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By preemptively pardoning them, he tells the people who are now and in the future called upon to perform illegal acts for him that he has their back. This is not about Giuliani & Co, this is about the thousands of current and future ICE agents, the soldiers who execute people in the Caribbean, etc.
Trump Pardons Giuliani and Others Involved in Effort to Overturn 2020 Election
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
By preemptively pardoning them, he tells the people who are now and in the future called upon to perform illegal acts for him that he has their back. This is not about Giuliani & Co, this is about the thousands of current and future ICE agents, the soldiers who execute people in the Caribbean, etc.
Even though so many of them look as if they were bullied in school…
Some of the most powerful and well-paid people in the world don't understand a lesson that every schoolchild knows: if you surrender to bullies, they will only bully you more
November 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Even though so many of them look as if they were bullied in school…
Cynthia @milleridriss.bsky.social pioneered the study of the aesthetics of the far right in this important book but so much has changed and expanded (particularly the colors and symbols), including now even the inclusion of plastic surgery.
So much innovative work remains to be done on this!
So much innovative work remains to be done on this!
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Cynthia @milleridriss.bsky.social pioneered the study of the aesthetics of the far right in this important book but so much has changed and expanded (particularly the colors and symbols), including now even the inclusion of plastic surgery.
So much innovative work remains to be done on this!
So much innovative work remains to be done on this!
People describe far too much power to electoral systems.
Parties cave regularly in coalition talks in “functional” party systems. Often they are punished, at least somewhat, sometimes not at all.
The current caving of Democratic Senators will also have no systemic consequences.
Parties cave regularly in coalition talks in “functional” party systems. Often they are punished, at least somewhat, sometimes not at all.
The current caving of Democratic Senators will also have no systemic consequences.
In a functional party system, this kind of capitulation in the face of authoritarianism could mean the end of the Democratic Party.
In our system, it could mean the end of the two party system. Neither party can represent the pro-democracy majority. It's time for something new.
In our system, it could mean the end of the two party system. Neither party can represent the pro-democracy majority. It's time for something new.
November 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
People describe far too much power to electoral systems.
Parties cave regularly in coalition talks in “functional” party systems. Often they are punished, at least somewhat, sometimes not at all.
The current caving of Democratic Senators will also have no systemic consequences.
Parties cave regularly in coalition talks in “functional” party systems. Often they are punished, at least somewhat, sometimes not at all.
The current caving of Democratic Senators will also have no systemic consequences.
This is stunning... on the physical aesthetics of Trumpism
D.C. plastic surgeons see surge in "Mar‑a‑Lago face" requests from Trump insiders
"[They] want to look like they had something done."
www.axios.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
This is stunning... on the physical aesthetics of Trumpism
Genocidal rhetoric leads to genocidal behavior
Israeli soldiers speak out on killings of Gaza civilians
IDF soldiers tell documentary of opening fire unprovoked and arbitrary designations of who was an enemy
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Genocidal rhetoric leads to genocidal behavior
I did not see this coming and I'll take it... happily! 🏳️🌈
US supreme court rejects call to overturn decision legalizing same-sex marriage
Justices turn away appeal from former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I did not see this coming and I'll take it... happily! 🏳️🌈
Oh, WOW, I had missed this peak piece by The Economist.
So much to unpack here...
So much to unpack here...
November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Oh, WOW, I had missed this peak piece by The Economist.
So much to unpack here...
So much to unpack here...
LOL! Seems the power of the media is limited after all… or maybe it is just harder to propel the radical right to prominence than the radical left? They spent so many hours of television and so many pages of print media on her…
Sarah Wagenknecht withdraws as BSW leader
Sarah Wagenknecht is stepping down as chair of the BSW, which she founded. The party missed out on entering the Bundestag in the last election.
www.bluewin.ch
November 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
LOL! Seems the power of the media is limited after all… or maybe it is just harder to propel the radical right to prominence than the radical left? They spent so many hours of television and so many pages of print media on her…
Useful piece on the dubious activities of the Heritage Foundation in Europe.
