Valley of the Ghosts
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In 1895, in the remote West Kootenays of British Columbia, a narrow gauge railway was built to reach the richest silver mines in the world. By 1910 rampant development destroyed almost everything, a story still very relevant today. Click pics, read ALTs.
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Excellent reference on the legality of US lethal strikes on small boats in Venezuelan waters. Trump and Hegseth have have gone completely rogue.
www.justsecurity.org/126156/exper...
www.justsecurity.org/126156/exper...
Expert Q&A on the U.S. Boat Strikes
An expert Q & A on the Trump administration's lethal strikes against suspected drug trafficking boats on the high seas.
www.justsecurity.org
December 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Excellent reference on the legality of US lethal strikes on small boats in Venezuelan waters. Trump and Hegseth have have gone completely rogue.
www.justsecurity.org/126156/exper...
www.justsecurity.org/126156/exper...
Also a good reminder that promoting unqualified and inexperienced political hacks to important and critical positions of authority is not going to work out well.
Both incidents remind us: when leaders abandon restraint, atrocities follow. From Vietnam to the Caribbean, the lesson is clear — unchecked orders to “kill everybody” lead to moral collapse. The past is prologue.
Eventually, the bill comes due.
Always.
#KeepItWoke
#DedicatedToTam✡️🕊
Eventually, the bill comes due.
Always.
#KeepItWoke
#DedicatedToTam✡️🕊
December 7, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Also a good reminder that promoting unqualified and inexperienced political hacks to important and critical positions of authority is not going to work out well.
A very good read on why any recognition of Crimea, or other portions of Ukraine, as a russian territory is a very terrible idea.
It would mark abandoning the very idea of international law, a concept very painfully created by WW2 that has served the world very well for 80 years.
It would mark abandoning the very idea of international law, a concept very painfully created by WW2 that has served the world very well for 80 years.
Why Trump is ready to recognize the occupation of Crimea and part of Ukraine – and what it threatens the world
US President Donald Trump is promoting a “peace” agreement on Ukraine, which involves the actual recognition by Russia of control over Crimea and part of th
theukrainianreview.info
December 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A very good read on why any recognition of Crimea, or other portions of Ukraine, as a russian territory is a very terrible idea.
It would mark abandoning the very idea of international law, a concept very painfully created by WW2 that has served the world very well for 80 years.
It would mark abandoning the very idea of international law, a concept very painfully created by WW2 that has served the world very well for 80 years.
Putin abandoned the norms of International Law, bought at huge cost in WW2, a long time ago. Putin underlined this when he invaded Ukraine in 2014 and again in 2022.
Putin, and now sycophant Trump, are happy to make use of those norms in theatrical actions and negotiations to aid their own ends.
Putin, and now sycophant Trump, are happy to make use of those norms in theatrical actions and negotiations to aid their own ends.
Duckworth: "It is a war crime. It's illegal. No matter how you put it, it's all illegal. I've been shot down behind enemy lines. Under the laws of war, you are supposed to help render aid to that individual ... you're not allowed to go back in and kill them."
December 7, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Putin abandoned the norms of International Law, bought at huge cost in WW2, a long time ago. Putin underlined this when he invaded Ukraine in 2014 and again in 2022.
Putin, and now sycophant Trump, are happy to make use of those norms in theatrical actions and negotiations to aid their own ends.
Putin, and now sycophant Trump, are happy to make use of those norms in theatrical actions and negotiations to aid their own ends.
Timothy Snyder draws on the history of Nazi Germany in autumn 1938 to warn us about Trump's next moves towards gangster authoritarianism in remaking America.
He explores the possible land war in Venezuela, and "self-terrorism", as new justifications to tear down democratic rights and freedoms.
He explores the possible land war in Venezuela, and "self-terrorism", as new justifications to tear down democratic rights and freedoms.
The Logic of Destruction
And how to resist it
open.substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Timothy Snyder draws on the history of Nazi Germany in autumn 1938 to warn us about Trump's next moves towards gangster authoritarianism in remaking America.
He explores the possible land war in Venezuela, and "self-terrorism", as new justifications to tear down democratic rights and freedoms.
He explores the possible land war in Venezuela, and "self-terrorism", as new justifications to tear down democratic rights and freedoms.
Trump and his minions have shown a strong bias in favour of russia, and Ukraine and her partners are right to seek transparency.
"Our task now is to obtain complete information about what has been said in Russia and what other reasons Putin has found to prolong the war and to pressure Ukraine."
"Our task now is to obtain complete information about what has been said in Russia and what other reasons Putin has found to prolong the war and to pressure Ukraine."
