Vin
@vincebrum.bsky.social
Just someone fighting fake news and Russian propaganda.
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Not only has the United States of America abandoned its moral role in confronting evil around the world, Donald Trump's derangement and depravity are swiftly making us the principal planetary force promoting evil.
Top U.S. Catholic clerics said that the U.S.'s “moral role in confronting evil around the world” is in question for the first time in decades. nyti.ms/4bDP7iK
Prominent Catholic Clerics Denounce U.S. Foreign Policy
Citing recent events in Venezuela, Ukraine and Greenland, three cardinals said their statement was inspired by Pope Leo.
nyti.ms
January 19, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Not only has the United States of America abandoned its moral role in confronting evil around the world, Donald Trump's derangement and depravity are swiftly making us the principal planetary force promoting evil.
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She is an expert on authoritarian regimes, in case you're wondering whether peaceful protests matter.
January 18, 2026 at 1:53 AM
She is an expert on authoritarian regimes, in case you're wondering whether peaceful protests matter.
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Zelenskyy calls on world leaders to help Iranian protesters change regime
538 dead, 10,600+ arrested since 28 Dec protests began. "Every decent person wishes that the people of Iran would finally be freed from the current regime," Ukraine's president writes
euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/13/z...
538 dead, 10,600+ arrested since 28 Dec protests began. "Every decent person wishes that the people of Iran would finally be freed from the current regime," Ukraine's president writes
euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/13/z...
Zelenskyy calls on world to help Iranian protesters change regime as death toll reaches over 500
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced support for protesters in Iran and called on world leaders and international organizations to help change the regime there, according to his posts…
euromaidanpress.com
January 13, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Zelenskyy calls on world leaders to help Iranian protesters change regime
538 dead, 10,600+ arrested since 28 Dec protests began. "Every decent person wishes that the people of Iran would finally be freed from the current regime," Ukraine's president writes
euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/13/z...
538 dead, 10,600+ arrested since 28 Dec protests began. "Every decent person wishes that the people of Iran would finally be freed from the current regime," Ukraine's president writes
euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/13/z...
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Sources tell CBS that the massacre in Iran could reach 20,000 people. The figure of 12,000 is a minimum. #IranMassacre
January 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Sources tell CBS that the massacre in Iran could reach 20,000 people. The figure of 12,000 is a minimum. #IranMassacre
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🚨Overnight, russia bombed a Nova Poshta terminal near Kharkiv. 4 people were killed, and 6 others wounded‼️
Yes, a delivery service terminal.
Barbarians! Terrorists!
Yes, a delivery service terminal.
Barbarians! Terrorists!
January 13, 2026 at 5:10 AM
🚨Overnight, russia bombed a Nova Poshta terminal near Kharkiv. 4 people were killed, and 6 others wounded‼️
Yes, a delivery service terminal.
Barbarians! Terrorists!
Yes, a delivery service terminal.
Barbarians! Terrorists!
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E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution
www.nytimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:31 PM
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The EPA says that it will now ignore health benefits and lives saved, and instead only factor in business costs when making new rules on air pollution limits. This is so reckless and make us all sicker.
January 12, 2026 at 10:30 PM
The EPA says that it will now ignore health benefits and lives saved, and instead only factor in business costs when making new rules on air pollution limits. This is so reckless and make us all sicker.
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🇺🇸🇺🇦Kellogg: Zelenskyy's a tough son of a b*tch. He's stubborn. He has his opinion. He's unafraid to say that. He knows how to use media.
I said to Trump he was an embattled and courageous leader. We in the United States have not seen a leader like him since Abraham Lincoln.
I said to Trump he was an embattled and courageous leader. We in the United States have not seen a leader like him since Abraham Lincoln.
January 10, 2026 at 6:40 PM
🇺🇸🇺🇦Kellogg: Zelenskyy's a tough son of a b*tch. He's stubborn. He has his opinion. He's unafraid to say that. He knows how to use media.
I said to Trump he was an embattled and courageous leader. We in the United States have not seen a leader like him since Abraham Lincoln.
I said to Trump he was an embattled and courageous leader. We in the United States have not seen a leader like him since Abraham Lincoln.
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The message from the right is that "Americans should give up their constitutional rights or risk being murdered by DHS goons."
Rep Williams wants to hasten the destruction of our constitutional republic.
Rep Williams wants to hasten the destruction of our constitutional republic.
Rep. Roger Williams: "People need to quit demonstrating, quit yelling at law enforcement, challenging law enforcement, and begin to get civil."
