Andy Scollick
@andyscollick.bsky.social
Dystopia isn't in the future. Dystopia is now.
PhD complex adaptive systems, resilience | interactions between defence, security, climate, energy, democracy | former strategic defence planner, adviser to Ukraine's military | anti-fascist
PhD complex adaptive systems, resilience | interactions between defence, security, climate, energy, democracy | former strategic defence planner, adviser to Ukraine's military | anti-fascist
Pinned
🎶 "If you like to gamble
I tell you, I'm your man
You win some, lose some
It's all the same to me" 🎶
I tell you, I'm your man
You win some, lose some
It's all the same to me" 🎶
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An alarming development. The way was paved with the criminalization of various Islamic materials post 9-11.
theintercept.com/2025/11/23/p...
theintercept.com/2025/11/23/p...
The Feds Want to Make It Illegal to Even Possess an Anarchist Zine
Daniel Sanchez is facing federal charges for what free speech advocates say is a clear attack on the First Amendment.
theintercept.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
An alarming development. The way was paved with the criminalization of various Islamic materials post 9-11.
theintercept.com/2025/11/23/p...
theintercept.com/2025/11/23/p...
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🌍 The #COP30 final decision text does not mention #FossilFuels, leaving out a key culprit in global heating.
The 2025 Production Gap Report found that countries plan to produce more than 120% the level of fossil fuels aligned with limiting warming to 1.5ºC.
Report co-lead Emily Ghosh weighs in.
The 2025 Production Gap Report found that countries plan to produce more than 120% the level of fossil fuels aligned with limiting warming to 1.5ºC.
Report co-lead Emily Ghosh weighs in.
November 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
🌍 The #COP30 final decision text does not mention #FossilFuels, leaving out a key culprit in global heating.
The 2025 Production Gap Report found that countries plan to produce more than 120% the level of fossil fuels aligned with limiting warming to 1.5ºC.
Report co-lead Emily Ghosh weighs in.
The 2025 Production Gap Report found that countries plan to produce more than 120% the level of fossil fuels aligned with limiting warming to 1.5ºC.
Report co-lead Emily Ghosh weighs in.
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you fire right back at them and you FIRE RIGHT AWAY.
November 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
you fire right back at them and you FIRE RIGHT AWAY.
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The first of the "climate ghost cities."
'Iran’s capital must be moved because the country “no longer has a choice,” President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday in remarks carried by state media, warning that severe ecological strain has made Tehran impossible to sustain'
#Iran 🇮🇷
#Iran 🇮🇷
Iran president says capital move now a necessity as water crisis deepens
Iran’s capital must be moved because the country “no longer has a choice,” President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday in remarks carried by state media, warning that severe ecological strain has mad...
www.iranintl.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:20 AM
The first of the "climate ghost cities."
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If McClain took an oath “to the commander-in-chief”, she took the wrong one. 🤡
BLITZER: I want to be precise. Should members of the US military obey clearly illegal orders?
McCLAIN: You're asking an enlisted person for their opinion on what they think is legal. That's a pretty slippery slope. Follow your commander in chief. That's the oath that you took
(Not a no!)
McCLAIN: You're asking an enlisted person for their opinion on what they think is legal. That's a pretty slippery slope. Follow your commander in chief. That's the oath that you took
(Not a no!)
November 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
If McClain took an oath “to the commander-in-chief”, she took the wrong one. 🤡
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"If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won’t work," Kelly has responded. "I’ve given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies who care more about their own power than protecting the Constitution."
"As of this writing, Kelly has yet to officially respond to the DoD’s decision to open an investigation into his conduct. However, Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) responded on X with a short five-word post that read, 'Fuck you and your investigation.'" www.commondreams.org/news/trump-d...
Pentagon Threatens to Court Martial Democrat Who Warned Troops Against Following Illegal Trump Orders | Common Dreams
US Department of Defense launches investigation into Democratic senator for warning troops against illegal orders from Trump. Kelly faces potential court-martial.
www.commondreams.org
November 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
"If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won’t work," Kelly has responded. "I’ve given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies who care more about their own power than protecting the Constitution."
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Ursula von der Leyen:
These are core European principles moving forward:
◾️Ukraine's territory and sovereignty must be respected.
◾️Only Ukraine, as a sovereign country, can make decisions regarding its armed forces.
◾️The choice of their destiny is in their own hands.
