AJ Stone
@amiecreative.bsky.social
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Since the start of this conversation, I've learned China has invested billions into oil infrastructure into Venezuela. China trades all over South America and the US wants the Americas.
There's a power play between the two largest militaries in the world.
There's a power play between the two largest militaries in the world.
January 4, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Since the start of this conversation, I've learned China has invested billions into oil infrastructure into Venezuela. China trades all over South America and the US wants the Americas.
There's a power play between the two largest militaries in the world.
There's a power play between the two largest militaries in the world.
It's one statement at the beginning of a conflict I choose to reserve judgment rn.
• The legality was called out
• Support of Venezuelans was stated
• Speaking to allies & upholding international law is the immediate course of action
What comes out of the talks remains to be seen.
• The legality was called out
• Support of Venezuelans was stated
• Speaking to allies & upholding international law is the immediate course of action
What comes out of the talks remains to be seen.
January 4, 2026 at 6:32 PM
It's one statement at the beginning of a conflict I choose to reserve judgment rn.
• The legality was called out
• Support of Venezuelans was stated
• Speaking to allies & upholding international law is the immediate course of action
What comes out of the talks remains to be seen.
• The legality was called out
• Support of Venezuelans was stated
• Speaking to allies & upholding international law is the immediate course of action
What comes out of the talks remains to be seen.
I'm defending the one statement made.
You have zero idea of my background or what my family has been through. Nor do you know anything about me.
Have a good night.
You have zero idea of my background or what my family has been through. Nor do you know anything about me.
Have a good night.
January 4, 2026 at 6:35 AM
I'm defending the one statement made.
You have zero idea of my background or what my family has been through. Nor do you know anything about me.
Have a good night.
You have zero idea of my background or what my family has been through. Nor do you know anything about me.
Have a good night.
Diplomacy is not fear. Knowledge is power.
Trump's power is that he's a psychopath with the largest army in the world.
Trump's weakness is a failing economy.
Again, we don't know what's being discussed. It's early and this will be ongoing for the foreseeable future.
Trump's power is that he's a psychopath with the largest army in the world.
Trump's weakness is a failing economy.
Again, we don't know what's being discussed. It's early and this will be ongoing for the foreseeable future.
January 4, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Diplomacy is not fear. Knowledge is power.
Trump's power is that he's a psychopath with the largest army in the world.
Trump's weakness is a failing economy.
Again, we don't know what's being discussed. It's early and this will be ongoing for the foreseeable future.
Trump's power is that he's a psychopath with the largest army in the world.
Trump's weakness is a failing economy.
Again, we don't know what's being discussed. It's early and this will be ongoing for the foreseeable future.
And what would happen if "the greatest force of destruction the world has ever known" decides they don't like what we have to say about them?
My guess it'd be more than Trump's reaction when we supported an independent Palestinian state.
My guess it'd be more than Trump's reaction when we supported an independent Palestinian state.
January 4, 2026 at 6:07 AM
And what would happen if "the greatest force of destruction the world has ever known" decides they don't like what we have to say about them?
My guess it'd be more than Trump's reaction when we supported an independent Palestinian state.
My guess it'd be more than Trump's reaction when we supported an independent Palestinian state.
I'm not at all surprised you're aware of the history. You and I have had a much more productive conversation than I've had with reaector.
However, the question wasn't directed at you, as indicated by the use of the pronoun 'they' rather than 'you'. Sorry for not being clearer.
However, the question wasn't directed at you, as indicated by the use of the pronoun 'they' rather than 'you'. Sorry for not being clearer.
January 4, 2026 at 3:52 AM
I'm not at all surprised you're aware of the history. You and I have had a much more productive conversation than I've had with reaector.
However, the question wasn't directed at you, as indicated by the use of the pronoun 'they' rather than 'you'. Sorry for not being clearer.
However, the question wasn't directed at you, as indicated by the use of the pronoun 'they' rather than 'you'. Sorry for not being clearer.
No. I'm not. I have zero idea what they know about American history or politics and I'd rather ask than assume.
January 4, 2026 at 3:40 AM
No. I'm not. I have zero idea what they know about American history or politics and I'd rather ask than assume.
Honest question, do you think this is the first time the US has overthrown a govt?
January 4, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Honest question, do you think this is the first time the US has overthrown a govt?
I fully agree what the US did was illegal. Same as it was in Iraq and every other time they've interfered with other govts.
My point is Canada's response has to balance condemnation with potential retaliation. Therefore restraint is warranted.
My point is Canada's response has to balance condemnation with potential retaliation. Therefore restraint is warranted.
January 3, 2026 at 9:57 PM
I fully agree what the US did was illegal. Same as it was in Iraq and every other time they've interfered with other govts.
My point is Canada's response has to balance condemnation with potential retaliation. Therefore restraint is warranted.
