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When I was on staff at a left-leaning alt-weekly in the Clinton era, our editor confided in me after an overseas bombing mission that he loved seeing the US flex its military power. Having worked in media my whole adult life I don't believe in secret press agendas. But I do recall that conversation.
January 4, 2026 at 1:53 AM
When I was on staff at a left-leaning alt-weekly in the Clinton era, our editor confided in me after an overseas bombing mission that he loved seeing the US flex its military power. Having worked in media my whole adult life I don't believe in secret press agendas. But I do recall that conversation.
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Compare this to Biden leaving Afghanistan & think about what the incentives are for every American politician
everyone on the tv wants you to know that this is good actually
January 4, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Compare this to Biden leaving Afghanistan & think about what the incentives are for every American politician
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*looks over at Schumer and Jeffries*
Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor of New York City, called President Trump on Saturday to personally object to strikes the U.S. had conducted in Venezuela and to the capture of its leader, Nicolás Maduro. Mamdani accused Trump of violating international law.
Zohran Mamdani Called President Trump to Criticize Venezuela Strikes
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York accused President Trump of violating international law. It was the first time he had criticized the president since their White House meeting.
nyti.ms
January 4, 2026 at 12:18 AM
*looks over at Schumer and Jeffries*
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again, every Democrat has not in fact done this by any stretch of the imagination, and there have been multiple statements - here's a few - www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/art... - that condemn this unequivocally but sure, if you just lie about it you can feel fine saying both sides are the same.
January 3, 2026 at 11:41 PM
again, every Democrat has not in fact done this by any stretch of the imagination, and there have been multiple statements - here's a few - www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/art... - that condemn this unequivocally but sure, if you just lie about it you can feel fine saying both sides are the same.
Donald Trump murdered 40 people in the course of his kidnapping of a foreign head of state. He must be impeached, removed from office, and delivered to the Hague. @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social, @schumer.senate.gov
NYT:
At least 40 people were killed in the US attack on Venezuela, including military personnel and civilians.
At least 40 people were killed in the US attack on Venezuela, including military personnel and civilians.
January 3, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Donald Trump murdered 40 people in the course of his kidnapping of a foreign head of state. He must be impeached, removed from office, and delivered to the Hague. @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social, @schumer.senate.gov
This guy is looking a lot better than @markwarner.bsky.social right now, for all those Virginians looking for an alternative in this year's Senate primary.
Agreed. The chances of a conviction are slim, but we need to show the world that this isn't the United States acting, it's a rogue administration acting without our consent.
We have to impeach him.
January 3, 2026 at 11:25 PM
This guy is looking a lot better than @markwarner.bsky.social right now, for all those Virginians looking for an alternative in this year's Senate primary.
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this is your mission. our pedophile president needs you to jump out of a helicopter to kidnap a head of state and his wife so some oil ceos can make a lot of money. we’ll be watching from a resort in florida that still serves wedge salad and checking how many retweets we get. good luck soldier
January 3, 2026 at 10:57 PM
this is your mission. our pedophile president needs you to jump out of a helicopter to kidnap a head of state and his wife so some oil ceos can make a lot of money. we’ll be watching from a resort in florida that still serves wedge salad and checking how many retweets we get. good luck soldier
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Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXNO...
Trump Wants A Forever War With Venezuela. I Want To Impeach Him | Kat Abughazaleh For Illinois
YouTube video by Kat Abughazaleh
www.youtube.com
January 3, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXNO...
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Unconstitutional force. Civilians dead. Congress bypassed. Oil interests front and center.
We’ve seen this movie before and it ends in blood. But we don’t have to do it again.
We’ve seen this movie before and it ends in blood. But we don’t have to do it again.
January 3, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Unconstitutional force. Civilians dead. Congress bypassed. Oil interests front and center.
We’ve seen this movie before and it ends in blood. But we don’t have to do it again.
We’ve seen this movie before and it ends in blood. But we don’t have to do it again.
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It's 2026 and Schumer is publicly admitting he continues to take Trump at his word
Schumer: “I was in the SCIF on 3 different occasions … I asked them: Are you pursuing regime change? Are you intent on taking military action in Venezuela?"
“And they are assured me they are not pursuing those things”
“And they are assured me they are not pursuing those things”
January 3, 2026 at 10:01 PM
It's 2026 and Schumer is publicly admitting he continues to take Trump at his word
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“He was a dictator” fat nazis in plate carriers abduct your neighbors from the parking lot of target and send them to gulags.
January 3, 2026 at 10:17 PM
“He was a dictator” fat nazis in plate carriers abduct your neighbors from the parking lot of target and send them to gulags.
