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Bruce Williams @brucewilliams4.bsky.social · 3m

"It's time for a serious discussion about the 25th amendment." As a recent example: a Truth Social post in which Trump claimed, falsely, that “THE BIDEN FBI PLACED 274 AGENTS INTO THE CROWD OF JANUARY 6.”

Trump's claim not merely false, but astonishing in its detachment from fact.

alternet.org @alternet.org · 14h

'Cognitive decline in real time': Ex-CNN reporter says it's time to discuss Trump's removal

In an article published in his Substack Sunday, senior journalist and former CNN political commentator Jim Acosta argued that President Donald Trump’s behavior and proposals reflect a degree of mental decline that now demands serious consideration of invoking the 25th Amendment. Acosta said this is ...

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Bruce Williams @brucewilliams4.bsky.social · 11m

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Microplastics have been found almost everywhere: in blood, placentas, lungs – even the human brain. One study estimated our cerebral organs alone may contain 5g of the stuff, or roughly a teaspoon.

The plastic inside us: how microplastics may be reshaping our bodies and minds

The particles are in our blood, brains and guts – and scientists are only beginning to learn what they do

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Bruce Williams @brucewilliams4.bsky.social · 20m

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The earth has reached its first catastrophic tipping point linked to greenhouse gas emissions, with warm water coral reefs now facing a long-term decline and risking the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people, according to a new report.

Planet’s first catastrophic climate tipping point reached, report says, with coral reefs facing ‘widespread dieback’

Unless global heating is reduced to 1.2C ‘as fast as possible’, warm water coral reefs will not remain ‘at any meaningful scale’, a report by 160 scientists from 23 countries warns

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Bruce Williams @brucewilliams4.bsky.social · 22m

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Without the empowerment of the Palestinian people and their self-determination, there can be no faith or trust in Israel or its allies to deliver that constantly invoked “lasting peace”.

While the perpetrators of Gaza’s genocide pose as its saviours, survivors return home – to a wasteland | Nesrine Malik

Western leaders attending the Sharm el-Sheikh summit have enabled and sponsored this slaughter. They are in no position to build a Palestinian future, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

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Bruce Williams @brucewilliams4.bsky.social · 26m

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“There’s evidence of everything from legal and constitutional violations to physical and sexual abuse and mistreatment, and very little recourse or accountability. Internal discipline within [the] Border Patrol is very problematic..."

‘Cavalier and aggressive’: why are border agents flooding into US cities?

Border agents have become a key force in Trump’s migrant crackdown – operating far from their traditional rural range

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Bruce Williams @brucewilliams4.bsky.social · 39m

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For the people of Poços de Caldas, Brazil, where rare earth elements have been discovered, the arrival of two Australian mining companies raises big questions. Will the locals share in the wealth, or just be left with toxic soil once the extraction is complete?

Australian mining giants are rolling into Brazilian towns to extract rare earth elements. Locals are worried

Two Australian companies bought dozens of mining rights and expect to invest big, but environmental threats concern local communities.

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Bruce Williams @brucewilliams4.bsky.social · 42m

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The Australian Parliament Sports Club (APSC) has been de-registered as a lobby group, just days after independent Senator David Pocock was booted from the club after questioning its links to the gambling lobby in Senate estimates.

Australian Parliament Sports Club de-registered as lobby group amid MP outrage

Exclusive: The Australian Parliament Sports Club has de-registered as a lobby group, as its CEO claims politicians were fully aware of lobby groups' involvement in the club.

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Bruce Williams @brucewilliams4.bsky.social · 46m

“I’ve brought peace everywhere I’ve gone — the Middle East, Twitter, the Republican Party, you name it,” Mad King Donald said. “Nobody’s done peace like I’ve done peace. Some say I’ve done too much peace. Frankly, maybe that’s why they’re jealous,” he said.

The Shovel @theshovel.bsky.social · 2d

Trump said he planned to take over control of the Scandinavian nation, describing his actions as “a beautiful, very peaceful liberation mission”.

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Trump Storms Norway Capital, in Attempt To Prove He Deserved Nobel Peace Prize — The Shovel

“Nobody’s done peace like I’ve done peace. Some say I’ve done too much peace"

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Gregory S. Caine @gregoryscaine.bsky.social · 16h

Gavin Newsom is done holding back. With the U.S. sinking into chaos, he’s using Trump’s own tone—and the headlines—to shred him in real time.👇

Newsom’s Savage Tweets Humiliate Trump Amid Economic Freefall

California Governor Gavin Newsom fired another blistering digital broadside at President Donald Trump this weekend—this time, by using Trump’s own favorite weapon against him: headlines. In a strin…

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Gregory S. Caine @gregoryscaine.bsky.social · 2h

At 12:38 a.m., Donald Trump exploded online—accusing Joe Biden of planting FBI agents on January 6 and ending his rant with a frantic “DO SOMETHING!!!” The post went viral within minutes, sparking confusion, panic, and memes across Truth Social.

