Day: January 7, 2026
1/7: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Trump tells us that he is that stupid.
Why shouldn’t we believe him?
Because he always lies?
In any case, how can you accept such an idiot at US president?Acyn (@Acyn)Kennedy: To invade Greenland would be weapons grade stupid. President Trump is not weapons grade stupid.
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— https://x.com/Acyn/status/2009018964291072008— Anders Åslund (@anders_aslund) Jan 8, 2026
The US question is simple:
Does the US have any institutions of relevance?— Anders Åslund (@anders_aslund) Jan 8, 2026
This is old-style colonialism.
The Belgians did not benefit from King Leopold looting Congo, etc.
Are Americans really so naive that they buy this colonial nonsense?
I don’t think so.Acyn (@Acyn)Watters: How does taking out a dictator in Venezuela help the average American?Vance: It means is we are going to be able to control the incredible natural resources of Venezuela
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— https://x.com/Acyn/status/2009073815066947750— Anders Åslund (@anders_aslund) Jan 8, 2026
