Aivars Ozoliņš
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"We are seeing affirmative action for Goliath. We know that Goliath can lose. Wars are unpredictable. Russia has many problems. They could be exploited…David can win…This US administration seems to prefer a world where Goliath always wins." @ngumenyuk.bsky.social snyder.substack.com/p/what-if-tr...
What If Trump Wants Goliath to Win?
A guest essay on Ukraine from Nataliya Gumenyuk
snyder.substack.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM
"We are seeing affirmative action for Goliath. We know that Goliath can lose. Wars are unpredictable. Russia has many problems. They could be exploited…David can win…This US administration seems to prefer a world where Goliath always wins." @ngumenyuk.bsky.social snyder.substack.com/p/what-if-tr...
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Well done Ian and Protect Democracy
We have spent more than 1,000 years trying to separate the awesome prosecutorial powers of the state from the personal whims and vendettas of the head of state.
Trump’s actions and ideology seek to reverse those gains.
Here’s the history he’d like to reverse www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/the-oldest...
Trump’s actions and ideology seek to reverse those gains.
Here’s the history he’d like to reverse www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/the-oldest...
The oldest abuse in human government
Donald Trump and the ‘king’s justice’
www.ifyoucankeepit.org
November 30, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Well done Ian and Protect Democracy
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WHOA. Trump says he will pardon Juan Orlando Hernandez, who once said that he wanted to “shove the drugs right up the noses of the gringos.” He had people killed as part of his narco-trafficking ring, which he at times operated directly out of his presidential office.
November 29, 2025 at 12:05 AM
WHOA. Trump says he will pardon Juan Orlando Hernandez, who once said that he wanted to “shove the drugs right up the noses of the gringos.” He had people killed as part of his narco-trafficking ring, which he at times operated directly out of his presidential office.
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Russia is far too poor to make America as a whole substantially richer. But it’s definitely got enough to make the president and his friends richer.
“In days after Alaska, a European intel agency distributed a hard-copy report in an envelope to some of the continent’s most senior national security officials, who were shocked by the contents: Inside were details of the commercial and economic plans the Trump admin had been pursuing with Russia.”
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
www.wsj.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Russia is far too poor to make America as a whole substantially richer. But it’s definitely got enough to make the president and his friends richer.
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"Anti-woke" is just seeking license to be an asshole.
Tim Walz: "Trump is like, 'this is language policing. You guys are woke.' Many times it's just about being decent to people and making them feel included. You can use that word, sure. But you shouldn't. And that's something that Donald Trump fails to realize."
November 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
"Anti-woke" is just seeking license to be an asshole.
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PODCAST: "Ir" kolēģi Baiba Litvina, @raudseps.bsky.social un @aivarsozolins.bsky.social jaunajā "Šķiltavā" diskutē par jaunā ģenerālprokurora Meistera plāniem un spriež, kas notiks ar valdību pēc budžeta pieņemšanas. Klausies epizodi arī par citiem jautājumiem — open.spotify.com/episode/3zHn...
November 28, 2025 at 6:56 AM
PODCAST: "Ir" kolēģi Baiba Litvina, @raudseps.bsky.social un @aivarsozolins.bsky.social jaunajā "Šķiltavā" diskutē par jaunā ģenerālprokurora Meistera plāniem un spriež, kas notiks ar valdību pēc budžeta pieņemšanas. Klausies epizodi arī par citiem jautājumiem — open.spotify.com/episode/3zHn...
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November 27, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
Witkoff has got to go.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Witkoff has got to go.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Witkoff Discusses Ukraine Plans With Key Putin Aide: Transcript
The following is a transcript of an Oct. 14 phone call lasting just over 5 minutes between Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump’s special envoy for peace missions, and Yuri Ushakov, Vladimir Putin’s most senio...
www.bloomberg.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:27 PM
EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
Witkoff has got to go.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Witkoff has got to go.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Vēsturnieks Jurijs Feļštinskis brīdina, ka arī Latvijai ir jāgatavojas visdažādākajiem apdraudējumiem – no dezinformācijas un droniem līdz nopirktu politiķu un Kremļa oligarhu mahinācijām. Visu vēsturnieka sarunu ar @aivarsozolins.bsky.social lasiet Ir.lv — ir.lv/politika/fel...
