Dan Wentzel
@danwentzel.bsky.social
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Dan Wentzel
@danwentzel.bsky.social
· Sep 15
I can confidently predict that the two things that World War Trump won’t bring are cheaper groceries and affordable healthcare.
January 4, 2026 at 12:29 AM
I can confidently predict that the two things that World War Trump won’t bring are cheaper groceries and affordable healthcare.
Old protest sign from the Iraq War:
“Regime change begins at home.”
Foreign-imposed “regime change” always looks the best on Day 1 when the brutal dictator is finally gone.
“Mission Accomplished”
Usually it goes downhill from here.
My heart is with the Venezuelan people.
“Regime change begins at home.”
Foreign-imposed “regime change” always looks the best on Day 1 when the brutal dictator is finally gone.
“Mission Accomplished”
Usually it goes downhill from here.
My heart is with the Venezuelan people.
January 3, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Old protest sign from the Iraq War:
“Regime change begins at home.”
Foreign-imposed “regime change” always looks the best on Day 1 when the brutal dictator is finally gone.
“Mission Accomplished”
Usually it goes downhill from here.
My heart is with the Venezuelan people.
“Regime change begins at home.”
Foreign-imposed “regime change” always looks the best on Day 1 when the brutal dictator is finally gone.
“Mission Accomplished”
Usually it goes downhill from here.
My heart is with the Venezuelan people.
“We should only be listening to Venezuelans right now.”
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Sorry, but our country’s military and tax dollars are being used without Congressional prior authorization. Every American has a right and duty to speak up about the actions of our government.
My heart goes out to the people of Venezuela.
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Sorry, but our country’s military and tax dollars are being used without Congressional prior authorization. Every American has a right and duty to speak up about the actions of our government.
My heart goes out to the people of Venezuela.
January 3, 2026 at 8:22 PM
“We should only be listening to Venezuelans right now.”
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Sorry, but our country’s military and tax dollars are being used without Congressional prior authorization. Every American has a right and duty to speak up about the actions of our government.
My heart goes out to the people of Venezuela.
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Sorry, but our country’s military and tax dollars are being used without Congressional prior authorization. Every American has a right and duty to speak up about the actions of our government.
My heart goes out to the people of Venezuela.
“We want their oil and we are taking it.” - Donald Trump’s rationalization
In some ways it is the most honest military adventure we have waged in decades.
In some ways it is the most honest military adventure we have waged in decades.
January 3, 2026 at 8:08 PM
“We want their oil and we are taking it.” - Donald Trump’s rationalization
In some ways it is the most honest military adventure we have waged in decades.
In some ways it is the most honest military adventure we have waged in decades.
So we are essentially exchanging Maduro’s boot on the Venezuelan people for Trump’s tacky gold-lines boot so we can take their oil?
Oh how quick those celebrations can turn to tears. We have seen this movie.
Oh how quick those celebrations can turn to tears. We have seen this movie.
January 3, 2026 at 7:46 PM
So we are essentially exchanging Maduro’s boot on the Venezuelan people for Trump’s tacky gold-lines boot so we can take their oil?
Oh how quick those celebrations can turn to tears. We have seen this movie.
Oh how quick those celebrations can turn to tears. We have seen this movie.
Congratulations, Venezuelans, to be rid of Maduro!
You deserve to be a free country where you control your own resources and destiny.
Do not trust Trump, Rubio, or their puppets as they extract your oil for their purposes. Their interests are not yours.
www.barrons.com/news/trump-no...
You deserve to be a free country where you control your own resources and destiny.
Do not trust Trump, Rubio, or their puppets as they extract your oil for their purposes. Their interests are not yours.
www.barrons.com/news/trump-no...
Trump: Nobel Laureate Machado Doesn't Have 'Support Or Respect' To Run Venezuela
US President Donald Trump on Saturday brushed aside Nobel Peace Prize-winning opposition leader Maria Corina Machado as a potential interim leader of Venezuela, as he said Washington was working with deposed Nicolas Maduro's vice president.
www.barrons.com
January 3, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Congratulations, Venezuelans, to be rid of Maduro!
