@cantelow.bsky.social
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Trump looks at Putin's Russia -- a failed and decaying state with a ruined economy engaged in perpetual wars of conquest that benefit only a dictator and his cronies -- and asks: How can I make the United States like that?
Trump just said "all" of Venezuela's oil must be made accessible to US oil companies. Trump wants to emulate Putin's model: Authoritarian, expansionist rulers carving up their regions and distributing the spoils of conquest to friendly oligarchs. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2049...
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2049...
January 6, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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Ukraine, France, and the United Kingdom signed a declaration of intent regarding the future deployment of multinational forces in Ukraine after the end of the war.
January 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Ukraine, France, and the United Kingdom signed a declaration of intent regarding the future deployment of multinational forces in Ukraine after the end of the war.
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"America is an oil company with an army."
—George Carlin
—George Carlin
January 4, 2026 at 7:21 PM
"America is an oil company with an army."
—George Carlin
—George Carlin
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Everything Trump does is for show and social media likes.
This is not only absurd but dangerous. Anyone could take a shot at him as they drive through the streets.
I wouldn't be surprised if Trump informed his supporters of the route they would take.
This is not only absurd but dangerous. Anyone could take a shot at him as they drive through the streets.
I wouldn't be surprised if Trump informed his supporters of the route they would take.
In a surreal scene, Trump parades Maduro through the streets of New York, van doors open for all to see.
January 4, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Everything Trump does is for show and social media likes.
This is not only absurd but dangerous. Anyone could take a shot at him as they drive through the streets.
I wouldn't be surprised if Trump informed his supporters of the route they would take.
This is not only absurd but dangerous. Anyone could take a shot at him as they drive through the streets.
I wouldn't be surprised if Trump informed his supporters of the route they would take.
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babe wake up, they're doing insider trading on war crimes
“What appears to be a newly created account appeared to invest $30,000 Friday in Maduro's exit. After Maduro went into custody Saturday morning, that same investor netted $436,759.61.”
Someone made $400K by predicting Maduro's capture. Here's what happened
The winnings come as the rules governing prediction markets are still evolving.
www.axios.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:38 PM
babe wake up, they're doing insider trading on war crimes
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It's true we can't embarrass them. But we CAN force them to act by tying our impeachment demands to mass boycotts. We can drive a wedge between the crumbling mobster and his paid-off stooges. We can make it practically and politically impossible for them NOT to remove him.
groundtheplanes.com
groundtheplanes.com
January 3, 2026 at 9:10 PM
It's true we can't embarrass them. But we CAN force them to act by tying our impeachment demands to mass boycotts. We can drive a wedge between the crumbling mobster and his paid-off stooges. We can make it practically and politically impossible for them NOT to remove him.
groundtheplanes.com
groundtheplanes.com
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For those who missed this back in November, I don't usually hope the military is wrong, but I hope they were on this war game.
The only thing that's clear after this morning's press conference is that the administration has no plan for what comes next in Venezuela.
The only thing that's clear after this morning's press conference is that the administration has no plan for what comes next in Venezuela.
U.S. Ran a War Game on Ousting Maduro. Venezuela Fell Into Chaos.
www.nytimes.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:09 PM
For those who missed this back in November, I don't usually hope the military is wrong, but I hope they were on this war game.
The only thing that's clear after this morning's press conference is that the administration has no plan for what comes next in Venezuela.
The only thing that's clear after this morning's press conference is that the administration has no plan for what comes next in Venezuela.
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When historians discover that the Alaska summit was to negotiate a secret clause dividing the world into 3 spheres, this will all make sense.
January 3, 2026 at 6:11 PM
When historians discover that the Alaska summit was to negotiate a secret clause dividing the world into 3 spheres, this will all make sense.
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Trump on the US running Venezuela: It will not cost us anything because the money coming out of the ground is substantial. We’re going to take back the oil.
January 3, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Trump on the US running Venezuela: It will not cost us anything because the money coming out of the ground is substantial. We’re going to take back the oil.
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another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
December 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
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Here's my Christmas Eve Hummingbird Bath.
