The Typist
@thetypist.bsky.social
Dyslexic humanist in search for the light switch. Geopolitical news junkie. Don't trust, verify. Posting from 🇪🇺
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Saturday marked the formal debut of an imperial America, led by a president who recognizes no law, save that of the jungle…Every country in the Western Hemisphere should be worried, particularly this country, which Trump so obviously covets as a 51st state.”
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Globe editorial: The Sunday Editorial: Venezuela’s fate is a warning for Canada
U.S. military action to seize Nicolás Maduro marks the formal debut of an imperial America
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Saturday marked the formal debut of an imperial America, led by a president who recognizes no law, save that of the jungle…Every country in the Western Hemisphere should be worried, particularly this country, which Trump so obviously covets as a 51st state.”
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
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Greenland calls for ‘respect’ for integrity after idiotic tweet from Katie Miller.
Le Groenland appelle au « respect » de son intégrité après un tweet de l’épouse d’un conseiller de Donald Trump
Le Groenland appelle au « respect » de son intégrité après un tweet de l’épouse d’un conseiller de Donald Trump
Katie Miller, épouse du directeur de cabinet adjoint de la Maison Blanche, Stephen Miller, a publié samedi sur son compte X une carte du Groenland aux couleurs du drapeau américain, assortie d’une courte légende en capitales : « SOON » (bientôt).
www.lemonde.fr
January 4, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Greenland calls for ‘respect’ for integrity after idiotic tweet from Katie Miller.
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We must also marvel at the titanic idiocy of our new "Donroe Doctrine" for it turns America from a global power into a regional one by choice.
I still can't really believe they are going through with this for it is so batshit f-ing crazy, and does so much lasting harm to our interests.
I still can't really believe they are going through with this for it is so batshit f-ing crazy, and does so much lasting harm to our interests.
So is it really possible the Trump regime had no real plan for Venezuela beyond snatching Maduro? That like Putin in Ukraine they thought Caracas would fall in three days? That Trump just imagined himself in charge? That its already FUBARed?
My latest 👇
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My latest 👇
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Trump Starts Underwater In Initial Venezuela Poll, US Oil Industry Not Rushing To Return, Chaos Reigns This Morning
This week Democrats must remind the world that we are still fighting for freedom, democracy, and rule of law here and everywhere.....
www.hopiumchronicles.com
January 4, 2026 at 6:10 PM
We must also marvel at the titanic idiocy of our new "Donroe Doctrine" for it turns America from a global power into a regional one by choice.
I still can't really believe they are going through with this for it is so batshit f-ing crazy, and does so much lasting harm to our interests.
I still can't really believe they are going through with this for it is so batshit f-ing crazy, and does so much lasting harm to our interests.
Trump has completely lost it.
“We do need Greenland, absolutely,” he said, describing the island—a part of Denmark, a NATO ally—as “surrounded by Russian and Chinese ships.”
“We do need Greenland, absolutely,” he said, describing the island—a part of Denmark, a NATO ally—as “surrounded by Russian and Chinese ships.”
EXCLUSIVE: In an interview with Michael Scherer, Donald Trump threatened Venezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, with a fate worse than Maduro’s; defended regime change in the country; and expressed renewed interest in the U.S. seizing Greenland.
Trump: Delcy Rodríguez Might Be Next
The president told The Atlantic that the interim Venezuelan president will meet a fate worse than Maduro’s unless she complies with U.S. wishes.
bit.ly
January 4, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Trump has completely lost it.
“We do need Greenland, absolutely,” he said, describing the island—a part of Denmark, a NATO ally—as “surrounded by Russian and Chinese ships.”
“We do need Greenland, absolutely,” he said, describing the island—a part of Denmark, a NATO ally—as “surrounded by Russian and Chinese ships.”
So hoping Girkin is going to nail his predictions.
1/ It wouldn't be a real Christmas without a gloomy forecast from Igor 'Strelkov' Girkin, Russia's answer to the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. He sees Trump turning against Russia in 2026, anticipates the loss of Transnistria, and predicts a naval blockade by the EU. ⬇️
January 4, 2026 at 5:16 PM
So hoping Girkin is going to nail his predictions.