Two days after Witkoff and Kushner met Putin, the Treasury Department partially suspended sanctions on Russia announced last October
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
Trump envoys press plan with Ukraine as sanctions eased on Russia
President Donald Trump's envoys were to meet Thursday with Ukrainian negotiators for the third time in two weeks to press his plan to end the war as his administration eased economic pressure on Russi...
www.france24.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Trump and his minions have shown a strong bias in favour of russia, and Ukraine and her partners are right to seek transparency.
"Our task now is to obtain complete information about what has been said in Russia and what other reasons Putin has found to prolong the war and to pressure Ukraine."
"Our task now is to obtain complete information about what has been said in Russia and what other reasons Putin has found to prolong the war and to pressure Ukraine."
Meet the crews racing to repair Ukraine's bombed electrical grid every day.
“We Are Under Russian Fire Every Day”: Meet the Crews Racing to Repair Ukraine’s Bombed Power Grid
In Ukraine, energy workers risk their lives to restore power amid missile strikes, working tirelessly to keep households and industries connected.
united24media.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Meet the crews racing to repair Ukraine's bombed electrical grid every day.
If you have done anything bad, but support the current US administration. you too can receive a free pardon for anything you have done. Drug smuggling especially.
Rock on America. Free World completely not following you.
The world waits for a new America on the other side, hopefully.
Rock on America. Free World completely not following you.
The world waits for a new America on the other side, hopefully.
If you are wealthy in Trump’s America, you can commit any crime you want with zero consequences. www.cnn.com/2025/12/03/p...
December 4, 2025 at 2:23 AM
If you have done anything bad, but support the current US administration. you too can receive a free pardon for anything you have done. Drug smuggling especially.
Rock on America. Free World completely not following you.
The world waits for a new America on the other side, hopefully.
Rock on America. Free World completely not following you.
The world waits for a new America on the other side, hopefully.
“Here russia killed my family. I will take revenge!”
Putin's only purpose in this invasion is to destroy the Ukrainian nation and absorb it into his russia.
Putin is the antithesis of everything the Free World stands for. Everything the world did to create new international law after WW2.
Putin's only purpose in this invasion is to destroy the Ukrainian nation and absorb it into his russia.
Putin is the antithesis of everything the Free World stands for. Everything the world did to create new international law after WW2.
December 4, 2025 at 1:39 AM
“Here russia killed my family. I will take revenge!”
Putin's only purpose in this invasion is to destroy the Ukrainian nation and absorb it into his russia.
Putin is the antithesis of everything the Free World stands for. Everything the world did to create new international law after WW2.
Putin's only purpose in this invasion is to destroy the Ukrainian nation and absorb it into his russia.
Putin is the antithesis of everything the Free World stands for. Everything the world did to create new international law after WW2.
Canadian sanctions. No to Trump's ICE, and send 20 more Roshel Senators to Ukraine. FU Trump. We know where we stand.
ICE ordering fleet of 20 armoured vehicles from Canadian company Roshel.
Hello no! I don't care how much fucking money you are making from this. It's amoral.
#Roshel #ArmsDeal #Cdnpoli
#ICE #FascistUSA
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Hello no! I don't care how much fucking money you are making from this. It's amoral.
#Roshel #ArmsDeal #Cdnpoli
#ICE #FascistUSA
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
December 4, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Canadian sanctions. No to Trump's ICE, and send 20 more Roshel Senators to Ukraine. FU Trump. We know where we stand.
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At this point, it should be obvious that the US administration has no intention of stopping russia. Just think about it: Trump sent a real estate developer and his son-in-law to negotiate with Putin.
At this point, it’s not diplomacy. It’s a business meeting about the sale of Ukrainian land.
At this point, it’s not diplomacy. It’s a business meeting about the sale of Ukrainian land.
December 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
At this point, it should be obvious that the US administration has no intention of stopping russia. Just think about it: Trump sent a real estate developer and his son-in-law to negotiate with Putin.
At this point, it’s not diplomacy. It’s a business meeting about the sale of Ukrainian land.
At this point, it’s not diplomacy. It’s a business meeting about the sale of Ukrainian land.
"“For Russians, performative cruelty is a tool of war,” British historian Antony Beevor told The Telegraph."
Roman Sheremeta posted this on the other place, and I hope he posts it here. @rshereme.bsky.social
Meanwhile:
Roman Sheremeta posted this on the other place, and I hope he posts it here. @rshereme.bsky.social
Meanwhile:
December 4, 2025 at 12:19 AM
"“For Russians, performative cruelty is a tool of war,” British historian Antony Beevor told The Telegraph."