In an era where the horrors will be present at every table, may we find joy in the little things 💗 🪶
In an era where the horrors will be present at every table, may we find joy in the little things 💗 🪶
December 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Here's my Christmas Eve Hummingbird Bath.
In an era where the horrors will be present at every table, may we find joy in the little things 💗 🪶
In an era where the horrors will be present at every table, may we find joy in the little things 💗 🪶
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Vought is one of the top three or four enemies of the Constitution & American democracy. His removal from power is one of the highest priorities for any project of checking the dictatorship's lawless wielding of the vast powers of the state
Russ Vought set out to ensure a second Trump term would not be hampered by checks and balances:
“I don’t want President Trump having to lose a moment of time having fights in the Oval Office about whether something is legal or doable or moral.”
(Published October w/ @newyorker.com)
“I don’t want President Trump having to lose a moment of time having fights in the Oval Office about whether something is legal or doable or moral.”
(Published October w/ @newyorker.com)
Russell Vought, Trump’s Shadow President
From the wholesale gutting of federal agencies to the ongoing government shutdown, Russell Vought has drawn the road map for Trump’s second term. Vought has consolidated power to an extent that inside...
www.propublica.org
December 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Vought is one of the top three or four enemies of the Constitution & American democracy. His removal from power is one of the highest priorities for any project of checking the dictatorship's lawless wielding of the vast powers of the state
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Against all your better judgement I'm watching Trump's screed from last night.
How does he get off claiming that 100% of the jobs created were in private sector when Kristi Noem got billions to hire more goons?
How does he get off claiming that 100% of the jobs created were in private sector when Kristi Noem got billions to hire more goons?
December 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Against all your better judgement I'm watching Trump's screed from last night.
How does he get off claiming that 100% of the jobs created were in private sector when Kristi Noem got billions to hire more goons?
How does he get off claiming that 100% of the jobs created were in private sector when Kristi Noem got billions to hire more goons?
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Really interesting conversation here on the sexualization of state violence and repression by the Trump administration. (I'd missed them using a Sabrina Carpenter song in a video glorifying cops arresting people.)
Trump's white nationalist aides are churning out vile videos glorifying migrant suffering. But Trump-MAGA are *losing* the online culture wars over deportations, because the humane side is info-warring better.
Check out @paulwaldman.bsky.social and me on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2038...
Check out @paulwaldman.bsky.social and me on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2038...
December 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Really interesting conversation here on the sexualization of state violence and repression by the Trump administration. (I'd missed them using a Sabrina Carpenter song in a video glorifying cops arresting people.)
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Reminder about Jan 6:
it really happened
It was a horror
140+ police were injured
A range of violent weapons were used by attackers
Chants to hang Mike Pence were heard
There was a gallows and guns
Pipe bombs diverted police as mob approached
it really happened
It was a horror
140+ police were injured
A range of violent weapons were used by attackers
Chants to hang Mike Pence were heard
There was a gallows and guns
Pipe bombs diverted police as mob approached
December 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Reminder about Jan 6:
it really happened
It was a horror
140+ police were injured
A range of violent weapons were used by attackers
Chants to hang Mike Pence were heard
There was a gallows and guns
Pipe bombs diverted police as mob approached
it really happened
It was a horror
140+ police were injured
A range of violent weapons were used by attackers
Chants to hang Mike Pence were heard
There was a gallows and guns
Pipe bombs diverted police as mob approached
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OTD in 2003 two Rwandan journalists were given life sentences & a third got 30 years. Their crime? "Inciting genocide".
There are a number of "journalists" today who should be genuinely worried by this precedent. Tell Prez your favorite candidate below.
There are a number of "journalists" today who should be genuinely worried by this precedent. Tell Prez your favorite candidate below.
December 4, 2025 at 5:49 PM
OTD in 2003 two Rwandan journalists were given life sentences & a third got 30 years. Their crime? "Inciting genocide".
There are a number of "journalists" today who should be genuinely worried by this precedent. Tell Prez your favorite candidate below.
There are a number of "journalists" today who should be genuinely worried by this precedent. Tell Prez your favorite candidate below.
