digby
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Agree or disagree with the merits of the operation, you can't help but be in awe of the Wehrmacht's Blitzkrieg of Poland
January 4, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Agree or disagree with the merits of the operation, you can't help but be in awe of the Wehrmacht's Blitzkrieg of Poland
I honestly don't think I can take this stupid, "Donroe Doctrine" bullshit. Everytime I read it or see someone say it on TV I feel my blood pressure rise dangeorusly. No one should use it. It's ridiculous. The press must not give this inane "brand" to him.
January 5, 2026 at 4:18 AM
I honestly don't think I can take this stupid, "Donroe Doctrine" bullshit. Everytime I read it or see someone say it on TV I feel my blood pressure rise dangeorusly. No one should use it. It's ridiculous. The press must not give this inane "brand" to him.
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Writers: What if we had Trump just invade Venezuela for no reason?
Producer: Make it even stupider.
Writers: We could have Trump say the invasion would pay for itself as a callback to an old season.
Producer: even stupider.
Writers:
Producer: Make it even stupider.
Writers: We could have Trump say the invasion would pay for itself as a callback to an old season.
Producer: even stupider.
Writers:
WH sources say Venezuela's opposition leader committed the "ultimate sin": She accepted the Nobel Peace prize.
“If she had turned it down and said, ‘I can’t accept it because it’s Donald Trump’s,’ she’d be the president of Venezuela today,” one said.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
“If she had turned it down and said, ‘I can’t accept it because it’s Donald Trump’s,’ she’d be the president of Venezuela today,” one said.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
January 5, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Writers: What if we had Trump just invade Venezuela for no reason?
Producer: Make it even stupider.
Writers: We could have Trump say the invasion would pay for itself as a callback to an old season.
Producer: even stupider.
Writers:
Producer: Make it even stupider.
Writers: We could have Trump say the invasion would pay for itself as a callback to an old season.
Producer: even stupider.
Writers:
I'm sure it's true. And it's appalling.
WH sources say Venezuela's opposition leader committed the "ultimate sin": She accepted the Nobel Peace prize.
“If she had turned it down and said, ‘I can’t accept it because it’s Donald Trump’s,’ she’d be the president of Venezuela today,” one said.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
“If she had turned it down and said, ‘I can’t accept it because it’s Donald Trump’s,’ she’d be the president of Venezuela today,” one said.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
January 5, 2026 at 4:07 AM
I'm sure it's true. And it's appalling.
He sounds drunk.
Trump on China: "There's not gonna be a problem. They're gonna get oil. We're gonna allow people to have oil ... nobody can stop us."
January 4, 2026 at 2:24 AM
He sounds drunk.
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Trump did it again. This is his 2nd post pushing a conspiracy that Governor Tim Walz had Melissa Hortman murdered in her own home.
Absolutely disgusting.
Absolutely disgusting.
January 3, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Trump did it again. This is his 2nd post pushing a conspiracy that Governor Tim Walz had Melissa Hortman murdered in her own home.
Absolutely disgusting.
Absolutely disgusting.
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This is why it's also important for domestic elected officials to condemn it as "illegal" and not just gripe about consultation. This is the stuff upon which international law is built. The prohibition against piracy wasn't some entity declaring it illegal worldwide, it was a custom built over time.
For nonlawyers, it’s worth noting that statements like this have—as a formal matter—important legal effects as a matter of international law. If such statements are *not* made, and in volume, future arguments that Trump’s invasion sets a legal precedent will stand on much firmer legal ground.
Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide: "International law is universal and binding for all states. The American intervention in Venezuela is not in accordance with international law."
January 3, 2026 at 10:54 PM
This is why it's also important for domestic elected officials to condemn it as "illegal" and not just gripe about consultation. This is the stuff upon which international law is built. The prohibition against piracy wasn't some entity declaring it illegal worldwide, it was a custom built over time.
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12+ hours later we finally get an estimate of how many Venezuelans were killed
January 3, 2026 at 10:56 PM
12+ hours later we finally get an estimate of how many Venezuelans were killed
I assume they're waiting to bring Maduro down this stairway until they can get all their cameras and lights in place for the music video?
January 3, 2026 at 10:04 PM
I assume they're waiting to bring Maduro down this stairway until they can get all their cameras and lights in place for the music video?
His wife is anchoring MSNOW coverage right now.
From source: Tonight, Tony Dokoupil will anchor a special edition of the CBS Evening News leading with events in Venezuela.
The show will broadcast out of San Francisco.
CBS Evening News with Tony Dokoupil will launch on Monday from NYC.
The Live From America tour will resume at a later date.
The show will broadcast out of San Francisco.
CBS Evening News with Tony Dokoupil will launch on Monday from NYC.
The Live From America tour will resume at a later date.
January 3, 2026 at 9:55 PM
His wife is anchoring MSNOW coverage right now.