My point is Canada's response has to balance condemnation with potential retaliation. Therefore restraint is warranted.
Yes. Read the National Security Statement. The US offered a loan for separation negotiations (lots to unpack).
You're right. Shitler thought his regime would survive too.
One country missteps and WWIII could breakout.
"We're in a space between peace and war." ~ leader of MI16
You're right. Shitler thought his regime would survive too.
One country missteps and WWIII could breakout.
"We're in a space between peace and war." ~ leader of MI16
January 3, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Yes. Read the National Security Statement. The US offered a loan for separation negotiations (lots to unpack).
You're right. Shitler thought his regime would survive too.
One country missteps and WWIII could breakout.
"We're in a space between peace and war." ~ leader of MI16
You're right. Shitler thought his regime would survive too.
One country missteps and WWIII could breakout.
"We're in a space between peace and war." ~ leader of MI16
IMO, before invading us, the US will pass the bill, currently before Congress, to leave NATO.
Canada's recourse? NATO has to respond but it could lead to WWIII if Russia &/or Iran invades Europe.
We don't know what international partners are discussing. It's early. Caution, right now, is best.
Canada's recourse? NATO has to respond but it could lead to WWIII if Russia &/or Iran invades Europe.
We don't know what international partners are discussing. It's early. Caution, right now, is best.
January 3, 2026 at 9:10 PM
IMO, before invading us, the US will pass the bill, currently before Congress, to leave NATO.
Canada's recourse? NATO has to respond but it could lead to WWIII if Russia &/or Iran invades Europe.
We don't know what international partners are discussing. It's early. Caution, right now, is best.
Canada's recourse? NATO has to respond but it could lead to WWIII if Russia &/or Iran invades Europe.
We don't know what international partners are discussing. It's early. Caution, right now, is best.
This isn't about the economy it's about oil and keeping the peace.
Trump already said he'd invade to make us the 51st state. We have the 4th largest oil reserve after Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, and Iran.
Trump won't invade Saudi Arabia due to Israel. Iran already declared war on the US. Canada...
Trump already said he'd invade to make us the 51st state. We have the 4th largest oil reserve after Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, and Iran.
Trump won't invade Saudi Arabia due to Israel. Iran already declared war on the US. Canada...
January 3, 2026 at 8:41 PM
This isn't about the economy it's about oil and keeping the peace.
Trump already said he'd invade to make us the 51st state. We have the 4th largest oil reserve after Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, and Iran.
Trump won't invade Saudi Arabia due to Israel. Iran already declared war on the US. Canada...
Trump already said he'd invade to make us the 51st state. We have the 4th largest oil reserve after Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, and Iran.
Trump won't invade Saudi Arabia due to Israel. Iran already declared war on the US. Canada...
True. It was completely illegal.
In a perfect world a country could fully call out another country's illegal activity without any risk. That's not reality.
Reality is diplomacy requires consideration of ALL moving parts everywhere, not just Maduro.
We risk a US invasion if we push back too much.
In a perfect world a country could fully call out another country's illegal activity without any risk. That's not reality.
Reality is diplomacy requires consideration of ALL moving parts everywhere, not just Maduro.
We risk a US invasion if we push back too much.
January 3, 2026 at 8:22 PM
True. It was completely illegal.
In a perfect world a country could fully call out another country's illegal activity without any risk. That's not reality.
Reality is diplomacy requires consideration of ALL moving parts everywhere, not just Maduro.
We risk a US invasion if we push back too much.
In a perfect world a country could fully call out another country's illegal activity without any risk. That's not reality.
Reality is diplomacy requires consideration of ALL moving parts everywhere, not just Maduro.
We risk a US invasion if we push back too much.
Exactly. Oil producers:
1. Venezuela
2. Saudi Arabia
3. Iran (already declared war on US & EU)
4. Canada
Trump's claims:
1. Narco-terrorists
2. No issues & friendly with Israel
3. Nuclear weapons (accuracy unknown)
4. Drugs & unfair trade
Which country is next?
1. Venezuela
2. Saudi Arabia
3. Iran (already declared war on US & EU)
4. Canada
Trump's claims:
1. Narco-terrorists
2. No issues & friendly with Israel
3. Nuclear weapons (accuracy unknown)
4. Drugs & unfair trade
Which country is next?
January 3, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Exactly. Oil producers:
1. Venezuela
2. Saudi Arabia
3. Iran (already declared war on US & EU)
4. Canada
Trump's claims:
1. Narco-terrorists
2. No issues & friendly with Israel
3. Nuclear weapons (accuracy unknown)
4. Drugs & unfair trade
Which country is next?
1. Venezuela
2. Saudi Arabia
3. Iran (already declared war on US & EU)
4. Canada
Trump's claims:
1. Narco-terrorists
2. No issues & friendly with Israel
3. Nuclear weapons (accuracy unknown)
4. Drugs & unfair trade
Which country is next?
