Max Socol
@socol.bsky.social
Community organizer and campaigner. Into socialism and bicycles. Battling the billionaires for housing, healthcare, and climate guarantees - sometimes I win, too. Silver Spring ⛲
[Zach de la Rocha voice]
🎵Some of those that always text you
Are the same that back illegal coups🎵
🎵Some of those that always text you
Are the same that back illegal coups🎵
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 3:29 PM
[Zach de la Rocha voice]
🎵Some of those that always text you
Are the same that back illegal coups🎵
🎵Some of those that always text you
Are the same that back illegal coups🎵
the sound of everyone in america looking directly into the camera
Cilia Flores, who was captured by the U.S. with her husband, Venezuela’s longtime authoritarian president, Nicolás Maduro, is one of the country’s most powerful political figures. She helped consolidate his rule while controlling the judiciary and amassing wealth through corruption, experts say.
Who Is Cilia Flores, the Power Broker Captured Alongside Maduro?
www.nytimes.com
January 4, 2026 at 6:13 AM
the sound of everyone in america looking directly into the camera
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And there ya have it…
Officials from top Wall Street firms will be traveling to Venezuela to investigate “investment prospects” of the country. “The trip will feature about 20 officials from the finance, energy and defense sectors.”
Officials from top Wall Street firms will be traveling to Venezuela to investigate “investment prospects” of the country. “The trip will feature about 20 officials from the finance, energy and defense sectors.”
Finance Industry Eyes Investment Opportunities in Venezuela
Some on Wall Street are already considering possible investment opportunities in Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, according to Charles Myers, chairman of consulting firm Signum Globa...
www.wsj.com
January 3, 2026 at 7:13 PM
And there ya have it…
Officials from top Wall Street firms will be traveling to Venezuela to investigate “investment prospects” of the country. “The trip will feature about 20 officials from the finance, energy and defense sectors.”
Officials from top Wall Street firms will be traveling to Venezuela to investigate “investment prospects” of the country. “The trip will feature about 20 officials from the finance, energy and defense sectors.”
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… Chris Van Hollen, who adds on X that it is “an illegal act of war”
January 3, 2026 at 4:20 PM
… Chris Van Hollen, who adds on X that it is “an illegal act of war”
The GOP, man. They just can't help themselves
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*TRUMP SAYS US WILL 'RUN' VENEZUELA UNTIL TRANSITION POSSIBLE
*TRUMP SAYS US WILL 'RUN' VENEZUELA UNTIL TRANSITION POSSIBLE
January 3, 2026 at 5:54 PM
The GOP, man. They just can't help themselves
Jury nullification has the chance to do the funniest thing...?
If you’re on a grand jury, you now apparently have the power to invalidate congressional authority to authorize wars… so there’s that
January 3, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Jury nullification has the chance to do the funniest thing...?
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It's illegal for the president to relieve student loan debt. It's completely fine for the president to unilaterally decide to have the head of a foreign nation black bagged on foreign soil.
January 3, 2026 at 2:36 PM
It's illegal for the president to relieve student loan debt. It's completely fine for the president to unilaterally decide to have the head of a foreign nation black bagged on foreign soil.
I haven't watched TV news in 20 years but sometimes you can just feel a disturbance in the force from how hard they jacking off to something, pardon the metaphor
January 3, 2026 at 2:50 PM
I haven't watched TV news in 20 years but sometimes you can just feel a disturbance in the force from how hard they jacking off to something, pardon the metaphor
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im just saying it's legal to kidnap other presidents now!! mr xi
January 3, 2026 at 1:57 PM
im just saying it's legal to kidnap other presidents now!! mr xi
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The conservative mind has been ruled for a generation by the fantasy of a brilliant, principled liberal who is led by the spirit of honest inquiry to a humble, weeping conversion to conservatism. And since that has never happened in reality, they have to pay each other to perform it for them.
I truly cannot wait for these incredibly stupid people to find out what happens when you try to wave the flag harder than Fox News
January 3, 2026 at 12:41 AM
The conservative mind has been ruled for a generation by the fantasy of a brilliant, principled liberal who is led by the spirit of honest inquiry to a humble, weeping conversion to conservatism. And since that has never happened in reality, they have to pay each other to perform it for them.
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Obsessed with this juxtaposition
January 2, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Obsessed with this juxtaposition
It's so true! And among many other forces leading to this state of affairs (racism and Islamophobia) it's an important reminder that as far as capital is concerned Trump is a status quo candidate they're happy to support. Zohran, not so much!
as a texan i'll spare people zohran takes but one thing i think we're going to see even more of now that he's mayor is mainstream media shift the goal posts of what having a mandate is. trump had a mandate when he narrowly won but zohran has to reach out to all these factions no matter what
January 2, 2026 at 12:25 AM
It's so true! And among many other forces leading to this state of affairs (racism and Islamophobia) it's an important reminder that as far as capital is concerned Trump is a status quo candidate they're happy to support. Zohran, not so much!
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He’s the exact antithesis of Trump and while some people think we have to be halfway towards what Trump represents even Trump himself was like damn this is pretty great
Mamdani: "While only action can change minds, I promise you this: If you are a New Yorker, I am your mayor. Regardless of whether we agree I will protect you, celebrate with you, mourn along side you, and not for a second hide from you."