You deserve to be a free country where you control your own resources and destiny.
Do not trust Trump, Rubio, or their puppets as they extract your oil for their purposes. Their interests are not yours.
www.barrons.com/news/trump-no...
You deserve to be a free country where you control your own resources and destiny.
Do not trust Trump, Rubio, or their puppets as they extract your oil for their purposes. Their interests are not yours.
www.barrons.com/news/trump-no...
I get why Venezuelans are excited that brutal dictator Maduro is gone. I just hope they don’t think that Trump’s plans have anything to do with “freedom” and “democracy” for Venezuela.
He just threw the opposition leader under the bus.
www.bloomberg.com/news/live-bl...
He just threw the opposition leader under the bus.
www.bloomberg.com/news/live-bl...
Trump Says Machado Lacks Support, Respect to Lead
US Strikes Venezuela: Live Updates as Maduro Captured, Indicted
www.bloomberg.com
January 3, 2026 at 6:22 PM
I get why Venezuelans are excited that brutal dictator Maduro is gone. I just hope they don’t think that Trump’s plans have anything to do with “freedom” and “democracy” for Venezuela.
He just threw the opposition leader under the bus.
www.bloomberg.com/news/live-bl...
He just threw the opposition leader under the bus.
www.bloomberg.com/news/live-bl...
Republicans control the Presidency, Administration, Senate, House, and Supreme Court and Trump/MAGA control them. Democrats have no power federally.
16 blue states have trifectas that could attempt soft-secession to starve this authoritarian regime.
It is the one power move Dems haven’t tried yet.
16 blue states have trifectas that could attempt soft-secession to starve this authoritarian regime.
It is the one power move Dems haven’t tried yet.
January 3, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Republicans control the Presidency, Administration, Senate, House, and Supreme Court and Trump/MAGA control them. Democrats have no power federally.
16 blue states have trifectas that could attempt soft-secession to starve this authoritarian regime.
It is the one power move Dems haven’t tried yet.
16 blue states have trifectas that could attempt soft-secession to starve this authoritarian regime.
It is the one power move Dems haven’t tried yet.
Congress isn’t even a rubber stamp
at this point. A rubber stamp at least leaves an impression.
at this point. A rubber stamp at least leaves an impression.
January 3, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Congress isn’t even a rubber stamp
at this point. A rubber stamp at least leaves an impression.
at this point. A rubber stamp at least leaves an impression.
No health care for you or your family.
They are giving giant tax cuts to billionaires, bailouts out the far-right in Argentina, warfare in Nigeria, and “running” Venezuela instead.
#AmericaFirst
They are giving giant tax cuts to billionaires, bailouts out the far-right in Argentina, warfare in Nigeria, and “running” Venezuela instead.
#AmericaFirst
January 3, 2026 at 4:57 PM
No health care for you or your family.
They are giving giant tax cuts to billionaires, bailouts out the far-right in Argentina, warfare in Nigeria, and “running” Venezuela instead.
#AmericaFirst
They are giving giant tax cuts to billionaires, bailouts out the far-right in Argentina, warfare in Nigeria, and “running” Venezuela instead.
#AmericaFirst
Presidents who are convicted felons, adjudicated rapists, and got away with attempting a coup, and are all over the Epstein files, don’t care about what’s legal — either domestically and internationally.
This is authoritarianism.
This is authoritarianism.
January 3, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Presidents who are convicted felons, adjudicated rapists, and got away with attempting a coup, and are all over the Epstein files, don’t care about what’s legal — either domestically and internationally.
This is authoritarianism.
This is authoritarianism.
A war based on lies plus a steep recession is as about on brand as it gets for a Republican Administration.
Now throw Project 2025, fascism,
and the most corrupt Administration in history on top of it.
Now throw Project 2025, fascism,
and the most corrupt Administration in history on top of it.
January 3, 2026 at 4:11 PM
A war based on lies plus a steep recession is as about on brand as it gets for a Republican Administration.
Now throw Project 2025, fascism,
and the most corrupt Administration in history on top of it.
