Michael Rodriguez
@michaelrodriguez.bsky.social
Historian, Explorer of imagination, and Writer of contemporary romance, erotica, and fantasy
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True, in fact when Xi purged the military officers, he just caused serious discomfort to the PLA. Also, he confiscated their phones and computers. Finally, just like in Russia and Iran...the leadership will be ill-equipped for, for real battle like Ukraine.
January 28, 2026 at 6:35 AM
True, in fact when Xi purged the military officers, he just caused serious discomfort to the PLA. Also, he confiscated their phones and computers. Finally, just like in Russia and Iran...the leadership will be ill-equipped for, for real battle like Ukraine.
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Heck even Xi is now facing the problem of his own army falling apart because of valuing loyalty over actual competence and experience.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlBD...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlBD...
January 28, 2026 at 6:22 AM
Heck even Xi is now facing the problem of his own army falling apart because of valuing loyalty over actual competence and experience.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlBD...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlBD...
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January 28, 2026 at 4:36 AM
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As someone whose disabilities include extreme sensitivity to smells AND allergies to a lot of things like commercial cleaning products, chemical assaults are a very quick way to piss me off. Even if it was something as "mundane" or "harmless" as hair spray or whatever.
January 28, 2026 at 3:45 AM
As someone whose disabilities include extreme sensitivity to smells AND allergies to a lot of things like commercial cleaning products, chemical assaults are a very quick way to piss me off. Even if it was something as "mundane" or "harmless" as hair spray or whatever.
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"No, it's more sad than that. It's not just that they don't UNDERSTAND foundational pieces of modern culture...
...James O'Keefe actually has never even WATCHED 'Godfather Part II."
...James O'Keefe actually has never even WATCHED 'Godfather Part II."
January 28, 2026 at 3:40 AM
"No, it's more sad than that. It's not just that they don't UNDERSTAND foundational pieces of modern culture...
...James O'Keefe actually has never even WATCHED 'Godfather Part II."
...James O'Keefe actually has never even WATCHED 'Godfather Part II."
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I say this as a student of history for a shockingly long time, the number of competent fascists is zero.
There’s never a grand conspiracy, never some shadowy person controlling everything, they get by on dumb luck, craven opportunists, and people who should know better saying not to overreact.
There’s never a grand conspiracy, never some shadowy person controlling everything, they get by on dumb luck, craven opportunists, and people who should know better saying not to overreact.
January 27, 2026 at 11:25 PM
I say this as a student of history for a shockingly long time, the number of competent fascists is zero.
There’s never a grand conspiracy, never some shadowy person controlling everything, they get by on dumb luck, craven opportunists, and people who should know better saying not to overreact.
There’s never a grand conspiracy, never some shadowy person controlling everything, they get by on dumb luck, craven opportunists, and people who should know better saying not to overreact.
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This. All of it.
There is no master plan. No evil geniuses.
It's The Great and Powerful Oz all the damn way down.
There is no master plan. No evil geniuses.
It's The Great and Powerful Oz all the damn way down.
I say this as a student of history for a shockingly long time, the number of competent fascists is zero.
There’s never a grand conspiracy, never some shadowy person controlling everything, they get by on dumb luck, craven opportunists, and people who should know better saying not to overreact.
There’s never a grand conspiracy, never some shadowy person controlling everything, they get by on dumb luck, craven opportunists, and people who should know better saying not to overreact.
January 28, 2026 at 2:49 AM
This. All of it.
There is no master plan. No evil geniuses.
It's The Great and Powerful Oz all the damn way down.
There is no master plan. No evil geniuses.
It's The Great and Powerful Oz all the damn way down.
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Her name is Génesis Ester Gutiérrez Castellano
ICE deported a 5-year-old US citizen to Honduras, where she had never been, after holding her & her mother in a hotel room 80 miles from home for several days and not allowing them access to a lawyer www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Five-year-old deported to Honduras despite being US citizen is latest child victim of Trump crackdown
Mother whose visa application was pending says she will send girl back to US soon accompanied by another relative
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Her name is Génesis Ester Gutiérrez Castellano
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For all his progressiveness, he was about 60 years ahead of his time, putting him about 60 years behind today. He also had a 'white mans burden' paternalistic view of things. And he spearheaded the expansion of executive power that has a direct line to the felon's bullshit today.
