Naadir
@randomvariable.co.uk
Working on tech
He/Him
London, UK
Left non-statist
He/Him
London, UK
Left non-statist
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this is fucking incredible
January 15, 2026 at 9:14 PM
this is fucking incredible
She Starmered too soon.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado met President Donald Trump at the White House as part of her push for greater influence in the wake of Nicolas Maduro’s ouster
Venezuela’s Machado Gives Trump Her Nobel in Bid for His Favor
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented Donald Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal in a meeting Thursday, a bid to gain his favor as the US determines her country’s future and move past an episode that rankled the president.
bloom.bg
January 16, 2026 at 1:06 AM
She Starmered too soon.
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I'm glad someone else is talking the necessity of removing these people from power and making sure they never get to lecture us again
Adam Tooze on professional Dems: “If you had any self-respect, you would not be on any podium again, ever, sounding off about anything. Because comrades, if we were in the 30s, I would have taken you out and shot you. You fail like this, you don’t get to come back and show off your wounds.”
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January 16, 2026 at 12:54 AM
I'm glad someone else is talking the necessity of removing these people from power and making sure they never get to lecture us again
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"...reconstruction agenda that includes ICE abolition and accountability"
Too many radical centrists imagine '29 can be like '93 or '09 with just "some half-baked reform" like out of a West Wing episode
We need reconstruction to entrench democracy & humanity
Brilliant 👏 by @polphilpod.bsky.social
Too many radical centrists imagine '29 can be like '93 or '09 with just "some half-baked reform" like out of a West Wing episode
We need reconstruction to entrench democracy & humanity
Brilliant 👏 by @polphilpod.bsky.social
The old constitutional order is gone, and we should be straightforward about that. It’s becoming obvious that, whatever else is on the reconstruction agenda, ICE abolition must be included.
For goodness’ sake, Bill Kristol is in favor of it. Can you really not get there? trib.al/rPjQYKp
For goodness’ sake, Bill Kristol is in favor of it. Can you really not get there? trib.al/rPjQYKp
January 16, 2026 at 12:19 AM
"...reconstruction agenda that includes ICE abolition and accountability"
Too many radical centrists imagine '29 can be like '93 or '09 with just "some half-baked reform" like out of a West Wing episode
We need reconstruction to entrench democracy & humanity
Brilliant 👏 by @polphilpod.bsky.social
Too many radical centrists imagine '29 can be like '93 or '09 with just "some half-baked reform" like out of a West Wing episode
We need reconstruction to entrench democracy & humanity
Brilliant 👏 by @polphilpod.bsky.social
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When people dumb down the intricacies of the US-ISR relationship (which is often symbiotic in its colonial attitude towards people across MENA) they miss out on some really comical stuff, like a US Senator who wants to bomb Iran so bad that he's going to Israel to ask Israel to ask Trump to do it
January 16, 2026 at 12:29 AM
When people dumb down the intricacies of the US-ISR relationship (which is often symbiotic in its colonial attitude towards people across MENA) they miss out on some really comical stuff, like a US Senator who wants to bomb Iran so bad that he's going to Israel to ask Israel to ask Trump to do it
I'm reminded of the film Of Gods and Men (2010), a true story where French monks stayed behind in an Algeria gripped by civil war to tend to their neighbours, knowing they would be killed by one of either Islamist terrorists or the Algerian state.
At last night’s candlelight vigil for Renee Nicole Good, Bishop Rob Hirschfeld of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire announced he had asked the clergy of the diocese to get their affairs in order and to make sure they have their wills written ...,
January 16, 2026 at 12:30 AM
I'm reminded of the film Of Gods and Men (2010), a true story where French monks stayed behind in an Algeria gripped by civil war to tend to their neighbours, knowing they would be killed by one of either Islamist terrorists or the Algerian state.
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People need to see these statements for what they are: intent to cancel elections
In an interview with Reuters, Trump signaled he was upset that congressional elections will be taking place later this year, as they could potentially disrupt his agenda in the second half of his term. “When you think of it, we shouldn’t even have an election,” he quipped.
Leavitt Derides Reporters for Expressing Concerns Over Trump’s Desire to Cancel Midterms
Polling shows Democrats have a wide lead over Republicans in the upcoming midterm races, at least for now.
truthout.org
January 16, 2026 at 12:17 AM
People need to see these statements for what they are: intent to cancel elections
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The Home Office attempted to strip him of his refugee status but was refused appeal right before Christmas.