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It is time for EU leaders to establish a clear (if confidential) strategy and red lines for a Trump takeover of Greenland against the will of Greenland and Denmark. /1 www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
US attack on Venezuela raises fears of future Greenland takeover
Danish ambassador posts ‘friendly reminder’ about defence ties after provocative Maga post over territory
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2026 at 12:44 PM
It is time for EU leaders to establish a clear (if confidential) strategy and red lines for a Trump takeover of Greenland against the will of Greenland and Denmark. /1 www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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This is funny, and possibly important. But if Putin can’t even take half of Ukraine, how is he going to get through Poland and the Baltics? Let alone Germany, France and UK. Some crayon filled naïveté at play
January 4, 2026 at 10:39 AM
This is funny, and possibly important. But if Putin can’t even take half of Ukraine, how is he going to get through Poland and the Baltics? Let alone Germany, France and UK. Some crayon filled naïveté at play
When you invade a country because you have a concept and not an idea.
From a long fermenting blog post draft. Venezuelan oil is not that interesting since it is tricky to process & thus very expensive, while oil demand is declining:
January 4, 2026 at 10:34 AM
When you invade a country because you have a concept and not an idea.
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Some people were angry I was preaching caution in #Venezuela instead of celebrating. Yes, Maduro out is a relief; but Delcy & Gang with wartime powers to suspend rights is a terrifying perspective. I wasn't doing cartwheels because I fear we Venezuelans will be off worse.
January 4, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Some people were angry I was preaching caution in #Venezuela instead of celebrating. Yes, Maduro out is a relief; but Delcy & Gang with wartime powers to suspend rights is a terrifying perspective. I wasn't doing cartwheels because I fear we Venezuelans will be off worse.
".. What is often hailed as Putin’s mastery of realpolitik is, in fact, short-term gamesmanship rooted in KGB tactics aimed at suppressing democratic agency and manipulating public opinion.
Putin Is a Gambler, not a Grand Master
The Russian president has abandoned real strategy for a single goal.
foreignpolicy.com
January 4, 2026 at 10:23 AM
".. What is often hailed as Putin’s mastery of realpolitik is, in fact, short-term gamesmanship rooted in KGB tactics aimed at suppressing democratic agency and manipulating public opinion.
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There has never been a moment when ending the oil industry has been more urgent or important. Here is a thread of seven tools that can help.
Brief, readable 2-pagers, and a 30-page overview from @michealpodgers.bsky.social at @clicabedu.bsky.social.
Brief, readable 2-pagers, and a 30-page overview from @michealpodgers.bsky.social at @clicabedu.bsky.social.
Transportation 101 Policy Guides - Climate Cabinet Education
Transportation 101 Policy Guides by Climate Cabinet Education: practical, accessible guides on transit planning, active mobility & multimodal policy for climate action.
climatecabineteducation.org
January 4, 2026 at 12:52 AM
There has never been a moment when ending the oil industry has been more urgent or important. Here is a thread of seven tools that can help.
Brief, readable 2-pagers, and a 30-page overview from @michealpodgers.bsky.social at @clicabedu.bsky.social.
Brief, readable 2-pagers, and a 30-page overview from @michealpodgers.bsky.social at @clicabedu.bsky.social.
We need a unified approach to Europe. A good initiative from Merz.
Germany's CSU says it will push ahead with European stock exchange plan #News #EuropeanFederalists
https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/germanys-csu-says-it-will-push-ahead-with-european-stock-exchange-plan-2026-01-03/
https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/germanys-csu-says-it-will-push-ahead-with-european-stock-exchange-plan-2026-01-03/
Germany's CSU says it will push ahead with European stock exchange plan
Friedrich Merz first presented the plan in October.
www.reuters.com
January 4, 2026 at 9:56 AM
We need a unified approach to Europe. A good initiative from Merz.
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A world ruled by force rather than law is a world where no one is safe. That's exactly where this train is heading.
January 4, 2026 at 9:20 AM
A world ruled by force rather than law is a world where no one is safe. That's exactly where this train is heading.
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Trump is trying to force US oil companies to rebuild Venezuelan oil fields that are too expensive to invest in at current crude prices while a full blown energy revolution is happening with cheap solar and electrification growing exponentially.
This is a dying empire shit.
This is a dying empire shit.
a lot of interesting revelations between the lines of this story www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
January 4, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Trump is trying to force US oil companies to rebuild Venezuelan oil fields that are too expensive to invest in at current crude prices while a full blown energy revolution is happening with cheap solar and electrification growing exponentially.
This is a dying empire shit.
This is a dying empire shit.