These are core European principles moving forward:
◾️Ukraine's territory and sovereignty must be respected.
◾️Only Ukraine, as a sovereign country, can make decisions regarding its armed forces.
◾️The choice of their destiny is in their own hands.
November 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Ursula von der Leyen:
These are core European principles moving forward:
◾️Ukraine's territory and sovereignty must be respected.
◾️Only Ukraine, as a sovereign country, can make decisions regarding its armed forces.
◾️The choice of their destiny is in their own hands.
These are core European principles moving forward:
◾️Ukraine's territory and sovereignty must be respected.
◾️Only Ukraine, as a sovereign country, can make decisions regarding its armed forces.
◾️The choice of their destiny is in their own hands.
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According to current reports, GD police arrested five people at today’s protest. The protesters are holding peaceful marches and are not engaging in any unlawful actions. Yet they are arrested simply for participating.
#GeorgiaProtests Day 362
#TerrorinGeorgia
#GeorgiaProtests Day 362
#TerrorinGeorgia
November 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM
According to current reports, GD police arrested five people at today’s protest. The protesters are holding peaceful marches and are not engaging in any unlawful actions. Yet they are arrested simply for participating.
#GeorgiaProtests Day 362
#TerrorinGeorgia
#GeorgiaProtests Day 362
#TerrorinGeorgia
What are Russians good at? Double tap attacks.
The lowest of the low. Subhuman.
The lowest of the low. Subhuman.
In Sumy, the enemy deliberately targeted rescuers.
Today, Russia launched yet another strike on Sumy. Emergency crews rushed to the site and immediately began extinguishing the fire. And at that very moment, while the firefighters units were working, the enemy carried out a second drone attack.
Today, Russia launched yet another strike on Sumy. Emergency crews rushed to the site and immediately began extinguishing the fire. And at that very moment, while the firefighters units were working, the enemy carried out a second drone attack.
November 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
What are Russians good at? Double tap attacks.
The lowest of the low. Subhuman.
The lowest of the low. Subhuman.
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Trump essentially said loyalty to the Constitution is punishable by death. Those are dangerous words coming from the President of the United States, but I’m not going to be intimidated.
November 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Trump essentially said loyalty to the Constitution is punishable by death. Those are dangerous words coming from the President of the United States, but I’m not going to be intimidated.
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Listen, Trump. Your continued threats will not intimidate me or keep me from doing my job, which includes oversight of the executive branch.
Stop the threats of execution, hanging, and sending a mob before someone gets hurt.
America deserves better.
Stop the threats of execution, hanging, and sending a mob before someone gets hurt.
America deserves better.
New threats from Trump:
The president just endorsed a post reading, "Go get all those traitorous sons of bitches for sedition at the very least. Those pompous traitorous communists should be impeached and prosecuted."
The president just endorsed a post reading, "Go get all those traitorous sons of bitches for sedition at the very least. Those pompous traitorous communists should be impeached and prosecuted."
November 24, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Listen, Trump. Your continued threats will not intimidate me or keep me from doing my job, which includes oversight of the executive branch.
Stop the threats of execution, hanging, and sending a mob before someone gets hurt.
America deserves better.
Stop the threats of execution, hanging, and sending a mob before someone gets hurt.
America deserves better.
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Sen. Mark Kelly has released a statement.
"If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies..."
"If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies..."
November 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Sen. Mark Kelly has released a statement.
"If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies..."
"If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies..."
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New polling data shows Tories could be left with just 14 SEATS at next election
The Tories could end up coming to the next Parliament in a minibus...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/tor...
The Tories could end up coming to the next Parliament in a minibus...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/tor...
New polling data shows Tories could be left with just 14 SEATS at next election
If this doesn't set a few alarm bells ringing, nothing will. The Tories could end up coming to the next Parliament in a minibus...
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
New polling data shows Tories could be left with just 14 SEATS at next election
The Tories could end up coming to the next Parliament in a minibus...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/tor...
The Tories could end up coming to the next Parliament in a minibus...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/tor...
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BLITZER: I want to be precise. Should members of the US military obey clearly illegal orders?
McCLAIN: You're asking an enlisted person for their opinion on what they think is legal. That's a pretty slippery slope. Follow your commander in chief. That's the oath that you took
(Not a no!)
