At this juncture, who would there be to bring charges and prosecute the filing? Certainly not those Venezuelans who very likely assisted U.S. forces in "arresting" (kidnapping) Maduro.
Nor will the video/deposition of Jack Smith's hearing! As soft-spoken as he is, he sure does speak "louder and clearer" than any of those Repubs on that committee. What a absolute comparison between him and Gym Jordan etc. Eight hours of quietly answering idiotic questions over and over. That bunch really put their foot in it!
Thanks for the “You’re getting old” reminder; some of my favorite music got mentioned here. My 50th HS reunion is this summer, and I can guarantee these albums are on the playlist!
When Mom flew to Monterey for her 60th, we ended up on the same flight from Ontario to Eugene (I had gone to training down there at the same time). We had a blast!
Aww, I got to give my mom the gift of her only airplane ride. She remembered seeing the first one when she was a pup and couldn’t quite believe it. Glad you could share the blast…
Thanks, I’m getting a break from med problems for a bit, but one never knows what is around the corner…no matter the age. Love this community of sane folks
This is very true. I literally never saw the car coming that smacked me, but I lived to tell the tale with very minor damage besides.
My mom used to say that "life can look very different six months from now" and she meant it in a positive manner. Only said it when things looked very bleak. Who'da thought MTG would be a voice of reason against TRUMP six months ago?!?!
The kitties help me keep my head above water as the flood zone washes over the whole country. No .1 priority. Keep the evil bastards from stealing the Nov elections. And the rich bastards will stop at nothing. Expect it to be the battle for the soul of America. My sign is ready “AMERICA is the love of my life”
Oh boy oh boy oh boy....God PLEEEEEZZZZZ send "ICE" down to Arizona this summer in the midst of a stretch of 115 degree heat!! In head to toe BLACK garb and ski masks over their heads!!! WHAT could possibly go wrong?
(uh oh. My evil twin took control of the keyboard for uno momento!)
DooWop, CCR, Motown, and Chuck Berry fan here. Have been thinking of buying a snare drum to take to the protests because while more unwieldy, it has a better sound than my air horn. There is already one protest group in the street protesting the invasion of Venezuela, a group in Maryland, I think. Trump is shaking his opposable thumbs at the Iranian mullahs for them warning their protesters of dire consequences, but come spring and summer I hope the word "legions" is used to describe those of us yelling in the street. And should he hypocritically unleash any forces on us in the same way the mullahs threaten, we must remember that glitter is forever.
What is anyone doing to stop the theft of the midterms? Comrade Krasnov cannot and WILL NOT allow a blue Congress to happen. The sooner we get that through our heads, the sooner we can do something about it.
I wonder how Maduro’s defense team will respond if this farce ever lands in a U.S. court. The legal ramifications are huge and the litigation could take months, if not years, to untangle. I also read somewhere that U.S. refineries aren’t equipped to process Venezuelan crude oil, so most of that oil is for foreign consumption, with all sales probably in limbo until the shit finishes hitting the proverbial fan, but one thing for sure is that all that oil in Venezuela isn’t going to help the U.S. energy needs, however it will fatten the wallets of Big Oil.
A tangent but a worthwhile read if you are up for something quite intense.
I posted this yesterday in the comment section of Lucian Truscott IV’s strong post.
Sharing because, while unsettling, I found the narrative of this piece, it’s analysis and thorough coverage of so many aspects, valuable… See what you think.
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Warning: this piece is brutally intense while incredibly crafted and profound. A friend sent it to me just at midnight as January 1 began. I am an educator and the essay begins addressing conformity in education vs allowances for everyone and all…
Again, warning that it’s dense and may take more than one read… but Lucian, reading your exquisite piece tonight, I was immediately struck by parallels while your writing is more populist in style, compared to what I am sharing.
I do plan to reread the article and create an outline in order to track his through-line with all the contextual embellishments through which he travels - just me wanting to dig in more for better understanding and to absorb what I can in order to apply aspects as we work to strategize The Plan.
Eager for tomorrow’s piece, Lucian, but take your time. The sweet spot is as it comes to you and then your application of intellect to translate inspiration to realtime communication… with us. :-)
I wasn’t there, of course, but my friend Carol hosted four others to celebrate the birthday of one of the gals… Petra did her typical thing… Relaxed nearby, watching and listening, as if learning from the conversation… One of the gals. It’s amazing how she does that regularly. Sweet.
*The following record albums turn 50 years old this year: Songs in the Key of Life, by Stevie Wonder; Hotel California, by The Eagles; Fly Like an Eagle, by The Steve Miller Band; Rocks, by Aerosmith; Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, by AC/DC; Arrival, by ABBA; Blue Moves, by Elton John. And even ABBA is better than the recycled corporate crap produced last year.
Meant to add… Dirty Dancing will reach 40 year anniversary next year… I checked because my roommate was blaring the feature song last night and I really do love it.
I will also confidently predict this bullshit will not solve his Epstein files problem.
Venezuela needs to promptly bring charges against tRump at the ICC. Since Venezuela is a signatory, the ICC has jurisdiction.
TES!!!!!
At this juncture, who would there be to bring charges and prosecute the filing? Certainly not those Venezuelans who very likely assisted U.S. forces in "arresting" (kidnapping) Maduro.
Not in the slightest.
Nor will the video/deposition of Jack Smith's hearing! As soft-spoken as he is, he sure does speak "louder and clearer" than any of those Repubs on that committee. What a absolute comparison between him and Gym Jordan etc. Eight hours of quietly answering idiotic questions over and over. That bunch really put their foot in it!