I’m definitely more Team Fagan than Team Haar in terms of insights. Europe does not need the help of the U.S. to be far right and reactionary.
I’m definitely more Team Fagan than Team Haar in terms of insights. Europe does not need the help of the U.S. to be far right and reactionary.
The Heritage Foundation goes from MAGA to MEGA — Make Europe Great Again
On the agenda: pro-natalism, freedom of expression, opposing trans rights and fighting Chinese influence.
www.politico.eu
November 10, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Useful piece on the dubious activities of the Heritage Foundation in Europe.
I’m definitely more Team Fagan than Team Haar in terms of insights. Europe does not need the help of the U.S. to be far right and reactionary.
I’m definitely more Team Fagan than Team Haar in terms of insights. Europe does not need the help of the U.S. to be far right and reactionary.
I’m not a conspiracy person but it is an odd combination of Democratic Senators caving: mainly people retiring or not up for re-election until 2028. Moreover, Democratic leadership seems to accept them breaking rank without any consequences or even serious critique… 🙄
Who are the Democrats voting for the government shutdown deal? | CNN Politics
A group of Democrats and one Democratic-aligned independent have helped clinch an agreement to end the government shutdown, saying they had secured a vote on the Affordable Care Act subsidies at the c...
www.cnn.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
I’m not a conspiracy person but it is an odd combination of Democratic Senators caving: mainly people retiring or not up for re-election until 2028. Moreover, Democratic leadership seems to accept them breaking rank without any consequences or even serious critique… 🙄
The BBC will also find out that they will never be far right enough for its critics.
Tim Davie resigns as BBC director general after accusations of ‘serious and systemic’ bias in coverage
Davie says departure is ‘my own decision’, while head of news also quits. Insiders say it ‘feels like a coup’ by broadcaster’s enemies
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The BBC will also find out that they will never be far right enough for its critics.
Meanwhile in Canada… 🫨
David Rodríguez with an incredible bicycle kick goal to level the game for Ottawa
November 10, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Meanwhile in Canada… 🫨
They rather caved to the far right than collaborate with progressives.
November 10, 2025 at 1:46 AM
They rather caved to the far right than collaborate with progressives.
Mothercluckers! Not even a week they needed to throw away all the momentum and power they have been handed… without doing anything or deserving it.
November 10, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Mothercluckers! Not even a week they needed to throw away all the momentum and power they have been handed… without doing anything or deserving it.
Incredibly disappointing to see Ossoff among the Democrats who are close to caving on the REPUBLICAN shutdown.
It is clear that many Democrats are more concerned about Republican than Democratic voters… unless they face strong progressive primary challengers!
It is clear that many Democrats are more concerned about Republican than Democratic voters… unless they face strong progressive primary challengers!
thehill.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Incredibly disappointing to see Ossoff among the Democrats who are close to caving on the REPUBLICAN shutdown.
It is clear that many Democrats are more concerned about Republican than Democratic voters… unless they face strong progressive primary challengers!
It is clear that many Democrats are more concerned about Republican than Democratic voters… unless they face strong progressive primary challengers!
“Once Were Warriors” is one of the best movies I have ever seen. Incredible story, acting, directing… everything clicked.
Once Were Warriors director Lee Tamahori dies
The filmmaker had a highly successful career in New Zealand and Hollywood.
www.1news.co.nz
November 9, 2025 at 11:21 PM
“Once Were Warriors” is one of the best movies I have ever seen. Incredible story, acting, directing… everything clicked.
What a soccer ⚽ weekend!
- Borussia wins the derby 🤍🖤
- PSV destroys AZ 🤍❤️
- Feyenoord and ajax lose 😃
Can the Portland teams deliver too today? 🤞
- Borussia wins the derby 🤍🖤
- PSV destroys AZ 🤍❤️
- Feyenoord and ajax lose 😃
Can the Portland teams deliver too today? 🤞
November 9, 2025 at 9:57 PM
What a soccer ⚽ weekend!
