The Ill
@the-ill.bsky.social
Liberty without equality is fascism
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This is easy when you have no core beliefs beyond attaining power and kicking the other side in the teeth
amazing how the entire machine can pivot within 24 hours. no need to slowly upsell the argument; just issue new marching orders
January 5, 2026 at 12:37 PM
This is easy when you have no core beliefs beyond attaining power and kicking the other side in the teeth
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So many in media are ill-equipped to interview officials about what’s happening because they begin with the presumption of legitimacy and don’t know enough about history or U.S. foreign policy to foment intelligent pushback and hold officials accountable.
January 4, 2026 at 11:32 PM
So many in media are ill-equipped to interview officials about what’s happening because they begin with the presumption of legitimacy and don’t know enough about history or U.S. foreign policy to foment intelligent pushback and hold officials accountable.
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Josh Marshall on the mistaken assumption that there is “a” reason why we attacked Venezuela. I have an odd perspective on this, since I spent ages fixating on the analogous question about Iraq.
It started when I noticed that none of the books about how we went to war in Iraq mentioned a DECISION.
It started when I noticed that none of the books about how we went to war in Iraq mentioned a DECISION.
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Let me reiterate a general point I’ve made in other posts. I...
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January 4, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Josh Marshall on the mistaken assumption that there is “a” reason why we attacked Venezuela. I have an odd perspective on this, since I spent ages fixating on the analogous question about Iraq.
It started when I noticed that none of the books about how we went to war in Iraq mentioned a DECISION.
It started when I noticed that none of the books about how we went to war in Iraq mentioned a DECISION.
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When the LAPD arrests a dude at a gas station they don’t take over the gas station and use it to gas up all the cop cars tho
STEPHANOPOULOS: Why wasn't congressional authorization necessary?
RUBIO: It wasn't necessary because this was not an invasion. We didn't occupy a country. This was an arrest operation.
RUBIO: It wasn't necessary because this was not an invasion. We didn't occupy a country. This was an arrest operation.
January 4, 2026 at 6:45 PM
When the LAPD arrests a dude at a gas station they don’t take over the gas station and use it to gas up all the cop cars tho
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They told me if I voted for Kamala Harris we would be involved in more foreign wars, and they were right.
January 3, 2026 at 12:16 PM
They told me if I voted for Kamala Harris we would be involved in more foreign wars, and they were right.
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Republicans voted over 70 times (!) to repeal Obamacare even though they knew they didn’t have the numbers, but it pleased the base, kept them energized, and showed that the party is still fighting despite being in the minority.
January 4, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Republicans voted over 70 times (!) to repeal Obamacare even though they knew they didn’t have the numbers, but it pleased the base, kept them energized, and showed that the party is still fighting despite being in the minority.
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Trump must be very happy with the elite media coverage, which has by and large been breathless. For shame.
January 4, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Trump must be very happy with the elite media coverage, which has by and large been breathless. For shame.
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Never has a President wagged a dog harder than Trump and MAGA now.
To distract from Epstein, the explosion of health and homeowners insurance costs, and the tariffs that are decimating small businesses, Trump is plunging this country into a war and using our soldiers as pawns.
To distract from Epstein, the explosion of health and homeowners insurance costs, and the tariffs that are decimating small businesses, Trump is plunging this country into a war and using our soldiers as pawns.
January 4, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Never has a President wagged a dog harder than Trump and MAGA now.
To distract from Epstein, the explosion of health and homeowners insurance costs, and the tariffs that are decimating small businesses, Trump is plunging this country into a war and using our soldiers as pawns.
To distract from Epstein, the explosion of health and homeowners insurance costs, and the tariffs that are decimating small businesses, Trump is plunging this country into a war and using our soldiers as pawns.
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This is the phase of a us military operation where the pentagon gives outlets the details of the operation on background and we the public are supposed to be dazzled and don’t question the underlying rot behind what happened. The msm will be engorged on theatrics and lurid details of bombs.
January 4, 2026 at 1:14 PM
This is the phase of a us military operation where the pentagon gives outlets the details of the operation on background and we the public are supposed to be dazzled and don’t question the underlying rot behind what happened. The msm will be engorged on theatrics and lurid details of bombs.
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The whole point of Bulwark is to launder the careers of the people who created Trumpism: Kristol, Tim Miller, etc
Bulwark needs to stop platforming this goon.
January 4, 2026 at 1:10 PM
The whole point of Bulwark is to launder the careers of the people who created Trumpism: Kristol, Tim Miller, etc
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Endless Column, by Constantin Brâncuși, 1938, 📸 by @stephenmally
January 4, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Endless Column, by Constantin Brâncuși, 1938, 📸 by @stephenmally
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Back in 2001-3 you had to question your sanity when thinking about opposing the invasion of Iraq. “Everybody” seemed to support it after 9/11. Those of us who opposed the war were right and the mob was wrong.
Don’t think you have to go along with the mob this time.
Don’t think you have to go along with the mob this time.
January 4, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Back in 2001-3 you had to question your sanity when thinking about opposing the invasion of Iraq. “Everybody” seemed to support it after 9/11. Those of us who opposed the war were right and the mob was wrong.
Don’t think you have to go along with the mob this time.