May they slip on the oil while chasing the money.
Zelensky & Jack Smith are heroes . How they keep their cool when faced with this administration is remarkable.
Love all you say!!! Thanks!
Thanks for the “You’re getting old” reminder; some of my favorite music got mentioned here. My 50th HS reunion is this summer, and I can guarantee these albums are on the playlist!
I may be the only one left for my 66th in June - if I can hang a while longer
My Mom made it to her 60th, but that was the last one.
I did 60th. But main organizer died two yesrs ago. May be it for me since I have a long way to travel
When Mom flew to Monterey for her 60th, we ended up on the same flight from Ontario to Eugene (I had gone to training down there at the same time). We had a blast!
Aww, I got to give my mom the gift of her only airplane ride. She remembered seeing the first one when she was a pup and couldn’t quite believe it. Glad you could share the blast…
Hang in there, Jeri!!
Hugs from the greater Chicago area down to you!
Thanks, I’m getting a break from med problems for a bit, but one never knows what is around the corner…no matter the age. Love this community of sane folks
This is very true. I literally never saw the car coming that smacked me, but I lived to tell the tale with very minor damage besides.
My mom used to say that "life can look very different six months from now" and she meant it in a positive manner. Only said it when things looked very bleak. Who'da thought MTG would be a voice of reason against TRUMP six months ago?!?!
Truer the older I get, but some don’t get that gift
On a dark, desert highway...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHHVVZjbN5o
GREAT!!!
... cool wind in my hair....
I actually love ABBA! And the others, too, of course.
And they ae better than what you get now.
This mesmerizing military spectacle will surely cause the citizenry to shrug off its tripling health care costs.
Doesn't look like it so far.
The kitties help me keep my head above water as the flood zone washes over the whole country. No .1 priority. Keep the evil bastards from stealing the Nov elections. And the rich bastards will stop at nothing. Expect it to be the battle for the soul of America. My sign is ready “AMERICA is the love of my life”
Oh boy oh boy oh boy....God PLEEEEEZZZZZ send "ICE" down to Arizona this summer in the midst of a stretch of 115 degree heat!! In head to toe BLACK garb and ski masks over their heads!!! WHAT could possibly go wrong?
(uh oh. My evil twin took control of the keyboard for uno momento!)
DooWop, CCR, Motown, and Chuck Berry fan here. Have been thinking of buying a snare drum to take to the protests because while more unwieldy, it has a better sound than my air horn. There is already one protest group in the street protesting the invasion of Venezuela, a group in Maryland, I think. Trump is shaking his opposable thumbs at the Iranian mullahs for them warning their protesters of dire consequences, but come spring and summer I hope the word "legions" is used to describe those of us yelling in the street. And should he hypocritically unleash any forces on us in the same way the mullahs threaten, we must remember that glitter is forever.
What is anyone doing to stop the theft of the midterms? Comrade Krasnov cannot and WILL NOT allow a blue Congress to happen. The sooner we get that through our heads, the sooner we can do something about it.
I wonder how Maduro’s defense team will respond if this farce ever lands in a U.S. court. The legal ramifications are huge and the litigation could take months, if not years, to untangle. I also read somewhere that U.S. refineries aren’t equipped to process Venezuelan crude oil, so most of that oil is for foreign consumption, with all sales probably in limbo until the shit finishes hitting the proverbial fan, but one thing for sure is that all that oil in Venezuela isn’t going to help the U.S. energy needs, however it will fatten the wallets of Big Oil.
A tangent but a worthwhile read if you are up for something quite intense.
I posted this yesterday in the comment section of Lucian Truscott IV’s strong post.
Sharing because, while unsettling, I found the narrative of this piece, it’s analysis and thorough coverage of so many aspects, valuable… See what you think.
~~~~~~~~~
Warning: this piece is brutally intense while incredibly crafted and profound. A friend sent it to me just at midnight as January 1 began. I am an educator and the essay begins addressing conformity in education vs allowances for everyone and all…
Again, warning that it’s dense and may take more than one read… but Lucian, reading your exquisite piece tonight, I was immediately struck by parallels while your writing is more populist in style, compared to what I am sharing.
Okay, I’ve said either too much or not enough.
https://open.substack.com/pub/christianortiz/p/denied-dispossessed-disbelieved-the?r=45vym&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay
I do plan to reread the article and create an outline in order to track his through-line with all the contextual embellishments through which he travels - just me wanting to dig in more for better understanding and to absorb what I can in order to apply aspects as we work to strategize The Plan.
Eager for tomorrow’s piece, Lucian, but take your time. The sweet spot is as it comes to you and then your application of intellect to translate inspiration to realtime communication… with us. :-)
Oh sigh ~ thank you for this!*
Some absolute faves here 🎶🎵❤️
And love to the precious little kitty!
I wasn’t there, of course, but my friend Carol hosted four others to celebrate the birthday of one of the gals… Petra did her typical thing… Relaxed nearby, watching and listening, as if learning from the conversation… One of the gals. It’s amazing how she does that regularly. Sweet.
*The following record albums turn 50 years old this year: Songs in the Key of Life, by Stevie Wonder; Hotel California, by The Eagles; Fly Like an Eagle, by The Steve Miller Band; Rocks, by Aerosmith; Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, by AC/DC; Arrival, by ABBA; Blue Moves, by Elton John. And even ABBA is better than the recycled corporate crap produced last year.
Meant to add… Dirty Dancing will reach 40 year anniversary next year… I checked because my roommate was blaring the feature song last night and I really do love it.
What is the point here? I am completely and totally done with these idiots
Attended my 60th, May be it