McCLAIN: You're asking an enlisted person for their opinion on what they think is legal. That's a pretty slippery slope. Follow your commander in chief. That's the oath that you took
(Not a no!)
November 24, 2025 at 3:34 PM
BLITZER: I want to be precise. Should members of the US military obey clearly illegal orders?
McCLAIN: You're asking an enlisted person for their opinion on what they think is legal. That's a pretty slippery slope. Follow your commander in chief. That's the oath that you took
(Not a no!)
McCLAIN: You're asking an enlisted person for their opinion on what they think is legal. That's a pretty slippery slope. Follow your commander in chief. That's the oath that you took
(Not a no!)
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Pentagon threatens to court-martial senator who told troops they can refuse ‘illegal orders’ trib.al/qqTsOQN
Pentagon threatens to court-martial senator who told troops they can refuse ‘illegal orders’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) is still subject to military law, “and he knows that.”
trib.al
November 24, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Pentagon threatens to court-martial senator who told troops they can refuse ‘illegal orders’ trib.al/qqTsOQN
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USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Nov. 24, 2025 — USNI News
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USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Nov. 24, 2025 - USNI News
These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Nov. 24, 2025, based on Navy and public data. In cases in w...
news.usni.org
November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Nov. 24, 2025 — USNI News
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news.usni.org/2025/11/24/u...
Political elites in Europe’s ‘mature’ democracies warn of external threats – but at home they normalise racism and undermine the rule of law
Macron and Merz must look at themselves if they want to stop Europe sliding to the far right | Shada Islam
Political elites in Europe’s ‘mature’ democracies warn of external threats – but at home they normalise racism and undermine the rule of law
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Political elites in Europe’s ‘mature’ democracies warn of external threats – but at home they normalise racism and undermine the rule of law
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As the dust settles on COP30, the final agreement presents a mix of gridlock and glimmers of hope.
Sir David King reflects on a formal process that has stalled, contrasted with a powerful new signal that could finally drive meaningful climate action.
Sir David King reflects on a formal process that has stalled, contrasted with a powerful new signal that could finally drive meaningful climate action.
November 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
As the dust settles on COP30, the final agreement presents a mix of gridlock and glimmers of hope.
Sir David King reflects on a formal process that has stalled, contrasted with a powerful new signal that could finally drive meaningful climate action.
Sir David King reflects on a formal process that has stalled, contrasted with a powerful new signal that could finally drive meaningful climate action.
There's got to be an easier way of making hardly any money 🥴
November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
There's got to be an easier way of making hardly any money 🥴
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Hegseth gets cut out of Russian-Ukraine talks, scrambles to find ways to please the King and save his pathetic ass.
Hegseth is now threatening to recall Sen. Mark Kelly to active duty in order to court martial him.
November 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Hegseth gets cut out of Russian-Ukraine talks, scrambles to find ways to please the King and save his pathetic ass.
It's not the scientists I'm worried about. It's the generals. And the security advisors. And the presidents.
It only takes, say, Pakistan's military to blame, say, India for cloud seeding #geoengineering followed by widespread crop failure (whether connected or not) for (nuclear) war. For example.
It only takes, say, Pakistan's military to blame, say, India for cloud seeding #geoengineering followed by widespread crop failure (whether connected or not) for (nuclear) war. For example.
For years, geoengineering—artificially lowering global temperatures through technological means—has been met with skepticism. But the progression of climate change has pushed many scientists to seriously consider the strategy, Alexander C. Kaufman writes:
Who’s Ready to Think About Blocking Out the Sun?
The idea of artificially lowering the planet’s temperature is gaining supporters and hitting political opposition.
bit.ly
November 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
It's not the scientists I'm worried about. It's the generals. And the security advisors. And the presidents.
It only takes, say, Pakistan's military to blame, say, India for cloud seeding #geoengineering followed by widespread crop failure (whether connected or not) for (nuclear) war. For example.
It only takes, say, Pakistan's military to blame, say, India for cloud seeding #geoengineering followed by widespread crop failure (whether connected or not) for (nuclear) war. For example.
Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
Zelenskyy's team warns him against visiting Washington, fearing a new low with Trump that could derail talks on the US-proposed peace plan, — Financial Times
November 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
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Trump says he’s still open to talks with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. All that show of military might may be the equivalent of sending the boys round.
November 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Trump says he’s still open to talks with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. All that show of military might may be the equivalent of sending the boys round.