James Buckley
@thejamesbuckley.bsky.social
Geek dad who likes to talk about politics, designs, books, Technology, plants, pop culture, woodworking and a lot of other things.
(Views are my own and not those of my employer.)
(Views are my own and not those of my employer.)
Louder for the people in the back.
The same illegitimate regime remains in power in Venezuela. They have not been freed. Democracy has not been restored. The legitimate President has not been sworn in and remains in exile.
Nothing has changed for the Venezuelan people. Except now their oil will be stolen by us.
Nothing has changed for the Venezuelan people. Except now their oil will be stolen by us.
January 4, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Louder for the people in the back.
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It’s taken 3 days, but the MSW team has prepared what I think are the 34 most important exchanges of the Jack Smith testimony, and @meidastouch.com has been kind enough to have me present them to you TODAY at NOON PT/3 ET. See you there! youtube.com/live/6a1TCDY...
LIVE: Jack Smith Testimony DISSECTED as Trump Crimes Unravel
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
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January 3, 2026 at 5:21 PM
It’s taken 3 days, but the MSW team has prepared what I think are the 34 most important exchanges of the Jack Smith testimony, and @meidastouch.com has been kind enough to have me present them to you TODAY at NOON PT/3 ET. See you there! youtube.com/live/6a1TCDY...
Cool, looks like we started a war to distract from a criminal president. What could go wrong.
January 3, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Cool, looks like we started a war to distract from a criminal president. What could go wrong.
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‘Iraq 2.0’: Democrats seethe at Trump’s surprise Venezuela strike
The operation quickly united rank-and-file lawmakers behind a message that Trump illegally bypassed Congress and has no plan for the aftermath.
The operation quickly united rank-and-file lawmakers behind a message that Trump illegally bypassed Congress and has no plan for the aftermath.
‘Iraq 2.0’: Democrats seethe at Trump’s surprise Venezuela strike
The operation quickly united rank-and-file lawmakers behind a message that the president illegally bypassed Congress and has no plan for the aftermath.
www.politico.com
January 3, 2026 at 3:17 PM
‘Iraq 2.0’: Democrats seethe at Trump’s surprise Venezuela strike
The operation quickly united rank-and-file lawmakers behind a message that Trump illegally bypassed Congress and has no plan for the aftermath.
The operation quickly united rank-and-file lawmakers behind a message that Trump illegally bypassed Congress and has no plan for the aftermath.
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Will Pennsylvania Unmask ICE Agents in 2026? | “You’re operating to serve the public and community and public safety and rule of law, why do you need to conceal your identity while you are doing that,” said @pasenatorsaval.com.
Will Pennsylvania Unmask ICE Agents in 2026? - Bucks County Beacon
“You’re operating to serve the public and community and public safety and rule of law, why do you need to conceal your identity while you are doing that,” said Pennsylvania state Senator Nikil Saval.
buckscountybeacon.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Will Pennsylvania Unmask ICE Agents in 2026? | “You’re operating to serve the public and community and public safety and rule of law, why do you need to conceal your identity while you are doing that,” said @pasenatorsaval.com.
We've now welcomed our next pair of foster cats into our home. Meet Smoke and Mirror.
As you can see, Smoke is already adapting well, which we knew would be the case. Mirror is... very scared and distrustful. She'll take some time to settle in I'm sure, but we managed ok last time.
#fostercats
As you can see, Smoke is already adapting well, which we knew would be the case. Mirror is... very scared and distrustful. She'll take some time to settle in I'm sure, but we managed ok last time.
#fostercats
January 2, 2026 at 11:40 PM
We've now welcomed our next pair of foster cats into our home. Meet Smoke and Mirror.
As you can see, Smoke is already adapting well, which we knew would be the case. Mirror is... very scared and distrustful. She'll take some time to settle in I'm sure, but we managed ok last time.
#fostercats
As you can see, Smoke is already adapting well, which we knew would be the case. Mirror is... very scared and distrustful. She'll take some time to settle in I'm sure, but we managed ok last time.
#fostercats
Happy new year!
January 1, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Happy new year!