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I’m thankful for this roasted dinosaur sacrificed on Thanksgiving. That some birds and mammals were among the 25% of life on Earth to survive the meteoric extinction 66M years ago. I’m sorry for the tragedy of the other 75%. It’s a miracle that any of us survive - conscious, sentient, aware.
Cheers!
Cheers!
November 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I’m thankful for this roasted dinosaur sacrificed on Thanksgiving. That some birds and mammals were among the 25% of life on Earth to survive the meteoric extinction 66M years ago. I’m sorry for the tragedy of the other 75%. It’s a miracle that any of us survive - conscious, sentient, aware.
Cheers!
Cheers!
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If I haven’t lost count entirely, this was the fourth time Europe was fooled.
So yes it’s about time to finally figure out our own strategy instead of putting all energy into humouring Trump.
So yes it’s about time to finally figure out our own strategy instead of putting all energy into humouring Trump.
Yes, but it is also a fact now that there is a pattern to it.
As the saying goes, fool me once, shame on you, fool my twice, shame on me. The Europeans should no longer dellude themselves that a Trump/Vance US can be a reliable ally.
As the saying goes, fool me once, shame on you, fool my twice, shame on me. The Europeans should no longer dellude themselves that a Trump/Vance US can be a reliable ally.
The Trump cycle on Russia-Ukraine. Some pro-Russian plan emerges. Instant commentariat renew their "Trump as Russian plant" stories. Plan is amended under EU (and US) pressure. Putin rejects it. Instant commentariat is puzzled. Rinse and repeat. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
November 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
If I haven’t lost count entirely, this was the fourth time Europe was fooled.
So yes it’s about time to finally figure out our own strategy instead of putting all energy into humouring Trump.
So yes it’s about time to finally figure out our own strategy instead of putting all energy into humouring Trump.
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In case you missed this, the BBC edited a historian's speech about Trump to remove the claim that he's "the most openly corrupt president in US history." This came after Trump had threatened a $1 billion lawsuit.
Elite capitulation continues.
Read all about it here:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
Elite capitulation continues.
Read all about it here:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
Trump Angrily Threatened to Sue BBC. Then Things Took a Darker Turn.
First, British Broadcasting Corporation execs resigned after Trump complained about a segment. Now the BBC edited out a line from a historian that was critical of Trump. Where does this end?
newrepublic.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
In case you missed this, the BBC edited a historian's speech about Trump to remove the claim that he's "the most openly corrupt president in US history." This came after Trump had threatened a $1 billion lawsuit.
Elite capitulation continues.
Read all about it here:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
Elite capitulation continues.
Read all about it here:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
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The sale of F-35s to Saudi Arabia must be stopped immediately. They will give one to China and Russia to dissect. Trump is selling our secrets. This is a national security crisis.
November 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The sale of F-35s to Saudi Arabia must be stopped immediately. They will give one to China and Russia to dissect. Trump is selling our secrets. This is a national security crisis.
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This is America today. It doesn’t have to be this way.
November 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
This is America today. It doesn’t have to be this way.
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"He promised not fiscal discipline but social welfare for the right kind of American. For migrants and minorities, he offered deportation and incarceration."
Good that @aselrod.bsky.social gets this exactly right, very few do:
Good that @aselrod.bsky.social gets this exactly right, very few do:
The America First solution to the housing crunch isn’t a 50-year mortgage. It’s 100+ million deportations.
I wrote about the nativist dream of an idyllic, white, Christian America for @liberalcurrents.com
www.liberalcurrents.com/dont-build-h...
I wrote about the nativist dream of an idyllic, white, Christian America for @liberalcurrents.com
www.liberalcurrents.com/dont-build-h...
Don’t Build Housing, Just Deport People: The Nativist Right Recoils at Trump’s 50-Year Mortgage Proposal
The backlash against Trump's proposal reveals the characteristics of his base's reactionary housing politics.
www.liberalcurrents.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:22 PM
"He promised not fiscal discipline but social welfare for the right kind of American. For migrants and minorities, he offered deportation and incarceration."
Good that @aselrod.bsky.social gets this exactly right, very few do:
Good that @aselrod.bsky.social gets this exactly right, very few do:
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When you have to check if it’s The Onion or a real headline.
November 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
When you have to check if it’s The Onion or a real headline.