Stephen Oakman
@stephenoakman.bsky.social
Software developer. Board game addict. He/him. Black Lives Matter. ❤️🇺🇦. Atheist. Fuck the tories. 🏳️⚧️Trans rights are human rights. 🇵🇸Free Palestine.
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If I understand law correctly, Trump can't charge Meduro, because Meduro didn't commit crimes in US jurisdiction.
And he can't charge him under international law, cos Meduro will just say "abducting me is also a breach of international law"
So... what's the plan?
Is there a plan?
Or Guantanamo?
And he can't charge him under international law, cos Meduro will just say "abducting me is also a breach of international law"
So... what's the plan?
Is there a plan?
Or Guantanamo?
January 3, 2026 at 1:07 PM
If I understand law correctly, Trump can't charge Meduro, because Meduro didn't commit crimes in US jurisdiction.
And he can't charge him under international law, cos Meduro will just say "abducting me is also a breach of international law"
So... what's the plan?
Is there a plan?
Or Guantanamo?
And he can't charge him under international law, cos Meduro will just say "abducting me is also a breach of international law"
So... what's the plan?
Is there a plan?
Or Guantanamo?
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For years I watched established journalists fumble to explain trump. "Maybe he's playing 4D chess," they'd say.
No, he's just a stupid, impulsive criminal. And you normalised him.
No, he's just a stupid, impulsive criminal. And you normalised him.
January 3, 2026 at 1:09 PM
For years I watched established journalists fumble to explain trump. "Maybe he's playing 4D chess," they'd say.
No, he's just a stupid, impulsive criminal. And you normalised him.
No, he's just a stupid, impulsive criminal. And you normalised him.
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Well 2026 got to being 2026 in a big damn hurry didn't it
January 3, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Well 2026 got to being 2026 in a big damn hurry didn't it
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I’m thinking this morning about all the people I spoke to last year who were absolutely convinced, and tried to convince me, that Trump would be antiwar compared to Biden and Harris.
In the past week alone he has attacked Nigeria and then Venezuela and also threatened to attack Iran (again).
In the past week alone he has attacked Nigeria and then Venezuela and also threatened to attack Iran (again).
January 3, 2026 at 1:18 PM
I’m thinking this morning about all the people I spoke to last year who were absolutely convinced, and tried to convince me, that Trump would be antiwar compared to Biden and Harris.
In the past week alone he has attacked Nigeria and then Venezuela and also threatened to attack Iran (again).
In the past week alone he has attacked Nigeria and then Venezuela and also threatened to attack Iran (again).
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Keir Starmer says he wants to establish facts by *watching Donald Trumps press conference.*
People said giving him a second state visit was a genius move of strategy - really seems to have paid off.
Special relationship - alive and kicking.
People said giving him a second state visit was a genius move of strategy - really seems to have paid off.
Special relationship - alive and kicking.
January 3, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Keir Starmer says he wants to establish facts by *watching Donald Trumps press conference.*
People said giving him a second state visit was a genius move of strategy - really seems to have paid off.
Special relationship - alive and kicking.
People said giving him a second state visit was a genius move of strategy - really seems to have paid off.
Special relationship - alive and kicking.
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Keir Starmer's cowardly response to President Trump attacking Venezuela
"I want to establish the facts first"
"I want to speak to President Trump, to our allies"
"I always say and believe we should uphold international law"
"But at this stage, let's establish the facts"
"I want to establish the facts first"
"I want to speak to President Trump, to our allies"
"I always say and believe we should uphold international law"
"But at this stage, let's establish the facts"
January 3, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Keir Starmer's cowardly response to President Trump attacking Venezuela
"I want to establish the facts first"
"I want to speak to President Trump, to our allies"
"I always say and believe we should uphold international law"
"But at this stage, let's establish the facts"
"I want to establish the facts first"
"I want to speak to President Trump, to our allies"
"I always say and believe we should uphold international law"
"But at this stage, let's establish the facts"
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In fact, early reporting is that this (surely illegal!) Venezuela raid was delayed from Christmas because we struck Nigeria that day instead! There’s so much war we have deconflict which says we’re at war where.
I’m thinking this morning about all the people I spoke to last year who were absolutely convinced, and tried to convince me, that Trump would be antiwar compared to Biden and Harris.
In the past week alone he has attacked Nigeria and then Venezuela and also threatened to attack Iran (again).
In the past week alone he has attacked Nigeria and then Venezuela and also threatened to attack Iran (again).
