Dana Pico
@danapico.bsky.social
Republican, conservative, libertarian (not Libertarian), Catholic. Proud descendant of Mayflower white, Christian, colonialist settlers, with a farm on conquered Indian land! Parish CCD teacher.
Website: The First Street Journal https://journal14.com
Website: The First Street Journal https://journal14.com
It's working for me right now.
January 16, 2026 at 7:14 PM
It's working for me right now.
International law is a meaningless concept, because there's no one to enforce it.
Venezuelan crude is a "heavy" crude, which does require more refining to be useful, but it can still be used.
Venezuelan crude is a "heavy" crude, which does require more refining to be useful, but it can still be used.
January 15, 2026 at 1:12 AM
International law is a meaningless concept, because there's no one to enforce it.
Venezuelan crude is a "heavy" crude, which does require more refining to be useful, but it can still be used.
Venezuelan crude is a "heavy" crude, which does require more refining to be useful, but it can still be used.
Under the War Powers Act of 1973, the President has up to 48 hours AFTER the action to notify Congress, which happened. Because our military withdrew from Venezuela after seizing Mr Maduro, the War Powers Act no longer applies.
January 15, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Under the War Powers Act of 1973, the President has up to 48 hours AFTER the action to notify Congress, which happened. Because our military withdrew from Venezuela after seizing Mr Maduro, the War Powers Act no longer applies.
There is only one crime in war, and that's losing.
January 13, 2026 at 1:07 AM
There is only one crime in war, and that's losing.
Why thank you for your kind words. I shall take your suggestion under consideration.
January 8, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Why thank you for your kind words. I shall take your suggestion under consideration.