CynicallyOptimistic
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Liberal, progressive, educator, Traveler, writer of fiction and facts. Anti-fascist. Woke. Vaccinated. Believer in climate change, democracy, and the Guillotine. War is mass murder. Photos are mine. Not looking for a relationship. 🚫DMs. 🚫Porn. 🚫$ 📚🇨🇦🇨🇵😱
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A field of sunflowers in Central France. I posted this a while ago but for reasons I don't understand, BlueSky kicked it.
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‘Your success is our success,’ Rubio tells Orbán ahead of Hungary polls
‘Your success is our success,’ Rubio tells Orbán ahead of Hungary polls
Hungarians will vote in legislative elections on 12 April. Polls suggest Orbán's Fidesz party is trailing opposition leader Peter Magyar's TISZA
dlvr.it
February 16, 2026 at 3:41 PM
‘Your success is our success,’ Rubio tells Orbán ahead of Hungary polls
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NOTE
I am not suicidal; I don't drink or do drugs; my blood pressure and cholesterol are normal; I don't engage in high-risk activities; my vehicles are well kept and newly serviced.
If anything happens to me, please assume foul play and only let state agents—not federal—access my data and drafts.
I am not suicidal; I don't drink or do drugs; my blood pressure and cholesterol are normal; I don't engage in high-risk activities; my vehicles are well kept and newly serviced.
If anything happens to me, please assume foul play and only let state agents—not federal—access my data and drafts.
February 16, 2026 at 8:35 AM
NOTE
I am not suicidal; I don't drink or do drugs; my blood pressure and cholesterol are normal; I don't engage in high-risk activities; my vehicles are well kept and newly serviced.
If anything happens to me, please assume foul play and only let state agents—not federal—access my data and drafts.
I am not suicidal; I don't drink or do drugs; my blood pressure and cholesterol are normal; I don't engage in high-risk activities; my vehicles are well kept and newly serviced.
If anything happens to me, please assume foul play and only let state agents—not federal—access my data and drafts.
I don't know if American news media is covering this very much, but there was a revolt against Trump in the US Senate over his attempt to threaten Canada with more tariffs. Republicans joined Democrats in voting to override Trump.
February 16, 2026 at 9:45 AM
I don't know if American news media is covering this very much, but there was a revolt against Trump in the US Senate over his attempt to threaten Canada with more tariffs. Republicans joined Democrats in voting to override Trump.
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French prosecutors announce special team to review Epstein files
February 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM
French prosecutors announce special team to review Epstein files
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OpenAI removed "safely" from its mission statement as it transformed into a for-profit company.
The change coincided with giving 74% of its stock to investors, raising questions about whether the AI company will put benefits to society ahead of profits. buff.ly/Wh11qSZ
The change coincided with giving 74% of its stock to investors, raising questions about whether the AI company will put benefits to society ahead of profits. buff.ly/Wh11qSZ
OpenAI has deleted the word ‘safely’ from its mission – and its new structure is a test for whether AI serves society or shareholders
OpenAI’s restructuring may serve as a test case for how society oversees the work of organizations with the potential to both provide benefits and harm humanity.
theconversation.com
February 14, 2026 at 8:48 PM
OpenAI removed "safely" from its mission statement as it transformed into a for-profit company.