January 3, 2026 at 1:23 PM
In fact, early reporting is that this (surely illegal!) Venezuela raid was delayed from Christmas because we struck Nigeria that day instead! There’s so much war we have deconflict which says we’re at war where.
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Peace Prize update:
FIFA president Gianni Infantino isn’t 'shocked' at all by the Venezuela attack as they are not playing at the World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino isn’t 'shocked' at all by the Venezuela attack as they are not playing at the World Cup
January 3, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Peace Prize update:
FIFA president Gianni Infantino isn’t 'shocked' at all by the Venezuela attack as they are not playing at the World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino isn’t 'shocked' at all by the Venezuela attack as they are not playing at the World Cup
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So, to clarify, spray-painting a plane is terrorism, holding a sign to support the organisation those that spray-painted the plane were members of is terrorism, but taking a foreign head of state hostage needs to wait for a press conference from the hostage taker for nuance?
Keir Starmer says he wants to establish facts by *watching Donald Trumps press conference.*
People said giving him a second state visit was a genius move of strategy - really seems to have paid off.
Special relationship - alive and kicking.
People said giving him a second state visit was a genius move of strategy - really seems to have paid off.
Special relationship - alive and kicking.
January 3, 2026 at 12:59 PM
So, to clarify, spray-painting a plane is terrorism, holding a sign to support the organisation those that spray-painted the plane were members of is terrorism, but taking a foreign head of state hostage needs to wait for a press conference from the hostage taker for nuance?
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Starmer’s response to Trump attacking Venezuela:
“I always say and believe we should uphold international law.”
Really?
After the unforgivable stance on Israel he’s got no leg to stand on
…and the moral high ground will never be his to claim.
“I always say and believe we should uphold international law.”
Really?
After the unforgivable stance on Israel he’s got no leg to stand on
…and the moral high ground will never be his to claim.
January 3, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Starmer’s response to Trump attacking Venezuela:
“I always say and believe we should uphold international law.”
Really?
After the unforgivable stance on Israel he’s got no leg to stand on
…and the moral high ground will never be his to claim.
“I always say and believe we should uphold international law.”
Really?
After the unforgivable stance on Israel he’s got no leg to stand on
…and the moral high ground will never be his to claim.
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Following very closely the situation in Venezuela.
We stand by the people of Venezuela and support a peaceful and democratic transition.
Any solution must respect international law and the UN Charter.
We stand by the people of Venezuela and support a peaceful and democratic transition.
Any solution must respect international law and the UN Charter.
January 3, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Following very closely the situation in Venezuela.
We stand by the people of Venezuela and support a peaceful and democratic transition.
Any solution must respect international law and the UN Charter.
We stand by the people of Venezuela and support a peaceful and democratic transition.
Any solution must respect international law and the UN Charter.
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Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
January 3, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
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I suggest we call this “The Epstein Files War”.
January 3, 2026 at 1:50 PM
I suggest we call this “The Epstein Files War”.
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Spray paint a plane and they'll detain you without trial and call you a terrorist.
Kidnap a foreign head of state - and Keir Starmer will make it clear we've played no part in it but will wait for the scheduled press conference in a few hours before potentially condemning it
Kidnap a foreign head of state - and Keir Starmer will make it clear we've played no part in it but will wait for the scheduled press conference in a few hours before potentially condemning it
January 3, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Spray paint a plane and they'll detain you without trial and call you a terrorist.
Kidnap a foreign head of state - and Keir Starmer will make it clear we've played no part in it but will wait for the scheduled press conference in a few hours before potentially condemning it
Kidnap a foreign head of state - and Keir Starmer will make it clear we've played no part in it but will wait for the scheduled press conference in a few hours before potentially condemning it
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What actual or imminent attack what
How does launching air strikes and a commando raid fall under the remit of self defense for an arrest operation
January 3, 2026 at 1:56 PM
What actual or imminent attack what
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So fmr Honduran President Hernandez voluntarily surrendered, and was duly extradited, tried and convicted for drug trafficking, and Trump pardoned him 6w ago.
And this morning, Trump illegally attacks Venezuela and abducts its president and his wife purportedly to try them for drug trafficking.
And this morning, Trump illegally attacks Venezuela and abducts its president and his wife purportedly to try them for drug trafficking.
January 3, 2026 at 12:44 PM
So fmr Honduran President Hernandez voluntarily surrendered, and was duly extradited, tried and convicted for drug trafficking, and Trump pardoned him 6w ago.
And this morning, Trump illegally attacks Venezuela and abducts its president and his wife purportedly to try them for drug trafficking.