Don’t think you have to go along with the mob this time.
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“Campaign with Liz Cheney” certainly didn’t come from the progressive wing
The funniest (read: sad) part of the Bulwark is they had way more sway over the Harris campaign than the progressive wing of the party. They exist to turn the Dems into what they wanted the GOP to be: a less gauche version of the Bush/Trump GOP.
January 4, 2026 at 1:20 PM
“Campaign with Liz Cheney” certainly didn’t come from the progressive wing
People who harp on us for complaining that our Democratic leaders don’t do anything: this is doing something. Important people saying important things on important channels is important! It’s doing something when they can’t do anything legislatively. Get out there and TALK!
Chris Murphy: "Clearly this is wildly illegal. This is a president who has been operating illegally since he was sworn in -- stealing from the American people, seizing spending power, now dragging America into a war overseas ... Donald Trump's entire foreign policy is corrupt."
January 4, 2026 at 4:18 PM
People who harp on us for complaining that our Democratic leaders don’t do anything: this is doing something. Important people saying important things on important channels is important! It’s doing something when they can’t do anything legislatively. Get out there and TALK!
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Video games, heavy metal music, even Dungeons & Dragons got far more panic and condemnation, and yet none of them have driven people to this.
January 4, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Video games, heavy metal music, even Dungeons & Dragons got far more panic and condemnation, and yet none of them have driven people to this.
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Statement on Trump’s military actions in Venezuela.
January 3, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Statement on Trump’s military actions in Venezuela.
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NYT gonna NYT: "Both Mr. Mamdani and Mr. Maduro identify as socialists, though they have no relationship.” — would be funny if they did this every time you write about two capitalists.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
Mamdani Called Trump to Criticize Venezuela Strikes
www.nytimes.com
January 3, 2026 at 10:01 PM
NYT gonna NYT: "Both Mr. Mamdani and Mr. Maduro identify as socialists, though they have no relationship.” — would be funny if they did this every time you write about two capitalists.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
Making a spectacle and controlling the media narrative is clearly ILLEGAL and not within the legislative powers of our elected Democratic officials! Only Republicans are allowed to do this.
Democrats must stare at their shoes in silence until they have a MAJORITY!
Democrats must stare at their shoes in silence until they have a MAJORITY!
Members of Congress: stop posting online and APPEAR, PHYSICALLY on the steps of the Capitol to decry this unconstitutional violation of domestic & international law. SHOW THE PEOPLE the level of danger we are facing as a country.
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
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@senatedemocrats.bsky.social
January 4, 2026 at 4:17 AM
Making a spectacle and controlling the media narrative is clearly ILLEGAL and not within the legislative powers of our elected Democratic officials! Only Republicans are allowed to do this.
Democrats must stare at their shoes in silence until they have a MAJORITY!
Democrats must stare at their shoes in silence until they have a MAJORITY!
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this is your mission. our pedophile president needs you to jump out of a helicopter to kidnap a head of state and his wife so some oil ceos can make a lot of money. we’ll be watching from a resort in florida that still serves wedge salad and checking how many retweets we get. good luck soldier
January 3, 2026 at 10:57 PM
this is your mission. our pedophile president needs you to jump out of a helicopter to kidnap a head of state and his wife so some oil ceos can make a lot of money. we’ll be watching from a resort in florida that still serves wedge salad and checking how many retweets we get. good luck soldier
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See? There are Democrats with some sense , moral clarity, and respect for the rule of law.
Donald Trump’s unconstitutional military action in Venezuela is putting our troops in harm's way with no long-term strategy.
The American people deserve a President focused on making their lives more affordable.
The American people deserve a President focused on making their lives more affordable.
January 4, 2026 at 2:54 AM
See? There are Democrats with some sense , moral clarity, and respect for the rule of law.
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Donald Trump’s unconstitutional military action in Venezuela is putting our troops in harm's way with no long-term strategy.
The American people deserve a President focused on making their lives more affordable.
The American people deserve a President focused on making their lives more affordable.
January 3, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Donald Trump’s unconstitutional military action in Venezuela is putting our troops in harm's way with no long-term strategy.
The American people deserve a President focused on making their lives more affordable.
The American people deserve a President focused on making their lives more affordable.
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You mean like this? bsky.app/profile/govp...
Donald Trump’s unconstitutional military action in Venezuela is putting our troops in harm's way with no long-term strategy.
The American people deserve a President focused on making their lives more affordable.
The American people deserve a President focused on making their lives more affordable.
January 4, 2026 at 2:47 AM
You mean like this? bsky.app/profile/govp...
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Respite…
I like to think this sign maker knew exactly what they were doing:
I like to think this sign maker knew exactly what they were doing:
January 4, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Respite…
I like to think this sign maker knew exactly what they were doing:
I like to think this sign maker knew exactly what they were doing:
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Yes. Your job as a citizen who votes is to choose the candidates who will best serve the majority of the people in this country. Your job as a citizen is to talk to fellow voters, reluctant voters, not-habitual voters and YOU convince them to your POV.
January 3, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Yes. Your job as a citizen who votes is to choose the candidates who will best serve the majority of the people in this country. Your job as a citizen is to talk to fellow voters, reluctant voters, not-habitual voters and YOU convince them to your POV.