasing and attendance shrinking, this seems to sum it all up:
"Brooks, who dismissed Epstein scandal as ‘stupid story’, wrote column expressing lack of interest in developments" Here's the Guardian story on David Brooks, hypocrite and "journalist"
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
New York Times columnist David Brooks appears in latest Epstein photos
Brooks, who dismissed Epstein scandal as ‘stupid story’, wrote column expressing lack of interest in developments
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
"Brooks, who dismissed Epstein scandal as ‘stupid story’, wrote column expressing lack of interest in developments" Here's the Guardian story on David Brooks, hypocrite and "journalist"
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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"TO JEFF — YOU ARE THE GREATEST!" - Donald Trump, 1997
December 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
"TO JEFF — YOU ARE THE GREATEST!" - Donald Trump, 1997
Trump and Satan's butt baby. Thank you South Park and Banksy!
December 12, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Trump and Satan's butt baby. Thank you South Park and Banksy!
A lesson to all countries: the United States can not be trusted as an ally, as long as the country is run by Mr Piggy.
www.cnn.com/world/live-n...
www.cnn.com/world/live-n...
Live updates: Trump ‘remains hopeful’ on Ukraine as Zelensky thanks world leaders for support | CNN
US President Donald Trump “remains hopeful and optimistic that a deal can be struck” to end Russia’s war with Ukraine. Follow live updates
www.cnn.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:04 PM
A lesson to all countries: the United States can not be trusted as an ally, as long as the country is run by Mr Piggy.
www.cnn.com/world/live-n...
www.cnn.com/world/live-n...
NEWS: Russia successfully completes its war on Ukraine thanks to its ally the United States!!
November 21, 2025 at 11:52 PM
NEWS: Russia successfully completes its war on Ukraine thanks to its ally the United States!!
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Give it up, Donald. You were besties.
November 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Give it up, Donald. You were besties.
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. A day to remember. Peace be with you.
November 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. A day to remember. Peace be with you.
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White House Maid Shrieks After Spotting Melania On Ceiling
White House Maid Shrieks After Spotting Melania On Ceiling
WASHINGTON—Expressing horror as an unidentified slimy substance dripped on her shoulder from above, White House maid Carla Ovares reportedly shrieked Tuesday after spotting first lady Melania Trump on...
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November 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
White House Maid Shrieks After Spotting Melania On Ceiling
ANTIFA! from the branch in St. Etienne, France!
October 23, 2025 at 1:41 AM
ANTIFA! from the branch in St. Etienne, France!
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Guys, every person you see on Fox News in a mask is just Robert O'Neill, retired Navy Seal and occasional Fox News contributor. He's the former Antifa, former Gazan, former gang member. His eyes are very unique.
October 6, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Guys, every person you see on Fox News in a mask is just Robert O'Neill, retired Navy Seal and occasional Fox News contributor. He's the former Antifa, former Gazan, former gang member. His eyes are very unique.
In Federalist No. 47, James Madison warned that “[t]he accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, and whether hereditary, self-appointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.”
October 4, 2025 at 12:07 AM
In Federalist No. 47, James Madison warned that “[t]he accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, and whether hereditary, self-appointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.”
National Joint Terrorism Task Force (NJTTF) created to hunt down "domestic terrorists." Reports to President, Homeland Security; Treasury and Attorney General coordinate in support of NJTTF. A "domestic terrorist" could be anyone who is "anti-fascist." Please read.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence
NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM/NSPM-7 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
www.whitehouse.gov
October 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
National Joint Terrorism Task Force (NJTTF) created to hunt down "domestic terrorists." Reports to President, Homeland Security; Treasury and Attorney General coordinate in support of NJTTF. A "domestic terrorist" could be anyone who is "anti-fascist." Please read.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
War on America. Cutting generals and admirals by 20%. Eliminating women, gay, trans, etc. What's left? An obediant military that will be the strong arm of a regime that rules without a legislature. Already locking down US cities in advance.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmPy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmPy...
WATCH LIVE: Trump, Hegseth address rare gathering of U.S. military leaders from around the world
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
www.youtube.com
September 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
War on America. Cutting generals and admirals by 20%. Eliminating women, gay, trans, etc. What's left? An obediant military that will be the strong arm of a regime that rules without a legislature. Already locking down US cities in advance.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmPy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmPy...
War on America. Republicans already have shut down government. What is the plan? Rule without legislative branch? Rule by Executive Order?
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September 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM
War on America. Republicans already have shut down government. What is the plan? Rule without legislative branch? Rule by Executive Order?
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Sinclair and Nexstar ABC stations are refusing to air Kimmel. Tell your local ABC station you'll boycott the companies advertising during Kimmel's time slot. Also, why not tell them you're boycotting the station too? Fewer eyeballs = less ad revenue.
September 24, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Sinclair and Nexstar ABC stations are refusing to air Kimmel. Tell your local ABC station you'll boycott the companies advertising during Kimmel's time slot. Also, why not tell them you're boycotting the station too? Fewer eyeballs = less ad revenue.
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Love Neil Young. He opened Farm Aid with his new song Big Crime in DC at the White House. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B9A...
Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts - Big Crime (chicago sound check) - (Official Video)
YouTube video by neilyoungchannel
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September 21, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Love Neil Young. He opened Farm Aid with his new song Big Crime in DC at the White House. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B9A...