And this morning, Trump illegally attacks Venezuela and abducts its president and his wife purportedly to try them for drug trafficking.
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The Convicted Felon who has taken at least three cognitive exams & falls asleep during official meetings just bombed Venezuela and kidnapped its leader.
January 3, 2026 at 12:16 PM
The Convicted Felon who has taken at least three cognitive exams & falls asleep during official meetings just bombed Venezuela and kidnapped its leader.
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Just woke up even angrier. Impeach, convict, remove. Draft articles now. Either we have a representative government or we don’t. Do not shut up about this until there’s a vote.
January 3, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Just woke up even angrier. Impeach, convict, remove. Draft articles now. Either we have a representative government or we don’t. Do not shut up about this until there’s a vote.
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For my english friends:
"Just like Ukraine and Palestine, Venezuela has the right to defend itself. Worth remembering"
Well said!
"Just like Ukraine and Palestine, Venezuela has the right to defend itself. Worth remembering"
Well said!
Precis som Ukraina och Palestina har Venezuela rätt att försvara sig. Värt komma ihåg
January 3, 2026 at 9:59 AM
For my english friends:
"Just like Ukraine and Palestine, Venezuela has the right to defend itself. Worth remembering"
Well said!
"Just like Ukraine and Palestine, Venezuela has the right to defend itself. Worth remembering"
Well said!
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Well this was kinda inevitable. Allows Russia to play the hypocrisy card and makes western allies job very tricky
January 3, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Well this was kinda inevitable. Allows Russia to play the hypocrisy card and makes western allies job very tricky
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Whatever you might think of Maduro, the seizure and kidnapping of a head of state takes us to a very dark place. Vast, arbitrary, extra-legal power, which could be exercised almost anywhere, regardless of the character of the target government.
January 3, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Whatever you might think of Maduro, the seizure and kidnapping of a head of state takes us to a very dark place. Vast, arbitrary, extra-legal power, which could be exercised almost anywhere, regardless of the character of the target government.
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A gangster state at home, a rogue state abroad: and entirely because Congress and the Supreme Court have abdicated their proper constitutional roles.
January 3, 2026 at 10:11 AM
A gangster state at home, a rogue state abroad: and entirely because Congress and the Supreme Court have abdicated their proper constitutional roles.
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Trump has no strategic mind. Only sees what's immediately in front of him.
HAS to "win" a fireside chat with Zelenskyy.
Doesn't think about that meaningless "win" aiding USA's rivals. He's incapable. Too dumb.
This "win" against Venezuela gives the green light to Russian and Chinese expansionism
HAS to "win" a fireside chat with Zelenskyy.
Doesn't think about that meaningless "win" aiding USA's rivals. He's incapable. Too dumb.
This "win" against Venezuela gives the green light to Russian and Chinese expansionism
January 3, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Trump has no strategic mind. Only sees what's immediately in front of him.
HAS to "win" a fireside chat with Zelenskyy.
Doesn't think about that meaningless "win" aiding USA's rivals. He's incapable. Too dumb.
This "win" against Venezuela gives the green light to Russian and Chinese expansionism
HAS to "win" a fireside chat with Zelenskyy.
Doesn't think about that meaningless "win" aiding USA's rivals. He's incapable. Too dumb.
This "win" against Venezuela gives the green light to Russian and Chinese expansionism
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And of Venezuela retaliates against US territory across the Gulf of Mexico and the US triggers Article 5, we are treaty-bound to come to the US’ aid.
If any NATO member doesn’t, Trump renounces the treaty and leaving Europe open to Russia.
Putin must be cackling over his cornflakes this morning…
If any NATO member doesn’t, Trump renounces the treaty and leaving Europe open to Russia.
Putin must be cackling over his cornflakes this morning…
If the ambassador isn’t called in this morning and given such a dressing down that they leave the Foreign Office a quivering mess, the works is broken…
Trump says Maduro 'captured and flown out' of Venezuela
US President Donald Trump has said that the United States had captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, and flown them out of the country.
www.rte.ie
January 3, 2026 at 9:58 AM
And of Venezuela retaliates against US territory across the Gulf of Mexico and the US triggers Article 5, we are treaty-bound to come to the US’ aid.
If any NATO member doesn’t, Trump renounces the treaty and leaving Europe open to Russia.
Putin must be cackling over his cornflakes this morning…
If any NATO member doesn’t, Trump renounces the treaty and leaving Europe open to Russia.
Putin must be cackling over his cornflakes this morning…