Keith
@beagleantics.bsky.social
I support democracy and the rule of law. Resist cynicism. Sailing, double bass and Borscht Belt humor.
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Walt Kelly, on reawakening dangers (1954):
"For Lewis Carroll and the Children"
The gentle journey jars to stop.
The drifting dream is done.
The long-gone goblins loom ahead;
The deadly, who we thought were dead,
Stand waiting,
every one.
#smallpoemsunday
"For Lewis Carroll and the Children"
The gentle journey jars to stop.
The drifting dream is done.
The long-gone goblins loom ahead;
The deadly, who we thought were dead,
Stand waiting,
every one.
#smallpoemsunday
January 4, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Walt Kelly, on reawakening dangers (1954):
"For Lewis Carroll and the Children"
The gentle journey jars to stop.
The drifting dream is done.
The long-gone goblins loom ahead;
The deadly, who we thought were dead,
Stand waiting,
every one.
#smallpoemsunday
"For Lewis Carroll and the Children"
The gentle journey jars to stop.
The drifting dream is done.
The long-gone goblins loom ahead;
The deadly, who we thought were dead,
Stand waiting,
every one.
#smallpoemsunday
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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 3:14 AM
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
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Again, there is no “doctrine.” There never was a doctrine. Or a policy regarding “overseas entanglements” or considerations of “regime change.” Applying such terms and analysis to this guy is pointless and misses the actual point: He’s a windsock that blows in incessant gusts of his own madness.
Once a critic of overseas entanglements, President Trump now appears willing to embrace regime change as a tool of American influence, raising questions about whether his “America First” doctrine is being redefined.
Trump’s Venezuela move pushes the limits of ‘America First’
Once a critic of entanglements abroad, Trump now appears willing to embrace regime change as a tool of American influence, risking a backlash from his MAGA base.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 4, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Again, there is no “doctrine.” There never was a doctrine. Or a policy regarding “overseas entanglements” or considerations of “regime change.” Applying such terms and analysis to this guy is pointless and misses the actual point: He’s a windsock that blows in incessant gusts of his own madness.
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Will the plan to run Venezuela be unveiled before or after the administration’s healthcare plan?
January 4, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Will the plan to run Venezuela be unveiled before or after the administration’s healthcare plan?
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The US justice system now has de facto jurisdiction over every head of state on earth except our own. Madness.
January 4, 2026 at 2:06 AM
The US justice system now has de facto jurisdiction over every head of state on earth except our own. Madness.
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Anyway, big congrats to Nobel Peace Laureate Maria Corina Machado for getting the war she practically begged for — only for it to blow up spectacularly in her face.
And of course, to presidenta-por-vida Rodriguez for gaining a powerful new patron and everything else she ever could have wanted
And of course, to presidenta-por-vida Rodriguez for gaining a powerful new patron and everything else she ever could have wanted
January 3, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Anyway, big congrats to Nobel Peace Laureate Maria Corina Machado for getting the war she practically begged for — only for it to blow up spectacularly in her face.
And of course, to presidenta-por-vida Rodriguez for gaining a powerful new patron and everything else she ever could have wanted
And of course, to presidenta-por-vida Rodriguez for gaining a powerful new patron and everything else she ever could have wanted
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Rep. Seth Moulton comes on CNN and starts by saying: "Is anyone going to just stop for a second and be honest? This is insane. What the hell are we doing? We've got a lot of problems in America today, and invading / occupying / running Venezuela does not solve any of them."
January 3, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Rep. Seth Moulton comes on CNN and starts by saying: "Is anyone going to just stop for a second and be honest? This is insane. What the hell are we doing? We've got a lot of problems in America today, and invading / occupying / running Venezuela does not solve any of them."
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Hours after the U.S. invaded Venezuela to seize President Nicolás Maduro, President Trump sent a warning to the governments of Mexico, Cuba and Colombia that their countries could be next.
www.axios.com/2026/01/03/t...
www.axios.com/2026/01/03/t...