November 24, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Vēsturnieks Jurijs Feļštinskis brīdina, ka arī Latvijai ir jāgatavojas visdažādākajiem apdraudējumiem – no dezinformācijas un droniem līdz nopirktu politiķu un Kremļa oligarhu mahinācijām. Visu vēsturnieka sarunu ar @aivarsozolins.bsky.social lasiet Ir.lv — ir.lv/politika/fel...
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PODCAST: "Ir" komentētāji @aivarsozolins.bsky.social un @raudseps.bsky.social jaunajā "Ārskatā" diskutē par korupciju Baltajā namā, padošanās plānu Ukrainai, pedofila Epstīna dokumentiem un citām ārpolitikas aktualitātēm — open.spotify.com/episode/32Fv...
#SIF_MAF2025
#SIF_MAF2025
November 24, 2025 at 7:42 AM
PODCAST: "Ir" komentētāji @aivarsozolins.bsky.social un @raudseps.bsky.social jaunajā "Ārskatā" diskutē par korupciju Baltajā namā, padošanās plānu Ukrainai, pedofila Epstīna dokumentiem un citām ārpolitikas aktualitātēm — open.spotify.com/episode/32Fv...
#SIF_MAF2025
#SIF_MAF2025
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OTD in 2006 Alexander Litvinenko died from complications of saying Vladimir Putin is a corrupt peadophile ☕️ 🍣
One of the witnesses at the inquest later 'committed suicide by stabbing himself several times'
One of the witnesses at the inquest later 'committed suicide by stabbing himself several times'
November 23, 2025 at 12:26 PM
OTD in 2006 Alexander Litvinenko died from complications of saying Vladimir Putin is a corrupt peadophile ☕️ 🍣
One of the witnesses at the inquest later 'committed suicide by stabbing himself several times'
One of the witnesses at the inquest later 'committed suicide by stabbing himself several times'
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The “peace plan” for Ukraine is just a framework for Russia & the US to take assets away from Ukrainian recovery, and to ensure Russia evades accountability for war crimes
Europe can, and must, craft better with Ukraine
A point by point analysis of the shambles:
www.greatpower.us/p/28-points-...
Europe can, and must, craft better with Ukraine
A point by point analysis of the shambles:
www.greatpower.us/p/28-points-...
28 Points Later
A definitive guide to the Russian zombie diplomacy of Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine — aka what happens when you let the Russians eat your brains
www.greatpower.us
November 21, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The “peace plan” for Ukraine is just a framework for Russia & the US to take assets away from Ukrainian recovery, and to ensure Russia evades accountability for war crimes
Europe can, and must, craft better with Ukraine
A point by point analysis of the shambles:
www.greatpower.us/p/28-points-...
Europe can, and must, craft better with Ukraine
A point by point analysis of the shambles:
www.greatpower.us/p/28-points-...
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Enten: "This is probably the worst 10 day period for the president in the polls his entire second term. The numbers are just atrocious ... when your best poll has you 14 points underwater, you know it's truly bad and it's as bad as 26 points underwater ... -43 with independents! They despise him."
November 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Enten: "This is probably the worst 10 day period for the president in the polls his entire second term. The numbers are just atrocious ... when your best poll has you 14 points underwater, you know it's truly bad and it's as bad as 26 points underwater ... -43 with independents! They despise him."
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Rewarding a dictator-aggressor always leads to another war. One that is usually even worse.
November 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Rewarding a dictator-aggressor always leads to another war. One that is usually even worse.
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Things have calmed down in Latvia after the parliament backtracked on the Istanbul Convention, but civil society mobilisation led by cultural workers continues strong in Lithuania, raising similar concerns.
www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-e...
www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-e...
Thousands rally in Vilnius as cultural community warns of democratic backsliding
Thousands of people gathered near the Seimas on Friday in one of the largest civic demonstrations in Lithuania this year...
www.lrt.lt
November 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Things have calmed down in Latvia after the parliament backtracked on the Istanbul Convention, but civil society mobilisation led by cultural workers continues strong in Lithuania, raising similar concerns.
www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-e...
www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-e...
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A real President ……….
Sixty-two years ago today, November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. He was shot while riding in an open-top car and died later at Parkland Hospital. The event, which occurred at 12:30 p.m. CST, was a moment of national tragedy.
Sixty-two years ago today, November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. He was shot while riding in an open-top car and died later at Parkland Hospital. The event, which occurred at 12:30 p.m. CST, was a moment of national tragedy.
November 22, 2025 at 1:21 PM
A real President ……….
