Chris Winters
@chriswinters.bsky.social
Real human writer of novels and news, player of guitars, teacher of history, servant of cats, dweller of Seattle. Nerd of Many Subjects. I mute trolls and block abusers. I use em-dashes and semicolons. I am not on the Xcretory Fascist Emporium.
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Chris Winters
@chriswinters.bsky.social
· Sep 26
It's no longer about restoring what was before. It's about building what comes after.
Repeating: unlike previous unjustified wars (most of them since 1945), there has been ZERO attempt to line up any allies or create the tiniest fig leaf of international sanction for a war. We're just going to invade because we think we can.
Even GWB had to go out and get Poland on his side first.
Even GWB had to go out and get Poland on his side first.
Creating a military conflict with Venezuela gives this administration a legal "hook" to invoke the Alien Enemies Act. In other words, the foreign war is being manufactured in order to facilitate court deference for its domestic mass deportation policy. It's a Stephen Miller Special.
November 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Repeating: unlike previous unjustified wars (most of them since 1945), there has been ZERO attempt to line up any allies or create the tiniest fig leaf of international sanction for a war. We're just going to invade because we think we can.
Even GWB had to go out and get Poland on his side first.
Even GWB had to go out and get Poland on his side first.
Life goals.
Deep down, don't we all want the same thing?
To be with someone who makes us feel safe and loved?
Someone who will help us run a tea shoppe & used bookstore in the old forest for witches, fairies, and the wild folk of the wood?
To be with someone who makes us feel safe and loved?
Someone who will help us run a tea shoppe & used bookstore in the old forest for witches, fairies, and the wild folk of the wood?
November 29, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Life goals.
Reposted by Chris Winters
Creating a military conflict with Venezuela gives this administration a legal "hook" to invoke the Alien Enemies Act. In other words, the foreign war is being manufactured in order to facilitate court deference for its domestic mass deportation policy. It's a Stephen Miller Special.
November 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Creating a military conflict with Venezuela gives this administration a legal "hook" to invoke the Alien Enemies Act. In other words, the foreign war is being manufactured in order to facilitate court deference for its domestic mass deportation policy. It's a Stephen Miller Special.
Periodic reminder that Congress can literally end the madness at any time it wants to. www.flightradar24.com/blog/aviatio...
US issues security NOTAM for Venezuelan airspace | Flightradar24 Blog
The US FAA issued a security notice for Venezuelan airspace, warning operators of civilian aircraft of potential dangers.
www.flightradar24.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Periodic reminder that Congress can literally end the madness at any time it wants to. www.flightradar24.com/blog/aviatio...
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Exactly 80 years ago tomorrow (Nov. 30, 1945), German submarine commander Heinz-Wilhelm Eck and two of his former subordinates on the U-852 were shot by Allies in Hamburg for killing the survivors of a ship they had sunk. Pete Hagueseth should be very worried. www.executedtoday.com/2009/11/30/1...
November 29, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Exactly 80 years ago tomorrow (Nov. 30, 1945), German submarine commander Heinz-Wilhelm Eck and two of his former subordinates on the U-852 were shot by Allies in Hamburg for killing the survivors of a ship they had sunk. Pete Hagueseth should be very worried. www.executedtoday.com/2009/11/30/1...
I'm afraid this date is a lot closer than we think.
Also, AI and social media may have killed people's ability to engage with difficult material, but students also ask what the point of education is when we're careening twoard a future of underpaid gigs w/ no security and institutional idiocracy.
Also, AI and social media may have killed people's ability to engage with difficult material, but students also ask what the point of education is when we're careening twoard a future of underpaid gigs w/ no security and institutional idiocracy.
It's only a matter of time before humanities departments will be forced to accept AI-authored assignments, as part of revised university policy to cooperate with these billionaires. It's already happening, and our response needs to be decisive. Because our students' ability to *think* is at stake.
November 28, 2025 at 11:42 PM
I'm afraid this date is a lot closer than we think.
Also, AI and social media may have killed people's ability to engage with difficult material, but students also ask what the point of education is when we're careening twoard a future of underpaid gigs w/ no security and institutional idiocracy.
Also, AI and social media may have killed people's ability to engage with difficult material, but students also ask what the point of education is when we're careening twoard a future of underpaid gigs w/ no security and institutional idiocracy.
