Richard Idiens
@idiens.bsky.social
Curious about BlueSky. Looking for a pitchfork.
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Today Romania goes to the polls to elect a new president with a choice between:
Nicuşor Dan, a pro-EU reformer who backs support for Ukraine
George Simion, a Trump-admiring ultranationalist conspiracy theorist
We hope Romania chooses wisely🇹🇩🇪🇺
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Nicuşor Dan, a pro-EU reformer who backs support for Ukraine
George Simion, a Trump-admiring ultranationalist conspiracy theorist
We hope Romania chooses wisely🇹🇩🇪🇺
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Romanian run-off the most crucial on Europe’s ‘Super Sunday’ of elections
A far-right win is real possibility in eastern European state on same day as votes in Poland and Portugal
www.theguardian.com
May 18, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Today Romania goes to the polls to elect a new president with a choice between:
Nicuşor Dan, a pro-EU reformer who backs support for Ukraine
George Simion, a Trump-admiring ultranationalist conspiracy theorist
We hope Romania chooses wisely🇹🇩🇪🇺
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Nicuşor Dan, a pro-EU reformer who backs support for Ukraine
George Simion, a Trump-admiring ultranationalist conspiracy theorist
We hope Romania chooses wisely🇹🇩🇪🇺
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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Ukraine has exposed Trump’s true identity: as a vandal, an autocrat, a gangster and a fool | Jonathan Freedland
Ukraine has exposed Trump’s true identity: as a vandal, an autocrat, a gangster and a fool | Jonathan Freedland
This presidency places authoritarian ambition above all – and now the people of Ukraine are paying the price, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
www.theguardian.com
April 26, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Ukraine has exposed Trump’s true identity: as a vandal, an autocrat, a gangster and a fool | Jonathan Freedland
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Who would’ve thought we’d be living these books out? We are in perilous times.
April 18, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Who would’ve thought we’d be living these books out? We are in perilous times.
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Agree or Disagree, Donald Trump is unfit to serve and should be removed!
February 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Agree or Disagree, Donald Trump is unfit to serve and should be removed!
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No he didn't 'die'.
He was forced to go 5 days without his medication and it killed him.
US Health Insurance and Drug Companies murdered him to make $473 more profit.
He was forced to go 5 days without his medication and it killed him.
US Health Insurance and Drug Companies murdered him to make $473 more profit.
February 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
No he didn't 'die'.
He was forced to go 5 days without his medication and it killed him.
US Health Insurance and Drug Companies murdered him to make $473 more profit.
He was forced to go 5 days without his medication and it killed him.
US Health Insurance and Drug Companies murdered him to make $473 more profit.
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If you want to know what's next read about the events that took place in 1933 Germany. It's his checklist AND happening right now...
February 2, 2025 at 3:12 PM
If you want to know what's next read about the events that took place in 1933 Germany. It's his checklist AND happening right now...
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👊💥 During January 2025, air defense shot down more than 2,300 enemy UAVs and missiles:
- 31 Kh-101, Caliber, Iskander-K missiles;
- 2 Iskander-M missiles;
- 12 Kh-59/69 missiles;
- 1,595 Shahed UAVs;
- 388 reconnaissance UAVs;
- 236 UAVs of other types.
- 31 Kh-101, Caliber, Iskander-K missiles;
- 2 Iskander-M missiles;
- 12 Kh-59/69 missiles;
- 1,595 Shahed UAVs;
- 388 reconnaissance UAVs;
- 236 UAVs of other types.
February 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
👊💥 During January 2025, air defense shot down more than 2,300 enemy UAVs and missiles:
- 31 Kh-101, Caliber, Iskander-K missiles;
- 2 Iskander-M missiles;
- 12 Kh-59/69 missiles;
- 1,595 Shahed UAVs;
- 388 reconnaissance UAVs;
- 236 UAVs of other types.
