Scott Hudson
@scotthudson4.bsky.social
Nature loving, politics and current affairs junky who has been lucky enough to end up in the Czech Republic after years of being a teacher in NYC, a human rights activist in Latin America and a book lover wherever I've gone.
It's crazy the US is willing to close the airspace over Venezuela based on nothing but DJT's desire to look like a tough guy, while Ukraine has asked for nearly four years for this against daily bombardments from Russia & gotten a hard no every time. Pure idiocy. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Donald Trump says airspace above and around Venezuela is closed
President made declaration in a social media post, after FAA last week warned airlines of ‘worsening security situation’
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
It's crazy the US is willing to close the airspace over Venezuela based on nothing but DJT's desire to look like a tough guy, while Ukraine has asked for nearly four years for this against daily bombardments from Russia & gotten a hard no every time. Pure idiocy. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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Since when do Americans “do business “with their government in this fashion?
How did the @nytimes.com editors let this sentence appear?
"Critics have likened Mr. Trump’s approach to extortion, while others have chalked it up as a cost of doing business with this administration."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
"Critics have likened Mr. Trump’s approach to extortion, while others have chalked it up as a cost of doing business with this administration."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Northwestern University Nears Deal to Resolve Its Conflict With the White House
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Since when do Americans “do business “with their government in this fashion?
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It’s not a bias. It’s a transaction. Tens of millions of Ukrainian lives and the remnants of American respectability in exchange for an increase in the private fortunes of a few people.
President Vladimir Putin of Russia on Thursday defended President Trump’s special envoy against accusations of pro-Kremlin bias.
Putin Defends Witkoff Against Accusations of Pro-Russia Bias
The Russian leader called the U.S. special envoy “an intelligent man” who is properly representing his country in peace negotiations.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It’s not a bias. It’s a transaction. Tens of millions of Ukrainian lives and the remnants of American respectability in exchange for an increase in the private fortunes of a few people.
No surprise given the cruelty & overall cluelessness of DJT's goon squads, but sending Burmese dissidents & exiles back to Myanmar while the junta is still using violence w/ complete impunity makes no sense. Another needless stain on America's global reputation. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Junta hails end to US protected status for Myanmar nationals
Human rights monitors say it is not safe to return, citing reports of ‘serious crimes in the run-up to elections’
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:53 PM
No surprise given the cruelty & overall cluelessness of DJT's goon squads, but sending Burmese dissidents & exiles back to Myanmar while the junta is still using violence w/ complete impunity makes no sense. Another needless stain on America's global reputation. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
It's clear that DJT & his court jester Witkoff are either Russian assets or simply so corrupt & greedy that Putin knows he can continue to dangle enough lucre that they'll betray Ukraine, NATO and the global community again and again. Treason isn't a standard thing. www.politico.eu/article/dona...
Trump backs Witkoff after leak reveals he advised top Putin aide on Ukraine deal
“That’s a standard thing,” shrugs U.S. president.
www.politico.eu
November 26, 2025 at 11:53 AM
It's clear that DJT & his court jester Witkoff are either Russian assets or simply so corrupt & greedy that Putin knows he can continue to dangle enough lucre that they'll betray Ukraine, NATO and the global community again and again. Treason isn't a standard thing. www.politico.eu/article/dona...
If Rep. Don Bacon wants to show DJT & Johnson how upset he is, the answer isn't to resign. He should change parties & convince a few other Republican in the House to do so. If the Democrats controlled the House the entire DJT sham would fall apart. That's all folks! www.axios.com/2025/11/25/d...
Scoop: GOP Rep. Don Bacon weighed resignation over Trump's Russia-Ukraine peace plan
Rep. Don Bacon said he was "so angry" at Trump's proposed Ukraine plan that he "thought about" resigning in protest.
www.axios.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:03 PM
If Rep. Don Bacon wants to show DJT & Johnson how upset he is, the answer isn't to resign. He should change parties & convince a few other Republican in the House to do so. If the Democrats controlled the House the entire DJT sham would fall apart. That's all folks! www.axios.com/2025/11/25/d...
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I swore an oath to the Constitution in 1986. I've upheld it through 25 years of service and every day since I retired.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
November 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I swore an oath to the Constitution in 1986. I've upheld it through 25 years of service and every day since I retired.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
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We are in a bizarre moment of diplomatic history. The purported "peace plan" that appeared a few days ago begins in Russian unreality and American weakness. Demanding everything of Ukraine and nothing of Russia, its purpose is imperialism and profiteering.
