Nick
@nickwidzowski.bsky.social
Former NYC political hack. Did some climate stuff once (and still do, now and again). Also occasional Liverpool FC posts.
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Nick
@nickwidzowski.bsky.social
· Jun 9
“America was never America to me.
And yet I swear this oath: America will be!” - Langston Hughes
And yet I swear this oath: America will be!” - Langston Hughes
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I know we all say “this is the stupidest timeline” a lot but seriously this is the stupidest timeline
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 3:26 AM
I know we all say “this is the stupidest timeline” a lot but seriously this is the stupidest timeline
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This is nineteenth century Great Power “sphere of influence” talk, essentially no different than Russia‘s view of Ukraine or the rest of its “near abroad.”
It’s been said before, but really worth underlining now: The Trump admin is overthrowing the very post-1945 world order the US itself built.
It’s been said before, but really worth underlining now: The Trump admin is overthrowing the very post-1945 world order the US itself built.
“U.S. officials say that their relationship with Ms. Rodríguez’s interim government will be based on her ability to play by their rules, adding that they reserve the right to take additional military action if she fails to respect America’s interests.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/w...
How Trump Fixed On a Maduro Loyalist as Venezuela’s New Leader
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:25 AM
This is nineteenth century Great Power “sphere of influence” talk, essentially no different than Russia‘s view of Ukraine or the rest of its “near abroad.”
It’s been said before, but really worth underlining now: The Trump admin is overthrowing the very post-1945 world order the US itself built.
It’s been said before, but really worth underlining now: The Trump admin is overthrowing the very post-1945 world order the US itself built.
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TRUMP: WE'RE IN CHARGE OF VENEZUELA
January 5, 2026 at 12:45 AM
TRUMP: WE'RE IN CHARGE OF VENEZUELA
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yep. i can identify any number of structural issues but at the end of the day the basic problem is the republican party. this has been apparent for at least 20 years. it is also an incredibly unpopular observation to make among “serious” people.
Right.
If you want a good explanation of why the American system of government worked well enough for 200 years and then suddenly stopped, it's because Republicans in Congress suddenly started letting their partisan interests COMPLETELY override their institutional interests
If you want a good explanation of why the American system of government worked well enough for 200 years and then suddenly stopped, it's because Republicans in Congress suddenly started letting their partisan interests COMPLETELY override their institutional interests
a lot of problems wouldn't exist if we had a congress with even an ounce of self interest
January 4, 2026 at 11:52 PM
yep. i can identify any number of structural issues but at the end of the day the basic problem is the republican party. this has been apparent for at least 20 years. it is also an incredibly unpopular observation to make among “serious” people.
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“The only thing the elite Washington press corps likes more than a bipartisan commission on debt reduction is a stack of flag-draped coffins.” web.archive.org/web/20200103...
January 4, 2026 at 7:07 PM
“The only thing the elite Washington press corps likes more than a bipartisan commission on debt reduction is a stack of flag-draped coffins.” web.archive.org/web/20200103...
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The elite are repulsive, dim people. There are no grown-ups in the room.
January 4, 2026 at 6:10 PM
The elite are repulsive, dim people. There are no grown-ups in the room.
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People on this website try not to fall for axios rage bait challenge (impossible)
Some Democrats hate that their party is largely positioning itself in opposition to the operation that resulted in Maduro's capture.
"Everything Trump touches must be bad according to the base," one House Dem told @axios.com
Said another: "It looks weak." www.axios.com/2026/01/04/m...
"Everything Trump touches must be bad according to the base," one House Dem told @axios.com
Said another: "It looks weak." www.axios.com/2026/01/04/m...
"It looks weak": Some Democrats want their party to shut up and clap for Maduro's capture
"Everything Trump touches must be bad according to the base," fumed one House Democrat.
www.axios.com
January 4, 2026 at 3:51 PM
People on this website try not to fall for axios rage bait challenge (impossible)
mute Axios... and go
January 4, 2026 at 3:21 PM
mute Axios... and go
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Okay here’s an actual take: the fascist international is at war with the very concept of legitimacy.
Their messaging is so fucking incoherent. Maduro was an illegitimate leader who lost in 2024, which is why we're replacing him with his VP instead of the person who won in 2024. We did this to stop fentanyl, which is why he's indicted for cocaine.
We're also occupying Venezuela via Zoom call.
We're also occupying Venezuela via Zoom call.
January 3, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Okay here’s an actual take: the fascist international is at war with the very concept of legitimacy.