January 9, 2026 at 10:36 PM
The message from the right is that "Americans should give up their constitutional rights or risk being murdered by DHS goons."
Rep Williams wants to hasten the destruction of our constitutional republic.
Rep Williams wants to hasten the destruction of our constitutional republic.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, once a fierce ally of President Trump, is set to depart Congress on Monday as a vocal critic of him and his administration. But she’s not the only Republican lawmaker who broke from the president on the way out. trib.al/qtXxPCk
January 5, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, once a fierce ally of President Trump, is set to depart Congress on Monday as a vocal critic of him and his administration. But she’s not the only Republican lawmaker who broke from the president on the way out. trib.al/qtXxPCk
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Ukrainian lawmakers and commentators are divided on whether to celebrate the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuela president and Russian ally, or to condemn a military intervention, as they have asked the world to do since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
Ukrainians Welcome a U.S. Victory in Venezuela, and Lament a Double Standard
Ukraine’s government supports the removal of a dictator while members of Parliament question the wisdom of endorsing military interventions, even against a Russian ally.
nyti.ms
January 4, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Ukrainian lawmakers and commentators are divided on whether to celebrate the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuela president and Russian ally, or to condemn a military intervention, as they have asked the world to do since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
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After 9/11, the US invoked Article 5 of the NATO treaty and every NATO member helped to combat terrorism.
Some of our closest allies, like Denmark, went even further, voluntarily sending troops to Afghanistan and Iraq in support of US-led wars there.
Today, Trump is threatening to attack Denmark.
Some of our closest allies, like Denmark, went even further, voluntarily sending troops to Afghanistan and Iraq in support of US-led wars there.
Today, Trump is threatening to attack Denmark.
January 4, 2026 at 10:46 PM
After 9/11, the US invoked Article 5 of the NATO treaty and every NATO member helped to combat terrorism.
Some of our closest allies, like Denmark, went even further, voluntarily sending troops to Afghanistan and Iraq in support of US-led wars there.
Today, Trump is threatening to attack Denmark.
Some of our closest allies, like Denmark, went even further, voluntarily sending troops to Afghanistan and Iraq in support of US-led wars there.
Today, Trump is threatening to attack Denmark.
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Amid the tumult caused by one invasion with several more threatened, Trump is hoping Americans will forget about the Epstein files, which should be called the Trump Files since he is going to such great lengths to keep them hidden.
Don't let Trump distract us. Demand that the files be released!
Don't let Trump distract us. Demand that the files be released!
January 5, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Amid the tumult caused by one invasion with several more threatened, Trump is hoping Americans will forget about the Epstein files, which should be called the Trump Files since he is going to such great lengths to keep them hidden.
Don't let Trump distract us. Demand that the files be released!
Don't let Trump distract us. Demand that the files be released!
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By driving away all of our closest allies, Trump is making America weak and insecure.
Bluster and bullying do not equal strength--in international relations any more than on the elementary school playground where Trump's brain is.
Strength comes from having friends willing to stand up for you.
Bluster and bullying do not equal strength--in international relations any more than on the elementary school playground where Trump's brain is.
Strength comes from having friends willing to stand up for you.
January 5, 2026 at 1:19 AM
By driving away all of our closest allies, Trump is making America weak and insecure.
Bluster and bullying do not equal strength--in international relations any more than on the elementary school playground where Trump's brain is.
Strength comes from having friends willing to stand up for you.
Bluster and bullying do not equal strength--in international relations any more than on the elementary school playground where Trump's brain is.
Strength comes from having friends willing to stand up for you.
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It's interesting that Russia withdrew all of its personnel from Venezuela exactly 14 days before Trump's invasion. China didn't withdraw their personnel. Cuba didn't withdraw theirs. Just Russia.
It is almost as if someone called Putin to warn him what's up as part of a quid pro quo.
Not almost.
It is almost as if someone called Putin to warn him what's up as part of a quid pro quo.
Not almost.
January 5, 2026 at 2:54 AM
It's interesting that Russia withdrew all of its personnel from Venezuela exactly 14 days before Trump's invasion. China didn't withdraw their personnel. Cuba didn't withdraw theirs. Just Russia.
It is almost as if someone called Putin to warn him what's up as part of a quid pro quo.
Not almost.
It is almost as if someone called Putin to warn him what's up as part of a quid pro quo.
Not almost.
