@alextheis.bsky.social
Baker, gardener, cook, amateur photographer, special educator, father, husband, son, birder, cat dude. I have limited patience for conspiracy theories and arguments not based in logic. Best evening? A nice bourbon in front of the fire pit.
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Everyone downplaying what the United States did in Venezuela is setting the stage for a new wave of US intervention throughout the Americas — the revival of the Monroe Doctrine, or as we’re now apparently calling it, the Donroe Doctrine.
absolutely bizarre to see a violent, rogue american regime, which is threatening military attacks on a bunch of major trading partners and close allies, and openly fantasizing about hitler-style wars of territorial conquest, covered in the tone of horse-race political commentary
January 4, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Everyone downplaying what the United States did in Venezuela is setting the stage for a new wave of US intervention throughout the Americas — the revival of the Monroe Doctrine, or as we’re now apparently calling it, the Donroe Doctrine.
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I don’t understand how the first reaction from leadership isn’t “This is an impeachable offense. My colleagues must defund Hegseth and begin drafting articles immediately.”
Like, even if it doesn’t get done, how are you not planting this flag in the ground immediately?
Like, even if it doesn’t get done, how are you not planting this flag in the ground immediately?
January 4, 2026 at 2:45 AM
I don’t understand how the first reaction from leadership isn’t “This is an impeachable offense. My colleagues must defund Hegseth and begin drafting articles immediately.”
Like, even if it doesn’t get done, how are you not planting this flag in the ground immediately?
Like, even if it doesn’t get done, how are you not planting this flag in the ground immediately?
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No such thing as a moderate Republican. Do not let any Republican call themselves that
January 4, 2026 at 3:41 AM
No such thing as a moderate Republican. Do not let any Republican call themselves that
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dumbest motherfucker in the game
I was wondering how this might all turn out to have been my fault
January 4, 2026 at 3:41 AM
dumbest motherfucker in the game
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hey @forbes.com can we get an update on this
January 3, 2026 at 9:50 PM
hey @forbes.com can we get an update on this
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2019 Season 2 of The Jack Ryan series explains what’s happening with Venezuela pretty much perfectly
January 4, 2026 at 3:43 AM
2019 Season 2 of The Jack Ryan series explains what’s happening with Venezuela pretty much perfectly
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January 3, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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And by cause Ich forgot thys:
Ich thynke but litel of a Mondaye bleake
Tuesday grey and Wednesdaye eke
Thursdaye Ich care nat for thee
Yet Fridaye - Ich am yn love
Mondaye thou kanst fall awaye
Tuesdaye, Wednesdaye, myne herte slaye
No mirthe ys founde upon Thursdaye
Yet Fridaye - Ich am yn love
Ich thynke but litel of a Mondaye bleake
Tuesday grey and Wednesdaye eke
Thursdaye Ich care nat for thee
Yet Fridaye - Ich am yn love
Mondaye thou kanst fall awaye
Tuesdaye, Wednesdaye, myne herte slaye
No mirthe ys founde upon Thursdaye
Yet Fridaye - Ich am yn love
January 4, 2026 at 3:44 AM
And by cause Ich forgot thys:
Ich thynke but litel of a Mondaye bleake
Tuesday grey and Wednesdaye eke
Thursdaye Ich care nat for thee
Yet Fridaye - Ich am yn love
Mondaye thou kanst fall awaye
Tuesdaye, Wednesdaye, myne herte slaye
No mirthe ys founde upon Thursdaye
Yet Fridaye - Ich am yn love
Ich thynke but litel of a Mondaye bleake
Tuesday grey and Wednesdaye eke
Thursdaye Ich care nat for thee
Yet Fridaye - Ich am yn love
Mondaye thou kanst fall awaye
Tuesdaye, Wednesdaye, myne herte slaye
No mirthe ys founde upon Thursdaye
Yet Fridaye - Ich am yn love
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“Please,” cried Frog, “please go away!” But no one went away.
January 4, 2026 at 2:37 AM
“Please,” cried Frog, “please go away!” But no one went away.
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Any elected not calling for impeachment by the end of the day should be primaried
January 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Any elected not calling for impeachment by the end of the day should be primaried
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It's this but then the exterminator sends you text messages asking for more money every 3 hours for the rest of your life
the reason people sometimes act madder at democrats than republicans when republicans do impossibly evil shit is the same reason why, if you hired an exterminator to handle a roach infestation and he showed up to feed and play with them instead, your first instinct wouldn’t be to yell at the roaches
January 4, 2026 at 3:46 AM
It's this but then the exterminator sends you text messages asking for more money every 3 hours for the rest of your life
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Official statements on Venezuela from all 3 Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidates.
Rep. Stevens is considered the establishment pick.
Dr. El-Sayed is considered the progressive pick.
Sen. McMorrow is (IMHO) positioned in between the other two.
Notice what word is missing from all three?
Rep. Stevens is considered the establishment pick.
Dr. El-Sayed is considered the progressive pick.
Sen. McMorrow is (IMHO) positioned in between the other two.
Notice what word is missing from all three?
January 4, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Official statements on Venezuela from all 3 Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidates.
Rep. Stevens is considered the establishment pick.
