Julz
@snial.bsky.social
Embedded software engineer, Climate Science junkie, Renewable energy investor, EV driver, Christian, Mac fan
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So yesterday Trump mused about a 3rd term, said ideally he'd cancel elections because Democrats are evil, and today it emerged that he's appropriated all the proceeds of Venezuela's oil industry
can we (ie number 10) *please* stop saying US is our closest ally.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
can we (ie number 10) *please* stop saying US is our closest ally.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Venezuela ‘turning over’ $2bn in oil to US, Trump says, in move that could cut supply to China
Deal indicates Venezuelan government is responding to Trump’s demand that they open up to US oil companies or risk more military intervention
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:20 AM
So yesterday Trump mused about a 3rd term, said ideally he'd cancel elections because Democrats are evil, and today it emerged that he's appropriated all the proceeds of Venezuela's oil industry
can we (ie number 10) *please* stop saying US is our closest ally.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
can we (ie number 10) *please* stop saying US is our closest ally.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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Trump owns the:
✅️ Presidency
✅️ Congress
✅️ Courts
And the GOP-funded, feckless and obedient controlled opposition called:
✅️ Democratic Party
He now controls the:
✅️ Press and main stream media
✅️ Presidency
✅️ Congress
✅️ Courts
And the GOP-funded, feckless and obedient controlled opposition called:
✅️ Democratic Party
He now controls the:
✅️ Press and main stream media
January 6, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Trump owns the:
✅️ Presidency
✅️ Congress
✅️ Courts
And the GOP-funded, feckless and obedient controlled opposition called:
✅️ Democratic Party
He now controls the:
✅️ Press and main stream media
✅️ Presidency
✅️ Congress
✅️ Courts
And the GOP-funded, feckless and obedient controlled opposition called:
✅️ Democratic Party
He now controls the:
✅️ Press and main stream media
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If the UK government had a Culture Secretary, that person would be in a position to take a view about whether child porn on demand was a good thing, or a bad thing. thecritic.co.uk/brin...
January 7, 2026 at 9:49 AM
If the UK government had a Culture Secretary, that person would be in a position to take a view about whether child porn on demand was a good thing, or a bad thing. thecritic.co.uk/brin...
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If the Palestine Action hunger strikers die - which they could do at any moment, as they are now very close to the end - it will be the government that killed them. Today’s column explains why. Please share, and write urgently to your MP.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Let’s be clear: if the Palestine Action hunger strikers die, the government will bear moral responsibility | George Monbiot
The three remaining hunger strikers have been convicted of nothing. Yet with astonishing cruelty, ministers refuse to listen to their reasonable demands, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:07 AM
If the Palestine Action hunger strikers die - which they could do at any moment, as they are now very close to the end - it will be the government that killed them. Today’s column explains why. Please share, and write urgently to your MP.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
@deeplyclassical.bsky.social . Also, see Ian Walker's pinned post from Feb 2025 about Motornormativity. Is this where you got the phrase from, or have you been using it for a while?
This finding of "hidden" public support for green policies strongly echoes our work on pluralistic ignorance when it comes to non-car travel: most people support non-car travel more than car travel, but at the same time they believe this is a minority view
January 6, 2026 at 11:25 AM
@deeplyclassical.bsky.social . Also, see Ian Walker's pinned post from Feb 2025 about Motornormativity. Is this where you got the phrase from, or have you been using it for a while?
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This finding of "hidden" public support for green policies strongly echoes our work on pluralistic ignorance when it comes to non-car travel: most people support non-car travel more than car travel, but at the same time they believe this is a minority view
January 6, 2026 at 8:46 AM
This finding of "hidden" public support for green policies strongly echoes our work on pluralistic ignorance when it comes to non-car travel: most people support non-car travel more than car travel, but at the same time they believe this is a minority view
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Without a hint of irony, Kemi Badenoch - after doing the full ‘Trump was right’ on Venezuela for best part of 10 minutes - when asked about Brexit on Radio 4 Today says ‘sovereignty matters’
Then asked for one big policy, says cutting net zero
Fundamentally unserious
Then asked for one big policy, says cutting net zero
Fundamentally unserious
January 6, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Without a hint of irony, Kemi Badenoch - after doing the full ‘Trump was right’ on Venezuela for best part of 10 minutes - when asked about Brexit on Radio 4 Today says ‘sovereignty matters’
Then asked for one big policy, says cutting net zero
Fundamentally unserious
Then asked for one big policy, says cutting net zero
Fundamentally unserious
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Wes Streeting, "UK secured trading terms with the US"
Sophy Ridge, "That were worse than they were before"
Wes Streeting, "I don't dispute that"
Sophy Ridge, "Has Donald Trump broken international law when it comes to Venezuela?"
Wes Streeting, "I've got nothing to add to that"
Sophy Ridge, "That were worse than they were before"
Wes Streeting, "I don't dispute that"
Sophy Ridge, "Has Donald Trump broken international law when it comes to Venezuela?"
Wes Streeting, "I've got nothing to add to that"
January 6, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Wes Streeting, "UK secured trading terms with the US"
Sophy Ridge, "That were worse than they were before"
Wes Streeting, "I don't dispute that"
Sophy Ridge, "Has Donald Trump broken international law when it comes to Venezuela?"
