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Oratio Directa @altairatiko.bsky.social · Apr 16

By the way, if you're fed up with american big tech and their methods of treating their customers check out this website

europian-alternatives.eu

You will be amazed how much better for your privacy and free speech apps you will find there.

europian-alternatives.eu

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Oratio Directa @altairatiko.bsky.social · Apr 16

Unfortunately, this platform takes a path that I don't tolerate.
Censorship on behalf of governments is a firm proof that bluesky does not deserve my respect.

To all amazing people here - meet me on Mastodon.

@[email protected]

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · Apr 15

Okay, then, so is it absurd for _me_ to say it?

As an American citizen, author, lawyer, and historian who wrote a national bestseller this decade on the relationship between Mr. Trump, Russia, and Ukraine?

Because I have no hesitation in saying that Trump and Vance are on the side of the Russians.

The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · Apr 15

⚡️ Vance accuses Zelensky of 'absurd' criticism of siding with Russia.

"I think it's sort of absurd for Zelensky to tell the (American) government, which is currently keeping his entire government and war effort together, that we are somehow on the side of the Russians," Vance said.

Vance accuses Zelensky of 'absurd' criticism of siding with Russia

"I think it's sort of absurd for (President Volodymyr) Zelensky to tell the (American) government, which is currently keeping his entire government and war effort together, that we are somehow on the ...

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CNN @cnn.com · Apr 13

Russian strike hits the Ukrainian city of Sumy, killing at least 21 people as crowds gathered for Sunday church services

Russian strike hits north-eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy, killing at least 21 people | CNN

Russian missiles hit the Ukrainian north-eastern city of Sumy as people gathered for Sunday church services, killing at least 21 people, local officials said.

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Oratio Directa @altairatiko.bsky.social · Apr 6

I would like to say that Europe should make much more to promote European digital products, not only on the continent, but also worldwide. For just a few days of search I found great European alternatives to many US apps.

Oratio Directa @altairatiko.bsky.social · Apr 4

In the World of dictatorship, the matter of privacy and security online is really a necessity not a choice.

The State of Personal Online Security and Confidentiality | SXSW LIVE

YouTube video by SXSW

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Chatham House @chathamhouse.org · Apr 4

Only Europe can begin to fill the void left by the US’s withdrawal from its post-war global economic leadership role. The EU and UK should make this goal a shared priority.

Europe must forge a new role in the global economy

Only Europe can begin to fill the void left by the US’s withdrawal from its post-war global economic leadership role. The EU and UK should make this goal a shared priority.

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Oratio Directa @altairatiko.bsky.social · Apr 2

A good British view of Trump as person.

www.threads.net/@biffaboffa/...

BiffaBoffa (@biffaboffa) on Threads

Nate White said during Trumps first term: Someone asked “Why do some British people not like Donald Trump?” Nate White, an articulate and witty writer from England, wrote this magnificent response: ...

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Oratio Directa @altairatiko.bsky.social · Apr 2

This is a firm proof that "the phycology of crowd" is a working strategy.

www.economist.com/graphic-deta...

Schooled by Trump, Americans are learning to dislike their allies

Our polling shows that Americans’ and Europeans’ attitudes towards each other are changing quickly

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Oratio Directa @altairatiko.bsky.social · Apr 2

The alliance between Europe and the United States has been severely compromised, and this is the most significant achievement of the axis of evil.

The European Union has no alternative but to comprehensively integrate and revise its strategy for the future.

Oratio Directa @altairatiko.bsky.social · Apr 2

Those who helped Trump to be elected were committed to years of hard work to seize power and undermine democracy. They want decision-making process to be exclusively handled by "important individuals."

Risks associated with establishing a dictatorship in the United States are indeed significant.

Oratio Directa @altairatiko.bsky.social · Apr 2

Despite the term "trade war," I believe that tariffs are cover for the real objective - disruption of the global economy and supply chains, resulting in the creation of a "crisis." Consequently, establishing a dictatorial state by necessity will ultimately fulfill the final objective of this regime.

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Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · Apr 2

Closely inspecting the list of tariffs/countries posted by the White House, Trump did not put tariffs on Russia. Ukraine's tariff is 10%, the EU's is 20%, and every American ally is on the list. But not Russia.

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Oratio Directa @altairatiko.bsky.social · Apr 2

I still don't want such a "war" to happen as the only winners from it will be our common enemies.

Oratio Directa @altairatiko.bsky.social · Apr 2

I wonder why we Europians are holding back to american weapons...

Trump should know that if the Europian products should pay for the "privilege" to be on US market, US products will pay for access to the 450 million EU customers. Two way street.

www.reuters.com/world/us-off...

US officials object to European push to buy weapons locally

U.S. officials have told European allies they want them to keep buying American-made arms, amid recent moves by the European Union to limit U.S. manufacturers' participation in weapons tenders, five sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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Oratio Directa @altairatiko.bsky.social · Apr 2

Is that becouse the genious boy fired 70% of the twitter stuff.

www.newsweek.com/twitter-x-el...

Has Elon Musk's X been hit by massive data breach? What we know

Hackers claimed to have access to the user records of 200 million people on Elon Musk's X, formerly called Twitter.

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Oratio Directa @altairatiko.bsky.social · Mar 31

"...it has become increasingly clear to European leaders that remaining reliant on the United States to underwrite the continent’s security would be a dangerous gamble."

www.foreignaffairs.com/europe/europ...?

Europe’s Nuclear Trilemma

The difficult and dangerous options for post-American deterrence.

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Oratio Directa @altairatiko.bsky.social · Mar 31

Is it???

www.mediaite.com/tv/top-putin...

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Oratio Directa @altairatiko.bsky.social · Mar 31

The arrogance of the USA administration will make all its allies shift away and it will be very difficult to regain the trust.

Trump tariffs should start ‘march to independence’ for Europe, says ECB chief Lagarde

“I consider it a moment when we can decide together to take our destiny into our own hands,” says European Central Bank boss.

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Oratio Directa @altairatiko.bsky.social · Mar 31

EU as a federal state

Is that an unrealistic concept, or is it the sole means to secure and prosper in Europe?

Oratio Directa @altairatiko.bsky.social · Mar 31

Every statement of Trump should be considered emotional until proved otherwise.

Oratio Directa @altairatiko.bsky.social · Mar 31

Yes, indeed

Centre for European Reform @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social · Mar 31

A nationalist and unpredictable America is less attractive as an ally and as a trading partner. The damage #Trump is doing will be hard to repair.

New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by Charles Grant

Read here: buff.ly/6eScM7F

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · Mar 31

⚡️ Germany's incoming government wants EU to get tough on Hungary, Politico reports.

Germany's incoming government wants EU to get tough on Hungary, Politico reports

The incoming German government wants the EU to adopt harsher measures to punish countries violating the bloc's core principles, an apparent reference to Hungary, Politico reported on March 31, citing ...

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Reuters @reuters.com · Mar 31

South Korea, China and Japan, the three Asian manufacturing giants, agreed to 'closely cooperate for a comprehensive and high-level' talk to improve free trade in the region amid concerns over Trump's import tariffs reut.rs/3FNHIjf

South Korea, China, Japan agree to promote regional trade as Trump tariffs loom

Seoul, Beijing and Tokyo are major U.S. trading partners, although they have been at loggerheads among themselves over issues, including territorial disputes.

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Oratio Directa @altairatiko.bsky.social · Mar 30

“Yes, we have woken up – but now we need to get dressed.”

www.cnn.com/2025/03/30/e...

‘PATHETIC’ Europe may finally be waking up from its military slumber | CNN

It was a televised ambush that many in Europe hope will stop a war.

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