The change coincided with giving 74% of its stock to investors, raising questions about whether the AI company will put benefits to society ahead of profits. buff.ly/Wh11qSZ
The change coincided with giving 74% of its stock to investors, raising questions about whether the AI company will put benefits to society ahead of profits. buff.ly/Wh11qSZ
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OPINION: European allies are pulling back from U.S. tech and defense systems as concerns grow over Donald Trump’s reliability. Read the full story at bit.ly/3ZCzOzW
#DonaldTrump #NATO #GlobalPolitics #InternationalRelations #News #Opinion #OpinionNews
#DonaldTrump #NATO #GlobalPolitics #InternationalRelations #News #Opinion #OpinionNews
February 14, 2026 at 8:42 PM
OPINION: European allies are pulling back from U.S. tech and defense systems as concerns grow over Donald Trump’s reliability. Read the full story at bit.ly/3ZCzOzW
#DonaldTrump #NATO #GlobalPolitics #InternationalRelations #News #Opinion #OpinionNews
#DonaldTrump #NATO #GlobalPolitics #InternationalRelations #News #Opinion #OpinionNews
The police in France have a nice sense of humor. They issued a warning on their website that it's Valentine's Day, adding that men should not return home without a gift for their loved ones. 😁
February 14, 2026 at 6:13 PM
The police in France have a nice sense of humor. They issued a warning on their website that it's Valentine's Day, adding that men should not return home without a gift for their loved ones. 😁
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Trump’s communications chief uses derogatory slur in rant against lawmakers over the Epstein files
Trump’s communications chief uses derogatory slur in rant against lawmakers
Steven Cheung used the slur against lawmakers Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie
trib.al
February 14, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Trump’s communications chief uses derogatory slur in rant against lawmakers over the Epstein files
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Never Should Have Happened And Could Not Possibly Be Legal…
February 12, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Never Should Have Happened And Could Not Possibly Be Legal…
To briefly summarize Trump, he's a pedophile, a liar, a thief, a misogynist, a racist, a rapist, and a traitor who works for Putin. And Christians love him. Did I miss anything?
February 13, 2026 at 9:22 PM
To briefly summarize Trump, he's a pedophile, a liar, a thief, a misogynist, a racist, a rapist, and a traitor who works for Putin. And Christians love him. Did I miss anything?
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And yet, it still makes sense.
February 13, 2026 at 3:06 PM
And yet, it still makes sense.
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"This is the most shamelessly, brazenly, openly corrupt and compromised government in modern American history and, astonishingly, the person who sits at the center of much of that corruption and compromise isn’t even a member of the government: It’s Jared Cory Kushner, First Son-in-Law." - me
👀 Jared Kushner... Redacted?
The president's son-in-law is at the center of a huge new scandal. Plus: the Trump administration's war on the climate and the Pakistani government's war on Imran Khan's health.
zeteo.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:11 PM
"This is the most shamelessly, brazenly, openly corrupt and compromised government in modern American history and, astonishingly, the person who sits at the center of much of that corruption and compromise isn’t even a member of the government: It’s Jared Cory Kushner, First Son-in-Law." - me
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It's a form of lying.
February 13, 2026 at 3:21 AM
It's a form of lying.
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NEW: Group sending Canadian right-wing media personalities on free trips to Israel quietly funded by Israeli government
Documents unearthed by @pressprogress.ca show Israel's foreign ministry granted the Exigent Foundation $175,000 CAD to bring "Canadian influencers and policymakers" to Israel
Documents unearthed by @pressprogress.ca show Israel's foreign ministry granted the Exigent Foundation $175,000 CAD to bring "Canadian influencers and policymakers" to Israel
Group Sending Canadian Right-Wing Media Personalities on Free Trips to Israel Quietly Funded by the Israeli Government
Israeli foreign ministry granted Exigent Foundation $175,000 CAD to bring ‘Canadian influencers and policymakers’ to Israel, documents show
pressprogress.ca
February 12, 2026 at 9:13 PM
NEW: Group sending Canadian right-wing media personalities on free trips to Israel quietly funded by Israeli government
Documents unearthed by @pressprogress.ca show Israel's foreign ministry granted the Exigent Foundation $175,000 CAD to bring "Canadian influencers and policymakers" to Israel
Documents unearthed by @pressprogress.ca show Israel's foreign ministry granted the Exigent Foundation $175,000 CAD to bring "Canadian influencers and policymakers" to Israel
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Admin Officials in the Epstein Files:
Donald J. Trump
Melania Trump
Howard Lutnick (Commerce)
John Phelan (Navy)
Paolo Zampolli (Kennedy Center)
RFK Jr. (HHS)
Kevin Warsh (Fed Nom)
Mehmet Oz (CMS)
Elon Musk (Fmr DOGE)
Steve Bannon (Fmr WH)
Alex Acosta (Fmr Labor)
Bill Barr (Fmr AG)
Donald J. Trump
Melania Trump
Howard Lutnick (Commerce)
John Phelan (Navy)
Paolo Zampolli (Kennedy Center)
RFK Jr. (HHS)
Kevin Warsh (Fed Nom)
Mehmet Oz (CMS)
Elon Musk (Fmr DOGE)
Steve Bannon (Fmr WH)
Alex Acosta (Fmr Labor)
Bill Barr (Fmr AG)
February 12, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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The corporations are sponsoring Freedom 250, which bills itself as a “non-partisan organization leading the celebration of our Nation’s 250th birthday.”