- 31 Kh-101, Caliber, Iskander-K missiles;
- 2 Iskander-M missiles;
- 12 Kh-59/69 missiles;
- 1,595 Shahed UAVs;
- 388 reconnaissance UAVs;
- 236 UAVs of other types.
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"Nobody says the B word"
January 29, 2025 at 11:31 AM
"Nobody says the B word"
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How have we even gotten to this point?
RFK Jr. Just Admitted To Spreading A Bonkers Medical Conspiracy Theory During Contentious Hearing
What are we even doing here?
www.comicsands.com
January 29, 2025 at 9:34 PM
How have we even gotten to this point?
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January 30, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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If you want to know what's going on and why, and what's in store for us, you need to watch this...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
Watch: Rachel Maddow lays out why you should care about JD Vance's real agenda
Rachel Maddow shows JD Vance explaining in his own words his lack of faith that democracy can deliver on his conservative ideals, and shows the influences behind Vance's preference that the United Sta...
www.msnbc.com
January 29, 2025 at 11:18 PM
If you want to know what's going on and why, and what's in store for us, you need to watch this...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
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More and more Brits believe that Brexit was a mistake and that 'Bregret' is reflected in the polling. So in this video, we break down what the British public thinks about Brexit, why opinion is souring across the board and how politicians might respond.
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Everyone Regrets Brexit: So What?
YouTube video by TLDR News
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January 30, 2025 at 7:35 AM
More and more Brits believe that Brexit was a mistake and that 'Bregret' is reflected in the polling. So in this video, we break down what the British public thinks about Brexit, why opinion is souring across the board and how politicians might respond.
youtu.be/GiHT7RayTWs?...
youtu.be/GiHT7RayTWs?...
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Greenland is testing Europe’s willingness to stand up to Trump. It’s failing
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Greenland is testing Europe's willingness to stand up to Trump. It's failing | Nathalie Tocci
There are rational explanations for the continent’s muted response to US threats – but that’s not how you deal with this president, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Greenland is testing Europe’s willingness to stand up to Trump. It’s failing
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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How long will we continue to ignore the facts? When will the government admit that Brexit has totally failed? At which stage will this collective avoidance come to an end?
Something must give, Brexit has failed, and it's clear to everyone now.
Something must give, Brexit has failed, and it's clear to everyone now.
January 30, 2025 at 10:02 AM
How long will we continue to ignore the facts? When will the government admit that Brexit has totally failed? At which stage will this collective avoidance come to an end?
Something must give, Brexit has failed, and it's clear to everyone now.
Something must give, Brexit has failed, and it's clear to everyone now.
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RFK Jr. is far more than just an “anti-vaxxer.” Over the years, he’s made countless outrageous statements on a wide range of topics. We’ve compiled 10 of the wildest clips—though even that barely scratches the surface.
'Viruses Are Our Friend'— 10 Off the Wall Video Clips from RFK Jr. Resurface on Bluesky
Past comments include denying AIDS and calling vaccinated children "damaged"
www.meidasplus.com
January 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
RFK Jr. is far more than just an “anti-vaxxer.” Over the years, he’s made countless outrageous statements on a wide range of topics. We’ve compiled 10 of the wildest clips—though even that barely scratches the surface.
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[email protected] and the largest federal employees union sued the Trump administration over its Schedule F executive order, which strips protections for tens of thousands of federal workers. This is the third lawsuit arguing that the order violates federal law.
Litigation Against Trump’s Schedule F Order Escalates With Third Lawsuit
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
[email protected] and the largest federal employees union sued the Trump administration over its Schedule F executive order, which strips protections for tens of thousands of federal workers. This is the third lawsuit arguing that the order violates federal law.
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The Guardian shows the way.
Trump’s press chief shows she’s more than capable of going full North Korea
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump’s press chief shows she’s more than capable of going full North Korea
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump’s press chief shows she’s more than capable of going full North Korea
Karoline Leavitt’s debut press briefing was standing room only – and she was slick, pugnacious and fiercely loyal to her boss
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The Guardian shows the way.