Roman Sheremeta posted this on the other place, and I hope he posts it here. @rshereme.bsky.social
Meanwhile:
Roman Sheremeta posted this on the other place, and I hope he posts it here. @rshereme.bsky.social
Meanwhile:
If you reward aggression once, you don’t end a war — you start the next one.
December 4, 2025 at 12:09 AM
The current US Administration's intent regarding a Ukrainian "peace plan" have been suspect for quite a while.
At this point, it should be obvious that the US administration has no intention of stopping russia. Just think about it: Trump sent a real estate developer and his son-in-law to negotiate with Putin.
At this point, it’s not diplomacy. It’s a business meeting about the sale of Ukrainian land.
At this point, it’s not diplomacy. It’s a business meeting about the sale of Ukrainian land.
December 4, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The current US Administration's intent regarding a Ukrainian "peace plan" have been suspect for quite a while.
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Loose Lips........
December 3, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Loose Lips........
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NATO is reportedly preparing a “Plan B” if U.S.-led peace efforts on Ukraine fail, Svoboda reports. Eight alliance diplomats say Europe doubts any deal is possible. If talks collapse, the fallback is clear: more weapons for Ukraine, stronger economic support, and tougher sanctions against Russia.
December 2, 2025 at 8:57 PM
NATO is reportedly preparing a “Plan B” if U.S.-led peace efforts on Ukraine fail, Svoboda reports. Eight alliance diplomats say Europe doubts any deal is possible. If talks collapse, the fallback is clear: more weapons for Ukraine, stronger economic support, and tougher sanctions against Russia.
Never imagined I'd be taking an interest in a Tennessee election. Get the vote out and there's still hope for democracy on America.
Know your rights in TN CD-7:
👉🏼In line by 7pm? STAY. You can vote.
👉🏼If they question your registration or ID, request a provisional ballot.
👉🏼Problems at the polls or feel pressured to leave? Call 866-OUR-VOTE for help.
Come on #TN07 GOTV!
👉🏼In line by 7pm? STAY. You can vote.
👉🏼If they question your registration or ID, request a provisional ballot.
👉🏼Problems at the polls or feel pressured to leave? Call 866-OUR-VOTE for help.
Come on #TN07 GOTV!
December 2, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Never imagined I'd be taking an interest in a Tennessee election. Get the vote out and there's still hope for democracy on America.
A good overview of Trump/Hegseth fire-fighting their culpability in war-crimes/murders:
"What began as an explosive WaPo investigation exposing a lethal “second strike” is now evolving into a test of presidential credibility, congressional oversight, and the outer limits of executive power."
"What began as an explosive WaPo investigation exposing a lethal “second strike” is now evolving into a test of presidential credibility, congressional oversight, and the outer limits of executive power."
Trump Scrambles to Rewrite the Hegseth Strike Scandal as Republicans Join the Oversight Push
The President is now publicly distancing himself from the deadly Caribbean “second strike” operation as Congress launches its most serious bipartisan review of the mission to date
www.allenanalysis.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:16 PM
A good overview of Trump/Hegseth fire-fighting their culpability in war-crimes/murders:
"What began as an explosive WaPo investigation exposing a lethal “second strike” is now evolving into a test of presidential credibility, congressional oversight, and the outer limits of executive power."
"What began as an explosive WaPo investigation exposing a lethal “second strike” is now evolving into a test of presidential credibility, congressional oversight, and the outer limits of executive power."
While "peace" negotiations continue, remember that Russia could simply stop the war at any time.
December 2, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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He’s gesturing to a sleeping man as he says “He’s the only leader in the world who can help end [the war in Ukraine].”
Trump dozes while Marco Rubio speaks to him directly next to him. Just insane optics.
December 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
He’s gesturing to a sleeping man as he says “He’s the only leader in the world who can help end [the war in Ukraine].”
New murals of Lviv.
source: @ioponomarenko.bsky.social (on the other place).
source: @ioponomarenko.bsky.social (on the other place).
December 2, 2025 at 11:02 AM
New murals of Lviv.
source: @ioponomarenko.bsky.social (on the other place).
source: @ioponomarenko.bsky.social (on the other place).
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First Republican to call out Trump’s corrupt pardon of the man who helped funnel over 500 tons of cocaine into the U.S.
November 30, 2025 at 10:36 PM
First Republican to call out Trump’s corrupt pardon of the man who helped funnel over 500 tons of cocaine into the U.S.