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some thoughts on all of this madness from earlier in the morning youtu.be/-yUi-0vNlDA
Donald Trump’s War in Venezuela (Congratulations to the Winners of the “Fell for it Again Award”)
YouTube video by Takes™ by Jamelle Bouie
youtu.be
January 3, 2026 at 9:40 PM
some thoughts on all of this madness from earlier in the morning youtu.be/-yUi-0vNlDA
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GOP: "Hey, we just unilaterally and extra-judiciously kidnapped a foreign leader! LOL!"
DEMS: "... that's illegal"
GOP: "We *said* LOL!"
DEMS: "... that's illegal"
GOP: "We *said* LOL!"
January 3, 2026 at 10:14 PM
GOP: "Hey, we just unilaterally and extra-judiciously kidnapped a foreign leader! LOL!"
DEMS: "... that's illegal"
GOP: "We *said* LOL!"
DEMS: "... that's illegal"
GOP: "We *said* LOL!"
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So much of American history is just impulsive and extremely stupid elites, who don't believe in consequences because they have never personally experienced them, doing highly consequential stuff because they're bored or believe it might make them richer. I guess a lot of our culture, too.
January 3, 2026 at 7:22 PM
So much of American history is just impulsive and extremely stupid elites, who don't believe in consequences because they have never personally experienced them, doing highly consequential stuff because they're bored or believe it might make them richer. I guess a lot of our culture, too.
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Stephen Miller has not been jailed for those lies.
But two different judges ruled that Trump was lying abt Kilmar Abgrego.
And that’s just for starters.
But two different judges ruled that Trump was lying abt Kilmar Abgrego.
And that’s just for starters.
This has been gearing up for Trump’s entire first year, at least back to when a FOIA release to @freedom.press showed the administration was unabashedly lying when it invoked the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans to El Salvador.
And the administration has yet to face a single consequence.
And the administration has yet to face a single consequence.
Spy Agencies Do Not Think Venezuela Directs Gang, Declassified Memo Shows
www.nytimes.com
January 3, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Stephen Miller has not been jailed for those lies.
But two different judges ruled that Trump was lying abt Kilmar Abgrego.
And that’s just for starters.
But two different judges ruled that Trump was lying abt Kilmar Abgrego.
And that’s just for starters.
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You ever think about how the Roman Senate kept meeting centuries into the reigns of emperors. Hanging out, shooting the shit, giving speeches, and play-acting that their positions of privilege remained positions of power.
January 3, 2026 at 6:36 PM
You ever think about how the Roman Senate kept meeting centuries into the reigns of emperors. Hanging out, shooting the shit, giving speeches, and play-acting that their positions of privilege remained positions of power.
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NO WAR. FULL STOP.
Trump has already launched an unconstitutional war for oil. We’re organizing now.
Join us TODAY for a protest sign–making party at campaign HQ as we prepare for the larger Emergency Day of Action downtown opposing war on Venezuela.
🕝 2:30–3:30 PM
📍 7016 N Clark St, Rogers Park
Trump has already launched an unconstitutional war for oil. We’re organizing now.
Join us TODAY for a protest sign–making party at campaign HQ as we prepare for the larger Emergency Day of Action downtown opposing war on Venezuela.
🕝 2:30–3:30 PM
📍 7016 N Clark St, Rogers Park
January 3, 2026 at 8:04 PM
NO WAR. FULL STOP.
Trump has already launched an unconstitutional war for oil. We’re organizing now.
Join us TODAY for a protest sign–making party at campaign HQ as we prepare for the larger Emergency Day of Action downtown opposing war on Venezuela.
🕝 2:30–3:30 PM
📍 7016 N Clark St, Rogers Park
Trump has already launched an unconstitutional war for oil. We’re organizing now.
Join us TODAY for a protest sign–making party at campaign HQ as we prepare for the larger Emergency Day of Action downtown opposing war on Venezuela.
🕝 2:30–3:30 PM
📍 7016 N Clark St, Rogers Park
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Impeach, convict, remove.
January 3, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Impeach, convict, remove.
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babe wake up, they're doing insider trading on war crimes
“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 8:38 PM
babe wake up, they're doing insider trading on war crimes
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January 3, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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at least part of everything this government does is to impress a handful of psychos on twitter
Several of the photos have Twitter up on a screen in the background but I can’t make out what search term appears
January 3, 2026 at 7:38 PM
at least part of everything this government does is to impress a handful of psychos on twitter
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What JD Vance really means by this is that Maduro is bound by US laws but Trump is not.
January 3, 2026 at 8:38 PM
What JD Vance really means by this is that Maduro is bound by US laws but Trump is not.
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"The President in every possible instance shall consult with Congress before introducing United States Armed Forces into hostilities or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances." 50 USC 1542
News: Gang of Eight in Congress were only notified about Trump's Venezuela operation after it began, source familiar tells me. That means the heads of the Intelligence Committees in Senate and House were *not* consulted. Just crazy.
January 3, 2026 at 8:13 PM
"The President in every possible instance shall consult with Congress before introducing United States Armed Forces into hostilities or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances." 50 USC 1542