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“When people show you who they are, believe them.”
Why should Trump stop at Venezuela? They’re champing at the bit for territorial expansion. Katie Miller, Stephen Miller‘s wife, posted a map of Greenland marked as a US territory with the words „SOON“.
January 3, 2026 at 11:51 PM
“When people show you who they are, believe them.”
Things fall apart indeed
Final:
Sabres 1
BlueJackets 5
Sabres 1
BlueJackets 5
January 3, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Things fall apart indeed
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Just incredible meme potential
#2: "You are barely smart enough to breathe"
#2: "You are barely smart enough to breathe"
January 3, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Just incredible meme potential
#2: "You are barely smart enough to breathe"
#2: "You are barely smart enough to breathe"
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Ownership and leadership of the NYT is still extremely angry that Mamdani won and is mayor now, huh?
NYT gonna NYT: "Both Mr. Mamdani and Mr. Maduro identify as socialists, though they have no relationship.” — would be funny if they did this every time you write about two capitalists.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
Mamdani Called Trump to Criticize Venezuela Strikes
www.nytimes.com
January 3, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Ownership and leadership of the NYT is still extremely angry that Mamdani won and is mayor now, huh?
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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
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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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to put it lightly this is not how Ds sounded during 2003 and the invasion of Iraq
The Dem Reaction - Lawyers, Guns & Money
Where are the Democrats right now? Friend of the blog Jamie Mayerfeld has done the research: I saw someone write on Facebook: “Only a short matter of time before we see establishment liberals falling ...
www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com
January 3, 2026 at 9:40 PM
to put it lightly this is not how Ds sounded during 2003 and the invasion of Iraq
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Americans are sick and tired of endless war, regime change, and failed attempts to “run” foreign nations.
I am demanding answers & accountability.
I am demanding answers & accountability.
January 3, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Americans are sick and tired of endless war, regime change, and failed attempts to “run” foreign nations.
I am demanding answers & accountability.
I am demanding answers & accountability.
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The average liberal (not rando leftist online searching for clout) is aspirational and believes in the American project. The average conservative wants to turn the country into a combination of Hungary and Russia.
January 3, 2026 at 8:55 PM
The average liberal (not rando leftist online searching for clout) is aspirational and believes in the American project. The average conservative wants to turn the country into a combination of Hungary and Russia.
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Places that were habitable in previous generations are no longer habitable in today’s climate as rising seas threaten low-lying coastal communities.
www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/f...
www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/f...
‘Worst I’ve ever seen it’: Bay Area flooding strands motorists, threatens homes
Flooding caused by powerful tides inundated coastal communities and disrupted traffic Saturday as residents struggled to protect their homes from rising water.
www.sfchronicle.com
January 3, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Places that were habitable in previous generations are no longer habitable in today’s climate as rising seas threaten low-lying coastal communities.
www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/f...
www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/f...
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secessionists say hi!
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 8:51 PM
secessionists say hi!
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Here's hoping this is a fun repost later this year.
Rep. Cory Mills: "I'm looking at 2026 as the year that dictators fall. This is the rise of the lion"
January 3, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Here's hoping this is a fun repost later this year.
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first as tragedy then as farce. then as farce again. then farce one more time. a little more farce after that. then some farce. and then another farce and more farce after
July 11, 2024 at 6:10 PM
first as tragedy then as farce. then as farce again. then farce one more time. a little more farce after that. then some farce. and then another farce and more farce after
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Trump is a man who is incapable of thinking ahead. He thinks in visuals & TV spots. This is, as @cooperlund.online has noted, a chance for his admin to pump out some flashy (& fashy) war flavored content for media consumption. The idea that Venezuelas gov & ppl gets to answer does not occur to him.
Like it is amazing how Trump doesn’t get that even if most of the world wants Maduro out of power how you do it is more important than if you actually do it
January 3, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Trump is a man who is incapable of thinking ahead. He thinks in visuals & TV spots. This is, as @cooperlund.online has noted, a chance for his admin to pump out some flashy (& fashy) war flavored content for media consumption. The idea that Venezuelas gov & ppl gets to answer does not occur to him.
My favorite book in childhood gotta go and be on the nose again
“Only a judge can sentence you,” said Milo, who remembered reading that in one of his schoolbooks.
“Good point,” replied the policeman, taking off his cap and putting on a long black robe.
“Good point,” replied the policeman, taking off his cap and putting on a long black robe.
January 3, 2026 at 8:02 PM
My favorite book in childhood gotta go and be on the nose again