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Russian Unreality and American Weakness
Notes from a bizarre moment of diplomatic history
snyder.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
We are in a bizarre moment of diplomatic history. The purported "peace plan" that appeared a few days ago begins in Russian unreality and American weakness. Demanding everything of Ukraine and nothing of Russia, its purpose is imperialism and profiteering.
snyder.substack.com/p/russian-un...
snyder.substack.com/p/russian-un...
El douche DJT never cared about Ukraine. It was just a crisis for extracting whatever he can for himself & to stay close w/ Putler for corrupt purposes. The utter incompetence of Witkoff, & Rubio is there for all to see. Ukraine will defend itself, Europe must step up www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...
Trump Calls Ukraine Ungrateful, Again, for U.S. Support in War With Russia
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:58 PM
El douche DJT never cared about Ukraine. It was just a crisis for extracting whatever he can for himself & to stay close w/ Putler for corrupt purposes. The utter incompetence of Witkoff, & Rubio is there for all to see. Ukraine will defend itself, Europe must step up www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...
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We have a US administration trying to bully Ukrainians into accepting Russia’s proposal that their sovereignty be undone. Aside from the naked injustice of this, there are five basic practical reasons why it would make the world far more dangerous.
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The Putin-Witkoff Plan Worsens the War
Five Reasons the US should not help Russia subjugate Ukraine
snyder.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We have a US administration trying to bully Ukrainians into accepting Russia’s proposal that their sovereignty be undone. Aside from the naked injustice of this, there are five basic practical reasons why it would make the world far more dangerous.
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This is what is happening.
We spent a year investigating billionaires for @washingtonpost.com.
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
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We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
November 22, 2025 at 4:29 AM
This is what is happening.
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The “deal” deprives Ukraine of everything it has won by withstanding Russian aggression and defending the borders of Europe.
It rewards Russian lawlessness—and makes America complicit in the lawlessness.
It’s the end of post WWII American power.
www.greatpower.us/p/28-points-...
It rewards Russian lawlessness—and makes America complicit in the lawlessness.
It’s the end of post WWII American power.
www.greatpower.us/p/28-points-...
28 Points Later
A definitive guide to the Russian zombie diplomacy of Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine — aka what happens when you let the Russians eat your brains
www.greatpower.us
November 22, 2025 at 11:44 AM
The “deal” deprives Ukraine of everything it has won by withstanding Russian aggression and defending the borders of Europe.
It rewards Russian lawlessness—and makes America complicit in the lawlessness.
It’s the end of post WWII American power.
www.greatpower.us/p/28-points-...
It rewards Russian lawlessness—and makes America complicit in the lawlessness.
It’s the end of post WWII American power.
www.greatpower.us/p/28-points-...
Horrified by what US is doing to Ukraine. After enduring 4 years of unprovoked aggression and constant bombardment, Ukraine is to reward Russia w/ territory it didn't conquer, absolve Ru of all war crimes and get no security guarantees b/c DJT needs a win. WTF Ahole. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/u...
Trump Offers a Ukraine Peace Plan the Kremlin Can Love
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Horrified by what US is doing to Ukraine. After enduring 4 years of unprovoked aggression and constant bombardment, Ukraine is to reward Russia w/ territory it didn't conquer, absolve Ru of all war crimes and get no security guarantees b/c DJT needs a win. WTF Ahole. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/u...
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We have a US administration trying to bully Ukrainians into accepting Russia’s proposal that their sovereignty be undone. Aside from the naked injustice of this, there are five basic practical reasons why it would make the world far more dangerous.
(video)
snyder.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
(video)
snyder.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
The Putin-Witkoff Plan Worsens the War
Five Reasons the US should not help Russia subjugate Ukraine
snyder.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
We have a US administration trying to bully Ukrainians into accepting Russia’s proposal that their sovereignty be undone. Aside from the naked injustice of this, there are five basic practical reasons why it would make the world far more dangerous.
(video)
snyder.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
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snyder.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
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"One side is led by fascists. It’s like saying the Civil War, the problem with the Civil War was polarization ...It’s nonsensical. It’s just fascism enabling." www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
I study fascism. I’ve already fled America.