Trump Melts Down at Midnight, Screams ‘DO SOMETHING!!!’ as Conspiracy Rant Spirals Online

The clock had barely struck half past midnight when President Donald Trump picked up his phone and ignited yet another firestorm. “THE BIDEN FBI PLACED 274 AGENTS INTO THE CROWD ON JANUARY 6,” he w…

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 19h

These are agents who were sent AFTER the violent insurrection was well underway. Kash Patel issued a statement that said that after a fringe right wing outlet reported it falsely. But Trump chooses to run with the lie from them rather than the statement from his FBI Director.

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Bruce Williams @brucewilliams4.bsky.social · 7h

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Great, a good news story.

Electricity from renewables overtakes coal in Australia for the first time

Power from solar, wind hydro and biomass totals 9.24 terawatt hours, compared with 8.8 terawatt hours from burning the fossil fuel

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Dr Alan Nixon @alangnixon.bsky.social · 22h

#FascistFluffers and #Genocide supporters must be sanctioned in every possible way.

Bruce Williams @brucewilliams4.bsky.social · 23h

Said Kostakidis, “The attempt to shut down criticism of a genocide is morally reprehensible and dangerous. Those trying to control the narrative will not prevail”.

Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 1d

The Zionist lawsuits against @marykostakidis.bsky.social John Keane & Nick Riemer are a massive test for free speech in Australia, and costly. We check the claims. Keane kicks off in the morning.
#auspol
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Rosie de Kat 🌱🍉🍉 @rosiedekat.bsky.social · 20h

Zionists v Keane, Riemer, Kostakidis. Australia's massive test cases for free speech - Michael West

Zionist lawsuits against Mary Kostakidis and Sydney Uni academics John Keane and Nick Riemer are a mighty test case for free speech in Australia

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Pauline Hollywood @paulinehollywood.bsky.social · Jul 1

Unfortunately, peace will never happen as long as Netanyahu gets his way which, so far, he has.
Everything he's done has been for land, he even ignored warnings of the Hamas attack for #EretzIzrael,
sacrificing lsraeli lives to complete the ethnic cleansing he always dreamed about.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1d

Stand strong and stay safe, Portland. 💙🐸
#FuckICE

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Bruce Williams @brucewilliams4.bsky.social · 22h

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Trump’s entire worldview seems predicated on a notion that life's unfair, the system's rigged and he alone can balance the scales back toward justice. But it doesn’t play so well when his grievances are focused exclusively on himself and his own personal gripes.

Pity poor Trump, whose Nobel hopes were dashed by common sense | Dave Schilling

Maga supporters are upset the president didn’t receive the peace prize. One thing’s for sure: it’s all about him

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David Pocock @davidpocock.bsky.social · 1d

The Albanese govt’s first term was the second most secretive on record.

Rather than changing their ways, they’re doubling down and tightening our FOI system to make it even harder to get information. Not a single expert or member of parliament outside of the Labor party has backed their new bill.

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Rum Court Rules @courtrum.bsky.social · Jun 27

Why NO Coroner ?

Why the 'push back', from Alice Springs Coppers ?

Is the alleged 'Arresting Officer's Knee on his back, OR ON HIS NECK ?

This is #GAZA in Australia's own #BACK #YARD ?

Published Image !!

THE KID IS DEAD, .. WHY No Coroner ?

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Esmeralda P @amerika6205.bsky.social · 22h

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Yep..... WWII Veterans Must be Awfully confused These Days....

Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1d

Cartoon by @deadder.bsky.social.
#Antifa

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Esmeralda P @amerika6205.bsky.social · 23h

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Yes. Especially Dangerous for kids when the Predators Use it to Manipulate them. Keep it kids Close pip..... And pay Attention to every Detail of their Lives....

Bruce Williams @brucewilliams4.bsky.social · 23h

Writing has nothing to fear from AI – just from those who support it theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
The rush to embrace the technology of generative AI at the cost of people’s lives, the environment and the concept of truth in the modern world, certainly fits all the parameters of evil.

Writing has nothing to fear from AI - just from those who support it - The Shot

“We’re seeing a year-on-year decline on text,” said Facebook VP for Europe, Middle East and Africa, Nicola Mendelsohn, in a...

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etdanslesilence.bsky.social @etdanslesilence.bsky.social · 1d

According to Steven Miller Fed LE are locked in hand to hand combat with...cartoon characters.
DHS best get their "warriors" the latest in CQC before it's too late.