Alonso Duralde
@aduralde.bsky.social
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Alonso Duralde
@aduralde.bsky.social
· Nov 26
Hey! My book is now on sale everywhere (you’ll probably have better luck getting it online than from bookstores, alas), but come buy a signed copy at one of the following events! Thread:
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The Chicago protest against the U.S. attack on Venezuela has stepped off to march through the downtown area. Hundreds have joined the march.
January 3, 2026 at 11:51 PM
The Chicago protest against the U.S. attack on Venezuela has stepped off to march through the downtown area. Hundreds have joined the march.
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straight up murder, just like the boat attacks
At least 40 people were killed in the U.S. attack on Venezuela early Saturday, including military personnel and civilians, according to a senior Venezuelan official.
Venezuelan Official Says at Least 40 People Were Killed in U.S. Attack
The official said the dead included civilians and military personnel. At least one of the civilians was killed in a U.S. airstrike outside of Caracas, according to her family.
nyti.ms
January 4, 2026 at 12:27 AM
straight up murder, just like the boat attacks
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To all of you who thought, "What could go wrong electing a stupid, immature, vulgar, child rapist with advanced dementia and no impulse control as our president?":
I don't like to say, "I told you so," but I'm willing to enthusiastically make an exception.
I don't like to say, "I told you so," but I'm willing to enthusiastically make an exception.
January 4, 2026 at 12:19 AM
To all of you who thought, "What could go wrong electing a stupid, immature, vulgar, child rapist with advanced dementia and no impulse control as our president?":
I don't like to say, "I told you so," but I'm willing to enthusiastically make an exception.
I don't like to say, "I told you so," but I'm willing to enthusiastically make an exception.
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"But Wiles conceded that attacking targets on Venezuela’s mainland would force Trump to get congressional approval. 'If he were to authorize some activity on land, then it’s war, then [we’d need] Congress.'"
- WH Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Nov 2, 2025 interview
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
- WH Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Nov 2, 2025 interview
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
Trump’s Inner Circle, On the Record (Part 2 of 2)
Susie Wiles discusses the Epstein files, Pete Hegseth’s war tactics, and “retribution” against Letitia James.
www.vanityfair.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:35 PM
"But Wiles conceded that attacking targets on Venezuela’s mainland would force Trump to get congressional approval. 'If he were to authorize some activity on land, then it’s war, then [we’d need] Congress.'"
- WH Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Nov 2, 2025 interview
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
- WH Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Nov 2, 2025 interview
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
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Upon further reflection, CBS Evening News' decision to shift away from interviewing experts and towards highlighting what regular people are saying is smart because the experts would just be screaming profanities tonight.
January 4, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Upon further reflection, CBS Evening News' decision to shift away from interviewing experts and towards highlighting what regular people are saying is smart because the experts would just be screaming profanities tonight.
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It's good to know that not even a little wargasm can dissuade him from his one true love -- being a lying sack of shit.
Donald Trump is now reposting videos on Truth Social suggesting that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz had Melissa Hortman assassinated.
This is objectively evil, and calling it out should not be political.
This is objectively evil, and calling it out should not be political.
January 4, 2026 at 12:13 AM
It's good to know that not even a little wargasm can dissuade him from his one true love -- being a lying sack of shit.
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This is how it's done. If incumbent Democrats won't do the job, their primary challengers can and will use this to make sure someone else does
The Republican Congress has chosen to give away its authority and power and now we are being told Trump plans to occupy Venezuela. We don't cry for Maduro. We demand the following of our laws and Constitution. He is already threatening Mexico and Cuba will be next. Ann Wagner is silent.
January 3, 2026 at 9:39 PM
This is how it's done. If incumbent Democrats won't do the job, their primary challengers can and will use this to make sure someone else does
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Best Nonfiction Film: MY UNDESIRABLE FRIENDS: PART I — LAST AIR IN MOSCOW (56 points)
Runners-up:
THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR (22 points)
ORWELL: 2+2=5 (18 points)
Runners-up:
THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR (22 points)
ORWELL: 2+2=5 (18 points)
January 3, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Best Nonfiction Film: MY UNDESIRABLE FRIENDS: PART I — LAST AIR IN MOSCOW (56 points)
Runners-up:
THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR (22 points)
ORWELL: 2+2=5 (18 points)
Runners-up:
THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR (22 points)
ORWELL: 2+2=5 (18 points)
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Bootlickers on the ground
And there ya have it…
Officials from top Wall Street firms will be traveling to Venezuela to investigate “investment prospects” of the country. “The trip will feature about 20 officials from the finance, energy and defense sectors.”
Officials from top Wall Street firms will be traveling to Venezuela to investigate “investment prospects” of the country. “The trip will feature about 20 officials from the finance, energy and defense sectors.”
Finance Industry Eyes Investment Opportunities in Venezuela
Some on Wall Street are already considering possible investment opportunities in Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, according to Charles Myers, chairman of consulting firm Signum Globa...
www.wsj.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Bootlickers on the ground
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Yes, this is exactly the time to demand Democrats "do something."
They can denounce Trump's actions as unconstitutional. They can state that he must be impeached and removed. They can make clear that all involved will be held accountable.
These are the core duties of a role they all signed up for.
