DeidShaw
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DeidShaw
@deidshaw.bsky.social
· Nov 7
So. Ukraine is fucked. Europe is less safe. Our former allies will never trust us again. They certainly won’t share Intel when the likes of Kash Patel are being floated as CIA director. Women in the US are even less safe than usual and they’ll die in record numbers 1/x
And make it clear that failing to do so will definitely result in their ouster.
Enough of the Vichy GOP.
Enough of the Vichy GOP.
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 9:27 PM
And make it clear that failing to do so will definitely result in their ouster.
Enough of the Vichy GOP.
Enough of the Vichy GOP.
“…leaders in the western hemisphere and beyond will be sleeping less easily from now on.”
Exactement.
Exactement.
January 3, 2026 at 9:25 PM
“…leaders in the western hemisphere and beyond will be sleeping less easily from now on.”
Exactement.
Exactement.
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January 3, 2026 at 8:58 PM
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The statements “offer the clearest picture yet of Weiss’ vision for the network: one that pushes aside subject matter experts while obnoxiously waving the American flag in front of viewers. Neither are typically associated with journalism.”
@passantino.bsky.social
www.status.news/p/tony-dokou...
@passantino.bsky.social
www.status.news/p/tony-dokou...
The Dokoupil Doctrine
The incoming “CBS Evening News” anchor’s public mission statement decrying “academics and elites” offers the clearest sign yet of where the network is headed under its new leadership.
www.status.news
January 3, 2026 at 9:04 PM
The statements “offer the clearest picture yet of Weiss’ vision for the network: one that pushes aside subject matter experts while obnoxiously waving the American flag in front of viewers. Neither are typically associated with journalism.”
@passantino.bsky.social
www.status.news/p/tony-dokou...
@passantino.bsky.social
www.status.news/p/tony-dokou...
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Warfare for profit and power, NOT the people.
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 9:09 PM
Warfare for profit and power, NOT the people.
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THREAD: I'll fact-check all the viral misinformation about the US military operation in Venezuela in this thread
This image, purporting to show the US military arresting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, is AI-generated.
According to Google's SynthID detector, it was created using Google AI.
This image, purporting to show the US military arresting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, is AI-generated.
According to Google's SynthID detector, it was created using Google AI.
January 3, 2026 at 5:55 PM
THREAD: I'll fact-check all the viral misinformation about the US military operation in Venezuela in this thread
This image, purporting to show the US military arresting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, is AI-generated.
According to Google's SynthID detector, it was created using Google AI.
This image, purporting to show the US military arresting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, is AI-generated.
According to Google's SynthID detector, it was created using Google AI.
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If we can capture another country's president, can another country come and capture ours? Asking for a friend.
January 3, 2026 at 6:41 PM
If we can capture another country's president, can another country come and capture ours? Asking for a friend.
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This is billionaire-controlled media. They want to sleepwalk us into another forever war. We must break free.
The Washington Post editorial board comes out in favor of the Venezuela attack/operation to capture Maduro
January 3, 2026 at 5:44 PM
This is billionaire-controlled media. They want to sleepwalk us into another forever war. We must break free.
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Questions:
*was this a military or law enforcement action?
*what is the legal justification for either?
*if it is military “self-defense,” what is the justification for “running” the country?
*does U.S. recognize Maduro (or his VP) as Venezuela’s leader?
*If so, why doesn’t this give him immunity?
*was this a military or law enforcement action?
*what is the legal justification for either?
*if it is military “self-defense,” what is the justification for “running” the country?
*does U.S. recognize Maduro (or his VP) as Venezuela’s leader?
*If so, why doesn’t this give him immunity?
January 3, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Questions:
*was this a military or law enforcement action?
*what is the legal justification for either?
*if it is military “self-defense,” what is the justification for “running” the country?
*does U.S. recognize Maduro (or his VP) as Venezuela’s leader?
*If so, why doesn’t this give him immunity?