Trump’s press chief shows she’s more than capable of going full North Korea
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump’s press chief shows she’s more than capable of going full North Korea
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Everyone should be aware of the line that has been crossed in the Trump trans military EO.
No longer is this about "evidence," "science" or "protecting kids."
Now, explicitly, black and white, it's about trans people being "liars," "dishonorable," "false."
It's a big step towards very bad things.
No longer is this about "evidence," "science" or "protecting kids."
Now, explicitly, black and white, it's about trans people being "liars," "dishonorable," "false."
It's a big step towards very bad things.
January 28, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Everyone should be aware of the line that has been crossed in the Trump trans military EO.
No longer is this about "evidence," "science" or "protecting kids."
Now, explicitly, black and white, it's about trans people being "liars," "dishonorable," "false."
It's a big step towards very bad things.
No longer is this about "evidence," "science" or "protecting kids."
Now, explicitly, black and white, it's about trans people being "liars," "dishonorable," "false."
It's a big step towards very bad things.
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Paxlovid costs it’s manufacturers $13 to make, it’s research and development was FULLY Funded by the US Government.
They now charge $1651.99 a dose, a 126x markup.
In Germany it is $60 and they still make big profits.
This is privatized medicine... hell.
They now charge $1651.99 a dose, a 126x markup.
In Germany it is $60 and they still make big profits.
This is privatized medicine... hell.
January 27, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Paxlovid costs it’s manufacturers $13 to make, it’s research and development was FULLY Funded by the US Government.
They now charge $1651.99 a dose, a 126x markup.
In Germany it is $60 and they still make big profits.
This is privatized medicine... hell.
They now charge $1651.99 a dose, a 126x markup.
In Germany it is $60 and they still make big profits.
This is privatized medicine... hell.
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Byline Times: Nigel Farage’s Latest NHS Comments Spark Fresh Scrutiny of Reform UK’s Health Policy
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Nigel Farage's Latest NHS Comments Spark Fresh Scrutiny of Reform UK's Health Policy
It's the latest hint that Reform UK would privatise the NHS
bylinetimes.com
January 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Byline Times: Nigel Farage’s Latest NHS Comments Spark Fresh Scrutiny of Reform UK’s Health Policy
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/27/n...
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/27/n...
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It should learn to code
January 28, 2025 at 1:43 AM
It should learn to code
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Michael Heseltine is 100% correct when he says Brexiteers sold Britain a “pack of lies” called for UK to rejoin the EU
The former deputy PM said the UK should be “at the heart of Europe” & returning to the bloc would be “in the best interests of a generation of young British people.”
The former deputy PM said the UK should be “at the heart of Europe” & returning to the bloc would be “in the best interests of a generation of young British people.”
Lord Heseltine brands Brexit a ‘pack of lies’ and calls for Britain to rejoin EU
The former deputy prime minister’s intervention came as it emerged Sir Keir Starmer will snub the fifth anniversary of Brexit on Friday – choosing instead to focus on his ongoing reset of relations wi...
www.independent.co.uk
January 27, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Michael Heseltine is 100% correct when he says Brexiteers sold Britain a “pack of lies” called for UK to rejoin the EU
The former deputy PM said the UK should be “at the heart of Europe” & returning to the bloc would be “in the best interests of a generation of young British people.”
The former deputy PM said the UK should be “at the heart of Europe” & returning to the bloc would be “in the best interests of a generation of young British people.”
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The Pleiades (M45), a.k.a. The Seven Sisters is a star cluster which contains over 1,000 stars though only 6 to 9 are visible to the naked eye. Pleiades is known for its bright blue stars and the surrounding reflection nebulae.
#astronomy #astrophotography
#astronomy #astrophotography
January 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The Pleiades (M45), a.k.a. The Seven Sisters is a star cluster which contains over 1,000 stars though only 6 to 9 are visible to the naked eye. Pleiades is known for its bright blue stars and the surrounding reflection nebulae.
#astronomy #astrophotography
#astronomy #astrophotography