wizardkitten
@wizardkitten.bsky.social
I keep the cat happy.
Seeing a lot of this too - mixed headlines on protest and celebration.
Do the people celebrating realize that Miller and MAGA would gladly round them up too? Why do they think they're immune?
Do the people celebrating realize that Miller and MAGA would gladly round them up too? Why do they think they're immune?
As Americans took to the streets of Chicago and Washington on Saturday to protest the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, Venezuelan migrants in New York gathered to celebrate the removal of Nicolás Maduro from power.
Maduro’s Capture Prompts Protests and Celebrations in U.S. Cities
Opponents of the U.S. intervention in Venezuela called it illegal. Supporters celebrated the ouster of Nicolás Maduro, the country’s authoritarian president.
nyti.ms
January 4, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Seeing a lot of this too - mixed headlines on protest and celebration.
Do the people celebrating realize that Miller and MAGA would gladly round them up too? Why do they think they're immune?
Do the people celebrating realize that Miller and MAGA would gladly round them up too? Why do they think they're immune?
And here's the Freep for Detroit, not paywalled at the moment.
Dozens protest U.S. Venezuela intervention at Hart Plaza in Detroit
Protesters at a Detroit rally opposed the U.S. military operation in Venezuela.
www.freep.com
January 4, 2026 at 11:24 AM
And here's the Freep for Detroit, not paywalled at the moment.
Leading at NBC Chicago.
Nothing at the majors, but if you go to city news sites you see it, and that has been the norm for some time now.
Takes a large protest like No Kings to get national coverage, but chances are your local will cover - and those may carry more weight, being your neighbors.
Nothing at the majors, but if you go to city news sites you see it, and that has been the norm for some time now.
Takes a large protest like No Kings to get national coverage, but chances are your local will cover - and those may carry more weight, being your neighbors.
Hundreds protest in Chicago after U.S. military operation in Venezuela, President Maduro captured
Hundreds gathered in Chicago Saturday to protest after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in an overnight military operation.
www.nbcchicago.com
January 4, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Leading at NBC Chicago.
Nothing at the majors, but if you go to city news sites you see it, and that has been the norm for some time now.
Takes a large protest like No Kings to get national coverage, but chances are your local will cover - and those may carry more weight, being your neighbors.
Nothing at the majors, but if you go to city news sites you see it, and that has been the norm for some time now.
Takes a large protest like No Kings to get national coverage, but chances are your local will cover - and those may carry more weight, being your neighbors.
"Maduro’s capture spurs protest in Grand Rapids"
"A group gathered at Rosa Parks Circle in Grand Rapids chanted their pleas for peace in Venezuela Saturday afternoon after the country’s president Nicolas Maduro was captured."
It was small, but it's currently leading at WOOD. Headlines matter.
"A group gathered at Rosa Parks Circle in Grand Rapids chanted their pleas for peace in Venezuela Saturday afternoon after the country’s president Nicolas Maduro was captured."
It was small, but it's currently leading at WOOD. Headlines matter.
www.woodtv.com
January 4, 2026 at 10:35 AM
"Maduro’s capture spurs protest in Grand Rapids"
"A group gathered at Rosa Parks Circle in Grand Rapids chanted their pleas for peace in Venezuela Saturday afternoon after the country’s president Nicolas Maduro was captured."
It was small, but it's currently leading at WOOD. Headlines matter.
"A group gathered at Rosa Parks Circle in Grand Rapids chanted their pleas for peace in Venezuela Saturday afternoon after the country’s president Nicolas Maduro was captured."
It was small, but it's currently leading at WOOD. Headlines matter.
Light in all the darkness.
Muskegon holds candlelight vigil supporting immigrants amid ICE crackdown
More than 100 community members gathered in freezing, snowy weather Saturday, Jan. 3, at Hackley Park to support justice for immigrants.
www.mlive.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Light in all the darkness.
Reposted by wizardkitten
"Nobody can stop me." - The real Trump doctrine
(Thanks John Roberts!)
(Thanks John Roberts!)
Watch this. Watch again.
"This incredible thing last night... We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us."
"This incredible thing last night... We have to do it again [in other countries]. We can do it again, too. Nobody can stop us."
January 4, 2026 at 1:45 AM
"Nobody can stop me." - The real Trump doctrine
(Thanks John Roberts!)
(Thanks John Roberts!)
Everyone is Dan Campbell.
I love the thrill of going for it on 4th down, I really do, but man you gotta take the points there.
I love the thrill of going for it on 4th down, I really do, but man you gotta take the points there.
January 4, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Everyone is Dan Campbell.
I love the thrill of going for it on 4th down, I really do, but man you gotta take the points there.
I love the thrill of going for it on 4th down, I really do, but man you gotta take the points there.
Oh. Well that changes things. Doesn’t it?
Rodriguez's main messages were that Maduro is still President of Venezuela, and that the government will not yield to the US' attempt to take over its oil resources.
Again, no indication at all that she's collaborating with Washington, which Trump indicated was the case earlier today.
Again, no indication at all that she's collaborating with Washington, which Trump indicated was the case earlier today.
January 4, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Oh. Well that changes things. Doesn’t it?
Ds wrapping the latest pollster-approved party talking points in here fails to meet the moment, to say the least.
You look like you're merely trying to score points on this - and NOT address the crime that it is.
Dems are irrelevant because they want to be. No one I know takes them seriously.
You look like you're merely trying to score points on this - and NOT address the crime that it is.