*was this a military or law enforcement action?
*what is the legal justification for either?
*if it is military “self-defense,” what is the justification for “running” the country?
*does U.S. recognize Maduro (or his VP) as Venezuela’s leader?
*If so, why doesn’t this give him immunity?
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just left a completely batshit voice mail for my rep again
USians, I assume we are all blowing up the inboxes and voice mails of our congressional representatives today
5calls.org
5calls.org
5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
5calls.org
January 3, 2026 at 5:57 PM
just left a completely batshit voice mail for my rep again
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The United States is not even trying to hide the fact that it is acting as an occupier to steal resources.
January 3, 2026 at 4:53 PM
The United States is not even trying to hide the fact that it is acting as an occupier to steal resources.
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Trump equating invading Venezuela with sending federal troops into US cities is a terrifying warning of how he hopes to use war powers.
(also Grandpa going off the teleprompter. Rubio looks nervous)
(also Grandpa going off the teleprompter. Rubio looks nervous)
January 3, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Trump equating invading Venezuela with sending federal troops into US cities is a terrifying warning of how he hopes to use war powers.
(also Grandpa going off the teleprompter. Rubio looks nervous)
(also Grandpa going off the teleprompter. Rubio looks nervous)
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Chairman JCOS: “Months of planning…”
soooo not an imminent threat justifying self-defense
soooo not an imminent threat justifying self-defense
January 3, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Chairman JCOS: “Months of planning…”
soooo not an imminent threat justifying self-defense
soooo not an imminent threat justifying self-defense
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Members of Congress: stop posting online and APPEAR, PHYSICALLY on the steps of the Capitol to decry this unconstitutional violation of domestic & international law. SHOW THE PEOPLE the level of danger we are facing as a country.
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@senatedemocrats.bsky.social
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@senatedemocrats.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Members of Congress: stop posting online and APPEAR, PHYSICALLY on the steps of the Capitol to decry this unconstitutional violation of domestic & international law. SHOW THE PEOPLE the level of danger we are facing as a country.
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@senatedemocrats.bsky.social
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@senatedemocrats.bsky.social
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Terrible time to be a disinformation expert who studied recent Latin American history and covered the U.S.-Mexico border for more than a decade
January 3, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Terrible time to be a disinformation expert who studied recent Latin American history and covered the U.S.-Mexico border for more than a decade
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Trump claims Venezuelan oil will pay for the costs of US occupation of the country.
This false claim was also made about Iraq, which ended up costing the US almost $2 trillion and significantly increased the deficit.
This false claim was also made about Iraq, which ended up costing the US almost $2 trillion and significantly increased the deficit.
Q: Is it possible that the US ends up administering Venezuela for years?
TRUMP: Well, you know, it won't cost us anything because the money coming out of the ground is very substantial
TRUMP: Well, you know, it won't cost us anything because the money coming out of the ground is very substantial
January 3, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Trump claims Venezuelan oil will pay for the costs of US occupation of the country.
This false claim was also made about Iraq, which ended up costing the US almost $2 trillion and significantly increased the deficit.
This false claim was also made about Iraq, which ended up costing the US almost $2 trillion and significantly increased the deficit.
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“I’m not thrilled with Putin, I’m not thrilled with him. He’s killing too many people,” President Trump just now.
January 3, 2026 at 5:43 PM
“I’m not thrilled with Putin, I’m not thrilled with him. He’s killing too many people,” President Trump just now.
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Trump’s statements about Mexico and its president today are also outrageous and warrant a strong response not just from Mexico but from all nations or we will have more actions like today’s.
January 3, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Trump’s statements about Mexico and its president today are also outrageous and warrant a strong response not just from Mexico but from all nations or we will have more actions like today’s.
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No Authorized Use of Military Force.
No declaration of war against Venezuela.
No declaration of war against Venezuela.
January 3, 2026 at 3:45 PM
No Authorized Use of Military Force.