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I’ve spent this morning morbidly watching the MTV channels close down and the final songs played were:
MTV Music - Video Killed the Radio Star (Buggles)
Club MTV - Don’t Stop the Music (Rihanna)
MTV 90s - Goodbye (Spice Girls)
MTV 80s - Together in Electric Dreams (Oakey and Moroder)
MTV Music - Video Killed the Radio Star (Buggles)
Club MTV - Don’t Stop the Music (Rihanna)
MTV 90s - Goodbye (Spice Girls)
MTV 80s - Together in Electric Dreams (Oakey and Moroder)
December 31, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I’ve spent this morning morbidly watching the MTV channels close down and the final songs played were:
MTV Music - Video Killed the Radio Star (Buggles)
Club MTV - Don’t Stop the Music (Rihanna)
MTV 90s - Goodbye (Spice Girls)
MTV 80s - Together in Electric Dreams (Oakey and Moroder)
MTV Music - Video Killed the Radio Star (Buggles)
Club MTV - Don’t Stop the Music (Rihanna)
MTV 90s - Goodbye (Spice Girls)
MTV 80s - Together in Electric Dreams (Oakey and Moroder)
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still going…
December 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
still going…
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The U.S. government just banned five people from entering the country because it doesn’t like their speech. This ban, according to the State Department, is necessary to protect free speech.
If that sounds insane to you, congratulations on your reading comprehension.
If that sounds insane to you, congratulations on your reading comprehension.
Opinion | Marco Rubio is using real censorship to fight fake censorship
Mike Masnick: In the name of protecting free speech, the U.S. government just banned five Europeans from entering the country because it doesn’t like their speech.
www.ms.now
December 27, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The U.S. government just banned five people from entering the country because it doesn’t like their speech. This ban, according to the State Department, is necessary to protect free speech.
If that sounds insane to you, congratulations on your reading comprehension.
If that sounds insane to you, congratulations on your reading comprehension.
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Trump traveled on Epstein's jet multiple times, including with underage girls.
Expect this too to be retroactively censored in violation of the law. At least they are ham handed in their lawbreaking
Expect this too to be retroactively censored in violation of the law. At least they are ham handed in their lawbreaking
December 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Trump traveled on Epstein's jet multiple times, including with underage girls.
Expect this too to be retroactively censored in violation of the law. At least they are ham handed in their lawbreaking
Expect this too to be retroactively censored in violation of the law. At least they are ham handed in their lawbreaking
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Here's The 60 minutes segment Bari Weiss tried to kill. Watch and Share! www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
WATCH: The 60 Minutes CECOT Segment
I was sent the CECOT segment anonymously in a group chat.
www.muellershewrote.com
December 23, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Here's The 60 minutes segment Bari Weiss tried to kill. Watch and Share! www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
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The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
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As usual, @lastweektonight.com warned us months ago about Bari Weiss and CBS News: youtube.com/watch?v=gieT...
Bari Weiss: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
YouTube video by LastWeekTonight
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December 22, 2025 at 1:29 PM
As usual, @lastweektonight.com warned us months ago about Bari Weiss and CBS News: youtube.com/watch?v=gieT...
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CBS paid the president of the United States millions in bribe money and now they censor news reports so it does not annoy him. I don’t know how much plainer we can put this.
December 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
CBS paid the president of the United States millions in bribe money and now they censor news reports so it does not annoy him. I don’t know how much plainer we can put this.
This is me
Maybe if I sigh heavily enough it will produce enough force to propel me through this day
December 18, 2025 at 10:28 PM
This is me
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Officials in Tennessee aren't just banning books, they're now demanding information on who checked out contested (largely LGBTQ+) books, including names, addresses, and "household composition."
A librarian who was given the directive has come forward asking for whistleblower protections.
A librarian who was given the directive has come forward asking for whistleblower protections.
Tennessee whistleblower says library board chair sought private data as part of state's book purge
A First Amendment expert told The Advocate that there are "huge" legal implications stemming from the situation.
www.advocate.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Officials in Tennessee aren't just banning books, they're now demanding information on who checked out contested (largely LGBTQ+) books, including names, addresses, and "household composition."
A librarian who was given the directive has come forward asking for whistleblower protections.
A librarian who was given the directive has come forward asking for whistleblower protections.
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Cartoon by @anntelnaes.bsky.social.
December 18, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Cartoon by @anntelnaes.bsky.social.
Apparently I was smart to skip the Trump speech. Yay me!
December 18, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Apparently I was smart to skip the Trump speech. Yay me!