Sixty-two years ago today, November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. He was shot while riding in an open-top car and died later at Parkland Hospital. The event, which occurred at 12:30 p.m. CST, was a moment of national tragedy.
Sixty-two years ago today, November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. He was shot while riding in an open-top car and died later at Parkland Hospital. The event, which occurred at 12:30 p.m. CST, was a moment of national tragedy.
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PODCAST: "Ir" kolēģi Ieva Jakone, @raudseps.bsky.social un @aivarsozolins.bsky.social šīs nedēļas "Šķiltavā" diskutē par kārtējo minerālmēslu bīdīšanu, Stambulēšanas bilanci un pārtikas salīdzināšanas rīkiem. Klausies epizodi — open.spotify.com/episode/67CI...
November 21, 2025 at 7:24 AM
PODCAST: "Ir" kolēģi Ieva Jakone, @raudseps.bsky.social un @aivarsozolins.bsky.social šīs nedēļas "Šķiltavā" diskutē par kārtējo minerālmēslu bīdīšanu, Stambulēšanas bilanci un pārtikas salīdzināšanas rīkiem. Klausies epizodi — open.spotify.com/episode/67CI...
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Vēsturnieks Jurijs Feļštinskis nešaubās, ka Krievijas režīms izmantos visus līdzekļus, lai grautu rietumvalstu demokrātisko iekārtu, un brīdina, kādiem apdraudējumiem ir jāgatavojas Latvijai — ir.lv/politika/kri...
November 19, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Vēsturnieks Jurijs Feļštinskis nešaubās, ka Krievijas režīms izmantos visus līdzekļus, lai grautu rietumvalstu demokrātisko iekārtu, un brīdina, kādiem apdraudējumiem ir jāgatavojas Latvijai — ir.lv/politika/kri...
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Jaunajā IR – Slepenā valdības sēdē ZZS ministri šovasar atbalstījuši "Riga Fertilizer Terminal" atsvabināšanu no sankciju žņauga. Kāpēc ZZS lobē sankciju izņēmumu ostas biznesam, kas pieder Krievijas miljardierim Mazepinam un vietējiem oligarhiem?
ir.lv/zurnaals/810/
ir.lv/zurnaals/810/
November 20, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Jaunajā IR – Slepenā valdības sēdē ZZS ministri šovasar atbalstījuši "Riga Fertilizer Terminal" atsvabināšanu no sankciju žņauga. Kāpēc ZZS lobē sankciju izņēmumu ostas biznesam, kas pieder Krievijas miljardierim Mazepinam un vietējiem oligarhiem?
ir.lv/zurnaals/810/
ir.lv/zurnaals/810/
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Lasiet @aivarsozolins.bsky.social komentāru — ir.lv/politika/sta...
November 20, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Lasiet @aivarsozolins.bsky.social komentāru — ir.lv/politika/sta...
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Me on Trump as a fascist, free to read (as if anyone will)
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nW0U...
My discussion with Brian on WNYC:
www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/bl-...
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nW0U...
My discussion with Brian on WNYC:
www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/bl-...
November 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Me on Trump as a fascist, free to read (as if anyone will)
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nW0U...
My discussion with Brian on WNYC:
www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/bl-...
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nW0U...
My discussion with Brian on WNYC:
www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/bl-...
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PODCAST: "Ir" kolēģi Luīze Lote Āboltiņa, @aivarsozolins.bsky.social un @raudseps.bsky.social diskutē par Nikolas Krištopanes drosmi atklāti stāstīt par savu pieredzi ar vardarbīgām attiecībām, jaunajiem patriotiem valsts pārvaldē un citiem jautājumiem — ej.uz/ok21
November 14, 2025 at 7:14 AM
PODCAST: "Ir" kolēģi Luīze Lote Āboltiņa, @aivarsozolins.bsky.social un @raudseps.bsky.social diskutē par Nikolas Krištopanes drosmi atklāti stāstīt par savu pieredzi ar vardarbīgām attiecībām, jaunajiem patriotiem valsts pārvaldē un citiem jautājumiem — ej.uz/ok21
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"Putins nav diktators, un tā ir problēma."
Ko pasaulei gatavo Krievijas čekistu "koleģiālā sistēma", kāpēc Pjotrs Avens nevar būt Latvijas sabiedrotais pret Krieviju, kā var pazīt Krievijas aģentu...
Mana saruna ar Krievijas drošības dienestu pētnieku Juriju Feļštinski:
ir.lv/politika/kri...