No declaration of war against Venezuela.
No declaration of war against Venezuela.
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Carving up the world into bully state spheres of influence is where this is headed. It’s a dark turn. Also: Stand by for the unintended consequences and sleazy back channel deal phases of today’s operation. My latest. www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-illeg...
Trump’s Illegal War Has the Most Sinister Inspiration You Can Imagine
One man is using this playbook already: Vladimir Putin.
www.thedailybeast.com
January 3, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Carving up the world into bully state spheres of influence is where this is headed. It’s a dark turn. Also: Stand by for the unintended consequences and sleazy back channel deal phases of today’s operation. My latest. www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-illeg...
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NEW: A mass propaganda event is about to engulf the US news cycle and what, if anything, survives it will be a lesson for our times.
But it’s what the rest of the world does now that’s key. When someone tells you who they are, believe them.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-threat...
But it’s what the rest of the world does now that’s key. When someone tells you who they are, believe them.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-threat...
January 3, 2026 at 2:20 PM
NEW: A mass propaganda event is about to engulf the US news cycle and what, if anything, survives it will be a lesson for our times.
But it’s what the rest of the world does now that’s key. When someone tells you who they are, believe them.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-threat...
But it’s what the rest of the world does now that’s key. When someone tells you who they are, believe them.
broligarchy.substack.com/p/the-threat...
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Can't help but feel like this is one of the reasons why the Constitution says If a dude in office does an insurrection, don't let that motherfucker hold office again
Bc clearly they cannot be trusted with power & control over the levers of government, & they do not care about democratic constraints
Bc clearly they cannot be trusted with power & control over the levers of government, & they do not care about democratic constraints
January 3, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Can't help but feel like this is one of the reasons why the Constitution says If a dude in office does an insurrection, don't let that motherfucker hold office again
Bc clearly they cannot be trusted with power & control over the levers of government, & they do not care about democratic constraints
Bc clearly they cannot be trusted with power & control over the levers of government, & they do not care about democratic constraints
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Elliott Abrams specifically wants this, as does his network. It didn’t begin in Trump term two. Began with Iran-Contra and continued through multiple admins, including Bush and also Biden, who installed Abrams as an advisor in 2023. Same horrible people with same horrible plans for a half century.
Who specifically wants this? And why? It feels like more than just oil. I am not saying the reason is good or even rooted in reality, I just want know what it is. Is it just that some people have wanted this for a long time like they do with Iran?
January 3, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Elliott Abrams specifically wants this, as does his network. It didn’t begin in Trump term two. Began with Iran-Contra and continued through multiple admins, including Bush and also Biden, who installed Abrams as an advisor in 2023. Same horrible people with same horrible plans for a half century.
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Experts are condemning the strikes as illegal under international law, and questioning why Congress wasn’t consulted.
Trump Says US Has Captured Venezuela’s President Maduro
Trump’s full Truth Social post from 4:21 a.m. ET: The United States...
talkingpointsmemo.com
January 3, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Experts are condemning the strikes as illegal under international law, and questioning why Congress wasn’t consulted.
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this is a fascinating statistic. i would assume this is to a great degree simply the obvious fact that green energy is by definition a growth sector. fossil fuels is not, notwithstanding the big run up in production in FF in the last 20 years.
Wall Street’s biggest banks made more money financing green projects than they did from working with fossil fuel companies for a fourth straight year, even as they faced ongoing pressure to pull back from the business
Banks Notch Higher Fees From Green Bonds Than Fossil Fuel Debt
Wall Street’s biggest banks made more money financing green projects than they did from working with fossil fuel companies for a fourth straight year, even as they faced ongoing pressure to pull back from the business.
bloom.bg
January 2, 2026 at 4:05 PM
this is a fascinating statistic. i would assume this is to a great degree simply the obvious fact that green energy is by definition a growth sector. fossil fuels is not, notwithstanding the big run up in production in FF in the last 20 years.