Sadie
@sadiemonks.bsky.social
Irish arthritic occasional artist. Dog mam, cat & chicken servant. Foraging enthusiast 🍄 Housework-shy tinkerer and DIY ADHDer. Never met a bad habit I didn't love.
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On a tangential note, this is what it feels like to make small talk with neurotypicals.
December 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
On a tangential note, this is what it feels like to make small talk with neurotypicals.
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“According to the government, over the past year, the number of acts of espionage, hacking attacks and physical threats against the armed forces and the Ministry of Defense has increased by more than 50%. The main suspects are Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea.“
🇬🇧 The United Kingdom is rapidly developing plans to prepare the entire country for a potential large-scale conflict, the armed forces minister Al Carns has said.
Read more ⬇️
theukrainianreview.info/the-united-k...
Read more ⬇️
theukrainianreview.info/the-united-k...
The United Kingdom Is “Rapidly Developing” Plans to Prepare for War
The United Kingdom is rapidly developing plans to prepare the entire country for a potential large-scale conflict, the armed forces minister Al Carns has said.
theukrainianreview.info
December 12, 2025 at 7:51 PM
“According to the government, over the past year, the number of acts of espionage, hacking attacks and physical threats against the armed forces and the Ministry of Defense has increased by more than 50%. The main suspects are Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea.“
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“Any decision to admit a new member would have to be backed by all of the EU’s 27 national governments.”
And the European Parliament
And be ratified by each of the EU(27).
In France, default requirement is ratification by referendum
www.ft.com/content/e504...
And the European Parliament
And be ratified by each of the EU(27).
In France, default requirement is ratification by referendum
www.ft.com/content/e504...
Ukraine would join EU next year under draft peace plan
Move backed by Brussels would transform the bloc’s approach to admitting new members
www.ft.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:11 PM
“Any decision to admit a new member would have to be backed by all of the EU’s 27 national governments.”
And the European Parliament
And be ratified by each of the EU(27).
In France, default requirement is ratification by referendum
www.ft.com/content/e504...
And the European Parliament
And be ratified by each of the EU(27).
In France, default requirement is ratification by referendum
www.ft.com/content/e504...
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It's so fucked up to have been a kid during the D&D is the devil freakout and the Tipper Gore dirty lyrics freakout and live to see the teen suicide machine get such a pass.
December 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
It's so fucked up to have been a kid during the D&D is the devil freakout and the Tipper Gore dirty lyrics freakout and live to see the teen suicide machine get such a pass.
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EU needs to reciprocate immediately. After ushering un an era ot the kind of fascisim Europe fought hard to defeat (and is now rising again), not a single MAGA chud should be allowed set foot on the continent - including its government.
NEW: Five years of social media history is only a fraction of what the US Government will shortly demand of overseas visitors.
The full requirements will end tourism in the United States.
Below is the full, mind-blowing list.
🚨THEY. WANT. YOUR. DNA.🚨
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The full requirements will end tourism in the United States.
Below is the full, mind-blowing list.
🚨THEY. WANT. YOUR. DNA.🚨
1/
December 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
EU needs to reciprocate immediately. After ushering un an era ot the kind of fascisim Europe fought hard to defeat (and is now rising again), not a single MAGA chud should be allowed set foot on the continent - including its government.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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The European Union has triggered Article 122 to indefinitely immobilise the assets of the Russian Central Bank, worth a whopping €210 billion.
I explain what just happened and why this is such a big deal for Europeans.
🧵 Long thread.
I explain what just happened and why this is such a big deal for Europeans.
🧵 Long thread.
December 11, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The European Union has triggered Article 122 to indefinitely immobilise the assets of the Russian Central Bank, worth a whopping €210 billion.
I explain what just happened and why this is such a big deal for Europeans.
🧵 Long thread.
I explain what just happened and why this is such a big deal for Europeans.
🧵 Long thread.
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Very big, and mostly positive news. Should get more attention.
EU approves legal workaround to sideline Orbán, keep Russian assets frozen forever
The EU’s decision undermines the Kremlin’s hopes of unfreezing the money under a post-war peace settlement.
www.politico.eu
December 11, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Very big, and mostly positive news. Should get more attention.
Seriously David, I only have eyes for Keanu. Please stop bothering me 🙄
December 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Seriously David, I only have eyes for Keanu. Please stop bothering me 🙄
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In praise of Seattle, which set up a huge Pride programming connected to the World Cup match it’s hosting - before anyone knew which teams would be taking the field.
Turns out it was Iran v Egypt, two countries where homosexuality is illegal. Egypt wants Pride banned.
Seattle isn’t backing down.
Turns out it was Iran v Egypt, two countries where homosexuality is illegal. Egypt wants Pride banned.
Seattle isn’t backing down.
December 11, 2025 at 2:07 PM
In praise of Seattle, which set up a huge Pride programming connected to the World Cup match it’s hosting - before anyone knew which teams would be taking the field.
Turns out it was Iran v Egypt, two countries where homosexuality is illegal. Egypt wants Pride banned.
Seattle isn’t backing down.
Turns out it was Iran v Egypt, two countries where homosexuality is illegal. Egypt wants Pride banned.
Seattle isn’t backing down.
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It was in 2017 that I first became convinced Brexit was won as part of a Russian strategy to totally destabilise Europe and everything that has happened since has reinforced that.