- Borussia wins the derby 🤍🖤
- PSV destroys AZ 🤍❤️
- Feyenoord and ajax lose 😃
Can the Portland teams deliver too today? 🤞
- Borussia wins the derby 🤍🖤
- PSV destroys AZ 🤍❤️
- Feyenoord and ajax lose 😃
Can the Portland teams deliver too today? 🤞
This headline... from The HIll, no less. #chefskiss 😘
November 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
This headline... from The HIll, no less. #chefskiss 😘
Of course Gavin Newsom also speaks about the “crisis” of men in the US, as always adopting the framing of the far right. Not a peep about the progressive turn of young women? Let alone how they could power the Democratic Party?
November 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Of course Gavin Newsom also speaks about the “crisis” of men in the US, as always adopting the framing of the far right. Not a peep about the progressive turn of young women? Let alone how they could power the Democratic Party?
This country is not well.
Masked men terrorize people across the country, pulling guns at unarmed people with no consequences, little media attention, and no party political opposition.
This notwithstanding, members of the terrorized communities (particularly POC) continue to resist. 🙌
Masked men terrorize people across the country, pulling guns at unarmed people with no consequences, little media attention, and no party political opposition.
This notwithstanding, members of the terrorized communities (particularly POC) continue to resist. 🙌
Members of the community argue with federal officers during an immigration enforcement action in the Little Village neighborhood Saturday in Chicago.
November 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
This country is not well.
Masked men terrorize people across the country, pulling guns at unarmed people with no consequences, little media attention, and no party political opposition.
This notwithstanding, members of the terrorized communities (particularly POC) continue to resist. 🙌
Masked men terrorize people across the country, pulling guns at unarmed people with no consequences, little media attention, and no party political opposition.
This notwithstanding, members of the terrorized communities (particularly POC) continue to resist. 🙌
What a year! 🤯
But it has to be SLF’s “Inflammable Material” — what a record.
The Specials, The Ramones and Madness following closely.
But it has to be SLF’s “Inflammable Material” — what a record.
The Specials, The Ramones and Madness following closely.
46 Years Ago
1979 was also a year with great punk rock, post-punk, and ska albums.
Here's a selection—is your favorite among them?
Mine is definitely Ramones - It's Alive
#punk #punks #punkrock #postpunk #ska #vinyl #legends #musiclegends #history #punkrockhistory
1979 was also a year with great punk rock, post-punk, and ska albums.
Here's a selection—is your favorite among them?
Mine is definitely Ramones - It's Alive
#punk #punks #punkrock #postpunk #ska #vinyl #legends #musiclegends #history #punkrockhistory
November 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM
What a year! 🤯
But it has to be SLF’s “Inflammable Material” — what a record.
The Specials, The Ramones and Madness following closely.
But it has to be SLF’s “Inflammable Material” — what a record.
The Specials, The Ramones and Madness following closely.
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Falls ihr dieses wirklich sehr kluge Interview mit @valentimvicente.bsky.social noch nicht gelesen habt, kommt hier ein Geschenklink ohne Paywall. Und ich freu mich wahnsinnig auf das Buch!
www.zeit.de/politik/2025...
www.zeit.de/politik/2025...
Vicente Valentim: "Angela Merkel lag richtig"
Haben Menschen früher rechter gedacht, als sie gewählt haben? Der Forscher Vicente Valentim sagt, dass wir eine Ursache für den Erfolg extrem rechter Parteien übersehen.
www.zeit.de
November 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Falls ihr dieses wirklich sehr kluge Interview mit @valentimvicente.bsky.social noch nicht gelesen habt, kommt hier ein Geschenklink ohne Paywall. Und ich freu mich wahnsinnig auf das Buch!
www.zeit.de/politik/2025...
www.zeit.de/politik/2025...