January 15, 2026 at 11:42 PM
The Home Office attempted to strip him of his refugee status but was refused appeal right before Christmas.
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Meanwhile in the UK, a Palestinian *citizen* of Israel has won his asylum battle and has been deemed a refugee due to the "substantial evidence of systematic discriminatory practices against Palestinians in Israel: apartheid, forced removal, restrictions of rights and exclusion from society”.
Palestinian citizen of Israel wins UK asylum over ‘well-founded fear of persecution’
Exclusive: Refugee status granted despite attempt by former home secretary James Cleverly to block 26-year-old’s claim
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Meanwhile in the UK, a Palestinian *citizen* of Israel has won his asylum battle and has been deemed a refugee due to the "substantial evidence of systematic discriminatory practices against Palestinians in Israel: apartheid, forced removal, restrictions of rights and exclusion from society”.
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This is the universe these folks have built, one where all that matters is how to convince “moderate” white Americans and nothing else. Nothing about morality, fighting for others, etc.
They frame it as smart, but ironically it’s a lesson in how to constantly lose a messaging battle.
They frame it as smart, but ironically it’s a lesson in how to constantly lose a messaging battle.
i don't really give a shit if consultants think being anti-ICE is "good messaging" or whatever when people are actively being shot, beat, gassed and jailed.
January 15, 2026 at 11:36 PM
This is the universe these folks have built, one where all that matters is how to convince “moderate” white Americans and nothing else. Nothing about morality, fighting for others, etc.
They frame it as smart, but ironically it’s a lesson in how to constantly lose a messaging battle.
They frame it as smart, but ironically it’s a lesson in how to constantly lose a messaging battle.
I received psychic damage seeing this www.instagram.com/reel/DTauw7_...
January 15, 2026 at 11:33 PM
I received psychic damage seeing this www.instagram.com/reel/DTauw7_...
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Introducing myself on podcasts as the mayor of gastown, then acting confused when they say “the ai thing?”
January 15, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Introducing myself on podcasts as the mayor of gastown, then acting confused when they say “the ai thing?”
I don't think "80% agree with them" is correct. Trust in politicians is low, and people need to know are their representatives a Newsom (do podcast with Ben Shapiro), a Starmer (repeatedly say far right aren't far right enough) or a Mamdani (humans are human actually). Schmittian moment forces this.
you can make arguments either way, I think it's fine to use or not use. the thing where people on here sublimate anger at actual bad things happening into screaming at people who 80% agree with them over messaging is happening again.
January 15, 2026 at 11:23 PM
I don't think "80% agree with them" is correct. Trust in politicians is low, and people need to know are their representatives a Newsom (do podcast with Ben Shapiro), a Starmer (repeatedly say far right aren't far right enough) or a Mamdani (humans are human actually). Schmittian moment forces this.
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Did Goebbels believe what he peddled?
(The important thing is that it doesn't matter. Delusional? sociopathic? The motivation, in this case, is secondary to the effect.)
(The important thing is that it doesn't matter. Delusional? sociopathic? The motivation, in this case, is secondary to the effect.)
Delusional and sociopathic
Miller: "In MN, the insurrectionists are confronting our officers on the street. They're being arrested. This is a natl security priority. Arrests of insurrectionists are made every day, and each provide us an opportunity to learn about the network from a law enforcement & natl security standpoint"
January 15, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Did Goebbels believe what he peddled?
(The important thing is that it doesn't matter. Delusional? sociopathic? The motivation, in this case, is secondary to the effect.)
(The important thing is that it doesn't matter. Delusional? sociopathic? The motivation, in this case, is secondary to the effect.)
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This always looked like a rather odd Nobel Peace Prize decision
Now feels like the whole prize is so devalued it’s probably worth stopping
Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to Trump www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Now feels like the whole prize is so devalued it’s probably worth stopping
Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to Trump www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Machado presented Trump with her Nobel award at White House meeting
The Venezuelan opposition leader said she
www.bbc.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 10:07 PM
This always looked like a rather odd Nobel Peace Prize decision
Now feels like the whole prize is so devalued it’s probably worth stopping
Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to Trump www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Now feels like the whole prize is so devalued it’s probably worth stopping
Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to Trump www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Fartlow behaviour
January 15, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Fartlow behaviour
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Jenrick defection probably the dumbest thing he could have done. He could have been the top race science guy in the tory party, but now he's going to be a run-of-the-mill race science guy who needs to impress guys who believe a secret sect of Brown people control the traffic lights
January 15, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Jenrick defection probably the dumbest thing he could have done. He could have been the top race science guy in the tory party, but now he's going to be a run-of-the-mill race science guy who needs to impress guys who believe a secret sect of Brown people control the traffic lights
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"There is nobody more American than American Indians! We are America, how can you possibly target Native Americans? It's legally impossible!" -Chase Iron Eyes tells our @zdroberts.bsky.social about four Oglala Sioux Tribal members being taken by ICE...