Under international law, Canada is required to keep international legal order such as diplomatic negotiations which is what "engaging with international partners" means.
What do you want Canada to do?
What do you want Canada to do?
January 3, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Under international law, Canada is required to keep international legal order such as diplomatic negotiations which is what "engaging with international partners" means.
What do you want Canada to do?
What do you want Canada to do?
Sure, it's effortless to CANCEL a show but not to REBOOK a show.
Hamilton took a huge hit to protest the name change; a six week run was cancelled.
Hamilton took a huge hit to protest the name change; a six week run was cancelled.
January 3, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Sure, it's effortless to CANCEL a show but not to REBOOK a show.
Hamilton took a huge hit to protest the name change; a six week run was cancelled.
Hamilton took a huge hit to protest the name change; a six week run was cancelled.
Not invading another county under false pretences.
This isn't about drugs or democracy, it's about oil. It's Trump's version of Iraq right down to calling drugs 'weapons of mass destruction'.
This isn't about drugs or democracy, it's about oil. It's Trump's version of Iraq right down to calling drugs 'weapons of mass destruction'.
January 3, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Not invading another county under false pretences.
This isn't about drugs or democracy, it's about oil. It's Trump's version of Iraq right down to calling drugs 'weapons of mass destruction'.
This isn't about drugs or democracy, it's about oil. It's Trump's version of Iraq right down to calling drugs 'weapons of mass destruction'.
It's absolutely effortless to find a venue of similar size on a date that doesn't conflict with other schedules at the venue or with artists?
Never were these issues effortless when I dealt with them as a music promoter, and I dealt with mostly local, independent artists, which should be easier.
Never were these issues effortless when I dealt with them as a music promoter, and I dealt with mostly local, independent artists, which should be easier.
December 29, 2025 at 2:53 AM
It's absolutely effortless to find a venue of similar size on a date that doesn't conflict with other schedules at the venue or with artists?
Never were these issues effortless when I dealt with them as a music promoter, and I dealt with mostly local, independent artists, which should be easier.
Never were these issues effortless when I dealt with them as a music promoter, and I dealt with mostly local, independent artists, which should be easier.
I don't care if all Conservatives want to know or care, I'll say it anyways. Not speaking up is what Germans did and my Opa said if it ever happened again DO NOT STAY SILENT.
I agree there's a vested interest in the "SNAP=lazy" BS. It's more palatable to funnel money away from lazy people.
I agree there's a vested interest in the "SNAP=lazy" BS. It's more palatable to funnel money away from lazy people.
December 26, 2025 at 3:17 AM
I don't care if all Conservatives want to know or care, I'll say it anyways. Not speaking up is what Germans did and my Opa said if it ever happened again DO NOT STAY SILENT.
I agree there's a vested interest in the "SNAP=lazy" BS. It's more palatable to funnel money away from lazy people.
I agree there's a vested interest in the "SNAP=lazy" BS. It's more palatable to funnel money away from lazy people.
Then I did totally misunderstand.
December 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Then I did totally misunderstand.
No, I didn't. I should've also tagged @aguyinnj.bsky.social in my previous post as I was addressing both your comments.
My apologies for the confusion. I'm not on Bluesky often and didn't realize only the last person in the thread gets tagged (too many years on Twitter).
My apologies for the confusion. I'm not on Bluesky often and didn't realize only the last person in the thread gets tagged (too many years on Twitter).
December 25, 2025 at 7:24 AM
No, I didn't. I should've also tagged @aguyinnj.bsky.social in my previous post as I was addressing both your comments.
My apologies for the confusion. I'm not on Bluesky often and didn't realize only the last person in the thread gets tagged (too many years on Twitter).
My apologies for the confusion. I'm not on Bluesky often and didn't realize only the last person in the thread gets tagged (too many years on Twitter).
As a Christian (opposed to Christian nationalist) I agree with you. The crosses they wear are just necklaces without meaning.
Anytime I challenge them with one Bible verse about character, they stop talking to me.
Anytime I challenge them with one Bible verse about character, they stop talking to me.
December 25, 2025 at 7:16 AM
As a Christian (opposed to Christian nationalist) I agree with you. The crosses they wear are just necklaces without meaning.
Anytime I challenge them with one Bible verse about character, they stop talking to me.
Anytime I challenge them with one Bible verse about character, they stop talking to me.
ICE are the most despised, much like the tax collectors were in Jesus time. They're not the least amongst us, since they're not poor or in need of safety, food, shelter, or clothing. ICE agents are well paid and causing people to be unsafe.
December 25, 2025 at 7:10 AM
ICE are the most despised, much like the tax collectors were in Jesus time. They're not the least amongst us, since they're not poor or in need of safety, food, shelter, or clothing. ICE agents are well paid and causing people to be unsafe.