This is a war crime. Hegseth needs to be removed and put on trial.
Democrats? The ball is in your court on this, and there is only one morally justifiable position.
Democrats? The ball is in your court on this, and there is only one morally justifiable position.
Exclusive: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an order to “kill everybody” in the first strike on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. After two men survived, the mission commander ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions, according to two sources.
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:25 PM
This is a war crime. Hegseth needs to be removed and put on trial.
Democrats? The ball is in your court on this, and there is only one morally justifiable position.
Democrats? The ball is in your court on this, and there is only one morally justifiable position.
If we brand universal health care as TrumpCare and use gold live-love-laugh font in its branding, do you think we can get it before we all die of black lung?
Along with the meatpacking rant, further evidence Trump has clocked the cost-of-living issue but has no idea what to do about it. I guess cutting tariffs is out of the question.
(NB I reckon that despite tariffs, inflationary risks from services are probably bigger than those from goods.)
(NB I reckon that despite tariffs, inflationary risks from services are probably bigger than those from goods.)
November 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
If we brand universal health care as TrumpCare and use gold live-love-laugh font in its branding, do you think we can get it before we all die of black lung?
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In case you thought you were safe bc you aren't one of his currently identified enemies to kidnap and deport, take a look at this line:
"and remove anyone who is not a net asset to the United States, or is incapable of loving our Country..."
No one is safe when a bully is in charge.
"and remove anyone who is not a net asset to the United States, or is incapable of loving our Country..."
No one is safe when a bully is in charge.
November 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
In case you thought you were safe bc you aren't one of his currently identified enemies to kidnap and deport, take a look at this line:
"and remove anyone who is not a net asset to the United States, or is incapable of loving our Country..."
No one is safe when a bully is in charge.
"and remove anyone who is not a net asset to the United States, or is incapable of loving our Country..."
No one is safe when a bully is in charge.
People: Irony is dead.
Earth: Hold my beer.
Earth: Hold my beer.
NEW: A Harvard study found that the children of women who contracted COVID-19 while pregnant may be at an increased risk for autism and other neurodevelopmental diagnoses, raising new concerns about the CDC’s decision to stop recommending the vaccine to pregnant women.
Amid Confusing CDC Guidance About Vaccines, Study Highlights New Risk of COVID-19 During Pregnancy
A Harvard study found that the children of women who contracted COVID-19 while pregnant may be at an increased risk for autism and other diagnoses, raising new concerns about the CDC’s decision to stop recommending the vaccine to pregnant women.
www.propublica.org
November 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
People: Irony is dead.
Earth: Hold my beer.
Earth: Hold my beer.
The depravity continues. Collective punishment x 200,000.
The folks at @afghanevac.bsky.social have in hand a new USCIS directive which largely targets Afghan refugees who fled the Taliban in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal in 2021.
In case you needed a reminder that the most loathsome people in the world work for DHS.
In case you needed a reminder that the most loathsome people in the world work for DHS.
November 27, 2025 at 6:02 AM
The depravity continues. Collective punishment x 200,000.
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So now they’re going to be doing individualized re-review of tens of thousands of Afghan evacuees’ cases on TOP of the re-review of 200,000+ refugees who entered under Biden?
November 27, 2025 at 3:24 AM
So now they’re going to be doing individualized re-review of tens of thousands of Afghan evacuees’ cases on TOP of the re-review of 200,000+ refugees who entered under Biden?
Wait 'til they find out that Europe, Canada, Australian and New Zealand have nowhere near the levels of crime that we have.
NEW: The New York Times got a State Dept. cable in which Rubio orders diplomats in Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand to press for immigration limits and cite crime. They’re also told to report on governments that are pro-immigration. Our story: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
U.S. to Press Europe and Other Allies on ‘Mass Migration,’ Document Says
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Wait 'til they find out that Europe, Canada, Australian and New Zealand have nowhere near the levels of crime that we have.
He got away with it all.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Judge Dismisses Georgia Election Interference Case Against Trump
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:39 PM
He got away with it all.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
These people are irredeemably evil.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM
These people are irredeemably evil.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
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It’s not that complicated, people.
November 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
It’s not that complicated, people.