Now throw Project 2025, fascism,
and the most corrupt Administration in history on top of it.
Every California Governor dreams
and plots a run for President.
Find me a California Governor who dreams and works for an autonomous Republic of California/Pacifca.
and plots a run for President.
Find me a California Governor who dreams and works for an autonomous Republic of California/Pacifca.
January 3, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Every California Governor dreams
and plots a run for President.
Find me a California Governor who dreams and works for an autonomous Republic of California/Pacifca.
and plots a run for President.
Find me a California Governor who dreams and works for an autonomous Republic of California/Pacifca.
I feel like we are waiting for the “norms” and “win the midterms” folks to catch up the reality that we don’t live in the same country as before and that the rubicon has already been passed.
January 3, 2026 at 3:58 PM
I feel like we are waiting for the “norms” and “win the midterms” folks to catch up the reality that we don’t live in the same country as before and that the rubicon has already been passed.
Advice for younger gay men or anyone really.
Don't put anything on hold waiting for a romantic partner or Intimate relationship or even a date to go with.
See that movie, play, or concert, or visit that travel destination by yourself if necessary.
Life is short. Live your best life single.
Don't put anything on hold waiting for a romantic partner or Intimate relationship or even a date to go with.
See that movie, play, or concert, or visit that travel destination by yourself if necessary.
Life is short. Live your best life single.
January 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Advice for younger gay men or anyone really.
Don't put anything on hold waiting for a romantic partner or Intimate relationship or even a date to go with.
See that movie, play, or concert, or visit that travel destination by yourself if necessary.
Life is short. Live your best life single.
Don't put anything on hold waiting for a romantic partner or Intimate relationship or even a date to go with.
See that movie, play, or concert, or visit that travel destination by yourself if necessary.
Life is short. Live your best life single.
Donald Trump won’t be on the ballot in 2028, so as fun as @gavinnewsom.bsky.social’s social media is now, that won’t help him much then.
If he really wants to set himself up for a 2028 run against Vance, then bringing universal health care to California would be a colossal achievement to run on.
If he really wants to set himself up for a 2028 run against Vance, then bringing universal health care to California would be a colossal achievement to run on.
January 3, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Donald Trump won’t be on the ballot in 2028, so as fun as @gavinnewsom.bsky.social’s social media is now, that won’t help him much then.
If he really wants to set himself up for a 2028 run against Vance, then bringing universal health care to California would be a colossal achievement to run on.
If he really wants to set himself up for a 2028 run against Vance, then bringing universal health care to California would be a colossal achievement to run on.
I just saved money by using my club card at the supermarket.
You know, you couldn’t just offer lower prices.
You know, you couldn’t just offer lower prices.
January 2, 2026 at 9:28 PM
I just saved money by using my club card at the supermarket.
You know, you couldn’t just offer lower prices.
You know, you couldn’t just offer lower prices.
Just another day when AG Bondi and the DoJ continued to break the law by not releasing the Epstein files that were supposed to be released in full on December 19th — and nobody did anything about their lawbreaking.
January 2, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Just another day when AG Bondi and the DoJ continued to break the law by not releasing the Epstein files that were supposed to be released in full on December 19th — and nobody did anything about their lawbreaking.
This doesn't look like a Mayor that is about to enact Shariah Law on New York City.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIxA...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIxA...
Happy Hanukkah
YouTube video by Zohran Mamdani for NYC
www.youtube.com
January 1, 2026 at 7:19 PM
This doesn't look like a Mayor that is about to enact Shariah Law on New York City.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIxA...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIxA...
Now that Trump & Republicans’ Project 2025 has broken the federal government for at least a few years, state governments are going to have to step up.
We are going to see wide disparities in public services across the country in the run up to electing Governors and state legislatures in November.
We are going to see wide disparities in public services across the country in the run up to electing Governors and state legislatures in November.
January 1, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Now that Trump & Republicans’ Project 2025 has broken the federal government for at least a few years, state governments are going to have to step up.
We are going to see wide disparities in public services across the country in the run up to electing Governors and state legislatures in November.