Dems are irrelevant because they want to be. No one I know takes them seriously.
The bottom line is that President Trump wants to look tough by attacking countries abroad to distract from his failure to attack the core issue of the cost of living at home.
January 3, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Ds wrapping the latest pollster-approved party talking points in here fails to meet the moment, to say the least.
You look like you're merely trying to score points on this - and NOT address the crime that it is.
Dems are irrelevant because they want to be. No one I know takes them seriously.
You look like you're merely trying to score points on this - and NOT address the crime that it is.
Dems are irrelevant because they want to be. No one I know takes them seriously.
Here's reporting on Slotkin and Dingell.
(forgot Slotkin was on here, I unfollowed her at some point)
(forgot Slotkin was on here, I unfollowed her at some point)
Michigan leaders react to U.S. strikes on Venezuela, capture of Maduro
Michigan's U.S. lawmakers are responding after the U.S. launched a strike early Saturday morning in Venezuela capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
www.mlive.com
January 3, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Here's reporting on Slotkin and Dingell.
(forgot Slotkin was on here, I unfollowed her at some point)
(forgot Slotkin was on here, I unfollowed her at some point)
My "Representative" put out a travel advisory. 🙄
Nothing from Slotkin?
Nothing from Slotkin?
Michigan leaders speak out after U.S. strikes Venezuela, captures president
In Michigan, leaders on both sides of the aisle are responding to the attack and capture.
www.wzzm13.com
January 3, 2026 at 10:11 PM
My "Representative" put out a travel advisory. 🙄
Nothing from Slotkin?
Nothing from Slotkin?
"Join Kent County Indivisible, Grand Rapids Opponents of War, and the Coalition to Oppose Trump this afternoon, January 3rd at 3:30pm at Rosa Park Circle (corner of Monroe and Pearl) for an emergency rally to protest Trump’s war against Venezuela."
From the grandrapids community on Reddit: Emergency Rally - No War with Venezuela!
Explore this post and more from the grandrapids community
www.reddit.com
January 3, 2026 at 6:13 PM
"Join Kent County Indivisible, Grand Rapids Opponents of War, and the Coalition to Oppose Trump this afternoon, January 3rd at 3:30pm at Rosa Park Circle (corner of Monroe and Pearl) for an emergency rally to protest Trump’s war against Venezuela."
My local NBC/Nexstar never joined. That is pretty wild. Wonder what the justification is behind that.
If I ever see Albin again I’ll ask.
If I ever see Albin again I’ll ask.
January 3, 2026 at 5:46 PM
My local NBC/Nexstar never joined. That is pretty wild. Wonder what the justification is behind that.
If I ever see Albin again I’ll ask.
If I ever see Albin again I’ll ask.
Flipped to CBS. Ed O’Keefe been keeping it real. “Questions have to be answered in the coming days.”
January 3, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Flipped to CBS. Ed O’Keefe been keeping it real. “Questions have to be answered in the coming days.”
Lol. ABC started talking over him at the end. Had enough babble.
January 3, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Lol. ABC started talking over him at the end. Had enough babble.
Just flat out admitting we’re taking it for the oil.
I hope the world has something to say about this.
I hope the world has something to say about this.
January 3, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Just flat out admitting we’re taking it for the oil.
I hope the world has something to say about this.
I hope the world has something to say about this.
Couldn't consult Congress because of the weather - shorter Rubio. And leakers!- Trump
Uh, no. Doesn't work like that.
Uh, no. Doesn't work like that.
January 3, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Couldn't consult Congress because of the weather - shorter Rubio. And leakers!- Trump
Uh, no. Doesn't work like that.
Uh, no. Doesn't work like that.
There are "boots on the ground" if you parse Trump's rambling bullshit, indicates people are stage with him are running the country.
"Make Venezuela Great Again."
Jesus wept.
"Make Venezuela Great Again."
Jesus wept.
January 3, 2026 at 5:20 PM
There are "boots on the ground" if you parse Trump's rambling bullshit, indicates people are stage with him are running the country.
"Make Venezuela Great Again."
Jesus wept.
"Make Venezuela Great Again."
Jesus wept.
I’m not listening to Hegseth. Let me know.
January 3, 2026 at 5:01 PM
I’m not listening to Hegseth. Let me know.
Trump rambling big time, threatening to also occupy America.
When do they start the MAGA draft?
When do they start the MAGA draft?
January 3, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Trump rambling big time, threatening to also occupy America.
When do they start the MAGA draft?
When do they start the MAGA draft?
Reposted by wizardkitten
Trump just announces the US will be running Venezuela now, until the can do a "safe, proper, and judicious" transfer of power. Announcing an occupation before you've occupied a country is a new one.
January 3, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Trump just announces the US will be running Venezuela now, until the can do a "safe, proper, and judicious" transfer of power. Announcing an occupation before you've occupied a country is a new one.
We have taken over Venezuela.
Does Venezuela know this?
Does Venezuela know this?
January 3, 2026 at 4:45 PM
We have taken over Venezuela.
Does Venezuela know this?
Does Venezuela know this?
Joe did a better doddering old man, IMO.
"We're going to run the country?"
Really? Just like that, took over another country?
"We're going to run the country?"
Really? Just like that, took over another country?
January 3, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Joe did a better doddering old man, IMO.
"We're going to run the country?"
Really? Just like that, took over another country?
"We're going to run the country?"
Really? Just like that, took over another country?
Man does he look and sound like shit.
January 3, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Man does he look and sound like shit.