1. A $100 surcharge for foreigners will probably result in a loss, since they'll just avoid the parks.
2. Nothing says "We're out to fleece you" like old-fashioned Est European-style two-tiered pricing.
3. People are already not coming to America.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
2. Nothing says "We're out to fleece you" like old-fashioned Est European-style two-tiered pricing.
3. People are already not coming to America.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
Trump Administration Will Raise Prices for Foreign Visitors at National Parks
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
1. A $100 surcharge for foreigners will probably result in a loss, since they'll just avoid the parks.
2. Nothing says "We're out to fleece you" like old-fashioned Est European-style two-tiered pricing.
3. People are already not coming to America.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
2. Nothing says "We're out to fleece you" like old-fashioned Est European-style two-tiered pricing.
3. People are already not coming to America.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
They want people to die.
"The US government will not be commemorating World AIDS day this year".
Silence = Death
There are 1.1 million people living with HIV in the United States, 40 million globally
Silence = Death
There are 1.1 million people living with HIV in the United States, 40 million globally
November 26, 2025 at 1:30 AM
They want people to die.
It's important to say that, unlike with even the Iraq War, there has been ABSOLUTELY NO ATTEMPT to justify or otherwise make this war palatable to anyone — not NATO, not the UN, not the American people.
The global fallout from this will be devastating, and Putin and Xi will be laughing with glee.
The global fallout from this will be devastating, and Putin and Xi will be laughing with glee.
Donald Trump, the same person who is telling us he would never use the US military to do anything illegal, is on the verge of using the US military to steal another sovereign nation's oil. Just 'cause he wants it. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
www.newsweek.com/gop-rep-says...
www.newsweek.com/gop-rep-says...
Republican says US "about to go in" to Venezuela, with oil a key reason
Representative Maria Salazar, a Florida Republican, says that regime change in Venezuela would result in a "field day" for US oil companies.
www.newsweek.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:04 AM
It's important to say that, unlike with even the Iraq War, there has been ABSOLUTELY NO ATTEMPT to justify or otherwise make this war palatable to anyone — not NATO, not the UN, not the American people.
The global fallout from this will be devastating, and Putin and Xi will be laughing with glee.
The global fallout from this will be devastating, and Putin and Xi will be laughing with glee.
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We just want safe, on-time air travel without price gouging. Not lectures on our attire.
November 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
We just want safe, on-time air travel without price gouging. Not lectures on our attire.
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Dim Philby at work.
Someone (Rubio?) is MEGA pissed at the Ukraine peace plan situation if they leaked a full on *recording* of this Witkoff call (with transcript, lol).
November 25, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Dim Philby at work.
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Here it comes: the crisis wave of Americans making the tough choice to drop coverage — in the face or rising premiums.
@reuters.com $XLV
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
@reuters.com $XLV
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
November 24, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Here it comes: the crisis wave of Americans making the tough choice to drop coverage — in the face or rising premiums.
@reuters.com $XLV
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
@reuters.com $XLV
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
This one goes to eleven, Charlie Brown.
Draw me like one of your French girls, Charlie Brown.
I drink your milkshake, Charlie Brown.
November 24, 2025 at 11:54 PM
This one goes to eleven, Charlie Brown.
Are they calling this Washingtonology in Moscow? Whitehouseology? Foggybottomology?
November 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Are they calling this Washingtonology in Moscow? Whitehouseology? Foggybottomology?
...which was probably Mamdani's intent in going to the meeting in the first place: protect his charge, buy some breathing room to operate. Everyone knows the way to get what you want from Trump is flattery and gifts... or you hit back so hard he retreats with his tail between his legs.
After the friendly White House meeting on Friday between President Trump and Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, the prospect of the National Guard being deployed to the city in the coming months seems less likely.
Mamdani and Trump Tamp Down Fears Over National Guard in New York City
In a Sunday interview on “Meet the Press,” Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, said he had made a forceful case to the president that troops were not needed in the city.
nyti.ms
November 23, 2025 at 5:12 PM
...which was probably Mamdani's intent in going to the meeting in the first place: protect his charge, buy some breathing room to operate. Everyone knows the way to get what you want from Trump is flattery and gifts... or you hit back so hard he retreats with his tail between his legs.