Ko pasaulei gatavo Krievijas čekistu "koleģiālā sistēma", kāpēc Pjotrs Avens nevar būt Latvijas sabiedrotais pret Krieviju, kā var pazīt Krievijas aģentu...
Mana saruna ar Krievijas drošības dienestu pētnieku Juriju Feļštinski:
ir.lv/politika/kri...
Krievijas «pasaules revolūcija». Vēsturnieks brīdina, kādiem apdraudējumiem jāgatavojas Latvijai
Vēsturnieks Jurijs Feļštinskis nešaubās, ka Krievijas režīms izmantos visus līdzekļus, lai grautu rietumvalstu demokrātisko iekārtu, un brīdina, kādiem apdraudējumiem ir jāgatavojas Latvijai
ir.lv
November 13, 2025 at 8:46 PM
"Putins nav diktators, un tā ir problēma."
Ko pasaulei gatavo Krievijas čekistu "koleģiālā sistēma", kāpēc Pjotrs Avens nevar būt Latvijas sabiedrotais pret Krieviju, kā var pazīt Krievijas aģentu...
Mana saruna ar Krievijas drošības dienestu pētnieku Juriju Feļštinski:
ir.lv/politika/kri...
Ko pasaulei gatavo Krievijas čekistu "koleģiālā sistēma", kāpēc Pjotrs Avens nevar būt Latvijas sabiedrotais pret Krieviju, kā var pazīt Krievijas aģentu...
Mana saruna ar Krievijas drošības dienestu pētnieku Juriju Feļštinski:
ir.lv/politika/kri...
"Putins nav diktators, un tā ir problēma."
Ko pasaulei gatavo Krievijas čekistu "koleģiālā sistēma", kāpēc Pjotrs Avens nevar būt Latvijas sabiedrotais pret Krieviju, kā var pazīt Krievijas aģentu...
Mana saruna ar Krievijas drošības dienestu pētnieku Juriju Feļštinski:
ir.lv/politika/kri...
Ko pasaulei gatavo Krievijas čekistu "koleģiālā sistēma", kāpēc Pjotrs Avens nevar būt Latvijas sabiedrotais pret Krieviju, kā var pazīt Krievijas aģentu...
Mana saruna ar Krievijas drošības dienestu pētnieku Juriju Feļštinski:
ir.lv/politika/kri...
Krievijas «pasaules revolūcija». Vēsturnieks brīdina, kādiem apdraudējumiem jāgatavojas Latvijai
Vēsturnieks Jurijs Feļštinskis nešaubās, ka Krievijas režīms izmantos visus līdzekļus, lai grautu rietumvalstu demokrātisko iekārtu, un brīdina, kādiem apdraudējumiem ir jāgatavojas Latvijai
ir.lv
November 13, 2025 at 8:46 PM
"Putins nav diktators, un tā ir problēma."
Ko pasaulei gatavo Krievijas čekistu "koleģiālā sistēma", kāpēc Pjotrs Avens nevar būt Latvijas sabiedrotais pret Krieviju, kā var pazīt Krievijas aģentu...
Mana saruna ar Krievijas drošības dienestu pētnieku Juriju Feļštinski:
ir.lv/politika/kri...
Ko pasaulei gatavo Krievijas čekistu "koleģiālā sistēma", kāpēc Pjotrs Avens nevar būt Latvijas sabiedrotais pret Krieviju, kā var pazīt Krievijas aģentu...
Mana saruna ar Krievijas drošības dienestu pētnieku Juriju Feļštinski:
ir.lv/politika/kri...
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Lai kur tu dzīvotu, mēs visi nesam atbildību par vienu un to pašu Latviju — domājošu, drosmīgu un brīvu. Tāpēc aicinām tevi ziedot žurnāla “Ir” abonementu kādai no Latvijas bibliotēkām un stiprināt Latvijas spriestspēju!
ziedo.ir.lv/bibliotekas
ziedo.ir.lv/bibliotekas
November 11, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Lai kur tu dzīvotu, mēs visi nesam atbildību par vienu un to pašu Latviju — domājošu, drosmīgu un brīvu. Tāpēc aicinām tevi ziedot žurnāla “Ir” abonementu kādai no Latvijas bibliotēkām un stiprināt Latvijas spriestspēju!
ziedo.ir.lv/bibliotekas
ziedo.ir.lv/bibliotekas