manes
@michaelanes.bsky.social
Cognitive psychologist | Wittenberg University
Cog(neuro)(science), gender, race, music, 🇵🇱
Direct Wittenberg Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad & Witt in Poland with political theorist Heather Wright. He/him
Cog(neuro)(science), gender, race, music, 🇵🇱
Direct Wittenberg Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad & Witt in Poland with political theorist Heather Wright. He/him
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Mainstream media stop normalizing illegal wars challenge
January 4, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Mainstream media stop normalizing illegal wars challenge
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No, in fact, these sustained attacks were termed programs by Israelis. (otherwise not a term I’d use on my own) Yet, although there are similarities, this is in the Negev.. they’re ostensibly Israeli citizens, these Bedouins. Some performed incredibly heroic acts saving lives on Oct 7.
January 3, 2026 at 11:25 PM
No, in fact, these sustained attacks were termed programs by Israelis. (otherwise not a term I’d use on my own) Yet, although there are similarities, this is in the Negev.. they’re ostensibly Israeli citizens, these Bedouins. Some performed incredibly heroic acts saving lives on Oct 7.
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The Bedouin of Tarabeen A-Sane’ protest the ongoing attacks on the village.
Israeli police have repeatedly raided the village of Tarabeen a-Sane’, attacking and arresting residents. This is after Itamar Ben Gvir visited the village incited hatred against the residents.
📸 Avishay Mohar
Israeli police have repeatedly raided the village of Tarabeen a-Sane’, attacking and arresting residents. This is after Itamar Ben Gvir visited the village incited hatred against the residents.
📸 Avishay Mohar
January 3, 2026 at 11:14 PM
The Bedouin of Tarabeen A-Sane’ protest the ongoing attacks on the village.
Israeli police have repeatedly raided the village of Tarabeen a-Sane’, attacking and arresting residents. This is after Itamar Ben Gvir visited the village incited hatred against the residents.
📸 Avishay Mohar
Israeli police have repeatedly raided the village of Tarabeen a-Sane’, attacking and arresting residents. This is after Itamar Ben Gvir visited the village incited hatred against the residents.
📸 Avishay Mohar
The Glamour of Teaching.
January 3, 2026, 2:26 pm.
January 3, 2026, 2:26 pm.
January 3, 2026 at 7:21 PM
The Glamour of Teaching.
January 3, 2026, 2:26 pm.
January 3, 2026, 2:26 pm.
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The corollary to this is acknowledging that the only people who can stop this are <Republicans> in Congress, & everyone - especially journalists - should stop giving them total free passes every day & asking them nonstop why they aren’t fulfilling their oaths & upholding the law or the Constitution.
To the extent anyone wants to invoke Congress at all, why do it as an abstraction? Congress is weak and isn't going to rein Trump in because the Republican Party supports him no matter what and needs to be removed from power. Just say that.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., expresses support for Trump’s military action in Venezuela.
January 3, 2026 at 4:13 PM
The corollary to this is acknowledging that the only people who can stop this are <Republicans> in Congress, & everyone - especially journalists - should stop giving them total free passes every day & asking them nonstop why they aren’t fulfilling their oaths & upholding the law or the Constitution.
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The House Armed Services Committee also was not briefed, I've confirmed.
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 3:58 PM
The House Armed Services Committee also was not briefed, I've confirmed.
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[Jeffries voice] invading venezuela will not help reduce the cost of living for hardworking american families
January 3, 2026 at 7:24 AM
[Jeffries voice] invading venezuela will not help reduce the cost of living for hardworking american families
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As much as we don't want WWIII: This Time It's Even Stupider, this seems suboptimal
Statement on behalf of the European Union indicates Trump will not receive pushback from Europe for his actions in Venezuela:
I have spoken with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and our Ambassador in Caracas. The EU is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela.
The EU has repeatedly stated that Mr Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a peaceful transition. (1/2)
The EU has repeatedly stated that Mr Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a peaceful transition. (1/2)
January 3, 2026 at 11:25 AM
As much as we don't want WWIII: This Time It's Even Stupider, this seems suboptimal
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One of rock's most essential sidemen, John Paul Jones as bassist use space and precision as a complement to John Bonham. His synth colors deepened on IN THROUGH THE OUT DOOR. Happy birthday. humanizingthevacuum.wordpress.com/2018/09/07/r...
Ranking Led Zeppelin albums
And now for rankings of a damn good band. My picks for tracks. 1. Houses of the Holy (1973) Leading with two scorchers, this imperial phase record doesn’t let up even with a dead spot called …
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January 3, 2026 at 11:18 AM
One of rock's most essential sidemen, John Paul Jones as bassist use space and precision as a complement to John Bonham. His synth colors deepened on IN THROUGH THE OUT DOOR. Happy birthday. humanizingthevacuum.wordpress.com/2018/09/07/r...
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Here's a script. (Thanks Celeste!)
I'd add a call for the rep to impeach Trump and support efforts to remove him from office.