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During Fiona Hill's testimony to Congress on Oct 14, 2019, she described how Trump and Putin discussed exchanging Ukraine for Venezuela. The quid pro quo was if Trump refuses to help Ukraine fight off a Russian invasion, Putin would not help Venezuela (a Russian ally) resist a US takeover.
January 4, 2026 at 2:36 AM
During Fiona Hill's testimony to Congress on Oct 14, 2019, she described how Trump and Putin discussed exchanging Ukraine for Venezuela. The quid pro quo was if Trump refuses to help Ukraine fight off a Russian invasion, Putin would not help Venezuela (a Russian ally) resist a US takeover.
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Venezuela And The Decline Of American Democracy
Venezuela And The Decline Of American Democracy
Timothy Snyder sees a familiar connection between US domestic repression and escalating foreign aggression.
www.socialeurope.eu
January 5, 2026 at 6:32 AM
Venezuela And The Decline Of American Democracy
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January 3, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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The reason is clear. Trump does not want a strong, independent leader dedicated to helping the people of Venezuela as president. He wants a lackey who is complete beholden to him so that he can proceed to plunder the nation's wealth to line his pocket and those of his billionaire supporters.
January 3, 2026 at 7:57 PM
The reason is clear. Trump does not want a strong, independent leader dedicated to helping the people of Venezuela as president. He wants a lackey who is complete beholden to him so that he can proceed to plunder the nation's wealth to line his pocket and those of his billionaire supporters.
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María Machado won the last election in Venezuela by a landslide only to be targeted by Nicholas Maduro, who stole the election from the people of Venezuela.
If Trump really cared about democracy or human rights, he would have already invited Machado back. Instead, he declared that he will not.
If Trump really cared about democracy or human rights, he would have already invited Machado back. Instead, he declared that he will not.
January 3, 2026 at 7:57 PM
María Machado won the last election in Venezuela by a landslide only to be targeted by Nicholas Maduro, who stole the election from the people of Venezuela.
If Trump really cared about democracy or human rights, he would have already invited Machado back. Instead, he declared that he will not.
If Trump really cared about democracy or human rights, he would have already invited Machado back. Instead, he declared that he will not.
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Reminder: Invading a sovereign nation is illegal under international law, as written in Article 2(4) of the UN Charter--a charter that the US played the key role in writing and which was enacted into US law on July 28, 1945.
Trump is an international and US war criminal.
Trump is an international and US war criminal.
January 3, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Reminder: Invading a sovereign nation is illegal under international law, as written in Article 2(4) of the UN Charter--a charter that the US played the key role in writing and which was enacted into US law on July 28, 1945.
Trump is an international and US war criminal.
Trump is an international and US war criminal.
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I can't believe the FIFA peace prize has been disrespected like this.
Is nothing sacred anymore?
Is nothing sacred anymore?
January 3, 2026 at 1:31 PM
I can't believe the FIFA peace prize has been disrespected like this.
Is nothing sacred anymore?
Is nothing sacred anymore?
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Trump "could have tried to persuade Congress or the public to give him permission to use force. He didn’t bother. He chose war despite polls that found a large majority of Americans opposed it." From Conor Friedersdorf
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Trump’s Risky War in Venezuela
The president has violated the Constitution and is showing contempt for the will of the public.
www.theatlantic.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Trump "could have tried to persuade Congress or the public to give him permission to use force. He didn’t bother. He chose war despite polls that found a large majority of Americans opposed it." From Conor Friedersdorf
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
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In Opinion
President Trump “is pushing our country toward an international crisis without valid reasons,” the editorial board writes after the U.S. attack on Venezuela was announced on Saturday. “If Mr. Trump wants to argue otherwise, the Constitution spells out what he must do: Go to Congress.”
President Trump “is pushing our country toward an international crisis without valid reasons,” the editorial board writes after the U.S. attack on Venezuela was announced on Saturday. “If Mr. Trump wants to argue otherwise, the Constitution spells out what he must do: Go to Congress.”
Opinion | Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Is Illegal and Unwise
We know that Mr. Trump’s warmongering violates the law.
nyti.ms
January 3, 2026 at 2:05 PM
In Opinion
President Trump “is pushing our country toward an international crisis without valid reasons,” the editorial board writes after the U.S. attack on Venezuela was announced on Saturday. “If Mr. Trump wants to argue otherwise, the Constitution spells out what he must do: Go to Congress.”
President Trump “is pushing our country toward an international crisis without valid reasons,” the editorial board writes after the U.S. attack on Venezuela was announced on Saturday. “If Mr. Trump wants to argue otherwise, the Constitution spells out what he must do: Go to Congress.”