Wes Streeting, "I've got nothing to add to that"
Sophy Ridge, "That were worse than they were before"
Wes Streeting, "I don't dispute that"
Sophy Ridge, "Has Donald Trump broken international law when it comes to Venezuela?"
Wes Streeting, "I've got nothing to add to that"
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For all those idiots who still believe the Epstein scandal is being orchestrated by the Democrats. The files were not released because the GQP blocked them from you!
He’s a FRAUD, FELON, TRAITOR and most importantly, A PEDOPHILE!!!
He’s a FRAUD, FELON, TRAITOR and most importantly, A PEDOPHILE!!!
January 4, 2026 at 7:45 PM
For all those idiots who still believe the Epstein scandal is being orchestrated by the Democrats. The files were not released because the GQP blocked them from you!
He’s a FRAUD, FELON, TRAITOR and most importantly, A PEDOPHILE!!!
He’s a FRAUD, FELON, TRAITOR and most importantly, A PEDOPHILE!!!
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I can't create new cartoons at the moment because I'm blissfully away in Spain, largely ignoring the news.
But, if you need one - just replace a country in these with Venezuela, Cuba or Mexico and you'll get the idea
But, if you need one - just replace a country in these with Venezuela, Cuba or Mexico and you'll get the idea
January 5, 2026 at 1:11 PM
I can't create new cartoons at the moment because I'm blissfully away in Spain, largely ignoring the news.
But, if you need one - just replace a country in these with Venezuela, Cuba or Mexico and you'll get the idea
But, if you need one - just replace a country in these with Venezuela, Cuba or Mexico and you'll get the idea
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Yes indeed, there it truly is.
January 5, 2026 at 5:29 AM
Yes indeed, there it truly is.
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Trump Claims He Will Run Venezuela—He Can't Even Run A Pez Dispenser
www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/trump-clai...
www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/trump-clai...
Trump Claims He Will Run Venezuela—He Can't Even Run A Pez Dispenser
AOC and Swalwell slam Trump’s failures, we debunk a maga conspiracy theory, and more
www.dworkinsubstack.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Trump Claims He Will Run Venezuela—He Can't Even Run A Pez Dispenser
www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/trump-clai...
www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/trump-clai...
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Four generations of my family have served our country. Service is in my blood. The President wouldn’t know anything about that.
January 5, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Four generations of my family have served our country. Service is in my blood. The President wouldn’t know anything about that.
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Democrats need to grow a f*cking spine.
No more strongly worded letters. It’s time to draft articles of impeachment.
Impeach. Convict. Remove.
No more strongly worded letters. It’s time to draft articles of impeachment.
Impeach. Convict. Remove.
January 4, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Democrats need to grow a f*cking spine.
No more strongly worded letters. It’s time to draft articles of impeachment.
Impeach. Convict. Remove.
No more strongly worded letters. It’s time to draft articles of impeachment.
Impeach. Convict. Remove.
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“Too many politicians, including Labour and the Tories, have tried to beat Reform by stealing their policies and creating an increasingly hostile environment for people of colour, immigrants, #refugees and people seeking asylum" @maggiechapman.bsky.social
greens.scot/news/2026-mu...
greens.scot/news/2026-mu...
January 4, 2026 at 11:58 AM
“Too many politicians, including Labour and the Tories, have tried to beat Reform by stealing their policies and creating an increasingly hostile environment for people of colour, immigrants, #refugees and people seeking asylum" @maggiechapman.bsky.social
greens.scot/news/2026-mu...
greens.scot/news/2026-mu...
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Statement from she who should have been our President.
January 4, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Statement from she who should have been our President.
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Looks like the Starmer-bot has now been programmed with what to say...
January 3, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Looks like the Starmer-bot has now been programmed with what to say...
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Dear SCOTUS
When this blows up in your face, I hope you rethink the term immunity.
When this blows up in your face, I hope you rethink the term immunity.
January 4, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Dear SCOTUS
When this blows up in your face, I hope you rethink the term immunity.
When this blows up in your face, I hope you rethink the term immunity.
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The Truth about Venezuela.
January 4, 2026 at 7:38 PM
The Truth about Venezuela.
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The stupidest people in the world continue to get cheered on by those whose lives will only be made worse by their actions.
While the majority of us remain hostages to it all.
It's so bleak.
While the majority of us remain hostages to it all.
It's so bleak.
January 4, 2026 at 9:53 PM
The stupidest people in the world continue to get cheered on by those whose lives will only be made worse by their actions.
While the majority of us remain hostages to it all.
It's so bleak.
While the majority of us remain hostages to it all.
It's so bleak.
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Your activism will be even more important this year.
Here are 10 crucial things you can do in 2026. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-you-can-do-in-2026
Here are 10 crucial things you can do in 2026. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-you-can-do-in-2026
10 Crucial Things You Can Do in 2026
Your activism will be even more important this year
robertreich.substack.com
January 4, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Your activism will be even more important this year.
Here are 10 crucial things you can do in 2026. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-you-can-do-in-2026
Here are 10 crucial things you can do in 2026. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-you-can-do-in-2026
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Trump is a clear and present danger to our democracy and our national security. He must be stopped at all costs. Both parties need to join forces and impeach indict and incarcerate this madman.
January 4, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Trump is a clear and present danger to our democracy and our national security. He must be stopped at all costs. Both parties need to join forces and impeach indict and incarcerate this madman.