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can't believe the guy whose entire political philosophy revolves around domination would turn out to be a hawk
January 3, 2026 at 7:17 PM
can't believe the guy whose entire political philosophy revolves around domination would turn out to be a hawk
This is the crazy part. As far as I can tell this is mostly about Miller's desire to terrorize Latin Americans and Rubio's desire to reverse domino theory and install far right regimes there. Hegseth wants to strut and I think Trump is just saying "fuck it, let's do it" (..now about that ballroom.)
one of the dumbest parts of this is the idea that oil producers actually want their holdings in venezeula back, which they do not. it’s a war for oil no one really wants.
January 3, 2026 at 9:48 PM
This is the crazy part. As far as I can tell this is mostly about Miller's desire to terrorize Latin Americans and Rubio's desire to reverse domino theory and install far right regimes there. Hegseth wants to strut and I think Trump is just saying "fuck it, let's do it" (..now about that ballroom.)
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Insane how much these people hate their own country
January 3, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Insane how much these people hate their own country
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no no no you don’t get it - it’s called *tactical hashtag search* mom.
January 3, 2026 at 6:36 PM
no no no you don’t get it - it’s called *tactical hashtag search* mom.
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DNC chair somehow capable of a more full throated statement than any Democratic leader in congress
My full statement on Trump’s unconstitutional military operations in Venezuela:
January 3, 2026 at 8:32 PM
DNC chair somehow capable of a more full throated statement than any Democratic leader in congress
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recorded a video earlier today that i'm still working on making the point that all of this feels like a farce of a farce (the second iraq war) and, well...
January 3, 2026 at 7:36 PM
recorded a video earlier today that i'm still working on making the point that all of this feels like a farce of a farce (the second iraq war) and, well...
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This might be the only Democratic response I’ve seen that is appropriate
Rep. Seth Moulton: "This is insane. What the hell are we doing? ... this is illegal."
January 3, 2026 at 6:03 PM
This might be the only Democratic response I’ve seen that is appropriate
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Little Marco:
"It's a country run by incompetent senile men."
___
(He's talking about Cuba, but ... )
"It's a country run by incompetent senile men."
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(He's talking about Cuba, but ... )
January 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Little Marco:
"It's a country run by incompetent senile men."
___
(He's talking about Cuba, but ... )
"It's a country run by incompetent senile men."
___
(He's talking about Cuba, but ... )
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Gov. Polis, who Trump said days ago is a "scumbag" who should "rot in hell," responds with glee to Trump's illegal strike on Venezuela:
January 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Gov. Polis, who Trump said days ago is a "scumbag" who should "rot in hell," responds with glee to Trump's illegal strike on Venezuela:
They all should be wondering...
January 3, 2026 at 8:44 PM
They all should be wondering...
Old people may fall asleep in front of the TV or during a boring church sermon. But while standing up during a press conference about going to war while facing dozens of reporters and cameras? No.
January 3, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Old people may fall asleep in front of the TV or during a boring church sermon. But while standing up during a press conference about going to war while facing dozens of reporters and cameras? No.
They always fall back on the process - "he should have gotten congressional approval" as if that's the main issue. (I assume he could have gotten it based on their comments anyway)
The issue is that we're going to occupy a sovereign country in order to seize their resources. They aren't hiding it.
The issue is that we're going to occupy a sovereign country in order to seize their resources. They aren't hiding it.
there is no constituency that needs you to fall all over yourself to call Maduro illegitimate before you dare criticize Trump. Voters have been down this road before. No one thought Saddam Hussein was a nice guy. Criticism of Maduro at this stage correctly reads as a defense of Trump to most people.
Just an absolutely pathetic response from absolutely pathetic people. I was not a fan of Pelosi but even she would be better than the current crew.
January 3, 2026 at 8:33 PM
They always fall back on the process - "he should have gotten congressional approval" as if that's the main issue. (I assume he could have gotten it based on their comments anyway)
The issue is that we're going to occupy a sovereign country in order to seize their resources. They aren't hiding it.
The issue is that we're going to occupy a sovereign country in order to seize their resources. They aren't hiding it.
So, is the America First MAGA GOP rallying around the flag like the Republicans always do?
January 3, 2026 at 7:07 PM
So, is the America First MAGA GOP rallying around the flag like the Republicans always do?
She was on Maduro's ticket --- the ticket that they say was illegitimate. So, I'm guessing whatever lip service they have paid to democracy is out the window? Surprise...
It's also very possible that he was just ignorantly blathering assuming the people will make Trump their emperor by acclamation.
It's also very possible that he was just ignorantly blathering assuming the people will make Trump their emperor by acclamation.
This uhh lady down there who Marco had a really nice phone chat with is gonna do it for us. Won’t cost a thing.
January 3, 2026 at 6:55 PM
She was on Maduro's ticket --- the ticket that they say was illegitimate. So, I'm guessing whatever lip service they have paid to democracy is out the window? Surprise...
It's also very possible that he was just ignorantly blathering assuming the people will make Trump their emperor by acclamation.
It's also very possible that he was just ignorantly blathering assuming the people will make Trump their emperor by acclamation.