Dr. El-Sayed is considered the progressive pick.
Sen. McMorrow is (IMHO) positioned in between the other two.
Notice what word is missing from all three?
Rep. Stevens is considered the establishment pick.
Dr. El-Sayed is considered the progressive pick.
Sen. McMorrow is (IMHO) positioned in between the other two.
Notice what word is missing from all three?
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So:
1. Progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders hasn't called for impeachment yet.
2. Progressive Rep. AOC hasn't called for impeachment yet.
3. Progressive Senate candidate Dr. El-Sayed hasn't called for impeachment yet.
It's possible that one, two or all three will soon. But as of tonight...nope.
1. Progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders hasn't called for impeachment yet.
2. Progressive Rep. AOC hasn't called for impeachment yet.
3. Progressive Senate candidate Dr. El-Sayed hasn't called for impeachment yet.
It's possible that one, two or all three will soon. But as of tonight...nope.
January 4, 2026 at 2:56 AM
So:
1. Progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders hasn't called for impeachment yet.
2. Progressive Rep. AOC hasn't called for impeachment yet.
3. Progressive Senate candidate Dr. El-Sayed hasn't called for impeachment yet.
It's possible that one, two or all three will soon. But as of tonight...nope.
1. Progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders hasn't called for impeachment yet.
2. Progressive Rep. AOC hasn't called for impeachment yet.
3. Progressive Senate candidate Dr. El-Sayed hasn't called for impeachment yet.
It's possible that one, two or all three will soon. But as of tonight...nope.
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Either it was a limited operation merely to arrest Maduro and move on, or, it is an ongoing major regime change committment that will open up a transition including international and private sector partners. It really can't be both
January 3, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Either it was a limited operation merely to arrest Maduro and move on, or, it is an ongoing major regime change committment that will open up a transition including international and private sector partners. It really can't be both
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Quick update for US media: the story is not about Maduro or what’s going on in Venezuela. It’s about the massive rupture in US history where the country now stands for invading and occupying any country it likes.
Trump in his press conference made it very clear this is a new age. Did you miss that?
Trump in his press conference made it very clear this is a new age. Did you miss that?
January 3, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Quick update for US media: the story is not about Maduro or what’s going on in Venezuela. It’s about the massive rupture in US history where the country now stands for invading and occupying any country it likes.
Trump in his press conference made it very clear this is a new age. Did you miss that?
Trump in his press conference made it very clear this is a new age. Did you miss that?
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Instead of whatever this is, we should have a government getting lots of new homes and apartments built, lots of clean energy built, lots of high speed rail and transit and bike lanes built, human rights for everyone, economic & healthcare opportunities for all, & innovation that leads the world.
January 4, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Instead of whatever this is, we should have a government getting lots of new homes and apartments built, lots of clean energy built, lots of high speed rail and transit and bike lanes built, human rights for everyone, economic & healthcare opportunities for all, & innovation that leads the world.
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Okay here’s an actual take: the fascist international is at war with the very concept of legitimacy.
Their messaging is so fucking incoherent. Maduro was an illegitimate leader who lost in 2024, which is why we're replacing him with his VP instead of the person who won in 2024. We did this to stop fentanyl, which is why he's indicted for cocaine.
We're also occupying Venezuela via Zoom call.
We're also occupying Venezuela via Zoom call.
January 3, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Okay here’s an actual take: the fascist international is at war with the very concept of legitimacy.
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It remains so goddamn funny that Schumer chose the other guy
Mamdani been mayor for five minutes & is pulling up on slumlords, tearing up flooring himself, disgusted, and took the whole media with him.
He is HIM 😭
He is HIM 😭
January 4, 2026 at 2:36 AM
It remains so goddamn funny that Schumer chose the other guy
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GANBARE GOEMON: OEDO DAIKAITEN
January 4, 2026 at 2:38 AM
GANBARE GOEMON: OEDO DAIKAITEN
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JANUARY SUMMER IN TEXAS
94F at Mc Allen with full AC on in Southern Texas.
100s in MEXICO
Next days The heat in Texas will continue and the nights will become warmer and more humid.
AC on for the whole week !
94F at Mc Allen with full AC on in Southern Texas.
100s in MEXICO
Next days The heat in Texas will continue and the nights will become warmer and more humid.
AC on for the whole week !
January 4, 2026 at 2:38 AM
JANUARY SUMMER IN TEXAS
94F at Mc Allen with full AC on in Southern Texas.
100s in MEXICO
Next days The heat in Texas will continue and the nights will become warmer and more humid.
AC on for the whole week !
94F at Mc Allen with full AC on in Southern Texas.
100s in MEXICO
Next days The heat in Texas will continue and the nights will become warmer and more humid.
AC on for the whole week !
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bebe grebe water taxi ❤️
Sorry, best I can do is the Western Grebe Baby Taxi Service. 🐣 🪶
January 4, 2026 at 2:08 AM
bebe grebe water taxi ❤️
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Coyotes have a way to shut up loud-mouths that humans cannot unfortunately emulate.
January 4, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Coyotes have a way to shut up loud-mouths that humans cannot unfortunately emulate.