We are going to see wide disparities in public services across the country in the run up to electing Governors and state legislatures in November.
The most NYC thing ever is that Zohran Mamdani had to pay $9 immediately upon taking the oath of office — and no they do not make change. 😂
Congratulations to NYC and Mayor Mamdani. Let the good times roll!
www.youtube.com/live/zj4hZVx...
Congratulations to NYC and Mayor Mamdani. Let the good times roll!
www.youtube.com/live/zj4hZVx...
LIVE: Zohran Mamdani swearing-in ceremony for New York City mayor
YouTube video by Associated Press
www.youtube.com
January 1, 2026 at 4:38 PM
The most NYC thing ever is that Zohran Mamdani had to pay $9 immediately upon taking the oath of office — and no they do not make change. 😂
Congratulations to NYC and Mayor Mamdani. Let the good times roll!
www.youtube.com/live/zj4hZVx...
Congratulations to NYC and Mayor Mamdani. Let the good times roll!
www.youtube.com/live/zj4hZVx...
So the law required ALL the Epstein filled to be released ok Dec. 19th, and only a fraction of them have been released. The DoJ broke the law and then nothing happened.
Why would anyone hold petty crimes accountable in Court when the DoJ itself just brazenly breaks the law?
Why would anyone hold petty crimes accountable in Court when the DoJ itself just brazenly breaks the law?
January 1, 2026 at 9:16 AM
So the law required ALL the Epstein filled to be released ok Dec. 19th, and only a fraction of them have been released. The DoJ broke the law and then nothing happened.
Why would anyone hold petty crimes accountable in Court when the DoJ itself just brazenly breaks the law?
Why would anyone hold petty crimes accountable in Court when the DoJ itself just brazenly breaks the law?
Anyone who insists that Zohran Mamdani or any other non-Christian take a swearing-in-oath on a Bible is the modern day version of the Pharisees that Jesus the Christ warned us about.
Separation of Church and State is good for the church and good for the state.
Separation of Church and State is good for the church and good for the state.
January 1, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Anyone who insists that Zohran Mamdani or any other non-Christian take a swearing-in-oath on a Bible is the modern day version of the Pharisees that Jesus the Christ warned us about.
Separation of Church and State is good for the church and good for the state.
Separation of Church and State is good for the church and good for the state.
I was so moved by the video.
The big stars are the ordinary New Yorkers sharing their concerns with about-to-be Mayor Mamdani.
Can you imagine Donald Trump listening to constituents and not making it totally about what is in it for himself?
youtu.be/xj89tYvwr6k
The big stars are the ordinary New Yorkers sharing their concerns with about-to-be Mayor Mamdani.
Can you imagine Donald Trump listening to constituents and not making it totally about what is in it for himself?
youtu.be/xj89tYvwr6k
THE MAYOR IS LISTENING
YouTube video by Zohran Mamdani for NYC
youtu.be
January 1, 2026 at 2:36 AM
I was so moved by the video.
The big stars are the ordinary New Yorkers sharing their concerns with about-to-be Mayor Mamdani.
Can you imagine Donald Trump listening to constituents and not making it totally about what is in it for himself?
youtu.be/xj89tYvwr6k
The big stars are the ordinary New Yorkers sharing their concerns with about-to-be Mayor Mamdani.
Can you imagine Donald Trump listening to constituents and not making it totally about what is in it for himself?
youtu.be/xj89tYvwr6k
It's pretty astonishing how the DoJ just flagrantly violates the law every day by not releasing the Epstein files, and nothing happens, and no one does anything.
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Here is an old adage that this time in history needs:
"Mean what you say; say what you mean; but don't say it mean."
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Here is an old adage that this time in history needs:
"Mean what you say; say what you mean; but don't say it mean."
December 31, 2025 at 7:44 PM
It's pretty astonishing how the DoJ just flagrantly violates the law every day by not releasing the Epstein files, and nothing happens, and no one does anything.
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Here is an old adage that this time in history needs:
"Mean what you say; say what you mean; but don't say it mean."
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Here is an old adage that this time in history needs:
"Mean what you say; say what you mean; but don't say it mean."