But internal documents obtained by Popular Information reveal that Freedom 250 is bankrolling events promoting Trump and his political agenda.
But internal documents obtained by Popular Information reveal that Freedom 250 is bankrolling events promoting Trump and his political agenda.
Major corporations bankroll "America First" propaganda
Mastercard, Deloitte, and ExxonMobil are spending millions to promote events supporting Trump and his divisive political agenda.
popular.info
February 11, 2026 at 9:32 PM
The corporations are sponsoring Freedom 250, which bills itself as a “non-partisan organization leading the celebration of our Nation’s 250th birthday.”
But internal documents obtained by Popular Information reveal that Freedom 250 is bankrolling events promoting Trump and his political agenda.
But internal documents obtained by Popular Information reveal that Freedom 250 is bankrolling events promoting Trump and his political agenda.
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European nations may be set to freeze out the United States following Donald Trump's push to take control of Greenland, a political commentator has claimed.
Europe set to 'circumvent America' as they do not trust Trump after 'betrayal': analysis
European nations may be set to freeze out the United States following Donald Trump's push to take control of Greenland, a political commentator has claimed. Colonel Robert Hamlin believes NATO members, European countries, and world leaders are wary of Trump after his Donbas showmanship. Leaders will...
bit.ly
February 11, 2026 at 9:33 PM
European nations may be set to freeze out the United States following Donald Trump's push to take control of Greenland, a political commentator has claimed.
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Democrats accused US Attorney General Pam Bondi of engaging in a "cover-up" of the Jeffrey Epstein files and turning the Department of Justice into an "instrument of revenge" for President Donald Trump.
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Democrats accuse US attornery general of Epstein files 'cover up'
The panel’s ranking Democrat criticised the slow release of the Epstein files and redactions made to the documents.
jrnl.ie
February 11, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Democrats accused US Attorney General Pam Bondi of engaging in a "cover-up" of the Jeffrey Epstein files and turning the Department of Justice into an "instrument of revenge" for President Donald Trump.
jrnl.ie/6954291
jrnl.ie/6954291
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President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin will “formalize the rescission of the 2009 Obama-era endangerment finding" at a White House ceremony, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday.
Trump to Repeal Climate Change Finding That Says Greenhouse Gases Endanger Public
The Trump administration on Thursday will revoke a finding that serves as the central basis for U.S. regulation of greenhouse gas emissions.
buff.ly
February 11, 2026 at 9:45 PM
President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin will “formalize the rescission of the 2009 Obama-era endangerment finding" at a White House ceremony, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday.
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Major corporations — including Mastercard, Deloitte, and ExxonMobil — are spending millions to promote Trump and some of his most divisive policy initiatives.
Major corporations bankroll "America First" propaganda
Mastercard, Deloitte, and ExxonMobil are spending millions to promote events supporting Trump and his divisive political agenda.
popular.info
February 11, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Major corporations — including Mastercard, Deloitte, and ExxonMobil — are spending millions to promote Trump and some of his most divisive policy initiatives.
So after the hearing with Bondi, Nadler was asked if he thinks there would be any consequences for the pedophiles after the release of the Epstein files. He said no.
America is sick.
America is sick.
February 11, 2026 at 6:12 PM
So after the hearing with Bondi, Nadler was asked if he thinks there would be any consequences for the pedophiles after the release of the Epstein files. He said no.
America is sick.
America is sick.
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Goldman: “You & your untrained, unqualified, unvetted, unidentified agents are intentionally terrorizing our cities & communities all over this country to avoid accountability for their excessive force & their lawless actions — that is why you're wearing masks. So no one can hold you accountable”
February 10, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Goldman: “You & your untrained, unqualified, unvetted, unidentified agents are intentionally terrorizing our cities & communities all over this country to avoid accountability for their excessive force & their lawless actions — that is why you're wearing masks. So no one can hold you accountable”