Trump signals more Latin American invasions could be next after capturing Maduro
"Something's going to have to be done with Mexico," Trump told Fox and Friends.
www.axios.com
January 3, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Hours after the U.S. invaded Venezuela to seize President Nicolás Maduro, President Trump sent a warning to the governments of Mexico, Cuba and Colombia that their countries could be next.
www.axios.com/2026/01/03/t...
www.axios.com/2026/01/03/t...
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"Trump’s new world order is now very much a reality. It has no obvious rules, no real allies, celebrates the jungle and is almost always about money. There is a lot of wealth under Venezuela’s soil. Trump is now committed to extracting it." My column. Free to read. as.ft.com/r/08b22b7a-4...
Trump now owns Venezuela
[FREE TO READ] The US president has a growing appetite for military adventure
as.ft.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:28 PM
"Trump’s new world order is now very much a reality. It has no obvious rules, no real allies, celebrates the jungle and is almost always about money. There is a lot of wealth under Venezuela’s soil. Trump is now committed to extracting it." My column. Free to read. as.ft.com/r/08b22b7a-4...
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Trump: The military is ready to launch a second attack if Venezuela doesn't start making money for U.S. oil companies fast enough www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...
January 3, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Trump: The military is ready to launch a second attack if Venezuela doesn't start making money for U.S. oil companies fast enough www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...
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South Florida just got a whole lot bigger.
January 3, 2026 at 8:40 PM
South Florida just got a whole lot bigger.
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Cheers to the millions of delulu voters who bought this bs. Twice.
January 3, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Cheers to the millions of delulu voters who bought this bs. Twice.
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Let’s rebuild a foreign country. America first!
January 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Let’s rebuild a foreign country. America first!
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“What appears to be a newly created account appeared to invest $30,000 Friday in Maduro's exit. After Maduro went into custody Saturday morning, that same investor netted $436,759.61.”
Someone made $400K by predicting Maduro's capture. Here's what happened
The winnings come as the rules governing prediction markets are still evolving.
www.axios.com
January 3, 2026 at 7:29 PM
“What appears to be a newly created account appeared to invest $30,000 Friday in Maduro's exit. After Maduro went into custody Saturday morning, that same investor netted $436,759.61.”
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"Well, he's a dictator whose people don't actually want him in charge" is an interesting precedent for this guy to set
January 3, 2026 at 3:16 PM
"Well, he's a dictator whose people don't actually want him in charge" is an interesting precedent for this guy to set
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I bet FIFA feels bad about giving him that prize last month.
January 3, 2026 at 2:44 PM
I bet FIFA feels bad about giving him that prize last month.
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I see the peace president has ended another war
January 3, 2026 at 3:26 PM
I see the peace president has ended another war
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Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
January 3, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
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5. I have no respect for Donald Trump. He diminishes everything he touches. But focusing on him right now is like being bitten by your neighbor’s unleashed, unfenced rabid dog and focusing on the dog. If we don’t hold his enablers to account we’re going to keep getting bit.
January 3, 2026 at 2:55 PM
5. I have no respect for Donald Trump. He diminishes everything he touches. But focusing on him right now is like being bitten by your neighbor’s unleashed, unfenced rabid dog and focusing on the dog. If we don’t hold his enablers to account we’re going to keep getting bit.
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LOL
👺 Russia backs Maduro, says disputes must be settled through dialogue
Russia backs Maduro, says disputes must be settled through dialogue
Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned what it called US armed aggression against Venezuela on 3 January and said it is deeply concerned.
www.pravda.com.ua
January 3, 2026 at 11:41 AM
LOL
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overthrowing govs, sending people to detention facilities for torture, cutting taxes for the rich, slashing social spending for the poor, increasing military spending, promoting christian nationalism, demonizing gays, surveilling citizens under "national security." same old GOP.
January 3, 2026 at 11:09 AM
overthrowing govs, sending people to detention facilities for torture, cutting taxes for the rich, slashing social spending for the poor, increasing military spending, promoting christian nationalism, demonizing gays, surveilling citizens under "national security." same old GOP.
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We've been upgraded from 'forever wars' to 'whatever wars'.
January 3, 2026 at 9:51 AM
We've been upgraded from 'forever wars' to 'whatever wars'.