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US chicken is chlorinated because America has no animal welfare laws where poultry is concerned. It has to be chlorinated because Salmonella and e. coli run rife
The EU banned that practice in 1997 and as such the UK has among the highest welfare and standards in the world. 1/2
The EU banned that practice in 1997 and as such the UK has among the highest welfare and standards in the world. 1/2
January 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM
US chicken is chlorinated because America has no animal welfare laws where poultry is concerned. It has to be chlorinated because Salmonella and e. coli run rife
The EU banned that practice in 1997 and as such the UK has among the highest welfare and standards in the world. 1/2
The EU banned that practice in 1997 and as such the UK has among the highest welfare and standards in the world. 1/2
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Three things:
1. They are not fully European when owned by US companies - see how Microsoft attacked an EU judge.
2. We do not know the current energy use, because these companies don’t report and EU Commission doesn’t enforce the reporting.
3. They still impose an energy tax on us
1. They are not fully European when owned by US companies - see how Microsoft attacked an EU judge.
2. We do not know the current energy use, because these companies don’t report and EU Commission doesn’t enforce the reporting.
3. They still impose an energy tax on us
Greening up Europe’s data centres is a major policy challenge for 2026
Greening up Europe’s data centres is a major policy challenge for 2026
Growth in cloud services and AI is pushing the EU to look at fast-tracking data centre projects, but sustainability reporting still has a long way to go
dlvr.it
January 4, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Three things:
1. They are not fully European when owned by US companies - see how Microsoft attacked an EU judge.
2. We do not know the current energy use, because these companies don’t report and EU Commission doesn’t enforce the reporting.
3. They still impose an energy tax on us
1. They are not fully European when owned by US companies - see how Microsoft attacked an EU judge.
2. We do not know the current energy use, because these companies don’t report and EU Commission doesn’t enforce the reporting.
3. They still impose an energy tax on us
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I think what China understood and the rest of the world has been slow to do is that Trump is running a protection racket more than a trade or foreign policy.
He wants the payoffs more than the invasion or regime change.
He wants the payoffs more than the invasion or regime change.
January 4, 2026 at 7:35 AM
I think what China understood and the rest of the world has been slow to do is that Trump is running a protection racket more than a trade or foreign policy.
He wants the payoffs more than the invasion or regime change.
He wants the payoffs more than the invasion or regime change.
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US regime change in Venezuela is not about the liberation of the Venezuelan people but the liberation of Venezuelan capital and resources for US industry. Venezuela’s decades-long struggle with authoritarianism is far from over, it’s rather entering its transitional stage
January 4, 2026 at 6:44 AM
US regime change in Venezuela is not about the liberation of the Venezuelan people but the liberation of Venezuelan capital and resources for US industry. Venezuela’s decades-long struggle with authoritarianism is far from over, it’s rather entering its transitional stage
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In Peru, when Pedro Castillo’s govt fell, the cartels that run organized crime accepted his weakened successor, Dina Boluarte, on one condition: you work for us now. Replace her for Delcy Rodríguez and add US oil barons to the mix and that’s what is happening in Venezuela
January 4, 2026 at 6:44 AM
In Peru, when Pedro Castillo’s govt fell, the cartels that run organized crime accepted his weakened successor, Dina Boluarte, on one condition: you work for us now. Replace her for Delcy Rodríguez and add US oil barons to the mix and that’s what is happening in Venezuela
And there are far too many lawyers in politics.
The trouble with having a lawyer as Prime Minister is that their training is to do their best for their client rather than to pursue their own agenda.
January 4, 2026 at 7:22 AM
And there are far too many lawyers in politics.
Getting an electric car is now an effective form of protest.
January 4, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Getting an electric car is now an effective form of protest.
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I don’t believe any country has ever been invaded for its offshore wind turbines.
January 4, 2026 at 6:51 AM
I don’t believe any country has ever been invaded for its offshore wind turbines.
"The focus is now on Diosdado Cabello," said Venezuelan military strategist Jose Garcia. "Because he is the most ideological, violent and unpredictable element of the Venezuelan regime."
Maduro is out but his top allies still hold power in Venezuela
The U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro - praised by President Donald Trump as stunning and powerful - leaves behind uncertainty about who is running the oil-rich country.
www.reuters.com
January 4, 2026 at 6:06 AM
"The focus is now on Diosdado Cabello," said Venezuelan military strategist Jose Garcia. "Because he is the most ideological, violent and unpredictable element of the Venezuelan regime."
The role of the Venezuelan army is a crucial detail that would explain the smooth extraction of Maduro. The role of the VP also needs to come under scrutiny.
January 4, 2026 at 6:02 AM
The role of the Venezuelan army is a crucial detail that would explain the smooth extraction of Maduro. The role of the VP also needs to come under scrutiny.