Three are now missing . LIVE NOW ⬇️
Three are now missing . LIVE NOW ⬇️
January 15, 2026 at 10:15 PM
"There is nobody more American than American Indians! We are America, how can you possibly target Native Americans? It's legally impossible!" -Chase Iron Eyes tells our @zdroberts.bsky.social about four Oglala Sioux Tribal members being taken by ICE...
Three are now missing . LIVE NOW ⬇️
Three are now missing . LIVE NOW ⬇️
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even with Boris, there was a hint of subterfuge with the racism.
But Labour are way past anything the tories did and are nakedly trying to create race riots,
openly scaring Jewish people and blaming it on Muslims and lefties,
something they started even before they were elected.
But Labour are way past anything the tories did and are nakedly trying to create race riots,
openly scaring Jewish people and blaming it on Muslims and lefties,
something they started even before they were elected.
January 15, 2026 at 10:11 PM
even with Boris, there was a hint of subterfuge with the racism.
But Labour are way past anything the tories did and are nakedly trying to create race riots,
openly scaring Jewish people and blaming it on Muslims and lefties,
something they started even before they were elected.
But Labour are way past anything the tories did and are nakedly trying to create race riots,
openly scaring Jewish people and blaming it on Muslims and lefties,
something they started even before they were elected.
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Here's the column by @profpaulpoast.bsky.social. (And the nonpartisan, but morally lucid, outlet is @wpr.bsky.social.)
Gift link.
Gift link.
January 15, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Here's the column by @profpaulpoast.bsky.social. (And the nonpartisan, but morally lucid, outlet is @wpr.bsky.social.)
Gift link.
Gift link.
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In conclusion, to paraphrase @mcopelov.bsky.social, our foreign-policy establishment is not designed to deal with a far right authoritarian party.
January 15, 2026 at 7:12 PM
In conclusion, to paraphrase @mcopelov.bsky.social, our foreign-policy establishment is not designed to deal with a far right authoritarian party.
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Anatol Lieven argues that "The NSS... openly sides with right-wing populist parties" but analyzes this entirely in the context of transatlantic relations.
Most of the other pieces are downright surreal. "The document’s jettisoning of the current foreign aid paradigm is also largely welcome." 🤨
Most of the other pieces are downright surreal. "The document’s jettisoning of the current foreign aid paradigm is also largely welcome." 🤨
January 15, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Anatol Lieven argues that "The NSS... openly sides with right-wing populist parties" but analyzes this entirely in the context of transatlantic relations.
Most of the other pieces are downright surreal. "The document’s jettisoning of the current foreign aid paradigm is also largely welcome." 🤨
Most of the other pieces are downright surreal. "The document’s jettisoning of the current foreign aid paradigm is also largely welcome." 🤨
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In the Brookings breakdown, @proftalmadge.bsky.social describes it at the outset as "ethnonationalist" and "xenophobic." So A+. @constelz.bsky.social refers to its far-right elements.
Quincy? Quincy gotta Quincy.
Quincy? Quincy gotta Quincy.
January 15, 2026 at 7:12 PM
In the Brookings breakdown, @proftalmadge.bsky.social describes it at the outset as "ethnonationalist" and "xenophobic." So A+. @constelz.bsky.social refers to its far-right elements.
Quincy? Quincy gotta Quincy.
Quincy? Quincy gotta Quincy.
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Congratulations to @profpaulpoast.bsky.social for having the only piece I could find in a "nonpartisan" outlet correctly identifying the 2025 NSS as a white supremacist grand strategy.
January 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Congratulations to @profpaulpoast.bsky.social for having the only piece I could find in a "nonpartisan" outlet correctly identifying the 2025 NSS as a white supremacist grand strategy.
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Related, stop telling me authoritarian regimes are "brittle" when Mugabi rules for 37 years and al-Bashir for 30.
January 15, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Related, stop telling me authoritarian regimes are "brittle" when Mugabi rules for 37 years and al-Bashir for 30.