January 1, 2026 at 7:50 PM
He’s the exact antithesis of Trump and while some people think we have to be halfway towards what Trump represents even Trump himself was like damn this is pretty great
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Mamdani: We will transform City Hall from one of "no" to one of "how"
"I was elected as a democratic socialist and will govern as a democratic socialist"
"I was elected as a democratic socialist and will govern as a democratic socialist"
January 1, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Mamdani: We will transform City Hall from one of "no" to one of "how"
"I was elected as a democratic socialist and will govern as a democratic socialist"
"I was elected as a democratic socialist and will govern as a democratic socialist"
How many New Yorkers have a clear idea of what Mamdani is committed to? I'll wager a heck of a lot more than usually know what a mayor supposedly wants to do. And if you're a mayor who really does want to do things, and will need to steamroll a bunch of chumps along the way, that's pretty useful!
Mamdani: "The cost of childcare will no longer discourage young adults from starting a family, because we will deliver universal childcare for the many by taxing the wealthiest few"
January 1, 2026 at 8:26 PM
How many New Yorkers have a clear idea of what Mamdani is committed to? I'll wager a heck of a lot more than usually know what a mayor supposedly wants to do. And if you're a mayor who really does want to do things, and will need to steamroll a bunch of chumps along the way, that's pretty useful!
happy new year from our family to yours
December 31, 2025 at 11:04 PM
happy new year from our family to yours
This is hilarious as always but also has more behind the scenes tidbits than usual, loved learning more about how the show comes together
Another ground beefing episode!
If you’ve never listened to CBB, this is a great place to start because we’re counting down numbers 6 through 4 of the best CBB episodes of 2025 as voted on by listeners!!
🎧 available everywhere and ad-free on cbbworld.com
If you’ve never listened to CBB, this is a great place to start because we’re counting down numbers 6 through 4 of the best CBB episodes of 2025 as voted on by listeners!!
🎧 available everywhere and ad-free on cbbworld.com
December 30, 2025 at 12:38 AM
This is hilarious as always but also has more behind the scenes tidbits than usual, loved learning more about how the show comes together
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Netanyahu announces that he's awarding the Israel Prize to President Trump. Trump says it's "surprising and very much appreciated"
December 29, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Netanyahu announces that he's awarding the Israel Prize to President Trump. Trump says it's "surprising and very much appreciated"
The Game of the Year is RV There Yet!
December 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The Game of the Year is RV There Yet!
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@thehill.com recently covered our Jewish community letter of support for Senator Van Hollen amid attacks from the JCRC for Sen. Van Hollen’s record of supporting Palestinian human rights. Our letter now has over 600 signatures from Jewish Marylanders.
Read the article: thehill.com/opinion/whit...
Read the article: thehill.com/opinion/whit...
thehill.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM
@thehill.com recently covered our Jewish community letter of support for Senator Van Hollen amid attacks from the JCRC for Sen. Van Hollen’s record of supporting Palestinian human rights. Our letter now has over 600 signatures from Jewish Marylanders.
Read the article: thehill.com/opinion/whit...
Read the article: thehill.com/opinion/whit...
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Elon's "business empire" is just a half dozen scams in a trench coat #TeslaTakedown
finance.yahoo.com/news/spacex-...
finance.yahoo.com/news/spacex-...
SpaceX Buys Over 1,000 Cybertrucks as Tesla Struggles With Weak Demand
Musk's cross-company purchase raises concerns amid declining sales and excess inventory.
finance.yahoo.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Elon's "business empire" is just a half dozen scams in a trench coat #TeslaTakedown
finance.yahoo.com/news/spacex-...
finance.yahoo.com/news/spacex-...
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Watching THE GREEN KNIGHT again
April 22, 2024 at 7:43 PM
Watching THE GREEN KNIGHT again
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ICE agent recognized out Christmas shopping—throws tantrum when citizens profile him.
"We're trying to prevent you from kidnapping our neighbors," they say.
"I'm not doing anything but walking, leave me alone!" he yells.
"Not right now you're not—but the past 5 days you have."
Philadelphia, PA
"We're trying to prevent you from kidnapping our neighbors," they say.
"I'm not doing anything but walking, leave me alone!" he yells.
"Not right now you're not—but the past 5 days you have."
Philadelphia, PA
December 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
ICE agent recognized out Christmas shopping—throws tantrum when citizens profile him.
"We're trying to prevent you from kidnapping our neighbors," they say.
"I'm not doing anything but walking, leave me alone!" he yells.
"Not right now you're not—but the past 5 days you have."
Philadelphia, PA
"We're trying to prevent you from kidnapping our neighbors," they say.
"I'm not doing anything but walking, leave me alone!" he yells.
"Not right now you're not—but the past 5 days you have."
Philadelphia, PA
Literally I'm at a football game listening to the national anthem and it's all I can think of
scott aukerman and paul f tompkins singing the star spangled banner but replacing all of the words with Smoke Weed Every Day has virulently infected my brain
December 25, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Literally I'm at a football game listening to the national anthem and it's all I can think of