January 28, 2026 at 1:01 AM
For all his progressiveness, he was about 60 years ahead of his time, putting him about 60 years behind today. He also had a 'white mans burden' paternalistic view of things. And he spearheaded the expansion of executive power that has a direct line to the felon's bullshit today.
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Look, all they need is more training in (checks notes) the most basic concepts of what customs and borders are.
English translation of statement from Ecuadorian Consulate regarding ICE’s attempt to enter their building in Minneapolis today:
January 28, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Look, all they need is more training in (checks notes) the most basic concepts of what customs and borders are.
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I'm not, and would never, try to reduce the horror of the murders of Alex and Renee, but this exact thing has been happening to black Americans forever. We all know that right? It just doesn't tend to hit the news cycle. It's important that everyone be fully aware of this.
January 28, 2026 at 12:39 AM
I'm not, and would never, try to reduce the horror of the murders of Alex and Renee, but this exact thing has been happening to black Americans forever. We all know that right? It just doesn't tend to hit the news cycle. It's important that everyone be fully aware of this.
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"Why are you blaming the leftists who voted third party instead of Harris? Add it all up and it wouldn't make up the difference"
Yeah, but it CONTRIBUTED. The issue doesn't STOP there, either.
Yeah, but it CONTRIBUTED. The issue doesn't STOP there, either.
January 28, 2026 at 12:29 AM
"Why are you blaming the leftists who voted third party instead of Harris? Add it all up and it wouldn't make up the difference"
Yeah, but it CONTRIBUTED. The issue doesn't STOP there, either.
Yeah, but it CONTRIBUTED. The issue doesn't STOP there, either.
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I wish more people would be more open to the idea that multiple things can contribute to a problem, and there isn't just a single, direct cause. It'd make these conversations much easier, since that seems to be where things break down as often as not.
January 28, 2026 at 12:29 AM
I wish more people would be more open to the idea that multiple things can contribute to a problem, and there isn't just a single, direct cause. It'd make these conversations much easier, since that seems to be where things break down as often as not.
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The GOP stole Florida in 2000, but the election only hinged on Florida because Gore lost New Hampshire. Only time since the 80s a Dem has ever lost NH.
If just *A THIRD* of Nader's voters in NH had voted Gore instead, he wouldn't have even needed Florida.
THAT'S what I'm referring to.
If just *A THIRD* of Nader's voters in NH had voted Gore instead, he wouldn't have even needed Florida.
THAT'S what I'm referring to.
I explained why he’s wrong and he turned off replies so I gotta qt to call this guy a moron for not knowing that Al Gore literally WON the 2000 election and the Republicans just straight-up stole it. AI is obviously evil but one could probably replace this guy and nobody would notice.
January 28, 2026 at 12:26 AM
The GOP stole Florida in 2000, but the election only hinged on Florida because Gore lost New Hampshire. Only time since the 80s a Dem has ever lost NH.
If just *A THIRD* of Nader's voters in NH had voted Gore instead, he wouldn't have even needed Florida.
THAT'S what I'm referring to.
If just *A THIRD* of Nader's voters in NH had voted Gore instead, he wouldn't have even needed Florida.
THAT'S what I'm referring to.
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Pre-abolishing roughly 85-90% of ICE's current funding and power before they even got it WAS absolutely on the ballot, yes.
But of course, if you can't solve everything, you may as well solve nothing. THAT'S the leftist way!
But of course, if you can't solve everything, you may as well solve nothing. THAT'S the leftist way!
Was "abolish ICE" on the ballot? Because if not then you're just proving her point.
January 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Pre-abolishing roughly 85-90% of ICE's current funding and power before they even got it WAS absolutely on the ballot, yes.