December 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
It was in 2017 that I first became convinced Brexit was won as part of a Russian strategy to totally destabilise Europe and everything that has happened since has reinforced that.
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A serious indictment of our politics and media that CETA, which has been adjudged to be unconstitutional by the Irish Supreme Court (Costello vs the Irish Govt), was passed overnight by the Government and there’s barely a ripple of curiosity, let alone rigorous questioning.
December 11, 2025 at 10:44 AM
A serious indictment of our politics and media that CETA, which has been adjudged to be unconstitutional by the Irish Supreme Court (Costello vs the Irish Govt), was passed overnight by the Government and there’s barely a ripple of curiosity, let alone rigorous questioning.
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Poland fumes about being cut out of Ukraine peace talks
Poland fumes about being cut out of Ukraine peace talks
Once one of the West’s strongest voices on Ukraine, Warsaw is now fighting just to get into the room.
www.politico.eu
December 11, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Poland fumes about being cut out of Ukraine peace talks
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It's not just the state coffers to watch in Russia. Companies, households, banks, regional governments - they are all about to run out of money at the same time. Could be a perfect storm coming.
One Russian paper today: ““We will not agree to a truce because we need the capitulation of Ukraine.” Meanwhile: “Nearly 60% of Russian regions have a hole in their budgets of over 600 billion roubles, almost 11 times more than in 2022.” #ReadingRussia
"Nearly 60% of Russian regions have hole in their budgets over 600 billion roubles": Russian paper.
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
December 11, 2025 at 8:54 AM
It's not just the state coffers to watch in Russia. Companies, households, banks, regional governments - they are all about to run out of money at the same time. Could be a perfect storm coming.
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Coffee thoughts:
Ireland is a polity where you can go and visit a Minister in a constituency office on a weekend to ask for help filling in a form.
The distance to/from officeholders is effectively zero.
But the distance for most people from *power* can be (invisible to them) huge.
Ireland is a polity where you can go and visit a Minister in a constituency office on a weekend to ask for help filling in a form.
The distance to/from officeholders is effectively zero.
But the distance for most people from *power* can be (invisible to them) huge.
December 11, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Fascist men: *being violently homophobic and sexist*
Queer women: "This is actually terrifying."
Liberal men: "Have you considered unclenching for maybe just a second, it might loosen you up just an iota."
"LOOSEN YOU UP"?
Jesus fuck.
Queer women: "This is actually terrifying."
Liberal men: "Have you considered unclenching for maybe just a second, it might loosen you up just an iota."
"LOOSEN YOU UP"?
Jesus fuck.
December 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Fascist men: *being violently homophobic and sexist*
Queer women: "This is actually terrifying."
Liberal men: "Have you considered unclenching for maybe just a second, it might loosen you up just an iota."
"LOOSEN YOU UP"?
Jesus fuck.
Queer women: "This is actually terrifying."
Liberal men: "Have you considered unclenching for maybe just a second, it might loosen you up just an iota."
"LOOSEN YOU UP"?
Jesus fuck.
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An earlier version of the NSS specifically said that the US should try to pry Italy, Austria, Poland and Hungary away from the EU
www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...
www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...
December 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
An earlier version of the NSS specifically said that the US should try to pry Italy, Austria, Poland and Hungary away from the EU
www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...
www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...
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As we in Europe sit around waiting to see what mad nonsense Trump comes up with next for Ukraine, I find it hard to take the handwringing seriously. We made a choice in 2014 not to respond to the very obvious aggression and retain our faith in America always being on our side.
December 9, 2025 at 10:55 PM
As we in Europe sit around waiting to see what mad nonsense Trump comes up with next for Ukraine, I find it hard to take the handwringing seriously. We made a choice in 2014 not to respond to the very obvious aggression and retain our faith in America always being on our side.
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Kremlin: “Actions taken against Russia’s assets, if they occur, will not go unanswered and will lead to serious consequences.”
Suggests it’s the right course of action.
Suggests it’s the right course of action.
December 9, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Kremlin: “Actions taken against Russia’s assets, if they occur, will not go unanswered and will lead to serious consequences.”
Suggests it’s the right course of action.
Suggests it’s the right course of action.
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While the Burkes were off at shouting practice, Judge Cregan studied the blade.
www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
Enoch Burke has 'something to hide' over income - judge
A High Court judge has said teacher Enoch Burke and his family could be using his court case to make money and that it was clear Mr Burke had "something to hide" about his income.
www.rte.ie
December 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
While the Burkes were off at shouting practice, Judge Cregan studied the blade.
www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
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December 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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This judge has absolutely had it with Enoch Burke.
www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
Enoch Burke has 'something to hide' over income - judge
A High Court judge has said teacher Enoch Burke and his family could be using his court case to make money and that it was clear Mr Burke had "something to hide" about his income.
www.rte.ie
December 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
This judge has absolutely had it with Enoch Burke.
www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
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"The Belgians have been getting pressure from the U.S. to not release the Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine, because the Trump administration wants all that money to go back to Russia, while taking their cut – which is just jaw dropping."
December 9, 2025 at 6:28 AM
"The Belgians have been getting pressure from the U.S. to not release the Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine, because the Trump administration wants all that money to go back to Russia, while taking their cut – which is just jaw dropping."