On this week’s “More To The Story,” former Yale philosophy professor Jason Stanley explains his recent move to Canada and calls the Trump administration’s takeover of the US government a “coup.”
www.motherjones.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
"One side is led by fascists. It’s like saying the Civil War, the problem with the Civil War was polarization ...It’s nonsensical. It’s just fascism enabling." www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
If even half of Witkoff's peace plan is true, then the US has completed its betrayal of Ukraine since DJT returned to office. Zelenskyy has to at least try & buy time with the hope that DJT's mind - or at least what's left of it - can be changed...again. Total BS. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Ukraine banned from Nato, Russia readmitted to the G8 and territory ceded: what’s in Trump’s draft plan
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he expects to discuss the plan – which was reportedly drafted by Russian and US officials – with Trump
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:47 AM
If even half of Witkoff's peace plan is true, then the US has completed its betrayal of Ukraine since DJT returned to office. Zelenskyy has to at least try & buy time with the hope that DJT's mind - or at least what's left of it - can be changed...again. Total BS. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
The twisted logic of Russia's Duma about the EU's seizure of frozen assets as "a violation of its sovereign rights" is beyond Orwellian. So Russia can invade & annex parts of Ukraine w/o violating its sovereign rights somehow? Says volumes about Russia, none of it good. www.kyivpost.com/post/64652
Russia Threatens Countermeasures Over Potential Seizure of Its Assets in EU
Russia’s Duma warns of legal retaliation if the EU seizes its frozen assets to fund Ukraine during the full-scale war. Belgium has consistently demanded stronger legal guarantees from the EU.
www.kyivpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The twisted logic of Russia's Duma about the EU's seizure of frozen assets as "a violation of its sovereign rights" is beyond Orwellian. So Russia can invade & annex parts of Ukraine w/o violating its sovereign rights somehow? Says volumes about Russia, none of it good. www.kyivpost.com/post/64652
The Republicans went after Biden for Hunter's relationship with Burisima based on influence pedaling for years. Now that DJT's kids, Witkoff son Zach, & Howard's Lutnick's sons are taking in billions, not a peep. It's worse than Watergate everyday. Total hypocrites. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...
Family Affair: Commerce Secretary’s Sons Cash In on A.I. Frenzy
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The Republicans went after Biden for Hunter's relationship with Burisima based on influence pedaling for years. Now that DJT's kids, Witkoff son Zach, & Howard's Lutnick's sons are taking in billions, not a peep. It's worse than Watergate everyday. Total hypocrites. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...
The NY Times often softens the language it uses on certain topics, but sending DJT's buddy Witkoff to Moscow to get Russian talking points is not 'reviving diplomatic efforts.' Witkoff is a sick joke. His junkets to Russia have nothing to with diplomacy or effort. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/w...
U.S.-Russian Peace Plan Would Force Ukraine to Cede Land and Cut Army
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:53 AM
The NY Times often softens the language it uses on certain topics, but sending DJT's buddy Witkoff to Moscow to get Russian talking points is not 'reviving diplomatic efforts.' Witkoff is a sick joke. His junkets to Russia have nothing to with diplomacy or effort. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/w...
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Beyond that, it shows unprecedented and spectacular spinelessness to obfuscate the murder by a foreign power of a journalist who worked in your country, in your capital, for a newspaper associated with news about your government. (2/2)
November 20, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Beyond that, it shows unprecedented and spectacular spinelessness to obfuscate the murder by a foreign power of a journalist who worked in your country, in your capital, for a newspaper associated with news about your government. (2/2)
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Unprincipled and weak. The murder of journalists is perhaps the single most direct violation of the right to freedom of speech. (1/2)
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 20, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Unprincipled and weak. The murder of journalists is perhaps the single most direct violation of the right to freedom of speech. (1/2)
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This is a pedophilephile administration with a predator at the top.
NEW: When Andrew Tate landed in the US, Customs & Border Protection seized his electronic devices. But @propublica.org found that a White House official told DHS to return the devices, emphasizing that the request came from the White House.
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This is a pedophilephile administration with a predator at the top.
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The use of terror is not a byproduct of Trumpian politics: it is central to how he governs.
(Politico) - An Indiana Senate Republican who President Donald Trump called out in a Truth Social post Sunday for not backing the White House’s plan to draw new congressional maps was later targeted by a swatting, according to local authorities.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:15 AM
The use of terror is not a byproduct of Trumpian politics: it is central to how he governs.
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Something absolutely perfect about Larry Summers riffing about the scourge of woke cancel culture being unfair to predatory men in a friendly email to his pal JEFFREY EPSTEIN.
November 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Something absolutely perfect about Larry Summers riffing about the scourge of woke cancel culture being unfair to predatory men in a friendly email to his pal JEFFREY EPSTEIN.