But of course, if you can't solve everything, you may as well solve nothing. THAT'S the leftist way!
But of course, if you can't solve everything, you may as well solve nothing. THAT'S the leftist way!
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This is not a fucking sports event.
January 28, 2026 at 12:19 AM
This is not a fucking sports event.
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I have a former student who, among other things in her State Dept job, organizes events at embassies. She learned the basics as the mother of four sons.
January 27, 2026 at 11:55 PM
I have a former student who, among other things in her State Dept job, organizes events at embassies. She learned the basics as the mother of four sons.
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Every one of those military guys who are stunned that protesters in Minnesota can be organized shoved off the planning for their military unit's family appreciation days or unit morale days to the one female officer or NCO in the unit.
January 26, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Every one of those military guys who are stunned that protesters in Minnesota can be organized shoved off the planning for their military unit's family appreciation days or unit morale days to the one female officer or NCO in the unit.
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Come on.bThat man showing any courage in the face of fire? It wouldn't have gone that way had it been a real scenario. Be careful guys. But keep it up!
January 27, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Come on.bThat man showing any courage in the face of fire? It wouldn't have gone that way had it been a real scenario. Be careful guys. But keep it up!
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police unions will fuss and fume about it and probably some pro-cop Dems will waver due to that but we will never have another opportunity like this one without so much more bloodshed. DO IT ALL AND DO IT NOW. if the police unions want to fight to keep QI they’ll be outing themselves as Team Murder
January 27, 2026 at 10:07 PM
police unions will fuss and fume about it and probably some pro-cop Dems will waver due to that but we will never have another opportunity like this one without so much more bloodshed. DO IT ALL AND DO IT NOW. if the police unions want to fight to keep QI they’ll be outing themselves as Team Murder
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never been a better moment to go after qualified immunity for EVERYONE, not just ICE. Pressley never misses
There's no ICE accountability without ending qualified immunity.
They're murdering people. There won't be justice for the lives they've stolen, but there must be accountability.
My bill with @markey.senate.gov would ensure families can sue the agents murdering their loved ones.
They're murdering people. There won't be justice for the lives they've stolen, but there must be accountability.
My bill with @markey.senate.gov would ensure families can sue the agents murdering their loved ones.
January 27, 2026 at 10:04 PM
never been a better moment to go after qualified immunity for EVERYONE, not just ICE. Pressley never misses
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Wait! Love thy neighbor means my actual in real life next to me neighbor and not profit profit profit?!
January 27, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Wait! Love thy neighbor means my actual in real life next to me neighbor and not profit profit profit?!
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after the Latverian tariff fiasco Doom is very unhappy with the Trump administration
It’s weirdly hard to think of supervillains who’d work with our stupid evil government simply because the overwhelming majority of them have pride. It’d have to be someone really desperate to be somebody like Stilt-Man or some shit. Doctor Doom types aren’t insecure enough. Maybe the Joker would.
January 27, 2026 at 10:19 PM
after the Latverian tariff fiasco Doom is very unhappy with the Trump administration
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Does it really help me make sense of higher education to run a trash opinion piece advocating for the university to become part of the immigration enforcement apparatus?
Or is it just a desire for endowments to profit from fascism? 🤔
Or is it just a desire for endowments to profit from fascism? 🤔
Opinion | To Avoid More Tragic Deaths, ICE Needs Higher Education and Training Standards
Higher ed can play an important role in making federal immigration enforcement safer. https://bit.ly/4bRR5fx
#EDUSKy #HigherEd #AcademicSky
Higher ed can play an important role in making federal immigration enforcement safer. https://bit.ly/4bRR5fx
#EDUSKy #HigherEd #AcademicSky
January 27, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Does it really help me make sense of higher education to run a trash opinion piece advocating for the university to become part of the immigration enforcement apparatus?
Or is it just a desire for endowments to profit from fascism? 🤔
Or is it just a desire for endowments to profit from fascism? 🤔