They can denounce Trump's actions as unconstitutional. They can state that he must be impeached and removed. They can make clear that all involved will be held accountable.
These are the core duties of a role they all signed up for.
January 3, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Yes, this is exactly the time to demand Democrats "do something."
They can denounce Trump's actions as unconstitutional. They can state that he must be impeached and removed. They can make clear that all involved will be held accountable.
These are the core duties of a role they all signed up for.
They can denounce Trump's actions as unconstitutional. They can state that he must be impeached and removed. They can make clear that all involved will be held accountable.
These are the core duties of a role they all signed up for.
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The intent of democracy is for the powerful decide what the intent of democracy is and then use anti-democratic means to impose it.
GOP Rep. Carlos Gimenez: "Even Chavez was elected democratically, but he used democracy against democracy in order to remain in power. That's not really the intent of democracy."
January 3, 2026 at 9:21 PM
The intent of democracy is for the powerful decide what the intent of democracy is and then use anti-democratic means to impose it.
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It's the third "totally" that indicates they really grasp the gravity of this situation.
Press call with Chuck Schumer says he has been talking with his caucus "I've been talking to so many members of my caucus today. Everybody is very, very just totally, totally, totally troubled."
January 3, 2026 at 8:33 PM
It's the third "totally" that indicates they really grasp the gravity of this situation.
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Venezuela opposition reports the so called "capture" of Maduro was a negotiated deal between Maduro and US for an agreed exit strategy. We reported in November that this would be the case. The US bombed Venezuelan service members as part of a death theatre. #VenezuelaInvasion
January 3, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Venezuela opposition reports the so called "capture" of Maduro was a negotiated deal between Maduro and US for an agreed exit strategy. We reported in November that this would be the case. The US bombed Venezuelan service members as part of a death theatre. #VenezuelaInvasion
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An unexpected and remarkable choice that should get this film and this performance some well-deserved attention.
Best Actress: Kathleen Chalfant, FAMILIAR TOUCH (45 points)
Runners-up:
Rose Byrne, IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU (39 points)
Renate Reinsve, SENTIMENTAL VALUE (37 points)
Runners-up:
Rose Byrne, IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU (39 points)
Renate Reinsve, SENTIMENTAL VALUE (37 points)
January 3, 2026 at 6:47 PM
An unexpected and remarkable choice that should get this film and this performance some well-deserved attention.
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This administration gave up on the “ending wars” New Year’s resolution pretty quick huh
Ambassador Huckabee: "Let's hope that nobody has to go in militarily and take down Iran. Maybe the people will do it from within. That'd be the best solution of all."
January 3, 2026 at 7:19 PM
This administration gave up on the “ending wars” New Year’s resolution pretty quick huh
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He's being pretty subtle about the real reasons for his war
Trump: We're going to have our very large United States oil companies, the biggest anywhere in the world, go in [...] And we are ready to stage a second and much larger attack if we need to do so.
January 3, 2026 at 4:55 PM
He's being pretty subtle about the real reasons for his war
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This is honestly one of the feeblest, slurriest, most rambling performances Trump has given outside of a rally, largely because he seems to have forgotten that this is actually outside of a rally. Just incoherent boasting, posturing, lying, and blathering.
January 3, 2026 at 4:55 PM
This is honestly one of the feeblest, slurriest, most rambling performances Trump has given outside of a rally, largely because he seems to have forgotten that this is actually outside of a rally. Just incoherent boasting, posturing, lying, and blathering.
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Never seen a presidential proclamation of war delivered by a man who appeared to be filling a diaper as he did so
January 3, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Never seen a presidential proclamation of war delivered by a man who appeared to be filling a diaper as he did so
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Watch Rubio and Hegseth squirm as this necrotic ham blunders through his script.
This is your legacy, shitweasels
This is your legacy, shitweasels
January 3, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Watch Rubio and Hegseth squirm as this necrotic ham blunders through his script.
This is your legacy, shitweasels
This is your legacy, shitweasels
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The president unilaterally decided to attack a sovereign nation and kidnap its leader, and now he says he's just going to run that county himself for a while too.
Call your representatives now and demand they impeach him.
Call your representatives now and demand they impeach him.
Trump on Venezuela: "We're going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper, and judicious transition"
January 3, 2026 at 4:51 PM
The president unilaterally decided to attack a sovereign nation and kidnap its leader, and now he says he's just going to run that county himself for a while too.
Call your representatives now and demand they impeach him.
Call your representatives now and demand they impeach him.
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I’m not sure if we needed another sign that “kinetic” is the adjective of choice for dumb people who want to sound smart but Based Mike Lee just provided it
How does launching air strikes and a commando raid fall under the remit of self defense for an arrest operation
January 3, 2026 at 4:18 PM
I’m not sure if we needed another sign that “kinetic” is the adjective of choice for dumb people who want to sound smart but Based Mike Lee just provided it
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Specifically, a protest song about how the sons of the rich were able to avoid fighting, like fighting-age Donald Trump who got four deferments for being in college and another for bone spurs.
Trump posts footage of the Maduro raid set to "Fortunate Son" -- a protest song about the Vietnam War draft
January 3, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Specifically, a protest song about how the sons of the rich were able to avoid fighting, like fighting-age Donald Trump who got four deferments for being in college and another for bone spurs.