I'd add a call for the rep to impeach Trump and support efforts to remove him from office.
Call your reps + please read the thread. Do it now, please.
Script.
Script.
January 3, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Here's a script. (Thanks Celeste!)
I'd add a call for the rep to impeach Trump and support efforts to remove him from office.
I'd add a call for the rep to impeach Trump and support efforts to remove him from office.
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Well, so much for my "I will not stress eat over political matters" resolution.
January 3, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Well, so much for my "I will not stress eat over political matters" resolution.
Well, I've never stopped the caffeinated coffee before 6 am before today.
January 3, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Well, I've never stopped the caffeinated coffee before 6 am before today.
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Damn, they’re going to hold a show trial aren’t they.
January 3, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Damn, they’re going to hold a show trial aren’t they.
Leaders want to extract every bit of wealth from the earth and people - while the getting hasn't collapsed yet - and I just want to wake up at a non-indecent hour and do my Wordle without grinding my teeth to nubs.
January 3, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Leaders want to extract every bit of wealth from the earth and people - while the getting hasn't collapsed yet - and I just want to wake up at a non-indecent hour and do my Wordle without grinding my teeth to nubs.
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Feels kind of silly to have the UN housed in this country.
January 3, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Feels kind of silly to have the UN housed in this country.
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We're going to need a bigger Hague.
January 3, 2026 at 9:51 AM
We're going to need a bigger Hague.
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A lot of the mainstream commentary and analysis seems to be breaking up on the rocks of this unavoidable fact.
There is no way to assess the situation and predict what comes next because there is no organizing logic for what is happening.
There is no way to assess the situation and predict what comes next because there is no organizing logic for what is happening.
Some random thoughts besides the illegality of it all.
1. There's no tactical or strategic logic to it because to the extent Venezuela represents a problem, it is not one that military force can solve.
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1. There's no tactical or strategic logic to it because to the extent Venezuela represents a problem, it is not one that military force can solve.
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January 3, 2026 at 10:11 AM
A lot of the mainstream commentary and analysis seems to be breaking up on the rocks of this unavoidable fact.
There is no way to assess the situation and predict what comes next because there is no organizing logic for what is happening.
There is no way to assess the situation and predict what comes next because there is no organizing logic for what is happening.
I'm sure this has been said but...Wake up, honey, it's World War III.
January 3, 2026 at 10:40 AM
I'm sure this has been said but...Wake up, honey, it's World War III.
Charlie Chaplin had everything so right in 1940. Trump is more stupid than Adenoid Hynkel.
January 3, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Charlie Chaplin had everything so right in 1940. Trump is more stupid than Adenoid Hynkel.
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Early reaction from members of Congress to the strikes on Venezuela.
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), a Trump ally, wants answers: “I look forward to learning what, if anything, might constitutionally justify this action in the absence of a declaration of war or authorization for the use of military force."
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), a Trump ally, wants answers: “I look forward to learning what, if anything, might constitutionally justify this action in the absence of a declaration of war or authorization for the use of military force."
January 3, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Early reaction from members of Congress to the strikes on Venezuela.
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), a Trump ally, wants answers: “I look forward to learning what, if anything, might constitutionally justify this action in the absence of a declaration of war or authorization for the use of military force."
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), a Trump ally, wants answers: “I look forward to learning what, if anything, might constitutionally justify this action in the absence of a declaration of war or authorization for the use of military force."
House Republicans need to do something now. This is on them.
Representative Mike Turner (OH), what are you going to do? On Dec 23rd you were supportive of boarding the Venezuelan ship. What now?
Representative Mike Turner (OH), what are you going to do? On Dec 23rd you were supportive of boarding the Venezuelan ship. What now?
January 3, 2026 at 10:33 AM
House Republicans need to do something now. This is on them.
Representative Mike Turner (OH), what are you going to do? On Dec 23rd you were supportive of boarding the Venezuelan ship. What now?
Representative Mike Turner (OH), what are you going to do? On Dec 23rd you were supportive of boarding the Venezuelan ship. What now?
What's the good of "stopping" all those wars if you're just going to start another one?
January 3, 2026 at 10:28 AM
What's the good of "stopping" all those wars if you're just going to start another one?
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The rules-based international order was always a euphemism for what the US government was prepared to back with force, but kidnapping a foreign leader does suggest that DJT needs to watch much less television. This is the scheme of a Batman villain.
January 3, 2026 at 10:23 AM
The rules-based international order was always a euphemism for what the US government was prepared to back with force, but kidnapping a foreign leader does suggest that DJT needs to watch much less television. This is the scheme of a Batman villain.
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Whatever you might think of Maduro, the seizure and kidnapping of a head of state takes us to a very dark place. Vast, arbitrary, extra-legal power, which could be exercised almost anywhere, regardless of the character of the target government.
January 3, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Whatever you might think of Maduro, the seizure and kidnapping of a head of state takes us to a very dark place. Vast, arbitrary, extra-legal power, which could be exercised almost anywhere, regardless of the character of the target government.